"Sushi omakase spots have been popping up on every corner of Chicago, and Pilsen isn’t immune. But Casa Madai stands out with its Japanese-Mexican takes on nigiri and casual environment (which is currently BYOB). Walking in for a la carte service is easy, though the better move is to plan ahead and reserve a seat at the chef's counter. The 15-course, $150 omakase option will get you things like hamachi with sautéed jalapeño and brown butter that dissolves in your mouth, scallops topped with salsa macha hugged in a sheet of nori like a one-bite taco, and conversation with the very friendly chefs. " - adrian kane, alyssa reyes, veda kilaru, john ringor
Kim Kovacik
