Urban Chislic opened in Sioux Falls in 2018 with a bold idea: to take South Dakota’s beloved state nosh, chislic—deep-fried cubes of meat with roots in German-Russian tradition—and give it a modern, urban twist. The restaurant featured a lively, sports-bar-style atmosphere with graffiti art, creative lighting, and a menu that let diners mix and match proteins like beef, lamb, pork, chicken, fish, and even bison with a wide variety of rubs and sauces. Beyond the traditional dish, they offered playful takes such as chislic nachos, the “Regret Burger,” and rotating specials that drew enough attention to land the restaurant on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games. After six years, the restaurant permanently closed in August 2024. I was fortunate to check it out before then, though, and tried the sweet BBQ chislic with bison and sauteed seasonal vegetables. The meat itself was a little chewy, but I enjoyed the sauce. Grade: B