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CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto, Chicago, IL

CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto

4.8
4.8
301 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
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  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto in Chicago's West Loop – where expertly distilled spirits meet exquisite sushi. Enjoy our seasonal cocktails and a standout Omakase experience featuring dry-aged fish from Japan. Choose your ambiance: the lively front lounge with a beautifully lit bar and historic distilling tanks, or the serene back dining room with eclectic décor and an Omakase bar. Daily happy hour, whiskey/sake flights, and a patio setting provide diverse experiences. Open for lunch and Sundays, we cater to all occasions. Join us for unmatched culinary excellence and spirited adventures.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 707-8780
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto is Chicago’s only combination working distillery, bar and restaurant. A fun and beautiful setting, host your next event whether a corporate outing, holiday party or special occasion. To book an event please call or reach out to us at events@chdistillery.com
  • Private party contact
    Gena Castillo: (312) 707-8780
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Between N. Jefferson and N. Clinton Streets
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Subway station<br />540 W Lake St<br />Green Line<br />Pink Line<br /><br />Bus Stop is at Jefferson &amp; Lake<br />Stop ID: 5518<br /><br />Train: Ogilvie Transportation Center, 500 W Madison St, <br />
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 19-Course Omakase - $195 Thurs-Sat

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    **Please note price for the omakase is $195/person (The $100 payment per person is to hold your reservation and will be applied to your final bill.) ** Serving Dry Aged fish, seasonal Japanese selections, Bluefin Tuna, A5 Wagyu, Caviar & Truffle. Please let us know if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions in your party. If you're looking to reserve day of, please call the restaurant @ 312.884.9602 to check for availability. FOR CANCELLATIONS: Please notify us 36 hours prior to your reservation. All no shows and cancellations are subject to be charged the full amount of the omakase. **20% Gratuity will be added to your final bill**
    19-Course Omakase - $195 Thurs-Sat Photo
  • 14-Course Nigiri Omakase | Sun, Tues, Wed

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience our 14 course omakase at our counter, Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday dinner. Includes all of our dry aged fish, toro, wagyu, caviar, truffle, and uni. **20% Gratuity will be added to your final bill** Menu subject to change Madai - Japanese Sea Bream Onaga Dai - Japanese Ruby Red Snapper Suzuki - Japanese Sea Bass Sake - Ora King Salmon Zuke Sake - Ora King Salmon Hiramasa - King Fish Kanpachi - Amberjack Sawara - Spanish Mackerel Hotate Uni - Scallop & Sea Urchin Akami - Lean Bluefin Tuna Chutoro - Medium Fatty Tuna Otoro - Super Fatty Bluefin Tuna A5 Wagyu - Japanese Wagyu Tamago - Japanese Omelette
    14-Course Nigiri Omakase | Sun, Tues, Wed Photo
  • Lunch Omakase

    Multiple dates available
    A 10-piece $60 Omakase with the option to upgrade to the premium 14-piece experience for an additional $25. **Each seating is strictly limited to 45 minutes.** **20% Gratuity will be added to your final bill** 10-Piece Menu Madai - Snapper Sake - Ora King Salmon Zuke Sake - Marinated Ora King Salmon Hiramasa - King Fish Kanpachi - Amberjack Hotate - Scallop Akami - Lean Bluefin Tuna Chutoro - Medium Fatty Bluefin Tuna Unagi - Eel Tamago - Japanese Omelette $25 Premium Menu Supplement: 2 Seasonal Japanese Fish Otoro - Super Fatty Bluefin Tuna Negi Toro Handroll
    Lunch Omakase Photo

What 301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Sushi

  • Chicago

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Experience the exceptional fusion of flavors at CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto, where "the best sushi in Chicago" is crafted with skill and passion. Chef Jamel's "outstanding" omakase offers a delightful twist on traditional nigiri, while the "incredibly fresh/high quality fish" and attentive service make each visit memorable. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and a "robust sake selection" for a truly remarkable dining experience.

301 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Also happy hour is amazing deals!

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  2. Mickey

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my first time coming to Jinsei Motto and had a great experience. The food was really good and I loved our waiter. The food prices were to be expected, but the cocktails were slightly more expensive than the Chicago usual at around $20 each. People didn’t start flooding in until around 7 PM at every table was full, but it was fairly quiet up until then. 

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  3. Jennifer

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time I go to this experience, and will certainly not be my last. I love the attention to detail they have towards the guests. Having the chef make the sushi in front of of us and talk to us is like them breaking the fourth wall and it’s such a cool and unique experience. Lastly the sushi…every single piece was my favorite and I could not pick. I have never had sushi this good in my life.

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  4. archi

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible. Highly recommend!

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  5. Cynthia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prompt seating even though we were a bit early. The host greeted us and explained the menu. Our waitress was FABULOUS! Very knowledgeable and so sweet!! Would definitely recommend!

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  6. Benjamin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Presentation was amazing. The Chef EVEN BETTER. I would definitely come back. The experience was great.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very accommodating, food recommendations were all great, the edamame and Tuna preparations were delicious. I would definitely recommend for any sushi lovers!

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  8. Kim

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a hidden gem! If you want high quality sushi with personalized service, you won’t be disappointed. I have some food sensitivities and they accommodated all of my dietary needs. It was also my daughter’s 21st birthday and they made her feel special. They comped the dessert and made sure she had a special birthday shot that the waitress did with us. A don’t miss experience!!

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  9. Tony

    Charlotte

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the lunch omakase. Great value and experience! Can’t wait to go back!

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  10. Claudia D

    Miami

    187 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    187 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The sushi was delicious, but the menu needs some substantial entree options. Aside from some warm appetizers, there is only sushi on the menu. Mind you, it was high quality & absolutely delicious sushi, but we would have also liked the option of having some fried rice, steak, fish, warm options. The part of the restaurant in the front smells like rancid frying oil. We asked to sit in the back & it was better. Kind of empty. The sushi is pricey & the restaurant is far from main tourist attractions. I don't know that I'd return.

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FAQs

CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 707-8780.

CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto is rated 4.8 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto

564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661-2219

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between N. Jefferson and N. Clinton Streets
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Subway station540 W Lake StGreen LinePink LineBus Stop is at Jefferson & LakeStop ID: 5518Train: Ogilvie Transportation Center, 500 W Madison St,
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 707-8780
  • Private party facilities
    CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto is Chicago’s only combination working distillery, bar and restaurant. A fun and beautiful setting, host your next event whether a corporate outing, holiday party or special occasion. To book an event please call or reach out to us at events@chdistillery.com
  • Private party contact
    Gena Castillo: (312) 707-8780
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