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Ukai Japanese Restaurant

Ukai Japanese Restaurant

Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
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8.4/10
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    Sabina K.
    "Byob, great value sashimi, beautiful food,..."(5 Tips)
    Ryan
    "Sox Roll and Pink Lady are the best."(3 Tips)
    Liz L.
    "The gomae and spicy miso are rocking!"(3 Tips)
    Lee C.
    "Ukai is my favorite sushi place to go to in Chicago."(2 Tips)
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  • Althea C.heart icon on user image
    Althea CampbellMarch 25, 2016
    Had 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.💕💕
  • Brittany A.heart icon on user image
    Brittany AndersonApril 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    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!
  • Marissa S.heart icon on user image
    Marissa SeeJuly 13, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    So delicious. Didn’t realize I had been eating meh sushi all over Chicago - everything from the edamame to the sushi tastes so FRESH.
  • Lee C.heart icon on user image
    Lee CohenNovember 19, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Ukai is my favorite sushi place to go to in Chicago. The quality of sushi is one of the best in Chicago.
  • Jillian P.
    Jillian PandavJune 10, 2014
    Awesome sushi, especially the Godzilla, Beauty and the Beast and the Spicy Crunchy Tuna roll. Tuna Tataki as an app = yum.
  • Lu S.
    Lu SimmonettiApril 26, 2013
    Sashimi 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.
  • Lumi
    LumiMarch 26, 2012
    Belinary roll is tops. The strawberry mochi ice cream is such a great way to finish a meal. Very cool atmosphere and awesome staff.
  • Sabina K.heart icon on user image
    Sabina KajtezovicDecember 4, 2012
    Byob, great value sashimi, beautiful food, romantic spot suitable for a date. No to noodle dishes.
  • Liz L.
    Liz LeDecember 2, 2012
    The gomae and spicy miso are rocking! And I'm only at the beginning of my feasting!
  • Mia T.heart icon on user image
    Mia TallasiangrlMay 30, 2013
    Very friendly.. I recommend the HAWKS MAKI!! LUV this place & so close to me!!! :-) Enjoy!!
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SmithDecember 7, 2014
    The Gomae is very good. Done like little sushi roll pieces, not a mess of boiled spinach like most places.
  • L K.heart icon on user image
    L KDecember 21, 2015
    Good udon noodle soup. BYOB wine and beer only, no hard alcohol.
  • Althea C.heart icon on user image
    Althea CampbellMarch 25, 2016
    Atmosphere, sushi presentation, service, are all stellar.
  • Vanessa J.
    Vanessa JenkinsMay 31, 2013
    Get the Sakura roll - by far the favorite of the rolls we ordered!
  • Ahmet A.heart icon on user image
    Ahmet AygenOctober 15, 2018
    Very yummy, good sushi menu and service...
  • Adam E.
    Adam EdelsteinSeptember 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Start with the gomae. You won't taste the spinach, but will taste amazing.
  • Lee S
    Lee SMarch 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best miso soup ever! Strong flavor + edamame + foam on top
  • JENNIFER H.
    JENNIFER HUMBRECHTFebruary 12, 2011
    Love the spicy miso, the Viva Chicago roll, and their green tea ice cream. FYI, it's BYOB.
  • Lauren H.
    Lauren HydeFebruary 11, 2012
    Try the sushi platter (don't forget the salmon!) it's a tasty deal
  • WineStyles Belmont
    WineStyles BelmontApril 1, 2012
    Perfect Pairing: Vinho Verde, Gewurtztraminer, Montepulciano, Pilsner, Hefeweisen
  • Real Bobby C
    Real Bobby COctober 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the sample menu while it last! You won't be disappointed. If not - get the Spicy Tuna roll.
  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanApril 20, 2014
    Sox Roll and Pink Lady are the best.
  • jonas m.heart icon on user image
    jonas mNovember 9, 2014
    The Godzilla and the BYOBness
  • Jason N.heart icon on user image
    Jason NovakMarch 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the pork ramen. It's amazing!
  • Ari L.
    Ari L.February 11, 2011
    Nice staff! Must try the spicy miso soup.
  • Lauren W.
    Lauren WalkerSeptember 18, 2011
    Pink Lady is where it's at! Amazing!
  • Alesha B.
    Alesha BalesAugust 8, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    cubs sports roll is my fav!!! Read more
  • Angie K.
    Angie KJanuary 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Cubs roll or go home!
  • Chris L.
    Chris LockmanAugust 7, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The tuna salsa dip is unbelievable!
  • SAL E.
    SAL ENovember 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Lovely staff here.
  • Melanie V.
    Melanie VDecember 19, 2010
    Must Try: Pink Lady
  • Edward H.
    Edward HFebruary 24, 2013
    Overrated sushi. Fish isn't that good so they smother it in spice and sauce.
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