Angela Sheridon: Must try: the sparrow is the best craft drink, alligator skewer, mushroom dumplings, prosciutto wrapped scallops and the belly sushi roll (da bomb!).
Krista Hoffman: Black rice sushi platter and mushroom ramen are fantastic!
Andy Savva: Happy hour...beef skewers, sushi roll and $1 oysters. Thoroughly recommended.
2. Toro Sushi
9.2
2546 N Clark St (btwn W Wrightwood Ave & W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Park West · 62 tips and reviews
Jillian: Let me tell you a secret: the best sushi in Chicago. It's a small little place, but I assure you - anything you order here will be delicious. On top of that, it's BYOB and the staff is super awesome.
Kara K: side salad with ginger dressing, kamikaze hand roll, sunny roll...i dream about this meal all.the.time. best sushi in chicago!
Matthew Garchik: Sashimi is great especially tamago and tobiko
3. Sunda
8.8
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews
Gilt City: On our must-order list: lemongrass beef lollipops with spicy chili glaze and kobe beef sashimi with truffled vinaigrette. (And keep an eye out for celebs like Jeremy Piven, a fan.)
Ryan: Amazing sushi and inventive Asian. Kalbi wraps are a must, any sushi with truffle is also a go to. Skip dessert.
Madeline Gullett: The sweet potato caterpillar is the best vegan sushi I've ever had! I love their vegan menu.
4. Lawrence Fish Market
8.8
3914 W Lawrence Ave (at N Harding Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Albany Park · 36 tips and reviews
Jason Tham: Buy sushi from here, it's fresh and delicious. Also you can buy in bulk for pretty cheap, I highly recommend ordering in Korean if possible.
Robin Chung: Best fresh, cheap sushi to go in the city. Great for bulk orders for parties.
paul w: Very good sushi, also, surprisingly cost effective.
6. Momotaro
8.8
820 W Lake St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 94 tips and reviews
Cusp25: Amazing meal- sashimi, sushi rolls, skewers, chilled ramen. Ebi tempura was absolutely delicious
Samantha Mae: If you enjoy nigiri & sashimi, the $55 omakase is a must! Thoroughly impressed with everything I had and I will return.
AmateurConcierge: Solid sushi spot with great apps. The bacon and egg and beef skewers were awesome. Skip the octopus
7. Kai Zan
9.2
2557 W Chicago Ave (at Rockwell Ave), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · West Town · 59 tips and reviews
Michelle Truong: Best sushi in Chicago. Amazing bites of fresh fish in inventive preparations. I love this place. Basically order every roll on the menu, both pearl apps, and try the specials!
chaya sandler: The cheapest high quality Sushi in Chicago!! Make a reservation in advance!!
Susie Chan: One of the best sushi places in Chicago. Everything is fresh and tasty. Def order angry crab, summer salad, and spicy scallop roll. Make reservation weeks in advance. Easy parking on streets.
8. Arami
8.2
1829 W Chicago Ave (btwn Wolcott & Wood), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 54 tips and reviews
Carolyn Pelissero: Japanese comfort food and sushi bar in West Town. Sushi chef BK Park creates beautiful and delicious combinations, with the freshest ingredients. Hot items include ramen noodles, short ribs, and rice Read more.
Jen: One of the best sushi restaurants I have been to in Chicago. Unique maki rolls, amazing scallop cake & the seared tuna appetizer was delicious.
Taylor Mason X: A little pricey, but the best sushi in Chicago. You have to have the Brussels sprouts with lamb.
9. Juno Sushi Chicago
8.5
2638 N Lincoln Ave (Wrightwood), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · North Side · 34 tips and reviews
Sandy: Amazing sushi with beautiful presentations. Service was impeccable. Thank you Chef BK and Jason.
Molly E: Great sashimi and fantastic wine list. The tako maguro, juno king, and juno queen are particularly good.
Tana Babcock: The seared scallop and grilled octopus were delicious. The smoked hamachi nigiri - whooooaaaa so good. The ceviche and spicy salmon rolls were phenomenal!!!
12. Roka Akor
8.3
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews
carlos felipe ospina: Try the daily sashimi and nigiri deluxe platters
Chicago magazine: Try: gilded wagyu tartare gunkan maki topped with caviar and wasabi and the lightly battered fried squid with jalapeño rings. Say no to the salt-grilled saba.
Marco Howell: Get the himachi Serrano sushi, wagu beef dumplings, beef tataki with truffle sauce and black cod!!
14. Sai Cafe
8.6
2010 N Sheffield Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · North Side · 19 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Comfortable no-nonsense spot has a rabid following for honest fresh maki and sashimi in creative presentations. We liked the Ahi poke, spicy white tuna crunch maki and pan-fried scallops. Read more.
Kevin Dulin: Really good rolls! Particularly enjoyed the volcano, crazy maki, and the spicy creamy taco maki.
Kathleen ODonnell: The crunchy tuna roll and California roll are my favorites. The Miso soup IS very tasty.
15. Ora
8.4
5701 N Clark St (btwn Foster and Winona), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews
Dolly Vu: The best, most fresh and delicious sushi and sashimi in all of Chicago land!
Zoe: Beni toro, shiro Maguro, any nightly special...honestly all rolls, nigiri, sashimi are great
Dane Deasy: The Scallop Volcano and the Surf & Turf Signature Maki rolls were delicious!