I've only had sushi a few times so I'm by no means an expert but I liked this place. A friend took me and since I don't know enough about it, he ordered and everything we had was great! The mochi ice cream was a perfect way to end our delicious meal! It's pretty small but didn't feel crowded at all. Went on a Sunday night, were seated right away and had great service! read more

Excellent choice. If your looking for a large selection with good quality, you have to try this place. The rolls are large, fresh and tasty. Delivery is fast and there was no fee. I like their specials. The have some pretty creative options. If you want sushi and you'd like to eat in you own home, this is a great option! We've never dined in at this place but we have picked up our food. Looks nice inside. read more

This is the best sushi in Chicago. The prices are in the $15 range for some of the specialty rolls, but for the most part once you see them you'll know why: they are enormous and they are delicious. Rolls at other places are embarrassing compared to these things. The music is good, the anime is fun, and it's BYOB. Plus, every month one roll is half off (just ask). I think my wife and I have eaten here 200+ times now since moving to Chicago, and we're actually probably going to go again today. It's that good. Top recommendations: godzilla, buddha, red dragon read more

The place is small and busy. Sushi seemed fresh and the staff was relly nice. I really liked the Tuna Tartare and the Godzilla Roll The place is BYOB which I really like. Also, the location seems nice with the proximity to the Blue Line and the Kennedy. Street parking is also easy. read more

How regretful. No wonder it's empty on a Friday night during prime dinner time. My friend chose this place - she kinda has the worse taste in restaurants, and didn't get my text that I was not amused by their menu. I settled for the sashimi roll. 18 bucks for this laughable roll. It says it contains 2X the tuna and 2X the salmon ... uh huh lol. Is that 2 times the size of my pinky? Cuz it was a tiny amount of fish. At least it was fishy but it's about the caliber of grocery store sushi. I would gladly pay for a sushi roll that's 18 bucks that's actual quality and tastes great. Sad. read more

The sushi is a little hit and miss here, sometimes it's really good, other times it's a little mediocre, but it's never bad. The happy hour special is when it's worth it, otherwise I would say it's a little overpriced for what you get. The one time I ordered miso soup it was pretty cold. The edamame is pretty decent. The service is likewise a little spotty, but it's not terrible. The dining room is dark and somewhat uninviting, that's true, and they project weird anime and similar video on the wall. But like I mentioned, the happy hour special is a good deal, and I will definitely be back, at least as long as they keep running it. read more

The decor is contemporary and attractive without seeming ostentatious which cannot be said for some of the conversations I overheard. ("...How much was your flight to Singapore? Oh, you should really check out the resorts in Uruguay...") The maki rolls are intensely flavorful. I recommend getting something you would not normally try. My friend and I were brought out a tray of "godzilla" rolls which we did not order but the staff told us to keep/eat anyway if we wanted. To my surprise I was quite taken with tempura shrimp in sushi. The omega roll is my fave with tuna, avocado, pepper mayo, and tempura flakes. The rolls are huge-- so a bit daunting to eat in one bite but certainly not problematic. You know you want to shovel into your mouth anyway, so get over the unladylikeness of it and enjoy! Save money by getting one "mega" roll ($14-17) which is plenty of food for one person and miso soup ($3.) read more

Sushi X, I am sorry that you were my first sushi experience since experiencing the real thing in Japan where sushi there melted in your mouth and was so amazingly rich. We tried the caterpillar, black widow and white tiger rolls and each one was disappointment after disappointment. They are BYOB and very cramped inside with little tables. Probably can seat about 20-25 people. The atmosphere was dark and neon lights which didn't really add to the meal. There was a flat screen with Anime playing in the background. We won't be back again. read more

My sweet BF knows how much I love sushi and found this place for a date night. What can I say about this place? Well, the experience was eccentric to say the least. This place looks like it used to be a bar converted into a restaurant. The layout was a bit weird (the building is in a triangular shape). What I found most entertaining was the anime music video playing on a huge screen on the wall. You don't see that often... This place is tiny so the bf and I had to wait. But no worries, I love BYOB places and we started our dinner with some red wine. This is not your authentic sushi joint with fresh fish, but I am perfectly fine with eating fusion sushi (just as much as i love americanized chinese). Not sure if we would go back again if I were to return to Chicago...it is located at a weird intersection so unless you have a car, it's a little annoying to get to by CTA especially when it's storming outside. read more

