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    Blue Sushi Sake Grill

    4.4 (114 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Stephanie C.

    The food here was very flavorful. They cater well to vegan/vegetarian diets but if you have a nut allergy majority of the menu is not a good choice. I haven't run into many problems throughout life and trying new places with my cashew allergy but here they said every food that had a fried component had potential contamination. The service was fast and the environment was welcoming.

    CUCUMBER SUNOMONO, CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
    Sarah L.

    Super cute sushi spot with fresh fish and friendly service. We tried the Hawaiian, hot popper, and lion king rolls, and the yellowtail Serrano sashimi. I didn't expect the Hawaiian roll to be deep fried but overall satisfied with the quality of the fish and the plates were ideal for sharing. The crispy brussels were a standout for us. For drinks, the Tokyo Fizz was fruity and deliciously refreshing and I would've ordered a second if it wasn't close to closing time. As someone who lives in the neighborhood, this spot is a new addition to my rotation of go-to restaurants!

    *CRISPY RICE CAKE
    Karen C.

    The place is very spacious and have friendly staff. We went on a weekday afternoon around lunch time, but the place was kind of empty. The food was okay. Nothing spectacular. The rolls tasted like one another. The mango crab rangoon was good, but I wish it was crispier. It wasn't fried right. I noticed that the menu also had vegan options.

    *LION KING
    Leang E.

    I was starving and it's not unusual for me to have a sushi craving so the closest spot to the hotel that intrigued me most was this spot. I placed the order online and picked it up and got The Lion King, Hawaiian, and crunchy red roll. I definitely over ordered and I ate as much as I could because it was so delicious something about maybe the way that they packaged it or the mood I was in, but I did feel somewhat transported to another place enjoying my meal. It might've been enhanced with the Prosecco I was pairing it with. The sauces were incredible. I want a bottle or a jar of some of it. I will definitely come back and get more sushi from here.

    Aaliyah L.

    The happy hour menu really can't get any better, I love it here. I wasn't impressed by everything on the menu, ie. the edamame and tidal wave roll, but that lion king roll and bluetini cocktail...10/10! Service was friendly, very lively ambiance and an overall good time. This is my new go-to happy hour sushi spot for sure.

    LA ROLL, *LION KING, THAI HIPPIE
    Eva A.

    Stopped by for lunch happy hour. Great setting / ambiance - vast dining room, pretty empty around lunchtime though (at least on a Monday) I really love that they are transparent about their sources (not that it impacts my order, but just makes the experience genuine). The sushi was gorgeous! The crunchy LA roll had too much sweet chili sauce though, and not much other flavor beyond that. My lion king roll was fantastic though. They had $5 January vegan specials, so we got the Thai hippie roll, which was solid. I'm not too much of a sushi snob so I would return! Great vibe, great food, great value.

    CLOUD NINE 2.0
    Amanda L.

    Ordered via Uber Eats: - Lion King (9.5/10): loved this roll, the flavors were so good together and it wasn't that spicy. Wish the portion was a bit larger for the price. - cloud nine 2.0 (8/10): a lighter roll with the sea bass really taking over the flavor even though it's just a small piece on top. Would've been a bigger fan if I liked sea bass more (which in hindsight I should've predicted). Appreciate the creativity of each roll, fish quality was also good although my choices were mostly fully cooked. Although prices were higher, I was plenty full after these two rolls and it ended up around $35 which I expect would've been lower in-person.

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    Jennifer B.

    All day Sunday happy hour! Vegan menu! Welcoming staff. Heaven. Been wanting to eat here for years. Walked in on a Sunday evening and it was buzzing. We were seated immediately. Our server was delightful. I wish I got his name. They have a massive selection of plant based sushi and loads of fresh fish for omnis. I will be back every time I'm in the city after this extraordinary meal.

    *HOT POPPER *GODZILLA BOMB *LION KING
    Jason S.

