ADDICTED!! We stopped in on a whim, and relaxed into the beautiful ambiance immediately. Who doesn't love a slightly elegant but chill vibe? The waitstaff was so sweet and attentive -- smooth service. And the food? Omg, sooo good. Light & fresh sushi, yummy ramen and poke bowls that hit all the four basic flavors, with umami to boot. We did not have a single bite that didn't make us say, wow, yum. I'm embarrassed to say how many times we've been back to Blowfish or ordered from there online within the last month. Some might say too many, but we say not enough! Each time we love it, and each time we can't wait until the next time we eat there. read more

Sushi in Chicago - I truly love a great sushi restaurant especially if it's in one of my favorite cities. When our Airbnb just suggested this place for the vibes I was happily surprised. We came here on a Tuesday afternoon and we were seated promptly! Very nice interior and decor and a very modern clean look. We ordered a variety of rolls and I noticed that they have lots of options for vegetarian roles as well which was great. Food was fresh and delicious and ambiance was ten stars. Highly recommended if you're in the Chi!! read more

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Good service Comfy atmosphere Food is average. Sushi rice reminds me of the sushi from Costco. Ramen noodle over cooked. It is flavorful but not authentic Japanese ramen. read more

I love Blowfish Sushi! Everything is super fresh, and I know I'll always have a high quality meal. The interior is very chic and elevated, but their takeout is also consistent but a bit slow. Regardless, the staff are incredibly kind and helpful so I've always had a greatly experience. read more

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We ordered Uber Eats and the food came fresh. We tried: - Salmon Sunrise Bowl - Spicy Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen - Sakura - Nigori Strawberry (sake) It was plenty of food. The fish and rice were both fresh. I really enjoyed the ramen broth, great for a cold day. read more

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Everything here is absolutely incredible, from the more complex speciality rolls to the simpler ones like the shiitake roll. Shumai really good too. read more

My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 22/50 Month tried: April Favorite dish: Spicy roasted garlic miso ramen Walked into Blowfish on a whim when we were in the area and we were very impressed! We started with the stuffed avocado which was delicious and silky. Then I wasn't much in a sushi mood so I got ramen, which was a huge portion and so flavorful. My sister in law always orders delivery from Blowfish now after finding it! I definitely need to go back for sushi. read more

Blowfish Sushi & Ramen - Spicy Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming to this spot since 2022 and it's remained consistently good since. I definitely recommend, it's a solid 8/10. I wish they had better dessert options and mocktails but that's my only complaint. Service is always great and the staff are nice. The new location is very nice inside too. read more

The Food was incredible amazing!!! And the service was good! Staff were very nice. The ambiance was great read more

Blowfish Sushi & Ramen - The mango mochi was good - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Blowfish ramen is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful area! The ambience is wonderful for dinner & very good for lunch. Our service was amazing, the pork buns come in 3s but when me & my mother walked in they gave us 4! The employees are amazing & the food is even more incredible! 10/10 recommend! read more

Blowfish Sushi & Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wonderful sushi! Great atmosphere and friendly service. The wagyu steak was my favorite but the crab and lobster was also very good. Definitely recommend! read more

Easily the worst neighborhood delivery sushi I've ever had in my life, in 30 years of eating and ordering sushi in Chicago and New York City. We live in Edgewater, and usually divide our sushi orders between Nori Sushi on Devon to the north when we want good mid-priced sushi, And Gorilla Sushi in Uptown to the south when we're just looking for cheap, OK sushi. But we wanted to try Blowfish because it has been such a popular Edgewater sushi place since the pandemic. We ordered more than $80 worth of food, including two sets of three different sushi rolls each And three appetizers. Halfway through, we threw all of it in the trash. Everything was so over salted, our tongues were burning. Incredibly salty sushi rice, incredibly salty sauces in the various rolls, salty fried appetizers. Not normal salty, but weird, very offputting salty. Each piece of sushi roll we ate was like eating a salt lick, and they also kept falling apart. Whoever made the rolls has no idea what they're doing. I don't know if the folks who like Blowfish just have very low expectations, or if the place had a weird, off night. But after spending more than 80 bucks for such disgusting sushi, we will never re-order to find out. The sushi at Nori Sushi is so, so much better, and worth the similar prices that they charge. Frankly, the cheap sushi at Gorilla Sushi is better, as well. Those two places will keep our business. Blowfish was terrible and not worth it. read more

I got the seaweed salad which is a large portion for an appetizer. Has cucumbers so hefty. Also got scallops sashimi which was fresh and the snowball. The white tuna was a bit over flamed for my taste. But overall great. Service was fast at 6pm on a Thursday. I love that there is a glass bottle of water on the table at the ready. Bathroom is clean. Staff nice and efficient. read more

Blowfish Sushi & Ramen - Snowball and scallop sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here unsure what I wanted because everything on the menu looks so good. I brought my own seltzer for the BYOB (there is a $4 charge) and started with the snowball appetizer. They were so good! Strong truffle flavor. I also for the moonrise roll and I was sooo pleased. HOWEVER, halfway through the roll there was some unpleasant crunching... it must've been crab shell? There was crab mix in the roll and no shrimp so I don't know what else it could have been, but I did take some shell out of my mouth. That part was disappointing and was in 3 pieces. I knocked off two stars for that because it was really off putting while finishing the roll. I will say, the food was really good and I do see myself going back, but that part was unfortunate. Next time I'm hoping we can redeem some stars! Will update. read more