BYOB! This cute little sushi place is pretty good! There isn't took much around this location, but we took the Blue Line and grabbed a drink at the MatchBox before wandering over to try the sushi.. we obviously stopped by the CVS to grab a bottle of wine The ambience was really nice, dark with some interesting art on the wall. The rolls are very inventive. For example, I had the Five-O, which is a roll made with prosciutto and bacon. It was really different and while I would probably rather stick to more traditional sushi, it was nice to step outside of the box on that one. We also ordered a Nigiri Platter, which was good quality and another MegaRoll read more

I love this place! It's BYOB and the food is amazing. I've gone in and ordered taken out, you can't go wrong with either. We ordered the red dragon (my favorite), Godzilla (crowd pleaser), and the crab cakes which were also very tasty! The atmosphere is cool.... we had to wait for a bit but the staff was really nice and opened our wine for us. read more

There isn't much to say that everyone else hasn't already said but I was very disappointed in Sushi X. I actually enjoyed all the rolls that I ordered, although they were extremely spicy and I love spicy foods but a couple of times I did have to take a break and soothe my mouth with ice water. The seating was eh, we were sat so close to the another party and a sofa against the wall. When we were given the table it was actually missing a chair and I had to stand a good five minutes before I had to ask for a chair myself. Did I mention that two servers walked past me a couple of times while I was standing? And that brings me to the service. Just awful! Ordering our food wasn't the problem nor was the time it took to get our food but it took forever for someone to aknowledge us and bring us drinks. I ended up not leaving the best tip for our waitress and I don't believe she was very happy about that. Oh well. I would go back here again for the half priced rolls that I didn't know about until I read the yelp reviews but it would not be my first choice for dinner if I was craving sushi. read more

I've been coming to Sushi-X for years now. It was my favorite under the radar sushi joints, but I think half off all sushi rolls for happy hour from Sunday - Wednesday put them back on the scene. I was especially happy when they had opened a Diversey since it's in my parents hood, but unfortunately, they recently sold that location. They also changed their happy hour to two days a week. It's still one of my favorite sushi places even if just for their Double Stack roll (three types of fish, chili oil, cilantro, pepper, avocado and spicy mayo) and the hearty vegetarian Buddha roll (you won't miss the fish) served with their house made ginger dressing. I'd also recommend the Thai Stick roll and the Pollo Loco as well as the wasabi garlic mashed potatoes. Also, this place is BYOB - even better! Only downside is that the dining room sometimes feel a bit like a club with loud music and very dim lighting, but the last time it seemed like they corrected both of these issues. Oh - and come early for happy hour sushi! read more

Went here based on Yelp recommendations. I ordered the Tako Su salad to start - seaweed salad with octopus on top. Got about halfway through the very enjoyable salad... when a bug crawled out from the bottom! Took the salad up to the counter, and they promptly replaced it. Just not very appetizing after that... Still stayed for the sushi. Not bad... but I believe my overall experience was tainted by the extra protein. Although cordial, they NEVER actually apologized by saying, "I'm sorry that happened." Disappointing. They offered free dessert - chocolate cake - but we turned that down politely. Not sure if we'll go back based on this. read more

By far some of the best sushi in the area. Their customer service is phenomenal and Vi (the owner) is extremely accommodating. Great variety and a fun atmosphere. Love love love this place! read more

Sushi X is a great addition to this burgeoning neighborhood. The service and cuisine are impeccable. The maki rolls are unique and oh so yummy...I recommend the "Godzilla" and "Crab Rangoon" rolls. But be sure to bring your appetite the sushi portions are huge and you will definitely leave the restaurant satisfied. Be sure to try their other interesting menu items; the Asian Pot Roast w/ Wasabi mashed potatoes is great (hmmm, I'm just getting hungry just thinking about it). If you are thirsty and crave some alcoholic beverages, bring your own. Sushi X is a BYOB establishment. The decor of Sushi X is very minimalist and funky, with anime cartoons being projected off the rear wall. The one criticism I have is that Sushi X is teeny tiny, so be prepared to wait for a table on the weekends. But if you live in the area, give Sushi X a call; they also offer carry-out and delivery to their customers. Be sure to stop into Sushi X. Maybe, I'll see you there... read more

They honey roll was pretty sweet. Well not literally...although kinda. You know what I mean. We got the edamame and the wasabi mashed potatoes as sides. The edamame was good....that's kinda hard to mess up. Now. For someone who can't handle anything spicy, I actually liked the wasabi mashed potatoes. Not spicy, but had more of a warchestershire sauce flavor. They also played this weird anime (that was in 3d...not drawn 2d) on the wall. That kept me entertained. Overall I thought the prices were a little high compared to other sushi places of the same caliber but it's right in between work and home so I can't say I won't hit it up again sometime! 40/52 read more

