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We went to Mako tonight to celebrate our anniversary and it
We went to Mako tonight to celebrate our anniversary and it was a wonderful experience. The service is pretty good. Our server was very nice and welcomed us. The fish is super fresh and buttery. We sat in the front so it felt very intimate being able
Service was good, interesting ambience, new fancy.
Idk how else to say it. Food was good, but not outstanding. Biggest issue I have here is the price, if this was a 100 dollar sushi meal it was acceptable and I'd come back. As it stands this definitely wasn't worth the price.
Each course menu was amazing with fine details that we
Each course menu was amazing with fine details that we appreciated. I believe it was the best omakase we had so far. The service was good as well with the server being present at all times! Best place to come for special occasion!
it's okay, the quality/experience is definitely there but
it's okay, the quality/experience is definitely there but there's better michelin's in the city especially at this price point.
I am a sushi fan and I hadn't heard a lot about Mako.
I came here for dinner after nabbing a much sought after reservation. The interior is stark with little decor, but tasteful the entire night, the staff are very insightful, informative, and courteous. I enjoyed watching the chefs, knife skills and le
First time dining at this place.
Love the food here, in particular the uni (photo not included in my uploads though, as it was directly dropped to hand so not convenient to take a photo). The cocktail is very nice, fruity taste. Sparkling sake tastes like Sprite, interesting. The
Incredible service, ambiance and food.
The presentation, the attention to detail, the textures, flavor and freshness of the sushi and sashimi was incredible. One of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had.
What a whimsical omakase experience.
Presentation is second to none, the smells, the platting, the source detail descriptions and triumphantly the mouth watering taste melting in your mouth with an array of combinations. We will be back for this splurge next year. Service could not be
It was solid overall.
But felt less special than other comparable 7+ course w/ wine pairings in Chicago. I think that was more a function of average service than food. 3.5 stars.
Came here for my 40th birthday with my husband.
The food was great and service was also nice. However, I read prior on Reddit some reservations they rush you. I did not have any sense of that until the end. We ordered the menu and both got the wine pairing. We really liked the Spanish wine in the
Good but way overpriced
Sushi is above average but not to the tune of $600 for a couple. If you have a healthy appetite you won’t be full & there’s no take home treats given like many other Michelin star restaurants. Most of the food was good with the eel & Wagy
Is there negative score? Read this experience carefully
Is there negative score? Read this experience carefully before heading to this place. Not sure who is giving them 5 stars? Typical omakase place will feed you until you feel I need to stop. This place give you tiny pieces of a few little sushis, yo
This place was amazing.
They called before hand to warn us to be there early. As a chronically just on time or fashionably late person I appreciated the heads up. The interior is very simple and sleek, appropriately Japanese. The staff take your coat immediately and seat yo
Wooooow! Came here for my birthday dinner and all I can say
Wooooow! Came here for my birthday dinner and all I can say is wow! This place was honestly my first Michelin star omakase and it totally lives up to its status. We made a reservation for 8:30pm and went in early at around 8:15pm. I have a crustacean
I can see how some people might not love the way they do
I can see how some people might not love the way they do omakase. Very minimal interaction with the chef in front of you. Often times you'll be explained the dish not by the one who prepares it. Very minimal interaction between chef and you. Which I
Not worth the price.
They advertise the dinner price to be ~$200 per person, and you are required to make a $200 deposit when making a reservation being told the $200 would go towards our dinner price. We ordered two dinners with one wine pairing. We were told the wine
Food is stunning and delicious and on point.
It is pricey but it is a fine dining intimate Michelin star experience. Service is top tier and you are constantly being taken care of. I love the ambiance as the place as it feels very intimate as I said before. I'm only able to tag 10 of the pi
The service was amazing! They substituted all dishes with
The service was amazing! They substituted all dishes with crawfish sue to my allergy. The flavors were delicate and the dishes were served quickly which I liked! Note: I was not hungry when I walked in and was not full when I walked out! (Speaking
i went here for my bday! it was dimly lit, but it's really
i went here for my bday! it was dimly lit, but it's really cool that the lights shine on the chefs in front of you and the background that has the map of the globe - oh, and the plates in front of you. like the work station where the chefs make the s
Delicious all around.
They are so great at explaining everything for their courses and drinks. We chose to share the drink course that you can get separately. We accidentally drank one of the rounds too quickly and didnt get a chance to try it with the intended course so
My GF and I came here for our anniversary to try out their
My GF and I came here for our anniversary to try out their omakase spread. All the photos are the various different things we tried along with an example of one of the sets of sushi menus The experience was amazing. Something we've always wanted to
Incredible Omakase!
Without any doubt the finest sushi we have ever had. Many, many small and varied dishes, all artfully presented. OK, it is *expensive* Not exactly a casual night out. But, if you have something to celebrate, there could be no better restaurant.
We ate there on a recent Thursday, 8:30pm, reservation.
The presentations and atmosphere were fancy, but not stuffy. We have eaten at Michelin starred sushi restaurants on the West Coast, but this would be a first time for the Chicago area. The dishes ranged from outstanding to average. One of the issu
This was my 3rd visit to Mako and it has become my favorite
This was my 3rd visit to Mako and it has become my favorite sushi restaurant in the city. The soft neutral wood tones are visually appealing and exude a sense of relaxed luxury. Soft music plays in the background. The service is knowledgeable, quick
Consistently perfect sushi
This was my 3rd visit to Mako and it has become my favorite sushi restaurant in the city. Each piece of nigiri or slice of sashimi is perfection. The hot dishes are equally impressive. The portions are on the smaller side but there’s a reason for t
I was hesitant in choosing our first omakase in chicago,
I was hesitant in choosing our first omakase in chicago, and after semi-searching, we stumbled onto Mako and did not disappoint. First off, their service is impeccable. Robin didn't hesitant to make sure our needs were met and treat us with the utmos
This was a beautiful omakase, we booked a month in advance
This was a beautiful omakase, we booked a month in advance and they called and text us the day before to confirm allergens. When we arrived, we had to wait for the group before getting started which felt very formal. We sat at the sushi bar and was a
Every bite was delicious.
But I understand why some people may not come back because there are many different chefs and they have more seats than most places, so the experience might not be the same each time. I preferred the otoro over the chutoro here but I don't think ther
This was a great place to try for my first Michelin
This was a great place to try for my first Michelin restaurant. The place is a little confusing to find as you would overlook the main entrance. The place itself was very intimate. Only about 10 seats(?) if I remember correctly and dimly lit. The foo
Mako is named after a shark known for its speed, precision,
Mako is named after a shark known for its speed, precision, focus and instinct, and after dining here, it is evident Mako is Chef Park chose this name well as this is rock star sushi. Mako was awarded a coveted Michelin star in 2020 and it is well de
We loved dining at Mako for my bf's birthday.
This is a hidden gem with a Michelin star, calming zen vibe and beautifully crafted dishes. We loved the simple aesthetic of the decor, dark slate colors paired with metallics found in the wall art. Watching the sushi chef was a meditative experience
My boyfie took me here for our anniversary.
It was super cozy inside, but it took us three tries to find where the entrance was lol. The door is super discreet so make sure to keep your eyes peeled!On to the food! We had the omakase and wow! Everything was spectacular. We legit ate everything
Loved the ambiance, interior design, service, and food! The
Loved the ambiance, interior design, service, and food! The outside makes it easy to miss as their Mako sign is very small. Interior is modern with options to sit at the tables or the bar. Highly recommend to sit at the bar as you will get to see the
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