Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

"Every time we eat and drink here everything is delicious! We love trying new things on the menu and specials - OMG! If you love sushi and a good..."

Jennifer Wu

Sridhar R

"Been there many times. Tried different things, and each time I am satisfied with the food, appealing and..."

郭雯瑾

"I've only gotten delivery via grubhub, but the food is always prepared so beautifully, never the wrong temperature, always tasty, and colorful. It's..."

Katie Nolan

"I really enjoyed this small sushi restaurant that is huge on flavor and kindness of servers. Indiscreet location I would have passed up if not for..."

Jim Carroll

"Great place to enjoy sushi rolls and Japanese fusion food. This restaurant caught my attention driving by and we decided to go in for a quick lunch...."

Talha Shah

"Lots of choices on the menu. I ordered a spicy noodle dish. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think you find good, quality meals here no matter what you..."

Patrick Cameron

"Freshly prepared food, very tasty. Service was pleasant and not overbearing.Nice atmosphere, colorful wall decoration make this place perfect for..."

I D

"The food not only tastes good it was like a work of art. The employees were very nice and helpful..."

Agent L0KEY

"Was absolutely impressed with this place! They have great patio seating, friendly staff, high quality sushi at an affordable price, and it's BYOB! I..."

Alex Studd

"We had an amazing experience at Nori! It’s just around the corner from our apartment and we couldn’t be happier. The service was amazing, on a..."

Francesca Crutchfield-Stoker

"My daughter and I love this place. Take out, or dine in, everything is delicious...."

Brandi Madar

"This place has always been hit-or-miss with me, sometimes the Ramen is fantastic, sometimes it is watery and tasteless. I guess it depends on who is..."

J H (Kirjava)

"I ordered the spicy miso soup, unagi sashimi, smoked salmon nigiri, and kappa maki. My server was kind and courteous and made me feel welcome. The..."

m3l0nballs

"Excellent service AND sushi. BYOB. We have lived in Roger’s Park since April 1st and have tried so many places from Evanston to Edgewater in search..."

Sarah

"Nori is a superb dining location, with outdoor seating. When there's a crowd, service can be compromised. However, the meals are worth the..."

Ismail Hakim (Chief)

"Wonderful ramen and noodle..."

Toni Holder Flanagan

Indie Cafe

83/100 (4993 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing hidden gem for sushi & drinks 😁 the environment has very nice relaxed atmosphere great for a casual date but can be elevated if you visit..."

Josiah Reyes

"I don’t know how long Indie has been around but I’ve been going since 2001. The food is always spectacular and delicious! Tonight I asked who..."

Brian Harder

"This made for a good date night spot. We split the Chicken Gyozas which came in a dish perfect for two. We also ordered the Mexico City and Chicago..."

Bray Austin

"I went to Indie again to celebrate my birthday 🎂 with my friends. The quality of food and the cocktails are amazing 👏 The waitress is very..."

Ruy Filho

"How have I not left a review for this place?! Indie is our go to Thai spot and has been for years. In fact when I went into labor, I ordered their..."

Christine Forster

"I love this place! The quality of the food and the reasonable price brings me back again and again. I had the salmon with garlic fried rice and..."

Kathy Vannette

"The staff and food were excellent! Some of the best sushi around Chicago. I recommend the almond monkey roll. The only reason for the three stars..."

Joshua Calhoun

"If you're looking for a slightly upscale sushi bar in Edgewater, you can officially stop looking. Indie is a great restaurant with excellent food,..."

Alex Studd

"I absolutely love this place. The service is always wonderful, the food is unparalleled, and the atmosphere can be casual, romantic, and bright. It..."

Brady Sharbaugh

"We're a Thai family living outside-Thailand and on a vacation in Chicago for two weeks. As we were dying for Pad Thai and Pad See eew, our usual..."

Arthit Prasartkul

"Indie Cafe on Broadway is a neighborhood jewel. Not only is the food delicious the prices are great. We had a noodle bowl with rice noodles which..."

Daniel Chitwood

"Indie cafe is the best Asian food at Broadway street. Great food, drinks and good service. No complains related to taste, quality, quantity of the..."

iijenny

"Good for the price. I got the poke bowl (B+) and crab rangoons (A). If you live in Edgewater you should check out Indie Bar. Would love to come back..."

Cam Welch

"Indie is one of my favorite Asian Restaurants. Great food at reasonable prices. The staff especially Mia are wonderful. Try Indie once and you will..."

Rick Grossman

"Service was excellent, and atmosphere is nice, with beautifully weird art on the wall. The food was just so-so. I had veggie gyoza, and they were ice..."

Steve Silver

"Get delivery all the time. It’s great food! The crab Rangoons are small but they are my..."

Vanna

"This is one of the best restaurants in Edgewater. I’ve literally eaten here 100 times since they opened years ago. Not one time was a..."

Axel Erk

"Honestly this might be my fav Thai in Chicago. The massaman curry is sooo good. I feel like Indie uses more coconut milk than most places? Tonight I..."

Robert Martin

Friends Sushi On State

"Cute little gem! The sushi was delicious, and quick! Service was great. The crispy spicy tuna, dragon and can you handle it were very flavorful and..."

Morgana

"Mamma Mia!! Hidden Gem 💎 Eclectic atmosphere and dynamite Sushi! Had a very pleasant experience with both food and..."

