SHŌ Ignites Chicago’s Dining Scene: A High-Voltage Omakase That Breaks All the Rules

Chicago just got louder, sexier, and bolder on the plate. Welcome to SHŌ, a 12-seat omakase experience that flips tradition on its head and redefines fine dining in the city’s Old Town. Born from the legacy of Adam Sindler — a fourth-generation restaurateur tied to Chicago’s first sushi bar, Kamehachi — and powered by Michelin-starred Chef Mari Katsumura, SHŌ is more than a meal. It’s a multisensory trip that fuses Japanese roots with global rhythm.

From truffled chawanmushi and Nikkei-style crudos to wagyu hand rolls wrapped in umami cotton candy, every course is a track on a mixtape of flavor. Pair it with Japanese whisky, champagne, and a design inspired by vinyl culture, and you’ve got a dining experience that’s as much about the vibe as the plate.

This isn’t just omakase — this is Chicago dining rewritten.

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