Izakaya Mita

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   chapelhillchuck

   Chicago

   35 reviews

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   4.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2020

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   Large sake selection with a helpful bartender to guide you through the options. The bartender’s recommendation was spot on for us. The menu Japanese tapas with some larger plates. We started with yellowtail sushi (no rolls) that was very fresh and well prepared. That was followed by tempura shrimp and avocado, properly done and very tasty. We finished with the duck breast, two pieces of rare duck breast with a special sauce. The server was very helpful in explaining all of the dishes and understood that we were not in a rush. The service was very good. No room for dessert sorry to say. Thanks to everyone at the restaurant for a delightful time.

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   MIKES

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 8, 2020

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   Most of the food was very, very good. Highlights were the Sake and Hamachi sashimi (very fresh, generous cuts) pork belly (cooked to perfection), tenderloin (portions were a little small but meat was very tender and sweet/savory taste was good). Tonkatsu, ramen, chicken, and Kara-Age were fine. Wasn't really a fan of the Okonomiyaki or the rice sliders as the consistency for both were a little too gooey for me. Our server was very personable and dishes came out in a fairly timely manner. Drinks on the other hand, took way too long. The space itself was clean, and cozy but at the same time seating was comfortable and there was ample space for each diner and the various dishes. Feels like a place one can have a long, comfortable meal with close friends, sampling a variety of foods and drinks. Can easily go back.

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   karbon

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2020

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   Underwhelming and over priced..

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   Halden

   Chicago

   18 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2020

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   Service was pretty slow especially when the restaurant was still more than half empty. There was two occasions where the food was overly scorched. And the flavors are good but too heavy on the salt on half the dishes. Also, we were seated right outside the kitchen and the kitchen curtain hit my friend’s head every time someone came out of there.

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   Jeannie

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 2020

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   I grew up in Tokyo and am kinda snooty about Japanese food. Within Chicago city limits, I don't know if it gets any better than Mita!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2020

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   The food was exceptional! It was very busy due to the Check Please coverage, but our server was amazing (so sorry I forgot your name!!) Will definitely be back.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2020

   overall4food3service3ambience4

   Small portions, high price.

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   Marko

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2020

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   Very poor service. We never got our ramen since it took almost two hours. Food was fine, but over priced. It took 15 minutes just for the hostess to acknowledge us and get seated.

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   BVIT

   Chicago

   23 reviews

   4.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2020

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   Food is always great as we’ve been here a few times. We had the Tonkotsu Ramen, vegetable tempura, pork and beef skewers, beef and shrimp rice sliders, and pork gyoza. It was busy and unfortunately the service was slow and we had to flag our server down for additional food, beverages and our check as needed.

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    Josh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2020

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    This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago, bar none. The food is unusual and divine - I've never had anything even average. The staff is extremely friendly, and the entire restaurant exudes a comfortable ambiance with quiet, hip music and atmosphere. It's hard to make the hour drive that I have to from where I live, but worth it every time.

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    SusanneF

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

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    This has become our New Years Eve tradition. Love the relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the food is delicious! Those mushrooms! Excellent way to end the year. ❤️

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    SiobhanD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2019

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    Great variety of food! Surprising but good flavors. Wait staff is very knowledgeable and accommodating of allergies and diets.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

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    Ramen was room temp and $17. Waited 15 minutes for service. Skewers were bland

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    IraK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2019

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    I was in town from Vegas and had heard of Izakaya Mita for years. I was fortunate enough to make it in this time to Chicago. It was well worth the wait and didn't disappoint. In fact, from the moment I entered I knew my friend and I were in for a treat. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. The cuisine was top-notch, fast and plentiful in portion. The owner even came by to thank us and share his love for his establishment. Guests are definitely made to feel at home. Can't wait to visit again!

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    PatrickC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2019

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    We went on a Friday evening which was like a ghost town in that restaurant. Our waiter was dissappointing as he was mumbling to us most of the time and we could hear him. Choices we selected was not available and he had to come by to tell us while he's not even sure. Food was below average especially the Ramen which we have better one ~11.00. Theirs is $17 per bowl. Hence overall it is not as what we expected from value, service and ambience.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2019

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    Staff talked about their weekend adventures near the bar. Server was elementary at best and I’m incredibly easy to please. We didn’t get two items we ordered. Not sure why someone would chose to spend more money here than other places near that are cheaper and better.

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    Oberli

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

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    This is one of our go-to date night places - we absolutely love it. Especially recommend the cocktails and vegan ramen!

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    TinnaJ

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2019

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    We love this place. The food is amazing and we got a bottle of sake half price.. may be just a Monday deal. Lovely dining experience.

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    MichelleV

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2019

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    We fell in love with this restaurant! It’s officially on the permanent list for Chicago eats. Everything we had was delicious. The staff was knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Even able to go into detail on how certain sakes are made and which regions ingredients and dishes are from. Our favorite was the yellowtail tuna collar. Crispy skin and buttery flesh it was transcendent. The house made chicken meatballs and ramen were also delicious.

