Mako was my first omakase experience and I'm glad it was. I love restaurants that are nondescript on the outside, but when you walk in, the ambiance takes your breath away. Mako is super chic and modern, with one huge, golden art piece (what is it?!?) in the center. A unique thing I really loved and noticed was the music - it was a mix but I liked that they added chill hip-hop & rap on the playlist as it felt very ~Chicago~ I thought this omakase was decently paced. I never felt rushed and each course had its time to be savored. You could tell each chef was dedicated to his craft. The waiters were super attentive and we even got a refill on the tea, which was GORGEOUS!! I really loved each mini menu of what you got during that round, it was a sweet detail. Each dish had a beautiful presentation and I especially loved the ones where it incorporated nature aspects. The chopstick rest was also a pebble and I was in LOVE with the little details. The nigiri fish were fresh, but I loved the non-fish courses as well. The chef also added some subtle flavors to some nigiri pieces, which worked beautifully with the fish. My favorites were : aka anago (sea water eel), saba (blue mackerel) and of course, the toro. The pork belly was also incredible, flavorful, and so tender it melted in your mouth. read more

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AMAZING. Really hard to find good sushi in Chicago but Mako delivered on every item. I am a huge fan and will certainly be returning. Drinks were also great, I ordered wine and cocktails. They were excellent. The staff and service were also phenomenal, as expected from a one-star restaurant. The one suggestion I would have is to use different tea pots because Japanese tea leaves are not meant to steep for too long, the tea will burn over time. read more

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Mako is the sister restaurant of Juno in Lincoln Park. Chef B.K Parks Michelin starred offering. Expect the same high quality service and food but with more exotic offerings such as shark skin flounder. Most of the courses are Nigiri but their miso black cod is unparalleled - crispy cod skin yet meltingly soft flesh that is cooked to perfection. The wine pairings are thoughtfully laid out and really compliment the food. If you can nab a table where the chefs Prep the food, it's really interesting and the chefs are happy to tell you more about the food that they are making for you. It's a small restaurant - maybe 30 seats if that so it's quite intimate. Well worth a visit read more

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My GF and I came here for our anniversary to try out their omakase spread. All the photos are the various different things we tried along with an example of one of the sets of sushi menus The experience was amazing. Something we've always wanted to do and I'm glad Mako was able to deliver. It's an interesting experience and definitely one that makes you appreciate the work that goes into preparing quality fish and sushi. The restaurant, staff and food was all amazing. And we might just come back for our next anniversary to experience this amazing 15-16 course meal. One more time. read more

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A one star Michelin experience that will have you leaving with four flat tires. I was excited to try this place out but it was such a let down. I've never paid so much money only to leave still hungry and unsatisfied. Setting money on fire is more entertaining. We were told to arrive 15 minutes before our reservation time. Makes sense since not everyone is punctual. However, we didn't get served until 15 minutes into our reservation slot. So we sat down for a half hour without any sort of amuse bouche. Like edamame would have helped. We just sat there hungry for a half hour. Once the food was being served it just continued. The dishes are very instagrammable for sure. They say a picture is worth a thousand words but I'd hope it would be a thousand bites. The bathroom situation is pretty terrible. There's only one for the entire restaurant. You could tell it was a distraction for guests as people were constantly looking over to check the line to the bathroom. If you are thinking of coming here just don't. read more

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Diverse fun course menu. Beautiful plating. Nigiri were good but no real "wow" factors that made it memorable. Price is fair for the quality we got. read more

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What an excellent Omakase experience in Chicago. The fish was delicious and tasted so fresh, best I've ever had. The cod in particular was amazing and was accompanied with a deep broth- I could've had ten times the serving!!! While there were 20+ courses, I did leave feeling a little hungry as you're served over 2 hours... I'm only giving 4 stars as I thought the service, given its a Michelin star restaurant, was not up to par as other places. An example would be servers spilling water when pouring and not great explanations on the food/origin like we've seen at other Michelin restaurants. read more

Mako - Cod - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Every bite was delicious. But I understand why some people may not come back because there are many different chefs and they have more seats than most places, so the experience might not be the same each time. I preferred the otoro over the chutoro here but I don't think there was a bite I didn't enjoy. read more

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The service was amazing! They substituted all dishes with crawfish sue to my allergy. The flavors were delicate and the dishes were served quickly which I liked! Note: I was not hungry when I walked in and was not full when I walked out! (Speaking as a girl) read more

