The Yummiest Sushi Bars in Milwaukee

Blufish Sushi Robata

★★★★☆ 4.4 (549) • $$

"I have been to this restaurant a few times, and every time, I have had a good experience. Blufish serves excellent Japanese food with good variety and delicious flavors. It is an upscale, elegant establishment that is a great part of Vernon Hills' restaurant scene. In my most recent visit, I tried multiple dishes that included sushi rolls, sashimi, chicken karage, sashimi salad, okonomiyaki, scallops, and a saké drink. All the food I had was super tasty and good. The fish was fresh and had big chunks or pieces. The okonomiyaki, which is a savory Japanese pancake with seafood, was super yummy. It was my first time having it. The scallops dish, whose name I can't remember, was unique in taste and very good. The sushi rolls were big, and I liked how they were created. We received good service. The ambiance is nice. The restaurant is on the pricier side, but you do get your money's worth. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant if you haven't been here before."

Screaming Tuna

★★★★☆ 3.7 (689) • $$

"If you're a sushi lover, Screaming Tuna in Milwaukee's Third Ward is a must-visit spot! Nestled right on the river, the ambiance alone makes it a fantastic experience, and the food takes it to the next level.We started with appetizers, trying the Crab Chipotle Wontons and Gyoza--both were incredible! For our main courses, we ordered the Black Angus Shroom Boom (a delightful surprise!) and the Screaming Tuna Signature Roll, which was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. The cocktails were also a highlight; the Pine After the Hunter was a standout, perfectly balancing flavors and pairing well with our meal.By the time we left, the whole restaurant was packed, which speaks to its popularity and quality. Amazing food, great drinks, and lively atmosphere--highly recommend for sushi enthusiasts and anyone looking for a great dining experience on the river!"

Kawa Ramen & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (422) • $$

"Holy cow! This place isAwesome. I was told we were going here for my kids birthday lunch. I blew it off as just a lunch, I was wrong. The place is casual and unassuming, but who cares? The service was friendly and attentive, so that is great. As a family we had the pork dumplings (name?), I think it was Gyoza, And they were delish. As a main I had the black Garlic Ramen and it was delish. The broth was indescribable and the pork and noodles were the bests. My wife had the veggie tempura and loved it. My kids, 15 and 19 had a California roll and loved it. Such a great place. Get the Ramen. Go! Here!!"

Tanpopo Ramen & Sushi Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (345) • $$

"I had Japanese curry for the first time ever at a Japanese supermarket in Illinois a few months ago and have been craving it ever since. Upon searching the Milwaukee area for a place that has Japanese curry on the menu, I stumbled across this place. Decided to finally give it a try yesterday and I sure wish I had come here sooner! The curry here is AMAZING! I could eat it all day, every day. My fiancé ordered tonkotsu ramen which he also enjoyed. We ate our meals so fast, we did not get any pictures to share. HOWEVER, I do have a picture of an adorable keychain I bought after our meal. They have some of these hanging from the light fixtures throughout the restaurant. :) Highly recommend this place if you're looking for some great Japanese food!"

Takumi Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (361) • $$

"Place is just so small and sometimes have to wait for a table. But their bento box is so good, steak teriyaki and shrimp tempura are my go to, I like their side salad and dressing and miso soup. Fresh fruit smoothies are great too."

Muramoto Hilldale

★★★★☆ 3.7 (401) • $$

"Great sushi at a great price in Madison! My partner doesn't like fish/sushi, so I took my friend up on a sushi date to her favorite local spot when visiting.I love the area! And to match Muramoto has a stunning interior. Dark and wood elements, it feels very peaceful and upscale.They offer a variety of nigiri, regular, and specialty rolls - all pretty standard pricing. But the real winner? Their Sushi Combos. These are chef's choice of the categories, with a few different combo options. We went for the Maki Combo: 3 rolls - 1 regular, 1 inside-out, and 1 special roll (all chef's choice) for $25. That's a heck of a deal considering some specialty rolls are $16! We ended up getting the Rainbow Roll as our specialty roll, which had a ton of fresh fish and would have been our choice anyway.We ended up adding the dragon roll as well which was delicious and saucy. Service was kind and helpful - when I forgot my bag at the restaurant, they held onto it for me until I could come retrieve it. Try their sushi combos!"

Tokyo@siam

★★★★☆ 4.3 (266) • $

"I'm updated my review to 5 stars because of their service. I have finally had the opportunity to go in. I usually ordered delivery or to go. The owner is so friendly and inviting. The food is delicious. This time around I got the Thai Chicken salad, pad Thai, and yellow curry. The prices have gone up a little bit but it's to be expected they still have great quality of food. The looks can be deceiving from the outside and it's a smaller place but the food is definitely worth the try. They have a good level of spice and you can tell them exactly how you'd like it to be and they will adjust it for you. I'm always about their Thai tea. It's so delicious. All around a good place to check out."

