My friend recommended me this place so bad, so I went with high expectations, hopefully he was right. Everything was delicious, I liked hot and sour soup so much, it was so tasty and flavorful. Steak was so juicy and sauce for that was amazing. We were there around 10pm on Friday night, but there was no wait, we were lucky. The restaurant is really beautiful, a lot of paintings, really nice ceiling decors. I will definitely go back and take my other friends with me. read more

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The only place open late night in Lincoln Park and I'm so grateful for it. The sushi rolls are great and fresh. The skewers help add something warm and are great to snack on while drinking. Speaking of drinks - their selection is great, love the soju options that help you transition from dinner to drinks and going out. read more

2AM Izakaya - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here around 8:30pm midweek and it was empty. The decor of the place is really nice as well as their music playing. We ordered a bunch of skewers as well as a Philly roll and Saba Yaki (not pictured). Food was delicious! Unfortunately they were out of a few skewers we wanted to try such as the chicken skin, pork neck and a few others. There was only one waitress and she was very sweet. We had a big group so food came out very inconsistently. Some people were finished eating before others even got a portion of theirs, so we were pretty disappointed with that. read more

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I went with 2 friends after a concert around 11ish and it was pretty busy. The restaurant itself is quite small and there's not a lot of tables but they were all full when we came. We had a reservation and were seated pretty quickly. However, getting served took forever. We didn't get waters until we flagged down a server and then we had to wait longer to get our orders taken. We did feel bad because there was really only one main server running all the tables and it seemed like they were helping in the back as well. The food was alright - some better than others. But it is nice that this place was open so late because we wanted Asian food after the concert. read more

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Broad Japanese menu, cozy dining area, open late, and really affordable. The sushi was good, there's tempura, and a good selection of yakitori. The service was quick and friendly. Loved the pork belly, beef tongue, and chicken skin. read more

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Ordered once on Ubereat and I was super disappointed. The portion is so SMALL and the price is very PRICEY compared to the food portion. Saba Yaki: the fish is really thin and small. The price for this is $20.70, DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT!!! The taste was ok, but not worth trying. Ika Sansai Salad: Just a standard level salad, not the best I had so far. Again, not really worth it became the bottom half is filled with veggies. Hamachi Kama: Another VERY small and think piece! The flavor was just alright, not overly salty. But not with it ($20.70). Hotate: very sad looking two pieces of Hotate for $6.40. It was a bit salty and it wasn't really fresh because it got a bit of fishy taste. Overall, I don't recommend this place. The dishes are just standard-level, but the price is very high. read more

2AM Izakaya - Saba Yaki - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

3 out of 5 stars The food was okay, but not quite worth the price. I ordered the noodles with shrimp, which were a bit too greasy and only warm--not hot--when served. The miso soup also lacked the rich flavor I've come to expect from a Japanese restaurants in a city like Chicago. There was a minor slip-up with service--they forgot to bring us one of our drinks. It wasn't a big deal, but still worth noting. On the plus side, the restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere and is nicely decorated. Overall, it was an average experience--not bad, but not memorable either. read more

Super cute Japanese place in Lakeview. Friend booked us a reservation for 7:30pm. We had a good time trying a variety of items. This place has Sake and Chardonnay and some beer. We ended up having a glass of Chardonnay and doing a couple Sake Bombs (Sake & Kirin beer). For food: Short Ribs (2 plates), Chicken Screwers, Edamame, Crab Rangoons, Philly Sushi Roll, Red Snapper Sashimi, Chicken noodles, 2 Chardonnay and 3 Kirin with a bottle of sake. We shared the food between 3 people and enjoyed our choices. Standout was Short Ribs and Chicken Screwers. The sushi was just okay...but probably because I am used to Americanized version. The fish was very fresh so no complaints on that. I am just used to more glitzy rolls. All in all, would come back. Prepare for parking as Lincoln has limited street parking and cars must move at 10pm on Friday and Saturday. So stupid of the city to dampen the businesses with these parking policies. read more

