Met friends for dinner and we all enjoyed our meals. Love that it is BYOB and we were only charged a 10.50 fee for 3 of us. While my friends opted for rolls, I actually decided to do the $60 omakase. I really enjoyed it! One of my favorite things was the hamachi handball, but unfortunately I forgot to take a picture before digging in. Decent amount of food for that price and everything tasted pretty good! Love that this is a smaller place and you can see and hear the sushi chefs (they sang happy birthday to a table nearby). Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I would come back for sure. read more

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From the minute, you walk in, you are greeted by an amazing staff that is very welcoming. We sat down to order rolls from the menu. The ambience is very chic and old school mixed with new school vibes. They were very accommodating with customizing roles, which I appreciated. We ordered the Kamikaze roll with some variations and the staff was able to make that happen. The spicy tuna mixture was excellent, the tuna that was laid as a layer on top was perfectly cut, and the whole roll melted in your mouth. The elements of the sauce paired well with the fish combinations. I was very impressed with the quality of the fish, as well as the pairings that they had for the rolls. The rice was not stale, and it was very moist for you to work with. We also ordered the edamame, which was simple yet paired well and it was a good taste while being fresh. Overall, the experience was amazing, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone that wants fresh seafood at a high-quality taste. read more

Tanoshi - Kamikaze Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall: Very satisfied with the high quality sushi cuts and the friendly chefs. Slightly dissatisfied with the small restaurant space. Get a reservation for a table beforehand or you will be seated at the sushi bar. - Would I return?: Yes! My Food ---------- * Ordered- "Andersonville" Maki Roll and "Sashimi Dinner" * Flavor & Taste- The Andersonville was so good we ordered a second round! Sashimi plate was also delicious and great cuts of fish. The chef also gave us a free sampler roll of his newest strawberry maki roll creation, which was great and very nice of him. * Order again?- Yes! * Portion Size vs. Price- $17 maki roll and $35 for the sashimi. I think it's fair for the quality. * Menu Variety- Good menu, types of unique rolls. The Place -------------- * Atmosphere- Old style bar vibe with wooden, low light interior. Narrow intimate restaurant, not too much seating, but does have a separate little seating area attached. * Service- We were seated right in front of the sushi chefs, who were very friendly and talkative with us. * Crowd Levels- Saturday, 5pm busy- if you don't have a reservation you will probably get seated at the sushi bar (not an individual table). * Cleanliness- Clean * Location- On a corner, has a walk-up window in the summer, nice neighborhood * Parking- Free neighborhood parking (make sure the street does not require a permit first). read more

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Very friendly service and great food at reasonable prices. Were very attentive to our needs and made it a pleasure to visit. It was our 52nd wedding anniversary and they surprised us with a nice desert. The other nice feature is BYOB so we could celebrate with a little proseco and not blow the budget. read more

Tanoshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This spot is so yummy! The menu is eclectic. We had the mussels for an appetizer and a BLT sushi roll that tasted like a Cobb salad. It was different but fresh, highly recommend! read more

Tanoshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super tasty! Cute, homey looking space with quick service and tasty rolls. What more could you want? Knocking one star just because the specialty roll was our least favorite and by far the most pricey (still good, we just agreed the classics were where it was at!). read more

Both my friend and I had Tanoshii bookmarked for a while, so we decided to try it for dinner after shopping in the area. The decor is cozy and it feels very similar to local neighborhood sushi restaurants I would go to growing up. We got two signature rolls - the salmon truffle honey and the shiitake one, as well as some sashimi pieces. The signature rolls were yummy but we felt both the truffle honey and the shiitake mushroom were the stars of the rolls and that these rolls were tailored maybe more for folks who aren't as focused on the raw fish aspect. I thought they were good but I wouldn't order again. Also, we tried the fish and chips and while the raw fish is a generous helping and well seasoned, the chips were stale and just in general not a great vessel for the raw fish. Def would not get again. For sashimi, we got the scallop and some others and I would say scallop was standout. Overall, I would say this is a good place for their regular sushi rolls (better prices) and a neighborhood sushi spot, but I felt the signature rolls were a bit expensive for what they were and I wouldn't come back here anytime soon / go out of my way to go here if I was someone else. read more

