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Kai Sushi

4.6270 reviews ·Opentil 9:30 tonight
The fish is fresh and flavorful and the "portion" sizes of the rolls were perfect
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Kai Sushi — Lakeview japanese that sets the standard. The kind of menu that makes you want to order everything. Affordable, BYOB. "Incredible sushi, the fish is very fresh and the rolls are innovative and delicious" — David Rokhinson

🍷BYOB — grab a bottle next door, they'll open it.

What 270 diners keep saying

Great valueHidden gemByobTakeout strong
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3819 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Lakeview
Today4-9:30PM
Sun12-9:30PM
Mon–Thu4-9:30PM
Fri–Sat12-10:30PM
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What 270 diners keep saying

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Review photo by David Rokhinson
Aug 2025

Incredible sushi, the fish is very fresh and the rolls are innovative and delicious!

David Rokhinson

David Rokhinson

52 reviews on Google

Review photo by Bryan Laur
Jun 2024

This place is often way less busy than it deserves. The sushi is incredible and it's a great value.

Bryan Laur

Bryan Laur

112 reviews on Google

Review photo by Bill
Dec 2025

A fairly average sushi experience. We ordered the sashimi set, which was decent but unremarkable - the fish selection felt limited, with the salmon belly being the most memorable bite thanks to its fatty texture and slight smokiness. The sushi rice was notably bland and missing the brightness of rice vinegar. A serviceable option if you’re nearby, but not a spot that leaves much of an impression.

Bill

Bill

940 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Fresh with great variety. Outdoor seating. On Southport.

Michael Cleve

Michael Cleve

30 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

Food was delicious. Salmon was super fresh. We particularly liked the citrus salmon and salmon avo. Wee was an extraordinary waitress. Definitely worth trying. We'll come back!

Daniel Bronsoiler

Daniel Bronsoiler

48 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

Had an amazing experience here! Our server, Wee was so attentive and kind. Our food was ready super fast and we barely had to wait, even with ordering multiple times. The fish was so fresh and seemed high quality. They also give you a cute little dessert at the end. I’m so happy we came across this place and we will definitely be coming back!!

Sammy Gorlovetsky

Sammy Gorlovetsky

24 reviews on Google

Feb 2026

Excellent sushi. We often do take out from here and it is always perfect.

Caroline M

Caroline M

3 reviews on Google

Dec 2025

Amazing value for the quality. Such warm, friendly service. We eat a lot of sushi and this was our favorite in recent memory. Would highly recommend.

Paul

Paul

82 reviews on Google

Oct 2025

Every time I want sushi on a Thursday during my lunch break I get no sushi 😔. please open at 12 on Thursdays. Sincerely, A hungry health care worker P.S really good sushi and the wasabi is so good

kamari belcher

kamari belcher

11 reviews on Google

Oct 2025

Great quality fish, BYOB, and always clean with friendly staff. Reasonable prices. My go to sushi spot

Katie Quill

Katie Quill

4 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

Food was delicious. We got the gyoza, edamame, and a bunch of makimono and specialty rolls. They did have soy wrappers for my friend. The quality of the fish was great. The gyoza is some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend!!! Cost $130 for three of us including tip and taxes.

Jessica Resch

Jessica Resch

131 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

Great fresh sushi and specials

Scott Chaplin

Scott Chaplin

1134 reviews on Google

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