What is the best Japanese restaurant in Loop?

Sushi Nova is our top pick for Japanese restaurants in Loop, scoring 8.2/10. All-you-can-eat sushi and apps in the Loop with strong value.

Any insider tips for Sushi Nova?

Pace the order—start with hot apps, then layer in heavier rolls last.

What should I order at Sushi Nova?

Angry Dragon Roll, tuna tartar, a round of specialty rolls.

When should I visit Sushi Nova?

Weeknight dinners or late lunches when you can linger.

Who should go to Sushi Nova?

Groups wanting lots of rolls and apps for a set price.

Any insider tips for Sushi-san?

Build your own bento from maki and sides to maximize variety.

What should I order at Sushi-san?

Nigiri set, a spicy tuna roll, plus one seasonal maki.

When should I visit Sushi-san?

Weekday lunch or early evening before Skydeck or commute.

Who should go to Sushi-san?

Loop workers wanting high-grade sushi without a long meal.

Any insider tips for Taste of Japan?

Use the chef’s choice boxes to sample sushi before building your own a la carte set.

What should I order at Taste of Japan?

Box Max set, a salmon hand roll, and one curry rice plate.

When should I visit Taste of Japan?

Weekday lunch rush or early dinner before the commute home.

Who should go to Taste of Japan?

Budget-minded Loop workers wanting sushi plus hot Japanese staples.

Best Japanese Restaurants in Loop (60606)

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

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Our Top Pick

Sushi Nova

All-you-can-eat sushi and apps in the Loop with strong value.

Notable Picks

#1 Sushi Nova

8.2

$$ The Loop

Vibes: Group Dining Gatherings Trendy Table Hotspots Girls Night Out Approved Business Lunch Power Players

Sushi Nova’s Loop location runs an all-you-can-eat format where maki, nigiri, appetizers, and dessert come at a fixed price. Diners lean on value and breadth here, moving from carpaccio and tuna tartar to specialty rolls and mochi in a straightforward dining room.

Must-Try Dishes: Angry Dragon Roll, Tuna tartar appetizer, Mochi ice cream or banana tempura

What makes it special: All-you-can-eat sushi and apps in the Loop with strong value.

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#2 Sushi-san

8.2

$$$ The Loop

Vibes: Trendy Table Hotspots Quick Bites Champions Business Lunch Power Players Solo Dining Sanctuaries

Sushi-san’s Willis Tower outpost brings Toyosu-linked fish and a hand roll bar into the Catalog food hall, geared toward fast but serious sushi. Loop workers build bentos from specialty maki, nigiri sets, and sides before or after a Skydeck visit.

Must-Try Dishes: Nigiri Set (tuna, salmon, hamachi), Spicy Tuna maki, Crunchy Fatty Tuna hand roll

What makes it special: Hand roll bar and Toyosu-linked fish program inside Willis Tower’s Catalog.

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#3 Taste of Japan

7.9

$$ The Loop

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Business Lunch Power Players Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Healthy Haven

Taste of Japan is a fast-casual Japanese counter in the Loop balancing affordable sushi, hand rolls, ramen, soba, and curry. Downtown regulars use it for build-your-own sushi orders and chef’s “trust me” boxes that travel well back to the office.

Must-Try Dishes: Box Max chef’s sushi and sashimi set, Lightly Grilled Salmon Hand Roll with Yuzu Sauce, Lobster Japanese Curry Rice

What makes it special: Counter-service Japanese spot where sushi, ramen, and curry share equal billing at desk-lunch prices.

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