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Yusho Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.yusho-chicago.com
  • Phone: (773) 904-8558
  • Hours of Operation:

    Lunch: Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

    Dinner: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:0pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am, Sunday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    Closed Tuesdays
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
  • Executive Chef: Matthias Merges
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Diversey
  • Public Transit: Logan Square Blue Line 2 blocks south.
    Diversey bus (#76) stops at Kedzie.
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from Yusho
Street food is the great equalizer--no glamour required. Yakitori, when well-executed, is about the simple flavors of authentic street food. A hot grill provides intense flavors from seasonal proteins and vegetables, grilled to order over a chattering, hissing fire.

Beer, wine and sake… selections compliment the fresh-grilled flavors. Craft cocktails, wines and spirits are chosen for customized meal pairings. Experiment and discover!Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "The food was way too salty, fried chicken was over fried and a lot of the different tastes/sauces they were trying to mix together for each plate just didnt go well with each other. However, the decor and ambiance are really nice. The staff was super friendly and attentive. They were even playing old movies on the wall. It's a cute place to go just don't expect too much from the food. The best thing there are the boneless chicken wings."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "Service is unparalleled. Every person on the team is attentive, fun and walks with a sense of urgency. The are totally focused on creating an incredible dining experience."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "We loved everything we tried. The staff was very helpful with descriptions and suggestions and the owner/executive chef came over to ask us how everything was and seemed genuinely interested. The food was unique to us but everything hit the spot. Rich for some dishes, subtle for others, and everything was a sensory treat. As a couple we enjoyed the sharing aspect of the meal. Only negative, once it got busy (8:30ish on a Saturday) we stared to feel a bit forgotten. It was July 4th weekend so possibly just understaffed for the weekend. We look forward to bringing friends!"
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Unusual tastes and textures as usual, however, the service was a little off: my husband got a bad glass of red and the different, second glass was charged to our bill as well as the first. I asked to have our bottle of white left on the table since our glasses were empty too much. Our friend never got her coffee so we had to ask for it way after she wanted it. The coffee was not charged to our bill. Otherwise, the service was swift and efficient and the food sublime."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "I love the ramen battles; always engaging and tasty. The servers do their best to keep up with the steady flow of people, and reservations for these are highly recommended. Keep in mind that the first drink's included in the price; refills aren't."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Sunday Ramen - $20 gets you the house cocktail, a bowl or ramen and a soft serve dessert. All was delicious - and of course we got extra drinks and food and made a proper go of it. Staff were incredibly friendly, place was not at all busy, love the fact that this is a short walk from my house and I will come back again and again....."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "This is our second time and we brought friends that are not as adventurous. They loved it and pushed them to try new things. Service is always impeccably well informed. I would not go with their recommendation of 3-4 per person. We each had a steamed bun and ordered 6 things to share and it was plenty for 4. The cocktails are great and the sake list has something for everyone. Wish they had an outdoor area and please work on your A/C unit. Both times, it was uncomfortably humid. The mid century modern look is cool"
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "This is a great place to experience a wide variety of food selections that you would not otherwise try. Everything on the menu was tasty and delectable. The descriptions do not do them justice. The staff is VERY friendly and enthusiastic about working there. A great unique dining experience."
    Dined on 6/16/2014
  • "The place is beautifully designed, liked all of it , including the restroom. Staff e S some of the best! My waitress was fabulous and very knowledgeable on the nuances of the menu. She alsk suggested a refreshing tinic, lemmongrass drink as I dont drink alcohol, and it was the best!"
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "I can count on Yusho to always provide a remarkable experience: innovative, stylish, top-of-the-list, stunning. Flavors surprise and amaze. "
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "Two standout dishes were the pork belly and the 2x crispy chicken. Nice variety of wines and cocktails. Service was excellent. Decor has a cool vibe. My only issue was the buzzing of the ice cream machine. For some reason they have it placed in the bar area. We were seated across from there so the noise was very obvious. Other then that everything was great and would go back again. Next time I will make sure to sit further from the bar c"
    Dined on 5/23/2014
  • "Was my first time here and I wanted to celebrate my girlfriends new job, I couldn't have picked a better place and a wonderful night to enjoy a great dinner meal and the Ambience was awesome. I would recommend this place to all of my friends. "
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "Hasn't missed a step. The food is otherworldly, the service knowledgeable and friendly. I'd suggest my favorite dish, but it was always the one I was eating. This simple story to show they are operating on a different plane than most restaurants. My wife (the birthday girl) inquired about a particular spice that had sweet and spicy flavors. She commented on it to the host. He described what was in the condiment (ground yuzu leaves and crushed chile. She asked him for the name. He left the table, and returned with a little jar of the stuff. He handed it to my wife and said "Happy Birthday." "
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "I really value quality over quantity when it comes to dining. I'm not expecting heaping portions to fill me up...however, I'm also not looking for a simple nibble of some food. I was shocked to see the prices and portion sizes. We ordered the gobo root...and essentially had a little nibble of one each with a VERY thin slice of pear. I will not be recommending this restaurant in the future"
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "Absolutely delish! Everything we ordered was impeccable! You can tell the specialty is pork & noodles. Extensive and well curated drink list. Will definitely go here again!"
