Chicago’s Dreamy 18-Course Omakase at Sushi-San 🍣✨
📍 The Omakase Room at Sushi-San 63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 After weeks of research, I chose Sushi-San’s hidden omakase room for my first Chicago omakase experience—and it was worth every penny! 🔍 The Vibe Secret entrance: Walk through the 1st-floor restaurant, then push a "fire exit" door to find the speakeasy-style sushi counter. 🤫 Intimate 8-seat room: Feels like Tokyo’s elite sushi bars. 🍣 The 18-Course Journey 1️⃣ Salmon Roe Chawanmushi 🥚 Silky egg custard topped with bursting ikura—umami fireworks! 2️⃣ Toro Tartare + Caviar 🐟💎 Fatty tuna + salty pearls = luxury on a spoon. 3️⃣ 12+ Nigiri & Sashimi 🍣 Melts-in-mouth cuts (but by course 15, I was happily defeated). 💰 Damage 250base∗∗+20350/person. Pricey but justified: Fish quality rivals NYC/LA spots. 📌 Pro Tips Book 1+ month ahead—only 8 seats/night! Dress up: The moody lighting begs for ✨aesthetic✨ pics. Skip lunch: 18 courses will wreck a small stomach. #OmakaseLovers #SushiSan #ChicagoFineDining #HiddenGem #FoodieSplurge #JapaneseCuisine