Japanese Omakase · West Loop / Fulton Market · Michelin 1 Star
Intimate West Loop omakase counter where chef B.K. Park crafts 15+ courses of pristine sushi and Japanese small plates. Fish is flown in from Tokyo's markets and each piece of nigiri is a study in pre...
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Atsumeru
Japanese-Nordic Fusion · West Town
Chicago only Japanese-Nordic restaurant with 10-12 seafood-focused courses at $165 per person. Foie-filled krumkake with cloudberry jam, chawanmushi with trout and galangal, and binchotan-grilled mush...
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Kyōten
Japanese Omakase · Logan Square
Chef Otto Phan's counter omakase. Rare, wild, and ephemeral ingredients sourced predominantly from Japan. A tightly focused tasting menu built on flavor purity and balanced shari. Has a sister 'Kyoten...
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Momotaro
Japanese · West Loop / Fulton Market
Gorgeous three-level West Loop Japanese with sushi, robata grill, and a stunning subterranean cocktail lounge. The omakase is excellent, the A5 wagyu is properly indulgent, and the izakaya-style small...
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Kai Zan
Japanese Omakase · Humboldt Park
Twin brothers Melvin and Carlo Vizconde run this intimate BYOB omakase counter in Humboldt Park. The 16-course menu changes nightly, the fish is flown in from Tsukiji, and the whole experience costs a...
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Bonyeon
Korean Beef Omakase · Bucktown
Chef Sangtae Park 14-course omakase menu for $255 with 10 courses featuring beef exploring various cuts. Korean technique meets fine-dining ambition. One of the most unique dining experiences in Chica...
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Midōsuji
Japanese Omakase · West Loop / Fulton Market
Eight-seat omakase that opened September 2025. One of Chicago most intimate and exclusive dining experiences.
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Arami
Japanese / Sushi · West Town
West Town Japanese that serves some of the most carefully sourced sushi in Chicago at prices that make omakase counters look absurd. The rice is impeccable, the fish is pristine, and the sake list is ...
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Kumiko
Japanese Cocktail Bar · West Loop / Fulton Market · World's 50 Best Bars, James Beard Semifinalist
Julia Momosé's Japanese-inspired cocktail bar in the West Loop serving drinks rooted in seasonal Japanese philosophy. Each cocktail is a meditation on balance and technique, served in custom glassware...
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Akahoshi Ramen
Japanese Ramen · Logan Square
Ramen shop in Logan Square with housemade noodles and meticulous attention to each bowl. The Akahoshi Miso features miso blend and lard that turn chicken broth into umami-packed soup. Also serves soup...