We ordered takeout before and recently dined at their restaurant for all you can eat. Both were so delicious. Fresh fish, good options. We walked in and waited about 20 mins on a friday night. Highly recommend for quick cost effective sushi! read more

Toro Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was our go-to Sushi restaurant when we lived in Chicago for over 20 years. Vacationing in Chicago, we had to come back for lunch while we were here. This place is a small neighborhood sushi joint that is BYOB and did NOT take reservations. Prices was reasonable given the creative roll options on the menu. Historically, It was always crowded and had a wait line. We came on Saturday 15 minutes before opening since we wanted to get a good seat. But When we got there, we were shocked that there was no line. The furniture has been updated, but it was the same as when we last visited. We chose our favorite table near the window. Otherwise, we usually like to sit on the counter where the sushi chef prepares your food. We were there for over 1.5 hours, trying all our favorites. We were shocked that the place was fairly empty- On a Saturday, prime time lunch. We ordered Dashi appetizer, and 4 different rolls. It was fresh as always, and had some creative combinations. I found my TEXMEX roll to be over sauced however, and my dragon special roll to be under seasoned. My husband loved both his rolls. The Service was great. The server was attentive and checked back often. This was very different from prior experiences. Historically, service was always slow;So that was a great improvement. Without the crowds, something seemed off. Too Quiet. The lively, friendly atmosphere was missing. There was only 1 sushi chef, and he was just creating the food. No chatter amongst the customers. When we were leaving, we realized what was missing. MITCH!! He usually greeted guests when they came in and also when customers left. We looked over and found that he wasn't at the counter with his usual laughter and big personality. I googled him, and found he was now the co-partner/Head sushi chef at Sushi Hall, a competing Sushi restaurant down the street. I wish I knew that before we went. Next time, I will try to find Sushi Chef Mitch and eat at his new restaurant. This sushi restaurant still has very good fresh, and creative sushi and rolls. Big portion sizes, at reasonable prices, plus BYOB. But, I do think it is missing the MITCH warmth. read more

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As a sushi connoisseur of having tried many sushi restaurants throughout Chicago, I must say that Toro makes extremely flavorful maki rolls with interesting pairings of sauces, ingredients and condiments. The selling point is their fish and roe of the rolls I've tried are all quite fresh without any fishy flavor. If you tend to heavier salty flavors, this is your place! Tried their Salmon Twist and Halloween at your visit! read more

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A fantastic, BYOB sushi spot in Lincoln Park! Their entire menu, and especially their options of maki are super extensive! I really liked the vibe inside, service was quick and our server gave some great recommendations. We also didn't bring our own beverage but we were guzzling water and they were quick to refill. My partner really liked their bento box options and the spicy tuna crunch roll was amazing. read more

Good sushi, quick service, chill atmosphere and BYOB. Easy date night and I would definitely recommend for some affordable sushi read more

Toro Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fav sushi spot in Chicago & ive lived here for 3 years! price is great for all the care and ingredients that go into it (& byob is a plus!)

Toro is the best deal in town if you are good with a mediocre meal. For $ 18.95 you get a feast : pick your choice of protein ( chicken, beef or salmon) and then 2 sides ( we went with the spicy tuna roll and 3 piece sushi). You also get miso soup and salad included. The 3 pieces of sushi and miso soup were the only good things we ate. The salmon was inedible ( raw inside but not in an on purpose sort of way ). The rice was not good ( how do you mess up rice?). The salad was not good - bland with a flavorless watery ginger dressing. The spicy tuna roll was decent at best. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was packed so a lot of people likely love the huge portions, great prices, decent sushi and friendly service. Just skip the cooked salmon protein option in the bento box ( and rice?) and you might have a bit better luck than we did. Really wanted to like this place. May give it one more try. read more

Toro Sushi - Beautiful bento box. Looked way better than it tasted . The 3 pieces of sushi in the corner were really the only good things in this box. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Canceled order on me after waiting an hour. No explanation and no one answering calls. Service has gone south. read more

Great quality/fresh sushi and excellent portions!! Ordered using Uber eats towards the end of the night thinking they would just rush my order not putting care into it but wow was I wrong and surprised!!! Only $16.95 and it came with a soup as well! read more

Toro Sushi - Bento box spicy tuna and shashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The scallops and mackerel nigiri (or saba - try it torched) here are amazing. Their fish is always fresh. The sushi chefs are skilled and always deliver. It's also BYOB. Highly recommended! read more

