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Name: Sushi X
Address: 1136 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642
Telephone: (312) 491-9232
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.99

Sushi X

1136 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642

(312) 491-9232
Store is closed

Sushi X Menu

Appetizers

Miso Soup

Oyster Shooter

Tempura Green Beans And Mushrooms

Crab Cakes

Gyoza

Shrimp Tempura
Salads

Creamy Ginger Salad

Spicy Tuna Salad

Wakame-su (seaweed Salad)

Kani-su

Tako-su
Cold Fusion

Sashimi Carpaccio

Wasabi Ceviche

Spicy Tuna Tacos

tuna tartar
Hot Fusion

Sirloin Sashimi

Red Bacon & Eggs

Asian Pot Roast

Asparagus Beef Roll
nigiri / sashimi

hamachi

maguro

unagi

sake

ebi
Desserts

Mochi Ice Cream

Mango Mousse Cake

Healthy Meal suggestions for Sushi X

Appetizers

Miso Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oyster Shooter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Green Beans And Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gyoza [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Tempura [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

Creamy Ginger Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Tuna Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wakame-su (seaweed Salad) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kani-su [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tako-su [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Cold Fusion

Sashimi Carpaccio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wasabi Ceviche [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Tuna Tacos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

tuna tartar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Hot Fusion

Sirloin Sashimi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Bacon & Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asian Pot Roast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagus Beef Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
nigiri / sashimi

hamachi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

maguro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

unagi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

sake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

ebi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Mochi Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango Mousse Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Allyson C.

I tried the catepillar, dragonfly and thai roll. The first two were good but nothing special, and the thai roll was just gross. I wasn't into the atmosphere either. Black, no windows, with some japanimation playing on the big screen. I won't be back.
(2)
Megan M.

Sushi X is by far my favorite sushi place in Chicago. They have very unique rolls, they deliver, and you can also go in and enjoy a usually laid back dinner enjoying some great music. In addition, if you care to dine in - it is BYOB. One of my favorite rolls to try - the Honey roll!
(5)
Marisa M.

Since moving to Denver, this is probably the restaurant that I miss the most from Chicago. I often ate at the restaurant and also was a regular delivery customer. As far as sushi rolls, the honey roll and the Godzilla roll both get two big thumbs up. I also really enjoyed the spicy tuna salad and could rarely finish it given how much tuna was always piled on it. If you do happen to eat in at the restaurant, I love that they have remained BYOB. I have been here for small, more intimate dinners and big group events and have enjoyed myself every time. I am only giving them 4 stars because I did have a few experiences when the sushi quality wasn't consistent with what I had come to expect.
(4)
C p.

Thank Jah- a sushi place near my house that delivers! I must say I would have probably given a 4 but the consistantcy just hasnt been there. I havent eaten at the venue, so my review only pertains to the delivery aspect of things. The first time I ordered late and they told me the "chef" wasnt there any longer and i would be limited on what i can get. the rolls seemed to be very rushed when created. They were not tight rolls and seemed to be bursting at the seems. The miso is good, not too salty and the tofu not too soft. They couldnt cook gyoza the forst time i ordered so i was a bit disappointed... The most recent experience was a solid sushi experience. the salmon rolls were good and not too fishy. i went with the less traditional asparagas roll this time and was not disappointed. The miso was once again stellar and the seafood (ebi-shrimp) gyoza was very nice! the sauce they provide was spicier than any sauce which i've had before- and ive had A LOT! overall- not too bad. not too pricey...
(3)
Manda H.

I am only giving 2 stars because we didn't have to wait for a table and because you do get some pretty good sushi. But the service is HORRIBLE! it took 5 minutes just to get a chair for the table that we were "seated at" what? it also took longer to get our drinks than the process of ordering sushi and receiving it. Maybe we had a bad server or it was an off night but I probably won't be back. What annoyed me too is when the waitress came to collect our check she totally looked at her tip in front of us and made it pretty known she wasn't happy with what we gave her. She was lucky we gave her anything.
(2)
Lissette M.

When i worked at Carpenter i used to go to sushi x for takeout. Very good sushi good fresh fish. The only thing i disliked was the shrimp tempura... not my thing... Good service...Good sushi
(4)
Danielle P.

Let me just say that they have delivery down to a science! Delivery sushi is one of those things that you have to be leary about but not from here its perfect every time. The experiance is pleasent from the time I call to place the order to the time we're finished eating its great. Not to meantion how nice the entire staff is.
(4)
sandra g.

My boyfriend, daughter and I stumbled upon this place and we fell in love with it!!! The presentation of the food was incredible and the sushi was absolutely delicious. We were also pleased to see that the staff was "child friendly" as they recommended a dish my daughter may like...not only did my daughter love it but she asked for another order. We will definitely be coming back for more!!
(4)
Elizabeth F.

Never fails...great sushi every time! We order from Sushi X about once a week. The fish is fresh as can be. Also, pretty quick delivery. The only downside is they don't have pieces, only rolls.
(5)
r v.

I've eaten here/gotten takeaway more times than I'd care to admit and the rolls are always amazing. The godzilla roll is one of the best, it's so much better than the godzilla at Butterfly. The dragon roll is another one of my favorites. The dining room is tiny but I've never had a bad experience, the servers have always been nice and it's BYOB.
(5)
alexis h.

Sushi-X is my go to sushi place. I will openly admit, I'm mostly a fan of rolls. If you are too - this place is for you. They have a great array of really interesting combinations. Some of my favorites are the honey roll, the lava rolls, and the red dragon (super spicy). My parents even LOVE this place - and that's a tough sell on sushi. The place is really small, so we try to get there early - around 7 or 7:30 to get a seat. Would definitely be hard to head here with a really large group. Service is hit or miss - sometimes the server is there in 5 minutes, sometimes 20 minutes. Sometimes the food your ordered gets forgotten (i.e. edamame). But, the rolls are so worth it. And the fact that its BYOB saves us a ton of money usually, so I'll forgive the bad service. I've been meaning to try the amazing happy hour deal - will update this when I do!
(5)
Tammy Q.

I came here with some pretty high expectations. I am no sushi connoisseur -- but having been exposed to Tampopo as my first sushi joint, the rolls at Sushi X CANNOT compare. I challenge anyone who lives in the Northside to go to Tampopo and see how MASSIVE the rolls are. I must admit, however, that Sushi X has more offerings for people like me who do not eat seafood. I had the Pollo Loco roll and at first, it was fine. Then, I tasted a hint of buffalo sauce or something and that threw it off for me. The sweet potato roll was really skimpy and was not filling. I felt REALLY raped after I left Sushi X. We spent double the money here and left with a far from full stomach. Needless to say, I might not come back here.
(2)
Stacy C.

The happy hour special can't be beat. Half price rolls 5-7pm Sun-Wed. The rolls are huge and are like heaven in your mouth. I'm a sushi fanatic and this is definitely one of my all time favorite places. The place is small, but it's BYOB. Make sure to try the honey roll, crab rangoon roll, and red dragon.
(5)
Dejim J.

We did carry-out from here the other night on a recommendation from a friend and I must say we were pleasantly surprised. Like most people have said the location is definitely 'suspect' . And the ambiance doesn't do the place any justice either. The food itself is what sets it apart. We ordered 4 rolls and the coconut shrimp appitizer which were delicious. Great portions, excellent presentation, and an excellent price for what you get.
(4)
Michael B.

how do i start this review? ok, let's just do it like this - the area might seem a bit cramped (the seating area is a bit smaller than the living room and dining room area of a standard chicago 2flat, literally). the lighting might even be stressful on the eyes. maybe you don't want to watch anime on the projection screen... maybe you think the decor is tacky. so why the 5-star review? BECAUSE SUSHI X HAS THE BEST SUSHI I'VE EVER HAD. PERIOD. every sushi restaurant has their rainbow roll and dragon roll. big whoop, who cares. but in terms of their own custom rolls, they're really damn good. order a roll with a name you hadn't heard before and you know what you're going to be thinking? "Wow mike, this tastes like nothing i've ever had before! you're absolutely right!" yeah i know i am, you're welcome. it's damn good memorable sushi, it's reasonably priced, and parking is plenty. the crab cakes are pretty good too. if you're rollin at least 5deep with crew, the small space plays to your advantage because your group will take up a good portion of the seating area. if your in 10deep, your group has just about the full undivided attention of the restaurant staff. if it's just you and you date, don't be stupid - go when it's not too busy and the atmosphere is nice and intimate, otherwise you're just really pathetic trying to talk to your date while sitting next to my loudass crew that's 10deep lol. also don't sit by the damn door when it's freakin winter. food's really good for takeout too.
(5)
Phillip M.

I am no sushi aficionado, but this place is great. Easily the best sushi I have had in Chicago, and I love the BYOB action. The CVS right near by actually has a decent selection of wine, so don't freak out if you forget the vino. I don't think there was a bottle opening charge either.
(4)
Jacqueline T.

What is this? It is most certainly NOT a sushi bar! It is a nightclub wannabe that happens to serve sushi... It is all about the look : not the food... it is so dark you can't read the menu or appreciate what was undoubtedly the beautiful presentation of the caterpillar roll which by the way was absolutely delicious! The edamame were undercooked. The tempura was extremely greasy. The spicy tuna roll (much spicier than normal) and the caterpillar roll were very good. Sushi presentation was beautiful from what i could make out. I like to see what i eat. Service was okay (i think they got the memo on refilling water, in our case they refilled our water glasses 4 times!). If owner is concerned about lighting the tables without changing the atmosphere he created ( i assume he likes it) i suggest he pin lights each table... and dude... what is with the giant screen only you and six other customers can see?... and count the cash in the back before sticking it in your pocket!
(2)
Event Horizon L.

good delivery sushi roll place
(4)
Mark B.

i love sushi x! happy hour rolls are the best sushi deal in the city. rolls are always great. they don't really specialize in "authentic traditional sushi" but what they do focus on is their modern rolls which they've perfected!!! godzilla, red dragon, omega, and crab rangoon rolls do the trick for me!!!
(5)
Dan A.

Our favorite Sushi in Chicago by far! We go there regularly and everyone there is amazingly friendly. As non-fish veggies, we get customized rolls there every time, and they are absolutely amazing! The chef is amazingly inventive making the rolls out of this world! We have brought a lot of friends here, and they have all become regulars.
(5)
Panda Z.

They were playing Aeon Flux (the awesome animated ones) on the wall when I was last here. The sushi is not as cheap as some would have you believe, but the portion sizes are superb and those rolls are just as good as some of the top places serve em. Don't expect to get any a-la carte pieces as this place only deals in maki--which was disappointing initially but quickly forgiven once the food was served.
(4)
Ashley W.

I've only been to Sushi X once and can't believe I haven't been back because I thought it was great. It was some of the best sushi I've had (which surprised me since it looked sketchy when we went in the restaurant) and the cost of dinner was very reasonable. I remember the rolls being absolutely huge and I could hardly finish 2 (and I always finish my sushi). I'm going to have to try this place again soon- I hope it's as good as I remember.
(4)
A K.

Their rolls were decent. Not spectacular, but decent. The thing that concerned me is that they don't do nigiri or sashimi--which is usually a sign that the rolls aren't made with fresh fish.
(3)
Irene I.

X marks the spot. Who would have thought that an ominous dark, warehouse entrance could lead you to a delightful sushi spot? At Sushi X, whereas the ambience might be slightly lacking, the sushi rolls pack such a punch, that they might as well serve them on cereal boxes, and you'd still be hollering for some more *if you could fit some more in the tummy, that is*. Forget watching whatever film they have playing as a backdrop to the mish-mash of chairs and tables cluttered about the tiny, Alice-in-Wonderland type of space. Once you're seated and have a menu right before you, you'll be in awe of the creative sushi rolls that come out of the mysterious back kitchen. Must haves include the Double Stack, Godzilla (I add eel to it), Yellow Jacket, and the Ginger Salad. Although at most other places, you could probably down 2-3 rolls before you curl over in gluttonous delight, 1-1.5 rolls is more than sufficient per diner. That being said, go in a group to try as many rolls possible. And, to really stretch your dollar, grab a gift certificate from restaurant.com - if you're on their mailing list, you can get gc's for 50% off, so that'll leave some room for dessert or the next trip to Sushi X. Remember, Sushi X is a bit hard to find for 1st-timers. There's a black, warehouse entrance on Chicago Ave, near the Milwaukee intersection. There is street parking available and they also deliver, but not in the cool briefcase you see on their website. sushi-x.net
(3)
Ross K.

I have tried a few Sushi Places here in Chicago, and this one is one of the best so far. Good Prices and creative menu. My biggest gripe is the small oddly shaped dining area, it creeped me out. The food and location are great, but the restaurant itself is not great.
(3)
David M.

Very rude on the phone but the food is too good not to get the carry out
(1)
K J.

Very cute little restaurant, but it's hidden in a run down area on Chicago Ave. Once inside the ambience is great. They're usually playing a movie on a large projector on the wall. The spicy tuna, salmon and avocado, and spider rolls are great. What's especially nice about Sushi X is you can build your own rolls. They list the add ons and you build from there. On the hot menu, the beef asparagus roll and wasabi mashed potatoes are really good. They deliver, but the drivers are rarely on time and once even called me to walk to their car. If you don't mind BYOB, eat there.
(4)
J C.

Best sushi I've had, and good options for those who are not big on sushi like the beef asparagus roll and the pollo loco which I highly recommend. Its BYOB!
(5)
Mihir P.

From the outside, it looks like a night club. When you walk in, it looks like a former nightclub....but very small. It has a large screen playing old Anime movies which is pretty cool . Our waitress was really sweet. The food is good but it pretty much has your standard sushi restaurant menu with the gyoza, seaweed salad etc. apps and then the usual sushi rolls. They do have a nice selection of more complex sushi rolls and I got the megatron roll - good but just had too much stuff in it so the flavors of all the different items' seemed to cancel each other out. I would recommend Sushi X because it's inexpensive and it BYOB!
(3)
Dinna Y.

Consistently amazing fast friendly service! Favorite sushi place in Chicago!! I've been coming here for 10 yrs. I hope it's open forever!!
(5)
Danny W.

I expected this place to suck about as bad as a binky at a warehouse rave. Don't get me wrong I love a good innuendo as much as the next guy, but party drug references on a website ( rollingatsushix.com ) doesn't exactly give me confidence in the Caterpillar roll. I was totally wrong though. Went in expecting a bunch of kids sake bombing and being obnoxious and actually found a pretty decent BYOB. The rolls are affordable and tasty but I recommend doing one of their bowls. There's a couple of different options, but they're basically deconstructed makis served with either sashimi or stuff from the hot menu. It's small and has some trippy artwork on the wall so unless you're dining with a Mormon or Jehovah's Witness who'd be horrified at the insinuations I'd say it's a pretty decent place to take a date.
(4)
Julie Y.

Love this place! Been here a few times. Byob, friendly staff and cool music and vibe. The coconut shrimp was really good and all their rolls are great! The giant larger ones will really fill you up so if you're hungry would recommend that. Every month they also have a roll on special but you have to ask! Got the crab Rangoon roll, the mango, the jalapeÃ±o roll and some other ones.. All super freaken amazing! It's super small tho so you might be waiting if you come during a busy time and I don't think they take reservations. Def recommend this place for a cute date night!
(5)
Jake C.

I came here for lunch one day because I did not feel like waiting for the 66 bus after getting off the blue line. The outside is mysterious and if the name did not say "sushi x" I would have guessed it was some porn shop. The sushi was awesome. I tried salmon, octopus and tuna. They were decent sized too for rolls. The lunch special came with Perrier. I will come back for dinner sometime.
(4)
Elina S.