I've ordered from this place a bunch because they deliver. Yes. You read that correctly. SUSHI DELIVERY! Enough said. Some of the rolls are effing HUGE! The Godzilla is hands-down my favorite from this place. If I'm feeling especially lazy and want sushi, I order from here. Not my favorite in the area by any means, but great for those cold winter nights when you just don't feel like going out and are craving sushi. Oh, and I ate here once on what ended up being a terrible date so I'm not going to comment on the place further as it will likely skew my opinion of the sit-down experience. read more

Delivery was very courteous, albeit not too speedy, but then again, what delivery is? The rolls are very tasty, my only complaint lies with the ubiquitous mayo in their specialty rolls. We were able to find two that didn't have it (thai stick = so creative and interesting, almost too spicy by the end) but the rest ALL had mayo. I like mayo as much as the next guy, but seriously, in everything, is that necessary??? read more

Always consistently good! We always get delivery or take-out from Sushi X and they never disappoint. For some reason my boyfriend and I are creatures of habit and always end up getting the Red Dragon, Alaska, and Spider Rolls. Watch out for the Red Dragon because does it not only have spicy tuna on top, but they also include some pieces of sliced jalapeños in the roll! The only compliant I has is that I wish they offer nigiri pieces, but the rolls are satisfying enough when the craving hits. We have been here for dinner before, but I wouldn't recommend it unless u enjoying eating with techno music playing loudly in the background and Japanese anime playing on the wall. The interior is also painted black (same as the outside). I just don't think the combination of all 3 makes it very conducive to eating... Overall, great for carry-out/delivery, not so good for dining in. read more

This place is a cool little spot to dine on some tasty sushi. The rolls are definately not of the traditional sorts as one of the managers there pointed out but they are quite delicious. The Red Dragon, Honey Roll, 5-0 (they call it that because there is bacon in the roll) were all fantastic but the double stack was my favorite roll. It's on the afforable side and it's BYOB, without a cork fee and they brought out an ice filled pale to keep my beers frosty. Solid food, up beat music, attentive staff and decent ambiance. (they need more than just blue walls, although they have a projector going on one side of the place). I definately recommend this place especially if Butterfly on Grand is impossible. read more

I love this tiny room that fills my belly with amazing sushi rolls. Especially the honey roll that must have been invented here and now similar ones can be found at other restaurants. Often imitated, never duplicated. Other must trys are the Godzilla (sans the cream cheese for me) and well, pretty much anything else that tickles your raw-loving fancy as everything has always been yummy. The rolls are delicious and creative, reasonably priced and it's BYOB - triple whammy! boo-yah! They used to have a happy hour special where rolls were half-off from 4-7 Sun-Wed, but I'm sure that was chaos as it's a CRAZY good deal. I think I may have outdone my welcome at one point....oopsie. This is always a solid spot to fulfill your craving and/or a chill date night. We never really had a problem getting a table - I think the size pushes patrons to the carry-out/delivery option, which works out just fine for me. read more

We came here on a random week night, street parking. It was sort of like entering a small club, non-descript entrance off the street. The interior is pretty small, only about a dozen tables. There's a huge projector screen showing hipster-ish videos. I was wondering where the sushi bar and the chef were but I guess they literally keep them in the kitchen. The rock n roll music was pretty loud, I almost felt like we were yelling at each other. Good thing we like each other! We split a creamy ginger salad which easily was enough for two people. But for some reason it tasted like thousand island dressing with some ginger spice thrown in. Then we ordered the maki roll of the week, I forget what it was called but it had avocado, salmon, two different sauces, jalapeño and some major crunch! Not to mention it was the size of two maki rolls for half off- $4 That plus the spicy crunch tuna roll was just the amount of food to satisfy. Service was really slow. We were sitting with menus for almost 10 minutes until the server came over. I'd come back to try more sushi, not for the atmosphere and service. It's alright. read more

Thank Jah- a sushi place near my house that delivers! I must say I would have probably given a 4 but the consistantcy just hasnt been there. I havent eaten at the venue, so my review only pertains to the delivery aspect of things. The first time I ordered late and they told me the "chef" wasnt there any longer and i would be limited on what i can get. the rolls seemed to be very rushed when created. They were not tight rolls and seemed to be bursting at the seems. The miso is good, not too salty and the tofu not too soft. They couldnt cook gyoza the forst time i ordered so i was a bit disappointed... The most recent experience was a solid sushi experience. the salmon rolls were good and not too fishy. i went with the less traditional asparagas roll this time and was not disappointed. The miso was once again stellar and the seafood (ebi-shrimp) gyoza was very nice! the sauce they provide was spicier than any sauce which i've had before- and ive had A LOT! overall- not too bad. not too pricey... read more

