NORIKO

Name: NORIKO
Address: 401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 285-2334
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (120)

$31 to $50

Japanese

401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Romantic

We are located in the Lower Level of Perilla Fare. Please enter through Perilla Fare Restaurant and check in with the host.

NORIKO handroll bar is a new sushi restaurant concept specializing in handrolls which are prepared immediately in front of you. Each unique handroll is packed with flavor and carefully crafted with high quality ingredients in this intimate underground space.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 285-2334
Website
http://www.norikohandrollbar.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Billy Lim & Rhan Whang

Location
401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
West Town
Cross street
Milwaukee Ave & Des plaines
Parking details
None
Public transit
We are easily accessible by the CTA Blue Line or on 56 Milwaukee bus route
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

crab motoyaki$10.00
baked spicy crab, citrus roe, pickled onions, spicy mayo, sweet soy
bay scallop dynamite$10.00
baked spicy scallop, masago, scallion, spicy mayo, sweet soy
sweet shrimp$12.00
wasabi, yuzu kosho, seasoned soy
bluefin tuna toro$12.00
fatty tuna, pickled wasabi, seasoned soy
wagyu tataki$18.00
seared wagyu beef, wasabi, seasoned soy
uni$24.00
wasabi, seasoned soy
DOSHI DOSHI$35.00
bluefin tuna toro, uni, caviar

Classics

california$6.00
crab, avocado, cucumber
ora king salmon avocado$7.00
avocado, seasoned soy
bluefin tuna avocado$8.00
cucumber, seasoned soy
yellowtail$8.00
jalapeno, scallion, seasoned soy
spicy ora king salmon$8.00
cucumber, garlic crunch, spicy mayo
spicy bluefin tuna$8.00
cucumber, crispy red onion, spicy mayo
spicy octopus$8.00
cucumber, garlic crunch, spicy mayo
bluefin tuna poke$9.00
sweet soy, crispy onions, chives
cucumber$5.00
white ponzu, sesame
spicy avocado$5.00
chili sauce, sesame
CAVIAR$18.00
- UNI$9.00

What 120 people are saying

NORIKO reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Noriko Handroll Bar offers a stylish, intimate dining experience with standout dishes like the Crab Motoyaki and expertly crafted handrolls. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "great vibe." Located in the basement of Perilla, it's perfect for a date night with its "incredible" ambiance and "high-quality" sushi.

120 Reviews

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Ethan
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire dining experience was amazing! We loved that we had to walk into the basement to enter the restaurant and from the beginning it felt like we were transported to someplace else dining in a new metropolitan area. The fish was by far the freshest we’ve had in Chicago and the service was so kind and welcoming! We loved the ambiance with the intimate bar setup and would definitely go back.
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Brian
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was amazing ! Had my birthday here and they truly gave me a good present! I’ll be coming back, rolls were fat and delicious!
NORIKOResponded 5 days ago
Hi Brian! Thank you for choosing Noriko to celebrate you! Come back soon 🫶
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Maria VIP
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience every time! Great sushi and intimate ambiance. Love it.
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Caitlin VIP
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far the best sushi quality in Chicago that’s not an Omakase. Love the team here and the vibes are amazing!!
NORIKOResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your kind words Caitlin! Come back soon 🤍
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Karyn VIP
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole dining experience from start to finish is a 10!!! Great staff and feel like you are eating at the chef's home!
NORIKOResponded 5 days ago
Karyn! We're so delighted to have provided that experience for you! Thank you for your kind words, come back soon
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ELDAR VIP
Chicago / Illinois79 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tucked into a sleek, modern space, Noriko Handroll Bar offers a cozy and stylish ambiance that sets the tone for a pleasant dining experience. The menu focuses on fresh handrolls, and while everything is well-executed, it leans more toward reliably good than memorably great. The handrolls are fresh and neatly prepared, with quality ingredients shining through. However, none of them truly deliver that standout “wow” moment. The real star of the meal was the Crab Motoyaki—rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, it easily outshined the rest of the menu and is worth a return visit on its own. While the cocktail list is limited, the drinks are thoughtfully crafted. The Puncha Matcha and Lychee Martini both stood out for their balance and creativity, showing attention to detail despite the small selection.
NORIKOResponded 5 days ago
Hi Eldar Thanks for dining with us! We appreciate your input as we're consistently finding new ways to improve ourselves. We do have a fun, new cocktail in the works so come try it soon and let us know what you think!
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Matthew
Nashville5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful meal, great and friendly service. I can’t wait to go back!
NORIKOResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for dining with us Matthew! Come back soon 🫰
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Connor
Wisconsin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, but needs a dessert menu asap. Friendly staff and service
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Elena
Chicago / Illinois28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, amazing food and very well designed place
NORIKOResponded 5 days ago
So glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us Elena! Come back soon :)
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Angela
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each bite was delicious. Nori chips with edamame hummus, hamachi poke were great starters along with lychee martinis. Crab motoyaki, scallop dynamite, bluefin tuna toro, wagyu tataki and spicy bluefin were each beautifully presented and delicious. The service was excellent and we appreciate the size of the restaurant. Great date night spot with fun vibe. Attention to detail and freshness of food does not go unnoticed. Thank you for a fantastic meal!
NORIKOResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your kind words Angela!! We're so happy to hear you had the experience we intended for our guests. Come back soon 🫶
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FAQs

NORIKO is rated 4.8 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Milwaukee Ave & Des plaines
Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
We are easily accessible by the CTA Blue Line or on 56 Milwaukee bus route
Executive chef
Billy Lim & Rhan Whang
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.norikohandrollbar.com/
Phone number
(312) 285-2334

NORIKO

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Starters

noriko salad$10.00

seaweed salad$11.00

nori chips and dip$9.00

smoked edamame$8.00

pork belly$9.00

Crudos

benitoro lox$12.00

hamachi poke$11.00

Handroll Set

CLASSIC$20.00

SIGNATURE$26.00

CHEFS$38.00

Premium

crab motoyaki$10.00

bay scallop dynamite$10.00

sweet shrimp$12.00

bluefin tuna toro$12.00

wagyu tataki$18.00

uni$24.00

DOSHI DOSHI$35.00

Classics

california$6.00

ora king salmon avocado$7.00

bluefin tuna avocado$8.00

yellowtail$8.00

spicy ora king salmon$8.00

spicy bluefin tuna$8.00

spicy octopus$8.00

bluefin tuna poke$9.00

cucumber$5.00

spicy avocado$5.00

CAVIAR$18.00

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