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Jinsei Motto
Jinsei Motto is one of the best sushi restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Jinsei Motto is the kind of sushi room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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Rating (Google) 9.4
289 reviews
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9.4
Rating
Based on 289 reviews
Best used for
date night and hidden gem
Price and pace
Splurge territory
Neighborhood
Chicago · 2456 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Price
Splurge territory
Google rating
9.4 from 289 reviews
Address
Chicago | 2456 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
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What makes Jinsei Motto worth the move
Jinsei Motto is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 289 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.4 from 289 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and hidden gem
Style
Sushi in Chicago
Spend
Splurge territory
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Google rating: 9.4 from 289 reviews
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9.4 from 289 reviews
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For now, Jinsei Motto holds a 9.4 rating across 289 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 2456 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
- Price
- $$$$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.4 (289 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Sushi
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Jinsei Motto serve?
Jinsei Motto is a Sushi restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Jinsei Motto is the kind of sushi room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
What is Jinsei Motto best for?
Jinsei Motto is best for hidden gem, date night. Jinsei Motto is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 289 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Jinsei Motto?
Jinsei Motto is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 289 reviews
Is Jinsei Motto worth visiting?
Jinsei Motto holds a 9.4 Google rating from 289 reviews. Jinsei Motto is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 289 Google reviews.
Where is Jinsei Motto located?
Jinsei Motto is located at 2456 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Jinsei Motto good for a date night?
Yes — Jinsei Motto is tagged for date night dining. Jinsei Motto is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 289 Google reviews.
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