Amazing! (This review is for people that -know- sushi, not the spicy mayo roll lovers) Patcha welcomed us right after they opened for the day, we were cruising by Chicago and with the new restrictions were struggling to find somewhere to sit. He had tables outside with warmers and we hesitated because it was cold and out in the street, but we are so glad we stayed. Just being able to eat in the heart of this neighborhood was a treat, enjoying the architecture of the city and the life happening around was part of the experience. The food was so fresh, delicate, beautiful presentation, and the way sushi is supposed to be served. He has a nice selection of sake, and he clearly has a passion for food and for the culture that he stellarly displays on the dishes. We loved everything about it and especially his warmth and energy. It really is a beautiful spot, clean, cozy, and the best sushi we have had in Chicago. read more

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We had an amazing meal! Lucky they were able to squeeze us in. Very small place but it was some of the best sushi in the city. Highly recommend! read more

Lovely local sushi spot in Lincoln Park! The Premium Nigiri Set was delicious but my favorite two items were the Shumai (shrimp appetizer) and the Salmon Reunion roll. The husband and wife owner duo are also the sweetest! read more

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This is one of my favorite sushi spots in Chicago. The atmosphere is SO nice. When I've gone, I just ask the chef to make me whatever sushi he wants, and it is ALWAYS exceptional. The price point, quality of fish, and overall service are 10/10! read more

Kizami Sushi - Lots of sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic food, ambiance and more importantly great service. I was visiting Chicago and came across this wonderful gem. The owner came to greet us and provide his knowledge of his sake collection and the back story on Kizami. Kizami, a delicious sushi place, w fresh fish flown from Japan, opened in January 2020. This was a dream for this young couple who immigrated to the US far from home. Shortly after the opening, the restaurant closed bc of the pandemic. I am so happy to see the restaurant thriving and the hustle and bustle of the waitresses with the beautiful display of sushi, sashimi, curries and pretty cocktails. Definitely a must try if you want a place w good food and fresh fish. What more can you ask for? read more

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Sushi was great and the bowl was great as well. I'm not well versed in sushi but the quality here was fantastic (confirmed by our Micronesian friend). They brought us a little cheesecake to celebrate a birthday. Very sweet and cool! read more

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We came to Kizami only based on few excellent reviews we saw online since the place is a brand new spot and also opens early as opposed to many sushi places that start at 4-5pm. The place is small, nicely decored, and with open kitchen. I am assuming that reservation is needed on weekends and busy hours. We got there on Sunday for lunch and got a table right away. The owner or manager of this place was so nice and welcoming that we already liked this place without even trying their food :) The menu is clear and includes lots of choices for every avid sushi lover. We opted for two sets of rolls and some nigiri. Chef`s signature--very tasty composition of raw fish served on the rolls of berry rice which was fantastic. Mexican rolls--as we love spicy food, this one was so satisfying and fresh with just an adequate touch of spiciness made it an ideal rolls. Definitely to repeat. We finished up with different types of nigiri including salmon, tune, albacore and scallop. Every piece was delicious, firm and fresh but scallops were sublime!! I had scallops many times in crudos and sushi but Kizami scallops topped it all. I was told by the owner that they got it early morning so you could definitely feel that awesome taste. We could not resist and ordered an extra portion. I also like the idea of brushing the nigiri on top for this final umami flavor to exist right there. I wish they had the Uni but they ran out the night before which is a good thing but hopefully catch them next time. :) They are still waiting for alcohol license to be sold at their place but we were offered complimentary beers which was an awesome touch, thanks again!! I can assure you that this place has a very big potential to be one of the top spots for sushi in our city and I vote for that. We just cant wait to go there again and try other things, and scallops of course!! read more

