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    2AM Izakaya

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    2AM Roll
    Linda P.

    I went with 2 friends after a concert around 11ish and it was pretty busy. The restaurant itself is quite small and there's not a lot of tables but they were all full when we came. We had a reservation and were seated pretty quickly. However, getting served took forever. We didn't get waters until we flagged down a server and then we had to wait longer to get our orders taken. We did feel bad because there was really only one main server running all the tables and it seemed like they were helping in the back as well. The food was alright - some better than others. But it is nice that this place was open so late because we wanted Asian food after the concert.

    Shrimp & Veggie Tempura
    Matthew B.

    Broad Japanese menu, cozy dining area, open late, and really affordable. The sushi was good, there's tempura, and a good selection of yakitori. The service was quick and friendly. Loved the pork belly, beef tongue, and chicken skin.

    Saba Yaki
    Marian X.

    Ordered once on Ubereat and I was super disappointed. The portion is so SMALL and the price is very PRICEY compared to the food portion. Saba Yaki: the fish is really thin and small. The price for this is $20.70, DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT!!! The taste was ok, but not worth trying. Ika Sansai Salad: Just a standard level salad, not the best I had so far. Again, not really worth it became the bottom half is filled with veggies. Hamachi Kama: Another VERY small and think piece! The flavor was just alright, not overly salty. But not with it ($20.70). Hotate: very sad looking two pieces of Hotate for $6.40. It was a bit salty and it wasn't really fresh because it got a bit of fishy taste. Overall, I don't recommend this place. The dishes are just standard-level, but the price is very high.

    Saki Bombs
    Joneice B.

    Super cute Japanese place in Lakeview. Friend booked us a reservation for 7:30pm. We had a good time trying a variety of items. This place has Sake and Chardonnay and some beer. We ended up having a glass of Chardonnay and doing a couple Sake Bombs (Sake & Kirin beer). For food: Short Ribs (2 plates), Chicken Screwers, Edamame, Crab Rangoons, Philly Sushi Roll, Red Snapper Sashimi, Chicken noodles, 2 Chardonnay and 3 Kirin with a bottle of sake. We shared the food between 3 people and enjoyed our choices. Standout was Short Ribs and Chicken Screwers. The sushi was just okay...but probably because I am used to Americanized version. The fish was very fresh so no complaints on that. I am just used to more glitzy rolls. All in all, would come back. Prepare for parking as Lincoln has limited street parking and cars must move at 10pm on Friday and Saturday. So stupid of the city to dampen the businesses with these parking policies.

    Angel Roll
    Shambavi K.

    Underrated spot. There were only 2-3 tables with diners for a Friday night. We shared some hot sake to start which was the right fix as the weather gets cooler! We tried the following: sashimi appetizer - good healthier option lollipop roll- roll with no rice - angel roll- meh - spicy Mexican- this was a hit. Good flavor. roasted eggplant - this was a fail...I think i was expecting a more miso flavor and not so much garlic. The skin was burnt and bitter but the inside was fine.

    2AM Roll, Unagi Roll
    Mark B.

    Such a huge variety on their menu, and very affordable as well! It's a very cute, smaller venue, which is nice for smaller groups, not so as much for bigger parties. Staff is nice and hospitable here as well. Will definitely be returning. I wanna try as much of the menu as possible!

    Crab Rangoon comes with one...
    Clara S.

    I ordered takeout from here and laughed at the portions for the prices. The crab Rangoons order came with one. The chicken skewer was a little tiny piece of chicken. $70 takeout was not worth it here at all!

    Edamame to start
    Genna G.

    I was hesitant to try this authentic looking Lincoln park sushi bar solely because of the name ( the 2AM part made me assume this would be a dive place for college kids with lousy food). I was totally incorrect and I'm so glad I I finally tried it as the food was GREAT overall and very fairly priced. The miso soup and ginger salad were average. That said, the spicy Mexican roll and spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll and salmon avocado rolls were all outstanding. Seriously some of the freshest tasting fish I'v had in a long time ( and they served everything on a wooden boat which made the dining experience fun for our 11 year old and made for a beautiful presentation). I will be back for sure. This is a neighborhood gem and won't disappoint.

