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    Itoko

    4.2 (254 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Cucumber salad...tasty, could do w/o seaweed
    Tamia P.

    Went for brunch Loved this place Pancakes were really good...even warmed up the next day Service was slow Already know what I want to try on my next visit

    Steamed Bun and Lox
    Ali M.

    Review is only for brunch but it was just okay. The food was pretty expensive for small portion sizes and it was a fairly standard experience. The pancakes were thin and the sauce was so thick it was over powering. The service was really prompt and attentive but unfortunately the food was nothing to write home about.

    Pina Colada Kakigori
    Crystal C.

    Came here for Restaurant Week and wow, such a great deal. The space itself is very modern and clean, with a great overall vibe. It can get a little loud, so conversation during dinner was slightly difficult at times, but still a fun atmosphere. Street parking can be tricky, so plan accordingly. For $45, you get two appetizers, one entrée, and a dessert, which felt like incredible value for the quality and portion sizes. This was my first visit, but I will definitely be back to try their regular menu. We started with the shishito peppers and cucumber salad. The shishitos were lightly grilled, and the flakes on top really added a nice boost of flavor without overpowering them. The cucumber salad was super refreshing, and I loved the addition of seaweed. It added great texture and depth. Next up were the crispy shrimp maki and negima (grilled chicken thigh). The shrimp in the maki was fried perfectly and not greasy. The chicken thigh completely surprised me in the best way. The portion was much bigger than expected and grilled perfectly juicy. For entrées, we ordered the chirashi don and the chicken katsu. The chirashi don was hands down the better deal. It came with salmon, tuna, scallop, and ikura, and the fish quality was very fresh. You get three pieces of each fish, which felt generous considering the price. The chicken katsu was also solid. It was fried nicely with a light batter that did not feel heavy. Dessert was the soy milk panna cotta and piña colada kakigori. The panna cotta was my favorite. It had the perfect texture with a subtle soy milk flavor that was not overpowering. The kakigori was refreshing and good, but the panna cotta definitely stood out more. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. Overall, Restaurant Week was an amazing introduction to Itoko. Great food, great value, and a spot I am excited to revisit.

    California
    Clay G.

    For my girlfriend's birthday, we wanted to give Itoko a try. We had walked by a couple times and thought it looked super cute. When we came inside, we were greeted by a gorgeous dining room. Itoko has a gluten-free menu that is celiac-safe. My girlfriend particular loved the Ebi Tom Yum. I thought the yellowtail nigiri was also ferocious. For dessert, they have a soy milk panna cotta that is really delicious and refreshing as well.

    Sarah B.

    Itoko is good but I wouldn't say it's amazing. The atmosphere is nice and the waiters were all very sweet. To start we had the spicy salmon dip and hamachi crudo. Both were good but I don't think either were anything special. I did like the nori rice crackers that came with the spicy salmon dip. We then split the tantan ramen. I think the ramen was lacking a depth of flavor and was a little salty for my liking. I had the mechakucha half roll and something else that I don't remember! I thought both were good but again I don't think either were remarkable. I'd like to come back to try happy hour but I'm not sure I'd do dinner again.

    Burger and fries - stick with the sushi
    Genna G.

    Happy hour was pretty good. Very extensive happy hour menu which includes a variety of maki rolls , hand rolls, ramen, a burger with fries, a fried rice - so much to chose from. Food was solidly good. We shared a big ramen , ordered some rolls and hand rolls ( all good) and our teen got the burger and fries ( he loved the fries and thought burger was OK). Overall, solid meal . Service was attentive. Pricing fair. Would recommend for happy hour if in the neighborhood

    Tantan Ramen & Chirashi Don
    Kenna G.

    Restaurant week at Itoko truly impressed me. This food was SO fresh, presented perfectly, and flavor combinations were off the charts. Portion sizes for each course were very generous. The shishito peppers were the best ones I've ever had! Low lit ambiance, nice date spot. Staff were all great!

    Ube Muffins
    Tabitha W.

    Another occasion where I was headed to a different restaurant and then got distracted by a new one that caught my eye. In this case, I wish I'd kept on walking. We went here for brunch, and we started with the Ube Muffins - 4pc mini ube muffins with coconut crumb topping ($5), which were delicious. I got the Kabocha Pancakes - Japanese pumpkin pancakes (triple stack) with pecan praline sauce and pumpkin butter ($18). The sauce was very bitter and made this meal very unappetizing. The Continental Egg Souffle - fluffy egg with cheddar cheese, bacon (it wasn't a problem to omit this ingredient), chive, and tomato jam ($16) had an unappetizing smell. It smelled burnt, and it was very hot in temperature. The tomato jam was interesting. The bathrooms had a lengthy line as it looks like this is a shared space with Little Goat Dinner. It's a nice space, and the dishes were presented in an aesthetic manner, but the flavor was a miss for me.

    Ankit S.