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Food: 4.5 Service: 5 Cleanliness: 5 What a cozy new sushi restaurant, opened for about a month now! Friendly owners and an inviting atmosphere. Bright natural lighting in the morning, romantic starry string lights at night (i.e: the bathroom itself is lit up by string lights). Some notes: The Shrimp Avo ($8) was just okay, felt this appetizer was a bit skimpy. The avocados were cut into Rubix cube sizes lost beneath some greens, and the Shrimp pieces seemed like they were halved. However, my friend and I really enjoyed our Nigiri and Sashimi pieces! Definitely on the higher-end side, about .50-.75 cents more than other sushi restaurants around the area (though it is Lincoln Park!). We were also happy with our rolls Dragon ($14) and Salmon Reunion ($15)...perfect rice to fish ratio. For the two of us: $60 total. Overall, Kizami hits a home-run for beautifully plated sushi tagged with their unique taste. If you want a casual sushi getaway attended by friendly staff, check out Kizami. I'd love to come back and try other items! -- Suggestion: * Reprint menus to be smaller as there were a few items whited out or written in; the menu I had also had several stains. * Add light filtering shades as all the seats get sun-blasted during the day; we had to move to the 8-seater table in the back. * New choice of music, there were some 90's American rock playing that just didn't fit the vibe of the restaurant. And turn it down a bit? Tip: Make a reservation during rush hour: ~30 seats and currently BYOB. Parking: Street Pay-To-Park. read more

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Amazing! Portions are big and filling. It's good quality as well. Overall great food for good value read more

Kizami Sushi - Thai Taste Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got premium sashimi bucket shared with my partner and it was absolutely great menu. I could enjoy variety of sashimi with rice. I also ordered fresh wasabi because I thought this sashimi requires real deal! Sashimi was really well prepared and it provided great enjoyment. read more

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

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

Phenomenal customer service! Our hosts overheard our virgin knowledge of sake and came out with samples, without us asking, to try and ensure we selected a product we enjoyed. The chefs were friendly and also had great recommendations, while the quality was A1. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Sushi Happy Hour Scam! Don't fall for it like we did. Not only will you over order because you're "happy," you also pay through the wazoo. Oh, and, added bonus, you'll get yelled at by the waiter because it didn't occur to anyone to mention that there's a separate Happy Hour menu that literally includes 3 food items. As this was our very first foray back out into the world of restaurant dining in 18 months (we did dine outside at the one table that's separate from all the others) we are reminded that we really don't miss eating out at restaurants. At all. The buyer's remorse, the stomach ache, the waiting... none of it was worth it. I give two stars because the food was very good. But had I known we were not ordering properly, we would've gone to our favorite spot instead and gone with the takeout option as usual. Sayonara. We will not be back. read more

OH MY GOSH! I love this place. Seriously the best sushi I have had in Chicago and I have definitely tried my fair share. If I could give it more than five stars I would! My boyfriend and I love good sushi, and we tend to stick to more simple rolls or nigiri/sashimi, so it really puts the pressure on for the fish to be amazing, and this place definitely lives up to that. They had the freshest fish that literally melted in your mouth. We got the Hamachi Serrano, Chicken Gyoza, Tom Yum Miso Soup, a Negi Toro Roll, a Tuna Avocado Roll, and a Spicy Salmon Roll. The Negi Toro is a splurge but, oh man, it was so worth it. If you are a fan of yellowtail, the Hamachi Serrano is also a must, and their specialty Miso Soup is bomb. We also got some Mochi for dessert, and you guessed it, it was also amazing. We did eat in, and we had a reservation, but it has a great vibe and the servers were super helpful and friendly. They also have a decent selection of Japenese beers, so really this place is all around amazing. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

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

This was authentic and quality driven food and drinks. The owner takes pride in sticking to the Japanese roots all the way to the choice of rice! Definitely recommend for a date night! read more

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Picked up sushi to go and was pleasantly surprised. Rolls were fresh and tasty. The place is pretty small on the inside (only a few tables) but it felt warm and inviting. The portions were a bit small for the price but quality was definitely there. They also have happy our specials! read more

This restaurant is so deliciousif you like Japanese food you must try it. The atmosphere is nice too. When you go in look around and you'll see that it is done up to look like you are outside, so cool! I think it's meant to look like you are in a courtyard at night with stars in the sky and there is a full moon that's really a big round pendant light. I was with two other people and we all tried something new, we usually order rolls but it was cold outside so we all got warm food. I had the Katsu curry omg so so good! Jeff got Shrimp teriyaki, loved it and Sarah got a dish that has an egg I can't remember the name but it was next to the Katsu curry on the menu, it starts with an O. We has fried shumai and it was delicious and lastly we had the matcha cheesecake! The staff was friendly and checked on us often. I recommend making reservations. read more

