Oh. My. God. I got Yelp just to leave a review for this extraordinary place. I've had sushi a LOT during my life. I've been to cheap places and expensive places. I've dined at Nobu. This is, hands down, the best sushi I've ever had outside of Japan. And at a very reasonable price point! This place should be packed every night. Give it a try - you will not regret it! read more

Decided to try this neighborhood sushi place because it participates I the InKind program and it had some interesting menu items and a full bar. We were greeted after a minute, seated and got to checking the large menu (which also includes since Korean dishes, for your non Sushi eating friends I guess). Prices were reasonable all around so we ordered several appetizers, nigiri, sashimi and rolls with a glass of wine and sake. Items were brought over one at a time which was fine and somewhat unusual nowadays. First, gomae -- dropped off unceremoniously. Fortunately it was fresh and flavorful. It had been awhile since we had some and this was a good reminder why we love it. Next, also plopped down, squid salad. Full of extra flavor bits (not sure what !), it had a great texture and shape that seemed more like cuttlefish (which is fine)-- recommended. Third was soft shell crab, good sized, crunch but not overly thick batter. That's energy I realized we still didn't have our drinks. And our server had never returned to check on us. Our nigiri /tamago sashimi came next with my wine. Chef's special tuna was exceptional ; melt in your mouth with truffle ponzu and (sadly, barely discernible) beech mushrooms. I would order 2 or 3 next time. Also uni-ika, a good portion. However, my pet peeve is poorly compressed sushi rice and that was here. The tamago was fine. Now we had to ask for the sake which our server had forgotten about. Final dish was the interesting sounding " low carb " lollipop roll: shrimp, tuna, avocado wrapped in cucumber. A good idea not well executed. Presentation was cute though. Cucumber slices were too thick and not seasoned. The interior eyebrows were not seasoned individually or collectively. Dunking in ginger shot helped a tad. We might try it again because the large menu and good prices but service is a bit perfunctory. There are a zillion neighborhood sushi places and this isn't far from home and often on our path. Parking is paid street or permit /cubs game alert. We'll see. read more

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Great food, great service, great cocktails and beautiful restaurant. The matcha margarita was excellent and so was everything else. Highly recommend. read more

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We came here around 8pm on a Saturday and were able to get a reservation right away. The service was quick and great. The dishes were all delicious and good quality. I enjoyed my sake flight with the meal as well. We started with shrimp shumai and asparagus beef rolls. My fiancé really enjoyed these dishes - good for the non raw fish lovers! We also got the sashimi bento box, which was a great value that came with sashimi, nigiri, California roll, salad, miso soup, and some other fried appetizer. It was delicious! We also had the lake shore drive roll, which was tasty with fresh cuts of fish. A great Saturday night meal overall! read more

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This is my neighborhood sushi restaurant but I have had sushi all over and there may be places as good, but none better. The sushi chef has been there a long time and learned under the previous owners. He and his team updated and maintained a fantastic menu. The staff is always super nice and my other favorite waitress works here. Though I miss the old space, the redesigned restaurant is really beautiful and comfortable. My all time hands down favorite for sushi. The Ring of Fire reigns supreme. I've avoided writing a review of Sushi Mura because what can you say about your favorite restaurant? read more

Generally, it's difficult to find good veggie rolls anywhere. This was, however, a more successful place to do it! The Veggie garden was absolutely incredible. Tried the noodles just to get something different also, but they were not great and the only reason for 1 star less. The service was great, all the food came out quick. Restaurant had plenty of nice seating with options of booth or tables. I would visit again ! read more

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Enjoyed our visit to this neighborhood sushi spot! At dinner primetime on a Saturday, the restaurant was pretty packed. With a nice patio and cute interior, this makes for a great spot for a variety of occasions. The staff was very down to earth and professional, and the environment was pleasantly chatty without being too loud. We started with the crispy calamari kaarage and Danny's Super Awesome Roll. The calamari was super crispy and light with a great soy sauce- would recommend this dish. The roll was wrapped with rice paper and made for a nice, light, and refreshing appetizer. I really like the citrus soy sauce, but feel the fish could have been a little bit fresher. For mains, we ordered the Dynamite and Bulls rolls. Both were creative without too many competing flavors going on. I did feel that the sauce on the Dynamite roll overpowered the scallop a bit, but enjoyed it overall. I definitely recommend the Bulls roll, which was essentially an elevated Dragon roll. The texture contrasts were spot on with a very fresh tempura and eel. Overall we had a great experience and I would return to try more of the menu! read more

