CH Distillery | Jōtō Sushi
Kelsey Ballstaedt · 259 Google reviewsCH Distillery | Jōtō Sushi — the Sushi anchors this West Loop japanese spot. Expect noise, energy, and a full house. Strong bar program alongside the food. [$$]
What 512 diners keep saying
What 512 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I’ve had the pleasure of visiting CH Distillery/Joto several times, and with each visit the level of service has exceeded my expectations. Amazing cocktails, incredible sushi, and an ambiance that’s great for a date night or just gathering with friends. The team here are simply top notch. Special shout out to Tony and Adam for another memorable experience.”
“I love it here. So amazing. CH is our go to for sushi. We have literally never been disappointed here. The service is impeccable. It's such a clean and modern aesthetic in the back you walk by some of the fish and it feels almost like a speakeasy. I never walk away feeling hungry. The portions are large and AMAZING quality. They did amazing for a private event we threw with them. Truly an amazing gem. If you are looking for quality all around this is a place you will never be disappointed by.”
“Great place! Bartenders really know their stuff and have some great spirits. The sushi was also delicious and I highly recommend the oysters and uni!!”
“High quality and specialty sushi Chicago has to offer. The omakase bar experience was over the top offering an intimate setting with chef to savor every bite of the delish curated tasting menu. Love the apps. Fav is crispy tuna bites, ebi tempura roll, and hubby loves toro toro toro. Frequent year round diner.”
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“This was our second visit to this place, and luckily, we made it in time for happy hour. We ordered a classic Sake set and tried the Hamachi Serrano and The Kraken, Spicy Bluefin Tuna rolls—all of which were fantastic. Given that sourcing fresh fish for sushi in Chicago can be challenging, they use specially aged fish that bring out unique flavors. If you're a sushi lover, I highly recommend trying this place. They also offer a variety of delicious drinks. This time, I tried their espresso martini, which was absolutely fantastic. Make sure to check out this place for your next happy hour.”
“The food ,atmosphere and service are lovely. Dry aged was a whole new thing for me.”
“The sushi here is a great “hidden gem” within a distillery. Server and chef took the time to explain everything and give recommendations. CH Distillery makes Malort, which is very much an acquired taste but a “right of passage” when you visit Chicago and this distillery. Although the paring with sushi is not the best, you definitely need to try once.”
“Modern bar+restaurant located in west loop. The staff were very friendly with good recommendations. I only had drinks here, so I can’t speak about the food. In regard to drinks, a variety of sake, beer, and wine is offered at different price points. They also carry NA Beer from Asahi! The Asahi draft was pretty good and reasonably priced. The dining and bar area was clean and well kept. I recommend this location for grabbing a drink or two.”
“We truly loved dining at CH Distillery’s sushi spot. The food was outstanding—fresh, beautifully prepared, and easily some of the best sushi we’ve had. The only downside to our experience was the seating. We were placed in the back room, which unfortunately lacked the vibrant, upbeat, high-end atmosphere of the front dining area. What made this more confusing was that over 75% of the restaurant appeared empty at the time, yet we were not offered a choice of where to sit. The front room clearly has a much better ambiance, and it was disappointing not to be given one of the best seats in the house upon arrival. That said, the quality of the food was exceptional, and we would absolutely return—hopefully next time with seating that matches the excellence of everything else.”
“Really kind employees! Great liquor! Best limoncello outside of Italy”
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