A shell of what this restaurant used to be. Poor service, mediocre food, and AI menus.

I was really disappointed with my experience here. It seems like they mainly focus on takeout, which is fine but if you're going to allow dine-in, the space should at least be comfortable. I stopped by on a Thursday night since it's close to where I live, and it was unbelievably cold inside. Honestly, it felt warmer outside than in the restaurant. I had to sit there eating sushi while practically freezing. The service wasn't great either. The server came to the table, and you could clearly tell she was freezing too. I honestly feel bad for the employees having to work in those conditions doesn't seem right. The food itself was good, but not good enough to make up for how uncomfortable the experience was. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back. read more

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Did you know that Chicago Sushi is actually in Des Plaines? We stopped here for lunch and ordered everything but sushi! This is what we ordered: Salmon spring rolls Scallop Chitashi Sushi Jewelry Box ( loved it!) Blue Box Crab & Scallop bowl It's a casual restaurant that serves delicious Japanese food Now we just have to go back here and order some sushi read more

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Long story short: I developed serious hives all over my body after eating the tuna here (I'm not allergic either, I love sushi and eat it whenever I can). The deets: I came here with my wife and daughter on Saturday at ~5pm. We were the only ones in there the whole time with maybe 2-3 customers picking up orders. My wife and I both ordered an Ume Jewelry Box consisting of salmon, tuna, eel, cucumber, salmon roe, imitation crab meat, and egg on top of rice. We also ordered the chicken karaage appetizer and a Beef Box from the kid's menu. The food came out and already did not look appealing: the fish in our jewelry boxes looked poorly cut with the tuna cut into tiny cubes and the salmon looking almost shredded. The karaage was also disappointing because it was very dry (my wife believes they used chicken breast), had hardly any breading, and was barely fried at all. Lastly, our daughter's Beef Box was supposed to include gyoza, but they just threw in more dry karaage for whatever reason. My wife only ate some of the salmon and rice before deciding that she didn't like it, so I finished her dish along with mine. There was already a decent amount of soy sauce in the dish but I also added some wasabi sauce so I didn't really notice any abnormal flavor. I was also pretty hungry so I scarfed them both down. Fast forward 4-5 hours later and I start to feel some itchiness all over my body with some red welts starting to develop. I took an Allegra to address the itching and went to bed. The next morning the red welts start to spread, and by the end of the day they developed into full-blown hives all over my arms, legs, chest, back, neck, face, and scalp (I included a couple pictures of the hives when they started, but you'll have to trust me when I say that it got *much much* worse later on since I don't want to gross anyone out with those pictures). After searching on Google for possible causes, we determined the cause to be histamine fish poisoning/scombroid fish poisoning which occurs after eating fish that has not been properly handled and stored, causing histamine levels to increase. This mostly occurs in tuna, which would explain why my wife didn't develop a reaction while I developed a severe one. I'm not sure if the current heat wave played a part in the improper storage/handling of the fish; I wouldn't be surprised if it did, however that still wouldn't excuse any poor storage methods. I also read some other recent reviews of their sushi rolls being warm when they were served. I sincerely hope no one else has gone through the same thing I'm going through now. This was a huge disappointment to say the least since we've been wanting to try it for a while. But I guess we waited too long before it started going downhill. Never coming back here again. read more

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Surreal experience. The place was empty on a Friday night which should have been the first clue something was not right. Sat down and tried to order a tea, but was told they were out of that particular one. I am not exactly sure what else the waitress said. Maybe English was her second language, but she was soft spoken and mumbled. Then my date and I realized they had the same Jake Jonson song on repeat. We felt like we were going crazy because the staff did not seem to notice or care. It felt like some kind of time warp by the 10th time the song cycled through. The food was just fair, nothing special. There was a lack of tuna rolls on the menu, it was mostly salmon and tempura. I was really disappointed as Chicago Ramen has great food. I could not help but think this place is like the ignored step-child of this restaurant family. Definitely not a repeat. read more

