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10/20/2026
A little taste of Yamanashi, a little later in the evening. ๐ถ
This Friday, our Late Night lineup includes a sake tasting featuring Yamaki Shuzoten and Taikan Shuzo, two breweries from Yamanashi, Japan. Explore their pours alongside your late-night bites at Kamehachi Old Town.
Friday, October 23 | 10 PMโmidnight
๐ 1531 N. Wells Street
Make it a late night with us. Kanpai!
10/16/2026
A little laughter, a little creativity, and a whole lot of connection! ๐ต
This Saturday, October 17, Kamehachi is pleased to host the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois for its TEA Talks Workshop Series, featuring Improv & Mental Health.
Join Dr. Ken Kikuchi and Jin Kim as they explore how improvisation can strengthen communication, build confidence, and support mental well-being.
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Saturday, October 17 | 2โ4 PM
๐ Kamehachi Old Town | 1531 N. Wells St.
๐ฑ Lunch will be provided.
Register at bit.ly/teatalks-improv
We look forward to welcoming everyone for an afternoon of learning, laughter, and community!
10/13/2026
Chicago is giving us another gorgeous October day, and we fully intend to enjoy it. โ๏ธ๐ฃ
Step away from your desk and join us for sushi, sake, and Japanese favorites on the Kamehachi Old Town patio. Because every bonus patio day deserves a proper lunch.
๐๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ช๐ด ๐ข๐ท๐ข๐ช๐ญ๐ข๐ฃ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ต ๐๐ญ๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ, ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ช๐ต๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ.
10/12/2026
Holiday plans? Kamehachi is open today! ๐ฃ
Join us for lunch, dinner, sushi, sake, and all your Japanese favorites at our Old Town and Northbrook locations. Dine in, order pickup, or have Kamehachi delivered directly to your door.
Kanpai!
10/03/2026
A weekend catering Sumo + Sushi! Kanpai! ๐ฑ โจ
09/14/2026
Make the lunch meeting the best part of the agenda. ๐ฑ
From individually packaged bento boxes and colorful sushi platters to appetizers, salads, noodles, and entrรฉes for the entire team, Kamehachi catering makes office lunches, conferences, and client gatherings easy to plan and even easier to enjoy.
Choose from our catering menu or work with us to customize a spread for your next event.
Kamehachi Catering is available throughout Chicagoland. Contact us now to secure your date and prepare for a sushi feast! ๐ฃ ๐ถ
๐ง: [email protected]
๐ป๏ธ: kamehachi.com/catering
๐: 866-88-SUSHI
09/12/2026
Saturday nights belong to sake, bites, and beats. Start with a Nori-Tini, add Hamachi Crudo and Eggplant Fries for the table, then stay for the sounds of DJ Van Paugam in the Neon Lounge.
KAMEHACHI LATE NIGHT
Sake, Vibes & Bites
10:30 PM to 1:30 AM
Old Town only.
09/11/2026
Start with dinner. Stay for Late Night. ๐ฃ๐ธ
Ease into Friday with your Kamehachi favorites for dinner, then switch to Neon Lounge late-night mode with sake, cocktails, and Japanese-inspired bites made for sharing.
KAMEHACHI LATE NIGHT
Sake, Vibes & Bites
Tonight from 10:30 PM to 1:30 AM
Old Town only
Dinner reservations are available, but staying out late requires no convincing. Kanpai!
09/06/2026
Labor Day weekend plans, made easy. Kamehachi Old Town and Northbrook will be open today and on Labor Day Monday!
๐ Old Town Chicago
๐ Downtown Northbrook
09/04/2026
Friday night starts when the lights go down at Kamehachi.
Settle into the Neon Lounge for late-night otsumami, sake, cocktails, and the kind of bites made for more sipping! Kanpai!
KAMEHACHI LATE NIGHT
โช๏ธSake, Vibes & Bites
โช๏ธFridays and Saturdays
โช๏ธ10:30 PM to 1:30 AM
โช๏ธOld Town only
09/03/2026
A Thursday reset on the patio if the rain stays away! Enjoy some cold soba to offset the heatwave. โ๏ธ
TEN ZARU SOBA ๐ง chilled buckwheat noodles, soy-based dipping sauce,
topped with shredded nori, served with a side of shrimp and vegetable tempura
09/02/2026
A Kamehachi icon for good reason. ๐ค๐ฅข
Our Rock Shrimp Tempura arrives crisp and golden, coated in a sweet and spicy glaze and served over frisรฉe with citrus dressing. Bright, savory, and nearly impossible not to share. Nearly.
๐ Old Town Chicago
๐ Downtown Northbrook
08/29/2026
Your sake. Your pour. Your late night. ๐ถ
Grab a single-serve can or bottle, order a few otsumami for the table, and settle in. Our Late Night sake lineup makes it easy to explore something new, one perfectly personal pour at a time.
KAMEHACHI LATE NIGHT
๐ถ Sake, Vibes & Bites
๐ Fridays & Saturdays
โฐ 10:30 PM to 1:30 AM
๐ง DJ Van Paugam on Saturdays
Kanpai to staying out a little later.
08/28/2026
Friday night calls for something crispy. ๐๐ฅ
Our Eggplant Fries are tempura-fried until light and crisp, dusted with togarashi salt, and served with garlic shiso mayo for dipping. The kind of late-night otsumami that disappears from the table faster than you planned.
KAMEHACHI LATE NIGHT
๐ถ Sake, Vibes & Bites
๐ Fridays & Saturdays
โฐ 10:30 PM to 1:30 AM
Come hungry. Stay late. Kanpai! ๐ถ
Address
1531 N Wells Street
Chicago, IL
60610
To get to the sushi restaurant located on N Wells Street in Chicago, you can take the Brown or Purple Line to the Sedgwick station. When exiting the station, turn right onto North Ave and walk about half a mile until you reach the restaurant on your right.
Alternatively, if you are driving, take Lake Shore Drive and exit at North Ave. Turn west onto North Ave and continue for about 1.5 miles until you reach Wells St. Turn left onto Wells St and look for available street parking or a nearby parking garage.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 9pm |
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What people say
Sushi restaurants are known for their fresh ingredients, meticulous preparation, and delicious flavors. And when it comes to sushi in Chicago, Kamehachi on N Wells Street is the place to be. With over 50 years of experience, Kamehachi has been serving up the best sushi and Japanese specialties to the city's residents and visitors.
What sets Kamehachi apart is their commitment to using only the highest quality ingredients and freshest fish. Their traditional sushi options include popular favorites like the California roll and Spicy Tuna roll, as well as daily and seasonal specials that are sure to delight your taste buds. But if you're looking for something more substantial, try their customer favorite Asian Chimichurri Steak or Rock Shrimp Tempura finished with a delicious spicy glaze.
And let's not forget about their bar menu! Kamehachi offers premium sakes and Japanese beers, as well as a cocktail menu that has been crafted with fun Japanese flavors in mind. Try the Hachi-tini featuring lychee liquor or a Sho Chu Cha with green tea syrup for a bit of sweetness.
But what really sets Kamehachi apart is their dedication to catering events of any size. Whether it's a corporate event or an in-home party, they do it all! They even offer sushi classes for groups - how cool is that?
So whether you're looking for a special night out or just want some delicious sushi delivered straight to your door, Kamehachi is here to bring you the best sushi in the city.