Toro Sushi - Torched Saba Nigiri (Mackeral) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was this place was open for lunch during the week. Their Bento Box Lunch special is truly something special. I called in the order and was getting packaged up as I was arriving. They really have a great staff here. I ordered two Bento Boxes. One with Beef teriyaki, tekka maki, and a California maki. The other box was chicken teriyaki, kappa maki, and sashimi. The Bento boxes came with miso soup, salad and rice. I also ordered a Volcano maki roll which was very delicious. The beef teriyaki was good, but I preferred the chicken teriyaki. The side rolls were all good, but my favorite was the sashimi. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. I wasn't a big fan of the kappa maki and probably wouldn't order it again. I can definitely see myself coming back to try more of their sushi offerings. read more

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This is a cool lil sushi spot in Lincoln Park. Very small inside with limited seating but it has a good vibe and it is BYOB so that is cool. I didn't know that so I'll have to go back with a group and take advantage of that. Wrestled a bit with this rating, but landing on 3/5 stars. The food itself was a 4.5/5 if not a 5/5 but the service was definitely lacking - 2/5. I ordered multiple items that I had to remind the wait staff of after 10-15 minutes. They were polite about it, but they just seemed a bit spacey and forgot. It was like 8 PM on a Sunday when I stopped in so I guess I'll give them a bit of a pass. Overall, its a great environment for sushi. I sat at the bar and the chef was really funny and super fast. Once my orders actually got in, they came out right away. I will say also that they brought the food out in an interesting order. I got the miso soup like 5 minutes after the first roll, so that kind of threw me off. Normally would want to eat it with the edamame before hand... (sigh) oh well! The food: El Fuego Roll - 4/5 This thing is packed with flavor and had a ton of stuff in it. Surprisingly I think it was one of the cheaper specialty rolls at like $15 so I was happy with it. It is pretty cilantro forward (luckily I like cilantro) but if you don't like cilantro I would definitely steer clear. Overall, loved it. Hamachi hand roll - 4/5 Just a super fresh hand roll. I love yellowtail and they load these things up so it was just really full of the fish flavor. Exactly what I was looking for Spicy salmon skin hand roll - 6/5 I ordered this at the last second after seeing another yelp review about it. Normally wouldn't get salmon skin, but thought I would give it a try... OMG. Absolutely stole the show. One of the best sushi-like dishes I have ever had. Super rich, and packed with umami flavor. Nice kick of spice as well. If I go back, I might just order like 3 or 4 of these and call it a day. Miso Soup - 3/5 I am pretty neutral on miso soup in general, and this one was pretty standard. Absolutely did the job, and I think was only like 3 bucks so no complaints. Edamame - 2/5 very little seasoning and it was like 6 bucks. Feel like it should be standard that sushi spots give this for free. At least they give you a sh!t ton, I was eating these for like an hour. Definitely going to give this place another visit in the future- the Kamikaze roll looked pretty crazy, and want to give it a try. read more

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Solid work from the kitchen and fresh fish from the sushi bar, combine with inventive sushi roll menu items to deliver an all-rounder that deserves a place on your regular rotation. Is the dining room a bit tight? Is there nowhere to hang your coat? Yes and yes. But don't let that stop you. read more

Solid sushi spot! I've been wanting to check this place out for a few years now and just got around to trying it while I had some out of town friends here. The place is small and cozy with only a few tables. It's also BYOB which is always a plus. Service was a bit slower but wasn't a problem. The menu offers so many different items, so there's pretty much something for everyone. The nigiri is very fresh and delicious. I really liked the red snapper! The toro melts in your mouth. The Mackerel is one of the better ones I've tried in the city. The specialty sushi is really good! We all enjoyed it and would definitely come back again. Green mussels - comes with two mussels per shell, super creamy, very saucy and spicy! 4/5 Pig in the sea - 4/5; the bacon is really interesting Trixie - 4/5 Oh my god - 4.5/5 Arizona - 4/5 Halloween - 4.5/5; spicy, I loved the torched flavor Tipsy Trixie - 4.5/5 read more

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We've been here a few times - most recently on a Tuesday night right when they opened (5PM). I LOVE Toro Sushi! The fish quality is very fresh - I've never had an old piece of fish here. The quantity is also generous, especially for the nigiri/sashimi! We ordered the El Fuego and Awesome roll, and then some nigiri to go with our meal. We scarfed down the rolls; the Awesome is an old favorite of ours and the El Fuego with the heat + fresh cilantro flavor was right up our alley. The nigiri was just awesome. The scallop has a butteriness and slight sweetness you don't get at other sushi places. The ikura were popping eggs of umami goodness and had a nice mouthfeel. The salmon was flavorful and melted in our mouth! Even though their sashimi and nigiri are priced higher than other places, it's SUPER worth it and I can't recommend it enough :) We got there right at open so it was only us and one other table. Our rolls came out quickly and our server was super nice and attentive. We were ogling some hand rolls one of the chefs was making because we were so hungry - they noticed and waved, and we laughed that they caught us. They ended up throwing in some FREE salmon sashimi with our food on the house! The service here was honestly 5 stars! I'm glad they didn't close in COVID. My fiancé and I actually had our first date here, so Toro has a special place in our hearts. Please go here and check it out! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Great sushi. Its a small place but its is great. Everything is clean food is fresh and delicious. It's BYOB, so grab yourself a good bottle of wine to pair it with great sushi. read more

