My go to spot for take out! Takes less than 10min, I rarely ever have to wait once I've arrived! read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot for byob sushi. Came on a Friday night with 2 friends and had a good time. It was pretty empty in the dining room (most people were sittinf outside), but the server was just lovely and wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed a spicy tuna roll and green turtle. I really appreciate that they do not charge a corking fee for the wine we brought. Would come back. read more

Kai Sushi - Green turtle and spicy tuna. Great! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got the sushi platter and the Chicago roll to go. Very quick service!! Overall this was eh. I would not recommend to a big sushi lover. The salad was fine, it would have been nice with iceberg lettuce. The nigiri was okay, the fish quality was not the best. The Chicago roll was the best part but didn't blow me away read more

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There are no words! I had the Kentucky hot sandwich and the mac & cheese. I am one step closer to Heaven. read more

Kai Sushi - Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich and Mac n Cheese - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is one of my go to places to order take out sushi. Their rolls are so delicious and priced perfectly for what you get. I also love the location right by the park. Every time I order from here my food is always ready early which is great! read more

Ordered the scallop special, salmon avocado, shrimp tempura, dynamite and tuna avocado roll. Not the best quality sushi I've ever had but you can't beat the price at around $10-$16 per roll. The scallop special was the best one and I would order it again. read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely fresh fish, Sushi and Sashimi. I had the steak soup the soba was exceptional! I expect eat there for the Summer. read more

I just ordered food from here on uber eats. There was a strange and unpleasant taste and smell to the sushi and it was basically stale.... I regret ordering from here... it was not worth it and I don't understand how the staff could give something this poor in quality to a customer. Thankfully, uber gave me a refund. read more

The Tonkatsu Ramen I would rate a 6 - the noodles were like the cup of noodles style which is ok but not my fav California Roll: 7.5 read more

I'm picky about my sushi and have to say this was really good!!! It seems small but it's a great small neighborhood spot. Would highly recommend their scallop special roll. All the rolls were perfectly cut and everything tasted fresh. The service and staff were fast and friendly. I'd come back! read more

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I cannot in good conscience recommend this place to any true Yelper, mostly because of unfriendly waitstaff. The food was fine, just nothing wow about it. Maybe take out would be a more pleasant option. I walked in during lunch hour last week, the entire staff was sitting at the sushi bar eating and there were no customers. The host welcomes me as she gets up from eating, mouth still chewing and walks me to a table. I point out that it's dirty with bits of rice still present. She walks me to another table, this one is clearly not bussed from whomever ate here earlier with soy sauce streaks, and now I'm feeling like Goldilocks!! I point to a table that at least has a window view and requested she wipe it down. Oh the look of scorn in her eyes said it all! I should have left then but I was craving sushi and tried to give the benefit of the doubt. Although I have never been to Kai before, I did take mental note when I was out with friends and we passed it, one of them said it was a great lunch spot. I digress... I immediately noticed the menu was soiled but asked for the lunch specials. She flips the menu over pointing to the options on the menu. I tell her I need a minute. Almost 10-minutes pass. I end up walking up towards the sushi bar and the whole staff turns to look at me - AWKWARD!! I announce I was ready to order and the same girl says "ok what you want?" "I'll take the sushi roll lunch special" I say. One guy jumps up from the sushi bar and walks around to the kitchen. A few minutes pass then miso soup and water are brought to me. The girl said "excuse me, what sushi you want?" I say again "I'll take the sushi roll lunch special." Now this girl says "you no tell me what sushi, I no make nothing" yeah this really happened. In hindsight I should have just left but I pointed to which rolls I wanted and she wrote them down on her notepad and shuffled away. I truly hope it was a lack of communication, clearly English isn't her first language, but still the whole dynamic was rude! I picked a tempura crab roll and a spicy yellowtail roll, each 8 pieces. They arrived together on a platter ($15). Not completely filling but an adequate portion for a midweek lunch. The girl never checked on me or asked if I needed anything else. I walked up to the counter to pay my bill and for the first time in a very long time I did not feel a tip was justified. Without even so much as a thank you from any of the staff for my business I left. Kinda makes me wonder how they stay in business treating customers this way. read more

