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Japonais


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4.5 of 5 stars 279 ratings
279 ratings
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#58 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Neighborhood: River North
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 26, 2009

Food was very good, but not amazing. Drinks were very tasty. Try the Lychee Martini! This place is very pricey but fun. Sit downstairs in the lounge area for a different experience. more

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2 of 5 stars
Hellas80 5 contributions
Chicago
Mar 16, 2009

Recently went for a lunch meeting and the waitress was pushing me as hard as possible to order the $17 special roll of the day. I declined and ordered the Tuna and Salmon Maki Rolls. They were fresh, and that's about all the good I can say about them. Very simple, very small, and only 4 small pieces, wrapped in... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 21, 2009

Great sushi and I love the outdoor patio more

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1 of 5 stars
ChiCityGirl15 1 contribution
Chicago
Jan 28, 2009

I came here on a busy evening, but still NOTHING could excuse the service I recieved. We didn't recieve 3 items we ordered, yet were still charged for them (they said they'd bring them out--this was AFTER the bill came, no thanks-forget it). It took over 45 minutes to get our edamame, really? Server was terrible. Horrifically overpriced. I love... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 17, 2009

Overated. It's a "been seen" kind of place. more

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4 of 5 stars
PuaNChicago 8 contributions
Jan 8, 2009

Prices are somewhat steep...minimum $13 for a drink...but hey, its downtown... beautiful ambiance.. try the La Rouge and the Pomegranate Cooler...very, very LOVELY. more

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2 of 5 stars
Davek200 3 contributions
Chicago
Dec 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Great sushi and American style Kobe on the hot stone was unique and tasty. A couple of major problems are the price which is not good value and food poisoning. The food for the most part seems fresh and we narrowed the stomach infections to most likely the green tea semifreddo with the so-called "coffee and donuts". This is unacceptible... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 5, 2008

Only been once, but overrated in my opinion. Didn't particularly enjoy anything I had. Server had an attitude. more

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5 of 5 stars
babibirdee 66 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Nov 24, 2008

everything about this place was amazing. the drinks, the atmosphere, the appetizes, and best of all: the sushi. GO HERE. But make reservations first. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 2, 2008

good, but very overpriced more

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Japonais Address

600 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: (312) 822-9600
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.