Summer Dining at Ikigai Sushi and Izakaya

Ikigai Sushi and Izakaya, located in River North, has unveiled a duo of new dining options this summer. Ikigai ("reason for being") offers thoughtful, authentic Japanese tavern fare and sushi by Chef Jeff Waiyachote (Sen Sushi Bar; Sushi-San; Momotaro).

In addition to the nightly dinner menu and drinks menu, guests may partake in happy hour (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) from 4:30-6 p.m. The happy hour menu includes select zensai (appetizers), kushiyaki (skewers), makimono, beer, sake and wine at a discounted price (outlined below).

Those looking to experience a tasting menu may reserve Ikigai's intimate omakase held at the sushi bar. Chef Waiyachote's offerings include 15 or more courses for $149 per person. The omakase is available Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. Reservations must be made one week in advance. 

Ikigai is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4:30-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Table reservations and online orders may be made at IkigaiChicago.com.

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya
372 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
312-291-9663
IkigaiChicago.com

Ikigai Happy Hour Menu
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
4:30-6 p.m.

IKIGAI ZENSAI
Gyoza $6
Takoyaki $6
Ika Geso $9
Karaage $9
Tempura Zensai $9

KUSHIYAKI
Negima $5
Butabara $5
Harami $7
Kawa $3
Shishito $4

MAKIMONO
Chili Tuna $10
Tsurai Sake $12
Sake Avocado $8
Ebi Tempura $8
Avocado $5
Spider $13
Maimo $11

BEVERAGES
Sapporo Draft $5
Ikigai Bomb $6
Blue Stag 7 Junmai $18
Alcanta Red Blend $7
CMS Cabernet $10
Ludwig Riesling $10
Comtesse Chardonnay $9
Babich Sauvignon Blanc $10