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    4.4 (136 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Emily M.

    Took my friend here to celebrate her birthday and we had a blast! They have a great selection of drinks and menu options. We each got a variety of rolls and were happy with each of them. Our server was very attentive and even brought out dessert and a candle to my friend. The vibes were great - I hope to come back soon! Highly recommend Kizami Sushi for a dinner with friends or a date night.

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    Mark T.

    This was my first time going to Kizami and based on this experience, I will definitely be coming back! When I entered, the first thing I noticed was how cute and Japanese-inspired the whole place was. From wall decor, to themed chop sticks, the cutest street-style bar I've ever seen, and a bathroom that is actually worth going to. Our server was also extremely polite and helpful the entire time. I ordered drinks and the avocado roll off of the happy hour menu- which you do not want to miss out on. So many options for food and drinks and it goes until 6pm! In total, I tried the piña chata drink, M&M drink, baby godzilla roll, avocado roll, and sweet potato roll. The drinks were fresh and tasty (piña chata was pleasantly sweet and M&M was fresh). Even though I am not used to much sauce on the sushi rice, the sushi rolls were good and hit the spot. Kizami is definitely worth going and to fair warning, it does not have a huge dining area, so make sure to get there early for happy hour.

    Shon S.

    We were seriously craving some good sushi, and since it's always hit or miss in Chicago, we're usually a bit hesitant to try new places. But we stumbled upon Kizami Sushi and were immediately drawn in by their mouthwatering sushi photos. We decided to make a reservation and check it out for dinner. This cozy little spot in Lincoln Park seats around 30 people, and while it's small, it's beautifully decorated and feels very traditional and intimate. Right away, we were impressed by the atmosphere. We started with the Shumai, which turned out to be some of the best we've had. Just a tip--make sure to eat it while it's hot, because it cools down fast and you'll miss out on how good it is fresh. For sushi, we ordered the Salmon Reunion, Hamachi Serrano, and the Godzilla Roll. All of them were fantastic, but the Hamachi Serrano and Godzilla were our favorites. The sushi was fresh, light, and packed with flavor--what we really appreciated was that nothing felt overly complicated or weighed down with too many ingredients. It was clean and well-balanced. They also have an impressive selection of wine, sake, and cocktails. We noticed a few interesting desserts on the menu too, but we were way too full to try anything else--next time for sure. Overall, Kizami Sushi totally exceeded our expectations. Great sushi, great vibe, and definitely a spot we'll be coming back to explore more of the menu.

    M G.

    While staying in Chicago we ordered from this place on Uber Eats. Food was packaged well and really good. Ordered the teriyaki salmon which came with a salad and miso soup, the sweet potato sushi roll and steamed gyoza. Very yummy!!

    Jazmine P.

    Nice place for Sushi and drinks. We were at a bar next door and stopped in for food, glad we did. The food was good, service was quick and she was really kind and patience explaining menu items. If you mention them on IG, you get a free edamame! :)

    Euniishh L.

    Always wanted to try this place out and I finally did. This is not a huge restaurant so it maybe best to reserve ahead of time if possible or come early. The service was alright, our waitress was nice and came around when needed. The food was good. You can't go wrong with sushi! The drinks on the other hand were decent. The expresso martini could be better, but I'm not complaining. They had some interesting fruit cocktails as well. With the dim lights and good vibes around, everyone was enjoying their meal. Would come back again if I'm in the area!

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    Sarah A.

    I heard great things about this place so it had been on my list for a while. I made a reservation a few days before, which I would recommend. It has a relaxing and casual vibe--good for a date night or dinner with friends. We were seated promptly. However, I think they were short-staffed because the service was quite slow. We did not order drinks because we were getting hungry after a long wait. We also never got our water glasses refilled. Overall the service was disappointing. We ordered 6 different rolls to share among the 4 of us. The Godzilla roll was by far my favorite--rich, flavorful, a little spicy, with a slight crunch. Also loved the fish trio and spicy tuna rolls. Pricing was pretty standard for Chicago, and it came out to about $30 per person including tip. If I were to return I'd get takeout for sure.

    Tammy W.

