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    4.5 (50 reviews)
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    Jay B.

    I was super surprised about this place. I've never been to this kind of set up. They a bunch or rolls out for you to pick from and take what you like on your plate. Or you can pick a full roll and they put it in a fun push up . The service was cool. They only have a couple seats inside.

    Myra Y.

    My 2nd time here and I enjoyed it more then the first time. The sushi was fresh as we came right after opening. We had the push sushi this time and really liked it. I'd be back more often but no longer work in the area.

    Crystal C.

    I really love the concept of sushi by weight. It's perfect for a quick lunch when you don't want to commit to a full sit-down meal. My husband and I each grabbed a small tray of sushi, and it came out to about $30 total, which felt very reasonably priced for what we got. They offer a good selection of cooked and raw rolls and nigiri, which I appreciated, and there's counter seating if you want to eat there. Since we spent over $15, we were supposed to get a free miso soup, but we had to ask for it. The cashier seemed a bit lost and didn't automatically offer it. As for the sushi itself, the fish was okay, which feels fair given this is basically a fast-food sushi spot. I did notice a slightly fishy aftertaste, though. The nigiri had way too much rice, but I just cut off about half of it and that helped. Also worth noting, the wasabi paste is super intense, so use sparingly.

    Daniel M.

    Visited here to try the new push sushi . It was really good. Tried the hot Cheeto one. I was able to dine inside. They have a great assortment of complimentary sauces and ginger slices. Service was great, and the ambiance was good too.

    Leslie C.

    Cute little place. Not too much seating but they also have to go containers. Great place to get sushi quick and try lots of things. Nice variety. You grab a container/tray and a pair of tongs and get what you want. You pay by the weight and I had a full tray and was able to try so many things for a reasonable price. Friendly service.

    Vicky H.

    If you are craving for suishi and something quick, this is the place! Self-serve and pay by weight. Good selections of rolls and a smaller selection of nigiri, but all the basic kinds are available. In case you don't see what you want, just ask (I asked about unagi nigiri and they made a fresh tray). Inside the place, it has about 10 along-the-window bar seats. Cups of water is available for free. It is a clean, simple atmosphere! I will definitely be back!

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    Arielle J.

    Cute concept. Funky interior. Amazing sushi. Those are three phrases that describe Umi Sushi. When I heard a new, pick your own sushi spot opened I knew I wanted to try it. And boy did it deliver. The price is based on the weight. I paid $8 for mine. There is a good selection - both raw and cooked. The flavors from what I picked were all so tasty. They have free sauces, one of which was a spicy mayo, that was just amazing. This may be my new go-to spot when I am craving some sushi! I highly recommend it.

    Jane V.

    Can you guess the weight? No, silly, not my weight. The weight of my sushi. Have you heard of Umi Sushi? Umi Sushi Chicago just opened a new location in chicago two months ago at 60 E Jackson Blvd. Here the sushi is priced by the weight. You mix and match your sushi, take as little or as much as you please. There's a lot to choose from, something for everyone! The sushi is constantly being restocked so it's always fresh and delicious. Umi Sushi is open Monday thru Saturday from 10:30 am to8 pm and Sundays 11 am to 7 pm.

    Otto V.

    Found the perfect spot to satisfy your sushi cravings! Umi Sushi Chicago is located at 60 E Jackson Boulevard Whether you want a light lunch, or a full dinner, here you don't have to worry about leftovers. You buy by the weight. If you didn't have enough you can go back and buy a few more ounces. The selection is so large it's impossible to try everything on the first trip, even if you try to, and believe me, I did! This way, you also get to choose a variety of sushi. Don't let this no-frills self serve minimalistically decorated location fool you, their sushi packs a ton of flavor in each bite.

    Mark T.

    Fellow sushi lovers will know to struggle: you look at the menu and you want to try one of everything. But there are only so many pieces you can eat, so you settle on two or three if you're particularly hungry. Umi Sushi makes it so that you no longer have to choose! You take any pieces you want and pay by weight. To say I love this concept would be a gross understatement. I have come back again and again. Further, as they are in their soft opening, I can't wait to see what is in store as they iron out the kinks. For good: they have a fair selection of both raw and cooked options, the quality of the fish and rice is great, and the prices are reasonable given the area and product. I found the service to be friendly also. For improvement, it would help to include descriptions rather than just names - "T-Rex Roll" sounds fun, but what's in it? While customers can ask, this slows things down during a busy lunch rush. Additionally, many pieces rely heavily on crab sticks, which I find to be a lower-quality ingredient that detracts from the overall experience. Though that's partly my personal preference. Lastly, some pieces tended to fall apart too easily. All of this said, while Umi Sushi is not a destination in my opinion, it is perfect for a weekday lunch! It's healthier, you're able to get as much or as little as you want, and because of the self-service nature, the line can move a lot faster than a place that has to cook/assemble your food.

    Leah N.

    Oh wow, such a great place to get sushi craving Satisfied with the weight by pound charge. It is within walking distant to the Palmer hotel that i stayed at therefore i decided to give this place a try. It did not disappoint. I like salmon so i got most of their salmon . The quality is fresh. The process is quick. There was some seating for dine in experience.

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    Brittney W.

    An innovative concept to get your sushi! Perfect for those working in the loop looking to grab a quick bite during lunch or after work. They frequently restock the sushi offerings, so the selection is always expansive. I was impressed with the different offerings, from specialty rolls to classic rolls to nigiri. I did notice that the rolls with cucumber tend to have a lot of cucumber if that's something you're not into. I loved the nigiri and the amazing roll. The read ocean roll was also good. Plus, they have eel sauce at the sauce station which was such a nice treat. There was a row of seats lining the window, so you can grab a seat if you'd like. We went shortly after opening, so we received 15% off, but I still feel like it was reasonably priced. I paid around $15 for my spread.

    Gyamfua G.

    So definitely love the concept of sushi by weight. It's perfect for if you want a variety of different flavors without having to purchase a full roll. They have sushi that's cooked and not cooked and sashimi to choose from. If you get there when it's busy it's perfect because the rolls come out quickly and isn't sitting on the plate long. I came during a particulary slow time so there were a couple of empty plates..and less selection. Overall it was really good sushi and the price and flavor beat out grocery store sushi by a long shot!

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