Kyoten Next Door

The Best Sushi Omakase Restaurants In Chicago, Ranked By Price - Chicago - The Infatuation

"This 10-seat, nigiri-focused spot in Logan Square is the best bite-per-dollar omakase in Chicago. Their 16-course dinner has the same hyper-detailed sushi excellence as its more deluxe, $440-a-head sibling, Kyoten, but without needing a pre-visit financial consultation. Precise knifework transforms gindara into spiky, Sonic-The-Hedgehog-looking sculptures. Rare Japanese rice is punched up with varying vinegar levels to match the seafood or wagyu blanketed on top. But despite their serious approach, Kyoten Next Door’s personable chefs will also nerd out with you about fish or favorite restaurants. It’s perfect for omakase obsessives and first-timers alike. Reservations are the only way to snag a seat (walk-ins aren’t allowed) and they’re available 20 days in advance. You might have some luck dining solo on a Tuesday, but otherwise, set up some Resy Notifies and be ready the instant your phone lights up." - john ringor, nick allen, adrian kane