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    JanetC

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2019

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    Food is very good and creative, but I just cannot justify the super small portions and super high prices. Really, it is absurd. $17.50 for a shot glass of sake? $8 for 4 shishito peppers? I would not go back for this reason.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2019

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    The food was delicious. Everything about our first experience was perfect. Our server was great and knowledgeable about what she was serving. Will definitely come back again.

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    themightymezz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2019

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    Terrific Japanese comfort food striking a good balance between tradition and innovation. Excellent selection of sake, spirits, cocktails, and Japanese beer, too. Not a sushi place! If that's what you're looking for, go elsewhere (though they do have some sashimi selections)

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2019

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    Overall great , would go back!!

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    AdamM

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2019

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    We really reviewed our meal at Izakaya Mita this past weekend- the food was great but the service was a little lacking. We'd certainly return again but would get a different member of the serving staff ;).

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    GreysonP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2019

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    Amazing food, amazing staff and a great atmosphere with a unique menu.

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    Frequentfoodie

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

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    New favorite Japanese restaurant. I've eaten Japanese food in NYC, LA, Hong Kong and Hawaii. This may be my favorite so far. The variety and quality of dishes is amazing and everything was executed perfectly. The chef himself did the serving and during the sake flights, he gave us an extensive presentation on the different types of sake and brewing history. Great experience all around.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2019

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    Woof. Where to start? We ordered and received drinks, but then our waiter didn’t come back to our table for 40 minutes. We had to flag down the hostess to ask her to send our waiter back over. We finally placed our order, but then waited another hour for food to come out. The table next to us finished, another group was seated and then received their food all before we received anything. When our food started coming out, the entrees arrived before our appetizers. Then not all of our food came out, and we had to ask for those items (probably 2 and a half hours after sitting down now). We eventually asked for our check and the waiter forgot about us again, so we had to ask again. It was busy when we first sat down, but by the end we were one of probably 5 tables, and they still couldn’t get their act together. At no point did they apologize for the delay or explain anything to us about our food other than to say there was a “mix up” in the kitchen. Food was good though.

    Izakaya MitaResponded on June 25, 2019Hello! My name is Brian Mita and I'm the Chef / GM at Izakaya Mita. First off, I do want to apologize for your dining experience this past Saturday June 22, While there is no excuse for us not providing top notch service, I do want to explain that we were very short handed as I went to the hospital for an emergency surgery, and we could not find any extra help last minute. I'm going to be working front while I recover, and ask for me so I can ensure your best Izakaya experience with us.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2019

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    The service was terrible, only two of 5 dishes were deliver after 2 hours at the restaurant.

    Izakaya MitaResponded on June 25, 2019Hello! My name is Brian Mita and I'm the Chef / GM at Izakaya Mita. First off, I do want to apologize for your dining experience this past Saturday June 22, While there is no excuse for us not providing top notch service, I do want to explain that we were very short handed as I went to the hospital for an emergency surgery, and we could not find any extra help last minute. I'm going to be working front while I recover, and ask for me so I can ensure your best Izakaya experience with us.

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    JamesP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

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    Food is delicious and offers a wide variety of pretty authentic Japanese options. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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    GreysonP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2019

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    Great food, and atmosphere. There is no rush to eat and you really feel welcome inside by the wonderful staff.

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    AnnH

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2019

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    Various small plates primarily. Waiter, Stephen, spoke knowlegeably & helped w/ choices.

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    GeorgeC

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2019

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    The okonomiyaki and tacoyaki are authentic and excellent. This is my favorite Japanese restaurant.

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    Grenouille

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2019

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    Loved the food and the service.

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    Lauren

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2019

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    Great as always. We seem to be some of the few customers who come for more for the food than the alcohol (though we do usually get a couple of flights of sake and this time wrote down all of the names so we can remember which ones we liked) and staff was happy to recommend some of the new things on the menu since the last time we visited (chicken meatball skewers, Tokyo abura ramen) and as well as getting some of our favorites (Kinoko Itame, Hamachi Kama) -- staff confirmed that we hit all of the highlights and seemed to enjoy how much we enjoyed the food.

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    EmPenn

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2019

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    Izakaya Mita reminds me of favorite places we've visited in Japan. The food is always fresh, delicious, and served by well-trained staff or one of the owners. An absolute favorite in Chicago, and a place we are always excited to share with friends! Order the kinoko itame!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2019

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    What a great neighborhood spot! We were waited on by one of the owners, who in addition to having a great (very dry) sense of humor really knew his way around the menu—especially the sake selection. We plan on going back frequently.

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    EleanorM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2019

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    Izakaya Mita, I love you, but I stayed away for 4 months after learning you'd chosen to open during the polar vortex. I want more responsible choices for your staff in the future. <3

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    Michael

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2019

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    Family-run restaurant where they come around every so often and talk about the inspiration behind their food with pride you usually only dream of seeing. The food is remarkable and diverse, the cocktails are perfectly balanced - the Tokyo Abura Ramen is one of my all-time favorite dishes. Potentially the best Japanese restaurant in Chicago.

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    KatieF

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2019

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    This is a more traditional style Izakaya with small portions, like tapas. The food was outstanding, it wasn’t too loud or busy, and the service was great. It’s easy to rack up a large bill here.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2019

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    Nothing more to say.

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