Chicago｜The Most “Worth It” Omakase Ever? 🍣

The most expensive omakase in Chicago — chef-owner is Korean-American, and reviews are mixed. Let’s see what makes him so confident. 🍶 Appetizers Avocado & Octopus 🌟🌟✨ – Octopus tender, avocado mash rich and creamy, but too salty. White Ribbon Fish Tempura 🌟🌟🌟🌟 – Thin, crispy coating, fish soft like tofu, paired with radish purée. Smoked Bonito 🌟🌟 – Skin crispy, meat tender with yuzu-onion topping, but smoke flavor faint. King Crab 🌟🌟 – Loaded with crab roe, rich and savory, but meat was fibrous and not very sweet. 🍣 Sushi He talked about his shari (sushi rice) from the moment we sat down — loves it so much he put it in his bio. Grains are huge — at least twice the usual size. High acidity, firm texture. First two pieces were sticky and warm, but it got better. Otoro 🌟🌟🌟 – Soft, fatty, slightly sinewy — paired well with the rice. Akami 🌟🌟🌟 – Fresh and noticeably tangy, softer texture than usual. Yellowtail 🌟🌟✨ – Fish was a bit cold but still fresh — would be fattier later in season. Sea Bream 🌟🌟🌟🌟 – Wasabi kick! Tender, crisp, super fresh. Salmon Roe 🌟🌟 – Fun texture like undersea popping pearls, but lacking flavor. Mystery White Fish 🌟🌟🌟🌟 – Melt-in-your-mouth tender with a subtle straw-smoke note. Shinko 🌟🌟 – Brined + smoked to reduce “fishiness,” acidity mild. Spanish Mackerel 🌟🌟🌟 – Also brined + smoked, higher salt-acid, rich fat. Rosy Seabass 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 – Torched + cured, aroma filled the room — best bite of the night! Fatty, tender, unforgettable (why no seconds 😭). Uni 🌟🌟🌟✨ – Very sweet, but portion tiny. Anago 🌟 – Skin charred to a crisp — like a chip. Sauce too salty, rice too little. Hand Roll 🌟🌟🌟 – Wasabi overload! Rice had great presence, delicious, but wished for more fish filling. 🍳 Tamagoyaki 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 – Corn & maple syrup, pinch of salt — flan-like pudding texture, incredibly tasty but way too small! I begged for the last piece, hoping he wouldn’t trim off too much… 🌿 Basil Ice Cream 🍧 – Fresh, fragrant, paired perfectly with blueberry sauce. A drizzle of olive oil made it even richer. Overall, seasoning leaned heavy. The white fish was a surprising highlight, and the rice — while hyped — did deliver. But value for money? Questionable. I left still hungry… or am I just a big eater? 😅 📍 Kyōten 2507 W Armitage Ave, Chicago #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodFinds #ChicagoOmakase #ChicagoJapanese #SoloDining #FineDining