Izakaya Shinya

“Nicole, Dianna, and Kylee showed us an absolute amazing Friday night of fun, karaoke, and drinks.”

Nicole, Dianna, and Kylee showed us an absolute amazing Friday night of fun, karaoke, and drinks. We're so glad we stopped in. Tokyo experience in the neighborhood. Gonna come back for happy hour!

John Jones

Jan 2026

“Cute and cozy atmosphere.”

Cute and cozy atmosphere. Food was pretty good, the gyudon had a bit too much plain rice. Everything else tasted great!

Calvin Xu

Nov 2025

“Probably one of the best burgers in Chicago, especially from a place that you’d never think has a good burger.”

Probably one of the best burgers in Chicago, especially from a place that you’d never think has a good burger. The fried rice was pretty good too, great presentation!

Sam Farber

Nov 2025

“Had the best time here with my girlfriend.”

Had the best time here with my girlfriend. Nicole was the sweetest server and so knowledgeable. All her recommendations hit it out of the park. 1000% recommend this spot to anyone in the Wicker Park area!! 🤍

Alexa Cohen

Oct 2025

“Great spot for late night meal.”

Great spot for late night meal. Got off from a concert at 1AM and found this amazing spot. Staff was attentive and friendly. You should check out their weekly special promotion.

Michael Duong

Sep 2025

“This place is so good.”

This place is so good! I suggest ordering anything related to chicken. The Wagyu is also fantastic! The only thing that is not good is the chicken breast. But overall, I will give 5 out of 5 for this place.

Cheng-En Chan

Sep 2025

“Stopped by for a late night bite and ordered the chicken katsudon which was hearty and satisfying.”

Stopped by for a late night bite and ordered the chicken katsudon which was hearty and satisfying. The restaurant has a great neighborhood vibe that makes it feel like a hidden gem. Service was friendly and everything came out at a good pace even with a full house. The music kept things upbeat without overwhelming the dinner conversation. I really enjoyed the whole experience and will be back.

Victor Franks

Aug 2025

“Omurice was so good..we switched out the veggies fried rice with beef fried rice and it was amazing.”

Omurice was so good..we switched out the veggies fried rice with beef fried rice and it was amazing. The skewers were great too

Tammy Nguyen

Aug 2025

“Delicious and made me feel like I was back in Japan with the ambiance.”

Delicious and made me feel like I was back in Japan with the ambiance. Definitely a tight fit and a lot of hustle on a busy weekend night- for me that means you know the food is good- so be prepared, this is not a spot to have an intimate quiet night. Bring some friends, laugh it up and share small bites of many authentic flavors of Japan!

Gwenna Ehrhart

Jul 2025

“We visited this restaurant and were absolutely impressed.”

We visited this restaurant and were absolutely impressed! The food was incredibly delicious — huge compliments to the chefs for their skill and attention to detail. The best things for me were the hamachi kama, eggplant, and wagyu skewer so each dish was cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth. And also all food came to us very fast! I also loved the beautiful presentation of the dishes; everything looked so stylish and appetizing. The service was excellent as well: the staff were attentive, friendly, and very professional. The overall atmosphere was wonderful, with pleasant music that made the evening even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Irina Tkachenko

May 2025

“So cute inside, food was great, dishes ranging in price $13+ Karaoke started when we were there...”

So cute inside, food was great, dishes ranging in price $13+ Karaoke started when we were there Saturday night, it was so fun. All the waitstaff were great, we were served by Diana and Emmy both were super quick with everything and super commentating. The alcohol selection is especially impressive, great place to meet friends. I especially liked the enclosed legs booth dining (although it could prove difficult for people with low dexterity to climb into!)

alaina b

Feb 2025

“Chicago boasts a vibrant selection of izakaya-style Japanese restaurants, each offering unique dining experiences.”

Chicago boasts a vibrant selection of izakaya-style Japanese restaurants, each offering unique dining experiences. The restaurant combines a bar, so the atmosphere in these places is extremely vibrant. The dining area is designed with silk fabrics and dim lighting, making the culinary space even more unique. The dishes are selected by the chef with fresh and delicious ingredients, even picky eaters must admit that they are delicious. It is very rare to have a seat here if you do not make a reservation. You must try it when you come to Chicago.

bao tram nguyen

Jan 2025