Such an amazing dinner for date night. We were able to be sat early before our reservation which was appreciated. Service was very attentive. Regarding the food, we had some of the best sushi we've had in a long time! The oysters were so unique with the foam and extremely fresh. The 9 piece nigiri platter was a great tasting. They had on special Sea Bream and Barracuda nigiri that blew our socks off. But the best part of this meal was the Tako Maguro roll. Something neither of us had ever tasted before and will be dreaming about this sushi roll for a while ! read more

Juno - Tako Maguro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is. Never. A. Miss. My goodness how I've missed you Juno. Hands down my favorite sushi in Chicago and that's saying a lot because there are tons of great choices. Phenomenally fresh and always beautifully and artfully executed. read more

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I no longer live in Chicago, but I make it back to Juno every year. I have not found a better sushi place yet or a better deal. How Chef Park can do both better is beyond me, but I'm glad he does! We came with a group of 6 and our waitress was lovely and attentive. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. I don't think the tasting menu changes much, and I'm happy about that! I will keep coming back for the exact same meal every time! read more

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Wow. Wow. Wow. An excellent experience thank you to our server and the chefs for such a special night. We did the omakase experience and every thing was amazing. The vibes were chill and perfect for a romantic night. read more

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Great dinner experience at Juno. The exterior is unassuming and looks more like a neighborhood joint. Going inside, the ambiance is lively and the restaurant was pretty full on a weekday night. Service was attentive and very helpful with recommendations. Cocktails are all very creative and centered around whiskey and Japanese flavors. The food menu is more traditional and only really has nigiri and small rolls (no maki). The fish were all fresh although I thought the portions were a little skimpy. We each ordered mains and ended up ordering more food because it wasn't enough. Overall Juno is a bit on the pricier side read more

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This review is for the omakase experience. Look, most of the sushi is delicious. We had some really good bites. But some tasted rotten, like very fishy and old. This experience is worth about $120-150 for two people, including drinks. Tell me why this was nearly $500.... Ive gotten better omakase in NYC for like $30/person. $500 for two people is ridiculous. This included tip, which is nice because the service was definitely great, but this is so far from good omakase that the price is actually laughable. if you flew to NYC for omakase, it would still be cheaper AND BETTER than this experience. read more

Juno is fantastic. The menu features super fresh fish and creative rolls-- the tuna flight stands out and their edamame is the best you'll ever have. Nigiri selection is impressive, with unique high end options. The place has a nice, clean, modern decor that's comfortable without being flashy. Service was attentive even during a busy dinner rush. Highly recommend--definitely heading back soon read more

Truly terrible experience! We had a reservation at 8, and were told to sit at the bar while they got the table ready for us. Bartender wouldn't even look at us to take our order, but finally got a drink after 25 ish minutes of sitting at the bar. 30 minutes later, still no update on our table and were never given an apology from anyone for waiting so long. We finally got sat at a table at 8:45 (45 minutes after our reservation time), but weren't ever greeted by a server. At this point we had no water, no drinks, no food, by 9 PM. We finally decided to walk out and give up our table, as the table next to us said we were better off leaving after they still didn't have their food since ordering 45 minutes prior. Probably worst service I've ever experienced in Chicago! Real bummer, heard the food was good but we never got the chance to try it! read more

My favorite sushi restaurant in the entire city. The sushi is so high-quality, and the price is reasonable for Chicago.

I did an online takeout order from them on a Friday night. The promised time was about an hour wait, which I thought was a little too long, especially when I arrived it didn't seem that busy for it to take that long. I did arrive a lot sooner than my promised time, hoping it would be close to be completed but still had to wait some time. They invited me to sit at the bar while I waited and offered me a drink and also gave me a glass of water. Outstanding top notch customer service. I ordered their Maki Combo. It came with their Tako Maguro, Ceviche and Sake Yaki. They were all delicious. My favorite was their Ceviche, then the Tako Maguro. Ceviche came with tuna, white fish and shrimp, spicy mayo and pineapple salsa. You get a nice fusion of tropical with sushi. Definitely a great combination. The Tako Maguro came with spicy octopus, and spicy tuna. It was definitely spicy, but a good spicy. And the Sake Yaki came with grilled salmon and almond. I also ordered a Miso Soup, but only because they would let me pay with a credit card unless it was $50 or more. The Maki Combo was $48. Was not a big fan of their credit card limit. It's definitely on the pricier side for what you get. The rolls are tiny. They're like bite size versions of standard making rolls. But these tiny little suckers are full of flavor. The quality and attention to detail is what you're paying for. While this isn't an everyday type of sushi place, I can definitely see myself returning. read more

