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    Uni Sushi

    3.9 (295 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    UNI SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Ramen Noodle
    Paige K.

    I've had this twice in the past month because it's conveniently close to home, prices aren't too bad for Chicago sushi and I've been pleasantly surprised with everything I've ordered. I go to is the eel Maki and the spicy shrimp Maki. But I also recently tried the octopus cucumber salad, which was also pretty good. I look forward to trying more rolls! Gyoza was also solid.

    Wendy P.

    * UberEats delivery * What a wonderful late night sushi find. So fresh and tasty. Everything was packaged with care. They even included extra soy sauce. They skipped the chopsticks and napkins which was a bummer but we had those at home already. We will order from them again.

    California Maki-06/23
    Christina S.

    I ordered delivery and was very happy with both the quick delivery and the high quality of the sushi. The ingredients in the California Maki and the Shrimp Tempura Maki were incredibly fresh and nicely rolled with large portions of all ingredients!!!! The rice was moist and the wrapping was. Top notch! I will definitely be ordering again in the near future.

    complimentary crab rangoon
    Eva S.

    I love this little neighborhood sushi spot. I've ordered from them once for take-out at the beginning of the pandemic but if could splurge on fresh sushi and sashimi more often, I'd splurge here! I ordered the sushi platter they had 7 pieces of nigiri (sliced raw fish over rice). I remember the fish being so fresh it had a hint of sweetness. It was the freshest fresh I've had in awhile. I also got a California roll and my subtotal hit the price point (I think $25?) where I could get a complimentary order of crab rangoon. Winning. When I picked up my order, they had tables that divided their dining room so that pick-up was sectioned off from their staff/kitchen. They gave me a bottle of their house-made sanitizer. At the time, I believe they were giving these away to all of their customers as a gift. I loved that soft touch, and it felt very neighborly. Upon reflection, it felt like a care package even though I was just picking up my order. To me, it was a "stay safe out there, I'm looking out for you" send off as I made my way home with my food, even though the only words I had exchanged in the restaurant were "pick up for Eva" and "thank you."

    As someone who rarely posts reviews, I felt so disrespected by the restaurant manager at Uni Sushi. Pretty much, I ordered two servings of the Negitoro roll - when I received the delivery, it appeared they mixed it up with negi hamachi roll (yellowtail). I called to let them know, since the negitoro is more expensive. Except the manager messaged me saying verbatim "anyone else will most definitely know the difference" between the negitoro and negi hamachi rolls. Unfortunately, after tasting it, my wife and I were certain it wasn't tuna, but rather, yellowtail, as it had the fishier taste to it. I wasn't mad they got the order wrong, but I definitely felt like the restaurant should've corrected their error. Instead, the pushback I got was inappropriate and not indicative of a good business. You do you, but I'll be avoiding Uni Sushi from now on. See posted photos and tell me the gray fish is "toro".

    Crab Rangoon, Pork Belly Ramen, Sushi (Sushi) Sake, Sushi (Sushi) Maguro

    Crab Rangoon was pretty good, but definitely mostly cream cheese filling. I ordered 1 tuna nigiri and 1 salmon nigiri. They both looked really good, but unfortunately the freshness didn't follow. The tuna was okay but not very good, the salmon was inedible, mushy fish that I did not trust to even swallow my one bite. Lastly, I got pork belly ramen. I'm a big garlic fan, but the broth was super garlicky, but my real issue is with the pork. One of the pieces was completely raw. I was very lucky to not get food poisoning from this experience.

    Cute playful atmosphere
    Diana G.

    My experience here was above and beyond all my hopes and expectations for a well prepared and authentic poke bowl In fact I asked if miso soup was included and initially my friendly server told me that miso soup isn't included with poke bowl. Five minutes later she said the chef would be happy to prepare a miso soup for me and she asked me if I'd prefer it spicy or mild so I asked for the spicy version and she presented me with a very generous bowl of hot, spicy broth with scallions, mushrooms tofu and peppers which were savory and delicious. When my poke bowl trio came out I was super excited at the beautiful presentation and the vibrant colors of fresh cubes of fish fresh mango chunks, sushi rice, seaweed and edamame... The food here is absolutely fresh, flavorful and clean tasting and it's obvious to me the chef has a high skill set and understands how to prepare sushi and Japanese cuisine. I was also happily surprised to find thai iced tea on the beverage list and it's always been a favorite of mine. The staff here are extremely friendly and my dining experience was phenomenal. I will definitely be returning

    Spicy Salmon Maki & Bears Signature Maki
    Jonathan M.