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Came to yet another Asian place in Andersonville. It certainly has quite a few, but this may be the best one. Tanoshii is best known for the great sushi. Basically it's a Japanese restaurant with a full menu, but really the sushi is what people come to get. Prices are pretty good for the portions and quality. Before going we already knew we were getting some of the sushi, and we got to the seats in front of the sushi bar. It's the best seats in the house. There you can see your rolls get made. Cool idea. Everyone talks about how good Chef Mike is, and that's because he's good: he makes some good ass sushi. As for what we got, it was the V-Maki Combi. It's $12 for miso soup and three vegetarian maki rolls. Choose which ones. I got the avocado, cucumber, and oshinko rolls. Good price. There was a lot of food for this. Even though it's best known for sushi, there's other stuff on the menu such as their own version of fish and chips. It's best known for the sushi though. The combos are a good value, and there's lots of options for the fish eaters as well as vegans and vegetarians. read more

Tanoshi - V-Maki Combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We stopped by this place while walking Andersonville and tried their omakase which was amazing! The sushi was fresh and taste was combination of ingredients was refreshing. We got 4 dishes by chef Eddie who customized our dishes to our taste and suggestions. We were able to get seated without a reservation fast but recommended reservations during busy hours. The ambiance was lively and all service was kind! Recommend for a date night! read more

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We arrived here about 30 minutes before they were closing with no reservation. They made us wait for a couple minutes. I think she was trying to get the ok to seat us this late in the night. She came back and walked us to our table. We started off with their Gyoza. Pan fried vegetable dumplings that were delicious. These were thinner than what I'm used to but still packed with flavor. We only ordered two rolls for our late night dinner. They're Dragon Roll and their Andersonville Roll. I wanted something with cream cheese and the Andersonville Roll was the only one. It also came with avocado, shrimp tempura, kanikama, unagi and cucumber. The Dragon Roll came with pretty much the same things, except for cream cheese. Both rolls were good as well as the service. I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Food and service were excellent. We had gyoza and three different rolls. All were fresh and delicious!

Sushi was ok. Service was nice. At 9:10 (granted was past close but cmon) they turned all light on high. Kept turning on more and more lights. It's one thing to come in 15 mins before close it's another to finish your meal after close. It was embarrassing. Not coming back. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our omakasi experience with Chef Mike at Tanoshi. The quality and freshness of the fish was outstanding, and his unique sauce work and flavor combinations are unlike any other sushi we've had. He introduced us to a fish from Japan we had never had before and that was very special! Go here and do the omakasi. It's worth it. read more

Given the price point, I wanted to give this a better review. I did enjoy the food, however, the service missed the mark for me. Although the fish was undoubtably fresh and tender, the sauces in the omakase perhaps covered up the flavor. The truffle oil and honey were still an interesting take which I enjoyed. The restaurant was deserted and the hostess seated me at the bar. The chef approached me and crossed his arms, speculating that I probably haven't had good sushi before and that I do not know how to appreciate fine dining. A confused chuckle later, I paid the bill and tried to tiptoe out without drawing any further attention. I would like to try more of the menu, but perhaps that will be a delivery operation. read more

Tanoshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

*flies in soup Ordered takeout. When I walked in there was no one eating there and the restaurant reeked of bathroom. I still was optimistic. After getting home and halfway through my miso soup I found 2 flies (mosquitoes) in my soup. Absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. Completely ruined the rest of our dinner and lost my appetite. The rest of the food was nothing special and overpriced. read more

What a lovey and intimate sushi spot! If you can, definitely sit at the counter to soak in the snug and cozy vibe. The food was delightful. We started with the fish & chips appetizer--a playful dish where the server mixed fish and served it on a chip (resembling a tiny pizza). The seared tuna salad was refreshing with a subtle smokiness. Among the rolls, we particularly enjoyed the toro truffle and the shiitake roll. We chose the omakase style and let the chef select our dishes. Just note that the bill is itemized, so you pay for each item rather than a fixed price. read more