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It's a pretty good neighborhood sushi spot. Our favorite roll is the Hamachi Special Roll. For the price, the food isn't bad. I think the sashimi was pretty large. And I like that they prepare an orange for you at the end. Service is barebones but it's a small shop and the workers are friendly. The otoro was still a little frosty when we got it but I think they give generous fish slices for their sashimi so the value is there. read more

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I really wanted to like Kai Sushi, but it was a disappointment. The miso soup had a very strange taste -- not the comforting flavor you expect. The sushi itself was just okay, nothing memorable, and definitely not worth coming back for. With so many other sushi spots in the area that are fresher and better, I won't be returning here. read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

it's perfect down the street from our house. mango salmon roll was well made and the service was fast. we sat on the outdoor patio it was clean. nice to people watch. they have coke products & mochi ice cream read more

Kai Sushi - spicy crab salmon mango Spicy Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service. Cucumber roll was fresh and delicious. I only took off a star bc I sat at a table with a water leak above me and wasn't informed. read more

Avoid this place --flies were everywhere, even on the sushi and swarming inside tables! Didn't eat 80% of meal and restaurant did nothing.

We order from here. I lean mostly vegetarian and the fam loves sushi. They make my cucumber cream cheese jalapeño with soy paper roll... and I call to ask for fresh wasabi, willing to pay extra. The fam loves the ocean roll, chicago fire, tbh every thing they tried. If they take as much care for the picky eater I am, I can imagine my family is to be a fan of Kai Sushi. Don't sleep on fresh wasabi, it hits different and is worth paying extra to try read more

Just moved into the building and I'm loving this place! Have had the super crunchy roll, ocean roll and cucumber salad, can't wait to try it all! read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a relaxing spot. Very good sushi and calm and quote atmosphere made me enjoy the most of my lunch read more

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I've been to their state street location multiple times and was happily surprised to see that they had also opened up a location in river North! I ordered my favorite, the ocean roll, and it was just as delicious as it usually is from their state street location. The staff was attentive and kind. The only feedback that I would give is that the day that I dined here, for some reason there was several fruit flies that kept hanging over our table, which was distracting and detracted a little bit from the meal. read more

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We love getting Kai Sushi for takeout, the prices are decent for city sushi spots. The spicy tuna roll, tuna and yellowtail nigiri are our go-to's. read more

Have been twice and was pleasantly surprised both times......really great food, great prices and excellent service. The Chirashi Sushi was fresh and the presentation was beautiful. The Lunch Specials are a bargain with generous portions and they are delicious. Other than Sushi and Ramen, there aren't really any kitchen made items so it is a somewhat limited menu selection. And really, the only criticism I have is they play the music too loudly (its's a small space). Otherwise, I highly recommend this spot for good food and good value! read more

Kai Sushi - Tonkatsu Ramen Lunch Special. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quaint little sushi spot next to the river and tucked away in a quiet part of River North. Went on a Saturday afternoon around 4:30 for an early dinner and were seated right away. Service was friendly and the specialty rolls were really good - much better than most sushi spots I've been to in the city, including higher end places. We had the miso soup, Ocean roll, Shitake special roll (vegetarian), and the West Town roll. I also appreciated that the prices were reasonable (think pre-pandemic), unlike too many other restaurants I've been to in Chicago over the past year. I think I've found my new favorite sushi spot in the neighborhood. Looking forward to returning! read more

Great delivery, superb quality! Chicago Fire roll, West Town roll, and Spicy Hamachi roll are all on point!

