Wakamono - Boystown - Chicago, IL 60657 | Metromix Chicago

Wakamono


Neighborhood: Boystown
3317 N. Broadway

Chicago, IL 60657
773-296-6800
No surprise that this tiny-but-hip BYOB sushi stop shares the same owner as no-longer-tiny-but-still-hip Pingpong across the street. The name means "youth" in Japanese and the emphasis here is on no-frills rolls and fresh fish. "No gimmicks," says owner Henry Chang. He says the spot uses no frozen fish, getting deliveries daily. The menu includes red snapper sashimi with truffle oil and salads. The atmosphere sometimes gets enhanced on weekends by a DJ spinning lounge beats. But like its sister-spot, Wakamono doesn't accept reservations, so be prepared for a wait.

The Basics

Hours:
4 p.m.-midnight daily.
Cuisine:
Sushi
Meals Served:
Dinner
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Alcohol:
Beer and Wine
Smoking:
No

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Features:
Late Night. Serves until midnight.
Worth Noting:
New on the scene.
Payment Methods:
Mastercard and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Delivery:
Yes. Lakeview/Uptown area.
Seating :
Seating for 30

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"Sushi Heaven "

livesfortheweekends from Lakeview - June 12, 2008

I went here after two of my co-workers and my boss suggested it to me since I had just moved to the area. My friend and I met at 7 on a weeknight (...

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"Good sushi but getting it is a nightmare"

badmikeyt from E Lakeview - May 7, 2008

First of all, being a native west coast'er, I have pretty high expectations of sushi joints. Wakamono has a pretty good menu and (believe it or no...

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"So disappointing"

angiegirl45 from Wrigleyville - April 8, 2008

Wakamono turned out just to be a terrible disappointment to my friends and I. We had planned the evening for over a month excited to celebrate a g...

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