So bummed.......really wanted to enjoy this place and heard such great things about Juno to Go, especially in the pandemic! Unfortunately, you have to spend at least $50 to order on-line. I was just $4.00 shy of this minimum and when I called, they wouldn't budge and wouldn't take my order. How much sushi can a girl eat in one dinner? I really want to help out restaurants during this time but Juno wouldn't let me enjoy Juno! read more

This place is SOOOO overrated! To be fair, I definitely had high expecations, but I was still thoroughly disappointed. Although the food was pretty good, my drink was inedible--this was the first time in the city I've ever sent a cocktail back! They also messed up part of our order and didn't serve everyone's food at the same time. I was part of a group, but that's still no excuse. I definitely would not return! You're better off (and will be just as satisfied) getting unlimited sushi at Sushi Para! read more

Since moving to Chicago a couple years ago, there has been a huge sushi void in my life. Tried so many recommended places and was usually disappointed in freshness, quality, or selection. Juno is the only truly excellent sushi restaurant I've been to so far. Would go back again and again. read more

"Juno? No, it's Moran Freeman" I can't help associating this place with the movie; not that the movie has anything to do with the restaurant or anything. OK, now that's out of my system, let's get down to brass tacks. To call Juno a sushi place is a bit unfair to Juno. I say this because most people think of places with golf pencils and order forms, all you can eat or lunch specials, BYOB, rolls chock full of cream cheese and other stuff. What I'm trying to convey is that Juno is not your stereotypical sushi place; this is a place where you go to try interesting dishes prepared with skill and care and also expect to drop a decent penny too. We started off with drinks; Juno has a nice mix of craft drinks, craft spirits, beer, wine and sake. My compatriot started off with an asian beer, the name escapes me, and finished up with the Stray Dog, a mezcal cocktail. I tried both preferring the cocktail with its spicy salt garnishing the glass. The drink was a accompanied by a much appreciated shooter of the extra drink left in the shaker. I went simple, a Death's door vodka and grapefruit; while strong it wasn't the best greyhound I've ever had; next time I'd opt for the Stray Dog. The food menu is divided up into sections - cold plates, hot plates, smoked, ramen, sashimi/nigiri, and maki. They have traditional maki options, but the other options are so alluring, I personally wouldn't spend my time dwelling on that part of the menu. In addition to the regular menu there are specials, not posted on the website, that cover the main areas of the menu. Round 1: We started out with an order of the lobster (?) ramen on special, a few pieces of nigiri, and the ceviche roll. Neither of us was familiar with ramen (other than the kind that was the staple of many a college diet) and it showed as we attempted to divvy it between two smaller bowls; we eventually gave up and ate out of the main bowl Lady and the Tramp style. I loved the ramen and hope this version makes it to the regular menu; as a non-duck or pork eater, it is really the only one of interest to me with fish, scallops, mussels, lobster and delicious noodles. We enjoyed our nigiri as well; let's face it, there's not much you can really say about raw fish and rice other than it was fresh and between the regular and special menus, there are a lot of nice items to choose from. The ceviche roll was fantastic and my favorite of the two maki we tried. My dining partner said it reminded him of the caliber of rolls we had when we dined at Katsu with special soy sauce and instructions on the chef regarding how to best enjoy it. Round 2: We ordered the the pineapple tako spring rolls and the ebi sake maki. This was the only part of our experience where service faltered a bit. It felt like they forgot our maki; it came well after our spring rolls and after they tried to clear our plates a few times. Overall, I preferred the first round to the second, but if I had to pick a winner of the two, it was the spring rolls. The ebi sake fell flat for two reasons. First, and this is personal preference, I didn't like the baby shrimp in shell on the top and removed them from my share of the roll. I love shrimp, I just don't like them all tiny and crunchy. Second, it lacked the heat I was expecting from the description. We sat in the back room near the sushi bar where the decor is muted, mostly cream and neutral tones that would imply some level of serenity, but the acoustics don't match the decor. At times it got really loud in there. When leaving, I was surprised at how quiet the front was, an area which has an entirely different, more urban feel. Next time I think we'll stay up front. Service was informative and attentive; when we left, I felt like we were highfalutin as no less than 4 people, including one of the owners thanked us for dining, inquired about our experience, and welcomed us back. I quite enjoyed our meal at Juno and look forward to future visits. read more

