This is my go to sushi spot. I am a sushi snob from Los Angeles and this place does it right. 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. read more

The best Japanese in Chicago. Not close. It's what Kaizen was in 2015. Quiet and excellent and humble. Flavors and fish are beyond. Best kept secret. read more

Q Sushi was fantastic. We randomly booked the omakase menu as a date night, and lucked out with an awesome find. Restaurant was small with a few tables and a large bar. Mike the host was great and knowledgeable about the sake. We got the regular sake pairing with our meal that came with 4 generous and delicious pours of sake. Chef Ono made some great omakase that was both different than just the standard sashimi and delicious. We also had fun as the staff was friendly and we ended up having a few shots with them. We will definitely be back! read more

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It's been over a year since I dined here so the details are a little blurry, but I found pictures on my phone and some of my memory returned, specifically how good this meal was. This is not a traditional sushi omakase since there are courses beyond just fish, but it's enough food to get full while also not spending a bomb. I sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the chefs creating some of the courses. The service staff also offered me a complimentary shot of some drink that they were drinking. read more

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Great place for omakase for the fun vibe n fish! The staff n chef were all so nice n personable n actually talks to you instead of the traditional standoff attitudes. The portions of the fish n meals were huge so you actually feel so full at the end of it versus just a taste. A must try if you love omakase or never tried before ! read more

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Came here on a Saturday right after they opened and the staff was friendly and gave some great recommendations. We opted for a variety of hand rolls and nigiri options and everything was actually really fresh and good here. You pay for the quality for sure. I think the check was over $100, but I'd certainly come back and try one of their fixed menus to try some more variety. read more

We were looking at sushi spots in Chicago, and Sushi Q caught my eye! They offer a variety of sashimi, nigiri, and other dishes, and they also have a chef selection or omakase, which was one of the best for the value and taste we had here in the States. The omakase had many dishes and was definitely worth the price. An appetizer, miso soup, multiple sashimi pieces, 4 pieces of nigiri, a handroll, 4 pieces of maki, and MORE were included for around $100. The tea was also unlimited, and we had many refills. The server was also friendly and checked on us quite often. There was plently of space outside and inside. Overall, Sushi Q has a great omakase at an amazing price point, and the food was fresh and delicious. Definitely try out their omakase! read more

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Food here is always great! Fresh fish and ingredients! Service is excellent, everyone is friendly. The place has bar seating and I think 5 or 6 tables. It's a great neighborhood sushi bar. Definitely a hidden gem if you're in the area. Be forewarned, they like to have ppl do Malort shots. It's Chicago, so why not! read more

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The chef is NOT crazy. Very sane and talented. Best sushi in Chicago. Neurodivergent friendly.

One Star. Never Returning. Came here regularly until I realized it wasn't about food, it was about control. The fish? Often chewy, oversized, and borderline inedible. I nearly choked on a cut so poorly portioned it felt like a dare. The staff? Performed hospitality while quietly punishing any deviation from passivity. Asked for bubbles, got a full bottle of champagne poured without consent, then stared down for reacting. Over time, the service soured, the energy shifted, and the illusion cracked. If you're into being manipulated while overpaying for mediocrity, this place will feel like magic. For everyone else, there are better places to be disrespected. Much better place to get omakase. Here are the details from the health inspection record as of 12/24 Standard not met: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER Standard not met: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS Standard not met: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED Standard not met: ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED Standard not met: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE Standard not met: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN read more

Cute little neighborhood spot! Pricing is mid-range. Everyone was really friendly and service was attentive but not over-bearing. We ordered the special tuna nigiri, sake nigiri, salmon maki, negi toro caviar maki, shroom maki, and spicy scallop. The fish was so fresh and seasoned well. I didn't even want to dip it in soy sauce! The special tuna nigiri was our favorite. It melted in your mouth like butter. If I lived closer, would definitely be a go-to takeout spot! read more

