(Down from 14) Otto Phan hit town (from Austin) promising a level of sushi mastery Chicago had yet to see. Big promise. But Phan has largely backed up his bluster; his eight-seat restaurant, exclusively featuring omakase (chef’s choice tasting progression), showcases his brilliant sushi work. Phan seems to have a little story behind every bite he offers, making dining here a singularly informative and entertaining experience. Read Phil Vettel’s full review of Kyoten here.
Restaurant details
Tribune rating: ? ? ? | Address: 2507 W. Armitage Ave. | Phone: 512-888-7559 | Website: kyotenchicago.com | Open: Two dinner seatings nightly, Tues.-Sat.| Price: $220 | Reservations: Required, exploretock.com/kyoten-chicago
Ratings key: ? ? ? ? outstanding; ? ? ? excellent; ? ? very good; ? good; no stars: unsatisfactory. The reviewer makes every effort to remain anonymous. Meals are paid for by the Tribune.