    Went to Blue Sushi Sake Grill on a Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to find out they were doing happy hour pure luck, but a great start. The place wasn't too packed at all, so I definitely wouldn't say a reservation is necessary, at least during the day. It's a huge space, and we were able to walk right in and get a table. There's also a really cool bar area if you're just stopping in for drinks and quick bites. We kicked things off with Japanese beer, which was solid, and my friend got a sake bomb that he really enjoyed. Then we dove into the happy hour menu, which is massive. Honestly, if you wanted to order strictly from that menu, you could easily do a full meal. We split the calamari and the mango crab rangoons. The calamari was awesome, but the crab rangoons were next-level, easily a 10/10. Two great appetizer choices. For sushi, we ordered a mix of happy hour rolls and one regular menu roll. I got the Hot Popper and the Lion King from the happy hour menu, plus the Godzilla roll off the regular menu, which our server recommended. Shoutout to her, the menu is huge, and she pointed me toward one of their most popular rolls, which absolutely delivered. All three rolls were phenomenal, but the Hot Popper was my favorite, and the fact that it's on the happy hour menu makes it an automatic reorder for me. Overall, this meal was fantastic, especially for the price. This place feels like a sleeper hit. We each had drinks, split two apps, and I personally had three rolls, and it came out to around $60 per person which is a steal for sushi of this quality. The happy hour menu is an absolute bargain, and we also learned they do happy hour all day on Sundays, and their normal happy hour runs longer than most places. Bottom line: Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a must-try for sushi lovers. Amazing food, great value, and I'll definitely be back.

    Aanchal B.

    Finally got to check this place out! I forgot to take a picture of the drinks and food. We got the Cali roll, Just Shrimp Tempura Maki, Cowgirl and Green Goddess (last two from the Vegan section). My favorite was the Green Goddess but everything was delicious! The decor is very pretty and the waiter was nice to go over the menu being my first time there. For drinks, I got the Bluetini and my friend got Gin&Ginger, both also good, mine was slightly sweeter. One of the best sushi I have had so definitely will be back! There are a few other locations as well- one in Naperville, in Lincoln Square, and Grand Ave.

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    Kamilah S.

    Koree, our server was amazing. My friends and I came here for ALL DAY happy. All of our food and drinks were amazing. I found metered street parking around the corner.

    Marc T.

    Had the pleasure of dining here as my last dinner in Chicago! I found this spot via OpenTable and it was widely reviewed by locals and tourists. I made a reservation for my colleague and me for 6 pm on a Sunday night! The interior is absolutely beautiful with the lanterns decorated all around the restaurant. It's just harsh lighting to look at the menu with dark orange lights shining down... Anyways, service was great! Our server gave us great recommendations and Sunday is all day happy hour! I got the passion paloma and it was refreshing, sweet, and tasty! I then got two dishes from the happy hour menu: mango crab Rangoon and crispy Brussels sprouts. The crab rangoons were highly popular, but they're overhyped since they taste like ordinary crab Rangoons with mango extract on the bottom. The Brussels sprouts were so crispy, so much flavor that balanced out the bitterness. Then, I got the Godzilla Bomb as my roll! It was delicious, lots of fish, and great spice. There was a slight mixup with my colleague's order in which the kitchen brought the wrong item. Then, there was concern about a 3.5% convenience charge by the restaurant on the bill. Overall, great sushi place!

    Ankit S.

    They recently opened this place and the service here was amazing. Our waitress even gave her recommendations which we really liked. The ambiance inside was really nice and the lights were dimmed to make the mood more cozy. There were a variety of rolls options on the menu but we came for their happy hour which was from 2-6 pm and all day Sunday happy hour. We have been here a couple of times as it is really good. Their drink options are amazing. It's not too strong but to our liking. We got the china doll which was sweet and tasted really good.

    THAI HIPPIE, COWGIRL, Vegan Hot Poppper, side of wasabi, side of ginger

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