TenGoku Aburiya

TenGoku Aburiya TenGoku Aburiya — a Japanese gastropub showcasing grilled skewers, comforting rice and noodle dishes, and plenty of sushi.

🥐✨ Hellooooo !!The team behind the viral, flaky, buttery Tteokbokki Croissant is bringing their signature Korean-inspire...
06/15/2026

🥐✨ Hellooooo !!

The team behind the viral, flaky, buttery Tteokbokki Croissant is bringing their signature Korean-inspired flavors to TenGoku for a two-weekend-only collaboration.

INTRODUCING: the Boricha Soboro Salt Bread filled with sweet corn diplomat cream, layered with boricha caramel, and topped with crisp soboro for the perfect summery bite. Baked and collab’d by Daeji Dough Co.’s Albert Song and Alex Janakiraman, and HIS Hospitality Executive Pastry Chef Alana Wang, this summery salt bread puts a seasonal twist on a traditional bakery staple known for its soft, buttery interior and lightly salted crust.

Sink your teeth into the creation at TenGoku Aburiya’s all-you-can-eat brunch on Saturdays, or grab it while supplies last at Daeji Dough Co. for two weekends only: June 20–21 and June 27–28.

IT’S SWEET TREAT O’CLOCK!

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Some gatherings deserve more than a long table.From intimate celebrations and client dinners to milestone birthdays and ...
06/14/2026

Some gatherings deserve more than a long table.

From intimate celebrations and client dinners to milestone birthdays and corporate events, TenGoku offers private dining experiences centered around warm hospitality, izakaya fare, and exceptional sushi!

Visit our website for more info or drop us a message: [email protected].

Come for the $5 handrolls available at happy hour and stay for the weekend specials! 🍻🥢This Fri & Sat specials:🦀 Snow Cr...
06/05/2026

Come for the $5 handrolls available at happy hour and stay for the weekend specials! 🍻🥢

This Fri & Sat specials:

🦀 Snow Crab Garlic Yuzu Maki — avocado and sweet potato roll topped with snow crab, garlic yuzu mayo, micro greens

🍲 Branzino Nitzuke — seared sea bass with simmered daikon, brussels sprouts, shish*to peppers, scallions

See you for dinner!

AANHPI Heritage Month is not over yet. Here’s a peek of the menu for ANJU AFTER HOURS 👉 not to be missed! These creative...
05/21/2026

AANHPI Heritage Month is not over yet. Here’s a peek of the menu for ANJU AFTER HOURS 👉 not to be missed!

These creatives are knocking it out of the park with their heritage-inspired drinks making for an incredible night of channeling Korean drinking culture, and of course, Japanese food craze for izakaya bites!

See you all next week on Thursday, May 28th!

Link in bio to reserve. Walk-ins welcome. ✌️

Steaming hot soba bowls, hand sliced sushi, and neighborhood friends/first timers alike savoring authentic Japanese flav...
05/15/2026

Steaming hot soba bowls, hand sliced sushi, and neighborhood friends/first timers alike savoring authentic Japanese flavors—this is exactly what Chef Sangtae Park envisioned for our izakaya identity. 🍜🔥

A huge thank you to at The Hunger for paying us a visit and capturing the energy and experience we’ve worked so hard to create in this thoughtful feature, and to our dear friend Chef for sending him our way! To have industry pros we deeply admire recognize what we’re building means so much to our team.

Thank you to everyone who continues to pack our dining room night after night—it’s an honor to share our recipes and atmosphere with the people of Chicago. Subscribe to The Hunger & read the full piece at the link in our bio!

World Cocktail Day feels like a good excuse for an Old Fashioned. So does . Our Binchotan Old Fashioned layers Suntory ...
05/14/2026

World Cocktail Day feels like a good excuse for an Old Fashioned. So does .

Our Binchotan Old Fashioned layers Suntory Toki and Mars Iwai Tradition with shiso bitters, demerara, and a whisper of smoke from Laphroaig 10yr. Lighter, more nuanced, and quietly complex. 🥃

Not your standard Old Fashioned.

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Tomorrow’s lunch plans = handled. 🍱🇵🇭Chef of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded officially kicks off the next Bento & Co. t...
05/12/2026

Tomorrow’s lunch plans = handled. 🍱🇵🇭

Chef of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded officially kicks off the next Bento & Co. tomorrow at TenGoku.

