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Best Japanese for sushi in Chicago

Japanese restaurants in Chicago that work well for sushi — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.

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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.

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4.9

Based on 265 reviews

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

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

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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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.

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4.8

Based on 2146 reviews

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.

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4.8

Based on 1853 reviews

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.

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4.8

Based on 835 reviews

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AJI

AJI 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 330 reviews

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.

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4.8

Based on 204 reviews

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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

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.

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4.8

Based on 166 reviews

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.

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4.8

Based on 63 reviews

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

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.

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4.6

Based on 2225 reviews

Common questions

What are the best Japanese restaurants for sushi in Chicago?

Top Japanese restaurants for sushi in Chicago include Joto Sushi, Omakase Box, Omakase by Kanemaru. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

Is Japanese good for sushi in Chicago?

Yes — Chicago has 16 Japanese restaurants rated highly for sushi. Joto Sushi is among the top picks with a 4.9 Google rating.

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