My favorite place to visit when I am here in Chicago for work. The food is amazing, serving is great. It's a bit loud and very dark it's hard to see the menu though but I already knew what I was going to order read more

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Finally a great sushi place downtown. Enjoyed the lunch special here recently and was absolutely delighted by the food, atmosphere and service. As an extra treat for myself, I ordered a couple of pieces of exceptional unagi nigiri. Check it out for yourself, you'll be glad you did. read more

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First omakase experience & it really gave me a whole new perspective on sushi. 45-minutes for a 10-course with a reservation recommended. We had already booked our experience online the prior night for a Saturday night at 5 PM. We thought we were running a few minutes late so called in to let the hostess be aware but luckily we arrived right on time! When we checked in, there was a little wait before we were being seated because they were getting our table set up. Once we were seated, it took a few minutes for our experience to get started. It looked like 3 other people were suppose to join in on the 5 PM experience as well but arrived late so the chef started without them which was great for us cause we were hungry. Our sushi chef was really great & explained everything very well! Every thing was one biter besides the hand roll at the end but everything tasted AMAZING! I'm not the type to really eat wasabi with my sushi ever but when the chef added fresh wasabi onto some of the nigiri, it def wasn't the same wasabi I've ever had in the past. Towards the end, before the chef made our hand rolls, he did explained to us about the add-ons. We were thinking about it but felt kind of rush from the waitress because there was another seating right after us. I do understand that we booked for a 45 min experience but we were seated later than our reservation time & started a bit later as well even though we were seated so didn't really get a chance to really decide on the add-ons. Other than that, Sushi-San has far exceeded my expectations on taste and I had a lovely time here. I would recommend booking a reservation prior to coming just because of how quickly it does fill up especially for a weekend. Can't wait to try other omakase experiences. read more

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Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Chicago!!! My new tradition when I visit for the annual NRA conference. The ambiance, service, food- ALL beyond incredible. Cannot get sushi anywhere comparable to this in Texas. Can't wait to come back in 2024! read more

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I really enjoyed my experience here. I wish the menu was a little bigger but everything we had was really good. My favorite was the tako tacos (octopus) and the black sesame cheesecake. read more

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Not bad, but I wish they had an omakase option! Their rice is just a little bit overcooked in my opinion :( but not so overcooked that you can't distinguish the grains, so it's not bad. The fish is super tender and you can tell it's fresh. The little tuna crispy rice bites and delicious and I'd recommend eating them as soon as they come out. The timing of the dishes is sometimes a little weird and one person's order might come out earlier than another's - best to eat it as it comes so the dish doesn't get cold! The uni ikura piece is a little expensive given it's the same price as the plain uni piece (since the plain uni piece is probably more uni which is more expensive than ikura). Overall probably the best sushi spot in River North! read more

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Great atmosphere, drinks and food. Had the salmon and avocado roll, negi hamachi roll, roasted edamame, togarashi chicken nuggets, and the beef and bop rice. For drinks we had the yuzu margaritas which were refreshing but if you don't like cilantro it may not be for you. We also had the emochi for dessert which were little emoji faced mochi's, really cute touch. read more

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Have to try this place if you are in Chicago! Amazing service and great music! The server was very welcoming and fast service. This place is always busy I would recommend reserving a table before you going there! read more

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Sushi-San is special, I'm just going to start my review with that. Never before have I been to a sushi place where they serve RICELESS sushi rolls. For someone who is an avid fan of the dish and who tries their hardest to stick to a low-carb diet, this is the perfect alternative I've been looking for. Give yourself a chance to order the riceless maki lobster rolls. Sooo dang good! They substitute the nori and rice with spring roll wrappers and an extra amount of filling which leave no absence of the quality sushi taste. Aside from sushi, Sushi-San has got some other items worth ordering for the table, such as the lovely Tako Taco, three fried pieces of nori that resembles the shape of a hard shelled taco with some delectable filling on the inside. Great type of appetizer to order, but since it only comes in 3, I suggest getting two orders of these tacos. Highly recommend getting a reservation if you're looking to grab some dinner here after work. This place starts to get packed after 6pm from what I've experienced. Their happy hour that goes on until 6pm has half-off drinks too. Big big fan of Sushi-San. In a prime location in River North a couple blocks west of the Grand Red Line station, fair prices all throughout the menu, and great service, this is a grand recommendation for any avid sushi fan in the city. read more

