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$75  + Tip/Tax
Wed, 7/29
5:15 PM & 7:45 PM
Logan Square

Jinsei Motto

Day 1: 5-Course Opulent Omakase Tasting Series

Reopening this month after its 2024 closure, Chicago’s original and largest dry-aged seafood sushi restaurant appeared this May on Infatuation’s List of “Best in Logan Square” and its June “Hit List” of new restaurants to try right now. Jinsei Motto, which means “more life,” is the Japanese restaurant you’ve been dreaming of. Here, diners discover appetizers like crispy tuna and crab bites, wood-fired edamames, and an outstanding version of the classic chicken karaage. Then come the exceptional sashimi and nigiri, including out-of-this-world uni. From the wood-fired oven come broccolini, mushrooms, and sablefish, and then there are napa cabbage, chicken thigh, and lamb chop robatas. The meal is rounded off with a matcha affogato with burnt honey gelato or a sake, lemongrass, and lime leaf tiramisu. And it’s all served up in a stunning setting with an industrial design vibe. Wow. We are truly excited to visit here and hope that you’ll be able to join us!

About the Hosts:

Patrick Bouaphanh

Co-Chef/Owner

Chef Patrick Bouaphanh first met Co-Chef and business partner Andrew Choi at Sushi Dokku in 2015. After honing his craft at Union Sushi + Barbecue Bar and Sushi-san, they began the first incarnation of Jinsei Motto, where he works closely with co-hosting Exec Chef Eric Blanck.

Eric Blanck

Executive Chef

Chef Eric Blanck began his culinary career working as a dishwasher and prep cook at a pizza restaurant in his hometown. A Le Cordon Bleu graduate with 21 years of experience running the restaurant, he now serves as Exec Chef at Jinsei Motto.

The Lineup

All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish, Peanut & Mushroom Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.

  1. Summer "Sarada"

    local greens, tomato, yuzu vin

  2. Dry Aged Nigiri

    chu toro | sake | hiramasa | zuke sake

  3. Wood Fired Salmon

    yuzu miso glaze

  4. Lamb Motto

    lettuce, daikon, cucumber, mint, shallot

  5. Tiramisu

    junmai sake, lemongrass, lime leaf, coconut

Jinsei Motto

2456 N California Ave

Chicago, IL 60647

More Event Info

Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:

Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Jinsei Motto will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.

See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.

  • Vegetarians: There is Tuna, Salmon and White Fish in Course 2, Salmon in Course 3 and Lamb in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Pescatarians: There is Lamb in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 1, Course 2, Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Dairy:
    • Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided

  • Shellfish: This menu is shellfish-free.

  • Fish: There is Tuna, Salmon and White Fish in Course 2 and Salmon in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.

  • Tree Nuts: There is Coconut in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Alliums: There is Onion (Raw), Shallot (Raw), The Raw Onion is a Tropea Onion and So I Checked Off Shallot Too in Course 1, Scallion (Cooked), Chive and Onion (Cooked) in Course 2 and Shallot (Raw) and Garlic (Cooked) in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Mushrooms: This menu is mushroom-free.

  • Soy: There is Soy Sauce (Gluten Free) in Course 1, Soy Sauce (Gluten Free) and Soy Sauce (with Gluten) in Course 2, Miso in Course 3 and Soy Sauce (with Gluten) in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

Handicap Accessibility:

This restaurant is handicap accessible. If applicable however, Contact Us with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.

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