This place was a fun surprise with a modern atmosphere. The decor unique and interesting. The place is super small and cramped, if u get claustrophobic don't go here. It's pretty busy and waited about 30min to be seated. I hate seafood and my husband usually does too. Tonight he was feeling a little adventurous. We ended up dining on the following: Crab cake Oyako soup Veggie tempura Beef Asparagus roll Umi roll The food was pretty good, my husband cleaned his plate so that says a lot! read more

Popped in late on a Saturday and the hostess was able to seat us pretty quickly despite the full restaurant. It's a cozy little place inside with unique, modern decor. We enjoyed edamame and miso soup for an appetizer, and then got three delicious rolls - the Friends, creamy spicy tuna, and the sweet potato roll. Very fresh and tasty! Our server was attentive without hovering. All in all, a great last dinner in the Windy City! read more

Friends Sushi - The Friends, creamy spicy tuna, and sweet potato rolls - yum! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am from out of town, I ate here a few years ago and absolutely loved it. Came back recently and it is still as good as I remembered. Everything from the miso soup to the Friends Sushi roll. Delicious and nice atmosphere! read more

Friends Sushi - Friends Roll so yummy! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this place! The environment is cozy but the food is amazing. The server are awesome and the Nuki soup is my favorite. read more

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Cute sushi place in the heart of the mag mile area. Very reasonable prices and the sushi was tasty! Service was good - food came out at appropriate times and server is fairly accomodating. Great take out or dine in spot downtown. Will be back! read more

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Cozy, trendy sushi spot in river north one block west of bustling Michigan Avenue. Given the location, the prices do reflect the real estate but are certainly not over the top or unreasonable. Service is attentive and we were able to walk-in without a reservation on a Saturday night even though they were busy, which is a plus when you don't make reservations ahead of time in this foodie town. Sushi is fresh and they have some of the more common as well as specialty rolls. Not on the top of our list, but a neighborhood gem usually without a terrible wait. read more

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My friends and I went in there right when it was closing (we didn't realize it). They took us and were super nice and accommodating. The sushi was good a bit over priced but good. The presentation was very nice read more

Awesome sushi and sashimi. Good mood. Last time, I visited the restaurant but today I order a delivery. The delivery was real quick and the sashimi was just same as my first visit. read more

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If you're craving unique, flavorful sushi rolls, go to Friends! We came here on a Friday evening and got seated right away. The ambiance feels like a cool, modern bar. The waiting staff is very attentive. We ordered the Can You Handle It roll and a traditional Rainbow roll. The size of the Can you Handle It roll was huge! I recommend trying this if you like having a spicy kick to your sushi. Quick service, reasonable price. Will come back again! read more

Do not go! I don't understand why this place has 4+ stars. Such a small place with over 10 tables that the customers have no way to pass through. Noteworthy there are some DRAIN FLIES around the table/ on the wall. Does the owner know that there is evidence that drain flies can carry pathogenic bacteria???Won't the drain flies compromise the customers' health??? This is an extremely unsanitary place. Please be aware! read more

Food is good but service is shockingly bad. If they tell you 30 minutes for a single item order, there is no way they will be ready within an hour. When ordering takeout, they will leave you on hold for 10 minutes with no communication. read more

The worst sushi place i have ever went to ... the sushi is similar to buffet sushi. Comes in a small amount and the servuce sucks. They take no pride in making sushi, way over rated. read more

I don't know anyone who eats sushi more than I do. I have tried numerous sushi spots in Chicago and nothing beats Friends Sushi. The menu selection is incredible. The taste, the quality, the freshness of fish will leave you coming back for more. Highly recommend it. read more

I love the sushi - it is super fresh and I think reasonably priced for the neighborhood... The service was super attentive and friendly... However, I do agree with a previous reviewer that the chairs are the most ridiculous and uncomfortable things to sit on. I would definitely get the sushi to go, though! read more

