Kyoten Next Door

Not content with just running one of Chicago’s best omakase experiences, Otto Phan opened a second concept adjacent to Kyoten in 2023. Though the price point is more affordable ($159), there’s no dip in consistency or quality. The menu switches things up occasionally to highlight unique offerings, but your meal will typically include the usual (delicious) suspects, like chutoro, uni, Hokkaido scallops and wagyu, all over seasoned large-grained rice. It’s certainly a more laid-back affair than the OG Kyoten, and you may even find yourself chatting with the chefs throughout the evening and learning quite a bit about the sushi-making process.