50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago

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

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

“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...“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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“

“Truly delicious! We stopped to pick up dinner and were pleasantly surprised. Poke bowls were impeccably fresh and tasty. Kuromon had salmon, scallops and shrimps; Osaka - tuna, salmon and shrimps.
Came again for lunch and were not disappointed - excellent quality, quickly prepared.
Highly recommended. Go for medium spicy... just perfect.“

“We enjoyed everything whatever we ordered“

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

“Authentic omakase artfully created and presented. The fish melts in your mouth and the flavors are so wonderfully balanced that you have to wonder how you tolerated anything less beforehand. Worth every penny!!“

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

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

“The Sushi was absolutely delicious .“

“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!!“

“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!!“

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

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

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

“Friendly server, delicious food, affordable.“

“Ive been here before for the sushi and yakisoba and enjoyed it. This time I got the teriyaki beef half veg half rice bowl but wouldn’t really recommend. It came with 3 pieces of vegetables. The beef was a bit chewy with a piece or two of gristle, and it was kinda drowned in teriyaki sauce. Most everything else i had from here was good, just wasnt as big a fan of this.“

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

“This is one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten in in the past five years Chef Luis truly has interesting. Take on unique flavors. The combination of Japanese and Latin cuisine atmosphere is great. The staff very educated and fun Beverage program top-notch I’ve taken several of my friends here and we have always had a great experience.“

“Best food ever and service love“

“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.“

“California man says Yes, and highly recommend here“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Beem coming here for maybe three years. We have been making this our go to choice for sushi and more frequently over the past year. We have eaten at the restaurant and picked up for takeaway. The food for the price is excellent. While we have not dined in a while they had BYOB which we liked for buying a sake or wine and bringing it. Seems like a family business and staff is prompt, helpful and attentive.“

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

“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.“

“Nice atmosphere, good sushi“

“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.“

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Simply put the best Ramen I have ever had. So flavorful and rich. If you don’t come here you are missing out on a oral orgasm lol. Highly recommend and Christine the bartender makes one mean spicy margarita ….🤤🤤🤤🤤“