I was led to this place based on great Yelp reviews and overall, it lived up them. I went with girlfriends for a birthday dinner and we all noticed the obvious when we entered..."It looks like we are in a space ship." The place is definitely very modern, trendy, funky, weird, whatever you want to call it. I like it. The appetizers and martinis are definite stand outs for me; I could skip the rolls. We all ordered martinis, all different. We are usually a dirty martini drinking group, however the waitress assured us the majority weren't overly sweet. They weren't. Pear Tini- great French- Usually made way too sweet and with fake Chambord, this was good. Cosmo Pearl- this was tasty Pomegranate- always seems trendy and gross to me, but it was great. Apple- Made correct, I must admit I love an Apple Martini now and again. This didn't disappoint. Lychee- My favorite of the bunch and what I always order here. Appetizers: Firecracker- YUMMMM. Tuna, salmon and avocado on shrimp chips. Those shrimp chips are fantastic. Asparagus and King Crab Salad- Delicious. Yuzu Ceviche- Very tasty. Sashimi Salad- Very good, one type of fish is always chewy- some type of white fish. Miso dressing is great. Rolls: Tuna Lover- This would PROBABLY be good except they pour a Balsamic Dijon dressing over it. Yuck. Tangy and sour over a fresh roll? Get it without. uckkkkk. Hot Triangle- Tuna, Super White Tuna, Albacore. It was good, nothing to write home about. Spicy White Tuna- Our favorite, the least going on. Summer- Comparable to what most places call a Mexican roll. Theirs wasn't the best or worst I've had. So I'd say DEFINITELY go with friends for cocktails and apps. Maybe you'll like the sushi, but the other menu items stand out here. read more

Although some of the other reviews here made me stop and think, I stopped in for sushi because it was close to the hotel, and because I really needed a bit of sashimi =) I ordered a chirashi ($22) which, for those of you who aren't familiar with the dish, is basically a bowl with rice and sashimi on top. I usually judge a place by its chirashi, as one gets a variety of sashimi. Everything was fine (although they did not include any roe which is typical), and I also had some picked dikon radish (I think it's called onieshi or something like that - $2). It was curious that they charged $2 for tea, but that may be typical of places around here, my being a visitor to the area. In general, $31 with tax and tip is a bit of an extravagant lunch, but it did fulfill the burning desire within me =) read more

Great service! Excellent umi maki! read more

Friends Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ambiance: Awesome. Romantic, cozy, quiet. Service: Impeccable. Came here on the Sunday night before Valentine's Day. Place was busy but we got a table right away. Food came soo quickly. Food: Miso soup: out of this world. Crab cakes: to die for. Sushi Rolls: Best I've had in the city. Can't wait to go back, tops all of the other places I've been. Only downside, it's on the higher price range (at least for my cheap-ass). Who cares, though. It's so worth it!!! read more

Mmmmmmmmmmm... so good!! This place is super cute... pretty small and a little loud if you stay in to eat. It's also sort of hidden so I was thankful for the other comments as to where to find it. I walked in and ordered my sushi to go... unfortunately I can't remember exactly what I had but everything was good and the order was correct when I got it back to my room. It was reasonably priced and everything was fresh. Would totally go back during my next trip. read more

This place looks like a hole in the wall from the street and the looks for the sign out front but when you walk inside it the interior decor looks very modern and sleek. The food is delicious as well but not so much to blow you away and leave a dent in your taste buds. I recommend the spicy ramen :) Great place to stumble upon, not so great to go out of your way to come here. read more

Overpriced by 20%. Cool as a sushi date spot but for a regular sushi joint I would look for more value elsewhere. Food is good, not great read more

Amazing sushi! Awesome place in an out of the way spot on Rush. Tons of options on the menu, all of the rolls that I've tried have been really good. Sushi come pretty quickly after it's ordered, even when they're packed. The place is really small, so unless you show up before the rush, be prepared to wait for a bit. The staff was nice enough to offer to call us when our table was ready though, so we were able to pop around the corner for a pint before dinner. read more

This place was great. The sushi and sashimi were ahhmazingly super and fresh. The atmosphere was very nice and customer service was on point. My group didn't have a reservation but we were taking care of right away in the midst of a busy dinner time. I will come again next time I come to Chicago. read more

Aw, I love this place. The waitstaff is always so sweet and the food is fresh and tasty. I love sushi and often run into the problem of every roll starting to taste the same- not at this place. Oh, and it's reasonable! Good food, good price, good staff. ps: the bathrooms have a TV in them- that's worth a star anyway. read more

Great selection of sushi.. very nice atmosphere,, the place is small, yet very nice. Scallop rolls are amazing. Highly recommend. read more

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One of my MOST favorite sushi spots! Been here many time! It's chic, trendy, and romantic. The best Avocado roll I have ever had. The Fire Cracker appetizer is amazing! It's definitely a place everyone should try! read more