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So good, very fast service, very good sushi. The diet coke is cold. I went here for a birthday read more

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Back when I lived in Massachusetts and was starting the process of apartment hunting, I was looking at an apartment around the corner. In looking at the area and what is around, Blowfish piqued my interest even then! Though I don't live around the block now, when I realized I was nearby for a haircut, it was a no-brainer. I ordered the Tsunami toll, the Black Garlic Tonkotsu, and had an opportunity to try the Mochi Ice Cream. The Tsunami - you remember that "magical" gum from Willy Wonka? The one that as you chew the experience takes you through a three course meal? This is what this roll is like. Usually you bite into a piece, and get everything all at once. Here it comes in waves! It's an experience worth savoring! This is coming from someone who devours sushi like a wood chipper! The fish is very high quality, and there is a terrific and well thought out combination of ingredients to convey various textures and flavors. There is a little crunch, a little sweetness, lots of savoriness, and some bits that need a little more work that others. Lastly, and certainly not least they did not skimp on any ingredients whatsoever. But then there was the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen. I have to be honest with you folks, this is not something I'd order again. I did enjoy the broth. It was light, savory, and had just a little kick from the black garlic. The salt level was also perfect! In fact, it was one of the least salty ramens I'd had. In terms of the veggies. I generally enjoyed the use of greens for freshness and crunch, though I am not 100% they seamlessly integrated into everything else. The pork Chashu didn't work for me. Style-wise it was boiled without any "roasty" notes (though I suppose this is more a preference). Plus, I would have liked a little more. Where things go sharply downhill is the noodles. These were very overcooked, and the sheer amount of them knocked the balance of the dish way off. It became more like a bowl of noodles dressed with broth as opposed to something I would call a soup or a ramen. Mochi Ice Cream - now we're back to great. The green tea and mango flavors were prominent and delicious. The balance of mochi to ice cream was also superb. Where I want to give them massive props across the board is service. This is what allowed them to keep the five star rating despite a lackluster ramen. It was friendly, attentive, and my server worked with me to make things right after my disappointment. I was comped the ramen, and given a free mochi ice cream dessert. I might be a tough reviewer, but I do work to be fair. The vibe is sleek and modern. The use of space and color is a perfect answer not at all overdone combination of black, grey, gold/brown; and red! read more

I have been here twice now, and left full and happy both times. Their sushi is fantastic, and the portions are HUGE! Most rolls Come with 8-10 Pieces, so it's a GREAT deal! This will absolutely be my go to spot for sushi! Their snowball appetizer is stellar, as well as their Sakura roll. Both have truffle on it, and it's just an AMAZING flavor!! The red dragon is a must try, and there was another roll it a crunchy beet that was delicious. i know it started with a F but can't remember the name Service is always excellent, and the vibe is here so chill. Pretty space and great mix of people, easy to make reservations. You'll definitely leave feeling full and content! read more

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I love this place This is a amazing restaurant with a diverse range of sushi and ramen. A family friendly place with great service. We are big fans! read more

Ambience: very nice. You can celebrate a range of activities here due to the set up and decor. Service: They are very nice and attentive. They made sure we were enjoying our food and accommodated requests. Food: flavorful and nice portions. read more

Blowfish Sushi & Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been coming here since before they moved across the street. Food has remained excellent. Love this place. It's my favorite sushi and ramen in the city. read more

Five stars for the Blowfish Contemporary Sushi & Ramen Restaurant in Edgewater. We came in as a group of 3 for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and made a reservation in advance but it wasn't needed, it wasn't too crowded in the restaurant. Our server was very friendly, we started our order with the Gyoza and Calamari appetizers - both were delicious, you get a big portion size of the calamari (at least enough for 3 people). For the entree, I ordered the flaming tuna poke bowl. That was absolutely amazing - it is a massive portion size I took half of it home for dinner the same night, lots of flavors and sauces and good amount of tuna in the bowl itself. The prices are very reasonable - I was expecting to pay more being in Chicago than I normally would for similar food in the suburbs but it was around the same pricing. Overall I'd recommend a visit - great food and service! read more

