Sunday evening at the bar. Basically empty, but there were some in the restaurant area and outside. Bartender service was good. Attentive, accurate, and quick. Atmosphere was enjoyable. It was clean, quiet music, and sports to watch. Food was great. Maybe the best spicy soybeans I've had in Chicago. Real snow crab in the California, and the Green Turtle roll was a nice surprise, recommend if you like a crunch and freshwater eel. Would go back, but it's not as affordable as some of the BYOB-type sushi places you can find around the city. read more

Simply the food here is excellent. We were a group of 8 and the guys took care of us. The service was promptly and excellent. The rolls were delicious and well made. For sure not to miss. read more

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This is my first time eating here. I've had friends eating here for years, so I knew the food was good. I was looking forward to coming.. we had some delicious dishes, spring rolls, a noodle dish that was cold, Edamy, and my friends had chicken and salmon dishes. The presentation of the food was beautiful. The food was delicious. The prices are sensible to what you're getting. But I gave three stars because I didn't like was the service.! and it seemed like there was no manager on the floor to correct it or help out. We were sitting for over 10 minutes before someone came to the table to get a drink order by that time I was ready to order food. Will be and then I sat and watched our cold drinks lose the frost on the mug because the waitress just wouldn't get them. She was busy doing other things she had tables outside, and we were inside the other waitress that works there didn't crack a smile once she looked like she absolutely hated her job and didn't wanna be there. I was so tempted to go up to the bar and just get the drinks myself because I didn't know when she was gonna get them. I think they lack Customer service a great deal. But the food is good. I'll definitely be back my next trip there but not expect much from the service. read more

The quality of service is great and the staff is very friendly. The food came out pretty quick, but it was disappointing. We started with gyoza and rock shrimp tempura. The tempura was amazing! But the gyoza was okay, and I would not get again. The rolls we got the rainbow roll, spider roll, and negi hamachi. The crab in the spider roll was too dry, almost like it was too fried. The other rolls were okay, nothing to write home about. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back here again, only because there are so much better places for sushi in the city. read more

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Our server was great; we got to our show at the Red Orchid Theater right on time. I always find it a good sign when the tables are full!

We had a reservation for five people for a Saturday night, because we were seeing a show at the theater right next-door. It was a lovely weather night and we were able to sit at a table outside on the sidewalk, which was nice in beautiful Old Town Chicago. I did go inside to use the restroom and the restaurant is also very nice inside with a nice bar. My niece was performing in the show next-door and she was in between shows, and our server kindly asked us if we were in a hurry for any type of show... Because this restaurant is also near to Second City and on busy weekend nights, it was nice that they were making sure that their patrons were able to get to their shows on time. We shared quite a few combos of sushi roll dishes & edamame with the recommendation of our server, and we loved everything. I honestly don't remember which combos we ordered, but there was nothing that we didn't like. We also each had different cocktails and my one friend had a glass of wine and each of the cocktails was very well crafted as each drink was unique and flavorful. As you are aware, ordering sushi, à la carte, and having a group of people ordering cocktails can get pricey so our party of five splitting five or six dishes and having each one cocktail and a glass of wine came to close to $300 with a 20%. I do recommend old town's oldest sushi restaurant. read more

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Pleasant dining experience at Kamehachi, starting with the Tokyo 75 a light and refreshing cocktail which I highly recommend for French 75 fans. Cocktails were accompanied by a plentiful portion of steamed edamame helped bring some salty balance to the table. After hearing our server's recommendations, we indulged in the summer specials. The overwhelming fan favorite was the spicy tuna crispy rice with an honorable mention for the passion maki, which was actually far more spicy than the crispy rice. I was content with portions and was full after the meal. This is a nice spot for a dinner with a few friends or a date, but be mindful if you have a short attention span - some of the tables are close to each other so you may be inclined to eavesdrop. Great menu for sharing, but I wish there was a bit more variety in the types of rolls offered. read more

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came here for happy hour! the food was so good and serving sizes were pretty good as well. initially we had really fast service but as we stayed it took some extra time to get our servers attention but that is understandable as it became busy. the interior is really clean and aesthetic. would definitely come back! read more

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This is a cute spot. Food is decent, and they have comedy shows occasionally during the month. It's a large space. Drinks were only okay but this is a nice vibe for a date night or night out with friends. read more

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We went to the Asian take out comedy show and it was held here at kamehachi. It was on the 2 floor of the place and they offered a special menu for comedy show attendees. The food was thoroughly disappointing. All came in take out containers and overpriced terrible food that i preferred to have Whole Foods take out sushi. Not sure why the regular menu that kamehachi has was not offered. The drinks were good though! read more

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We were planning on going to a whole different restaurant but saw these rolls and had to go in. It did not disappoint! Our server Bo was so friendly and accommodated. She recommended the spicy tuna crispy rice special and WOW was it great! We also got tempura green beans as an app, also delicious. For rolls we got the Mayflower which was amazing and the Summer roll which was very fresh! Their outdoor area was perfect for this gorgeous Sunday afternoon! We WILL be coming back, I have no idea how this place has never been on my radar! read more

