Tanuki Sushi & Grill

CALLING ALL AVID SUSHI LOVERS ‼‼‼‼tanuki sushi is the way to go! I had ordered the atlantic monkey and the crunchy o kani, both were amazing and i honestly didn't know which one i loved more. the taste profile was very complex, even for sushi. the sauces, textures, and sushi fillings all really meshed well together to create a delicious experience. needless to say i was impressed. one thing to note is that they only take reservations, however in my opinion that makes it better as you get to enjoy excellent service and quiet quant atmosphere (unless if you're outside which you might hear Hondas revving their engines obnoxiously). our server was sooo sweet and very bubbly. the chicken udon was good, however if you choose to dine here i would recommend only the sushi as it is the highlight of the restaurant. if you are going on a date night and are looking for a little get away from the bustling city i would highly recommend.

My friend have been wanting to try this place since we had seen the videos about the sushi box. It is only for take out if you want to try it, but we sat inside to wait. The staff were really sweet as we first came without a reservation and they gave us water immediately. Then because we had learned the sushi box could only be for takeout, they let us order online and still sit at our table as we waited. In our sushi box, we ordered 6 sushi's: California roll ($8.95), dragon roll ($15.95), fire dragon roll ($17.95), grisly Godzilla ($16.95), Poseidon ($22.95), and rainbow ($15.95). I would say that the sushi was decent. Our favorites were the dragon and fire dragon rolls. You can't go wrong with either rolls and I always order dragon rolls. My least favorite was the grisly Godzilla as I felt that the jalapeño and cream cheese was a combo that I didn't enjoy. The other rolls were decent, nothing crazy special. For the price that we paid for, I felt like it was a good experience to try. I'm glad I finally got to try it but I would try other sushi places.

Food: very flavorful and unique rolls! Service: I have eaten in house several times, very friendly for gathering, dates or even solo lunch. This is a takeout and they give you discount/ free items. Ambience, BYOB

Places like Tanuki are hard to come by. Tanuki checked all of my boxes; the ambiance is moody and cozy, the service is friendly and attentive, the sushi options were vast and creative, and the price point was decent. As an avid sushi fan, I feel like for sushi I often have to compromise taste for price and vice versa, but that is not the case here. I've tried nearly all of their signature maki and its hard to pick a favorite. It's a place I see myself visiting often. One downside was that they charged me for ginger, but I'm still a fan of the place.

We wanted to try the viral "sushi-zza" box so we ordered it for takeout the other night and it did not disappoint! (Note: it's only available for pickup or delivery)Ordering online was pretty easy. We ordered 6 individual rolls to share amongst two people and we needed two separate web pages to refer to so we knew what was in reach roll - it doesn't have descriptions when ordering that actual box. The names were creative and fun but you need that extra reference to know what you're getting. They're fantastic at accommodating any allergies!It took about 30 mins for our order to be ready. The restaurant is small and cozy and was packed on a Friday night. In addition to the box, we ordered crab rangoons and gyoza, which I was too excited to eat and forgot to photograph. Everything was delicious! The unique rolls were delicious and different from what we've ever had before. We got 2 Philly rolls, the Skunk, the Poseidon, the Fire Dragon roll, and the Volcano roll. I couldn't choose a favorite but the Poseidon was unlike anything I've ever eaten. You can't go wrong with what you choose but give this place a try! I can't wait to go back.

My kind of spot. Dimly lit, BYOB, fast service. You can call ahead and put your name on the wait list. It smells so good and the sushi is DELICIOUS. I'll be back!

Incredible sushi! Easily the best quality sushi I've had in Chicago, and the price is very reasonable considering how delicious and well-made everything is.So far, I've tried the T.G.I.F. Roll, Philly roll, sake nigiri, unagi nigiri, crab Rangoon, shishito peppers, asparagus, and chicken katsu entree. All have been AMAZING. The flavor of the shishito peppers and asparagus is light yet flavorful. The crab Rangoon is probably the best I've had in Chicago, other than in Chinatown.The service is great, and the servers are all very kind and insightful.An added bonus: it's BYOB with no corkage fee!This is a perfect spot for a date or to take friends when they're in town. It gets packed during dinner hours, so make a reservation or expect to wait (it's worth it!).

this place is a go to for me when it comes to sushi! My friends & I have come here well over a handful of times. we love the byob concept where we are able to bring our favorite beverages of choice. The service is always great & the servers are super nice & very helpful with questions about the menu. they have a great knowledge on all items on their menu. the tables are a little close to eachother but as expected in a chicago restaurant. overall i love this place so much & will always be returning

I'm usually not really a fan of Asian food, but I think this place has something for everyone, even picky eaters (like myself haha).It's definitely advertised as a sushi place, but for those who aren't too keen on that, I 100% recommend taking a look at their grill or hot food menu! I got the Sizzling Drunken Noodles, and even though it's not too hot, it gives a nice kick that really amps the flavor level (especially with the variety of vegetables included). The servers were quick and really nice, and they continuously checked up on me and then rest of my party. The food came out very quick, and I definitely recommend coming around 5-6 pm on Wednesday since they're not really busy. What I really enjoyed was the atmosphere, for the lighting and the whole experience was just very pleasant (their music choices were also very fun to listen to).Try it out, please!!!

I'm so glad I'm back to writing reviews because this place deserves a five-star review!I will always remember and never forget that I said, "This is the best meal I've had in a very long time". High praise? Yes, and absolutely earned and deserved.We had Crab Rangoon, which were quite obviously made in-house. They were simply outstanding! What a great start.Oh.. maybe I should have started with the ambience. This place oozes cool vibes. It's beautiful to look at and the music is fantastically chill. I felt at home.Mark had Basil Fried Rice and raved about it.I had sashimi. It was the most fresh, melt in my mouth, sashimi I've had in a very long time. Lots and lots of yummy sounds emanated from our table.I desperately wanted to try Durian Ice Cream. While it is still on the menu, it is unfortunately not available. I guess I'm not surprised, but I was disappointed. We settled for Mochi, which was palatable. I swore we would return before we left for home. We didn't, but Tanuki Sushi & Grill will be a must for all future visits to Chicago.