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"to gather" | "to collect"
Atsumeru’s menu focuses on ingredient integrity, simplicity, and umami-driven seafood-forward flavors. The experience draws on progression beginning in the intimate, lower level lounge and naturally moving to the softly lit, upstairs dining room where the remainder of the tasting menu unfolds.
Our beverage program highlights wine, sake, cocktails, and seasonal selections curated by Sommelier Jordan Eby. We offer both standard and reserve wine pairings to accompany our 13-14 course tasting menu, N/A cocktail pairings, and à la carte wine and cocktail selections.
Chef
Devin Denzer
Minnesota native Chef Devin Denzer developed an early passion for global food traditions and technique-driven cooking.
Denzer brought his perspective back to Chicago during the pandemic to launch Loon, a pop-up dinner series showcasing his Nordic-Japanese tasting menus. Its success laid the foundation for Atsumeru, located in West Town’s former Michelin-starred Temporis space.
The story
behind
Before Atsumeru, there was Loon, a reflection of Chef Devin's Minnesota roots and the beginning of his culinary journey.
In the months leading to Atsumeru's opening, Chef Devin folded 1,000 origami cranes by hand, embracing a Japanese tradition that symbolizes dedication and purpose.
Today, the paper crane serves as our mark.
It represents the evolution from Loon to Atsumeru, a journey shaped by patience, craftsmanship, and the belief that meaningful things are built one thoughtful step at a time.
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933 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Wednesday - Saturday
Seatings from 5 - 9 PM
Hours
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