Respectable sushi bar and Japanese restaurant in between terminals... I chose this place because it was quiet and away from all the hustle and bustle at O'Hare. The food was good, the service was friendly, and the restaurant had a nice laid back atmosphere. Beware it is insanely overpriced ($65 for lunch, one person), but welcome to Chicago where price gouging is as normal as crime. read more

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I have passed Wicker Park Sushi many a time while traveling, but it was always too crowded to get a spot. For this trip we were at the airport early and the place was quite empty, so we stopped in for a quick snack. We ordered a Spicy Tuna Roll and a Rainbow Roll. Both were freshly prepared and we tasty. The Rainbow Roll was so good that we ordered a second one. I was also happy to see that they had splits of bubbles as well. There was a Tuna Tartare on the menu that I a sorry I didn't order. There was a gentleman sitting next to us that ordered it and it looked so pretty and amazing. The presentation was lovely, shaped like a loaf and having layers, with the tuna tartare on top and what looked like a layer of guacamole in between the tuna and a bed of rice. Prices are on the steep side but you are at the airport and if you want to eat, you want to eat and we did. I would definitely eat here again, provided we can get a seat. read more

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Came here again when flying out of ORD two weeks in a row. I did not write a review for last time, but that's because I'm here frequently. I liked that the servers are now much more used to opening the QR code tab us compared to before which is a backlog of ordering, waiting for the order and closing out the orders when people are trying to get out of the establishment to go through their gates. Order a mocktail for the first time and it was very sweet. My sushi wall was as expected. Good enough for airport food when you just want to grab a bite or craving sushi but nothing to write home about. read more

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Well went back and while they now take orders directly and not via an app, service still stinks and sushi was not worth the price. Love that sushi came out before my $22 overpriced mixed drink, at least the sushi chefs are trying. My favorite was server dropping off check, literally chucked it onto the counter next to me without a word, even though I said thank you. Thanks for caring as always Wicker Park Sushi! read more

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I had a lot of time so I wanted a nice place to sit and have a good meal and a nice drink. I had asked a guy at the information desk if he had any recommendations for vegetarian/vegan places, and he recommended Wicker Park. Said they're known for their sushi but also had other good options. I want to say it right from the beginning, although my food experience was terrible, the customer service experience is why I'm writing this review. First of all, there were no menus, you had to use a QR code to do everything, from ordering to paying. I understand this might be convenient for people who are in a hurry, but what it also created was an environment where you got absolutely zero customer service. I literally was sitting in front of two bartenders who were chatting with each other and neither of them acknowledged me in the least. I kept looking for an opportunity to even just say hello and ask for a glass of water, but literally neither of them would even look at me. So finally I just decided to check out the menu on this QR code. I ordered a beer, edamame, and the roasted vegetable sandwich. After I put those things in, finally one of the bartenders came over with the beer. As he put it down, I thanked him and asked if I could also have a glass of water. He looked so annoyed and kind of huffed when I asked this. Maybe he was already planning to get it? How would I have known that when I've been sitting there for over five minutes and no one has so much as said hello to me. Plus, in my experience in over 20 years in the restaurant industry myself, generally the water comes before the other beverage... The edamame came first. It was fine, like those steam-in-a-bag ones you get at the grocery store with a little bit of salt just on top. Then the sandwich came, and I could tell even before I picked it up that it wasn't going to be good. Firstly, when I read all the ingredients in this roasted vegetable sandwich, like sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and artichoke hearts, I assumed it to be a cold sandwich. I probably would've figured out this information if I had had any service whatsoever. Anyway, what I got was a warm, soggy sandwich, that when I picked it up, the bottom of the bread had already been soaked and was disintegrating, so it wasn't a sandwich at all. The cucumbers were soggy and flimsy, creating a gross texture, and the bread was mush on the bottom. On this QR code, there weren't many options, but one was if you wanted to add things like extra cucumber or tomato. I paid an extra $.75 to add extra cucumber, but there was no extra cucumber, there was literally one slice on each half of my sandwich. It was also supposed to come with an avocado dip on the side which was absent. They give you a choice of kettle chips or coleslaw, so I chose the chips thinking they might be in a bag. The chips came on the plate instead, and were extremely stale. Had a single person asked how things were, I would have said something, but again, literally not one bartender or server asked anything. You also don't get cutlery at the place settings, only wooden chopsticks. I gathered you could ask for them when I saw servers getting them for other tables, but they were all plastic wear, so I chose to stick with the chopsticks to eat the vegetables that had fallen out of my soggy mess of a sandwich. A busser finally came to take the plates away, and again, so one said a word to me after that either. I finally paid with the QR code, ~$43 mind you. I tipped $5, but frankly am mad I tipped at all given I literally received zero service. And again, as someone in the industry, you really have to mess up for me to tip less than 20%. I say again that although my food experience was bad, that's not why I wrote this. I am so afraid that restaurants are going to move more and more towards this complete lack of service and interaction. Even at the airport, dining is never just about food. This time I was on a work trip, but I took a flight from DC a few months ago when a family member passed suddenly. I was I my way home after the funeral and my flight had been delayed many hours, so I really wanted a place to unwind and have a good meal and a glass of wine. I ended up at Legal Seafoods in DC's Reagan airport. The whole staff but especially my server was SO NICE, it literally changed my day and my whole travel experience. He checked on me often, always smiling, making a joke here and there, just so warm. Of course, he had no idea what I was going through, he was just a great guy who was really good at this job. I thanked him profusely but he'll never know how healing he was for me that day. But Wicker Park? The very opposite. I would absolutely never eat here again or any place they are associated with. And I am posting this review on multiple sites so that maybe, just maybe, they will hear what I am saying and fix these issues. The whole business model needs a complete overhaul. read more

