The food was phenomenal possibly one of if not the best AYCE sushi in Chicago. The fish tasted fresh and had amazing quality, the signature rolls were well balanced as the ingredients didn't clash with each other. Amazing presentations on all of the food from the appetizers, rolls, and dessert. The staff and servers were friendly and showed me a lot of hospitality. My go-to sushi place if I'm ever craving it now read more

Our new go to spot for sushi! Been here a dozen times so far with my girlfriend as well as whoever else we drag with us! Usually seated immediately but given wait times are always accurate which is nice! AYCE is the go to move. Sushi was great, fresh, and delicious. Love the high end appetizers you get to pick from. Nigiri is a hit and most of the sushi rolls are a hit as well, I myself am just not a huge cream cheese on sushi fan. The ice cream is amazing, we have had the vanilla, ube, and matcha. Currently they just have ube and vanilla but hopefully matcha will be back! The staff is friendly, great vibes, and attentive! The restaurant has a boujee modern vibe which is cool and great music playing! It can be loud inside but not a major issue especially for someone hearing impaired like myself! read more

My friends favorite place to get all you can eat sushi for $35! They order a lot of the hand rolls to make it worth! I do like the beef skewers but they sometimes are a bit tough. Servers are always nice and quick to help. They have three floors inside for large and small parties. Overall it's pretty good and I'd recommend! read more

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Truly an amazing price for AYCE sushi and pretty good quality! There is a lot of variety of rolls and nigiris to choose from. Not picture is the udon which was too salty. The only thing to note is that online it said their lunch was until 3:30 PM however they only let us order until 3 PM. So take that into consideration if you're going for a late lunch like we did! read more

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I should preface by saying that this is not a bad spot for AYCE sushi given its price point, but also not one I'd be returning to primarily because the quality isn't the greatest. I met a buddy for lunch today and we tried a few apps , some rolls and some nigiri. The grilled chicken yakitori was a little tough and chewy; all the fish was just a-ok, not the melt in your mouth goodness I was expecting. The highlight of our meal was the amazing Une soft serve that is also included with the AYCE. read more

One of our favorite AYCE place. This is our second time getting this amazing server! (didn't catch his name but the receipt saids Sam) The salmon has to be one of the freshest salmon I've had at AYCE and some sushi places. Their matcha ice cream was also delicious! I personally would not recommend the fruit teas because it kind of just tasted like water. Overall, this place is well decorated, the food is nicely presented and the service is excellent. I would recommend trying. read more

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It's exciting to find a All You Can Eat Japanese restaurant with such a high CP and quality food! Sashimi plate, hand rolls, and nigiri are must-have! For zensai, highly recommended soft shell crab and dynamite mussels! Will definitely visit again! read more

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I previously gave this place four stars, but after my most recent visit I'm adjusting it to three. I still think the fish quality is solid, especially for AYCE. However, the fish to rice ratio is off. There is too much rice in each nigiri, which made it less enjoyable for me to eat. I ended up removing about half the rice from each piece just to make it manageable. Toward the end of the meal, when we had a few pieces of nigiri left, a waiter came over and told us we could not cut the rice. After this interaction, his attitude was noticeably not great. I was not going to just eat the plain rice I had already removed, but out of respect we ate the remaining nigiris fully. What was left at the end was uneaten rice, two chicken wings, and one pork belly skewer. We ordered six skewers total and only left one because it was dry and not enjoyable. The chicken wings were good, and overall we finished most of what we ordered and did not feel like we over-ordered. We were charged $8 for the leftover rice, half eaten wings, and the one dry skewer. That left a bad taste and came off as a bit stingy. If the restaurant is going to be strict about finishing nigiri entirely, the nigiri should not be packed with so much rice. Unfortunately, I will not be back to eat things I do not enjoy. I have been to other AYCE spots where more food was leftover and I was not charged. read more

