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NORIKO, Chicago, IL

NORIKO

4.8
4.8
40 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
We are located in the Lower Level of Perilla Fare. Please enter through Perilla Fare Restaurant and check in with the host.

NORIKO handroll bar is a new sushi restaurant concept specializing in handrolls which are prepared immediately in front of you. Each unique handroll is packed with flavor and carefully crafted with high quality ingredients in this intimate underground space.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 285-2334
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    West Town
  • Cross Street
    Milwaukee Ave & Des plaines
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are easily accessible by the CTA Blue Line or on 56 Milwaukee bus route
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking

What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Japanese

  • Chicago

    Best Ambience

  • Chicago

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NORIKO offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" hand rolls and attentive, friendly service. Customers rave about the "incredible" ambiance, unique cocktails like the Puncha Matcha, and standout dishes such as the Bluefin Tuna Toro and Crab Motoyaki. This intimate, trendy spot is perfect for sushi lovers seeking a memorable meal.
40 Reviews
  1. Anh VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is was our first time dining at Noriko and we cannot wait to return again! A big shout out to Josh, Michael, and Billy for creating such an amazing experience. Tucked in the lower level of Perilla, Noriko serves up the most flavorful small plates and fresh hand rolls, using incredibly high quality ingredients that will make anyone look forward to their next visit. Thanks Noriko team! We hope to see you again soon.

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  2. Adam VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! An insanely cool atmosphere.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The only downside to our first meal here was being sat by two influencers that had huge led lights on their entire meals ruining the ambience of our dinner. Not necessarily the restaurants fault but would have loved an employee to step in and ask they don’t shine their bright lights at the guests trying to enjoy their dinners.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in a while. The food is so imaginative and the staff/chefs attention to detail and attentiveness towards the guests will be hard to beat. This intimate hand roll bar is a must for any serious sushi lover/ foodie.

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  5. Robbie VIP

    West Palm Beach2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally recommended! The vibes were amazing and the fish was so fresh! Everything was unique and delicious! Our favorites were the crab, spicy octopus, spicy ora salmon, and the edamame hummus!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally understand why it’s impossible to get a reservation. The food, music, service, ambience, drinks, etc are chef’s kiss.

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  7. Lucy VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible new spot! I had to book one month in advance to get this reservation, so I was hoping it would be worth it. It was. The food was delicious—every hand roll had a perfect bite that was balanced and fresh and crisp! My favorites were the bluefin tuna toro, the spicy tuna, and the yellowtail roll. The appetizers were also spot on. The seaweed salad had a variety of different fresh seaweeds and was finished with a tangy sauce. We also enjoyed the smoked butter edamame with their house made furikake. It was both rich, salty, and sophisticated! My bf says he would “buy a bag” of the furikake. Anyway, this place was not only delicious, but the ambience was on point—intimate, welcoming, and modern. Chefs and servers were friendly and warm. S/o to Chef Michael!! We will be back and this is now one of my (and our) top places in Chicago!! ❤️

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  8. DianaN

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful intimate space, delicious foods and great service. I’ll definitely be back!

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  9. David VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gorgeous space in which to enjoy magnificent handrolls. Chef’s Set makes choosing easy! Noriko salad and Nori chips & dip are delicious starters. Crab Motoyaki, baked spicy crab, citrus roe, and pickled onions is a favorite and the Bay Scallop Dynamite is too! Reasonably priced for the superior quality of ingredients. Great cocktails and wine selection! Amazing selection of sake and Japanese spirits.

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  10. Lauren VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, amazing food and great saki. Get the doshi doshi!

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NORIKO is rated 4.8 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for NORIKO

401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Milwaukee Ave & Des plaines
  • Area
    West Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are easily accessible by the CTA Blue Line or on 56 Milwaukee bus route
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking
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