Pretty disappointed with the prices and overall food. The space is much larger than I thought- it's modern, simple and open. We had great service but the prices were crazy high and the food was just ok. My fiancee and I split the following: Scallop starter: Yum! This was the highlight of the meal- I'd order this again in a heartbeat. Buttery, perfectly cooked and great flavor combinations Smoked Hamachi Sashimi: The presentation was cool and the fish was fresh Spicy Maguro Maki Roll: Meh- I've had way better rolls elsewhere Lobster Ebi Maki Roll: Again pretty meh I might come back to try the Ramen since that is reasonably priced. I was super excited to have this new spot in the neighborhood but it's just not working for me. I wish they had more roll options and that their prices were more reasonable. read more

I wanted to like Juno so badly, especially since I have read/heard good things about them. I thought it would be added to my Chicago's best Japanese list to dine at. My pre-assumption of Juno was honestly base on the fact that they did a collaboration dinner with my #1 favorite restaurant: Senza. When choosing a Japanese restaurant I definitely place higher rating criteria on them. It's my most desirable cuisine to go out to. Juno's service was unbelievably slow. We had to wait an unrealistic time for each course to come out. The space was also every uncomfortable - it felt like a studio place with chairs and tables added. Food-wise, nothing that was impressive ... quiet forgettable. We didn't even order dessert in fear of how long they would have taken and probably would disappoint me further. read more

My mom and I had a fabulous dinner here, and I'm so glad we tried it. I hope this place blows up and gets huge and we can say we got a table before it was too hard! It's a very beautiful, upscale-serene space. Get a table near the sushi bar (or at it!) if you can, to watch the most gorgeous plates of food coming and going all night. I saw a sashimi boat go by that was so stunning, I was immediately jealous! Smelling and looking at all the wonderful things going by was very inviting. I got the Murakami cocktail, which was lovely. Gin, with fruity-herbal flavors, it was my kind of drink. It's light and sweet. My mom loved her Sakura Old Fashioned which just tasted like bourbon to me, but old fashioneds are her favorite drink, so if it's yours too - try this one, apparently! We started with a seaweed salad, which was lovely, tasting much like the versions yu can get at any sushi bar. Cold, slippery, delicious seaweed with a light sesame flavor. We moved on to the sake "smoked" sashimi, which is presented beautifully under glass (you can see the smoke swirling) and when the glass is lifted, you smell the wonderful incense-like scent in the air. The smoked sashimi is served in little spoons, there are two of them so you can only share with one other person. You are meant to take it all in one bite, which you must do, because it was one of the most luscious, complex, balanced, intriguing bites of food I've ever put in my mouth. We were both just blown away. At $5 a mouthful you want perfection, and we got it. We moved on to the mussels and clams, which were fantastic. Sort of an Asian-American hybrid, this dish featured potato and sausage and was reminiscent of a traditional clambake - except for the bok choy and sake-dashi broth! I've had so many bowls of mussels that just weren't right somehow. Often the problem is with the broth, but there was no such problem here. Not only was the broth beautifully seasoned but the mussels and clams were coated in flavor, they hadn't just been placed on top of the broth as an afterthought! The sausage was wonderful as well; after the seafood was gone we searched around in the broth for any little tidbits left. Finally, we shared a Tamagi roll, which was an eel roll (with egg I believe), spicy tuna on top, and a blueberry compote alongside. it sounded too weird to pass up, but it's amazing how well the compote worked! Who would have even thought to try it? The spicy tuna was unbelievably succulent and fresh. I believe it was an 8-piece roll. It's an upscale restaurant, and the prices reflect that, but the portions are decent and the quality is incredible. Four dishes of varying size were enough for the two of us, we fill up easily. We were beyond satisfied - we were truly impressed and I was excited to have such a great restaurant in this neighborhood. The owner spoke with us on the way out, and was happy to hear about our experience. I'd recommend Juno to anybody looking for sushi that's above-and-beyond the normal fare, because this restaurant is really something special. read more

