It doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't let that stop you from exploring this hidden gem of Logan Square. Easy street parking, cozy yet upbeat vibe (I hate restaurants that are so loud, you're forced to raise your voice), wide selection of fresh rolls, and the best waitress I've had in years--friendly, attentive, and she even ran half a block after us when my niece left her umbrella behind. These are good folks--please support them. read more

Great experience overall and I was in sushi heaven!!! My favorite thing about Raiz, besides how absolutely fresh and delicious all the sushi was, was how they had a wide range of specialty rolls, but also a good list of simple, classic rolls. There were so many that sounded awesome that my friend and I had a hard time deciding which ones to go with! Overall, we were really happy with our choices! The salmon mango was the classic roll that we went with, which my friend didn't love as much as I did. I really appreciated how large the portions of salmon were as well. For the Specialty rolls, we went with the zesty islander and the Medusa. I thought it was interesting that the zesty Islander had slices of lemon on top including the rind. The Medusa was spicier than I expected, but I still really enjoyed it! The poke tacos were such a fantastic edition! Highly recommend you give those a shot. There are three of them. We also enjoyed the pork gyoza, the portion was plentiful, and I loved how they were prepared with a slightly crispy outside. The only reason I removed 1 star is because the service was quite slow, we often found we had to flag our waiter down, water glasses were empty, etc. but it may have just been a busy night. Also love that they have a happy hour. But even during regular hours the prices felt very reasonable, especially considering the portions and how fresh all the fish was! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Fantastic food and service. Some really unique sushi rolls. Poke tacos were also really good.

OH OKAY! I SEE YOU RAIZ! This sushi spot has it all, great service, beautiful and cozy atmosphere, and delicious sushi. A group of 4 of us dined in for a Friday dinner and enjoyed ourselves. We chose to sit in the back room which was spacious and also had a lounge area. Service throughout was consistent and timed out well. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to chat with. We all shared several apps and rolls. My favorites were the karma signature roll and Picasso signature roll. Both had different layers of flavors - it was like a story being told while eating. Probably the first time I've experienced this while having sushi and I LOVED it. For drinks I tried the lychee martini which I thought was vodka heavy with a hint of lychee. Got the job done with 1 drink and I was grateful for that, Lolol. I may be a light weight bc my sister did not have the same opinion as me. She thought it was a fruit drink with a touch of vodka, she still liked it though! read more

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Wow!!! Hidden gem is correct!! We opted for the front in this cute little restaurant and were amazed! Very lowkey ambiance and the service was friendly but the food wow the food! Phenomenal!' We ordered the below items and I would get every single one of them again! ESP the mafia roll, that's incredible!! Vegetable tempura Mafia roll Poke tacos Pork gyoza read more

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Just stopped in after walking around the neighborhood, and was blown away by the quality of the food. The fish is melt in your mouth good with excellent taste/texture. This is honestly the best sushi I've had in the city. Great value, especially on the classic rolls, and the BYOB + patio set up is great for the summer. Staff are attentive and super friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

This place is a diamond in the rough. Rolls are huge! You definitely get your moneys worth. Think what menus used to be before inflation. The salad was delicious, every roll we ordered was great, the shoshito peppers were tasty and zesty, and the tuna rice was good too. The service was wonderful, from the nice touch with the cucumber and lemon on each water, to friendly service, and helpful suggestions. I'd come back! The place was large in the back, with a cute little display for the holidays. Just such a nice homey feel. read more

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We came upon Raiz by accident and dropped in. The restaurant ambiance is calm with soft music overhead. The restaurant is clean and there are tables in the front and back. I ordered the yaki udon and it was pretty good. The miso soup was also very good along with the spicy edamame. My spouse enjoyed his sashimi plate. I don't normally take off more than a star for service but this was pretty bad. The servers are really not attentive and we had to ask where our edamame and miso was that we ordered as an appetizer. The server went to get it from the back and it was certainly done. The food was really good and we may return contingent on the service improving. The lack of service was confusing because they were well staffed and it wasn't busy. read more

Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super impressed with my take out experience and they have a great patio space. Unique menu items, great flavors, and the prices were modest. read more

