Japonais
(312) 822-9600
600 W Chicago Ave
(at Larrabee Street)
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8966
-87.6432
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm
Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11:30pm
Sat 5pm-11:30pm
Sun 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Japonais
The Owner
Japonais
Owner
Since opening in 2003, Chicago's Japonais has received three stars by both the Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Tribune, and was recently named "Best Restaurant" by Chicago Magazine in 2005. With a vibrant and exciting scene, Japonais offers Chicago residents and travelers alike modern Japanese cuisine in a setting that is at once intimate and exciting.
Renowned for creating the award-winning menu of Mirai Sushi, Chef Ichikawa oversees the restaurant's astounding sushi selection as well as all cold items, while Chef Kato handles the remainder of the menu.
The extensive Sushi menu has both traditional and contemporary items. Hot entrees such as Kobe Prime Rib and Teriyaki Salmon are featured as part of this unique Japanese fusion.
The well-thought out wine list is global, featuring selections primarily from France and the United States, with Australia, Germany and Chile as well.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Gold draping, slate steps, red tiles and a waterfall wall only hint at the luxe design, which blends industrial decadence with stylish understatement. Trendy, sophisticated Chicagoans revel in four dramatic environments, notably a subterranean lounge and all-season riverfront terrace, a dream-like setting of draped daybeds and candlelight (enclosed in winter). The menu takes creative license with traditional Japanese fare. Think ultra-fresh sushi, creative maki rolls and top-shelf ingredients (multiple grades of tuna, monkfish liver, Kobe beef "prime rib"). Six seafood "tartares," each dressed differently, arrive in a sizzling pan, paired with single maki rolls topped with various roes. Lobster tempura teriyaki is lobster heaven with a sweet-spicy kick.
User Reviews
ohiran
July 01, 2009
Enjoyed many dinners with family and friends here. Always enjoyed everything we ate here. Price is the only drawback.
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TobiesDad
February 08, 2009
OK! THIS PLACE S*KS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Came here with my wife hungry and ready to eat a meal. What I ordered was a steak but what I got was about five small thin slices of beef and some sissy decorations of sauce and parsley around it. The bill was $185.00 plus tip for a bottle of shiraz a steak and an order of fish for my wife. Ok it was more like a goldfish covered in a few pieces of lettuce. We ended up eating McDonalds afterwards. Bottom line If your hungry then don't eat here. If you want to waist your money or listen to some soft sissy food critic then eat here.
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December 04, 2008
This upscale restaurant has great food, drinks, and eye candy. The canopies on the river in the summer can't be beat, and the crowd is always dressed to kill. If you want to get dressed up and have a chic night out, this is the place to start!
read full reviewThe Details on Japonais
Know Before You Go:
Arrive early for your reservation to enjoy the mood-setting lounge or terrace.
What to Drink:
Great beverage options include "Floating Orchids" and other cocktails, extensive sake selections and a global wine list.
Save Money:
The lunch menu features 2 prixe-fix options: a business lunch that includes a starter and main course ($20.08) and a Bento Sushi lunch that includes two rolls and a soup ($20.08).
When to Go:
The lounge is open Mon-Wed till 1am; Thu-Fri 2am; Sat 3am; Sun 12am
Save Money:
The lunch menu features two prix-fixe options for $20.08 apiece: a business lunch that includes a starter and main course and a Bento Sushi lunch that includes two rolls, miso soup and vegetable tempura.
What to Drink:
Beverage options include "Floating Orchids" and other exotic cocktails, an extensive sake selection and a global wine list.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Waterfront Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At Bar
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Message from Japonais
- Chic and Elegant Setting
- Diverse Sushi Selection
- Global Wine List
Since opening in 2003, Chicago's Japonais has received three stars by both the Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Tribune, and was recently named "Best Restaurant" by Chicago Magazine in 2005. With a vibrant and exciting scene, Japonais offers Chicago residents and travelers alike modern Japanese cuisine in a setting that is at once intimate and exciting.
Renowned for creating the award-winning menu of Mirai Sushi, Chef Ichikawa oversees the restaurant's astounding sushi selection as well as all cold items, while Chef Kato handles the remainder of the menu.
The extensive Sushi menu has both traditional and contemporary items. Hot entrees such as Kobe Prime Rib and Teriyaki Salmon are featured as part of this unique Japanese fusion.
The well-thought out wine list is global, featuring selections primarily from France and the United States, with Australia, Germany and Chile as well.
