Taste of Japan

Japanese restaurant · Loop

Taste of Japan

Japanese restaurant · Loop

201 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606

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Escape to Japan with Taste of Japan in the Loop, where hearty ramen and fresh sushi deliver authentic vibes and wallet-friendly meals.

201 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606 Get directions

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"There’s a new restaurant to audition for your Loop lunch rotation. Taste of Japan has everything from curry, soba bowls with lobster, pork tonkotsu miso ramen to $1.50 sashimi. Get your sushi to go for a (hopefully not) sad desk lunch, or dine-in as early as 10:30am." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen

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Manski

Google

Its our first time here. The place was good. It was cold outside and wanted to taste a hot soup. We ordered ramen and it was served not too hot. It was just warm. Could have been better if the food it was served really hot.

Kevin Jiang

Google

Both taste and portion sizes are great! The plates are substantial, with heaping servings of rice alongside the curry. The ambiance is relaxed and welcoming, making it perfect for casual lunches or dinner with friends. The staff is friendly.

E M P

Google

I ordered ahead for lunch and was pleasantly surprised! Very good quality fish and flavor was great. I will definitely be back to try more! Only giving 4 stars for now since I've only tried once.

M K Snigaroff

Google

Very inexpensive, tasty, and authentic Japanese place. I've gone here both to get dinner and to just drop by for a quick snack, but it seems like a particularly ideal lunch place. I recommend trying their hand rolls, which are reminiscent of onigiri. The service is friendly and fast; they even gave my one-year-old a cute little toy fan :) We'll be back for more!

민규빈

Google

I do not think they understand Japanese foods. They apparently created a modified version of Japanese foods which turned out to be even worse. Nigiri sushis were okay, but they keep disintegrating, and Gunkan Maki's nori was somehow replaced by cucumber. The ramen 'tasted like' (not saying they are) it was made off of some kits from Amazon. At least it wasn't on par with what I would expect from a 'Japanese Restaurant'. Edit: Miso soup was $4. I cannot comprehend why a small bowl of miso soup would be $4. I ended up not ordering it.

Josh Peal

Google

Finally some good sushi in North Loop! They're threatening to be one of the best in downtown. Very authentic. Not a place for americanized rolls. Go here for Hand Rolls, Nigiri, and Sashimi. Also really good noodles!

Ivy Llewellyn

Google

This place is awesome!!! Honestly the best Japanese food in the loop. I will be a regular customer FOR SURE.

J G

Google

They’re just getting started it seems but I’d suggest they try to make a more traditional miso soup. I’d also suggest a fluffier lighter fry on the fried pork. It was a bit heavy and oily. I also wish they had Kewpie Mayo, it tasted more like American burger Mayo. It seems like a family working hard to be successful so I hope they refine their recipes and do very well! The eel sushi was tasty! The portion sizes were really generous for the price. It was inexpensive!

Luci M.

Yelp

Food - Amazing Service - First Class! Laid Back, Soothing, NOT rushed!! We'll Be Back!!!

Charisma H.

Yelp

First reaction, this place is huge. It's a mom and pop shop but there is so much space inside. Ample seating. We only got sushi so can't speak to other parts of the menu, but sushi was great. Clean, simple and affordable. We particularly loved the spicy tuna. And it's one of the few spots in the loop that stays open in the evening, in case you want dinner.

Manski E.

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Brennon P.

Yelp

This place is always empty, but hands down is some of the best food in The Loop. Don't let this place go out of business. The chicken curry and ramen are 10/10.

Stephen B.

Yelp

Clearly a reboot of the earlier business. I didn't try the sushi previously but it was excellent for lunch today. Sashimi, Nigiri and hand roll heavy with no maki but the fish was quite good.

Daisy G.

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Just stopped by this cute spot during a work trip and wow. I'm from LA and this sushi is the best price to quality I have ever seen. This little mom and pop spot is such a gem. The foods delicious and the portions are super generous. The workers were very attentive, the intererior is cute decorated. I honestly wish I can take this place home with me. The server was super sweet. Who knew Chicago would have such yummy sushi, 10/10. I'm jealous of yall locals.

Gino G.

Yelp

Been here for lunch three times, trying the sushi, soba, and tonkatsu ramen. It's the first place I've been to in Chicago that reminds me of places in Japan when i visited for a month last summer. The quality of food is a notch above what i would expect and tastes authentic. The owners are very nice and seem to really care about quality. A very good value and welcome addition to my lunch schedule when i am downtown. ごちそうさま

Avram K.

Yelp

This place was so great! Very kind staff, and food is very tasty. We got the miso soba ramen with shrimp tempura (tempura was so crispy and delicious), and the chicken curry (amazingly crispy chicken). We got to-go, and they packaged all the food so nicely that nothing got soggy (all the food in different compartments). Totally recommend!

Mikaela M.

Yelp

I found this place on maps and ordered online for pick up and found out they're brand new! I am so happy to have a place like this by work to stop by and get some lunch! The lady at the pickup counter was very sweet when I entered. I ordered the chicken katsu curry and it was amazing! Tasted so fresh and had a deep curry flavor that was so comforting. I liked how everything was separated so the chicken was still crispy by the time I got to eat it in my office. I also will say it's pretty affordable for what you are getting, I had some to take for leftovers! I will be coming back as a regular for lunch.

Vincent M.

Yelp

Excellent service and really good ramen. Sushi was super fresh and flavourful. Will definitely come again next time I'm in town.

Josh P.

Yelp

Amazing spot for authentic Japanese sushi and noodles. Great service. Very fresh food in a quiet setting.

Daniel D.

Yelp

I am glad I found a nice sushi place by my work. A very kind lady help me find the one I like.Definitely will come back.

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E M P

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I ordered ahead for lunch and was pleasantly surprised! Very good quality fish and flavor was great. I will definitely be back to try more! Only giving 4 stars for now since I've only tried once.

M K Snigaroff

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민규빈

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Josh Peal

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Ivy Llewellyn

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This place is awesome!!! Honestly the best Japanese food in the loop. I will be a regular customer FOR SURE.

J G

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Luci M.

Yelp

Food - Amazing Service - First Class! Laid Back, Soothing, NOT rushed!! We'll Be Back!!!

Charisma H.

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Manski E.

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Brennon P.

Yelp

This place is always empty, but hands down is some of the best food in The Loop. Don't let this place go out of business. The chicken curry and ramen are 10/10.

Stephen B.

Yelp

Clearly a reboot of the earlier business. I didn't try the sushi previously but it was excellent for lunch today. Sashimi, Nigiri and hand roll heavy with no maki but the fish was quite good.

Daisy G.

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Gino G.

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Avram K.

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Mikaela M.

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Vincent M.

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Excellent service and really good ramen. Sushi was super fresh and flavourful. Will definitely come again next time I'm in town.

Josh P.

Yelp

Amazing spot for authentic Japanese sushi and noodles. Great service. Very fresh food in a quiet setting.

Daniel D.

Yelp

I am glad I found a nice sushi place by my work. A very kind lady help me find the one I like.Definitely will come back.

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