Great sushi restaurant and a nice ambiance for a nice sushi dinner in the city. Tried a bunch of appetizers and something from all parts of the menu. Nothing disappointed during the meal. The place can tend to be a little cramped on nights when it's full but I guess when its cold out in Chicago, some extra heat is not a bad thing. Definitely try the martinis, especially the saketini which will warm you up pretty quickly. read more

I live in the neighborhood and was looking for a little place with low ceiling, good atmosphere and friendly feeling. A place that could never be easily hosed down. This is totally it. Cozy, tasty, just a great feeling. Extremely satisfied and happy for the rest of the afternoon. read more

I truly appreciate a restaurant in Chicago that is not massive and yet very accessible. Prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly. Had the Alaskan Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll (very spicy!), Big Friends Roll and Yakuza Roll (gotta try that Yazuka Roll), it was the best! read more

Went with couple friends on a Friday night. I read a lot of reviews all over beforehand and most of the reviews bashed the interior and the decoration etc. Honestly its not bad, all white and dim lights and all. My first issue was the lack of comfort. I was on crutches and for a disabled person its hard to get upstairs, anyone else smells a lawsuit ? The chairs are pretty low and you can not move them forward or back since they are pretty heavy and flat bottom. Service: Our waitress was really sweet but realllllyyyyy slow. It took 20 mins to get drinks, straws and napkins. After the first initial greeting we could not find her for another 10 to 15 mins. Food: I was really looking forward to scallop butteryaki. But it was a BIG BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. Yes it was that bad. The Firecracker was just mayo on assortment of seafood, seriously, SKIP IT. For sushi, I got "you think you can" with salmon, jalapeno and a lot i mean a lo of spicy sauce. So thanks to the Sauces it was really good. I am not sure if I will come back here, its way to pricey for the mediocre food they provide. read more

Friends Sushi is my new favorite sushi restaurant in town. The only con is that It's a small place and they are always busy; yet people wait for hours for their awesome sushi. I recommend sushi chef Manlai (he is so good at what he does) and order his Devil's Tuna rolls. It's out of this world! Great restaurant, great team, thanks guys! A+ read more

Friends Sushi - Devil's Tuna roll in the middle - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We got the friends roll, spicy white tuna roll and spicy miso ramen. 4 stars for the variety and the spicy miso ramen was really good. This is the first time I've had sushi outside of the east coast but it doesn't seem as fresh to me as the east coast establishments. The rolls were good, but not what I would expect from my favorite spots back home. Overall though, can't go wrong with this place. The place is kind of small so make sure to call in a reservation. Full bar which is also a plus. read more

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Small hole-in-the-wall type of place. Great appetizers. I had the grilled octopus, edamame, and seaweed salad. All were great. Sushi wise, I tried the tuna rolls. Very basic just how I like, and to my expectations, the sushi was nice and fresh. I've been goin back since. read more

Not authentic Japanese food, but pretty decent food. Crispy creamy roll was the best. Ramen was strange because it had strange toppings which are not generally in ramen read more

This place is an absolute yes. Service is top notch and the vibes are great. Music is upbeat and the food is phenomenal. Great stop in Chicago! read more

Solid food, just a very loud place. Not conducive to large groups but beyond that, really good sushi!

Hands down fave sushi spot in Chicago. Having moved from NYC where there are everyday good sushi options galore, I was hard pressed to find my 'regular' spot here. Most have too crazy of rolls, are too fancy/expensive, or just not good. Enter: Friends. Consistently delicious. Great selection (mix of adventurous rolls and normal ones). And quick service, delivery, and takeaway. Also, love that their sushi is served room temp (don't worry, fish is fresh) instead of ice cold and tasteless. read more

I felt like I had dinner at Hello Kitty's place. Needless to say, it was some of the best sushi I've had. The miso soup is hands down the best miso soup ever. They have a lot of unique selections. Definitely recommend a reservation. The place is small but a very fun atmosphere. read more

Amazing staff, drinks, and sushi. They were kind and attentive to us and made the experience great!

Over priced sushi. Waitress forgot the drink order, and then demanded a better tip . It was a table of 4, we ordered 5 rolls, she did not come around to ask if anyone needed anything else, or wanted to order more drinks, was just there to bring the cheque. Horrible service, we left her a 10% tip, cannot believe she came back to our table and demanded a higher tip of at least 20%, read more