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Nice, open atmosphere. Service was friendly & attentive. We had a mix of hot plates and sushi, and enjoyed everything. More than we'd usually spend on sushi, but everything was delicious and super fresh. read more

If you're looking for an experience very similar to Japan this is it. My friends coworker suggested this place and as I drove through Lincoln Park I got a little scared thinking maybe this girl just didn't know good sushi. I was wrong this place was awesome and for a Thursday should have been way more busy! The fish was fresh, the flavor combinations delicious and not too crazy, and honestly the ambiance is very similar to a sushi restaurant in Japan. Not over done, just nice. The edamame, uni shooter, chefs nigiri and the Queen are a must! So so good and a lot left to explore on the menu. read more

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The sushi is good but the acoustics are terrible. I literally felt like someone was talking and laughing at full volume directly into my ear. The terrible acoustics spoil the entire experience for me, unfortunately. read more

The food is awesome. Awesome. Awesome. The service is so good. Helen was our server & so great! We went on a Sunday for our 29th anniversary. No problemo with a table, but would imagine weekends are crowd scene. Ambiance is really chill & hip. read more

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We were there with our adult children celebrating our anniversary. We had the Omakase experience and thought everything was amazing. The food was delicious, the service was superb. The pacing was relaxed and the ambience felt cozy and we were seated far enough away from the other patrons that it almost felt private. This is an expensive outing but it was one of the best meals we have had. You can find Omakase for more and for less money. We enjoyed everything and had a wonderful night. read more

Juno - Here's one of the 11courses. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been on a mission to find the best sushi in Chicago and finally got to pay a visit to Juno. Not only is this some of the best, but it might be my favorite sushi I've ever tried! I was able to snag a walk-in table and it was already getting busy around 5pm. The decor and vibe are elegant and upscale without feeling stuffy. The staff was super friendly and professional, providing me with thorough recommendations of menu favorites. I ordered the Crisp Sake maki, Juno Queen, and smoked salmon. All were absolutely phenomenal- they boasted inventive flavors while letting the flavors of the fish shine through. The salmon was so fresh that it tasted buttery. The crisp sake roll was particularly notable- the seared salmon went so well with the hint of scallion and crispy mashed potato tempura inside. Sweet unagi and unagi truffle sauce rounded out the dish perfectly. The Juno Queen was also stellar- tender salmon enveloped a super creamy garlic-scallop filling with crunch on top. The smoked salmon was presented in a glass dome that, when lifted, released a delicate smoke revealing the dish. I enjoyed how refreshing the yuzu tasted in combination with the explosion of juicy roe. It's definitely hard to find a la carte sushi of this quality. I am so looking forward to returning- Juno is well worth going out of your way to visit! read more

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The people are very nice and the decor is good. Beyond that, it's a disappointment. The portions are minuscule for the price that's charged. There's too much focus on the flavors of each offering with hardly any thought to the size, or lack thereof, each dish. Two one-inch pieces of fish with a few sprigs of greenery and sauce shouldn't be $15. Every dish is priced that way: very little quantity for the price. The portions should be doubled at the minimum for the prices. There's also a problem with the serving time / pacing of the food. It took 30 minutes before we received our appetizers. One other important issue is the malfunctioning soap dispenser in the ladies bathroom. When I mentioned this to an employee, she said they've dispenser works slowly and customers just need to be patient for the soap to come out. Who's going to wait around for a slow dispenser? Replace it or offer a different version of soap! There are much better sushi options in Chicago. Again, nice people, but go elsewhere. read more

Very TASTYYYY everything we got was amazing. It is fancy so it isn't huge portions but we were all able to get full (depends on how much youre willing to spend). The lycheetini was so good & pretty strong definitely recommend it. The staff there was also very nice and quick. The interior was very nice! Kinda dark inside but not to the point you cant see anything which is great. Before I even finished eating I was trying to make plans to go back read more

Probably the second best sushi in Chicago next to Kaizen. This place is sooooo good! Amazing service too, only slight complaint is the main dining room gets overly loud and it's hard to hear. Maybe it's because it's packed and outstanding! read more

The omakase was good. I enjoyed our server. She was very knowledgeable. There were some pieces that I didn't get along with. Their crab is delicious though. The dessert was okay but I didn't like the crust on the oolong cheesecake. It's not too quiet or too loud. There was one server that seemed not nice to the chefs and it wasn't a good look. read more

