The food was really terrible, bad service, ive been waiting my order 30 minutes, the employees are rude. Definitely not coming back!
Lucas Williams
I am not much of a reviewer, but i had to take a moment out of my day to drop a 5* for Sakura. I have diner there many times, but in my last visit I noticed a security type company in the parking lot. I feel much safer dining there, considering the climate of the City of Chicago. The guys appeared to be well dressed, attentive, and really keeping things clean and safe. Huge kudos to the staff and owners of Sakura for making sure the customers feel safe AND having a killer menu. Customer For Life !!!!!!!
A Lushetsky
Looks deceive My boyfriend and I decided we wanted to have a fun night and get sushi since we hadn’t had it in a while. We searched for a modest joint within walking distance of Logan square. This popped up as an option, so we headed there.
Upon entering the place, things seemed very unassuming. A couple of booths, some of which are unavailable because they are used for take out. Dim lighting, old paper menus, and notably empty. We hesitantly sat by down wondering what we had run into. We ordered edamame and thought about leaving once we had finished the appetizer.
As we were searching for a new place to go to the owner noticed and came up to us and said “hey I know when you see a place like this and it’s empty, you don’t usually think the stuff is good. But trust me, give us a chance and you won’t be disappointed”.
We took him at his word. I order the chirashi which comes with miso soup and my bf order a couple of roles and a deep fried soft shell crab app.
One sip of the miso soup and I realized this place was different. I’d never had such rich, flavorful miso soup ever. Even at much “fancier” and most established places. My bf loved his soft shell crab (his first time ever having it) which came with a lovely soy dipping sauce.
Then our mains came and we were stunned not only at the apparent freshness of the ingredients but the beautiful display which I’ve attached in the images here. The flavor of the fish and rolls were delicate, flavorful, and unique. We happily devoured and savored the whole meal.
The owner came back. “How was it?” “Oh you were so right”. It was hands down some of the best sushi I’ve had in Chicago. The owner is even more generous. As a thank you for taking a chance on the place he gave us some free mochi.
He also told us that this establishment has been around for over 15 years and I’m not surprised. Looks can be deceiving but the service and the food speaks for itself here.
My boyfriend and I left with our heart very full. Feeling like we had found a little corner of Chicago that was so special it has to be shared with the world.
Looking for a chill evening with fantastic food, please please please check out Sakura Sushi Bar. I can’t wait to go again
Alexis Serreyn
My boyfriend and I had a really nice date night here. The presentation of the food is wonderful, but it is the quality of the sushi itself and the cozy atmosphere that will make us want to go back again soon. Highly recommend!
Saji Fernandes
lovely cozy spot, so attentive and the sushi was made with so much care
Ashley Soto
I really liked how cozy this place is, dining area is small and dim, perfect for our dinner date. The host/server was very friendly and honest; disclaimed that ramen dishes would take longer as it’s cooked from scratch. Highly recommend the veggie rolls here!
Simones Mcowski
Hidden gem for sure. What can I say to not repeat the others? Sticks to the hand. Ready for sushi? 3, 2, 1...Start eating like a crazy 😁
jaziel padilla
Small amazing place, great food, it’s fresh and owners are great people. Don’t underestimate this place must try!
Sarah Pimentel
My favorite sushi restaurants and one of my favorites restaurants in Chicago!! You can tell Chef Alfredo puts so much time, effort, and love into his food. There is such a large menu, with great prices and if you dine in, the presentation is incredible! Everyone should try this hidden gem!!!!
Ynitsed Xdxxiii
One of the worst food and customer service experiences i've had in the city. We couldn't finish due to looking at recent reviews and fear of getting sick. please do not waste your money sadly. As soon as we entered the smell of fish was overwhelming, the wifi was down and we were asked to pay through zelle before we even received the food. The sushi was covered in all sorts of sauces, unable to identify which is which because they all looked the same,also the restaurant has only dark red lighting, i was unable to see much since everything is black. We requested basics on the menu and were told those were unavailable and the chef looked clueless as to what i was asking for. For ex: thai tea, he said he can do in the back to see if there's a packet of what im talking about and he brought out a packet and a cup of milk that tasted and smelled rotten. I was sick the next three days and this is the only place i had went to eat within the time span. These are new owners that i do not think are qualified.
Went for a Wednesday night date night with the hubby! Had an amazing time! Alfredo, the owner, is incredible! He runs the whole place and is amazing at what he does! The food was great and we will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Olsen
Phenomenal sushi and excellent service! So glad we found this place. We will be returning very soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ciara Marie
The service is beyond fantastic! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed the food and time spent there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Garrett Gohacki
We stopped in for a meal and chef Alfredo could not have been nicer! Presentation was fantastic on everything we ordered, and it was all delicious. Best sushi I’ve had in the city! We will definitely be coming back!
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian rolls were fantastic, served with a fish sauce on the side
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Darian Nastvogel
Sakura is a great value and the sushi is really good, better than most places actually. They have a great selection of classics but also some pretty cool speciality rolls.
Conveniently there’s a liquor store a block away if you want to pick up your BYOB.
The service isn’t bad but they appear to have a thriving online ordering business so at times those orders seem to prolong the wait time for food. But I’ve never had any excessive wait times here.
The environment is pretty chill but tastefully decorated in a way that makes you want to explore all the design aspects. You often see friend groups having a low key evening here. If you want a lively setting you might want to try some place like Sushi Taku.
