While traveled, I have not yet made it to Japan. While experienced in cuisine, I am no expert in sushi. I have, however; endeavored to sample some of the best my budget can afford during my domestic travels, and Chef Sangtae Park is a gracious steward of every Michelin award his warm 6-seater "chef's choice" restaurant in Chicago's west loop has rightfully earned. I enjoyed my first properly prepared chawanmushi (a savory steamed custard), a lovely dish to warm the palate - with delightful bites of crab and topped with mushroom. Fourth course Akami (red tuna topped with negi toro) was a crowd favorite, looked like Christmas, clean flavors, like your favorite roll turned inside-out. I feel Chef's genius shines in simplicity, with the sixth course - Otoro (a piece of fatty tuna topped only in black salt) hitting every note of delight. Again on the ninth - Kanpachi (Amberjack topped with smoked salt, sesame oil, and aonori) pared down and exquisite. Followed by a show of Chef's smoked Sake (salmon) and his own special sauce (it WAS!). The Botan Ebi (sweet shrimp) topped with ebimiso had Cajun-inspired flavors, an exciting twist. By the thirteenth course I was filling and doubtful of cod (tends to be oily), but the Misoyaki was in-fucking-credible. Black cod marinated in miso overnight, grilled to flaky perfection, then served over the perfect ratio of rice to balance every savory bite - I couldn't help myself. Brilliantly followed by the most elegant Miso Soup. For the final sixteenth course, a beautiful serving of Matcha Panna Cotta (giving an Italian nod to the Japanese chawanmushi at the first) finished off the most lovely tasting menu. Money fantastically well spent, at a bargain for tasting menu prices, especially in the Windy City! I was lucky calling a day ahead and catching a seat on cancellation. Highly recommend! read more

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As traditional as omakases can get. This place was amazing and truly a classic. With only six seats in the entire restaurant, you'll have the most intimate experience with Chef Yume and his wife. The green tea didn't really taste like authentic Japanese tea which was a bit disappointing. Such a small thing, what really matters was the quality of the nigiri. Everything was done so precisely, watching a chef dance with the nigiri and forming everything flawlessly. I'd highly recommend this place for someone looking for an authentic omakase experience and a place to appreciate the art. It feels wrong to talk and not to watch him preparing the food, if you're looking for a bit more casual omakase experience with lots of laughing and chit chatting I would recommend Juno. read more

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Fantastic omakase in Chicago! I highly recommend. The service was very lovely, detailed, and each of the items was absolutely delicious. This is a place I'll definitely be back to. The space is pretty, comfortable, and intimate. The service was the right balance between formal and restrained but without being too stuffy. read more

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Food- the best sushi I've ever had. Every single one tasted delightful and fully thought out. Very traditional omakase Service was great. His wife was very attentive. Feedback- the pace can be slower as this is a fine dining and would love a slower pace for us to enjoy the meal. Maybe this is not what he is shooting for, but he could be more interactive given how small the place is. Overall it is an amazing place to get dinner read more

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It was a very lovely and intimate experience! I really loved that this space was small with 6 seatings, so you feel special. Each fish was so fresh and high quality. Loved the red snapper! I wanted to eat like 5+ of the same piece. The steamed egg was so deep to start with and perfectly ended with light and balanced dessert. The uni (extra) was so fresh (but also $$)! I know the other reivew didn't like the lack of interaction with the chef, but he was very focused and attentive. This felt more like traditional quiet Japanese omakase experience instead of having a loud in your face Americanized chef. My only minor dislikes are 1. The kimchi puree was overpowering the first sushi piece. 2. Wish there was a diversity in fish choices instead of mostly red snappers and tunas 3. The price is pretty high but it's omakase so what you say! You pay for the high quality food. Overall, I would go here again! read more

