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Ukai Japanese Restaurant
Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
"Byob, great value sashimi, beautiful food,..."(5 Tips)
"Sox Roll and Pink Lady are the best."(3 Tips)
"The gomae and spicy miso are rocking!"(3 Tips)
"Ukai is my favorite sushi place to go to in Chicago."(2 Tips)
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Althea CampbellMarch 25, 2016Had a birthday lunch there recently. The service was great and the food is amazing. Cozy clean environment with a nice atmosphere. Love the ahi poke.💕💕
My favorite sushi spot in Lakeview. Highly recommend the Crunchy Spicy Tuna and Beauty & The Beast rolls. Staff is great. Also it's BYOB with no cork fee!
So delicious. Didn’t realize I had been eating meh sushi all over Chicago - everything from the edamame to the sushi tastes so FRESH.- Ukai is my favorite sushi place to go to in Chicago. The quality of sushi is one of the best in Chicago.
Jillian PandavJune 10, 2014Awesome sushi, especially the Godzilla, Beauty and the Beast and the Spicy Crunchy Tuna roll. Tuna Tataki as an app = yum.
Lu SimmonettiApril 26, 2013Sashimi slices are too big. The flavors would be enhanced if the pieces were cut smaller. Good food, nice atmosphere! Try the sake tori skewer. Be aware of BYOB.
LumiMarch 26, 2012Belinary roll is tops. The strawberry mochi ice cream is such a great way to finish a meal. Very cool atmosphere and awesome staff.- Sabina KajtezovicDecember 4, 2012Byob, great value sashimi, beautiful food, romantic spot suitable for a date. No to noodle dishes.
- Liz LeDecember 2, 2012The gomae and spicy miso are rocking! And I'm only at the beginning of my feasting!
Mia TallasiangrlMay 30, 2013Very friendly.. I recommend the HAWKS MAKI!! LUV this place & so close to me!!! :-) Enjoy!!
David SmithDecember 7, 2014The Gomae is very good. Done like little sushi roll pieces, not a mess of boiled spinach like most places.
Start with the gomae. You won't taste the spinach, but will taste amazing.
JENNIFER HUMBRECHTFebruary 12, 2011Love the spicy miso, the Viva Chicago roll, and their green tea ice cream. FYI, it's BYOB.
WineStyles BelmontApril 1, 2012Perfect Pairing: Vinho Verde, Gewurtztraminer, Montepulciano, Pilsner, Hefeweisen
Try the sample menu while it last! You won't be disappointed. If not - get the Spicy Tuna roll.
Edward HFebruary 24, 2013Overrated sushi. Fish isn't that good so they smother it in spice and sauce.
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Ukai Japanese Restaurant
1059 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Kenmore Ave & N Seminary Ave)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
BYOB sushi tapas with nice hip venue.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- Midnight–10:00 PM
(773) 868-9900
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Wine, BYO
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- 7.7
"Great new place! They've been open less than one week and the quality is satisfactory. The staff were all very friendly and we even got a few complimentary treats!"
Craig Kalinowski - 7.8
"Their crunchy salmon is one of the best I've ever tasted! The honey is a nice touch. I also tasted the Dynamite Maki and Forbidden Luna...and was not disappointed! 👌"
Jenn G - 7.5
"Excellent food and service. Been here a dozen times and never had a problem! Favorite place in the city!"
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