Parking: Parking can be a little challenging in this area. If you’re close I recommend walk, bike or Uber.
The food was really terrible, bad service, ive been waiting my order 30 minutes, the employees are rude. Definitely not coming back!
I am not much of a reviewer, but i had to take a moment out of my day to drop a 5* for Sakura. I have diner there many times, but in my last visit I noticed a security type company in the parking lot. I feel much safer dining there, considering the climate of the City of Chicago. The guys appeared to be well dressed, attentive, and really keeping things clean and safe. Huge kudos to the staff and owners of Sakura for making sure the customers feel safe AND having a killer menu. Customer For Life !!!!!!!
Looks deceive
My boyfriend and I decided we wanted to have a fun night and get sushi since we hadn’t had it in a while. We searched for a modest joint within walking distance of Logan square. This popped up as an option, so we headed there.
Upon entering the place, things seemed very unassuming. A couple of booths, some of which are unavailable because they are used for take out. Dim lighting, old paper menus, and notably empty. We hesitantly sat by down wondering what we had run into. We ordered edamame and thought about leaving once we had finished the appetizer.
As we were searching for a new place to go to the owner noticed and came up to us and said “hey I know when you see a place like this and it’s empty, you don’t usually think the stuff is good. But trust me, give us a chance and you won’t be disappointed”.
We took him at his word. I order the chirashi which comes with miso soup and my bf order a couple of roles and a deep fried soft shell crab app.
One sip of the miso soup and I realized this place was different. I’d never had such rich, flavorful miso soup ever. Even at much “fancier” and most established places. My bf loved his soft shell crab (his first time ever having it) which came with a lovely soy dipping sauce.
Then our mains came and we were stunned not only at the apparent freshness of the ingredients but the beautiful display which I’ve attached in the images here. The flavor of the fish and rolls were delicate, flavorful, and unique. We happily devoured and savored the whole meal.
The owner came back. “How was it?” “Oh you were so right”. It was hands down some of the best sushi I’ve had in Chicago. The owner is even more generous. As a thank you for taking a chance on the place he gave us some free mochi.
He also told us that this establishment has been around for over 15 years and I’m not surprised. Looks can be deceiving but the service and the food speaks for itself here.
My boyfriend and I left with our heart very full. Feeling like we had found a little corner of Chicago that was so special it has to be shared with the world.
Looking for a chill evening with fantastic food, please please please check out Sakura Sushi Bar. I can’t wait to go again
My boyfriend and I had a really nice date night here. The presentation of the food is wonderful, but it is the quality of the sushi itself and the cozy atmosphere that will make us want to go back again soon. Highly recommend!
lovely cozy spot, so attentive and the sushi was made with so much care
I really liked how cozy this place is, dining area is small and dim, perfect for our dinner date. The host/server was very friendly and honest; disclaimed that ramen dishes would take longer as it’s cooked from scratch. Highly recommend the veggie rolls here!
Hidden gem for sure.
What can I say to not repeat the others?
Sticks to the hand. Ready for sushi? 3, 2, 1...Start eating like a crazy 😁
Small amazing place, great food, it’s fresh and owners are great people. Don’t underestimate this place must try!
My favorite sushi restaurants and one of my favorites restaurants in Chicago!! You can tell Chef Alfredo puts so much time, effort, and love into his food. There is such a large menu, with great prices and if you dine in, the presentation is incredible! Everyone should try this hidden gem!!!!
One of the worst food and customer service experiences i've had in the city. We couldn't finish due to looking at recent reviews and fear of getting sick. please do not waste your money sadly. As soon as we entered the smell of fish was overwhelming, the wifi was down and we were asked to pay through zelle before we even received the food. The sushi was covered in all sorts of sauces, unable to identify which is which because they all looked the same,also the restaurant has only dark red lighting, i was unable to see much since everything is black.
We requested basics on the menu and were told those were unavailable and the chef looked clueless as to what i was asking for. For ex: thai tea, he said he can do in the back to see if there's a packet of what im talking about and he brought out a packet and a cup of milk that tasted and smelled rotten. I was sick the next three days and this is the only place i had went to eat within the time span. These are new owners that i do not think are qualified.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Restaurantji Recommends
Went for a Wednesday night date night with the hubby! Had an amazing time! Alfredo, the owner, is incredible! He runs the whole place and is amazing at what he does! The food was great and we will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal sushi and excellent service! So glad we found this place. We will be returning very soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service is beyond fantastic! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed the food and time spent there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped in for a meal and chef Alfredo could not have been nicer! Presentation was fantastic on everything we ordered, and it was all delicious. Best sushi I’ve had in the city! We will definitely be coming back!
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian rolls were fantastic, served with a fish sauce on the side
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Sakura is a great value and the sushi is really good, better than most places actually. They have a great selection of classics but also some pretty cool speciality rolls.
Conveniently there’s a liquor store a block away if you want to pick up your BYOB.
The service isn’t bad but they appear to have a thriving online ordering business so at times those orders seem to prolong the wait time for food. But I’ve never had any excessive wait times here.
The environment is pretty chill but tastefully decorated in a way that makes you want to explore all the design aspects. You often see friend groups having a low key evening here. If you want a lively setting you might want to try some place like Sushi Taku.
Parking: Parking can be a little challenging in this area. If you’re close I recommend walk, bike or Uber.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi
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