(312) 335-9888
358 W Ontario St
(Orleans Street)
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8932
-87.6377
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-11:30pm
Fri 11:30am-2am
Sat 5pm-2am
Sun 5pm-11:30pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Valet
Ai Japanese Restaurant
Last updated 7.24.09
What People Are Saying About Ai Japanese Restaurant
The Editor
Valerie Moloney
Citysearch
The Scene – Exposed brick, soaring ceilings and soothing beige tones appeal to urbanites in this loft-dwellers' neighborhood sushi lounge. An octagonal-shaped sushi station--left from Kizoku--acts as the main centerpiece, staffed with friendly and efficient chefs. A half-dozen or so tables to two occupy the area directly across them, while faux-suede booths provide snug seating in the left corner. The crowd leans late twenty- and early thirtysomethings dolled up for post-dinner partying. – – The Food – A celebrated Tokyo-trained chef doles out innovative rolls and…
The Details on Ai Japanese Restaurant
Parking:
The eatery shares valet with Zocalo next door for $10.
Late-Night Dining:
An abbreviated menu with defaults like shrimp shumai, tuna rolls and beef udon is available on Fridays and Saturdays.
Fun Fact:
Chef Hemmi, named Food and Wine magazine's "Most Innovative Sushi Chef in Chicago" in 2005, is certified to cell fugu, which can potentially be poisonous if prepared incorrectly. To safeguard his diners, Hemmi tries the fish first himself.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
