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    Grain and Sea

    4.7 (23 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    The full bar of sushi.

    Great food!! Really love the concept, you Dont have to eat full rolls, you can pick how many pieces you want from each roll. And all of them are so, so good. The service is great. I think the owners come out to see how we are doing, really fun and nice. The place itself is a great location in the heart of downtown. It's more grab your food and go back to work. However, they do have tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your meal. I really liked the music the ambiance is great for a casual lunch.

    Lana T.

    The sushi and rolls are so fresh! Loved the variety and it tasted really good. The service was quick. The rolls are made ready to pick up and the flavors are really good. This is also so affordable, they sell it by the ounces and it's right downtown so you can come on by and grab lunch or dinner. It's so convenient and quick and easy to grab.

    Alli W.

    Not sure why this place barely has any reviews because it went viral on social media. Super unique concept of which you get to create your own sushi box without committing to the same pieces (unless you want to). There were a variety of nigiri, inarizushi, and rolls which were all FRESH, buttery, and tasty. I believe it's $1.25/oz and the total came to about $40 with a drink. Service here is super friendly and the shop is spacious enough with a lot of tables. Must try if you're in Chicago!

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    This place has a very sweet ambiance! I've been here twice for dinner, and yes, they may have limited number of available menu, but worry not! Let the staff know what you'd like to have (and how many of that), and they'll make it to you fresh! I love the variety of things that they offer here as well; everything is lovely!

    Kaitlyn C.

    I love this sushi spot so much! There's a great selection of sushi to choose from and the staff are all really friendly. You can mix and match your sushi if you want to try multiple rolls. Can't go wrong coming here for a quick bite to go

    Cleared plates LOL

    Insane deal for what you're getting! Visited Chicago from the Bay Area and saw this spot and decided to check it out. Was met with amazing customer service. And the PRICE all of our plates were 10-15 dollars!!!!!!! Especially since we came from the bay the price was a shock! Overall 10/10 service, experience and the place is so aesthetic and cute.

    Self selected assortment of sushi and rolls.

    This was a lovely surprise that I found when I was running errands downtown. It is buffet style, choose the pieces you want to create your own box. They had a great assortment of rolls, so I didn't have to choose just one, but sampled a piece from a bunch of different rolls. They charge by weight, and each piece came out to around $1-1.50 per piece. The staff were super helpful and friendly. The place itself is casual and very laid back. Given the variety and convenience, thought this was a huge bargain.

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    7 months ago

    Great selection and nice to know I have options to mix and match sushi pieces without committing to a whole roll

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    Great concept. Had an awesome roll for $11. Liked the fact I could pick my own pieces.

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    I had a great experience my first time. Everything was explained and i was impressed. Thank you!

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    Simple to order, helpful staff, nice and clean, fresh options. Great option downtown.

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    Came here with three friends visiting from Cali and it was delicioussssss and the build your own box is priced by weight.

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