Went to Bloop Bloop for the first time with a friend and really enjoyed it. We tried a bunch of different ball sushi, which is honestly such a fun concept. I love that you can order just one ball instead of committing to a full roll, perfect if you're new to sushi or just want to try a little of everything. The prices are great and hard to beat. Ordering was super easy through the kiosk, and everything felt quick and straightforward. Parking was also a pleasant surprise, plenty of street parking on both sides of the street. Overall, a really solid experience. read more

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Eh, it didn't live up to how fun it should have been. I was so excited to try it. And for the value, I guess I should have gotten over the downsides. But if I can't even finish the food, I'm not giving it high marks. The pictures don't show that the sushi balls with fish have two sauces on them, spicy mayo and wasabi mayo. I had to ask for a few to be remade because I have an allergy. They pointed to a sign on the kiosk that was hidden and said there are spicy sauces in a hard to read font. Spicy wasn't the problem; it was an allergy. Also, a few of my savory balls (cucumber and avocado) had sprinkles on them. Like birthday sprinkles. It looked cute but added a funky taste I didn't love. The fish wasn't fresh, so I didn't finish those. I got a small cake and it was dry but fine. The mango lemon ball was my favorite and earned two whole stars on its own. I'd go back and just order seven of those tbh. read more

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The hit spot for my toddler. Fun and tasty Great quick dinner for pre or post library visit as Sulzer Library is down the block Cheap $1-$3 sushi balls Just wish the fish cut was bigger but overall good tasty time. We're coming back next week read more

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My lovely wife and I were drawn to Bloop Bloop by its "sushi balls $1" signage as well as one of those inflatable floppy guys posted outside one day. There was minimal interaction with the staff, as you stare at the menu and order at a kiosk. This really is bare bones "sushi on the go" as there is minimal seating along a wall if you want to dine in. The cutesy packaging and moderate wait for our order are pluses. Yes the rice balls are only a dollar each. My love tried shrimp, octopus and eel toppings. I went with non-seafood options (mango and pickled cucumber). We both agreed that the rice balls made for a fun snack and the flavors were okey-dokey. read more

Picked up bloop bloop on my way home and loved it! The inside is small with limited seating but I think Bloop Bloop is really grab and go. There are two kiosks inside that you order on and then your number pops up on the screen of it being in process and when it's ready. I got 8 different kinds of balls and they were delicious! And for a $1 each it is such a deal. I will be back! read more

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Didn't realize this place was only two doors down from my fav taqueria in the city. I love sushi, so who was I to say no when they're $1 each? Decided to order mine on one of two touchscreen kiosks available. They had the sushi balls, boats, onigiri, varieties. Decided on the balls and an iced mango latte to go. My order was done quick and I couldn't wait to get home and have my late lunch. Ratio wise, I'd say it's more 3:1 on rice to protein; it's like the lovechild of a sushi and an onigiri. The sauce overpowered the sushi (misleading as the pics didn't show the balls would be slathered in these spicy sauces) and I wouldn't say the fish was fresh...but these were $1 so expectations should not be too high. I think I picked 6 different sushi but they all tasted kind of the same because of the sauce, bummer! The mango latte was alright, and I noticed the drinks were automatically made by this tea making machine. Overall, the sushi looked a lot better in pictures. If you wanted something to fill you up quick for cheap and you're not a sushi connoisseur, then this should hit the spot for you. Sad that my order didn't come in the cute Bloop Bloop boxes; I was looking forward to that, haha! Also, careful as the booth stools were kinda wobbly. Sit at your own risk! read more

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We were in town celebrating our daughter graduating the Navy and she wanted to try this cute spot. Each sushi piece was carefully crafted, very fresh, and tasty. Service was quick. A nice way to try several sushi without breaking the bank. And the way they served and presented the sushi is absolutely adorable. I would definitely go back and try other items on the menu when I'm back in Chicago read more

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The pricing at Bloop Bloop is favorable, as their whole thing is $1 sushi balls. They do have other options, but on my visit, I only sampled the sushi balls. I did shrimp, eel and octopus rice balls. The eel was not spicy, but the other two were. I am a spice wimp, so I was downing water with the shrimp and octopus. I am probably just an old fuddy duddy, but I wish they had menus posted in the place instead of just QR codes. I don't balk at this approach at sit-down places, but Bloop Bloop only has a few stools and a counter, so the focus is not at all on dining-in. They do have stands for ordering, but they were not functional during my visit. There were signs on the screens for the QR code. I did appreciate that I did not have to enter my card number and could pay at the counter instead. They seem to move orders through at a decent pace. Bloop Bloop doesn't open until 2pm, which seems odd, as this is more of a lunch type place than what's for dinner. read more

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Recommendations: * Salmon Rice Ball * Eel Rice Ball * red snappers Rice Ball I first saw this restaurant trending on Instagram and TikTok, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered six pieces of rice ball and a lemon tea through the self-service kiosk. Some of the triangular rice balls were unavailable, so we focused on the $1 rice balls instead. We tried salmon, snapper, eel, and scallop--each one was flavorful and fresh. The rice balls were made with the right amount of sushi vinegar, which is the traditional way of preparing sushi rice. This extra touch elevated the taste and brought out the freshness of the fish. They are slightly larger than traditional sushi, but surprisingly enjoyable, especially with the added mayo and soy sauce mixed with wasabi. Each order comes in a box, with about 5 to 6 rice balls inside. The lemon tea was refreshing and reminded me of Hong Kong style lemon tea, though the tea flavor could be stronger. We went with 25% sweetness, which felt balanced. The only downsides were the long wait time, we waited about 20 minutes,and the limited seating. There are only four window seats, so if it is full, I recommend grabbing your sushi box and enjoying it at the nearby park. read more