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This restaurant is a true GEM. A great location to celebrate birthdays, bring clients, a date night. Any occasion this restaurant would be the place to go. The ambiance is absoutley incredible from the moment you walk in. Make sure to make a reservation, just makes your experience so much better. Everything from the cocktails and food was just outstanding. The presentation was immaculate, and the service was just impeccable. Went here for a birthday and they did such a wonderful job at making sure we were always taken care of. & brought the cutest little desert for the birthday girl at the end. There was 6 people in my party, 4 of the people got the omakase which is like the chefs choice menu which they bring you little items all through out the dinner that were just amazing. Presentation again was just phenomenal. I ended up splitting a few items with another person in my party, we got the short rib with risotto and let me tell you it was so juicy and the risotto was cooked to perfection . Their prices are up there but you are very much paying for the atmosphere and the amazing service. I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. I am not a huge fan of sushi, but everyone else in my party was. They have good options even if you're not big into sushi. read more

Came here for my birthday with my family. The sushi were so good. While it is pricey, my kids and I enjoyed every piece we ate! Even my younger one wants to go back soon. The portions are smaller than what we're used to. The sushi is fresh. Inside is nice setting with cool decors. Our service staff was good. We had a good time! Easy street parking in the area! read more

A quiet front room opens up to a larger dining area inside. This cozy little nook holds genius as BK Park does his thing. We did omakase and were spirited away through course after course of deliciousness. Subtle creativity is the hallmark here as sea salt, lemon and ponzu swirl with the freshest fish. Could not recommend more. read more

The food and drinks were good but I was disappointed by how we were treated by the staff. Everything they said was polite but they seated us 10 minutes after our reservation time and were then rushed through every part of the meal. The second we finished our food we were prompted to order more or get the check. After we paid (about $120) we were quickly asked to leave or move to a side table so they could seat another reservation. Personally I feel like they over book the place and should allow time for their guests to actually digest their food and have conversations. read more

Overall, the food tastes fresh and flavorful, but I am deducting 2 stars because of the restaurant's bizarre ambiance/management style. A group of 3 of us recently tried dinner here. I showed up a few minutes early and was asked to wait at the bar until the rest of my party arrived. Fine. I ordered a lychee tini but could not transfer my bill to my table. Not convenient but also fine. We were finally seated in the back dining room and were immediately appalled by how loud it was. There was a table of 5 behind us that were yelling, laughing, and singing as if they were at a nightclub. This was a little shocking since it was a Thursday evening and we had assumed Juno was a more upscale restaurant. Throughout the evening, this table got rowdier but continued to order a significant amount of food and drink. No server or manager ever asked them to quiet down despite them being a significant nuisance to the entire restaurant. It was so bad and unfortunately ruined our meal. Re food: the edamame is covered in a yuzu sauce which was nice and flavorful, we enjoyed how fresh the nigiri is, and the juno queen was delicious. Our server was nice and helpful but the dishes came out very slowly. Perhaps if it weren't for that unruly table things would have gone better but otherwise I am not looking to return. read more

My friend and I visited here a while back and were both satisfied. Cocktails are great, the quality of each item was terrific. The service was great. Some reviews suggest the quality of fish isn't up to par- I disagree. Fish are fresh and good quality. To address the negative reviews re: omakase here, personally I would also never order omakase at a restaurant with an a-la-carte menu. I would recommend an omakase-only restaurant. Overall, I would say that the portion sizes at Juno are perhaps on the smaller side, and the menu is perhaps limited in options. My recommendation is to try it once, see for yourself if you like it. If you are looking for an aspirational Japanese dinner in Chicago and you were looking at Juno, I would unfortunately have to recommend Momotaro and maybe Itoko (its new sister restaurant) over here. But if you are local to the Lincoln Park area, swing by! read more

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Delicious and worth the price for special occasions. The Juno Queen was by far my favorite. I was in a party of 3 and they offered to add onto appetizers for equal sharing at a small up charge. read more

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The lychee martini here is amazing!! The sushi is really good too. There are definitely better sushi places in Chicago but it's still a good spot with no complaints. read more

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Quality of sushi was excellent and the lychee martini was perfection. Great service as well.

We arrived for our reservation on time only to be told there were no available tables in the main restaurant and that we would need to sit at the front. We agreed reluctantly assuming this was our only option. Unfortunately this area was not at all what we expected. It was loud distracting and felt more like a waiting room than part of the actual dining experience. What made it worse was watching group after group walk in after us and be seated in the back in the proper dining area. About 15 minutes after we were seated a couple with no reservation arrived and was taken straight to the main section. When we politely asked the hostess if we could be moved we were met with rudeness and dismissiveness. It was disheartening to be the only table kept out front the entire night. We had dressed up and were genuinely excited for a special date night only to be made to feel like an afterthought. The front area simply does not compare to the ambiance or atmosphere of the main dining room. It is not what we came for and certainly not what we were paying for. If this happens to you ask to wait for a proper table. Do not settle like we did. A night out should feel special. This just felt disappointing read more