Fujiyama

★★★★☆ 4 (281) • $$

"Tonight we celibate our daughter's 14th birthday, a ritual we have been doing for the past 10 years since moving to Brookfield.We have tried the other two sushi restaurants in the area, but this is by far the absolute best.Can't say anything but "we love it""

Meiji Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (311) • $$

"I've dined at Meiji for many years now and I'm surprised I haven't written a review.A very large restaurant with lots of seating, fairly large bar in the center of the restaurant and completely separated. They have six hibachi grills. I've been here for hibachi and sushi and enjoyed both. Of course the entertainment for the hibachi is what you come for and that is dependent on the chef you have. Good atmosphere and never too loud. Service is always very good. As for sushi, it is good but I prefer one other place over Meiji but that is personal taste. Recently, I've noticed the portions of the sushi has gotten smaller. Overall still very good and I'll be back depending on my mood.in the Waukesha area:Other hibachi: try AsianaOther Sushi: Asiana, Pacific Bistro, Sakura and my favorite Fujiyama"

Jin's Sushi Seafood & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (240) • $$

"This was OK. It was better than what I was expecting for WI sushi. The service was friendly, but soooooo slow. We waited about 15-20min between each person's order coming out. Mine came out last, and my friends had had me try some of their sushi. By the time mine came, I was starting to get full. Other all you can eat sushi places I've been to have had super fast order to table times.The sushi was good, but it lacked a lot of flavor, so I made up for it with the shoyu.The desert was a mochi ice cream ball covered in whipped cream. I loved whipped cream, and that was unnecessary.I'd come back if my friends wanted to."

Kawa Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (221) • $$

"Great staff and servers. Hard working people. Great service. Last time I went I got moved inside by staff because someone was screaming outside. Food is great otherwise. Staff is caring."

Fujiyama

★★★★☆ 3.8 (261) • $$

"Great hibachi and sushi spot. The tabletop hibachi chefs are both entertaining and experienced. I tried the tempura shrimp appetizer, and it was excellent, my wife had the vegetable variety and said it was wonderful as well. The dinner included a tasty salad with a ginger infused dressing and a bowl of soup. I had the steak and chicken hibachi combo, which included fried rice, vegetables and a couple of shrimp. The chef put on a great show with lots of fire, flying shrimp and flying utensils. All the food was delicious and cooked to perfection. Our server was wonderful and kept our sodas topped off at all times, she also got an order of white rice for our daughter with no problem. This is a fun place to celebrate a birthday, they play a techno rendition of Happy Birthday with disco ball lights and all. They also take a picture that they will post to their social media (or not if you so desire) last but not the least include a birthday desert."

Osaka Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (222) • $$

"Haven't visited in quite a while, particularly for dinner. The current chef seems to be doing a respectable job with ingredient selection and traditional preparation techniques. I didn't think we'd ever find Tara no Kiku (cod milt) fresh in Mundelein, but they're doing it. They have a nice selection to dine izakaya style. It's pretty spendy though, being higher than other similar spots around."

Aha Sushi Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (237) • $$

"A wonderful tucked away sushi spot! The service is attentive and quickly delivers on what is ordered. There is always cheerful music playing and a nice atmosphere to enjoy your meal at your pace, never rushed.The food is affordable and delicious, it is the best sushi I personally ever had! The sake selection is also wonderful! I recommend the Hakutsuru "Sayuri" Nigori as the pink bottle is cute and has floral notes.The miso soup is a perfect addition to the sushi, and the bulgogi JFR fried rice has lots of veggies and bulgogi to enjoy and share. The calamari is crispy and fresh, and the Dragon Roll is delicious, topped with eel and avocado. The California Crunch is great, and the Gurnee Roll is the perfect thing for when you are craving crab! My go to will always be the Shrimp Tempura roll and the refreshingly sweet Arnold Palmer's!Everything on the menu is delicious, and is beautifully plated. There are even stunning wooden ships that are used to hold the sushi when the AHA Boat sushi is ordered!I definitely recommend dining at Aha, especially if you love sushi!!"