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nice night out with my bf, we dressed up nice for the occasion (and while i know it isn't a requirement, it's really a bummer when the other two couples in the reservation time slot were dressed like total scrubs ). cute small intimate space, with 6 total spaces per reservation. the food was incredible. maybe the best sushi i've had in Chicago. two things as a negative (aside from the aforementioned attire issue): 1.) it is a pet peeve of mine when a michelin-starred place charges extra for sparkling water... it's a friggin' bottle of san pellegrino for god's sake, especially based on the price of the tasting menu. ridiculous. 2.) it would have been nice if the chef at least introduced himself. i don't need a copious amount of chit chat, but at least a welcome or something. the only thing i heard from him was the name of each fish when he plated them in front of each couple. but the fish made up for the negatives. read more

Omakase Yume - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Because Omakase Yume is now part of the Resy group, it is hard to get a review posted for them. When Resy sends you the review request, you have to read carefully to see that what you are writing is apparently ONLY going to Omakase Yume and NOT being posted as a publicly accessible review. SO, since we feel SO strongly about what a positive experience Omakase Yume is EVERY time we visit, I feel the need to go find another place to write a review that other, potential diners can read. This time, it is here at Yelp. Stated succinctly, Omakase Yume is the ONLY Omakase that we visit here in the city anymore. That does not mean that there are not other great options in Chicago for Omakase (e.g., Kyōten, Aji, Arami), not to mention a number of over-rated pretenders that I won't name. However, for value, quality, service, ambiance, and simply supporting a family operation, Yume is at the top of our list. In fact, their reservations open for December this afternoon and I will jump on the SECOND they open in order to try to book our New Year's Eve outing! To delve in a bit, most important, the quality of the fish is impeccable at Yume. If it is not the freshest, Chef Park will not serve it. Occasionally that has resulted in little disappointments for us but we know that if it is not on the menu, Chef Park's expertise is correct and it should not be on the menu. The sake menu, a MUST have for a positive sushi experience for us, is also expert level at Yume. In fact, they have added a somalier to add additional credentials to their high quality of service but you need look no further than Chef Park's choices to know what is good! In closing, the quality of the food, drink, and ambience is as good as you will get anywhere in the city when you want Omakase: as good as you will get in ANY city. The setting is relaxing and the show put on by Chef Park, without his even recognizing it, is a Zen experience: just watch his hands in action as they form the rice balls for his Nigiri...you will feel your heart rating slowing and your blood pressure lowering! And I would be remiss if I did not cite his Zen counterpart and wife, Kate. She is the host at Yume and the quintessential strong Korean woman, providing the perfect compliment to Chef Soon's more introspective, even shy, nature. It is a pleasure seeing them in action as a team whether at Omakase Yume, next door at their wonderfully diverse TenGoku Aburiya (where you can also get a lot of the same quality sushi as you can get at Yume since Chef Soon also picks out that fish), and their newest endeavor, the super high end beef experience, Bonyeon, a super special treat in and of itself. You just cannot go wrong eating at any location run by this power husband and wife team! read more

This was my first Michelin star Omakase experience, and I'm so happy I got to start my journey with this one. Especially with a Korean chef!! My boyfriend and I were blown away by the effort put into each dish and how the fish simply melts in your mouth. It's a very cozy, romantic setting with only 6 seats next to the bar, so we got to see Chef Park prepare each dish right in front of us. It's a 16-course journey that will actually get you pretty full but still wanting more, just because of how good it is. Some of our favorite courses were the otoro, botan ebi (shrimp), sake salmon, and the ending matcha panna cotta dessert (this thing is literally one of THE best desserts I've ever had at a restaurant). The couples next to us also added on the "special" course items that you can pay for a la carte, including wagyu and beltfish. Definitely a 5/5 magical, romantic omakase experience! read more

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This is the BEST Omakase we have had. We have gone to multiple ones including Japan, LA, NY, etc. but Chef Park serves. The sushi werw absolutely perfect. The love he has for each dishes can be tasted. Each one was different from the other. The fish were as good as the one in LA; some even comparable to being in Japan. The service here were genuine. They complimented the skillset very well. The team was a perfect amalgamation. We will definitely come back if we ever get an opportunity to come back to Chicago. read more