Expect Chicken Inasal with pinakurat dipping sauce, rice finished with chicken skin oil and annatto, beef lumpia, tamagoyaki, ume shisho hosomaki, and more.

Available May 12–22 for lunch, dine-in and carryout. A portion of the proceeds supports the Greater Chicago .

See you this week for lunch!

There’s more to Japanese cuisine than sushi and ramen.Kushiyaki 🍢🔥 skewers grilled over open flame, each one layered wit...
05/08/2026

There’s more to Japanese cuisine than sushi and ramen.

Kushiyaki 🍢🔥 skewers grilled over open flame, each one layered with smoke and char. From savory cuts to seasonal vegetables, it’s a slower, more casual way to experience the menu. Check out our beer selections for the perfect sip! Kanpai!

𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.

Mother’s Day deserves more than one meal.Celebrate early with Saturday brunch on May 9, then keep it going with Mother’s...
05/06/2026

Mother’s Day deserves more than one meal.

Celebrate early with Saturday brunch on May 9, then keep it going with Mother’s Day dinner on Sunday, May 10. From brunch buffet favorites to sushi, nigiri, and dinner worth lingering over, we’re here for the full weekend of celebrating Mom.

Two chances to make the reservation she’ll actually want. Book via .

05/04/2026

Major special tomorrow for CINCO DE MAYO!!

FIVE DOLLAR margaritas and handrolls will be available all day for dinner! 🤯

Walk-ins are welcome based on capacity. If you want to secure a table, link in bio to reserve on .
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Our next Bento & Co. welcomes Chef , chef and owner of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded .A lifelong Chicagoan and second-ge...
05/03/2026

Our next Bento & Co. welcomes Chef , chef and owner of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded .

A lifelong Chicagoan and second-generation Filipino American, Chef Joe’s cooking is rooted in heritage, memory, and the evolving story of Filipino American identity. And we're extremely excited to spotlight his creation this month! 🇵🇭

For this collab, Chef Joe presents a Bento that bridges Filipino comfort and TenGoku tradition: Chicken Inasal leg quarter with pinakurat dipping sauce, rice finished with chicken skin oil and annatto, seasonal salad, beef lumpia, tamagoyaki, and ume shisho hosomaki.

Available May 12–22 at lunch for dine-in and carryout, with a portion of each ‘Bento & Co.’ donated to Greater Chicago . Don’t miss out! 🍱✨⁠

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is Chicago’s leading food bank, working to end hunger across Cook County. Through a network of partner agencies, food programs, and community initiatives, it provides meals and critical support to neighbors facing food insecurity.

This Saturday, brunch buffet returns. Next Sunday, celebrate Mom.Our Saturday Brunch Buffet is back starting May 2nd—jus...
04/29/2026

This Saturday, brunch buffet returns. Next Sunday, celebrate Mom.

Our Saturday Brunch Buffet is back starting May 2nd—just in time to kick off the weekend properly. And with Mother’s Day around the corner, now’s also the time to plan dinner for the woman who deserves the good reservation.

Two weekends. Two very good reasons to book ahead.

CLOCK OUT & RAISE A GLASS 🍻 In celebration of AANHPI Month, we’re bringing Korea’s late-night drinking culture and izaka...
04/27/2026

CLOCK OUT & RAISE A GLASS 🍻 In celebration of AANHPI Month, we’re bringing Korea’s late-night drinking culture and izakaya traditions together in Chicago with this one-night-only progressive bar takeover right here at ! 🍸️🍣

Join us Thursday, May 28, from 8–11 p.m. as we welcome some of the city’s best mixology masters from three AANHPI-led concepts: , Southport’s favorite neighborhood Japanese hangout; .chi, a Korean American café and cocktail pop-up blending tradition with modern flavors; and Chiyo Takemoto of Coquetel Collective, known for its curated collection of artisanal sake, sool, mezcal and more. 🍶🥃

They’ll each shake up a signature libation at the top of the hour, served alongside a bumpin’ playlist and a lineup of Chef Danny’s delicious handrolls, small bites and snack sets — all starting at just FIVE DOLLARS!

It’s a good time for a great cause, with a portion of proceeds directly benefitting our friends at . Come hang, sip, and snack with us. We’ll keep the rounds coming. Reservations are linked in our bio. Walk-ins welcome.

NOW HIRING: Sushi Chef Show us your knife skills! We are looking for a talented, experienced sushi chef to join our vibr...
04/24/2026

NOW HIRING: Sushi Chef

Show us your knife skills! We are looking for a talented, experienced sushi chef to join our vibrant team. If you move with intention, respect the craft, and know your way around fresh fish, we want to work with you.

All inquires and resumes can be sent to [email protected] for consideration.

Weekend plans, elevated.Premium Nigiri Set 🍣 chef’s selection of ten nigiris, thoughtfully composed and served at its pe...
04/22/2026

Weekend plans, elevated.

Premium Nigiri Set 🍣 chef’s selection of ten nigiris, thoughtfully composed and served at its peak. Available this Friday & Saturday, with optional add-ons: uni +$10, caviar +$15.

Reserve on , link in bio.

It's the last week for Bento & Co. lunch set featuring Chef , founder of ! 🇮🇩Chef John's Mackerel Dabu-Dabu Bento with s...
04/21/2026

It's the last week for Bento & Co. lunch set featuring Chef , founder of ! 🇮🇩

Chef John's Mackerel Dabu-Dabu Bento with sambal dabu-dabu, fried shallots, cilantro, and acar acar (and so much more!) will be available for lunch through this Friday.

Remember, a portion of each ‘Bento & Co.’ will be donated to Greater Chicago Food Depository. Dine for a great cause!

Weekend special available for dinner tonight and tomorrow 👉️ SURF+TURF MAKI 🥢 shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with A5...
04/17/2026

Weekend special available for dinner tonight and tomorrow 👉️ SURF+TURF MAKI 🥢 shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with A5 Wagyu beef, masago, negi, and Wagyu sauce.

Dinner starts at five o'clock!

Honeymoon Oysters, eat one and you'll want a few dozen more! A weekend special you should definitely try! 🦪 ⁠ ⁠
04/15/2026

Honeymoon Oysters, eat one and you'll want a few dozen more! A weekend special you should definitely try! 🦪

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April's Bento & Co. launches tomorrow, featuring Chef , founder of and one of Chicago’s leading voices in Indonesian cu...
04/13/2026

April's Bento & Co. launches tomorrow, featuring Chef , founder of and one of Chicago’s leading voices in Indonesian cuisine! 🇮🇩

Join us tomorrow for lunch and enjoy this savory Mackerel Dabu-Dabu Bento! Grilled mackerel finished with sambal dabu-dabu, fried shallots, cilantro, and acar acar, served with nasi goreng, arugula salad with yuzu vinaigrette, beef gyoza, and miso soup.

Chef Avila’s bento will be available for lunch Tues-Fri, April 14–24, for dine-in and takeout. A portion of each ‘Bento & Co.’ will be donated to Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Don’t miss out! 🍱✨

Weekend Specials:➡️ Katsuo Tataki - seared katsuo, jalapeño soy, 7 blend vegetables ➡️ Saba Shioyaki - grilled mackerel ...
04/10/2026

Weekend Specials:

➡️ Katsuo Tataki - seared katsuo, jalapeño soy, 7 blend vegetables

➡️ Saba Shioyaki - grilled mackerel fillet, lemon, daikon oroshi, wasabi

04/10/2026

Our Saturday Brunch Buffet is making its seasonal return on May 2nd!

Reservation books are open! Who’s joining us for the first set?! 🙋🏻‍♀️

We are thrilled to announce that the Kubota Sake team will be here this Thursday, April 9th (5:30 - 8:30 pm) to share th...
04/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Kubota Sake team will be here this Thursday, April 9th (5:30 - 8:30 pm) to share the history of Kubota! We invite you to join us for dinner throughout the evening, with tastings available and an opportunity to learn more from the Kubota team.

𝗞𝗨𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗨 🍶
▪️ Manju Junmai Daiginjo
▪️ Kubota Hekiju Junmai Daiginjo Yamahai
▪️ Kubota Senju Ginjo
▪️ Kubota Seppou Junmai Daiginjo Black

If you enjoyed the tastings, flights will be available to order, and bottles can be purchased as well. Book a table on !

Address

651 W. Washington Boulevard
Chicago, IL
60661

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 1:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 1:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 1:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 1:30pm
5pm - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

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