Ok meal...food was decent but not great, and service below average
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Booked omakase for a special occasion. I receive confirmation that they have my reservation and all is good. Until we show up and the restaurant is closed unexpectedly. There was a festival happening in the neighborhood. Some sort of notice would've been nice
Quynh Hoang
Tucked away in Lincoln Park, Kyoku Sushi offers a delightful and multifaceted dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned sushi veteran or a curious newcomer, Kyoku has something to satisfy your cravings.
Kyoku prioritizes using the freshest, seasonal ingredients. This dedication to quality shows in every bite, from the melt-in-your-mouth sashimi to the perfectly seasoned sushi rice.
Omakase or A La Carte? You Decide: Kyoku caters to both omakase enthusiasts and those who prefer to choose their own culinary adventure.
The Omakase Experience: For a curated exploration of Kyoku's finest offerings, their omakase is a fantastic option. Be prepared to be surprised and delighted by the chef's selection of seasonal ingredients. A La Carte Freedom: The menu boasts a wide selection of nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and chef's specials. This allows you to create your own personalized sushi feast. Don't miss their signature lobster roll, a decadent and delicious crowd-pleaser.
While sushi is the star, Kyoku offers a few cooked dishes like their savory egg custard, a delightful complement to the raw fish.
The restaurant itself exudes a warm and inviting ambiance. The friendly staff is knowledgeable and attentive, making you feel right at home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Poppy Goljan
When I was eating the miso soup, I got something sharp in my mouth. I spit it out and it. Turns out they served me soup containing a big metal staple in it, with the sharp ends facing out. We told the waitress and they said they'd give us 50% off our bill. When the bill came they said they applied 15% off. We asked to talk to the manager about it. She had an attitude about it, and she argued with us and said it wasn't a big deal, and that we should be happy they were giving us any money off. She offered us another round of free miso soups for the table, which we declined since we had already finished and didn't want to risk eating any more sharp metal objects. I guess I'm lucky I didn't swallow it and get it stuck in my throat or something. The other food was ok and the atmosphere is chill and relaxing which helped calm me down after I almost swallowed the staple. I'm not sure why it was in the soup, I guess maybe they're using a lot of prepackaged ingredients or a soup mix and not being very careful preparing things in the kitchen, which is a bit unnerving for a sushi restaurant. Overall, would not recommend.
Jack Bernard
We did the omikase and it was absolutely fantastic, a very memorable night! Compliments to the chef, he was very skilled, and made the experience quite fun
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Banfield
Great service paired with very affordable sushi options for the size of the portions, and you can't go wrong with a sake flight!I hope more people come here, we came on a Thursday and we were the only people in there at 8p which was sad given how good everything was.Our server was so nice and all of the food came out quickly.Apps:-We started with the Wings and Gyoza and both were fineSushi:-We did the windy city and Hi Jack and we loved both of them and the rolls were huge!Drinks:-$25 for Sake flight is great!We will def come back but I hope more people start to support them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: HI Jack
HPFoodie
The rating is based on the loveliness of the staff and simple modern coolness of the decor. Sadly, the food was uninspired and without flavor. I have never ordered tea and had to share the small pot with my friend who also ordered green tea. When we inquired, the server stated that they charged per cup. Seriously? Either you have a larger cup/mug with your own tea bag or you have your own little tea pot/kettle. Well, your staff is lovely, but the quality and price is not worth it.
Dani
We were one of three parties in the whole restaurant when sat an they sat us immediately next to another table. We were so close to the point that one server would get stuck in between our tables when the other server was there as well. Please do not sit parties so close when you have an entire restaurant open. It was quite uncomfortable. Also, it would take a long time for servers to check on us and refill waters. They were just sitting on the other side on their phones.
sharon ruan
It is a nice place, the service and food are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Night, Sushi, Scallop
Thomas Gutheil
Had the omakase and it was good but server spoke too softly and it’s pricey
Was expecting more from this place. The entire place was completely empty on a Friday night which was the first warning sign. The staff were nice but the food quality for the price was not great. I'd thought for a place that has omakase that the fish quality would be good. All of sushi had a fishy taste to it (which is indicative of lack of freshness). All the food was mediocre and I couldn't eat the crispy rice or sushi and ended up ordering a bowl of rice to just be filled on something. An empty space, weird clubby like music, and expensive food without the “expensive” quality. Really wanted to love this place but it really disappointed.
Yutao Shu
The uni and scallops we had were absolutely gross. The smell of some alum preservative and the bitter taste is just hard to swallow. The service was also below average. Our server looked sad the entire evening. Perhaps the only good thing about this place is the pretty plates and fancy presentation. Overall experience 3/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
We got the gyoza, edamame, shrimp tempura roll, and veggie tempura roll. All were spectacular. The lychee martini was delish too! Skip the macarons - they weren't very flavorful.
Kelsey Anne
Prices are high, nothing too special on the menu or about the ambiance. Left hungry even with $50+
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Erika Likhovid
I understand that it was Valentine’s Day, but there was no reason that me and my partner should have waited 40 minutes for our reservation. we ordered Nigiri and Maki rolls. Neither were great even the couple next to us left, because they were unhappy with the service and food. Would not come back here.
