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Name: Yugen
Address: 652 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
Telephone: (312) 265-1008
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

Yugen

4.8 (152)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

652 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

The word Yugen represents a concept in the Japanese language, meaning the power to conjure indescribable appreciation for the simplicity of beauty. Yugen is a modern-day fine dining restaurant. Led by Chef Mari Katsumura, the menu features Contemporary Japanese cuisine showcasing a balance of ingredients in their simplest form. The idea carries over to ambiance and service, presenting a poised equilibrium of all aspects - food, design, and hospitality.

Spring 2021 Menu: $215 per guest
Optional beverage pairing for $175
N/A pairing for $105

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese Speciality, Japanese, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 265-1008
Website
http://www.yugenchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mari Katsumura
Private party facilities
The private dining room at Yugen provides the perfect ambiance for an exclusive dining experience. Offering elements of comfort and seclusion, the space seats up to 10. Please contact us at yugeninformation@gmail.com with further inquiries.

Location
652 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661
Neighborhood
West Loop
Cross street
Randolph and Des Plains
Parking details
Complimentary Yugen Parking Signs are located at the front of the restaurant. Guests are able to park between those two signs, free of charge. It is noted as a loading zone, however Yugen owns the rights to those spots. Yugen is not responsible for parking tickets/violations.
Public transit
Clinton Green & Pink Line
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 152 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

152 Reviews

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nickname VIP
Chicago / Illinois145 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A unique culinary adventure -- highly recommended.
YugenResponded on May 17, 2021
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a delightful experience at Yugen. We were celebrating his birthday and all the staff truly made it feel special. They give him a birthday card signed by all the staff and of course a birthday dessert with candle. At the end of the meal we also got some goodies to take home (2 little handmade soaps that smelled so good!). The food and wine pairings were phenomenal! The details in every plating was always a pleasant suprise and the wine that accompanied each course was absolutely perfect and balanced. My favorite courses were the crab rice, the raviolo and the wagyu for the entreés and the cotton candy for dessert. This place deserves recognition and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a restaurant where the food is not predictable and every bite is an explosion of flavor! The only criticism I have is that it was a bit too loud and we couldn’t hear what the servers were saying most of the time but that got better as people started leaving. I guess it is not the restaurant’s fault if people were loud. Thanks Yugen! We’ll be back!
YugenResponded on May 18, 2021
On behalf everyone at Yugen, thank you for joining us for your husband's birthday! We strive to make these experiences the most memorable and are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back for our upcoming menus. All the best until then!
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Panda VIP
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place
YugenResponded on May 17, 2021
Thank you!
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Manue
Baja California1 review
1.0
Dined on May 15, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Extremely loud and expensive, we did not like the food.
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Walker
Charlotte3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience, the food and sake were incredible
YugenResponded on May 17, 2021
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
West Palm Beach2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A journey through the creative mind of a story teller-chef, supported by a passionate crew. Each plate was a delightful surprise of flavors, textures, and visual composition, served in stunningly unique dish ware. We came away jealous of Chef Mari’s childhood… our after school snacks were never so deeply rich! The drink pairings were surprising and precise. Morgan, the GM, could not have made us feel more special and her staff never ever let a water glass go more than half empty nor left a slightly soiled napkin go un-replaced. Thanks to Yugen for an unforgettable evening. Don’t miss four seasons of bathrooms, especially winter.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best sushi in Chicago. One of best in country. Definitely 2 Michelin star worthy!
YugenResponded on May 17, 2021
Thank you!
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legoofmyleg
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very unique experience! The best.
YugenResponded on May 17, 2021
Thank you!
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Nope
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really incredible fine dining. It's a prefix and everything was amazing!
YugenResponded on May 17, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We really appreciate you coming in and joining us.
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CelticTiger VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton66 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent experience with delicious food and beverages, and a high standard of service. There was a great variety of tastes and textures amongst chef's selection which made for a very enjoyable experience. I also to advantage of the optional wagyu course which was superb. All wine pairings were excellent though a personal choice not to opt for the official pairings due to a preference against saki meant that the drinks portion of the bill was more than anticipated.
YugenResponded on May 17, 2021
Thank you for joining us! We strive to make these experiences the most memorable and are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. Glad you enjoyed our Wagyu course! Looking forward to welcoming you back for our upcoming menus. All the best until then!
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Yugen is rated 4.8 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.