Here's what you need to know: outstanding omakase experience and great sake/Japanese whisky list. Exceeded my expectations. The quality of the omakase was exceptional. Every course through the progression was well thought through and complimented the previous dish. The visually Spectacular dishes were matched with the flavor construction, creativity, and execution. Even the cocktails were amazing! I would highly recommend this restaurant. No it's not cheap but you're paying for the Intellectual property, skill, and quality. read more

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Omakase gluten free! And it was delicious!! That's not easy to find. They are clean, meticulous about their fish and service was great! Recommend highly. read more

Upscale vibe with moody lighting, quality sushi (with prices that match), great cocktails, and great service! Perfect place for a date night out if you're willing to spend. We went here to celebrate my partner's new job and our 5 year anniversary so we were ready to c e l e b r a t e. We ordered quite a few dishes and the cost will add up if you want to walk away satiated and/or full, and our waiter primed us of the small portion sizes when he greeted us. Highly recommend these dishes: - Chef's Choice Nigiri (definitely recommend as a base for the meal, and then order more according to your hunger level after this) - smoked hamachi (DELICIOUS. Full of flavor, perfect combination of tender and crunchy, and great presentation) - Braised short rib (pricey for the small size, but incredibly flavorful and tender) - I can't remember the name of the cocktail but it had yuzu sake, vodka, and I think pomegranate. It was the best cocktail I've ever had! The eel trio was very flavorful and it was nice trying a new type of eel, but I realized I'm not a fan of the texture. Great for people who really like unagi. For dessert we had chocolate truffle coated in matcha, and I have no words--I'm salivating just thinking about it! It came out with a little candle which was cute for the mood and maybe they added the candle because we told them it was our anniversary. What a great sushi experience! read more

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Tried the omakase menu as it takes all the decisions out of your hands. It didn't disappoint. 11 courses with the freshest food around. This is Michelin starred chef BK Park's first restaurant. His Michelin Star restaurant is Mako in the West Loop. The ambience here is less formal but the service is still excellent with amazing wait staff. Their cocktails are pretty good too and for those with children, their mocktail menu will make your little one feel like a grown-up. It gets busy over the weekends but we were there on a Thursday and it wasn't too crowded. Easily available street parking. read more

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This is the best sushi I've had in the city so I am compelled to write a review. Yes it is a bit expensive but we spent less than we spent for omakase at Kai Zan (which was very tasty) and felt the food at Juno was significantly more memorable and upscale. Definitely worth it for a a splurge AND we were stuffed! A few recommendations based on the mixed reviews: -make a reservation -try to go on a weeknight or late on a weekend. Our reservation was at 9:30 and the waitress said we missed the busy rush and the food still came out a little bit on the slower side so I imagine it would be really slow before that -get the smoked specialties! Those were mindblowing -the maki are very good and filling. We liked the tako specialty roll -the sashimi was really thin cuts so recommend the specialty nigiri instead -we thought the appetizers were good but could've slipped on them too. Liked the tori balls a lot -cocktails were really tasty read more

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Randomly popped in here one weekend and the sushi was phenomenal. Very clean in terms of simple ingredients and not heavily fried / a lot of sauces. Minimal portions compared to the cost but the quality was definitely there. read more

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This place is a lovely environment. It does not knock your socks off but it's a nice place in Lincoln park. Service is above average. It was kind of their manager to pour our beers. Especially coming from Korea, it was nice to see. Sushi is good. But it's not worth the money. read more

Portions are ridiculously small, especially for the price. Service is below average. The ambiance is decent for a date though.

Excellent upscale sushi restaurant with a sleek, minimalist interior, knowledgeable staff, and high quality fish. We sampled a good assortment of recommended fish from our server, probably about 8 orders. Everything was well-plated and thoroughly thought out with attention to detail and flavor pairings. The fish was some of the freshest I've had in Chicago and it compares to omakase experiences I've tried in New York. If you want to impress a date, Juno is your place. read more

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Juno is overpriced mid-western sushi. We started with the tuna tar tar and it was overpowered with soy sauce and had a mushy consistency. The sake yaki roll was quite unpleasant to eat. It was supposed to be a roll with salmon with almonds and it somehow had the most distinct taste of anchovies. We both ended up eating raw wasabi afterwords to get the taste out of our mouths. We ordered 5 nigiri pieces, which were all underwhelming. There isn't much fish on the pieces so you don't get the full taste in your mouth. The highlights of the meal were the spicy scallop roll, which packed a punch and the sake flight. For $100 a person this is simply not worth it. Sushi San is better and is half the price read more

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