Celebrating a Birthday at Chicago's Trendy Japanese Spot Itoko 🍣

Dinner Southport Set (available Sun–Thu, $35 for 3 courses) – Great value, portions are generous! Starters: Shishito Peppers (grilled peppers with bonito flakes, lemon, black garlic mayo) or sliced octopus. Main: Chirashi Don (sashimi rice bowl) recommended — skip the ramen (too salty). Mecha Kucha – Uni + tuna + caviar sushi 🍣. TCD Tuna Toro – Bluefin tuna with Kaluga caviar — so satisfying! Comes with 5 nori sheets to DIY hand rolls. A5 Wagyu Teppanyaki – Well-marinated and perfectly cooked (go for medium).❤️😊 Otoro (Fatty Tuna) – Melts in your mouth — need I say more? Lychee Martini 🍹 – Tasty and strong! The chic, wood-toned interior is super photogenic — no worries getting good pics 😻. For birthdays, the staff sweetly brought champagne, dessert, and a Polaroid photo — full emotional service! #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodFinds #UChicago #ChicagoLife #JapaneseFoodChicago #SushiLove