8 Best Creative Japanese Restaurants In Old Town

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1. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

4.8

Exceptional(565)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • Lincoln Park

Booked 105 times today

The Happy Hour is great -- $6 glasses of wine, a nice-sized bowl of roasted/charred edamame for $6...you can't beat the quality and prices! And the Lobster California and the Cruncy Avocao Rolls from the regular menu are delicious, too.

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2. Akiro Hand Roll Bar

4.6

Exceptional(252)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 37 times today

From beginning to end it was an outstanding experience. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and promptly shown to our seats. Our server Quinn greeted us and explained everything about the menu and how ordering worked. She was easily able to navigate a dietary issue by being fully knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. The food came out perfectly timed and at the correct temperature. It was very cool being at the counter while our sushi, sashimi, and rolls were being made. It was a very authentic experience with a great light fusion of Peruvian cuisine. The entire staff was amazing and kind and professional. From the food runners, to the water refillers, from the busers, to the house manager. All in all a wonderful experience AND the food was AMAZING! Highly recommend!

3. Nobu Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(2814)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • West Loop

Booked 63 times today

Overall incredible experience! Food was thoughtfully presented, servers were awesome and everything was delicious!

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4. Sushi Suite 202 - Lincoln Park Chicago by Sushi by Bou

4.8

Exceptional(604)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • Old Town

Booked 6 times today

Thanks for another great evening. Both Ivan and Chef were wonderful hosts.

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5. SUSHI-SAN - River North

4.7

Exceptional(1810)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 150 times today

We ended up trying Sushi-San on a whim not knowing anything about the restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. First, our server (sorry don’t remember her name) was outstanding. She had a great sense of the menu and was very helpful in choosing our items. Second, all of the food we tried was outstanding. While we focused primarily on nigiri, the starters we tried were also very good. My only disappointment (very minor) was the “sogginess” of the nori on the hand roll. By the time it was delivered to our table the nori was definitely chewy. Finally, this is a restaurant that you can easily return to as they have a very broad menu that includes items beyond traditional sushi. I will definitely be back!

6. Omakase On Me

4.7

Exceptional(68)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • Wrigleyville

Booked 2 times today

Incredible cross between fine dining and an electric atmosphere

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7. Wax Vinyl Bar And Ramen Shop

3.9

Excellent(20)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • West Town

Booked 4 times today

I enjoyed everything about Wax. The DJ played actual Records! The food was great! Ramen with Collard greens! They did it right. The staff was pleasant, helpful, and made the evening a wonderful experience. I will be back.

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8. Kyoten

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4.5

Awesome(1)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • Logan Square

Booked 1 time today

If there was one highlight, it would be the execution of the Shiko, which was at a level that rivals the best omakase courses in New York (Sushi Sho included). High marks as well to the ika with yuzu. A highly talented one-man show at Kyoten.

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

2. Akiro Hand Roll Bar

3. Nobu Chicago

4. Sushi Suite 202 - Lincoln Park Chicago by Sushi by Bou

5. SUSHI-SAN - River North

6. Omakase On Me

7. Wax Vinyl Bar And Ramen Shop

8. Kyoten

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