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Urbanbelly

Urbanbelly Urbanbelly is a ramen and Asian fusion restaurant focused on creating a communal dining experience where patrons can meet new people and feed their bellies with great food. Established in 2008 by award-winning Chef Bill Kim, the restaurant offers dumplings, booze, and bowls that are creatively inspired yet familiar. Chef Kim's background at world-renowned establishments Charlie Trotter's and Le Lan bring fine-dining techniques to the comfort of the neighborhood. Urbanbelly's menu is uniquely American with an Asian twist that combines classic dishes with joyous creativity.

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05/21/2026

Fulton Market, meet your new happy hour obsession 🍜🍸
 
Urbanbelly is now open in the heart of Fulton Market, serving up Asian-fusion favorites, cocktails, dumplings, noodles, and all the after-work energy you’ve been looking for.
 
Happy hour available Weds—Sunday from 4–6PM with:
🍺$5 beers
🍷$6 wines
🍸$9 cocktails
Bites including Lemongrass Chicken Cups, Pork Belly and Sesame Gochujang Shrimp Skewers, Glazed Meatballs and more.

It’s official, we’re open for business! Find us at 954 W Fulton St. for cocktails, dumplings and more! Happy hour 4-6 | ...
05/13/2026

It’s official, we’re open for business! Find us at 954 W Fulton St. for cocktails, dumplings and more!

Happy hour 4-6 | Wednesday-Sunday

Neighbors again!Urbanbelly Fulton Market OPENING 5/13!Discourse Coffee NOW OPEN!
05/06/2026

Neighbors again!
Urbanbelly Fulton Market OPENING 5/13!
Discourse Coffee NOW OPEN!

04/27/2026

Your Chef Bill favorites, delivered right to your door.
While we said goodbye to our Wicker Park location, in just a few weeks we’ll be unveiling Urbanbelly Fulton Market. In the meantime, order all of your favorites for delivery on DoorDash.

Tomorrow (4/26) is our final day at the corner that became home. Thank you Wicker Park for every meal shared and all the...
04/25/2026

Tomorrow (4/26) is our final day at the corner that became home. Thank you Wicker Park for every meal shared and all the love you’ve shown us through the years. We’d love to see you one last time this weekend, so stop in for one more bowl and a proper goodbye!

With love, Chef Bill Kim and the Urbanbelly team ❤️

04/22/2026

Chef Bill’s got his game face on for baseball season! Grab a bellydog, swing by Wicker Park, or order in and watch from home. ⚾🌭

spicy chicken katsu ramen, crispy, steamy, a little fiery & basically everything you need without leaving the couch 🔥🍜 o...
04/13/2026

spicy chicken katsu ramen, crispy, steamy, a little fiery & basically everything you need without leaving the couch 🔥🍜 order in from DoorDash and stay cozy

A Chef Bill classic has returned to Wicker Park 🌭The Belly Dog is back! All-beef hot dog, crispy egg noodles, green papa...
04/06/2026

A Chef Bill classic has returned to Wicker Park 🌭
The Belly Dog is back! All-beef hot dog, crispy egg noodles, green papaya slaw, curry mayo, all on a New England brioche bun. Just in time for baseball season!

03/30/2026

Hi friends,

After 10 incredible years in Wicker Park, we’re getting ready for our next chapter.

This neighborhood has meant everything to us. Urbanbelly was thoughtfully developed with Wicker Park in mind from the very beginning, and so many of you became part of that story early on. You were the first to experience the menu and help shape its evolution, alongside Chef Bill and our team.
We’re so grateful for every visit, every bowl, every conversation. We’ll be here on Damen through late April, cooking up all your favorites. We’d love to have you in before we make the move.

At the same time, we’re excited for what’s ahead.
We’ll be opening a new Urbanbelly in Fulton Market in early May, bringing back all of the dishes you love, along with a few new ones we’ve been working on. This next chapter is in partnership with Taratsa Hospitality Partners (), a collaboration that allows us to grow while staying true to what makes Urbanbelly special. Even better, many familiar faces from Wicker Park will be joining us there, so it will feel like home, just in a new neighborhood.

This isn’t goodbye, it’s a move forward. Same spirit, same food we love to cook, just new doors to walk through.

Hope to see you on Damen one more time before we turn the page.

With gratitude,
Chef Bill Kim + the Urbanbelly team

03/27/2026

sunshine calls for something a little stronger ☀️ it’s a yuzu marg & yvonne colada kind of day 🍹

03/24/2026

Gochujang Korean fried chicken by 🔥
Crispy, sticky, spicy, and hits every time

03/19/2026

tis the boba season ☀️

03/12/2026

all it takes is a bao bun

03/09/2026

Slurpable sweet potato noodles, savory beef bulgogi, scallions, and cabbage. Japchae done the urbanbelly way!

Hot & Steamy 🥟🔥Get your dumpling fix at urbanbelly
03/05/2026

Hot & Steamy 🥟🔥
Get your dumpling fix at urbanbelly

02/23/2026

Want all the spicy katsu comfort without leaving the couch? Order in for delivery on DoorDash 🔥🍜

02/19/2026

Sweet beginnings 🍨✨ Celebrate Lunar New Year at urbanbelly for good fortune 🧧

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Come celebrate Lunar New Year with us, make a wish, crack open a red envelope, and let the good fortune (and good eats) ...
02/16/2026

Come celebrate Lunar New Year with us, make a wish, crack open a red envelope, and let the good fortune (and good eats) roll.
New year. New luck. Same legendary slurp. 🥢✨

02/05/2026

This one feeds the whole crew! $125 and zero cooking required. Order at the link in our bio or find us on EZCater 🏈🥟

Feed the whole crew with Urbanbelly’s $125 game-day bundle: wings, beef dumplings, Korean fried chicken, and edamame for...
02/02/2026

Feed the whole crew with Urbanbelly’s $125 game-day bundle: wings, beef dumplings, Korean fried chicken, and edamame for up to 16. Zero prep, all flavor, maximum crowd-pleasing. Order in advance at the link in our bio or find us on EZCater.com

01/29/2026

This one’s special. Spicy Pork ramen is here for a good time not a long time! Get it while it’s hot 🔥🌶️

slurping is an art form and  is the master 🙏🍜
01/26/2026

slurping is an art form and is the master 🙏🍜

Address

1542 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL
60622

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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What people say

If you're a fan of ramen restaurants, then Urbanbelly in Chicago is definitely worth checking out. This Asian fusion restaurant offers a communal dining experience that's perfect for meeting new people and enjoying great food. The menu at Urbanbelly is centered around dumplings, booze, and bowls, which are all expertly crafted by award-winning Chef Bill Kim.

What sets Urbanbelly apart from other ramen restaurants is the creative yet familiar approach to their dishes. Chef Kim's Seoul-to-Chicago soul shines through in every bite, offering a unique blend of Asian and American flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more. The fine-dining techniques used in the preparation of each dish are balanced perfectly with neighborhood comfort, making for an unforgettable dining experience.

Whether you're looking for classic dishes or joyous creativity, Urbanbelly has something for everyone. So if you're in Chicago and craving some delicious ramen or Asian fusion cuisine, be sure to check out this gem of a restaurant.

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