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I love this place and come here each time I am home in Chicago! The staff are friendly, the sushi is fantastic and you can get a reservation day of. We typically order the following: gomae + gyoza sushi rolls like the spicy crunch ramen - my mother orders the miso ramen chicken teriyaki - my father loves this Seating - there is indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor you might have to wait on a busy night, but the seating is pleasant. read more

This is a good place to come for decent service and ambience. There are better places with more authentic tasting dishes. But this is a convenient walk for people that live here which is what we do. The presentation of my spicy Teriyaki Chicken dish was elevated and unexpected. At first glance, it looked like a fish dish (see pic). The teriyaki flavor good but not what you might expect. And I did enjoy the spicy little kick. You can order it without the slice as well. The Chicken Katsu was not as thick as what we're used to. So, if you come with a big appetite, you may want to consider an appetizer. Speaking of which, the Agedashi Tofu appetizer did not disappoint. Sushi Mura has plenty of seating and can accommodate larger parties. Sound levels can vary. Try to get a booth:) read more

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Overall, really liked it. Spacious inside, friendly staff. I did carry out, so can't speak to their service, but rolls were great. I tried their creamy lobster roll, Philadelphia, and eel cucumber - all decent size, fresh, and delicious. Lobster roll was expensive (as expected), but the rest were priced adequately. Giving it 4 stars because: 1) 95% of rolls on the menu are spicy. For people who don't like everything spicy, this is limiting. 2) Can't pay for carry out using InKind, only dine in. Other than that, it's a solid sushi spot! read more

Stopped in for an early dinner and had a great meal. Friendly staff in a clean comfortable dining room. I ate the dragon roll with perfect amount of heat and the shrimp shumai. Everything was well done and happy hour drink prices was nice surprise. read more

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I only came here because I was planning to use an inKind deal I had but was told I could only use the app if I sat down and dined in which I did not have time to do. So I reduced my order and got two rolls--the dragon roll and a plain tuna Avacado roll--and a side of edamame. dragon roll had a weird bit of crunch. Wasn't bad at all. But not anywhere near something worth $22. Then the tuna Avacado-a fairly simple roll that shouldn't be hard to get right--tasted like the fish was not fresh and the entire roll kept falling apart. Not even worth the $10. The edamame was good I will admit, which is what is saving this review and with a $6 price tag I would say worth it. While the service was kind, they seemed irritated by my asking if inKind. Paid $47 for two rolls and an order of edamame. Not worth the price at all. Then I was given one small pack of soy sauce--could not even cover the bottom of a sauce container. Overall an unpleasant meal not worth the price tag. Maybe it would be better dining in? read more

Ordered takeout from Sushi Mura and it was really good. The sushi tasted fresh, portions were solid, and everything was packed nicely for pickup. Not perfect, but definitely a place I'd order from again. read more

Following up on any other reviews I've left here (multiple times in the past) to reaffirm my undying commitment to Sushi Mura as the top sushi restaurant in Chicago. Service is fast and accurate and it's a mainstay of the Southport corridor. Love you SM! read more

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Solid udon soups! The broths are tasty and the tempura is well made. There is both outdoor and indoor seating available - both were clean and well maintained. The beef maki had a nice teriyaki sauce though the beef itself was bland on its own and could have used some seasoning/tenderizing before cooking - wasn't super cohesive as I was chewing but I understand I'm getting picky lol. Staff and servi e was great! Would definitely come again! read more

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I ordered via UberEats and the creamy lobster roll was to die for!!! It's my new go to roll for my Sunday night sushi order! read more

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Food is ok, but not the same as when Monica and Hursan owned the restaurant. For those of you that ate at Sushi Mura before they sold, it's not the same feel or quite the same quality. It's good, but not excellent. The ambience is somewhat steril than the intimate warm space it was before. My wife and I frequented the establishment often before Covid in the old building and miss that experience. We'll eat here again, but not with urgency like we used to. We've been gone from Chicago and the hood for a few years and we were feeling a-bit melancholy during this visit after we were told there are new owners. read more

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Very nice staff with a welcoming space. My new sushi place! Get every time: Spider - roll best I've ever had Cream cheese salmon - v good Salmon don - v good goma ae (spinach w/ sesame sauce) - excellent Don't get again: beef maki (beef & asparagus roll) app - ok Edamame - no salt? Fine. Spicy tuna handroll - small, boring, too expensive read more

