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Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar

4.3 (375 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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TSUKIJI SUSHI SAKE BAR ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials

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Lobster wontons
Joy L.

Really great service and friendly staff! Overall ambiance is vibrant yet cozy. Food did not disappoint. The lobster wontons were crispy and savory- a great recommendation per staff! We also got 4 rolls of sushi between 3 people: fresh salmon, dragon, spicy fusion, and a spider roll, all of which were fresh and balanced in flavor. The mango passion fruit and mango guava mocktails were another great recommendation- fun and sweet for people that don't want alcohol. Definitely would come back!

Green tea cheese cake
Shawn P.

What a gem. Never heard of Latin Japanese fusion but it works and it delicious. The sushi was delicious and our entrees were very yummy. The katsu curry is wonderful on a cold Chicago night. Warm and filling.

Jamaican margarita with jalapeño tequila
Sarah A.

For starters, that margarita is the best drink I have ever had in my life. Perfect mix of spicy, sweet and tangy. 1000000/10. The sushi was fresh and delicious and the apps were delicious. This is a family owned business and the owners were so attentive and kind.

Rumba w/ cream cheese
Pan J.

Tsukiji is a sushi-Latin fusion restaurant with a variety of options (sushi, ramen, udon) and drinks! I got the Rumba with cream cheese (no extra charge) because the server said the Tropical does not have rice and is for people who reallllly like plantains. The chirashi don was good but expensive for what it was. Service was great. The ambiance inside was lively but intimate. Would definitely go back for the happy hour deals and to try the margaritas!

Amanda D.

I never expected the Latin Asian cuisine to pair so well! Welcoming atmosphere and the staff is always friendly. Their miso soup may be the best in the city. Sammy makes the best sushi! I will definitely be back.

Mariscos Ramen
Karen C.

I came here for dinner on Saturday night and was seated right away. The staff were really friendly and the decor was a nice vibe. The prices are a bit high for the quality of food that they provide to you. Spicy Edamame: edamame dressed with raw spicy pepper and sesame seeds Mangonada roll $21: I see the effort in the "fusion" but I wouldn't call this sushi. Salmon Avocado roll $11: this was a good classic roll. It would be nice if there was a better rice to filling ratio. Dragon roll $21: this roll was good. Good ratios of filling to rice and ingredients were fresh. Mariscos Ramen $28: had to wait awhile for this one. The ramen came out way later than the rolls. The flavours were good. The shrimp was perfectly cooked. The scallops were so chewy and over cooked. It seems like they hard seared the scallops and then put them into hot broth to cook it again. Unfortunately, the broth was way too spicy that I had to take it home to dilute it with water to eat it. Overall, I liked the vibe. It was a bit off putting & tacky to be asked to share their restaurant online. The food was mid.

Crunchy salmon roll  & philly sushi rolls
Ckasha R.

Service was amazing, the vibe is cute cozy!!! Food was good add lime to the beef skewers take it to another level.... Also the wontons add lemon so good!!! Sushi amazing the spicy crunchy rolls so good.. and the Philly salmon rolls amazing!!! Ramen so good i had the chicken miso ramen ask for spicy takes it to another level

Margaritas
Natalie C.

This place is so good! They have HH deals on thier margaritas, honestly whoever decided to combine Sushi and Margs is my hero.

2 sushi rolls:  Santana and Ocean Jalapeno
Julie D.

This a new favorite for me. My 1st time here, I will absolutely be back. The happy hour margs were as beautiful and they were delicious. We had 2 appetizers and 2 rolls recommended by our server and they were VERY good. I can't wait to go back!

Jeannie Y.

Tsukiji Sake Bar feels so welcoming the moment you walk in. The staff made us feel at home, and the food was solid across the board. The owner, Jessy, even came by our table to chat and make sure we were enjoying everything -- such a thoughtful touch that made the experience even better. Everything tasted fresh, and I especially liked the karaage and takoyaki. The salmon had a bit more sauce than I usually prefer, but I can see how others might like that style. Personally, I'd enjoy a little less sauce or dressing overall, but that's just my taste. The patio was spacious and comfortable, and I liked that the whole place had an open, roomy feel. They also have a good drink menu that paired nicely with the food. Overall, a very nice spot with a warm atmosphere and attentive service -- I'd happily go back.

Roy C.

The food here is phenomenal. The mix of Mexican and Japanese flavors is done so well. Music, vibes and service was fantastic. This is definitely a repeat spot, try the Sapporo michelada!!!

Guacamole fusion
Jessie M.

Love this spot! They have a latin fusion sushi menu and drinks. Their margaritas with homemade fruit purees are spectacular! Their sushi rolls are also great! My favorites are the guacamole fusion and lime fusion rolls. The ambiance was also great! They had Latin music and it felt upbeat. Our server was nice, but the food did take a while to come out. That wasn't an issue for us, but just something to note

Hibiscus margarita
Clara K.

