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- 116 W. Hubbard St., Chicago 60654
- 312-464-0466
Slurping Turtle
A gallery of “slurp shots” (pictures of diners slurping their noodle soups) on the website for James Beard award-winning Chef Takashi Yagihashi’s newest endeavor—the Slurpin... read more
- 230 W. Erie St., Chicago 60654
- 312-662-4888
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar
Neighborhood sushi with a twist, or a punch, or something exuberant. The usual sushi maki menu is dramatically enhanced by a 600-degree robata grill churning out dishes like prosciutto-wrapped s... read more
- 2017 S. Wells St., Chicago 60616
- 312-225-8989
Lure Izakaya Pub
When you're ready to mix up your nightlife a bit, do some digging around in Chinatown until you find this semi-hidden sake den. Crazy theme nights, light-up floors and Japanese-style fried chicke... read more
- 3056 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60657
- 773 477 6400
Chizakaya
The izakaya trend of Japanese pub fare finds a home in Lakeview with this chic, neighborhood restaurant. Former chefs from Japonais and L20 are behind the seasonal small plates menu of chicken meat... read more
- 3313 N. Clark St., Chicago
- 773-348-3313
Shochu
Loosely modeled after Japanese izakayas, late-night bars that serve sushi and other dishes, this excellent small-plate restaurant is named for a clear liquor whose strength is somewhere between sak... read more
- 3140 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60657
- (773) 966-1289
Leveche & Koko Sushi Bar
Empty sushi spots usually bug us out. Koko’s space once housed a popular, bright, 24-hour Mexican joint, so it’s even stranger to see it dark with “mood” and eerily quiet. The below-market prices a... read more
- 3317 N. Broadway, Chicago 60657
- 773-296-6800
Wakamono
Henry Chang recently opened this bite-sized sushi spot across the street from his equally-as-minimalist, but über-hip Asian eatery Pingpong. Fresh fish is featured in the maki rolls, occasional DJs... read more
- 3341 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60657
- (773) 472-2100
Kite Mandarin and Sushi
Despite being a Chinese/Japanese hybrid (they rarely seem to handle either side of the menu with the culinary deftness that either culture is known for), food is Kite’s strongest card. Rolls are li... read more
- 5449 N. Clark St., Chicago 60640
- 773-334-6214
Sunshine Café
The family that runs this little place is so gracious, you'll feel bad for stopping in without a bottle of vino to share. The homey atmosphere is reflected in the short, and sometimes unexpectedly ... read more
- 1443 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago 60614
- 773-883-8722
Tsuki
From the mosaic sushi bar to the ultra-modern, mazelike (if not a bit cold) dining room, there's a seating area to suit every mood at this spacious Lincoln Park sushi restaurant. Chef Toyoji Hemmi ... read more
- 4514 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60625
- 773-769-2600
Tank Sushi
This popular sushi spot did anything but tank when it first opened its doors in Lincoln Square. A welcome retreat for sushi-seeking new condo dwellers, the place is packed nightly with diners looki... read more
- 5058-60 N. Clark St., Chicago 60640
- 773-878-2900
Tokyo Marina
What's the draw? Certainly not the plain brick exterior, the bright blue awnings, cafeteria-like ambiance or the aloof servers. Maybe it's the happy looks on the faces of all the people on the othe... read more
- 5143 N. Clark St., Chicago 60640
- 773-506-2978
Hama Matsu
Intimate without being claustrophobic, this corner shop has a long wood sushi bar with pressed bamboo floors and hanging box lanterns, making it the closest thing to an authentic Japanese izakaya (... read more
- 5204 N. Clark St., Chicago 60640
- 773-334-0770
Sushi Luxe
Ditching the understated traditionalism of Hama Matsu down the street for a more modern, urban vibe (stainless steel, exposed brick, dark wood), Sushi Luxe's menu is diverse but not to the exotic l... read more
- 1952 W. North Ave., Chicago 60622
- 773-394-7373
Blue Fin
Since the Japanese are known for their sense of aesthetics, it's odd that this room feels like a rave party straight out of the late 1990s. The bracingly loud techno and faux open-flame lamps distr... read more
- 1805 W. Division St., Chicago 60622
- 773-235-8888
Bob San Restaurant
Bob San is certainly a relaxing dining experience, with an entryway waterfall, wraparound sushi bar, and dining room framed by raftered ceilings. The techno-house music is quiet enough that you can... read more
- 2020 W. Division St., Chicago 60622
- 773-862-8500
Mirai
Fashionistas and their male counterparts line up for tables arranged in such close proximity that a Tetris champion must have laid them out. At some point, your elbow will interlock with your n... read more
- 1551 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622
- 773-384-9600
Papajin
This once strictly Chinese restaurant should have kept their chopsticks where they belonged. Expanding the menu to include second-rate sushi was a big Hong Kong phooey. Its unremarkable Wicker-Park... read more
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