Little Wok

The express lunch deal is so good! You get to choose 3 items from a nice list of options for $21!…read moreIt's really nice if you want to try multiple things or are indecisive. I got the salmon bowl, the salmon avocado maki, and tuna crispy rice. The salmon bowl was definitely my favorite. The salmon was cooked very nicely so that it wasn't dry, and I loved the miso glaze that they put on top. It added a very nice sweetness to the salmon and created a very nice char. It was pretty small portion size though. The salmon avocado maki was solid too. It was the most filling! You get 5 pieces :) The tuna crispy rice was just alright. The rice part was good, but there was a bit too much mayo in the tuna. The miso soup that came complimentary with it was good too! I like how generous they were with the seaweed. Such a nice vibe inside! It's definitely a nicer spot, but still casual enough for lunch. I wanna come back for dinner! Service was quick and server was kind.

genuinely one of the worst service experiences i've had in chicago…read more my friends and i were seeing each other for the first time in almost a year, so we came in excited and talkative. somehow, this was interpreted as us being excessively intoxicated. we weren't. the alcohol itself was NEVER the issue. restaurants should refuse service when someone is visibly intoxicated. the issue was an assumption about our table becoming a game of telephone among the staff. there appeared to be a staff or shift change, and whatever concern existed about our supposed "intoxication" was passed along rather than independently assessed. we were told we needed to get "food in us" before ordering drinks. we ate, asked again, and ultimately had to ask at least THREE times before being served. even then, our server made a pointed comment about how we finally had "food in us." i've eaten at sushi-san before and ordered drinks before food without ANY issue, so the contrast was jarring. then, when my friend finally received her drink, she was specifically told, "it wasn't you." if it wasn't her, who exactly at our table had been designated the problem, and based on what? apparently there was plenty of communication ABOUT us, just none WITH us. meanwhile, patrons who appeared FAR more intoxicated continued to be served normally. i also experienced an explicitly racist interaction with another patron in the bathroom who appeared considerably more intoxicated than anyone at our table. obviously sushi-san cannot control another customer's behavior, but the contrast was hard to ignore. they eventually brought us a sake bomb to make amends, but it was delivered with such visible reluctance that the gesture felt almost insulting. by that point, we ordered considerably less than planned because we wanted to leave. if someone is genuinely too intoxicated to serve, address them directly and respectfully. don't pass assumptions between employees, make a table repeatedly ask for drinks after meeting your "food in us" requirement, and tell one person "it wasn't you" while leaving everyone else to wonder who had been singled out. we came in excited to see each other after almost a year apart and left early because of the service. for a restaurant at this price point, the way this was handled was embarrassingly unprofessional.

1.3 mi•Lincoln Park, DePaul

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STR Sushi Taku Rotary

4.6(364 reviews)

Very fun little novel restaurant. The quality of the food is likely not why you're visiting here,…read moreso I'll just state that it's like standard buffet fare. Great for volume eating if you really make use of the AYCE

STR made for a great Friday night - we had to wait about half an hour, so it may be worth getting a…read morereservation on the weekend There is street parking and the restaurant is pretty big so weeknights should be pretty smooth The service is great - you'll be serving yourself and ordering through the tablet and taking from the conveyor belt so not much attention is required. The food comes out quickly with the sushi train and service robot The nigiris and sashimi themselves were fresh and delicious. The rice ratios were good and they had a standard selection of appetizers. My favorites are always the white tunas and hamachi collars Ive been 3 times in the past several months so STR is a top choice for me when im craving some ayce sushi

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Sushi Plus Rotary Sushi Bar

4.3(558 reviews)

5.9 mi•Chinatown

Rotary Sushi! Yes! Was so excited to go and treat Hubby for a pre-birthday lunch date after a day…read moreat the Japanese Botanical Garden:) The restaurant is nice and clean. The service was awesome, friendly and welcoming. We did plates off the belt and it was a good experience for us! Looking forward to going back again!

