Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Lincoln Park

We've collected top 10 mentioned japanese restaurants in Lincoln Park from other articles such as Do312, 10Best, We Love Japanese Food.

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Lincoln Park

KAI ZAN
KAI ZAN
4.8 (460 ratings)
Sushi bar & omakase menu featuring creative rolls by twin-brother owners in a small, BYOB setting.
2557 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
Where to find the best sushi in Chicago
"Restaurants Japanese River West/West Town. Although you can order a la carte, the affordable omakase menu at Melvin and Carlo Vizconde's restaurant is the way to go, and includes more food than you can eat—rich oyster and uni shooters doctored up with ponzu sauce and egg yolks disappear in seconds, seared tuna maki adorned with truffled scallions and takoyaki, a fried dough ball with a nugget of octopus inside. While these are all fun, utterly delicious takes on Japanese food, the decadence stops short of overwhelming the great fish in the maki and sashimi."
Mentioned by We Love Japanese Food
10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago
"When Melvin & Carlo Vizconde were working at various sushi restaurants in the Chicago area, they both had regulars often asking them to make “something special.” So expect something special at Kai Zan, the twin brothers’ first restaurant of their own. For example, one of their popular dishes, scallops wrapped in salmon, is lightly seared with a citrus glaze and when you bite into it, the contrast between fatty salmon and lean scallop makes perfect sense. Also, there’s a Do-It-Yourself uni and toro hand roll, which comes with a quail egg yolk, as if the uni and toro were not rich enough already."
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Japanese Restaurants In Chicago, Illinois
"A post shared by KAI ZAN (@kaizanchicago) on Jun 19, 2019 at 2:21pm PDT. KAI ZAN is an elegant and cozy joint known to be the home of creative Japanese dishes that will leave foodies wanting more. The warm, relaxed setting is great for an evening of special treats and meals featuring tasty bites including sushi and many more."
Arami
Arami
4.4 (335 ratings)
Contemporary sushi spot serving creative rolls & cooked Japanese fare plus sake, beer & wine.
1829 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Japanese restaurantAsian restaurantBarRestaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Sushi Restaurants in Chicago
"After recouping from a recent fire, Arami is back in business serving fine sashimi, nigiri, and maki, as well as tasty ramen, and other large and small plates. Presentation is not an afterthought here; each dish is beautifully plated. They recently received a Michelin Bib Gourmand nomination for the fifth year in a row."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Always a contender for the top sushi spot in the city, Arami consistently presents what's surely among the best sushi in Chicago. Chef Nelson Vinansaca has garnered acclaim for his..."
TAO Chicago
TAO Chicago
4.3 (1390 ratings)
Soaring, glamorous venue featuring high-end Asian cuisine & cocktails, plus a posh nightclub.
632 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
RestaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantJapanese restaurantLoungeNight clubSushi restaurantThai restaurant
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"WOW. And that’s exactly what you’ll get in this high-end, posh Asian nightclub. Dance the night away in this 1000-capacity dance club in Chicago featuring a 10-foot Japanese bell, world-famous DJ sets, and funky lights. Make your VIP request here."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"For those that have never heard the term “clubstaurant,” it could be time to visit Tao for a delicious education. Situated in the historic River North castle, Tao is set over multi..."
Juno Sushi Chicago
Juno Sushi Chicago
4.5 (358 ratings)
Elaborately plated Japanese fare & sushi pairs with sake & cocktails in ultramodern surroundings.
2638 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Sushi restaurantBarJapanese restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 10 Essential Japanese Restaurants in Chicago
