Radio Anago

The latest Sodikoff outpost Radio Anago, receives scathing review.

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magaz ... go-Review/

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Radio Anago
226 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60654
no phone number listed

Sula reviewed it, albeit more favorably, back in early May . . .

at chicagoreader.com, Mike Sula wrote:Sodikoff says he wants the music and lighting at Radio Anago to contribute to the sense that guests are dining underwater. I don't think the aggressive score quite jibes with the ascetic pleasures of the sea creatures served here—though the Pump It Up dance machine outside the restrooms is an irresistible touch. Still, the pure, no-bullshit approach to the fish makes a trip to this inky sea bottom of a dining room worth the plunge.

Radio Anago is Brendan Sodikoff’s sushi cave under the deep dark sea . . .

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chicagojim wrote:The latest Sodikoff outpost Radio Anago, receives scathing review.

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Jim,

You link doesn't lead to anything. Can you please edit it for us?

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ronnie_suburban wrote:

chicagojim wrote:The latest Sodikoff outpost Radio Anago, receives scathing review.

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Jim,

You link doesn't lead to anything. Can you please edit it for us?

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How odd. Fixed in the original posting:

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magaz ... go-Review/

Here's a link to Jeff Ruby's review, the one referred to in the Eater piece linked above . . .

Radio Anago isn’t a bad restaurant. It’s worse. It’s a too-clever, glossy pretender from people capable of more. All the smoke and mirrors, all the pumping bass and dimmed lights, only mask the dispiriting truth about the whole enterprise: The food isn’t memorable—except when it’s memorably terrible.

Radio Anago Is a Rare Misstep for Hogsalt Hospitality

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I will agree with the bashing of the atmosphere and will agree that it certainly has a more unique vibe in terms of music and dim lighting, but I thought the food was for the most part worth at least one visit and I look forward to returning.

We ordered the wagyu tartare, which I thought was the only miss of the night, the sesame flavor overpowered the wagyu and when paired with the seasoned chips, was just too much. The steamed pork buns on the other hand I really enjoyed, nothing that will blow your mind but pork and bun both worth an order. In addition we had the king crab roll, warm miso scallop roll and the tuna trio. For two people this was too much food and we could have cut out one of the starters or the tuna trio. The sushi itself I thought was really good, in particular the Tuna Trio and Crab roll which had an enormous crab leg throughout.

Not having a full sake list is a bit odd, and something I wish they had, but the cocktail selection was good.

All in all as long as you are prepared for the atmosphere I would say give it a try.

Radio Anago is done after a year

https://chicago.eater.com/2019/5/3/1852 ... iver-north