I was really surprised. I did Uber Eats. Fish was varied and extremely fresh. I appreciated the…read moreattention to detail, from the perfect seasoning on the rice to the banana leaves in the to -go order and the tamper proof tape around the packaging. The quality to value ratio was also excellent. Definitely the best sushi delivery I've had in Chicago, by a long shot.

Whoa wow! How is everyone is loving this place?? My first visit today was really disappointing…read more Sushi rice was way too wet. spicy tuna was a bit sour ...spider roll special was 5 pieces? The roll was really 2 inches long before cutting?? Soft shell crab rolls are nearly always the entire crab tempura'd, cut in half. I paid 14$ for like 2/9 of a soft shell crab with some imitation crab filler... what a shame. Have been coming to 88 for years and finally came here for the first time. Wouldn't recommend it!

(Kari's Rating 8.25/10)…read more I've been here a few times and it check your box off for Asian food. I've come here for happy hour and gotten the oysters, which are delicious twist with a ponzu sauce and scallions. We also ordered two rolls, the Gorilla and the Hotate Volcano and you have to get the skewers. The skewers are flame grilled over and open fire. This gives a lovely smoky flavor to the meat. Would come back!

Stopped into their new location in the New City Plaza on a whim since I was early for a movie…read moreacross the street. According to the waiter, they moved to this location 2-3 weeks ago. The ambiance is pretty standard. I stopped in around 245pm on a weekday. Started with a beer and the pork gyoza--was told they only had veggie so went with that. The gyoza was delicious and chili oil with it was pretty flavorful too, but I do wish it had some chili flakes and texture in it instead of just oil. I also had a spicy tuna roll and the waiter was talking about a new cocktail he was experimenting with so I ordered one of those too. Both things were delicious! I think for the ambiance the menu seems a bit overpriced but the service was amazing and the food was fresh and tasty.

Came here for a business dinner with our sales rep. It had great reviews and came in on a Sunday…read morenight. We didn't make reservations but they accommodated us immediately and sat down. We had sushi, rolls, their specials and yakitori. What a great meal from beginning to end. The chef ended up sending us a special of salmon belly, ponzu and ikura on top. It sounds simple but what an amazing bite. It was complimentary from the chef and if I wasn't full I would have ordered another round. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed and everything was absolutely fresh! Enjoy!

So pleasantly surprised! Came in on a Friday night for a 6:30 reso and the place was empty BUT it…read morewas packed, seemingly by regulars, by the time we left. Service was a little slow at time but they got slammed very quickly and and we weren't in a rush. What we got: - chuturo nigiri - so buttery - hamachi nigiri - good flavor and cut - chili hotate - love the flavor - negi toro maki - good flavor - unakyu- fine a little on the sweeter side - Amai - not my favorite and I think the tuna had a strong fishy flavor Overall, good meal and pretty reasonable bill. Will definitely be coming back to check out the rest of the menu!

This was an amazing experience, I cannot wait to attend one of their limited seatings when I get…read moreback to Manhattan. 12 course omakase tasting menu and they played old school hiphop and rap from the 80s and 90s all night! My personal fav. Grafitti all over the walls and plush velvet furnishings. 1. Yellowtail 2. bluefin tuna 3. Salmon roe 4. Albacore tuna 5. Chopped toro 6. Scallops 7. Miso cod 8. Fluke 19. Uni 10. Otoro 11. Wagyu with uni 12. Tuna Hand Roll Sushi by BOU Fulton Market was perfectly intimate sexy and cool. The fish was fresh and delicious, and the chefs are so fast, and knowledgable! I love sitting at sushi counters and getting to see them work, I love the stimulation. Service was outstanding the chefs made wonderful reccomendations including their secret menu item ' The BIG MAC' Ambiance was killer and its a small space with limited seatings every night. Perfect for a sexy date night experience and great for talking !!

This was my first omakase experience and simply wow. The setting was giving speakeasy -- it was…read moreintimate, with only 8 other people and then two chefs in a small, dimly lit room. This was arguably the best sushi I've had in Chicago -- we got to try 12 different pieces of nigiri / hand rolls. My favorites were the lean and fatty tuna pieces, the black miso cod hand roll, and the wagyu beef. The only one not for me was the salmon roe, I'm not a big fish eggs gal Minus trying to talk to one of the chefs about his background in sushi and him not giving two shits about chatting with me I'd say this was still a 10/10 experience LOL and I wish I could go to omakase on the regular

This place is amazing!! We found it on tik tok but I pass by it all the time and I want to say the…read moreemployee are so kind and alway check up on you. We ordered their wide noodles spicy crazy noodles and it's filled with so much flavors and so fresh. The volcano shrimp maki is good and you need to try it! The spicy salmon handroll was really fresh and just melts in your mouth and I definitely recommend getting it. They had a wide range of drink options and the mango looked really good. I liked how the presentation they did was so good. We also got their crab rangroon which was crunchy. The spicy tuna was favorite because it wasn't hard at all and you can literally eat the whole thing. Their dessert since 2014 the shibuya honey toast was something you need to try because it's so good. Crunchy and the right flavors with ice cream in the middle. I will definitely be back and already ordered takeout! The ambiance inside is so cute and plenty of seatings. There is also seating outside for the summertime.

