NORIKO

4.8

53 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 24, 2025

March 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Romantic

We are located in the Lower Level of Perilla Fare. Please enter through Perilla Fare Restaurant and check in with the host.

NORIKO handroll bar is a new sushi restaurant concept specializing in handrolls which are prepared immediately in front of you. Each unique handroll is packed with flavor and carefully crafted with high quality ingredients in this intimate underground space.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 285-2334
Website
http://www.norikohandrollbar.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
West Town
Cross street
Milwaukee Ave & Des plaines
Parking details
None
Public transit
We are easily accessible by the CTA Blue Line or on 56 Milwaukee bus route
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking

crab motoyaki$10.00
baked spicy crab, citrus roe, pickled onions, spicy mayo, sweet soy
bay scallop dynamite$10.00
baked spicy scallop, masago, scallion, spicy mayo, sweet soy
sweet shrimp$12.00
wasabi, yuzu kosho, seasoned soy
bluefin tuna toro$12.00
fatty tuna, pickled wasabi, seasoned soy
wagyu tataki$18.00
seared wagyu beef, wasabi, seasoned soy
uni$24.00
wasabi, seasoned soy
DOSHI DOSHI$35.00
bluefin tuna toro, uni, caviar

Classics

california$6.00
crab, avocado, cucumber
ora king salmon avocado$7.00
avocado, seasoned soy
bluefin tuna avocado$8.00
cucumber, seasoned soy
yellowtail$8.00
jalapeno, scallion, seasoned soy
spicy ora king salmon$8.00
cucumber, garlic crunch, spicy mayo
spicy bluefin tuna$8.00
cucumber, crispy red onion, spicy mayo
spicy octopus$8.00
cucumber, garlic crunch, spicy mayo
bluefin tuna poke$9.00
sweet soy, crispy onions, chives
cucumber$5.00
white ponzu, sesame
spicy avocado$5.00
chili sauce, sesame
CAVIAR$18.00
- UNI$9.00

What 53 people are saying

NORIKO reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Japanese
Chicago
Best Ambiance
Chicago
Japanese

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NORIKO in Chicago offers a unique hand-roll experience featuring "excellent service and food." The menu boasts "amazing" fish quality and creative cocktails in a "cool vibe" setting. Highlights include the Nori Chips and Dip, Crab Motoyaki, and Scallop Dynamite. The intimate and inviting atmosphere makes it perfect for date nights.

53 Reviews

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Tony
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent service and food. great depth of flavor and freshness.
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Jenifer VIP
Chicago27 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3 stars is because it was nothing exceptional. The rolls were not bad either, food was just ok. In my opinion, it's not great value ($) to what was served. Service was great, watching the chef get it ready was cool and great beer selection. Unfortunately, it's not a place I would go back to.
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Emily VIP
Chicago19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely perfect! Highly recommend the chefs hand roll set
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Gina
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Highly recommend to friends, coworkers and family.
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Danny
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and cocktails were soooooo good!!!! The whole staff was so amazing and friendly!!! Hands down best dining experience!
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BreannaU
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Must eat in Chicago! The quality of the fish is amazing and such a cool vibe.
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Kathy VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Food was outstanding and fairly priced. Would recommend both signature cocktails / old fashioned has a very buttery finish, delicious.
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Amelia
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Insane restaurant. Food was magnificent, service was top tier—one of the best food and dining experiences I have ever had. I highly recommend to anybody, if you can get a reservation! The entrance is hard to find as you enter through a different restaurant. Highly recommend chips and dip, poki roll, scallop roll, and matcha drink.
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Martina
San Francisco28 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute space, simple menu, but excellent quality and ingredients. It is quick service and great for a date!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Noriko is a great potential date night spot, nestled in the basement of Perilla. The menu is well curated and there are a few standout dishes. The nori chips and dip were excellent, as were the spicy tuna hand roll. Overall would return and hope they continue to make improvements.
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NORIKO is rated 4.8 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 16 times today

401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Milwaukee Ave & Des plaines
Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
We are easily accessible by the CTA Blue Line or on 56 Milwaukee bus route
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking

Website
http://www.norikohandrollbar.com/
Phone number
(312) 285-2334

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

NORIKO

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Additional information

Starters

noriko salad$10.00

seaweed salad$11.00

nori chips and dip$9.00

smoked edamame$8.00

pork belly$9.00

Crudos

benitoro lox$12.00

hamachi poke$11.00

Handroll Set

CLASSIC$20.00

SIGNATURE$26.00

CHEFS$38.00

Premium

crab motoyaki$10.00

bay scallop dynamite$10.00

sweet shrimp$12.00

bluefin tuna toro$12.00

wagyu tataki$18.00

uni$24.00

DOSHI DOSHI$35.00

Classics

california$6.00

ora king salmon avocado$7.00

bluefin tuna avocado$8.00

yellowtail$8.00

spicy ora king salmon$8.00

spicy bluefin tuna$8.00

spicy octopus$8.00

bluefin tuna poke$9.00

cucumber$5.00

spicy avocado$5.00

CAVIAR$18.00

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