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SAKANA AYCE Japanese Cuisine

4.8 ★678 reviews ·Opens at 11:30AM
“You get a broad range of sushi, cooked items, and other Japanese favorites, which makes it a solid choice if you want quantity and different flavors in one place”
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SAKANA AYCE Japanese Cuisine — among the best japanese in South Loop. The kind of place your parents probably knew about too. Friendly without hovering, and BYOB. Stephs: "The specialty rolls were perfectly balanced: rich fish, creamy avocado"

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

What 678 diners keep saying

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1307 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
South Loop
Today11:30AM-9:30PM
Sun11:30AM-9PM
Mon–Thu11:30AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM
Fri11:30AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM
Sat11:30AM-9:30PM
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What 678 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Tammy Dang
Jul 2026

“Beautiful spread and the fish tasted so fresh. AYCE is an amazing deal.”

Tammy Dang

Tammy Dang

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by Denise Beltran Santiago
Jul 2026

“Great quality and service super yummy”

Denise Beltran Santiago

Denise Beltran Santiago

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jessica Law
Feb 2026

“The food and service was both good. Everything came out fast.”

Jessica Law

Jessica Law

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Celia Law
Feb 2026

“Food comes out pretty fast and great for the price”

Celia Law

Celia Law

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Kara U
Feb 2026

“The service a really good!! Nice restaurant! Highly recommend 👍”

Kara U

Kara U

44 reviews on Google

Review photo by Ambs
Feb 2026

“The servers are chill! The food is fresh tasting, I love the environment too”

Ambs

Ambs

8 reviews on Google

Review photo by Eric Lo
Feb 2026

“Went here and was seated immediately. Friendly staff and very good food!”

Eric Lo

Eric Lo

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Adina Graner-Hernandez
Feb 2026

“First time trying this new spot by us. Mariah took care of us and she was exceptional. Literally everything was delicious. Didn’t have any expectations coming in but now it looks like we have a new to go sushi place. We came in with 2 little kids. No issues whatsoever. Servers were sweet and the food kept them busy. Music was great, food was fresh. BYOB currently but they’re getting their license.”

Adina Graner-Hernandez

Adina Graner-Hernandez

15 reviews on Google

Review photo by x d (alsxonert)
Feb 2026

“Amazing experience. The food quality and presentation feel like fine dining, but with AYCE pricing. The ingredients are super fresh and the atmosphere is great. Definitely a hidden gem for high-quality sushi at a good price.”

x d (alsxonert)

x d (alsxonert)

2 reviews on Google

Review photo by minh chau
Jul 2026

“Very nice”

minh chau

minh chau

8 reviews on Google

Review photo by Calvin Law
Feb 2026

“They don't have a very large selection of sashimi and they also don't have scallop 😢 but otherwise the fish is solid and service is good. I would come back!”

Calvin Law

Calvin Law

292 reviews on Google

Review photo by Franki Ma
Feb 2026

“Amazing sushi! A lot of things for everyone to pick.”

Franki Ma

Franki Ma

1 reviews on Google

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