Sushi Thai

★★★★☆ 3.6 (274) • $$

"It's more like a 4.5 but I'll round up. This little sushi Thai spot holds a lot of flavor. Their menu is quite large with so much to choose from. The staff is super friendly and answered the many questions my table had and even flipped through their TV menu because my nephew saw a picture of something he liked but didn't know the name. That extra step they took added to our amazing experience. The service is quick and the food is freshly made. For appetizers started with chicken. Egg rolls and pot stickers. Loved them both. The crispness of the pot stickers was sheer perfection. The crab Rangoons were a bit bigger than I was expecting. It was my first time having them. I'm still on the fence with taste. Their sushi lists has a lot of options we finally decided on three of them and they were all pretty tasty. Sushi is a hit or a miss for me, but this place does it well. The main entrees I always love a good pad thai and this place is up there on my list of pad thai places. The sesame chicken was also seasoned really well. Every one in my group seemed to enjoy their meals. My mom had the salmon thai she was hoping the salmon would have been grilled or something extra it was bland for her. They do a special thing for birthdays which is nice. Overall a great visit and if I'm not trying to go into the city for sushi this place does the job."

Ninja Japanese Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (228) • $$

"If you're looking for this while driving, as I was, the large signage on the building says HIBACHI SUSHI! 5-Stars, all the way for my sushi and sashimi lunch with great service. I had a few pieces of sashimi, along with the Kyoto Maki rolls which were excellent. Service was pleasant and on it. Would stop here again when I'm in the area."

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (233) • $$

"I've been going to Ginza for over a decade. I love their Joy, Wauwatosa, Cinderella & Mars rolls! Great service, wonderful drinks and tasty fresh sushi! The fish that they use in their sushi is flown in daily!"

Hayashi

★★★★☆ 4 (201) • $$

"This is my favorite Japanese restaurant for sushi in Lake County. It's a storefront type place in a strip mall so you're not going for the ambiance, but the food is fresh, the prices are decent, and it has a good balance between traditional and creative roll concoctions. The food is fairly sophisticated without being pretentious. It reminds me of a neighborhood Japanese restaurant in the SF Bay Area."

Lucky Liu's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (241) • $$

"I was happy to see that they brought back their dine-in option recently!During my visit I ordered Crab Rangoon and Szechwan Chicken with saki (Tozai 'Snow Maiden' Negori).Crab Rangoon made for a good appetizer as I waited for the entree.As a fan of spicy food, I found the Szechwan Chicken to be a good balance of flavor and heat. Far from overwhelming, but enough to get a small reaction as I finished my plate."

Taste of Tokyo

★★★★☆ 4 (192)

"Great friendly service. Enjoyed the adventure of the river boat sushi! Don't forget you can ask for whatever roll you want to be circulated on the river."

Bento Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (176) • $$

"They're Bitto box with chicken and with salmon was very good. Arrived about 1:30 PM and they close at 2 Pm. The staff was very adamant that you needed to be finished by 2 o'clock. The restaurant is kind of dark, but in general, the people are friendly. The food is usually good."

Honada Sushi & Hibachi

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (251) • $$

"Went here for lunch & the food was amazing with great prices. You definitely get your moneys worth for the lunch special of just $15. Would come here again."

Sakura Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (179) • $$

"Stopped in this afternoon for lunch. Never been there before. The restaurant was clean, service was fast and the price was reasonable. Highly recommend the Spicy tuna roll and the California roll."

Thainamite - Wauwatosa

★★★★☆ 3.5 (217) • $$

"This place is fantastic! If I lived here I'd visit weekly. I had the Cashew Chicken! The chicken is deep fried and I got spice level 2. It was so delicious! Flavors were complex and the veggies were perfectly crisp and slightly charred. The server was over the top kind and yet super chill. 10/10 recommend from my single visit."

Fuji Sushi & Hibachi

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (239) • $$

"We were in town with friends and looked for a place to have sushi. We all decided on Fuji and were not disappointed! Served quickly and everything was fantastic. Will definitely be coming back."

Toshi Sushi & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (251) • $$

"Every time we come here we are so pleased. The food is so good. The fried rice is the best I ever had. We are adventurous so we always try new sushi off the all you can eat menu. Excellent service too!!"

Fuji Thai

★★★★☆ 3.5 (198) • $$

"We stumbled across this restaurant by accident and i'm so glad that we did. It's part of a strip-mall in Buffalo Grove. It's small inside but it is nicely decorated with a nice bar as the focal point and also some cute outdoor seating patio for warm days. They are super friendly family owned restaurant, our server was very helpful and suggested so nice items for us to try. The food was delicious and it was a generous portion for the price. They have Thai food and also sushi which is perfect for us because we can never decide on one thing to eat so you definitely have options. We shared their chicken Pad Thai and a few sushi rolls as well. We will keep going back for cute, intimate sushi dates."

