Chicago Magazine
10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago
1 year ago
What: A Japanese newbie from Celeste Group.
Why: It’s a spot to see and be seen.
The Infatuation
New Chicago Restaurants To Try Right Now
1 year ago
Hiro is a glitzy spot where you can drink sweet and strong sesame ginger martinis, and debate the merits of Mandy Moore’s “Candy” in between bites of okonomiyaki. This West Town izakaya is from the team behind the similarly over-the-top Beatnik, and as with its sister restaurant, the shared plates are perfect for a small group fueling a night out. Like that okonomiyaki that’s heavy with juicy pieces of octopus, and the citrusy green tea noodles with smoky cauliflower. But order your own two-piece ribeye skewers with sweet yakiniku sauce, because nobody will want to share.
Modern Luxury
The Hottest New Restaurants In Chicago
1 year ago
Celeste Hospitality Group’s latest venture brings the vibrant spirit of Tokyo’s izakaya culture to West Town with bold flavors and a lively atmosphere. Under the guidance of head chef Luis Carlos Hernández, the menu features live-fire robata, inventive handrolls and small plates that balance tradition with playful global influences—think tamarind-dressed brussels sprouts, smoky toro handrolls and richly grilled ribeye. The cocktail program matches that creativity, showcasing smoky mezcal blends, sesame-infused martinis and a curated selection of premium sake and whisky. The space itself captures Tokyo’s dynamic energy with a neon-lit front bar and a cozy, textured dining room tucked beneath soaring glass ceilings.
Eater
15 Recent Chicago Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know
1 year ago
Hiro Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant in West Town that’s taken over the old Porto space. The menu has small bites like green tea soba noodles, okonomiyaki, and salmon crispy rice, a couple of sandwiches, and some robata skewers like chicken yakitori or ribeye kushiyaki. The bar menu has a variety of cocktails along with a wide selection of sake.
Infatuation
The New Restaurant Openings You Should Know About
1 year ago
Hiro Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant in West Town that’s taken over the old Porto space. The menu has small bites like green tea soba noodles, okonomiyaki, and salmon crispy rice, a couple of sandwiches, and some robata skewers like chicken yakitori or ribeye kushiyaki. The bar menu has a variety of cocktails along with a wide selection of sake.