    Solid sushi spot in Lincoln Park. I've been here twice - once on a Monday evening and once on a Sunday late afternoon. The Monday evening was really busy and we had a short wait for a table. Sunday was more recent and we got there soon after they opened and were the only ones at first (it got busier later) They have HH on food and drinks from 4-6pm. I got a roll, nigiri, edamame, and a beer. With tip, it was just over $30, which isn't bad. My friends had a variety of drinks and food and all enjoyed it. Service was friendly and prompt. It's not a huge spot so I can imagine there's a wait at peak times. Will def be back!

    Vincent S.

    I had one of the tastiest Maki rolls ever. The fried oysters are simply amazing. I will return to try more menu items.

    Andrew P.

    Solid Sushi spot located in Lincoln Park. Every time I come here, the service has been friendly and quick. I do like their interior a lot. There's not much to it honestly, but the darker vibes with the string lights just makes it a perfect date spot in my opinion. They have candles at the tables and if you're able to snag a table by the window, it really is perfect to take someone here on a date. All of their sushi is pretty good overall from what I've had so far. I'd say my two biggest pros about this place is that they are open late. No seriously, they are open much later than a lot of Sushi places around. Chicago notoriously closes a lot of restaurants early which is extremely annoying being a major urban metropolis, but this place is the opposite. Craving Sushi at 11pm? COME here. The pro is that they are technically a BYOB establishment. They DO however serve alcohol, but if you have your own beer, you can bring it, just expect to pay a $1 fee per bottle/can you bring in. I think there is a corkage fee for wine as well, but not sure how much. Either way, that is an awesome perk. I'll definitely return back here if I find myself craving sushi pretty late. There's also a lot of bars in the area so it's a good place to walk around if you're in the mood for drinks elsewhere as well.

    Jasmine C.

    This is the most unhappy of the happy hours. It is truly sad from the service to the food to the ambience. I'm not quite sure how this spot gets so many raving reviews, but as a true foodie and an avid yelper, I would not recommend this place at all. My bestie who has not had sushi in a long time was craving for some and since we were parked close by and never ate here before, we thought we would check it out. The happy hour runs from 4-5:45 but the prices were unhappy. I would say the prices were the same or even more than a normal sushi menu . The staff I believe were Thai gave us quite a lot of attitude . The sushi we ordered were drenched in sauce ( fire dragon and Chicago rolls almost tasted identical) The gyoza for happy hour was heavily deep fried and the shishito peppers were burnt to crisp. My bluefin tuna( happy hour $10) was very very unfresh( no sauce to hide the bad taste) The best thing was probably the seaweed salad!! The total came to 74 before tax! Not happy at all.

    Barbara G.

    Visiting from Miami and was recommended this restaurant, it was a delight! The inside decor is homey, with beautiful delicate lights overhead, it's small and was busy when we arrived last night. We sat outside which sometimes I'm hesitant of because the service isn't always the same. However here it was perfect service. We ordered and our food arrived in a fair amount of time, the waitress was always attentive and so was the manager. I do have to say the waitress got my order perfect!! She even remembered to put sauce on side and the tempura on the side. Loved the service! I had the angry crab roll and the Alaska Roll. The angry crab was my least favorite because the crab was inside was fried, I thought it wasn't but other than that it was great portion, great taste with the berry rice which was a nice difference, the amount of crab on top was massive! It was a satisfying roll, just wish it was not fried! The Alaska roll was so fresh so tasty and a must have! It was perfectly balanced roll with a good amount and good quality. The fish was fresh THATS essential!

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    Michelle W.

    Kizami sushi was delicious and a blast. They were so helpful and helping us surprise a friend with dessert and candles for her birthday. They had the best california roll - definitely get real crab! If you've never tried eel before, you need to! The Chicago roll was delicious!

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    Best authentic sushi in the area!! Great happy hour menu as well for drinks and food!

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    Good but the price point & flavor power is comparable to other cheaper sushi restaurants

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    Love this place! I got the Mexican and the dragon roll, both were great sizes, would get again!

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    Incredible bathroom. It felt homey and peaceful. The lights will transport you to another space entirely.

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    Very small restaurant, maybe 10 tables including a bar area that sat 4. Sushi was delicious. Atmosphere was nice. Will return.

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