Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago

The best Japanese restaurants in Chicago, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.

25 restaurantsAvg rating 4.8
Japanese cuisine in Chicago
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ramen-San Lincoln Park
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JapaneseChicagovalue

Ramen-San Lincoln Park

Ramen-San Lincoln Park is a japanese restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.9
Based on 3926 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Joto Sushi
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Joto Sushi

Joto Sushi is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.9
Based on 265 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Omakase Box
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Omakase Box

Omakase Box is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9
Based on 148 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Omakase by Kanemaru
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Omakase by Kanemaru

Omakase by Kanemaru is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9
Based on 139 reviews
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Kyoten Next Door

Kyoten Next Door is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9
Based on 119 reviews
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Omakase on me

Omakase on me is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9
Based on 44 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sushi-san
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Sushi-san

Sushi-san is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 10560 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for RAMEN-SAN Deluxe
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RAMEN-SAN Deluxe

RAMEN-SAN Deluxe is one of the better-known japanese spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.8
Based on 7823 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar
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RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar

RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar is one of the better-known japanese spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.8
Based on 7031 reviews
10
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sushi Taku Rotary STR
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Sushi Taku Rotary STR

Sushi Taku Rotary STR is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 2146 reviews
11
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Itoko
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Itoko

Itoko is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 1853 reviews
12
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Birdman Ramen
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Birdman Ramen

Birdman Ramen is a japanese restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.8
Based on 1510 reviews
13
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Blue Sushi Sake Grill
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 835 reviews
14
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Rudy's Ramen
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Rudy's Ramen

Rudy's Ramen is a japanese restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.8
Based on 650 reviews
15
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for AJI
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AJI

AJI is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.8
Based on 330 reviews
16
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Noriko Handroll Bar
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Noriko Handroll Bar

Noriko Handroll Bar is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 204 reviews
17
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago
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Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 188 reviews
18
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Omakase Shoji & Izakaya
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Omakase Shoji & Izakaya

Omakase Shoji & Izakaya is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.8
Based on 166 reviews
19
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for SHŌ Omakase
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SHŌ Omakase

SHŌ Omakase is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.8
Based on 63 reviews
20
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Omakase Room at Sushi-San
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The Omakase Room at Sushi-San

The Omakase Room at Sushi-San is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 78 reviews
21
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ramen Wasabi - Logan Square
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Ramen Wasabi - Logan Square

Ramen Wasabi - Logan Square is a japanese restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.6
Based on 3609 reviews
22
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Roka Akor
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Roka Akor

Roka Akor is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 2225 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for CHICAGO RAMEN
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CHICAGO RAMEN

CHICAGO RAMEN is a japanese restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.6
Based on 1867 reviews
24
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for High Five Ramen
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High Five Ramen

High Five Ramen is a japanese restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.5
Based on 1377 reviews
25
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kyuramen x TBaar - Downtown Chicago
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Kyuramen x TBaar - Downtown Chicago

Kyuramen x TBaar - Downtown Chicago is a japanese restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.4
Based on 1483 reviews

Common questions about Japanese in Chicago

What are the best Japanese restaurants in Chicago?

The top Japanese restaurants in Chicago include Ramen-San Lincoln Park, Joto Sushi, Omakase Box. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.

What is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Chicago?

Ramen-San Lincoln Park is among the highest-rated Japanese restaurants in Chicago, with a 4.9 Google rating across 3,926 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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