Love love love. I don't know how this was my first time here. Decent prices. One of the best spicy tuna rolls I have ever had. Great service. And plenty of seating inside and outside. read more

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The service was great, the ambiance was pleasant, and the sushi was delicious! My server, Daniel, was attentive and always had a smile on his face which added to the happy atmosphere. This was a great stop on my visit to the area. read more

Sushi Mura - Cucumber hand roll, sashimi sampler, miso soup. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Date Night was at Sushi Mura on Southport. I got the Kamikaze roll, Max got the teriyaki salmon and we shared a tuna nigiri and yellowtail nigiri. I tried one edamame because the shape kind of weirds me out. I will say there weren't THAT many gluten free options since there was eel sauce and shrimp tempura incorporated into a lot of the rolls, but I guess you could always ask for substitutions. The kamikaze roll was a little warm, which I actually liked in this case because it had a melt in my mouth feeling. The tuna and yellowtail nigiri were good, but I've had better fish in the city. Itoko down the street for example I would say has fresher fish, at least that's how it tastes. It was bustling Saturday night, and unfortunately understaffed, like many restaurants in the city after Covid. Despite that, the service was really good and our waitress very nice. read more

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Lovely little restaurant with decent sushi and great service at a very nice price point. For $19.00 we had a delicious bento box which came complete with miso soup, rice, cucumber salad, a California roll, 3 pieces of sushi and a choice of entree ( I chose the chicken teriyaki). Husband had the bim bim bop which I thighs was an odd choice at a Japanese restaurant but he enjoyed it. Very substantial meal at a very good value. It's hard to get away with a dinner bill in the 40.00 range in this area so was pleasantly pleased at sushi mura. Was it the best sushi iv had?? Nope but solidly good and I'll return. Recommend. read more

Sushi Mura - Bento box. Comes with miso soup. Solidly good dinner for under 20.00$ . Chicken made with white meat. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A lovely family-owned sushi spot right in the heart of southport corridor. Seriously, the love this place gets from the neighborhood is heartwarming to see. Sushi Mura has a decent sized patio right on Southport if you're looking for something outdoor, but the indoor space is newly renovated and spacious too! For starters, we went with the miso soup and edamame. The miso was piping hot when it came out, and super tasty! Edamame was also flavorful and fresh. For the sushi, we tried the bong's roll, bull's roll, and the classic california. Sushi Mura has got to be some of the freshest sushi I've had in Chicago. The presentation is also beautiful! We were so excited, we dove into the sushi before taking a photo of the complete meal, but I still include a picture with our (half eaten!) rolls. A nice touch was the complimentary side salad they provided between our appetizers and the sushi. Overall, fantastic experience at Sushi Mura. The staff can be overwhelmed at times because it is a popular spot, so go in with that in mind. The entire staff is extremely kind though and doing their best to give everyone a memorable dining experience. read more

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5 star meal-- quick service and delicious sushi! Will definitely be back again and again.

This chicago sushi and Japanese food spot near the Music Box theater is a fav place for me...The ambiance is nice, waitstaff is great and the sushi and other items are always fresh and tasty now add to that, really nice price point on everything and what's not to like? Needless to say I've never had a bad meal here and it's easy on the pocketbook when you aren't trying to spend a fortune on sushi. Can't wait to go back. read more

I have ordered takeout and dined in here. The Cubs roll is fantastic and very fitting for the location. Very helpful and kind service, will be back! read more

Sushi was very fresh and I love the tuna poke appetizer. Also tried their hand rolls which were great.

I really enjoy Sushi Mura, but I don't think I'll be back. I don't think I have ever written a less than 4 star review, but on a slow Saturday lunch meal, our bill came with two extra rolls for that we didn't order. I verbally noticed the bill was abnormally high for a two person party. After paying and having the receipt sent to me via email, I double checked it and noticed two extra rolls. I notified our server by gently walking over to ask about the two xtra rolls added to the bill, and to my dismay, they had already had a new receipt printed with a corrected bill and promptly followed me to my seat, placing the bill on the table, ensuring the corrections were made and walking away. It felt like they weren't expecting me to notice, until I verbally said something about the price being high for a two person party. My friend felt the same. Ultimately, I was assured that we would get a refund and they made the necessary corrections needed to get ~ $25/30 in refund. Nothing has come. I write this review because I believe that this is a deceitful business practice, and I want you to be aware. read more