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What a lovely experience! I had the omakase, and if you are willing to be adventurous about your flavors, I highly recommend it. Every bite was different and fresh and interesting--so pretty, too! The fish was delicious and fresh, but what they did with each one was superb! The crew were so knowledgeable and friendly, and the whole meal was everything I wanted. (Also, I came hungry and was pleasantly full when I left--that can't be said of omakase everywhere in the city!) Pricewise it's midrange for omakase in Chicago, and I will definitely be coming back here in other seasons to try what is upcoming! read more

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I would advise getting a reservation. They have a small eating area. Walked in around 6pm on a Saturday. Asked for a table and they said they couldn't seat us that night. They were fully booked. read more

Went to Q Sushi Bar & Omakase during my trip to Chicago. It has been bookmarked and I have been dying to go since I started to research restaurants. I made a reservation when dinner service first started at 4:30. The staff was extremely friendly and the host and the server were actually the same person. I ordered the omakase, which is a chef special set starting at $99. $99 is on the lower end of omakases but their sushi tasted like it was on the higher end. Typically, the omakases I frequent are sushi or nigiri pieces only however, Q Sushi has a different approach on how they tackle omakase. They deploy various different styles of raw fish like rolls, sashimi, miso soup, salad, and more. They also keep their hot green tea on tap so it's is easy and quick to refill. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Q Sushi and hope to visit again! read more

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Made a reservation for 6:30. When we showed up there only a few people eating which was surprising given the required reservation deposit and strict cancellation policy. Was surprised that the vibe was a little awkward. The staff were joking around and engaging with a few people at the sushi bar. The menu was hard to navigate as there were no descriptions of any rolls and the server didn't provide much guidance. Perhaps it's a better experience for the tasting menu. Sushi itself was fresh and a good portion size but the ambience was off. read more

We did a la carte and it's the best sushi I've had in Chicago. The toro hand roll sums it all up. Amazing spot. read more

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for a special occasion, and it did not disappoint. The chef even came out to check on us! Five-star service all the way." 8. "Everything was fresh and flavorful! The seafood was perfectly cooked, and the dessert selection was amazing read more

We sat at the bar and did the omakase for $99 per person. Two people. We have eaten sushi everywhere from Kyubey in Tokyo and Nobu to sushi go round and spots throughout the US, and of course Costco. OVERALL: Not worth the money or trip, quite a few better places in Chicago at varying price points that we'd prefer. Food review dish by dish at the end. Service was good. Filled our waters and tea quite quickly. A bit awkward trying to peak into our bowls, but generally satisfactory service. They also made it seem like the mochi ice cream at the end was "on the house" when it was clearly in our omakase. Atmosphere was not what we expected. Rap music with curse words. Shots for the workers and bar folks. Not quite the atmosphere we expected, but that's just from our experiences, it was a bit off putting. Food wise, everything was adequate. It was a decent amount of food. The quality of the fish was okay but the fish wasn't made to be the star. The rest of the review focuses on the food in more detail. The biggest overall disappointment was that the fish really never got to shine through (other than being able to eat the sashimi on its own), but it could've definitely used a bit more plain or very subtly accented nigiris. All the dishes had quite a lot of sauces and add-ons. Aside from that, the devil is in the details. Some dishes were over salty such as the shrimp with hollandaise. Some dishes had unnecessary components (black cod with caviar, didn't need the caviar). The omakase was also not quite what you'd expect from omakase, all the nigiri (and all their sauces) were side by side touching. We had the following dishes (each with our one comment review): - snow crab with wakame and cucumber salad with a broth (great starting dish, nice a fresh) - sashimi (don't remember the type of fish, was good but not particularly memorable) - black cod nigiri (one piece on rice) with caviar, could not taste the caviar but the black cod was really tasty, just felt like a waste of caviar - mushroom miso soup - really rich for miso, really enjoyable, a couple mushrooms were really garlicky which we love but be wary of that if you're not a fan - sashimi aside a wasabi sauce and an uni shooter. Sashimi was a tuna, salmon, and hamachi belly. One of our hamachi belly had a bone which was very unacceptable and we've never experienced, but we didn't complain. Fish was pretty good. Wasabi sauce was really good though really took away from the fish. Would recommend having some with and without it. Uni shooter was too strong, we ate the uni out of it to try to enjoy it for what it is. - nigiri dish. Shouldn't have had all of them right next to each other with all these sauces. One fish with ao nori very similar to nori potato chips if you're familiar. One salmon belly with a mayonnaise dish which was good but really tasted like the seared mayo salmon from Kura sushi, kind of a shame since this fish is a lot better. Shrimp/prawn nigiri we were really excited for, shrimp sushi should be fresh and sweet, but unfortunately this was just salty due to the hollandaise and the shrimp was lost. Lastly, otoro (tuna belly) was good but the garlic pickle did not add, would rather it had been on its own with the nicely seasoned rice and served on its own. - tuna on tuna, spicy tuna roll topped with tuna, very good and as expected. Good amount of spice. - hand roll - pretty good, not the open coned shape hand roll we expected but still pretty good it had maguro tataki. - lastly mochi, sweet potato, peppermint chocolate, and black sesame; adequate read more

