AMORE Sushi

Kai is an unassuming, but overlooked and undervalued sushi spot in the neighborhood. I know there…read moreare other "Kai" Sushi places around Chicago... not sure if they're related, but this is a review for the Southport location. The service is fast and super friendly. The rolls are great - but please read all of the ingredients. These are typically "fusion" rolls, so some will have non-traditional ingredients like mango and creme cheese. If that's your bag, then go for it. I prefer simple maki and some nigiri. The nigiri, btw, comes with fresh wasabi, which is a nice touch. Reasonable prices and great service = "I'll be back!!" Thanks, Susie!!

Excellent sushi!!! 2…read moreof us Postmated 6 fantastic rolls, & we demolished every bite. It was all packaged beautifully & securely, and arrived so fast: +Spicy Tuna Roll - excellent +Spicy Salmon Roll - excellent +Spider Roll - excellent +Rainbow Roll - excellent +Special Spicy Tuna Roll - my fave! Sweet potato & avocado topped with spicy tuna! +Citrus Salmon Roll - also a fave! Citrusy salmon chunks! Everything was super fresh & delicious! I would absolutely order from here or go there again. Highly recommend!

0.3 mi•Wrigleyville, Lakeview

Dining room

Green Turtle + Spicy Crab

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Green Turtle + Spicy Crab

Omakase On Me

4.8(13 reviews)

Also could be called Sake On Me since you really do get AYCD sake complements of Sake Boy (there's…read morealso a limited beverage menu with other things to purchase). Said Sake Boy and Chef Bankky (sp?) will make sure you Enjoy Your F*cking Dinner. They put on a great show while serving 16 really nice, varied bites accompanied by great, classic rock and pop. Eclectic atmosphere, like a 70's basement with console stereo, posters and albums on display accented with random neon, including in the restroom. We appreciated that they did their thing for just the 2 of us on a recent Wednesday 5:30p seating. It could be a great dinner party if you came with a group... Creative nigiri, a handroll, interesting serving vessels highlighted interesting fish and flavor combos, with a bit of uni, Wagyu, and caviar thrown in for good measure. Will definitely return.

Ambiance - casual, chill, speakeasy vibes (they put so much thought into the music too!)…read more Service - exceptional and they kept the sake shots coming (unlimited) Food - super innovative flavor pairings, my favorite was the red curry + rice and Wagyu Can't wait to celebrate a next birthday here!

Where every corner whispers a story.

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Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville

4.8(24 reviews)

So cute! And the server was so nice! The food was delicious and we are excited they are open. The…read moredrinks were tasty!

This is a very much needed restaurant in Wrigleyville! The bar is chill but well-equipped, with…read moreplenty of beers, sakes and wines f(rom mostly Japan) available. People should note that that there are no drinks on draft. They let you just grab a drink from the fridge and enjoy it with your meal, which I absolutely love. I had the fried chicken sando and as blown away. The chicken was unbelievably crispy with a good spicy kick. It also came with their specialty PIKO chips as a side. Staff were very thoughtful and shared some upcoming events that they're hosting, which I definitely will check out in the future. This is a great spot if you're looking for a variety of drinks to try out with an excellent, casual meal.

Pork katsu and beef bibimbap

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AJI

4.8(93 reviews)

0.1 mi•Lakeview

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My friend was visiting from out of town and we decided to try AJI for omakase. The co owner…read moreintroduced each dish and the atmosphere was relaxed. Even though omakase can feel intimidating or uptight, it felt comfortable. Most of the dishes had a hint of lemon which I'm not a fan of, but I understand it helps balance the fishiness for others. When there were a few pieces without lemon, just the fish itself, I was blown away. The fatty tuna with caviar and uni tasted like a million bucks. The dessert was also incredible sooo rich and full of flavor. Overall, I highly recommend AJI and would definitely come back again.

10 seat omakase so definitely need a reservation. This was my first time at an omakase and it was…read moreso much fun! One of the owners was talking with everyone discussing the menu and making drinks. Typically not an eel eater I thoroughly enjoyed the eel here! Little touches like the honey pearls on top of the rolls were so good!