I've been wanting to try this spot after seeing a lot of social media posts and came during happy hour. The margaritas were too sweet, and the food items on happy hour were no difference in price. I also was charged extra for a spicy margarita. The lobster wontons were tasty with nice chunks of lobster inside. The rumba roll was interesting and weirdly sweet because of the fried plantain- I honestly wouldn't order this again. The salmon ikebukuro was fresh and delicious. Service was great and friendly. Interesting fusion concept!

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DELICIOUS! can't recommend enough - everything we had was phenomenal, but favorite was the passionfruit margarita & rumba sushi roll!

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Delicious food and margaritas. I recommend the creamy scallop and jalapeño tuna roll. The lobster wontons were juicy too. I will come back.

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Is this place all you can eat?

No it's not

Is this BYOB?

No they have a full bar and serve yummy margaritas made with fresh fruit

Is there happy hour?

Yes, we offer happy hour Tuesday to Sunday from 5PM to 6PM. Looking forward to see you soon!

Are there outdoor tables?

There are 3-4 sidewalk tables.

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I've been wanting to try Okonomiyaki for a long time, so when I saw that they had it I had to stop…read moreby! It's really cool in here because you can watch them make the Okonomiyaki in front of you! They had like a set meal going on which included soup and okonomiyaki and dessert, which was mochi donuts. The soup was pretty good, standard. The Okonomiyaki was such a big portion. I loved the little tempura bits on top and they were generous with the amount of shrimp. It's like a yummy savory pancake. I will say I didn't really enjoy the mochi donuts but I was so full I couldn't eat them until later so it may have been because they weren't as fresh and got hard. If you've been wanting to try Okonomiyaki you should check this place out!

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Tonight, we were in the West Loop and decided to try an establishment new to us. We chose…read moreMomotaro, since we love Japanese and Japanese influenced cuisine. We had to make a late reservation since nothing was available earlier. We tried walking in earlier and there was a 1 hour and 45 min wait. So we kept our reservation for 9:30. Upon entering, the manager and the host were very friendly and promptly sat us about 15 min early. The ambiance is really nice, but the music... is way to loud. You have to yell across a standard 4-seat tabletop to communicate. Since everyone has to yell, the crowd noise then amplifies this issue. I've never understood restaurants that try to be a nightclub. You can have music at normal levels to keep the energy without causing your patrons to yell. Once we were seated, the waitress came over within 5 minutes. She was friendly, but slow. After she offered us water, she was didn't return to the table for 20 minutes to take drink orders. After we ordered drinks, it was another 15-20 to help with the menus. We asked about portion sizes (shareable vs not shareable). We were told each plate was good for 2-4 people. I'm not sure what portion sizes she classified suitable for sharing... but no way were a majority of our dishes enough to share. We ordered edamame, which we were able to share. We really liked how they salted it, sometimes you get edamame and it's bland. We also ordered spicy tuna sushi (6 pieces), Komodo sushi rolls, pork chops (comes with 2 pieces), 2 orders of wagyu sliders (only 2 per order), hotate batayaki (3 scallops), shishito peppers (8 grilled peppers), and yakatori don (chicken bowl with rice and a soft egg). I have tried many Japanese restaurants and have been to Japan as well. Loved the food. To start with the good, we really liked the pork chops. They were on the rarer cooked side but delicious. The sliders were really good as well. Tons of flavor and each one was a decent size. These 2 items we felt were slightly over priced but felt we got a great food experience for the money. The shishito peppers were barely grilled and bland. They literally were no better than what my teenagers can do on the grill. Absolutely not worth $12 for peppers. Each sushi roll was decent but very small very overpriced for what you get. There is nothing special about either roll. I have gotten better spicy tuna in the city, that comes with 8 rolls for half of momotaro's price. The scallops were very fishy. I love scallops, and I wouldn't order these again... no way! $22 for such. Small serving that was too fishy compared to other establishments. My chicken bowl yakatori don) had a great presentation. That's where the dish ends. The toppings overpowered the chicken. The chicken tasted like plain boiled chicken that was so bland, literally no flavor to it. After we were done, the waitress came over about 15 min later, asking if we were interested in dessert. We told her no, we were full and ready for the check. We sat around for over 20 minutes waiting. I'm watching our server talking in the corner with 4 other servers. Laughing, on their phones, etc. after watching them for over 10 minutes I walked up to the front host and asked for a manager. The girl, was prompt, and very friendly. I discussed my dissatisfaction with the service. It was slow, terrible for the price point of the restaurant. The manager brought the check to me fairly quickly and apologized. She didn't ask what they could do to make it right, nothing. Not until after the bill was paid she conveniently asked what they could do. Little late at that point. Overall, we have been to many low and high end restaurants in Chicago... River North, West Loop,, Manhattan, Munich, etc... and this was about as bad of service as you can get. With all the options in the city, I don't recommend this one.

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