Tamu Sushi

“This was our third time doing the lunch omakase here with Chef Max, and once again, it was amazing.”

This was our third time doing the lunch omakase here with Chef Max, and once again, it was amazing. He’s always so friendly and funny, which makes the whole experience even better. Apologies for the not-so-great photos I took this time — I’ll definitely try to take better ones of you next time, Chef 😂 Every single piece of sushi was FABULOUS. For the winter seasonal menu, we had buri, and it was honestly SO good. Just typing this makes me hungry again. We basically feasted on high-quality sushi within an hour, and it was absolutely worth it. We also tried the Joto Daiginjo sake and the YoHo “Umami” IPA — both were delicious, and I’ll definitely be ordering them again on our next visit. Every time we come here, we leave with a great experience. Highly recommended!

하영

Jan 2026

“My recent dinner at this upscale Japanese establishment was nothing short of spectacular.”

My recent dinner at this upscale Japanese establishment was nothing short of spectacular. It is rare to find a place that captures the true essence of high-end Japanese dining so perfectly, but they have succeeded brilliantly here. The absolute highlight was the impeccable quality of the raw fish. The sashimi was pristine—incredibly fresh, delicately sliced, and with that melt-in-your-mouth texture that signifies top-tier sourcing. The authentic flavors and masterful preparation were so convincing that for a moment, I felt completely transported back to a premier sushi counter in the heart of Tokyo. It was a nostalgic and deeply satisfying experience for the palate. The drink menu is extensive and thoughtfully curated, offering a fantastic array of options ranging from rare, seasonal sakes to excellent wines. Finding the perfect pairing for our meal was effortless thanks to the diverse selection. For anyone seeking a genuinely authentic, luxurious Japanese dining experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit.

Ivy Hope

Dec 2025

“Came in Monday for lunch.”

Came in Monday for lunch. Staff was attentive and the food was great. Definitely recommend the fatty tuna and their take on an old fashioned.

Ahmani Davis

Dec 2025

“Laid back atmosphere, nice service and good quality hand rolls.”

Laid back atmosphere, nice service and good quality hand rolls. I’d say one of the best in Chicago.

Kateryna

Nov 2025

“I had the pleasure of doing the lunch omakase, every bite was amazing and super well curated.”

I had the pleasure of doing the lunch omakase, every bite was amazing and super well curated. My chef was super kind and created a fun experience for me. The quality felt super similar to the sushi omakase places I’ve experienced in Japan

Linnea Madsen

Oct 2025

“Cocktails were the highlight of dinner, served very quickly and had unique, exciting, flavors that...”

Cocktails were the highlight of dinner, served very quickly and had unique, exciting, flavors that elevated the experience. Fish tasted high quality, but quantity was slightly less than expected. The hand roll chefs choice was tasty, but all the topping were chopped up. Some of this would be expected, but some larger pieces of fish would have elevated the experience.

James Lem

Oct 2025

“Tamu was a top tier temaki experience in Chicago.”

Tamu was a top tier temaki experience in Chicago! We visited on a beautiful Sunday evening and got seated at the bar super quick with our reservation. The menu was quite large for hand rolls, with a nice variety of options. Every roll we received was delicious, well made, and pretty quickly prepared. The non temaki options we got were also great. I highly recommend the taiyaki dessert as well - we'd come back just for that! 5/5 for sure.

Jeremy Yowell

Oct 2025

“Had the opportunity to try this lovely place today for their Omakase lunch special.”

Had the opportunity to try this lovely place today for their Omakase lunch special. Max was our chef and he provided a 10/10 experience. He described every menu item in detail and was very personable. I would recommend requesting him for an amazing experience. Everything tasted amazing and we will definitely be returning! The crab salad was amazing!!!!!! Hands down!!!

Jada Stewart

Sep 2025

“The best restaurant in Chicago so far.”

The best restaurant in Chicago so far! It was an amazing omakase set. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! Everything starting from the host, to all staff , to the chefs and to atmosphere was 100 out of 100! Top notch!

Anastasiia O

Aug 2025

“We love the Omakase here.”

We love the Omakase here! The chef is so nice, dedicated, and sweet.

Jane Qian

Aug 2025

“Incredible fish for reasonable prices!”

Incredible fish for reasonable prices!! One of the best sushi places I’ve tried in the city. Our sushi chef Roscoe was very friendly and so awesome to talk to. All very nice people.

Jessica Hammersley

Aug 2025

“We did the dinner 17 piece omakase.”

We did the dinner 17 piece omakase! Every piece was amazing our chef or the night was chef Max I believe. The one with the demon hunter tattoos!!! Our conversation was great and everything we tasted was amazing!! Would definitely come back and recommend if I return to Chicago

Cindy Nguyen

Jul 2025