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Food Ambiance service Made a reservation for my family of 6, 2 adults and 4 kids. It was my kiddos 15 birthday and requested sushi on a Thursday at 5pm. Wanted to try something new and we drove by and literally never paid attention to it. Looked it up and it looked delish, he asked to take the risk and try it and it was AMAZING! Our table was in the back room. We had it to ourselves and everything was top notch. We had the pleasure of being there while it was happy hour which saves $1-3 dollars of some of their menus items. Took advantage of that and got 4 items off that. Everything was so tasty! My kids devoured their meals. Only kid item off the kids menu we had was the cheese sticks which 10/10 amazing idea to have on there. Two non sushi eaters had the bento boxes and delish they were! The rest of us had sushi. Size, presentation, and taste were impeccable! I can't believe this place doesn't have a wait or hard time getting a reservation cause it was top notch. They provided us a complimentary dessert, bread pudding . My son said " this is best thing i've ever had!" thank you for the great experience, we will be back! read more

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Great food and vibes. The staff is great. Rosie is particularly very nice. The staff always get your order out to you very fast and the patio is great during the summer. read more

Raiz is a hidden gem in Logan Square which could probably benefit from more exposure. From the front it doesn't look like much, just a minimal sushi bar with about 10 stools and a handful of two tops. But turn the corner, past the restrooms, and you enter into an expansive, well appointed dining room with a bar and a raised lounge area, which one could see as doubling as a performance stage. And beyond the dining room? A gorgeous back patio, well shaded by neighboring buildings, which can seat I would guess 20 - 30. The food is excellent. We tried the poke tacos, the Japanese dumplings, and a handful of nigiri. Love love love the tacos and the dumplings. The maguro and especially the unagi were particularly good, as well. Get that eel! We drank Manhattans all night and they were cheep cheep cheep - $9 a pop. Service was very friendly and the vibe was as chill as could be. On a Wednesday night, we had the patio pretty much to ourselves. Hopefully they do more business on the weekends. Check it out! read more

Like a lot of people, the fact that Raiz offers Italian AND Japanese food threw me off, but I came for a girl group for sushi in November of 2022 and the experience was wonderful - not crowded on a Friday late evening, intimate atmosphere in the back with the bar, service a little slow but kind, and some great food! Being a group, we ordered simple rolls and Shrimp Yakisoba, as well as specialty rolls to share: The unique-and-a-bit-too-spicy-for-me-personally River Beast and Zesty Islander (I'm weak to spiciness); Black Monster, The Anne, and the lovely Pink Flower; And my personal favorite - the Ocean Vinaigrette. I'm a sucker for anything with Ponzu on it (give me citrusy-salty *any day*, and I could have happily eaten the whole Ocean Vinaigrette with its "tart, refreshing blueberry ponzu vinaigrette" on top and come back for more. SOLD. Overall, it's great place for groups, Japanese cuisine (with unique rolls and flavor combinations) and drinks (hello Sapporo and Kirin!) as well as its intimate atmosphere. read more

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New favorite sushi place! What a hidden gem. The patio is so cute and perfect for outdoor dining. All our sushi was excellent, as was the service. We will definitely be back! read more

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What do you do when they run out of camarón at Chingon? You pull an audible and give a sushi place you haven't tried before a go. And if you're like me and you love a little jalapeño and cilantro with your rice and tuna then you get incredibly lucky and find a place that just happens to have what you consider to be ideal maki. These rolls were absolutely delicious. Not going to lie, I was pretty skeptical when I saw that their menu had burgers and pastas too but when I started reading the descriptions of the maki I knew I had to at least give them a shot and man oh man am I glad that I did. Looking forward to ordering from here again. read more

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We found Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar when we were staying at an Airbnb nearby. My sister and I had dinner there the first night. We had spicy garlic edamame. habanero chicken wings, and spicy tuna lettuce wraps. Everything was excellent, and the service was friendly and efficient. The menu had a great selection of sushi as well as many other dishes. We told our traveling companions how much we enjoyed the experience that they wanted to go there. We all went a couple of nights later and had an equally enjoyable experience. read more

Came here after a concert and was a nice surprise! Indoor and outdoor seating where you can choose your ambiance. I saw many others chose the medusa roll so I had to try it and I was not disappointed! The bento box also came with a lot of food. Service was good as well with our server being very attentive and giving recommendations to us. read more

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Great place if you want to go out for very good sushi but your friend/partner/whoever doesn't because for some reason they also serve pasta, nachos, mozzarella sticks, wings, and cheese fries read more

