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Japonais Restaurant
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For three star Japanese, try Japonais in Chicago. This place is moderately priced. It's known for its sushi. The menu is an inspired. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.
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2.0 of 5 stars. Keep in mind this review is based on just what I ordered: Japonais Consume ($8)
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. Bangs took me here for the first time ever, and I loved it! The atmosphere is very sophisticated, and the staff was professional and accommodating. I had some of the kobe beef and some sushi rolls, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. This place is average with the exception of the decor and atmosphere. The table seating upstairs is terrible I hit my knee many times trying to get comfortable. When asked to be seated in a more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. I really liked Japonais, it was much better than I had anticipated. We didn't actually have dinner here, we were meeting friends who were. We found a very comfortable area in the lounge and were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere is chic, service is good, but if you're looking to eat more than just sushi and try a collective assortment of various unique dishes, this is the place to go. The sushi is of excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. why review something with 239 reviews? because I can! Why not make it an even 240? But I'll keep it short... Eaten lunch here a number of times, average sushi, good calamari, average fried rice,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. Surprisingly good for Chicago. This is an expense account type of place, to impress clients or celebrate a special occasion. This is not Masa, but also not $500/pp that you would pay at Masa. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. Question of the day, did I go to the same restaurant as these guys? I absolutely love this place. It was a hot sticky delightful Chicago summer day, and being caught in their little piece of Japonais...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. Japonais was good food and good service, clever drinks and fine decor. However, it is extremely expensive and nothing we ordered stood out as being exceptional or very flavorful. Since many of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars. As overrated as it is overpriced. The food here is good, but not great. The presentation ranges from beautiful to hideous (streaking chocolate across a white plate conjurs up images of, wel, shit,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. Japonais is good. Sushi was excellent, service was good, prices are a little more than a normal sushi restaraunt, but still reasonable. Overall an okay place to try.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice and I think it is a little overrated. The first time we arrived late in the evening and were seated in a booth by the sushi bar. I ordered the japonais consomme soup and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars. Can the phrase "all bark, no bite" apply to a restaurant? All this place has going for it is the fact that it is an over-hyped hot spot that keeps the people that want to be "seen" coming back. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. sub par. hell, oprah eats here. i was expecting much more. the drinks are good, the atmosphere is okay...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. OK, so ive been here twice in the past two weeks and although the atmosphere is great, the food and the service could use some improvement. The first time I sat in the dining area which is really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. The food here is fantastic, and it's really a shame that everything else stinks. The atmosphere is terrible- there's some sort of highly overpriced scene attempting to be Asia de Cuba in New York but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to take people from out of town. Nice Bar in the basement. Food is sometimes thought to be a little smaller than what you would expect for the price but the quality is top notch. Make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. Oh my God, I love this place! May be my favorite restaurant of all and is at least top three! I didn't really have the desire to go here because I thought it would be like another Sushi Samba with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed this place. It is a little "too cool for school", but the food was delicious and the environment beautiful. I really like the design of this place except for some of the seating. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. Solid sushi. Very fresh, interesting flavors, pretty mouth-watering in general. Beautiful interior. Very swanky and modern without trying too hard. Beautiful people, always crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars. A complete and TOTAL rip-off. You're paying for the decor, not the service or the food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. 50 year old man with two 20-something hookers, seated at the table next to mine. I was highly entertained. Bitchy women in the bathroom, cutting ahead of me to get to the toilet. That was annoying.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. So I can officially say I have been there and done that when it comes to Japonais. Glad I tried it but would I go back? Nah..I just can't deal with the pretentiousness. I called on Thursday to make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. coming from San Francisco and eating Sushi in the middle of the country was a frightening idea to me but this place was no joke! they fly their fish in fresh from Japan - and the meal was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars. Food tastes good, but I give them one star. Actually I think they deserve the half of it. I had a dinner with a big group of friends (22 in total), the food was good, the service was fine, and at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. Not for me. I would go back and try to patio when the weather is nice for a drink, but I feel like this place tries too hard to be cool. I sat in the dining room to the left of the entrance, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. Some of the other reviews are pretty funny! We went here for my birthday, and I was impressed with most of the food. We ordered a duck salad with grilled peaches, and the chef "forgot" the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. The place is beautiful, the lounge area downstairs is the best part of the restaurant, the upstairs can be seen as a little stuffy, but the downstairs is like a tropical club. The service is superb,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. It's beautiful inside. The meals are good. Just a bit expensive and shi shi.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. My new favorite sushi spot !Came here over the weekend for my best friends b-day dinner and it was by far the best sushi I have ever had !!(even better than Mirai)We all ordered a few of the chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. You can't go wrong, but don't forget: The Tuna Salmon Tuna Roll!