"This Lincoln Park restaurant is frequented for chef BK Park’s omakase menu, a dining experience featuring a generous array of appetizers, nigiri, sashimi, and hand rolls. Start with tastes of Kumamoto oysters with Japanese mignonette or king crab dressed in Kobe butter, and save room — more than 20 courses are offered in total. Those ordering off the menu can do so with signature bites, such as the smoked hamachi (Japanese amberjack sashimi smoked in a glass dome) and the uni shooter (accompanied by orange zest, cucumber, and wasabi tobiko)."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 12 Best Sushi Restaurants in Chicago
"Description: While I have never been to Juno Sushi, the Chicago Tribune describes this restaurant as one that "presents sushi and other seafood dishes with a precision and sophistication that few other restaurants even attempt, much less pull off." Their signature dishes are the smoked sashimi, where the fish arrives under a dome filled with applewood smoke."
Roka Akor - Chicago
Roka Akor - Chicago
4.6 (1206 ratings)
Japanese steakhouse fare from the robata grill plus sushi & a vibrant bar scene in a sleek space.
456 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Japanese restaurantSteak house
Kitsune Restaurant and Pub
Kitsune Restaurant and Pub
4.5 (142 ratings)
Upscale takes on Japanese sharing plates offered in a tiny space with a full bar & sake cocktails.
4229 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Japanese restaurantBarPubRestaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 10 Essential Japanese Restaurants in Chicago
"Fans of Iliana Regan’s cooking will know they’re in the right place upon entering this cozy corner spot, which is brimming with some of the chef’s signature animal-inspired quirks including chopsticks that rest on a porcelain rabbit and red fox pitchers to hold broth and guard the kitchen pass. Kick things off with one of the team’s house made sodas (make it the Galangal ginger beer) before delving into texture-driven starters like green garlic chawanmushi and steamed scallop gyoza with charred turnips. A donabe hot pot is packed with mackerel and serves as the perfect accompaniment to an umami-rich bowl of ramp ramen noodles."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"Kitsune Restaurant and Pub is unpretentious by design, focusing in on Japanese flavors with touches of Midwestern. Pulling local ingredients, the restaurant aspires to not be a “fusion” of some sort but to just, well… be. Located within a quaint and modern haunt, Kitsune features Sake cocktails, Omakase dining, and a rotating menu of delicious eats that change along with the season."
Sumo Sushi and Hibachi
Sumo Sushi and Hibachi
4.5 (246 ratings)
Japanese fare including loads of sushi in a cozy, casual space with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
2936 N Broadway #5302, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Sushi restaurantAsian restaurantCafeJapanese restaurant
Tanoshii west loop
Tanoshii west loop
4.6 (318 ratings)
Sushi & creative Japanese fare plus sake, beer. wine & cocktails are served in a sleek, airy space.
720 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Sushi restaurantBarJapanese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Sushi Restaurants in Chicago
"Grab a seat at the West Loop or Andersonville location of Tanoshii, otherwise known as Sushi Mike’s. Chef Mike Ham prides himself on crafting sushi based on each customer’s taste preferences. Many opt for his omakase menu, as well as the fish and chips tuna tartare starter."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Chef Mike Ham, a.k.a. “Sushi Mike,” is something of a legend in the Chicago sushi scene. The West Loop Tanoshii is the second location, established following the success of the ori..."
Miku Sushi
Miku Sushi
4.4 (489 ratings)
An extensive Japanese menu of creative maki rolls, small plates, ramen, unusual skewers & more.
4514 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Japanese restaurantRestaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 12 Best Sushi Restaurants in Chicago
"Description: Miku Sushi has a big menu of creative rolls, small plates, ramen, skewers and more. Definitely try the "Fiesta Maki," which is a signature roll with spicy tuna, lobster, avocado, cilantro, super white tuna, red tobiko and wasabi aioli. Another ~party in your mouth.~"
Sumi Robata Bar
Sumi Robata Bar
4.5 (48 ratings)
Japanese grill serving robata & sashimi plus bottled cocktails & sake in a modern, minimalist space.
702 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Japanese restaurant