For airport food this is a nice option. In the main walkway of Terminal Two, near where you enter the E gates. I had the poke bowl and the fish was fresh and reasonably well prepared. Service was quick and pleasant. The restaurant is in an open airport concourse, but they try to make it pleasant. Be sure you scroll down on all screens of the payment app, as they add the tip on without asking. I would have tipped a similar amount, but it felt a bit underhanded to have it show up only after the payment was submitted. read more

Wicker Park in Concourse C is a good option when you want lighter fare than the usual pizza and burgers of airport food. It's easy to miss as it's tucked at the very end of the concourse behind a wall. The entire ordering process is by QR code which was convenient, fast, and less germy but cushion seating at the tables was... ick and grimy, so I chose bar seating. The staff was friendly and fast while the food was mediocre sushi for insanely high prices. But, again, it's a great option when you don't want to contend with unnecessary flatulence on an airplane due to highly processed foods. I can't fault the restaurant for my $54 tab for the Tartare ($25) and seaweed salad as that high price tag is the norm for airport food. read more

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Excellent quality stupid prices !! 11am quite and relaxing:) Service interesting ;) Worth it overall !! read more

Wicker Park Sushi - Tidal wave and Don Diablo Amazing quality stupid prices!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's the airport sushi so I don't have much high expectation. The food was ok and there was a place to sit but they don't offer free tap water. read more

Given the food limitations in this Terminal, Wicker is my go to before I am sequestered in the aluminum radiation bombarded tube for hours. Had the tuna poke bowl - has a few sauces so if you don't like glop, watch out. It is good. Also had the shrimp tempura roll, uninspired but good. read more

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Probably one of the best food options at ORD. Look, it's an airport, not Nobu. But it's GOOD and you won't get food poisoning. Granted the price tag is heavy but whatever. I had a special roll and a spicy tuna roll. Both very good. Only thing was one roll was served way before the other one came out so that was annoying. If you have time to kill for a sit down meal, this is a solid choice. read more