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I have to say I really enjoyed this restaurant. We walked here from our hotel and there was a really cute ambience and very cute walk there. The restaurant was bigger than I thought and they were able to see us right away. We had five in our party, including a baby and our waitress was very kind. All of the weight staff were to make sure that we were good and our table was cleared. We started with the shrimp shoe mine, which was great and the tempura vegetables which were also good and not fried too hard or too greasy. I had the mayflower roll, which I highly recommend to order. The people at my party also enjoyed their sushi and we will definitely be back the next time we come to Chicago. read more

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While on a business trip I walked here for dinner. Very cute neighborhood with a lot of nice shops. They had indoor and patio dining. I sat inside. I had the Ebi Shumai and Mayflower sushi. it was delicious - I was hesitant because of the raw tuna but I thoroughly enjoyed my appetizer and sushi. The service was great! Ask for Ishi - she was such an amazing waitress, she was friendly, personable and offered recommendations when I wasn't sure about what to order. This is a great dining spot with a bar and tv's to watch sports. Go check them out when you are in Chicago. read more

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The bento b cod was rly good!! Its a bit expensive but you do get a good variety and amount of sides for the meal. I got it for the lunch special on a saturday. They also allowed my dog on the patio and gave him a water bowl which was really nice!! The waitresses were super chill too bc i was waiting for 30 min for my friend on accident. 4/5 bc its a bit expensive read more

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A very delightful atmosphere greets you upon entry. A tasteful Japanese decor lends to the extremely tasty and fresh sushi. The service was outstanding and our sake was consistently poured. We did a blend of nigiri, sashimi, and rolls; I recommend the pre arranged combo deals. We went before a comedy show at zanies and the proximity could not have been better (just across the street). Highly recommend all around. read more

Great abundance of choices all options are delicious and not rushed. 5 star service Affordable pricing The building itself is a vibe. read more

Very yummy food but nothing special for the price. The service was alright but she lost our order so it took forever and then got it wrong. The place is very cool with a great bar and outdoor space. Would try out their happy hour read more

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Great server (she was nice !) , great food, great vibe.Coming from out of town, this is a place l will return to next time ! read more

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I ordered some rolls for a lunch out by the lake on a warm day, which I highly recommend! I was not notified when it was ready for pickup, but it was on the table when we walked in. All the sushi was packed together nicely in a single box which made it easy to share. I highly recommend spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls if you like fresh fish. Both the rolls were not too spicy for my taste but had great textures and flavors. I wasn't a huge fan of the tempura rolls because they had a weird county fair old fried taste. read more

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Super friendly attentive service. They accommodated our request to sit in the back since our group was a few families with kids. The checked on us time to time as well put multiple orders. The Chicago crazy roll and the crispy tuna roll was good. honestly, everything else as pretty decent too. The miso black cod was tender. Kids seemed to like the chicken skewers, dumplings, and edamame. There was a noodle dish loaded with some veggies and protein which seemed okay for the kids. However, I think it would be preferable if they had an option for ramen. read more

It was solid, not great, the rolls were uninspiring, but tasted fine Again, it was not bad at all, but I did have higher expectations, especially for a place that is in such a popular area read more

This place is great! I can't believe I walked by this restaurant all the time and never went in. I went for restaurant week and loved all four courses from the edamame appetizer to yuzu cheesecake for dessert. The restaurant was much larger than it looks from the outside. Staff was wonderful service was quick but not rushed. Will definitely be bringing more people back! read more

Best sushi ever. Excellent servers bartenders hosts in a warm friendly environment. Chef is awesome

I love the atmosphere here, and the food is also very good. They have a great selection of sushi, other Japanese food, and drinks. Service has always been very fast and friendly each time I've gone. Definitely a good place for a meal if you're craving Japanese food. read more

I came here on a weekday for their happy hour. You can't beat $5 for a plate and the drinks were great. The bartender was nice and helpful. I loved the takoyaki, gyoza, spicy tuna roll, seaweed salad and fried green beans. The bar can get crowded so get here early. The highball drinks were refreshing on a hot day. read more

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Literal best late night show I've ever experienced! The workers in the show Tyler and Brandon were the best can't wait to go back. It was funny and interactive o don't think I've ever gone to such a fun event! The food was also very good and very reasonably priced for the neighborhood. Will 100% be back with more people read more

Overall I think it's ok. My friend got sweet potato and tempura sushi. She said her sushi lacked flavor and the sweet potatoes were not roasted. I got the Tempura udon it was good but I've definitely had better. The broth was over saturated with soy sauce. The vegetables looked beautiful and were almost perfectly cooked. The shrimp were a little fishy as well. The price was great the Tempura Udon was $18. My total seemed like they already added tax and tip but they didn't bring a paper receipt, it was on a handheld device, so I'm not sure. I believe it was almost $23 which was definitely more than tax but I planned on tipping $5 anyway because I only got one thing so I just tipped extra. NIU Japanese Fusion Lounge on Illinois street has way better Tempura Udon and their sushi roll "The Sexy Mexican" is my favorite! They do need to work on their desserts sadly. This place was decent I know I made it sound a little bad but it's not it's decent for an American take. I just eat Japanese food a lot and I've been to Japan so in comparison it's mid. read more