SUSHI-SAN - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm in town for a conference and Sushi-San was a quick walk from my hotel. I went for a late lunch, and I ordered the sushi and sashimi express lunch and a small spicy scallop roll. The food came out fast, and the fish was super fresh. Including tip, my meal came out to $43. For the quality, it was well worth it, and I left stuffed. The 90s/00s rap they were playing took me down memory lane. I was bobbing my head along to the music while enjoying my sushi, and I wasn't embarrassed about it. read more

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Everything here was top notch! I've been here a couple of times and had both sushi and ramen--both are fantastic. This last time I went I got the Express Lunch meal for $19. It came with miso soup, salad, and a choice "San-specialty" and a choice of three different rice bowls. For the price point it was quite a lot of food! I got the Vietnamese pork bowl and 3 piece tuna aburi (spicy tuna with crunch rice). Both were delicious!! This was a fun spot post my spa day treatment. The service was excellent. Thank you Sushi-San! read more

Great service and a super cool spot. A little overpriced in my option as the sushi was very yummy but nothing mind blowing (over priced). Super cool interior. read more

One of the best meals I've ever had - hands down. I may have to plan a trip back up to Chicago purely to come back. My husband and I stopped in for dinner before a show while we were in town for a few days between Christmas and New Year's Eve. Our waitress was super helpful in explaining the menu and what we should order. We went with miso soup and umami scallops to start. The miso soup was delicious, but the real showstopper was the umami scallops. I'm glad our waitress suggested adding another piece onto our 5-piece order, because my husband and I definitely would have fought for the last piece! For our main dishes, we ordered the negi hamachi, kabayaki eel, and bluefin tuna & avocado rolls. All were delicious and perfect portion sizes split between the two of us. We ended our amazing meal with the black sesame cheesecake and emochi - daily flavors were espresso, vanilla bean and passionfruit! Thanks for a fabulous meal that we'll definitely be dreaming about! read more

I fell in love. I mean, holy god what is this place? First off, the fish is FRESH and they have a heck of a variety going on. Then you had the drinks in, pretty good and then, top it off with a soundtrack of 90's and 80's hip hop rap? WHAT?? Hell yea, that's my kinda jam and it needs to be your's also. If you like any of these 3, music, sushi or drinks.. then this is the spot for you! read more

Overall: Look no further for good sushi in the area! The good: I don't eat downtown often, but when I ate at Sushi-San I was pleasantly surprised. Is it the best sushi I've ever had? No, of course not. But damn is it good. The menu isn't too large but covers all the essentials, and is simple enough to focus on the quality rather than the crazy toppings and sauces. The tako taco was a surprising hit for us, and the rest of the rolls were flavorful and built well. The prices are good too, and it's nice that you can split the rolls in half and pay half the price, allowing for a lot of variance. To top it off, the music they played ("good" hip-hop) was a great match for me. The not-so-good: The place is pretty crowded and the layout leaves you feeling cramped. We were able to eavesdrop easily on the table next to us. The wait is also a bit long, even if you have reservations. Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Food/Drinks: 8/10 read more

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First time at Sushi-San. I've had this place on bookmark and heard great things from many people. My expectations were HIGH. My boyfriend and I went for dinner. He made a reservation in advance. We got seated quickly. Dark lighting interior with a chill vibe. They have 2 gender neutral bathrooms which I'm not a big fan of, but it was spacious and clean . Server was just alright. Now to the important part- food. We ordered 2 Kirin light (beer), tako taco (octopus taco), honey scallop, 8pcs nigiri set, 5pc spicy tuna roll, and 5pc kabayaki eel roll. The meal came out to be $90.52 before tip. It sounds like we ordered a lot, but the portion was small af. I was definitely not full after our meal. Tako taco had great texture, but the price for 3 small deep fried seaweed with little fillings of octopus was not worth to me. Honey scallop came out in a skewer with 4 scallops on it... for $12. $3/scallop. I wouldn't complain if it was actually delicious, but scallops were salty af and I didn't taste anything sweet from the honey soy glaze. Overpriced for what it is. The 5pc rolls were bigger in size and it had decent flavor- nothing over the top, but good. I did enjoy the light kick that the jalapeño gave in the spicy tuna roll. 8 pcs nigiri consisted of 2 pieces of tuna, salmon, shrimp, and hamachi (yellowtail). We were shocked at how tough and salty the shrimp nigiri was. I've never had bad shrimp nigiri before, maybe we just went in on an off night? Idk. The other 3 nigiris were good and not fishy. I do wish the fish were cut more thicker considering how much it is. Overall, I think the food is overpriced for what it actually is. I understand it's in the city (expensive location), but even if I was rich, I would pick elsewhere. I personally thought the food was Americanized and I've had better authentic Japanese food at a reasonable price. ‍ read more