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I had high hopes for this one-star Michelin omakase restaurant, but unfortunately, it fell far short of my expectations. The service by Robin was excellent. However, when it came to the food itself and the chef serving us, I couldn't help but feel deeply disappointed. The inconsistency in the chef's execution was obvious. It seemed like the presentation and fullness varied wildly from my dish to my neighbors dish. For a Michelin-starred establishment, I expected a level of precision and refinement that simply wasn't evident here. One particular aspect that irked me was the chef's lack of attention to detail when it came to individual preferences. Despite obviously portraying that I was left-handed, there was no consideration given to this seemingly minor fact. I've dined at more modest restaurants that took greater care in accommodating this detail, making this omission all the more perplexing, considering it's "Michelin Starred". Moreover, the portion sizes were minuscule. The rice to fish ratio was just so off. I felt heavy on carbs rather than actually tasting the fish. I understand that omakase is meant to be a delicate and artful dining experience, but the tiny servings left me feeling more famished than satisfied. The final bill for the evening was $700 for two people. Regrettably, I have to say that it was nowhere near worth the price. The lack of consistency and attention to detail in the chef's performance was a major letdown. While the service was commendable, it couldn't salvage the overall disappointment that came with the mediocre food and exorbitant cost. I genuinely believe I've had better dining experiences at non-Michelin-starred restaurants. In conclusion, I wouldn't recommend this particular Michelin-starred omakase restaurant to fellow food enthusiasts. Perhaps my visit was an unfortunate anomaly, but based on my experience, I can't justify returning or endorsing it to others. Truly disappointing as we were from out of town, and came in to celebrate our anniversary. read more

Mako - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Easily one of the best restaurants (sushi or non) in Chicago. The best comp for Mako is Nakazawa in DC but Nakazawa gets the slight edge - in overall taste, authenticity, price, and experience. The omakase boasts very tasty and thoughtful items, but if I'm being nitpicky, it lacks that little extra that Nakazawa had. Mako's wagyu for example was probably most memorable dish but not at the level of Nakazawa's 3-way tuna which to this day is something I still think about. The hear Omakase Yume is the other premier sushi restaurant. I have not tried so cannot compare, but if and when I do I will update. read more

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I was hesitant in choosing our first omakase in chicago, and after semi-searching, we stumbled onto Mako and did not disappoint. First off, their service is impeccable. Robin didn't hesitant to make sure our needs were met and treat us with the utmost camaraderie. Now the food (art? Specialty? Mastery? Ingenuity?), whatever you want to call it, explored our taste buds to the finest degree. We left the experience feeling satisfied, and honestly that's all you can ask for. We can't wait to experience again. Thank you to the Mako team for such a wonderful and welcoming time! read more

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Loved the ambiance, interior design, service, and food! The outside makes it easy to miss as their Mako sign is very small. Interior is modern with options to sit at the tables or the bar. Highly recommend to sit at the bar as you will get to see the chefs work their magic. It is a very relaxing and entertaining experience to see how the chefs are strict with themselves on handling each dish. The time and care put in to each dish is a work of art as they are handcrafted right in front of you. We tried the three cocktails shown on the menu and they were all great, especially the Yojimbo. The food may look like you will not be stuffed; however, we left with pretty full bellies. Also, there is a paid public parking lot right across from the restaurant, make sure to arrive a little early before your reservation! read more

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High quality omakase in Chicago decor and food top notch; service is a tad cold but i'm ok with that given the food read more

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What a whimsical omakase experience. Presentation is second to none, the smells, the platting, the source detail descriptions and triumphantly the mouth watering taste melting in your mouth with an array of combinations. We will be back for this splurge next year. Service could not be beat anywhere. read more

This was easily one of my favorite omakase experience that I've had thus far! From the moment we stepped in and throughout the whole meal, the staff was extremely attentive. Words can do no justice for the whole experience, but everything just felt very intimate and classy. There was a good amount of food, and I felt full by the end of it (though disclaimer, I would not say that I eat a whole lot). Everything was presented well, fresh, and tasty. Definitely a perfect spot for a date night or intimate celebration, and would love to come back here again! read more

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Came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and LOVED it!!! Intimate and very relaxed ambiance. Wine and sake selection pretty extensive for an Omakase place. Food, I don't think it needs to be said, but amazing!!!! We'll be back with the kiddos next time! read more