I've tried Takeya, Mako, and Kikko and this place is easily the best omakase restaurant in my opinion. The other places were good but unlike my experiences there, I thoroughly enjoyed every course here. So much that I ordered more things. All the nigiri were so fresh and flavorful from the fish itself, texture of rice, combination of other ingredients unique to each nigiri, and properly packed together. Miso black cod falls apart in your mouth. Uni was so wonderfully creamy. Matcha Panna Cotta was also perfect. Service was excellent. If you want to try the Michelin star omakases (Mako, Kikko, Yume), I'd suggest saving the best, this place, for last. If you only want to spend the money on one omakase, I strongly recommend this place. read more

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Reservations open 45 days in advance on Resy at 5:00 pm on the dot. By 5:01 all reservations will be gone if you are looking to book a weekend slot, so make sure you are ready to pounce. All of the fish was so fresh that Im sure if you put any of the pieces up to your nose, none of it would smell "fishy". The cleanliness of the everything being made and presented is a show in its own. Every bite tasted unique and you weren't overwhelmed by the same flavor over and over, which I appreciated. The waitress is very knowledgeable and can tell you the origin of where each fish comes from and any significant story that comes with it. The one downside is it's not that much food since more of the "courses" are single nigiri pieces. My one critique is to maybe add 1 California roll as a course just to fill you up a little bit more. read more

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I love omakase and have always wanted to try it at a Michelin restaurant. Omakase Yume seemed the most affordable option at $150/person for 15 courses so I decided to make a reservation about a month in advance. Drink Selection (3/5): I really wanted to have some sake with my course but they only sold it by the bottle which is too much for me, would be nice if they had an option for ordering a glass. Omakase (4/5): I'm used to a slower pace so I found the pace to be a little fast here (start to finish was 90 minutes), but it's understandable due to only seating 6. I enjoyed the courses for the most part, but found the seasoning to be a little heavy at times, I wish they would go a little easier on the sauces so the fish shines more. However you could tell the quality of the fish is very high as every bite was super soft and buttery. They also have add-ons you can purchase at the end like wagyu and foie gras. Overall I had a good experience trying out Michelin omakase. I think $150 is a little steep for what you get but it was nice to try once! I wish uni was part of the course instead of an add-on. If you prefer a more livelier ambiance this may not be the place for you as it is small and only seats 6 so it's pretty quiet. read more

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I absolutely loved Omakase Yume. Everything served was worth savoring, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere, which might not be for everybody. It was quiet. The chef prepared, and we waited...expectantly, and were not let down. Surprisingly, the sushi chef was Korean, not Japanese, but he really knew what he was doing. Not chatty with the customers, but very kind and obviously cared. I will be back again soon. Highly recommend. read more

Omakase Yume - I was impressed.....truly impressed. I will be back. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

one of the best omakase i've had. what makes Omakase Yume different is that the chef is from Busan, Korea and he utilizes small Korean ingredients to some of the pieces making it unique compared to most other omakases. for example, he uses kimchi purée and sesame oil to enhance the flavor of some pieces and it works really well. in addition, he brings in a non traditional japanese dessert to finish it off the course like the matcha panna cotta, which was delicious. Not to sound like a snob, but i've had a lot of omakase from DC, NYC, LA, SEA, and of course, Tokyo. In the US, I think Yume is the most unique omakases i've had so far here in the States. read more

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my first time visiting chicago and so glad a friend wanted to eat sushi (besides pizza)! i did my research and found this place. at first, i was sad they were no reservations but i put an alert.... and we got reservations!!!! it's a small restaurant, and this is during covid so only 5 of us total were seated. the omakase menu here was amazing. from the first fish we ate until the dessert. everything was so good, so delicious, so tasty. i was def sad when the meal was over. the staff was really nice, super accommodating. the chef didn't really talk much but that was ok. he was doing his art...creating us amazing sushi. i do plan to visit chicago again, and i will def come back here. read more