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I came to Nikko based off of multiple reviews and word of mouth since I was visiting from out of town. I was so disappointed in the quality of fish. Salmon had no flavor, it existed as a fishy texture vessel. The tuna was meaty and tasted heavily of iron. The toro wrap was good, but it really was just a wad of avocado with a sprinkle of fish. Their crab rangoons were comedically large and came with four. Service was great ! Our server was very quick and lovely. The restaurant was beautiful and had lots of seating. Nikko's saving grace was that they had the best ube soft serve that I've ever tried. Very random but a nice surprise read more

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Came here with my brother and had a great experience overall. We visited on a weekday around 5:30 pm, and it wasn't busy at all, we were seated immediately. Our server was very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We did the AYCE option, and most of what we tried was delicious. The nigiri was a standout, fresh fish and just the right amount of rice. The special rolls were also pretty good, except for the dynamite roll, which had way too much cream cheese and completely overpowered the other flavors. We finished with ube and vanilla ice cream, which tasted amazing and had a great texture. The restaurant has a modern, stylish vibe. My only minor complaint was the music, it was pretty loud and felt more like club music. Not a dealbreaker, just an interesting choice. Overall, I'd definitely come back! read more

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Went for AYCE lunch on a Friday and it wasn't too busy. The staff greeted us and was extremely nice and fast. The space is nice and modern and the booths were spacious. First thing that I wish was different was that they didn't have fresh ginger or wasabi. They were in packets on the side of the table. This was a bummer! Starting with apps, the crab rangoons were good but the sauce was a bit too gingery for my liking. The takoyaki was delicious. The pork belly seemed a bit dry and wasn't our favorite. The crispy rice spicy tuna was okay as well. The nigiri was also just fine. Fish was good but the rice seemed kind of dry and could've been more soft and fluffy. The ube soft serve was really good, we were bummed they were out of the matcha soft serve but the ube was delicious! Overall, not my favorite spot for sushi but good for something quick. read more

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We visited Nikko Sushi Izakaya to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and it was a great experience. The wait staff were so sweet and super funny, we loved having them! This is one of the best AYCE sushi places in Chicago hands down. Everything is made to order fresh and service was pretty quick. Their hand rolls and meat skewers were probably some of my favorite bites. 10/10 would recommend and come back! read more

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My friends and I have a Sushi Club that meets once a month to try the best sushi in Chicago. Nikko Sushi Izakaya joined the top of our list when it opened! Located in a great spot on Division, we walked in on a weeknight and got one of the only remaining tables inside. We went with the all you can eat, and each roll was amazing. Topped off with a delicious Yuzu cocktail and matcha ice cream, this was a perfect meal. We can't wait to go back! read more

Nikko Sushi Izakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my favorite AYCE sushi spot in Chicago. What makes this place great is the variety of appetizers that you can order on top of the fresh sushi roll and nigiri options. Dishes that stood out to me were the salmon nigiri, the toro wrap (highly recommend), the white tuna nigiri, the beef skewers, chicken and onion skewer, and the nikko sushi roll. It's definitely pricier than sushi taku but you get a lot more variety. Service was friendly and efficient. The tables are a little small for all the dishes that come out for the sushi, but we ate quickly to make room. We came here on a Sunday at 1 pm for a later lunch and there was no line. Bathrooms available on the first and lower floor. Definitely give this place a visit! read more

Nikko Sushi Izakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The place was very cozy! Great for families. Staff is friendly! Their AYCE selection is great. read more