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Tried the 2024 Chicago Restaurant Week menu with my best friend. Did a reservation for 515 pm online. We started with the Lychee and Elderflower martinis while we waited for our food. Started with the fish and chips for our First Bite, which came with spicy tuna, pico de gallo, avocado, tobiko, lemon juice; served on a flour tortilla chip. This was a really starter to the entire menu. Our Second Bite came with Ponzu Sashimi and the Bluefin Truffle Sashimi. I preferred the latter but both were really amazing Our Third Bite included the nigiri flight. This came with the following: hamachi + negi | sake + yuzu koshö | maguro + kizami wasabi. All were really good and couldnt put any of them above the other. Our main Special Rolls for the Fourth bite came with the following: - Hamachi, avocado, soy-wasabi sauce, jalapeno - Maguro, avocado, spicy tuna, tempura, baked Japanese chili aioli - Sake, avocado, truffle honey & gochujang sauce - Escolar, avocado, shiitake mushrooms, chive sauce These were incredible. They told us to start with the Hamachi but then anything else after that. I say that was good advice. Ended with the strawberry and mango mochis for dessert. Overall, it was a wonderful experience for Chicago Restaurant Week. The service was great and the menu was pretty good for the price. The ambience could be good for somwthing casual, but can be good for dates and an intimate group. Would definitely like to come back and the full menu. read more

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Very enjoyable experience. The server and the chefs were welcoming and accommodating, happy to explain the cuisine and make suggestions. I am not all that familiar with sushi so tried the omaksu. Glad I did! Sitting at the counter I was able to see how skilled they were and to interact with them. read more

The food and service outstanding. What is most impressive is the cleanliness of this restaurant.

Friends and I came when we were craving sushi and wanted to try something new. They explained to us that they had an omakase which consisted of rolls. Not being too crazy of rolls we still wanted to experience it for a change. Sadly I think most of us regretted it. Overall the quality of fish wasn't terrible to say, I felt many I'm components such as truffle oil just masked the actual taste. I felt like everything was a California roll with a hint of a the chefs fish choice and avocado. We kept trying because we thought things would switch up but to us it still tasted the same. For the price I wish I would've paid a little extra and got an omakase experience I was used to. For rolls people this could be a good experience! I just want to be able to enjoy the fish. read more

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My wife came here a few years ago (pre pandemic) with her work group and was very impressed with the ambience, food and service. Since she is a vegetarian, the chef went out of his way to create a little something special and vegetarian for her. Since then, she's been wanting to take me here and we finally made it here about 3 weeks ago. The service was EXCELLENT. The servers that were taking care of us made sure our water glasses were not empty. The recommendations were fantastic; they knew their stuff really well. As for the food; honestly, I didn't quite think it was out of the ordinary for me. The miso soup had the wakame (YES, FINALLY I SEE WAKAME. RAMEN SHOPS NEED TO USE WAKAME. HAVE YET TO FIND ONE RESTAURANT THAT SERVES WAKAME IN THEIR RAMEN) so that made my day. I ordered the sashimi dinner which was presented BEAUTIFULLY. I did try my wife's vegetarian sushi too; forgive me I forget what it was but it was prepared with utmost beauty. The top had avocado that was PERFECTLY shaped to match the width of the sushi itself so it didn't look sloppy. It had been topped with sesame seeds (nice touch). I think this sushi was probably the best part of the entire meal (and it was recommended by the server) Would I come back again? I am not 100% sure. I almost feel that there are other options that are far less expensive for nearly the same quality of food. Any inputs? read more

Think I'm just getting picker in my old age. I hate not having paper menus. Scrolling on my phone doesn't do it for me. But overall the dishes we had were pretty decent. A colleague and I shared 4 items as part of the Chef Mike's "Omakase" tasting menu. We started with the fish and chips followed by a seared tuna dish and 2 rolls. Everything was prepared well but the seared tuna dish wasn't my thing. read more

I have loved this place for years! Sushi Mike has maintained amazing standards and creativity. That seems to be gone. We cam in Saturday night- had reservations for 4. The place was very empty- when we left maybe 2 other tables- has always been packed. The rolls don't taste the same as they used too. Much smaller size- little fish in them. Totally crushed and disappointed- time to find a new favorite! read more

