Best japanese Restaurants in Chicago

The best restaurants for japanese in Chicago, curated by TastyPals editors.

15 restaurantsAvg rating 4.7
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ramen-San Lincoln Park
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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.

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4.9
Based on 265 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.

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4.8
Based on 7823 reviews
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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.

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4.8
Based on 7031 reviews
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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.

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4.8
Based on 2146 reviews
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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
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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.

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4.8
Based on 1510 reviews
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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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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.

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4.8
Based on 650 reviews
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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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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.

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4.6
Based on 3609 reviews
12
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.

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4.6
Based on 1867 reviews
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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.

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4.5
Based on 1377 reviews
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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.

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4.4
Based on 1483 reviews

Common questions about japanese in Chicago

What are the best restaurants for japanese in Chicago?

The top restaurants for japanese in Chicago include Ramen-San Lincoln Park, Joto Sushi, RAMEN-SAN Deluxe. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best japanese restaurant in Chicago?

Ramen-San Lincoln Park is among the top-rated options for japanese in Chicago, with a 4.9 Google rating and 3,926 reviews.

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

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