This is my favorite sushi place in the suburbs! It's so cute inside and the staff are very friendly and sociable with the guests. I recommend the Alaskan roll and spicy tataki roll! I also liked the tropical and the white dragon. And always start with miso soup read more

This is some of the best sushi in the suburbs. I'm definitely a sushi snob after going to Japan multiple times but this did not disappoint. The zuke salmon (from the Ari signature nigiri) was one of the best bites of nigiri I've had. The smoky maki and the Ari maki were also amazing. The fish is so fresh and the combinations blend perfectly. The service is great and the ambiance is very nice as well. Definitely recommend! read more

Ari Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Cute little spot with convenient front parking. Service was a little slow, but the food more than made up for it. I really liked that they had photos of the sushi rolls displayed around the restaurant so it was easier to see what everything looked like. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and I loved that you could choose between a half roll or full roll option. Will definitely be back! read more

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The food was amazing and the service was excellent. It's a small space, but that only adds to the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The only thing missing is dessert! Other than that, everything was wonderful, and we'll definitely keep coming back. I didn't get many pictures because once we started eating, we completely forgot -- we were too busy enjoying every bite. read more

Ari Sushi - Spicy Tataki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

"OMG, this place is a ! It's a small spot, but the sushi is the BEST. We ordered multiple rolls, and my favorite was the Sunny roll--it's so refreshing! Honestly, every roll we had tonight was AWESOME. Highly recommended, 5 stars for sure! " read more

Ari Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Ari sushi is a sushi house vibe with omakase qualities! Fish quality and pairings with sauces are very good. The size of the fish on the nigiri is great. We tend to rate sushi places on the fish to rice ratio and we definitely give an A+ on this. The sushi chefs take pride in their creations and you can taste it with the pairings. The servers were very kind and informative on the dishes they were serving. We will definitely be back to try all the great options offered. We are excited to tried more makis next time around. read more

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Before heading to O'Hare, we stopped here for lunch, and it was perfect! Location is close to the airport, and the food was great! We arrived just before 2pm, and they do close the kitchen at 2, which they informed us about and they gave us an opportunity to decide without rushing, which was great! We ordered a variety of things from their lunch menu, and we also ordered some apps and special items, like the uni toro tartar. It's a small portion but decent enough size to share between 3 people to taste! I thought it was great, and it was also my sister's and her husband's first time eating uni. It was pretty mild and balanced. The sauce that's in the seared white tuna was amazing! Everything else was pretty on point, def will be adding this to our options en route to and from the airport next time! read more

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DO NOT SLEEP ON THE SIGNATURE NIGIRI. FIRE EMOJI, FIRE EMOJI, FIRE EMOJI =P Ari Sushi offers traditional and elevated modern sushi rolls, nigiri and some cooked kitchen items. It is a small and locally owned spot with about 30-35 indoor dining seats. They do not have a full bar however they do offer Japanese beer, wine and sake. They do have 1 cocktail called the 'high ball' which is a whiskey and ginger based drink. The decor/atmosphere could use some love. The quality of sushi is top notch and excellent yet the vibe fell short. I will say that the light fixtures were very nice but the rest of the place could use an upgrade. The tables, chairs, booths and walls could use some TLC. Using cloth napkins vs paper napkins would also provide a more sophisticated dining experience. Service was consistent and attentive. Even the chefs checked in on us a few times during our meal. This shows he truly cares about his customers and their time at his restaurant. All staff members were friendly and helpful. This was my first time there and felt comfortable throughout. Back to the nigiri. OMG OMG OMG, the portion, quality, presentation and flavor. STOP ITTTTTT. My fiance and I tried 3 different signature options - the big eye tuna, zuke salmon and madai. I would come back just for the nigiri and to hang out with chef ari. We also ordered a few signature rolls - Hamachi Yellowtail, Golden Lobster & Rainbow Dragon. They were equally delicious and of great quality when compared to nigiri. Of the 3 my favorite was the Golden Lobster and my fiance's was the Rainbow Dragon. The ratio of rice to fish was great and wasn't overly filled with rice. Ari Sushi offers half portion and full portion rolls. In my opinion it's waaaay worth it to always order full portions. I meannn, why would you do that to yourself?! Hehe read more

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The sushi here is superb. Fresh fish and the chef delivers on presentation and quality of fish. Excellent t and attentive staff. The decor is great very inviting and cozy. The place give off a cool vibe !!!!I would give 6 stars if that was possible. read more

The sushi is some of the best I've had, they take a lot of pride in their food, work and service and I really appreciate that. We went there to dine in tonight instead of ordering delivery from them (which we do at least once a week). The restaurant is cozy and well designed. We got the spicy crispy tuna and seared white tuna appetizer, a variety of their nigiri's (try the signature nigiri's) and the salmon don. Their salmon is buttery and perfect. They gave us recommendations on their favorites and suggestions on how to eat each nigiri. It was a lovely experience and we will be going back to dine in again very soon! read more

Ari Sushi - Spicy Tuna Rice Crispy and Seared White Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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Where do I start? How about from the moment we walked in, our server and the chefs were very friendly and accommodating when we walked in. We liked the vibe of the place. Low light with a sleek black & red decor and some house music played at a comfortable level in the background. The food was delicious. We started with the flounder wrapped Uni and Maui island. We enjoyed both. The were a perfect size app for two people. Then we ordered a bunch of their signature maki. They offer full and 1/2 portions. Since we've never dined here it was nice to order the 1/2 sizes and order more. My favorite section of the menu was the signature maki. Seared salmon & Zuke salmon were some of the stand outs but everyone was wonderful. All and all I can't wait to find an excuse to dine here again, and recommend that you do too. read more

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Nice small place, with a good atmosphere. Service was a little strapped being they were 2 servers down, but did a good job, 1 guy the whole place. Went day after valentines day so traffic was a little lighter. Food was high quality with specials as well. I'm uasually a Wasabi and soy guy but of the 3 dishes we had, all were seasoned perfectly, no need for add ons. We look forward to coming back now that we know about it. read more

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Im from Seattle with alot of amazing sushi options so the bar is set high. I was in the area for a work trip and was craving sushi and found this place on Yelp. I had the rainbow dragon roll and assorted nigiri. This place was really good and really fairly priced. The customer service was top teir. Waiter explained the menu and gave great recommendedations. Sushi chef was nice and made conversation. Only reason I don't give them a 5 star is because the ikura (salmon roe) and uni (sea urchin) nigiri I ordered really didn't taste fresh. But overall service, food and price was good. read more

Ari Sushi - Rainbow dragon roll and assorted nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Best sushi I've ever had!!! Great service and staff. I travel from the city for this great place if I could go every week I would! Definitely try out the nigiri!! read more

It's on the more expensive side but worth every penny, Excellent, friendly service, clean establishment, unusual flavor combinations and fresh, quality ingredients. read more

Ari Sushi - Clam, spicy octopus, shiitake mushroom, sunny roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Fresh fish and well-made rolls with fun ingredients. For our appetizer, we had the flounder and uni dish ($16). The uni was so good that we ordered more in gunkan form ($7 each). We also ordered 3 rolls for dine-in and a tonkatsu for my mom as carryout. Of the three rolls, the Hamachi & Yellowtail ($19) was our favorite, but the Ocean Drive ($19) and Sunny ($19) were good too. Very friendly service and nice date-night ambiance. read more

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Absolutely fantastic! The Uni Toro Tartar, the signature nigiri, and the chef choice nigiri selection were all fantastic. We loved the maki rolls too, but really can't emphasize how incredible the nigiri was. We also loved the salad and miso soup. Amazing local gem and we can't wait to go back. read more

Service: excellent Food: supreme This is our third time coming here, but experiencing new menu dishes. And we still very much enjoying the food. If you want to have an extra special and fresh sushi experience, this is the place. read more

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I ordered a half order of the black dragon, which is a specialty maki. The ratio and texture of the rice were ideal. The outside became charred, resulting in a grill-like appearance and scent to the brittle eel meat. The black fish eggs scattered on the maki gave it a peculiar texture, and the tobiko's color fit the theme. What a welcome appetizer for me. I ordered their lunch special salmon bento box for my main course. Every section has distinct protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables. Perfectly cooked salmon was topped with shredded fried potatoes, and a stir-fried mixture of veggies with a teriyaki sauce. The gyoza had a tasty filling and a crunchy outside. Since the bento box included miso soup and salad, I believe they should replace the cabbage salad with something else. The food was tasty and substantial. read more

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For my first time being here this place was fireeee!!!! Highly recommend the highball whiskey drink Salmon nigiri was very fresh and tasty. Miso soup 20/10 amazing check it out if you're near by. It's defensively one of the low key spots with amazing flavor read more

Ari Sushi - Highball whiskey - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Easily one of the top 5 sushi restaurants I've been to. Great value, excellent quality, and the chefs have paid so much attention to crafting excellent flavors that would be a shame smoother in soy sauce. I will be back here every time I visit the Chicago area. The service was quick and friendly. read more

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Everything in the menu is excellent! Service is great, very welcoming and positive! Our family loves the place and will be returning soon!

Stopped by on a work trip by myself and was not disappointed! You can tell they use higher quality ingredients than your usual local sushi spot. They have a large selection of creative rolls and really kind staff who check in frequently. Try out the White Blossom and Fire Bird rolls. The Nigiri looked delicious too. read more

A lovely sushi fusion restaurant with a great menu and excellent service . We tried a variety of dishes and loved all of them. Bento boxes have very good portions and are very tasty. My sashimi selection was fresh. My daughter's Salmon Mania maki had a great flavor. We definitely will be back! I highly recommend! read more

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Terrible sushi if you have actually had great sushi before. Way overpriced for what it is, and was a sloppy, cold disaster. We ordered 2 signature maki, one crispy rice tuna, and a seaweed salad. The seaweed salad was $8.50 and was a very small serving of seaweed salad. What a rip off for $71.00, and it sucked. read more

Ari Sushi - $71 worth of food, 2 signature maki, a crispy tuna and a sad seaweed salad. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Service was amazing, greeted by the owner / sushi chef son. Amazing recommendations for saki, nigiri and rolls. Some of the best sushi I have had in the Midwest. I will definitely be back. read more

What can I say about this place that hasn't been said... AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING... quality, service, atmosphere...

Amazing as usual. Compliment to the chefs. Every time we come for dinner. We are welcomed with smiles. We would definitely keep coming back and try different types of sushi. I recommend to try our very best and favorite Sunny. They also have new wall decorations. Must come and try their sushi and see their new wall decorations. read more

Ari Sushi - Chef in his artistry - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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We came across this place after searching Yelp for "crispy rice". I had been craving crispy rice for weeks and was not disappointed with my experience at Ari Sushi! I will say that the prices are what will keep us coming back as they were very reasonable for the quality of food served. We tried the mango, ocean, tropical, and tuna tataki rolls and all of them were delicious and filling! It's a small spot, but worth giving a try - and I'm sure we will be back in the future! read more

Ari Sushi - Inside - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Fantastic Sushi! Maybe the best spicy tuna I've had anywhere. The signature saba and zuke were both amazing!! This place should definitely be on your list. read more

Don't be deceived by the location. I would have never considered this place if it wasn't for finding it on Yelp. Great food, prices, and service. We were greeted immediately by staff and chefs. Small restaurant but pleasant ambiance. Our waitress was very helpful with making our selections. Our favorites: Zuke Salmon Nigiri - marinated salmon with enoki mushrooms soaked in white truffle oil Sunny Maki - scallop, snow crab meat, shrimp, cucumber, and avocado layered with salmon, thinly sliced lemon, pico de gallo and depict sweet vinaigrette Volcano Deep Fried Maki - salmon and cream cheese topped with crabmeat and a spicy sauce Can't wait to come back and try more menu items! read more

