Best Instagram Worthy Japanese Restaurants in Loop
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Miru
Signature nigiri and shareable plates in a skyline-view rooftop setting.
Notable Picks
#1
Miru
8.7
A St. Regis rooftop Japanese dining room that leans into polished nigiri, shareable hot plates, and a view-forward, celebration-ready pace. It works best as a structured progression: a few signature nigiri pieces, one crispy rice or raw plate, then a single warm centerpiece to finish.
Must-Try Dishes:
A5 Wagyu Nigiri, Chutoro Gunkan, Wild Mushroom Sizzling Rice
What Makes it Special: Signature nigiri and shareable plates in a skyline-view rooftop setting.
8.2
A compact Japanese-style soufflé pancake cafe that turns dessert into an event—order at the counter, then wait for cloud-soft pancakes that arrive tall, jiggly, and photo-ready. It’s best treated like a focused sweet stop: one pancake set and one drink, then get out before the room bottlenecks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soufflé pancakes (signature set), Matcha soufflé pancakes, Japanese milk tea
What Makes it Special: Soufflé pancakes made to order with a dessert-first, Tokyo-cafe feel.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A small, counter-forward hand roll spot that leans into freshly assembled rolls, crudo-style bites, and a menu designed for pacing. It’s most rewarding when you sit at the counter, eat the hand rolls immediately, and treat it like a focused sushi experience rather than a big, mixed order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Tuna Maki, Crispy Rice Tartare, Tiramisu
What Makes it Special: Hand-roll-first sushi built for counter dining and immediate, crisp-seaweed bites.