Kai Zan

Escolar pearls and grilled hamachi are amazing! If you like mussels , these are delicious. Also if lucky to try the special soft shell Caesar, do it. My brain tingled afterwards. Service is impeccable!

Run by twin brother chefs , Kai Zan offers creative interpretations of Japnese dishes, like uni shooters with quail egg and an oyster dish called the Eskimo Cloud. Treat yourself and BYOB . Read more

The service is very personal and the menu options make you feel like you're in sushi heaven. For newbies, I'd highly recommend the Omakase (Chefs ) selection and don't leave without the cheesecake .

Uni craving? It’s flown in fresh to this Humboldt Park hot spot. Not only that; it’s served up with scallop , quail egg and ponzu sauce . We’re salivating at the thought. Read more

Good Japanese dishes . Liked the seating area

This place is awesome, definitely not your average sushi experience! The Omakase tasting menu is a must here and you definitely won't be disappointed. Interesting flavors and every dish is a surprise

One of the best place in Chicago. Total hole in the wall . If you are visiting for the first time, get Omakase aka chef 's choice. Mind-blowing experience.

Easily the best sushi place in Chicago. Flavor combination is unique yet pleasant. I love sitting by the kitchen bar so I get to watch food getting prepared. Reservation system is not the best though.

One of the best sushi places in Chicago. Everything is fresh and tasty. Def order angry crab , summer salad , and spicy scallop roll . Make reservation weeks in advance. Easy parking on streets.

It’s flown in fresh to this Humboldt Park hot spot. Not only that; it’s served up with scallop , quail egg and ponzu sauce . We’re salivating at the thought. Read more

Best sushi in Chicago . Amazing bites of fresh fish in inventive preparations. I love this place. Basically order every roll on the menu, both pearl apps, and try the specials!

10 course omakase at great value ($85). Biggest issue was the super rushed service to get you in/out. They brought out the next course while still finishing the previous one. Needs improvement!

So four of us ordered two 'special' omakases and two regular ones. We then went into a coma and didn't touch seafood for two weeks. Our miscalculations aside, the food rules. Period.

Best sushi in Chi hands down! Friendliest service . Definitely order Escolar pearls . Will be my go to sushi restaurant

The seafood appetizers and sushi rolls were good. Would not say that the restaurant has the best sushi in Chicago though.

Have done the omakase every time. Its a lot of food. The escolar pearls are incredible and a must if you go à la carte.

OMAKASE : Masai Carpaccio , Escolar & Maguro Pearls , Shooters , Main, Fiesta Maki , Sashimi . (part 2)

Omakase menu was phenomenal. Make sure to try the uni shooters , escolar pearls , and the angry crab .

The escolar was the best sashimi I've ever had. The Orange Rush was one of the greatest bites of food I've ever had.

It's pricey but I love all of dishes on the menu! Highly recommend the uni shooter and green monster

Amazing food, and if it's your first time here (like ours tonight) go for the omakase - outstanding sampling of their dishes!

Fish is very fresh, Ikura was the best I've had in Chicago, atmosphere is great for a second or third date. Hidden gem

OMAKASE : Dynamyte Mussles, Orange Rush , Angry Crab , Tuna Dashi (part 1). Mochi dessert .

Green monster is probably the best sushi roll I've ever had. Dynamite mussels are incredible. Any "pearl " is amazing. Enjoy and savor your experience.

Let's just say, I'm Asian and I know my good sushi . The Midwest blows in the majority of their sushi restaurants but this place is rules!! Don't tell anybody about this place.

Klassy sushi . Has a full bar but you can bring your own bottle of wine for a $15 corkage fee .

The Orange Rush is conceivably the best single food item I've ever eaten. Also consider the Escolar Pearls and Green Monster .

Best sushi in Chicago - make reservations and be prepared for a trek

I always let the Chef 's create for me ("Omakase ") but don't leave without trying the Orange Rush and homemade cheesecake !

If you're not ready to spring for the omakase お任せ, don't leave without trying the escolar pearls !

Try the house-made tofu with okra , dashi and a tumbleweed of shaved bonito , then add few drops of soy sauce to enliven the delicate flavors: Read more

Best sushi in Chicago - consistently!

The Angry Crab is delicious! Order multiple servings because you only get two pieces

Get the omakase , it’s worth the price and is a surprising amount of food

The eight-course omakase is great. Try the hamachi belly or sweet-salty enoki bacon .

The cheapest high quality Sushi in Chicago !! Make a reservation in advance!!

Best sushi in Chicago . Do the Omakase !

Best Sushi experience I have ever had, Jiro would be proud

Everything is delicious here...the best!!!

$35 early bird special on tuesday/wednesday for reservations 5-5:30

Great place! Very cozy . Chief's choice menu is yummy

Everything. Best sushi in Chicago .

Omakase heaven

Amazing!!! A must.

Most charming sushi place you never heard of! BYOB

Make a reservation and show up on time.

Awesome, do the chefs tasting menu !

The food is great, but the water is always room temperature. I need my water to be cold!

Amazing! Literally Amazing!

Omekase was amazing!!