I live in LA and have eaten at 20+ omakase restaurants, so I was curious what Chicago's scene had…read moreto offer. Omakase Shoji more than answered that question. The restaurant houses both an omakase counter and an izakaya, but in completely separate spaces. The omakase side is an intimate, beautifully designed counter with around 10 seats. We were the only guests that evening, so the whole experience felt wonderfully private -- just us, Chef Shoji, and the fish. Chef Shoji opens the meal by presenting the actual fish you'll be eating, all flown in twice a week from Japan or Spain. It immediately signals what kind of meal you're in for. The 20 courses were well-paced and the quality was consistent throughout. Nigiri and sashimi were pristine, but the hot dishes were equally impressive, which surprised me. Both sides of the menu showed real craft and attention to detail. Service was fantastic -- warm, attentive, and never stuffy. At $210 per person, it's a special occasion meal, but one that genuinely delivers on the price. As someone who eats a lot of omakase back home in LA, I wasn't sure what to expect. I left genuinely impressed. Highly recommend if you're looking for a serious sushi experience in Chicago!!!

Professional chefs. Comfortable space. Fresh seafoods. Delicious Omakase. Reasonable prices. Plenty…read moreof seats. What is imperfect here?

Food was good but felt really rushed. The waitress was like breathing down our neck trying to get…read moreus to leave. We weren't even lingering or there for that long but the interaction started off that way. Not super impressed. For that amount of money I should be able to finish my drink without being rushed out

Pretty solid, we got: - Togarashi Chicken Nuggets…read more- Beef 'n Boo Sizzling Rice - Snack-o Maki - Spicy Tuna Maki - Express Lunch Enjoyed all of the options. The rice knocked me out a bit but it was definitely plenty of food.

We had an amazing experience with chef Pete and bartender Tashon, will definitely be backread more

This was an amazing experience, I cannot wait to attend one of their limited seatings when I get…read moreback to Manhattan. 12 course omakase tasting menu and they played old school hiphop and rap from the 80s and 90s all night! My personal fav. Grafitti all over the walls and plush velvet furnishings. 1. Yellowtail 2. bluefin tuna 3. Salmon roe 4. Albacore tuna 5. Chopped toro 6. Scallops 7. Miso cod 8. Fluke 19. Uni 10. Otoro 11. Wagyu with uni 12. Tuna Hand Roll Sushi by BOU Fulton Market was perfectly intimate sexy and cool. The fish was fresh and delicious, and the chefs are so fast, and knowledgable! I love sitting at sushi counters and getting to see them work, I love the stimulation. Service was outstanding the chefs made wonderful reccomendations including their secret menu item ' The BIG MAC' Ambiance was killer and its a small space with limited seatings every night. Perfect for a sexy date night experience and great for talking !!

Kitchen open till 2 Great Sake Selection…read moreNew staff was great personality wise, needs some training but the food carried. Killer meal.

Had our new years eve dinner here and we got seated quickly and the vibe was great!…read more We ordered a few things off the daily specials menu and was pleased to see the discounts at the end. Everything was good, but my favorites were the chicken skewers as the chicken was super tender and the smokiness/sauces on the skewers were really flavorful but not overwhelming. We got drinks and ended up ordering a decent amount of food, which was a little pricey but we decided it was worth it for the holiday.

Ohhhemmmgeeee. What an amazing experience! This was the best end to a crazy week: I turned 50,…read morebought a condo in Chicago and THISSSS Omakase experience. Hands down- the best. We took an Uber from a few blocks down agter closing on our house, so I cant speak on parking. This was a surprise set up by my cousin/bestie so I had ZERO idea of what we were about to experience. We walked into the building to the aroma of grilled burgers. I'm not mad at that either. My cousin then punched numbers on a door and we walked down a dark staircase. I almost tripped in excitement. We were seated and given oshibori to cleanse our hands before food. Our host then served up aperitifs and a small bite before we headed yet further down into the building. Walking down another dark staircase, the room opens up to such an intimate space that sat about 10. The host gathered our jackets and bags and safely stowed them away. The mixologist and three chef before us are masters in their craft. Period. The beverage menu consists of Japanese beer, sake, Japanese whiskey, and Scratch signature drinks. I went with the drink sampler (‍). I can't tell you what I had, but that it was a mix of the precious mentioned and they were all amazing! The drinks and sake were timed and paired perfectly with each bite. Chef explained each piece before it was presented and gave us tasting notes. No one in my party had allergies. But my cousin had no interest in uni. They had no issues substituting a different piece for her. Of note, the couple seared beside me also had some food preferences and requested no alcohol, and the staff easily provided alternatives. The banchan of puckered cucumbers and mushroom were great palate cleansers in between each bite and sip. Sitting front row watching the chef meticulously prepare each piece was amazing. The craft amd skill involved... chef's kiss. Chef had a great point: they don't advertise so they don't know how their seats get filled each night. I'm not sure how we got so lucky, but if someone wver invites you, you must go. Full transparency: 3 people, additional bite (×3), ×2 drink samplers ($100+/ea), and a cocktail... with gratuity: Roughly $1k. Be prepared. This was definitely a treat. But so worth every hard-earned penny!

