Jinsei Motto,

564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States

"Dinner omakase was amazing with Chef Jamel and Nick! Intimate 6 seats. 19 courses. 2h experience. Good music and nice ambiance. Mackerel was a serious surprise; Aji was so delicious that it changed my opinion on mackerel altogether. Back third of the menu was tuna which was stellar as it is at most omakase experiences. Great garnish pairings to mediate fat but preserve flavor and texture. Specialize in dry aged fish. Combinations were unique. Flavors were very balanced. Recommend and will return!"

"We did the omakase here and it was amazing, definitely worth the price! Nick was serving us and was super knowledgeable and friendly - he answered our questions and chatted with us throughout the dinner, and it was just super fun to listen to his descriptions of how each course was prepared and watch it happen in front of you. The fish was so fresh and delicious. And it was such a great variety of things to try. I also really liked the atmosphere, it’s not very big but feels cozy and it doesn’t feel like you need to be dressed up as fancy as possible even though you’re definitely getting a high-end experience. It’s very comfortable. Definitely a special place that I want to go back to!"

"AMAZING omakase experience. We went here for my fiancés birthday and we have been to a couple omakase places and the service and quality of fish here was outstanding!! The chef was so talented and welcoming, plus the personalized menus were such a kind touch! My mouth just waters thinking about all of the delicious food we had."

"Truly amazing experience. A fabulous modern omakase that creates a fun interactive experience that gives the impression it blends the old and the new together for a contemporary audience. The dinner omakase was 19 courses of artistry and perfection. Every detail was considered and I think that this would be perfect for a special occasions or treating yourself to a nice night out. They also have a lunch omakase that is more budget friendly. On top of that, wonderful sake options that pair well with the courses and a creative and fun space that creates a special ambiance. Chef Patrick Buaban has such a beautiful palate and vision using traditional techniques as well as a fantastic team that together created a powerhouse menu that will just blow your mind. Something truly unique about Jinsei Motto is the heavy use of dry aged fish in the courses. They have the dry ager proudly displayed when you enter the space and for good reason, the way it elevated the flavors was out of this world. We had Jemel, putting our courses together and he was incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for what he was doing truly exuded from every single course and explanation. Lastly, a fantastic touch, the lighting is especially designed to display each course after it is assembled in front of you. It makes for amazing photos. I think the saying goes you eat with your eyes first and it really does just elevate the entire experience. In summary, I would highly recommend Jinsei Motto and would 100% recommend it. I think also if you have never done an omikase it is an amazing first experience. I got to enjoy incredible well crafted and thoughtful food as well as have a really fun time. The team there was very much part of that. Do yourself a favor and check it out!"

"My friend and I came by for their happy hour and has a pleasant time with delicious drinks and nigiri set. We got the classic nigiri set and the ora king salmon set. Both were lovely with the perfect balance of fish and rice. I prefer the salmon set and my friend prefers the classic one. We also has the watermelon and grapefruit lunch which were strong and sweet. Staff were friendly and I love their music and the vibes."