If you are half as obsessed as we are with sushi, then you have been struggling with staying home while trying to enjoy your favorite sushi places safely. After being back in Chicago for the last couple weeks, we have done our research and compiled the below list of sushi restaurants offering great deals, or just flat out offer great sushi to-go. This list will be constantly growing, and focuses mainly in and around the Lincoln Park and surrounding areas.
NORI & WASABI
Lakeview - 3109 N Halsted St
Our favorite sushi restaurant for casual and affordable sushi! Nori and Wasabi is family owned and operated with an amazing staff. Such genuine people and really good rolls!
Pickup & delivery: between $3-$5
How to order: Call 773-799-8500 directly to order. You can view menu HERE.
Hours: Every day except Tuesday, 4-9pm
Our favorites: Baked Salmon roll & the Fiesta roll
SUSHI SAN
River North - 63 W Grand Ave
Okay so we have said it before, Sushi San has been both hit and miss for us, but the multiple takeout experiences we have had during COVID have been AMAZING. We mean top notch sushi. Just keep in mind that they use Caviar for delivery, and the tax and service fees REALLY add up at the end.
Pickup & delivery
How to order: Call 312-828-0575 for pickup.Order online HERE.
Hours: MON-TH 11am-9pm / FRI-SAT 11am-10pm / SUN 3-10pm
Our favorites: Regular San set and spicy scallop aburi (crispy rice)
KIZAMI
Lincoln Park - 2235 N Lincoln Ave
The new kid on the block, and we are loving their proximity to us!
Pickup & delivery
How to order: Order online HERE.
Hours: Everyday, 3-9pm
COVID specials:10% off when you order online
Our favorites: Nigiri sets of 7/$24 or 10/$30
ENSO SUSHI
Wicker Park - 1613 North Damen Avenue
Even though Enso is out of our “neighborhood” they have found a way into our hearts with their creative and engaging social media, including fun videos and TikToks.
Pickup & delivery: between $3-$5
How to order: Call 773-878–8998 directly,15% off
Hours: Everyday, 3-9pm
COVID specials:15% off all direct orders
COVID relief fund: To make a donation in support of Enso’s employees and business, click HERE. 20% of your donation will be donated to food and beverage deliveries to local hospitals for the heroes fighting the virus in the front lines.
MACKU SUSHI
Lincoln Park - 2239 N Clybourn Ave
The perfect to-go option when you are craving some quality nigiri.
Pickup & delivery
How to order: Call 773-880-8012 or click HERE to order online.
Hours: TU-TH 5-8pm / FRI-SAT 5-9:30pm / SUN 5-8pm / MON closed
Our favorites:Salmon nigiri dressed with enoki
JUNO
Lincoln Park - 2638 North Lincoln Ave
One of our favorite sit down sushi restaurants has, for the first time ever, began offering take-out sushi due to the COVID pandemic.
Curbside pickup & delivery
How to order: Order online HERE. For pickup, please wait outside or in your car and call: 773-935-2000 when you arrive.
Hours: TU-TH 5-10pm / FRI-SAT 5-11pm / SUN 5-10pm
Our favorites: Any of their nigiri
Special to-go combo offerings:
Nigiri & maki combo/ $45:Ten pieces of Chef's Choice nigiri (5 types, 2 pieces each) and 1 Chef's Choice signature maki roll (8 pieces)
Maki combo/$38: Three of our signature maki rolls - Tako Maguro, Ceviche, and Sake Yaki (8 pieces each/24 pieces per order)
Nigiri combo/$64: Sixteen pieces of Chef's Choice premium nigiri (8 types, 2 pieces each).
NAOKI
Lincoln Park - 5 W Ontario Street
For a limited time, chef Naoki is back to provide us with some light among the COVID darkness.
Pickup & delivery
How to order: You can either call:312-428-3548, or order online through Grubhub HERE.
Hours: MON-SAT 4-8:45pm / SUN 3:30-8:15pm
Combo: Dinner for two/$49: Miso Soup (2), Classic Salmon Nigiri (2pc), Classic Tuna Nigiri (2pc), Shrimp Tempura Maki, & Spicy Tuna Maki
KYOTEN
Logan Square - 2507 W Armitage
Kyoten, our favorite Chicago sushi restaurant (and most expensive) has curated a special bento box during the COVID pandemic. The box is PRICEY, but extremely delicious. $120 per person and includes top notch ingredients and selections.
Pickup only
How to order: Reserve your box for a specific date and time on Tock HERE.
Hours: WED-SAT 5-7pm (Date and timeslot must be selected and reserved on tock HERE.
Check out our full to-go omakase review of Kyoten HERE!
UMAI
Lincoln Park - 1217 W Fullerton Ave
Pickup & delivery
How to order: Call 773-248-8886
Hours: MON-TH 11:30am-10pm / FRI-SAT 11:30am-10:30pm / SUN 4:30-9:30pm
COVID specials: 30% off Japanese beer, sake, and wine
UKAI
Lakeview - 1059 W Belmont Ave
Pickup & delivery
How to order: Order online HERE.
Hours: MON-TH 4-10pm / FRI-SAT 11am-11pm / SUN 12-10pm
COVID specials: Free delivery on orders over $20. 15% off pickup, or 15% off first time online orders.
KAI SUSHI LAKEVIEW
Lakeview - 3819 N Southport
Pickup & delivery
How to order: Order online HERE.
Hours: MON-TH 11am-9pm / FRI 11am-11pm / SAT 12-11pm / SUN 12-9pm
COVID specials: 50% off any specialty rolls, Monday and Tuesdays. $100 family meal (feeds 4)
TANUKI
Lincoln Park - 3006 N Sheffield Ave
Curbside pickup & delivery
How to order: Order online HERE.
Hours: SUN-TH 11:30am-8:45pm / FRI-SAT 11:30am-9:45pm
COVID specials: 10% off your first 10 online orders
NORI
Lincoln Park - 954 W Diversey Pkwy
Pickup & delivery
How to order: Order online HERE.
Hours: SUN-WED 4-9pm / TH-SAT 12-3pm, 4-9pm
Specials:
Happy hour 4-6pm buy one Nori Maki, get the second 50% off. Use code NEXT50 when checking out. Signature maki and other items excluded.
Lunch Special Thurs-Sat 12-3pm, 20% off signature maki, use code BIG20.
Did we miss your sushi shop? Reach out to us and connect! We love building relationships and would love to hear more about what makes your place unique / yummy!