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    Casa Chi

    4.3 (63 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Upscale
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Alex A.

    Awesome food and full of flavor! Located inside the InterContinental Hotel, this spot is definitely worth checking out. The smoked swordfish dip is incredibly unique and an absolute must-try. The hand rolls were another standout--just keep in mind that each order comes with two. And don't miss the California roll, which is made with real lobster instead of imitation crab. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in town!

    Andre W.

    This might be my new favorite place to frequent! Casa Chi is located in the Intercontinental Hotel to the left when you walk inside the entrance, directly across from the Michael Jordan Steakhouse. Staff and vibe is very dope! Kaylee, Brian, Tron and rest of the team are amazing and just a joy to chat with about everything on the menu and just regular chat. They have a nice Margarita Happy Hour from 3-5pm which is really good...cocktails and certain bites are $12 daily. I had some margaritas made with Michael Jordan's Cincoro tequila on my bday and they were amazing! Passion fruit margarita is Mezcal Gibson is a great drink as its like a mezcal martini. Lobster Wonton Tacos are off the chain! Flavor is very much on point! The Smoked Swordfish Dip is on fire...never knew something like this existed and I am glad it does. The dip comes along with plantain chips...yum! Definitely get it! Angry Tuna Maki Rolls are something special as well. Tuna guac wonton tacos are really good as well. Love this place and is now a regular!!!

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    Melissa C.

    Went here for restaurant week. Love that they have low cal drinks as an option. Had the ginger Margarita and the mango sake. Out of the both I enjoyed the margarita more. Ordered the lobster wontons tacos and really enjoyed them. For restaurant week you get a salad, guacamole and the swordfish dip for the table. That's swordfish dip is the star here. Perfect smokiness to it. I didn't take a picture but I got the hot stone cheese with steak. Know any of the hot stop item are huge side wise on the table we had 3 of them and had to cook and everything to get it all out the way. I also go steak with the cheese. It was casa style it was good. At the end you get a yuzu cheese cake. My favorite here, it wasn't too sweet and the right amount of tartness.

    Chi A.

    My friend and I stopped into Casa Chi for a quick bite since it's conveniently attached to the hotel where we were staying at. We ended up having a relatively enjoyable experience. We ordered the California roll and lobster wontons, both were fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. For drinks, I had a mocktail version of the Pisco-Ncello, and it was excellent. The bartender was super knowledgeable and took the time to walk us through the menu, offering recommendations and making sure we found something we'd enjoy. The vibe was welcoming, the staff was kind and attentive, and service was prompt. It's a solid spot if you're looking for a low-key but quality meal and drink near the Magnificent Mile.

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    Maria B.

    I have to agree with some of the reviews - the music is oppressively loud. It just needs to go down a few decibels to make the experience fully enjoyable. Now, the good - the food. I was looking for a snack and my visit coincicided with happy hour. I ordered the tuna and swordfish tacos. My favorite was the tuna variety - it was fresh, citricy, and the shell crispy. It was almost like ceviche. Loved it. The swordfish looked like chicken salad on a bed of rice in the small shell. Swordfish has a more fish taste, so be ready for that. The tacos are bite size, good for a snack. I sat at the bar. Service was provided by the bartender. He was polite, and friendly. He was training 2 other workers on some of their specialty drinks. Order the Japanese pisco! That was deliscious.

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    Ed M.

    This place is still fantastic and the food is savory and delicious. The guacamole is presented very nicely and extremely tasty. The lobster tacos are probably the best item on the menu. The thin steak slivers on the hot rock comes with two options. According to the server, the tortilla with veggies option is the most popular. I preferred the other option, which is dipping sauces and no tortillas. But that's obviously personal preference. This is a great restaurant inside the Intercontinental hotel and is open late . It's pricey, but well worth it for discerning palates

    Nisha B.

    Caught a HH here on a Tuesday. Ambience was smooth. I had the margarita and wontons. They were both good! Friend had some kind of Roll, which he loved

    Maki mono: Angry Tuna and Salmon avacado
    K M.