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars. Not impressed... the bar is beautiful, the entire place, actually. I thought the food was disappointing. I expected much more, it was just ordinary sushi. Not ideal for a date, I felt like we shared a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. Wow. This place has some really good food! Yes, I know it's a trendy, hip place to be seen (celebrities have been sighted!), and there are a lot of overdressed, fabulous looking people, but in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago! OMG the food is sooo good. the decor is hip and the outside patio where people lounge or wait for their table makes you feel like you are on vacation in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. Let me preface this review by saying that I was invited to a group dinner here, one in which the 7 course meal was served and champagne was free flowing. And by free I mean the only thing I paid for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars. There was a very long HAIR in our unagi roll. DISGUSTING!!! Our waitress was programmed for pretentiously perky and didn't even crack a smile when my friend said, "Things are getting a little HAIRY...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. I came here with my boyfriend for my birthday dinner. I was impressed by the beautiful decor, but that wore off a little when our reserved table was not ready. We were ushered into the downstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing!!! The food, the drinks, the whole place! The late night dinner was great. When we walked in, the staff was VERY friendly; checked our coats, suggested that we go downstairs to the lounge while...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. Highly recommend the Cobia entree. Aside from the booze, can't say Japonais is substantially more expensive than similar restaurants like Spring and Mirai.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. great food. great atmosphere. awesome patio by the river. this restaurant belongs in new york (and now it is in NY actually). the kobe beef hot rock is cool - and those who know me, know i like DIYs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. THE best service and decor, as well as their soft shelled crab sushi. I've never tasted anything I didn't like there. I LOVE this restaurant!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. Overall, I give the restaurant 5 stars and the downstairs lounge 2 stars. Cons:
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. fresh sushi, delicate kitchen food with great presentation. great lounge downstairs. beautiful interior.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. A couple of months ago, I read that a certain big-time actor funny man that once dated Jennifer Aniston and hails from Chicago was seen eating at this restaurant. Considering he was a) a celebrity and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars. I never thought I'd use this expression.. but Japonais has "jumped the shark". I have been to Japonais several times since it's inception. Was there again Friday night, and I won't be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars. I really don't like this place. The sushi is nothing great and the service always sucks. This place tries way too hard to be "ultra cool and trendy" (I'm embarrassed to even type those words) but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. This place was excellent to take my boss for a goodbye dinner, mostly because she was picking up the tab. The experience was a little bit frustrating. I called in for reservations at 7:30pm, and when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars. Great ambiance. Mediocre food. Shabby service. Felt bad for my boyfriend's wallet upon leaving. Looking forward to returning to our MUCH lower priced sushi places!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. A bit overrated and total look-at-me-I'm-here-because-I-have-money atmosphere. But, they did have great food (quality, fresh sushi), good drinks (sake in champagne glasses!), decent service (i love...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. Places like these should allow sweatpants. For serious. I ate so much I could hardly contain my gut. We got a bunch of sushi which was all awesome. The sweet potato was weird and worth trying, I still...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars. The food is really really good. The booty is very nice to look at (but be careful about touch; I am not responsible for any social diseases you pick up).
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. My review is for the lounge downstairs. I've never dined in the restaurant, but I've ordered appetizers and desserts off the lounge menu. Two words; Coffee & Donuts. It's green tea semi-freddo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. We came here for my birthday. We enjoyed startinis and floating orchid martinis which were delicious. We had good appetizers and I really enjoyed my seared tuna. If only it had been a little bigger......