Nikko Sushi Izakaya - House Salad, 6 Gyoza, 4 Butterfly Shrimp, 4 Dynamite Mussels,4 Crab Rangoon - Izakaya Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally got to try this spot out since it has been on my list. It was a busy Friday night when I walked in. We got seated downstairs and it was busy too. Ambience was kind of on the loud side for a sushi spot, but didn't bother us much. The service was excellent! Our server was super attentive and kept checking in on us to see if we needed anything or wanted to order additional food. It was a little frustrating being seated downstairs because we didn't have any phone service, so I couldn't receive or send text messages along with phone calls. We tried connecting to the wifi but that didn't help either. I would have to go upstairs and step outside to check my phone, just in case. My friend and I got a bottle of sake and it was exactly what we were looking for. Nice and subtle and not too dry. We ordered a couple of rolls and it was good, rice ratio was good, but the rolls were definitely filling. The sake (salmon) hand roll was my favorite! My friend and I ordered at least 3 each that night. A little disappointed with the hamachi carpaccio because the fish was frozen. It was still a little frozen when it was brought out to us. I also wished we were informed from the beginning that we could only order 2 items from the sushi bar menu. The toro wrap was good, but our first couple bites, we could only taste avocado. We were so full we wanted to order more, but couldn't. Possibly next time! read more

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This is a newer AYCE sushi spot in the city. The staff are nice and attentive. There is ample seating. The food is pretty yummy. The fish is fresh and there is a nice variety of items. I like the hand rolls that are offered, as this isn't typically available at other AYCE sushi places. read more

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We came here during their happy hour and it wasn't that busy but I would say it's thr best access sushi. There'd even handrolls on the menu. I really like how thee is a variety of rolls or Nigiri sushi to try. The ambiance inside is so nice which is perfect for a date night or just to enjoy some great sushi. read more

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Fun all you can eat dinner, high quality dishes and great ambiance. Had a great server and food was awesome. Love their policy on food waste and kept us honest about how much we could actually eat read more

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Best Ayce Sushi place I have ever been to! Everything was great quality and food came out quickly. Service was great as well! Highly recommend! They do not have matcha ice cream, but the they did have ube. read more

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Another AYCE Sushi restaurant has entered the city of Chicago! Right down the street from Sushi Taku, Nikko Sushi Izakaya is a welcome addition to a very popular part of Wicker Park. Came here on a Friday afternoon because a friend wanted to try it. Heard it was popular and I could tell as there were already a handful of people waiting before they opened at noon. We went for the lunch AYCE. There is a dinner option later and more expensive, I assume it has more offerings. You can also order a la carte, but the best deal would be the AYCE... if you can consume that much! :). Service was fast and friendly. Our water came out (twice! Haha) and they were very attentive. We sat outside because it was a perfect day! Food came out quickly and well plated. Also had a peach flavored spiked lemonade. Delicious! I liked the salmon nigiri , nikko roll, and the chicken karaage the best. Make sure to get their green tea ice cream ~ made in house! It was delicious! Taking one star off because they forgot one item that we ordered, the udon. We didn't ask for it because we were too stuffed anyway. But it would have been nice if they asked if we were missing anything. Also, I noticed the server's spit kinda land on the table as she was talking to us. It wasn't intentional and I know it happens but it was kinda unprofessional and didn't like that part. Again I know it was an accident. Service was quick, fast, and friendly! Highly recommend! read more

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My party got the all you can eat and it did not disappoint. The fish was fresh and each piece had just the right amount of rice. Besides the nigiri and the hand rolls, I thought that the items from the "Sushi Bar" stood out. The Walu Tataki with the wasabi yuzu sauce was the star of the night. I could have eaten that dish all night. But you can only choose one per person, so choose wisely. read more

Nikko Sushi Izakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This may arguably be my new favorite AYCE sushi place! Found out about this place via tiktok from a friend so I was worried it was ganna be a long wait but it wasn't! Everything we ordered was delicious and tasted very high quality. I was excited about them offering hand rolls so I ordered 1 of each - all were fire! More AYCE sushi places should offer hand rolls. The vibes inside are cool! They have 3 floors of seating. I think this place will fit in nicely in Wicker Park! read more