This is my favorite sushi place in Chicago. Went in for lunch with my sister after aggressive shopping experience. From the salad to dessert, everything was delicious. Massive portions, hope they never change. (Because I know a lot of places do this) Authentic flavors, honestly better than sushi from Japan I had past March. Dying to go back, but it's kind of far away from my house. Hope they stay open as long as I can visit. But yes. This place is my favorite place to get sushi. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and we were literally the only ones dining the entire time we were there. The first thing I noticed when we walked in was how sticky the floor was. Hubby and I both got the ume jewelry box (salmon, tuna, egg, cucumber, eel). My child got the beef box (beef, rice, gyoza, juice, and mochi ice cream). However, instead of gyoza she got chicken karaage (probably because we ordered the chicken karaage appetizer and it was just easier to toss that in instead of make gyoza). I had to ask for her "juice" which ended up being a can of Calpico since it was forgotten when her food came out. Hubby and I also shared a chicken karaage but I took one bite and it was a hard pass for me. The color of the karaage should have been an obvious clue that something wasn't right (it was white instead of a golden color). There was barely any breading and it was incredibly dry because chicken breast was used instead of chicken thigh. The fish in our ume jewelry boxes looked like the reject pieces of fish since they were thin, randomly cut pieces of salmon and teeny tiny pieces of tuna. There was barely any tamago and eel (probably about the size of my pinky). I don't use wasabi but noticed that they didn't provide any wasabi but had Kikkoman wasabi sauce on the counters which is not the same. Service was also questionable. Even though we were the only ones dining in we had to keep asking for water refills. The waitress barely spoke to us the entire meal and only mumbled a few words here and there. read more

I try to avoid giving bad reviews these days, but Chicago Sushi was just plain bad. The Shrimp Curry was ok. Reminded me of instant curry (which I eat at home regularly), and the shrimp was pretty decent. However, as a sushi place the only thing they need to get right is fresh fish. The Chirashi's fish was mushy and fishy smelling. Texture had no bounce, and it was just limp and way too soft. You could just pull it apart. It was definitely past when they should have been selling it. Such a shame, as the reviews are not generally bad for this spot. However, selling old fish is unforgivable at a sushi restaurant. Think about this next time you get one of those fancy rolls that have sauces and toppings which hide the smell and texture of the fish. Absolute miss. read more

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Chicago Sushi is a casual restaurant that serves delicious Japanese cuisine. I discovered this restaurant because it is located next to Chicago Ramen, where I recently ate. I'm also curious if this is a sister company to Chicago Ramen. The setting is quiet possibly because I'm the only person in here other than the sushi chef and the waitress. I'm relieved to be able to eat peacefully after a long day at work. Their menu offers a broad selection of intriguing foods ranging from hand rolls, specialty rolls, rice dishes, and ramen. Unfortunately, my stomach is small, or I would have ordered the entire menu. While I waited for my meal, I seized the opportunity to browse the details of the area. It has many charming Japanese decorations around the interior spaces. I can't help but note that the main feature of the design is natural wood, which gives it an earthy vibe. As an appetizer, I got the fried oysters with drizzling tonkatsu sauce, which has a sweet and acidic aftertaste to balance out the savory of the oyster. It was served with a mildly rich and creamy egg salad on the side. My entree was the pork cutlets curry. The pork is thin and slightly dry. The breading appears to be unevenly coated. To season and color the white rice, dried seaweed was sprinkled on top. The curry gravy was the winner for me; it had a thick texture and an explosive curry taste. To conclude my dinner, I had the mochi ice cream. Originally, I wanted the green tea tiramisu, but they were out. I was disappointed because the mochi ice cream was presented in an ordinary way that I could easily acquire at a regular Asian grocery store. The service was quick. The meals arrived promptly and hot, and the service was decent but not overwhelming, allowing me to appreciate the dish. I'm pleased I stopped by because I would not have had the opportunity to try it otherwise. This will be my new favorite Japanese restaurant in the Des Plaines area. read more