Sushi X has been on my bookmarked list for quite some time and finally a Saturday night came around where we were craving sushi and didn't have reservations anywhere else so we decided to try this place hoping we wouldn't have to wait too long since they don't take reservations. Got in around 6:30pm and snatched one of the last 4 top tables there so that was a positive since I hate waiting, especially during winter weather in Chicago. The atmosphere is a little too funky for me with a big screen monitor playing Japanese cartoons and such. There's music as well, which got a little too loud at one point, but despite those things, we still had a great time and definitely enjoyed our sushi. So onto the goodies, we started with a spicy tuna salad for $9 which was a decent portion of tons of spicy tuna with spicy mayo and siracha, some avocado pieces on top a bed of lettuce, definitely recommend it. We also got an edamame which was a large portion as well while we waited for our creative and super size make rolls to be made and let me tell you that these rolls were huge. Some of them barely made it in my mouth, they were big so although on the pricier side, they were worth it. -Honey roll for $8 had white tuna, tempura flakes, cucumber, honey sesame mayo. One of the smaller rolls but definitely worth it. -Godzilla roll for $14 which happened to be my favorite one and is definitely worth the hype here had tempura shrimp, siracha, scallions, roe, cream cheese, tempura flakes, avocado, mayo, topped w/ eel sauce and wasabi mayo. Seriously, get it now! -Double Stack for $16 (this one was what my hubby really wanted since it had plenty of raw fish for him to eat, but I have to say I didn't love it, maybe I'm just not a fan of cilantro in my sushi but it was made of tuna, albacore, salmon, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, mayo, roe, citrus chili ponzu. Definitely an adventure item. So the sushi was awesome overall and definitely filling because the rolls were huge in size and pieces. So the best part was when our super sweet server saw me take a pic of the gorgeousness she said "hey, if you upload your picture at sushi X on instagram, I'll get you a free dessert." Now that gets a star in itself. I love that kind of service, since I would have probably done it anyway. We ended up trying the mango mousse cake with some mochi ice cream, which was light and a great way to end the meal. So Sushi X is definitely worth trying if you're in the area for some good sushi and great service. But I wouldn't come in the winter since the door keeps opening and it gets a little chilly inside since the place isn't huge.
(4)
Survi K.

Food was really good, huge rolls and huge menu! Miso Soup and Oyster shots really good! Yellow jacket, Black widow and Maui Waui were all really good! The decor was cool, Just think the place is really dark.
(4)
Mirko P.

We had been at "sushi X" multiple times, brought friends and referred the place. All feedbacks were positive. Casual, laid-back atmosphere, good service and the best sushi. You cannot get wrong, whatever you order. Excellent deal for lunch. It's called "lunch X box" for $10. Easy access and always street parking available.
(5)
Erica T.

The only reason why I gave this a 3 star rating was because of the overall experience. First off - The sushi itself is very good. I would probably order takeout to save the money (drinks, tip, time) rather than dine in. The dining experience is what prevented the 5 star rating in my book. Atmosphere - I felt like a DJ was going to pop out of a corner and start spinning house music. This place seemed to be more of a place to be spotted, rather than a place to eat. There was a wall in the back corner with the DVD emblem bouncing around the wall because in the 2 hours I was there, no one could either restart the DVD player or press play on the player. I don't know why anyone needs to be watching a movie in a sushi restaurant. Service - We sat down around 8:30 at night on a Monday night (not typically a night for slow service) and didn't get our food until about 9:30. There were 3 of us there, and we decided to split a bottle of wine. The waitress brought out the bottle and 2 glasses. She ran off to get the third glass and we ended up pouring our own wine. We ordered Soup and Edamame as an appetizer (I the edamame, my friend the soup) and she got the soup while I waited on the edamame for another 10 minutes! A group sat after us, and the waitress took their order first, than finally took our order. Once the order was taken, we still waited about 45 minutes to receive our food. Please let me remind everyone that this was on a Monday and I think there was only about 3 tables. If we are going on food along, this place deserves 5 stars. The price is pretty standard, (about $10-$16 per roll) and the quality is very good. I was not a fan of the atmosphere and the service, which is why it received the 3 star rating in my book. My suggestion, order takeout and eat it on your back deck with a nice bottle of Saki or wine.
(3)
Tamara K.

I love this place. The reasons? Our waitress Cindy who was friendly and fun. The pollo loco--panko crusted chicken with jalapenos among other things, something I've not seen elsewhere, but I sure did enjoy it. Their spider rolls, I've had them at other places but theirs are my favorite. The spicy scallop, it was so good we ordered another round. It's BYOB, always a great thing in my book. Easy parking. Green tea mochi.
(5)
liz d.

Love, love, love this place. Best sushi I've had, hands down. Clean, quaint eating area. Servers are knowledgeable and super friendly. Street parking is not hard either.
(5)
Charlotte Y.

I was always a huge fan of Sushi Wabi - that is until I received a bill (which normally would have been about $60) that totaled about $110. With Sushi X's slightly decreased pricing, fresh fish and really spot on delivery service, I am a believer in sushi again! I've never had nigiri here, but the rolls, albeit americanized (I know purists will dislike this), are quite tasty. My faves are the honey and spider... and I also like all their mega sized rolls. And you can order sides of spicy mayo, roe, etc... I don't dine here because the black walls just creep me, but like I said, the delivery service is a blessing.
(4)
Emerson C.

Been here a couple of times and never been disappointed. It's a quaint small place, but very trendy. The great thing about this place is they aren't shy to give you enough. The portions are incredibly huge. Just there godzilla sushi alone can feed two people. The godzilla roll is great. I think what makes it so great is their spicy mayo sauce. It makes the tempura shrimp inside the roll so delicious. I can go on and on about it, but you must taste it for yourself. You can even ask the sushi chef to make your own rolls if you'd like, that's how laid back it is here.
(4)
Mercedes S.

One of my most favorite spots for my and my beau. The favorite is the Honey....OMG! Always start with the adamame, then the sushi of choice for the night. This place is a BYOB, so don't forget to bring your favorite drink. Staff is hip and always attentive. Of course you have to top it off with some fabulous mochi.... Sometimes they close the place for private parties but I totally recommend this place.
(4)
Rachelle G.

Upped to four stars. I decided to give Sushi X another chance after my last experience. I have to say it's really a hit or miss, all dependent on the server. Our server this time around was Qiu (according to the receipt) and she was awesome! We weren't super hungry so we only ordered two rolls and she gave us an order of edamame on the house and also checked in to make sure we were ok throughout our meal. Found another fave roll on this visit too, the honey roll, YUM!
(4)
Yumm y.

I placed an order for delivery and after an ETA of 40 minutes, I received my food in a record 20. I tried the avocado rolls and the asparagus rolls. The avocado rolls were incredibly creamy and delicious. The asparagus rolls did not deviate from the ordinary. (It's difficult for asparagus rolls to reach a level of outstanding-ness). While a vegetarian may not be the best judge of a sushi joint, I must say I am incredibly impressed. My favorite part of the meal was the vegetable gyoza. It was extraordinary! The dipping sauce was a bit spicy but the best I have ever had. Not to mention, the delivery guy was very handsome. Icing on the cake!
(5)
Derek S.

sushi x, you might want to stop confusing me. a WHILE back, my now ex-girlfriend and i went here with some friends and had a great time sitting off to the side on some swank couches and drinking our own wine. it was an absolute blast. we lived up north so we didn't make it back much. now i live about six blocks away, but thought you were closed! i'm so stoked i was wrong. last night i ordered delivery, and i think i agree with the reviews that suggest you're really focused on good delivery and take out. the food came in about 20 minutes, in a swank, stylish box, and was absolutely delicious. the spider roll, hamachi roll, and gyoza were all amazing. a bit pricey, but i understand. you're back sushi x. my life missed you.
(4)
Brian G.

Really good sushi. DELIVERED! Two spicy tuna rolls is my go to lunch from there. Really big pieces of meat as well. As another reviewer said, the lack of sashimi or regular sushi is a little strange.
(4)
Diana T.

I absolutely love Sushi Wabi so I came here with lower expectations even though I was recommended to come here by a coworker. The prices were a little bit cheaper than Sushi Wabi and the food was actually pretty good. It's a very small place which is why they do a lot of delivery service. The place was half-full when I walked in around 6pm on a Thursday night so it's definitely liked by many. The dragon roll was very good. The caterpillar roll is actually better at Sushi Wabi, but still good. Those rolls were not as big as Sushi Wabi's either, but since the price is a little different, I am not complaining. I plan on coming back. FYI: BYOB.
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Tiff B.

This is the best cheap sushi in Chicago. The fish is always fresh and they have really great rolls. Their dining room is really small, but it's kinda retro cool. I usually get takeout. Sure you could probably find much better sushi, but it will be 3 times the price.
(4)
Paul C.

One of my favorite places to get sushi while I was in law school. I love the rolls and just have many fond memories of eating the great food here. Great for delivery and carry out as well.
(4)
Stefan H.

Terrific sushi that isn't achingly expensive. The atmosphere is fun, in an "out-there" way. Not a great place to bring a first date: the music is sometimes loud and chaotic, but the sushi is always really good and an excellent value.
(4)
Andy R.

get a green thai stick and sweet honey roll for delicious difference
(4)
Nannette P.

This is my boyfriend's favorite sushi place. We got sushi here one night during the week to-go before they were closing around 11:00 p.m., so I partially take the blame for the lackluster rice that filled our rolls. However, they have many choices and the actual rolls themselves are creative and good. I will be back to try again, but before 11:00 p.m.
(3)
Nycole H.

Like most things I come to yelp for advice on where to go. I want to be adventorous but I need to be pointed in the right direction. My friend and I went on a Saturday night at about 8pm. The place is tiny so I was worried we'd wait forever, it was empty which was great for us! I think it's a very cute venue, perfect for a small neighborhood sushi bar. My friend and I are both fan of rolls and thats about it so this was a perfect menu for us. His only complaint was there was no bar and we didn't bring any liquor. Like always we got about 5 rolls to try all new and different things. Way way more food then 2 people can handle! The mega rolls were huge and very yummy. My favorite was the shrimp tempura roll. My only complaint was the salmon and cream cheese roll (forget the name) but it was such an overwhelming cream cheese taste that I could only eat one. I'll definitely use them for takeout or delivery sometime because they are so close, but I'm still searching for a great sushi place to frequent!
(3)
Hanna K.

i really like take out from sushi x. they package everything really well (it's definitely a plus). also, i love how their spicy rolls are really spicy. it's not just a little bit of heat but there is definitely a good kick to them. i like their spicy scallop roll, honey roll, spider roll, and white tiger roll. the portions here are pretty big. if you order the tempura app, they give you a heaping pile of fried goodness! i've only dined in twice but have gotten take out a whole bunch of time. i prefer to have take out then eating at this place.
(4)
Todd V.

I was very impressed with the quality of Sushi X. The dinning area only has room for maybe 15 -20 people, so you might have to wait a bit if they are crowded. They also have Anime playing on one of the walls. I did not try any of the traditional sushi rolls and went with the more exotic rolls like the Buddha and the Crab Rangoon Roll. They are very large rolls, and I was not able to finish it. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a laid back sushi place to chill at.
(4)
Robin D.

Its just ok. I start my reviews with saying, ive been to a ton of sushi place and reviewed mostly sushi places so I feel thatt I kinda know what im saying. When I get to a sushi place, we always order miso soup and almost all sushi places have good miso soup, this place didnt even hit the mark. SKIP THE $3 miso soup, its a waste of money, it tasted like vegetable broth. Other sushi places charge 1.50 for miso soup and this place charged twice the price and it didnt even taste half as good. Enough of the miso disaster The place was very clubby and dark, so its really hard to see your food. the place can seat 20-30 people, similar size to Toro restaurant. When I eat my food, i like to be able to see my food clearly especially if its sushi. I also like to know that I have some Japanese guy whipping out my sushi but you wont be able to see that in this place coz there is no sushi bar. I wnoder who makes the sushi and how its made. Is it made fresh or pre-made? They dont serve sashimi, i wonder why. Its really hard to say if the fish here is fresh or not. We ordered the five o roll with the canadian bacon ($14) it was good and interesting and unique. Alaska Roll ($8), i thought that the price of this is higher than your other sushi places I could have skipped this. The scallop roll is pretty good and the star of the show is the godzilla, it was absolutely delish. Other places have godzilla and this place is better and bigger. In restrospect, 2 people could just order a godzilla and another big roll and thats enough to fill you up. We had to wrap some to go. The 2 guys beside us ordered just two big rolls that we ordered and they cant finish it. There is not much selection in the menu. I would not come back to this place but I will order to go for the godzilla. Again, Skip the miso soup.
(3)
Derek S.

Best sushi for the price in Chicago. Can't count how many times I've been here. Love the Philly Roll and the Godzilla. The rolls BTW are ginormous. The staff here is always nice. You can't beat BYOB. There is a CVS at the corner if you forget to bring the booze. The inside is nothing special. Gotta love how they play Japanese movies on the wall. Nothing like watching Voltron and eating delicious rolls while drinking your own bottle of wine.
(5)
Leang E.

My friend and I were looking to try out a new sushi spot that was affordable and BYOB. So thanks to the reviews on Yelp, I tried this place out and was not disappointed at all. Even though this place is small and the menu items aren't very long, they have some yummy tasting makis here. This place definitely does not skimp out on portions either. We had pretty large bowls of miso soup, and our makis were pretty big in portions, too. You could definitely get full off of 1 to 1 and a half rolls here. We had the Buddha (very tasty vegetarian roll), Dragonfly, and the Caterpillar. I love how the Buddha and Dragonfly also have their own separate dips and are delicious without soy sauce. The wasabi here was so fresh, it was like a creamy paste compared to some places that seem to be refrigerated and overly firm. They also make makis made to order, so you can pretty much make up your own recipe. My small gripe has to do with adding crab to one of my orders - and not getting any. I'm definitely going to make it back here again.
(4)
George K.

Some Yelper reviewed this place while back ago that these guys deliver sushi so I bookmarked it! Just the other day I was thinking about sushi and not wanting to go out to eat (too cold outside). I have to say they came quicker than they said 1 hour time, they actually came within 45 minutes. Pretty good so far. For 2 people, spending $40 for sushi here feeds so much, you will definitely get some leftovers from here. I just like the plain rolls because I'm novice to eating sushi so I had an expert friend order for me. Ordered dragon something ?? and caterpillar sushi well as miso soup which I didn't have any. I didn't like that they put too much cream cheese!!! c'mon sushi chefs, too much of something is no good. It was huge chunks, similar to feta cheese you see in Greek salads, you know what I'm talking about? I have never dined here but ordering sushi from here was okay. I wish I knew other sushi places that delivery close to where I live. I might want to try them when I'm craving some sushi.
(3)
Allison J.

We love this place! Can't wait to visit the new one up in LP
(5)
marisa s.

if i would have written this review a year ago...oh my review would have been close to 2 stars - because of my pretty good dining experience when they first opened...followed by a really bad delivery experience a few months after that. let's get to the good...b/c I have been to Sushi X 2 times in the last couple months and i have nothing to complain about. the price range and qualoty of fish is close to Coast - a quality BYOB with good sushi, fresh fish and close to mirai prices...but of course, the BYOB keeps the bill down a bit. the atmosphere is like a tokyo hangout - small, tiny tables, dark, concrete floor, loud house and trance music and anime projecting onto the main wall in the restaurant. the boyf loved this and i thought it was pretty cool as well...a sushi dining experience 1st. the rolls are great - not too sweet (unless you O.D. on the honey roll, but still good), the buddha, white tiger, double stack and omega rolls are bomb! they're huge and tasty! they're 2-biters. +the fact that a GOOD sushi restaurant delivers, is rare! ++they're opening up another location on diversey in LP (if you drive by this one during the day, you might get scared - looks like they painted the outside with cheap black paint. at night it looks cool b/c you can hardly see the place and can just spot the small sushi x sign highlighted with blue lights behind it.)
(4)
John S.