Toeknee “The Italian Stallion” Castillo

"Delicious sushi! Service was great and atmosphere was suburb!! Highly recommend, can’t wait to come..."

Ashley Wertz

"decent sushi spot in gold coast! got a bunch of different rolls and they were all really good! service was great as..."

MaryClare F

"the salmon skin maki is to die for, my favorite part of the fish fried to a crispy goodness, sometimes I wonder if I'm a hard person to talk to or if..."

Bao Luong

"Ormyfuckinggasm ... Food excellent, drinks excellent, atmosphere excellent, service excellent, bathrooms excellent. I've found my happy place...."

Alicia M

"Delicious sushi. Some of the best Maki around. I am fully on board with giving this restaurant a thousand stars. From the food to the service, even..."

klio Williams

"Absolutely loved their takoyaki and ebi katsu bowl. The ramen was light and hearty - usually like big bold flavors, but Friends ramen is still good...."

Miguel Sandejas

"Food here is absolutely lovely. Nice of the server to pre-warn me the shrimp starter was going to be messy... as it was. The sushi was excellent...."

Greig Scott (Greigeh)

"Friends and creamy spicy tuna roll were great but..."

Ryan Smith

"Three connected spaces: conveyor belt sushi, a bar/lounge and a Ramen place. The veggie ramen is fabulously spicy. As it's a Japanese place, not..."

V. C. T.

"Had the best time trying their sushi set , eating uni, salmon roe , and wagyu roll! @midwestmunching on Instagram if you'd like to follow! You can..."

Bessy Tam

"First time having sushi here and definitely didn’t disappoint. The Veggie dragon Maki was the best! 4 stars because our server was a little short..."

Tanvi Sura

"Good sushi. Staff is very friendly. Cute ambience. Very cozy in the front by the windows. My favorite roll was the Tokyo Sunset. It has mango and..."

Greg Brandt

"Menu felt a bit limited but overall good. Really enjoy the location on Rush and the options there. The ambiance was interesting and funky. Was a bit..."

Christina L.

"Great place to eat sushi, great falvors, the noodle soup, the the cocktails are awesome, the service, portions, and prices are excellent, if you are..."

Mariano Gavaldón

Mirai Sushi

83/100 (1611 ratings)

"We ordered a large array of dishes from jalapeño hamachi crudo, the mirai combination, tuna tuna salmon roll, unagi and avocado maki roll, and..."

Stephanie Lovell

"Would recommend the special salmon roll and the shrimp togarashi in particular, but all the sushi options were solid. My only gripes were that it..."

Vincent Lin

"Fantastic food that's really a cut above. Everything that we ordered was incredibly flavorful and delicious. Only real downside is the price, but..."

Michael Damato

"Great experience. The quality of the fish was incredible. We gave our server the reins and everything was amazing. Would definitely dine here again..."

Jennifer Warren

"One of the best sushi places you can go and definitely the best in Chicago. It's expensive but well worth the cost. From friendly service to amazing..."

Annie Homsy-Harris

"Sometimes we forget and overlook what’s been in front of us for over a decade.. quality cannot be forgotten.. a must to visit.. all of it is..."

Carlos R. Cardenas

"Talk about a hidden gem. We literally fly to Chicago just to have sushi here. There is no comparison to the quality of the fish and rice. We went to..."

Jasmine Trinh

"This is mine and my wife's go to spot for sushi. The ingredients they use are always super fresh. The service is on point. The main waiter, think his..."

Joe Jackson

"Everyone thinks they know the best sushi place but they don't. This is the best sushi. I can't believe they're closed now. I havent eaten sushi..."

Daniel V

"When we looked at all these reviews, we thought they must be exaggerating. There's no way this place can be THAT good, right? Wrong. This is the best..."

Will French

"Mirai is the best and most consistent sushi I’ve had in Chicago. I especially love the nigiri and hand rolls. The fish tastes like we are next to..."

Samantha Sklar

"Definitely one of my go to sushi spots in Wicker Park. The staff rocks. Sushi always on point. Everything taste..."

DJ EDLo

"One of the best sushi restaurants in the country. Not only is everything on the menu fantastic, the staff is very attentive and knowledgeable,..."

Evan

Itto Sushi

"AMAZING sushi! Fresh and delicious! Lots of Japanese people go here, which I take as a sign of great, authentic food. Waitstaff is awesome. Our..."

Jacqueline Salamack

"The menu is diverse and the staff is friendly and fast. We let the sushi chef decide our meal. We had 4 courses of amazing food. The fish is fresh..."

Ed Dryer

"I can't believe no one here has rated this place yet. I have been going here since right after it opened when it used to be on Clark. Some of the..."

Goinnuts P

"This place has a very genuine experience of a Sushi Restaurant / Bar. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. The food tasted very fresh and..."

Micah J

"This is perhaps one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants in Chicago, and apparently, it's one of the oldest. Ambience: in the dining area, it..."

Lu Yao

"Great tasting sushi. The sushi rice was excellent and the fish fresh and delicious. The beef udon was very tasty, piping hot and the noodles and..."

gonzo pup

"Sad to hear this place is closing on June 30! I HIGHLY recommend trying it before they do. The sushi selection is amazing and the tastes are..."