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I had a reservation for three at Mako in April 2022, to celebrate the birthday of a friend. Embarrassingly, I slept through it after spending the day at a bar. Luckily, my cousin made it to the restaurant for dinner with my friend. I was visiting Chicago, again, in February 2023, and resolved to make things up with my friend, this time, with my wife. Thankfully, Mako did not disappoint. We sat at the sushi bar, but our interaction with the chef was minimal. Most of the service, including explanations of the courses and the beverage pairings, were handled by a host. The presentation of the courses is beautiful. My friend, who was on his third visit to Mako, told me that they hadn't changed very much over the preceding 10 months. To me, there were two notable things about our meal. First, I realized that a very American twist on sushi is the use of smoke. The Kaiso Salad included smoked trout roe, which was delicious. Second, the Shirakawago awanigori (sparkling, unfiltered sake) beverage pairing was new to me. Although my family frequently enjoys nigori (unfiltered) sake, I had never tried a sparkling one before. It's terrific. While Mako definitely deserves a Yelp rating of five stars, I must say that I prefer the omakase at Sushi Nakazawa in Washington, DC. However, that's purely a matter of personal preference. read more

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Came here for my 40th birthday with my husband. The food was great and service was also nice. However, I read prior on Reddit some reservations they rush you. I did not have any sense of that until the end. We ordered the menu and both got the wine pairing. We really liked the Spanish wine in the wine pairing and when we asked about it when we got the check they said it was hard to find, because if that we asked if we could order one glass and they said unfortunately there wasn't any time....the whole menu only took 1.5 hours, it was an empty restaurant and other than us there was one other couple and no one waiting to be seated. I even saw them say something to the other couple and the woman saying sorry we are slow I think also rushing them (but they were just as fast as us, 1.5 hours) | feel as though they could have served one more wine, but okay... read more

Mako - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow, everything about this meal was phenomenal. Service was top-notch from the moment we walked in, and the ambience is also great - super intimate and perfect place for a date. I was blown away by the presentation of the first few dishes (as you can see from the photos), and they tasted even better than they looked. There's a good amount of sashimi and nigiri that you can eat, and I felt pretty full by the end. Highlights of my meal were definitely the otoro and mackerel. Unfortunately not the easiest place to become a regular at due to the price tag, but I would absolutely love to come back again. read more

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it's okay, the quality/experience is definitely there but there's better michelin's in the city especially at this price point.

I can see how some people might not love the way they do omakase. Very minimal interaction with the chef in front of you. Often times you'll be explained the dish not by the one who prepares it. Very minimal interaction between chef and you. Which I didn't mind. Sometimes I just want great food, while at the sushi bar watching it preppedx and talk with whoever I'm with. Fantastic food. Great progression. Didn't overdo the early courses which I find some cheaper omakase experiences do. read more

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This was a great place to try for my first Michelin restaurant. The place is a little confusing to find as you would overlook the main entrance. The place itself was very intimate. Only about 10 seats(?) if I remember correctly and dimly lit. The food was innovative for some of the dishes and the nigiri fish was fresh. There were some dishes that I did not think I would like, but I ended up liking everything that was offered. My only wish for this place was I wish there were more interactions or conversations from the sushi chefs themselves. It was only the waiters telling us what was being served.. I would have loved to have had interactions with the sushi chefs. read more

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Took my husband here for his birthday. While it was a good sushi restaurant, it didn't meet my expectations of a michelin star restaurant. The service was fine, but there were details that I think would have elevated the experience. For example, the sushi looked nice and I appreciated that they gave us a list of the dishes we were being served, but there was minimal explanation on the dishes themselves. I think information like where the sushi is sourced, if there are unique preparation techniques, or if there's any 'story' behind the food, besides it being a yummy piece of sushi, make me appreciate the food even more. The dishes were kind of dropped off, with the waiter repeating what was on the menu, which isn't bad.. just nothing special. They also provided everyone with an envelope at the end, with a print out of the menu (nice touch!), except when we opened ours, it was empty lol... we did get someone's attention and they grabbed us a menu, but I thought that was funny. I'm glad I checked beforehand. The sushi was good, but kind of lacked in flavor. Also, I usually love pickled ginger, but the pickled ginger being served tasted like it was soaked just in vinegar, and didn't have enough sweetness. I couldn't eat much of it. There was a sushi bite that I very much enjoyed - I think it was a type of mackerel with a crispy skin. I can't say I feel like the experience matched the price point (~$500 for 2 people, with about 2 glasses of sake each). It's a nice experience, but not extraordinary. read more

