Best Japanese restaurants in South Loop

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52 restaurants available nearby

1. Nobu Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(1502)

$$$$

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 136 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.

2. Momotaro

4.7

Exceptional(3288)

$$$$

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 109 times today

Momotaro is a multi-dimensional Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Led by Executive Chef Gene Kato. Momotaro was recently named Restaurant of the Year in both Chicago Magazine and Chicago Social. The restaurant was designed by the world renowned AvroKO, also contains a subterranean Izakaya and an elegant second floor private space that overlooks the main dining room. *Our patio is currently closed. Reservations will be for indoor dining.

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3. Roka Akor - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(3744)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 79 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. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4.4

Awesome(2381)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 84 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.

5. Tanta

4.6

Exceptional(4493)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 189 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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6. Rooftop at Nobu Hotel

4.3

Awesome(656)

$$$$

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 111 times today

Soak in the vibes of Chicago’s famous Restaurant Row and the views of the stunning city skyline at the Rooftop at Nobu Hotel. The Rooftop encourages walk-ins.

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7. SUSHI-SAN - River North

4.8

Exceptional(812)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 128 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.

A photo of The Izakaya at Momotaro restaurant

8. The Izakaya at Momotaro

4.7

Exceptional(621)

$$$$

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 27 times today

***Join us for a Scary Good Time on Saturday, October 29th - Tickets available through Tock!***https://bit.ly/3ggiv3WThe Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya and its shared-plates pub-inspired menu echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. Narrow lounge-inspired ‘alleys’ around a central bar bedecked with hand-painted Japanese menus, moody neon lights, and vintage Tokyo street signs set the scene for the Izakaya’s direct nod to Tokyo’s most famous post-war black markets. Dark, energetic, and ripe with expectation, the Izakaya additionally offers a 30-seat bar featuring crafted cocktails, sakes, and a quality selection of Japanese whiskeys.

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9. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2191)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 31 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"

10. Miru

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4.8

Exceptional(41)

$$$$

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 128 times today

Miru, Japanese for "view" celebrates the flavors and cuisine of Japan. We invite you to join us for a collection of sharable dishes including tempura and crispy rice, a robust seafood and beef selection, as well as expertly crafted sushi, overlooking the Chicago River and Navy Pier.

Best Japanese restaurants in South Loop

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52 restaurants available nearby

1. Nobu Chicago

2. Momotaro

3. Roka Akor - Chicago

4. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

5. Tanta

6. Rooftop at Nobu Hotel

7. SUSHI-SAN - River North

8. The Izakaya at Momotaro

9. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

10. Miru

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