Joe Grotto

"Their udon noodles and ramen are amazing. Everything I have ordered from this place is great never been disappointed. Everything is fresh made none..."

A MV

"Come on up to the sushi bar and join one of the many, many regulars who call Itto Sushi a second culinary home. Daily fish specials, chef selection..."

David Polk

"Amazing sushi! Completely legit and authentic. My japanese friends tell me that this is the most authentic Japanese sushi places in Chicago and they..."

Ben Sriaroon

"Probably the best sushi place in town. Huge variety, extremely fresh and very authentic. I highly recommend this place to anyone seeking some truly..."

Aaron Shackman

"Ordered the tantan ramen. Great broth. Good toppings. Noodles left something to be desired (instant?). I'll try the soba next time. Also has a nice..."

Paul DuPont

"been going there for 20 years Junko and his wife are the owners....great sushi and real japanese..."

Chicago Muay Thai Kickboxing Club

"Service was great, highly recommend the tonkatsu, their lunch bento boxes are also a very good value and appropriately..."

Max Rothstein

"Great food, but you really can't beat free valet on..."

Pari Sangern

"Best sushi in town, but don't tell anyone..."

Jose Hernandez Lagunes

"The oldest and best sushi in..."

John Barker

Hot Woks Cool Sushi

83/100 (2371 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Pad Thai

Curry

Noodle

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have not been to Chicago since 1999. My Brother and I are heading to Michigan for the holidays and stayed at the Palmer House. We both love Sushi,..."

Michael Lorge

"Very good location, food, server. We always enjoy salmon bento box with miso soup and usually find someting new to try. There is also a menu for tee,..."

Ruta Sid

"Great tasting food. Excellent service. Chicken Pad Thai was large enough to split. Would highly..."

Valerie Kowalski Duenser

"Went here last Friday for our anniversary. Sushi and ramen bowl were excellent. Prices are great and awesome service. Food came out really fast...."

Richie Braatz

"Service and food was excellent! We were visiting from out of town & the sushi was so fresh & delicious. The yakisoba was a different take with a..."

Erica Laseter

"Food was spectacular. Service was excellent! Staff very friendly, dishes came out quickly, wonderful dining atmosphere. Came here on a whim & very..."

Kristina Jackson

"They seemed really busy, but they got me right in, took my order, and we're very attentive throughout my meal. The food was delicious! I absolutely..."

Britny Graves

"Best sushi in Chicago! Definitely a must visit for any sushi..."

Alex Kovach

"Great maki, delicious pad Thai, and nice service! Visiting from FL with local friends, thought this was just a fun spot to have lunch and we ended..."

Deana Marie

"Great food and portion and the prices were great for what you..."

Lisa Lunning

"Good downtown sushi place Great menu Highly..."

Atheefur R. Papa

"Delicious food and great service! The crab Rangoons are..."

Amanda Fisher

"I love this place. The service is good and the location is great. Tasty and so..."

Erin Potter

"Amazing food, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. The prices are descent..."

Sara Victoria

"my favorite sushi..."

Lizzie Ramirez

"delicious food and such kind servers! there’s a whole vegan/vegetarian section on the menu, which i really appreciated. my friend had a severe nut..."

L G

"food was good! Tom yum ramen was nice; not the best I've had, but definitely still good. Alaskan roll was also good: fish tastes fresh and the rice..."

Isaiah Tong

"Great variety of food at decent prices. I think the menu has a lot of thai, chinese, and japanese options so for people who are indecisive/in the..."

Michelle

"The food here was sooo delicious and well worth the money. I haven't had ramen in forever and it was worth the wait. We came during lunch and it..."

Molly S

"We loved the food, drinks, price point and service. Will definitely visit again. It’s right across from the Bean (cloud gate) and the art..."

Linda Nguyen

"We came here for lunch today and had an excellent time! The ambiance was nice and welcoming, with good music playing in the background. We ordered..."

w foodie

"This was a great stop after going to the Art Institute and the bean in millennium park! Super nice staff, quick service, and a great vibe. The food..."

McKenna Dietze

"Really should pay more attention to their customers uh that I asked for a container to go and to pay my bill that they had taken everybody else's..."

diana garner

"Great sushi in downtown Chicago, close walking proximity to many nearby attractions as well. Food tastes amazing and great service..."

Addel

"As a vegetarian, I was very happy to try the tofu steak. It was delicious. Prices were very reasonable for being right across from Millennium Park...."

Shamus Thornton

"Great place for a quick bite or a larger Asian fusion meal. Really good variety on the menu, a lot of custom sushi rolls to choose from, surprisingly..."

Mike Henderson

"The sushi was incredibly fresh and tasty. I invited a group of 8 out of towners who were here for a trade show. The pricing and quality of the food..."

Anita Jeszke

"I found this gem online, and am so glad I visited! Yum, yum, and yum! Cute little place with friendly staff who greeted me with a smile. The menu..."

Sister Barnabas

"High quality sushi and a cool, relaxed vibe. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the servers are really nice. The Black Dragon and Bitcoin..."

deependablereviews

"Nostalgia hit hard when I visited this place almost 10 years apart. Went back in 2023 and the staff was kind and the food was great. Fried food was..."

Reginator

"We really enjoyed this place. It was not too busy and the menu was great and was close to everything in the tourist zone.. We had ramen and some..."

