Are These Chicago Restaurants Worth The Hype? - Chicago - The Infatuation
"Verdict: This West Loop spot will make “eating handrolls in a basement” your new favorite activity. Not long after opening, this handroll spot in the basement of Perilla Fare was already booked out for weeks. And for good reason: the handrolls are delicious. Spicy baked scallops, fatty tuna brushed with seasoned soy sauce, wagyu topped with uni that’s basically a surf and turf butter bomb—there are plenty of tasty nori-wrapped bites to get excited about. Noriko only seats 20, but it doesn’t feel small thanks to its walls of mirrors. Even when it’s packed and the clubby music sounds like you should be shopping for something with pleather, it’s easy to have a fun night out whether you’re there for a date or weekly office gossip. Reservations are bookable up to three months in advance, though most spots are already taken. But you might find success by calling Noriko to see if they can squeeze you in last minute today or in the next few days—this usually comes with the caveat of eating at 5pm and a one-hour time limit." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
