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!“

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

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

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

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

“The food was good! Really love the staff. They are so welcoming and kind! Our personal favorite was our server, Jules (Jewelry). She is absolutely amazing. We will literally return just to interact with Jules. Overall, we had a TERRIFIC time. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“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 .“

“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“

“This is more of a pickup type of place, there's not a lot of space to sit, and kind of cramped. The poke bowl was really good, and the lady who was taking the order at the counter asked if I wanted it spicy, so I said yes. They got the poke bowl together in probably like less than 5 minutes. I did not eat inside because it was too cramped, but overall everything was really good.“

“We enjoyed everything whatever we ordered“

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

“We came for restaurant week and while the food was very good, the restaurant week menu was not really a good deal I don’t think. If you’d like to check out this restaurant, you should do so, but don’t come in for restaurant week thinking you’ll get a good deal. We had to order some additional food on top of the menu as we were still hungry. The food is very high quality but portion sizes could be a bit larger at the price point they’re charging. As seen in the photo, we received a 6 piece nigiri but this is not enough food to really get full. Would recommend checking out, not sure if I’ll be back though.“

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

“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!“

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

“I love really good quality food, and this was one the best places in Chicago!!
We had shushi and ramen. The fish in shushi tasted like water (because of the freshness) and loved the broth of the ramen so much.

As appetizer we had shrimp tempura, were so light and amazing!!

Also there in house soya sauce, had so much depth. I was drinking the sauce, because it tasted so good. I wish they would tell the sauce!!“

“The Sushi was absolutely delicious .“

“First place I ate dinner at when home shopping in the neighborhood. Been a regular for years now. Sushi is great, especially for the price. The owner is super nice. Really kind to my family and would ask about how my kids are doing when i did takeout during Covid. Will keep coming back.“

“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!!“

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

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

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

“Friendly server, delicious food, affordable.“

“California man says Yes, and highly recommend here“

“We were in the area and happened to stop by here completely by chance. The place is okay. Unlike other spots where you already have “pre-assembled” ingredients for a poke bowl and just choose which one you want (so-called signature bowls), here you have to build it yourself. The poke was fine. The ingredients are fresh, and since I picked what I like, of course I enjoyed it. The place feels cozy and interesting, with lots of plants inside. My only complaint is that the low white tables are very close together, so you literally can’t move. They need to be spaced out a bit.“

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

“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.“

“Nice atmosphere, good sushi“

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

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

“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.“

“We didn't realize our show at the Ramova a block away was cancelled until we got there.... So we had dinner at Kawa. Everything was delicious and very fairly priced, and I've been daydreaming about the Avocado Poppers ever since! I wish this place wasn't over an hour away from me.“

“An outstanding dining experience. The food and cocktails were incredible, upscale but accessible and grounded in robust flavors. The ambience was gorgeous, beautifully lit with lush neons around the bar and periphery with delicious pockets of intimate lowlight at tables. Best of all was the team that bring it all to life. Eric and Alex took incredible care of us. They were so attentive, considerate, and warm, it truly made for a welcoming and fun-filled night. An absolute must for any birthday, date night, or any other excuse you need to eat out!“

“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.“

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

“I recently visited Delicious Bites, and overall it was a great experience. The ambiance of the restaurant was very pleasant and comfortable, making it a perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends and family.

The food quality was impressive. I especially liked their chicken biryani and BBQ items, which were fresh and full of flavor. The presentation of the dishes was also very nice.

The staff was friendly and cooperative. Service was a bit slow during busy hours, but the staff handled everything professionally.

Prices were reasonable according to the quality and taste of the food. Cleanliness and hygiene were also well maintained.

Final Verdict:
I would definitely recommend Delicious Bites to anyone looking for tasty food in a comfortable environment.“

“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.“

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

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

“Best food ever and service love“

“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 ⭐️!“

“The food was awesome!!! I definitely recommend! 🙂“

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

“Sakura was a cozy restaurant with really good Sushi, we enjoyed our time there! 😊🙏🏻“