3/5 Came here Sunday night on a whim and was seated right away as there were only a few other patrons. I really wish I had known the price tag, or I would've definitely gone elsewhere for the quality. The quality of fish was good, but not quite all there to be worth the price. The uni shooter was one of the best I've had without that iodine-y flavor. The sauce that accompanied the uni was very savory, but was sad the small shooter was only $10 a piece. Next came the smoked Hamachi and this was very ingenuitive. The 2 piece of Hamachi was incased in a glass dome of smoke, absorbing all the flavors until the server removed the dome and the smoke dissipated on the table. This was a great opening to the dining experience. Next I had the grilled sweetbreads since this isn't normally on a Japanese menu. I found this to be the only "decent" size portion on their cold/ hot menu. The sweeatbreads surprisingly didn't have any gamey flavors and was enjoyed with the small bits of pork cubes (belly?). All other hot/ cold plates were a bite size piece and avoided the rest. Yes, I understand quality over quantity, but I wouldn't spend that much money again for their meal as I'll explain below. I ordered the chef's choice sashimi and was not thrilled at all. I had a decent amount of food and drinks from the smoked Hamachi, yet all the fish tasted like smoke. Every piece of fish had that smokey flavor and was hard to truly appreciate each individual taste: especially the otoro. I couldn't figure where the smokiness was coming from since the server swapped all our plates and the only deduction I could come up with was that it came from the kitchen. This was a big no-no and was disappointed to have a great cut masked by smoked flavors. Tl;dr- Juno is more pricey than your average Japanese sushi restaurant, with a slightly better presentation at a markup price. Good for celebratory occasions, but skip if you just want a sushi dinner. read more

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The quality of the food was great and the presentations were over the top. But as my friend from NYC said - "these are f*ck you sushi prices". I can't imagine someone going here and being completely sated. Or if they are, they've easily dropped $100+ for one person without cocktails. Speaking of cocktails, ours were tasty but I'm not sure there was any booze whatsoever in them. Service was great, and the dessert was the real star here. I probably won't be returning b/c I simply can't afford to pay $75 for a couple "bites". My biggest complaint is the actual menu itself. It's intimidating and very difficult to understand without a flurry of questions to the server. These guys desperately need to redesign the menu if they want to get in the game. read more

Really a 3 1/2 star review. Tried this spot with 2 friends on Saturday night. We were seated up front, which was only annoying because there was a very loud table of 6 seated nearby. We asked the hostess whether we could move to the back of the restaurant but we were told that there were no tables available back there. Seemed strange, since we saw open tables but whatever. On to the food... We started with a bottle of nice dry Prosecco. We liked it so much that we had another bottle! We ordered edamame, heirloom tomato salad, a half dozen oysters that were on the special menu that evening, the Hamachi and the Maguro Smoked Sashimi, a Spicy Tuna Roll, the Ceviche Roll and the Octopus Roll. The Ceviche Roll and the Octopus Rolls were definitely highlights. The flavors were fantastic and complex. Low lights for me were the smoked Sashimi dishes. All you could taste was smoke. You lost the delicate flavors of the fish and they had a funny after taste to them. Presentation on the smoked dishes was cool though. The heirloom tomato salad was a nice surprise -- I would not usually order something like this at a Sushi restaurant but the tomatoes were perfect. The oysters were quite good as well. This place is pricey...all in all, our total bill was about $90 per person with tip. And ultimately, we were still hungry so we ended up at Wieners Circle. It was that kind of night. Overall, service was good. I still am partial to Rollapalooza -- and you get a lot more for your money there. Of course you don't get the cool ambiance, but.... read more

Any review other than 5 stars for Juno is insanity For $40 you will have half an orgasm with the chefs choice nigiri as each piece is consecutively the best piece of sushi you've ever had.. I mean unless you've been to Japan or something. Look I'm not exaggerating I've been everywhere. This is the best sushi in Chicago. read more