One of my favorite sushi places in Chicago! My absolute favorites are the sushi rolls, noodles and garlic edamame, and for dessert the bread pudding. During the warm weather months, they have an outdoor patio. The service is great and it shows they take pride in what they do. I highly recommend this place with its many menu options. read more

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This place is a true hidden gem. We stumbled upon this place on our way to another restaurant in our neighborhood. 10000% RECOMMEND. It's such a lovely place - the sushi is 10/10 and the service is immaculate. The ambiance is clean, Romantic for a date yet casual enough to grab lunch/dinner with friends and family. Their menu is diverse and you can tell the owners and staff put love into this business. They have a back patio for those warmer days and the back of the restaurant is beautiful. Picture worthy from the food to the ambiance- love love love it here. I cannot wait to come back and try the Ramen and pasta dishes. read more

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I had high expectations for this restaurant based on the Yelp reviews, but was left disappointed by the food. Ordered takeout on a Tuesday night and got: Zesty Islander, Ocean Vinaigrette, Picasso, Sashimi sampler, and salmon avocado. The tuna in the zesty islander had a noticeable fishy taste, as did the salmon in the salmon avocado. All the rolls had too much rice compared to amount of fish. The special rolls came with dipping sauce on the side? Which I had never experienced before, and the sauces almost tasted like different kinds of salad dressings. Unfortunately will likely not be ordering from here again, the fish quality at the end of the day was pretty sub-par. read more

This place is pretty solid. You can tell all the ingredients are super fresh and I love how they plate the food. Taste wise I'd give it a 7.5/10. It's good but not mind blowing or something I'd ever crave to have again. The best thing we had was the chili edamame appetizer. read more

Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Raiz is such a solid sushi spot..never crowded, always fresh, and always good service. I really wish they'd need add kani salads to the menu though and they have a bit of a gnat problem. I love the chicken yakisoba, the cheese wontons aren't worth getting more than once and the shumai is just okay. I love the specialty rolls and the spicy tuna and spicy salmon. Although they don't have a traditional drink menu, they're always nice about making me a regular bar drink like a margarita. I've been several times solo and I always leave stuffed! read more

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loved it here our server was great and helpful, the food is delicious there wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy . read more

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Came with a friend for dinner and enjoyed their happy hour menu! (Check it out Mon- Thurs 4-7pm, you can even get these prices by doing pick up!) Very unique combinations and I also like that they offer back rice! Garlic Salmon, Mafia, Karma are some favorites. Try the poke tacos for an app! This restaurant is also unique in the fact that it serves other food besides sushi - burgers, pasta, etc. While I can't speak to those categories, I can say I will continue to support this local place even if only for their sushi because it is fresh, well-priced, and down the street! read more

I really enjoy Raiz and consider it the best sushi spot in Logan Square. I've enjoyed both in-restaurant and delivery/takeout experiences, and pretty much everything has been a delight. The patio is also very pleasant if you get the chance to enjoy it during a warm evening. Service at Raiz is pretty solid. It's typically fast, friendly, and attentive, and the kitchen staff/chefs are very nice as well the couple of times I've engaged with them. The happy hour here, which is available for in-restaurant dining or takeout, is a great deal with lots of wonderful options. It's a good way to try this restaurant out at a very affordable price. My go-tos include the spicy garlic edamame, any of the black rice rolls including the Black Monster, and Black Cat (Caterpillar roll with black rice), and the Spicy Tataki (in-restaurant only though for this one). The rainbow roll is also really solid and the dragon as well. One friend really loved the Ocean Vinaigrette roll which is a pretty unique one on the menu. The toasted salmon starter is fantastic, as is the ocean salad. We have not loved the cheese won tons (crab rangoon-esque). I'll be back here again and again for the interesting menu, friendly service, solid prices, and high quality ingredients. It's great to have such a dependable gem in this part of Logan Square. read more

came here back in july with a big group of friends to celebrate a birthday! we nearly had the place to ourselves which was nice. our waitress was new and did a great job handling some drink order errors. as for food, i had the chicken bento box which i loved! i wish they had yum yum sauce here though. the miso soup was a little salty. someone in the group ordered ramen and thought it was mid. many sushi rolls were shared at the table and every bite was so good. there was one sushi roll ordered that came on fire (unfortunately i can't find the name of the roll). the buffalo wings were great! they had a nice level of spice and the wings were crispy. overall it was a great environment & i would definitely return and sit in the outdoor patio! read more