My wife and I went during the week. It is a small space and seems to do a brisk take-out and delivery business. The menu is small and specialized. The sushi was good, but not memorable especially considering the price. It was pretty much forgettable except for the Thai stick which suffered from what other rolls seemed to suffer from - too many ingredients. Several rolls might as well have been called "The Kitchen Sink". The sushi craze is all well and good but when you have 8 or 9 ingredients in addition to some fish, you've got too much going on. What you have at Sushi X is mediocre food at an inflated price.
(3)
Ben E.

One of my favorite sushi places in the city, despite the fact that they only serve maki. But, the fish is very, very fresh and while there's a limited selection that means pretty much anything you get will be of very high quality. I've never been disappointed. The prices are almost shockingly low considering the quality, and since it's BYOB you save on drinks as well. The atmosphere is nice...not too hip but pretty much perfect for what it is.
(5)
Chris G.

Slow delivery, and way overpriced but the food is damn good. The spicy tuna is my reccomendation-
(3)
Dawn A.

This past Friday was my first trip to Sushi X and I have to say I was very impressed. We were seated immediately and the service was excellent during our entire stay. We tried a variety of rolls and they were each great- especially the shrimp tempura. My only reservation was about the spicy tuna roll - it seemed to have a bit too much "spicy". The miso was so-so and the mochi was above average. I would definitely make a return visit to Sushi X.
(4)
Lindsey S.

All in all not a bad little out-of-the-way BYOB sushi place. Nothing was particularly memorable about my one and only meal there, except for the honey roll, which I absolutely loved. I would probably go back there for that alone. The location is not so great -- nothing much else within easy walking distance.
(3)
Suzy F.

Sushi X is consistently great. I can build my own roll (my favorite is a crab, avocado, cilantro, hot chili sauce, tempura crumb roll) and bring my own drinks. I dine in, pick up, or have Sushi X delivered on a weekly basis. I'd give it 5 stars if they had crab rangoon on the menu...
(4)
Rose P.

We call it 'candy sushi' for their creative, yummy rolls. Its a favorite among my girlfriends who want a place to come for great food and quiet, relaxed atmosphere. In the many dozen times that I have been here, I have only had to wait for a table once. My personal favorites are the Honey and Spider rolls, and I also love the Hibachi Scallops & Shrimp dishes.
(5)
Jaime E.

top three words to describe sushi-x: intimate. blue. hip. they are conveniently located *right* off of the blue line. the miso comes in a huge latte mug. nice touch. i reccomend the yellow jacket & honey rolls. the waiter gave us free miso. i think it was because we were there towards the end of the night. good music. not too loud. lovely atmosphere. we took out of towners & we were all impressed. swank little joint. byob. i will definitely eat there again.
(5)
Elizabeth P.

I came here for my birthday this past Saturday with a big group of 14 people! I was a little nervous because I heard and read that it is a small place, but they gladly accepted my large reservation and reaffirmed that they had the space. It was very nice, we had our own little area and the service was very attentive and great! Right away they gave us an ice bucket for the white wine and started us off with some edamame. The sushi was so good and they had some different types of rolls. When the food came out, they forgot about two rolls, but brought them out quickly and didn't charge us for them. The only problem was when the bill came, they charged us for some that we didn't order, but they took it off right away. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Courtney L.

Sushi X gets 5 stars in my book for its food, however the atmosphere is a bit lacking. Sushi X is located in a very small, inconspicous building off of Chicago Ave. Once you enter inside you're overwhelmed by a anime cartoon projected onto the wall. Most guests don't seem to pay attention to it, so I think they'd be better off without it. The servers are always helpful and nice. Definitely stop here if you're looking for great sushi and better yet a BYOB restaurant.
(4)
Ella R.

Oh, I so adore the Honey Roll. Tuna, cucumber, honey, tempura. A splendid combination. So good to go.
(4)
Nicole V.

I have visited Sushi X a few times now, and I can say I am officially a fan of this modern maki maven! If you like rolls, then Sushi X is definitely worth a try. The establishment itself is very small, so do not go here with a large group, four people max. There is a very sheik contemporary feel to the space, I get the feeling I'm in a private sushi club while I'm there. The rolls are very diverse and they give you a good amount for your dollar. If you like spicy, I strongly suggest the Bamboo Thai....which is one of my favs. (Warning! If you aren't immune to wasabi/curry heat...make sure you have water on hand for this one!) Many of the rolls have new and funky mayo sauces and they offer lots of new approaches to your standard maki ingredients. Don't worry if you aren't adventurous, you will find some of the old standbys as well. Another plus, they are BYOB...so come prepared with a bottle of wine. You'll want to enjoy these tasty rolls with a nice glass of wine to compliment them.
(4)
K M.

Well hot damn, I'm NOW torn between 3-4 stars, because I've actually had a few things that were just not good enough to get past about 1-2 stars, but other things that have been very very good (the honey has to be the best i've had there so far, and other rolls are on par with what I'd consider typical for sushi in chicago), and they are quick and friendly. I just love that freaking honey roll, and usually at least 2 out of 3 of the other rolls we'll order are great, and usually one will be ok...so for the convenience and the relative consistency, and with how much I've ordered it, its gotta go on my go-to list The first time I ordered from here was a Thursday night I think - they told me it would be 45 min-1 hour. They were actually there in about 20-25 minutes tops, which is always a happy surprise! On the most recent order they got it to me in about 35 minutes, still well under the 45-60 estimate The only thing I REALLY don't like there is the spicy tuna, and that's been my gauge for how much I like a place generally so its hard for me to give this place tops ratings. The spicy element was a bit overrwhelming. I really can't tell but basically I've had much better. Also got the honey, which was great, and the godzilla (I'm not the hugest fan, cream cheese overload, but it was still pretty good). I have tried their California roll and something seemed off. We also just tried their Dragon (very good), Thai Stick (interesting), and spicy scallop (pretty standard) Overall, I'd recommend anyone at least give it a try for delivery if you live near here- 3 rolls and some endamame, which is enough to feed 2, will come out under $40, not bad!
(4)
Kc H.

This place is really, really good. I've been about 3 times within the past month, and every time has been awesome. I can't believe that I've missed this place the hundreds of millions of times I've been through the intersection, but that doesn't really matter now because I've found it. And hot damn am I glad that I did. Happy hour is just that, a jubilant, wondrous sushi-licious hour (or two, if you are so inclined) to munch on some scrumptious, luscious, discount sushi goodness. The salmon tempura roll is divine with astoundingly buttery, melt in your mouth texture that should be experienced as often as possible. The crab rangoon roll is magnanimously, ridiculously good, and is therefore my favorite. How it can actually be defined as sushi is a mystery, but as a lover of all things cheese oriented and delicious, I really don't care. Overall a great place to go to get top-notch (albeit more than slightly unconventional) sushi. And it's byo, so bring it.
(4)
payton c.

Tasty sushi, reasonably priced, conveniently located, and open late, but my favorite feature is the tiny, irregularly shaped room. It might be what an air-raid shelter might look like if it were converted to a nightclub, or something like that.
(4)
Ryan P.

My favorite sushi delivery. Delicious rolls, cute packaging, sometimes the normal sushi guy isn't working and you can tell, but normally it's a dream. I suggest asapargus roll plus spicy mayo and the honey roll.
(4)
Nicholas C.

I haven't found better sushi for the price in Chicago. The experience is sometimes hit-or-miss I think it depends on who is preparing the sushi that night and how busy they are. This place gets alot of delivery and carryout so sometimes it's deceiving as to how busy they really are. Sometimes a bit heavy on cream cheese but if that's your thing then it's great. I usually stick away from anything with flavored mayo because that always seems to be a little much for my tastes. They also have an excellent spicy tuna roll which also seems to vary from night to night but is usually outstanding. I wanted to give this place 5 stars but I keep holding out for sushi as good as I had in California... probably wishful thinking while dead center between both coasts.
(4)
G M.

LOVED IT!!!! I am not a big fan of sushi, so when my friends suggested sushi for dinner one evening, I was a little hesitant to go. But, I am so glad I did!!! The building is nondescript from the outside, which is awesome. It's one of those places you need to know about to find, which I love. The restaurant is BYOB, which helps keep the bill WAY down!! The space inside is small and very cute. The service was amazing. I believe we had one of the owners waiting on us that evening. Originally, I had ordered the gyoza which was one of the NON sushi items on the menu. After discussing my feelings towards sushi, the waitress/owner suggested that I tell her what I like and didn't like about sushi, and that the chef would whip something up for me. The rolls that the chef made, were AMAZING!!!!! Made me reconsider my thoughts towards sushi!!! Can't wait to go back!!!!
(5)
Ashley C.

By far the best sushi place ever!! dont pass up HAPPY HOUR sushi!!! I will be back many more times, THANKS.
(5)
LenkaPenka L.

Absolutely delicious. I've been going there for the past 5 years. Great service, friendly people. Cool atmosphere -- yes, there are no windows -- but the decor is very urban and the Japanese anime on one of the walls fits the place perfectly. We' ve also held a couple of private parties there -- it turns into a cool private club. They don't serve nigiri, only maki rolls -- but very imaginative and HUGE. My faves -- White Tiger, Red Dragon, Double Stack and Godzilla. For appetizers -- Spicy Tuna Salad and Wasabi Garlic Mashed Potatoes steal my heart (I mean stomach :) ) away. BYOB with no corkage fee is a big plus, with a CVS across the street in case you forgot to pick up a bottle of wine or some beer. They opened another location on Diversey east of Clark, but there's a full bar there, and I like to bring my own. Keep in mind, one roll from their MEGA section will fill up even a hungry appetite.
(5)
Trent M.

Sushi X is a really good place to order from if you're craving basic maki and nothing else and you're too lazy to leave you house. No frills and pretty fast delivery, I just wish they had some sashimi selections. Unfortunately for them Naniwa delivers to most of their coverage area and is leaps and bounds ahead in quality... although quite a bit more expensive.
(3)
Laura H.

Our evening began with a romantically lit corner table and an abundant spread of rolls. Of course, that was the employee table tucked behind the register counter. And yes, they did eat right in front of us. It took 45 minutes to get our food even though there wasn't a crowd. No explanation for the wait was given. When we finally got our food home, I almost gagged. The rolls were seaweed stuffed with mayo. We could only distinguish a difference between the rolls based on the color of the mayo oozing out. Upon further consideration, we theorize that the sushi isn't even produced onsite. The extra mayo is a cover up for the lack of freshness. Evidence? There are no sushi chefs visible as the food mysteriously appears from behind a curtain... and you can't order pieces, just rolls. Hmm... Just a theory. Sushi X: sushi for people who don't like sushi... so, why even bother?
(1)
Sara O.

This is my favorite sushi place because I'm vegetarian and am rather picky about what I want in my sushi (i.e. I don't like cucumbers, etc). They have a good selection of veggie rolls for only $4 each which is great. I especially like the avocado rolls or the asparagus rolls. Also I adore their wasabi garlic mashed potatoes, they're delicious. As others have mentioned, this place being BYOB is great on the bill which I appreciate. There's a CVS right down the street that sells alcohol if you're looking for somewhere to grab something in the area. Finally, I will attest to the fact that they do indeed make their sushi on site, regardless of the fact that you can't see the back kitchen space. Also I've never seen any rolls looking like mayo pouring out of seaweed in the least bit.
(5)
igor I.

I've been to this place a few times. Once a long while ago when it just opened, then again for a business meeting, now again just because I heard they have a few new menu items. Overall, I'm not crazy about the place. It's cool if you're looking for trendy sushi at semi-reasonable prices. But if you're a sushi fanatic, Sushi X may not satisfy your needs. For one, they don't do sashimi (or sushi for that matter). Huh? How can sushi make up 5 out of 6 letters of your name and you only serve nigiri? Well, that seems a little shady to me. Also, their mega rolls are really big, but fairly light on the fish. So, I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. The overall quality is pretty good, but when a man needs sushi, a man needs sushi.
(3)
Silvia F.

I absolutely love their rice bowels. My sister and I order them about once a week. My favorite is the vegetable bowel. It looks like too mush food, but before I know it, I've got it all mixed up, added their dressing and it is gone. My sister enjoys the silver haze bowel. We've had their $10 sushi lunch specials too. Excellent food and staff!
(5)
Julia T.

The rolls here are HUGE! You really get your money's worth here. 3 rolls for a party of 2 is more than enough. One of my fav sushi places to go to with many creative rolls to choose from. Their potstickers are delicious! The dipping sauce is unique with a spicy twist on it. Super yummy! Its pretty packed on the weekends and there is usually a 20 minute wait. Go on the weekdays and the place is empty because they do a lot of deliveries/take outs. Side note: stay away from the oyster shooters, they are terrible!
(4)
Nancy H.

I was lucky and tried Sushi X for the first time for a private dinner party. The owners shut down the restaurant just for us and kept the food coming! We had a variety of appetizers. The Asian pot roast was delish. It was covered in black bean brown sauce and came with a large scoop of fluffy rice. The hibachi scallops were also delish but only came with 5 scallops--and a large scoop of rice. I couldn't quite put my finger on the ingredients in the yellow sauce, but it was nothing like I've tasted before. The panko crusted chicken also had a lot of flavor, which I was surprised about. The crust was the same crust you find on tonkatsu pork cutlets. Onto the maki rolls: we had several of the "neo" and "mega" rolls, which are regular rolls on steroids. Like previous reviewers have mentioned, they are BIG but mostly filled with rice and other ingredients that aren't fish. They're at least 2.5" in diameter and definitely a mouthful. You can't really not take it in one bite without making a mess. Many were doused in white and red dressings/sauces, which disappointed me, and many had tempura crunchies, which I also am not a fan of. But my favorite was one that had prosciutto on top (named "five-o"?), which made the roll a little salty and chewy on its own. And the "crab rangoon" roll was warm and definitely tasted like crab rangoon! I think they use real soft shell crab for it. Overall, Sushi X is a small, intimate restaurant that maybe seats 40. For the price, it seems a little pricey (avg $15 for large rolls and avg $9 for appetizers), but it truly is a lot of food and a lot of rice. If you're not adventurous, this may be the spot for you, especially if you have a hearty appetite for rice with everything. However, I like my sushi restaurants without the frills and elaborate ingredients. Not sure if I'll be coming back again, but it was a good dining experience. And BYOB!
(4)
Michael B.

I thought Laura H's rating was a little unfair...her "theories" about the place...what? anyways, i've always liked this place...there was one time when i went and it wasn't good but every other time, everything was excellent. if you're not into rolls, it's not the place for you as they don't serve regular sushi and sashimi. i like this place a lot due to it's simplicity and i feel like it's really cozy inside. sometimes, they'll have some crazy techno music playing but if you ask them to put on something else, they'll usually switch to some downtempo house or other loungy music. BYOB!!! ther'es an osco kiddy corner from it...they have saki! i highly recommend their ginger salad, spicy tuna roll (spiciest i've ever had), and their monster godzilla roll. i also love the spider. one thing about this place...i miss the old couch in the curtained off area...they replaced it with some tables a few years back...made me sad. oh yeah, my friend lit himself on fire from the tabletop candle...probably the funniest thing i've ever seen in my life. Nautica Down Jacket vs Tealight Candle...winner: Tealight Candle!
(4)
Sonja B.

I dream about Sushi X. I have a newspaper clipping with a picture of their Godzilla Roll on my fridge. The service is always attentive, fast, relaxed, and nice. The room is cozy, modern, and if you're lucky they'll play anime on the wall. Reasonable prices, BYOB, parking, i love you, Sushi X.
(5)
Timothy M.