The food used to be great. The few times we went there were sub par. This used to be our staple for sushi, but the quality has gone down from what it used to be. read more

Stopped in for a quick sushi lunch on a Saturday afternoon. My friend and I sat at the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender and a server. I ordered a maki combo which came with miso soup. The space is huge inside and had a sushi station where you can dine and watch your chefs make sushi! I thought the prices were extremely reasonable for what you got and I'd definitely go back! read more

Great sushi restaurant, a long-time Old Town staple. Not cheap, but worth the price. read more

Sigh. There's an old saying that you can't go home... Have been to Kamehachi for years in several of its locations in old town, Streeterville, and even Northbrook. 25+ years later, we returned with our sons for a pre-Second City dinner. The good news: the room -- perhaps it's fourth or fifth iteration in Old Town -- is still super cool, sleek, and hip. There appears to be an upstairs and there was ample outdoor seating as well. Bar looked fun and well attended. Server was fabulous as well. Attentive. But the kitchen let him down... The bad news: food service was unbearably slow, portions kind of meager for the price point, and an old favorite (wasabi shumai) gone from the otherwise pretty solid menu. Apps were lovely -- a seaweed salad, gomma-ae, and tempura vegetables. Premium maki were 4-5 pieces; regular maki were six. Nigiri was solid. I have no issue with paying up for good sushi -- which Kamehachi always had been -- however the combination of their shrinkflation (smaller portions at equivalent pricing) and the interminably slow kitchen left us with a bad taste. Looked as though there were only four sushi chefs working in a crowded space; perhaps a capacity problem? There are myriad great sushi restaurants in the city. Sad to see one of the originals disappoint like this. read more

Kamehachi is one of my favorite sushi spots. The menu is amazing and all the food is so fresh. The rock shrimp tempura is the best I've ever tried and the dragon roll is to die for. Every dish is amazing, I love coming here with a big group of friends as there are so many options. The restaurant itself is super cute and casual. Service is amazing. read more

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This place was pretty bumping on a Friday night around 7pm. Our server kept disappearing for long stretches but other teammates tagged in to clear our plates and take our drink orders which was a nice surprise. A little pricey but definitely tasty and typical of the area. Perfect for grabbing a casual sushi date night before heading for some comedy across the street. read more

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if you're looking for a casual-yet-elevated sushi spot, this is the place!! my favorite thing was definitely the uni shooter - the uni was so fresh and the cucumber, (ponzu?) sauce + shiso combo with it was perfect. the rolls and tonkatsu were solid too. what we ordered: - chicago crazy roll (tuna, salmon AND yellowtail!!) - spicy scallop deluxe - uni shooters - chicken yakitori - tonkatsu read more

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Okay sushi; annoying service. I was dining by myself tonight and when I do, I realize you're not the priority. Loud big groups get the attention, I get it. So I look for places that are welcoming, quiet, and that I can hideout with drawing attention to myself. This looked like a good place. The main server was good and didn't completely forget about me, which is all I can ask. What bugged me was the moment I put my last piece of sushi in my mouth, others rushed over to take my plate and hustle me out. Fuck let me fucking chew what's in my mouth before you make me answer and get out. I don't smell bad, I don't look bad, I'm at the end of the bar bothering nobody. There is nobody waiting. Can't I eat the last piece in peace before you kick me out?! Sushi was okay. Too many rolls had spicy mayo for my taste. If it was down to the sushi, I might come back. Combined with how I was hustled out, no way I'd come back, even with a group read more

Old Town Location - Take Out / Delivery Issues I suggest avoiding take out or delivery as they constantly get the orders wrong. Whoever packs the orders screws them up 50% of the time and quite frankly I'm tired of calling and complaining. Suggest you order elsewhere. Dining in is fine although the restaurant could use a good cleaning! TGAG read more

We wanted to give this five stars and just couldn't bring ourselves to do it after the host was so dismissive and unwelcoming. We almost left right after that interaction but we had our hearts set on sushi. Aside from the cold entrance, the ambiance of the restaurant was fun and joyful. The fish might be the freshest we've had in Chicago and the food came out quick. We ordered the pork gyoza and 6 rolls, everything was delicious. The pricing was also reasonable and our server was courteous and knowledgeable about the menu. We didn't have any drinks but the cocktails at the other tables looked great. read more

In the city on a Monday evening. We decided on Sushi and decided on Kamehachi. I heard the food and drinks here are very good. We had a party of 4. We were seated right away. It was very quiet which was great for a Monday late night dinner with kids. Once we ordered the drinks came to our table right away. Did not disappoint. Appetizers right after with our main course in the end. Everything was perfect and on time. Very fresh with a great presentation. Definitely on my list if I'm in this area and I'm craving sushi. read more

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service. manager is extremely rude and did not help us when we had concerns. we were going there like every other week for years but something changed. the sushi chefs are great, but the whole place is deteriorating read more

Great location on Wells and nice ambiance! We celebrated a birthday and they brought out a very nice dessert. The menu was big and the food was good! read more

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