It was a good experience. The subtle façade of the restaurant is hardly distinguishable from the surrounding shops. Open the door and you'll step into a trendy antrum where the host greets you and seats you. Total seating for the restaurant comes out to be around 20 at any single time. There are 10 counter seats, and 10 table seats. The décor is refined and contemporary. Drink menus were presented first. I was a little disappointed that tea was not offered complimentarily, especially at the price point that Mako is sitting at. Regardless, I ended up with a cocktail, the Uchiwa, which was very good. Sweet due to the passion fruit, but also with a strong lime flavor. The Omakase was a 25 piece set served over 15 courses. It's difficult to discuss them all, but in general, the fish was very fresh and had no bad flavors. My absolute favorites were the Otoro (of course), which melted on my tongue and had no weird stringy bits, and the Black Cod in burnt scallion yuzu sauce. The fish cuts to rice ratio was slightly small, in my humble opinion, and there was a bit of inconsistency to the texture of the rice - at times the rice would be chewy and at others it would be very soft. Not sure if this was purposeful, as it all came out of the same rice cooker pot. Service was fantastic - someone was always on standby to assist. Plates were carted off efficiently. Everything looked smooth and practiced. We ultimately left satisfied, albeit with much less money in our pocket - expect around $250 a person with taxes and gratuity applied. read more

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We are big sushi fans and loved this place. We came here with friends and the restaurant was very intimate. It's like being in Japan - there are only a few tables and the counter was filled. The presentation of all the dishes were beautiful. Our favorite dishes were the following: Wagyu - Exceptional (we ordered another 4 for the table) Otoro Tartare - Exceptional (I wanted more and still think of this dish) Squab - Very flavorful Toro - Melts in your mouth Overall, every dish was fantastic but the ones above really stood out. The experience and service was amazing. We also did the wine pairing so that nice. I can't wait to take my brother here! read more

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4.5/5 I love sushi and have had a lot of it all over the US and Asia so I am a little picky when it comes to omakase because $$$. Overall, this place is pretty good! I think it has all the right ingredients and skill to get to 5/5 and Michelin level (I believe they got one star a year or two ago). The omakase is valued at $175 but I was still a little hungry after the meal. We actually added on 2 nigiris afterwards. And their sakes are quite pricey - which I don't mind if they are expensive sakes but these were mid tier just upcharged a lot. Food - the food is good, you won't leave here feeling like you were served mediocre food. The sushi chefs are clearly talented and they source great quality fresh fish. If I'm being picky I think the nigiri pieces could be a little bigger and the rice needs to be more consistent. I had a few pieces where the rice was slightly mushy and I prefer more vinegar in the rice as how nigiri rice is supposed to be. But I was very impressed by the wasabi quality. The real highlight of the meal to me was actually the hot dishes. The black cod was by far one of the best bites in the entire course. The cod was cooked out of this world - just flaky and juicy inside. And the flavor profile of that dish just made you want more. I would come back if they did a kaiseki menu. Service was pretty good but needs a little attention to be michelin level at this price point. But overall was a fantastic meal! read more

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Mako is open for business during covid. They did a great job making sure people were distanced and everything was immaculate. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary and we chose the best spot. The food was flawless. Each bite was perfectly crafted with precision. You could tell each course was well thought out. All of the ingredients were fresh and pristine. It was really fun to watch the chefs craft the meal. I'd recommend trying to sit up front so you can enjoy the art. The plating was well done and each course down to the dessert was executed perfectly. If you want an outstanding omakase experience you should try Mako. read more

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Is there negative score? Read this experience carefully before heading to this place. Not sure who is giving them 5 stars? Typical omakase place will feed you until you feel I need to stop. This place give you tiny pieces of a few little sushis, you feel half hungry when you leave, and get stomach pain from whatever they fed you with. You pay $200 to make a reservation, and after eating those tiny pieces of not so different sushis, they charge you $450 more on top of the $200 you already paid. I didn't understand how they arrived at the $650 bill. Beware, and stay away. I emailed saying how unsatisfied I was, and how I felt nauseas after eating there, no reply, they don't care. Save your money and go somewhere else! read more