Words cannot fully express the experience I just had at Juno. I never review my meals by any means but Juno was so exceptional I cannot help myself. Grace was the ultimate joy of a server and was SO knowledgeable about not just the food but the sake as well. I did not want to stop ordering the nigiri, small plates and beverages. I am absolutely overwhelmingly happy with my experience at Juno that I not only want to be back, but I HAVE to return to not only experience the rest of the menu, but the absolute pleasure of hearing the knowledge of the staff here. Grace, your are a gem. Thank you so much for the absolute pleasure of dining with your immaculate service. read more

I know sushi and this has outstanding fresh and quality fish. They also have some real cool preparations. Smoked sashimi, oyster shooters, apps, great maki etc. a real upscale neighborhood place. Jake was a very informed server. This is not hype. It's that good. My new fav. Update...I thought I finished this review but was still in draft form. Love the fact that the owner recently stood up for his patrons by kicking some thief's rear end but sorry to hear about their fire. Let's hope they come back. read more

New Years Eve dinner - fabulous. Can't believe I hadn't come here sooner! Not inexpensive but every item we had was outstanding! Waiter was perfect - helpful but not intrusive. Will be back soon! read more

In comparison to Toro Sushi, this establishment doesn't come anywhere close. The sushi was not flavorful to say the least and the portion sizes were very minuscule for the amount you're paying at this establishment. Furthermore I can't recommend this sushi spot to anyone and will not return. read more

Had dinner at Juno last night, and goddamnit, it was delicious. Just a couple tips - if they ask you if you want table or the sushi bar, say a table. At the sushi bar, my date and I had servers reaching over us, every few minutes, to grab sushi for their tables...made us feel a little jostled. (They really tried not to, but the spot they seated us made it difficult for them to avoid us). Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. Any finished dishes were removed promptly. The service may want to relax just a touch - we were waiting for the return of my credit card to pay the bill, and they came to wipe down the bar in front of us. Seriously, just wait a sec, until we sign the bill and leave, ok? but, other than that misstep, it was great. As for the food: Toro Starter - Delicious. Scallop Starter - Amazing. The scallop is delicate and ridiculously flavorful. We chose to split it, but next time, I'm getting my own, or somebody is getting a chopstick up the nose. Chef Nigiri - good variety pack of sushi - already glazed with house soy sauce. perfect. Unagi - I wanted to lick the plank for the remaining sauce. so goddamn good. Spicy Salmon Maki - forgettable - spend your $$ on a different roll Salmon Avocado Maki- My date wanted a Philadelphia roll (FYI, that don't do at Juno, which I can respect) - our server suggested this instead. And it was great substitute -light but hearty at the same time, if you know what i mean. (p.s. if you're looking for a good Philly roll, the Penisula hotel Bar has an amazing one! and they have hot toddies there....just sayin' ;) Overall, two people, good amount of sushi and our bill was $120 (with one cocktail and one glass of wine). Fair for the quality and the service. I will definitely go back. read more

I came here for the first time last night with a group of people. The second I walked in I was already getting great vibes. I loved the atmosphere! It was so open and welcoming, and great lighting. I'm not one to like very upscale, showy sushi restaurants however I really loved everything about Juno. From the service to the food. It was impeccable. Our waitress, Katherine, was so attentive. It seemed as if she always knew when we needed something and She was super sweet. My water glass literally never went empty! And I'm a big water drinker. We ordered some apps and rolls. One of the apps ordered was smoked hamachi. It was a very small portion but the presentation, smell & taste made up for the small size. I got the miso soup which was delicious. We also got some uni shots. I didn't like them but the presentation was great. I LOVED the saki yaki roll. SO GOOD. Ceviche roll was also very good. A few of my friends ordered nigiri and they said it was delicious. The maki rolls came with their own specific sauces. The sauce that comes with the saki yaki roll was amazing. I wish i took pictures of the food! We alsoI expected to pay around $70 a person but it wasn't more than $35/person. I honestly had one of the best times I've had at dinner lol. I will definitely be back to Juno with friends and family. I've already raved more than enough about it to my upcoming visitors! read more

