CH Distillery | Jōtō Sushi
Sushi restaurant · West Loop ·
Industrial-chic lounge with craft cocktails & New American bites
Industrial-chic lounge with craft cocktails & New American bites
"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
"You can get all sorts of wine, beer, and liquor delivered from CH. And if you spend over $100 you’ll get a six-pack of miniature Malort bottles. Do with that information what you will." - adrian kane
"You can get all sorts of cocktails delivered from CH - including things you haven’t ordered since you were on spring break (like a Sex On The Beach). Also interesting, they’re donating bottles of Malort hand sanitizer to local hospitals, which is definitely the best use of Malort." - adrian kane
"You can get all sorts of cocktails delivered from CH - including things you haven’t ordered since you were on spring break (like a Sex On The Beach). Also interesting, they’re donating bottles of Malort hand sanitizer to local hospitals, which is definitely the best use of Malort. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"I toast at CH Distillery to try Jeppson’s Malört and other house spirits, which feels like a fitting send-off at the end of a downtown weekend." - Sam Nelson