Chicago
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.
Accolades
2025Michelin Guide★
2026OAD Top RestaurantsNo. 430
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Charted by Michelin Guide · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-08-06