R&R Poke

★★★★★ 4.7 (106) • $$

"Went here on a Saturday night for dinner. The place was empty at around 6:30, but that meant our food was quick. There were also a few pickups when we were there. The woman who took our order was very friendly and quick with getting our order.We did a chicken gone wild bowl and a couple create your own bowls. The chicken gone wild was just what my friend wanted. My create your own bowl was also quite tasty. I got the spicy tuna and tofu in a medium bowl with lots of additions and I had leftovers. Very tasty. As we were eating there the woman who took our order also came and asked if we wanted any water.Overall, very good customer service, tasty food, and reasonable prices. Highly recommend."

Tokyo Sushi

★★★★★ 4.5 (112) • $$

"We loved our Alaskan rolls today. Great quality tuna, salmon, and red snapper nigiri and sashimi. It's a cute place with comfortable booths and our waiter was attentive."

Hanabi Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (167) • $$

"So .. since Covid needed my craving of egg sauce ,, and ended up at Hanabi ,, they were still closed but is accepting takeout and delivery ,, after waiting a good 20 + minutes I went back to get my order,, I must say it was worth the wait ,, egg sauce shrimp dinner with rice soup salad ,, tempura shrimp veg ..asparagus beef ,,"

Wonita Sushi Seafood and Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (118) • $$

"Ambiance *****Menu ****Location ****Value/Quality *****Service ****Overall, I'd give it a 4.5 stars. First visit and we were pleasantly surprised with Wonita Sushi. Large menu and choices. We had the dumplings, Fire Dragon roll and salmon shashimi (total $34) and it was very good. We were in a hurry but I would have liked to sample more from the menu. Large place with a lot of seating. A sushi bar that no one was seated at. Very clean all around with plenty of parking.We will be back to try other items. My favorite has been Fujiyama but we definitely will be back. Others right in the area if you haven't tried are:MeijiFujiyamaBig Tuna JapaneseWasabi Sushi Lounge"

Takara 88

★★★★☆ 3.5 (161) • $$

"Second time was everything I needed and wanted from a sushi place. The fresh salmon yellowfin was the best thing ever. Ahi is the tuna I eat often in recent months, but having it served fresh enough to be raw is a treat to experience here in the Midwest. Typically salmon is my favorite seafood but these days I think I'm leaning towards the tuna more and more. The presentation of the item I ordered was something I didn't expect and in truth I won't be ordering whatever it was again. I didn't think to take a photo of the plate on delivery, which is something I regret more than actually ordering something that was so ornate when it didn't serve the dish itself. Since I wasn't able to clearly understand the answer of what some of the garnishes were, I can only assume some were not meant to be eaten, the flower itself I decided wasn't even tasting. The white shredded nest of something I couldn't identify by taste or visual, it was ....interesting?A side bowl of rice was a bit of a challenge being that I long ago gave up trying to look sophisticated by having proficiency handling chopsticks. So it wasn't able to really accompany the meal too well. I'm certainly pleased that I decided to revisit Takara, the previous visit left me thinking I lost my appreciation for sushi when I wasn't drinking with my meal. I'm still certain I have a far greater appreciation for sushi when it's accompanied by vast quantities of saki, a couple beers, and maybe a good liquor to get into the mindset. My very first time eating sushi 30yrs ago was done on the condition the friend who dragged me out to eat raw fish was part of a "you buy drinks, and I'll eat your raw fish". I loved the experience. But didn't repeat it for another decade, and I was willing to do it, alcohol wasn't a condition, it was just an excuse to do both together. So I did come to love the taste and the experience."

Mom’s Kitchen Waukesha

★★★★☆ 4.4 (99)

"The poke bowl was great! With a bit of heat and great flavor. Service was top notch and let us chill without being pushy. Restaurant spacing was reasonable and conversations between tables didn't get in the way of each other. Lighting and layout was well designed."

Takara Sushi Station

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (180) • $$

"We stopped in to try out the new AYCE sushi delivered via conveyor belt. We knew going into it to not set the bar too high and we weren't disappointed. Pro-tip: Sit close to the prep area so you get the best pick of the options coming out of the kitchen. While the variety of options weren't plentiful, what we did eat were not just fresh but also tasty. There was a mixture of dessert options, combo bites, and stand alone nigiri. Yes, the sushi rice was clumsily prepared but nothing was terrible. We absolutely were stuffed when we left and for the price, it was a fair experience. Definitely something to try once. An interesting concept. For better dishes, I would pay more."

Jacknife

★★★★☆ 4.3 (84)

"Fast food type sushi. Lots of choices. You order at the counter and the food is brought to your table based on the number tag they give you. Nigiri, rolls, even noodles. Obviously not the same as a sit-down traditional sushi place, it was way better than I expected. Good portions, freshly made, clean, all good. 3.5 stars."