I will preface this by saying that I have never dined in here, so my review is solely regarding the takeout/delivery service. Service: I got takeout once, and I had to wait in the restaurant for about 15 minutes before it was ready. The restaurant was really small, and there wasn't a place for me to sit. I was annoyed. Tonight, however, we got delivery. The delivery was super quick and the delivery guy was really nice. I will probably get delivery from now on. Food: WOW. Excellent sushi for the price. The traditional rolls are average size, but the other rolls are very generous. I enjoyed the following: smoked salmon, spicy tuna, spider (probably my favorite--it has soft shell crab in it), caterpillar, and rainbow. My only complaint was that they did not give us enough wasabi...but I put a huge dollop of wasabi on every roll I eat, so that might not be a problem for most people. read more

Fresh and spicy Red dragon. Hot salty fresh edaname. Delivery, or dine in - the same quality. I'm a Red Dragon fan and I always order it where ever I go. Butterfly doesn't get it and holy smokes don't try ordering sushi period at Thalia. Sushi X is always fresh and delvers the quality I have to have. read more

I learned something from Sushi X this weekend: Don't judge a sushi joint by it's cover. (or store front, mind you.) With it's dark front façade, lack of windows and techno music thumping does give a S&M "Leather Daddy", vampire bar vibe, however, quickly after walking in it feels like an underground, moody lounge. Since Butterfly Sushi couldn't squeeze our party of 9 -- oh yes it's ladies night -- we were on a hunt for another BYOB/Sushi place near the Wicker Park hood. I'm glad we went to Sushi X. It's intimate, funky, delicious and very reasonably priced. Two rolls that you have to try are the Spicy Scallop and Crab Rangoon (it's served with plum sauce for dipping...ahhh delicious.) read more

let's be real people...sushi comes in all types; there's the artificial crab/cheap ingredients hole-in-the wall place, there's the oh-so fancy & expensive joint, and there's the uber trendy and hit or miss quality place with ultra "different" rolls.... Sushi X is a perfect combination of them all. The quality of fish used is very good /fresh & the combo of ingredients on a lot of the rolls actually make sense! I've tried many sushi places from high end to low, heck, I've had sushi fresh from the fisherman's market in Tokyo! This casual place is consistently good. The GODZILLA roll must be ordered every time. Okay, so the decor is minimal, dark and tries a wee bit much to be trendy but I'm talking about the good stuff here... the food! The service is hit or miss but the food always hits the spot. If I have cravings for good sushi, I'm going to a Sushi X. The rolls are large & you get good bang for your buck when you visit during their happy hour time at the Diversey location. I try to give other sushi spots a try but they never do it like the X does it! :) read more

I have been to many of the popular Sushi places in Chicago, and this by far away continues to be my favorite. The best sushi, byob, incredible rolls. My friends and I go here all the time. Their spicy tuna, godzilla, and honey rolls are constant cravings. Service is great, atmosphere is cool but better for groups then dates. It is a little small but worth the patience if you have to wait for at able. read more

Honey roll is heaven, dragon roll is so good, spicy tuna is spicy and yum.... bonus - it's right down the street from my house. I have nothing bad to say about this place at all except maybe the music is a bit irritating. read more

Let me tell you...I have been to a lot of different sushi places in the city. I love sushi! And Sushi X is definitely one of the best! I've only had their delivery, so I cannot comment on the restaurant itself. Our absolute favorite rolls that we get every time are the Crab Rangoon and the Godzilla. Then my husband and I usually pick one more roll to add to our order. Their rolls are HUGE. The delivery is always within about 45 minutes. Oh and their Wasabi Mashed Potatoes are also really good! We've tried out other places in the West Loop area to give them a chance, but none compare to Sushi X. read more

This was a recommendation from a friend and I have only been once but I am already dreaming of the rolls! The rolls are scrumptious and huge! One mega roll is all u need! We had the double decker and Godzilla, both were fab. The double decker was so fresh tasting with cilantro in it and the Godzilla was heavier and very filling. It's a tiny place (fits 30 ppl maybe) and don't really recommend it for large groups. Service is kind of crummy but the food was so good, they still get 5 stars from me! read more

I love Sushi X. Have been probably been there dozens of times, and they never seem to disappoint. Went most recently a couple of weeks ago, and between my wife and I, we shared the Godzilla roll, the crab rangoon, a spicy scallop roll and a few pieces of nigiri. Fish was fresh, preparation was wonderful, and, as always, the atmosphere was a pleasure. And, of course, always love the BYO option. This remains my go-to weeknight sushi stop. read more