I have a hard time finding decent fish/sushi in Chicago after having lived so close to the ocean. This was some of the best I have found. Was there for Valentine's Day and was not disappointed. The atmosphere is great for a date or getting together with friends. The staff was excellent. I've seen some reviews complain about the speed of food and I completely disagree. We had the tuna poke which was excellent, the negi toro roll which was delicious. They had the best spicy tuna and unagi rolls I've had in Chicago. My one disappointment was the spicy trio but that was just my tastes not the fault of the restaurant. Price is good for the quality in Chicago. Highly recommend! read more

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Amazing sushi! I cant believe we have never been/ordered before. Cute little spot with about 5-6 tables. The sushi/nigiri was awesome, fresh and flavorful. highly recommend the tom yum miso! read more

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Delicious! It's always a risk ordering sushi from a place you haven't tried before but I'm glad I took a chance on Kizami. The sushi was rolled beautifully and the ingredients (both fish and veggies) were fresh and crisp. The chicken gyoza was delicious and the sauce that came with it complimented them perfectly. The food came with the perfect amount of ginger and wasabi on the side to keep me happy. The salmon roll was so fresh and just hit the spot for me. Tuna roll (spicy) was equally delicious however I wish there was some more spice and a tad of crunch. I ended up adding some hot sauce to the rolls but I'm a very particular eater to begin with. Prices are fair considering the area and quality of meal and delivery was super fast (through DoorDash). Can't wait to come in person and try some more rolls. Yum yum yum! Highly recommend. read more

Kizami Sushi - Asparagus Roll, Chicken Gyoza, Tuna Roll, Salmon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered for pick-up and still was able to enjoy the food! The sashimi and nigiri were so good and fresh. The Japanese uni nigiri is the best I've had in Lincoln Park area! (A lil pricey but it's worth it!) Will definitely be back or order again! :) read more

Kizami Sushi - Uni Sake Escolar Roasted Shishito Pepper Japanese Seaweed Salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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

Pros: - Friendly staff - Good shishito peppers and uni, but the uni are very tiny (not choice uni) - Very clean bathrooms Cons: - FISH IS NOT FRESH. Has not gone completely bad, but has a fishy taste (especially the salmon!). Maybe because of the COVID lockdown business slow down, they're serving old fish? I have found this a common issue in Chicago during this time - The wagyu roll was strange and regrettable. Very weird combination of flavors. Do not order this - OVERPRICED. I don't mind paying for high quality, extremely fresh, and delicious sushi. This was not that - It isn't a traditional sushi shop with 1-2 old chefs who have been trained for decades. They have young and inexperienced chefs, and it shows in their quality of food. None of the flavors "sing" either by themselves or together - Very fusion-y rolls. Their signature rolls use "berry rice" (a purple rice) Conclusion: - The 5 star reviews must be by people who do not know sushi very well. I will not be back - Try Sakae, Kameya, or Wabi Sabi Rotary instead read more

I'm not sure what caused me to pay attention to the menu we received in the mail from Kizami Sushi. Typically, when we receive a menu as part of a general mailing we end up throwing it out. But for some reason I decided to read reviews on Kizami ... we're always looking for great sushi (been a little disappointed with our "go to" sushi restaurant the past 18 months). So the reviews on Yelp are so favorable ... both about the food and the owners and the restaurant overall ... that we decided to order. For dinner last night we ordered the Classic Poke Bowl (with Super White Tuna), Thai Taste Poke / Cold Bowl, Mexican Roll, and Futo Rolls. OUTSTANDING! Really outstanding! And packed beautifully. We placed our order around 6:30 pm and were told it would be ready at 7:00. I called the restaurant around 6:45 to check on timing and they confirmed 7:00. My husband arrived just about 7:00 and the food was ready and waiting. And fresh and delicious ... and beautiful. We can't wait to order again. read more