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The one Michelin star rated Omakase Yume is perhaps one of the best places to get omakase in Chicago. Regardless of its competitors, Yume and Chef Park provide a solid Michelin level omakase course with a Korean flair. The course started with chrysanthemum greens in a black sesame sauce (shungiku no gomaae). The starter was decent first course to kick things off but wasn't mind blowing. Hirame (fluke) - the minced kimchi topping put a nice spin on the fluke and was an interesting first piece. Madai (red snapper) - topped with sea salt and yuzu. The salt brought out the natural flavors of the fish well. The texture of the snapper was perfect and melts in the mouth. Akami (red tuna) - in his take, Chef Park adds negitoro, the extra chopped up bits of fatty tuna, which adds an interesting spin to the classic tuna. Otoro (fatty tuna) - melt in your mouth amazing, the otoro is as good as you'd expect. Very rich umami but yet still light and smooth. Isaki (three line grunt) - topped with yuzu pepper paste. The citrusy savory taste of the yuzukosho complemented the piece well. Kinmedai (golden eye snapper) - brushed with shoyu like every piece Chef served, the snapper had a mild but umami mouthfeel and taste. Shima Aji (yellowjack) - simply brushed with shoyu and left to shine on its own, the fish was medium heaviness, not as heavy as aji and closer to amberjack. It was solid but not a standout for me. Aka Amadai (tilefish) - probably the most underwhelming piece for me. I haven't had tilefish before, but I found it to be mild and tender but the slightest hint of chewy. Kanpachi (amberjack) - topped with salt, sesame oil, and tiny laver flakes. Another one of Chef's Korean spins on a classic. I found the sesame oil and laver to go well with the fish, but it did overshadow the amberjack flavor a bit. Sake (salmon) - this was surprisingly one of my favorites. The salmon is smoked in a box before being brushed, torched, and topped with marinated scallions. The sweet smoky savory flavor explosion was amazing. Botan Ebi (sweet shrimp) - topped with fish gelatin, the ebi was sweet and delicious. Hotategai (scallop) - brushed with shoyu, topped with salt and lemon, and lightly torched, the scallop was super tasty. Great texture for scallop and the torching again really brought out the taste. Misoyaki (miso black cod) - marinated in miso and grilled, the cod came out piping hot served on rice, and was also one of the standouts of the night. The cod had perfect soft, flaky, sweet, melt in your mouth texture. At this point, the main course was finished and we were served miso soup (tasty and not overly salty) and asked if we wanted any optional add-ons available for the day as indicated on the menu. Of note, I felt that the main course could have used a heavier savory/fishy tasting fish such as saba or aji to round out the meal. The offerings overall were pretty light to medium. Another thing to note, the pickled ginger is on the spicier side. I found that if I didn't follow it with a drink or food, it would burn my tongue slightly. I made sure to follow it with water so it didn't dull my tastebuds. Add-ons: They were sadly out of foie gras. I was informed they sold out the night before and weren't able to get more for the weekend. Saba was also missing from the options when I went, which I was extra sad about since it's my favorite fish when it comes to sushi. I skipped the snow crab, as I'm not the biggest fan of crab, but if you are interested, do note that it's topped with crab intestines/innards (not my preference either). Mebaru (rock fish) - this was topped with some type of salsa, which I was not expecting. It had an interesting mild taste contrasted by the tangy and sour taste of the salsa but I wouldn't order it again. Uni (sea urchin) - Chef didn't specify where the uni was from and I didn't get a chance to ask, but it tasted like Hokkaido uni to me. Standard high quality uni if that's your thing. Ikura (salmon roe) - fresh and great roe taste without being overly fishy. Caviar - Golden Osetra caviar topped with gold flakes. As can be expected, this was delicious if you're into caviar. Perfect saltiness and silkiness, the eggs gently melt in your mouth while you chew. Is it worth the $45 for a piece? Debatable but if you want to try caviar sushi, it's worth trying. I'd recommend sticking to the classics like uni and wagyu or trying the foie gras (which I was told by the hostess is a favorite by everyone who tries it). Dessert was sujeonggwa, a Korean drink made with cinnamon, dates, and ginger, served with monaka, a bean paste filled pastry. I found the pastry to be underwhelming, but the sujeonggwa was delicious and refreshing. Overall, the course was memorable and I'll be back to try his courses again and hopefully get the foie gras and saba add-ons if available next time. read more