Sushi X is awesome. I went there with my girlfriend Saturday night. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It's BYOB. The on-street parking is a little tricky, but metered parking isn't too hard to find - just don't get hit by some crazy rice-rocket like we almost did. The atmosphere was nice, it struck me as a very New York vibe: nondescript entryway, dark blue walls, warehouse space, screen playing video clips. I like this neighborhood for this very reason: it's very urban but not ultra-trendy (yet at least). But I digress. First, the Miso Soup is delicious and cheap ($2 - but they ended up not us at all for them!). For the main course, We ordered the Spicy Tuna, the Unagi, and the Godzilla rolls. They were all good, but the Godzilla was simply incredible. The presentation (for what its worth) was excellent, on par with Indie Cafe. The spicy mayo/soy-type sauce that was poured artfully over the whole tray was so good! For dessert, we had the mochi ice cream. They were all decent and the waiter gave us extra free of charge. I must comment on the service: outstanding. We were well attended to in every way and even though we were first-timers, they made us feel like regulars. Plus not charging for the soup was, to me, a great way to get repeat customers - by making us feel like the waiter was taking care of us. There was this ridiculous drunk rich lady and her husband next to us who kept pointing at our food and loudly saying she wanted it. She also dropped her menu near us and kept saying really odd things about the restaurant. In conclusion, if you like sushi, especially if you're a rich drunk bottle-blonde, you'll love Sushi X.
(4)
Tony P.

Recently moved out of the city and already miss our old sushi take out. Delivered sushi rolls that taste as good as when you are at the restaurant. REAL crab meat too!
(5)
Irena B.

This is my favorite sushi place! The seating area is small, but the delicious food makes up for it any day! Everything from the miso soup, to the edamame, as well as sushi is exactly to my liking. The happy-hour offer on Sunday and Monday, as well as the BYOB option, makes this place ideal for frequent visits on on a budget.
(5)
Petey S.

This is by far my favorite sushi restaurant in Chicago. This is the place I recommend all my friends to for sushi. The rolls are good size, and I am continually being surprised by the uniqueness of them. The service is great; fast, always on task with keeping the waters full, and checking to make sure everything tastes great. I've never left with an empty stomach, or dissatisfied with my meal.
(5)
Jennifer E.

Love the sushi here, and the service is A+. As a bonus, I never seem to have an issue parking very nearby. I'm not a big fan of the layout of the restaurant itself (esp. in winter...it gets COLD in there!) but food and service make of for it.
(5)
Austin M.

Sushi is not as good as others in the area, and more expensive too. But all in all not a bad little neighborhood joint.
(3)
Natalie M.

Not too far from 5 stars. I have enjoyed many evenings at sushi X. Despite other reviewers, I enjoy how small it is and the unique ambience. I think that all of the rolls I've tried have been great, always tastes fresh and doesn't smell. I think the prices are great and I love that it's BYOB. I would have to agree with another reviewer, that it is odd to encourage customers to go home. One Sunday night, we did not know that a happy hour existed, we were told to go home because we weren't going to make it for happy hour. We just wanted to eat so we had a drink at the tiny Matchbox bar near by and returned after things had died down.
(4)
Ashish G.

I've always had great experiences at this tiny location. Their innovative (and filling) rolls + BYOB makes this a great go-to spot for sushi. Can't beat their 1/2 price deal, which I believe they now only offer on Sunday and Monday evenings between 5-7pm.
(4)
Sam S.

This is my fav lil sushi place in the city. The menu is great! I feel like the Sushi X creater went to all the over prices sushi restaurants in Chicago and picked the best stuff off their menus. It's BYOB, which is sometimes annoying if you forget before arriving. Luckily there is a CVS nearby that has a pretty descent wine selection, however it closes early. So the food it great, service is good, you won't spend too much, but the ambience is just okay. I like the deep blue walls and video projection of odd japanimation movies, but it feels a little cold and empty. I wish there was a fireplace and comforatble booths, but maybe I'd have to wait a year to get a table. They recently added a few new items to the menu and told us they wouldn't charge us if we tried it. Come on! That's awesome! And the new items were amazing! If you like sitting near a window this place is not for you - there are no windows.
(5)
Bethany J.

There are things about sushi X that could possibly cause me to give it a lower rating, such as, the cramped atmosphere when you dine in, or the mediocre vegetable tempura, but the Buddha roll is the most amazing sushi that I have ever tasted- very filling, full of flavor, and continuously keeps me coming back for more. I have gotten take out here and it is just as good, but I am a fan of the service. When you have to wait in the cramped space on a crowded weekend night, you are reminded of how glad you are that you did wait, rather go to some mediocre sushi place, with sub-par impersonal service. I crave Sushi X constantly, unfortunately I don't get it as much as I need it. Sushi X Buddha roll is the drug I am on way to addiction with.
(5)
Jessica T.

I will preface this by saying that I have never dined in here, so my review is solely regarding the takeout/delivery service. Service: I got takeout once, and I had to wait in the restaurant for about 15 minutes before it was ready. The restaurant was really small, and there wasn't a place for me to sit. I was annoyed. Tonight, however, we got delivery. The delivery was super quick and the delivery guy was really nice. I will probably get delivery from now on. Food: WOW. Excellent sushi for the price. The traditional rolls are average size, but the other rolls are very generous. I enjoyed the following: smoked salmon, spicy tuna, spider (probably my favorite--it has soft shell crab in it), caterpillar, and rainbow. My only complaint was that they did not give us enough wasabi...but I put a huge dollop of wasabi on every roll I eat, so that might not be a problem for most people.
(4)
Phil P.

Excellent choice. If your looking for a large selection with good quality, you have to try this place. The rolls are large, fresh and tasty. Delivery is fast and there was no fee. I like their specials. The have some pretty creative options. If you want sushi and you'd like to eat in you own home, this is a great option! We've never dined in at this place but we have picked up our food. Looks nice inside.
(5)
April T.

This place is awesome. It has parking, a unique vibe, and some of the most original rolls/combos. The employees are always helpful and spunky, the prices aren't ridiculous like some 'hip' sushi places, and their monthly specials are always worth it. Eaten here a bunch of times-- both take-out and dine-in with some BYOB. The Black Widow roll is phenomenal, the scallops are CRAZY GOOD, and even the simpler rolls are wonderful. Overall, great place. Love dealing with them.
(5)
Alaina F.

Ordered Sushi X the other day via Seamless, and had a terrible experience. Shortly after placing the online order, a Seamless employee called me to say that Sushi X called them to say that one of the items we ordered (veggie gyoza) was "too heavy" and they couldn't make it. (??) A few minutes later, a Sushi X employee called me and spent five minutes complaining about how terrible Seamless is, how their customer service is awful, it's a horrible organization, etc., and that next time I should order through GrubHub or the restaurant directly. Okay...fine. She clarifies the gyoza thing (which still didn't make sense), and says the delivery guy is walking out the door with my order. Forty-five minutes later, nothing. I call Sushi X back and talk to a very hyper and defensive guy who says the delivery guy "left his cell phone at the restaurant" so he can't call him to check on our food. He says I need to wait a full 60 minutes before he can "make it up to me." Not encouraging. Needless to say, the delivery guy never showed up so I called back and the same hyper guy answered and was even more defensive and rude. I said we wanted to cancel the order, and he seemed pleasantly surprised... like he was glad that is all I wanted to rectify the situation. Sounded like this wasn't the first time customers were unhappy with their delivery service. Anyways, I asked him to confirm it would be cancelled and we wouldn't be charged. Yes, yes of course, he assured me and hung up. My husband checked his online cc statement and what do you know... Sushi X charged us for the full order. Can't wait to call back and deal with that. Never again.
(1)
Ira C.

Delicious sushi, decent sized rolls (you actually get what you pay for), and byob. What more could you ask for... maybe bring back the bento lunch boxes?
(5)
Jessica W.

I've ordered a few times from Sushi X and I must say that it's exterior is somewhat off-putting (a building painted black without windows), but this is in no way indicative of the great food inside. Yesterday, I tried some of their wasabi ceviche that was a great twist on a classic peruvian dish; I found it to be very refreshing. The red chicken was absolutely delicious! The dish included grilled chicken served curry style with a red pepper marinade and other vegetables; I requested it spicy and it turned out incredible.
(4)
Ryan S.

we order sushi x quite often, and the food is always great. the double stack is the go-to roll, no question, but I gotta switch it up once in a while with a silver haze bowl. Both are packed with great fresh fish. I love this spot because the food is consistently fantastic, the rolls and other dishes are huge!, and the service is always great... dine in, carry out or delivery. I definitely recommend sushi x.
(5)
Kristine L.

I have been to Sushi X twice now and held out writing a review. The first time a friend and I arrived we bailed after waiting 20 minutes with no end in sight. The place doesn't have a waiting area which is inconvenient to say the least. If I have to wait for a table at least give me somewhere to stand and maybe enjoy a glass of wine or beer while I am waiting. On a side note, the place is BYOB, which everyone loves. Attempt #2: Same friend and I met again and decided to pop in early in hopes of getting a table. Mission accomplished! The whole place is somewhat small and can get loud but I feel that is to be expected in most trendy places nowadays. We started out with the usual edamame and gyoza. They were pretty typical with what is served at other sushi places. We ordered from the Mega side of the menu. The dragon fly was great, the sushi fruit was different (not to my liking) and another staple, the spider. There is a reason these are on the "mega" side of the menu. The portions are exactly what they say - mega. Attempt #1: My friend and I met at Sushi X again dinner. Again we were seated right away. We got there around 6:30 pm on a Saturday this time. This time we thought we would venture out of our normal appetizers, so we tried the sashimi carpaccio. There were nice cuts and variety of sashimi and I enjoyed the lightly balsamic touch. We ventured out on the menu you a little more this time. We ordered from the Zero section - bombshell, which I was pleasantly surprised. We also ordered the Red Dragon from the Inside Out section of the menu, The various ideas Sushi X has are cool. Both times I was happy with the quality of the fish, however, when a sushi requires two or three bites I get a little annoyed. I want to be able to enjoy the roll in its entirety. The atmosphere is very upbeat, however, the place is somewhat cramped and can get very noisy. Each time we were here street parking was relatively easy; however, I have a feeling that is not always the case.
(3)
Gina G.

We have all had those days when it's too chilly to go out, but you're craving sushi sooo bad! I can say I've been let down with delivered sushi even from my favorite places before. This was not the case with Sushi-X though. They REALLY put the extra few minutes into packaging your to go order, so that when it arrives it still looks nice and tastes great! I've now had them deliver to me twice, and my only complaint is that I didn't care for the bacon in the Maui Waui roll. That's just a personal opinion though, and I'm sure they would have no problem substituting with extra pineapple or something. Definitely my favorite close, quick sushi joint!
(5)
Christina C.

HOLY CRAP ITS LOUD IN HERE!! Seriously though.... If youre able to get passed that, the sush was iiiiiight. I dont quite understand all the raving of this place. I did not care for their spicy scallop roll. It was wierd. Byob is always nice but a waiting area would be a good idea. Oh... and the size of even the regular rolls was almost unpleasant. Hella rice on those things yall.
(2)
Saba A.

Best Sushi I have ever tried! No exaggeration- it's not a hole in the wall, but with competitors in the Wicker area, this gem is hidden, and I would suggest coming here for a date! It's romantic, great service, quiet, on the smaller side, but neat, and the sushi is so good! It's served perfectly at room tempeture, all the ingredients are fresh, and it's not like other sushi restaurants where you can easily prefer one type of roll over the other, but you have a challenging time deciding which one to get. I was invited as a guest for a holiday work party, and with it being BYOB, the bill wasn't as bad as I would have expected. As soon as the two hour holiday work party was over at 8:00 p.m on a Friday night, people came in to dine immediately. So it seems that this restaurant is a local favorite for sushi, and once you've ate here, you want to come back again and again. The manager was nice and reasonable, so whether you are making reservations or gathering a group of people together, this intimate spot is the place to go! My favorite was the Spider roll, but everything including the appetizers, which including tender beef and shrimp, was awesome.
(5)
Maggie M.

Just ok, I've heard people raving about this place and I wasn't that impressed. Any place that uses lettuce in their sushi rolls always has me a bit suspicious. Rolls were all a bit forgettable. The space was also pretty jam packed, and they were playing anime vids, blasting music, and servers were running around like mad- so it just made me pretty anxious. Not the typical soothing sushi restaurant vibe I prefer. The punny sushi roll names and fun design of the menu did help a bit to distract me from the chaotic vibe of the place. I felt like everyone around us was on an awkward tinder date, which I guess I could have expected from the exterior of the building, which is completely black with no windows. Can't say I'm rushing back here.
(3)
Karim K.

If you like Anime, House music, and sushi then this is your place! The rolls are Godzilla size (huge)! In fact you can get the Godzilla roll. I had the white tiger and the Megatron, both very good. The tuna tacos are excellent. The servers were fun and welcoming. Very trendy spot, looked closed from outside but once your in its totally chill spot!! Find the ninja and get a free desert!! Cool spot!
(5)
Lika S.

Fun tasty rolls! But most of them have cilantro which I cant stand!!! I don't know if I didn't say clearly that i needed all of them without cilantro or our server didn't hear me (cause music is pretty loud) and didn't double check.... but 3 out of 4 rolls came out WITH cilantro. When we told her that all rolls are supposed to be with no cilantro she had a very bitchy attitude about it and she completely forgot to place an order for one more roll and told us that we didn't order it.... she had this attitude the whole time we stayed there and in the end she didn't even say "thank you, good night". She just dropped off our check and left. Seriously?? Sorry but we had to leave her just 12%... I think her name was Rachel... Overall I really enjoyed the food. Wish the service was better
(4)
Danielle K.

Get the sushi fruit, and you will not be disappointed. This is my new favorite sushi spot in Chicago. You may pass this place everyday and never know the restaurant exits. But, it does, I promise you. The exterior is very unwelcoming, but that is not indicative of the service. The waitress was very friendly and the sushi was remarkable. Also, find the hidden ninja, and get some free mochi. Who doesn't love ninjas and free dessert?
(5)
Amy S.

Great service, good sushi that is inexpensive yet has the quality of a more expensive restaurant.
(4)
Cece P.

Went for dinner recently and it was delish!! Still craving the tuna tartar which is not only yummy but the portion is nicely generous. Service was spot on, with our servers checking in and ensuring we had everything we needed. We absolutely loved it and will be back soon.
(5)
Nissy A.

This is by far the best sushi place in town! It never disappoints and has something for everyone, even for people who don't love sushi! They have a nice mix of raw and cooked foods which make it the perfect place to take friends. Plus, you can't go wrong with BYOB! The rolls are unique and delicious, definitely some out of the box flavors that are amazing! The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is very fun. It's a small place but worth the wait. It's a West Town staple!
(5)
Amy S.

My department had an unofficial holiday party here and I have to say the owner(?) of Sushi X, Steve, along with Terri, did a great job organizing the space, food, and ambiance to accommodate our party. We pretty much took over the restaurant since we had a party of 30. The "bar" was set up in one section, it's really BYOB, appetizers were spread throughout the middle, so we could walk around and hang out before sitting down for dinner. The sushi "buffet" was set on the front counter, and they labelled everything/had a menu out so everyone could see what they were eating. You know how suburb folks are [super intimidated] about sushi ;) The ambiance is very urban, the actual space is almost diagonal, or even a little Alice in Wonderland since the space gets smaller as you walk from one side to the other side. There is a big screen with a movie playing, but muted, so the guests can enjoy the music playing. It's pretty dim, more than most restaurants but not so much where you would run into someone. The color of choice is black - black interior: black walls, black table, as well as a black exterior. Anyway, let's get to the best part, THE SUSHI! I have had a few sushi misses lately and was really hesitant to jump back on the wagon. This is probably the very best sushi I've ever had, and I have had A LOT. The best rolls were the red dragon, honey, shrimp tempura, and white dragon. Everything is fresh and tasty, although some combinations sound questions (lettuce in sushi?? this place makes it delicious) The spicy tuna salad, coconut shrimp, veggie gyoza, and beef wrapped asparagus are the best appetizers. (Yes, I eat a lot) The spicy tuna salad is probably something I could eat every day if I had my own person Sushi X chef, but unforunately I am stuck to cafeteria salads. Off topic. I can not wait to come back here! I am contemplating throwing my next birthday here, since they really customized the party to our vision.
(5)
Bailey U.

