Umi Sushi by Weight Chicago

“I absolutely love this place.”

I absolutely love this place. Such good variety and quality. A must-try if you work nearby especially. I paid about 20 for this tray and it was perfect. This is an awesome place if you like variety because you can get 1 of everything!

Nina Grover

Jan 2026

“Umi... Sushi by Weight ...is such a refreshing take on sushi in Chicago! This spot is perfect if...”

Umi... Sushi by Weight ...is such a refreshing take on sushi in Chicago! This spot is perfect if you love variety or hate committing to just one roll. You grab exactly what you want ...nigiri, rolls, sashimi ... and pay by the weight, which makes it fun, customizable, and surprisingly budget-friendly. Everything looked fresh and beautifully prepared, with a wide selection that’s constantly being restocked. It’s ideal for sushi beginners who want to try a little of everything and sushi lovers who know exactly what they want. The vibe is casual and efficient, making it a great option for a quick lunch, solo bite, or low-key sushi stop in the Loop. No pressure, no overthinking .. just good sushi, your way. If you’re looking for something different from the typical sushi experience, Umi Sushi by Weight is a must-try. Easy, customizable, and genuinely fun.

Zoe Christenson

Dec 2025

“Visited Umi Sushi for a quick bite.”

Visited Umi Sushi for a quick bite. They offer quite a variety of sushi at affordable prices, plus free wasabi, soy sauce, and ginger. The seating area is limited. The staff are friendly.

Deasy Pasaribu

Nov 2025

“Such a good value for the price, and honestly sushi and rolls are so legit.”

Rey Kim

Oct 2025

“The rolls were delicious and a special thank you to the staff.”

The rolls were delicious and a special thank you to the staff. We asked for salmon rolls and the chef came out and gave us a full consultation and made them exactly as we wanted. Super service. Thank you. We'll definitely be back. 👍🏻🔥

Ivan Kanonik

Oct 2025

“Good bang for your buck, I spend $7 on this.”

Good bang for your buck, I spend $7 on this. Great lunch spot to grab takeout as seating is super limited inside. The sushi is also good quality and delicious. Will be back for sure.

Tania

Sep 2025

“I walked in and the person working was so helpful.”

I walked in and the person working was so helpful. He told me how everything works and then he also explained what each sushi was. I actually went to eat it somewhere by the Riverwalk and it was so good. 10/10!!!

Aschia A

Sep 2025

“This place is simply amazing.”

This place is simply amazing. I luv sushi but I like to try many things. Unfortunately, even at AYCE, when you order a roll you get 8 pieces and honestly I only want to have 1 slice, so I can try others. Finally, someone decided to do a sushi by weight. We do ice cream and pizza by weight, so why not sushi. But here’s the kicker; the ingredients are fresh, high quality and super flavorful. And the trays I purchased was about 2 lbs total for only about $15 each. Thats at least one maki roll in restaurants but you only get to try one thing. But I really like nigiri, and the cost by piece is so much less than restos and grocery store nigiri. The space is contemporary and very clean, extremely minimalist, which gave it eye appeal. The staff was helpful and friendly. There is very little seating but I think that’s apropos!! My suggestion is get your trays and walk across the street to the nearby parks or the steps of the Art Institute and people watch or enjoy with that special person in the open air!! Definitely will travel to Loop just for this food concept!!

Rolo

Aug 2025

“Great quality and selection of sushi.”

Great quality and selection of sushi. Impressed by the freshness of their fish. Delicious and beautiful display of sushi. Reasonable priced. Would recommend to fellow sushi lovers.

Sandie Yi

Aug 2025

“This is a must go if you want quick and affordable sushi that is high quality.”

This is a must go if you want quick and affordable sushi that is high quality. I was little skeptical with the rolls being premade when you arrive but I was pleasantly surprised how good it was. Everything was super fresh, the rolls have a lot of fish so they aren’t skimping on quantity or quality. Honestly not sure how they make money cuz mine was only $13. I wish we had this concept near where I lived cuz I was literally go all the time

Lissette Cornejo

Aug 2025

“I grab some sushi to go and the guy that was working there was super nice and helpful in answering...”

I grab some sushi to go and the guy that was working there was super nice and helpful in answering any questions I had about the rolls. The sushi was good and I would definitely go back for more!!

Hanan Abdulkareem

Aug 2025

“So good and the price is nice as well You can build your own sashimi don with the sushi at home!”

Josephine Chin

Aug 2025