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "Ended up checking this place out based on reviews and it's proximity to the new Revolution Brewing taproom. The food was delicious, the servers were very friendly and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere was very comfortable and hip. I would definitely recommend this place to others."
    Dined on 5/14/2014
  • "Can't imagine being able to find a better meal in the city. "
    Dined on 5/12/2014
  • "The food was good. It was a unique take on ramen. My wife ordered the Logan Poser ramen which was a new take on the traditional pork shoulder shoyu ramen. I ordered the crab cake and milk poached catfish ramen. That was also very unique. The flavors were a bit muddled and mixed but overall very enjoyable. The service, though, was incredible. I've been to some of the best restaurants in the world, so that's why I am a bit harsh on the food but their service, for the kind of meal we had, was exceptional. Truly matched those world-class restaurants because our waiter was so considerate, attentive, and refined. They definitely demonstrated their worth. We will be back many times."
    Dined on 5/4/2014
  • "While we had thoroughly enjoyed our previous ramen battle at Yusho, this one was different. The food and drinks were fantastic, but the service was poor. It was clear that there was confusion with the table next to ours, who ordered after us, but got their food (and extra dessert) first. We waited an hour for our ramen, and were on the edge of leaving when it arrived. They were regulars, clearly, but it wasn't crowded enough to excuse the lengthy wait and inattentive service - they had finished their meal right as our main course arrived. Perhaps on a regular night it's different? A big fan of the ramen battles, and we want to come back soon to try out the regular menu; hoping our next experience is different."
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "Totally impressed from their impeccable service and wide variety of sake to their daily specials of which my favourite was the seared foie with coffee nori crackers and banana cashew purée .. I need to extend my Chicago food tour!! Yusho does not disappoint!! "
    Dined on 4/18/2014
  • "My girlfriend and I were shown superior, personable service from Ryan our server. He displayed extensive knowledge of the menu and painted a savory picture of each dish with his descriptions. It's not cheap, but it's worth the splurge. I'm drooling reminiscing over the pork belly on the bun, chicken wings (had to order seconds), white fish in bun balls, quail legs, and can't forget the TOFU DOUGHNUTS! The refreshments were as memorable as the food. Heavily anticipating my next visit to Yusho."
    Dined on 4/17/2014
  • "We really enjoyed Yusho and absolutely loved the chicken drummies and the cod buns were amazing. The price was a little high per dish so we will reserve this for special occasions only because there are places around the city that do great flavors for less, but will definitely be back for a drink and chicken drummies and will probably avoid some of the higher priced menu items. "
    Dined on 4/16/2014
  • "The atmosphere at YUSHO is relaxed. The servers wear T-shirts. The menu is based on Japanese bar food. BUT... There are only a couple beers under $10. The whiskey list is impressive, but unaffordable. I paid $9 for a steamed bun that was just as delicious as the ones you can get behind the counter at the 7-11s in Tokyo. The search continues."
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "Highly recommend the tasting menu - very nice experience, food was delicious and staff was very accommodating and friendly. Great evening!"
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "I didn't want to know what I was eating but it all tasted great. The service was amazingly helpful and accommodating including the dessert sampling that made a great birthday treat."
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "While the flavors presented at Yusho were mildly interesting, the portion size were far too small and the service was awkward at best. We were told all the dishes could be shared - not true. How does one split a whole BBQ duck leg five ways? And the prices didn't match the amount of food received. I would've fathered bone in chicken wings if it meant I could get more than two for six dollars. Outrageous. And after we ordered our 13 savory items and four desserts, our server seemed to ignore us as we sat with a table full of empty plates waiting for our check. It was after ten pm on a Wednesday. I'd like to go home. Overall, the space for the theme, but the food and service were lacking."
    Dined on 4/2/2014
  • "Yusho is my new favorite place in all of Chicago. Food was beyond exceptional and our waiter, Ryan, was super knowledgeable about the menu and sake list. We will become regulars at Yusho!"