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My husband and I came here for a very late night (11pm reservation) 45-minute omakase experience. We arrived at the restaurant a little before our reservation and were seated shortly before our reservation time. Food: My husband and I had reservations for the 45-minutes omakase experience. The omakase comes with 10-courses which are listed on your dinner place mat. Each piece of nigiri and the scallop handroll was delicious and fresh. Prior to the scallop handroll, our sushi chef asked if we would like to add any additional pieces to our meal. We decided to add "The Works Taco" to our meal. It is a fried nori piece shaped to be like a taco shell. It came with toro, uni, and roe. The works taco was amazing. It was decadent, fresh, and delicious. If they weren't priced $15 a piece, I'd order several. Service: Our sushi chef tonight was very friendly. The pace of the omakase was done well, nothing taking too long between pieces. Our water and hot tea were refilled on a regular basis by the other server. By the time we were done with dinner, it had been less than the 45 minutes from the time we sat down. TL;DR - Delicious 45-minute omakase experience that was quick, but attentive. read more

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THE BEST SCALLOP ROLL I'VE EVER HAD. Hear me out, I'm a sushi lover, and I've been so so many sushi restaurants across the country. And I'm telling you their rolls are top-notch. My first experience w Sushi San was a yellowtail lunch to-go roll in Willis tower, and I was in awe!! Their rolls look very simple with no sauce or topping, but that's what make them special and authentic. I'm not a fan of too much sauce and crunchy toppings so these are my fav for sure. Their nama chocolate was also delectable. I'm coming back this weekend for my birthday so hopefully I'll have even a better experience!! read more

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This is my second time coming to Sushi-San and I definitely think it's a solid choice for sushi in the River North area. This time, I had the lunch menu, which I definitely think it an incredible deal. For the Express Lunch, I got a spicy salmon roll, a tuna and avocado rice bowl, miso soup, and a side salad for $19. I thought the miso soup was a bit more salty than typical, but still pretty good. The spicy salmon was not mind-blowing, but the restaurant has great quality fish either way. I've definitely had better sushi for much cheaper in the Lincoln Park and Lakeview areas. I also ordered the popcorn chicken which I really liked. The tuna and avocado rice bowl was fantastic and I would definitely order a larger portion on it's own. I think Sushi-San is a good lunch spot to meet up with a friend or a great date night location as well. I wouldn't say it's my go-to for sushi in the city as it can be pretty pricy outside of it's lunch deals. The service is consistently solid. read more

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I came to Sushi-San with some friends for lunch on a weekday. We were quickly seated and accessed the menu using a QR code on the table. I love how their menu includes photos of the dishes, which is super convenient! They had a variety of lunch specials and combos, but I decided to order the sushi itself to try more of their unique roll options. I ordered the sushi with spicy scallops and the aburi with spicy tuna. Both were delicious and exceeded my expectations! I especially enjoyed the aburi, which is flame-seared fished, placed over a crispy rice square. read more

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Overall: I would return here in a heart-beat. Everything about this place is superlative! Tastiness: I dined here with my mom for a late-lunch on a Friday (2ish pm) and the place was calm and we had plenty of room around us. Looks like the place can accommodate a lot of people and based on the delicious food we had, I am sure it does during lunch-time and dinner. We had the bento boxes and the seafood was very fresh and the Vietnamese pork was spectacular. The tacos on seaweed were a surprising interpretation of a taco, with a burst of textures and flavor. Presentation: Very pretty and creative. Service: Excellent! As we dined here in between shifts we interacted with multiple staff and they were all very welcoming and zen. Ambiance: The staff's calm demeanor contributed to our enjoyment of the meal and the ambiance. The place is dimly lit, with dark wood and leather throughout, and a beautiful exposed kitchen where you could see the preparation of delicious meals. Cleanliness: Very clean throughout! Price: Perfectly adequate for the service, location, and quality of the ingredients. read more

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Really amazing food with great service! As a vegetarian, I will say the crunchy avocado roll was my absolute favorite and nothing will compare! In appetizers, the Shishito peppers were SO good!! read more

