50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago

“"This is my new favorite thing." -Dr. A. Haller“

“Stopped for a quick bite and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The ramen was rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Alex took the time to walk us through the menu and made excellent recommendations that really elevated our meal. Fantastic service and delicious food! We will absolutely be back!“

“Amazing sushi... unique offerings, and ultra delicious. i seriously think about my next visit waaaay too much...“

“Ora is a fantastic sushi restaurant with FRESH fish and excellent service. Definitely a go to for date night.“

“Wonderful service and excellent rolls!! Overall great experience“

“The food was great. A terrific interpretation of Japanese favorites for the local neighborhood.“

“Nice and cozy sushi bar. Great food!! Recommended“

“I called ahead on a Tuesday for their dinner reservations, we were told they weren't busy that night so we went ahead and made the one hour drive just for their sushi and their great reviews. We had the best experience and their sushi was truly top notch. We basically ordered everything on the menu from sushi, caviar to desserts and drinks. they did not disappoint, customer service was superb. The owner even came outside to attend us, he showed up with his own bottle of sake. I truly appreciate the great experience we had at this beautiful and clean restaurant. I have nothing bad to say, the food was high quality and extremely delicious. I definitely recommend this location, even if you have kids which I did. We left so happy and satisfied, loved it.“

“30 years I’ve been going to Sai Cafe. Quality has never changed. Always the best.“

“We went here for our anniversary this year! This omakase is unique compared to other ones we’ve done. There’s a mixture of hot dishes, sashimi, nigiri, and custards. All were really delicious and meticulously presented and well thought out. We also did the sake pairing which was fun and really good. On top of all that the service was phenomenal and Chef Shoji was so kind and wonderful and it was amazing to watch him work. Highly recommend!“

“I tried the non- soupy ramen. It was not bad, but definitely not too special.

I ordered the traditional one and the curry one. Both orders seemed a bit salty, likely due to the sauce. Presentation of the dishes looked good.

Service was good as well.

I’m not sure I would be excited to return.
In a h mall“

“The food was very yummy! It was so beautiful in the bowl😀 the staff was helpful and prompt, especially explaining the menu.
The seating is a bit sparse and not very accommodating to old & young.
Thank you we will return!“

“We enjoyed everything whatever we ordered“

“The food is delicious and the drinks are great!! The atmosphere was amazing!!“

“Our waiter Kong was so attentive and very helpful with choices from the menu since this was our first time eating at this restaurant. The sushi was amazing! We had the Crab Wontons, Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen, the Lobster fried rice, Rock N Roll, Spice Girl, and the Spicy Cowboy rolls. The atmosphere, staff, and food will definitely have us coming back when we are in town!“

“So much to love. Many tasty options and it's BYOB!“

“Some of the best sushi my girlfriend and I have had in Chicago. Never had a bad meal!“

“My favorite place for sushi. A hidden gem of the neighborhood. Nice and hard working people. Food is very good. Highly recommended!“

“Really enjoyed this place. Ramen seemed priced fine for the amount you get, very flavorful. Nigiri was very fresh, buttery soft. It was more expensive but well worth it. Some of the specialty sushi dishes would be more doable with a group of people so can try a little of everything for a more reasonable price. Definitely would come again.“

“Amazing time! Danny was my server! He is the best very attentive very helpful. the hostess was great also and sweet“

“We had an incredible experience at Casa Chi. The food is impeccable, the presentation is stunning, and the service is top-tier. The Yuzu Cheesecake and Aburi Salmon are highly recommended.“

“We loved all the tropical plant life at Poke Okie Cafe

It really set a relaxing mood.

I got the 3-scoop poke bowl, it was thoroughly delicious!

My hubby got the roasted duck rice bowl, good but very dry.

We both got a Hawaiian sunshine smoothie- Big Mistake!

No, seriously.

They were amazing, but very filling. We could have gotten one and shared it.

Go to Pokie Okie!

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“Very nice place . Owners are really good people , very warm and friendly . A large selection of drinks and great hang out place . Love it ! Highly recommend!!“

“I had such a great experience at Chubby Cattle Chicago! Our server, Zaid, was incredibly kind, attentive, and friendly the whole time. He made sure we had everything we needed and explained the menu so patiently. It’s rare to meet someone who genuinely makes your dining experience better — thank you, Zaid, for being so nice and making our dinner extra enjoyable!“

“This is one of my favorite places ever, for a succulent , mouthwatering , epic , divine , romantic , dining experience suitable for everyday or very special events . Very romantic , intimate atmosphere .The steaks will transport you to another dimension . The staff is very professional , yet warm , welcoming , very attentive and devoted to making sure you are taken care of . An exquisite sensory experience ,engaging all of the senses , and exceeding my expectations in spades .“

“California man says Yes, and highly recommend here“

“Delicious food. Great variety of sushi, beautifully plated. Great service as well.“

“Friendly server, delicious food, affordable.“

“The Sushi was absolutely delicious .“

“Nice atmosphere, good sushi“

“Ethan made our dining experience amazing! He was so fun, and his recommendations were fab. The food was really good and the drinks were great too. They're vegan-friendly and were able to accommodate our friend's request with no problem. Highly recommend this place!“

“Amazing freshest sushi , best in the town , great service , and nice ambiance.“

“Every time I leave this place I look forward to coming back.“

“BEST RAMEN! i dream of it sometimes. something about the coconut milk broth ramen piqued my interest last night, and I'm glad I listened to my intuition. Oh my goodness. whoever's recipe that is, please give them a massive hug for me right now and say thank you because that was the most delicious thing I've had in so long. What a TREAT! these folks have somehow managed to incorporate happiness as an ingredient in their food, so when you eat it, All the happiness particles travel through your body for 24 to 48 hours and you feel extremely satisfied and fulfilled. you might miss the ramen afterwards, and you might end up having dreams about it like I do but trust me, they're pleasant dreams.“

“I came by for the lunch special recommended by a friend and it’s 3 rolls, 2 pieces of sushi, and miso soup for 15 if you dine in! I like that the amount of rice they use is less most other places so I can actually taste the other ingredients. Their sweet potato tempura is nice and crisp when eaten fresh. Will come back“

“I absolutely LOVE this place ! I love the staff . They make me feel welcomed every time I come and the food is delicious! Best sushi , noodles and soups I’ve ever tried. Even the smoothies are amazing. This place deserves more than 5 stars.“

“The Sushi was fresh, the flavors were bold and the rice was fluffy. Will be back for sure and the staff was so friendly and welcoming.“

“Voor de 5e keer hier gegeten. Heerlijke pokebowl en sushi. Ruime keus.“

“Their Ramen is absolutely delicious!! 5 stars.“

“Good shusi and also lots of other Japanese dishes. Pleasant service.“

“Wonderful, authentic, beautiful Japanese sushi & food with a fantastic, hands on owner & exceptional service.“

“The dragon roll delicious also the Spicy tuna yum.. and I had the Lychee tini 🍸 it was also great my new spot for sushi“

“First time here with my son. We love it!! So fresh! Definitely coming back.“

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

“Best food ever and service love“

“We had the pleasure to eat here today and everything was GREAT. The atmosphere was nice and homey.They have some new customers. Thank you guys so much!“

“I can not say enough about this great sushi spot! They have super fresh ingredients, efficient staff, above average standards and the greatest part is they are more than accommodating. I came in 15 minutes before close, they made my order with a smile and everything was spotless in the restaurant. I came home and the food was fantastic 👏
They sushi chef is Amazing and awesome to watch.. if your in the area stop by and give them a try! They are BYOB“

“My boyfriend and I LOVE the food here! The nigiri is absolutely delicious - melts in your mouth and so fresh! We’ve been here several times before going to zanies or second city. It’s now become our go-to sushi restaurant! We tend to sit upstairs, which is a quaint place to sit for privacy. We seem to always get the same server, Yord. He is SUPER helpful and kind! He helps us pick out different foods when we are feeling adventurous. Now that I know his name, I’m going to ask where his section is so that I can be waited on by him! 😁 finally, the manager came by our table to ask how everything was tasting and how the service was. That was a great touch to an already impressive experience. 5 out of 5 ⭐️!“

“Wow, amazing lunch, just amazing!❤️😃“