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Underrated spot. There were only 2-3 tables with diners for a Friday night. We shared some hot sake to start which was the right fix as the weather gets cooler! We tried the following: sashimi appetizer - good healthier option lollipop roll- roll with no rice - angel roll- meh - spicy Mexican- this was a hit. Good flavor. roasted eggplant - this was a fail...I think i was expecting a more miso flavor and not so much garlic. The skin was burnt and bitter but the inside was fine. read more

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Such a huge variety on their menu, and very affordable as well! It's a very cute, smaller venue, which is nice for smaller groups, not so as much for bigger parties. Staff is nice and hospitable here as well. Will definitely be returning. I wanna try as much of the menu as possible! read more

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I ordered takeout from here and laughed at the portions for the prices. The crab Rangoons order came with one. The chicken skewer was a little tiny piece of chicken. $70 takeout was not worth it here at all! read more

2AM Izakaya - Crab Rangoon comes with one... - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was hesitant to try this authentic looking Lincoln park sushi bar solely because of the name ( the 2AM part made me assume this would be a dive place for college kids with lousy food). I was totally incorrect and I'm so glad I I finally tried it as the food was GREAT overall and very fairly priced. The miso soup and ginger salad were average. That said, the spicy Mexican roll and spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll and salmon avocado rolls were all outstanding. Seriously some of the freshest tasting fish I'v had in a long time ( and they served everything on a wooden boat which made the dining experience fun for our 11 year old and made for a beautiful presentation). I will be back for sure. This is a neighborhood gem and won't disappoint. read more

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I love the decorations, the food plating/presentations is stunning. To go orders could stand for improvement in terms of packaging but still so good! Star are kind and helpful read more

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Food is very good, and the atmosphere is cool. But the service is very slow. If you're not in a rush, it's a great place for a meal. Our bigger party (we had 6) got our food at different times. Weirdly, the sashimi took the longest. read more

Food is always great. Service is always terrible. They are short staffed and EVERYTHING takes forever to come out. It's always the same girl running around to tables and she often forgets things. I've been here over 5x and never received items in a timely manner. read more

My favorite late night sushi bar to visit in Chicago ever. Sushi quality is pretty good and we always order the sushi/sashimi combo or the sashimi platter (lollipop roll is tasty as well). The shrimp & chicken gizzard skewers are juicy and have the perfect crunch, and if I'm super hungry, I get the okra and shishito peppers. Service is pretty good and timely depending on how busy it is but it's luckily a hidden gem still. Love the interior & they also brightened up the place. read more

2AM Izakaya - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a great add to the area given that way too many places close so early - one of my biggest complaints about Chicago. Thankful this is open until 2am as the name suggests. Our server was extremely nice the entire time and also made us aware of their fresh fish specials (literally noting that fresh fish is shipped in almost daily). We ordered a miso soup, Hamachi Kama (yellowtail), a Philly roll, and the Sashimi dinner. Everything tasted fantastic! I was a huge fan of my grilled yellowtail. It really did taste very fresh and was super flavorful. The sashimi dinner had 7 different types of sashimi with 3 of each. Honestly, this might be some of the freshest tasting fish and sashimi I've had in Chicago since moving here. The quality was excellent, and it didn't have any of that fishy flavor. It melted in our mouths. That fact that this place is BYOB (yes, you can literally bring your Sapporo or a bottle of Sake from the street) AND they have excellent quality food, AND they're open late leads me to believe that this may be one of my favorite spots to return to! I wish it was closer to me, but I highly recommend it. Also the dimmer blue lighting inside adds to the ambiance and mood. I'll be back! read more

2AM Izakaya - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great sushi, no frills but good. Not a lot of variety, but the basics are there. Not sure how authentic it is. The tofu is different and very lemongrassy even though I asked if it is agedashi tofu and they said yes, it definitely was not. The beef was really good. The rolls are good. Sashimi is fresh. Got an eggplant dish and it was very flavorful and garlicky. A very good option at 11pm when options were very limited. Chicago has amazing restaurants so I wouldn't go out of your way to come if you are visiting, but it's a decent spot for good sushi. read more

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This was a nice sushi spot! Our waitress was friendly and checked on us frequently. The nigiri was fantastic, and we enjoyed the angel roll. I wouldn't recommend the 2AM roll as the truffle taste is a bit overpowering in my opinion. Overall, nice ambiance and decor--would recommend going later in the evening for a more lively ambiance. read more

