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Paku Paku Sushi — a Roscoe Village japanese find that regulars keep close. Order the Sushi. Generous portions, so come hungry. Wallet-friendly, BYOB. Keeley McDowell: "Their miso soup honestly was some of the best I have had, the broth was rich and had a deeper umami flavor"
Sebastian C
11 reviews
“The sushi was incredibly delicious, with fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors”
The place looked nice and clean at first but later things like multiple lip marks on our "clean" drinking glasses were visible.
3053 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
“Paku Paku is a gem.”
Paku Paku is a gem! We went for an impromptu date night and couldn’t have picked a better spot. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the chef made incredible rolls! The quality and creativity are unmatched! AND byob? amazing! We are so lucky to live right next door, can’t wait to go back!
Emily Hagerty
Jan 2026
“Amazing service , prices , and quality of fish.”
Amazing service , prices , and quality of fish. Found this place at random as we were driving by and happy for the spontaneous lunch date. Fish was fresh and the rice wasn’t too hard or sticky. Rice to fish ratio was perfect which is also important for us! Will be back
Afia Ahmed
Nov 2025
“The service was super quick and friendly, and the food quality was exceptional.”
The service was super quick and friendly, and the food quality was exceptional. We had 2 appetizers, 4 maki rolls and 2 signature rolls total and they were all amazing. I highly recommend the spicy green dragon roll and volcano roll. Also worth noting that it’s BYOB and they provided us with wine glasses.
Magaly Lynn
Aug 2025
“Best sushi restaurant in the neighborhood.”
Best sushi restaurant in the neighborhood! I ordered various sushi rolls for a birthday party — every roll was perfect, fresh, and the prices were great. I’ll definitely be back for sure!
Nattakorn Promsuwan
Jul 2025
“Delicious and reasonable price.”
Hamstergampoong Style
Jul 2025
“Fantastic local place.”
Fantastic local place. Quality far above price. Would love to come back!
P G
Jun 2025
“Absolutely amazing experience.”
Absolutely amazing experience! The sushi was incredibly delicious, with fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors. I’ll definitely be coming back. Without a doubt, one of the best sushi spots I’ve ever tried. Highly recommended. My favorite Mango tango tropical. The mango adds the perfect touch. So refreshing and delicious. The green dragon it's Amazing the cilantro adds a zesty, aromatic. Every sushi roll I had was a whole experience. The server was kind and friendly. Me gusto mucho y recomiendo el lugar. Debí tomar más fotos.
Sebastian C
Jun 2025
“My new favorite sushi place.”
My new favorite sushi place! Fresh, friendly, and excellent quality. Highly recommend the chef’s choice combo plate which included some really generous sashimi cuts. Takoyaki was also top notch.
Jeremy Kiolbassa
May 2025
“Really glad this place opened up.”
Really glad this place opened up. The sushi is fresh, the prices are great, and everyone working there is incredibly friendly. The Dragon on Fire Roll and Volcano Roll were the standouts. They were packed with flavor and made with care. Even the miso soup was a surprise hit. It’s made from scratch daily and not overly salty like it can be at other spots. Same owner as Wok You Want next door, and you can tell. He doesn’t skimp on ingredients and takes pride in what he’s serving. Great mix of quality and value. Feels like a spot that’s going to become a regular go-to.
Jonathan Becker
Apr 2025
“So tasty! Great price and delicious sushi. I got the tuna maki, crunchy roll, tobikko and salmon...”
So tasty! Great price and delicious sushi. I got the tuna maki, crunchy roll, tobikko and salmon roe nigiri and I ate it all in 5 min.
Lena Rush
Apr 2025
“I ordered the Eel avocado roll - generous portion, warm eel, and not too much unagi sauce.”
I ordered the Eel avocado roll - generous portion, warm eel, and not too much unagi sauce. Philadelphia roll - balanced portion between smoked salmon and cream cheese. Spicy Tuna - generous portion of tuna, perfect roll. Chef is also generous with sliced ginger and Wasabi. Relaxing and upbeat music playing in the background. Service was quick. Wait time was less than 10mins. Congrats on your grand opening!
Jessica Corvo
Apr 2025
“i was skeptical when we came in but the food blew me away.”
i was skeptical when we came in but the food blew me away. teriyaki salmon was hands down the best we’ve ever had and the sushi was excellent.
Liz Miller
Jan 2026
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