Best Japanese Restaurants in Avondale & North Center (60618)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Raisu Sushi
Omakase-driven sushi with carefully sourced fish in a polished, intimate space.
Notable Picks
#1
Raisu Sushi
8.8
Raisu is an intimate Japanese restaurant in Irving Park/Albany Park where omakase and precise nigiri flights anchor a focused sushi menu. Fish is flown in regularly from Japan, and the room balances special-occasion polish with a relaxed neighborhood feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s Omakase Nigiri Flight, Raisu House Special Maki Roll, Spicy Tuna Maki Roll
What makes it special: Omakase-driven sushi with carefully sourced fish in a polished, intimate space.
#2
Menya Goku
8.1
Menya Goku is a compact North Center ramen shop from the Ramen Wasabi team, pairing rich bowls like Goku Tan Tan Men and tonkotsu with Japanese beers and highballs. The sleek room, bar seating, and tightly edited menu make it a go-to for serious ramen cravings rather than sprawling dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goku Tan Tan Men Ramen, Pork Goku Tonkotsu Ramen, Nagoya Pirikara Wings
What makes it special: Ramen-first Japanese shop with focused bowls and izakaya plates.
Worthy Picks
7.8
YuGo Sushi & More operates out of an Avondale ghost-kitchen space focused on delivery-friendly sushi rolls, bowls, and sushirritos. It’s built for nights when you want playful, sauce-heavy rolls and fusion-style mashups to arrive at your door.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Tuna Maki, Sushi Non Grata Roll, Hamachi Sushirrito
What makes it special: Delivery-focused sushi and sushirritos with fun, pun-heavy rolls and bold sauces.