Best Sushi in Chicago (2026)
99 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Sushi in Chicago
Showing 10 of 99 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Friends Sushi on Rush
Upscale SushiA popular upscale sushi bar on Chicago's iconic Rush Street.
710 N Rush St · Near North Side
Tenjin Japanese Restaurant
Traditional JapaneseAuthentic traditional Japanese cuisine in Lincolnwood.
3956 W Touhy Ave · Lincolnwood
Hot Woks Cool Sushi
Asian FusionAsian fusion with sushi and hot wok dishes steps from Millennium Park in The Loop.
MILLENNIUM PARK, 30 S Michigan Ave · The Loop
Sumi Sushi
Modern SushiModern, design-forward sushi in the South Loop on Michigan Avenue.
1303 S Michigan Ave · South Loop
Sushi by Bou
OmakaseA 30-minute, 10-piece omakase experience in the Gold Coast.
1244 N Dearborn Pkwy · Gold Coast
Kuni's Japanese Restaurant
North Shore Sushi IconAn Evanston sushi and Japanese dining institution beloved by the community for decades.
511 Main St ste a · Evanston
Haru Sushi Restaurant
Japanese SushiClassic Japanese sushi and traditional dishes in Chicago's Logan Square.
3301 W Armitage Ave · Logan Square
Kikka Sushi
Conveyor Belt SushiKikka's fresh, conveyor-style sushi in the Whole Foods on Green Bay Road in Evanston.
2748 Green Bay Rd · Evanston
Kikka Sushi
Conveyor Belt SushiFresh conveyor-belt sushi in Evanston's Whole Foods on Chicago Avenue.
1640 Chicago Ave · Evanston
Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge
Japanese Fusion LoungeAn upscale Japanese fusion lounge and sushi bar in Chicago's Streeterville.
332 E Illinois St · Streeterville
About Chicago Sushi
Chicago rewards curious eaters—sushi here might mean omakase counters one night and creative fusion rolls the next. Use this hub to weigh the best sushi citywide, then compare notes with what's happening around Little Italy and Winnetka when you feel like roaming.
FoodIndex ranks sushi restaurants across Chicago with live inputs from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and similar sources, combined into one transparent 0–100 score so sponsored placements do not decide what you see first.
These 99 Chicago sushi entries emphasize Edomae nigiri, hand rolls and maki, omakase counters, creative fusion rolls, and more, prioritized by the latest blended signals—not editorial payola. Check back after major review bursts and you'll notice the rankings breathing with the city.
How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top sushi spots in Chicago are ranked by FoodIndex using a 0–100 score built from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and other signals. We prioritize places with strong, recent review volume and consistent ratings—then order them by that combined score.
Chicago is part of Chicago's food scene—think neighborhood favorites, diverse cuisines, and steady foot traffic from locals and visitors. This list focuses on sushi specifically, using data rather than editorial picks.
We aggregate star ratings, review counts, and recency across platforms, then normalize everything into one transparent score. That helps you compare apples-to-apples even when review patterns differ by platform.
Yes. As new reviews publish and ratings change, scores are recalculated so the leaderboard reflects the latest available data.
We love hearing suggestions. Reach out via our contact page with the restaurant name and location—we use it to prioritize future coverage and data checks.
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