This is the original sushi spot of chef Mike and it was PACKED. He has a few other locations however I think this is the spot that he is at daily. He's definitely a character and very fun and entertaining to talk with. He serves traditional sushi - so if you're looking for fusion/new age sushi, this is not where to get it. Service was great! Everyone was friendly and attentive. We ordered the veggie tempura to start, a few nigiri pieces (hamachi and fresh salmon), along with the chili roll and soft shell crab roll and the seared tuna sashimi. My favorites were the nigiri, literally melts in your mouth and divine. I plan on coming back to try omakese. read more

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Best sushi in the city! I have have been a customer for over 10 years and this is my favorite spot for any occasion! The salmon truffle roll is my absolute favorite! The quality and flavor of every roll I have tried here cannot be matched. 10/10 read more

Tanoshi - Salmon Truffle Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm a huge fan of Tanoshii's location in West Loop - gave it five stars and it's my favorite restaurant in Chicago. I decided to try the Andersonville location thinking it would be another hit, but it was so underwhelming. The fish quality is not as fresh as the West Loop location. The menu is also not as polished. We ordered the Yakisoba because the sushi was not that amazing, but what we got was undercooked pasta. Strangest Yakisoba I've tasted. Shockingly, the restaurant was packed. And it wasn't any cheaper than the far superior West Loop location, which you don't even need a reservation for. I'm not quite sure how two restaurants with the same ownership and name can be so vastly different. The sushi is still better than most, which is why I give it 3 stars. But the Andersonville location is far inferior to the West Loop location in every way possible - taste, service, decor. My wife and I were so disappointed we ended up getting Wendy's on the way home. read more

This isn't the same Tanoshii when Sushi Mike owned it. The quality of the sushi has really declined. I will not go back for the prices they charge and the quality of the sushi. read more

The service was standard. The restaurant itself feels trendy. Pretty home-y and nothing special. Parking is free on Sunday, but otherwise metered. Overall, the food was... not my favorite. The dishes I ate were: [2/5] Dishes | Omakase -- Special Rolls To preface, my friends and I have been to other Omakases before, expecting nigiris as our dishes. However, we did not really explore their Omakase experience and was given rolls and one fish and chip dish. I am NOT a fan of rolls and will likely give a bias review. First, I have no idea what each dish was, but can distinctly remember heavy usage of truffle oil. It was overwhelming and masked the taste of the fish often. Next, the fish to rice ratio was underwhelming. I felt it was less than other rolls I have had at AYCE places. While one can argue that they may be using higher quality fish, it doesn't matter since the fish taste gets masked by the truffle oil. The only redeeming part of the meal was the chips that came with the fish and chip, which I would definitely buy a bag of. Each roll had a strong taste profile which seems to mask the fish taste, which is what I unfortunately look for in sushi. Hence why I typically go for Nigiri, so take what I say with a grain of salt. I would NOT recommend this place if you wanted an abundance of rolls. Go to an AYCE location which can give you more bang for your buck, unless you love truffle oil. Perhaps the Omakase experience would be different had I done all Nigiri, but the rolls give me no confidence that the Nigiri would be any better. To compare to other Omakase, this didn't really feel like an Omakase. We weren't at the counter, no small talk with the chef, overall mediocre Omakase experience. If you are looking for a place for your first Omakase experience, try another place first. read more

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Fresh sushi that is always tastefully presented and decor is simple but contemporary classy. The service is always timely and attentive. I recommend them ......one of the few spots that haven't completely lost their service chops since COVID. read more

This is my favorite sushi spot in the midwest. I have been here many times and am just now reviewing it. I have to say I think this resturaunts success is dedicated to how much the owner is here and how much he cares about his restaurant. I have been here probably 5-6 times over the course of 2 years and every time I have been here.. he has been here. To tell you even further how much I like this place. When I'm really craving amazing sushi... I'll drive all the way from Indianapolis just to eat here. Every single thing on the menu is not only fresh but perfectly prepared. The best thing on the menu is by far their fish and chips... which is 6$ per chip... but it's worth every penny. Their sushi is top notch. But for the first time this trip I tried a chicken dish and was not disappointed. Check this place out... you will not be disappointed. Food - 6/5 Service - 5/5 Value - 5/5 I'll be back for sure! read more

