Kraken Sushi & Beyond
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Kraken Sushi & Beyond — among the best japanese in North Center. Order the Sushi. Buzzy, energetic room where the crowd adds to it, and vegetarian-friendly. Michelle Foy: "All seafood tasted fresh and the best thing I liked was that the rolls weren’t all rice like other places"
Experience Breakdown
Jess
109 reviews
“Their entire menu looks delicious and I can't wait to trying everything on it”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Plot twist: flavor didn’t show up I’ve been loyal to this place longer than most people keep a therapist.
I have been coming to this restaurant for YEARS.
I can't explain how disappointed I feel right now. This place used to be my go-to place to eat in the city.
Location
4022 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
What 50+ diners say about Kraken Sushi & Beyond
“Busy night but we were seated immediately.”
Busy night but we were seated immediately. The specials are awesome. I had a brisket and noodles in curry!
Matt Vaessen
Jan 2026
“Sushi and beyond … I love the concept … best of curries and sushi under one cozy roof.”
Farhan Alam
Dec 2025
“Excellent sushi in a cozy restaurant.”
Excellent sushi in a cozy restaurant. Attentive staff. Really glad Kraken is here in the neighborhood!
Steve V
Dec 2025
“Great sushi place for vegetarians and vegans.”
Great sushi place for vegetarians and vegans. Nice, big detailed menu. Fast service and delicious.
Vegas Boy
Aug 2025
“All the sushi is incredible.”
All the sushi is incredible. Postman and negi toro ate probably my top 2!! The mighty mushroom is also so good (vegan) and wagyu beef bowl is really rich and buttery. Their chicken wing appetizer is bursting with flavor. Duck curry is nice and spicy with authentic thai flavors as well. Will be back!
joyce ku
Apr 2025
“i’ve come here to eat several times and it is always ah-mazing.”
i’ve come here to eat several times and it is always ah-mazing! the sushi is really good. the drinks are even better! i love the crying tiger (i think thats what its called, dont quote me). the garlic mussels are to die for. the edamame is so delish. you really cant go wrong here. the atmosphere is my favorite part. the staff is so attentive and the atmosphere is relaxing, chilled and low lit. special honor to the happy hour which i LOVE coming to.
Shann G
Apr 2025
“Had an excellent experience here.”
Had an excellent experience here. Had the mussels, miso, sushi, and matcha desert. Service was on point and everything was fresh and delicious. Also, the restaurant has an intimate vibe making it perfect for a date night
Kamil Naumowicz
Mar 2025
“Jane was absolutely amazing.”
Jane was absolutely amazing! I loved all of there signature rolls! We have been going for a while now! And we will keep going! I can’t rave about this place enough! The food is so delicious and fresh! The entire team is so nice.
Melanie Georgens
Feb 2025
“Came here with a friend recently and we loved our food and experience.”
Came here with a friend recently and we loved our food and experience! Everyone working there was very friendly, the food was delicious, and it was a nice cozy spot for lunch on a cold day. Will definitely be back!
Claire
Jan 2025
“Amazing!!!! We went here for a double date and the menu had something for everyone- fresh sushi,...”
Amazing!!!! We went here for a double date and the menu had something for everyone- fresh sushi, fried tempura, hot bowls of ramen, rice bowls, curry… you name it they got it. Everything was authentic and fresh. The service was wonderful and they had such creative cocktails, like a lychee martini! The mochi board for dessert was so creative and delicious. Everyone was so kind to us and we will definitely be back.
Allison N
Jan 2025
“The employees and food are outstanding, I go here almost every week.”
The employees and food are outstanding, I go here almost every week! The sushi rolls are not overwhelmingly huge (as they shouldn’t be) and everything tastes amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.
Edelynn Cayas
Dec 2024
“loved that the lights were dim.”
loved that the lights were dim. food came out fast and everything we ordered was yumm! try their toro aburi! so good!
Chihiro Matsuda
Nov 2024
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