    The best handrolls and sushi I have had. The handrolls came out fresh and in a timely manner. The service was great. Celebrated our anniversary here and they gave a complimentary Polaroid picture which was so nice. The lychee martini was the best I have had and will definitely be back for it. The ambiance inside was so nice and soothing you can hear yourself talking to others at the table not too loud. We got seated right away. The rolls were also good as well. Loved their panni cotta which was small for two people but still really good. Have Ben coming here more than two times now.

    Interior
    Anthony D.

    One of our favorite places in Southport. We stopped by for some lunch and tried: - Cucumber Salad - Salmon & Avocado Handroll - Charcoal Burger The burger was interesting, the bun was extra crispy but it was good. I think the star was the Handroll, but great experience as usual.

    Sarah P.

    The ambiance is calm and upscale. The service was great and the food came out pretty quickly. The sushi was also high quality and it was decently priced. Definitely would come again and recommend.

    Robata
    Natasha A.

    Totally a new Southport corridor vibe, it's very fancy. I made a reservation a week in advance and there appeared to be little to no need, but we did arrive at 5pm on a Saturday. They do have a kids menu and kids cups. Which is nice. The kids menu has a sushi box; bento box, and chicken leg. Definitely need a more adventurous eater, but my kid did try it. It also comes with an ice cream. It was a fish shaped ice cream sandwich. The service was great, and gave good advice. They also now have a happy hour menu on Saturday nights. The food was good, the sushi was fresh, and not at all slimy or sour. We started with the gyoza (foie gras) they were good, and crispy. We also got the Salmon Robata, and the spicy salmon dip. Everything labeled spicy was a 2/10 spice level it appeared. For rolls we got - crispy shrimp; spicy tako, mono maki, yama, and we got a hand roll with salmon and roe, it was very good. For drinks we each got a cocktail, I got a the dragons milk, very unique, peppery / Sake heavy drink, and my partner got a mezcal cocktail. Definitely recommend coming here, it is a good sushi spot.

    Lico J.

    This review is for brunch only. Took off one star because the soup and salmon in traditional set Teishoku were both a bit too salty. Otherwise, the pumpkin pancakes and the chicken katsu don, and the ube muffins were all very delicious. Portion size wise - not very big except for maybe the pancakes. Service was very friendly. Restaurant looked clean and modern!

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    Ive been here more times than I can count and its easily one of my favorite sushi spots in the city…read moreI was just there last Friday with a friend and once again everything was perfect from the attentive seamless service to how beautifully each dish was presented Every bite was delicious I also love the modern design of the restaurant and the incredible views of Chicago it really adds to the whole experience The space has an intimate relaxed vibe that keeps me coming back Definitely one of those places I will be visiting again very soon

    3 of us back for a marvelous dinner with great views, beautiful decor, great service, and of course…read moregreat food. The quality of the food is very noticeable. We wanted to have some sake and asked for help. Their sommelier was very helpful and recommended the Snow Tiger Yuki Tora which is unfiltered and looks like milk, but it went beautifully with our food. We started with Edamame which had a perfect char. The grilled Avocado was a pleasant surprise with the char flavor and great spicy sauce. You get a spoon to scoop out the avocado and it's sliced so it works with chop sticks. By the way everything is great for sharing which gives everyone a chance to try the wonderful menu. Then we attacked the main menu. The Wagyu Nigiri, the must have Bluefin Tuna Crispy Rice, Crispy Spring Rolls and I drank the juice with the Hamachi and Lemon. Now it's time to figure what's next! spicy Tuna roll, triple tuna roll, the incredible Wild Mushroom sizzling rice bowl and it is sizzling! We're nearing the end! The Unagi and the Black Cod couldn't have been any better. It melted in our mouths. Think we're finished, we saved room for dessert! The Miru-Ishi and Black Sesame Mochi. We're finished! Maria was a great server and was very attentive!

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    Came here for the lunch omakase, which features dry-aged fish. Overall, the fish was fresh and…read morewell-prepared--nothing particularly mind-blowing, but definitely good quality, especially for a more affordable omakase option. My only critique is the pacing. Since the chef already had the fish sliced and prepped, I expected a smoother flow, but the meal took about an hour and a half for 14 pieces of sushi. It felt a bit slow, especially for a lunch service. That said, if you're looking for a reasonably priced omakase with quality fish, this is a solid choice.

    Went for restaurant week with friends. Got there early after work and was able to hit the happy…read morehour which is a decent deal. Got the snow maiden sake and the spicy scallop hand roll. Both were great. Our bartenders were lovely and very friendly. Found out this is a Malort tasting room and we were able to sample some different Malorts (the cocoa one was good!). Then we were taken back to our table for dinner. Our server was super friendly as well. Started with the miso soup and crispy tuna bites which were probably my favorite dishes. The taki yoki fritters weren't bad either. We saw people getting omakase, so we ordered a yummy looking piece they were receiving. It was just okay (chutoro truffle). The nigiri was also okay. The tuna piece was the only I really loved. The fish quality wasn't as high as I was expecting. The sushi was decent. A little too much truffle in the spicy blue fin tuna and a little too vegetable forward in the hamachi serrano. All in all, the atmosphere and amazing service pushed this up to a 4 for me.

    Itoko - japanese - Updated May 2026

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