What to Get/Not to Get/Do: All the food is great. What my complaint would be the poor customer…read moreservice, unfortunately Customer Service: Worst possible experience. I have recently got a gift card at Printer's Row location for my birthday. It clearly is for all their locations. Unfortunately, here at Chinatown's location, when they attempted to scan the card, the staff said it does not work and only works at the Printer's Row location. I ended up calling the Printer's Row location and had the team talk to the manager at the Chinatown location, and the manager at the Chinatown location kept their stance that it does not work, stating Printer's Row location does not know why the gift card does not work at the Chinatown location, and will not make any exceptions to accepting the gift card. Thankfully at the Printer's Row location, they are stating it's due to their system being new as they are a new location, and reason why the gift card is not working at all the locations yet which they are now working on to fix so it does not happen to any other customer moving forward. I just wish the Chinatown location showed some compassion to address the issue and still accommodate the inconvenience instead of us having to go back to the Printer's Row location to use the gift card Price: Approximately $20, not including tip for 2 people. There are lunch specials! Ambience: Indoor Seating Overall: Worst experience, especially to follow up my birthday celebration

2.8 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

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Q Sushi Bar & Omakase

4.8(129 reviews)

This is my go to sushi spot. I am a sushi snob from Los Angeles and this place does it right…read more The chefs are all knowledgeable. I have brought multiple friends in and they all say the sushi is fresh and amazing. I normally do the salmon and tuna nigiri and the toro and yellowtail handroll. The scallops are phenomenal. 10/10 would recommend.

Amazing Omakase experience. This was the best sushi I've ever had and the staff was super friendly…read moreand detailed the contents of every course. I will definitely be back!

2.9 mi•West Town, Wicker Park

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Sushi Taku

4.3(1.3k reviews)

The food was great and and the waitress that attended me, Miki, was excellent. Definitely will come…read moreback!

Really good all you can eat, and the service is really fast and nice, especially Miki!read more

All you can eat - must finish or else you will be charged per piece leftover

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Miru

4.3(336 reviews)

3.8 mi•The Loop

This place is expensive but the views and service make up for it…read more We each got to order our favorite drinks. Mine was a highball which really tasted like Tokyo, I was taken back on the first sip. We ordered the little gems, miso cod, edamame, duck yakisoba, hamachi sashimi, and chicken kaarage. Everything was good, and we didn't leave hungry so that's the good thing. I think you can go up there to get a drink and enjoy the views just the same, we went outside briefly for pix but recommend eating inside due to the windy conditions.

Ambiance is really the entire concept here. The right seat at Breakfast and you see a glorious…read moresunrise in the Fall. Always a view to the Lake and The Chicago River. The best wait staff in the City of Chicago. I recommend the Tokyo Breakfast and a glass of Dom Perignon for starters. For those more interested in a traditional Midwestern breakfast they have plenty of eggs and always perfectly prepared to your liking. The best seating for cocktails is actually their rooftop lounge that is literally on top of the Chicago River and again looking at Lake Michigan and Navy Pier. It is so Chicago I expect Abe Frohman might just be sitting next to me at dinner. Next time you need a day off work to play bookie, begin or end your day at Miru or in a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. Make sure Sloane Peterson buckles up and Bon Apettit !

3.8 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

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Jinsei Motto

4.6(150 reviews)

Came here for the lunch omakase, which features dry-aged fish. Overall, the fish was fresh and…read morewell-prepared--nothing particularly mind-blowing, but definitely good quality, especially for a more affordable omakase option. My only critique is the pacing. Since the chef already had the fish sliced and prepped, I expected a smoother flow, but the meal took about an hour and a half for 14 pieces of sushi. It felt a bit slow, especially for a lunch service. That said, if you're looking for a reasonably priced omakase with quality fish, this is a solid choice.

Went for restaurant week with friends. Got there early after work and was able to hit the happy…read morehour which is a decent deal. Got the snow maiden sake and the spicy scallop hand roll. Both were great. Our bartenders were lovely and very friendly. Found out this is a Malort tasting room and we were able to sample some different Malorts (the cocoa one was good!). Then we were taken back to our table for dinner. Our server was super friendly as well. Started with the miso soup and crispy tuna bites which were probably my favorite dishes. The taki yoki fritters weren't bad either. We saw people getting omakase, so we ordered a yummy looking piece they were receiving. It was just okay (chutoro truffle). The nigiri was also okay. The tuna piece was the only I really loved. The fish quality wasn't as high as I was expecting. The sushi was decent. A little too much truffle in the spicy blue fin tuna and a little too vegetable forward in the hamachi serrano. All in all, the atmosphere and amazing service pushed this up to a 4 for me.

3.2 mi•Ukrainian Village, West Town

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Akami

Omakase Shoji

4.8(53 reviews)

One of the best Omakase experience I've ever had. I booked last minute during a Chicago business…read moretrip and was able to get a seating for one: I came at my time and had a drink alone at the bar and had an awesome conversation with the bartender Brandon who shared some stories about Japan with me. I was seated at the sushi bar shortly and to my surprise I had the chefs table all to myself! It was very beautifully decorated and clean and got to meet Chef Shoji. I was well taken care of by both the staff and Chef Shoji and he meticulously explained every dish and we chatted about everything from his time in America, Japan, and even shared some of my life stories. All in all the dinner service was about 90 minutes with maybe 12-15 or so dishes? I was absolutely satisfied and more. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience having personalized service!

Great omakase!! Loved the cuts of fish especially the toro. I dream about going back every now and…read morethen. Service was spectacular as well.

3.6 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

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Sushi by Bou- Fulton Market Chicago @ Emily Hotel

4.5(133 reviews)

This was an amazing experience, I cannot wait to attend one of their limited seatings when I get…read moreback to Manhattan. 12 course omakase tasting menu and they played old school hiphop and rap from the 80s and 90s all night! My personal fav. Grafitti all over the walls and plush velvet furnishings. 1. Yellowtail 2. bluefin tuna 3. Salmon roe 4. Albacore tuna 5. Chopped toro 6. Scallops 7. Miso cod 8. Fluke 19. Uni 10. Otoro 11. Wagyu with uni 12. Tuna Hand Roll Sushi by BOU Fulton Market was perfectly intimate sexy and cool. The fish was fresh and delicious, and the chefs are so fast, and knowledgable! I love sitting at sushi counters and getting to see them work, I love the stimulation. Service was outstanding the chefs made wonderful reccomendations including their secret menu item ' The BIG MAC' Ambiance was killer and its a small space with limited seatings every night. Perfect for a sexy date night experience and great for talking !!

This rating is SOLELY on how I perceive the dollar value of the experience. There's too many…read moreamazing omakase options in this city to where this one I'm still left a little hungry, a little wanting for more unique flavors rather than just nigiri, and a little more broke!! I've been here 2-3 times and each time it's just because I've gotten such a strong omakase craving and my other go-to spots are full for the night but this one just doesn't do it for me. There's other less expensive, more innovative omakase places in Chicago, I promise Upside: Chefs are absolute gems. The vibes are chic, cool and intimate, so my boyfriend and I have gone as a date spot. We got the upgraded "bougie" package and a few additional rolls cause again, basic menu doesn't hit the spot. Taken a friend there before too also opting for "bougie" because we wanted more rolls, but we split some dumplings on the way home if you catch my drift lol. For a slimmer 5'4" gal (my friend being literally a 4'10" gal) with a pretty decent appetite but nothing crazy, that shouldn't be happening consistently!

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Ikura - Salmon Roe

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

4.5(102 reviews)

2.9 mi•Near North Side

Came here for a business dinner with our sales rep. It had great reviews and came in on a Sunday…read morenight. We didn't make reservations but they accommodated us immediately and sat down. We had sushi, rolls, their specials and yakitori. What a great meal from beginning to end. The chef ended up sending us a special of salmon belly, ponzu and ikura on top. It sounds simple but what an amazing bite. It was complimentary from the chef and if I wasn't full I would have ordered another round. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed and everything was absolutely fresh! Enjoy!

We've been wanting to try happy hour at Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya for a while. We started with a cold…read moreSapporo (no cocktails for happy hour), then went straight into the karaage (barely edible, the chicken used was so chewy and nasty, we couldn't finish it), sushi rolls (very fishy smell, not the best), and grilled kushiyaki skewers (these were my fav). Everything came out looking seriously tempting, but somewhat fell short.

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Antonia C.

10 years ago

Loved this place!! I'm not much of a yelper but I feel I have to for this place. Not only was the food on point (the sashimi was truly great and fresh), the drinks were strong and yummy (I had the raspberry martini), and the service was great! our server was so nice and made us feel special (she must have known it was date night ;-) Me and the boyfriend will be making this one of our go to spots! read more

Mari S.