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "I love this place, consistently inventive and surprising, Staff knows what they are doing but the style is a little chaotic with many different people coming to the table. As Michelin says "worth a special trip""
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "This place did not live up to my expectations. Saw the menu online and was quite excited to try it. EATER gave it a high rating so I was really excited. For the price we paid, I thought the portions were small and the drink list was good, but the beer selection was ridiculous. The least expensive beer was $11 and all they had was Japanese beer with no Asahi, Sapporo, or Psing tao?? The food was above average, but I left feeling hungry which is never good when you go out for dinner. Unfortunately we should have probably gone on Sunday for noodles. May give it another chance but not for awhile."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "The food was so fresh and interesting. The pastrami tuna was excellent! Must stop by the sister bar Billy Sunday's for fantastic drinks!"
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "I live in Logan square and have been here several times. It's a great place when you want something casual, but food that is exceptionaly done, unique and imaginative. The atmosphere is well-designed and energetic with a vibe thats inviting without any pretentiousness. The staff are pretty chill, yet still attentive, friendly and knowledgable. They encourage all types of adventurous small plates without over selling. The saki flights are a great to try different types and learn about them, but the flights and bites are an even better option! Plus they take reservations!!! forget the stupid 2 hr waits at other local restaurants. Book here, enjoy one of their delicious craft cocktails and some of Chicagos finest Asian inspired cuisine."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "Yusho's dishes have some great combinations of flavors. While the description says "yakitori-inspired" - I'm not sure that quite fits. They are small bites, but did not remind of me of yakitori. Still, each dish was well flavored and the ingredients complimented each other."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "Group of 4 attended, had a great time. The menu seems small but overwhelming at the same time, but the servers do a great job of reviewing options with you. One veggie in the party, they will do their ramen veg and several other choices. All in all the flavors were amazing and was a really unique meal of many small plates!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "We just never get enough of Yusho. We think back to when it was one of the "Best New" in Chicago magazine and can't believe that it is no longer even close to new! However, the food, service, and feel remain as fresh and creative as if they are still trying to establish themselves. I mean, come on, what a timeless concept: Asian fusion 'tapas'. We love a good tasting menu but having the ability to create your own diversity (and size!) of tasting is only the best concept ever! We have to have napkins under our faces to catch the drool as we hear the specials...and then there are the "old favorites" that you simply have to try again...and the draft cocktails are just about the best concept ever. Yusho seemingly never disappoints!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "I never write reviews. .. this is literally the first time. ..but i couldn't resist because my everything was excellent and my experience was that awesome! We went with another couple for dinner on Friday night and made reservations for 8:30. We got there a little early and was expecting to wait at the bar. .. however, the super nice host was able to seat us right away. What really impressed me about Yusho (besides the outstanDing food which was literally a party in my mouth with every bite. .. except the rabbit which I was not a fan of. .. just personal preference) was how nice and helpful every employee there was. Even thOugh they weren't our waitress (who by the way absolutely knew the food and was excellent), each of them helped out."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Yusho offered us an amazing experience in regards to food, service, and beverages. We began with a Sake flight while ordered almost everything on the menu. Most dishes offer a creative perspective of Japanese street food that in a subtle manner presents itself in presentation and taste. Some dishes that highlighted the evening were the pickles, scallops, and the ramen dish. However, also try the specials, as the beignet with seafood in. It is a must visit if you are a visitor in Chicago, but equally important to visit if you live in the area."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "After reading rave reviews, we went for noodle Sunday. The fried chicken and chicken skin were not what we expected; not terrible, but the fried chicken was greasy. The noodle broth in the small portion of Logan Poser Ramen was very good but the fried pigs tail was also greasy. Finally, because the softserve machine was malfunctioning, we got the tofu donuts instead, which I thought would be a good thing since I read great reviews about them. They are doughy/ raw on the inside and the flavor was not that great; we only ate half. Overall, aside from the nice atmosphere, I did not find a reason to return."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "On this my second visit to Yusho I went for Sunday Noodles and had maitake mushroom ramen, angry red ball, tofu, and umeboshi . My partner had the Logan Poser Ramen with crispy pig's tale--a misnomer--it's really just a delicious hunk of pork, nori and cucumber. We both had our ramen dishes without the egg. Both dishes were delicious. I, however, preferred my dish, the maitake mushroom ramen. I;m not soup eater, but I will definitely go back for Sunday Noodles."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "This was my first visit to Yusho but I had known about there $20 Sunday night special for some time now. I was not disappointed! Creative ingredients give their menu a fun twist on Japanese food. Fresh food executed in a tasteful way. The place is decorated very nicely, service was excellent with a knowledgeable staff, and I had an overall great experience. Will definitely be going back!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Went here for Valentine's and we had the best meal ever! Ramen is delicious. Twice fried chicken is outrageous! And the sesame ice cream was so smooth! We can't wait to visit this restaurant again!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
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