Message from Japonais Restaurant
Since opening in 2003, Chicago's Japonais has received three stars by both the Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Tribune, and was recently named "Best Restaurant" by Chicago Magazine in 2005. With a vibrant and exciting scene, Japonais offers Chicago residents and travelers alike modern Japanese cuisine in a setting that is at once intimate and exciting.
Renowned for creating the award-winning menu of Mirai Sushi, Chef Ichikawa oversees the restaurant's astounding sushi selection as well as all cold items, while Chef Kato handles the remainder of the menu.
The extensive Sushi menu has both traditional and contemporary items. Hot entrees such as Kobe Prime Rib and Teriyaki Salmon are featured as part of this unique Japanese fusion.
The well-thought out wine list is global, featuring selections primarily from France and the United States, with Australia, Germany and Chile as well.
About Japonais Restaurant
"Japonais Restaurant and Lounge located along the River offers its guests contemporary Japanese Cuisine & Sushi by critically acclaimed Executive Chefs Jun Ichikawa & Gene Kato. Designed by Jeffrey Beers, Japonais features two distinct dining rooms featuring a limestone waterfall, 15 ft fireplace on the first level in the spirit of Industrial Japan. The Riverwalk level features a bustling lounge & bar adjacent to a plush Riverwalk Café."
