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    Ryo Sushi

    4.1 (499 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    RYO SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for kids

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    Smooooookinnnnn!!!
    Josh M.

    Came back and it was even better than I remember. We both got combos. I got nigiri and my brother got sashimi...both so good. Don't forget the oshinko rolls. Hot tea, gyoza on top and you've got yourself a winner. Our server was the nicest guy in the loop and so helpful and patient with us.

    Emma E.

    Eh I came back per my last review and this time the sushi was not so good. This time I ordered takeout so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. I ordered the miso soup, the fried gyoza, and two rolls. The miso was bad genuinely just not edible and this got thrown away. However the gyoza was VERY good so I loved this dish and thought they did well. Both of the rolls were just kinda meh. I didn't feel like either of them stood out to me. One was a rainbow roll and maybe a supercharged roll I can't remember the name of the second one but it had scallop and eel on top. I just felt like they both were kinda flavorless and bland. Overall I'd say it was a hit or miss and was just sort of meh. I'd take them down a star as it seems the quality may have declined since the last time I was here.

    Crab Rangoon(6)

    good sushi with awesome presentation, was a bit disappointed when others that arrived before us were served and servers weren't as attentive to our table. easy close option millennium park

    Chrissy P.

    I hate that I didn't try more of the food! But what I had wasn't bad.. it was a quick bite to eat and gave me a hold me over while walking around the city. I do wish that the rolls were stuffed a little more and that the fried bites were bigger. It's a nice place with a good bit of seating, the service was fast and the food came within 5min.

    Jackie R.

    Stopped by here for lunch. No reservations needed and got a nice window seat. The waitress was very prompt in taking my order. I enjoyed everything from the house salad, the mountain roll & the crab Rangoon was quite delicious. The place is rather small but the decor was clean and contemporary. I was in and out and would definitely recommend this place for a friend who works nearby as the service and food was impeccable.

    B.Chicken Teriyaki
    Cassie C.

    Coworkers were craving sushi while we were out here so I tagged along even though sushi wasn't calling to me on this particular day. In that case, I opted for their chicken teriyaki, which was made very fresh. The sushi looked good that my coworkers got, as did the gyoza. They had some really beautiful and fun presentation with their plates too, so if I was a local I'd definitely come back here to try some of their sushi dishes! It's not too far from Millennium Park and right near the Chicago Athletic Association hotel where we were staying. Great service and small little spot with some good bites.

    Amy D.

    We had a good meal at Ryo Sushi. Our rolls came out in nice presentation with dry ice uping the look overall. The only downside was our table placement. We ended up at the very back next to the bathroom, which was distracting and echo-y compared to the rest of the restaurant's more polished look and feel. I just wasn't impressed by the atmosphere. Still, the quality of the sushi is good. If you can, I'd recommend requesting a seat closer to the front of the restaurant. -AD

    Lunch combo Shrimp Tempura and Tuna Roll
    Jennifer S.

    Recommended by a good friend so I went for a lunch since I was in the area. Nice cozy spot in Chicago. I ordered the lunch special of Shrimp Tempura and Tuna roll ( sub from spicy roll) and it was delicious and very reasonably priced. Just what I needed for lunch. Will definitely go back to try more items on their menu. Service was great too!

    Reshma A.

    Pretty solid experience. I have dined in a couple times and have uber eatsed a few times. Good for a quick sushi bite

    Jom L.

    Food was pretty good! And the servers were very friendly. Loved the presentation of food and can't get enough of the sashimi plating! The set up and ambiance was casual and cozy. It was a little hot inside the place even with AC, even with not a lot of people inside. Loved their shrimp tempura udon.

    Regular Sushi Platter! Comes with 7 Nigiri & California roll for $20.95!
    Jasmine L.

    This sushi spot is my go-to when I'm craving sushi but don't want to spend a fortune! On weekdays, there is typically no wait for walk-ins and the sushi is always really good! My favorite go-to plates are the Regular Sushi plate & the Mango Dragon roll I do wish the restaurant was a bit bigger as a few of the tables are right by the restrooms, which is not the most ideal place to eat.

    Spicy sashimi
    Blair S.

    I went late on a weeknight and Ryo was full, but with only a brief wait for a table. The staff was friendly and sometimes had almost a sixth sense about our little kids' needs - handing us new chopsticks only a few seconds after a kid dropped one, for example. The jalapeño sashimi starter was delicious, as was the vegetable Udon. Our sushi was beautifully presented, good quality and my kids couldn't get enough. I'll come back next time I'm nearby.

    Half eaten mochi ice cream
    Olivia C.