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We tried their tasting menu. We had a generous amount of food and were so full after the last course. Their appetizer were really good, sushi was fresh and the flavor is good but not amazing, hence four stars. The ambiance is a little loud but joyful because their servers and sushi chefs were taking shots with their customers. They definitely create a friendly and fun and no pretentious place for people to come and have good sushi. We would definitely come back and just have their really rolls because they were really good. read more

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Q sushi is the best neighborhood spot! I went for my birthday and did the omakase. That was like 8-10 courses of the freshest, most flavorful cuts of sushi and sashimi. Service was fast and everyone was so nice. If you give a shot of Malort to the owners, they treat you like family. Sincerely had the best time read more

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Omakase was the following: 1. Toro tartare on tatami iwashi 2. Smoked hiramasa - Yuzu dressing 3. Hokkaido scallop -dashi fish stock, ponzu jelly 4. Marinated ikura salmon roll & marinated quail egg 5. Madai - Yuzu juice, lemon zest 6. Akami - ginger 7. Chutoro - smoked garlic 8. Otoro - seared, golden beluga caviar, chive 9. Hirame - shiso, plum puree 10. Tsumu buri - chive, house wasabi 11. Tachiuo - caramelized onion, chive 12. Aji - scallion, ginger 13. Pickled faroe salmon belly - sesame chili, honey truffle 14. Shima aji - Yuzu, peppers 15. Saba - toasted sesame 16. Japanese uni - special sauce 17. Anago - dark chocolate balsamic, banana cream Solid omakase menu for the most part. Fish was great quality and properly prepared. Good combination of flavors with the fish. Toro tartare on tatami iwashi was a great starter with great, interesting flavor. Only disappointment was scallops which was straight bland. Chocolate banana anago dessert was a funny last course that oddly works but may depend on the taster. In my opinion, they should incorporate at least one cooked dish. Conversation with the chefs was great. I like their effort to extend the number of courses. read more

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4.5 stars but I rounded up to 5 as 4 is too low. We got the omakase. The staff were friendly and outgoing, so expect lots of joking around and conversations. The place was pretty empty for a Saturday night so it gets quite intimate. Only one other couple at the bar. The chefs will drink with you and offer you drinks, so expect that as well. Maybe don't drive here. I liked the food a lot; good variation of fish, rolls, apps. Pretty affordable too, all things considered. I wouldn't consider this a great spot if you are looking to celebrate something particularly special, as it's not very private. But for a normal night out, it's great. read more

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I'm not normally someone who visits the same restaurant frequently but I definitely make an exception for Q Sushi. The food is of the highest quality and chefs Oni and Steven are always on point. The service is top notch with Mike always making sure you're being tended to. The ambiance itself is unique and refreshing with regards to a sushi restaurant. It's a more lively spot where the staff is friendly and willing to welcome you into their world of fine dining. They play their own music and joke around professionally all while serving high quality creative dishes that are on par with any restaurant in Chicago (and NYC too) read more

We dined here and ordered the chefs choice tasting menu for $75 a person. Per person, this included 3 mini appetizers, 4 pieces of nigiri, 4 pieces of sushi, and two maki rolls. The standouts for me were all 3 appetizers, the salmon and tuna based sushi and nigiris, and the spicy tuna roll. In fact, the spicy tuna roll might have been one of the best I've ever had in my life! Also, the service here is top notch, the staff are attentive without being intrusive. I personally wasn't a very big fan of the sea bream (the set included a sea bream based roll), as it was personally just a little bit too fishy for me. Overall, I would come back again but would order directly off the menu next time. read more

