Uptown's Argyle Corridor Just Got Even More Delicious: Chicago's Newest Indonesian Restaurant Opens Its Doors

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Uptown · July 12, 2026

Uptown's legendary Argyle Street dining scene just added an exciting new chapter. Garuda Street Food has officially opened at 1046 W. Argyle — the former Gusto's space — bringing authentic Indonesian street food to a neighborhood already celebrated for its extraordinary pan-Asian culinary diversity. According to Uptown Update, the owners held a soft opening before swinging the doors fully open, with a menu rooted in the flavors of the Indonesian archipelago. The owners say Garuda will offer "something in short supply in Chicago, food from the Indonesian archipelago," with a diverse menu that goes beyond what Indonesian food fans may have encountered before. Garuda joins Rendang Republic — which opened in 2025 — making Uptown home to both of Chicago's Indonesian restaurants. That's a remarkable culinary distinction for a single neighborhood.

And the food news doesn't stop there. Uptown has another marquee arrival on the horizon: Molino Los Hermanos, from Michelin-starred chef Norman Fenton, is set to open in the neighborhood this summer. The dual-concept tortilleria and restaurant will center on heirloom corn and traditional nixtamalization, featuring an in-house molino and open kitchen spotlighting the craft behind masa-based cuisine — a truly one-of-a-kind concept for Chicago's North Side.

From Argyle's sizzling Indonesian street food to a Michelin-pedigree masa kitchen coming soon, Uptown is cementing its reputation as one of Chicago's most exciting food neighborhoods. Have you visited Garuda Street Food yet? Drop your review in the comments and keep the conversation going at exploreuptown.org!

Sources:
1. https://www.uptownupdate.com/
2. https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/whats-new-in-chicago/whats-new-and-happening-in-chicago-spring-summer-2026/