Max Xavier

Arami

83/100 (3096 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"This place is truly an amazing experience. We came for my boyfriend's birthday, and we kept saying "oh my gawd." Each plate was more gorgeous than..."

Amy Dyer

"Eat here all of the time and they never disappoint! Amazing food, great service, cozy room. High quality fish and the Sake list is so great..."

Lei Dietmeyer

"Amazing food !!! The ramen was delicious ! The service was on point from the host... to the server ... to the sushi chef himself ! Definitely would..."

Yvette T Bentley

"The service was great, love the waiter’s trendy hair, and his menu recommendations. The chefs were talented, and we received some gourmet maki on..."

Bridget Schutt

"The best and most mouthwatering sushi. Melt in your mouth. Will definitely be going again and again. Service and atmosphere was..."

Kimberly Monson

"We had a great experience! The staff was very friendly and the food was top notch! We will definitely be back when we visit Chicago..."

Michelle Witthuhn

"Outstanding and unique sushi, ramen and robata. Patient and educated staff make the experience tremendously..."

Robert Peterson

"The entire staff treated us like VIPs. We had many questions and they had friendly and thorough answer. The main Chef Joe makes everything with..."

Del Isla

"I had the pleasure of experiencing Omacasi with some family and friends last night and it far exceeded all my expectations! It was an evening I will..."

Kathy Mervis Featherstone

"Fresh, and well worth the wait. Everything I ordered was immaculate. Unfortunately it was very busy this day and they ran out of the 3 main items I..."

Amanda Nicole

"The best sushi in Chicago! Great service and ambiance. Had a wonderful time with great food...will be..."

Christina Creevy Knox

"Melt in your mouth and the service was top notch! Gonna be a regular..."

Steven Jon Knox

"A great place! The Uni was fresh and..."

Mike George

"Awesome food and great staff! Great Sake..."

Kevin Johnson

"This place has a few amazing dishes. I would eat here for some sushi, while it's not my favorite sushi it's a great overall sushi place. I think it..."

J Adams

"We loved everything about Arami! We were celebrating our honeymoon and decided to try Omakase for the first time. We had no complaints; the courses..."

Kendall O'Connor

"I love omakase, but I simply didn't understand that it could be this good. This is some of the best sushi I've ever had. The ingredients are of the..."

pieps

"We came for restaurant week and it was the perfect experience. They have tons of options and if you're not well versed, the restaurant week menu is a..."

Anastasia Nikitovic

"Absolutely delicious! It was certainly worth the trip. My far the best sushi I have had in a very, very long time. The staff were all quite nice..."

Sam D. (Баба Яга)

"Did the restaurant week omakase and they did not disappoint. The fish used were so fresh and high quality. Some of them literally melted in my mouth...."

Jois L

"Seated right away. Menu was priced fairly, not overwhelming or incomplete. All text and no photos put my memory of what I do and don't like to the..."

Miles “Maxwell” Baltrusaitis

"- Visit 1 - The sushi tastes incredibly fresh and the chefs know how to pair all different kinds of flavors in one roll. Definitely expect to leave..."

Ashley F

"Brought My parents here from the suburbs for my moms bday dinner and I couldn’t have had a better experience. From the minute we walked in, the..."

Nina Turk

"I've only eaten at their Midway International Airport location but it is by far the best food I've had while traveling. Everything tastes great and..."

Joe K. Hartsoe

Ajida

"The waiters are friendly, they look really nice and always smile. The food is pretty good, I think above average and I would go here as a comfort..."

ro6gKun

"First time in Chicago and the waiter was SO LOVELY! Treated my friend and me extremely well. Food was absolutely delicious, I got the sashimi bowl..."

Amy Jun

"Stopped in for some katsu (chicken) curry and was not disappointed. This is my new favorite spot. Please check them out!! I probably should have..."

Emma Nembs

"Tried New homemade Tonkotsu Beef ramen, is sooooo unforgettable smell and tastes, delicious 🤤 definitely will go back for..."

l zh

"Highly Recommend: Will definitely be back for ramen again. Got the Shoyu Ramen, one with pork belly and one chicken, as well as buns with beef. All..."

S. D.

"Our server was very attentive and got us seated right away and our food came out fast which was great because we were starving. The food was very..."

Jack Pellegrini

"My boyfriend and I just stopped by this place for a quick bite and the ramen was amazing! The appetizers were also good. Our server was very sweet..."

Diana Velazquez

"Ajida is a family run Japanese corner joint in the Loop. Family owned and operated, and amde it through COVid! Ajida is not your typical noodle..."

chad svastisalee

"This is utmost the best ramen place in the city. I was out with my friend craving japanese styled curry and was looking up places in the city that..."

rhea

"Decent Japanese restaurant. The Takoyaki is a little too oily. Ramen tastes fine. One of the real Japanese food in Chicago. The service could be..."

Mengxuan

Hot Woks Cool Sushi - Roscoe Village

82/100 (1940 ratings)

Tanuki Sushi & Grill

"At the corner of Sheffield & Wellington, owner Tom has got it going on! Such a cozy atmosphere and phenomenal food and service! I do plan to get the..."

danicajhey

"The best sushi pizza box in the WORLD! Such a unique combination and flavor tanuki offer! We love the fact of the easy take out and friendly staff!..."