BYOB sushi place (limit is one bottle of wine or a 6-pack of beer for 2 people). Low key environment, no frills. Attentive service. They don't take reservations. There is a sushi bar you can sit at and there was always at least 2 spots open on a Friday night, but keep in mind it is a little bit small. This place has such unique rolls, there is something for everyone. The Trixie roll is a MUST. I'll be back! read more

Toro Sushi - Spicy Tuna Crunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Just got food poisoning here started last night and has not stopped. Sick to my stomach. Do not get carry out sushi here read more

The restaurant is small and cute, which made it a perfect lunch date. We came in to try the lunch special, and we ended up getting the chirashi combo, two handrolls, and an Alaskan roll. The chirashi came with 2 pieces each of tuna, white tuna, salmon, sweet egg, and imitation crab over a bed of rice. I was a little disappointed that it was imitation crab as opposed to a fourth type of sashimi, but the egg was nice to eat as a pseudo-dessert when I was finishing up! The fish was reasonably portioned for the price, and there was tons of rice underneath. It also comes with a miso soup and salad. The miso soup was perfect (read: not too salty), but the salad was about the average lettuce salad with ginger dressing that you'd expect from a sushi place. The spicy scallop and unagi handrolls were perfectly seasoned, and there was much more fish than we expected! However, the seaweed was a little too chewy for our tastes. The Alaskan roll was also delicious, but it felt like there was less fish in the maki than in the handrolls. read more

I am obsessed with the eggplant sushi here. Great options for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Really good honoring allergies here

This is some of the best and most reasonably priced sushi I've ever had! To start, the place is pretty small. There is definitely going to be a wait, if you go at peak hours. I came at 6:30 on a Wednesday and it was about half full. We were immediately seated, which was really nice. Important note: BYOB!! Looking at the menu, i was pleasantly surprised. There are so many options to choose from. There's classic rolls- which are under $10. Signature maki- which was about $11-$17. Then, there were some crazy rolls with things I never expected to have together. We tried the white tuna crunch and dragon roll. They were great! A little small but for the price I can't complain. Then we tried some signature rolls. We got the Arizona and the three amigos. The three amigos had guacamole with it, which I was a little uncertain about but it came out great! I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun spot to try some new rolls! read more

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Hands down my favorite sushi in Lincoln Park. Lots of veggie rolls. The tamago (egg) nigiri is HUGE and so good. However, takeout on Friday and Saturday nights is a mess. Always at least an hour behind and total chaos - I feel bad for the staff. Either order early before the dinner rush or go in accounting for the delay and you won't be as annoyed. I personally think it's worth the wait, compared to other sushi options in LP. read more

Toro Sushi - Tamago Nigiri Sweet Potato tempura roll Shiitaki Avocado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Coming back to update this to the well-deserved 5 stars! I think every time I order from Toro (which is a lot due to the pandemic), it gets better! Really great appetizers and sushi, and extremely quick turn time for pickup. My favorites are the veggie gyoza, salmon crunch roll, Siberian Tiger roll, and So Fresh So Clean roll. Highly recommend! read more

Toro Sushi - Vegetable Gyoza and Salad with ginger dressing - the best appetizers - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant is small, but very busy - that's a good sign. We had several rolls. Some roll we would recommend are: Spicy Golden Roll - delicious Miami - yummy A great place for sushi. We can't get sushi in the burbs. Highly recommended. read more

Toro Sushi - Spicy Spicy Golden Rock (Donie & David) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

AhMazing sushi ! Great service and incredible and informed menu and staff with gluten free menu options beyond just tamari!

Came here for a casual dinner Friday night, and it was great! The interior really went with the whole sushi place vibe, and felt cozy and nice. The food was great as well! My favorite was the appetizer, which was a sushi version of a jalapeño popper. Best I've had for sure would get it again! The sushi was good as well, but not amazing or the best sushi I've had. It was very good for the price though, and since I live so close I'd come again. We got the spicy salmon and 9-11 roll, which were both good for sure but nothing outstanding. The miso soup and green tea were great as well! Service was great too, food came out so quick and waiter was very attentive. Overall a great experience. read more

Toro Sushi - Spicy salmon & 9-11 roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We did takeout which may have affected my read on this place. I had seen so many positive reviews. For the price, it was okay but nothing that would draw me back compared to the other local places. The fish quality was a bit slimy, the balance of ingredients again okay. Nothing stood out as outstanding. I'll try one more time in-house before crossing off my list. Currently though doesn't compare to yellowtail or wakamono which are current neighborhood favs read more

