Possibly the best culinary experience I've had the pleasure to partake in. Can't recommend it to everyone because of the price ($200-$300), but if you can afford it then it's a once in a lifetime kind of meal.
Dietary restrictions: I let them know I was pescatarian and did not drink alcohol ahead of time (in case of pairings). Had a wonderful tea with the meal and they replaced seared wagyu beef with a delectable seared fish for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Vanya Boranova
Service was subpar for a Michelin star restaurant, the check came back incorrect with additional items we did not order. The servers were not attentive. One of the courses was over salted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Emily Choate
Might be the best sushimi in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avi Ferris
amazing sushi! some of the best i've ever had! service was incredible too!
Msjuliepeach
Ok Mako, you are Michelin star rated, please start acting like it! There is a certain lack of respect towards your guests - let me explain. When you have a guest, please introduce yourself. I am coming to you for an experience, not for you to just put food and drinks in front of me. This goes for all staff: host, servers, chefs and anyone else present during service. The lack of human connection is up front. I feel like another dollar. After a $700+ tab, for 2 people, I would like human connection. Also, I can really taste the SHRINKFLATION. Just slightly less fish to same amount of rice can be felt in each bite AND on each plate. Please, give your customers what they paid for. I know that running a profitable restaurant business is not easy, but having customers whom want to come back for seconds and thirds and who will tell their friends is where you succeed. I don't believe that you deserve a Michelin Star! Better service received by Benjamin after asking for his name. Chef at the counter - no engagement in conversation from him, all engagement from us. Host and Female server- no name, no engagement in conversation. Cold and sterile environment from all staff. I am not coming to you for a funeral, I am here to have a good time and celebrate life, eat great food and make new memories. But your rules make me feel like I am in a museum. This is absolutely ridiculous and against HOSPITALITY! There is nothing hospitable about serving a stranger and ZERO engagement. I would leave a bigger tip if you and I connected, if you made me feel like a welcome guest. But you made me feel like another customer, like another number on a Friday night. I will give 3 stars for quality of food, preparation, execution and wine/ sake pairing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Quan Nguyen
Nothing bad to say. I like the fact that the chef serves you as well and not just the server.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacky Chen
They hiked the price 50% yoy. Not a good deal. Food is okay nothing special
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Eric Truong
Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parker Givan
The most perfect meal I've ever eaten.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katya Musselman
I had an absolutely horrific experience tonight. Due to politicians visiting and rain I was in a horrible traffic taking me 1.5 hours to get to this restaurant for a 0.8 miles commute. I called and texted twice to let them know the situation. After being ignored for a while I left the cab and went back to the hotel and ordered my mediocre dinner. All I asked Mako is not even a refund but ability to come in the future. They declined for some reason. No, they did not spend over $100 preparing for my dinner experience so it is disappointing they collect over $100 because they feel like it. I respectfully asked for future credit when I am back in Chicago but of course they rather just take the money. What kind of premium experience this is. I hope they lose their Micheline star
Great atmosphere to hang out and eat with friends. Quiet and clean restaurant. Omakase fish quality is good for $150/person. Good value since it is in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Stanhope
A phenomenal experience that left me satisfied. The amount of food was just enough! The best sushi in Chicago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yumi Taguchi
Had one of the best omakase in Chicago at Mako! Such unique and delicious offerings. Fish was so fresh and they make their own eel sauce! 10/10/10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liv Seidel
The most unreal dining experience I’ve ever had. Unparalleled. Sushi will never be the same!So grateful to have experienced Mako in my lifetime. The chefs are artists - true craftsmen. Not a single complaint.
Vegetarian options: Fine for pescatarians. They had subs for meat either by way of fish or fungi.
Possibly the best culinary experience I've had the pleasure to partake in. Can't recommend it to everyone because of the price ($200-$300), but if you can afford it then it's a once in a lifetime kind of meal.
Dietary restrictions: I let them know I was pescatarian and did not drink alcohol ahead of time (in case of pairings). Had a wonderful tea with the meal and they replaced seared wagyu beef with a delectable seared fish for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Service was subpar for a Michelin star restaurant, the check came back incorrect with additional items we did not order. The servers were not attentive. One of the courses was over salted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Might be the best sushimi in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amazing sushi! some of the best i've ever had! service was incredible too!
Ok Mako, you are Michelin star rated, please start acting like it!
There is a certain lack of respect towards your guests - let me explain.
When you have a guest, please introduce yourself. I am coming to you for an experience, not for you to just put food and drinks in front of me. This goes for all staff: host, servers, chefs and anyone else present during service.
The lack of human connection is up front. I feel like another dollar. After a $700+ tab, for 2 people, I would like human connection.
Also, I can really taste the SHRINKFLATION. Just slightly less fish to same amount of rice can be felt in each bite AND on each plate. Please, give your customers what they paid for. I
know that running a profitable restaurant business is not easy, but having customers whom want to come back for seconds and thirds and who will tell their friends is where you succeed. I don't believe that you deserve a Michelin Star!
Better service received by Benjamin after asking for his name. Chef at the counter - no engagement in conversation from him, all engagement from us. Host and Female server- no name, no engagement in conversation. Cold and sterile environment from all staff. I am not coming to you for a funeral, I am here to have a good time and celebrate life, eat great food and make new memories. But your rules make me feel like I am in a museum. This is absolutely ridiculous and against HOSPITALITY! There is nothing hospitable about serving a stranger and ZERO engagement. I would leave a bigger tip if you and I connected, if you made me feel like a welcome guest. But you made me feel like another customer, like another number on a Friday night. I will give 3 stars for quality of food, preparation, execution and wine/ sake pairing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Nothing bad to say. I like the fact that the chef serves you as well and not just the server.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
They hiked the price 50% yoy. Not a good deal. Food is okay nothing special
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The most perfect meal I've ever eaten.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an absolutely horrific experience tonight. Due to politicians visiting and rain I was in a horrible traffic taking me 1.5 hours to get to this restaurant for a 0.8 miles commute. I called and texted twice to let them know the situation.
After being ignored for a while I left the cab and went back to the hotel and ordered my mediocre dinner. All I asked Mako is not even a refund but ability to come in the future. They declined for some reason.
No, they did not spend over $100 preparing for my dinner experience so it is disappointing they collect over $100 because they feel like it. I respectfully asked for future credit when I am back in Chicago but of course they rather just take the money. What kind of premium experience this is. I hope they lose their Micheline star
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful dining experience, you are explained every portion of the meal given to you and staff gave impeccable service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tofu Sweet Potato Caviar, Sushi, Nigiri, Selection of Sashimi
Great atmosphere to hang out and eat with friends. Quiet and clean restaurant. Omakase fish quality is good for $150/person. Good value since it is in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A phenomenal experience that left me satisfied. The amount of food was just enough! The best sushi in Chicago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had one of the best omakase in Chicago at Mako! Such unique and delicious offerings. Fish was so fresh and they make their own eel sauce! 10/10/10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The most unreal dining experience I’ve ever had. Unparalleled. Sushi will never be the same!So grateful to have experienced Mako in my lifetime. The chefs are artists - true craftsmen. Not a single complaint.
Vegetarian options: Fine for pescatarians. They had subs for meat either by way of fish or fungi.
Food: 5
Service: 5
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