312 Chicago Cuisine

"I choose 8 different rolls with a regular and vegetarian options it's perfect to 4, the fried rice is very tasty... and Everything was so delicious..."

Geraldin Tiapa

"A very happening place to be. BYOB or wine. NO liquor. Best miso soup I have ever had. Sushi was delicious combinations had wonderful complex..."

Ricardo Castro

"My partner and I had a delightful lunch experience at Tanuki today. As we entered, we were greeted by a charming Halloween setup complete with a..."

Jennifer Ball

"Got the sushi served in a pizza box. Fun concept, a little expensive but nice! Twin tower is a great vegetarian option, my favorite was the I Didn't..."

Tomkatsu

"I went there for the first time tonight, and I loved it! Such unique items on the menu! For the appetizer, we got a panang curry Asian escargot. How..."

Patti Honacki

"You can get 6-8 rolls of sushi in a pizza box! Super cool concept! Took my sushi box to the lake with friends and had so much..."

Zoe

"Nice and cozy atmosphere. Love the idea of being your own bottle, sushi and apps were great as well! Great place..."

Arianna “Arianna” Utkina

"I’ve always passed by Tanuki but never gave it a try until last week and I was very pleasantly surprised with the yummiest spicy miso soup I’ve..."

Reena Patel

Chicago Kalbi Korean Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Quality cuts. Prompt service with attentive staff at hand. Prices reflect the premium meats. Desert selection was a delightful surprise. The..."

Nori Sakata

"Tried this place out. it’s charcoal korean and japanese bbq style. Great quality of meat and services. it has been opened for 30 years ish. love..."

Pharuewisa P.

"What a wonderful spot! Not only was the food fresh and delicious, but the place is full of baseball memorabilia, signed baseballs, and tons of photos..."

Erin Rooney

"We ordered kalbi, beef loin and tongue. All of them were so tender and juicy. Price is reasonable for the quality. Service was great! A waiter often..."

Yusuke K

"Amazing experience. Lovely Korean and Japanese food. Excellent service..."

Deepak John Cletus Menezes

"Drove from downtown after seeing the reviews for this restaurant and they are spot on. Such amazing food and service. Highly recommend going here vs..."

Katie Griffith

"My wife and I got to Chicago Kalbi early on Friday, a few minutes after opening. I did not know you could make a reservation by phone, still, we got..."

Eugenio Padilla (cheap2fine)

"I love this place dearly. They only take reservations over the phone, but it is so worth it. Great place to dine with family or just with your..."

Maritza Chavez

"Great place for Korean BBQ. The food is good but a bit on the expensive side. Like many Korean restaurants, side dishes comes with your meal. ..."

Paul Xumsai

"My first Korean BBQ and it was fun and delicious. This place is quaint and cozy. The service is great and you feel like you are sitting in your own..."

Wayne P Richardson

Miku Sushi

82/100 (2111 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"One of my favorite sushi spots in the city. Such a great happy hour, martinis are actually really good and the sushi is fresh. They have a variety of..."

Savannah Whittington

"Great place for sushi. Lots of variety and good happy our selection. Tried their oyster shooter and a couple of signature rolls. Overall, food was..."

Daniel Aguilera Amaya

"Ordered a bunch of sushi for three people and we ate every single piece. It was really good! It was a Friday night and the restaurant was pretty busy..."

Jim Tschetter

"We absolutely loved this place! Rita was amazing! ♥️ her service was excellent from the beginning she was very friendly and fulfilled our..."

Myla Photobooth

"Came here with friends on a Friday night. They were busy, so be sure to make a reservation. Sushi is half off from 4-6. They have drinks there or you..."

Jordan C

"What an ~amazing~ treat it was to eat at this wonderful establishment. I got the veggie godzilla along with avocado and sweet potato rolls. When I..."

Emory Freeman

"Delicious and gently creative. Even though I’m into creativity, I’m not a fan of sushi that’s so wild you don’t recognize it. Here at Miku..."

Beth-Ann Young

"Delicious food with good options. Happy hour sushi before 6 or 7pm is a cool deal. Paid parking lot across the..."

Marina Boba

"Great sushi spot with a great early dinner deal! I tried their samurai cocktail during happy hour (4-6 PM) and was really pleased with how sweet it..."

Tyler Blaz

"Enjoyed my meal here. The happy hour special was especially worth the value. I really enjoyed the alligator skewer and the Ebi Tango roll. The..."

Shaan Somani

"Love this place. I try to go as much as I..."

Silas Davis

"My favorite restaurant in Lincoln Square, go to’s are the Ocean Sundae, Latin Heat, and Ebi Tempura, Bacon Scallion skewer and edamame. They have..."

Dave Straub

"Creative menu with a solid amount of options for people that can’t/don’t eat seafood. We got the avocado, veggie Godzilla, and California maki;..."

J I

"Fresh sushi. Great prices for lunch. Consistently good service but the quality and freshness of the sushi is slightly inconsistent. Still a great..."

Mahbub Choudhury

High Five Ramen

82/100 (1549 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Dinner

Mid-range

"I got in easily at 8 on a Saturday, probably because it's the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I had the tonkatsu 1/2 spiced, which was very flavorful...."