Juno - Uni Shooter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Regret and disappointment. Four of us ate here last night, ate hundreds of dollars worth of food, and all left starving. The rolls are teeny (as others have commented) and I've never seen toro (which was $15 a piece) sliced SO thinly. So, $60 worth of toro and we each had one tiny sliver. Also the food took quite a while to get out to us, further advancing our hunger and our shock when we saw the size of the portions. I'll be spending my $480 elsewhere next time...(also I just looked at my receipt...why did we pay an extra $3 for ordering a drink "Neat"??) read more

Juno - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ok so this review is more like a 3.5 star review. First off I just want to say that my point of view is coming from someone who really appreciates fresh fish as the star ingredient. In addition i really like Arami and Urban Union which unfortunately closed recently. So i had somewhat high expectations for Juno and was excited that they were opening in my area. Opening night service was on the slower side and our server who was very nice didn't memorize menu item descriptions by heart and had to keep referring to her notes. No biggie really....now onto the really important stuff, the food! Oyster shooter - good, reminds me of the one from Arami Uni shooter - very savoury, i would order this again however i love uni Scallop appetizer - ok this wasn't overcooked so i give them props for that however there was only ONE scallop, without anything else on the side ....i mean come on! Even though its only an appetizer, its $8! i don't mind paying more for food but i'm not seeing the value in this. Either lower the price or have it come as a pair Nigiri - sake (salmon), otoro (fatty tuna), uni, hamachi, Eel trio - all decent quality but i wish the fish portions were alittle larger and draping over the rice like what you would find at Macku or Katsu Ceviche Roll - meh Oyster Appetizer - meh Mussels and Clams - good flavourful broth not too spicy, wish it came with some bread/toast points to sop up the goodness Overall, I didn't feel like it exceeded my expectations however i'm willing to give it a second chance. I had their cold sake but didn't try their cocktails. I still think Arami ranks higher in terms of their nigiri specials. read more

Really glad this place is back after the fire. This is the best sushi spot in the city and its not even close. I really like the inventive displays of the food like the fish bowl sashimi platter. Creative rolls, unbelievably tasting fish, and fun one offs like uni shooters and smoked bites. Their hamachi and king salmon are the best ever. The alcohol choices are a bit limited. I'd like to see a bigger cocktail list. I did the omakase on my recent visit and its a great way to taste through the menu. However, most of the dishes were right off the menu so you can basically do this on your own and pick only what you want. I'd also rather have a fixed price vs being charged per bite, based on whatever BK San decides to make and how many he decides. It's a fun experience but needs some tweaks. Bring friends and enjoy, but I'd just order off the menu. read more

Expensive but worth it. Well-prepared, high quality fish. If you want really good sushi in Chicago (and I am talking about nigiri not rolls) then you must try this place at least once. Multiple types of fish, perfectly prepared. You don't even need soy sauce. I have tried multiple options, including chef's nigiri platter and not one option disappointed. Three types of tuna (akami, chutoro and otoro), three types of salmon, and multiple other delicious options. Be prepared to spend some money, but leave with the memory of a delicious meal. I can't wait to head back again. read more

My new favorite sushi spot! I love sushi. I would eat it every day....every meal if I could. So finding a new sushi spot is always super exciting to me. Finding one this good and IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD is just too good to be true. The fish tastes so, incredibly fresh. The chef's choice sashimi and nigiri were TO DIE FOR (we got both even though it is the same fish). The flavors they use were perfect and soy sauce would just make it worse (which I never say). The sad thing is that I got pregnant shortly after this discovery, so I won't be back for a little while...but I will definitely be back once I can eat raw fish again and I plan to go as often as my wallet allows. read more

Juno is more than just back - it's reinvented itself with creations that are so thoughtful and full of inspiriation. There's no way I'm gonna steal Chef Sam and BK's thunder here. It'd be like spoiling a much anticipated movie and I want you to be delighted and experience it in your very own way. One tip though - you must get the lobster and corn. The menu reads very simply, but the dishes are by no means simple. The menu is divided into hot, cold, and sushi. Chef BK does all the sushi and Chef Sam, a new addition to Juno, makes all the hot dishes. The cold dishes are a combo of Sam and BK. They are definitely a powerhouse combo and since neither are Japanese, it gives them freedom to stray from traditional Japanese and get really creative. Props to the Juno team and to Jason for his dedication to re-opening and creating such a welcoming atmosphere. read more

