Roka Akor is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. Roka Akor

8.8
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews

carlos felipe o.carlos felipe ospina: Try the daily sashimi and nigiri deluxe platters

Yura L.Yura Lee: Best sashimi. Nigiri. Makis EVER.

Madeleine G.Madeleine Grace: Wagyu and kimchi gyoza and all of the sashimi and nigiri were phenominal

Friends Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Friends Sushi

7.5
710 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 67 tips and reviews

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: Fantastic sushi! The Sweet and Spicy roll was very tasty and all of the Nigiri was delicious! Incredibly comfy chairs as well!

Jeremy N.Jeremy Nelson: If you're into raw fish, get the king crab nigiri- definitely worth it!

IlariaIlaria: Amazing sushi! Don't forget to have at least a couple of nigiri

Tanta Chicago is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. Tanta Chicago

8.8
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews

ElenaElena: Fried plantains, unique nigiris, and awesome cocktails. Hate on haters :)

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: Truly fantastic food. The Pork Fried Rice is an absolute must. Other absolutley delicious dishes were the beef empanadas, Nikei Cheviche, and Caucitas Tasting. Big portions & perfect for family style.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The criollo tiradito at Tanta is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.

Katana is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Katana

7.4
339 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Near North Side · 11 tips and reviews

K W.K Wagner: Food was amazing especially the miso soup (one of the best I've had) and the nigiri (yellow tail and medium fatty tuna were standouts).

Michelle C.Michelle Campbell: White Lotus roll was excellent - now my all time favorite roll anywhere. Maybe the aioli or crispy onions or both! service was great at the bar. Recommend and will be back next time I'm in chi town.

Tyler M.Tyler McPheeters: Drinks, robata, sake.

Sunda is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. Sunda

9.0
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

ElenaElena: Some of the best sushi places in the Chi! The lobster and wagyu roll and the tuna truffle nigiri are fantastic.

RyanRyan: Amazing sushi and inventive Asian. Kalbi wraps are a must, any sushi with truffle is also a go to. Skip dessert.

Igor A.Igor Ananyev: Pad Thai is excellent !

Sushi-san is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. Sushi-san

9.0
59 W Grand Ave (Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 28 tips and reviews

charleencharleen: tempura japanese sweet potato , prime skirt steak , dry aged NY strip, and of course 🍣

ISC C.ISC Chicago: 10-course omakase: doesn’t look like much, but it was very tasty and very worth it

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Japanese Breakfast (Fluffy, wobbly, panda-monium pancakes with matcha butter and Okinawan black sugar syrup)

NoMI is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. NoMI

8.6
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews

Andrea G.Andrea Ginepri: Wonderful experience. Great food at an extraordinary location...

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the uni avocado toast from our 100 Best list: Chef Ryan LaRoche’s unlikely combination of briny sea urchin, smooth avocado, Mangalica ham and bright capers exhibits a keen understanding of flavor.

BravoBravo: For late night sushi and catching up with friends. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts

Shaw's Crab House is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. Shaw's Crab House

9.2
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 220 tips and reviews

Anne-SophieAnne-Sophie: Wow! What amazing seafood and fantastic service! Echoing the below: king crab legs are to die for, and all the rest was a true feast for the palate! Live music completes the experience.

Lettuce Entertain YouLettuce Entertain You: Lobster rolls are a must!

Todd C.Todd Carpenter: Come for brunch and get the chilled crab legs, oysters, spicy tuna maki, bacon, eggs benedict, mini crab cakes, steamed king crab legs, waffles, and a key lime tort... In that order.

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

8.2
230 W Erie St (at Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 165 tips and reviews

Zach S.Zach Solomon-Beloin: Everything is so good! Love the black rice sushi, alligator, etc. Definitely try a few different things.

MafiaHairdresser J.MafiaHairdresser Jon-David: Sushi bowling is the best here!

Revae S.Revae Schneider: Since you're @eatatunion, make sure to go say hi to Revae at UpBar! Great cocktails that aren't listed on the menu!

Jellyfish is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

10. Jellyfish

7.3
1009 N Rush St (at Oak St.), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Near North Side · 44 tips and reviews

Danielle P.Danielle Pacropis: Spicy crab tacos! And lobster mango roll. Good service and good ambiance

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Sushi chef Andy Galsan's seafood maki makes the most of the contrast between subtle seafood and bright, fresh produce. Try the sweet mango with lobster, crab and flying fish roe ($15). Read more.

Rishad T.Rishad Tobaccowala: The Lyons Mane combines tequila, Thai chili peppers , lemon grass, blood orange and gives your entire being a zing. Have it and live.

Kamehachi is one of The 11 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Near North Side, Chicago.

11. Kamehachi

7.5
1531 N Wells St (at Schiller), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Old Town · 102 tips and reviews

Monika M.Monika McMahon: Get the green turtle roll and summer rolls. Both are crunchy and spicy.

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: Great sushi, terrible service.

Kayce A.Kayce Alltop: They carry gluten free soy sauce!