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We came here for my birthday dinner. The restaurant is super cozy and seats only 8. It has a very personal feel which I like. The fatty tuna was amazing. I also really enjoyed the salmon (first it was smoked, and then torched). Everything was delicious and it was fun to watch the chef form the rice with his hands. Everybody is served the same dishes since only the omakase is served. However there is a small menu of items you can order from if you'd like additional treats. We got the uni, fatty salmon, and the foie. All were great. Service was attentive, polite, and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend it if you like raw fish. Would be a really fun place to come as a group of 8 and take over the the restaurant. read more

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Wonderful experience all around! Definitely one of the better omakases we've had in Chicago. I made reservations about 2 months ago since they only take two groups of 8 per day. It's $125 dollars per person before tax + tip for 17 courses - and you have the option on adding some of their specials like uni or waygu (which is what we did and every dollar was worth it!). The entire meal lasted about 90 minutes and the each course was paced well. We didn't feel rushed and were given enough time to enjoy the chef prepare the sushi before we ate it, unlike some of the other places we've been to. One of our friends actually recommended this place to us and mentioned that it was BYOB, however I'm not sure if that's the case anymore. When we went they had a small beer, wine, and sake menu. We had a carafe of the dassai 39, which paired nicely with our meal. We enjoyed everything that Chef Park prepared for us and the quality of the fish is unbeatable. You definitely pay for what you get. We had a memorable, delicious, and enjoyable experience! read more

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4 stars Nice, intimate setting for dinner. The compact restaurant sits 8, with only two seatings per night. Overall, it was a wonderful meal, but only 4 stars for me compared to other omakase meals I've had (not in Chicago). Our meal consisted of 12 pieces of nigiri, a chawanmushi appetizer, a slightly larger course of grilled cod and rice, as well as miso soup and the panna cotta dessert, for a total of 16 "courses". Overall, the nigiri was good, but there weren't too many standout pieces, and I think the shari could've been better as well (temperature, taste). The meal was pretty pricey and not super filling (if you eat a lot I would supplement with additional pieces). One of my favorites was the smoked salmon, which chef smokes in a box in front of you. Also, the chef doesn't cut the fish in front of you. Everything is pre-sliced. Part of the omakase experience for me is sitting at the counter and watching the chef display his knife skills, which doesn't happen here. read more

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Up until recently, it's been hard to find excellent omakase and interesting fish in Chicago. Omakase Yume is one of the 3 new Michelin spots all featuring this chef's choice dining experience. I believe this is the least expensive of the 3. As others have said, just 8 seats, two seatings per night. It feels very personal and the chef and servers are attentive yet not intrusive. We enjoyed all of the fish courses, but especially loved the chawanmushi and dessert. The latter was a surprise since matcha is not a flavor we typically enjoy. The add on items were spectacular - in particular the uni and the size of the wagyu was huge for the price. Drinks well curated, although pricey (glass of wine $20+) as expected for this high end place. Reservations are tough to get so plan at least a month in advance and keep checking as we snagged our reservation from a cancellation that popped up. A wonderful special occasion place. read more