I picked this place based on it's awesome Yelp reviews, location and a hankering for sushi. When I first walked in (at 6:30), I thought "what gives" as the place was basically empty. Then I realize they take you behind a screen to a beautiful room. Our meal was wonderful, I definitely recommend the smoked himachi and smoked saki. The presentation is fun and they're both super flavorful. The waiter was super helpful in making recommendations and the signature maki we tried tasted were clean and featured combinations different than other sushi places I've tried (Ceviche, Tako Maguro, Sake Yaki). We finished with the Chocolate Amaro Ice Cream which I would definitely do again. :) Pricier than other sushi places I've been to in Chicago, but worth it. read more

Some of the best sushi I've ever had, ever - which is impressive given all the other mind-blowing sushi restaurants/bars I've tried across Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Hawaii, California, NYC, etc. The dishes (including the sushi) are inventive and bold (lightly seared Hawaiian blue prawn with mango salsa on top had us gasping in awe). The fish was as undeniably fresh. The owner - Jason Chan - was warm and welcoming, and our server, Eddie (sp?), was as knowledgeable, accommodating, and attentive - without being intrusive - as I've ever had - which is saying a lot given I went to two 3-Michelin-starred restaurants (and way too many other Michelin-starred spots than my waistline needed) in the past couple of months alone. Even the bus-boys were very polite and attentive - we never felt like we were interrupted throughout our entire meal, yet our glasses were always full. Simply an amazing experience. Will be back for the omakase (which we would have gotten - except for the fact that the restaurant was hosting Grant Achatz of Alinea and Curtis Duffy of Grace at the chef's table that night!). read more

Disappointed that we can here. 8:30PM Saturday reservations for a celebration dinner and they were out of all our favorites. No toro tartar, no wagu beef tartar, and if you can believe it.... no unagi. We are Sushi connoisseurs and Fish was just ok. Japanese uní was very bitter. Ugh! Waitress was pleasant and none of the issues were her fault. read more

Have been to a lot of sushi restaurants in Chicago. Have even dipped my toes into the relatively new high end omakase scene here where the restaurant does 1 or 2 seatings a night, but for an all-around solid Japanese restaurant experience, I don't think you can do better in Chicago than Juno. Service, food, drinks, everything is top notch. Love Juno and would recommend almost everything on the menu. read more

The sushi was perfect in most any way that you could imagine. The reason that Juno did not get my 5th star is because the service did not match the quality of the food. We started out with the spring rolls. They were very fresh and spring like with a nice kick of spice at the end. Next up we ordered the smoked sashimi hamachi, there are 2 pieces per order. Each piece is served in a separate spoon with sweet corn, mushrooms, and micro greens. The flavors were perfect with just the right amount of smoke to give the spoonful a little more of an earthy flavor. Next up we had 2 pieces each of 2 of the night's special nigiri; the hotate (live scallop) and aji (mackerel). I have to say that these 2 pieces were the highlights of the night, especially the aji which was finished with soy sautéed shallots. For my main dish, I had the chef's choice nigiri which was a selection of 9 pieces simply prepared. Although this was a simple traditional preparation the rice was cooked to perfection and there was a perfect amount of wasabi to not overshadow the quality of the fish. We finished with the "Chocolate" dessert, which was a little heavy/rich compared to the rest of the meal, but still delicious. The service staff was great, explain the dishes and the best way to order the sushi, and the owner has to be one of the kindest restaurant owners in the city. That said, our main waitress seemed to be in a hurry and didn't necessarily seem like she had time to spend making recommendations. Besides that we will definitely be coming back and hopefully revising to 5 stars. read more

