Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Kumiko, Gathers Tea Bar and Chubby Cattle BBQ, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chicago's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Chicago’s sophisticated dining scene offers a wealth of elevated experiences for those seeking the precision of Japanese artistry and the indulgence of premium meats. From the refined omakase at Mako and Nobu to the interactive Korean BBQ at Chubby Cattle BBQ, this collection highlights the city's most prestigious destinations for sushi, wagyu, and craft cocktails. Whether you are looking for the sleek atmosphere of Roka Akor or the world-class cuts at Steak 48, these establishments define the pinnacle of upscale East Asian and steakhouse dining in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Chicago | Upscale Japanese Food
- Kumiko · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Gathers Tea Bar · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Chubby Cattle BBQ · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Hanabusa · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Roka Bakehouse · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Postcard · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Kyoto Black · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Roy's Restaurant: Japanese.
- High Five Ramen: Japanese.
- The Izakaya at Momotaro: Japanese.
- Sushi-san: Japanese.
- Strings Ramen: Japanese.
- The Kitchen: American.
- Poke Poké: Japanese.
- Steak 48: Steakhouse.
- Roka Akor: Japanese.
- Tamashii Ramen: Japanese.
- Friends Ramen: Japanese.
- Poke Poké: Japanese.
- Mako: Japanese.
- Tabo Sushi: Japanese.
- TenGoku Aburiya: Japanese.
- Yokocho: Japanese.
- Nobu: Japanese.
- Sumi Japanese Restaurant: Japanese.
- Mikami: Japanese.
- Mammoth Poke & Ramen: Japanese.
- Mahari: Japanese.
- Great Chicago Food & Beverage: Restaurant.
- Hamachi Sushi Bar: Restaurant.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
