Noriko Handroll Bar
Japanese restaurant · Fulton River District
401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Highlights
Handrolls, crudos, and curated drinks in a cozy izakaya vibe.
Handrolls, crudos, and curated drinks in a cozy izakaya vibe.
"This hot spot from the team behind Perilla Fare is bringing their excellent handrolls from the West Loop to EEEEEATSCON. Tuna belly, crispy onions, chives, and sweet soy Salmon, garlic crunch, and spicy mayo Edamame hummus, chili crunch, and nori chips" - team infatuation
"This Japanese handroll spot lives in the basement of Perilla Fare, complete with a glowing bar surrounded by mirrors and an electronic playlist that could fuel a Zara shopping spree. Though they’re booked out for weeks, it’s worth calling to try and grab a last-minute reservation for their nori-wrapped fatty tuna, baked scallop, or wagyu topped with uni that’s a fantastic surf and turf butter bomb. Noriko only has 20 seats, but they're perfect for a date night with a side of toro. 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, john ringor, nick allen, adrian kane, nick allen, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, nick allen, john ringor, nick allen, nick allen, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, adrian kane, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor
"We’ll be up front, this Japanese handroll restaurant hiding in Perilla Fare’s basement is already booked out for months. But if you give this West Loop spot a call, they might be able to squeeze you in—usually at 5pm and for only an hour. So while it’s not ideal for lingering or early-dinner haters, there are upsides. Noriko’s 20-seat space works well for something intimate without being too romantic, largely helped by an electronic playlist that doesn’t scream “marriage proposal.” And the handrolls like fatty tuna, spicy scallop, or buttery wagyu are all excellent. The hour-long time limit is also great if you’re catching a movie or concert after, or need to wrap things up when the person you’re with ends up having less personality than Siri. 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, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"A sushi handroll bar from the founder behind Poke OG, Miss Cruspy Rice, and Mr. Omakase, offering handroll-focused sushi within the Brightline Station food-hall lineup." - Laine Doss
"The folks at Perilla in River West have been hiding something in their basement. In February, they unveiled a sleek and sexy sushi bar that focuses on hand rolls. The two chefs — one is a Girl & the Goat alum — have packed a lot of quality in their offerings without falling for the sushi bro cliche. Get the edamame. They hit it with smoke which unlocks a new dimension of taste." - Ashok Selvam