2AM Izakaya - 2AM Roll - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My husband and I walked into 2AM Izakaya around 7pm on a Friday. There was no one else in the restaurant so we were seated right away. Our server listed the specials for the evening and pointed to a small TV screen that listed the specials as well. It was nice to have the screen since there were quite a few specials to remember. My husband and I decided to order a bunch of dishes to share. We tried the Tonkatsu, rainbow roll, spicy salmon roll, tuna roll, sweet shrimp nigiri, squid nigiri, fatty salmon nigiri (special), and uni (special). The Tonkatsu was freshly fried and super crispy! The curry was so full of flavor and the perfect consistency. As for the sushi, this was some of the freshest fish I've had in Chicago! Each bite melted in my mouth and did not taste fishy at all! I highly recommend the uni. I can't wait to return to try more of their dishes! read more

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I have ordered from here twice, once to dine in and another time to pick up. I have tried a variety of dishes but mainly order sushi. Both times the food and service have been okay. I feel that the prices are reasonable but the quality of the raw sushi is mediocre and service can be slow. I give three stars because the prices are reasonable, indoor dining is clean and has nice ambiance, and the hours are convenient. read more

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This cozy and quaint sushi spot on the bustling street of Lincoln, feels like stepping into a trendy eatery in Tokyo. Menu is a bit limited but the food and fish were fresh and beautifully prepared. Gabriel was our server, so pleasant and personable. Excellent service, and reasonably priced. Presentation was fantastic, will definitely be back. read more

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One of my favorite sushi spots in Lincoln Park. If you're ever craving sushi late at night, they're open until 2 am! I always get the fatty salmon nigiri. Sushi is a bit more on the expensive side, but the fish to rice ratio is really good. The 5 times I went, fish quality was fresh each time. Place is fairly small, but it's clean and has a cool late night vibe. Service is very fast as well! read more

2AM Izakaya - Fatty Toro Salmon & Sake nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered takeout, so disappointed. Chicken skewers were completely raw and the veggie fried rice is straight up frozen mixed veggies. Hard no. read more

2AM Izakaya - Raw chicken yakitori - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got exactly what I wanted out of this establishment, so top marks from me. I came down with a cold and couldn't sleep. Was craving soup at around Midnight and this place happened to be a 5 minute walk from my place. Got two bowls of the miso soup. Only set me back like 8 bucks. Waitress was very nice, and kept refreshing my water as well. Got a peek of the sushi and it looked really good. Will come back and try soon! read more

Insanely slow!!! I ordered through uber eats. It said 30 minutes and it took 90 minutes. They said sorry were busy tonight.

Had a great time at this place. Casual, welcoming and serves great Izakaya! Doesn't hurt that it's BYOB. Can't wait to try this place after midnight. read more

great food. pricey but good. Highly recommend, esp for late night options in the area!

great spot for a good price. Best part is they stay open till 2am. Food is delicious and the ambiance is amazing

Wow these are the kind of places I love in Chicago! We don't normally go up to this area but so glad we checked it out. It's actually on the less busy side of the street so there is some free street parking across the intersection. It's byob!! Grab a drink before you get there but if not there's a liquor store nearby. The food is great and unique! We tried a lot of things. The fried rice and rangoons were really good. The only thing that was just OK was the sushi but it may have been the rolls we got. Fun atmosphere and friendly service and it wasn't too busy on a Friday night (yet)! We'd come back with friends! read more

2AM Izakaya - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Come back again for their sushi, Order the chef special and grilled beef tongue as good as expected read more

2AM Izakaya - Came back again for their sushi/ sashimi, as good as expected - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a great addition to Lincoln park. Super authentic Japanese food with really great flavors. We ordered a little of everything and by far our favorite was the grilled pork belly. Highly recommend everything from the grill section. The tonkatsu was also so fresh and they even made me a sushi roll that wasn't on the menu. Service was 10/10. Our waiter was so kind and attentive. There are only a few tables inside so it's an intimate cozy vibe. A must try!! read more