    Darleen T.

    I love the decorations, the food plating/presentations is stunning. To go orders could stand for improvement in terms of packaging but still so good! Star are kind and helpful

    Michelle L.

    My favorite late night sushi bar to visit in Chicago ever. Sushi quality is pretty good and we always order the sushi/sashimi combo or the sashimi platter (lollipop roll is tasty as well). The shrimp & chicken gizzard skewers are juicy and have the perfect crunch, and if I'm super hungry, I get the okra and shishito peppers. Service is pretty good and timely depending on how busy it is but it's luckily a hidden gem still. Love the interior & they also brightened up the place.

    Andrew P.

    This is a great add to the area given that way too many places close so early - one of my biggest complaints about Chicago. Thankful this is open until 2am as the name suggests. Our server was extremely nice the entire time and also made us aware of their fresh fish specials (literally noting that fresh fish is shipped in almost daily). We ordered a miso soup, Hamachi Kama (yellowtail), a Philly roll, and the Sashimi dinner. Everything tasted fantastic! I was a huge fan of my grilled yellowtail. It really did taste very fresh and was super flavorful. The sashimi dinner had 7 different types of sashimi with 3 of each. Honestly, this might be some of the freshest tasting fish and sashimi I've had in Chicago since moving here. The quality was excellent, and it didn't have any of that fishy flavor. It melted in our mouths. That fact that this place is BYOB (yes, you can literally bring your Sapporo or a bottle of Sake from the street) AND they have excellent quality food, AND they're open late leads me to believe that this may be one of my favorite spots to return to! I wish it was closer to me, but I highly recommend it. Also the dimmer blue lighting inside adds to the ambiance and mood. I'll be back!

    Katherine T.

    Great sushi, no frills but good. Not a lot of variety, but the basics are there. Not sure how authentic it is. The tofu is different and very lemongrassy even though I asked if it is agedashi tofu and they said yes, it definitely was not. The beef was really good. The rolls are good. Sashimi is fresh. Got an eggplant dish and it was very flavorful and garlicky. A very good option at 11pm when options were very limited. Chicago has amazing restaurants so I wouldn't go out of your way to come if you are visiting, but it's a decent spot for good sushi.

    2AM Roll
    Anne G.

    This was a nice sushi spot! Our waitress was friendly and checked on us frequently. The nigiri was fantastic, and we enjoyed the angel roll. I wouldn't recommend the 2AM roll as the truffle taste is a bit overpowering in my opinion. Overall, nice ambiance and decor--would recommend going later in the evening for a more lively ambiance.

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    Insanely slow!!! I ordered through uber eats. It said 30 minutes and it took 90 minutes. They said sorry were busy tonight.

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    great food. pricey but good. Highly recommend, esp for late night options in the area!

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    great spot for a good price. Best part is they stay open till 2am. Food is delicious and the ambiance is amazing

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    SUSHI-SAN

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    2.3 miNear North Side
    $$$

    This is an excellent sushi place - great vibe, young crowd, and terrific food…read more We started with the roasted edamame and the tempura shrimp, followed that with three rolls, and finished with sashimi - it was all excellent, the beers were very cold, and the service was solid (not excellent but very good for the price point) Prices are not cheap but not as crazy as some other places (Juno is better, but it can get really pricey). Sushi-San is Defintely on our regular list

    I came here on a weekday for lunch and highly recommend it. It was not too crowded and food came…read moreout pretty quickly after ordering. I like the modern vibes of this location. Seating was comfortable. I tried their express lunch menu, which is a great option if you're here during lunch time. You get to pick 3 items from the list and I chose tako taco (a little spicy but highly recommend- one of my favorite things that day), salmon avocado (I'm not a personal fan of the Meyer lemon sauce), and tuna avocado rice bowl. Each item is smaller portioned but all together it's a substantial lunch set. I also tried the express sushi and sashimi lunch set, which comes with a delicious seaweed salad which I would order on its own as an appetizer. The lunch set comes with their "oh-my-kaze." This includes salmon, hamachi and tuna. One piece of tuna was substandard and had a big piece of sinew in it. Our server quickly switched it for another piece. The only dish I would skip is the Peking duck sizzling rice. The taste was fine- a little on the sweeter side with the hoisin sauce but the portion was more of an appetizer size. It's also not a true Peking duck, which focuses on a crispy duck skin and this dish just featured duck meat.

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    Happy Hour! Spicy Tuna and Avocado Crunch - very simple and perfectly refreshing. 5/5

    Miru

    Miru

    4.3(311 reviews)
    2.8 miThe Loop
    $$$

    Ive been here more times than I can count and its easily one of my favorite sushi spots in the city…read moreI was just there last Friday with a friend and once again everything was perfect from the attentive seamless service to how beautifully each dish was presented Every bite was delicious I also love the modern design of the restaurant and the incredible views of Chicago it really adds to the whole experience The space has an intimate relaxed vibe that keeps me coming back Definitely one of those places I will be visiting again very soon

    3 of us back for a marvelous dinner with great views, beautiful decor, great service, and of course…read moregreat food. The quality of the food is very noticeable. We wanted to have some sake and asked for help. Their sommelier was very helpful and recommended the Snow Tiger Yuki Tora which is unfiltered and looks like milk, but it went beautifully with our food. We started with Edamame which had a perfect char. The grilled Avocado was a pleasant surprise with the char flavor and great spicy sauce. You get a spoon to scoop out the avocado and it's sliced so it works with chop sticks. By the way everything is great for sharing which gives everyone a chance to try the wonderful menu. Then we attacked the main menu. The Wagyu Nigiri, the must have Bluefin Tuna Crispy Rice, Crispy Spring Rolls and I drank the juice with the Hamachi and Lemon. Now it's time to figure what's next! spicy Tuna roll, triple tuna roll, the incredible Wild Mushroom sizzling rice bowl and it is sizzling! We're nearing the end! The Unagi and the Black Cod couldn't have been any better. It melted in our mouths. Think we're finished, we saved room for dessert! The Miru-Ishi and Black Sesame Mochi. We're finished! Maria was a great server and was very attentive!

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    4.6(150 reviews)
    2.6 miWest Loop, Near West Side

    Came here for the lunch omakase, which features dry-aged fish. Overall, the fish was fresh and…read morewell-prepared--nothing particularly mind-blowing, but definitely good quality, especially for a more affordable omakase option. My only critique is the pacing. Since the chef already had the fish sliced and prepped, I expected a smoother flow, but the meal took about an hour and a half for 14 pieces of sushi. It felt a bit slow, especially for a lunch service. That said, if you're looking for a reasonably priced omakase with quality fish, this is a solid choice.

    Went for restaurant week with friends. Got there early after work and was able to hit the happy…read morehour which is a decent deal. Got the snow maiden sake and the spicy scallop hand roll. Both were great. Our bartenders were lovely and very friendly. Found out this is a Malort tasting room and we were able to sample some different Malorts (the cocoa one was good!). Then we were taken back to our table for dinner. Our server was super friendly as well. Started with the miso soup and crispy tuna bites which were probably my favorite dishes. The taki yoki fritters weren't bad either. We saw people getting omakase, so we ordered a yummy looking piece they were receiving. It was just okay (chutoro truffle). The nigiri was also okay. The tuna piece was the only I really loved. The fish quality wasn't as high as I was expecting. The sushi was decent. A little too much truffle in the spicy blue fin tuna and a little too vegetable forward in the hamachi serrano. All in all, the atmosphere and amazing service pushed this up to a 4 for me.

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