This is clearly a "happening" location. It's loud (probably too loud to have a quiet convo), and has a selection of private booths and "communal tables". The communal tables have "bolted down" stools for seating; I hate it when a resto feels I'm not to be trusted with my own chair placement. The have an amazing 45 minute/$45 omakase menu, but it's limited, and you can't order it when you show up. You have to reserve it (and prepay) in advance. I saw a few folks enjoying it, and it looked amazing; I'll def plan better next time. The "sushi set" dinners are the best value. I ordered a box of 8 pieces of nigiri for $29; a la carte, it would have been about $40. I also ordered 3 pieces of spicy tuna over crispy rice, a half bluefin and avocado maki roll, and a half spicy salmon roll (the salmon was promised to be wild, from the Faroe Islands). The nigiri was served first. The fish was fresh and delicious, and the rice was perfectly warm and vinegared. The slices of fish were a little smaller/thinner than I would have preferred, but the flavor was there. The maki came next. The tuna was good, but there was some crunchy veggie added to the tuna/avocado filling, which created a dissonant mouth fees. The salmon was excellent; it was clearly wild fish (both texture and taste). The crispy rice app came last; course order aside, it was fabulous. All in, with drink and a tip, dinner for one ran about $84. Not the cheapest sushi, but certainly not the most expensive in town. Recommended for a fresh, delicious sushi meal, albeit in a somewhat less than cozy atmosphere. read more

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This place was next to the hotel I was staying at in Chicago and I feel so lucky that it was! Great sushi lunch. They do have outdoor tables, contrary to the Yelp listing - I assume in the winter these are closed. $5 12oz Japanese lagers on their HH M-F, very good. The broccolini was my favorite - AMAZING. I love that they offer the option for half sushi rolls so that I can order more even when I am dining alone! read more

Such a trendy spot- similar to the feel and ambiance of ramen San. We came on a Friday night and were seated after waiting about 30 minutes. Our service was great, and we took our time ordering a few different items and drinks. I had the cilantro lime margarita to start, which was refreshing and delicious. We also got the tako taco upon recommendation. This was fusiony but super tasty! Our next appetizer was the kimchi pickles, which were delicious with the spicy sauce. As for rolls, we ordered the blue fin tuna and avocado roll, spicy salmon, and negi hamachi- each 5 pieces. All were delicious and the perfect amount of food. We could've had more, but we wanted to save room for dessert elsewhere. I also had the la Croix cocktail to top off the meal, but this wasn't as tasty as the margarita. Great fun and trendy place for groups or couples! Awesome vibes on a weekend night and excellent service. read more

Service was a 5+ . Food was 4.5 . We will definitely be back. We wanted to try thier Omakase but didn't realize it was a different reservation process since we were out-of-towners. Regardless, we had delicious bites from thier regular menu. I highly recommend thier tako tacos, charred edemame, and tempura eggplant. All three were very tastey! We then had some rolls for the kiddos and my hubs and I split the Mega. The fish was fresh and delicious. We were pleasantly pleased, especially when the chef brought out a crudo sashimi dish for us "on the house" . That sealed the meal. Thank you for taking such great care of us!! We will be back to try their Omakase. read more

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Really missed me some authentic Japanese food! We really loved everything we ordered The best one was the tako taco and the lobster but we will order everything again if we come back! Good service too! They are packed so make sure you make reservations. Although they do take out too but probably not advisable for some food such the tako taco. read more

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I had a delicious dinner here with a friend during an uncharacteristically warm mid-December day (we ate outside!). I found the sushi incredibly fresh and delicious, and akin to what I might find in Japan! This seems like a great option if you are craving good quality sushi, but don't want to quite pay omakase prices. - Deluxe nigiri set - I was impressed at their selection of fish for this! As one might expect, the uni+ikura was divine, as was the fatty tuna (chu-toro I think). I was particularly impressed that they didn't go for "safe" standards for the others (like salmon / eel / squid). Instead this set included some delicious white and blue fishes (like red seabream and horse mackerel). Everything was incredibly fresh, and the sushi rice was great too. The sizes were delicate and appropriate, too. - Aburi scallops - this is a bit more "American style" with the torched cheese / mayo. You can't quite get the scallop because it's cut into small pieces and smothered. I much prefer the scallop itself being torched! But if you want something hearty, then go with this. Same for the aburi tuna -- it somewhat overwhelms the tuna itself. - Japanese pancakes - these are amazing! They are topped with a salted matcha butter, and then you can pour kuromitsu on it (a dark sweet sugar syrup with some molasses-like bite). The pancakes were fluffy and delicate but not toooo eggy (because I often find fluffy pancakes too egg-forward). The toppings go nicely, though I wish there was a little more matcha butter to divide amongst the three. Overall, it was so nice to have tasty, quality sushi here in Chicago! This will definitely become a go-to place when I want to splurge a little. read more

