"Best known as the original maker and home of Jeppson’s Malört, the distillery once produced the famously bitter Chicago spirit on‑site before moving production to a larger Pilsen facility as demand grew. The location has become a pilgrimage spot for Malört aficionados and has surprised many visitors by offering high-end sushi and omakase. After pandemic pivots that introduced sushi under a different name, the owners reimagined the space following the founders’ departures, adding a kitchen for yakitori and donburi, expanding vegetable options, redecorating with a Tokyo‑inspired feel, and positioning the venue as more than just a bar." - Ashok Selvam