Best Japanese restaurants in River North (Chicago)

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A photo of TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago restaurant

1. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4.4

Awesome(2397)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 68 times today

TAO Chicago offers guests a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. The design-driven restaurant and adjoining nightclub is inspired by the original TAO locations in New York City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. TAO Chicago features multiple levels, creating dynamic spaces within the historic building’s shell, while adding TAO’s Asian-influenced DNA to the restaurant, lounge and nightclub including murals by artist Hush and TAO’s signature 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring one end of the dining room. TAO Chicago’s restaurant menu, created by TAO Group Partner and Chef Ralph Scamardella , is complete with Pan-Asian offerings from the sea, sky and land including signature dishes like Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Crispy Rice Tuna and a Wagyu Rib-Eye.

2. Tanta

4.6

Exceptional(4505)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 141 times today

Tanta is dedicated to sharing the flavors and culture of Peru with Chicago, serving authentic Peruvian dishes and beverages in an approachable, fun and casual downtown setting. We provide service that is casual yet knowledgeable, genuine and attentive, utilizing locally sourced products and vendors that are sensitive to sustainable farming and fishing.Tanta has two Chef’s Tables that each seat up to 10 people. These tables are located in our main dining room in between our open kitchen and cebiche bar which allows you and your guests to experience our chefs creating Peruvian cuisine while you dine.The menu, created by Acurio and Tanta Chicago Chef Tito Rocha, takes diners on a voyage through Peru via its food. From the Pacific Ocean, through the Andes, to the desert, to the Amazon, Tanta celebrates the diverse landscape and ethnicities that make up Peru’s culture.

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3. Roka Akor - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(3758)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 68 times today

Roka Akor brings an unparalleled combination of thoughtful design and contemporary Robata Japanese cuisine to six locations across the U.S., including Scottsdale, AZ, San Francisco, Houston and three locations in the Chicagoland area. (Downtown Chicago, Old Orchard and Oakbrook, IL). Roka Akor’s menu changes seasonally, including a rotating selection of prime-cut steaks, seafood, and vegetables with Japanese-inspired marinades and sauces, along with sushi and sashimi. We are also know for being one of the only restaurants in the United States to serve authentic Japanese Wagyu and Kobe Beef. The restaurant’s design features a centrally located robata grill that provides the heart of the visual experience, surrounded by contemporary décor and sleek lighting. Guests are encouraged to speak with the chefs about the food to create an interactive and engaging dining experience.

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4. SUSHI-SAN - River North

4.8

Exceptional(816)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 127 times today

Sushi-San serves up the best sushi in Chicago made with the freshest ingredients they can find, all served with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer. The bar is kept stocked with rare Japanese whisky, sake, wine and inventive cocktails. Join them for lunch and dinner.

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5. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2192)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 29 times today

Where the quality and simplicity of Japanese cuisine meets the bustling energy of a downtown essential. Fresh, high-quality fish, marinated meat and veggies off the Robata grill and an inventive assortment of cocktails create a playful juxtaposition of Japanese and American culinary styles. It’s a true riff on the expected and traditional.Ranked by The Michelin Guide as one of the 9 best Japanese restaurants in Chicago, Union combines the tempered art of Japanese dining with a fresh, colorful and urban vibe. Union ups the ante on Japanese dining with its high-energy beat, creativity and playful approach to Japanese-influenced cuisine from one of Chicago's best know sushi chef's Mike Ham "Sushi Mike"

A photo of RAMEN-SAN - River North restaurant

6. RAMEN-SAN - River North

4.7

Exceptional(20)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 52 times today

Ramen-san is a bold and energetic neighborhood joint that slings hot noodles, ice-cold beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky all to the tune of the best ’90s hip-hop in town. It respects the traditions but keep things uniquely untraditional in its yuzu sake bombs, crispy dumplings, spicy kimchi fried ramen and more. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining seven days a week.

7. Rebar

4.4

Awesome(178)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 3 times today

This chic, sophisticated lounge and bar in downtown Chicago located on the mezzanine level of our luxury hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere in which to enjoy captivating views of the Chicago River & Michigan Avenue Bridge.An expanded Neo Japanese fare menu curated by Kamehachi introduces an even wider array of options in the new space and lend beautifully to sharing. An extensive wine, beer and small-batch spirits list – thoughtfully curated to spotlight leading trends – along with an impressive craft cocktail program, will appeal to those seeking comfort in familiarly or those craving an adventure. Join on for REBAR ReMixed on Friday and Saturday evenings where we provide LIVE DJ entertainment and bottle specials from 9 pm - 1am.

A photo of The Omakase Room at Sushi-san restaurant

8. The Omakase Room at Sushi-san

new

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 3 times today

The Omakase Room at Sushi-san is a culmination of Master Sushi Chefs Kaze Chan and Shigeru Kitano’s combined experience defining the Chicago sushi scene. While the menu and service are informed by tradition, guests can expect a transcendent experience that breaks down the formality and austerity usually accompanying omakase dining. Each dinner in the warm, modern, and intimate ten-seat space features luxury ingredients from around the world. Sophisticated and carefully curated beverage pairings are available to complement the meal.

9. Copal

(0)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 2 times today

Inspired by the flavors or both the Yucatan region of Mexican and modern Japanese cuisine, Copal grants its guests with both pioneering culinary fusion and a roster of beverages that deftly merge the artisanal with the experimental.

10. Nobu Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(1519)

$$$$

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 131 times today

OPEN FOR LUNCH 7 Days a weekCentrally located in Chicago's West Loop, Nobu Chicago playfully blends elements of old world Japanese and new world utilitarian.

Best Japanese restaurants in River North (Chicago)

Price

53 restaurants available nearby

1. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

2. Tanta

3. Roka Akor - Chicago

4. SUSHI-SAN - River North

5. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

6. RAMEN-SAN - River North

7. Rebar

8. The Omakase Room at Sushi-san

9. Copal

10. Nobu Chicago

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