Best Solo Dining Sanctuaries Restaurants in Armour Square
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
312 Fish Market
Market-side sushi bar delivering near-omakase-quality flights inside 88 Marketplace.
Notable Picks
8.8
Tucked on the second floor of 88 Marketplace in East Pilsen, 312 Fish Market is a sushi counter known for tuna flights, pristine nigiri, and a 17-course omakase that punches above its food-court surroundings. Opened in 2020 by Jackson Chiu and chef Joe Fung, it’s become one of the city’s most talked-about spots for higher-end fish without full fine-dining formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tuna Flight, Chirashi Bowl, Spicy Octopus Hand Roll
What makes it special: Market-side sushi bar delivering near-omakase-quality flights inside 88 Marketplace.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
On the southern edge of Chinatown, Dim Dim combines a Hong Kong–style café with a compact dim sum and bakery program. Prices stay gentler than the Archer Avenue banquet halls, with congee, noodles, and steamed baskets suited to everyday breakfasts and casual group meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork floss egg sandwich, Preserved egg congee, Honey walnut shrimp
What makes it special: Casual HK-style café where congee, noodles, and dim sum stay affordable.