Ari Sushi
Ari Sushi
Signature Nigiri: Seared Salmon, Zuke Salmon, Big Eye Tuna. ALL DELISH
King Dragon Maki! Tasty!
various types of sushi on a cutting board
Inside
Hamachi & Yellowtail Maki
Spicy Tuna Rice Crispy-SO good!!!!
Hwe Dup Bap
Cute logo
Mackerel Signature Nigiri-Mackerel lovers, this is for you! So yummy!
a sushi platter with salmon, avocado, and red cavia
Flounder and Sea Urchin-so fresh, citrusy, and delicious!
Rainbow Dragon Maki
drink, sushi and sashimi
Rainbow Dragon Maki
Volcano Maki (top) and TNT Crunch
Rainbow Dragon Maki
sushi and sashimi, sushi, food, sashimi
Spicy Scallop Maki
Signature Nigiri-Yellowtail, Zuke Salmon, Seared Ika
Hamachi & Yellowtail Maki
Golden Lobster Maki
salads, food, salad
food
Alexandra B.
May 8, 2024
DO NOT SLEEP ON THE SIGNATURE NIGIRI. FIRE EMOJI, FIRE EMOJI, FIRE EMOJI =P Ari Sushi offers traditional and elevated modern sushi rolls, nigiri and some cooked kitchen items. It is a small and locally owned spot with about 30-35 indoor dining seats. They do not have a full bar however they do offer Japanese beer, wine and sake. They do have 1 cocktail called the 'high ball' which is a whiskey and ginger based drink.The decor/atmosphere could use some love. The quality of sushi is top notch and excellent yet the vibe fell short. I will say that the light fixtures were very nice but the rest of the place could use an upgrade. The tables, chairs, booths and walls could use some TLC. Using cloth napkins vs paper napkins would also provide a more sophisticated dining experience. Service was consistent and attentive. Even the chefs checked in on us a few times during our meal. This shows he truly cares about his customers and their time at his restaurant. All staff members were friendly and helpful. This was my first time there and felt comfortable throughout. Back to the nigiri. OMG OMG OMG, the portion, quality, presentation and flavor. STOP ITTTTTT. My fiance and I tried 3 different signature options - the big eye tuna, zuke salmon and madai. I would come back just for the nigiri and to hang out with chef ari. We also ordered a few signature rolls - Hamachi Yellowtail, Golden Lobster & Rainbow Dragon. They were equally delicious and of great quality when compared to nigiri. Of the 3 my favorite was the Golden Lobster and my fiance's was the Rainbow Dragon. The ratio of rice to fish was great and wasn't overly filled with rice. Ari Sushi offers half portion and full portion rolls. In my opinion it's waaaay worth it to always order full portions. I meannn, why would you do that to yourself?! Hehe
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Robin O.
May 5, 2024
It's on the more expensive side but worth every penny, Excellent, friendly service, clean establishment, unusual flavor combinations and fresh, quality ingredients.
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Nataliya Z.
Jul 30, 2024
A lovely sushi fusion restaurant with a great menu and excellent service . We tried a variety of dishes and loved all of them. Bento boxes have very good portions and are very tasty. My sashimi selection was fresh. My daughter's Salmon Mania maki had a great flavor. We definitely will be back! I highly recommend!
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Jen J.
Jan 31, 2024
Fresh fish and well-made rolls with fun ingredients.For our appetizer, we had the flounder and uni dish ($16). The uni was so good that we ordered more in gunkan form ($7 each).We also ordered 3 rolls for dine-in and a tonkatsu for my mom as carryout. Of the three rolls, the Hamachi & Yellowtail ($19) was our favorite, but the Ocean Drive ($19) and Sunny ($19) were good too.Very friendly service and nice date-night ambiance.
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Ho T.
Jan 26, 2024
I ordered a half order of the black dragon, which is a specialty maki. The ratio and texture of the rice were ideal. The outside became charred, resulting in a grill-like appearance and scent to the brittle eel meat. The black fish eggs scattered on the maki gave it a peculiar texture, and the tobiko's color fit the theme. What a welcome appetizer for me.I ordered their lunch special salmon bento box for my main course. Every section has distinct protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables. Perfectly cooked salmon was topped with shredded fried potatoes, and a stir-fried mixture of veggies with a teriyaki sauce. The gyoza had a tasty filling and a crunchy outside. Since the bento box included miso soup and salad, I believe they should replace the cabbage salad with something else. The food was tasty and substantial.
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John S.
Sep 5, 2023
Where do I start? How about from the moment we walked in, our server and the chefs were very friendly and accommodating when we walked in. We liked the vibe of the place. Low light with a sleek black & red decor and some house music played at a comfortable level in the background. The food was delicious. We started with the flounder wrapped Uni and Maui island. We enjoyed both. The were a perfect size app for two people. Then we ordered a bunch of their signature maki. They offer full and 1/2 portions. Since we've never dined here it was nice to order the 1/2 sizes and order more. My favorite section of the menu was the signature maki. Seared salmon & Zuke salmon were some of the stand outs but everyone was wonderful. All and all I can't wait to find an excuse to dine here again, and recommend that you do too.
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Michael R.
Mar 8, 2024
For my first time being here this place was fireeee!!!! Highly recommend the highball whiskey drink Salmon nigiri was very fresh and tasty. Miso soup 20/10 amazing check it out if you're near by. It's defensively one of the low key spots with amazing flavor
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Elizabeth B.
Jan 17, 2024
Service: excellent Food: supreme This is our third time coming here, but experiencing new menu dishes. And we still very much enjoying the food. If you want to have an extra special and fresh sushi experience, this is the place.
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Toby D.
Sep 26, 2023
Easily one of the top 5 sushi restaurants I've been to. Great value, excellent quality, and the chefs have paid so much attention to crafting excellent flavors that would be a shame smoother in soy sauce. I will be back here every time I visit the Chicago area. The service was quick and friendly.
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AJ O.
Jan 26, 2024
Amazing as usual. Compliment to the chefs. Every time we come for dinner. We are welcomed with smiles. We would definitely keep coming back and try different types of sushi. I recommend to try our very best and favorite Sunny. They also have new wall decorations. Must come and try their sushi and see their new wall decorations.
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