162

8 years ago

Huge menu, so many options, multiple cuisines; Chinese, Korean and Japanese including sushi. Fresh ingredients. Attentive service. Kimchi Rice and ribs are delicious. Portions are large, great for sharing or plenty of leftovers. Not to noisy and the atmosphere is casual and eclectic. Great place for a group of friends or family meal. Will definitely go again! read more

TC H.

311

9 years ago

Great place!! They have both Chinese food and sushi and both are very well-done! Great prices and comparable atmosphere inside the restaurant. They even allow you to order delivery direct from them with timely delivery. Only negative mark I could give is that they don't accept credit card payments for delivery. Will definitely get food from Little Wok again. read more

Rob A.

9 years ago

I went her for the first time. The food was fine. Nothing special or to write home about but I did enjoy it. I have the Mongolian beef, my friend had the avocado salad. The staff was friendly enough and had suggestions for us. It was reasonably priced. If you are looking for something fast and in the neighborhood I would say go there. read more

Robert M.

9 years ago

I enjoyed my dining experience here. I had the pork wontons with vegetables and a barbeque sticky bun. Both were outstanding. To drink I had some sort of iced tea. It was a little too sweet for me but my date seemed to like it. Friends all enjoyed what they has as well. I would probably go back and try some different things. read more

Yelp A.

6 months ago

i was told a week ago that i would have a refund coming to my account. i placed an order that took 4 hours to get and it was past 10 pm and the sushi was warm, so it could not be eaten. i have called many times and keep being told the manager will call me after i was told the refund was processed, but nothing has happened read more

Patricia B.

9 years ago

Service was fast and friendly! Pot stickers and Mongolian beef are as good as it gets in this type of restaurant. I was disappointed by lack of fresh hot mustard. Prices seem a little high given that the lunch special only includes white rice. But this is a high-rent neighborhood. Best chinese food on the northside. read more

Jeffery M.

9 years ago

Great presentation! Great atmosphere and quick. Vegetable egg roll is amazing (been searching for a long time -- not a fan of spring rolls).The scallion pancakes were kind of small but also very yummy :) the vibe is very upbeat and fun and the staff is great. Fried rice is delicious too. Clean and Fresh. read more

Mark N.

3 years ago

Server disappeared after taking our order. Had to wait 30 minutes for sushi and the restaurant wasn't even busy. Another server got our food for us. The music is inappropriate. I've never heard the N WORD so many times in a restaurant. I'd give 0 stars if possible. read more

Sir Guinea Pig S.

7 years ago

This reastraunt is great for especially since my brother works there so for me it wasnt talking to someone random but thats juat me but the food is great i had ramen and taramisu and it was DELICIOUS definitly recomend, its clean, delicious, and great service. read more

All Night A.

3 years ago

Dined in with my kid Friday night. There were small flies everywhere. At my table and in the bathroom. When I got up to go to the bathroom, I saw a guy in the kitchen smoking. What kind of place is this? The health department should shut it down. read more

Michael K.

9 years ago

Nice ambience, outdoor seating, good food and service. HUGE menu with a ton of options from sushi to pad thai to chinese options. The food was pretty reasonable priced as well. The drinks were a bit sweet but overall pretty delicious. read more

Alex H.

7 years ago

One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! Drinks are amazing, staff is excellent and friendly, and the food is GREAT. I come here at least once a week, and I can't say that about very many places at all! read more

Agie F.

4 years ago

This was my second visit. I ordered the same dish as I ordered the first time. I think their food is quite consistent. Would I come back again? Yes! Food is tasty here! read more

Trish B.

8 years ago

Mistake - I did not review Little Wok - never been there - I reviewed another restaurant and it ended up being post on this one.

Vilis S.

166

7 years ago

Fuckin love this place. No complaints. Good staff. Good music. Good vibes. Check it out in the wintertime, good winter music.

David K.

4 years ago

Ordered in for the night and got the chow fun, general Taos chicken & scallion pancakes. It came hot and packaged nicely.

Jose A.

3 years ago

Quality has gone downhill. Restaurant is dirty. Waitstaff is distracted by their phones. Asian host was extremely rude.

Frank S.

7 years ago

Great place for Chinese and sushi! Nice outside seating. Kelly, our server, was top notch! Highly recommend Little Wok.

Isabella N.

7 years ago

Amazing food and a great price. Most chinese can be greasy but not here. I probably eat there 2-4 times a month.

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