Mako was phenomenal!!! It Was an amazing Omakase experience in Chi-town!! I highly suggest this place!! May be a bit of a splurge but I promise you will not regret it!! From the ambiance, to the decor, and most of all the sushi.... It's stunning! The chef does a SPECTACULAR JOB!! I could go on and on but words do not do it justice!! It's an experience to be had!! read more

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Had a really lovely experience here at Mako with my friends. We were able to add another seat to our party the week of, and they made a table for us along the back away from the bar which felt very private. The room was decorated beautifully. Service was fantastic. Everyone was very professional, but they also made the experience fun for me and my girlfriends who were having a good time. The tasting course was delicious, and we kept saying "ooh this one is my favorite" as each course came out. We each ordered an additional hand roll and felt comfortably full at the end of the meal. My friends also did the beverage pairing, and it was a lot of alcohol! They had a hard time keeping up lol. I would definitely recommend this for a special occasion for sushi lovers! read more

A quaint, one michelin-starred omakase restaurant. Wonderful service, ambiance, fresh fish. We've been to over 20 omakase restaurants in the last several months, so we're getting a little picky. So I'll get straight to the pros and cons Pros: - The menu is very clear. For each set of nigiri, they provide a small little placard with each fish written in Japanese and English, which I appreciated a lot! - Beverage pairing: Definitely worth it for $95 per person. The beverages range from a glass of bubbly to black rice sake to rose. It's a lot of drinks, but definitely manageable with the small glasses and plenty of good food in your stomach! - Sushi: They have the classics, like the hotate, kanpachi, madai, chutoro, otoro, anago. We LOOOVED the toro pieces (Honestly, who doesn't?) But they also had a few that we hadn't had before, including same karei and yari ika. And we enjoyed those too! - Price: Pretty fair price at $175 per person, with $100 deposit required to make a reservation. It's not too hard to reserve, either, as long as you do it a few weeks in advance, especially for weekend nights. Cons: - Nigiri: For one nigiri course in particular, we questioned the order - They had sagoshi (baby spanish mackerel), then ora sake, otoro, then saba. We would have preferred to have the mackerel first, followed by the sake and finishing with the otoro for that nigiri course. We also noticed that the fish pieces they gave us were small compared to other omakases we've had. - Rice: We were disappointed with the rice here. We've had plenty of nigiri to know the perfect shari with that vinegar to add that deep taste. The rice here was, to be blunt, quite bland compared to what we've had at other places. Probably not enough vinegar for our tastes. The Shota comes to mind as a place with REALLY deep, delicious shari. But of course, this comes down to personal preference. Good & bad: - Experience: Overall, great experience with stellar service from beginning to end. However, we wish our sushi chefs had been more open to interaction. I understand they are busy preparing the meal for us, but we've enjoyed talking to the chefs, taking sake cheers with them and the staff at other restaurants. That did not seem to be the vibe here - Mako has a fancy atmosphere, pretty quiet and calm. So it's great for a nice date night, but I do want some interaction with the chefs. This place currently ranks 9th among the 20 omakases I've had in the last several months. That's pretty good, considering how much I love sushi! read more

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i went here for my bday! it was dimly lit, but it's really cool that the lights shine on the chefs in front of you and the background that has the map of the globe - oh, and the plates in front of you. like the work station where the chefs make the sushi is illuminated and it's so freaking cool to see. service was A1, absolutely no complaints about it. some came out faster than the other but gives my friend and i time to catch up on our drinks bc i was def drowning in all those drinks ‍ those wine and sake pairing were paired perfectly and i highly recommend it! food - absolutely delicious. flavors were complex and could not ask for anything better. i will say that i wish they played around with the textures to have an even better experience. oh and that fish broth in the glass cup? didn't expect it to be warm but it was great!!! oh, the one that was not my favorite was the cake pastry dish... everything was great until this one :/ mine felt a little dry so i was taken aback by this one all in all, i still think that mako is worth the drive, worth the visit! the ppl next to us were from oregon and traveled specifically for this place and i don't blame them bc it's def worth the stop in the windy city read more

