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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
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Signature dishes
Sweet shrimp bite
Best for
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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_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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