Chef Noriko is known for his unique 'Yōroppa style sushi' and intimate Omakase experiences. He operates multiple culinary ventures across Chicago and Warsaw, focusing on high-quality sushi and a personalized dining...
Noriko is an intimate and premium handroll bar located in the lower level of the Michelin-recognized Perilla Fare in Chicago's West Loop. It offers a focused Japanese dining experience with an emphasis on fresh, high-quality handrolls and unique cocktails in a hip and modern setting.
Customers consistently praise Noriko for its fresh, high-quality sushi and handrolls, highlighting the excellent variety and fantastic service. The ambiance is frequently described as hip, intimate, lively, and modern, making it suitable for date nights or girls' nights. While some reviewers find the price a bit high, the overall experience, including unique and strong drinks, is highly recommended.
Additional Details
Noriko offers a 'TO GO' option for its handrolls, allowing customers to enjoy their premium offerings outside the restaurant. It is situated in the basement of Perilla Fare.
Noriko is primarily a dinner destination, open evenings Monday through Sunday. It's ideal for a relaxed yet upscale dinner experience.
Awards & Recognition
Located within Michelin-recognized Perilla Fare
4
very tasty, great variety, fantastic service. tuna was the favorite of the night. vibe was hip and intimate.
my waitress was a queen (im so sorry i forgot your name) and helped make my bday celebration special! she even gave me some reccs around the area for ice cream.
though it was delicious, i have had better hand rolls. however the experience was great and i would still recommend.
It’s hard to find fresh, high-quality sushi at a reasonable price in the city, but Noriko Handroll Bar definitely met all those criteria. The vibe was also lively and modern. I highly recommend here to anyone looking for high-quality, unique hand rolls. Will def come back to try other premium rolls!
An intimate basement handroll sushi with decent flavors - we tried the Chef’s Set ($43 for 5 pieces), and the real-crab California roll was surprisingly memorable with a lovely peppery kick. The bluefin toro was rich and buttery, and the Tuna Poke had a satisfying crunch. We also added a Sweet Shrimp, which was yum with a hint of plum spice. Other rolls were less memorable - the Scallop Dynamite felt over seasoned, while the Ika Aburi also tasted very busy in its flavor.
Since the meal is eaten mostly by hand, hand towels at the start would have been a nice touch. Overall, a unique and quality handroll experience, though the price feels a bit high for the level of flavor and innovation.
I love Handrolls so I was so excited to try this place! It’s such a vibe and the staff is great! It’s in the basement of Perilla which is another great restaurant. I got the Chef Set and I was not disappointed! I was hoping for a lobster handroll but I was still happy. The bay scallop is much different than I had at other places it is mixed with masago I believe but it was still very delicious! I have to go back and try a few other rolls! I also got the Hamachi Poke! Yum!
If you love fresh, high quality sushi, you’re going to absolutely fall in love with Noriko. As a restaurant enthusiast, it’s quite hard to find a place with good food and good drinks, but Noriko has both! I had a lychee martini and my friend had the Tokyo Story. Drinks are strong, smooth and very unique. We had the nori chips and dip as an appetizer, which was to die for! As for food, my friend and I tried the tuna poke, scallop dynamite, baked crab roll, and the sweet shrimp roll. Every single one was phenomenal. The flavors don’t overpower the fish, but perfectly complement it. Also, the vibes/atmosphere are super chill for the start of girls night or a date night. Plus service is great, and the chefs are super kind and hospitable. I couldn’t recommend it enough!