    We stayed at the Intercontinental CHI, and had an opportunity to try the Sunday afternoon 3-Course Boozy Brunch Peruvian-Japanese fusion offerings. Wow! From the moment we walked into this beautifully decorated restaurant, til the time we left feeling full and good, our Casa CHI experience was grand! Adiam was our knowledgeable and attentive server. She guided us through the menu, and offered good recommendations based on our preferences. Craft cocktails were delicious. My companion raved about the CHI Old Fashion. I enjoyed the Boozy hibiscus tea with my meal. The Lobster Tacos were a standout! The Aburi Salmon was excellent as an addition to the prix fix menu options i ordered. I highly recommend trying Casa Chi. Note: 18% tip is automatically applied to the bill.

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    Ricardo S.

    10/10! The waitstaff was very sweet and attentive. We were confused at first because it was co-located with a hotel, so we weren't positive we'd be welcomed, but then they definitely noticed our confusion and explained how anyone can come into the restaurant to enjoy their food. The steak fajitas were great, the kale salad was delicious, and the dessert (forgot the name!) was sweet enough but not too sugary. Ambiance was real chill, with low-toned music playing in the overhead speakers. 10/10 would go again when in the area.

    Two of the three lobster tacos. I ate the first one too quickly‍
    Cait S.

    Walk-ins only and I am SO happy I did! Even if you aren't staying at the IC, this is a must do! It is so cute and intimate. The food and drinks are amazing with over the top service. I sat at the bar as a solo traveler and Kaylee could not have been nicer. I travel almost weekly all over the world and I can easily say she's the best I have had in years. She was so kind and even though I ordered the table side fajitas, she made sure there was enough room at the bar for that experience and even offered to reheat the stone since I'm the slowest eater. The stone was plenty hot and I didn't need that but to have her remember or even check was so thoughtful. She was being inundated by another guest at the bar but juggled everything with ease. There were a few times I would have lost my patience with a guest on his 20th question but she did everything with a smile and even though it was near the end of the night she was still super nice and helpful to everyone. The food (lobster tacos and skirt steak fajitas) were delicious and I definitely recommend both! I was worried it would be too much food but I hadn't eaten all day and the tacos are small by delectable. I could not recommend this entire experience, especially if you are lucky enough to have Kaylee.

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    Jennifer Q.

    I had the tuna poke bowl. My first ever and it was delicious. We also had the hot stone which was good but a bit pricey for what you got. Cook your own fajitas basically My drink a Hugo Spritz was refreshing but my boyfriend had to choke down their special version of an old fashioned if I remember correctly.

    Nadia W.

    Aaron was AMAZING!!! We had a fun night!! Thank you for treating us like queens!!!!!!

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    We stopped by for Boozy Tea! This is the Margarita Cocktail, served in a teapot for sharing with the table. The meal started with an appetizer of guacamole & smoked swordfish dip, then two different sushi rolls, steak tacos (you cook the steak at your table), followed by a Yuzu dessert. The dessert was incredible! You have to break into a hard shell Yuzu to get to the cheesecake filling. Overall very impressed! We also were lucky enough to be there to meet Chef Richard Sandoval while he was in town. We will be back for bunch and cocktails!

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    Best spicy margaritas and awesome service! Fu spot to check out during Christmas! Thanks Tron!

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    Miru

    Miru

    4.3
    (331 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Miru is one of those places where the experience is just as memorable as the food. We went with…read morefamily for sushi, and everything we tried felt creative and unique without trying too hard. And the lychee martini? Easily the best I've ever had. The views are absolutely spectacular--some of the best I've seen anywhere and, in my opinion, probably the best restaurant views in Chicago. What really took it to another level was the hospitality. We had family visiting from out of town, and they were greeted and welcomed by name, which was such a thoughtful touch. Between the incredible sushi, cocktails, views, and service, Miru delivered a truly unique and unforgettable Chicago experience.