The service is TERRIBLE. My fiancÃ© and I waiting for 25 minutes at our table just to order our appetizer. When we finally ordered,they forgot our seaweed salad and the sashimi was thin and tough. When we received our sushi, the rolls were very sloppy. Everything was thrown together in a messy fashion and the taste was subpar. When we received our bill, the prices were worse than the actual sushi. $9 for spicy tuna..are you kidding?! To conclude, don't waste your money. Sushi is an expensive habit so at least be satisfied when you leave.
(2)
Agatka C.

LOVED this place. The ambience is so calming and simple. It is kind of a secret however, hole in the wall if I may say. But honestly best sushi in town. I went for a friends birthday and we got four different rolls. The maui waui is fantastic. Their coconut shrimp is to die for. This is the first sushi place in Chicago I have come across that serves shiso leaf on the side. Oh, and its byob. Cannot get any better!
(5)
Ember Q.

I really wanted to like this place. I really did. I wanted to try a new sushi spot but was disappointed. Went to this place on a Tuesday around 6pm with my partner. I thought it was a cute place because my partner is into anime and they have it playing on a wall with a projector with no sound, only music. The place is fairly small but roomy. The place was dark and lit with candles and some light. I liked it. The place is not as loud as I thought either. There was a boy and his mom sitting 3 feet from us and he was crawling on the floor and looking around looking for a toy in the place and I guess he one something, like a game. It was distracting and the place looked unprofessional. Immediately after picking our table we received paper menus and glasses of water. We started of with the Godzilla roll since I read on here a lot of people enjoy/recommend it. It was my favorite from this place sadly out of 4 rolls. This sushi roll took about 10 min to get to our table. Wasn't even a lot of people. I though they took forever. We got 3 rolls after that and that was it. We got the omega, spider and black widow. Tasted like they out panko in all the rolls. The presentation wasn't worth taking a picture. They all sounded pretty amazing except I wasn't impressed. The tempura tuna in the Omega wasn't as good. The sushi rolls weren't rolled tight. They were falling apart as I tried picking up some pieces. My partner called them amateurs under her breath. I don't wanna disrespect anyone's hard work in this place but I called this cheap sushi. Not the best I've had. The service was okay. We certainly didn't get as much attention as the other tables. At the end I paid $63 for all 4 rolls which is decent for the sushi I usually eat. But I felt ripped off because the rolls were disappointing. I don't wanna give them one star because it wasn't the worst place but 2 stars because the sushi was sad. I will not be back here.
(2)
Neema P.

Picked this place off a whim. We had the veggie goyza, vegetable rolls, sweet potato roll, and my friend had the crab rangoon and unagi over rice. The portions are huge and presentation is pretty nice as well. I'm a butterly sushi lover so this place was quite up to par with it. The dim lighting makes it perfect for dates. Only downside is that the servers really have a hard time understanding what you're ordering. I probably had to repeat my order several times, before she got it right. Small place, but a lot of larger groups were present. BYOB is always a plus in my books! Happy Sushing.
(4)
Anne M.

Sushi X is always delicious. I love that they have BYOB and half off rolls every month. I have never been disappointed with their food. However, about 50% of the time the service is unbearably slow, even when there's not a lot of people in the joint. The servers seem rushed and stressed most of the time. Several times we have had about an hour wait to get our food. Lately we have been ordering takeout rather than opting to stay in. Still - they have great sushi and half of the time the service is good! :)
(4)
Justin R.

One of my favorite Sushi spots in Chicago The staff are all top notch, and the sushi is great. The sushi is seriously outstanding, hands down.
(5)
Steven M.

Looking around for sushi in the 60610 area, we had quite a limited choice of places that looked good but weren't too expensive either. We found Sushi X on Yelp, and decided a 10 minute cab ride was worth it to give this restaurant a chance, especially after seeing all the delicious photos on their Instagram account. To be honest, it is quite small inside, probably sitting no more than 25-30 people total. They play music in their, so you do have to speak a little louder but it matches the ambiance they put out. The waitstaff are very attentive and nice, and are quite familiar with the menu. They have a wide variety of different rolls, and different kinds of rolls as well, such a rice-less options. We opted to start with the Oyster Shooters and Salmon Nigiri, both of which were extremely fresh. It is also well-worth noting that they have very reasonable prices and feature a special roll every month to be half-off. Moving on to the rolls, we ordered the Lava roll, the Godzilla roll, and the Double Stack roll. Their presentation was very nice and creative and the sushi was all as delicious as it looked. The Instagram photos really did them justice! The Lava roll was a bit heavy on the cream cheese side, but it still was absolutely tasty and melted right in your mouth. The Godzilla is a huge roll, it must have been about 12 pieces and the flavors blended perfectly. Finally, the Double Stack was a bit more "regular" compared to the first two rolls, but it did not disappoint either. We finished off the meal with a few varieties of the Mochi Ice Cream, but we'd recommend you stick with Mango and Strawberry, as the chocolate was not very good. We couldn't catch a cab leaving the restaurant and it was pouring rain outside. This is where their customer service really shined as they tried everything they could to help us get one. They called every company they could multiple times to try helping us. This really stood out to me! Overall, Sushi X receives an A+ due to how delicious and fresh everything was, how great the staff is, and how great of a time we had. We are definitely going to make this place one of our regular sushi places to go to in the city.
(5)
C T.

Food is good. Atmosphere and service not so much. Was there for lunch - both water glasses had lipstick still on them, the other glass that was brought out for another drink was cracked down the side. I dropped something and while picking it up saw the scariness of the floors - looked like it had not been swept or mopped in some time. Drinks - they are bottled. I was expecting a glass of fresh tea with honey and instead got a bottle of tea that's primarily sweetened by cane sugar and was super disappointed. I could have gotten the bottled crap at CVS across the street and it would have been cheaper. I really like the food but will probably only order take out from this point on.
(2)
George J.

This is by far my favorite sushi spot in Chicago! It's a small place, very cozy with some seriously delicious rolls. The staff is very friendly and helpful and their prices are very fair. The rolls are big and filling, it's also BYOB so bring some drinks. The only thing I've experienced a few times that's a little annoying is the music there is way too loud for such a small place. But their rolls are sooo good it makes up for the loud music and sometimes loud customers that are dining there. If you love sushi and haven't been here yet, it's a must! Enjoy!
(5)
Gabby C.

We love Sushi X! I'm speaking about my boyfriend and I. We come here about once a month and we don't go anywhere else for our sushi dinner. The manager greets us with a friendly smile each time and always remembers us and says hello. We also LOVE the Godzilla roll, it's a must each time. It's also nice because its BYOB. Yummmmm. We are actually on our way there tonight!
(5)
Gregory S.

Great spot, cool atmosphere and a trendy vibe to it. We try to come to Sushi X at least 2 or 3 times per month. It's BYOB which is fabulous, the staff is super friendly. The sushi is great, can choose between extra large rolls or the regular size rolls. Appetizers are great and the portions are huge - highly recommend the asparagus beef roll, the hibachi scallops and the spicy tuna tacos. All the rolls and sushi/sashima are awesome, and each month they have a special roll that is 1/2 off.
(4)
Sam G.

My friends raved about sushi x and I finally decided to give it a try. After waiting an hour and 20 minutes for my delivery that was promised to me between 45 minutes and an hour,I received a cold disgusting roll. I ordered the lava roll without cream cheese. The spicy tuna inside although "dipped" in tempura does not usually mean that it tastes like tuna fish salad. I called to complain about this item and the guy who picked up basically said it was my fault and if I had ordered a pizza a specific way I couldn't send it back so it basically way my fault. He said they were busy when I called or otherwise would have instructed me to order something else since they obviously knew I was a new customer. Great customer service. If I were in the restaurant I totally would have sent it back. The way I made the roll doesn't effect the fact it tasted horribly. My husband ordered the sushi fruit. The chef decided to add some pineapple sauce on the top. This ingredient was not on the menu at all. It basically tasted like sugar on fish and was inedible. Another disappointment. When I called to discuss the problem they said they would credit this to my account after the guy had to check with the chef. He wouldn't even put it back on my credit card. Do you really think I am going back after this horrible experience? So basically I just got a credit for nothing since I won't be going back. I guess my friends who like it can use my phone number to get my credit. I order sushi a lot in Chicago. Sorry sushi x, you are at the bottom of my list, big mistake trying to veer away from butterfly. Still the best take out in Chicago! Epic fail!
(1)
Mariana B.

The food has gotten so much better her over the years. Sushi X has a fun experimental menu that ranges from sushi to rice bowl platters that are reminiscent of a Korean Bi Bim Bop. The front door and lighting do give the place a club like atmosphere. But this is not a dine-to-be-seen establishment. It has under 10 tables, creating a somewhat intimate dining experience. Also, if you squint you can spot other late night diners in scrubs and yoga pants. I can recommend the salads they are a great low carb choice. My favorite is Spicy Tuna Salad. Also, don't miss the Tuna Tacos under the cold fusion section. As far as maki's I always stay away from tempura and lean toward cleaner options, which can be a little tricky here. Caterpillar and Sashimi roll are my go-tos. Sushi X is BYOB! So grab a bottle at the CVS or step it up a little with a visit to the Noble Grape or Lush down Chicago Ave. and make it a special night of sushi and good beer/wine while wearing your Lululemons. My kinda place!
(4)
Nineveh O.

Awesome sushi! Great atmosphere. Kinda small so go in a small group. But the food is amaaazzinnggg. Not to mention byob what whhaaatt.
(5)
cindy k.

Sushi x helped host a bridal shower for us recently. The prices were reasonable and they went above and beyond making sure we had everything we needed. The food was really good and even put the left overs in little goody bags for people to take home! I can't wait to go back to sushi x for lunch or dinner. Thank you again teresa and sushi x crew for your work!
(5)
LeTran B.

When I first walked in, I thought I was going to disappointed by this place. We came in on a Saturday night and only two other tables were occupied. Not only that, it looks like a club and not a sushi bar at all. Imagine my surprise when our rolls and sashimi came out! They have the freshest sashimi that I have ever tasted. I'm usually terrible at telling if the fish is fresh or not but this one made me say aloud "OMG, this fish is so fresh!" Their rolls are equally good. Not only that, the rolls are huge!
(5)
Sarah J.

This place is amazing. Best sushi delivery! The buddha role is the best vegetarian role I've ever had. Love the creamy ginger sauce. They don't have the best space for dining in, but for delivery, you can't beat Sushi X.
(5)
Derrick A.

For sure get the Godzilla! Byob , bring some Prosecco. Can't find any? Head to Lush or noble grape!!!! (Or cvs if you want a standard selection) no excuse to not have booze!
(4)
Peter G.

As much as I love the atmosphere and staff of this place, the sushi never quite measures up. The rolls are often more tempura than fish, more decoration than delight. The Philly Roll is mostly cream cheese, the Godzilla mostly fried flakes and sauce. The draw is the BYOB, staff, and wall projected anime -- a great trifecta for any fun date. (That is, so long as she's not expecting to be wowed by the fish.)
(3)
Linda S.

I ordered a lunchbox - couldn't believe the value! I got the miso soup, salad, drink and 6 rolls of spicy tuna, $15 dollars with change including delivery and tip! The sushi was spicy and delicious, soup pipping hot, salad a little tired but still fresh, and soda...well, as good as Sprite gets :) I looked up their website and it looks that if I was to order it separately, I'd pay $18 without delivery & tip, so the $10 lunchbox is definitively a steal! Will get it again for sure!
(5)
Kristina O.

Went here last night for a friend's birthday. First of all, I disclose that I hate fish and ate leftovers before because I just planned on drinking. I wished I liked sushi, but I just don't. I know, hopefully one day I'll snap out of it. Service: Great! Servers were all really nice and we had several people come to our table, explaining, replenishing water, recommending, etc. Wonderful! Food: I admit I had no sushi but my table polished off a huge tray of it, and could only rave. I split the Asian Pot Roast with someone else with a side of Wasabi Mashed Potatoes. I wasn't even that excited to try it, but after I did, I couldn't stop myself. This was the BEST MEAT I may have ever tasted in my life. My boyfriend always complains that we can't go out to sushi places. He's going to think I've been replaced by the most selfless girlfriend ever when I take him here! Transportation: Super close to Blue Line, easy to get a cab, and tons of street parking right outside. Like you can literally park right in front. Wonderful. Atmosphere: I like that it was dimly lit, a little eclectic, a little rustic. Hard to pigeonhole the decor, because it seemed like art was misplaced but somehow worked. They have a projector which plays strange but very entertaining cartoons on the wall. I was sad I wasn't facing it because they looked interesting. Anyway, I loved it and you will too!!! So go! Go go go!
(5)
Lulu H.

WORST service ever! Food was good. Came here with a friend for a lunch meeting on a Tuesday. I ordered a lunch box and the Godzilla. My friend ordered a sashimi combo and soup. The waitress forgot to bring out the soup, and we had to go up and tell her. My lunch box came with a water bottle which she also forgot and I had to ask for at the end of my meal. I finally got my water bottle with my TO-GO box! In the end, we felt rushed to leave. She completely disappeared (they close at 2pm..we had NO clue! would have been nice to let us know rather than disappearing on us!!) and our water was never refilled. While we sat there thirsty, she tells us that they are closed. Wtf?! Okkkk... Guess it's time to hurry up and leave in the middle of our meal!! At least give us some water! Or a heads up! WORST service ever.
(1)
Nino B.

small intimate but modern Sushi restaurant aka Sushi X I love Sushi X because the entire menu is delicious. First come first serve and great place for BYOB. I recommend the place before hitting the town for a more light dinner but be careful, Some of their Sushi Rolls are huge, but all so delicious.
(4)
Jennifer H.

My go-to sushi place. The dinning room is cute but small. I live near by and get take out from here a lot. Best sushi in the neighborhood if you ask me. The rolls are fresh and you can taste all the various favors. Everything there is good but a few of my favorites are: the white tiger, the Buddha roll, double stack, omega roll, Godzilla roll and sweet potato roll is warm & sweet. The spicy tuna tacos are the spicy tuna roll mix in a taco: really good sushi alternative. Buddha roll is great for vegans and they even have a roll with spicy chicken if you want. There is a lot of sushi around here and sushi-X is a winner.
(5)
Lesley S.

Buddha Kush Bowl - DO IT. Now. Leave work. Leave home. Go get it. You won't be disappointed! TONS of fresh veggies!!! Awesome options for vegetarians. Service is fast and the workers are way friendly, which can never be beat. Four stars for aesthetics only - I like the art work in there; however sometimes the music is a bit loud and it can be pretty dark in there. By dark I mean hard to see the menu and anything beyond a couple feet of me. But, I do love this meal, and come here every few weeks to get my fix. Enjoy!
(4)
Niti B.

Have to say the space is cozy and was super surprised when I walked in how small it was...only to find that it still served a world full of delicious food. I'm always a fan of BYOB and all the creative options on the menu were mouthwatering! I unfortunately only had sushi but would consider coming back to try an entree. The service was great and the atmosphere was comfortable. A great go to spot when you don't want to be bothered by the hip scene.
(3)
Jeremy O.