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Conveniently located just a couple blocks from the Ogilvie train station, Omakase Yume, led by Chef SangTae Park, is one of of only two Michelin-starred omakase restaurants in Chicago for 2021 (the other is Mako). Having done some prior research on these two and some of the other omakase restaurants in Chicago, I decided to give Omakase Yume a try first, as the style of the menu offerings seemed pretty unique, and the price point was more approachable (always a plus!). I managed to snag a seat for the 5PM seating (Wednesday evening), and was greatly anticipating the experience for the rest of the evening. I was warmly greeted by Kate (Chef Park's wife) and taken to my seat, which was located right dab in the center front of where Chef Park would be preparing everything (great seat!). The standard tasting menu featured 12 pieces of nigiri, each distinctive in flavor and texture, along with a black cod misoyaki rice dish, a cup of hot miso soup, and am incredibly refreshing dessert/palate cleanser of sujeonggwa and monaka (filled with azuki and matcha panna cotta!). I also opted to add some of the specials to my menu as well, namely, the wagyu beef, the foie gras, and the uni. All were great, but the foie gras was definitely a standout -- juicy, full of depth and flavor. Other highlights of the night included the smoked salmon (pretty cool to get a front row seat for the smoking/searing process!), chutoro/otoro, the misoyaki, and the botan ebi (sweet shrimp) with that super flavorful/umami fish gelatin on top. The whole experience lasted about ~1hr 40 mins (great timing) and really had an intimate, yet comfortable atmosphere, that was felt throughout the relatively small dining room (only 6 seats!). An added bonus, with its convenient location right on Washington, I could easily take the bus afterwards to make the evening Grant Park Music Festival concert on time, so all in all, a perfect summer evening in Chicago! Much thanks to Chef Park and Kate for making my first omakase experience in Chicago a fantastic time! read more

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Food wise, great authentic omakase with amazing quality and some with an additional twist. (nothing out of the expectation though) The snapper, amberjack and cod were pretty good. But the service was not great and definitely not up to Michelin star level. The waiter would rush you the whole time and had an attitude of "your needs and requests means nothing to us, whatsoever". Partly ruin the experience for me. Also don't expect to have much interaction with the Chef either. Overall not impressed. There are better options especially for celebration events. If you are all about the food quality then maybe give it a try. read more

Omakase Yume - Kanpachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best Omakase experience I've had. Is this the best Omakase you'll find in Chicago? Not sure but I doubt you'll find anything that is better than this. 16-course tasting menu, all presented in a beautiful and elegant manner. Definitely costs a pretty penny but in my opinion, you are paying for both the food and the experience and both are equally incredible. You can tell Chef Sangtae has been doing this for a long time and is a master of his craft. Just look at the picture, see for yourself and thank me later. read more

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My husband and I came here for an anniversary dinner. I stalked the website in order to secure the 7 pm time slot (given the intimate seating arrangement) and I'm so glad I did. The fish was outstanding (smoked salmon "sake" being my personal favorite) and even the miso soup was phenomenal. While pricey, the quality of the fish shows with this price tag. Glad to be able to mark this well deserved Michelin Starred restaurant off my list. Chef SangTae has mastered his technique at Omakase Yume. read more

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Such an intimate and intricate omakase! The chef was quiet, but really welcoming and answered any questions we had happily. Staff was also very professional. We brought in our sakes and they had it on ice for us. $125 for 17 courses with optional add-ons such as Uni, Foie Gras, Eel, Wagyu, etc. Entire meal took less than 90 minutes and each course came out within 5 minutes of the next, so was pretty fast. Various courses has special preparation and intricate salts or shavings which really enhanced the flavor of the fish. I loved the back-to-back tuna trio where you can really taste the difference. The star to me was the Sake - it was smoked, torched, and literally melted in your mouth. Don't sleep on the Foie Gras addition! I kept debating on getting it but really happy I did - was super delicious and not like anywhere I had before. read more

This was my first time trying Omakase. It wasn't too awkward even though no one talks and it is a small space. Every piece was great although the bf wasn't a fan of the shrimp. The pace was pretty good and there never was an awkward lull. The person who greeted us as we walked in was super nice. We decided not to get any additional though. read more