I have eaten in various sushi restaurants around the world and let me tell you- Kizami has delicious sushi! Kizami is one of my new favorite restaurants; they have very good quality fish and the atmosphere is super cute. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you love sushi! Came here for my birthday and they surprised me with a nice candle and sang me happy birthday! I love this place and will 100% come back again and again. Most definitely recommend. read more

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Got take out two nights in a row (nigiri salmon, Uni, amaebi, kanpachi, hamachi, spicy tako roll and chirashi) and was very impressed by quality of the fish and the perfectly sized nigiri. I'll definitely be the other menu items! Living a block away, a meal from Kizami will be hard to resist! read more

Kizami Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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

BEST SUSHI best happy hour 10/10 service i already want to go back yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy read more

Kizami Sushi - spicy tuna and shrimp tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Really good sushi! Kizami is already on my list of sushi places to go back again. I got the salmon roll , yamagobo roll (pickled burdock root) and futo roll. The salmon roll was fresh and I love a pickled roll option. The futo roll is my favorite out of the three because it's an elevated veggie roll and it's so yummy. I can't wait to try the special veggie rolls and other special rolls - hopefully as a dine in customer when Chicago allows for people to eat in! But take out experience is great. Quick pick up time and everything is packaged simply in a pretty presentation. read more

Kizami Sushi - Salmon roll, Yamagobo roll, and Futo roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Popped in for lunch! Service was excellent and the place was very cute. Sushi was good, nothing special but they do the classics well and have nice presentation. Really liked the miso soup. read more

Kizami Sushi - Angry Crab Maki, spicy tuna, Mexican Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Kizami is a very welcome addition to the Lincoln Avenue corridor. This quaint, 30-seat sushi bar is intimate with a dreamy ambience. It feels like an escape from the busy bars in the area and offers a great option for seated dining. It's under the same management as Thai Lagoon in Wicker Park, the oldest Thai restaurant in the neighborhood. The owner was incredibly kind and generous. We started with miso soup and a cup on the house, plus the vegetable gyoza ($6). I had the spider roll ($10) and Philly roll ($8); my date had the chicken teriyaki ($14). Everything was fresh and flavorful. I was most impressed with the presentation. We also had the mixed mochi ($6), a 3-piece combination. The owner brought out a complimentary bowl of peach shaved ice ($8), which was so yummy and sweet. DefInitely order it! We had a delightful time and really appreciated the service. I'll be back! read more

Awesome sushi!! Beautiful presentation and delicately balanced flavors. Polite and friendly table service. read more

Kizami Sushi - Midnight Tokyo Maki Salmon Reunion - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is relatively new, found it on a whim looking for sushi in Lincoln park, and couldn't be happier with the choice. The food was fantastic, from the appetizers to the sushi. Everything was fresh, well made, not too long of a wait. Truly no complaints. Owner and host was wonderful and very accommodating. Recommend the wagyu plate and the dragon roll! read more

Kizami Sushi - Table area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was delicious! Decided on a small bottle of sake and sushi rolls. More food than we can handle. Overall, great place. read more

Kizami Sushi - Spicy tuna rolls and Godzilla Rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Unfortunately this was not my favorite sushi. The rolls we tried were pretty average which isn't a bad thing but not a glowing endorsement. Their veggie gyozas were amazing though! read more

After a couple of drinks across the street at King of Cups, my friends and I had been craving sushi and decided to try this place out. I YELP every new restaurant before I try it and I noticed this place was brand new and had all 5 star reviews. It is a very intimate space that probably seats about 20-30 people at full capacity. It wasn't crowded because it was later at night and the place hasn't been discovered by the neighborhood locals yet. I've been to a ton of sushi places in Chicago and Kizami ranks up near the top of the list now. The fish was incredibly fresh and the unagi might have been the best I've ever had anywhere. I highly recommend the Spicy Trio and Godzilla rolls. The Salmon Teriyaki was outstanding. Without question I will be returning to Kizami soon! read more

I loved the vegan options and that they are well-labeled. My partner enjoyed their seafood rolls too, very fresh! We went late so it was slow and the service was super quick. read more

Kizami Sushi - Mushroom roll and the midnight Tokyo roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great sushi in a great location! Their fish is always high quality, and they have a wide variety of rolls. Good service as well - have ordered delivery from them several times and they are always friendly and on time! read more