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Came here for to celebrate a lot of things. I believe there are 2 menus aside from a la carte. There is a tasting menu and then the regular omakase. The tasting menu is more experimental. Excellent service and staff. The food was great with but didn't fully stand out for me. Overall I would say Q Sushi Bar & Omakase in Chicago is a hidden gem that offers an unforgettable omakase experience. There's a fun vibe inside and this place is tucked in a quiet neighborhood. I would come back but do the traditional nigiri next time for myself to compare. read more

We had the Omakase experience and it was amazing! The food was incredible! Staff was incredible!

Sat at the bar, drank sake and ordered sushi to our hearts content. Everything was delicious, ambiance was chill and comfortable. Everyone working the counter and sushi bar are attentive and welcoming. A neighborhood staple! read more

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Definitely will be a return-to spot for us. Love the laid-back, fun vibes. We had the omakase - my fave dishes were the spicy tuna and salmon, as well as the mushroom miso soup. Chef Oni, Michael and the rest of the staff were welcoming and on top of it. Make sure you get them all a round of drinks! read more

A delicious and fun experience! To be honest, I would not opt for the omakase again (more than I could eat in 1 sitting) but I would go ala carte and get many of the dishes that were part of the omakase! The maki and hand roll we had didn't quite match up to the sashimi and nigiri IMO, but those were so phenomenal it's hardly a fair comparison. Get the miso soup, the ginger spinach, and a glass of sake (our server had great recommendations) with your sashimi or nigiri and you'll be delightfully full and happy you went. Also, the chefs are a hoot. Slinging fun vibes all night. If you want to get in a good spirited debate about soccer, hit these guys up. read more

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Extraordinary food and service. We were greeted and seated on time. The omakase was fresh, delicious and we had an extraordinary evening of food and drink. The chef was friendly and respectful and listened to what we preferred. Just wonderful - we plan to return. read more

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Came here on valentines day for the omakase.. and omg.... all I have to say is WOW. We were absolutely blown away by the freshness of the fish, each course was so flavorful and different. Since they do not serve wine here we were able to bring our own, but we also bought a bottle of sake as well. This was the perfect pairing for the courses! Not only was the food amazing, but the service was great. Everyone was so friendly, and the atmosphere is fun and lively. Everyone had a smile on their face! Opening during a pandemic is definitely not ideal for any new restaurant, but Q Sushi seems to have done it exceptionally well. We didn't feel uncomfortable at all, we were spaced away from the other couples, and the chef had on a mask the entire time. I cannot recommend this place enough, from the incredible service to the outstand flavor profile of the food... I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Went back for more!!! Can't say enough good things about Q! Tried the tasting menu this time and they did not disappoint! Quality was superb- unbelievably fresh and delicious. We have been to a lot of sushi places but Q is beyond compare. Chef and Mike were so engaging and made us feel welcome- they even introduced us to Chicago Malort! What an enjoyable experience. No doubt we will always come back - our go to Sushi place, special occasion or just because we feel like it!!! read more

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$125 pretty well spent (price per person, no drinks) Beautiful presentation, many bites were so delicious, and the chef was so generous, he gave us 17 bites instead of 15. By the end I was a little uncomfortably full, and in another setting would have enjoyed a little more of a performance, but honestly, my gal pal and I had plenty to catch up on and other things to do with our night, so we were glad to be in and hour in like 80? minutes or so. Maybe even 70. Several fatty tunas made me a happy camper. Photos do it some justice. We had the place to ourselves for a 6pm Wednesday night reservation, but we didn't mind. If you're a sushi lover, definitely recommend. read more

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For my own selfish reasons I probably shouldn't even post this. Q Sushi is arguably the best omakase experience in the city. The chef is very creative and orders fish that I haven't seen elsewhere in Chicago or the east coast. Perfect casual vibe where the fish takes center stage. It represents an incredible value proposition when compared to the Michelin starred spots downtown all while having more unique ingredients and preparation. An absolute pleasure chatting with the chefs! Their passion really shines through. We will be back. read more

