Eclectic And Inspired Global Cuisine

Chicago, Illinois born Chef-Owner Jamie Celaya describes his food as “International Izakaya, third culture cuisine”. 

Diners will find it simply sublime. Featuring an eclectic and utterly inspired menu of vegetable forward Subtle small plates meant for sharing, Sufficient mains bursting with multiple layers of flavor, and both Twisted Classic and Signature craft cocktails, this intimate Thao Dien eatery produces honest and highly innovative comfort food with an environment mindful of sustainability, accessibility, and hospitality. 

Must tries at Okra FoodBar include their spin on Street Corn, with Cilantro, Parmesan, Chili, Brown Bourbon Butter and Pork Floss, Land & Sea-Viche, a Sea Bass Crudo with Braised Pigs Ear, Chili, Lime and Bánh Tráng, and their namesake Charred Okra with Preserved Lemon-Tomato Jam, Curry Yogurt, Burnt Pomelo and Sarsaparilla-za Atar. 

Chef Jamie’s only rule for his food is “Make it delicious!” and merely calling his food delicious is a humble understatement. As they say in the USA, it’s a “Party in your mouth!”