600 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago312.822.9600
By Neonu
I have dined at Japonais many times and thoroughly enjoyed every experience. Japonais has locations in New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas. I have only had the pleasure of eating at the Chicago location.
There is no surprise that this is a Chicago diners' favorite. I have been there with friends, coworkers, and out of town guests. Everyone always leaves with a big smile. Japonais serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and Sushi. It's 5 stars for me because it rates excellence in my 3 key categories: food, ambiance/vibe, and service.
Both the architecture and the interior design at Japonais is fabulous. Jeffrey Beers International presents 4 themes in one cohesive restaurant. The red room is more formal looking (I dined here with coworkers). The green room is a bit more casual by very chic (I have dined here with friends); it has indoor and patio tables. Downstairs is the lounge and the riverwalk area. The lounge area rivals any hot lounge in the city. But my absolute fave is the riverwalk area. It is outdoor along the river with lounge seating makes me feel like I am in Miami. And you know I love Miami. No better to place to be on a warm Chicago night then the Japonais river walk.The food is exceptional. The sushi is superb quality and freshness. Th
e menu is extensive and is not limited to sushi or seafood. The Kobe beef entree is delicious. Other favorites of mine are the tuna sashimi, the chef's special rolls, and the lobster spring rolls. Must haves are the Manju buns, homemade steamed buns with braised pork and scallions with a pineapple sweet and sour sauce, and The Rock, thinly sliced NY strip steak that you cook to your preference via a very hot rock.
e menu is extensive and is not limited to sushi or seafood. The Kobe beef entree is delicious. Other favorites of mine are the tuna sashimi, the chef's special rolls, and the lobster spring rolls. Must haves are the Manju buns, homemade steamed buns with braised pork and scallions with a pineapple sweet and sour sauce, and The Rock, thinly sliced NY strip steak that you cook to your preference via a very hot rock. But what I, and most other people, truly love about Japonais is that it is an upscale, fine dining restaurant and lounge with out all the pretension that usually accompanies this type of restaurant/lounge. The service is remarkable. I left my sweater at my table and my server literally ran down my cab to return it to me. I mean really, now that's exceptional service!
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