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CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto, Chicago, IL

CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto

4.8
4.8
292 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto in Chicago's West Loop – where expertly distilled spirits meet exquisite sushi. Enjoy our seasonal cocktails and a standout Omakase experience featuring dry-aged fish from Japan. Choose your ambiance: the lively front lounge with a beautifully lit bar and historic distilling tanks, or the serene back dining room with eclectic décor and an Omakase bar. Daily happy hour, whiskey/sake flights, and a patio setting provide diverse experiences. Open for lunch and Sundays, we cater to all occasions. Join us for unmatched culinary excellence and spirited adventures.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Wed–Fri 11:30–14:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 707-8780
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto is Chicago’s only combination working distillery, bar and restaurant. A fun and beautiful setting, host your next event whether a corporate outing, holiday party or special occasion. To book an event please call or reach out to us at events@chdistillery.com
  • Private party contact
    Gena Castillo: (312) 707-8780
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Cross Street
    Between N. Jefferson and N. Clinton Streets
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Subway station<br />540 W Lake St<br />Green Line<br />Pink Line<br /><br />Bus Stop is at Jefferson &amp; Lake<br />Stop ID: 5518<br /><br />Train: Ogilvie Transportation Center, 500 W Madison St, <br />
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch Omakase

    Multiple dates available
    A 10-piece $60 Omakase with the option to upgrade to the premium 14-piece experience for an additional $25. **Each seating is strictly limited to 45 minutes.** **20% Gratuity will be added to your final bill** 10-Piece Menu Madai - Snapper Sake - Ora King Salmon Zuke Sake - Marinated Ora King Salmon Hiramasa - King Fish Kanpachi - Amberjack Hotate - Scallop Akami - Lean Bluefin Tuna Chutoro - Medium Fatty Bluefin Tuna Unagi - Eel Tamago - Japanese Omelette $25 Premium Menu Supplement: 2 Seasonal Japanese Fish Otoro - Super Fatty Bluefin Tuna Negi Toro Handroll
    Lunch Omakase photo
  • 19-Course Omakase - $195 Thurs-Sat

    US$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    **Please note price for the omakase is $195/person (The $100 payment per person is to hold your reservation and will be applied to your final bill.) ** Serving Dry Aged fish, seasonal Japanese selections, Bluefin Tuna, A5 Wagyu, Caviar & Truffle. Please let us know if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions in your party. If you're looking to reserve day of, please call the restaurant @ 312.884.9602 to check for availability. FOR CANCELLATIONS: Please notify us 36 hours prior to your reservation. All no shows and cancellations are subject to be charged the full amount of the omakase. **20% Gratuity will be added to your final bill**
    19-Course Omakase - $195 Thurs-Sat photo
  • 14-Course Nigiri Omakase | Sun, Tues, Wed

    US$125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience our 14 course omakase at our counter, Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday dinner. Includes all of our dry aged fish, toro, wagyu, caviar, truffle, and uni. **20% Gratuity will be added to your final bill** Menu subject to change Madai - Japanese Sea Bream Onaga Dai - Japanese Ruby Red Snapper Suzuki - Japanese Sea Bass Sake - Ora King Salmon Zuke Sake - Ora King Salmon Hiramasa - King Fish Kanpachi - Amberjack Sawara - Spanish Mackerel Hotate Uni - Scallop & Sea Urchin Akami - Lean Bluefin Tuna Chutoro - Medium Fatty Tuna Otoro - Super Fatty Bluefin Tuna A5 Wagyu - Japanese Wagyu Tamago - Japanese Omelette
    14-Course Nigiri Omakase | Sun, Tues, Wed photo

What 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Sushi

  • Chicago

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredibly fresh/high quality fish" and a "robust sake selection." The omakase is a standout, with Chef Jamel praised for expertly crafted, flavorful nigiri. Guests appreciate the "knowledgeable, accommodating" staff and the "great bar atmosphere," making it a Chicago favorite.

292 Reviews
  1. Claudia D

    Miami

    187 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    187 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The sushi was delicious, but the menu needs some substantial entree options. Aside from some warm appetizers, there is only sushi on the menu. Mind you, it was high quality & absolutely delicious sushi, but we would have also liked the option of having some fried rice, steak, fish, warm options. The part of the restaurant in the front smells like rancid frying oil. We asked to sit in the back & it was better. Kind of empty. The sushi is pricey & the restaurant is far from main tourist attractions. I don't know that I'd return.

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  2. Ben

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, and experience! Would recommend to anyone wanting a special night! Amazing innovative and more sustainable take on sushi and omakase.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sushi was amazing! We sat in the back room and the ambience was quiet and very nice. The staff were very friendly and even shared their enthusiasm for the food at the restaurant. My husband and I had a great time having our date night there and we loved our server Jane Y! Can’t wait to be back!

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  4. Tara

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BEST SUSHI EVERRRRRR! 100000/100! Will definitely be back when we come visit Chicago again!

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  5. Russ

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our top meals of the year. Make no mistake, Jinsei is a fine dining establishment that just happens to be in the fun and casual confines of CH distillery. Best of both worlds. Zoe is a master of the menu so we let her guide our group (including my vegetarian wife) through the menu. Apps included oysters, lions mane mushrooms, crudo, tuna w crispy rice. The rolls were fantastic and their special vege roll was a standout to the whole table. Even the edamame was unique and savory. Then came the nigiri which included selections from their onsite fish aging lockers. Think medium fatty tuna with shaved truffles and marinated salmon. Pair this with drinks from one of the best cocktail and sake bars in the city and a shot of Malort to end the meal and it was a fantastic evening with friends. Thanks so much to the spectacular team!

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  6. Camille

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great omakase for the price, $125 for week day nights is such a steal for the quality!

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  7. Julita

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing service ! Very friendly vibe.

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  8. VIPGastronomy

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was NOT great. Disappointing. It was my birthday. Pretty upset.

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  9. JC

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Some minor issues with food coming out. Service was a bit slow. Food really was better than expected.

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  10. Carol

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Omakase was spectacular. Loved the thought and skill that went into the order of the 14 courses. We sat at the counter and watched everything which was part of the experience. It is expensive especially if you order multiple cocktails but for a special occasion it’s totally worth it.

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FAQs

CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 707-8780.

CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto is rated 4.8 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto

564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661-2219

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between N. Jefferson and N. Clinton Streets
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Wed–Fri 11:30–14:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Subway station540 W Lake StGreen LinePink LineBus Stop is at Jefferson & LakeStop ID: 5518Train: Ogilvie Transportation Center, 500 W Madison St,
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 707-8780
  • Private party facilities
    CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto is Chicago’s only combination working distillery, bar and restaurant. A fun and beautiful setting, host your next event whether a corporate outing, holiday party or special occasion. To book an event please call or reach out to us at events@chdistillery.com
  • Private party contact
    Gena Castillo: (312) 707-8780
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