    The three of us celebrated our daughter's birthday at Miru, the modern Japanese restaurant on the…read more11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago, which has a charming terrace overlooking the Chicago River, Navy Pier, and Lake Michigan. It was the views that attracted us to this venue. It turned out to be a perfect evening with beautiful weather for dining al fresco. Since it was a Monday evening, the large modern dining room was not too busy. As expected, the outdoor terrace was bustling. The terrace is basically divided into 3 sections. We were seated in the first section closest to Navy Pier and Lake Michigan, and this area filled up fast shortly after 6:00 pm. Service was friendly and professional throughout the evening. Our server Justin was very knowledgeable of the menu. Both the hostess and Justin wished our daughter a happy birthday several times. A birthday dessert with a lit candle on the side was presented to her at the end of the dinner, making it a special meal to her. Our daughter ordered a cocktail called Happy Days ($23) that came in a Japanese cat shaped jar/glass. My husband had a glass of Chablis ($21), and I had a mocktail Setting Sun ($14), which has fresh yuzu, Valencia orange, lychee, Soda. However, I could only taste the soda, I wished I could taste the lychee. For dinner, we ordered the following to share: Kani Kani Crispy Rice ($34) -- Justin recommended this dish. I really enjoyed the crispy rice and the minced crab meat topping, which was flavorful and not too spicy. However, my husband did not feel that was a crab flavor. Tempura Rock Shrimp ($19) -- a nice quantity for sharing, shrimp was fresh, but nothing too special. Crispy Spring Rolls ($28) -- 6 very small spring rolls were filled with Maine lobster, pork, with Thai orange sauce. They were delicious but we couldn't really distinguish the lobster or pork in the minced filling. (For the nigiri and sashimi, each order came with 2 pieces. Everything we tried was fresh.) Unagi +1 piece ($14 + $7) -- BBQ Fresh Water Eel Seared Salmon Belly Nigiri +1 piece ($23 + $11.50) Kinmedai ($18) -- Golden Snapper Chutoro ($21) -- Medium Fatty Tuna A5 Wagyu Nigiri ($49) - This was a surprise disappointment. All 4 pieces of Wagyu were tough and had gristle in them, so chewy that we had to spit them out. It's definitely not the melt-in-your-mouth A5 Wagyu experience that I was looking for. Duck Yakisoba ($28) - This dish was mixed on our table by a server, that added more fun to a dish that had egg noodles, duck confit, and ginger. It was flavorful with a good amount of duck. Black Cod ($44) - It was nicely seared and prepared. However, my first bite had a very slight fishy smell in it. Otherwise, it was a good dish. Black Sesame Mochi ($18) -- Charcoal-Vanilla ice cream, black sesame praline, and mochi sponge. Surprisingly, this was the highlight of the night! The flavors and all the different textures worked very well together. I could easily eat a couple of these myself! I am still craving for the aromatic crispy black sesame praline and creamy charcoal-vanilla ice cream a week later! With a 3.5% restaurant surcharge, our total bill came to $431.80 before tip. Valet parking was originally $50, but with restaurant validation, it was brought down to $35. All in all, we had a wonderful birthday dinner for our daughter. The stunning views and ambiance with excellent service made it a memorable evening, while the food was very good overall, there were a couple of disappointments. For us, Miru is a 4-star experience overall, with 5-star ambiance and service.

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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    4.2
    (2.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    It's the kind of place where you can actually relax, enjoy good conversation, and take your time…read more The biggest reason this visit stood out, though, was our server, Denise. She was phenomenal. She kept our water glasses full the entire meal, checked on us at all the right times without hovering, and helped us decide what to order when we couldn't make up our minds. Her recommendations were spot-on, and everything she suggested was delicious. She also handled the kitchen closing perfectly. Instead of making us feel rushed, she gave us a heads-up and helped us get our last few orders in so we didn't miss out on anything we wanted to try. That level of communication and hospitality is rare. The food was excellent, and the all-you-can-eat menu is absolutely worth it if you're coming with a friend. You get to try a wide variety of meats and sides, making it a fun experience from beginning to end. I can't speak for every server here, but Denise represents what great hospitality should look like. She made us feel welcomed, appreciated, and well taken care of throughout the entire meal. Honestly, she has the professionalism and leadership qualities to be a manager. After the rough food experiences I've had elsewhere in Chicago, this restaurant completely restored my faith in the city's dining scene. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town, and I'll happily spend my money here again.

