2019 Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago Area
Best Japanese Food
in Chicago
Most people think of sushi when they think of Japanese food, but there's plenty of grilling, simmering, steaming and frying going on in Japanese kitchens as well. Think teriyaki, sukiyaki, soy-marinated fish filets, yakitori, ramen, udon, and other distinctive dishes.Whether you desire to dine at a counter, a western-style table, or on tatami mats on the floor with your shoes in the corner, here are the Top Japanese Restaurants in Chicago, presented in alphabetical order.
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Sushi, cooked entrées and vegetarian options abound at this longstanding Bucktown BYOB. See More
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Katana
A hip Japanese restaurant and creative sushi hot-spot transplanted from Los Angeles. See More
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Stop by this shoebox-size sushi house and teppan grill for innovative rolls, sizzling steak and seafood. See More
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A sushi veteran invades the 'burbs --- again --- with impressive results. See More
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Mirai Sushi
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Momotaro
Spacious spot with a huge Japanese menu and updated cocktails in a sexy dining room and lower-level izakaya. See More
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All the basics --- and some surprises --- at this simple, sleek sushi spot. See More
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Roka Akor
Decadent and full of surprises, this downtown restaurant benefits from its heart-of-nightlife-district location, with off-the-clock professionals and couples flooding in for the buzzy scene. See More
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