Aji
9 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/chicagofood12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Aji draws a positive report from a birthday meal, and one diner describes a warm, personable atmosphere. Another finds the quality close to Mako's at a lower cost. The dissent is substantial: several diners came away underwhelmed, including one who found the flavors indistinct and the meal rushed. It is a recommendation with a clear split, not a unanimous special-occasion pick.
Address
AJI, 3809 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Busy-Dig8619 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Suggests Aji as an omakase spot to add to the listed options.
- Recommendsu/chode_jeans in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025value
Found its quality close to Mako's at a much lower price, with a livelier vibe.
- Caveatu/Away-Mall-721 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Visited Aji and came away unimpressed.
- Recommendsu/Kasilins in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Says they loved Aji.
- Caveatu/businesswaddles in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Visited AJI and was let down: flavors blurred together and the meal felt rushed.
- Caveatu/7uolC in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Had Aji for a birthday recently and was also left underwhelmed.
- Recommendsu/lonedroan in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Picks Aji over Nobu for omakase.
- Recommendsu/Chicitylocal in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Visited for a birthday and found it amazing; friends who've tried other omakase rank it top tier.
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- Recommendsu/New-Regret-1455 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Lists it among answers to the best sushi question.
- Recommendsu/Background-Value-527 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Says they really liked Aji.
- Recommendsu/emsumm58 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Visited AJI and loved it, praising its warm atmosphere and dishes.
- Recommendsu/posthumous in r/chicagofood · Nov 2023ambience
Agrees and describes it as intimate, similar to a private dining room.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.