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I believe that Mako is the best sushi experience in Chicago today and BK himself deserves equal billing alongside the fish because of his "sushi dance" (see below). BK aside, Mako comes closest to what we experienced at fine sushi establishments in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Each of the 23 courses, really bites, were excellent. Even the exceptions to seafood--the Wagyu beef and the duck--were outstanding. The service was friendly and unimposing. The décor was quiet and minimalist, pushing one's attention to the food. The wine list was fine. We opted for a bottle of champagne rather than the pairing because, ummmm, hello? Champagne! However, we came here because of BK. His sushi at Juno was wonderful and having experienced a few other omakase experiences we were curious to see what he was doing at Mako. At Juno, we never sat at the sushi bar to see BK work. At Mako, I wouldn't go unless you could sit at the bar, preferably in front of BK at the North side of the sushi bar. Why? Because BK is incredible. The show starts about 30 minutes into the meal when BK starts making nigiri sushi. Although I'm not sure, I think BK stands for "Big Knuckles" because he waives his hands with a samurai bearing, using his whole body in a kind of sushi dance, to gingerly cup, shape and deliver the completed sushi package onto the plate from where the sushi will meet its destiny (in your mouth). He's in a kind of sushi trance as he waives his mitts around depositing one piece after another with speed. read more

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Overall, a good experience. My only regret is not getting a seat in front of BK Park. His focus and technique in making nigiri is a real treat and I wonder if that would have produced a difference in quality compared to his assistant chefs. Sashimi and nigiri were fresh. Rice wasn't memorable but not a downside for me. Like others, I would like thicker cuts of fish but you're leaving it to the chef who has their professional reasons. In general, I think the ingredients per dish were well chosen and worked well together. I really enjoyed Sea Bass (yuzu, green tosaka, charred frisée) and Duck (liver, leek soubise, oxalis) - flavors and cooked to perfection. Crab, tartare, temaki handroll all solid. I could eat the whole tamago cake - so moist. The desserts were interesting - the foam apple plate had tangy, crunch, sweetness / Japanese sweet potato had good flavor and consistency along with that cream and crunchy rice pieces. Service was perfect - changing out plates, water refills, handtowels, efficiency. read more

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Service is very good. The omakase experience is not bad but very traditional I guess is the word

I have had several Omakase experiences from Seattle to New York to California and Mako has been the best so far in terms of ambience and service. From the moment we walked in and were seated, the service had been immaculate. All the servers were very polite, attentive, and were working in harmony from start to finish. Now on to the food! My experience with Mako was very unique compared to previous Omakases. Each dish was light and absolutely well balanced. You definitely get those pops of flavor from various dishes such as the amazing Black Cod with burnt scallion ponzu, soy marinated seawater eel, or the snow crab with Kani Miso and Tozazu jelly. You also get the familiar flavors with Uni, Chutoro, and Otoro but there were surprisingly different flavors such as young Spanish Mackerel, or the well balanced pork with spring onion which was masterfully balanced. Overall I would say that the experience was like a well-balanced symphony with just the right amount of highs to keep things interesting but not too overwhelming. If you're someone that enjoys unique experiences and tasting various flavor profiles, and textures I would highly recommend Mako for a very memorable and amazing experience :) read more

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Even though the restaurant had only been open a few days, Mako provided an amazing food and beverage experience. Easing into it, Chef B.K. Park (Juno) and one other chef worked behind the counter to provide a 21-course omakase for nine lucky guests. The meal focused on nigiri sushi, presented one piece at a time, but there was also sashimi, a hand roll, and several cooked dished. Highlights included salmon, fluke, kanpachi, A5 wagyu, a delicious mushroom and crab custard, duck, and an amazing Asian pear and ice kumquat intermezzo. While the omakase was not cheap, it was well worth the price, and the accompanying wine and sake pairing was masterfu--and an excellent deal. An auspicious start indeed for this terrific dining experience. read more

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Excellent experience and great service. A friend and I made reservations about a month or two in advance and sat at the sushi counter. We loved watching them prepare the fish and I thought the food was plentiful, especially the nigiri courses. Only negative was that our chef was really quiet...thankfully the menu was mostly printed out so I could still figure out what we were having. Favorites included the otoro, the scallop, and the temaki. read more

Mako - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My boyfriend and I have done a decent number of tasting menus in Chicago, and this has been our favorite. In fact, this has been my favorite meal I have had in Chicago ever! With sushi, I think you can really tell the quality difference. This sushi tasted so fresh and delicious. There were a couple dishes sprung in that were not sushi, and they were beautifully plated. I particularly liked the trumpet mushroom. We got the wine pairing and it was more than enough for me. Definitely get a good value in that wine pairing. The atmosphere is intimate and chic - but not stuffy. My boyfriend and I went for Valentine's Day and it was the perfect vibe. The staff were so friendly and enjoyable. read more

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