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Nice place to go to for AYCE sushi. Kinda fancy and cozy inside compared to other AYCE places that I have been to in the past. Their plates, bowls and soy sauce containers were super cute! The sushi was really good. I loved the selection of hand rolls, signature rolls, and Nigiri that was available. All seemed fresh and the presentation was beautiful. All of our food came out pretty quick, which is something that I am not used to at other Ayce sushi places. The service was nice and friendly, although our server did remind us (a lot) that we needed to order only as much as we can consume. The penalty for food that was not eaten is $1 per piece. We only left a couple pieces of sushi as we were so full. Other places are normally ok with it and won't charge if there is 2-3 pieces left uneaten. Our server was pretty adamant about us finishing our food or else there would be a charge. Me and my 2 friends were already so full that we could not fathom another bite and was fine if they charged us. But our server was being nice and since it was our first time he let it slide. We will know for next time! read more

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Nikko is a fantastic addition to the AYCE sushi scene in Chicago- the fish was fresh and came in generous portions. The style of food I would say is fusion. Some citrus and sauces and toppings that I'd typically not associate with Japanese food. The flavors were great but perhaps more friendly to foreigners and not for those who want just sushi. Even sushi Taku is a bit more true to Japanese flavor profile. The rolls, nigiri, specials all tasted great. The side menu (skewers, soft shell) were okay. Honestly wish the soft shell came with a ponzu rather than another sauce. The matcha soft serve was a standout in flavor and texture, I'd honestly come back just for it. The restaurant overall was quiet but was picking up by when we left. Service was fantastic, they treat you very well. Overall 5/5, loved the experience. My one strong complaint is that the soy sauce tastes like water which affected my experience. Not sure if I just had a bad batch but it's even more watery than low sodium soy sauce which I already don't like. read more

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Tried the all-you-can-eat dinner at Nikko Sushi Izakaya in Wicker Park for $32 -- a great value, especially in such a trendy neighborhood. The restaurant is fairly new but already drawing a crowd, and for good reason. Some pieces stood out more than others. The scallop nigiri was easily the best bite of the night -- fresh and buttery. The tai carpaccio (red snapper) from the sushi bar was another favorite. I'd recommend sticking with nigiri and hand rolls -- they were consistently good, while the larger rolls can fill you up too quickly. If you do go for a roll, the spring citrus is the one to get. Skip the mussels -- they were the one clear miss. And be aware: they do require you to finish the rice on your nigiri or you may get charged extra, so come hungry. Overall, a solid AYCE sushi spot with great highlights if you order smart. I'll definitely be back for the scallop nigiri alone. read more

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Nikko Sushi is a relatively newer restaurant and I have been seeing a lot of posts on Instagram. My friends and I took the opportunity to visit with a mamas night out. At first glance, the place seems to be a bit fancier and more sophisticated than the other AYCE sushi places in town. The restaurant itself is sleek as well as the plates and dishes which everything was served on. As for the food - everything was fresh and of decent quality. The server gave us sheets to choose our items. We did order a bit much on the first pass as we are used to things slowly trickling in. It all came pretty fast and close together. On the other hand, we were happy with our mixed drinks that had just enough of a kick to them. We made it just in time for happy hour to get the Hawaiian Spiked Lemonades in all 3 flavors. We may be back if in the area, but there are also a lot of sushi places to try in the city. read more

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We came here on Saturday night. It was busy but not packed. This restaurant is bigger than I thought. It has three floors, so you don't have to worry that there will be a long wait for a table. This sushi place is AYCE for $33. They also have hand rolls as part of their AYCE. The only downside is the sushi bar section, where each person can only order one item once. The sushi bar items were very good. Their other items on the AYCE are pretty good. Make sure you get their soft-served matcha ice cream. It was so good that I ordered it twice. The waiter told us that they got their ice cream from Match En. The service was good, and the staff would come back to check if you needed to order more food. read more

