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Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge
Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge

Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.aichicago.us
  • Email: info@aichicago.us
  • Phone: (312) 335-9888
  • Hours of Operation: Mon-Thu 5:00pm to 10:00pm

    Fri 5:00pm to 11:00pm

    Sat 5:00pm to 11:00pm

    Sun 5:00pm to 11:00pm

    Lounge open late night for special events
  • Cross Street: Orleans Street
  • Public Transit: Brown Line train stop is at Chicago and Franklin, Red Line is at State and Grand, bus is Lasalle St and Ontario
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Valet is available, Street parking available.
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
  • Executive Chef: Toyoji Hemmi
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Various off site catering options are available. Traditional Japanese lunch boxes, platters for conferences or meetings, banquets with chef, and more. Please call for more info.
  • Private Party Facilities: Our semi-private, dimly lit lounge can be rented out for special occasions. Please contact for more information.
  • Private Party Contact: Sandy Lim (312) 335-9888
  • Entertainment: SUN:All You Can Eat, $31.95
    MON:1/2 price bottles of wine, sake and select apps
    TUE:INDUSTRY NIGHT
    WED:$5 Martinis
    THU:$3 Sapporo Drafts & Hot Sake
    EVERYDAY: Lounge menu consisting of small plates from $3-5 offered in lounge.
  • Special Events & Promotions: SUN:All You Can Eat, $31.95
    MON:1/2 price bottles of wine, sake and select apps
    TUE:INDUSTRY NIGHT
    WED:$5 Martinis
    THU:$3 Sapporo Drafts & Hot Sake
    EVERYDAY: Lounge menu consisting of small plates from $3-5 offered in lounge

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A word from Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge
Ai Japanese Restaurant, the hottest sushi bar in River North, features Chicago’s only sake bar, offering sakes from various prefectures of Japan. A unique variety of sushi and sake flights are signatures to Ai. The softly lit lounge with a warm fireplace provides an intimate setting for a relaxing cocktail. Open for lunch Monday to Friday, and late night on Friday and Saturday. Carryout and delivery are welcome.Continued
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Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge
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71 $31 to $50 restaurant
Featured Reviews
  • "This is my third trip to Ai Japanese (the second for Mother's Day). The food is always good, although it took a little l..."
    Dined on 5/14/2013
  • "Went there for lunch for my husband's bday with a couple of friends - great place, at 1pm it was super quiet and cozy. S..."
    Dined on 4/25/2013
  • "Food was great! Service was great! Amazing sushi! We went very close to close and they were very accompdating. Only prob..."
    Dined on 4/6/2013

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