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Sankyu Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
10Best Says
Walk into Sankyu and you'll immediately notice its clientele speaking in Japanese. Most of the menu is written in Japenese (with English as the second language). JapanTV is on. Like most ethnic... Read More
Walk into Sankyu and you'll immediately notice its clientele speaking in Japanese. Most of the menu is written in Japenese (with English as the second language). JapanTV is on. Like most ethnic restaurants, it says something when people from your home country patronize the place enough that these details are appreciated. As in true Izakaya style, the dishes here are meant to be shared. Also described by one regular as Tokyo type street food, Sankyu delights its guests with both traditional Japanese dishes like ramen, teriyaki, yakisoba but plenty of options to satisfy those who like their maki rolls, too. Oh, did we mention it has a karaoke lounge?
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jamie Bartosch
Chicago Local Expert
- Japanese: "Try the tonkatsu ramen with its rich broth that includes a generous helping of noodles and topped with assorted vegetables and slices of pork. "
- Best for Japanese Because: Try the tonkatsu ramen with its rich broth that includes a generous helping of noodles and topped with assorted vegetables and slices of pork.
