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    Sushi Ukai

    4.1 (144 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    SUSHI UKAI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Upscale
    Good for kids

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    Andi H.

    Takeout review: Holy smokes what a bang for your buck! For just $20 you're getting entire delicious bento box! The food is fresh and flavorful. The service is absolutely wonderful when you pick it up. Even the packaging of the bento boxes made the service top notch! Definitely my go to sushi takeout spot.

    Mulan C.

    Ambiance: 5/5 This is such a cute space! We especially love the party rooms they have. Great for a big party or even a fancy date. Service: 5/5 The owner is one of the friendliest people we know! Everyone is super welcoming. Food: 4.5/5 You can't really go wrong with ordering anything from here. Our favorites include the scallop sashimi and salmon. They serve the scallop on a fried perilla leaf with masago and a creamy sauce that is so addicting to eat! We also just love how fresh their fish is. Highly recommend eating here for some of the best sushi in Glen Ellyn!

    Snow White - seared scallop with king crab legs
    Rita B.

    I can't talk To service and ambiance cause this was an Uber eats delivery but this was absolutely amazing ! The king crab leg had a good amount of filling and the side sauce that came with it was to die for !!!! I wish I had three servings !!

    Dragon roll
    Maria T.

    First time. We came on a Thursday afternoon around 4 so it was rather empty. It's in downtown GE so parking would usually be a bear but we were lucky and found parking right in front. There is also a parking garage across the street. Simple, tasteful decor. Nice sized booths. Our server was professional, friendly and attentive. He was also the host/attendant in front. I believe his name was Sam. Nice guy. We ordered 2 steak bento boxes and a dragon roll. All the food was pretty good although the California rolls tasted premade, like it was sitting out. Also, they were rather stingy with the tempura sauce IMHO. The steak tempura was excellent and the temperature was spot on. No major complaints. Would recommend and will be back. What could be better... Perhaps presentation could be taken up a notch considering the pricing. Also would love a teapot at the table for hot tea.

    Miso Soup
    Paige N.

    This is a cozy yummy sushi spot ! They have an authentic feel where they give you warm towels for your hands right away & heavy duty chopsticks . We a few different rolls all tasting so fresh! And the miso soup was full of flavor . Loved this place for a go to sushi spot!

    Haleema M.

    These is a great place to get sushi in the Glen Ellyn/Wheaton area. Their nigiri is fresh and melt in your mouth.

    Yum
    Maria R.

    5 starts are based off the food!! Food is amazing. The ambience is nice. Just don't look at promptness lol. That seems to fluctuate every time I go there.

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    Amy V.

    Visited once and really loved it! I'm new-ish to sushi and only eat vegetarian sushi, so Sushi Ukai was a MUST for me! I loved how many options they had for vegetarians and each I tried was great! The speciality Japanese pickle one was my favorite! Great services, nice wine selection, and tasty food! Cannot wait to come back.

    Crunchy Roll (spicy) Godzilla Roll
    Gabby Z.

    Overall area is nice and parking wasn't bad to find either. Cute decor on windows, love how they have separate windows and rooms for people wanting to eat a traditional way. Walked in around 6/7 and got seated right away. Service was nice from the man and the nice lady. Did take a bit longer for actual food though which is understandable. Started off with the calamari, which i knew isn't usually made the way other places make it. Wasn't terrible but wouldn't get it again. 6/10, very chewy pieces, hardened if you waited too long. The dip that came with it was very very salty not sure if it was soy sauce or something else. For meal wise we had the sweet potatoes roll and ebi tan roll. Also 6/10, the sweet potatoes pieces were hard, even though the menu said it was served warm which I assumed they would cook them or something. The ebi roll was 7/10, little better because of ingredients but nothing special, also said it was going to be served warm or cooked or something but was completely cold. The other rolls weren't all that either. Nice decor though on the inside and nice people. Paid $75 for 4 rolls 2 drinks (soda) and appetizer. My opinion not worth it, maybe should try something else off the menu. Presentation is very nice tho.

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    Highest quality sushi I've had in years, at a reasonable price. Great sake collection, try the Dassai. Friendly, efficient service by Sam!

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    The special event Sunday for the tuna cutting was wonderful! Well worth the price if $100 per person. Will do it again!

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    Really good food though the wait is kind of long. Good ambiance too. Will come back again

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