- 2546 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
The atmosphere (and prices) of this Lincoln Park sushi spot are comparatively upscale, except on Friday and Saturday nights when sake bombs bring down the house... READ MORE
The Irving Park location of this pan-Asian restaurant got off to such a strong start that Lois Lee, who owns the spot with her husband, David, didn't waste any ... READ MORE
This Block 37 spin-off of Thalia Spice in River West offers a similar but abbreviated menu, including sushi and an assortment of carryout-friendly banh mi (Viet... READ MORE
Lois Lee and her husband, David, who also operate Hot Woks Cool Sushi locations in Old Irving Park (the original), on Michigan Avenue and in Roscoe Village, are... READ MORE
Specializing in Thai fusion, this Andersonville sushi bar backed by the owners of Sisho Japanese Restaurant serves traditional noodle dishes in addition to the ... READ MORE
This small, 17-seat restaurant, known for its sushi and maki rolls, prides itself on offering high-quality Japanese cuisine at an accessible price point. Mellow... READ MORE
"Sushi Mike," a.k.a. Mike Ham, the former sushi chef at Hama Matsu, who has developed a following by chatting up diners and creating custom sushi on the spot, h... READ MORE
This comfortable Lincoln Park eatery features authentic Thai cuisine with dishes like pad woon sen (pad Thai with glass noodles), fried rice with tomatoes and s... READ MORE
In early 2008, chef-partner Carlo Vizconde (former Kamehachi head chef) and chef Melvin Vizconde--twin brothers--teamed up with partners Michelle Ly, Tony Taing... READ MORE
"Everybody uses the same soy sauce and the same wasabi. The only way to differentiate yourself is the fish," according to Sai Cafe's owner Jim Bee, who was trai... READ MORE
Sushi makes the ideal light bite for a pre-show dinner along this theatrical stretch of Halsted, and the late hours of operation mean the post-show munchies won... READ MORE
This Thai spot located in the Chicago Music Mart does a brisk lunch business with downtown office workers and shoppers. Pale yellow walls, high ceilings and lar... READ MORE
This second location of popular Lakeview Duck Walk is located just a stone's throw from DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus. The menu is essentially the sam... READ MORE
Pressed sushi, or oshizushi, is the specialty this small Japanese BYOB in Lincoln Park. This style of sushi, popular in Osaka, Japan, doesn't incorporate a nori... READ MORE
You won’t find many novelties on the straightforward menu at this casual Edgewater BYOB, but that’s what keeps neighborhood regulars coming back for a quick pan... READ MORE
You won’t find soups or salads at this quick and casual Block 37 spot. The focus is simple: Just about every possible combination of sandwich you can imagine, s... READ MORE
Paper lantern-style pillar lights and hand-carved oak tables set the stage for this upscale Asian fusion spot located smack dab in the heart of the Financial Di... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park eatery offers traditional Thai and Japanese dishes, served in its sleek dining room lined with wall-mounted mirror tiles and a see-through gla... READ MORE
Inside the Hyatt Regency, Stetson's Chop House belonged to the tradition of old Chicago steakhouses—it was dark, played a lot of Frank Sinatra and had the requi... READ MORE