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Driven by this place so many times but finally had time to try it out! So glad we did because this place was extremely tasty! Gyoza was crispy and flavorful. We tried four rolls and the tempura Basic rolls was hands down some of the best sushi rolls I've had! Everything was fresh and delish. We can't wait to came back. read more

Great service Friendly Staff Their Green Salad was perfect with portioning and price aligned Firebird Roll was delicious Definitely would return if around this area craving sushi. read more

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Great food! Super fresh sushi and delicious. Kids meal has the best value. Service was nice too and you can order ramen from next door. The place is a bit small with a casual vibe. Will be back! read more

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One of the best sashimi chirashi I ever had, which comes in a jewel box filled with eel, salmon, tuna, ikura. I ordered the "Take" which is $15 and is enough food for 1 person. You do get a nice hot bowl of miso which is very refreshing. I do recommend the variety of hand rolls which comes to you personally from chef. We ordered a few salmon and tuna rolls. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a treat and enjoy very fresh seafood. Parking is limited as it is shared lot. read more

Chicago Sushi - Take $15 - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

The food was terrible. The fish was extremely chewy and none of the premium/signature rolls as described. they were all just fills with imitation crab only. To top it off, they got our order wrong giving us an extra Salmon Lover Roll instead of a Yellowtail Lover Roll. Will not be getting food here again. read more

First time I was here was six months ago, and I have returned on a random Saturday for a late lunch time. Luckily, there was no line. We were seated immediately and got to order and food comes out very quickly super fresh and super hot. I will say since the last visit the menu has definitely grown, which is incredible to see with a lot more choices. They have definitely stepped it up from the sushi, the bowls, and the Ramen, and noodle soups overall. Service is still super friendly and not rushing considering that they weren't busy and this is definitely the unpretentious spot for good comfort food at a fair price. read more

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Honestly, one of my favorite/best chirashi meals I've ever ever had. I had Chirashi Jewelry Box - it was beautiful and tasty; what sold me was the generous servings of uni (sea urchin). My dining friend and I finished off our meal with mochi ice cream black sesame. If you've never had black sesame, it tastes like an earthy peanut butter. If I ever see black sesame on the menu, I am down for it! read more

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Excited to try Chicago Sushi as it's same owners of Chicago Ramen. I love Chicago Ramen so I had high expectations but to be honest, it was ok. Having opened in 2022, but the decor is of 1990s. Service was excellent. There was nothing special about this place and am not sure if I'd go out of my way to visit. I'd rather go next door for ramen. Here's what we ordered: blue crab & Chicago bowl Matsu chirashi sushi with uni Japanese calamari few handrolls - eat within 3 seconds read more

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I stopped in for a quick lunch on a Monday around 12:15pm for the first time. They were pretty slow during that time so I didn't have to wait. Food came out very quick after ordering. I absolutely loved the crunch on the Japanese calamari as well as the portion of scallop/salmon inside the bowl! Only con was the music choice :-( Have y'all ever watched a scary movie where there's a scene of someone driving down an empty road, in a convertible with their top down; there's old happy country music playing in the background BUT the person is about to get murdered???? That's what their music reminded me of LOL CHEF or Chicago Sushi employees- if you're seeing this, I can send my playlist over read more

Chicago Sushi - Salmon & scallop bowl - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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Finally made my way to Des Plaines. Really wanted to Chicago Ramen but the weather was way too warm for that so opt in for Chicago Sushi. Honestly didn't even know it was right next to each other. Tucked in a plaza so no need to worry about parking. We came during down time where it was past lunch and too early to call it dinner so it was fairly quiet and empty just how we like it when dining with a baby. They had a booster seat for her to use to plop on the seated bench. Really was craving hand rolls since my visit to Dallas and wasn't looking to break the wallet so really this is the bang for the buck when it comes to price point value. The spicy salmon hand roll was so good we ordered another one. Best consume once it hits the table! Also have been seeing the jewel box so that was a must for me and the scallops were huge! I'd skip the crab meat bowl with scallop, nothing too extraordinary about it. I wish they bought back the hand roll trio in stead of selling them just one by one. read more