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Itoko

4.2(255 reviews)

0.9 mi•Lakeview

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not sure if the food has changed or if i have, but the food was excellent this time! the hand tools…read morewere all good and quite unique- our favorites were the xo scallop (sweet!) and shio koji salmon (the mousse if very creamy). the beef chahan was nicely crispy. only critique is that the vday matcha cake wasn't anything special -- the matcha was too subtle for me, and for all intents and purposes it was simply a fluffy strawberry cake. still good, but i wish it had more matcha flavor! perhaps most importantly for valentine's day, the mood (dim lighting, candles, and music) was perfectly romantic

I was pretty disappointed with Itoko unfortunately. We came in on a Saturday around 1:30. Our…read moreservice was pretty terrible right off the bat. The hostess was not friendly or helpful when we had questions about the brunch / current menu being served. Once we were seated it took a long time for a server to come over and greet us. Our server was very friendly and nice but once we ordered she never came to check on us again after our food came. We had to flag down other servers when we needed something and had to get up to ask a bar tender for a to go box. The food was just okay in my opinion. The mushroom salad was described as having roasted squash on it but when it came out it was deep fried and the tiniest slivers of squash. My salmon avocado hand roll was good and was bigger than expected but had no avocado on it. Like I said we were here during brunch, which I would not recommend based on my experience. I'm hopeful the experience may be better during the dinner hour.

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Itoko Momomaki

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Itoko Wagyu Tataki

Rice'N Bread

4.4(497 reviews)

Every now and then I'll get an intense craving for a cheesy tteokbokki with just the right amount…read moreof sweet & spicy. I'll usually resort to making it myself but now that I know this spot is right around the corner, I officially have a new takeout spot in the rotation! Since the prices were so reasonable I decided to try the sweet & sour fried chicken (Yang Nyum Chicken) as well and it was every bit as delicious. Definitely a solid spot, no frills, just straight up good food that speaks for itself.

So YUMMY. Doesn't look like much because it's a small American Asian place but as soon as I walked…read morein and heard them playing Jesus music, I knew that food was gonna be authentic (and it was). Only sad that my bibimbap did not come with mushrooms. lol. It was low-maintenance, delicious, affordable, and I was very happy with our decision to eat here. Service was very attentive. Will be back.

Inside establishment

Mmm... yummy!

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Dolsot Bibimbap

Rollapalooza

4.3(531 reviews)

Homey, delectable, comforting. Feels like coming home. So nice and relaxing and the food is…read moredelicious. The service is wonderful! Will be coming back again and again!

Excellent food.We can here to eat with my family. Very nice restaurant. We love the food…read more 4/3/2026.

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BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar

4.3(901 reviews)

0.5 mi•Lakeview

Had a great night at Bites Asian Kitchen + Bar on Clark Street in Chicago. Incredible food, great…read moreatmosphere, and a fun night out in the city. The restaurant was featured about a year ago on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and it definitely lives up to the hype.

I love BITES so much. Such a fun spot to have a weekend dinner or weekday drinks! I highly…read morerecommend their sangria it's refreshing & fruity! Their food is its own standout, it's always hot and fresh and a must order is their banana wontons for dessert always!! Their service is always a 10/10 with waitstaff being attentive and friendly!

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BITES Pad Thai (chicken)

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Thai Iced Tea To-Go

Cozy Noodles & Rice

4.0(1.3k reviews)

As always, loved the crab rangoons and the candied nuts were actually really good, too! I think I…read moreneed to stop getting the crispy noodle dishes though. They're tasty but the texture just isn't for me. The Crazy Noodles were really really good though. I was thrown by the zucchini but it was actually super tasty. Cash only and BYOB no corkage fee.

Cozy is my go-to local comfort food spot. Their service is amazing and I've never had a mistake in…read moremy orders. The inside has super cool collectibles all over the place and the outside has a laidback seating area for nice days out. Portions are huge! Never left hungry