Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago
Sushi restaurant · Fulton River District
415 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Highlights
Creative 17-course omakase with unique American twists
Creative 17-course omakase with unique American twists
"Like its Austin, Miami, and Seattle locations, this great River East spot in The Drop In’s basement is known for non-traditional omakase. Expect frequent blowtorch appearances at the 10-seat counter, plus nigiri topped with roasted beet mustard or puffed quinoa. Along with excellent bites like sweet eel with melted bone marrow during their 17-course meal, the chefs are a lot of fun. They'll definitely hype up your sake-fueled birthday celebration, or wow everybody with their wagyu pyrotechnics." - john ringor, nick allen, adrian kane
"In 2023, chefs and spouses Margarita Kallas-Lee and Phillip Frankland Lee unveiled an outpost of their opulent Michelin-starred omakase spot Sushi by Scratch to great fanfare, tucking the 10-seat spot inside the burger-focused Not A Damn Chance bar. Their team applies a creative approach to its 17-course menu, which features dishes such as roasted bone marrow (soy, wasabi, sea salt) and garlic and sea salt-rubbed Canadian albacore that’s wrapped in sake-soaked nori, and roasted over almond wood." - Naomi Waxman
"Originally from California (with locations in Texas, Seattle, and Miami), Sushi By Scratch is known for its non-traditional omakase. The $165 Chicago experience is no different—this great sushi spot is hidden behind a password-protected door in the basement of The Drop In bar. An amuse-bouche in a tiny waiting room kicks things off, and the 17-course event happens at a 10-seat chef's counter. The omakase has personable chefs and a delicious mix of simple and less conventional nigiri (like unagi with melted bone marrow), making it worth spending two hours in a basement." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"I found Sushi by Scratch to shake up the usual omakase formula in a fun and exciting way." - Olee Fowler
"Jeffy Mai, editor Time Out Chicago: Omakase by Phillip Frankland Lee at Sushi by Scratch." - Ashok Selvam