We came in here around 5PM on a Saturday and had made a reservation, but definitely didn't need to. There was no one in there and we were seated and served immediately. The service was quick, but we had about 5 different servers during our meal so we weren't sure who was the main one. The dumplings were good. We ordered three roles, two of them being a california and a tuna one (cant remember the name). They were fine, none were outstanding. The location is convenient being right were the main shopping strip is, however i'd venture farther into the city next time to try a different restaurant. read more

They let us sit outside and per our request turned the heaters on. That's a big plus for me since we're still not eating indoors for the most part. Food: Alaskan Salmon Maki: pretty standard tasting $8 for 6 pieces Phat n Sassy Roll: I would get this again. It was pretty good. $18 for 8 pieces Service: The employee who lit the heater was not very friendly. My friend asked her to turn on the second heater, and she replied with attitude, "I only have two hands. I haven't gotten there yet. I'm doing this one first." Luckily she wasn't our server. Our was very sweet and helpful with recommendations. She left before we were done eating, but she checked on us on her way out. She said they share tips anyways so she said it didn't matter if we close out our check with her. Ambiance: Outdoor dining area was relatively small but totally fine with us. Two heaters were available, and they turned them both on which we appreciated. Location: Near the Music Box Theatre. We saw a movie there which showed people eating sushi several times. I was craving sushi, so this place was perfect. Parking: close by on the metered street which turned out to be $5 for 2 hours. read more

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I love this place! The service is always great, and they have a great selection of sushi. One of the best parts is that you can usually walk in and get a table without any hassle. Their happy hour menu is also a highlight--great deals and delicious options. read more

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Personally, this is my favorite sushi place I have tried in Chicago so far. The rolls are flavorful and the sushi tastes fresh. And the service was friendly but not overbearing! The vibe is exactly what I like in a sushi place. A little fancy but not intimidating. I really like this place! read more

Dropped in based on a friend's longtime recommendation and loved this place! I was having a sushi craving moment and this quenched my hunger. I believe they used to be a BYOB establishment but not anymore. They were nice enough to allow us to finish our bottle, and we bought a cold saki in appreciation. read more

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fantastic neighborhood spot... stellar and quick service makes this spot a great pre-show go to. good variety on the menu and ample outdoor seating also makes this a good spot for group-dining. the gyozas are great as all the sushi rolls we shared. eager to try the entree selections one day. reasonable prices especially for sushi in a hot spot (southport corridor). it's byob (though i believe they also sell alcohol) - a jewel and wine shop (owned by tango sur) are super close by for beverage needs. read more

Only stopped in for a sake nightcap. Sake service was impeccable. Friendly staff. Comfortable dining room. Delivered a complimentary appetizer. Will definitely be back for sushi! read more

Food was outstanding! Very fresh seafood. And to find sea eel on the menu was excellent! And fried shrimp heads-what could be better! Service was good altho I believe our waiter might have been new. But he was attentive to the right degree. Clean airy space. read more

Great food and service! We enjoyed a nice light sushi dinner. Prices are very reasonable. We love the low key local ambiance.

Visited Chicago for the first time with the boyfriend. He bragged about this gem he found during his last visit. This cozy restaurant did not disappoint - it had left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide selections. We weren't super hungry but managed to finish every single dish we ordered simply because they were all delicious. I would recommend this place to everyone! This will definitely be my must-go-to place when I visit Chicago! read more

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As an avid sushi consumer, I was kind of disappointed with the quality of food here. The ambience is nice and cozy but that's about it. The cucumbers had zero flavor and the flavor combo of the sushi rolls were really unpleasant. One had shrimp tempura but was way too sweet in my opinion. The best roll was the ring of fire but that wasn't enough to shift my review. Service was really slow which surprised me since it was a Monday night. The servers didn't really seem excited to be there and you could tell. Overall it was $49 per person for 3 rolls and 1 appetizer. read more

Visiting my daughter who lives in Lakeview. We walked here after arriving home from the airport. Such a delicious first meal in Chicago. It was a beautiful afternoon so we chose to sit outside. We enjoyed everything about the Temptation Roll and Bibimbap with beef. The dish arrived in a sizzling bowl which cooked up the most lovely crispy rice!! The Miso soup was also so good. The mango in the roll was so delicious, sweet and juicy. Service was pleasant and timely. Treat yourself! read more

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