Mako

"Out of all the tasting-menu spots on this list, Mako in the West Loop definitely wins the prize for priciest ($175) and lengthiest meal. In fact, when we saw how long the omakase is here (22+ courses of sushi and small plates), we wondered if things might start to drag like the last hour and a half of any Transformers movie. But after our first pieces of the expertly prepared fish, we were immediately grateful for this restaurant’s long runtime." - josh barnett, 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. " - sam faye, adrian kane, veda kilaru, nick allen

"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

"This place is from the same chef as Juno and charges $195 for around 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 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." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"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, Eater Staff