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If you enjoy your airport experience as a solitary experience, this is your spot. You can stay plugged into your favorite audio book, podcast, or Playlist. You'll seat yourself at the bar, view the menu, order, and check out by using the QR codes clearly posted around the space. My meal arrived quickly, was fresh, and presented well. Don't expect a top up on beverages or hovering wait staff. Aside from bringing the food, you won't really see them. read more

Wicker Park Sushi - Tuna Poke Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I read about this restaurant as being one of the best airport restaurants at O'Hare (according to various sources), then while walking to my gate, it was nearby and I had the time, so I figured why not. They say the sushi chefs slice the fish onsite, and I was surprised by that when reading the article. While walking by, I saw a sushi chef with a large fish in his hand carving away, so indeed, that is true. Prices are what you would expect at a casual airport sushi restaurant. They're not cheap, but they're not outrageous either. When ordering nigiri, look to spend about $5 per piece, specialty rolls are around $22 currently, regular ones are in their teens, and most apps are over $10. The half dozen raw oysters are decently priced, but I decided to go with a popular selection with yelpers, the Spanish dynamite roll, and I added an iced tea. The roll, while not my usual roll, was the usual fish I order in rolls, and it was pretty fresh, which is most of what I am looking for in a sushi restaurant. I am not a big fan or imitation crab or crab mix, so I wouldn't say it's a 5 star roll, but it's a nice flavor that's fairly filling. Service was quick, as should be expected for a casual airport dining spot.. read more

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The only reason it's not a full 5 stars is the price's, yes I know and understand the reasons the airport being the big one. I had only had the spicy tuna roll and a Sapporo, it was very fresh and delicious I had to order another. If there was squid salad on the menu I would've gotten that as well. Pleasant and knowledgeable server gave me a few suggestions. There where nice areas to be served, the sushi bar, a table or a nice comfortable chair by the windows, plenty of room for your luggage as well. read more

Decent airport sushi, service was really good and quick. I sat by the window and it was nice watching all the planes. They also have high tops with plugs. Prices are on the higher side but it's a given since it's inside an airport. read more

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This place is a complete fiasco from start to finish. Start with a sour hostess greeting you up front and taking you to your seat without so much as a smile or comment other than "one?" Then the app for ordering, which you access with QR code says to "see your server." There was none to be found so I chased down the hostess and she said, "Oh, I'll tell them to turn it on." Really? After about 3 minutes and multiple tries the app finally put my order through. I eventually got my water from a server (I guess) who asked if I placed my order. I got my poke bowl pretty quickly so that was nice but I found out it was mine from the sushi chef on the other side of the bar who was asking "poke bowl?" in a way that I could neither hear or understand her. The poke was fine but not worth the price. Five minutes later I got my spicy tuna roll which was dry and small and mediocre. Never saw the server again until using the app to pay was seeming not to work - it was just spinning and spinning for about four minutes. I showed the server that the app was spinning and she said I'll go check. Two minutes later she came back with my check and said it went through (along with my 2% tip for nothing.) Will never go to this place again. read more

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Probably one of the worst sushi I've ever had. I would have to saw pre-prepared supermarket sushi is better than this. Had the dragon roll. The tempura was old and stale, no crunch at all. You cannot have tempura without any crispness. The rice was had. The roll was small. Service was non-existent. read more

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I got the tuna poke to go. It was... weird. The sauce is more like a tangy hot sauce and it has greens and some other odd things. It just does not fit the standard poke flavor profile. Maybe I should've gone with a roll instead. read more

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Uninspired but does the business. They would rather not be here. But they are. Space is decent and the process works. Serviceable.