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I decided to try out this place after seeing it on social media. There are three floors with restrooms on the main and bottom. There is only one person at a time for the restroom on the main floor. I recommend taking public transportation or a rideshare. The ayce is $33 for dinner. The sushi bar option at the very top, you can only order one item from that list for the whole duration you're there. The hand rolls down to the desserts, you can order as much as you want. As a whole, it's a great deal and perfect for groups or dates. The signature rolls with cream cheese, personally I'm not a big fan of those. Everything else is good quality. Service was good but there were times that they got the wrong items. The beef and chicken skewers could have been more tender. I recommend trying out the toro wrap or walu tataki, hand rolls, any of the zensai, signature rolls, nigiri, and desserts. Overall, it's s 4.5 out of 5. read more

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Been seeing all of the hype about this spot and I've been to a handful of AYCE places in the city so it sparked my curiosity. Location wise, this place ranks better than Sushi Taku down the street. The sushi tastes more fresh and the appetizers look more appetizing. I love that you can get skewers here so that's a win for Nikko. They limit you on appetizers that lean closer to 'nigiri' - 1 per person. These were really good! The specialty roll variety here is different from other AYCE spots which I enjoyed seeing. I always like when restaurants create their own roll and name it fun names like 'Division Roll' or 'Bulls Roll'. The nigiri wasn't to bad! Like I said, fish is fresher than Sushi Taku but nothing too outstanding. Rice to fish ratio is average for Chicago spots. The other win here is that they do handrolls, so this is a great option to change up the nigiri rotation! Overall, solid spot for AYCE but you don't need to run here! read more

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Taku was always my go to on wicker park for AYCE Sushi, but with time quality have been decreasing and always have been the same flavor with different rolls. Now this place opened two blocks down the street and passed to be my 1st place on AYCE sushi to eat in wicker park, and I'm keep coming back for this place. Love the decor around the restaurant and the booth were comfy to eat as much as you can on 2 hrs. Please don't pass on the premium dishes that is included one pwr person on the AYCE they worth it, and the grilled pork belly is fantastic read more

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Good food, prompt service. I like the variety Nikko has to offer compare to many other AYCE sushi places. They have a small selection of grilled skewers and unique sushi rolls. Typically no wait time to get a seat. Has an upscale feel to it but without the pressure to be all dressed up. read more

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Good sushi place in a neighborhood of good sushi places. Definitely gets overlooked because of all the other restaurants on Division but do not sleep on Nikko. They have a great jalapeño margarita, and a large drink menu of cute / photographable drinks. The delicious karaage, gyoza, and great rolls, I definitely recommend. We got the dragon on fire roll, which was delicious. We also got the Windy City roll, both were great. The fish was fresh tasting, and not slimy. They also have an all you can eat menu, we did not do that but a few people in the restaurant had it and had a lot left over. They have ice cream as well, and we brought our kid so naturally had to order some ice cream. They also gave us a free Matcha ice cream, which was so nice. read more

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Nikko sushi will be my new all you can eat favorite! This place is spectacular. The orders came out fast and the quality was never below par. I highly recommend getting lots of hand rolls. read more

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For an AYCE spot, this sushi is so fresh! Everything was so flavorful and the perfect amount where you didn't feel like you would waste anything. I was sad because the hamachi jalapeño and salmon sashimi dish were our favorites but you can only order them once time for the whole duration of the sitting. That would be my only bad thing to say though! The rolls were very good and the cocktails were also great. It's super big with a full bar and lots of seating. Our servers were very kind and everyone was so helpful! read more

