Kai Sushi

I love this place! It's super quick and really good. I have ordered it many times and it never tastes too fishy. They also have good mochi balls. They also have cute outdoor seating for nicer weather that is right by the park and you can go for a little walk along the river afterwards. I have friends that take Bumble/Hinge dates here.

Just moved into the building and I'm loving this place! Have had the super crunchy roll, ocean roll and cucumber salad, can't wait to try it all!

It's a pretty good neighborhood sushi spot. Our favorite roll is the Hamachi Special Roll. For the price, the food isn't bad. I think the sashimi was pretty large. And I like that they prepare an orange for you at the end. Service is barebones but it's a small shop and the workers are friendly. The otoro was still a little frosty when we got it but I think they give generous fish slices for their sashimi so the value is there.

I cannot in good conscience recommend this place to any true Yelper, mostly because of unfriendly waitstaff. The food was fine, just nothing wow about it. Maybe take out would be a more pleasant option.I walked in during lunch hour last week, the entire staff was sitting at the sushi bar eating and there were no customers. The host welcomes me as she gets up from eating, mouth still chewing and walks me to a table. I point out that it's dirty with bits of rice still present. She walks me to another table, this one is clearly not bussed from whomever ate here earlier with soy sauce streaks, and now I'm feeling like Goldilocks!! I point to a table that at least has a window view and requested she wipe it down.Oh the look of scorn in her eyes said it all! I should have left then but I was craving sushi and tried to give the benefit of the doubt. Although I have never been to Kai before, I did take mental note when I was out with friends and we passed it, one of them said it was a great lunch spot. I digress...I immediately noticed the menu was soiled but asked for the lunch specials. She flips the menu over pointing to the options on the menu. I tell her I need a minute.Almost 10-minutes pass. I end up walking up towards the sushi bar and the whole staff turns to look at me - AWKWARD!! I announce I was ready to order and the same girl says "ok what you want?""I'll take the sushi roll lunch special" I say. One guy jumps up from the sushi bar and walks around to the kitchen.A few minutes pass then miso soup and water are brought to me. The girl said "excuse me, what sushi you want?" I say again "I'll take the sushi roll lunch special." Now this girl says "you no tell me what sushi, I no make nothing" yeah this really happened.In hindsight I should have just left but I pointed to which rolls I wanted and she wrote them down on her notepad and shuffled away. I truly hope it was a lack of communication, clearly English isn't her first language, but still the whole dynamic was rude!I picked a tempura crab roll and a spicy yellowtail roll, each 8 pieces. They arrived together on a platter ($15). Not completely filling but an adequate portion for a midweek lunch. The girl never checked on me or asked if I needed anything else. I walked up to the counter to pay my bill and for the first time in a very long time I did not feel a tip was justified. Without even so much as a thank you from any of the staff for my business I left. Kinda makes me wonder how they stay in business treating customers this way.

Quaint little sushi spot next to the river and tucked away in a quiet part of River North. Went on a Saturday afternoon around 4:30 for an early dinner and were seated right away. Service was friendly and the specialty rolls were really good - much better than most sushi spots I've been to in the city, including higher end places. We had the miso soup, Ocean roll, Shitake special roll (vegetarian), and the West Town roll. I also appreciated that the prices were reasonable (think pre-pandemic), unlike too many other restaurants I've been to in Chicago over the past year. I think I've found my new favorite sushi spot in the neighborhood. Looking forward to returning!

Have been twice and was pleasantly surprised both times......really great food, great prices and excellent service. The Chirashi Sushi was fresh and the presentation was beautiful. The Lunch Specials are a bargain with generous portions and they are delicious. Other than Sushi and Ramen, there aren't really any kitchen made items so it is a somewhat limited menu selection. And really, the only criticism I have is they play the music too loudly (its's a small space). Otherwise, I highly recommend this spot for good food and good value!

This has been my go-to local sushi spot for several months now. The staff is wonderful and the sushi has always been solid. The prices are super reasonable for what you get and I would highly recommend Kai Sushi for anyone looking for a great meal at a great price.

Why do I keep ordering from Kai?.. A picture is worth a thousand words. Duuuuuuuuuuuuude...Salmon Roll

I love this place! I've come in multiple times for their lunch special and always leave satisfied. The fish is always super fresh and the service is quick and friendly!

Very solid place. We come here all the time and it never disappoints. I like the crunch roll and cucumber salad. Good value.