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Best Japanese Restaurants in Illinois

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Honouring the top spots in Illinois.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Illinois, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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87.6
#1

Chicago Illinois

Koi Sushi

For a relaxed meal, Koi Sushi is a local option.

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86.5
#2

Chicago Illinois

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

For your next night out, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one table worth exploring.

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86.2
#3

Chicago Illinois

Itoko

For dinner with friends, Itoko is a local option.

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Cities in Illinois
Chicago8,735Naperville471Springfield455Rockford440Aurora409Peoria389Champaign372Joliet343Schaumburg340Bloomington264Decatur248Evanston227Elgin219Waukegan210Bolingbrook204Orland Park202Skokie176Des Plaines172Arlington Heights165Glenview165Lombard163Niles161Gurnee159Downers Grove157

Top Places in Illinois

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#1

Koi Sushi

Chicago, Illinois

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87.6
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#2

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Chicago, Illinois

0
86.5
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#3

Itoko

Chicago, Illinois

2
86.2
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#4

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Chicago, Illinois

2
86.1
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#5

Sushi Kushi 4 U

Lake Zurich, Illinois

1
85.4
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#6

Sayuri Sushi Bar

Chicago, Illinois

2
85.3
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#7

Sushi Loop

Chicago, Illinois

0
85.3
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#8

Yoshi Ramen Naperville

Naperville, Illinois

1
85.3
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#9

Sushi Miroku

Tinley Park, Illinois

3
85.0
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#10

Tsukasa of Tokyo

Vernon Hills, Illinois

1
84.9
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#11

Akiro Hand Roll Bar

Chicago, Illinois

3
84.5
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#12

Tanaka Sushi

Lisle, Illinois

1
83.9
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#13

Ekiben Japanese Kitchen

Chicago, Illinois

0
83.6
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#14

Benihana - Lombard

Lombard, Illinois

5
83.4
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#15

Sushi Pink

Chicago, Illinois

2
83.1
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#16

Zuki Japanese Steakhouse

Mokena, Illinois

3
83.1
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#17

Wakamono

Chicago, Illinois

0
82.3
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#18

Yasakani Ramen & Grill

Pekin, Illinois

15
81.7
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#19

House of Hamada

Orland Park, Illinois

1
81.5
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#20

Momoya

Aurora, Illinois

1
81.4
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#21

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Naperville, Illinois

1
81.3
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#22

Shinto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge

Naperville, Illinois

1
81.2
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#23

Niu B

Chicago, Illinois

0
81.2
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#24

Hikari Sushi & Boba Tea

Belvidere, Illinois

3
81.0
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#25

Kaido Sushi

Arlington Heights, Illinois

6
81.0
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#1

Furinkazan

Des Plaines, Illinois

74.0
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#2

CHICAGO RAMEN Lab

Rolling Meadows, Illinois

71.6
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#3

Ginza Hibachi and Ramen

Moline, Illinois

75.1
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