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This is probably the safest eating environment I've experienced since Covid, with many plastic guards and plenty of distancing. There were only 4 customers, including me, during my visit. Despite the prestige associated with restaurants holding a Michelin Star, I was very pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive the experience was. However, the course was definitely shorter than I expected, spanning about an hour + the option of ordering a la carte before dessert. The rice, wasabi, and ginger were as expected, if not a bit lackluster. I found that the chef used a lighter hand with the wasabi, maybe to cater to a greater net of tastes. Yet they source the best sushi-grade fish I've had in Chicago. In terms of quality of fish, it definitely beats Omakase Takeya and Sushi Suite 202. I still salivate at the thought of their ōtoro to this day. If you enjoy an intimate sushi bar with a greater focus on highlighting prime seafood, I would highly recommend Omakase Yume. It's my #1 pick for sushi in Chicago, yet to be defeated. read more

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Not much to say except, get reservations! I am pretty obsessed with omakases in general but this was the best I have had. Everything was delicious from start to finish. What would have made this a 10star experience was if the chef was more interactive. Either way, I would totally come back to Chicago just to eat here again. read more

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I was invited here as a last-minute substitute for one of my higher-valued former colleagues. The third party treating us to this meal had a black card and proceeded to order the entirety of the special menu at the conclusion of the Omakase experience. This pleased me greatly, Omakase Yume was flawless, and I was able to provide some comic relief. read more

My fiancé and I are big fans of authentic omakase experiences and we are so glad one opened in Chicago. Environment is welcoming and intimate. The misoyaki and sake were our favorites. The chef carefully prepared each piece and was cognizant when people ran out of ginger. He answered a bunch of questions as well! You need to make a reservation prior - they have two seating options (5:30 or 7:30). We spent a little less than 90 minutes here since we did not do an add on option. Overall we would recommend! $125 for 17 courses! read more

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Open for carry-out during the pandemic! Boy, was I excited to see that they were offering chirashi bowls. I've had the pleasure to experience their omakase in the past and I was not going to miss this opportunity to get take-out from them. The bowl is beautifully prepared with deliciously tender sashimi slices. The rice is also lightly seasoned. The whole bowl was served at a good temperature. I loved that they included a menu card that describes exactly what you are eating and what order you should enjoy the sashimi. A pet peeve of mine is receiving something so carefully prepared and having no idea what you are eating. Excellent dinner. Don't sleep on this opportunity! Support local! read more

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Everything was amazing and we had a flawless 90 min omakase with Chef Park. Each piece was like melt in your mouth butter, traditional but also with a really delicious twist (like kimchi purée and a splash of sesame oil!). Attentive service, with options to add on to your meal and a sake/wine/beer list. Worth every penny and we are so glad we got to enjoy this experience! Chef was nice enough to take a photo with us after the meal as well! read more

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My husband and I ate here again recently to celebrate our anniversary. The food was just as good as the first time. Chef Sangtae even remembered us from our visit a year ago, which was so nice and lovely of him! It is truly great Edo period sushi and I love the food so much even though it kills my wallet every time lol read more

This was quite a delightful meal, service experience was great. The tuna belly literally melts in your mouth and the flavoring of all dishes were so unique in their own way. Toppings of certain sushi's were just amazing. Chef Sang Tae knocked it out of the Park! My favorite was the Kanpachi, as I can still remember the taste in my mouth! read more

Omakase Yume - Matcha Panna Cotta - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I didn't know what I was expecting when I decided to book sushi in Chicago but this might have been one of my favorite experiences nationwide - what! In the middle of the country?? Intimate sushi counter, good luck trying to get a reservation for bigger than a party of 2. Nigiri dominant, short beverage list. Traditional style, didn't feel too rice heavy and I never had a nigiri piece that was too wasabi dominant or not proportional in rice to fish ratio. I would come back here in a heartbeat, these chefs are doing something right. read more