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4.5 stars: rounded up to 5.0. We did the omakase menu. Being at my most critical, I agree with some of the reviews regarding the food. This isn't five-star dining. But there are some high points! Rounded up because the service fantastic. The staff are all very friendly get into the banter. It's more like having a fancy dinner at your Japanese BFF's house than it is "quiet fancy date night", and I'm so happy that there are places like this in Chicago. read more

I've made it a point to experience omakase whenever I travel domestically or internationally. From all the places I've been to (including some very well known, highly marketed restaurants), Q Sushi still ranks among my top 10 omakase experiences. The food is innovative, fun and fresh. The ambience can be as interactive or as private as you want. I recommend sitting at the bar because the staff are the most fun people I've ever dined with! Music caters to the 90s hip hop babies but they take requests too! There's no need to look at the menu because they know exactly how to please, BUT if you happen to look at the menu, there's a tiny sentence that sticks out. I didn't get a photo but it essentially warns you not to drive after dining with them. This was the most accurate warning for Q Sushi. There are sake pairings for their sushi however, there always seems to be some extra drinks that happen to show up magically because their sommelier thinks "you just have to try this one." Next thing you know, you're calling an Uber and hugging everyone on the way out. Q Sushi is fine dining without the obnoxious pretense. When you have omakase here, you're having an experience with friends who happen to be expert sushi chefs & sommeliers, side hustling as DJs. read more

When one thinks of mind-blowing omakase in Chicago, you typically think of visiting areas like the West Loop, Gold Coast or Lakeview. Well, I am pleased to announce our quiet neighborhood of Lincoln Square now has a hot sushi spot! We came here on a Friday night and honestly had an amazing time full of great food and laughter, all thanks to the staff at Q. From a food perspective, each course was carefully prepared with unique flavors and textures. We honestly were not disappointed by anything we tried! While it was $125/person, I feel as though we had a sufficient amount of food to not feel food. I added the sake pairing and it was definitely worth the added cost. It was clear that they knew what they were doing with sake as it was some of the best I have had in the city. I will definitely be back here for a la carte sushi (and the omakase for more special occasions). read more

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Get the omakase. It will be an adventure you won't regret. I believe we got about 7 courses and they were healthy portions. I was so full at the end, I was sneaking pieces onto my husband's plate. The fish was fresh and the rolls were innovative. $80pp. There was sake pairing for $45, which I did not do. I just ordered a glass on the side. I wanted to be sober enough to enjoy all the delicious food . This seems like a neighborhood joint, which had a friendly and unpretentious vibe. But if they were closer downtown, I think they would have huge crowds. I made a last minute reservation Friday night and the place was not busy. This is definitely a hidden gem. read more

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Prix fixe $80/person booked on Opentable for a Saturday night Street parking pretty easy to find a spot Seated quickly and friendly wait staff Sake pairing $45, four pours of different types - from plum alcohol (tart, sweet though husband claimed it tasted like cough syrup) to nigiri sake to more sake aged in cedar etc Braised spinach and ikura was okay Sea bream also okay Miso soup was pretty rich with good mushrooms, less anemic than miso soup often is Sashimi pieces - sake, maguro, hamachi and uni shooter - maguro piece was good Nigiri pieces including surprisingly good fluke fin and of course toro piece was good The maki was just okay and I only ate half Dessert was $4 for one mochi piece yikes They also have omakase at the bar Service was nice but the food wasn't worth the price IMO read more

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Been here twice now for their omakase at the bar experience where you can watch the chefs make all your courses. Totally relaxed and fun vibe here, you can come, hang out with the chefs, have some amazing sake, they may pour you some shots of their own house made stuff which we were lucky to try, and drink with you! The music is a fun 90s hip hop playlist which perfectly matches the amazing art on the walls. The best part of all though, is of course the food!! Fish is super fresh, the courses are beautifully made with flavors balancing or enhancing each piece of fish. Love that we are in the neighborhood now bc we will def be coming back time and time again for an unpretentious and AMAZING omakase that just hits!! read more

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