Despite the fact that (for various reasons) neither of us can actually eat sushi right now, my wife and I just spent our wedding anniversary at Juno. What a treat. We started with the baby octopus, which had all the right flavors. From there we enjoyed one of the evening's specials, the grilled yellowtail. AMAZING. After that, I went for the cold pea soup while my wife had the eel trio. Both were excellent. Then they blew our minds with a clam and mussel dish that was truly out of this world. But we weren't done there! I finished with the duck ramen and my wife went with the wagyu beef. She liked hers, but I could have eaten that ramen all day. Add to all of this a house cocktail that tied it all deliciously together. Beyond the truly exceptional food (and that's not even the sushi! Bring your non-sushi-eating friends and they'll have plenty of options), the environment is both warm and inviting, and the staff will make you feel like you just stepped into your favorite restaurant where they all already know and like you. Don't wait. Hit Juno now before it blows up so big you can't get a table. read more

Juno was the perfect combination of Japanese food and Chicago. I didn't really have high expectations coming from the west coast, but Juno really impressed me with their selection of fish, innovation, and beauty. Something I noticed with fine dining in Indianapolis was that despite having the resources, and ambition to be creative, restaurants tend to fall short on actual execution. You won't find that problem at Juno. A wonderful combination of aesthetic appeal, a talented chef, and awesome fish. read more

Took my boyfriend to dinner here last night and despite the frigid weather and being a Wednesday night, about 1/2 of the restaurant was full. Since our last visit about a year and a half ago, the menu has changed significantly, focusing on standard cuts of sushi (nigiri, sasshimi, maki) and keeping 2 of the "smoked" sashimi they were first recognized for. This certainly wasn't a bad thing, as the akami (lean tuna) sashimi was incredible - the ultimate fresh, "tasteless" characteristics where you know it was delivered day of; the tako (octupus) nigiri was the same level of quality although was a much thinner slice than Toro Sushi or Wakamono. The negi hamachi (yellowtail) was also a A+, where I had nice, chunks of fish vs the measly ground bits you can sometimes get in a maki roll. Overall, the food and environment is crisp, clean, and the experience is relaxing, where you can actually talk to one another without being rushed out or smooshed next to someone. read more

I had the omakase or should I say OMGASE. .... everything was beautiful and delicious. I loved watching the chef make everything in front of us. Amazing experience and impeccable food. Loved the scallop in clam broth, uni awesome, ebi awesome, fluke awesome, everything awesome....... Thank u so much for the yummy drinks and amazing experience. read more

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Hands down the best sushi in Chicago. Our servers are consistently well informed and educated about all aspects of the menu, especially the extensive Sake list and Grower Champagnes. The decor is beautiful, and it is an experience more than a dinner. The owner Jason never lets off the gas peddle and keeps the bar as high as it can go. read more

I absolutely loved this place! It made me feel like I was back at a sushi restaurant in Osaka. The ambiance was simple and clean and the dishes were wonderfully presented. I'd probably actually give it 4.5 stars. Some of my favorites were the smoked hamachi and the smoked sake--the sake (salmon) literally melts in your mouth. The blue prawn was also one of my favorites. The lobster handroll was one of the great surprises of the evening, as it's a little bit DIY. It was a little spicy, but a great mix of flavors. I would've loved to see more Japanese inspired beverages, and the watermelon and ginger oyster can use a little work. I would love to go back! read more

I enjoy sushi but its not a go-to meal for me. But dinner at Juno has shifted my perspective! Met a friend for Sunday dinner and sat at the bar. I wasn't really impressed with the space but I'd heard great things about the food. As we were seated in the dining room I completely changed my mind! Light and airy, skylights, the parasols as decor...I became engaged. Our server was really friendly and knowledgeable; she guided us through the ordering process. Here's what I loved: - a mixed green salad with a nutty and woody mushroom (maybe morel but don't recall) along with a ginger dressing and assorted veg. I'm so glad she routed me to this option vs the seaweed salad -the smoked sashimi... The presentation is fantastic and I could smell the smokiness as she removed the serving cover from the tuna and the hamachi. The addition of the dried smoked corn kernels... Perfect! -we continued with the tuna and hamachi rolls (with jalapeño which is a great add) and then to the octopus maki. Again, this isnt normally a go-to option for me - but I will order that octopus roll again! It was tasty and chopped well so that the texture was not a limiter for me. This dinner can swing quickly to the high side, but I think it's worth it. read more

