Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

THIS IS THE BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT IN CHICAGO. Honestly it might be the best restaurant in Chicago. The staff is so friendly, the food is out of this world delicious, and it’s very reasonably priced for high quality sushi. If my husband and I could go every week, we would. We’ve dined outdoors when it’s nice out on the nice patio, we’ve dined inside, we’ve taken friends, we go for date nights, it’s an amazing spot we highly recommend. Must gets: hamachi crudo, futo maki, chili Hama, otoro, akami, karaage, shishito peppers. You’ll love it!!

This spot is a great choice for fresh sushi and flavorful small plates. The rolls are well-prepared with quality ingredients, and the menu has plenty of options to share. The atmosphere feels modern yet cozy, and the service is friendly and attentive. It’s a nice place for a casual dinner or a night out with friends.

Ordered the nigiri with a few special add-ons, and everything was excellent. The fish was extremely fresh and full of flavor. The salmon belly and o-toro were my favorites — rich, buttery, and absolutely delicious. Would definitely order again ✨♥️

I had 2 rolls for takeout and the simple salmon came with a ton of wasabi inside :(. I couldn’t eat it and it looks intentional. If it was intentional I wish they would mention it on the menu. Will never order from there again unfortunately.

We came here to eat the toro don but we actually like the skewers better (they are super delish, juicy and not dry - totally recommend. One bowl of don is a lottt of rice so you can even share between 3 people.