Cade

"Came here on Monday night and the wait was about 30 minutes. I've heard it can be a much longer wait on weekends, FYI. The ramen was SO delicious!..."

Erika Myhre

"Visiting this food spot is a journey in itself! From the moment you step up to the entrance, you're met with a staircase that leads down to an..."

Ivan Corona

"Great ramen, usually has a wait. Got the signature bowl which was great, I would definitely recommend at 1/4 spice level otherwise it’s too..."

Parwinder Taank

"Very small ramen shop with a simple menu and darker ambiance. They have a few different spice levels to choose from. Try to get here early! The waits..."

Dhruv Patel

"The place is a little bit hidden in the basement and it's also really small. It seats maybe 15 people total. The Signature Tonkatsu ramen was a..."

Calvin Law

"Went on a Monday holiday evening at 530pm, only a 30 minute wait. Business definitely seemed slower compared to the past but also the summer, so..."

Timothy Suh

"I got the Signature Bowl with 1/2 spice and Maitake Mushrooms. Washrooms are upstairs. 1/2 spice is pretty spicy. Full spice is very spicy. I’ve..."

Jaswinder Taank

"It was good, but pricey. I got the signature Tonkotsu. The broth is quite heavy and salty compared to other places. I tend to prefer cleaner broths..."

Sarah Chang

"Super dark. Kinda cool ambience. Pretty small. Maybe enough stools for 16 people. The tonkatsu broth is really flavorful. Very good. No spice was..."

Tom K

"Amazing Ramen 🍜 All around, this spot is on point. I had the Tonkotsu bowl and it was crafted to perfection: the broth was dense and rich, the..."

Eric Skadson

"Lived in Japan for 2 years and this ramen really does compare nicely. Price point is higher than Japan but that is to be expected. Great food, music,..."

Alexia Diamond

"Excellent spot for ramen! Like all the reviews say, it’s a very small space of only about 15 seats. I got there about 20 minutes before it opened..."

Robert Pisciotti

"If you haven’t been here, go! Expect a bit of a line sometimes; only seats 16 people. The music is awesome always. Flavors are banging. I get 1/4..."

Chicago Local

"I found a Ramen noodle place that reminds me of the noodles I had in Tokyo.. so good! The miso broth and sliced pork makes the difference. You have..."

Cheryl Draa Moran

"One of the best out of the way spots for very good ramen. Four choice and three levels of spice. Simple and straight to the point. Super..."

Joshua Crowe

"The best ramen in the city! Get here early, put your name on the list and they will text you. By 5pm the wait is typically over an hour. By 6pm..."

Brian Bosak

Ao Hawaiian Hideout

82/100 (4109 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"Found this place through a google search after a conference at McCormick place. Great Hawaiian decor creates a lonely atmosphere. The server was..."

Jennifer Wendy

"I really liked this place! We went here on a Friday evening (we did have a reservation) and it was fairly busy, but still tables were available. The..."

Anway De

"We came for dinner and had a somewhat good experience. The decor was cute, and the service was quick. We ordered the spicy General Tsao’s chicken,..."

w foodie

"My girlfriend and I ate here while we were in town for our anniversary. The atmosphere is so fun and they have excellent decorations. The staff were..."

Brandon Nunnery

"Loved the indoor decor and ambience. My friends thought I was in Hawaii after seeing my pics! The place is so cozy and such a great find in the..."

alps

"This food was AMAZING. I didn't want it to end. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. I ordered the mini lumpia and the spicy tropical cyclone..."

Barrett Chambers

"Really cool spot! Sushi was just ok but the Penang poutine was so yummy and the portions were super generous. Also strong and creative drinks! A..."

Po S

"I had the pleasure of dining at AO Hawaiian Hideout, and from the moment I stepped in, the ambience transported me to the serene shores of Hawaii...."

Junior Cueto

"This place served delicious food and had excellent service. We brought our dog and were the only customers sitting outside. But our server never made..."

Maya Conde-Kalmijn

"Hands down!! This place has never disappointed us since the day we have been here. Love the food, vibe, live music and drinks. The best Thai food..."

Virali Soni

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

82/100 (2872 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love sushi. I have been to many different sushi places, all over the United States and I can honestly say that Union Sushi and Barbecue Bar was..."

Carley Monica

"Great food, great Moscow Mules. The rolls and sliders were full of flavor. I recommend the black rice added to the rolls for a little different..."

Jay Christensen

"Best food ever and the most awesome cocktails. You will not be disappointed. The hostess was great and the bar tender kept making drinks to die..."

Julie M. Porter

"Every since Union opened, it has become the Annual In-town spot to celebrate my birthday. By far the best value in town for fairly priced sushi and..."

K-Roc Rocio

"For the past 4 years, this has been my favorite place for sushi. Love the atmosphere, attentive service, and especially the food! Signature cocktails..."

Mia Wicklund

"Sat at the Sushi bar and Chef Chao prepared an amazing "chef's choice" meal! This is a must stop anytime I'm down in the city. Great sushi, great..."

Josh Aulozzi

"Waygu beef sliders, oysters, and buffalo duck wings just to name a few of my absolutely favs!!!! Also, they have the best happy hour..."

Lisa Twomey

"My absolute favorite sushu, negiri, soup & cocktails I have ever had at sushi restaurant. Very fresh ingredients, very unique combinations and..."

