The Omakase Room at Sushi-San

From start to finish Chef Michael and his team put out nothing short of an incredible edible experience. Every course impressed and left nothing to be desired. If we could bring Chef Michael home with us we would! He was able to secure the most amazing black-throated white perch! We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I honestly feel like I paid more for the Japanese toilet than I did the quality of the fish

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

The best omakase i’ve had. This place deserves some Michelin stars.
Its located on the second floor of Sushi San! The staff will walk you upstairs
Chefs were very attentive to detail.
The entire dinning area is a like a stage. The chefs were very interactive.
Reservations required since they have limited spots.
Love the pandan coconut drink at the beginning. Very refreshing.
Good services. Best quality. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

best omakase in chicago EVER

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went for our anniversary, it is the perfect dining experience for a special occasion. We did not do the sake pairing, opted for the cocktails instead which were amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Outstanding all around, don’t miss this experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I thought the omakase experience at The Omakase Room was both wonderful and unique! I love love love omakase and find the Chicago scene very impressive - honestly, up to par with the experiences I've had in Japan. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the well-known omakase places in Chicago, however, I did love the ingenuity of the different courses here at The Omakase Room. This isn't your standard, let the flavor of the fish speak for itself. There is definitely depth and innovation added to the flavors of the fish that I thoroughly enjoyed, and brought a new excitement to the experience. And, not to say that the fish wasn't amazing and the best quality etc by itself....it was, but I enjoyed the complimentary flavors!
It was hard for me to pick a favorite bite, but all the bites were AMAZING. I was also very satisfyingly full by the end of dinner.

The Omakase Room is now officially my favorite omakase restaurant in Chicago! I anticipate returning many times in the future!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely unique exquisite experience. I’ve tried many omakase including in Japan but the experience at The Omakase Room was above and beyond. Each course was a masterpiece, highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is excellent and the service sets it a step above other omakase experiences in Chicago. Truly a must try. Thank you to the staff and the chefs for making our dinner top tier.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have to say, our experience at The Omakase Room at Sushi-San was VERY hit or miss.

The ambiance and interiors were stunning. From the initial lounge to the dining space to the bathrooms, it's all beautifully done. I'm still thinking about their marble countertops.

The service was excellent and allowed for personal conversations as well as interactions with the chef.

The non-alcoholic drink package was an unexpected highlight of the night; we really enjoyed all but one of the beverages.

Some of the dishes were excellent; the Otoro Tartare was one of my favorite Omakase bites to date. However, we had several courses that not only fell flat, but were truly unappetizing.

The chef explained at the end of the meal that, as a newer Omakase restaurant, their strategy is to buy the most expensive products from the fish markets and incorporate those into their menu. Caviar, uni, and truffle were all featured in several of the dishes, and while that's appreciated in a higher ticket meal like this one, the way that they were incorporated did not seem well thought out. My husband, brother, and I have all been to several Michelin star restaurants as well as a few other Omakases (Sushi by Scratch, Kyoten Next Door, Jinsei Motto, etc.) and are familiar with the intense flavors that are featured in restaurants of this caliber, but the combinations here just didn't taste good, plain and simple.

By the end of the meal, we were all nauseous and incredibly full. One might say that it's great that they serve bigger portions, but in an Omakase experience, being too full seems to be a reflection of poor planning. They end the meal with a scoop of savory uni ice cream, which is exactly what we didn't want after many savory uni heavy dishes. We were hoping for something lighter and sweet to end the night.

Overall, for almost $1,300 for three people with the non-alcoholic drink package, we were disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Toro Caviar

The omakase was okay, nothing too impressive though, actually some of the courses are either too salty or too much fusion, the pairing sakes was the highlight though

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Daniel was very patient and understanding with our situation, he really set the tone when we first stepped inside. Our sushi master chefs were very sweet and engaging along with the entire atmosphere. The food was amazing and plated in a craftful way to bring out the artistic vision. Loved the food and it was a great experience!

Truly one of the best meals of our lives.
We celebrate our anniversary at a top Chicago restaurant every year … from L2O to Alinea to Smyth to Schwa. This year we chose the Omakase Room to bring us back to a Japan trip from last year. Until now, I had been hesitant to splurge on omakase in Chicago. We did one once and it just was the same stuff on the restaurant’s menu. Here, though, you have a restaurant purpose built for the show, and the dedication and creativity to make it happen. The intimacy of only ten diners, all enjoying the same thing at the same time, was very unique. The space is inviting, the staff extremely attentive and knowledgeable. And of 17 courses, we loved 16. That’s a pretty amazing hit rate. We also liked all the paired sake, and wish we knew more about Japanese whisky with such an amazing list of hundreds of bottles.
We especially enjoyed the tuna tartare with osetria caviar, the bonito, Chutoro, all three sashimi fish, and of course the waygu. Chef Kaze explains it all including how to best eat it, and steps back to allow diners to enjoy each bite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The stark contrast of entering the Omakase room from Sushi-San is part of the magic! The waiting lounge is so gorgeous and calm. Wait staff was all so lovely, well educated and warm. We enjoyed every bite of the tasting menu. Would definitely recommend.

Perfect for a special occasion. Top notch experience for sushi lovers and foodies. Recommend the cocktail pairing- we did the wine and the non alcoholic and both were totally unique and interesting. We also tried some Japanese whiskeys that were incredible. Next time I'd love to do the sake. Pro tip- ask for recommendations - Daniel Bennett is amazing, as is the rest of the staff.