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Me and my friend went here and the food is sooooo good the ambiance was nice and quiet and nothing felt rushed and the service just as perfect 10/10 recommend coming here read more

Pretty good sushi, especially for the price point. Worth a try for sure! Service was quick, and there is a small cozy vibe. read more

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The food here is pretty good for a dollar. Of course the balls are mostly rice and sauce but I think this place is the perfect place for a snack. The fish we received was not super high quality but also not terrible. Service was alright, we ordered through kiosk and the staff working in the front did not greet us or interact with us. The restaurant is fairly small but was clean. Not sure if I would come back but definitely worth trying at least once. read more

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Great food! Great service and great ambiance. I really liked how affordable and accessible it is - plus the ordering on screen and being able to pay in cash is awesome ! read more

I am really excited about this restaurant I think they just need more time to get the flow of things and I truly am hoping for the best for them. I ordered the Salmon ball, Octopus ball, Red tuna, White tuna, Shrimp, and Gunkan (my favorite). Not sticky rice it didn't hold shape and fell apart as I ate it, but the toppings were good. They didn't give me anything to eat it with (like chopsticks) and I didn't see anywhere to grab those. It seemed they should start prepping before opening by at least making all the rice balls prior then topping them as the orders come through, if possible. I waited for well over an hour for 6 sushi balls and watched other people cancel orders. I think they just need a better system and I want to come back in a few months to try again. Since there are no tables, my experience was mostly a bunch of customers standing and blindly waiting for their number to be called since we can't see them being made. They have one worker making drinks at the register and what seemed like just one worker in the back making the food. The mango tea latte was yummy with popping boba but not a fan of the large mango chunks at the bottom. The removable top is good idea so you're not fighting to get everything off the bottom. Overall, would come back to try again after they've figured out a better system and will update when I do! Hoping for the best!! read more

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fun lil spot for quick taste of sushi and snack! i really like this concept of $1 a sushi ball bite. tried the salmon, white tuna, squid, and scallop rice ball and a unagi inari. they are all pretty rice heavy compared to fish ratio, but they are all sauced up which helps keep each bite flavorful! soy sauce wasn't needed. the food came out relatively fast in very cute packaging. would come back! read more

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Delicious Sushi "Balls"! Lunch Service fast & friendly. Ambiance nice bustling carryout only. read more

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Sushi balls for only $1?! The sign and the wacky inflatable lumberjack definitely caught my eye and I had to stop in to see for myself. This sushi place is mainly for takeout as there is only one rectangular wooden bar height table with 4 stools against one wall. You place your order at the two kiosks and just wait for your number to be called. The packaging for the drinks and the sushi balls are super cute. I really liked the elaborate red cup that my strawberry refreshing tea with yakult boba came in. I was also surprised to see that there were also onigiris and meat skewers on the menu but were not available at the time that I visited. I ordered a variety of salmon, eel, white tuna, smoked salmon, seeweed and octopus balls. I'll definitely have to come back earlier in the day to hopefully try the skewers and onigiri. This restaurant is definitely a great value. read more

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Overall I liked what we ordered here but you need to know that the food is spicy. I was expecting a pretty straight forward rice ball with fish. Instead it is covered in sauce. The sauce is good but it's pretty spicy. The website didn't mention the sauce at all. So just wanted to make folks aware before they order. read more

I decided to stop by after seeing they offered $1 sushi balls, which sounded great. Their menu also listed lattes with boba, but when I asked about it, I was told they don't actually serve boba -- which was disappointing and misleading. I ordered three sushi balls, but they were mostly rice with very little topping, and one even had a rubbery texture. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed and won't be returning. read more

Fresh sushi good if you know what to order I got the spicy crab sushi and it was really flavorful it's a nice spot clean place and amazing staff read more

Such great value. Very big pieces each for $1! Also, all the topping were super good & flavorful which was surprising for the price

I love sushi and was hoping to come here often, but was very disappointed. This is mostly rice, and the amount of fish was literally equivalent to shavings. It was almost zero fish. These balls are not worth $1 each. Their ordering system needs a lot of help. They said it would be a 20-minute wait, and I would be texted when ready. I waited in my car a block away. I came back after 30 minutes and my food was sitting there. When I told them I hadn't been texted they said, without much concern: "Oh... our system is having problems." Good thing I didn't just keep waiting and waiting. This food is not even worth $1 each. And if they can't even notify you when it's ready, when it's not busy, and it takes 30 minutes, there are major problems. read more

I was so excited for this place and loved the idea of sushi balls but it turned out to be a huge letdown for me. They don't even use sushi rice, just regular white rice. Flavors just aren't there. read more

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I ordered online through the app. Nothing on there really showed sauce. I get them and they're covered in wasabi sauce, and honestly I can't stand the taste of it. Entire order inedible for me unfortunately. Just wish that was more noted and or a preference on there. I ordered my tea in store because I didn't know what to put for the sugar. Tea said there was yogurt poppers I asked for none and there was then a different one in there also not marked in the description. Also was also reminded 2-3 times I can order online which was kinda annoying in my opinion, they were nice just like I understand I needed help my apologies. I drove 40 minutes to try the place spent over 25 dollars and didn't get to enjoy any of it unfortunately. I wish the online was a little more accurate to what the final product actual is. read more

Food is good. The kiosk works great but it is highly inefficient. For what seems so simple, takes so long. Hopefully they work that out but I would still recommend. read more