Christine Kimball

"Food as great, service great....now let's talk about my love at first drink, the sakitini. Oh my! I am usually hesitant to order the house premium..."

Kimberly Davis

"Met up with a couple of friends that were visiting me from Texas to have a couple of drinks and dinner, it was the perfect place to socialize and the..."

Baneza Zarate

"Very innovative menu that veers from the common to the absolutely delicious fusion of tastes and textures. Chef does a spectacular job of preparing..."

Sau-Chun Lam

"Great place, great food & great service!! A must try and best happy hour in..."

Chris Alexander

"Celebrated our birthdays here. We arrived during happy hour and thoroughly enjoyed the happy hour specials (appetizers and drinks) All our dinner..."

Nancy M O'Keefe

"Excellent food and Excellent service. Our waiter also made the experience extra special and made sure we had the best dinning..."

Ryan Kroll

"Amazing food and ambiance. We were served very fast and the waiter was really..."

Serg Ishutov

"I love this place...one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. My favorite is the Kangaroo...sooo good. Can’t wait to go..."

Gilbert Roland Shepherd

"I’ve been meaning to review this restaurant but keep forgetting. Here goes. We absolutely look forward to dining here every time we visit Chicago...."

Minh-Hien Nguyen

"They had solid veggie options and offered the ability to easily swap out the seafood for sweet potato, mushrooms, etc. the truffle roll was amazing..."

Courtney Vaughan

"Didn't come here expecting much but had a great meal - wonderful service and food. We tried a salad, grilled lamb and eggplant, sushi roll, and fish..."

WA K

"It’s a creative place with a variety of interesting dishes. Their cocktails are some of the best I’ve had in the USA. Their grill tastes like a..."

Iosif Klimovitskiy

"Fun lively scene here. I usually have the most fun sitting at the sushi bar. Robata grill gets wayyy too..."

Tanya Kiatathikom

"If I could give this place 6+ stars I would. It was a beautiful representation of a nice modern look and gave the restaurant a warm home like vibe...."

Marlena Hidlay

"I love this place! Such a fun vibe and amazing food. I like that they play music here but it's not super loud. The food is fresh, flavorful, and..."

Farah Ali

"The black sushi rice is fantastic. Fish is always fresh. Nice that they also have hot BBQ/grill items to try. They have great Japanese Whisky..."

Jason

"First time dining here and we were impressed with the experience. Food: 5/5 They have both seafood and meats from the grille, we did the salmon app..."

Josh Banfield

"Amazing food. Went for dinner today with my husband. Every item we ordered was delicious. We got the zucchini & shrimp skewers for appetizer and did..."

Albina Pohranychna

"Amazing and fresh quality fish! The flavors were exceptional and service was top notch! Such a unique menu they offer as well, if only my stomach was..."

Michelle Lai

"The staff is truly amazing! Food was really good reasonably priced and it definitely was a social environment. I highly recommend you check them..."

A Martin

"Fantastic place!! The food was exceptional, we had tuna tataki (do not miss it!), seaweed salad, dragon roll, spicy mango roll and the hotate..."

Lynn Hochaime

"Had a dinner reservation in February during All Star Weekend. It’s a great atmosphere. Our waiter, Javier was great! He was very pleasant and he..."

Iris M.

"This restaurant was a must-try in Chicago. The restaurant is beautiful with sit-down dinner tables as well as bar seats available. The food was..."

Navya Voleti

"These folks treat me better than I deserve. Addictive sushi and crazy good service. Sushi Mike, who is also the executive chef at Tanoshii in..."

Brian Kay

"Sushi was absolutely delicious! Service was amazing! Loved Annie we will definitely come again. We ordered the pacific coast, spicy tuna, crunchy..."

Deanna Fay

"We visited Union Sushi on NYE! We were sure to have reservations, obviously. They were running a little behind, which we didn’t mind, so we had a..."

Tia Walker (TeeTee)

Hamachi Sushi Bar

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very creative menu and presentation. Chef never..."

Vadim Muchnik

"The..."

Juan Carlos Valdes Cruz

"Great sushi for pick up or dine in! We love going..."

Nay Nae

"Really good sushi. Vast menu. Something for..."

James Williams

"Always elegant and delicious. Great place for a first date or an engagement! Good people, good location and good..."

Asher Dordek

"Delicious! Great sushi chefs, nice staff, very enjoyable for a quick hop in-out or to sit down and..."

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"Wonderful service and assistance to what you..."

Karen Tipp

"Now this place is just the Best..."

Uri Kohn

"Delicious sushi..."

Chumie Maslovsky

"Best sushi in..."

Tamar-Mike Kashnow

"Small. About four tables. Great deal to come for lunch. Ran out of meat and rice the night before so we couldn't get their beef and broccoli. Got..."

Jacob Hanke

"This Kosher sushi bar offers delectable foods. The prices are ok, and the portions are decent. The miso was really good, and California rolls were..."

Mashal Khan

"I enjoy the food I get hear every single time, whether it's Chinese or sushi. Whenever I bring this to people they also rave about it. The atmosphere..."

Jacob Frankiel

"Certainly a very good effort and a lot of thought went into the menu. I'm sure that regular customers will have their favorite dishes. For a first..."

Yosef Silver

"My Husband and I really enjoyed our food at this location. We had spicy gyosa for appetizer.I had the kung Pao beef, my husband had Hunan beef. Food..."