I had Sushi by Scratch on my list to try and my friend and I got lucky that it was only us two and…read moreanother couple during our meal. It is a lovely quiet place and you would be shocked at how tall the ceilings are when you walk down to a couple levels down. The staff made sure to refill our drinks and explained each of our courses thoroughly. One thing I was shocked was how fast the omakase went. It seemed pretty fast pace as our reservation was at 5 and we were done a little after 6. We had missed the complimentary bites as we couldn't leave work early to get there at 4:30. I was hoping we could still get it as we arrived10 minutes early and received the tea, but I guess not. The food was all delicious and my favorites were the bone marrow, mackerel, otoro, and wagyu. We enjoyed our meal, but we felt that it was very quiet. We wanted to have a good time with the meal and we coincidentally knew the couple dining with us. We felt that the chefs were very formal and a little serious where we felt a little awkward trying to talk to them. Other than that, we had enjoyed the meal, but felt hungry after the omakase.

Beautiful ambiance, great and efficient staff from beginning to end…read more Ordered lumpia, pork buns, and loving heart maki roll, (Ask for wasabi does not come w sushi), everything was so good! Entree was Szechuan Chicken, only complaint was no knife or serving utensils. We are def going back!

I needed a last minute reservation on a Sunday evening to meet a friend who was visiting for a…read moreconvention. Surprisingly most restaurants were booked on this Sunday evening, but then again it is summer in Chicago. I've always been a big Sunda River North fan so thought it would be fun to check out her little sis in Fulton Market. I was driving in from the burb so appreciated the valet parking right out front. They weren't very busy on this Sunday. Our waitress and the rest of the staff were super friendly. They were out of a few things such as brown rice, which was no biggie, but they were super apologetic...even brought edname to our table to apologize for us having to eat white rice (which i prefer anyway). I began my meal with a lovely glass of sauvignon blanc. My friend and I split a few menu items: * Crispy rice: one of my favorites from the original sunda. Good, but not quite as good as I remember * yellowtail crudo: refreshing and healthy * Miso cod: winner of the meal Overall, it was a good meal, but I left wondering if Sunda wasn't quite as good as it used to be or if my taste has changed overtime. There's so many amazing restaurants in this area that i'm not sure I would go back, but if you want solid asian food in a cool vibe this works.

Great food, service, and the workers are very personable…read more Service is efficient and there are a variety of options for both standard sushi lovers and those with dietary restrictions (vegan/vegetarian). Ambiance is solid too,

I popped in for dinner. Was going to try omakase but it was pretty quiet so i decided to grab a…read morecouple snacks instead. The miso was good, a bit salty. The ginger house salad was delicious! Zesty and flavorful! This was the highlight of my visit. The squid nigiri was good. I would have preferred it not be torched but it was still good. I added the ponzu sashimi appetizer because the sauces sounded delectable. It wasnt quite as loaded with flavor and texture as Id hoped but it was still good. I would have loved a stronger essence of the accents of chili oil and sesame oils. My server Kaylie was a sweetheart, very warm and attentive. It was nice that they offer happy hour specials.

(Kari's Rating 8.25/10)…read more I've been here a few times and it check your box off for Asian food. I've come here for happy hour and gotten the oysters, which are delicious twist with a ponzu sauce and scallions. We also ordered two rolls, the Gorilla and the Hotate Volcano and you have to get the skewers. The skewers are flame grilled over and open fire. This gives a lovely smoky flavor to the meat. Would come back!

Stopped into their new location in the New City Plaza on a whim since I was early for a movie…read moreacross the street. According to the waiter, they moved to this location 2-3 weeks ago. The ambiance is pretty standard. I stopped in around 245pm on a weekday. Started with a beer and the pork gyoza--was told they only had veggie so went with that. The gyoza was delicious and chili oil with it was pretty flavorful too, but I do wish it had some chili flakes and texture in it instead of just oil. I also had a spicy tuna roll and the waiter was talking about a new cocktail he was experimenting with so I ordered one of those too. Both things were delicious! I think for the ambiance the menu seems a bit overpriced but the service was amazing and the food was fresh and tasty.