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We've had sushi to-go quite a few times now, and honestly they have some of my favorite rolls in the city. The Garlic salmon is my favorite, the garlic ponzu ! The Picasso, Black Monster, Mafia, Tequila speciality rolls are also worth mentioning, fresh & great flavors. The sashimi is also super fresh and delicious. I really like the carrot ginger dressing on the house salad, and we've had the spring rolls, crispy tuna and the tacos as apps and they're all great. While at first skeptical to order because of the random items on the menu (Italian?), we have ordered their sushi rolls again and again because they are on POINT. 5/5 would recommend!! read more

Similar to other reviewers, I was almost scared off by the fact that they have chick parm on their menu, but thankfully other reviewers mentioned that and said that the sushi was great. We weren't disappointed. We got one of the deluxe entrees that included 2 specialty rolls and 10 pieces of nigiri. It was great. The dim sum soup was amazing! The service was really helpful and friendly. We were a bit nervous when we arrived because the restaurant empty at 7:30pm on a Friday night, but we opted to sit out on the back patio, which had several guests dining there. It was a great atmosphere with patio lights. I'd recommend this spot for sushi and great service. read more

The sushi rolls are tasty here! Although we had ordered take out, which typically lowers the quality of the presentation and get cold, but they were all still very delicious. I loved all their rolls and look forward to trying more in person. Definitely check out their purple rice rolls! Delicious. read more

Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best sushi in Chicago hands down!!!! We've ordered from here twice now and it is Super fresh and the best rolls I've ever had. Definitely get the black monster & Karma! They are the most delicious. The garlic salmon and zesty islander are also really good. The salad portions are massive and the carrot ginger dressing is really good. We've ordered on DoorDash and they've been pretty quick. Overall 10/10 and can't wait to support this restaurant in person one day very soon! read more

Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I honestly cannot wait till the next time I can come here again! I had been recommended this place by friends and finally got around to trying it. Having eaten high end Omakase the night before, I was doubting my poorly planned out reservation for sushi again, but I have no regrets!! The sushi was definitely some of the best casual sushi I've had in Chicago. There are a wide variety of rolls available. I tried the Medusa and karma, both were so good. Karma is definitely a lot lighter compared to the Medusa. I liked that the karma had black rice and I enjoyed the ponzu sauce it came with as well. The scallions made it quite refreshing as well. The space is very big. There is a smaller room upfront where the sushi bar is. The art behind the bar was very similar to mako's which I thought was funny. That's where I ate. Another big room which has a more romantic and dimly lit vibe. The. There is a a patio. read more

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Absolutely delicious! When I first saw the menu it was a bit overwhelming- so many choices. Honestly- a lot to choose from but all delicious options. I wasn't sure what kind of restaurant it was, obviously sushi plays a big part of the identity but their menu boasts American and Italian fare. Could it be any good? YES! I am so excited that we finally visited Raiz Kitchen. We tried many of the dishes and they were all delicious. It's a a delicious place when you have a large group and everyone wants something different. It's also a delicious option in Logan for good sushi. All of the sushi was incredibly fresh and had great textures (rice, julienned veggies, the crunch of the peppers). The Italian food has good quality cheese. The burger has amazing waffle fries. We Tried- Poke Tacos (tuna, yellowtail, salmon, shrimp, cucumber, avocado and jalapeno). So, so good- crunchy, spicy, and fresh tuna. Spicy Miso Soup- I love a good miso soup, this one is spicy and great for those cool, in between Spring/Fall nights. Raiz Flat Bread (blanched brussel sprouts, lemon vinaigrette, bacon, garlic cream, caramelized onions and fantina cheese). I love Brussels sprouts so if they're on the menu I am getting them. I assumed this would be a small flatbread- oh no! This is the size of a small pizza. The fontina cheese was devious and the bacon was cooked to perfection. Cabo Burger (truffle aioli, cheddar, avocado, Sriracha and sauteed mushrooms). A delicious burger with a side of perfectly balanced spicy, kick. Zesty Islander Roll (spicy crab, scallion, jalapeno, avocado, salmon and thin lemon slices, tangy, sweet peppers and lime zest). I would say this is one of their house specialties; fresh and a good balance of garlic and lemon. Medusa Roll (tempura fried, spicy tuna, avocado, cream cheese, spicy crab and tuna mix topping, fried sweet potato strands, unagi and creamy wasabi sauce). A good tempura roll for first timers (and old timers alike). The employees have been very helpful the times we've ordered and seem genuinely happy to see you stop by. Pro-Tip: Visit them Monday-Thursday 4:00-7:00 for Happy Hour specials. They have a nice, quiet patio in the back. Enjoy it during warm weather. read more