2AM Izakaya - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ordered here yesterday for a late dinner take out meal and the results were amazing. My boyfriend and I ordered the Spicy Hamachi roll, the egg House noodles, and the Beef Tataki. All were killer but the outstanding dish was the Beef Tataki. Highly recommend!! It was seared perfectly and the dipping sauce pairs well! When we picked up our food, we thought the space was very cute and cozy. Cute decorations and warm lighting. Overall: great quality food at late hours, friendly service and quick food! **Plus they had apple pay! Definitely expect me to come back for take out and dine in to explore more of their menu. read more

The food was excellent!!! I love how late the restaurant is open and the quality is still spectacular despite how late at night it may be. I loved the restaurants decor and ambiance as well. My friend and I ordered the edamame, Godzilla, Rainbow, Spicy salmon, Dragon, and Spider roll. The edamame quickly came out hot with salt on it (just how It should be) and that was fun to munch on while the sushi was being made. I definitely recommend the dragon and godzilla roll which I was able to take a picture of. Those were sooo yummy. The service was really quick and friendly as well. The prices are pretty reasonable considering how good it was and the quality. Our Bill came out to around $70, but splitting it amongst 2 people is very worth it. read more

2AM Izakaya - Godzilla Roll, Dragon Roll, Spicy Salmon - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So Good to find a spot at that time in the morning was like hitting a Goldmine the staff was great. The food was excellent. I went there at one in the morning. Definitely going to be my go to late night spot. read more

Ordered 3 diff type of sushi it was great Shrimp Tempura- (1 of my favz) -was literally like a burst of flavor so good. I ordered like 30 min before closing n took 10 min to b ready. they were NOT the pushy/annoying "nice" just understanding cool nice. :) they made an exception to make me a roll with cucumber and avocado :3 and i was Happy yayy. smelled nice and lights were cool. Will come again :) Thats me in the photo I destroyed that tray. read more

2AM Izakaya - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here on impulse. It was so good! Gume was such a good server loved the spicy tuna roll read more

2AM Izakaya - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm writing this review a few weeks after visiting 2AM Izakaya so I forget what some of the dishes were, but I'll do my best. Big mistake, I know, I'm sorry ! Nonetheless, my brother and I visited on a Friday evening. It wasn't too busy, I assume it was because of the rain. As appetizers we ordered Takoyaki, Beef Tataki, Yakitori, and miso soup. Everything amazed us, DELICIOUS. The beef Tataki was well seared, perfectly sliced with a citrus soy sauce and some salt on top. I loved the crunchy texture the salt on top added! It was my first time trying takoyaki, I can't really compare it to other places but it was delicious! Fluffy on the inside with a crispier outer shell. Yakitori was just done so well here! Good seasoning with the sauce not over powering the flavor of the chicken, it blended so well together. And the miso soup was delicious as well, I've had it at many other places and I gotta say by far it was the best here, not sure what they did different but it was just a smoother, richer consistency that made it stand out. For the on trays, I ordered Niku Udon with beef on top, and a Spicy Ahi roll. My brother ordered the Fried Pork Chop with curry on the side and I honestly forgot what roll of sushi he ordered. The sushi was amazing, very fresh taste on the ahi, great presentation and well put together roll. The roll my brother got had shrimp and I forgot what else, but it was just as great! We loved both. Niku Udon was AMAZING. The broth was delicious, not too over powering the beef, perfectly in balance with the noodles. The dish surprised me with how good it was. The pork chop with curry sauce was a combination I have never tried before but it works so well ! I highly recommend both on trays. Overall experience, 5/5. Service 4.5/5 (They didn't have a drink menu) Food 5/5 I highly recommend this place for a calm and ambient eating experience. Perfect for date night ! read more

Service was fast. Beef tataki was so yummy. The mix of flavors still has me thinking about it! My friend doesn't love sushi but he liked the spicy Mexican roll! Ambiance was chill and intimate read more

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Wow! I hate to write this review because it's so good that when everyone discovers it, I'll have to wait for a table. But.... This is amazing. Sushi and sashimi so fresh and unique. Real japan here in Chicago. Then also has a ton of yakatoris ans other unique items. Fish liver dishes and other items you normally can't get outside of Japan. Run, don't walk here. Just incredible. read more