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. After last night's spectacular dinner, Japonais rocketed up my list of best places to eat in Chicago. We ate here on a Monday evening, this elegantly appointed and furnished modern style restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. Had an 8pm dinner reso on a Saturday night...we were seated in the downstairs lounge, in what is probably a patio in the summer. End result=it was freezing and there was a noticeable draft on our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars. Living in Chicago almost my entire life (since the age of 2), I finally made the effort to give Japonais a try. I made reservations for the lounge and went there right after work. I had a drink and an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. Went to Japonais for the first time two years ago, and then again last week. (I'm from New York). The first time around, I went with my (ex) boyfriend and we left hungry and poor-er and ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. Nicely decorated indeed and I had some original dishes so it was worth it for the occasion - my birthday. I don't think I will be going back there anytime soon though - overly expensive, so-so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. - Dinner Review - wow, this has been rated too many times, so here's my shortened version: group dinner over Christmas break. chosen because brad and angie went there (not really). thought i saw...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. Downstairs is always fun for cocktails. I highly recommend the tasting menu if you're going with a larger crew. The experience will be dependent on your whomever your server is.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. I had a 5 star experience and a 3 star experience... so the 4 stars is based on my average. I have to agree with everyone.. restaurant is quite beautiful. On my 5 star experience, we had a plate of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. Again, the 1/2 star wish is once again in need. I have eaten at Japonais dozens of times so this review is going to describe all of my experiences in one. But I need to make a statement first: I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars. As a RESTAURANT Great food, very expensive, but worth it for the occasional splurge. This is where I lost my sashimi virginity and it was a good place to start.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. I came here with my co-workers for a birthday lunch, so I'm not hip on the night time ambiance of the place. We wanted to choose somewhere that had sushi and steaks to satisfy all employees. Since it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. Yes, it is a very sleek and sexy environment, but Japonais needs to back its image up with some substance. The sushi at Japonais does not match the caliber of the restaurant; I've had better off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. i would have to say by far this is the best sushi i've had in chicago. yes. chicago. i loved the fatty tuna nigiri. and the hawaiian hamachi was very very good. i could have been without the sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. Extravagance abounds! I'd almost have expected to eat foie gras on top of a naked geisha here, but settled for some excellent sushi, unique appetizers, a nice steak, and some kick-ass red wine. Top...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars. At Japonais the sushi is only part of the menu--people who don't order other things are truly missing out! Price-wise, if you do it right it's not that horrible. The last time I went there, I was with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Before dining at Japonais, rumor was that this is a place where most celebrities (if ever any in Chicago) were spotted and instantly, I thought it was one of those pretentious, overpriced and snotty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. fresh, sure. nice decor, sure. meat on a rock, so easy a caveman could do it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I can't say I even really like sushi-I hate anything seafood related to be honest-but I did try some of the portobello mushroom sushi which was pretty good. Then again I was washing it down with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. OK, this place is hit & miss & here's why. -- Don't go for dinner. It's way over priced & not that great. Go for Lunch. The Tuna Sandwich is great, and at $10 it is a great deal. Go late night...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I'm dropping a star purely for pricing. The food was really good, no doubt. It was by far the freshest Sushi I've had while I've been in the Midwest. I was on vacation with some co-workers in Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Japonais two weeks after they opened. So this is a review based on the service and food a few years back. Good sushi. Not the best in the city. Cool atmosphere, but the staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. I'm sorry, I actually make a huge effort not to bad mouth any places, but this is just so overhyped and overrated!!! If you're looking for plastic stuck up people around you, just go to any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. The sushi at Japonais is awesome. You haven't had Toro or Chutoro unless you've had it here or at Mirai. The best quality and puts everything else in the city to shame. I would totally give the...
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2.0 of 5 stars. Let's just say I ate their sushi, and hours later, I was throwing it all up. Literally. My boyrfriend and I were running about 5-10 minutes late and called and said that we'll be there shortly, and...
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3.0 of 5 stars. This would be a 5 star experience for drinks and appetizers, but dinner left a lot to be desired... When we made reservations, the only time they had was 10 o'clock, which was a little later than I...
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4.0 of 5 stars. Haven't been here for the food but I have been out on the patio for drinks. It's a fabulous outdoor space with a decor that tricks you into thinking you're in Miami! The martini's are overpriced of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. It's stupid expensive - but I love this place because of the ambiance. Imagine dark woods, asian decor inspiration, white flowing drapes and orchids.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. I've only been to the lounge part - so no comments on sushi and dinner experience. Lounge was too crowded and it was almost impossible to stand without getting bugged by people passing by. At some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. With so many reviews how do you even attempt to say anything original? Apparently it's all been said before......... But ever since I popped my Yelp cherry I've had a list of places that I wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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When thinking about where to take my friend from Miami, Japonais came to mind. The reputation and the experience were two very different things. We ...
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4.0 of 5 stars. The service was a bit pretentious which bothered me at times, but overall I nejoyed it. We started out with drinks downstairs by the water, enjoying a warm October night. I loved the canopied...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. The decor is amazing and the serivce is quite efficient given the enthusiastic atmosphere. The crowd is interesting which in its order gives an impression of a spot to be seen and to see others. As I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Nice decor and interesting mix of people. Good spot for people watching. Since it is by the river, If its warm out watch out for the mosqitoes!! The patio is open when warm. Music is pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. This place has some awesome sushi... which you could enjoy daily if you are certain that you children will go to college on full athletic scolarships. Otherwise, it's reasonable to splurge only once...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. What can I say about Japonais that hasn't already been said? Let's take Japonais for what it is, a trendy spot to people watch and drink $10 mixed drinks and eat run-of-the-mill sushi. If you go to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't eaten there yet but, it's a good place to go if you want to drink outdoor after 11:30pm and are not in the mood for a beer garden or sports bar. the keyword here is OUTDOOR. the indoor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. Perfectly situated near the newly developed North Chicago River (upscale condos, waterfront views, and the local dive bars) Japonais is extremely eclectic. Known by the locals as a best kept secret,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. I made a recent visit to see what the hype was all about - apparently, it's not worth going unless you want to people watch in the evenings. Lunch time is an absolute bore, unless you like to check...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. I returned to Japonais last night after vowing to never go back again. The last time my boyfriend and I had dinner and it was mediocre. We love Sushi Samba, which could be considered a very similar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Ambiance is great The filet with the wasabi mashed potatoes (which apparently has changed) was to die for. Cooked to perfection.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. if you know what to order, dishes can be impressive if you don't, they're mediocre to fair
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Japonais a few times for business dinners and lunches. For business, lunch was a little better because its not so crowded or loud, but for a night out with the girls -the river view...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I think my rating is more of a 3.5 stars. I was taken here for a business dinner. It was fairly loud so it made it difficult to talk. We sat at a round table as opposed to a long rectangular one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. I went here with friends for drinks. The prices are high and the seating is non-existent without reservations, but I think it would be great for one thing. The river view is ideal for a quick warm up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. In a so so neighborhood, but right on the water. Makes you feel like you are somebody atmosphere which also exends to the bill that you will end up paying. Food is awesome there!! Intrinsic dishs that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. I'm embarassed to say that even though I really don't like this place, I have been here about three times. The first time on a date with my now husband, the second time for appetizers and drinks with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. Haven't been there for the food, just the lounge. If i were to judge this place by the clientle alone, I give it NO stars. However I'll give it a star because of the one reason why I go there.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. I hate Japonais. The first time I went there, it had just opened. It sucked, for all the reasons that other reviewers have already detailed, AND because despite advertising themselves as BYOB (didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Japonais is the hip place in the city of Chicago to be at . I was there last week in the lounge on the river walk...hello people you have to check this out...So we sat in these comfy chairs and got a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, I'm really surprised at the 2 and 1 star reviews. I came here for a business dinner for 4, all wine and sushi snobs. Wel, I'm not a wine snob. But I like good wine.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. Let me be blunt. This place sucks. If you like paying too much for mediocre (and occasionally terrible) food, check out Japonais. If you enjoy being insulted by the wait staff, Japonais is the spot. If...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. This place is to sushi what Taco Bell is to Mexican food...except I saw more Mexicans working behind the sushi counter. I would have admired the cultural diversity of the workplace, if there actually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. I have always wanted to go to Japonais. Unfortunately when I finally did last week, it was a terrible experience. Really nothing went right. We were served dishes that we did not order. We were made...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I went here last night with my family from Europe. I have to say, I have never experienced anything even remotely close to what the other (bad) reviewers have mentioned here. We come here every year...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. This place is fair to poor. A few dishes help boost its rating. It is overpriced and overrated. It gets a lot of attention since what's her name, Jennifer Aniston ate here. I don't care where she...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. The quality of the fish is not that spectacular for the price you're paying. The environment is a bit pretentious as expected for a river north area. I went just for the experience and I acutally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Thanks to a corporate function, we tried almost everything in the menu and we...
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1.0 of 5 stars. Right to call rank cause your fiancee works there? This is most over-hyped, lackluster sushi restaurant I've been to in a long time. I will concede that the hot food is really good but the sushi was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Listen up haters-there is a reason it's popular. Once again, I invoke the right to call rank as my husband works here now as a chef. It is definitely a star-spotting type of place (someone well known...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Very nice restaurant! We went there this past weekend and I'll be honest just driving up to the valet I felt a bit intimidated. In a line of luxury cars waiting right behind a Mazarati and us in our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Overall Review 9.5 of 10 (But only because I can't give a perfect 10)
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. My friends rave about this place. Needless to say, upon entering, I realized that most of my friends are pretentious.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Nice place and great atmosphere. Great place for a fancy date or celebration. Drinks are OK, and food is halfway decent. The kobe beef that you grill on the hot rocks is awesome. Rolls are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Japonaise has received a lot of mixed reviews, but from my experience there I'm on the side of those who had a great time here. A friend and I went here just to check it out because we heard so much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I like Japanais a lot! I do...and everyone that talks trash is clueless...Ok that was harsh but seriously I feel like the majority of the criticisms are on the scene and its a restaurant I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. For a see and be seen experience, rubbernecking the latest that plastic surgery has to offer, or just stalking your favorite celebrity, run, don't walk, to Japonais. If you are looking for excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. This place is one of THE special occasion spots around town. Gorgeous decor and beautiful food! My one and only complaint is that it's a bit too loud.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Located in a rather seedy part of town, my friends RAVED about this place so I went in with great expectations. Decor = lovely, Asian-infused (duh). My only complaint is that there are no upstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Walking into Japonais, you will be enlightened with their waterfall backdrop. The atmosphere at Japonais is one of a kind. They have very relaxing music downstairs and seating is amazing. The outside...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I guess service here must be a hit or a miss. I went this past Saturday and everyone was extremely friendly. My date and I had sake, a lychee martini, the Rock, Tuna Tuna Salmon, Le Quack Japonais,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I totally disagree with some of the other Yelpers-I think this place is great. Here are my reasons why: 1. You can bring a big group there and they have awesome tables for this-round (makes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. Swanky place. I like the decor. Service is decent. It's the type of place where you wait a really long time, you pay a lot of money, and there is a chance you'll spot a celebrity. I think I read...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Sure it has all the aspects of a popular restaurant that have been previously mentioned - large, loud, crowded...but minor points in what was a great dining experience. Maybe because we went early...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. I don't see the big deal about this place. Just another pricey nightclub/lounge/restaurant type scene. Didn't hate it, but real expensive for drinks and completely not my scene. Seems like it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. They have a few good rolls, but you're going to pay dearly for the privilege of eating them in the company of self-involved people. Everything is overpriced and it's still crowded. I can see going...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Every now and then you visit a restaurant that has some cool, specialty dish that makes you remember the place weeks later and feel the need to write a Yelp review. Is that enough of a set-up? Ok,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. Here's the scoop- For some strange reason, i guess Japonais is still the "hot" place to go for sushi. There are about a dozen or so places I'd rather go, but being in the sports and entertainment biz,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Upscale and trendy but not pretentious! Good Sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Sushi perfection. If you're serious about sushi (like I am), you'll probably consider Japonais one of the best, like Nobu. I love everything about it: the food, the drinks, the decor, the service -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Yummy.. I realize that the prices are a little steep, but you don't come to a place like this daily unless you are a millionaire, and sushi in most other places are more or less priced similarly. But...