Mendy Bailey

"We love eating here. The food is served promptly. The atmosphere is nice and the food is..."

Aviva

"The food is always good at Hamachi, but the Forbidden Bento box was a pleasant surprise! Perfect combination, filling and..."

Zev Kahn

"Absolutely gorgeous bento box and delicious. Definitely recommend but hard to find parking and seating area quite..."

Lynda K.

"Very good, fresh food. Their Chicago take on Pho with Romanian sausage was good, but not excellent. It should of had more flavour than it had. I..."

Aaron Katchen

"Super fresh, velvety, smooth fish. I got a duvi poke bowl and it was delicious! Simple ingredients for a healthy lunch. The mushrooms were especially..."

John Dlabal

"Great food. The staff in service and behind the kitchen or excellent. People friendly family..."

David Dordek

"I'd suggest reserving a table here before coming in. Overall a good place to eat. I found it interesting that as a sushi store they also have Chinese..."

Yaakov Altman

"Really nice, cozy place. Perfect for a night out! Excellent, friendly, professional customer service! Equally great food! The prices, however, are..."

Moshe Rosenfeld (Chucky)

"I personally love their food. It is a sit down restaurant where the waiter will come to your table to give you a menu and serve you your food. The..."

Jacob Schultz

"Disclaimer: If you are craving a traditional Japanese food, this is not the place. Now onto the service and food. If I could give them 11 stars on..."

Raju Lalwani

"There are not enough words to describe how great this restaurant is. They have the spicy food challenge which I beat. The food was so good. The sushi..."

Josh Mizrachi

Ramen-san Whisky Bar

82/100 (2506 ratings)

Kohan Japanese Restaurant

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Nori Sushi - Wicker Park, Chicago

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent food. Calm soothing atmosphere no matter how many people are there. An excellent place for a delicious meal!!..."

Brittany Exclusa

"I LOVE Japanese cuisine, so my husband brought me here for our 13th wedding anniversary. We shared a tempura appetizer that was absolutely delicious...."

Nathaly Sarmiento

"Awesome place! Quite honestly, we came in with low expectations given that this was our first time dining there, but we were blown away by the tasty..."

Ron Perez

"Every roll we tried was delicious and beautifully presented. The service is great! Thank you all for the wonderful experience. I'll definitely visit..."

Erika Valladares

"Great location to meet friends or for a causal date! The rolls are nice and full and the fish always..."

Brian Pollard

"Amazing sushi. I swear every time I come here I feel like I just ate the best sushi of my life. BYOB here too. No alcohol..."

Stefania Jasmina

"Always a good time! Byob and great Toro hamachi. I mostly so pick ups because I'm the uber foodie..."

Eric Castillo

"Honestly the best i had so freaking good coming back..."

Jose Rivera

"evertome i come the food is delicious atmosphere is quiet soft music friendly host and..."

Forrestine Bernard

"This is my favorite sushi..."

Alyssa Lytle

"Best sushi in..."

Diane C Martinez Acevedo

"Delicious..."

Lizbeth Guzman Fonseca

"So the Kyoto fries are soo good! I love them! The spicy udon noodles are sooo fire! That perfect amount of spice. The ramen was good, I've had better..."

Akihiko Kaji

"The sushi is great. The thai iced tea is tasty, and the entree is a good deal for everything..."

Colt B

"I’ve loved Nori for the last decade that I have lived in Chicago. The quality is always consistent and great value. I love their spicy miso, it has..."

Danielle Fragen

"Favorite place for sushi. Patio seating is available. BYOB. The takoyaki is delicious and so are the signature rolls. Friendly fast..."

Laura Gomez

"Our Sushi was delicious! We had the Sansai Maki and the Loyola Lover. Personally, I loved the Sansai Maki more. We also had spicy edamame which I..."

Tuba H.

"This place is fire, i love it specially bc his menu is Huge and u can try a bunch of different..."

Andres Garay

"Great sushi place in Wicker park that features Half priced Maki for lunch. Beautiful plate presentation, and BYOB. A very chill atmosphere thats a..."

MIKALBURR

"Great service and the restaurant possesses a colorful urban atmosphere. Love the seaweed salad but wished there were larger..."

Rovetta M

"I came here with my Autistic Down Syndrom son in a Saturday and they were very accommodating from turning down the music to placement of food. As a..."

Jeannie Liu

"We came here for their half-off sushi on Monday. We ordered the dragon roll, spicy tuna, salmon skin, rainbow roll, and others. The sushi was..."

Jose Hernandez

"I was surprised at the location when we arrived but happy overall with the service and quality of the food. We’ll definitely return! The sushi was..."

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"Loved everything about this establishment food was fresh staff was friendly and polite will be coming back with the..."

Jim Jab

"Love the atmosphere and great menu selection. Food was delicious and service was great. A must try when in the..."

Amy H

"My server was great and the food is ok for the asking..."

Jephthah Woods

"I've never had a bad meal at Nori Sushi. The food is always fresh and very flavorful. The staff is also very pleasant and helpful. It's in the fun..."

R G

"My husband and I found our favorite sushi place!!! Non-crowded (the days we’ve been there) cozy, BYOB 🙌🏻 and although we never tried raw..."

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