- 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
Fans of fondue will take quickly to shabushabu, which follows the same concept but is purportedly healthier than soaking your meats in oil. The Korean method of... 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
The decor this West Town sushi and Thai BYOB spot will remind you of a Monarch butterfly; the walls are vibrant orange and the banquettes and chairs are orange ... 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
This Lincoln Park eatery offers Chinese favorites such as orange beef, dumplings and egg drop soup in addition to maki rolls and sashimi. READ MORE
For Westerners with a taste for the Orient, this Lincoln Park storefront restaurant offers a large selection of Japanese dishes that range from shrimp tempura, ... 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
You'll find the bounty of Asia at this buffet, the creation of B.K. Jeon, a Seoul native. Not surprisingly, Korean items are among the best of the more than two... READ MORE
Mall food-court stand serving steam-table Japanese fare. READ MORE
Established in 1978, this very traditional Japanese restaurant in downtown Mount Prospect offers sushi and such dishes as sukiyaki, shabu-shabu and yose-nabe co... READ MORE
Frequented by Japanese businessmen, this simple izakaya -- a cross between a bar and a homestyle Japanese restaurant -- has seating at a mix of low and regular ... READ MORE
Packed with Japanese businessmen in the evenings, this venerable izakaya (pub), opened in 1975, offers homestyle Japanese favorites, bento-box lunches, hot pots... READ MORE
Food Network addicts know world-famous executive chef Homaro Cantu, an alum of Charlie Trotter's, from his bouts on Iron Chef America. Chicagoans, however, know... READ MORE
The "H" in this Asian supermarket's name stands for not one, but four principles: healthy, humane, happy and heartful. If you need an obscure Asian ingredient f... READ MORE
While you can order soup, dumplings or other prepared food at Arirang the best part of the experience is cooking at your table. With a massive private party roo... 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
Diners can watch their sushi or grilled skewers of vegetables and other items be prepared in this Ukrainian Village eatery's open kitchen. Decorated with Japane... READ MORE
Owner Anna Makmok, a former partner at Thalia Spice, opened this West Loop pan-Asian eatery with Thalia Spice's former head chef--her mom, who hails from Laos a... READ MORE