As far as BYOB sushi places go, I'd say Sushi X would be slightly above average if you're looking for a pre-bar dining option. The black walls, high ceiling, and cheap artistic marilyn monroe prints make you feel like you're in a staging area for a club. However, once you get past that, the service is good and the sushi is as fresh as you'll find in the Midwest.
(3)
Nichole C.

OH HELL YES. Sushi X is awesome. Why? Let me give it to you quick: 1) Cool warehouse/Zen look. 2) B.Y.O.B. Enough said. 3) Rolls as big as your head! Well, almost. 4) Maki is fresh, delicious, and well made. 5) Menu has simple to inventive rolls for anyone from sushi virgins to foodie daredevils to enjoy. 6) Waitresses know their shit...they don't have to go to the kitchen to get answers. 7) They let you substitute and/or design your own roll if you want. GO THERE. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Jordan C.

I like the cool atmosphere and that they are open late. I was not a fan of what I ordered unfortunately. I would advise against rolls with mayo, and stick with the nigiri.
(4)
Kelleen L.

First and foremost, the only reason I am giving this 4 stars is because the honey roll was bland and there are no windows. Am i being picky? maybe. But please make a note that every other rolls BLEW me away. The service was great too! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND TRY IT! We had: House salad: Really good flavor. A little too much dressing for my taste, but overall good! Godzilla: really good. I liked that this roll had cream cheese in it, and didn't take up half the roll. Majority of sushi rolls with cream cheese have way too much and mask the taste of every other ingredient.This, did not. It was great. And it was huge. Five-0: I will start by saying I am in love with bacon, and just the other day i was telling my boyfriend that they should put it in sushi. Fast forward two weeks later and BAM.. we find a roll here at Sushi X with bacon in it. The bacon is not overpowering and is such a great addition to a sushi roll. WELL DONE! One of my favorites. And again, big roll. Dragonfly: This roll tasted really fresh, which the mango had a lot to do with. It came with a side of this sweet/spicy sauce. You could compare it to some sauces you receive with spring rolls. Very good. One of my favorites. This one was big too! Megatron: This had a nice kick to it! Nice balance of everything but a little creamy. Good size roll! Honey roll: This one I was not such a fan of. It had a lot of cucumber and not much taste, which i was not expecting since the name "honey roll" made me expect a very sweet flavor. It was half off. Just not for me. One of the smaller rolls. Like i said, the service was great! Really nice people and did not have to wait very long for our food! This is one of my top spots now for sure.
(4)
s c.

Been meaning to review for a while now - Sushi X has been my go to sushi in Chicago for about 3-4 years now for dine in/pick up/delivery. The place is small, and gets packed most nights certainly on weekends. Very accommodating in terms of BYOB. The quality of fish is some of the best I've had anywhere in Chicago. The rolls are gigantic and phenomenal. Highly recommend the White Tiger. Some of the flavor combinations can't be found anywhere else. I hosted a holiday party at the restaurant for around 30 people and everyone loved it. I've also had Sushi X cater in for a NYE party, and again everyone raved about the rolls. Aware and knowledgeable of Gluten- free and has Gluten free soy sauce available. Service is excellent. Highly highly recommend.
(5)
Erin G.

Always enjoy this place, get the Godzilla. Staff very friendly evem when we were late for our reservation on Valentine's Day
(5)
Jason B.

In my opinion, the absolute best sushi in Chicago. The rolls are fresh and creative and for a larger appetite they have some rolls of ample proportion. The decor is unique and there is always an anime film playing on the wall. The service is quick and friendly and if the wait gets long they always offer you some edamame while you wait or glasses if you brought your own and want to make the process of waiting for a table a bit more enjoyable. There is a guy who works there who looks exactly like the villian from Karate Kid Part II. He is super nice and friendly and is always trying to get you seated as quickly as possible. The place is small with limited seating so that is the only trouble in paradise I have experienced. Other than that, great food, reasonable prices, friendly staff and BYOB.
(5)
NAKISHA W.

BYOB - Sushi is amazing. Service Excellent.
(4)
Marianne A.

We came here on a random week night, street parking. It was sort of like entering a small club, non-descript entrance off the street. The interior is pretty small, only about a dozen tables. There's a huge projector screen showing hipster-ish videos. I was wondering where the sushi bar and the chef were but I guess they literally keep them in the kitchen. The rock n roll music was pretty loud, I almost felt like we were yelling at each other. Good thing we like each other! We split a creamy ginger salad which easily was enough for two people. But for some reason it tasted like thousand island dressing with some ginger spice thrown in. Then we ordered the maki roll of the week, I forget what it was called but it had avocado, salmon, two different sauces, jalapeÃ±o and some major crunch! Not to mention it was the size of two maki rolls for half off- $4 That plus the spicy crunch tuna roll was just the amount of food to satisfy. Service was really slow. We were sitting with menus for almost 10 minutes until the server came over. I'd come back to try more sushi, not for the atmosphere and service. It's alright.
(3)
Tom I.

Sushi X has ruined all other sushi places for me. The monster rolls here (my favorites are the Pollo Loco, Megatron, Red Crush, Spider Roll, etc) are just so incredible that it makes standard rolls and other sushi places seem to be lacking. The prices are slightly high, but as long as you're getting one (or sharing a couple) of the larger rolls, you get a ton of food. They have a roll of the month deal now where you can get a specific roll for half off, which is great considering you're saving $5-8 on some seriously good sushi. Their standard rolls aren't anything spectacular, so don't expect to come here and get the world's best spicy tuna/california/etc. They're perfectly fine, but that's not what you get at sushi X. You get the giant, over the top, delicious rolls. Bring your own drinks, get a few monster rolls to share with friends, and gawk at the weird anime. It's great. Also they are great for delivery/pickup on GrubHub, it's one of our top 5 restaurants on there.
(5)
Katie A.

Came here with a group of 6 for sushi + BYOB and we discovered a hidden gem! The sushi is awesome- we shared several rolls and they did not disappoint. SushiX is a unique setting, they play anime movies on a big projection screen. It's a small space so definitely make a reso. One standout menu item is the the roll with toasted coconut. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Nancy R.

SUSHI X ROCKS!! This is defenetllly the BEST sushi restaurant in Chicago! I always look forward and coming to have dinner here. Godzilla , Hawaiian roll , Black Widow, Red Dragon. .. Just to name a few Everything here is tasty and freshly made . Employes are always friendly and to top it off its BYOB!!
(5)
P M.

Love this place! Asparagus beef roll-get it. Served with a sweet sauce. Delicious. Hibachi scallop and/or shrimp. Sauce, again, makes the meal. Pollo loco mega roll is very unique and spicy. Mega rolls are very large, sometimes hard to eat in just one bite. Try the mochi ice cream to finish!
(5)
Glory O.

i always passed by this place on chicago and never really gave it a chance until my friend was in the neighborhood and were both craving sushi. this place is literally across the street from me and decided to give it a chance. i was pretty surprised to walk in and find no sushi bar in sight and pretty much made up my mind that i probably wont like this place. i was WRONG. im a sucker for all the saucy american sushi rolls but also need my purist nigiri fix as well. their spicy tuna was super fresh, well spiced, and the rice to fish proportion was perfect for me. i've tried their omega and the buddha roll, and both were very delicious. i had their nigiri platter for take out and i was pretty impressed by their attention to detail even for take out. they have a great lunch special: 1 of their selected rolls + salad + miso soup + drink = $10 (their ginger dressing is really good but i have to ask for it on the side because it comes out drenched in the sauce when i don't. the dressing is great but i just don't like my salad with too much dressing.)
(4)
Sonia A.

Let me first start this review by saying that I have only had takeout from Sushi X and never eaten there, nor do I plan to. The place is small, dark and does not seem to have the best ambiance. For takeout (which I think is where they get the majority of their business), Sushi X rocks! Inventive, delicious rolls and good hot dishes. I'm a fan. Sushi in general is expensive, but for the price, Sushi X's rolls are larger and more delicious than any other sushi place I have tried. I know that some people won't consider their Godzilla roll a "real" sushi roll because it's got cream cheese and tempura shrimp, but it is so amazingly delicious! Also try their honey roll, hibachi scallop and R.O.K. bowl. Yum.
(5)
Jen R.

Damn, what a good find. I've got some super cool friends and for my bday lunch Miss Eugenia O. let me pick the place. Having heard of Sushi X's crab rangoon roll, we had a winner. We walked in on a Tuesday and the place was dead. After drooling over their menu we wondered why. After checking out the $10 lunch special we decided people must be batshit crazy. That, or they have no idea of the awesomeness that exits in this little black box of a place on Chicago. On to the important stuff. Their rolls are huge. Got that? Huge. If you're a size queen, then this is your place. We went with the crab rangoon, honey, and sushifruit rolls. Damn good. The crab rangoon roll was heaven, the honey was tasty (we switched out the tuna w/ salmon - with no problem, I might add), and the sushifruit was simply amazing, with the fruit accenting and giving a unique kick to the sushi, instead of becoming a full on fruity dessert roll. They also offer various dipping sauces...um, honey sesame mayo anyone? Yum. The service was quick and friendly, and they always have rotating artwork on the walls to enjoy/purchase. We returned a couple weeks later for some takeout, and surprise! You can grab the lunch special to go. Score. My stuffed takeout bag came with miso soup, a roll, salad, and a pop. All for $10. And when it comes to the rolls, they don't crap out on the selection - they give you an amazing choice of 12 rolls, including their delish honey roll. Oh, and from placing our order to getting our stuff we made it out in less than ten minutes. Yes, I think I'm obsessed.
(5)
marc r.

As a fan of sushi, I always look for two main signs of 'good sushi': Reasonable price, and fresh fish. I've been to the expensive places a few times, and they are really good - However, you don't get the same feeling at an actual sushi joint. I do wish that there was a sushi bar @ SushiX, but who am I to tell them how to run things here? All I know is that every time I've been here, I've had a great experience, and great food. Same goes for their takeout/delivery food. One of the best parts about this place is not only the staff, but also the price (and BYOB!). I lived across the street from this place for 3 years, and I just discovered how good it really is. I can't recommend it enough, and am sad that I didn't give it a try earlier. The only way this place could get better is if they offered a wasabi tobiko roll w/ quail egg.
(5)
Margie D.

By far my favorite sushi spot in Chicago. Not pretentious, good quality food, decent service, and reasonable prices. I HIGHLY recommend the Tuna tar tar. They make the chips homemade and mix it with a chili oil. My husband who hates fish will devour this dish. That is how amazing it is. BYOB is always a plus. I do wish they'd put up a website though. I don't like going through secondary sites to see menus or to use as a resource.
(5)
Sarah J.

I ordered delivery via GH and I was overall happy with it. I was quoted 45-60 minutes and literally my doorbell rang exactly 60 min from placing my order. Packing was great, no rolling rolls or anything. I had: 1. The house salad with ginger dressing. Nice spring green mix. Ginger dressing was creamy, thin thousand island consistency but yummy. 2. Spicy shrimp roll. A TON of shrimp which was great, though may have more spicy mayo than some may like. 3. Crab Rangoon roll. Holy hell this was a big roll. It's extremely rich because of the amount of cream cheese but it does have literally equal if not more wonderful crab. After the first couple pieces I ended up biting off the half of each piece with the crab because so rich. It is tempura--I thought the avocado would be tempura inside the roll, but it was the entire roll. Although not what I expected, for a tempura-ed roll, it was not over battered and not overly greasy. I think it was supposed to come with a sweet chili dipping sauce, but mine came with just soy. 4. Caterpillar roll. Great, again, TONs of eel and yellow tuna. Didn't overdo the eel sauce, which I appreciate. 5. Dragon roll. Good, shrimp wasn't over-tempura-ed and eel sauce didn't overpower the flavor of the roll. Also beautifully prepared avocado. So, short is, very good sushi. Lots of fish/shrimp/eel and avocado. I will order again.
(4)
Hayley N.

My favorite spot for good quality sushi in chicago! I love this place because you get what you pay for. You pay a higher price for the signature rolls but you are getting 8+ pieces and the rolls are huge! Some rolls even come with a special sauce. My favorite is the veggie roll--it has a name but i cant remember it. buddah maybe...? All the staff is super friendly and helpful. The place is small so make sure to get there before you want to eat in case there's a wait.
(5)
Angela S.

The fish was fresh and fast. Love the Japanimation projected on the wall too.
(4)
Lori S.

Ordered to-go from here as a first timer a month ago because I live very close! I was hoping this would be a new go-to for sushi take out but I'm really hesitant to give it another try. Pros: some of the rolls were quite good. Cons: one of the rolls came with mango in, and on top of it. I know I would never order a roll with mango as I am very allergic, but thought I probably read the menu wrong or something. Mango wasn't listed on the menu but was put on the roll. Not really a fun surprise, when I called to let them know my order was not only incorrect, but that I was allergic to the ingredient they added, the employee on the phone asked what I wanted in return for the mistake. While I asked for a refund for the roll, I just thought it was a little insensitive due to the error being a food allergy issue...and now I had less food! The other thing that really irritated me was the portion of the tuna tartare. I am not sure if they give a smaller portion with to-go orders or if this is their norm, but it was SUCH a sad portion size for $14. It was tiny and there was NO tuna in comparison to all the accompaniments. Really a shame. Ordered a ROK bowl that also lacked flavor, maybe this is better in the restaurant? Not a good experience in general and for that, it makes it difficult to try out again, especially for around $15 a roll.
(2)
Whitney F.

This place was spectacular! Just hosted a bachelorette party, and not being from Chicago, had to go off of yelp reviews... As we pulled up, I have to say it wasn't in the cute chicago-esque neighborhoods that I expected, but once we got inside the team @ Sushi X completely wowed us! I had pre-ordered for 16 people, and we tried a bit over everything! The roll with bacon is my favorite! Although the spring-roll type rollups were delightful. Love the gyoza, and the tempura mushroom and green beans. So good! With it being BYOB, we had such a bang for our buck, and all of the people in my party were mucho impressed! I know Chicago has tons of BYOB sushi joints, but this one is definitely a winner! * Also, we brought in a cake for the table, and they were super cool with that! Thanks!
(4)
Cheryl W.

A quality BYOB sushi option. Fresh tasting and a great take out/ delivery spot. The room is small and a bit oddly shaped, but it gets quite crowded quickly so if you'd like to eat in, probably get there early or later. Our server was very pleasant and seemed to be keeping up with the ever expanding crowd quite well. I think the menu is a bit heavy on Americanized rolls, but if that is what you crave, you will love Sushi X.
(3)
kellie f.

Sushi x is my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in Chicago. I have tried a ton of different spots for sushi but this is my absolute favorite. Others barely come close to the food here. I have dined in and had delivery and both are always great. Great job sushi x! :)
(5)
Alia B.

Hands down our favorite sushi spot in Chicago. We get Sushi X takeout almost every week. Thai Stick, Godzilla, Stingray, and Honey roll are staples that we can never get enough of.
(5)
Marissa G.

I had a small birthday party at this joint five years ago, and just recently got to stop by for lunch. This little place still cranks out hits and does so with a casual flair that I love. Chef Daniel has been there for 10 years, and he was super attentive to our lunch group. He gave special Korean side dishes to our vegan friends. Lunch boxes came with a yummy salad and miso soup. The Thai stick roll was the most innovative roll/taste experience I've had in a maki roll for a long time. Big points for that since we are now living in such a blah maki roll world where everything is covered in siracha mayo and tempura bits. Nice job! BYOB.
(4)
David R.

Best suishi in Chicago .
(5)
Julie J.