Cute little sushi shop! The spicy tuna has a little kick to it which I did not expect! The fish in the sushi is a decent size and everything tasted fresh! The place is also BYOB where you can bring wine or beer to dinner. The servers are very attentive! read more

Toro Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm not fond of sushi but an old friend who loves them was in town so here we were. The staff promptly brought me hot tea after seeing me shivering from the sub zero temperature we had. They continued to fill my cup throughout the meal which showed me they are very attentive to their customers. I enjoyed the seaweed salad. The portion was a lot more than other places that serve them. The spicy tako was tasty and delicious. I cannot speak for other rolls we ordered, however, my friend enjoyed every bite the kamikaze, spice tuna and three musketeers. The place is small and busy. I love the names of their rolls. They obviously do well from the great reviews and steams of customers coming in and out the evening. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I would come back again for the seaweed salad and tako. read more

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Small neighborhood place, nothing fancy... uh, with the exception of the rolls. Fancy names for the fancy rolls. Our 2 plain rolls were exactly that: plain, simple, and good. The 2 specialty rolls were really good: beautifully presented, with lots of added stuff, also generously portioned. The service was also good and plain, not over the top but certainly sufficient. Prices are just right. read more

(love letter to Toro) Dear Mitch, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love your Mitch's Special Rolls, all 32 of them. I love your Nigiri and Sashimi, always fresh. I love your Hand Rolls, built with care. And I especially love your tiny but mighty shop, Bursting with passion and commitment, seeing us through dark times. Thank you! read more

Great sushi and very fresh! Ordered delivery. Cannot believe I didn't know about this spot sooner. New go-to for sushi!

This is a small restaurant, cozy and cute. The menu is extensive and the fish is fresh. They are not shy with salmon portions which I appreciate. read more

Toro Sushi - Twins Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was really excited because they have good gluten free options. However, the avocado was brown, and the fish did not taste fresh at all.

It's been awhile since I've reviewed a restaurant but Toro Sushi is definitely worth it! Stopped in here for a double date on a Saturday night and the service was hands down, amazing! Chef AJ was on point with the recommendations. It was our first time and he told us the popular items.. we trusted him and it was great! We ordered the kamikaze, oh my god, spicy tuna crunch & red dragon rolls. We left satisfied and saved room for dessert at Molly's next door! Definitely WILL be back to this amazing establishment!! Wish I took more photos but I was hungry! read more

Toro Sushi - Oh My God - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best sushi in Chicago and there isn't a close second. The Sunny roll is the best roll on the menu - a must order every time!

"Fish, to taste right, must swim three times - in water, in butter and in wine." --Polish proverb Ok, this explains why sushi originated in Japan and not Poland. Toro is BYOB, so there's your wine right there. But Toro doesn't subject their fish to butter, thank goodness. Mitch is Toro. Toro is Mitch. He is the owner who welcomes each customer with a warm fist bump and who reigns supreme as Master of his Realm. Mitch knows fish like Einstein knew physics. He sees things in fish that others miss. And he has very exacting standards when buying his fish. After talking to him, I see how 95% of a good sushi restaurant happens in the buying of the fish before it even gets to the restaurant. You see this in movies like Jiro Dreams of Sushi. But Toro isn't fancy. In fact, the restaurant is a a bit shabby, but in a warm, comfortable way. You don't come here for the decor. You come for the fish and to kibitz with Mitch. Rolls stand out here. Our favorites are the Trixie, Miami, and Three Musketeers. Sushi is wonderful and the sashimi is outstanding. Tip: Mitch will grate real wasabi for you if you ask (for a small charge). It's sweeter and less astringent than the reconstituted powder that is standard here and other places. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised to find out they have a lunch special on Saturdays! (Bummed to learn there is not one of the weekdays, though). Anyway, I decided on Bento box "c" and it was a steal! For $10, the box was filled with salmon teriyaki, tempura veggies, a California roll, white rice, and salad. Plus soup as a precursor! The menu allowed a bit of variety for the bento box and it was all so tasty. I'll definitely be back! read more

Toro Sushi - Miso Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had the most amazing experience at Toro sushi tonight. The lovely hostess/manager of the restaurant (she seemed to be running the place but I'm not exactly sure what her name was) was so kind and thoughtful. She noticed that I forgot to request that one of the rolls on my order be gluten-free so when I came in to pick up my order, she asked if I had meant to make that GF (which I did). She then offered to have the kitchen remake the roll while I waited. And then she thanked me for my patience! she was so nice and noticed some thing that I didn't even notice on my order. 10 out of 10 would recommend this place for the great service and the delicious food. Will definitely be returning very soon. read more

BYOB! And my favorite sushi spot in Chicago. Unique rolls and classics. Always fresh. Staff is amazing. Small so not ideal for large parties. They do offer take out. read more