Aji is a 10-seat, 15-course modern sushi counter in Lake View East, Chicago, led by chef Kristian Cho, with sake pairing and OpenTable booking.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Courses
- 15
- Seats
- 10
- Chef
- Kristian Cho
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Reservations
- OpenTable
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Aji occupies a small counter in Chicago's Lake View East neighborhood, seating just 10 guests at a time. Chef Kristian Cho runs a 15-course modern sushi omakase, with a private room available for those who want it. The restaurant does not serve lunch, so the single nightly service is the only way to experience the menu.
Service runs about 75 minutes per seating, which sets a brisk but structured pace through the courses. An English-language menu is provided, and a sake pairing can be added alongside the tasting menu. The restaurant sits in the luxury price tier, reflecting both the course count and the format.
Hours vary across the week: Tuesday through Thursday the counter opens from 18:00 to 22:00, while Friday and Saturday hours extend from 17:00 to 23:00. Aji is closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations are handled through OpenTable, and the restaurant is not cash-only, so standard payment methods are accepted.
The address is 3809 N Broadway in Chicago, and the restaurant can be reached by phone at (312) 434-9632 for questions not covered by the online booking system.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at Aji?
- Reservations are made through OpenTable. Given the 10-seat counter, booking ahead is advisable, especially for Friday and Saturday service.
- What does the omakase cost?
- Aji is listed in the luxury price tier (price tier 4), though the exact course price is not specified here; confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant or through the OpenTable listing.
- Is there a sake pairing option?
- Yes, a sake pairing is available to accompany the 15-course omakase menu.
- Does Aji serve lunch?
- No, Aji does not offer lunch service; it operates dinner-only hours across the week.
- Is the menu available in English?
- Yes, an English-language menu is provided at Aji.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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