Omakase-centric restaurants are so en vogue right now. Few, though, match up to Lettuce Entertain You’s impressive 10-seat sushi counter hidden inside Sushi-san.
The vibe: A popular omakase counter hidden behind Sushi-san in River North.
The food: Chefs Kaze Chan and Shigeru Kitano showcase their talents by slicing pieces of pristine raw fish with precision in front of guests and creating memorable courses such as otoro tartare topped with caviar and uni ice cream. It’s an exquisite, albeit expensive, meal that’s well worth saving your pennies for.
The drinks: For an extra $100, you can add on a guided Nikka Japanese Whisky pairing to complement the 18-course omakase.
Time Out tip: If you're looking for a top-notch, yet unstuffy omakase, this is your place.
Updated with reporting by Lauren Brocato