The Omakase Room at Sushi-San
26 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/sushi30 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Omakase Room at Sushi-San draws praise for its setting and omakase experience. One diner recommends it for a meal for two, finding the atmosphere stronger than the sushi compared with Kyoten Next Door. Other diners rank it highly for ingredient quality, while cost remains a reservation. One diner was surprised by how much butter was brushed onto the fish.
Address
The Omakase Room at Sushi-San, 63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Sweet shrimp bite
- Best for
- Dates
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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_Visual_92 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025ambience
Loved the setting and the cocktail room before and after; good for couples, though sushi ranks below Kyoten Next Door.
- Recommendsu/smarcus88 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Calls it their top pick, in a higher price tier than the entry-level options mentioned.
- Recommendsu/Then-Assistance6261 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Recommends this omakase counter, located upstairs from Sushi San.
- Recommendsu/alexjewellalex in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Lists Omakase Room as a notable omakase choice.
- Recommendsu/YittleYegs in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Ranks the Sushi-san Omakase Room among their top dining experiences in town.
- Recommendsu/dj_advantage in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Went to Omakase Room after being urged and had a great experience.
- Recommendsu/LethargicWhale in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Ranks it second in Chicago, just after Kyoten, for omakase.
- Recommendsu/Busy-Dig8619 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Calls the omakase room a strong option too.
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- Recommendsu/whybeesea in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Names the omakase room as a top option when price is not a factor.
- Recommendsu/heyhomiez in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Calls Omakase Room a strong visit with a cooler feel and upscale ingredients, more luxurious than Kyoten Next Door.
- Recommendsu/Boollish in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Ranks it second in Chicago behind Kyoten for ingredient quality and preparation.
- Recommendsu/adisakp in r/sushi · Mar 2026taste
Says they have dined there and rate its omakase clearly above the sushi being discussed.
- Recommendsu/mrbangpop in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Gives a brief endorsement, calling it fairly good, without offering further detail.
- Recommendsu/Upper_Sell_3816 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024
Has visited and ranks this omakase room third among the places they have tried.
- Recommendsu/wrk815emgk in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Finds the meal comparable to some high-end experiences in Tokyo.
- Recommendsu/socool111 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Says it was their favorite so far, though it's costly, with many non-nigiri dishes.
- Recommendsu/Hisaehawk in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026taste
Recommends it, praising the beautiful space, the plating and service that makes guests feel cared for.
- Recommendsu/cheesychopstix in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Endorses the recommendation of the Sushi-San Omakase Room.
- Recommendsu/BigBadDaddy13 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Calls Omakase Room their favorite and rates its ambience, presentation and quality highly.
- Mixedu/gadgetluva in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Calls it good, but judges it roughly mid-tier next to LA or NYC peers, especially given its pricing.
- Caveatu/WP_Grid in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Surprised by how much butter goes on the fish at this counter.
- Mixedu/Many_Thing8153 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026ambience
Says it's better for a birthday with livelier, bigger crowds but feels less authentic.
- Recommendsu/Sad-Cook-3450 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026
Says the Omakase Room is a completely different experience and likely their favorite, having tried most options.
- Recommendsu/CT_Wahoo in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026
Agrees with the recommendation after a birthday dinner there, calling the upstairs room a very different experience.
- Mixedu/bakkerboy465 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Heard good things about Omakase Room but suspects there are probably better options.
- Recommendsu/damonator5000 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Calls the Sushi-San omakase room excellent and strongly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Bright-Albatross-234 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Visited recently and loved it; says they and their spouse still discuss it.
- Recommendsu/bourj in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Rates the Sushi-san Omakase Room as top sushi in town and an outstanding visit.
- Recommendsu/LeadingLead6470 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Agrees with the parent's praise of Omakase Room, calling it fantastic.
- Recommendsu/JustHood in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Praises the sweet shrimp bite at Omakase Room.
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