Tucked along 14th Street in Midtown, Chirori has quietly built a following for its approachable omakase and solid sake selection since opening in 2019. Dinner omakase runs $99 (with a $65 lunch option), making it one of the more accessible entry points into the format in Atlanta.
Next door to sister restaurant Wagaya, a longtime ramen spot with a small Japanese grocery, the pair anchors a cozy corner for casual Japanese dining. The a la carte menu shines with individually priced nigiri, sushi rolls, seaweed salads, and grilled dishes.
Standouts include the hamachi with pesto ($7.50), where green herbs lift the fresh fish in a rare sushi pairing, and the o-toro tuna with fresh uni ($13). For an easier route, the chef's 10-piece nigiri selection ($45) highlights the kitchen's strengths.
The Suigei tokubetsu junmai sake ("Drunken Whale," $16 a glass) pairs well with everything on the menu. Ask for a wine glass instead of the traditional cup for better aromatics.