The service was superb! For this huge airport, this area was quiet and comforting. What we had to eat. Was absolutely delicious, and I was completely surprised. Of course, the prices were absolutely outrageous. read more

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I was on the last lap of a very delayed and long travel day. Was nice to stop here and tuck into some sushi while waiting for my flight. You won't get terribly attentive service, but that's okay. read more

The bartender has got to be the absolute worst ever. She completely ignored me for 30 minutes. When I finally got her attention she was so sullen and indifferent that I wrote this review before I even got my meal. The unagi donburi was good though. What a waste of a prime location. read more

Went to eat some good sushi here after a long flight. We were very polite and even tried to hold a conversation with the bartender. However she started arguing with the man next to us, and as she walked away made fun of him. The entire she was very rude to everyone. I hope her day gets better, because clearly by her attitude she was having a bad day. We left a small tip, $7, on a $78 tab, because the service was so bad. We usually tip 25-35% for even mediocre service. As we were walking away she looked at the receipt and said "Seriously, that's it?" Yes, that's it. Bad service does not warrant a good tip. Buyer beware: Good, expensive, food but TERRIBLE service. read more

Very few vegan options. They used to have more but have eliminated them. We ate there whenever we flew through Chicago but no more.

Anytime I have enough time, I'll stop at wicker park. Their sashimi is always very fresh! The rolls are usually really good! Although I did have the Chicago Dragon recently and it was dry. In my experience, there's is nothing special about the service or staff, average at best. It is airport food but it is very good airport food! read more

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Delicious! Always fresh. I purposely get to ORD early or schedule long layover just to eat here. It does get crowded and is pricey. read more

Wicker Park Sushi - Hot Night roll and Hamachi Nigiri, with Watermelon Mai Tai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Killing time before my flight in O'Hare I wanted to get a decent dinner (company was fitting the bill) because my work trip cut into my weekend and I needed to treat'myself. Located in a "less busy" corner between terminal 1 and 2, there's a very long bar (allowing for business travelers) but also a seating table area for larger groups. The hostess seated me at the bar next to this clearly intoxicated woman. Her backpack was on the stool I was supposed to sit on, so she got up (very unsteadily) moved her back and then proceeded to trip on it trying to get back into her stool. Luckily she caught herself and then declared that "I almost died so you can sit down." The server came over and got my drink order - I was not ready to order anything just yet, so I started with a water... but you can tell she was eyeing the woman next to me. Later in the meal, I overheard the server tell another server that my neighbor had been cut off a long time ago and she "wouldn't leave or get the hint." Thank goodness for smart phones and airpods since the woman next to me (slurring) was asking me where I was flying to and then some story about how she just finished a weekend bender in Chicago with her friend. I told her I was traveling for work and didn't provide further details... I thought she got the hint so she started talking to her other neighbor so that gave me an opening to put in my order and put my airpods in and pretend I was watching something. Solid spot for a Sapporo, sushi roll, seaweed salad, and soup (especially considering its in an airport). Everything came out super fast... I see the guest turnover is real - it's an airport! Servers were nice and they move you along... maybe not ideal if you are trying to kill time (since they are so efficient) but at least you know you can get good service and sushi at O'hare. read more

So twice I've ate there in last 2 months flying through. First time I was there I sat to eat as I had time. I was near entrance and I noticed a lady standing there when I walked in. I ordered and she said to the waitress/bartender "ma'am I've been waiting to order to go here. Not sure you noticed." Response was "I noticed, I'll get to when I have time". I told the her that the lady was there when I came in so please take her order before mine as I have time and only then did she do so. Fast forward to tonight and I had quicker connection but I thought I could get to go and then take to plane. Same thing happened only now I was the lady. The bartender was same lady and she seemed to ignore me for 5 minutes. So I went in restaurant and asked nice gentleman if I could order to go and he pointed to where I was standing. I explained I was being ignored and he said he'd say something. Meanwhile I was watching lady top of waters and ask people if they wanted anything else. I finally said, "ma'am could I please get in my to go order?" "Yes, when I have the time". Dripping with attitude. So I left. Out of principle. I suspect it's not just an attitude issue. I suspect she thinks she isn't getting a tip for to go people so she won't bother with them till she has to. As I walked out, guy that was at bar said "sorry, seems to be the rule here. Better to sit". Management would do well in working to change that attitude and maybe align incentives to, you know, serve the traveling customer. Sushi is fine. Seems tasty enough but frankly I'm done with rude servers. Out of principle. I always tip well, particularly if someone can help me get a quick order transferring planes. She missed out on that. read more

