SHŌ Omakase
1533 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
About
Located in the heart of Chicago’s Old Town, SHŌ redefines omakase with a fresh, modern energy—blending Japanese technique, global influence, and a vibey, design-forward setting. Executive Chef Mari Katsumura presents a ten-course tasting menu that changes seasonally, weaving together traditional sushi and hand rolls with composed hot and cold dishes that spotlight texture, balance, and bold, unexpected flavors.
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Reviews (5)
Incredible meal, one of the best I’ve had. Highly recommend the wine pairing, Preston’s description of each dish and its appropriate wine pairing was whimsical and informative. Chef Mari and Chef Adam have outdone themselves with this creative, succulent, menu
Went last night for the first time and BLOWN AWAY. Maybe my new favorite omakase spot now. I felt like I was in a different world! The menu is outstanding. From the first bite to the last, it’s a flavor journey. And I was going to do the sake pairings but after the first cocktail I decide to try the rest. Such attentive service!! Please book now! @chicagopescetarian
Absolutely fantastic and a wonderful addition to the Chicago omakase scene. Not just beautifully sliced fish — a bit of everything, all quality ingredients well handled. Beautiful room, attentive service and front row views to the preparations. Front line waiting area and welcome cocktail by creative mixologist Pepe was a nice surprise. A variety of beverage pairing options and a la carte drink service round out the offerings and really complement the food. I recommend the mixed wine and sake pairing. Some really interesting sake styles offered.
It was an amazing experience for me and my family. The dishes are all which you can never get neither in Japan nor in the US. The SHO is so much more than Omakase Sushi. The food quality as well as creativity and presentation all is so much more than you can expect at any other restaurants. You can feel the passion of the chef, Mari, in each dish. The service with real hospitality is beyond the expectation. The selections of wine and sake were also exceptional. This is definitely the restaurant where you would reserve when you want a special night.
Just opened yesterday! Such a cool vibe and love the music theme/ decor. Inventive omakase with a modern twist. My favorites were the Japanese egg salad, bluefin tuna crudo (must eat with the leaf), chawanmushi with truffled dashi and caviar (umami bomb!), the handrolls (especially the wagyu with the egg pudding and cotton candy) and the udon noodles had a tonkatsu broth which had lots of depth in flavor! Service was excellent and Preston, the GM is so personable. Chef Mari and Adam and their team should be proud. Check it out!
