Kaisho - Chicago

The food was enjoyable, but the server needs to improve on maintaining social distance; she stood too close while explaining the menu items. I've noticed that at other restaurants, servers typically keep a distance of 6 feet while doing the same. Alternatively, it might be a good idea for her to wear a face shield.

The claim of having an outdoor tiki patio is completely misleading. In reality, there’s no tiki patio at all—just a few unstable tables set up on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant, right next to a noisy expressway. There were no tiki lights, no straw umbrellas, and absolutely no ambiance. I should have walked out, but we were celebrating a birthday, so we decided to stay. It was quite ridiculous. The staff was friendly, but that was the only positive aspect. The burgers were priced at $25 each, the yakitori was average (and one serving was undercooked), and overall, it was excessively expensive for the value provided. We also brought a cake with us, but they charged $30 just to cut it into six slices. Our total bill for six people came to $400, and we felt deceived by their advertisements. I understand that restaurants are adapting to current challenges, but this setup is damaging to their reputation and needs serious reconsideration. Overall, we feel completely ripped off.

This review focuses exclusively on the tiki pop-up concept, rather than the usual menu offerings. Overall, everything was delicious and the service was outstanding. I had tempura French fries for the first time, and they were just as crispy and delightful as you would expect. The burger was packed with umami flavor, and the pickles complemented the richness beautifully.

Super cool vibes and really good food. Excellent drinks this restaurant never disappoints.

The food is good, but the server has to learn to distance yourself socially more it was too close to explain menu items. I was in other restaurants and the servers are 6 feet away doing what I outlined above or maybe she should wear a facial protection.