This is my go-to place for sushi. This place allows for BYOB. The sushi is amazing, the service is fantastic, and I always leave satisfied. I start with the edamame with the hot sauce (they should bottle this stuff and sell it). Then we get a few rolls such as the Godzilla, rainbow and double stack. Check this place out. read more

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Its just ok. I start my reviews with saying, ive been to a ton of sushi place and reviewed mostly sushi places so I feel thatt I kinda know what im saying. When I get to a sushi place, we always order miso soup and almost all sushi places have good miso soup, this place didnt even hit the mark. SKIP THE $3 miso soup, its a waste of money, it tasted like vegetable broth. Other sushi places charge 1.50 for miso soup and this place charged twice the price and it didnt even taste half as good. Enough of the miso disaster The place was very clubby and dark, so its really hard to see your food. the place can seat 20-30 people, similar size to Toro restaurant. When I eat my food, i like to be able to see my food clearly especially if its sushi. I also like to know that I have some Japanese guy whipping out my sushi but you wont be able to see that in this place coz there is no sushi bar. I wnoder who makes the sushi and how its made. Is it made fresh or pre-made? They dont serve sashimi, i wonder why. Its really hard to say if the fish here is fresh or not. We ordered the five o roll with the canadian bacon ($14) it was good and interesting and unique. Alaska Roll ($8), i thought that the price of this is higher than your other sushi places I could have skipped this. The scallop roll is pretty good and the star of the show is the godzilla, it was absolutely delish. Other places have godzilla and this place is better and bigger. In restrospect, 2 people could just order a godzilla and another big roll and thats enough to fill you up. We had to wrap some to go. The 2 guys beside us ordered just two big rolls that we ordered and they cant finish it. There is not much selection in the menu. I would not come back to this place but I will order to go for the godzilla. Again, Skip the miso soup. read more

maki maki maki! If you're a roll fan, this is the place to go. They have many unique rolls, and each we had tonight were quite good. They do not, however, have sashimi. The closest you can get is the sashimi roll which has no rice but still is wrapped in seaweed. It's a smaller establishment, a little dark and cozy inside, would be a nice place for a date. read more

We've been here for half-price sushi a few times. The good: * excellent sushi * BYOB * and it's half-price sushi! The bad: * service is very hit-or-miss (sometimes we get someone great, other times, I think they could care less - we still tip like it's full-price and it'd be nice to get full-price service every time we go in) * tries a little too hard to be hip * really expensive at full-price read more

I've only ever ordered delivery from Sushi X but I won't go anywhere else. In the past 6 months, I've probably had Sushi X deliver about 20 times. The fish is consistently fresh and fast. They always tell you delivery time is 45 minutes to an hour but they are usually here in 30 minutes or less. One time the delivery guy forgot my Diet Coke - he apologized and took it off my bill. A few hours later he showed up randomly with a whole six pack of diet coke and let me know he just felt really bad and he was really sorry. My favorite rolls are - spicy tuna, spicy shrimp, and red dragon. The wasabi mashed potatoes are great too. Best presentation and when you call in they have your previous order and information saved. read more

Oh hey Sushi X. Heyyyy. I'm a huge fan of the food here (I do mostly take-out), especially the Honey roll and Godzilla roll. They're two of the most delicious food items I've ever eaten of any cuisine. Major love. I also enjoyed the Buddha roll and Alaska roll, though to a slightly smaller degree. Still fabulous, just not extraordinary like Honey and Godzilla. The restaurant does not have a lot of seating so you may want to plan ahead and shoot for a reservation. They also play anime movies on one the of the walls so dont be alarmed if you walk in and see a cartoon in your face. The staff have always been very friendly and I think the prices are about average for sushi in the city, though the quality and tastiness far exceed any other establishment. Even their to-go packaging is cute and durable. read more

Sushi X is definitely one of me favorite sushi spots! When you get here the exterior looks rather undelightful, but once you get inside it's dark and intimate with some urban accent. The place is very small, but I didn't mind it. The staff is very friendly and they are helpful when choosing what to order. The prices for sushi here are not too bad, the quality you get from the sushi is totally worth every buck you pay for. I can understand why people might choose a sushi buffet place and just spend $20-25 flat on all you can eat sushi, but I believe the quality in those sushi's are not as good as the ones where you would order individually. This place offers BYOB too, which is nice. MY PICKS: Honey Roll, Double-Stack Roll & Crab Rangoon Roll read more