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Bridgeport · Japanese · $$

South Kawa Japanese Restaurant

4.6541 reviews ·Opentil 9:15 tonight
The soft shell crab appetizer is fantastic - the batter is different than how it's prepared in a spider roll (which they also do well)
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South Kawa Japanese Restaurant — high-caliber japanese in Bridgeport. Friendly team that sets the tone, and wallet-friendly. "The chashu was tender, juicy, and savory" — Andrew Kwan [$$]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.

What 541 diners keep saying

Great valueFast serviceNeighborhood institutionRomanticCozyFamily friendly
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3417 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Bridgeport
Today11:30AM-9:15PM
Sun12:30-9:15PM
MonClosed
Tue–Thu11:30AM-9:15PM
Fri11:30AM-10:15PM
Sat12:30-10:15PM
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What 541 diners keep saying

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Review photo by D R
Jun 2026

BYOB Great food and served quickly. We will be back.

D R

D R

986 reviews on Google

Review photo by V M
May 2026

Very good every time I come. Husband is very picky and he cleaned his plate

V M

V M

14 reviews on Google

Review photo by Giuseppe Badalamenti
Apr 2026

Left overs pictured. We have never had better. Vegan and veggie rolls too. Family own Sushi house with excellent rolls and service. BYOB. We will be back.

Giuseppe Badalamenti

Giuseppe Badalamenti

83 reviews on Google

Review photo by Peter Z
Apr 2026

Great sashimi

Peter Z

Peter Z

34 reviews on Google

Review photo by Angelica Figueroa
Mar 2026

Their Chicago Fire role is amazing. Sushi definitely tastes like quality sushi and the portion is filling. Favorite sushi spot now.

Angelica Figueroa

Angelica Figueroa

32 reviews on Google

Review photo by Zuzanna
Mar 2026

Great hospitality! It’s a quaint spot with generous sashimi and nigiri portions. Fish quality is good, but salmon is a bit fatty (some may like that). I recommend the tiger roll if if you prefer a more “fresh” less fried specialty roll~

Zuzanna

Zuzanna

165 reviews on Google

Review photo by Maria “Mars” Elena
Nov 2025

I ate ramen here earlier this month, and I honestly had a pleasant time! I had a few California rolls and the chicken ramen! I definitely hope to be able to stop by again sometime! I definitely recommend this place! 😋💕

Maria “Mars” Elena

Maria “Mars” Elena

4 reviews on Google

Review photo by Armando Quiroga
Oct 2025

Best sushi in the south

Armando Quiroga

Armando Quiroga

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Latisha Crenshaw-Lewis
Aug 2025

Best customer service ever I watch the children here grown up they never seams to amaze me Patrice is Awesome and so is her mom and bro the chefs are wonderful just a AWESOME SET OF OF PEOPLE

Latisha Crenshaw-Lewis

Latisha Crenshaw-Lewis

15 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alice Jiang
May 2025

Very delicious food, friendly service, and a lovely atmosphere overall! You recieve free Kasugai gummy candy when you get the receipt 10/10 - would recommend to hang out or spend time with friends/co-workers/family and eat delicious dishes together!

Alice Jiang

Alice Jiang

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alma Dominguez
Apr 2025

Delicious food, fast and very friendly service, very affordable prices, the establishment is very clean and the place is BYOB, wonderful!! :D

Alma Dominguez

Alma Dominguez

21 reviews on Google

Review photo by kevin rubalcava
Apr 2025

Good sushi at good prices. The service was amazing as well

kevin rubalcava

kevin rubalcava

64 reviews on Google

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