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This place is small and cozy with a long sushi bar running along the north wall. The sushi was divine and beautifully plated. We had no clue it was BYOB though which was a bummer! The group next to us however appeared to be regulars and already quite toasted. They were so loud it bordered on unbearable. Hardly a romantic date night spot. It would have been great with a small group and a few bottles. Fish was pricey but that's the market right now. The salmon truffle roll was unique and heavenly though. Sashimi dinner was beautifully plated and good sized pieces of fish. I would go again just not on a Saturday night. read more

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I came here with my mother after doing some Google searches for a good sushi place that we had never been to before. Tanoshii won out, and boy am I glad it did! The place is pretty simple and understated on the inside, which makes it feel a bit more real and intimate. I am usually pretty particular about my sushi -- I don't like anything complicated and if I don't get straight up sashimi, I will just get a tuna maki roll or maybe a scallop roll if I'm feeling adventurous. Well, my crazy side clearly came out at Tanoshii. I wish I remembered the name of our waitress - she was incredible! She was super fun to talk to and she made ALL of the right suggestions, including those way out of my comfort zone that ended up being spot on! She was so excited to share about the food that it just made you excited! She recommended the "fish and chips" which was kinda like some kind of poke/tuna tartar mashed up and put on a literal potato chip. Not something I'd ever order, but it was delicious. And neat to watch her make it at our table! Then, she explained that the menu is only a portion of what you can actually order. The chef makes individual creations for the table based on your likes and dislikes. I am not one to leave my sushi selection to fate, but I am so happy I did because I NEVER would have tried whatever it was that I ate! I don't even remember what everything was but it was far more complicated looking than anything I would ever order. Still, I gobbled it down. If you like sushi, you absolutely HAVE to try this place!! read more

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This place was amazing. We just moved from California and I am always looking for really good sushi! This place was fresh and unique! We will be back! read more

This has been our go-to sushi restaurant in Chicago for more than 15 years. Last night was not up to the Tanoshii standards I am accustomed to. We got Mike's Special for 3 people, ordered "fish and chips" and edamame. The "fish and chips" was good. The edamame never came. The rolls were only loosely rolled and could not be picked up without falling apart. We ordered 3 rolls. After they brought the three rolls, we told the server that that's all we ordered. She said there was one more coming, and we said that was ok. But then she brought two more. They charged us for 5 total. At $28-$30/roll, that made a difference. When you do the Mike's Special, make sure that you are clear how many rolls you want to order. read more

We did the omekase. Next time I wouldn't. The apps were fantastic (fish and chips and then seared tuna salad). The rolls were a let down. I would return, but order off the menu. read more

Not only did everything taste amazing, but it was also beautiful presentation! Especially considering it was carry out! You can tell each roll was made with great care, and all the flavors were amazing. I recommend trying either the omakase or as many of the special rolls as possible. Ones that stood out to us were the soft shell crab and mushroom rolls, but honestly each one was incredible! read more

Tanoshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here with a group of people and we all decided we will be going to the other location, and forget about this one. We saw Sushi Mike holding hands with a customer, and then go on to make another person's food without washing his hands! Not to mention, one of the servers said that we cannot have the tuna rose because it depends if Sushi Mike is up to do it?! I recommend going to their other location. Hard pass on this one. read more

Excellent customer service & food. Atmosphere is always exciting and sushi never a disappointment. Nice and cozy atmosphere.

Chef Mike never ever disappoints! The place was jammed packed. Fresh delicious. It's like you've been invited to Chef Mike's home. read more

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Some of the best sushi in Chicago. Had an incredible experience here and will definitely be going back for omakase. On the pricey side but the quality of the fish is top notch. the maki is creative and it's so cool to sit at the bar and watch the chefs make it. Try the Salmon Truffle roll and bring your own alcohol! Love that it's BYOB and only a $4 corking fee. Run don't walk to Tanoshii, you won't regret it! read more

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