Chicago Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

I've been a big fan of Chicago sushi and they opened this place next door. I'm always debating between the two but the last year I've chosen to come here 90% of the time. This is a gem of a sushi place, and let me tell you, it's like no other. The hand rolls are a flavor explosion, and the chirashi jewelry box is a work of art on a plate. But what sets them apart is the freshness of their fish - the uni and scallops are always top-notch. This spot is a hidden treasure for sushi lovers, and each visit feels like a culinary adventure. read more

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Table was sticky, the water tasted weird and the food wasn't fresh. They didn't even give us plates, server was okay. But the last thing I didn't want to hear is the sound of a microwave going off. read more

If sushi and value are what you're looking for, this is the place to go. Priced similarly to what you'd pay for an all-you-can-eat in the area ($16-$30 per person) you can get a wide variety of different delicious options that are generously sized and provide something a bit more premium than what you'd get from a Japanese grocery store and larger portions than what you'd typically get at a standard Japanese restaurant. The service here was quick and friendly at weekend lunch time, with staff regularly checking up on us and the water refilled fairly regularly. The restaurant interior looks fairly nice, with a bit more of a modern feel and decorations that you'd expect to find in a sushi restaurant. The food was excellent given the price, which is what you'd probably expect to see at a grocery store eatery or fast food booth of an Asian grocery store. But the execution was consistently good throughout. The shrimp cutlet curry had nice and fluffy rice with a curry that was very similar in both flavor and consistency to what I've had in Asia. It just about the right amount of spicy with a good strong level of fragrant spices to it. This was paired with perfectly crunchy panko breaded shrimp. The Alaska roll was very flavorful, with a nice char to the surface of the fish to give it a smoky flavor of the fish that went nicely with the salty sesame dressing and rawness of the green onion. The lobster pasta had nice bouncy noodles with a nice thick sauce and a good number of small lobster chunks. My favorite though was the scallop chirashi (jewely box). This was filled with a very generous amount of fish throughout, with a nice sweet and melt-in-your-mouth scallop. The unagi was fairly good in there as well, though I wish it had some extra char for some contrast to the other elements. The fish inside wasn't the fattest cuts out there, but they were quite fresh and the amount of fish provided is more than you'll find in almost any poke bowl around. This was all tied together with a generous amount of fish roe. Overall, Chicago Sushi is a great value for delicious sushi and other Japanese eats. It's definitely a place any Japanese food fan should try as you can be very satisfied while staying within a reasonable dining budget. read more

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I came here on a Thursday evening for dinner! They were still in their soft opening so there was a promotion for 20% off everything - given the price is already low I thought this was a steal! The workers were friendly and attentive to us! Miso soup - I'm not sure why but I liked this miso soup more than usual! The miso flavor was a bit stronger maybe. Always a good way to start the meal. 7.4/10 Eel hand roll - they say to eat the roll asap to keep the freshness so I tried my best! Overall I enjoyed the quality of the eel and thought it was a fair price. 8.1/10 Chicken kaarage- prob my least favorite of what I ate today. It wasn't terrible, just nothing special. The batter could have more seasoning, but the chicken was cooked well so it was just lacking a bit of flavor. Maybe a little biased bc I usually eat without sauce but had to dip for these. 6.3/10 Chirashi- I ordered the ume but they accidentally added the fish roes but it was fine for me, I'm indifferent about it. I thought this value was amazing. The portion of fish in this dish for the quality was great! The salmon and tuna didn't taste fishy at all. Eel was once again my favorite. 8.5/10 Red hot noodle - I wish I got a small for this because I ate a lot and was a bit full at this point! I had high expectations for this because chicago ramen is slowly becoming a favorite of mine. The noodle texture was on point and the soup itself was full of flavor. For the price I thought this was great as well! It's served with chicken as a nice filler but nothing crazy. 8.3/10 Overall could see myself coming back! Great vibes and food for sure. read more

