Yokocho – Japanese
This vibrant urban escape captures the spirited energy of a Tokyo alleyway, where glistening bowls of premium sashimi and truffle-scented yellowtail celebrate the art of the donburi. The kitchen balances tradition with playful innovation, serving up golden-fried katsu sandos and delicate handrolls alongside whimsical strawberry matcha treats that delight the senses. It is a place of vivid contrasts, where the precision of fresh seafood meets the comforting crunch of street-food classics in a sleek, inviting atmosphere.
167, North Green Street https://www.yokochochicago.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Yokocho
Dairy-Free at Yokocho
Yokocho in Syracuse has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Trust the Chef and A5 Wagyu Handroll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Yokocho
Yokocho in Syracuse has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Trust the Chef and A5 Wagyu Handroll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Yokocho
Yokocho in Syracuse has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chutoro, Strawberry Matcha Sando and Spicy Tuna Handroll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Yokocho
Yokocho in Syracuse has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Katsu Sando and Akami. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Yokocho
Yokocho in Syracuse has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chi - Chi Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Yokocho
Yokocho in Syracuse has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asahi Beer and Chi - Chi Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Yokocho
Yokocho in Syracuse has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Matcha Sando, Asahi Beer and Chi - Chi Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Yokocho
Yokocho in Syracuse has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Uni Cheesecake and Akami. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Yokocho
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Katsu Sando | 43 g | 50.1 g |
| Sake Donburi | 58 g | 31.3 g |
| Blue Crab Handroll | 81.4 g | 31.2 g |
| Spicy Tuna Sando | 101.8 g | 26.6 g |
| Akami | 0 g | 22.4 g |
| Spicy Tuna Handroll | 46.2 g | 20.6 g |
| Uni Cheesecake | 0 g | 14.3 g |
| Truffle Hamachi Donburi | 32.1 g | 13.4 g |
| Strawberry Matcha Sando | 34 g | 5.5 g |
| Chi - Chi Cocktail | 5.9 g | 1 g |
| Toki Highball | 14.3 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Donburi Bowls
Sushi rice bowls with crispy shallots, cucumber, kyukappa, pickled ginger, and edamame.
- Sake Donburi - $16: Salmon, sushi rice, crispy shallots, cucumber, kyukappa, pickled ginger, edamame Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Donburi - $16: Tuna, sushi rice, crispy shallots, cucumber, kyukappa, pickled ginger, edamame Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Donburi - $16.5: Yellowtail, sushi rice, crispy shallots, cucumber, kyukappa, pickled ginger, edamame Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Hamachi Donburi - $17: Yellowtail with spicy mayo and truffle sauce, sushi rice, crispy shallots, cucumber, kyukappa, pickled ginger, edamame Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Donburi - $16: BBQ eel, sushi rice, crispy shallots, cucumber, kyukappa, pickled ginger, edamame Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandos
Japanese-style milk bread sandwiches.
- Chicken Katsu Sando - $14: Japanese-style milk bread, katsu sauce, red onions, kyukappa, green onion, aemono sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Sando - $16: Japanese-style milk bread, spicy mayo, arugula, kyukappa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Matcha Sando - $15: Japanese-style milk bread, fresh strawberries, matcha whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Handrolls
- Spicy Tuna Handroll - $8: Crispy nori, sushi rice, spicy tuna Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Crab Handroll - $9: Crispy nori, sushi rice, blue crab Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- A5 Wagyu Handroll - $28: Japanese Miyazaki Beef Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri or Sashimi
Price is per one piece.
- Akami - $10: Lean bluefin tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chutoro - $11: Medium fatty bluefin tuna Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Otoro - $12: Fatty bluefin tuna Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sakanas
- Iwashi Toast - $20: White Anchovies, Milkbread, Jalapeño Ginger Negi Aioli, Pickled Red Onion, Truffle Caviar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- A-5 Wagyu Crispy Rice - $35: Wilted Pea Tendrils, Spicy Sweet Soy Garlic Sauce, Quail Egg Available at: dinner, lunch
Omakase
- Trust the Chef - $120: 11 Courses of Sakana, Nigiri & Premium Handroll Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Uni Cheesecake - $18: Sea urchin, maldon salt Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Chi - Chi Cocktail - $15: Saketini, vodka or gin with sake, pickled onion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Toki Highball - $12: Toki whisky, lemon, soda water
- Asahi Beer - $8: Rice lager, draft or can Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Yokocho
- Is Yokocho dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Yokocho has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Trust the Chef and A5 Wagyu Handroll.
- What can I eat at Yokocho on a dairy-free diet?
- Trust the Chef and A5 Wagyu Handroll carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Yokocho have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Asahi Beer and Chi - Chi Cocktail.
- Is Yokocho gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Yokocho?
- Chicken Katsu Sando, at roughly 50.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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