Juno

A quiet front room opens up to a larger dining area inside. This cozy little nook holds genius as BK Park does his thing. We did omakase and were spirited away through course after course of deliciousness.Subtle creativity is the hallmark here as sea salt, lemon and ponzu swirl with the freshest fish.Could not recommend more.

I've been on a mission to find the best sushi in Chicago and finally got to pay a visit to Juno. Not only is this some of the best, but it might be my favorite sushi I've ever tried!I was able to snag a walk-in table and it was already getting busy around 5pm. The decor and vibe are elegant and upscale without feeling stuffy. The staff was super friendly and professional, providing me with thorough recommendations of menu favorites.I ordered the Crisp Sake maki, Juno Queen, and smoked salmon. All were absolutely phenomenal- they boasted inventive flavors while letting the flavors of the fish shine through. The salmon was so fresh that it tasted buttery. The crisp sake roll was particularly notable- the seared salmon went so well with the hint of scallion and crispy mashed potato tempura inside. Sweet unagi and unagi truffle sauce rounded out the dish perfectly. The Juno Queen was also stellar- tender salmon enveloped a super creamy garlic-scallop filling with crunch on top. The smoked salmon was presented in a glass dome that, when lifted, released a delicate smoke revealing the dish. I enjoyed how refreshing the yuzu tasted in combination with the explosion of juicy roe.It's definitely hard to find a la carte sushi of this quality. I am so looking forward to returning- Juno is well worth going out of your way to visit!

I did an online takeout order from them on a Friday night. The promised time was about an hour wait, which I thought was a little too long, especially when I arrived it didn't seem that busy for it to take that long. I did arrive a lot sooner than my promised time, hoping it would be close to be completed but still had to wait some time. They invited me to sit at the bar while I waited and offered me a drink and also gave me a glass of water. Outstanding top notch customer service. I ordered their Maki Combo. It came with their Tako Maguro, Ceviche and Sake Yaki. They were all delicious. My favorite was their Ceviche, then the Tako Maguro. Ceviche came with tuna, white fish and shrimp, spicy mayo and pineapple salsa. You get a nice fusion of tropical with sushi. Definitely a great combination. The Tako Maguro came with spicy octopus, and spicy tuna. It was definitely spicy, but a good spicy. And the Sake Yaki came with grilled salmon and almond. I also ordered a Miso Soup, but only because they would let me pay with a credit card unless it was $50 or more. The Maki Combo was $48. Was not a big fan of their credit card limit. It's definitely on the pricier side for what you get. The rolls are tiny. They're like bite size versions of standard making rolls. But these tiny little suckers are full of flavor. The quality and attention to detail is what you're paying for. While this isn't an everyday type of sushi place, I can definitely see myself returning.

The omakase was good. I enjoyed our server. She was very knowledgeable. There were some pieces that I didn't get along with. Their crab is delicious though. The dessert was okay but I didn't like the crust on the oolong cheesecake. It's not too quiet or too loud. There was one server that seemed not nice to the chefs and it wasn't a good look.

Delicious and worth the price for special occasions. The Juno Queen was by far my favorite. I was in a party of 3 and they offered to add onto appetizers for equal sharing at a small up charge.

Omakase gluten free! And it was delicious!! That's not easy to find. They are clean, meticulous about their fish and service was great! Recommend highly.

Excellent upscale sushi restaurant with a sleek, minimalist interior, knowledgeable staff, and high quality fish. We sampled a good assortment of recommended fish from our server, probably about 8 orders. Everything was well-plated and thoroughly thought out with attention to detail and flavor pairings. The fish was some of the freshest I've had in Chicago and it compares to omakase experiences I've tried in New York. If you want to impress a date, Juno is your place.

Here's what you need to know: outstanding omakase experience and great sake/Japanese whisky list. Exceeded my expectations. The quality of the omakase was exceptional.Every course through the progression was well thought through and complimented the previous dish. The visually Spectacular dishes were matched with the flavor construction, creativity, and execution. Even the cocktails were amazing!I would highly recommend this restaurant.No it's not cheap but you're paying for the Intellectual property, skill, and quality.

My friend and I visited here a while back and were both satisfied. Cocktails are great, the quality of each item was terrific. The service was great. Some reviews suggest the quality of fish isn't up to par- I disagree. Fish are fresh and good quality.To address the negative reviews re: omakase here, personally I would also never order omakase at a restaurant with an a-la-carte menu. I would recommend an omakase-only restaurant. Overall, I would say that the portion sizes at Juno are perhaps on the smaller side, and the menu is perhaps limited in options. My recommendation is to try it once, see for yourself if you like it. If you are looking for an aspirational Japanese dinner in Chicago and you were looking at Juno, I would unfortunately have to recommend Momotaro and maybe Itoko (its new sister restaurant) over here. But if you are local to the Lincoln Park area, swing by!

Food - we went with the omakase and were delighted by all the courses! Our favorites included the barracuda, wagyu, shrimp, marinated sake, mackerel, black cod (likely more and I'm just forgetting). Everything was so so good and the fish was GREAT quality. Service - the staff was super accommodating and did a really nice job at explaining each course Ambiance - clean nice place!We are pretty picky with sushi especially after going to Japan and good quality can be hard to find in Chicago. The quality of the fish and the uniqueness of the sushi made it a wonderful meal!