"Omakase Takeya is the second omakase-only spot on this list. It’s hidden in the basement of a very busy West Loop ramen shop, and heading downstairs to eat here will make you feel a little like you’re Mariah Carey being whisked away after a fan rushes the red carpet. Downstairs it’s secluded and quiet, and unlike at Kyoten (where you’ll basically get a Powerpoint presentation’s worth of explanation during your dinner), there’s minimal interaction with the chef. Sixteen courses of delicious sushi and small plates later, you’ll realize that’s because the food speaks for itself." - adrian kane