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Best Creative Japanese Restaurants in Merrillville

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A photo of Akiro Hand Roll Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(261)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • River North (Chicago)
Booked 44 times today
Akiro is hands down one of my FAVORITE restaurants in the city! The Toro Caviar and Salmon Truffle Nigiris are to die for.
A photo of Nobu Chicago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2827)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • West Loop
Booked 79 times today
We had such a wonderful experience at Nobu Chicago celebrating our wedding anniversary! Our server, Miguel, was amazing. He was so warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. The entire staff was just as friendly and hospitable, and they really went out of their way to make our anniversary feel special. We also loved all the changes they’ve made to the restaurant, especially the updates to the brunch buffet menu. Everything was delicious, as always! A big thank you to Miguel and the entire team for making our anniversary so memorable. This is exactly the kind of hospitality we’ve come to love and appreciate from Nobu over the years. We can’t wait to come back!
A photo of Sushi Suite 202 - Lincoln Park Chicago by Sushi by Bou restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(606)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Old Town
Booked 8 times today
Wonderful. Talking to the chef through the meal was a treat!
A photo of SHO Omakase restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(92)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese
Booked 2 times today
Incredible levels of service. Stunning and delicious food! Love the touch of a take home menu to rember the night with a QR code for the playlist that we both remarked on multiple times times as to how excellent it was. Definitely do the wine pairing as well!
A photo of SUSHI-SAN - River North restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1825)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • River North (Chicago)
Booked 190 times today
All yummy always ! We ordered crispy rice x6 Tempura shrimp hot bowl to share drinks AND salted caramel miso cake!
A photo of Wax Vinyl Bar And Ramen Shop restaurant
3.9
Excellent(22)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • West Town
I enjoyed everything about Wax. The DJ played actual Records! The food was great! Ramen with Collard greens! They did it right. The staff was pleasant, helpful, and made the evening a wonderful experience. I will be back.

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  • SergiesGold
    Miami - Dade •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had such a wonderful experience at Nobu Chicago celebrating our wedding anniversary! Our server, Miguel, was amazing. He was so warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. The entire staff was just as friendly and hospitable, and they really went out of their way to make our anniversary feel special. We also loved all the changes they’ve made to the restaurant, especially the updates to the brunch buffet menu. Everything was delicious, as always! A big thank you to Miguel and the entire team for making our anniversary so memorable. This is exactly the kind of hospitality we’ve come to love and appreciate from Nobu over the years. We can’t wait to come back!
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    Nobu Chicago$$$$• Japanese• West Loop
    •
    4.6
  • Jacob
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Incredible levels of service. Stunning and delicious food! Love the touch of a take home menu to rember the night with a QR code for the playlist that we both remarked on multiple times times as to how excellent it was. Definitely do the wine pairing as well!
    More info
    SHO Omakase$$$$• Creative Japanese• Northwest Suburbs
    •
    4.8
  • GregGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Oct 2026
    Wonderful. Talking to the chef through the meal was a treat!
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    Sushi Suite 202 - Lincoln Park Chicago by Sushi by Bou$$$$• Sushi• Old Town
    •
    4.8
  • Tammy
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Sept 2026
    I enjoyed everything about Wax. The DJ played actual Records! The food was great! Ramen with Collard greens! They did it right. The staff was pleasant, helpful, and made the evening a wonderful experience. I will be back.
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    Wax Vinyl Bar And Ramen Shop$$$$• Ramen• West Town
    •
    3.9
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