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Kirei Inspired Asian Cuisine
Master Critic Review
Kirei Inspired Asian Cuisine
7.7
Set inside the historic Whitehall Hotel, Kirei serves modern Asian plates alongside a focused lineup of sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri in a contemporary, softly lit room. It feels quieter and more tucked away than Rush Street, making it a useful option for hotel guests and locals wanting sushi without leaving the Gold Coast pocket.
Must-Try Dishes:
Golden Dragon Roll, Rainbow Roll, Tokyo Crunch Roll
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 6.2
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 8.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Hotel-adjacent modern Asian dining room where a surprisingly deep sushi section anchors dinners in a quieter Gold Coast setting.
Who should go: Hotel guests and locals wanting sushi in a calm, modern room.
When to visit: Weeknight dinners or early weekends before the bar fills.
What to order: Golden Dragon Roll, Rainbow Roll, Tokyo Crunch Roll.
Insider tip: Request a table near the Delaware Place atrium windows for a more relaxed feel and pair richer rolls with lighter dishes from the broader Asian menu.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Paid hotel valet is available through The Whitehall Hotel; street parking on nearby blocks is limited and becomes difficult after early evening. Most guests rely on nearby garages along Delaware Place and Michigan Avenue.
Dress code: Smart casual — jeans are fine, but most diners lean slightly dressy given the Gold Coast hotel setting.
Noise level: Moderate — conversation is comfortable at most two-tops, with a quieter feel than nearby Rush Street restaurants.
Weekend wait: Often seatable with a reservation; without one, waits of 20–40 minutes are common during peak hours.
Weekday lunch: Generally no wait or very short waits, depending on hotel traffic.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — several veggie sushi rolls and a handful of vegetable-forward small plates are available.
Vegan options: Limited — a few maki and appetizers can be adapted, but selections are narrower and may require clarification with the server.
Gluten-free options: Some rolls and sashimi are naturally gluten-free and others can be modified on request; soy sauce and cross-contact should be discussed with the staff.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes — the softly lit dining room and calmer hotel-adjacent atmosphere make it well-suited for conversation-forward dates where you still want a polished setting.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Often, yes on weeknights and earlier seatings; on busy weekend evenings you’ll have a better experience with a reservation, though the host may be able to seat small parties after a short wait.
Is it kid-friendly? It leans adult and date-oriented, but well-behaved older kids or teens are fine; there are no kid-specific amenities or menu sections.
Best For
Better for: Quieter, more intimate sushi dinners in the Gold Coast — especially for guests who prefer a tucked-away setting over louder, scene-driven spots nearby.
Skip if: You want a wide, izakaya-style menu with large combo platters or boisterous group energy; in those cases, a larger high-volume sushi restaurant may be a better fit.