    First time having Japanese BBQ! We have a few of these at home (Nor Cal) but I had never been. One…read moreof my friends wanted to try this out here. I'm glad this is where we stopped by. You can do the all you can eat option or just ordering Al a carte. We decided it was more worth it for the all you can eat option. There's a ton of meats to choose from but my favorite was the toro beef and the ribeye steak. The cucumbers are also to die for, we got like 10 orders total. The quality of the meats were so good, you didn't feel so greasy and bloated afterwards. Our server was pretty nice and explained to us how the menu worked and the time limit that we had to order. He came around a few times to check in on how we were doing. It was pretty good. Inside felt a little cramped, I don't think there were huge amounts of space in the isles but it was fine since we were all sitting down. The best part of dessert is they have s'mores here! You never see that anywhere at any restaurant. I would highly recommend coming here.

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    Gaijin

    4.3
    (797 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Gaijin may be a small restaurant, but it makes a big impression the second you walk in. The dining…read moreroom isn't huge, but it has this lively energy that makes it feel exciting instead of crowded. I even was able to watch the chefs cooking just a few feet away. I could hear the sizzling from the grill, smell the food cooking, and by that point I was more than ready to eat. Our server was really nice and gave us a bunch of recommendations. Everything sounded good, but I ended up going with the Pork Belly Yakisoba. This dish was packed with flavor. The noodles had that smoky, slightly charred taste, and they were coated in just enough sauce to make every bite rich. The sauce brought a nice balance of savory, a little sweetness, and plenty of umami that soaked into the noodles. The pork belly was easily the best part. It was incredibly tender and juicy, with just enough fat that it practically melted in your mouth. Every piece had those caramelized edges that added even more flavor. Then you get the crunch from the cabbage and bean sprouts, the freshness from the scallions, and the little nutty flavor from the sesame that tied everything together. Hahaha I'd definitely come back. This is one of those dishes that sticked with me long after I left.

    There are few places in general across the US that serve up okonomiyaki, so I was thrilled to find…read morethis spot near my office. Ultimately, the food was just ok. I got the pork okonomiyaki lunch set and added a fried egg to it. I like that the table has a built in grill to keep it warm (I'm a slow eater, so this is extra beneficial for me). The bacon was quite salty, compounded by the okonomi sauce. Hoping the kombu vegetables would offset this, I mixed them into each bite to no avail. The pandan coconut mochi donut holes I chose were probably the highlight. They were crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and there was ample sauce for dipping. I think some people would find the service top notch here--constantly checking in on me and keeping water refilled. I guess that came with a cost: 3% service charge automatically applied, and the server proactively brought over a digital payment system, so the 18% tip I selected calculated off the total leading to what was essentially a tip of 23%.

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    SUSHI-SAN

    SUSHI-SAN

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    The express lunch deal is so good! You get to choose 3 items from a nice list of options for $21!…read moreIt's really nice if you want to try multiple things or are indecisive. I got the salmon bowl, the salmon avocado maki, and tuna crispy rice. The salmon bowl was definitely my favorite. The salmon was cooked very nicely so that it wasn't dry, and I loved the miso glaze that they put on top. It added a very nice sweetness to the salmon and created a very nice char. It was pretty small portion size though. The salmon avocado maki was solid too. It was the most filling! You get 5 pieces :) The tuna crispy rice was just alright. The rice part was good, but there was a bit too much mayo in the tuna. The miso soup that came complimentary with it was good too! I like how generous they were with the seaweed. Such a nice vibe inside! It's definitely a nicer spot, but still casual enough for lunch. I wanna come back for dinner! Service was quick and server was kind.

