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Danny Kim in United States: 4 Spots
This guide turns I Ate the Best Burger in NYC from Danny Kim into a practical restaurant map with 4 saved spots around Chicago, Illinois, and Nowon-gu. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bar, a market, and a steak house. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Danny Kim explored the art of the American hamburger by visiting George Motz at Hamburger America and touring the legendary Peter Luger steakhouse. He was particularly impressed by the simplicity of the $7.50 Oklahoma onion burger and the massive scale of the dry-aging process at Peter Luger. His journey highlighted how high-quality ingredients and specific fat ratios define the city's best burgers.
What this map is good for
- Planning an american restaurant stop or short itinerary in Chicago.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Au Cheval
American Restaurant in 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Fulton Market District, Illinois, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Gus' Sip & Dip
Bar in 51 W Hubbard St Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, Chicago, IL, United States
Price level: Cheap - Peter Luger Steak House
Steak House in 178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA, Southside, New York, United States
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Nowon-gu
Market in Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Food notes from the video
- Cheeseburger all the way
- Oklahoma onion burger
- Fries
Experiences captured
- Visited Hamburger America in NYC
- Learned burger history from George Motz
- Observed the Oklahoma onion burger cooking process
- Toured the Peter Luger dry-aging meat locker
- Watched 80 lbs of meat being ground for patties
- Learned about 70/30 fat ratios for burgers
Planning notes for Chicago
Chicago is a municipality in the United States located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Historically, the area was inhabited by indigenous tribes, including the Potawatomi, Miami, and Ojibwe, before the arrival of European settlers in the early 19th century. Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a trader of Haitian descent, is recognized as the first permanent non-indigenous resident. The city’s development was significantly altered by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tavern-Style Pizza
While deep-dish is for tourists, 'party cut' tavern-style pizza is the true local favorite in 2026. - Italian Beef Sandwich
A Chicago staple consisting of thin slices of seasoned roast beef simmered in 'au jus' and served on a long Italian roll. - Chicago-Style Hot Dog
An all-beef frankfurter on a poppy seed bun, 'dragged through the garden' with yellow mustard, neon green relish, chopped onions, tomato wedges, a pickle spear, sport peppers. - Filipino Tasting Menu (Kasama)
Chicago is currently home to the world’s first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, Kasama. - The 'Au Cheval' Burger
Consistently ranked as one of the best burgers in America, this West Loop icon features prime beef patties, American cheese, and a signature dijonnaise.
When to go: The best months to visit Chicago are May, June, September, and October, which offer mild temperatures (50°F–75°F) and a balance of outdoor activities without extreme weather. Summer (July and August) is the peak tourist season, featuring hot.
Local tips
- Use the Ventra app or a contactless card to easily navigate the 'L' train and bus system, which connects both major airports to the city center.
- Never put ketchup on a Chicago-style hot dog, as locals consider it a major culinary faux pas.
- Walk on the right side of busy sidewalks and maintain a steady pace to avoid obstructing the flow of local commuters.
- Budget for a standard gratuity of 18-22% at sit-down restaurants, as tipping is a deeply ingrained social expectation.
What travelers are noticing
- Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening
- Route 66 Centennial Celebrations
- The Hand & The Eye Magic Mansion
Extra place context
- Au Cheval
Known for: The 'Au Cheval' Burger. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and The 'Au Cheval' Burger
Official tourism resource
Choose Chicago is the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, providing travel guides, event listings, and visitor resources for the city.
Planning questions
Where did Danny Kim eat in United States?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in United States.
What are the must-try foods in United States?
Creator picks from the video include Cheeseburger all the way, Oklahoma onion burger, Fries. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.