Best Gelato in Lincoln Park

Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Truck
Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Truck
5 (3 ratings)
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Ice cream shop
Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
4.5 (812 ratings)
Italian staples like thin-crust pizzas served in a casual setting with seasonal outdoor seating.
405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Italian restaurantDessert shopEuropean restaurantIce cream shopNorthern Italian restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurantPizza TakeoutSouthern Italian restaurant
Mentioned by Free Fun Guides
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"Compromise on Italian without spending too much by going to Pizza Rustica. This cozy BYOB feels just like an Italian trattoria and serves huge pizzas with doughy crusts featuring toppings like Italian sausage, mushrooms, pineapple, artichokes or spinach. Salads are heading and pasta is made by hand."
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
Lickity Split Frozen Custard
4.8 (978 ratings)
Old-timey ice-cream parlor serving frozen custard, retro candy & locally sourced pastries & coffee.
6056 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Edgewater & Rogers ParkIf you couldn’t tell from the name, Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets serves frozen custard, sundaes, candy, and other local treats in enchanting old-world digs. You could go “my way” with your choice of flavor and one topping, or opt for a mix of cupcakes and custard in the Crazy Cake concrete. Even better is the “OMG,” a concoction of frozen custard, brownies, hot fudge, and peanut butter that’ll have you exclaiming its moniker with every bite."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The Best Ice Cream In Chicago - Chicago
"Lickity Split is a retro-style sweets and ice cream shop in Edgewater that makes its own frozen custard fresh every day. There are only three flavors (chocolate, vanilla, and a specialty flavor that rotates every few weeks), all of which are fine on their own. But you need to order one of the concretes - i.e. custard blended with mix-ins."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 14 best ice cream shops in Chicago
"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Edgewater. With locations in Edgewater and West Rogers Park, this custard shop is a community staple for families and sugar fiends alike. Guests can get their custard by the cone or dish or have it whipped into a sundae or concrete."

Best Pastries in Lincoln Park

Xurro
Xurro
4.6 (996 ratings)
Simple Mexican sweets cafe specializing in churros (fried dough) plus coffee & hot chocolate.
2214 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Pastry shop
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
The best desserts in Chicago! 20 Amazing places that you HAVE to try
"Churros are one of those glorious desserts that never disappoints. So, if you’re looking to turn your day into a fiesta, head down to the Xurro Factory. This eatery offers one of the best desserts in Chicago, but be warned, it won’t be easy to eat!"
Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery
4.4 (354 ratings)
Bakery for playfully decorated cupcakes, specialty cakes & European pastries, plus an outdoor cafe.
1736 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BakeryCake shopCoffee shopPastry shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Break the cake mold and dream beyond the traditional sheet cake with one-dimension designs. Having served as Executive Pastry Chef at downtown hotels and winning or placing in several design competitions, Chef Peter Rios’ Alliance Bakery is ready to show you that if you can think it, he can bake it. Besides his three-dimensional edible works of art, Chef shows off skills he picked up training in Paris with his European-inspired pastries and desserts."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
6 Best Bakeries in Chicago to Order Cake
"If you’re looking for the perfect wedding cake, consider Alliance Bakery & Cafe in Chicago. Their team will work with you to select the ideal combination of fillings, flavors, and designs to suit your specific wedding vision. In addition to (or in lieu of) a wedding cake, they offer a variety of mini desserts, French and American, to create a mouthwatering sweet table."
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Sweets And Dessert Spots In Chicago, Illinois - Updated 2021
"A post shared by 早川茉希(Maki Hayakawa) (@maki_hayakawa) on Sep 12, 2018 at 10:16pm PDT. Here’s one place you’ll enter feeling lovestruck and exit feeling frustrated simply because you couldn’t try everything from their selection. Their light, airy, and puffy macarons available in many flavours are simply to-die-for."
Pilot Pete's Coffee & Treats
Pilot Pete's Coffee & Treats
5 (204 ratings)
128 W 1st St, Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA
Espresso barCafeCoffee shopCoffee standCoffee storePastry shop

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Lincoln Park

Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
4.6 (455 ratings)
A rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies on offer in a cute shop with a retro look.
1618 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BakeryEspresso barPie shop
The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
4.7 (742 ratings)
Ice cream shop serving signature sundaes, shakes & homemade root beer in an old-fashioned setting.
7347 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130, USA
Ice cream shopBakeryCatererChildren's party serviceDessert shop
Mentioned by Chicago Parent
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"This charming ice cream parlor serves up root beer floats from an old-fashioned soda fountain. Their homemade ice creams, pies and cakes are fresh, delicious and definitely worth the trip to Forest Park. Double up on the chocolate-chip ice cream sandwiches — they are divine!"
Panaderia Nuevo Leon
Panaderia Nuevo Leon
4.6 (615 ratings)
Storefront bakery featuring macarons, sweet breads & flavored tortillas plus light Mexican fare.
1634 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Bakery

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