    Kari's Rating 7.5/10…read more TDLR: -I was there a nice outdoor patio -Music is a little too loud for a normal conversation -Nothing's crazy special but the fish is fresh Came here with a friend at 5 PM on a Monday. The place wasn't that busy at this time but by the time we left around 6:30 it was pretty packed. Fish was decently fresh, not super creative combos out there like some places. I always get a salmon sashimi piece at the end to test the quality and it didn't disappoint. Everything else was fairly normal, probably not my favorite place in the city, but I got the job done.

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    Kyuramen - Downtown Chicago

    Kyuramen - Downtown Chicago

    4.2
    (640 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    It's funny how this is my first time eating at Kyuramen, in downtown Chicago. When there's one…read moreabout 15 minutes away from where I live. Yet, Ive never been to that Iocation. The inside is perfect for the space and seating. We sat in the honeycomb and it fits about 2 adults, and probably smaller child. But it was cool to experience that. The service was quick and whenever we needed something, they were quick to respond. Regardless, this was amazing for dinner. Their Okonomiyaki is the best Ive ever eaten. And I've 100s of them from all over. Their ramen is a winner,doesnt matter what kind off the menu.. Their bao bun is also delectable. The Green Matcha puddng is the dessert I needed. I will definitely be back. Thank you!

    While in town on a business trip, I was looking for a quick, filling dinner close to my hotel and…read morecame across Kyuramen--a new addition to the River North restaurant scene with fantastic reviews. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the service was excellent throughout my visit. It's a great spot whether you're going with a group or dining solo, which made me feel right at home. My waitress recommended the Katsuobushi Pork Ramen for its rich, thick broth and unique, thick-cut pork belly. Her suggestion was completely spot on! The creamy broth and pork belly were delicious. If you're looking to step outside the usual ramen lineup, give the Katsuobushi Pork Ramen a try--I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I also ordered the Takoyaki, which was fantastic as well. Highly recommended!

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    RAMEN-SAN

    RAMEN-SAN

    4.0
    (3.3k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Another great visit to Ramen-San. Although the restaurant was busy, I was able to grab a table…read moreimmediately, which was a nice surprise. I ordered the karaage chicken nuggets and chicken and veggie dumplings, while my friend ordered the nuggets and fried chicken bun. Everything came out quickly and hot. The chicken nuggets were meaty and flavorful, and the sauce really elevated the dish. The fried dumplings were packed with vegetables and had a great texture. My friend enjoyed her fried chicken bun the most. She loved how soft the bun was and thought the sauce on the sandwich really brought everything together. We did have a little hiccup at the end of our meal. We waited for the bill for a while before flagging down our server, only to find out that the bill was connected to the QR code in the booth. I actually think that's a really cute and convenient concept, but it would be helpful if guests were told about it when they're seated or when the food is delivered. It would definitely save guests from sitting around wondering when their check is coming. Overall, another enjoyable experience at Ramen-San.

    Recently, I finally made my way to Ramen-San in river north, which had been on my list for a…read morewhile. It's a very casual spot and honestly, it's a great place to bring someone on a new date. My friend and I decided to grab ramen on a rainy day, and despite not having reservations and the restaurant being quite busy, we were surprisingly seated pretty quickly. I ordered the TanTan-San and added Chicken Chashu and I wish I didn't. I did not enjoy the chicken at all, it had a very slimy texture. I also substituted the regular noodles for the gluten free noodle (+$1). Overall, the meal was just okay. The server was attentive at first and after our food was delivered we never saw him. He never came back to check in on us or anything. My ramen overall was pretty good, had a ton of veggies and flavor with a bit of kick which I always enjoy. I personally think there are better ramen spots in chicago, unfortunately, this was not it for me.

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    Chili oil, low sodium soy sauce, chili flakes and furikake on each table
    Chili oil, low sodium soy sauce, chili flakes and furikake on each table
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