We decided to try Sushi X after a friend recommended it and the 4 star reviews on yelp. We were sadly disappointed. We talked in to the small space and had a feeling it was going to be great. The vibe was good and the place was small and dark. The staff was friendly and it started out great. I typically don't order appetizers but we had just talked about how we wanted to go out for oysters and then noticed that had an oyster shooter on the menu. He ordered two just on a whim. They came out and I kid you not, the oyster was as big as my hand. I am gagging thinking about it... Moving on.. We ordered the Godzilla roll, the Lava (it was their monthly special) and the Black Widow. The Lava roll was the worst of the three. Warm and mushy in your mouth. Not good. The Godzilla was ok but rather bland and the Black Widow, which is a larger version of the spider with a few extras, had no flavor and the soft shell crab felt as if it had been sitting out after prepared for a while. Needless to say, we wont be back and I would never recommend this place to anyone.
(1)
Chowhound C.

Don't ever take a first date to Sushi X since the rolls are MEGA and true three-biters. Bring her on the 3rd date and she will love you for life. This places RULES! I'm not dining at "the X" for the everyday sushi staples; I'm going there for the Red Dragon roll with tempura shrimp, mayo, roe, sriracha, jalapeno, topped with spicy tuna and scallions, the White Tiger with tuna, hamachi, salmon, asparagus, avocado, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeno, scallions, tempura flakes, roe, lime-juice, with wasabi mayo and sriracha, the all-veggie Buddha roll, and others. You know a veggie roll must be darn good if it's being ordered by a bunch of carnivores. An ever-changing menu keeps things current and interesting. BYOB is always a nice touch too. Generous portions encourage group dining and friendly staff simply make this place work! -Chowhound Chick chowhoundchick.blogspot.â€¦
(5)
Natalie B.

Hands down my fave Sushi spot in Chicago (and Evanston). I do cheat and try other places...but as I'm eating my mediocre sushi elsewhere, I feel guilty and stupid for cheating on Sushi X...i'm a bad girlfriend. But no more...my loyalty is here. Here's why: *Sushi is always fresh and the rolls are creative and HUGE *I could go on and on about the Godzilla, the Mango, the Honey, the spicy tuna...oh lord...so good. *BYOB!!! *The non-sushi items on the menu are super yum...I take my kids here and they love the rice bowls. And these are no "kiddie bowls" -they are filled with culinary delights like short rib, shrimp, an over easy egg and other goodness. *They project anime films on the back wall and the it seems very "Lost in Translation," yet they don't give off a snooty, too cool for you vibe. The owner is often here and is very friendly - always recommending great rolls to try. *In West Town and always easy to park! *I could eat here every night. Seriously.
(5)
Yoie L.

My sweet BF knows how much I love sushi and found this place for a date night. What can I say about this place? Well, the experience was eccentric to say the least. This place looks like it used to be a bar converted into a restaurant. The layout was a bit weird (the building is in a triangular shape). What I found most entertaining was the anime music video playing on a huge screen on the wall. You don't see that often... This place is tiny so the bf and I had to wait. But no worries, I love BYOB places and we started our dinner with some red wine. This is not your authentic sushi joint with fresh fish, but I am perfectly fine with eating fusion sushi (just as much as i love americanized chinese). Not sure if we would go back again if I were to return to Chicago...it is located at a weird intersection so unless you have a car, it's a little annoying to get to by CTA especially when it's storming outside.
(3)
Annie M.

Great place for easy, every day kind of sushi! I prefer Sushi X for takeout or delivery. Their decor is fun, but there are cosier places. With that said, if you do decide to dine in, I recommend going with a small, chill group of friends. I like going with girl friends when we're looking for an easy BYOB evening. For food, I suggest their honey roll, their Philly with fresh salmon and easy cream cheese (they like to load up on the cream cheese, so easy is still plenty), their spicy boiled shrimp (ebi) add avocado, spicy tuna, and their crab rangoon roll or red dragon roll if you like the big, crazy rolls. I also highly recommend their miso and their creamy ginger salad. Their rolls are huge, so you likely need only 1.5 - 2 rolls per person. On average, $20-$25/person.
(5)
Hoy M.

How does this place get 4 stars!? I didn't try the sashimi because I was skeptical, but I'll give it to you that the rolls were decent and yes a plus that they are BYOB. HOWEVER, above all... where is the sushi bar??? where is the fish coming from? It seems a bit mysterious that it is coming from a kitchen. Also can my server please tie up her hair? Her hair was so long all the way down to her waist. Sushi hair free please!
(2)
Michelle P.

My experience at sushi x warrants a city inspection (or reconsideration of the staff). My friend and I asked our waitress if the kitchen could prepare an extra spicy tuna tartare. This request obviously annoyed our waitress as she very adamantly explained to us that this is impossible because everything had already been prepared. Silly us for expecting made-to-order dishes. When we still couldn't understand why they were unable to make a fresh plate of tuna tartare (without scooping out the jalapeÃ±o seeds) the waitress said if we really wanted it spicy then she would ask her kitchen staff to DIG THROUGH THE TRASH. I've has good experiences at sushi x. The food isn't bad. I hope the trash comment was facetious. Perhaps a staff meeting is in order. Sushi X -- please tell your servers that a pissy attitude is not good for business.
(1)
Raquel D.

I love this tiny room that fills my belly with amazing sushi rolls. Especially the honey roll that must have been invented here and now similar ones can be found at other restaurants. Often imitated, never duplicated. Other must trys are the Godzilla (sans the cream cheese for me) and well, pretty much anything else that tickles your raw-loving fancy as everything has always been yummy. The rolls are delicious and creative, reasonably priced and it's BYOB - triple whammy! boo-yah! They used to have a happy hour special where rolls were half-off from 4-7 Sun-Wed, but I'm sure that was chaos as it's a CRAZY good deal. I think I may have outdone my welcome at one point....oopsie. This is always a solid spot to fulfill your craving and/or a chill date night. We never really had a problem getting a table - I think the size pushes patrons to the carry-out/delivery option, which works out just fine for me.
(5)
Bryan Y.

This place is pretty solid. My wife and I aren't big fans of cream cheese so we order all our rolls without it. But if you cream cheese you would love their rolls. However, they do have some great rolls without cream cheese. Make sure to try their sauces, they are very interesting. Here are the rolls we tried, all the rolls are great, but the Honey Roll is what stood out to us. Red Dragon Roll Honey Roll Megatron Crab Ragoon: very creamy Spicy Tuna Godzilla The miso soup was comparable to most places, nothing mind blowing. Their scallops were a little too mushy and slimy for our taste. They don't offer real wasabi. The restaurant is pretty small and doesn't open until 5pm so plan accordingly. They only accept RSVPs over 10 people.
(4)
Mike M.

Behold: Dude Sushi. I had just sat down with two female friends when an all-male group sat down next to us. Call me gender-stereotypical, but I thought, now there's something you don't see every day - 5 dudes out for sushi night. Then I took a look around me: all-black walls, our waiter wearing a hoodie, some incredibly violent anime flick playing on a projector, and godzilla-sized sushi rolls. This place is just a few giant leather recliners short of a full-on man cave. Of course, my friends loved the place too, so sushi x is fun for all. Moving on: Did I mention the ginormous rolls? Because they're ginormous. They're so amazeballs that only combinixtures of words can describe them. Don't be scared of the prices - one roll almost filled me up. You don't need to order two rolls/person. We got the Crab Rangoon, Omega and the Five-0 (bacon & sushi, in it together!?! OF COURSE!!). Also, it's BYOB, and CVS is just across the corner. Extra win. Not too crowded on a Thursday, but not dead either. I would definitely check it out again. Man date, anyone?
(4)
Jessica Y.

I have eaten in and ordered out from here many times since I live in the neighborhood. The dine-in area is quite small, so you might end up waiting on a weekend night but it's BYOB so pop a bottle and take a seat. The sushi is very Americanized so this is not the place for a sushi purist. That said, I think their rolls are great. The quality of the fish is high and the combinations are unique. The Neo & Mega rolls are huge, but the inside out section of the menu are more standard size portions of maki rolls. I typically order from the inside out when I am ordering for one, but like the larger, more creative rolls when I'm with friends. I like the honey, spicy scallop (not like others I've had before but very good, I ordered with no mayo), Megatron, White Tiger, & Double Stack. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Neri B.

This is my favorite Sushi place! There rolls are huge and delicious and all for a reasonable price! My favorite is the Godzilla and the Crab Ragoon. The best I have ever had. I also tried the Honey Rolls. They are very good too. I have tried many other Sushi restaurants before discovering Sushi X and honestly there is no comparison. Sushi X is definately without question a 5 Star winner in my book!
(5)
Vanna T.

This place looks super ghetto from the outside (it's like a big black box). it's right in my old neighborhood so we had decided to walk there one day. When we first approached it and saw the sign my fiance literally stopped in his tracks and dropped his jaw. I persuaded him to maybe let's just go in and see what it looks like. Once inside it was small, but nice. Appears to be a popular take out spot because lots of traffic picking up orders while we dined in. This place is BYOB, has some tasty apps and even tastier rolls. The only thing I don't like about it is some of the rolls are TOO big that you can barely fit them in your mouth to chew and enjoy them. We've been a few times now and learned to stick with the non-signature rolls that are so big. Great place, I'd def recommend!
(4)
Charlotte T.

They deliver to my job. Very fast delivery and good food
(4)
Larry V.

At first glance, it's hard to figure Sushi X out. From the exterior, there are no windows, so you really can only see inside from the glass front door. It's small, dark, and intimate, with a great sushi menu. Excellent for eating in (BYOB) and carry out.
(4)
Michelle P.

It seems that no matter which sushi spot I try, within any price range, I always go back to Sushi X wondering why I went anywhere else. The Honey Roll and Crab Rangoon Roll are hands down the best sushi rolls I've had. I love the fact that the place is tiny and they play anime on a projector at all times. They also have some great local artists' work displayed and for purchase. Sushi X, you're my hero.
(5)
Erin S.

I am giving 3 stars because the tuna tacos are fabulous but as others have said beware of getting delivery from them. 2 hours for me
(3)
Maria O.

Excellent sushi! Very fresh AND very creative! I can chose something new from the menu every time I order. Love this place!
(5)
Angie M.

Sushi X = Delivery Superstar. Boasting hands down the most immaculate to-go packaging, Sushi X rocked my sushi delivery world last night. I mean, these guys are bringing it with beautiful packaging, leak-proof bags for the soup and the perfect amount of utensils. My first impression was slight annoyance. I was put on hold for about 5 minutes, but I held strong. Once I was finally taken off the Muzak hold music, a perfectly nice gal took my order for California, beef asparagus, spicy crunchy tuna and spicy shrimp rolls, a miso soup and extra sides of raw ginger and spicy red chili paste. I was a bit put off that they don't have sashimi on the delivery menu. Really? Bogus. Delivery estimate: 45 minutes. Actual delivery time: About 30 minutes. And the most shocking part was the (very hot) delivery guy was able to find his way to my bat cave of an apartment without calling me for instructions. Whoot whoot! The food? Yummers. I only partook in a California roll and miso soup (damn diet), but they were very well done and pretty darn tasty. The roll was actually a bit on the larger side and didn't skimp on the crab meat, which I love. My miso soup had great flavor, although if I had one teensy complaint it would be my soup wasn't quite hot enough for my liking, but when you get soup delivered, the temperature can be hit or miss. I'm told the sauce, tempura and mayo-laden beef, tuna and shrimp rolls were delicious. I bet they were. I hate people who can eat fried food and mayo right now. Again, I can't say enough about the presentation. I was asked how many people would be dining, so I received the perfect amount of chop sticks, soy sauce (yes, I'm a bit persnickety and don't like sharing my soy sauce) and mounds of lovely, delicious raw ginger. The rolls were all served in their own foil blanket so the flavors wouldn't merge and everything was non-smooshed and fairly temperature appropriate. If you're not ordering sushi take-out from Sushi X, you should be.
(4)
Barb S.

Seriously the worst service ever. The food tasted great but for real we were lied to, brought the wrong food multiple times and then still had to ask for our food three times. My friends and I are patient, we've been waiters before we're sympathetic, but they lied to us about what was in the roll and that's when I draw the line. We would of waited for it to be remade, but apparently they wouldn't do that. Also my friend alerted our waitress to the fact she was pregnant and couldn't eat certain things, yet they still served her a dish with raw eggs after asking that they not be put in thr dish. I wish it had been great since I literally live down the street and the food was decent.
(2)
K B.

Might be my new favorite in-city sushi, and it's BYO! I'm a fan of the different types of rolls. The Lava roll was half off, so we ordered and it was really delicious. The honey and yellow jacket were both also yummy. My favorite was the Megatron, which we tweaked due to a shellfish allergy so substituted the crab for more spicy tuna! We had the Five-0 which was quite good but dried meat just doesn't come with the same freshness that you would expect of sushi, so I'll pass next time. And we had the dragonfly, but the sweet chili sauce on the side was too sweet, and the eel flavor just didn't shine through.
(4)
A S.

One of the best places in the city for sushi. I pick up from this place about 3 times a month. Very friendly staff, cool atmosphere, and incredible menu. The rolls are all amazing, very creative, and very reasonably priced! Thank you SUSHI X
(5)
Stephanie N.

Every Sunday night we have Sushi X delivered and WE LOVE IT. This is such a hidden gem with the freshest and most creative sushi in town. Everything is just fantastic, especially the sweet potato roll - yum!
(5)
Brian O.

I come from a city with few good sushi options but this small, off the beaten path sushi joint hit the spot. Plenty of specialty rolls, great atmosphere (small with animoto playing on large screen), and best yet - BYOB. Also very affordable for such great sushi. I recommend!
(4)
Alison T.

Sushi was really fresh and tasted good, but I think I'll go elsewhere since there are a lot of great sushi places nearby. The interior just wasn't my favorite - techno music playing in the background, really small, and dark.
(3)
Tanya M.

I'm probably not the best person to review sushi, as I don't eat seafood so my options are usually pretty limited. That said, happy hour (Sundays & Mondays 5-7pm) here is a great deal and even more so for a veggie roll lover like myself! I've tried to order spinach every time I go, but they're always out of it. I usually stick with the asparagus and avocado rolls, which are both really good just not as great as those spinach rolls. At $4 a round (for me), there's nothing to complain about. Beware if you order a second round, as you will be charged full price if you don't finish at least half of what you ordered.
(4)
Maria B.

LOVE THIS PLACE! LOVE THE SERVICE AND THE AMBIANCE! I am a regular here and I love the sushi here! The fish is so fresh, it melts in your mouth. I love the spicy tuna roll and the yellow jacket maki roll. It is also BYOB which makes it so awesome too! The manager Mikey is super nice and accomodating. I love their portions and their artwork on the walls. I feel like family here and I will always come back here for my sushi fix!
(5)
Jamie P.

Eh, this was just ok. I received glowing reviews from a friend, so I had set my hopes a little higher. The lava roll... be prepared for a LOT of cream cheese. It was only $6, though, because it was the special of the week, so I really can't complain there. I went out of the box and tried the beef and asparagus roll. I thought it was good, but probably not worth ordering if you really have your hopes set on fish. It was quite a bit of asparagus with a thin strip of beef wrapped around and marinaded in a teriyaki type sauce. Overall, this was ok sushi, but not the best I've had in the city.
(3)
Bryan W.

Wow! Rolls are huge and delicious. A lot of thought clearly went into their menu items. The place is really quiet and intimate great for a date. Pair that w BYOB (though I didn't take advantage of it this time around) and it could also be a great place to meet up and catch up with friends old or new.
(4)
SofÃa T.

Awesome sushi, unique ingredients and killer rice bowls
(4)
Jonas B.

