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Kizuki Ramen Announces Free Lunches for Kids 18 & Under

In Support of Families and Children During the COVED-19 Outbreak Crisis

Lincoln Park Restaurant owner Kevin Yu of Kizuki Ramen announces free “take out” lunches for kids 18 and under. Yu was inspired to take action after speaking with a customer last week who shared her concerns about job security, balancing work and childcare and fears her child may become ill with the coronavirus.

“I want to shine some light and hope into Chicago,” explains Yu, “and if we can remove a little burden off parents by ensuring that no kid will skip lunch due to schools being closed. Together, we can prevent one more kid going hungry.”

The “takeout” lunches will begin Wednesday, March 18th and both Chicago and Seattle locations. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. on weekdays at:

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Kizuki Ramen Wicker Park -1482 N Milwaukee

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*PICK UP ONLY.

Lunch will feature Chicken Chashu Don (bowl of steamed rice topped with poached chicken thighs and vegetables) or Pork Chashu Don (bowl of steamed rice topped with roasted pork). For more information, please visit www.kizuki.com.

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya has four locations in the Pacific Northwest including three in Washington and one in Oregon. The Wicker Park restaurant is the first Midwest location for Kizuki, which aims to provide Chicagoans with a taste of authentic Japanese ramen without having to fly to Tokyo for the experience.

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