I paid for my food and drink at the time of ordering and even tipped 20%, despite airport pricing and ordering and paying via QR code. When I left, one of the employees followed me out and loudly accused me of not paying. I pulled up my receipt, afraid I hadn't paid, but saw that I owed $0 when I pulled the tab up. I followed the employee who chased me to the POS system to show my proof of purchase, to which he began to wave me away. I was overwhelmed so I apologized for any confusion (though in hindsight I had no need to apologize) and he just stared me like I was crazy. I have never been so embarrassed and uncomfortable, being loudly accused of dining and dashing and then treated like I was crazy for trying to make sure the situation was resolved. read more

Pre pandemic business travel schedule is coming back into play and I've been able to revisit some old O'Hare haunts... Love this sushi place in terminal 2 - leisurely lunch - sashimi super fresh - catching up on some email over a glass of Chardonnay. Glad to see it's still here and going strong. read more

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Well here I am at the Wicker park at terminal C at O'HareAirport. Apparently, if you don't use technology, they won't serve you on a timely manner. The waiter was not at all busy told me you would take a half hour. It was his attitude. I'm actually on the senior status, and if he had asked to help me out, I would've been more than happy to eat here, but apparently I can't eat here unless I'm techie savvy. Considerate elder abuse! read more

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Odd service.. went 10 minutes without anyone even checking in only to be told to place my order with the QR code. Four servers at the bar and only five people dining, so it felt odd to be pushed away from any actual service. read more

Conveniently located sushi place in between terminals. Service was very fast. I stopped by while walking to my next terminal on a layover. It is open air seating and thoughtfully decorated and very clean. Sushi was not bad. Prices are not terrible either. It was worth the stop and to satisfy a sushi craving. Spicy tuna roll was pretty good and relatively inexpensive. read more

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My go to stop when traveling for work. Food and good atmosphere/vibe from the decor/furniture are the highlights but mainly the food. Service and ordering process are very bad. Ask if you can avoid using the app because it is a nightmare. Poor descriptions of the dishes and you have to click each item individually to get a description so will take forever. Overall I enjoy the food here a lot especially for an airport but it is a little pricey! read more

Wicker Park Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The worst. Inattentive staff. You have to order with a QR code, which would be fine if it were functioning. A surly waiter sighed like it was my problem and then said, "Well, do you know what you want??" Just stick to any other options in the C terminal. Avoid this spot at all costs. read more

I decided to eat here in the airport because it was right next to my gate, no other reason. Really friendly service but it is extremely slow and staff seem stressed, I had a glass of wine and a signature roll, which was delicious. I'm not sure what the name was because the waitress gave me the wrong one, however she did make it right by providing a free glass of Pinot Noir afterwards! read more

Wicker Park Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Easily one of the best places to eat when at O'Hare. The quality of the sushi is very good, and my waitress was super friendly and working very hard to make it a great experience. The atmosphere is casual, and you don't feel rushed. Would highly recommend! read more

For airport sushi, it's pretty decent. The fancy shrimp tempura roll is my favorite here. I'm not a fan of the California roll. You can get it to go within 20 min (or less). The servers are pretty unfriendly until you're ready to check out, so don't be alarmed, but you'll get a smile eventually. This is my go to place in ORD for food. read more

I was really disappointed with my experience here. When they brought out my food, the plates were dirty, and I had to ask for new ones. Instead of proper replacements, they just gave me plastic plates. The food itself was okay, but definitely not worth $50. For that price, I expected better quality and at least clean dishes. Wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. read more

This was one of the busiest food places that we walked past in the O'Hare airport. It was self seating but once we took a few steps in, a staff member guided us to a table. We both ordered a salmon poke with hot sauce on the side. The salmon was incredibly fresh. We were really impressed. Service was also prompt and the staff were all so kind. read more

Wicker Park Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois