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Hidden within Chicago’s beloved River North restaurant, Lady May, Sushi | Bar Chicago is an intimate Omakase Speakeasy that serves up a whimsy of its namesake fare in 17 courses. Behind an unmarked door lies an intimate counter housing 12 prized seats where you will sit right up to the chef’s cutting boards. Relax and enjoy as the chefs prepare a playful reverie on new-wave nigiri in a free-form interpretive take on the traditional sushi counter experience where you can experience unexpected riffs on beloved standards.
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Reviews
Jessica Ali
I wish I could give 6 stars out because this place is AMAZING. The chefs are incredibly nice and walk you through each bite. They were both super personable and were willing to answer all of our questions. All of the fish (and wagu!) were so so fresh and had out of this world flavors. My only regret is not savoring each bite a little bit more! My husband had a nut allergy, which we told them about beforehand and they were very accommodating. We also don’t drink alcohol so during the bartender made us a mocktail! Outstanding service and outstanding food from beginning to end.
… moreVishal Shah
Amazing experience! Celebrated wife’s 40th, loved the intimate setting, cocktails, sake and beer was great, truly enjoyed the non traditional approach to their menu, the bites were incredible. All 3 chefs had applied their creativity in creating each course and it was fun.
I’d go back again when I recover from paying for this meal
… moreI’d go back again when I recover from paying for this meal
Ronald Ransom
Kudos to the Sushi Bar Chicago team. Originally went to Sushi Bar Austin and had a wonderful time. My second experience at Sushi Bar Chicago was also A+. Marcos and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and fun. Most important, they did a great job with the sushi. This is an experience and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique social dinner experience.
… moreLathier Brown, Jr.
Well worth every penny. If you have any reservations about visiting this placed based on its number of reviews (20 at the time of my posting this), please dispel those.
If I could give this Omakase Experience a rating higher than 5 ⭐️’s I would. With some of the most interesting, different, and inventive flavor combinations & textural differences I’ve ever had (not just in a nigiri but ever). Me & my wife were nothing short of completely blown away by everything.
Everyone knows the 5 tastes that we can detect ( , , , , & ). Most Omakase Experiences focus on the Salty, Sour, & Umami notes the heaviest. Sushi | Bar gives you the full experience with some amazing Sweet notes as well as some soft Bitter notes on some of the rolls to accentuate the other core flavors.
… moreIf I could give this Omakase Experience a rating higher than 5 ⭐️’s I would. With some of the most interesting, different, and inventive flavor combinations & textural differences I’ve ever had (not just in a nigiri but ever). Me & my wife were nothing short of completely blown away by everything.
Everyone knows the 5 tastes that we can detect ( , , , , & ). Most Omakase Experiences focus on the Salty, Sour, & Umami notes the heaviest. Sushi | Bar gives you the full experience with some amazing Sweet notes as well as some soft Bitter notes on some of the rolls to accentuate the other core flavors.
Elijah Vue
The food, service, and atmosphere was amazing. This has been one of the best omakase experiences I have had! Marcos (our sushi chef) was attentive, interacting with everyone, and made everyonefeel welcome and at home. He even let us have a bit of fresh wasabi so that we could sample it before it was incorporated into a dish. If you are on the fence about this restaurant, get off the fence, and book that reservation as this restaurant is well worth it!
… moreLolita M
Incredible experience. I will warn you all, it’s a hefty price tag. But, there is just nothing like it. The staff and chefs know you by name, learn your likes and dislikes and really create an intimate experience. Though this experience is meant to be entertaining, Omasake is a serious craft, that requires keen attention to detail and years of experience. Each sushi piece was nothing short of art work and with absolutely zero room for error. Each piece of protein and many of the ingredients are flown in overnight from Japan, New Zealand, etc. Truly the best of the best.
… moreNayun Kim
When I go to a restaurant, there are only three things that I think are important; Atmosphere, Taste and Service.
This restaurant is one of the few restaurants that meets all three of them. It was so impressive that everyone entered together on a theme such as speakeasy, and it was a memorable evening that the place with the name tag on it and the chef knew all the guests’ names. The chefs taking turns explaining the menu was also different from the omakase I’ve been to, and the chefs who had small talk in between were very friendly.
The dining space itself was small compared to other places, but I could feel the food itself more.
HOWEVER, I didn’t give 5 stars because the sake pairing was very disappointing. Drink pairing is about giving drinks that go well with the food, but it was very disappointed that sake was not even related to the food thats was serving and even the sommelier was said that the current sake goes well with the food that had already passed….
Definitely recommend this restaurant for any occasion but not with sake pairing.