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Trendy atmosphere and great place for a date. It has two levels and the lower level right on the river for a nice summer experience. At night its a very crowded lounge. Japonais is delicious and it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. A five-star experience. Delicious sushi, cocktails, ambiance, and fantastic service. I could do without the large groups of girls who come here all dressed up in jeans, heels, and stupid 'going-out'...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. i have heard so many wonderful things about this restaurant from friends that i wanted to give japonais a try, despite a lot of the negative reviews i found on yelp. this past friday my boyfriend and i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. People love to hate this place because thats trendy, but I think it works for what its trying to be. I have dined upstairs, and downstairs. My waiters were always extremely knowledable, they sent over...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. I went through a lot of trouble planning a group dinner at Japonais this past summer for some friends visiting from out of town. It seemed flawless- a casual, late dinner out on the patio. I loved...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Takes itself a bit too seriously for my taste but the food and service were very good; not rude at all. The "coffee and donut" dessert was heaven. Trendy, loud and crowded,sure. But hey, we knew that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent, high-end sushi. Worth the price, unlike sister restaurant Mirai. Wagyu ribeye was nicely marbled and buttery. However, uni butter topping was a bit over the top.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Being from SF originally I'm relatively picky with my sushi. I was quite impressed though. The fish was super fresh, the kobe beef was to die for, and the service was really good! I thought the decor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. I don't understand what's so great about this place: - Makis fell apart when we ordered them. Even low-key takeout sushi stations' rolls are nicely rolled together.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. It's been a while since my visit to Japonais... so here goes: We were dining out on my school's account, so I ordered the $60 Kobe beef steak. It was tough, chewy, and flavorless. I'm just glad it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. I don't know why this place is so popular. 1. The decor is nothing special.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. This place is such a treat. The service is incredible and the decor is simple yet exquisite. Drinks may be garnished with edible flowers and you will leave hoping that you get to go back... soon....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. five stars for the great combination of ambiance, service and quality of food. This was a great dining experience. It reminds me of Miami, but much closer to home! Love the down tempo music and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Of course food is important and Japonais does a decent job - but this place exudes the "Chicago scene". You can soak up the atmosphere with some of the finest sake in the midwest. The rolls, sashimi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Japonais is only for Big Ballers and Boss Hogs! This has to be one of the best designed restaurants in the US. Very popular so make sure that you make your reservation soon. Overall this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. This is one place that has stood the test of time. I had not been here for a while. The sushi rocks. The appetizers remain unmatched - the tuna flat bread, the rock and the ceviche are all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. I can't wait to see what color everyone will be wearing on the patio this summer. Seriously, the fashionistas haunt this place in the summer as if there was no where else to go. Please to note, this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I'd give the downstairs lounge 5 stars in the summer and 3 stars in the winter. Lounge is awesome in the summer because of the outdoor patio facing the river, but in the winter its nothing special....
