Itoko Has Me Hooked... My Chicago Japanese Food Crush ✨

🍣 Three-Piece Set Hand Roll These hand rolls are perfectly packed — great balance of rice, nori, and fish. One bite gives you crispy seaweed, warm rice, and fresh fish — more layered than regular sushi, and seriously addictive. 🥩 Kumamoto Beef to Hotate Nigiri This one made me pause and savor… Wagyu’s buttery richness + scallop’s sweetness = instant melt-in-your-mouth magic. Just wanted to order another right away — definitely coming back for more! 🐟 TCD Tuna Toro Generous cuts of rich, oily toro — satisfying but not heavy. Paired with Kaluga caviar and vinegared rice for a perfect salty-tangy balance. Bonus: you can DIY your own hand roll — fun and interactive! 💎 Jewel Bako The visual star! Looked like a dessert box when it arrived — opened to reveal a “jewel case” of sashimi. Vibrant colors, thick, fresh slices of fish. You wrap each piece with nori and rice yourself — simple but feels special. 🐟 Halibut Firm white fish with butter-basted aroma and a touch of yuzu — creamy yet bright, light and not heavy. 🍹 Yuzu Dropped & Lychee Martini Both sweet, easy-to-drink cocktails — refreshing and tasty. This is the kind of Japanese spot I’d gladly return to again and again! If you’re into Japanese food in Chicago, add Itoko to your must-try list 🫶. 💰 ~$100+ per person 📍 Itoko 3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 #Foodie #Chicago #JapaneseFood #ChicagoEats 🍱💖🌟