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Mako

$$$$Restaurant · Japanese

Why we point you here

One Michelin star Japanese cooking in Chicago, charted internationally and worth building a night around.

Mako brings the kind of Japanese cooking that earns one Michelin star and international recognition—it's charted on the World's Best list for good reason. In a city with serious dining ambition, this is worth building a night around, the sort of place that reminds you why Chicago keeps pulling you back.

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Charted by Michelin Guide · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11