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Big Bear Sushi & Thai — one of Irving Park's strongest japanese spots. Feels current without overdoing it. Plating that reflects real attention to detail, and BYOB. Karell Blancaflor: "The Godzilla roll was phenomenal — the presentation alone is art, and it tasted even better than it looked"
Jay Fal
324 reviews
“It’s not easy to find a place that nails both Japanese and Thai cuisine, but Big Bear Sushi & Thai does it perfectly”
Drove 15 miles to go there and not happy with food at all. Very thin soup for Panang and Red curry.
3334 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
“Honestly? Soooo good.”
Honestly? Soooo good! I ordered the Snow Storm roll and it was epic both in flavor and beauty. My partner got the Green Curry with chicken. It was so flavorful and warm. I have been all over the United States and this was best green curry I have ever tasted! The lady serving us was so sweet and adorable. The food arrived promptly. Everything was perfect. Try this place, you will not regret it.
Angela Carlston
Jan 2026
“Food is as delicious as it is beautiful.”
Food is as delicious as it is beautiful. Great deal on lunch specials. Curry was fantastic to warm up on a cold day.
Amber Lococo
Jan 2026
“Big Bear Sushi Thai is a lovely local spot with a warm, inviting atmosphere and incredibly friendly, attentive staff.”
Big Bear Sushi Thai is a lovely local spot with a warm, inviting atmosphere and incredibly friendly, attentive staff. We visited on a quiet Monday evening and felt well taken care of the entire time. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the Panang curry and orange tofu to the seafood salad, sushi rolls, and crab rangoon. The standout for me was the salmon ceviche, which was bright, crisp, and perfectly balanced, cutting through the richness of the salmon beautifully. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend it to locals looking for a relaxed night out with great food.
Anna Padilla
Jan 2026
“10/10 — new favorite spot unlocked.”
10/10 — new favorite spot unlocked. We came to Big Bear Sushi & Thai because I was originally going to order online, but the pictures on Grubhub were wayyyy too good to pass up. I needed the artwork and the vibes in person — and it did not disappoint. First off, it’s BYOB, which is a huge win, and there’s a liquor store on the same side of the street, so super easy. The Godzilla roll was phenomenal — the presentation alone is art, and it tasted even better than it looked. Honestly one of the most visually impressive rolls I’ve seen. The combination Pad See Ew was amaaaazing. My boyfriend is very picky and he has not stopped talking about it since. That alone says everything. Between the food, the creativity, and the overall vibe, this is 100% going to be our new go-to spot. Can’t wait to come back and try more. 🍣✨
Karell Blancaflor
Dec 2025
“I love big bear! I order all the time for delivery and I dine in. The food is fast and delicious.”
Reese Stanford
Nov 2025
“This place is phenomenal.”
This place is phenomenal. The Godzilla roll and the deep-fried rolls are my favorite. I recently had their Penang curry and it was delicious! Pad See Ew was also delightful! I have eaten here 3 times this week.
Veronica
Oct 2025
“This place was amazing and if you call ahead you can make sure that you get seen even if it's a...”
This place was amazing and if you call ahead you can make sure that you get seen even if it's a busy holiday or a weekend night. Highly suggest!
Teresa Principe
Sep 2025
“Our film crew discovered this place after a heavy work day.”
Our film crew discovered this place after a heavy work day. It was nice to relax and enjoy some miso soup together. The sushi, soba noodles and service were spectacular, we will return! 🍜 🍣
Megasaur Media LLC
Aug 2025
“A new restaurant just opened in the neighborhood, and I’m happy to see more Thai places popping up in the area.”
A new restaurant just opened in the neighborhood, and I’m happy to see more Thai places popping up in the area. We got curry fried rice and Panang curry for takeout, and both were delicious. I’ll definitely be returning to try more dishes.
Vincent Mañara
Jul 2025
“My friend and I went there around 4 PM.”
My friend and I went there around 4 PM. We ordered pineapple fried rice, red curry, and shrimp/eel/octopus nigiri. Everything tasted great! The shrimp and octopus nigiri had a nice bite to them. The red curry had a light, mellow flavor with just the right amount of coconut and a hint of ginger in the aftertaste. The pineapple fried rice was both sweet and spicy. Our waiter, Mee, was excellent. He was extremely attentive and made sure our first visit was memorable! Thanks, Mee! I would definitely come back!
Anatasia Pham
Jul 2025
“I’ve been ordering Big Bear online for the past year now, but this was my first time stepping foot into the restaurant.”
I’ve been ordering Big Bear online for the past year now, but this was my first time stepping foot into the restaurant. I had the joy of bringing my family from out of town, so my hopes were high. And we were not disappointed!! We were greeted by our hostess/server which the warmest smile, and immediately seated. Smaller restaurant, but beautiful large windows and very nice decor. The service was quick and very pleasant. Our waitress was the only front of house staff, and she did a great job checking on us and ensuring we had plenty to drink. She even brought extra bowls so we could all share soup, and timed a to-go order I was bringing back home perfectly with our bill. The food? Spectacular. We’ve been knowing this, but eating it in restaurant was a whole different experience. The presentation of our Spicy Roll and Summer Roll were jaw dropping, and the displayed sauces paired perfectly with our choices. Cannot recommend the Summer Roll enough!! I ordered the Panang curry for my entree - which is a little on the sweeter side but I prefer it that way - with melt-in-your-mouth bites of chicken and the perfect amount of spice. Everything on the table was so delicious, with everything being very well seasoned and our fish clearly being high quality. Cannot recommend this place enough!
Nicole Massat
May 2025
“Had some delicious veggie rolls here.”
Had some delicious veggie rolls here. Very happy to see some inventive veggie options and more than your usual cucumber avocado roll. Great addition to the neighborhood-We will be back!
Katie Rash
Apr 2025
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