3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“Ramen-San River North provides a wide range of slings hot broth, ice-cold beer, and the best 90's hip-hop in town. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining facilities. Ramen-San River North is a rustic ramen joint for noodle soups, buns, and chicken wings, cocktails, sake, & lots of whiskeys. The staff is extremely friendly, and when they add great music, it creates a great atmosphere. Their lunch specials come with a choice of four different rice dishes, three different ramen dishes, a side salad, and an appetizer. Ramen-San River North offers outdoor seating, serves great cocktails, and features delicious vegetarian dishes.”

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“Momotaro is a modern Japanese restaurant for sushi & robata, with a downstairs, Tokyo-influenced izakaya. They have three floors, including the main dining room, a more casual basement izakaya, and a private area upstairs. Momotaro is a multi-dimensional restaurant led by Executive Chef Gene Kato. Momotaro has a high ceiling and Japanese-themed warehouse vibes. The boardroom can accommodate up to 20 for a seated dinner and up to 30 for a reception-style event. There is a separate vegetarian/vegan menu with some outstanding vegan options. Momotaro serves great cocktails and provides high chairs for guests.”

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“Roka Akor Chicago is a beautifully designed space featuring local artist impressions twisted with Roka’s signature timeless design, natural elements in a contemporary and comfortable setting. Roka Akor Chicago has an open kitchen/layout concept, and it is nice to see the food being prepped while seated. The restaurant greeters and waiters/waitresses are professional and knowledgeable about their food and drinks. The atmosphere is quite relaxed and sophisticated. The restaurant is ideal for a romantic dinner and a business event. They have a sticky rice option you can order that is off the menu. You can try one of the Japanese brews over the normal draft or bottle selection. Roka Akor Chicago offers happy-hour food, serves great cocktails, and provides high chairs for guests.”

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