Mako
Sushi restaurant · West Town ·
Elaborate, seasonal sushi presentations make up the multiple courses
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Elaborate, seasonal sushi presentations make up the multiple courses
"Veteran chef B.K. Park has spun out this inspiring shrine to omakase. With nothing but a lone plaque marking its entrance, this Japanese delight can be tough to spot. But once inside, the surrounding din of traffic fades and you’ll be transfixed by the team's dedication to sushi. Mako is a hot ticket, with just 22 seats from which to savor the smartly considered omakase. Throughout the evening, the chef and itamae showcase their style through unique adornments, like sudachi juice and sesame-pepper soy. Equally enticing are cooked items, like braised abalone or black cod with burnt scallion ponzu. Not to be outdone, chawanmushi stocked with mushroom and crab is the essence of elegance. Dessert is not an afterthought, as in sweet potato with whiskey caramel." - The MICHELIN Guide
"This place is from the same chef as Juno, and has 15 courses of delicious nigiri, sashimi, and small plates (like braised abalone with roasted gingko nut). Compared to the other omakase-only spots in the West Loop, Mako is one of the largest (it seats 22 people, with 12 at the bar and the rest at tables), and dinner here is long—about three hours. Plan on a very expensive and enjoyable experience. It’s also worth noting that they offer omakase to go if you prefer to have that experience on your couch." - john ringor, nick allen, adrian kane
"This place is from the same chef as Juno and charges $215 for around 15 courses of delicious nigiri, sashimi, and small plates (like a buttery sea bass with charred frisee and seaweed). Compared to the other omakase-only spots in the West Loop, Mako is the largest (it seats 22 people, with 12 at the bar and the rest at tables), and dinner here is long. Plan on a very expensive and enjoyable experience." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen, veda kilaru, sam faye
"Another of BK Park’s Chicago omakase restaurants, mentioned alongside Juno Sushi as part of Park’s existing omakase portfolio and relevant experience for the new New York project." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Juno chef B.K. Park opened this sophisticated, minimalist dining space devoted to omakase in 2019. Housing just 22 seats, divided between tables and a 12-seat bar, Michelin-starred Mako serves up to 23 courses of nigiri and plated Japanese dishes." - Naomi Waxman