Quite possibly the best sushi in Chicagoland. The fish was really fresh and the presentation was exquisite. The smoked sashimi was so complex, nuanced and just d@m# good! If I lived closer I'd probably spend lot at Juno. One note however: this is NOT entry level sushi, so don't expect California rolls and deep fried crap smothered in mayo. Highly recommend this place and am amazed I was able to get a group of six seated with a day's notice. read more

OK quality Japanese food at ridiculous prices. I am an asian and I enjoyed Japanese food a lot back in my home country, so yes I know how a good piece of nigiri should be, but I am afraid that Juno did not meet that standard, even when it cost almost $100. The Otoro is missing its signature boom of savor, and the premium Uni was just a joke. No sweetness or umami at all, and all my friends agree that it was even worse than that in a $20 chain restaurant in China! The portions were tiny too. If I were to have 10 nigiri back in Asia I would be very full, but at here, I would be able to have almost another meal after that! That being said, I would say that I do liked the eel trio and Aji today, and I liked that the menu is not full of sushi rolls, but for an restaurant in this price range, I am expecting more than 2/20 dishes to be above average. Maybe I should lower my expectations on the freshness of fish here in Chicago. Big disappointment. read more

So so so so lovely food. Best salmon I had so far in Chicago area. Went with gf on Valentines Day and it all went well. Would love to come again. read more

A reviewer below gave Juno 1 star since he was looking for a "stuff your face" sushi joint. Let's be clear, Juno is not a stuff your face sushi restaurant. What it is is probably the freshest, most delectable sushi you'll find in Chicago (or most anywhere). A place to savor each bite, not shovel it down your gullet. To do so with such special ingredients would seem disrespectful to me in some way... Like going to Goosefoot or Alinea with the goal of plowing through your meal. My wife and I went last night for our anniversary and had such a great experience from start to finish. First off, the service was excellent... The hostess was very friendly and seated us next to each other at a 4 top since she felt it might be more romantic. Our server (Jake) was also fantastic... Very fun, enthusiastic, helpful, and attentive- And he even brought us each a nice big complimentary glass of a sparkling rosé, again, just because it was our anniversary. How nice! The food... For starters, like many people, we were both big BK Park fans during his stint at Arami and were very sad to see him go. Knowing this was his new spot (along with Jason Chan), we went in with very high expectations and they were actually exceeded! Everything was so fresh and fantastic. Jake guided us through the order and happily added more items as the meal progressed so that we didn't have to plan everything out up front and could see how we felt as we went along. The "smoked" items are not to be missed by the way (they're not really smoked, but are served in a glass dome containing smoke, which is just enough to give them a wonderful earthy hint of smoked deliciousness). Although BK is more of a purist and is not all about having a menu filled with 30 different crazy rolls, the one roll we did have (the ceviche) was phenomenal... And every piece of nigiri was buttery smooth and super awesome. You'll notice BK's pride in his fish by the fact that no additional wasabi is served on the side of the serving platter with it. At first I was surprised, but then realized he actually wants you to taste each bite of fish, rather than covering it up with a blast of heat. It was definitely the right call and really let the fish speak for itself. Also, the presentation of each dish was clean and contemporary... An artfulness of presentation fans of BK's were also accustomed during his time at Arami. Is this place cheap? No... But neither are the ingredients! It's truly a case of paying for what you get, and we were happy to do so. What's more, after we finished our meal we had a great conversation with BK and (upon his insistence) did shots with him at the bar... Again, on the house! How cool is that? He was such a sincere, down to earth guy, continually stressing in our conversation that all he really wants to do with his food is to make people happy. Well, mission accomplished with us! Thanks to everyone at Juno for a most excellent anniversary dinner... We look forward to many more great meals with you and can't wait to come back! read more

Place was very good. Price was not outlandish, but not cheap. I enjoyed each dish that came out and had fantastic service as well! Will go back next time in town. read more