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Sugoi, ne? I was so excited to see Nikko Sushi Izakaya open on Division. It truly blows every other sushi restaurant in the immediate area out of the water. Why? One, the rice is good. Two, it has an inventive and creative menu that goes beyond Americanised maki. The AYCE menu is streamlined and servers explain how many of each section comes with the meal to start. I think this is really smart in order to get a taste of an appetizer, yakitori, maki, nigiri, etc while still having room to order another round. The AYCE menu is $32.99 per person. What sets Nikko Sushi apart starts with the incredible array of carpaccio and tataki. The Walu Tataki complemented by a homemade wasabi yuzu sauce was so incredibly buttery and bursting with flavour. Our server noted that all of the sauces were made in house and you could tell that there was a distinct freshness and creativity. The handrolls are small enough for two bites so you are able to sample a few different fillings as you make your way through this culinary journey. Having such high-quality fish in addition to lovely, tender yakitori was a beyond pleasant experience. The negima toriniku yaki was particularly tasty. I did find that the signature rolls were quite large (8 pieces) and while I don't often order rolls beyond a simple futomaki, it was nice to try for the first visit. The Green Devil and Tuna Tartare rolls both used soy paper over nori and were well-balanced. The nigiri are well-sized with well-seasoned rice which shows a higher level of care than other AYCE restaurants. I really hope Nikko keeps that up--it will continue to set them apart from even other restaurants on the street that have let quality and taste slip in order to turn tables. The beverage program is robust and they carry large format Japanese beers like a proper Izakaya. The interior and place settings are beautiful as well, and there is lots of space in order to accommodate any size of party. The service was very lovely as well, our main server Henry was very jovial and happy to talk through some of the more unique options on the menu that set Nikko apart. He also had previous Izakaya experience and you could tell by how comfortable and confident he was. All in all, I am elated to write this review and cannot wait to go back and try more things. I wish Nikko Sushi Izakaya much success. Itadakimasu! read more

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Came in to celebrate 2 friends belated birthday and just to catch up. No line no wait, we were seated immediately. Upon entering, the entrance is pretty tight barely any space between the hostess and the door so loads of traffic jam here. Our server was nice and always readily available. She didn't quite explain the menu that well but the sushi bar was limit one per person for the whole duration of your dining experience. We thought she meant per round. Whichever that was fine because we filled up pretty quickly. These sushi kitchen items were really tasty! Hand rolls were pretty good too. Their AYCE menu was on the smaller side compared to Sushi Taku. They didn't have scallop as an option. The izakaya weren't all that. The pork belly and beef were a bit hard. Nigiri was stuffed with rice in my opinion. Rolls were pretty tasty and refreshing. All in all just an okay experience. read more

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This place look amazing. I really like how the waiter asked if we wanted to be seated at a booth or window. The ambiance inside was really good and the design makes it feel like a sushi restaurant. This was all you can eat sushi and seeing the hand rolls on the menu was really great. We had a couple hand rolls, one signature maki and some items from the bar menu. This place is a great place for family and friends to come and enjoy some sushi. There were so many options to choose from and definitely will come back soon. read more

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Did not come here with high expectations. I love sushi, but have not had good experiences with AYCE.......the quality and service is usually lacking. This was not the case at Nikko. The service was top notch, we were seated promptly, served quickly and the server (Inul) was friendly and helpful. The sushi variety was quite good, Nigiri, rolls and cooked items as well. While not offering sashimi (AYCE rarely does) or pricey pieces (Uni, Ikura, Ama Ebi, Toro, Uzura) many of the usual suspects were available. The fish was fresh and the Nigiri was well made. The sushi rice was not perfectly seasoned, but it wasn't bad. All in all, it was a delightful and reasonably priced sushi dinner ($32.99 and 15% off for seniors). I would definitely return! read more

Nikko Sushi Izakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got to try Nikko Sushi Izakaya on a Sunday night and it delivered! Been seeing tons of reels about this spot and they lived up to the hype. We were seated on the main floor of their three-level dining room and enjoyed the AYCE dinner for $32.99 per person - one of the best deals out there, IMHO. The menu's got a ton of variety, including yakitori, handrolls, and zensai (limit one per person). Loved the creative maki rolls and handrolls - perfect bite! Pork belly and chicken yakitori were standouts with their dry rub and BBQ flavors. Soft shell crab zensai and hamachi nigiri were also my favorites. Finished off with a yummy house-made Ube soft ice cream. The wait staff were also helpful ans friendly. I will definitely come back! read more

Nikko Sushi Izakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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