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1st time at this place and just got a takeout order of sushi. Was wildly impressed! The shumai was bangin, I'd bet money on handmade. Oshinko tasted like it was pickled in house. All of the rolls were spot on. The crunchy was crunchy, the fish was fresh and the flavors blended super well together. The Picasso roll and the Anne Roll were two of our favorite. But Nothing disappointed, there were zero sad bites. We will definitely be back to taste the rest of the menu! read more

A very warm welcome as soon as my friend and I walked into Raiz. We were seated by the window and given a nice introduction to the menu. We shared four rolls - Picasso Roll, Summer Roll (two of these) and the Rainbow Roll. All very delicious and we finished every bite. We especially loved the Summer Roll which had a generous amount of salmon and topped with mango pieces which was very unique and refreshing. We also requested extra spicy mayo and jalapeños with the Rainbow Roll, so satisfying. I will definitely recommend this neighborhood place to my friends. Amazing quality and taste for a great price. Will try other menu items next time as well! read more

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Came here Friday night for dinner and sat outside on the patio. The ambience and decor was underwhelming, but the service made up for it. Our waiter was patient and helpful, and the menu was extensive. We ordered drinks; Saki and beer, a few appetizers, and a noodle dish. Everything was pretty good -- not mind blowing -- but tasty and well priced. There were a few items that they didn't have which was disappointing, but understandable. Overall, great place to try out, they truly do have something for everyone. read more

Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this addition to the neighborhood! We ordered the Medusa, the Garlic Salmon and the Tuna Bites appetizer/starter. Everything was delicious. The garlic salmon was light, fresh and unique, while the Medusa gives you everything you want from Americanized sushi. Both rolls were filling, so I would say the price is justifiable. Regarding the tuna bites - eat these immediately! They're very good hot, but once they get to room temperature the flavor changes significantly. I did notice a few of the rolls are very similar if not equivalent to what Komorebi offers, so if you like Komorebi but live in Logan this is definitely a better option! Last item - this is the old Big Tony's pizza, so they still have a pizza oven and offer wings as well. This makes it a great option for households where not everyone likes sushi. Also available on countless delivery and takeout apps. read more

Really enjoyed the food and got awesome service! Cheese wontons, bread pudding and black garden roll were all amazing. Highly recommend getting the chili mango sauce on the side for any of the sushi rolls, amazing. Trail pizza was the only thing that was okay but everything else was great read more

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I was excited to hear Raiz had finally opened. It's walking distance from our house and we aren't in love with most of our neighborhood choices. I don't know the last time we had sushi, but it was definitely pre-pandemic and I was craving it. I may have gone a little overboard ordering poke tacos, crispy tuna, hamachi nigiri, spicy salmon, garlic salmon roll and a Picasso roll. Overall the sushi is solid and the presentation was nice for what can be done with delivery. The standouts were the crispy tuna and Picasso roll, we'd definitely reorder these. The tacos were good, just not as good as the others, same with the garlic salmon. The Picasso and garlic salmon each also come with their own sauces. The spicy salmon was the low point of our meal and I can't put my finger on why. It may have been the pack of spice (not enough), it may have been the amount of mayo (too much), or maybe it was how it was rolled compared to the others (too loose). Overall, I'd skip it next time. Bottom line: we'd reorder from Raiz and hopefully someday can dine in. read more

We order from here at least 2x a month. We live nearby. It's a total bummer we love the food but the menu is a bit limited with regards to the sushi when you eat here a lot and they are never ready with their orders. They always have our pick up time and we come and it's always 10-20 minutes late that we end up sitting there waiting. It's a total bummer that they are not on time and accurate and we just have to wait each time we pick up our food. We have given them this feedback but it never changes. Even if the wait is 45 to 55 minutes they are still late. Sours our experience for sure. read more