Chicago's Japanese Food Heaven 🍣✨

Definitely Itoko — been here multiple times. Reservations are easy, no need to book way in advance. 📸 If you want photos, ask the host to seat you upstairs — better lighting! Ratings out of 5⭐️: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "TCD" Tuna Taro – A MUST EAT! Crispy nori wrapped around tuna and caviar — absolutely divine. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hand Rolls – Momo Jr. x King Crab was so good it disappeared before I knew it 🥹. Highly recommended if you love fresh seafood. The Three Piece Set is also great (didn’t get it this time). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beef Chahan – Another MUST EAT! Wagyu fried rice with mushrooms, seaweed, and a poached egg. Let it sit for a crispy bottom — only downside is it’s a bit salty. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chicken Katsu Don – Crispy chicken with sweet-spicy sauce was great, but the salad and plain rice underneath were just okay. 🍹 The Yuzu Lemonade was sold out — maybe next time! 💡 Lighting downstairs is pretty dim — did my best with photos 😅. 💰 ~$75 per person (without drinks). #Itoko #ChicagoJapaneseFood #BestSushiChicago #ChicagoEats #ChicagoLife #NotreDame