Ok meal...food was decent but not great, and service below average
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Booked omakase for a special occasion. I receive confirmation that they have my reservation and all is good. Until we show up and the restaurant is closed unexpectedly. There was a festival happening in the neighborhood. Some sort of notice would've been nice
Tucked away in Lincoln Park, Kyoku Sushi offers a delightful and multifaceted dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned sushi veteran or a curious newcomer, Kyoku has something to satisfy your cravings.
Kyoku prioritizes using the freshest, seasonal ingredients. This dedication to quality shows in every bite, from the melt-in-your-mouth sashimi to the perfectly seasoned sushi rice.
Omakase or A La Carte? You Decide: Kyoku caters to both omakase enthusiasts and those who prefer to choose their own culinary adventure.
The Omakase Experience: For a curated exploration of Kyoku's finest offerings, their omakase is a fantastic option. Be prepared to be surprised and delighted by the chef's selection of seasonal ingredients.
A La Carte Freedom: The menu boasts a wide selection of nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and chef's specials. This allows you to create your own personalized sushi feast. Don't miss their signature lobster roll, a decadent and delicious crowd-pleaser.
While sushi is the star, Kyoku offers a few cooked dishes like their savory egg custard, a delightful complement to the raw fish.
The restaurant itself exudes a warm and inviting ambiance. The friendly staff is knowledgeable and attentive, making you feel right at home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When I was eating the miso soup, I got something sharp in my mouth. I spit it out and it. Turns out they served me soup containing a big metal staple in it, with the sharp ends facing out. We told the waitress and they said they'd give us 50% off our bill. When the bill came they said they applied 15% off. We asked to talk to the manager about it. She had an attitude about it, and she argued with us and said it wasn't a big deal, and that we should be happy they were giving us any money off. She offered us another round of free miso soups for the table, which we declined since we had already finished and didn't want to risk eating any more sharp metal objects. I guess I'm lucky I didn't swallow it and get it stuck in my throat or something. The other food was ok and the atmosphere is chill and relaxing which helped calm me down after I almost swallowed the staple. I'm not sure why it was in the soup, I guess maybe they're using a lot of prepackaged ingredients or a soup mix and not being very careful preparing things in the kitchen, which is a bit unnerving for a sushi restaurant. Overall, would not recommend.
We did the omikase and it was absolutely fantastic, a very memorable night! Compliments to the chef, he was very skilled, and made the experience quite fun
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service paired with very affordable sushi options for the size of the portions, and you can't go wrong with a sake flight!I hope more people come here, we came on a Thursday and we were the only people in there at 8p which was sad given how good everything was.Our server was so nice and all of the food came out quickly.Apps:-We started with the Wings and Gyoza and both were fineSushi:-We did the windy city and Hi Jack and we loved both of them and the rolls were huge!Drinks:-$25 for Sake flight is great!We will def come back but I hope more people start to support them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: HI Jack
The rating is based on the loveliness of the staff and simple modern coolness of the decor. Sadly, the food was uninspired and without flavor. I have never ordered tea and had to share the small pot with my friend who also ordered green tea. When we inquired, the server stated that they charged per cup. Seriously? Either you have a larger cup/mug with your own tea bag or you have your own little tea pot/kettle. Well, your staff is lovely, but the quality and price is not worth it.
We were one of three parties in the whole restaurant when sat an they sat us immediately next to another table. We were so close to the point that one server would get stuck in between our tables when the other server was there as well. Please do not sit parties so close when you have an entire restaurant open. It was quite uncomfortable. Also, it would take a long time for servers to check on us and refill waters. They were just sitting on the other side on their phones.
It is a nice place, the service and food are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Night, Sushi, Scallop
Had the omakase and it was good but server spoke too softly and it’s pricey
Restaurantji Recommends
Was expecting more from this place. The entire place was completely empty on a Friday night which was the first warning sign. The staff were nice but the food quality for the price was not great. I'd thought for a place that has omakase that the fish quality would be good. All of sushi had a fishy taste to it (which is indicative of lack of freshness). All the food was mediocre and I couldn't eat the crispy rice or sushi and ended up ordering a bowl of rice to just be filled on something. An empty space, weird clubby like music, and expensive food without the “expensive” quality. Really wanted to love this place but it really disappointed.
The uni and scallops we had were absolutely gross. The smell of some alum preservative and the bitter taste is just hard to swallow. The service was also below average. Our server looked sad the entire evening. Perhaps the only good thing about this place is the pretty plates and fancy presentation. Overall experience 3/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
We got the gyoza, edamame, shrimp tempura roll, and veggie tempura roll. All were spectacular. The lychee martini was delish too! Skip the macarons - they weren't very flavorful.
Prices are high, nothing too special on the menu or about the ambiance. Left hungry even with $50+
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
I understand that it was Valentine’s Day, but there was no reason that me and my partner should have waited 40 minutes for our reservation. we ordered Nigiri and Maki rolls. Neither were great even the couple next to us left, because they were unhappy with the service and food. Would not come back here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
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