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What the hecky heck???? How have I not reviewed this joint??? This is me and The Queen's go to place when we want ramen but don't want to drive anywhere and get it. For a place that does delivery, Blowfish does a pretty good jog of getting your food to you while it is sill hot and that is a plus for me. They have the usual appetizers. We always get the Gyoza (pan-fried beef dumplings topped with sweet & sour sauce, and scallions), Shrimp Shumai (steamed dumplings topped with sweet & sour sauce, and scallions) and Pork Buns (Holland pork belly with sunomono salad in steamed buns). All are good, but pretty standard fare. Where Blowfish excels is in the ramen. I love their Classic Ramen with the "Tonkotsu" (pork) soup noodle topped with Holland pork chashu. I usually will request extra noodles and pork, or sometimes brisket added to it. This will create enough of a meal to cover two days. I love their Tonkotsu broth, it is as they describe, silky but I am going to throw in smooth as well. The Queen goes for the Beef Brisket Ramen because she loves brisket and spicy stuff. I don't mess with this one because of the chili peppers, but if you like it on the spicy side, this one is for you. The Doctor and The Queen are fans of the Salmon Sunrise Bowl (Fresh salmon, smoked salmon, edamame, avocado, scallions, shitake, mango, pickled cucumber, sesame seeds topped with shallots, creamy yuzu mayo, sweet soy sauce, wasabi ponzu, shallots, and tobiko). The Doctor says that is very fresh in flavor and he usually cleans his bowl when he orders this. California rolls were good, but by the time you get ramen and appetizers, you ain't got no room for them. We just might have to do a ramen free night in order to try out some of the rolls. For now, the ramen is it for us. read more

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food was delicious and the staff were extremely kind and on top of their job. what really made this experience amazing was the environment. The restaurant was beautiful and aesthetic. I really enjoyed my experience here. read more

I would give this place 4.5/5. The pricing of the food is very reasonable for the quality of the food. The salmon sashimi was fresh and buttery. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. Dishes I recommend are the garlic ramen, the pork bao appetizer, and the salmon sashimi. I'm excited to come back and try more items on their menu! Highly recommend that you give this place a try. There's plenty of parking around the area as well. Paid street parking and free parking in the neighborhoods. The inside of the restaurant looked like a fancy New York style bar. I loved the modern, sleek aesthetic of the restaurant. read more

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Amazing ramen and sushi! We ordered delivery from here and will order again and again. Arrived hot and fresh!! Highly recommend. read more

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Excellent ramen! Decent sushi. Pretty good sake selection. Good vibes. Reasonable value.

Amazing sushi, miso, and Gyoa. Atmosphere was inviting, yet relaxing. Staff were friendly, and just the right amount of attention to customers. Overall an absolute pleasure dining here! read more

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So good! We love the tiger shrimp tempura and the rolls are great! Definitely a must!

Super friendly, the food is amazing they have something for everyone. Great ambiance would come back for sure.

The chips and fish were very good, there were three fish options to choose for the fish and chips. The environment is lovely. It's very calm and there is comfortable seating. Their rolls are very good too. There are various rolls to choose from. The service is very nice too. They have kind servers and the food gets to table quickly. read more

The food and service were excellent, the ramen was very filling and tasteful, especially the spicy garlic one. Ambiance inside the restaurant was very chill, would recommend if you pass by. read more

Always our favorite sushi spot in town. Service is great and food is fantastic. Love the vibe of the new space. I always battle in my head whether to get the ramen (spicy garlic miso) or sushi (try the moonrise!) read more

Blowfish Sushi & Ramen - Left roll= firecracker. Right roll= moonrise - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was great and came out quickly! I would highly recommend this place. The firecracker roll was delicious and the old fashion had a nice balance to it. read more

3.35 - Good food, fast service but often find myself spending far more than I'd like for a few rolls, especially when ordering in. We've dined in a few times and the service is good, the food came out quickly. The ambiance is decent, but pretty standard. Blowfish is mainly our go-to sushi spot for ordering in. The food arrives very fast and fresh. read more

Always a great experience eating here. Had my birthday dinner here a few months ago and still eating tonight was delicious. We had the Classic Tonkatsu Ramen which was prepared perfectly. We also got the o Spicy Shrimp Roll and Edamame to start with. You can't go wrong with any of the Appetizers or sushi here. Can't wait to come here again read more

Food was delicious! Service was excellent! Cute place w/Outdoor seating available near a cute plaza.

went there for couple of times, food is ok as many other Asian restaurants., but be careful for spices! Not spicy at all could be extremely spicy. last time came for earlier dinner, at 5:20 pm, restaurant was almost empty, only couple of tables where occupied. We were offered a tiny table on the corner of most traffic area of the place. We ask for any other table, but got a big No with arguments all tables are reserved? At 5:20 pm ? We went away with big disappointment for the place. Do not recommend it . read more

Excellent sushi and great locations! Literally like two blocks away from my brother in laws place, also my second time visiting this place. They are always always very busy but service is always top notch. Food is amazing and not enough can be said. The ramen bowl is a must!!! Trust me you will Not be disappointed. It is loud with some soft music playing in the background but when you have good company and good food the loudness can be tolerated. We ordered: Order Kara-age chicken Pork buns Firecracker roll Black garlic tonkotsu ramen No picture of pork bun or Kara-age chicken but so so so good. They don't take reservations since they are so busy read more

Blowfish Sushi & Ramen - Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen Firecracker Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super delicious ramen and sushi. We had a great meal and will be back! Great service too and the place was nice.

Nice little spot with deliciously flavored food. Service was nice and the food came out very quickly. Loved the shishito peppers and the sauce that came on them. The ramen broth and toppings all went well together and same with the poke bowl. Highly recommend the pork buns! read more

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