"Open daily until 2am As a member of the Shinya Ramen family, this Wicker Park izakaya also loves to stay up late. And though most of the grilled skewers all kind of have the same sweet, soy sauce flavor, they're still pretty tasty, especially when paired with a cup crisp sake or Asahi. Plus, with Izakaya Shinya's upbeat pop soundtrack and vibrant dining room filled with parasols and paper lanterns, it's a fun place to hang and grab some late-night snacks—whether you’re here for a nightcap or the party is just getting started." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru