Shinju Sushi

Address: 1375 E 53rd

Neighborhood: Hyde Park

Cuisine: Sushi

Price Range: $$$

Website: http://www.shinjusushichicago.com/

Hours:

Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Our take: Hyde Park’s hidden pearl: Shinju Sushi serves academic-level raw fish to South Side scholars. Bring a bottle of sake and school your palate in marine biology.

Wine Pairing: For 'pearl' sushi, bring a crisp Junmai Ginjo sake or a zesty Albariño. A dry Riesling from Alsace also pairs beautifully.

Beer Pairing: Orion, from Okinawa, offers a taste of Japan. For a craft option, try Marz Community Brewing's Jungle Boogie wheat ale.

Spirits Pairing: Bring a bottle of Suntory Toki whisky for highballs. For a traditional choice, try a premium junmai sake like Hakkaisan.