THE CONCEPT

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Old Town, SHŌ redefines omakase with a fresh, modern energy—blending Japanese technique, global influence, and a vibey, design-forward setting. Executive Chef Mari Katsumura presents a ten-course tasting menu that changes seasonally, weaving together traditional sushi and hand rolls with composed hot and cold dishes that spotlight texture, balance, and bold, unexpected flavors. 

THE MENU

A New Season. A New Chapter.

On August 12, we introduce Summer Menu Vol. 4, the next seasonal chapter at SHŌ and a quiet marker of our first year.

Built around the height of the summer harvest, the menu celebrates ingredients at their most vibrant—from sweet corn and heirloom tomatoes to pristine seafood and stone fruit. This season, Chef Mari Katsumura looks to the flavors of France, drawing on its familiar preparations and reinterpreting them through the precision, balance and restraint that have long defined her cooking.

Like every menu at SHŌ, the experience unfolds course by course, with each dish building naturally into the next. Every element is guided by seasonality, intention and a deep respect for the integrity of each ingredient.

As we enter our second year, Menu Vol. 4 reflects both the fleeting beauty of summer’s peak and the continued evolution of our kitchen.

Thank you for being part of our first year. We hope you'll join us for what's next. On August 12, we're introducing Summer Menu Vol. 4—our newest seasonal tasting experience and a special milestone as we celebrate one year of SHŌ.

On August 12, SHŌ introduces Shōjin, a new plant-based omakase inspired by Shōjin Ryōri, the centuries-old cuisine of Japanese Buddhist temples.

Rooted in mindfulness, seasonality and respect for all living beings, Shōjin Ryōri celebrates the remarkable depth and complexity of vegetables, tofu, grains and mountain ingredients through simplicity, balance and technique.

Executive Chef Mari Katsumura's interpretation honors these traditions while embracing a contemporary perspective.