Chicago | The Omakase Room at Sushi-San 🍣✨

📍 63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 Currently pregnant and craving sushi like crazy 🥹 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: 🔐 Check in at Sushi-San main restaurant, then get escorted through a mysterious metal side door upstairs (total speakeasy vibes!) 🍷 Offered welcome drinks and wine pairing menu upon arrival The Food: 🐟 Extremely fresh ingredients - rumor says they get first pick of daily fish deliveries (who knows if true, but believable!) 🎨 Visually stunning presentations - each course was Instagram-worthy AND delicious 👨🍳 10-seat counter in intimate space - our group happened to be super chatty (more lively than zen) 😄 Chef was hilarious and engaging - great service throughout Price Point: 💰 $800+ for two with wine pairing (husband got his money's worth on drinks!) ⭐ Delicious but pricey - many fine dining options at this price point 🤔 Would return occasionally for special occasions Why Omakase is Magic: Every piece showcases the chef's: 🔪 Knife skills ✋ Sushi-rice mastery 🎨 Artistic plating 🌊 Respect for seasonal ingredients It's not just dinner - it's edible art with heart ❤️ Now I'm craving sushi even more... counting down till postpartum omakase celebration! 🤤👶 Pro Tips: 🍶 Their sake pairing is equally impressive 📸 Ask before photographing - some chefs prefer no flash 🗓️ Book weeks in advance for prime time slots 👔 Dress is smart casual The ultimate sushi pilgrimage for Chicago foodies! 🍣🏙️ #ChicagoOmakase #SushiLovers #ChicagoFoodie #MichelinWorthy #JapaneseCuisine #SpecialOccasionDining #FoodieMom