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SUMI Robata Bar- Permanently Closed, Chicago, IL

SUMI Robata Bar- Permanently Closed

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$31 to $50
Japanese
702 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654

About this restaurant

"The Art of Grilling presented by Chef Gene Kato". Recipient of the 2017 Jean Banchet Award of Culinary Excellence as Chicago's Best Neighborhood Restaurant. In 2017 Chef Kato was recognized by James Beard as a semi finalist for Best Chef: Great Lakes.

Sumi Robata Bar, recognized as an authentic Japanese Robatayaki, Sumi, derives from the Japanese word for charcoal, which focuses on the tradition and skill of Robata grilling. Noted as the industry leader of this segment of cuisine, Chef Kato will mesmerize you as he grills the highest quality ingredients over Japanese charcoal. Take a seat along Chefs counter and see how he methodically seasons bits of skewered protein and vegetable to perfection.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Grill, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Monday - Wednesday 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am Sunday: Closed
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gene Kato
  • Private party facilities
    Sumi Robata Bar’s, Tatami Room seats up to 12. The dining space is located downstairs from the restaurant’s main floor. After entering through the room’s sliding shōji doors, guests are treated to the traditional design elements including seats adorned with tatami mats, and a communal table decorated with a delicate white obi kimono belt ornamented with gold thread."Crain’s Chicago Business 2016 Best Private Dining Room Spaces",
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Huron/Wells
  • Parking details
    Street parking available on Huron and Wells
  • Public transit
    Brown line and Purple Line stops three blocks from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for SUMI Robata Bar- Permanently Closed

702 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Huron/Wells
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Monday - Wednesday 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am Sunday: Closed
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Grill, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking available on Huron and Wells
  • Public transit
    Brown line and Purple Line stops three blocks from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gene Kato
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Sumi Robata Bar’s, Tatami Room seats up to 12. The dining space is located downstairs from the restaurant’s main floor. After entering through the room’s sliding shōji doors, guests are treated to the traditional design elements including seats adorned with tatami mats, and a communal table decorated with a delicate white obi kimono belt ornamented with gold thread."Crain’s Chicago Business 2016 Best Private Dining Room Spaces",
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