    I lost count how many times I have ordered from here lol. It's that good! I love sushi and whenever I'm not in the mood to cook I always turn to UberEats for Uni Sushi!!! They are consistent and the food is always fresh! The packaging is always good and I always end up satisfied! Never have been disappointed!

    Sweet potato roll & salmon avocado roll
    Sarah S.

    When my friends and I were looking to order some sushi before our New Year's Eve gathering kicked off, we had a hard time finding a place that was awesome and would deliver to us in Ukrainian Village. When we did see Uni would deliver, my friends had dined in house before so were a bit hesitant...apparently they were out of Uni when they went. Out of uni at Uni!? Seems preposterous! :P We went ahead with it though and ordered and it wasn't half bad. Sweet Potato Tempura Maki $6.95 - Well sized, well rolled, well battered decent roll. Salmon Avocado Maki $7.95 - Fresh fish, again well rolled (all their rolls were), liked this one! Bears Signature Maki $12.95 - This roll was my favorite of the bunch with salmon, spicy salmon, tempura crunchy, avocado and crunchy sweet potato! Yaaaas. Loved it and would definitely order this again. Prices weren't bad, sushi makis were tasty and delivery was nearly on time which is great for New Year's Eve! I wouldn't pass trying to dine in the actual restaurant.

    Crab Rangoon
    Maddy R.

    I typically order Uni Sushi when I'm craving Crab Rangoons because they're just that good! The sushi overall is decent as well as their pricing. I would recommend this place!

    Joseph B.

    Fantastic and affordable sushi. My go to is usually the philly or salmon roll. Every time it is been very fresh and the service is swift with friendly staff. Highly recommend for dine in or take out.

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    They are always so nice and the food is awesome!! Super fast service always The chicken katsu curry is 10/10!!

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    Crunchy spicy tuna is delicious, the service was great, and the prices are reasonable!

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    Delish! Incredibly yummy and generous with the fish. Would certainly return and recommend.

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    None of the staff spoke English and they were looking at us like we were crazy for being there. So we left! I highly do not recommend!

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    Love this place definitely the best Sushi is the area and there's a ton to choose from.

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    Very good value for money and dependable service. Solidly consistent food. I'd definitely recommend Uni to others.

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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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    To be honest we had a friend invite us so this wasn't something we found on our own. It is…read moredefinitely the place to be! Japandy aesthetic with world class service. You can tell everyone here knows their stuff when it comes to all things drinks. I do really think the menu is extremely well thought out which extends to how each cocktail has been crafted. If you're just here to get drunk then maybe look elsewhere. It's definitely a place that respects ingredients and uses cocktails as a lens to show you. Sure, a little buzz is fun, but definitely not the main goal. The milk toast is a world class dish. Could be served at any 3 Michelin star restaurants. The matcha affogato was exactly what it sounds like and I feel like that dish could get reworked a little. Overall we all had a great time and highly recommend. Also, you pretty much need a reservation. We saw a few walk-ins that couldn't get bar seats because it was a full booking all night. We typically go to bed pretty early... but this place was such a good time the night flew by.

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    My niece was craving Japanese food, so we decided to have lunch at Yuzu. We went in hungry and…read morequickly realized the bento box lunches were no joke--they were generous, filling, and definitely a lot of food! But the real star for me was the hamachi kama. Absolutely superb! It brought back so many memories because my family and I used to feast on hamachi kama when we were younger in the Philippines. There's something special about food that not only tastes good but also takes you back to a particular time and place. The hamachi kama was cooked beautifully--tender, flavorful, and satisfying right down to the last bite. Sharing a meal with my niece while enjoying something that reminded me of growing up made the lunch even more special. Sometimes, it's not just about the food. It's about the memories that come with it.

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