Chicago | The Omakase Room at Sushi-San š£āØ
š 63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 Currently pregnant and craving sushi like crazy š„¹ So let me reminisce about last November's omakase experience at Sushi-San! (Forgive me for forgetting some course details - pregnancy brain is real!) The Experience: š Check in at Sushi-San main restaurant, then get escorted through a mysterious metal side door upstairs (total speakeasy vibes!) š· Offered welcome drinks and wine pairing menu upon arrival The Food: š Extremely fresh ingredients - rumor says they get first pick of daily fish deliveries (who knows if true, but believable!) šØ Visually stunning presentations - each course was Instagram-worthy AND delicious šØš³ 10-seat counter in intimate space - our group happened to be super chatty (more lively than zen) š Chef was hilarious and engaging - great service throughout Price Point: š° $800+ for two with wine pairing (husband got his money's worth on drinks!) ā Delicious but pricey - many fine dining options at this price point š¤ Would return occasionally for special occasions Why Omakase is Magic: Every piece showcases the chef's: šŖ Knife skills ā Sushi-rice mastery šØ Artistic plating š Respect for seasonal ingredients It's not just dinner - it's edible art with heart ā¤ļø Now I'm craving sushi even more... counting down till postpartum omakase celebration! š¤¤š¶ Pro Tips: š¶ Their sake pairing is equally impressive šø Ask before photographing - some chefs prefer no flash šļø Book weeks in advance for prime time slots š Dress is smart casual The ultimate sushi pilgrimage for Chicago foodies! š£šļø #ChicagoOmakase #SushiLovers #ChicagoFoodie #MichelinWorthy #JapaneseCuisine #SpecialOccasionDining #FoodieMom