*They also do valet for $18.00 which came out to be cheaper than street parking around the restaurant*
… moreThis restaurant is one of the few restaurants that meets all three of them. It was so impressive that everyone entered together on a theme such as speakeasy, and it was a memorable evening that the place with the name tag on it and the chef knew all the guests’ names. The chefs taking turns explaining the menu was also different from the omakase I’ve been to, and the chefs who had small talk in between were very friendly.
The dining space itself was small compared to other places, but I could feel the food itself more.
HOWEVER, I didn’t give 5 stars because the sake pairing was very disappointing. Drink pairing is about giving drinks that go well with the food, but it was very disappointed that sake was not even related to the food thats was serving and even the sommelier was said that the current sake goes well with the food that had already passed….
Definitely recommend this restaurant for any occasion but not with sake pairing.
*They also do valet for $18.00 which came out to be cheaper than street parking around the restaurant*
Fred Sanders
Sushi Bar delivers one of the best Omakase experiences in Chicago. The chefs are incredibly skilled and pair delicate and robust flavors and textures into a 17 course feast.
… moreLily
Sushi Bar has got to be my new favorite sushi omakase in the city. The ambience is beautiful and intimate, and the three chefs are incredibly talented, charming, and funny.
I’ve always appreciated omakase experiences where you have the chance to learn more about the flavors, textures, and type of fish you’re consuming. Even better is when you get to know more about the chefs and chat with them like they’re your friends hanging at the bar.
Each bite was a perfect creation and balance of flavors and textures and each chef incorporated flavors from their own backgrounds which is something I’ve never gotten to experience before in sushi omakase.
Anyone trying to find a fun and delicious sushi omakase experience, be sure to check Sushi Bar out!
Thank you everyone for such a wonderful experience! Will be dining here again.
… moreI’ve always appreciated omakase experiences where you have the chance to learn more about the flavors, textures, and type of fish you’re consuming. Even better is when you get to know more about the chefs and chat with them like they’re your friends hanging at the bar.
Each bite was a perfect creation and balance of flavors and textures and each chef incorporated flavors from their own backgrounds which is something I’ve never gotten to experience before in sushi omakase.
Anyone trying to find a fun and delicious sushi omakase experience, be sure to check Sushi Bar out!
Thank you everyone for such a wonderful experience! Will be dining here again.
Pat J.
We are always in the hunt for a new food experience and we both especially have a soft spot for omakase so when a new spot opens in town we are very excited to give them a try.
The whole experience:
A pleasant experience for sure, great food great ambiance and friendly staff. It is a very intimate experience, you will normally get to talk to your fellow patrons which is part of why we love doing omakase.
The Parking:
Valet parking available, but NOT included with the experience. It would be much appreciated if that would be stated in text. We do not mind paying it but it was just a surprise since we thought it was included.
The Service:
Everyone was friendly and kind, all the staffs were attentive and the chefs very knowledgeable. Very great service.
The Food:
This is where I dock some points, there were some bites where it was an exquisite experience, such as the tartare on the perilla leaf was something else. The texture combination was divine and it tasted so good that I wish I could order it a la carte. But there are many pairings that I felt didn’t work, some had conflicting flavors that I felt didn’t pair together, some had a very simple profile that I felt was a let down. I also felt the pacing was a little too fast, we didn’t have much time between the bites to discuss or let the bites sit in at all. That dampened the experience for me.
All in all I would rate it a 3.5, since food weighs a little more heavily for me than the stellar service. However since we cannot do half stars I will give a 4.
… moreThe whole experience:
A pleasant experience for sure, great food great ambiance and friendly staff. It is a very intimate experience, you will normally get to talk to your fellow patrons which is part of why we love doing omakase.
The Parking:
Valet parking available, but NOT included with the experience. It would be much appreciated if that would be stated in text. We do not mind paying it but it was just a surprise since we thought it was included.
The Service:
Everyone was friendly and kind, all the staffs were attentive and the chefs very knowledgeable. Very great service.
The Food:
This is where I dock some points, there were some bites where it was an exquisite experience, such as the tartare on the perilla leaf was something else. The texture combination was divine and it tasted so good that I wish I could order it a la carte. But there are many pairings that I felt didn’t work, some had conflicting flavors that I felt didn’t pair together, some had a very simple profile that I felt was a let down. I also felt the pacing was a little too fast, we didn’t have much time between the bites to discuss or let the bites sit in at all. That dampened the experience for me.
All in all I would rate it a 3.5, since food weighs a little more heavily for me than the stellar service. However since we cannot do half stars I will give a 4.