Proxi

Good service and good food Parking: Use Spothero

Outstanding and inventive food. We had the tasting menu, which provided much more food than I expected. Sort of a pan-Asian fusion, but very much its own thing rather than identifiably a particular cuisine. Been there twice and will definitely go back. I bet they wind up with a Michelin star.

Kicking off my favorite time of year-Chicago's Restaurant Week. Let me say that I don't know if anything can top this experience. The chef's take on world cuisine takes things to another level. Every dish balanced with sweet, salt, heat, acid,umami. This is the reason to go out to dinner to try foods you can't replicate. I'm a descent home cook, but the food is creative, it's layered, textured thoughtful. We had seats by the kitchen and the rhythm, hustle and energy- I was mesmerized and could watch all night long. All the key staff were in the house- Chef Zimmerman, chef de cuisine Jennifer Kim. I was completely geeking out. My server Taylor and Natalie-the manager were outstanding and so friendly and knowledgeable. We had tasting menu fed 2- Samosa chaat- the most beautiful and tasty samosa. Foie Gras with Filipino steamed buns- OMG- Luxurious umami bomb that elevated the "puto" in a whole different way than I could ever imagine. Littleneck clams-spicy, salty and please, please give that dish some rice to not waste that precious broth. Black cod musiyoki- suprisingly buttah,smokey, sweet, umami paired beautifully with simple cabbage apple slaw to balance. Seafood laksa- creamy, fragrant with lemongrass, fish sauce and heat, brimming with perfectly cooked seafood. Chili braised lamb shoulder- balance of fatty, crispy, smoke, spice, creamy goodness from the karma. Dessert: Turkish Opera cake, decadent rich dark chocolate, coffee, with browned caramel hints Turmeric pavlova- delicate and ice cream refreshing. Such a sweet ending. This was such a happy, amazing and memorable experience. Thank you to the the entire Proxi team for being so welcoming, hospitable. To Chef Zimmerman, thank you for just taking the few moments from a busy night of expediting, cooking, greeting to stop and talk to just normal diners who weren't some big shots. When I complimented a dish, you did so with grace and gave credit to your chef de cuisine and Natalie. Thank you to this team, for inspiring me to cook again, awakening the taste buds and feeding our souls.

...my goodness... meaning to try this Sepia offshoot...come to find out it is a bonafide foodie/craft cocktail/service oriented stand on its own gem. Sara guided me through the menu and I took note. Short on time I ordered the Tempura Elotes, not knowing what to expect. I ordered one of the Spanish gin and tonics... after the first sip, I could not stop... midway through, the Elotes came, two patty sized intrigues...took a bite and could not stop... halfway through, ordered a different Spanish gin and tonic... cannot wait to return...helps that kitchen opens until 1030pm...

Great food, attentive service and not over bearing, we came for restaurant week and can't wait to come back. We recommend the wine pairing, it was excellent.

I had the helping hand (drink) and we had the tasting menu. Overall, great food and really good service. We don't eat in the city often, but we'd go back. We did go back.

Delicious, surprising food and stellar drinks.

My wife took me to Proxi to celebrate my birthday, and we loved it! Classy environment with creative food

Excellent dinner with great service. Best advice is to get the chef’s tasting menu. Don’t skip the Japanese sweet potato or swordfish kofta.