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. Not great----the decor is phenomenal. It was SO crowded-- in the bar and in the restaurant, and we had to wait 30 minutes for our reservation (sat down at about 10pm.) The food was good, but nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. yum, yum, yum.... oh soooo delicious! My honey took me here for a late dinner.... reservations were made with awesome seats at this contemporary Japanese restaurant. The service was spectacular and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Can I just say Manju buns- Yum. I seriously crave them and have to go frequently to have them. Whenever I hear someone new is going I tell them they must try them and they are also now like me! This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here a bunch of times and generally enjoy my experience. I like to sit downstairs in the bar or patio area. It is trendy and loud, but I like the vibe. It is a great place to kick it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. UPDATE: I went back and I had a wonderful dinner here. The food was delicious, the sushi is fresh. I think its completely worth the money. Sure there's cheaper places I would eat more often, but treat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say, I have an allergy pill that I take due to many food allergies. And they cost a hell of a lot of money. But I'll use one up any day to eat at Japonais. And the first time I went there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. Very swanky with elaborate, contemporary decor. The service was great, and the food was very unique. If it's your first time there, you will seriously spend a while reading through the menu; it is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. I very much enjoy this restaurant. I have been for both dinner, drinks and lunch. Each time, I was very happy. I chose to give this place four stars because even with reservations you still have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. Good food, good drinks and good fun. This place a a great trendy Japanese restaurant, and is not just for sushi...the tempura is good, the Kobe rock is fun and the sushi is really fresh...the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. The restaurant is visually stunning, the food, I have mixed reviews about. We ordered a lot of food that night and some of it was awesome and some of it was blah. We had reservations here at 10:00...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great for special occasions and my mother's birthday was made even more special by having a wonderful dinner at Japonais! The sake selection / quality was excellent, the specialty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. wow! I love the atmosphere. The drinks were awsome, the sushi was great, service was friendly. highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. well, ive been to japonais probaly about 10 times. They would have recieved 4 stars from me, but they changed my favorite item, and now I no longer like it. It was a filet that was slit and stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. Normally, I have no shortage of words to describe a restaurant. However, seeing a 5 star review of Japonais as the featured review of the day brought back so many repressed memories that I'm surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. Japonais is hit or miss. I think it really depends on what you're coming in looking for. It's not as uber trendy as they would like you to believe and you'll find better sushi elsewhere, but I really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Save some cash before you go...the food was excellent. The Kobe beef called to me and didn't disappoint. The beef was well complimented with the side of sweet potato fries and spicy mustard...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars. Totally overrated! The food is average...rolls are much too "Americanized"...and the service has been awful from day one. The only positive is the proximity to my home and the space...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. I went here after hearing everyone rave about it. The food was good but I wouldn't say it was anything overly special. I think Japonais has gotten caught up in the hype. For me it seemed overpriced...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not that into Japonais. A lot of people love it, but I thought that the atmosphere was weird and trying too hard and that the food was fine, but not spectacular. It's kind of an overdone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars. Again, I am confused by everyone who leaves a review based on getting drinks and not getting dinner. Bottom line...good food, lousy service...period. Yes, the ambiance is cool...yes, they have a...
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3.0 of 5 stars. I think this is one of those places where you are solely paying for the ambiance (deluxe)-- but the sushi is pretty mediocre - it's the story that people pay for... the story that tell themselves,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely overpriced but worth it if its on the company tab. The sushi was awesome! - toro and kobe carpaccio - yummy
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars. All I can say is amazing! The prices are a little steep but the atmosphere and food definitely pays for it. Every roll we ordered was heaven and drinks were so delicious. You also need to try the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. It's a really fancy restaurant, and the fanciness comes at a high price too. I think their food is overpriced for what you get. The service was just OK for a fine restaurant. Good martinis. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars. I like sushi. I really like sushi. There have been times when I'd eat sushi for dinner...every day. A recent trip to Japonais almost ruined my obsession, however. Why? Because it just wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars. Pricey, sure.... a little snobby? kinda The snobbyness fits with the atmosphere. I still showed up in khakis from work and a t-shirt for my favorite automotive performance shop, but aside from a few...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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I have had dinner here three times in one week. Outstanding service and atmosphere coupled with an excellent menu. Three different fabulous house specialty rolls and Aji Sashimi competes with Europe.