Outstanding! We tried Butterfly Sushi for our final 2026 Chicago Restaurant Week spot and were not…read moredisappointed! The Restaurant Week menu was by far the best value lunch menu we experienced this year! The appetizers were all beautifully plated and had distinct flavors. You could make a meal just from the array of appetizers and salads/vegetable starters. The menu is huge and offers all of the traditional Thai dishes, curries, etc. Everything tasted fresh and had an abundance of flavors. The location is in the West loop, on a main street making parking a little challenging, but arrive early and you'll eventually find a spot after making a few trips around the block. The service was great and we will return again soon!

Great location, fresh delicious sushi, and BYOB! We made a reservation for a Friday night, and the…read moreplace quickly filled up. It's small but cute inside with a nice sushi bar to watch the chefs. Our service however took a long time throughout the night - we even had to say something because our food took so long. Other than that, the experience and food was stellar. We enjoyed a bottle of red wine that we brought with the meal as well. No corkage fee! We started with the sashimi appetizer, ginger salad, and some rolls. Everything was so fresh and tasty. We also tried the toro nigiri, which melted in our mouths. We also had to add on the spicy miso ramen - it's a huge portion. It was flavorful with delicious noodles, though I wish it wasn't ground meat. Prices were great overall too! Definitely recommend this spot for your sushi and ramen fix.

A neighborhood sushi spot that has been a staple of mine for 15+ years! It's a casual vibe with…read morefriendly staff and good, consistent sushi. They have a great selection of nigiri, classic rolls, and some very crazy fun rolls. Also love their appetizers like the seaweed salad and hamachi jalapeño. It's nice to have a neighborhood spot that is so consistently good and dependable.

Fantastic food! Everything is super fresh and high quality. I ordered the sushi platter and…read moreeverything melted in my mouth. So perfect. It also came with delicious miso soup. I also had the Negi-Toro roll and that was amazing! My boyfriend really enjoyed his two rolls--Crunchy Tuna, and Flaming VIP. I had a refreshing iced green tea to drink. We were given fresh orange slices after we ate. That was lovely. The service was excellent and attentive too. Stacy was very kind and we always had refills of water. It's such a cute place inside. Very clean. The vibe is relaxed and chill. Friendly people and a cozy place. I will definitely be a regular.

Yes, I will definitely be coming back here. This place is so cute and their Mon-Weds special of…read morehalf off your first specialty roll is too good! The staff is very kind and attentive and the food itself is so delicious!

Ohhhemmmgeeee. What an amazing experience! This was the best end to a crazy week: I turned 50,…read morebought a condo in Chicago and THISSSS Omakase experience. Hands down- the best. We took an Uber from a few blocks down agter closing on our house, so I cant speak on parking. This was a surprise set up by my cousin/bestie so I had ZERO idea of what we were about to experience. We walked into the building to the aroma of grilled burgers. I'm not mad at that either. My cousin then punched numbers on a door and we walked down a dark staircase. I almost tripped in excitement. We were seated and given oshibori to cleanse our hands before food. Our host then served up aperitifs and a small bite before we headed yet further down into the building. Walking down another dark staircase, the room opens up to such an intimate space that sat about 10. The host gathered our jackets and bags and safely stowed them away. The mixologist and three chef before us are masters in their craft. Period. The beverage menu consists of Japanese beer, sake, Japanese whiskey, and Scratch signature drinks. I went with the drink sampler (‍). I can't tell you what I had, but that it was a mix of the precious mentioned and they were all amazing! The drinks and sake were timed and paired perfectly with each bite. Chef explained each piece before it was presented and gave us tasting notes. No one in my party had allergies. But my cousin had no interest in uni. They had no issues substituting a different piece for her. Of note, the couple seared beside me also had some food preferences and requested no alcohol, and the staff easily provided alternatives. The banchan of puckered cucumbers and mushroom were great palate cleansers in between each bite and sip. Sitting front row watching the chef meticulously prepare each piece was amazing. The craft amd skill involved... chef's kiss. Chef had a great point: they don't advertise so they don't know how their seats get filled each night. I'm not sure how we got so lucky, but if someone wver invites you, you must go. Full transparency: 3 people, additional bite (×3), ×2 drink samplers ($100+/ea), and a cocktail... with gratuity: Roughly $1k. Be prepared. This was definitely a treat. But so worth every hard-earned penny!

I had Sushi by Scratch on my list to try and my friend and I got lucky that it was only us two and…read moreanother couple during our meal. It is a lovely quiet place and you would be shocked at how tall the ceilings are when you walk down to a couple levels down. The staff made sure to refill our drinks and explained each of our courses thoroughly. One thing I was shocked was how fast the omakase went. It seemed pretty fast pace as our reservation was at 5 and we were done a little after 6. We had missed the complimentary bites as we couldn't leave work early to get there at 4:30. I was hoping we could still get it as we arrived10 minutes early and received the tea, but I guess not. The food was all delicious and my favorites were the bone marrow, mackerel, otoro, and wagyu. We enjoyed our meal, but we felt that it was very quiet. We wanted to have a good time with the meal and we coincidentally knew the couple dining with us. We felt that the chefs were very formal and a little serious where we felt a little awkward trying to talk to them. Other than that, we had enjoyed the meal, but felt hungry after the omakase.