- 1700 S. Michigan Ave., South Loop
The folks behind Bucktown's Coast are also behind this South Loop sibling. Neighborhood families, couples on dates and other diners often come to the eatery's l... READ MORE
The folks behind Bucktown's Coast are also behind this South Loop sibling. Neighborhood families, couples on dates and other diners often come to the eatery's l... READ MORE
This Old Town sushi hot spot manages to sate both aficionados and neophytes alike. Sushi 101 (all cooked ingredients) befriends beginners but more seasoned sush... READ MORE
Billing itself as "dim sum and then sum," this friendly spot serves pan-Asian food in an open, bright atmosphere with a collection of action figures from Japane... READ MORE
Kuni's offers Japanese cuisine served in a simple and peaceful setting. Diners can sit at the wooden tables or watch Chef Yuji Kunii work at the sushi bar. Th... READ MORE
This outpost of the popular pan-Asian chain, which moved into larger digs in May of 2007, features a the same massive menu packed with globetrotting noodle and ... READ MORE
Oysy, or "delicious," is a posh addition to the South Michigan Avenue restaurant scene, sporting a relaxed, contemporary decor (designed by Chicago architect Do... READ MORE
Looking for a quick sushi fix? Try this new Evanston spot, where you order at the counter and either carry out or eat in on a Japanese wooden tray. The most unu... READ MORE
This sleek Near South Side sushi lounge with Asian-inflected decor has a six-seat sushi bar plus table seating, elevated platform seating and a private VIP room... READ MORE
This second location of the Wilmette-based Japanese import market carries everything you need to make your own sushi at home, from fresh hamachi to ginger. Rath... READ MORE
This martini lounge's club-like vibe draws in a mixed 20s-30s-40s crowd. Take a seat on bright-red, low-slung banquette seating to sip and chat with friends, or... READ MORE
This upscale pan-Asian spot is a smart date destination, with its small tables, soft music and artistic decor featuring Thai sculptures and colorful koi fish pa... READ MORE
This upscale sushi spot aims to stand out with an emphasis on Japanese cuisine and seriousness about sake. The restaurant offers an extensive sake list and also... READ MORE
Since opening in the spot formerly occupied by Fish One, Naomi Sushi aims to prove that suburban dining destinations can exist in a small strip mall. This upsca... READ MORE
The menu at this West Town spot, at sibling to Manee Thai #1 in Portage Park, features mostly Thai fare, including curries, noodle dishes, soups and Thai salads... READ MORE
The folks behind Joy Yee, the perpetually packed pan-Asian restaurant with locations in Chinatown, University Village, Naperville and Evanston, operate this Chi... READ MORE
This modest storefront BYOB in Chinatown specializes in steaming hot pots. A cooler near the entrance houses a selection of pre-plated proteins, including beef,... READ MORE
In Printer's Row, sushi is hard to find. Enter Umai, whose offerings include Japanese barbecue, miso-glazed eggplant, traditional ramen like the creamy pork ton... READ MORE
One of the most popular Korean spots in the suburbs, this restaurant takes lunch seriously. For less than $10, diners can feast on authentic dishes like bibimba... READ MORE