YUM. Kai is a great lunch spot, $15 lunch special that gets you 2 rolls and a soup or salad. Great natural light and not too busy during lunch time. Service was great. I recommend! read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place! It's super quick and really good. I have ordered it many times and it never tastes too fishy. They also have good mochi balls. They also have cute outdoor seating for nicer weather that is right by the park and you can go for a little walk along the river afterwards. I have friends that take Bumble/Hinge dates here. read more

Cute local sushi spot with very good sushi. staff is always super friendly. usually get takeout but the BYO patio is fabulous in the summer. love not paying for delivery and being able to pick up from a local restaurant. the Don is the best deal on the menu. also love the scallop and ocean roll. read more

Kai Sushi - Tuna Don + Scallop Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this neighborhood sushi spot!! It's a great place to just pop in without a reservation and have fresh sushi. Big fan of the variety of the menu and it is BYOB which is also a bonus. Usually just walk there and grab a bottle of wine across the street at 7/11. Very popular for takeout as well so a good option to try if you're new to the neighborhood! Staff is very nice and will help to recommend menu items, patio is also a great spot to people watch and hang out during the summer! read more

I think it's a mainly take out place as we saw many doordashers but we were the only diners. Flaming VIP and yellowtail roll are our favorites! Not the best sushi but definitely one of our go tos! Staff is very kind! read more

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Why do I keep ordering from Kai?.. A picture is worth a thousand words. Duuuuuuuuuuuuude...Salmon Roll read more

Kai Sushi - chopsticks holding a piece of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

BEST SUSHI IN CHICAGO!!!!!!!!! This review is so grandly overdue!! On 21 January of this year, I experienced Kai for the first time. Ever since, I have ordered takeout from Kai at least three times weekly!! The food is fresh, beautiful, and plentiful!! The customer service is spectacular. Ploy, the chefs, and all of the workers simply blow all other sushi restaurant teams out of the ballpark!! AND THEY ALWAYS WRITE CUTE LITTLE NOTES TO ME ON THE PACKAGING!! I cannot offer enough divine words for this business. Roses are red, violets and blue, I love Kai Sushi, and you shall, too!! read more

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Delivery saved me on a rainy day. I ordered my first volcano roll since high school and was not disappointed. The seaweed salad was pretty good too. It laid on a bed of fresh greens, so I originally thought there would be more seaweed in my container. I appreciated the additional sauces provided. read more

Kai Sushi - Volcano roll delivery - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great casual spot in river north. Never need a reservation to come here and it's BYOB! Doesn't hurt that the sushi is delicious and reasonably priced too. This is my friend and I's new go-to sushi spot. read more

Great food quick service. Prices were good and selection was varied and thoughtful. All around solid sushi for take out

This has been my go-to local sushi spot for several months now. The staff is wonderful and the sushi has always been solid. The prices are super reasonable for what you get and I would highly recommend Kai Sushi for anyone looking for a great meal at a great price. read more

I just ordered takeout from here and it was delicious! I had the crunchy tuna and salmon roll and it was good size order for 1 person. The crunchy tuna was my favorite with the shrimp tempura in the inside with tuna on the outside with a crunchy topping. The salmon was chunky pieces of salmon rolled in rice. I would order both again! I noticed 1 on the table next to me (super crunchy) and will order that next time. read more

Kai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great local Sushi place. Fish always fresh and staff provides great and friendly service. Prices are affordable (for Sushi) and they are quick! read more

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I love this place! I've come in multiple times for their lunch special and always leave satisfied. The fish is always super fresh and the service is quick and friendly! read more

Kai Sushi - Salmon Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I actually live in the neighborhood so I come to Kai quite often. Their food is delicious and service is very friendly and fast! I was really excited to learn that a sushi restaurant was going to open in the neighborhood when they were not open yet and I am so happy that it did because I come here with my family all the time! I definitely recommend! read more

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Living by a reliably good sushi spot is a blessing! I like how this place is always cozy and inviting. Their sashimi appetizer platter, miso soup, and Philly roll is my comfort order. The service is attentive and quick as well! read more

Kai Sushi - Sashimi Appetizer - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois