Came back and it was even better than I remember. We both got combos. I got nigiri and my brother got sashimi...both so good. Don't forget the oshinko rolls. Hot tea, gyoza on top and you've got yourself a winner. Our server was the nicest guy in the loop and so helpful and patient with us. read more

Ryo Sushi - Smooooookinnnnn!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

RYO Sushi is a standout spot for high-quality sushi in Chicago, delivering a great balance of freshness, creativity, and consistency. The fish tastes exceptionally fresh, with clean flavors that really shine whether you're ordering classic nigiri or more inventive rolls. Presentation is thoughtful without feeling overdone, and the menu offers something for both purists and adventurous diners. Prices reflect the quality, the value feels justified given the freshness of the ingredients and the overall execution. If you're looking for reliable, well-crafted sushi in Chicago, RYO Sushi is absolutely worth a visit. read more

See all

Eh I came back per my last review and this time the sushi was not so good. This time I ordered takeout so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. I ordered the miso soup, the fried gyoza, and two rolls. The miso was bad genuinely just not edible and this got thrown away. However the gyoza was VERY good so I loved this dish and thought they did well. Both of the rolls were just kinda meh. I didn't feel like either of them stood out to me. One was a rainbow roll and maybe a supercharged roll I can't remember the name of the second one but it had scallop and eel on top. I just felt like they both were kinda flavorless and bland. Overall I'd say it was a hit or miss and was just sort of meh. I'd take them down a star as it seems the quality may have declined since the last time I was here. read more

Ryo Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had casual diner with my nephew and he highly recommended this place. It did not disappoint. It's small, fast and somewhat casual. It's sit down but the service is so fast, you'll think it's fast food. I ordered the sushi combination and each of piece of fish was so fresh. It also came with California roll, that my nephew tried the first time. He had the tonkatsu ramen with extra egg. I tried a bite of his to see if it was good and tasted pretty good. It's not super fancy but if you want some fresh sushi in a relaxed atmosphere, this is the place. read more

See all

Recommended by a good friend so I went for a lunch since I was in the area. Nice cozy spot in Chicago. I ordered the lunch special of Shrimp Tempura and Tuna roll ( sub from spicy roll) and it was delicious and very reasonably priced. Just what I needed for lunch. Will definitely go back to try more items on their menu. Service was great too! read more

Ryo Sushi - Lunch combo Shrimp Tempura and Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I loved everything I got except for the sweet shrimp which had a more advanced flavor than I am used to. Pictured are the salmon, salmon belly and sweet shrimp nigiri where the salmon pieces tasted just as good as they look. Also, the miso soup I got that tasted wonderful. Worth to mention is that each piece is sold separately so don't go too crazy, or maybe go ham if you like. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating! read more

Stopped by here for lunch. No reservations needed and got a nice window seat. The waitress was very prompt in taking my order. I enjoyed everything from the house salad, the mountain roll & the crab Rangoon was quite delicious. The place is rather small but the decor was clean and contemporary. I was in and out and would definitely recommend this place for a friend who works nearby as the service and food was impeccable. read more

See all

I hate that I didn't try more of the food! But what I had wasn't bad.. it was a quick bite to eat and gave me a hold me over while walking around the city. I do wish that the rolls were stuffed a little more and that the fried bites were bigger. It's a nice place with a good bit of seating, the service was fast and the food came within 5min. read more

Ryo Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty solid experience. I have dined in a couple times and have uber eatsed a few times. Good for a quick sushi bite read more

Ryo Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Coworkers were craving sushi while we were out here so I tagged along even though sushi wasn't calling to me on this particular day. In that case, I opted for their chicken teriyaki, which was made very fresh. The sushi looked good that my coworkers got, as did the gyoza. They had some really beautiful and fun presentation with their plates too, so if I was a local I'd definitely come back here to try some of their sushi dishes! It's not too far from Millennium Park and right near the Chicago Athletic Association hotel where we were staying. Great service and small little spot with some good bites. read more

Ryo Sushi - B.Chicken Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

We had a good meal at Ryo Sushi. Our rolls came out in nice presentation with dry ice uping the look overall. The only downside was our table placement. We ended up at the very back next to the bathroom, which was distracting and echo-y compared to the rest of the restaurant's more polished look and feel. I just wasn't impressed by the atmosphere. Still, the quality of the sushi is good. If you can, I'd recommend requesting a seat closer to the front of the restaurant. -AD read more

See all

We ordered the sushi/sashimi combo for two. So fresh, light, flavorful, and bountiful. The presentation was unforgettable -- served in a wooden boat amidst a fog created with dry ice. The server informed us of each item we were served, but we would have appreciated a printed or online photo reference of each item. Nonetheless, the experience was remarkable. Attentive, personable, quick service; a quiet, casual setting; and a good value. read more

Food was pretty good! And the servers were very friendly. Loved the presentation of food and can't get enough of the sashimi plating! The set up and ambiance was casual and cozy. It was a little hot inside the place even with AC, even with not a lot of people inside. Loved their shrimp tempura udon. read more

Ryo Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

This sushi spot is my go-to when I'm craving sushi but don't want to spend a fortune! On weekdays, there is typically no wait for walk-ins and the sushi is always really good! My favorite go-to plates are the Regular Sushi plate & the Mango Dragon roll I do wish the restaurant was a bit bigger as a few of the tables are right by the restrooms, which is not the most ideal place to eat. read more

See all

Decent sushi spot. The girls and I were walking around and came across this place. The food was solid. I ordered all nigiri and got salmon belly, amaebi (sweet shrimp), scallop, and hamachi belly. Everything was good. The interior was nice and the server was friendly. read more

Easily accessible by public transportation. Only a few steps away from Millennium Station and various bus stops. Many vegan and vegetarian options. The food is delicious, and I particularly enjoyed the oshinki maki. The price-point is excellent for what you get. Service was prompt, and both the general restaurant and bathroom were clean. The ambience is unassuming, though the restaurant is brightly lit and the furniture comfortable. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are ever downtown. It's a good dinner spot before a show at the CSO, Lyric or Goodman. read more

I went late on a weeknight and Ryo was full, but with only a brief wait for a table. The staff was friendly and sometimes had almost a sixth sense about our little kids' needs - handing us new chopsticks only a few seconds after a kid dropped one, for example. The jalapeño sashimi starter was delicious, as was the vegetable Udon. Our sushi was beautifully presented, good quality and my kids couldn't get enough. I'll come back next time I'm nearby. read more

Ryo Sushi - Spicy sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Amazing!!! Wow! Super great pricing, totally not what I expected for downtown Chicago. The roll I got was absolutely amazing, under control roll. Salad had a fantastic sauce, and the birthday mochi was a wonderful surprise. Btw, staff did a great job accommodating our larger party so don't feel nervous about coming with a big group! read more

See all

Wow! This place is amazing. It's a casual restaurant with great prices and fantastic service. The wait staff are very attentive and pleasant. The food is prepared quickly and is absolutely delicious. How have I not found this place on my previous visits to Chicago? I'll definitely be back on future visits. read more

Ryo Sushi - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Trying to find a cheap, lighter dinner in the loop isn't always easy but Ryo Sushi met those criteria for us. I'll say I was sort of hesitant at first but was very pleasantly surprised at this little spot. It felt a bit tucked away and though it seemed fairly busy, it was nicely quiet. Its a smaller spot but very light and bright. My partner and I shared one of the combo meals and it was actually a great amount of food for the two of us. The sushi was surprisingly fresh and tasty. Crunch rolls were lightly crisp and the fish to rice ratio felt good to me. Servers were attentive but left you pretty alone so it was a nice, quiet casual date night feel. Definitely would recommend this spot for anyone in the loop and wanting a quiet sushi meal! Affordable, tasty, and well attended, what more do you need? read more

Ryo Sushi - Maki Combination - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had dinner here tonight. Good sushi for a great price. The cucumber salad was good . The takoyaki was delicious! Had the regular sashimi plate. All good. Nice kinda no flare hole in the wall but delicious and friendly. read more

Ryo Sushi - Regular Sashimi (14) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

- the ambiance is super cute, place is kind of small - the service was efficient plus they do dine in and carry out which is a plus! - food was pretty good, there were lots of variety of rolls on the menu read more

Ryo Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for lunch during the work week and it was so good and not busy at all. The lunch deal is such a good deal for two people along with some apps/soups. The sushi itself was delicious - nothing super out there but reliably good! read more

See all

I never thought that twice in three days I would be eating sushi and asking, "Why is it chewy?" Yet here we are. With a rebounded appetite came a rebounded craving for sushi (something that is pretty much always there, if we are being perfectly honest). I ordered the Chicago and Volcano rolls. The Chicago was a tried and tested combination of salmon, eel, and cucumber. A fair amount of protein balanced with a little cucumber for crunch and freshness. The eel sauce was not overdone and gave a light sweetness and savoriness without overpowering the rest. A pleasant combination of flavors and textures. However, I once again found the salmon a little chewy. I don't have sushi chef training, so I can only guess as to why, only to say it made the roll a little less enjoyable. The Volcano was fair. It had salmon and tuna within (less salmon = less chewiness), and was topped with a mix of what I assume is minced spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and tempura. Now. while I don't know how much of this is me, I didn't find the topping very spicy. I also found the topping's texture overpowered anything the filling had going on. With this one, it's important to manage expectation, it is essentially a fish and rice roll (plus some tempura). I do want to give some general credit for well-cooked rice, for them not being stingy with proteins, and for reasonable prices, especially given the location. The service here is superb! It was attentive, friendly, and professional. As for the location/vibe, it is clean and modern. Finally, points for showmanship, as the Volcano came with a little "volcano" that put out a little cloud (dry ice, I think). Thus, Ryo has some A-OK sushi, but not something that has me itching to come back. While we can chalk up my quips with the Volcano to a matter of taste/preference, to quality of the salmon left at least a little to be desired. read more

Ryo Sushi - Chicago (left) Volcano Roll (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Awesome sushi spot across from the hotel I was staying at. Decent hours and very polite and accommodating. Probably room for two or so folks so it isn't too big. Seemed liked it was busy during lunch and dinner hours. The menu was good as well, as they also had ramen and teriyaki too. Everything our group has was delicious. read more

See all

Had a great early dinner here! The service was friendly and so fast. The ambiance is very cute and warm. I got three small plates and enjoyed them all. The sushi was fresh I had the spicy tuna roll. Also pretty good pricing especially for the area! I got a side of spicy mayo for the nuggets it was perfect read more

See all

Stopped here since we had time to kill and were hungry. Place is on the smaller side but still had decent seating. Service was very no frills; prompt and to the point. My husband and I ordered a few rolls, and overall the sushi was fresh and tasted amazing. Price point was decent as well. Good place to get good sushi right off of Michigan Ave by Millennium Park!! read more

Ryo Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great fast spot to get sushi in downtown Chicago! It's not fancy and has a decent menu when it comes to sushi, sashimi, and other japanese dishes. The sashimi was fresh and good size. Servers were also attentive and quick! Inside is clean and has lots of seating! read more

Very nice staff, sushi was very good, fresh and apps came out hot. I had the crab Rangoon & spring rolls (shared w/ my friend). Be aware, they don't have alcohol here- I had a canned iced tea and enjoyed the Dynamite Roll. We had reservations at another place after so I only had one roll but I will definitely be back! read more

Ryo Sushi - Dynamite Roll, in the back, 5 spring rolls, 4 or 5 crab Rangoon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We decided to eat at Ryo Sushi Japanese Cuisine to get dinner before we headed to the Chicago airport. We were seated in the very back (next to the restroom). However, due to the layout, we could not see the restroom as the door was on our left and out of eye view. However, the wall was the restroom wall. We ordered Japanese Fried Chicken as our appetizer. I had the Shrimp Tempura entree. The other dish ordered was the Shrimp Tempura Roll, California Roll, and Tuna Roll Lunch entree which was shared by 2 people. Everything was delicious and was enough food for 3 people. I thought the waitress would forget about us being out of sight from the main part of the restaurant. She didn't. She came back to check on us periodically. She said the restaurant has been in business for 3 years. We would eat here again. It is conveniently located across the street from "The Bean" in Millennium Park. read more

See all

This is my go to takeout/delivery sushi option in Chicago. If you go in person the location is pretty cute too! My friends and I order from here probably at least once a month. Everything is always prompt and consistent! All of the more simple items can be ordered as a traditional roll or hand roll. My go to order is the spicy tuna roll, a yellowtail roll, a house salad, and miso soup if I'm feeling it. I love the spicy tuna here! It is very finely cut up with what seems like some tempura flakes or something mixed in that makes the texture just perfect! All of the fish I've received from here has always tasted fresh, and I like that the rolls include a decent amount of fish they're more fish than rice. The house salad ginger sesame type dressing is delicious!!! I would literally drink it straight it's amazing. Everything is priced reasonably. If you are looking for a casual sushi spot, especially takeout or delivery I would HIGHLY recommend. I always miss this place when I'm not in Chicago! read more

See all

The atmosphere here is not too impressive, but we could observe the busy city street from our window booth. But the food was very good and the service very friendly and attentive. I am not a huge Sushi fan, but my 10 year old grandson really likes it so we go. We had the Gyozo dumplings, a rainbow roll and a red dragon roll. The presentation was outstanding and the dishes tasty. The Gyozo dumplings were perfectly fried, best of these I have had. I thought the prices and quantity (8 large pieces per roll) were reasonable. One suggestion-provide a bowl or other place to put one's used tea bag. I personally don't like very strong tea and like to remove the bag after a few minutes. I used my paper napkin, but then did not have a napkin to use. A few more napkins would be good as well. Minor complaints aside, I thought this place was outstanding and would definitely go back. read more

I really enjoyed having dinner here for a couple of reasons. The service is efficient and minimal. Employees aren't really playing the role of servers and just let you be while being vigilant if anything is needed. I appreciated and loved that. Secondly, the food was so yummy in my tummy. I had the sweet potato roll (a superb roll) & I'm not too sure what the other roll was (I kind of just picked a random one). Both rolls tasted fresh and were just the right temperature. read more

Ryo Sushi - Sweet Potato Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The restaurant is tiny, however the food is amazing, fresh, great presentation. Service is good, nice people. The prices are very good for the food you get. read more

Fell in love at Ryo Sushi! To be clear, I fell in love with the food, not with a person (ew!!!!). Great vibes from the get-go. Walk in and a Japanese guy is aggressively asking if we are eating in or doing take out. We say eating in and he points toward tables and says, "Go that way." Perfect intro to this dining experience. These people know their sh*t and want you to eat their delicious sushi and GTFO. I wholeheartedly agree with that mentality. We ordered a couple of starters, edamame and something fried that was amazing. There were four of us and we all wanted sushi so we ordered a love boat for 4 (we did NOT fall in love with each other, stop asking you gossip girl!!!!) I could envision a small crew of mice, possibly 4 shipmates, a first mate, and a captain mouse, manning (or mouse-ing lmao that's tooooo good) this vessel. But instead it was crewed by dead fish rolled up in seaweed and rice. Delish! We absolutely smashed this and left no crumbs and DEFINITELY didn't kiss at the end. Rounded the evening out with a nice walk through Millenium Park across the street. I highly recommend falling in love at this restaurant with friends...but not falling in love WITH friends but like...ugh, okay, we are all married together with 75 children now. Oops! Spilled the beans :PPP read more

Ryo Sushi - Love boat for 4 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Maki combo $34 was just right for 2 people. 4 rolls (tuna, salmon, green dragon which is eel, shrimp tempura) were done just right and it came out w dry ice which added a nice fun touch to it. The servers were very attentive and friendly. The food came out very fast. The food was good and fresh. The ambience is good and it's a very central location to downtown on Madison and Michigan. Overall a perfect experience. I just wish the seats were more comfortable bc it's all wooden chairs. It's more a fast food place than a restaurant so if you need to eat and go this is a great sushi place. read more

See all

The good was delicious and beautifully presented - in a boat with a ceramic frog with dry ice. Very cool. The service was amazing! Just the right amount of attentiveness. Will definitely be back. read more

Great little sushi place. We truly enjoyed our August rolls, as well as our cucumber and seaweed salads. If you're having a craving, this is the place to go. read more

Ryo Sushi - Shrimp Tempura Roll Spicy Kani Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

First, my lunch was delicious. Fresh and tasty. The bonito flakes were still dancing on my takoyaki. I was seated instantly and I was eating shortly after. The space was quiet and peaceful with some chill tunes playing. Excellent for a lunch hour meal. Lots to try on the menu and certainly a solid option for a reasonably priced sushi dinner downtown. read more

Food was so fresh and very delicious. Service was very nice and the ambiance is calming and inviting read more

Ryo Sushi - Scallop sushi and Passion Roll(10 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois