Renowned chef Otto Phan opened a widely acclaimed Chicago restaurant, but reopened his beloved Mueller omakase spot under the helm of chef Sarah Cook. As with any omakase experience, you are asked to put your complete trust in the chef, who will guide you through roughly 20 different dishes centered around sublimely fresh fish. Kyˉoten is a ride, and the message of the experience is clear: Be in the moment. Kyˉoten Sushiko is in a class all its own.

This article appears in June 14 • 2019.

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