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Went here for the Omakase. Can't recommend the omakase as there are other higher quality options for the same price point in Chicago. The taste is fine and you get full, but it's not like every bite was made to perfection which is honestly the expectation / standard for omakase, especially one that costs three digits. Some pieces were better than others, and I felt like there's more of a focus on bigger pieces than high quality pieces. I would be interested in eating at this place a la carte The place is a little loud so you should expect a more hip dinner than a relaxing one. Not a great place to have a long dinner to catch up with friends unless you love screaming at each other. read more

Phenom service!!! Delish food. What more can you ask for? Daniel, the Somm, was super knowledgeable & entertaining about Sake! We loved every single dish we tried. Make a reservation today!!! read more

Ordered delivery and everything was packaged nicely. Beef Lettuce Wraps were tastefully marinated. Tako Tacos were good, but they were much smaller than expected. Spicy Scallop Maki was my favorite- I wish I ordered more. Spicy Tuna Maki was good, but I didn't care for the sauce that came with it. The Chicken Nuggets were perfectly cooked and tender. There were even pieces of crunchy chicken skin. Mmm and there are so many other items I'd like to try! read more

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Excellent sushi in River North. I've been here a handful of times and I've never been disappointed. The sushi is delicious, as are the appetizers and dessert. Drinks were good, and service was efficient, especially during a lunch rush. It's a bit loud inside, but nothing unexpected or out of the ordinary in River North. Will happily keep going back. read more

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Great food and service! I keep coming here again and again. They have the best sushi in Chicago. read more

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Nice ambiance and reasonable prices. The chicken karaage was crispy on the outside and tender inside. I liked that you could easily mix and match rolls. I got 5 of the tako and 5 of truffle mayo. Tako was great, a super fun texture. I probably wouldn't recommend the truffle mayo; could barely taste the truffle. read more

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I had a great dinner experience at SUSHI-SAN. The service was casual, yet attentive. They play some hip hop classics, so the vibe was chill, though it can get a little loud. My company was also super cool, fun, smart, and easy to talk to (rating: 5 stars). Nearly three hours passed, yet we felt neither rushed nor ignored. Now let's get to the food! We went sashimi-heavy, and it was good, but nothing to write Yelp about. I don't think SUSHI-SAN is the place for that. I would recommend the fun stuff: rolls, apps, sides, etc. The Spicy Tuna Aburi was awesome (pairs well with a Diet Coke), and you can't really go wrong with edamame. Bonus points for some nice mocktail offerings! read more

Though this is super trendy it's pretty approachable. There were lots of tables with families when we were there. The sushi is very good and their flavor combinations are incredible. The portion sizes are pretty small for the price (especially the drinks), but that's what I would expect from a trendy restaurant. Everything was fresh and service was incredibly prompt. The only complaint is that they came by every 5 minutes to try and clear our plates. Definitely don't need that much service. read more

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I have gone here around 5 times and every time it is great. The lunch is outstanding and this was the first time I have eaten here during the lunch rush. $20 for a large portion of sushi and a poke bowl with avocado is great. Otoro on the lunch dish is rare to see as one piece often costs $10 in Chicago. We will definitely be back for lunch as this was a great experience and service was great. read more

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Visiting from out of town and looking somewhere to walk for lunch. Saw they had lunch specials so we headed here. Read here that the spicy scallop is a must and so glad we ordered for an app. Served warm...very tasty. We felt the Oh My Kaze was not enough food for one. Thankfully, the Express lunch I ordered was plenty and I was happy to share. Highly recommend the Raw Tuna and Avocado Rice Bowl as your option. Full of flavor and filling! read more

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I have been here countless times for the lunch omakase. It's not really an omakase experience but more of a lunch special ($25 for sushi, miso soup and salad). Even though the lunch special only has three different kinds of fish, tuna/yellowtail/salmon, it's honestly very good quality fish and it all tastes so good. I never feel like I'm missing something when I walk out after the meal. I feel very satisfied with meal, ambiance and service at all times. I look forward to having many more meals here! read more

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This place was amazing. Very modern take on sushi! They had a lot of vegan options too! Service was great, and it was PACKED inside! But still say within 5 minutes! Great for dinner out with friends. Super dark inside - creates a vibe. read more