    Amazing!!! Wow! Super great pricing, totally not what I expected for downtown Chicago. The roll I got was absolutely amazing, under control roll. Salad had a fantastic sauce, and the birthday mochi was a wonderful surprise. Btw, staff did a great job accommodating our larger party so don't feel nervous about coming with a big group!

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    I ordered the salmon teriyaki dish and it was delicious. Great waiters and energy here. I'd highly recommend !

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    The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Everything was clean and the ambiance was fresh and inviting.

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    Friendly staff and excellent sushi in a small, simple downtown setting. Highly recommended!

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    Miru

    Miru

    4.3
    (319 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Miru…read more We were visiting Chicago for a short trip, and with so many excellent dining options, choosing where to eat wasn't easy. I almost decided to save Miru for our next visit, but I'm glad I made time for breakfast here on our departure day. Located inside the St. Regis Chicago, the restaurant offers beautiful views. The service was excellent--attentive, friendly, and professional. I ordered the Tokyo Breakfast. The salmon was perfectly cooked and paired beautifully with rice, a soft-poached egg, and salmon roe. The miso soup was slightly salty on its own, but it worked surprisingly well when enjoyed with the rice toward the end of the meal. Overall, a memorable breakfast experience. I'd love to return and try the lunch or dinner menu on my next trip to Chicago.

    It's all about the views!…read more Miru is one of the newer sushi restaurants relatively uncompetitive sushi scene in Chicago, and it hits the spots for those interested in classy ambience and jaw dropping views. The sushi is phenomenal, as were our drinks... but the other entrees are disappointing. The karaage and duck yakisoba in particular in quality could be from any corner restaurant in Chicago. The service lends itself more casual, and I noticed they were consistently quite slow to clear our table. I don't think people come here for the food as much as the views. Overlooking Streeterville from this angle and vantage was truly jaw dropping and for this reason I still strongly recommend Miru.

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    Jinsei Motto

    Jinsei Motto

    4.6
    (150 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    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.

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    Omakase Shoji

    Omakase Shoji

    4.8
    (51 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I live in LA and have eaten at 20+ omakase restaurants, so I was curious what Chicago's scene had…read moreto offer. Omakase Shoji more than answered that question. The restaurant houses both an omakase counter and an izakaya, but in completely separate spaces. The omakase side is an intimate, beautifully designed counter with around 10 seats. We were the only guests that evening, so the whole experience felt wonderfully private -- just us, Chef Shoji, and the fish. Chef Shoji opens the meal by presenting the actual fish you'll be eating, all flown in twice a week from Japan or Spain. It immediately signals what kind of meal you're in for. The 20 courses were well-paced and the quality was consistent throughout. Nigiri and sashimi were pristine, but the hot dishes were equally impressive, which surprised me. Both sides of the menu showed real craft and attention to detail. Service was fantastic -- warm, attentive, and never stuffy. At $210 per person, it's a special occasion meal, but one that genuinely delivers on the price. As someone who eats a lot of omakase back home in LA, I wasn't sure what to expect. I left genuinely impressed. Highly recommend if you're looking for a serious sushi experience in Chicago!!!

    We did the omakase dinner. Food was absolutely delicious. So fresh, unique and beautifully…read morepresented. Service was remarkable. It's a little gem. Small cozy place.

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    Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

    Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

    4.5
    (100 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    So pleasantly surprised! Came in on a Friday night for a 6:30 reso and the place was empty BUT it…read morewas packed, seemingly by regulars, by the time we left. Service was a little slow at time but they got slammed very quickly and and we weren't in a rush. What we got: - chuturo nigiri - so buttery - hamachi nigiri - good flavor and cut - chili hotate - love the flavor - negi toro maki - good flavor - unakyu- fine a little on the sweeter side - Amai - not my favorite and I think the tuna had a strong fishy flavor Overall, good meal and pretty reasonable bill. Will definitely be coming back to check out the rest of the menu!

    Such a wonderful spot! Fantastic happy hour. Everything was made fresh and tasted delicious…read more Service was super friendly, and they even brought out a free birthday mochi for my friend. We got the karage, three of the skewers , and the spicy salmon and tuna rolls. This place, along with the entrance is a bit hidden, so would love to see them market themselves more as I think it's a spot people would really love, especially for more affordable sushi in the River North area. Quiet and cozy ambiance for casual outings but also cute enough to be a date spot. Got seated immediately. Service was a bit slow, but that's only because they seemed to have one host/server working at the time, who was working super hard and kept a super pleasant and attentive vibe. I will definitely be back!

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