Quality sushi. Needed to eat quickly to catch a show and server and sushi chef accommodated. Great service! Note restaurant is BYOB.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheska Cabanlit
Ukai is awesome and so was our server Ollie. The host was lovely and the sushi was delicious!! So lucky to live right by here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ricks Floyd
I got the chu-toro maki special, and it was fabulous and only $7! The spider roll was excellent, along with the seaweed salad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karina Rocha
Favorite neighborhood sushi spot! Pink lady roll is my absolute favorite
Pat Kennedy
We had sushi and ramen here before the Stray Kids concert at Wrigley Field last Thursday. It was seriously the BEST Tuna Maki I've ever tasted (other places fish must be average?), and the Pink Lady salmon roll was phenomenal. My adult daughters say that the ramen was awesome also. You will be happy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Hunyadi
They let me quickly dine in even though I ordered takeout because I was starving, and brought over water and soy sauce without me even asking. The service was so kind, and the sushi? Incredible. Super generous portions with the perfect fish-to-rice ratio—honestly some of the best I’ve had. My favorite sushi spot in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Harper
Absolutely love this spot! I swung by with a buddy and dropped about $60. We started with the spicy tuna rolls and edamame, then dove into the tonkotsu ramen and a specialty maki, can’t get over how fresh it all was. The vibe is super modern but still chill, and the staff made us feel right at home. Will 100% be back for date night or a casual hang.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna
Brian Kollig
Fantastic staff and wonderful selection of sushi, sashimi and other options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kennan K
Elegant dining experience with a ton of flavor! The ramen is what we came for, the small plates is what we will be back for.
Very large patio for the whole squad to come.
The chef gave us a free Toro Crispy Rice because he didn't like how the first one looked. That gives you a sample of the quality you are dealing with.
I've been on the hunt for ramen that could hold a candle to my local haunt when I lived in Virginia Beach and I've found it! We got the takoyaki, miso ramen and the chicken katsu curry ramen. The noodles are the best texture and flavor! Everything was excellent! I will be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marissa Meadows
So delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Matsushita
This is our go to sushi place. Their food is always delicious and fresh and their service is on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nitin Malla
I had low expectations before coming here but I went for their lunch special since I pass by here almost daily. This place serves solid sushi. Their lunch special is a good deal even though they put less fish on the sushi then if ordering a la carte or for dinner. The only negatives is that it took more then 30min to get my sushi order ready so I suggest calling ahead. Also they didn't follow my special instructions for extra wasabi but overall this is a good place and I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Allen Lee
Absolutely loved my experience at Ukai Sushi & Ramen in Lakeview! I ordered the Lili Monster Roll, which was a delightful mix of spicy tuna and avocado, and the Pork Ramen that had a rich, flavorful broth. The sushi was fresh and beautifully presented, and the ramen was comforting on a chilly Chicago evening. I also appreciated their BYOB policy with no corkage fee, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed dinner with friends. The ambiance was trendy yet cozy, and the staff were attentive and friendly. I spent around $40, and it was worth every penny. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving quality sushi and ramen in the city!
good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quality sushi. Needed to eat quickly to catch a show and server and sushi chef accommodated. Great service! Note restaurant is BYOB.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ukai is awesome and so was our server Ollie. The host was lovely and the sushi was delicious!! So lucky to live right by here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the chu-toro maki special, and it was fabulous and only $7! The spider roll was excellent, along with the seaweed salad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favorite neighborhood sushi spot! Pink lady roll is my absolute favorite
We had sushi and ramen here before the Stray Kids concert at Wrigley Field last Thursday. It was seriously the BEST Tuna Maki I've ever tasted (other places fish must be average?), and the Pink Lady salmon roll was phenomenal. My adult daughters say that the ramen was awesome also. You will be happy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They let me quickly dine in even though I ordered takeout because I was starving, and brought over water and soy sauce without me even asking. The service was so kind, and the sushi? Incredible. Super generous portions with the perfect fish-to-rice ratio—honestly some of the best I’ve had. My favorite sushi spot in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love this spot! I swung by with a buddy and dropped about $60. We started with the spicy tuna rolls and edamame, then dove into the tonkotsu ramen and a specialty maki, can’t get over how fresh it all was. The vibe is super modern but still chill, and the staff made us feel right at home. Will 100% be back for date night or a casual hang.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna
Fantastic staff and wonderful selection of sushi, sashimi and other options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elegant dining experience with a ton of flavor!
The ramen is what we came for, the small plates is what we will be back for.
Very large patio for the whole squad to come.
The chef gave us a free Toro Crispy Rice because he didn't like how the first one looked. That gives you a sample of the quality you are dealing with.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I've been on the hunt for ramen that could hold a candle to my local haunt when I lived in Virginia Beach and I've found it! We got the takoyaki, miso ramen and the chicken katsu curry ramen. The noodles are the best texture and flavor! Everything was excellent! I will be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our go to sushi place. Their food is always delicious and fresh and their service is on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had low expectations before coming here but I went for their lunch special since I pass by here almost daily. This place serves solid sushi. Their lunch special is a good deal even though they put less fish on the sushi then if ordering a la carte or for dinner. The only negatives is that it took more then 30min to get my sushi order ready so I suggest calling ahead. Also they didn't follow my special instructions for extra wasabi but overall this is a good place and I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely loved my experience at Ukai Sushi & Ramen in Lakeview! I ordered the Lili Monster Roll, which was a delightful mix of spicy tuna and avocado, and the Pork Ramen that had a rich, flavorful broth. The sushi was fresh and beautifully presented, and the ramen was comforting on a chilly Chicago evening. I also appreciated their BYOB policy with no corkage fee, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed dinner with friends. The ambiance was trendy yet cozy, and the staff were attentive and friendly. I spent around $40, and it was worth every penny. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving quality sushi and ramen in the city!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen, Roll
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