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Chicago Sushi is a restaurant that when I walked in I immediately lowered my expectations. But first impressions can be deceiving. I was blown away by the quality of the food and highly recommend Chicago Sushi. When you enter you are greeted by a friendly server. We were seated and started looking at the menu. For a restaurant that has sushi in the name, there is quite an extensive menu. They had sushi, but they also serve curries, ramen noodles, rice bowls, pastas, and Japanese hot dogs. We went with a friend and got to try more. Every meal comes with miso soup. This was your standard miso soup but a little saltier than normal. Next came our main dishes. We ordered the Shrimp Cutlets Curry. The curry was spicy but still had a rich and satisfying flavor. The shrimp was nice and crispy. The scallop jewelry box was next. This Chirashi box came with Salmon, Tuna, Eel, Imitation Crab, Ikura and two giant scallops. There was so much flavor and food in this box that it is difficult to describe, so I'll start with yummy. We got an Alaska roll (avocado, cucumber, crab, and salmon) because with this name on the front door, the sushi has to be good. We were not disappointed. The salmon was cooked and then laid on top of the roll. I've never seen it prepared this way but it was done sucessfully. We also got the lobster pasta with ramen noodle. This had a tomato base sauce and had large chunks of lobster. We were impressed with all of the food and will definitely be making another trip back here. read more

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I'm a big believer in the sister restaurant Chicago Ramen. Their spicy red miso ramen is probably my favorite bowl of ramen in the state. So I knew Chicago sushi wouldn't disappoint. We got two mains: Uni Pasta and Shrimp Dumpling Ramen. Also chicken karagge and a salmon hand roll. Did not love the Uni pasta. I was psyched to eat Uni and have some sort of umami style pasta but instead the whole thing was masked in a tomato sauce. It did not work and I don't recommend it. Also it didn't look like that in the menu picture - I so sad. If they can make the "pasta" less Italian and more Japanese, I think it could work. Dry ramen dishes are delicious. At the very least lose the tomato I've had the chicken karagge at the other Chicago a ramen joints, but this one was just a little less crunchy and soft if you ask me. Not a ton of crunch on the outside like I got at other CR locations so this was a bit off. The shrimp dumpling ramen was delicious. My wife loved it. When I tried the broth was so shrimpy! It probably had some shrimp infused oil in it but it hit you - in a good way! I recommend. I always get heavy thick pork style ramen, but this one was a refreshing take on lighter styles. The salmon hand roll was good. Sweet sauce on the bottom but too big to eat in one bite. I recommend since it was only $3 - so good value! I just wish they served me with some soy sauce and wasabi... I was literally just given the roll. All in all - while I didn't get sushi except for the roll, the noodle dishes were unique and I'd come back for the shrimp dumpling ramen. The sushi rolls did look good and so did the chirashi bowls, but maybe next time. Because it's in the Chicago Ramen family and they do not disappoint in what they do, I feel you'll get great quality sushi here. I recommend you give it a try! read more

Chicago Sushi - Uni Uni(sea urchin)pasta(ramen noodle) - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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What a hot mess! In a super yummy way! Chirashi and hand rolls are the way to go. Sit at the bar and get the hand rolls! The seaweed still crispy, esp recommend the scallop hand rolls. I can see and might have to agree with what another reviewer said that if you don't sit at the bar, the hand rolls would not be as good as the hot rice would have made the seaweed soggy by the time it gets to you. Hubby's dan dan noodles is good. Small portion is a good size! Lol! Leave you room for other goodness! This place and Chicago ramen next door are owned by the same person. read more

Chicago Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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we had ordered sushi and edamame from this restaurant last Saturday and while eating the edamame we found a cockroach in it. we called the restaurant and informed them. The bill came up to 63.05$. We paid that amount for food we had to throw away. read more

Went for Chicago Ramen but they were on a wait list, so we decided to give Chicago Sushi a try since they're sister restaurants and also had ramen, plus we were seated right away. We were pleasantly surprised on how great the food was. Ordered the uni chirashi, salmon bowl, unagi bowl, beef curry ramen, and spicy tuna roll. Everything was delish and portions generous. We also got a miso soup with our orders, which was also great. Will definitely be back. read more

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Vary cost effective. Fish was fresh, very important for a $20 Chirashi Sushi. It would be your fault to expect a $50 Chirashi Sushi quality. Scallop bowl was full of scallop, nice! Salmon hand roll was better than spicy tuna hand roll. Service was nice that the chef made the roll and after ordering and handed them to me. The store is bright and clean. Ventilation needs some improvement. It is weird a sushi restaurant smells read more

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I've been coming here since they opened and have loved every iteration and have always received great service. Today we went in and the menu has completely changed. Everything unique seems to have been removed. We were still up for a go but after sitting for 8 minutes with no acknowledgement, we left. read more

I had the opportunity to check out Chicago Sushi. I was greeted right away and seated. The waiter was truly amazing attentive and nice. I ordered the shrimp tempura and it was delicious and fresh. I also ordered the Mexican roll and it was breaded and I didn't like it too much. Overall I would give this place 4 stars and would recommend checking it out. read more

Chicago Sushi - Mexico (Breaded fried) - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

8:20pm on a Monday after a funeral - perfect time to get ramen and sushi. Went to Chicago Ramen but there were 5 groups of several people ahead of us, crazy for a suburban weekday after 8pm. So we went 2 doors down to Chicago Sushi, owned by the same people, to get sushi and ramen instead and had a great time.  Restaurant had no other customers the whole time we were there except for 1 pickup, i don't get it. Service was obviously good as expected. Meal came with a tasty miso soup. We got the Matsu jewelry box (fancy poki bowl) and the regular red hot chili noodle with egg. The poki bowl had uni, tuna, salmon, eel, imitation crab, and egg. The ramen was creamy, had good spice, and flavor, green onion, and some bolognese-y beef on top. The food didn't blow us away but both were really good.  For drinks we got the Samurai (sake mimosa) and Ninjya (sake gin and tonic). Both were okay, pretty straightforward but just $8 each. Good food for the prices. Don't understand why their other place with basically the same food 2 doors down had tons of people and this had none. Would go back, thanks. read more

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Went to Chicago Sushi twice only because Chicago Ramen had long wait times. In my opinion, the food here is just okay! Both times I've gone, I've ordered the Spicy Salmon Bowl and it's smaller than I expected. First time ordered it, it was great! This time around, 2 months later, the salmon pieces were pretty thin and there wasn't as many in the bowl this time. The California Crunch Roll was good though. Service was just okay. Came on a Friday night and there was barely anyone in the shop. The waiter handed us our check when we weren't even half way done with our food! Side note, parking in this plaza is super difficult since it's so small! I've had this problem many times going into this strip. read more

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Run, don't walk to this place!! In terms of value for money, this place is unbeatable!! My husband and I came here on a Tuesday night and it was pretty empty. We were immediately seated at the sushi bar. I love a good hand roll, and it took me ALL my willpower to not order a few. (They looked delicious). But I kept my eyes on the prize and ordered the Matsu Jewelry Box with fresh uni and unagi. Matsu: AHMAZING. I expected a much smaller portion, but it was substantial and a deeply filled box of rice and fish. Ordering uni in the midwest can be a little bit like playing the lottery. Odds are, you'll get something that tastes like a sea troll's booger. But when you win, it's the perfect creamy briny delight. There was so much in this box, that I couldn't finish it. At $19.95, I don't think you'll find anything like it for the same price. My husband (not a sushi eater) ordered a selection of non seafood items and rated them average. So, as the name urges you m, stick to the sushi! Chicago Ramen is also a great option for those that don't eat fish in your group. It's a bit of a trek, and the name itself doesn't really entice you to pay it a visit. I implore you all to come here and order all the sushi so that they stick around!! read more