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5.0 of 5 stars. this place is stylin'. "the rock" and kobe beef are must-haves. the hostesses are friendly and offer coat-check which is good so coats won't smell like your dinner afterward. servers really know what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars. I had one of the best meals of my life at this restaurant. Everything was wonderful from start to finish: great ambiance, attentive service, fun cocktails, and excellent food. I would recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. The food here is delicious. I take a star off only because I feel like it's a little too scenester. Everyone stares at everyone else and it seems to be more about what you're wearing that what...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars. Japonais may be one of the most hyped restaurants in the city, but I was really let down by the actual quality here. I feel like it relies on gimmicks rather than actually having quality food....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. Despite being such a whiny b*&^h about the smoke, I had a great time. The recommendations from our bartender (we ate at the bar) were fantastic. They were more exotic than plain rolls. Oddly, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars. the room is killer, no doubt. the food, fairly inventive, but they always seem to drop a lot of silverware when I'm there! Definetly has the wow factor for out of town guests.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars. What's the deal with this place? I admit the restaurant has a beautifully designed interior. But, anyone who knows good sushi knows that Japonais is not the place to get it. The sushi here is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars. Great beautiful restaurant. I have to rave about the outdoor patio that overlooks the Chicago river. They have great decor with wicker furniture, flowy drapes and candlelights that make you kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. The wife just went back to this place and was not impressed at all. The food was mediocre and the bill was outlandish. We will probably only frequent this place for drinks and appetizers in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. I went here on Monday with some friends. It was quite busy for a Monday night, with a great atmosphere. The service was decent, could have been better (if we didn't have a server who just started)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars. This place has decent food, but I wouldn't come here hungry; come here in the summer to hang out and drink overpriced froufy drinks! The rolls are good, much better than I expected actually, but very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. My claim to fame is that Hollywood B-list actor James Woods and his entourage sat in front of us during dinner (he's not good looking in real life either). That didn't impress you huh? Oh well, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. Ate here with a large group on my birthday. Service was excellent. Food was good...I won't go so far as to say great. Not sure if everyone in the party liked the whole presentation. Everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. Awesome service, great atmosphere...loved the waterfall right when you walk in! The appetizers that we got (the cerviche and the lobster rolls) were not that impressive. The lobster rolls tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here once, but was really impressed by the atmosphere. Beautiful food, nicely dressed crowd, good music. I was in the downstairs bar section and it was packed but great if you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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The food here has made all of my other sushi experiences seem pale and bland. The overall decor and vibe may have something to do ...
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5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I've never even had to wait for a table. Although it's a lil expensive, the food is good and atmosphere is great. It's a terrific place to go for a date and drinks since theres...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place - the martini menu is awesome! The food is pretty good but a bit underwhelming given all the other competiting trendy Japanese restaurants out there. The decor and people watching...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. I have a love/hate relationship with Japonais. I love the tuna tuna salmon roll--it's on the top 10 list of my favorite foods. the spicy mono roll is also amazing. And, the ceviche--there's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars. I am so honored to be able to write a review on this fabulous place. Went for our anniversary and couldn't ask for anything more. We got here rather early, before the crowds. Our server was very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars. Food usually good, occasionally less than fresh, but service is always poor. Don't expect to get nice treatment just because you are spending 80 dollars per diner.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. I only ate here once when it first opened, and I remember the sushi being very good. I went again the other night to the lounge downstairs and it's fabulous. Great outdoor area, good drinks, fun...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars. Definitelly go for 'The Rock' as mentioned by others- not all that filling but tiny slices of sirloin steak marinated amazingly cook in 3 seconds on the rock on your table. The lobster spring rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars. After gone here for dinner and enjoying it, I was very disappointed in lunch. From the food to the service, it was less than mediocre. First, they forgot to bring out half the salads and soups that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. Tasty, sometimes better than tasty food, and a scene that has been going strong since 2003. Bravo. Head to the downstairs lounge which always seems to have a party going. Interested to see what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. Went to the nightclub with some friends. A great place to be on a warm night during the summer. Boats are moving up and down the river and there are always people moving around outside the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely overpriced sushi, but it is pretty good if you dont' mind spending a lot of money on dinner. People seem to go here more for the scene than for dinner and it is a pretty good scene (great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. 5/07 I wonder if I could just live at Japonais... Sitting down on the riverwalk, enjoying a couple glasses of sake and delicious sushi... what more could I ask for.. beautiful view at sunset......
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars. Visually, Japonais is gorgeous-- restaurant upstairs, lounge downstairs, and an outside bar area right next to the river....beautiful! Perfect if you're in Chicago on a warm night. I went with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. I went here Saturday night for my birthday with a group of 7 friends... the waitress was very professional and attentive- i actually thought she was the manager. The mango sangria was wonderful and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. when it first opened, the food was good but the service was terrible. tried it out again and the service has improved dramatically. japonais has some of the freshest sushi in the city. it is very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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