Ari Sushi - Volcano Deep Fried Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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I've had my fair share of quality sushi. This by far exceeded my expectations. The freshness, the variety of unique tasting rolls, the crispy rice, all amazing. Devoured everything before I was able to take any pictures. read more

This is easily the best sushi I have ever had. We had the super white tuna appetizer, a variety of the signature nigiri, the tropical roll and the white sox roll. They were all incredible but when I return I will get only the signature nigiri because WOW is it amazing. The mackerel in particular was sooo delicious! The staff were all very kind and the restaurant had a nice chill atmosphere. Could not recommend more. read more

This is a local gem. I love everything about this restaurant, so I would hate it if everyone found out about this place; I want to keep it to myself! I'm not a huge fan of big fancy American roles, so if you're looking for a review for "maki", you can skip this review. Although, I loved Hamachi Yellowtail role. Wow, totally unexpected! I'm sure all Signature Maki are savory. Please post your review! Personally, I am all about authentic sushi, not so keen on any creative or modified. That being said, I must admit I cannot say enough about Ari's Signature Nigiri Selection. Every Signature Nigiri has the chef's creative touch. The unique flavors that can only be brought upon with the freshest ingredients and understanding of them. The chef's original sauce is exquisite; you don't need soy sauce or wasabi. The rice portion is well-balanced, not like a HUGE lump of rice and slice of fish, like what some sushi franchise restaurants serve - totally insane. I strongly recommend 'ama ebi (sweet shrimp)' with the grilled crunchy head. Their signature 'saba' nigiri is not just tasty but visually appealing too. Service is top notch, and the dining experience is outstanding. This is definitely my Go-to place!! read more

Ari Sushi - Signature sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Wow. I've eaten a lot of sushi in my lifetime but nothing like this. Try all the signature nigiri. It's absolutely amazing. I couldn't recommend this place enough! read more

We were so pleasantly surprised by this small restaurant! My boyfriend and I wanted to grab some sushi, and going through my Yelp bookmarks we decided on Ari sushi. The menu was slightly overwhelming because they have a lot of options and we weren't in the mood for a specific type of nigiri or roll. We ended up getting the spicy tuna rice crispy and uni toro tartar for appetizer. Both were delicious! To be honest, I have no idea what we ordered from the sushi bar because my boyfriend ordered everything for us but it was all fresh and everything tasted good. We had a little more space in our bellies so we also got the uni shooter (good!). I've never had an uni shooter with sake in it, and the taste was a little strong considering I'm not a sake drinker.. but the uni itself was so creamy and the perfect amount of briney. We'll definitely be back when we're craving sushi!! Best sushi I've had in the suburbs :) read more

Ari Sushi - various types of sushi on a cutting board - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

We were in town visiting friends, and they suggested that we try Ari sushi. I was admittedly skeptical as I am extremely picky about how fresh the fish is. This place was amazing. Our group got a variety off the menu: spicy tuna crispy rice Seared salmon nigiri Seared tuna nigiri The chefs supreme Sunset roll King dragon Ari maki Millennium maki Avocado roll Each item on the list above was delicious. The fish was so fresh, and the flavor combinations were great. The service was professional and timely and the restaurant was clean. I would definitely come back. read more

coming back to say this is one of our regular spots and the freshest sushi in the chicago suburbslove love love it read more

Ari Sushi - Nigiri Combination - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Everyone is so nice. Sushi is a little pricey but so fresh and different rolls than I've ever had before. read more

Ari Sushi - Sunny and Ari Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

This is the best Sushi in the area. The taste and quality of food is amazing. They have a large selection of rolls and even have pictures of them in the wall so you can see what they look like as well. The staff is super nice and helpful as well. It is a smaller place, but we never had an issue getting a table. We have also ordered to go a couple times as well. Highly recommend this place. read more