Chicago Sushi - Matsu - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Let me start to say, that I ordered over 20 times from delivery apps. Most of the times no issues. But what I got served today was beyond impudence or gall. I ordered two items and both were just plain old sushi. To serve a customer old fish, are you kidding me? I received an old soggy hand roll, picture attached. It literally came that way. Probably from the day before. Slimy fish. The spicy tuna was over spice to hide the old slimy oxidized fish. I called the business to let them know what I received. The "manager" was slightly sympathetic. You lost my business read more

Chicago Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

My daughter invited me to this place she saw on TikTok and what a winner! The sushi comes with Miso soup and your own selection of condiments. I was amazed the rice is still warm. Definitely worth the drive! read more

Chicago Sushi - Chirashi Jewelry Box!! - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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I am honestly very confused at the high ratings here. I haven't posted a review in a long time, but it's just necessary this time. My husband found this resto via tiktok recommendations. He was so excited to try hand rolls, and the chirashi box. It was not busy on a fri evening and we were seated right away. Here is what was tried: 1) Chirashi-Sushi(Jewelry Box) Platinum: *supposed to* come with: tuna,salmon,eel,imitation crab,ikura and sea urchin or scallop This was such a miss. The food looks photogenic in advertisement but is tasteless and skimpy on ingredients-- 1st of all we were missing eel and the ikura?; 2nd- the actual tuna and salmon were like shaved so thin it was like eating scraps instead of thicker pieces in normal chirashi bowls; 3rd-it was on a bed of rice...that was not sushi rice. The texture is so weird. 4th-under-sauced, lost opportunity. It would have helped with flavor. TLDR; poor quality, missing ingredients, tasteless 2) 3 handrolls- wasn't awful until we got to what was supposed to be aburi tuna...HELL.NO.they cooked the whole fish. It was cooked all the way through instead of a light sear- it crumbled into pieces on the plate when we bit into the roll. Terrible texture, awful after taste 3) uni pasta- in all my experience of dining, uni pasta has come with a cream sauce to compliment the creaminess of the uni...we were served spaghetti with cooked cherry tomatoes and a few uni pieces on top. the acidity ruined tasting any uni. There were so many chunks of cherry tomatoes, might as well call it Cherry tomato pasta. I was confused why tomato base sauce? Noodles were unremarkable. 4) crunchy shrimp tempura roll- took longest to make. What is up with the rice here?? It is definitely not sushi rice, and whereas the chirashi rice did not have any vinegar taste, this rice was like it came out of the rice cooker, and was straight soaked in some sort of vinegar for 5mins and rolled up -lip pucker sour. When it was given to us, there wasn't even the crunchy topping. Husband asked where is the crunchy topping cuz this is just a shrimp tempura roll? waiter said it is just sauce, and we showed him the menu photo, and he said oh they must have forgot. He took our plate back and they sprinkled some on time of each piece. so we had a sour shrimp roll with a sprinkle of crunchies. Honestly, not coming back- 4 hard misses. read more

Chicago Sushi - Chirashi-Sushi(Jewelry Box) Platinum; missing eel? and the ikura that was on the photos? - Japanese Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Came here for a quick sushi dinner and was not disappointed. We had the blue crab and scallops don and the matsu jewelry box with uni and they were delicious!! We also had hand roll and since we sat in the bar, they hand it to you and it was an whine experience as you could feel the warmness of the rice and crunchiness of the nori Overall, I recommend you to check out this restaurant if you ever want some quick sushi fix read more

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Casual dining experience that was quite average and pricier than anticipated. Not pictured but friends ordered 3 hand rolls each, which were appetizing but not very worth the price given the size and that it didn't taste better or worse than others we've had in the past. We got the smoked mackerel sashimi on the side which was really good. The uni chirashi box was super colorful and elegant. Again, a little expensive considering the filler ingredients like tamago, cucumber, fake crab. I may have had high expectations since I really enjoy their ramen shop next door, so I was expecting the same level of authenticity from here. While It might just be more aesthetic for me, I'd still recommend people to come and share several of the dishes here like the jewel box. read more

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Never tasted the food but never had an opportunity to. I came inside, waited 5 minutes in an empty restaurant with 2 employees. They never talk to me or even acknowledged me... so i left, never to return.. read more