Amazing place for Omakase. I enjoyed every moment of it. All the fish is so fresh they melt like butter. The side dishes like Chawanmushi is great to refresh your taste for better thing coming after, it's light and soft like cloud. I like the fact that the fish portion is twice the size of rice, I think for sashimi the rice be there to compliment the meat not the other way around. And the rice is great too, chewy with slight hint of sweet vinegar. Love love love. read more

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*Delivery order* Chirashi Don To Go - 4/5. It was quite interesting to try high end sushi via take-out and I think they did a good job with it but I wouldn't do it again. Post COVID, I'd be interesting to come here for a tasting menu. While true for all cuisines, I think sushi particularly is best fresh and in a cultivated experience. I enjoyed trying 14 pieces of sushi and the quality of the fish was good. But it was noticeably a tier down from the best sushi I've had and it felt weird to receive a recommendation to add soy sauce. The sushi rice is absolutely delicious. read more

What you get at Omakase Yume is high quality sushi made right in front of you in an intimate dining experience. They only seat about 8 people per reservation, so it can be a good thing if your into that. The downside is that it is so small in there you can overhear everyone else's conversation which can make it a little awkward. Unless you are the kind of person who enjoys conversing with other people. This meal comes at a fixed price per person and comes with an appetizer, 12 different kinds of sushi made in front of you, miso soup, sweet egg and a dessert. The sushi was out of this world amazing. The variety of fish that was served was unique and exquisite in flavor and how it was prepared. My favorites were the red snapper, 3 different grades of tuna (fatty tuna was the best), butterfish, amberjack, sake salmon and grilled black cod. I had never had butterfish before and after having that one bite I wanted more! The sake salmon was cold smoked and then torched. It had amazing flavor! I was really impressed by the chefs sushi making skills. I was told by the wait staff that the menu does change according to what is available and that some varieties do come from Japan, like the heart clam that I decided to try. I liked it, but didn't think it was exactly worth the extra $. Neither was the alcohol. A bottle of sake runs at the very least $45 and it was very small so I wouldn't recommend drinking here. The whole meal was very pricey, probably one of the most expensive meals I've had in long time. We don't do it too often so it was a nice treat. However, I hate saying this, but we were still hungry after leaving...we usually eat more than this when we go out. It was an exceptional dining experience and the sushi was delicious, but if you plan on coming here, maybe eat a little something beforehand. read more

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If there were half stars, I'd probably do a 3.5. Ultimately the rating has to do with experience and not quality of food. We went for my husbands 30th birthday, and I was between this and Ever. Ultimately we chose here because he loves sushi and I loved the idea of an intimate experience with only 6 seats. Unfortunately, the experience is not what I hoped for. For a Michelin star dinner at about $500, I would have expected more than a one hour dining experience. We barely sat an hour there before we felt rushed out. There was no explanation on the food or any sort of experience. I'm not asking for a lot but there was literally no recognition of his birthday. I'm disappointed that was the experience because it was an expensive hour. read more

Holy *** WOW. This place is LEGIT. 8 seats, 2 seatings per night, 5:30 and 7:30. Make reservations well in advance if you want to get in.. use your concierges if you have them. True Omakse experince - food was incredible. I'm a huge fan of Momotaro (one of my ~top 3 restaurants in the city), and it couldn't even hold a candle to this place. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. We also got a bottle of sake (750) for like $70, and it was more than enough to compliment the duration of the meal. It's 15-17 courses, including desert, and the menu rotates based on season. I have a shellfish allergy and let them know 1 day in advance, and they were able to accommodate. I believe they source ingredients daily, so you have to give them at least ~1 day of lead time. Nothing else to say really, just incredible. This dwarfs any place in Chicago easily, and stands strong against Momofuku, Yamishiro, Nobu or any other high-end establishment. $125 pre-fixe. Don't bring your kids. Dress is very casual, cool is more important than formal. 5/5, unreal. read more

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