"For When You Wanted Kyoten Next Door Chicago has several omakase-only spots, and Kyoten Next Door is the best. But it only has ten seats, which makes it very hard to get a reservation. The next closest nigiri-only alternative is Omakase Yume, but with an equally small counter you’ll be hard-pressed to snag a last-minute seat unless you’re dining solo. So if you need a Plan B special occasion omakase for more than one person, try your luck at Mako. Their dining room can fit 22 people, everything is thoughtfully prepared and delicious, and you’ll get over 20 courses—including small plates. All those extra seats mean that dinner here can take longer, but hey, you should have planned further ahead." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
Barry Bresichen