Boka
Contemporary American · Chicago · Michelin One Star · Chef Lee Wolen
Boka in Lincoln Park is Chef Lee Wolen's Michelin-starred restaurant presenting seasonal American cuisine. Since taking the helm, Wolen has elevated Boka with his refined, ingredient-driven approach, creating dishes that balance contemporary creativity with classical foundations in a sophisticated, warmly lit dining room.
1729 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, Chicago
- 1 Michelin Star
- La Liste Top 1000 (Score: 81)
Menu
Wines
- Oregon Pinot Noir (22)
Dishes
- Brown Butter-Toasted Hokkaido Scallops — Green garlic puree, green strawberry, buckwheat, aerated sabayon sauce
- Black Truffle Roasted Chicken — Summer squash, tarragon, Banyuls wine, Lee Wolen's most popular dish
- Grilled Octopus — Scallion, burnt orange, pork broth, long slow-cooked then charred for crispy exterior
- Chicken Liver Mousse — À la carte offering with seasonal accompaniments
- Black Truffle Supplement (35)
- Whole Dry-Aged Duck Breast — Presented whole tableside, foie gras sausage, spring onion, rhubarb, dry-aged for 21 days
- Brown butter-toasted Hokkaido scallops accompanied by green garlic puree, green strawberry, buckwheat, and an aerated sabayon sauce
- house-made ricotta gnocchetti bathed in a rich and creamy sauce and topped with crispy chicken skin and shaved cheese
Phone: +1 312-337-6070
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