I love Sushi X. Have been probably been there dozens of times, and they never seem to disappoint. Went most recently a couple of weeks ago, and between my wife and I, we shared the Godzilla roll, the crab rangoon, a spicy scallop roll and a few pieces of nigiri. Fish was fresh, preparation was wonderful, and, as always, the atmosphere was a pleasure. And, of course, always love the BYO option. This remains my go-to weeknight sushi stop.
(5)
Kelli H.

I ordered delivery from here the other day and it was ok. They do have a unique selection of rolls, but for the price and the quality (or lack there of) with regular rolls, I'd go elsewhere. For one (hungry) person, I ordered the Honey Tuna, Black Widow and tuna (with avocado added for $1) rolls. They were all decently sized, and I ended up w/ half the Black Widow as leftovers. But for $41 (including a $3 delivery charge and tip) it was just meh, nothing special. I think if I was in the neighborhood, with a group of people, I would def. check this place out, since it would be easier to try a bunch of things for cheaper potentially and from others' descriptions, the restaurant interior sounds interesting. But I will not be ordering delivery again, simply because the cost does not reflect the quality.
(3)
Christopher F.

I have had better sushi from a conveyor belt. The rice was gooey rather than sticky. The fish was grainy. It all just tasted like it had been sitting for too long. The menu and decor need major work as does the care and handling of the ingredients. The price would have been solid had the food been enjoyable. Very disappointed since its in my hood.
(2)
Kimberly K.

Rolls are good and all, but the true test of a good sushi place is the Sashimi. I was not impressed with the quality of fish at Sushi X. It wasn't terrible, but I've definitely had better and there are better choices in the area. We got one of the rolls that the menu called "giant". It should have said "too big to eat". Sushi is meant to be eaten in one bite. These rolls were so big and packed with stuff that I had to eat it in 2 or 3 bites and they just fell apart all over my plate. Some pros are the small and laid-back atmosphere. I get tired of stuffy sushi places, this one is cool and unpretentious. I also loved the spicy miso soup.
(2)
lori n.

great little sushi place, all the rolls i've had are always fresh and really tasty. Last time i finally tried one of their "bowls". It's a big bowl with rice and veggies and meat and you mix it up with sauce, kind of like a korean bibimpap-type-of-thing. Super super great flavor explosion party in your mouth!! Also, love their art pieces on the wall.
(5)
Taryn T.

I can feel myself slipping gradually into a sushi-induced food coma, but before I depart, I figured I should muster up the strength to write a positive Yelp review for the affordable awesomeness that is Sushi X. I had the Alaska roll (salmon + crab + avocado) and the Spicy Tuna roll (not overly spicy for a wimp like me) and they were filling and fab. In the future, I'll stick with one roll for a meal (it's plenty!) but I was feeling particularly gluttonous tonight and decided to stuff my face with two. Each roll was around $7, plus they deliver (sweeet, I was feeling lazy tonight!). I am so content with life right now, and I owe it all to Sushi X.
(4)
Marie-Claude L.

We were told to try this place. Very disappointing. The tempura had no flavor. The sushis were not that good. We felt that the sauces were only to cover up. The service was slow, but nice. This place is clearly overrated.
(2)
Moni K.

If you like fish with cream cheese/milk together plus mayo go for it!!!! Sushi will be prepared behind the wall by a mystery chef who does not want to be recognized. Food will be invisible in darkness, after a significant wait. For which you will pay through the nose, your stomach may feel queasy on the way back home...with the mix of raw fish and milk like products.
(1)
Anthony P.

We had a wonderful experience dining in this dark, cozy spot. The service was very friendly and attentive without making us feel rushed. Being BYOB with no corkage fee is also great. The rolls themselves run large, are fresh, and delicious.
(4)
Holly S.

I live close and had no idea what a neighborhood gem this is! Great food and great service. Very small place, but cozy. We would definitely go here again. A little pricey maybe, but the rolls are huge.
(4)
Mikki K.

Delicious food, excellent service, & there was even convenient parking. We will definitely return & bring our friends.
(5)
Laura A.

I've ordered delivery from Sushi X a few times recently, and have been very pleased. Delivery has been on time or early. I have never dined in, but have driven past there countless times, and it sure is a bit dubious looking from the outside. Might be the black exterior, lack of windows, and understated signage, perhaps. I'm sure the interior is lovely. Based on rave Yelp reviews, I most recently tried the Crab Rangoon Roll. Delicious! There was barely any tempura batter on the outside, but it didn't matter. It was stuffed full of REAL crabmeat. No crappy fake crabstick. Only small complaint from me would be the choice of the Chili Sauce on the side. I don't like that kind of sauce, and don't think it's a good choice for that roll. Soy sauce sufficed. It most certainly is a Mega Roll as they call it. That roll with a Miso Soup would have been an adequate meal. But not knowing that, I also ordered a Sweet Potato Tempura roll, which might be my favorite. Oh, and I ordered the Wasabi Garlic Mashed Potatoes too, which had to wait for lunch the next day thanks to the Mega Roll! Very tasty potatoes. Great flavor and texture The Philly and California are above average as well. I didn't enjoy the Vegetable Tempura. A bit undercooked and too firm for my liking. Winter squash and sweet potato aren't at their best virtually raw. They offer sides of what must be all of their sauces, which is a great idea. 18 of them at last count. The Mango Sauce is wonderful. On a related mango note, the Mango Mousse Cake is awesome, too. Highly recommend Sushi X.
(4)
Natalie B.

Went here for lunch on a Monday and this place was dead--we were the only table in there until about 10 min before we left, one other person came in. The only reason I can think of is that the location doesn't really lend itself to the lunch crowd b/c the service was quick and friendly, sushi pieces fresh, tasty and generous, and a wide variety of rolls. I'd definitely go back. It was a little expensive, but considering the quality not out of the norm.
(4)
Mike K.

If there ever was a boutique sushi take away, Sushi X would be it. The first thing you'll immediately notice is the amount of attention paid to their packaging. They have their own specially designed carry out plastic bag, box stickers, chopsticks, flyer menu and business card (see pictures). Being a bit OCD in my personal time and taking great pleasure in putting stuff away in neat containers, I found it refreshing to find a place that shares my love of organization as each roll was carefully tucked away in a container that looked like it could withstand the harshest of delivery routes (again, see the pictures). Yes, this is very clever, I hear you say, but as a customer, it gives me great satisfaction when I take away food and the restaurant asks me how many people will be partaking in the meal and then making sure the same amount of utensils are not only included but carefully packaged away for me to enjoy and use. Call me a sucker but small things like that carry a lot of weight for me. The food is outstanding. The rolls are decently sized if not a tad on the big size but that's forgivable considering the price you're paying which is a tad on the expensive side. The ingredients are plentiful and they do not cut any corners in the construction of their rolls. This is definitely a place where both quality and quantity are served.
(4)
Bob F.

Awesome, best ever!
(5)
Amanda Z.

"Why does the crab in the California Roll look funny?" "Oh. That's because it's real crab and not crab stick..." Yep, Sushi X uses REAL crab in its California Rolls (and do not judge me because I enjoy a California Roll...they are a good simple roll that is hard to screw up.) Delish. In fact, Sushi X was our delivery diva through and through. Miso soup was piping hot. So piping hot, it turned into a miso dessert. Hey, I'm down with that. Who likes her soup cold? Not this girl. Two thumbs up. Nice big chunks of miso too. Edamame was well-portioned and hot. Spicy tuna was average, but not bad at all. And appropriately temped. You'd think with all the hot, hot, hot food we had going on the sushi might not be so cool. You'd think wrong. Sushi X does sushi delivery right, keeping the hot foods seriously hot and the cool food (like the raw stuff) cool and perfectly preserved in its darling little to go packaging. Sushi X is a Sushi do for delivery.
(4)
HARRY P.

LOOOOOVVVVEEE this place, i almost dont want to post because I dont want them to raise their prices!!1 try their spicy TUNA TACOs. they are OUT OF THIS WORLD! Just thinking of them makes me crave! HIGHLY recommended. great abience, fast and friendly service. What more can you ask?
(5)
Sabrina F.

So overrated. Bad art. Cheap decor. Lame music... But mainly, the sushi just wasn't that good. The Aisan-fusion theme seemed interesting at first, but the sushi presentation was a little sloppy, they left out some of the best sushi ingredients on the menu (No Ikura?? No uni???) and everything was drenched in way too much sauce. All that said, Sushi X has mostly great reviews from other patrons. It's probably a good bet if you enjoy overly-Americanized cuisine and a late 90's ambiance. Definitely wouldn't recommend it if you know what good sushi is.
(2)
Christine H.

This was a recommendation from a friend and I have only been once but I am already dreaming of the rolls! The rolls are scrumptious and huge! One mega roll is all u need! We had the double decker and Godzilla, both were fab. The double decker was so fresh tasting with cilantro in it and the Godzilla was heavier and very filling. It's a tiny place (fits 30 ppl maybe) and don't really recommend it for large groups. Service is kind of crummy but the food was so good, they still get 5 stars from me!
(5)
Andrea K.

I've dined in and taken out from Sushi X and must say YUM. Their Buddah roll is incredible for a vegetarian option and a must when I eat here. Everything else is pretty tasty as well. The Thai Stick is a another great option if you wish to try something different. Friends of mine swear by the Crab Rangoon Roll, I just can't get into cream cheese in my sushi. It's just wrong in my opinion. The downside to Sushi X is that it's a tiny restaurant inside and you might have to wait if you go during a busy hour. But on a plus side, they seem to add new rolls to the menu every few months or so. Absolutely worth the visit in my eyes.
(4)
Fred S.

It's really hard to give any restaurant 5 stars. If its a place that I love and would go back to because the food, service and atmosphere is above the rest they get 4 stars. Sushi X gets 5 because they consistently deliver based on those three things. Their rolls are creative and delicious. The outside does not tell the tale of what's going on inside. Not very large, but the seating is decent.
(5)
R R.

If hipsters worshiped sushi, this would be their temple. Hidden in a black building on Milwaukee and Chicago Ave, you wonder if there is actually a restaurant there. But once you go through the veiled door, you enter a small room with lots tables full of patrons (mostly hipsters and millennial), 90's hip hop and cool beats playing and an episode of the 60's Speed Racer being flashed on a wall (I remember when I watched that on at TV that had UHF and VHF knobs!). There was a wait, but we were seated in 15 minutes and on a Saturday night at 7pm that is excellent! Now note,there is only two serves in a place that has about 10 tables, so service was a little shoddy. We had to ask for menus, water and it was a struggle to get our server's attention to get the bill. Please hire one more person. Now for the good stuff...the sushi is some of the best I have had in the city. I have done sushi at the now gone but Ã¼ber expensive Sushi Wabi, the super cheap and big Sushi Para 2 and the ever faithful and good Toro Sushi. This place is more on par with the creativity of Sushi Wabi, which was my favorite. We ordered the the following rolls, all of which were amazing: The Honey,The Dragon fly, Unagi, Avocado and White Tuna . My favorite was the Honey!!! We also tried the sauces which also super yummy with the above rolls: creamy ginger dressing, sweet chili sauce and pineapple mustard mayo. The last one went well with the honey and the avocado rolls. For vegetarians, this restaurant has 6-7 veggie rolls, even one called the Buddha and it looked phenomenal. Will have next time. Although my boyfriend and I were the older X geners in the room, we really enjoyed it and have agreed that this will be our sushi spot from now on. This is a BYOB so definitely bring the party with you! Go, Go, Go Sushi X! Note: amble meter parking on the street! ~Chitown Veg Gal
(4)
M M.

I have been here so many times and have had excellent service every time. Sushi is delicious and reasonably priced, service is excellent, i never had to wait very long for a table, and they are BYOB (cvs across the street for drinks). By the way, they are also very accommodating when we stay a for a little while longer to finish our drinks- I really appreciate that they are not trying to push us out the door as soon as they can. love the godzilla & double stack rolls, and maui waui on occasion.
(5)
Jess S.

Guess when you haven't been to a place for four years, it can change. You know when something's under the radar and then gets noticed and suddenly your meal is way more expensive? Yeah. Service is still thoughtful. Rolls are still inventive and fun. But I think I'll stick to Butterfly for my go-to BYOB neighborhood sushi joint.
(3)
Will V.

The sushi is a little hit and miss here, sometimes it's really good, other times it's a little mediocre, but it's never bad. The happy hour special is when it's worth it, otherwise I would say it's a little overpriced for what you get. The one time I ordered miso soup it was pretty cold. The edamame is pretty decent. The service is likewise a little spotty, but it's not terrible. The dining room is dark and somewhat uninviting, that's true, and they project weird anime and similar video on the wall. But like I mentioned, the happy hour special is a good deal, and I will definitely be back, at least as long as they keep running it.
(3)
brad p.

Clearly I need to stay out of River North. Or River West. Or whatever the hell neighborhood that is. Seven years ago, when I lived a mile away, Sushi X was my favorite sushi place. It was intimate, fun and the rolls were fantastic. The menu was small -- the basics and a few creative bigger rolls. I remember miso soup in tea mugs. It was like going to your own club and having sushi. It was perfect. Fast forward to 2010 and my fiance and I are in the neighborhood for an event and decide to stop in for some sushi (i.e. I say, there's this great sushi place that I used to go to). So yeah, the decor has not changed at all. And for that I'm grateful. Because everything else has. Instead of a tiny, awesome menu, it's a gigantic behemoth -- with a Trixie on the cover. I mean, it even said, "this month's model -- Trixie! -- with a ton of cooked rolls, cream cheese and tempura. We had three rolls and none were that great. The Venus Fly Trap has Sriricha -- cock sauce - -in it. and somehow wasn't even spicy. The Yellow Jacket was too mango-ey and saucy. The spicy scallop was pretty good. And the service? We had to ask for a wine bottle opener -- and they gave us one with only one arm. And it took 45 minutes for us to get our sushi when there were maybe 12 people in the whole restaurant. This place is now my Sushi Ex.
(2)
Jelena Z.

I love BYOB. You know what I love even more? BYOB sushi! Sushi X is tiny tiny, so definitely consider giving it a try on an early-in-the-week night. Adore the candlelit tables and the hip silver walls. Music is sort of a clean, subdued house mix, and works with the lounge-inspired space. Staff is knowledgeable, and the rolls are ginormous! My favorites are the inside out "Honey" rolls (white tuna, cucumber & honey sesame mayo with a crunchy tempura outside) and of course, the "Godzilla" rolls. Sushi X is great for carryout (I used to live around the corner, sniff sniff) and they also DELIVER! Did you notice the delish rolls have a vaguely familiar taste? That may be courtesy of the also yummy Sushi Wabi. Word on the street is that 2 former Sushi Wabi chefs started Sushi X.
(4)
Kathy S.

The sushi here is really fresh and delicious! Can't remember exactly which ones I had but I really enjoyed the one with mango but everything was really good! The beef asparagus appetizer was quite tasty as well. The place is really small so carry out or delivery is probably ideal. Although I am just a couple blocks out of their delivery area...I have tried to negotiate with them on the phone saying that I will order lots of sushi and give a really good tip if they would just deliver to me! But oh well, what can you do? :P
(4)
Amanda T.

You had me at BYOB and I'm glad I finally got to try Sushi X and take it off my "places to try" list. The sushi was unique-mostly in a good way. I love how they combine a bunch of different elements into one roll. Everything blended nicely, but still manage to taste the individual flavors. Some more than others. The cilantro in the White Tiger roll was a bit overwhelming. And the sushi chef definitely has a passionate love for Sriracha sauce. Besides that-the sashimi roll was excellent. Super fresh! I want some now! Mmm! I have a tradition of ordering a spicy tuna roll every time I have sushi, and the spicy tuna roll here is my new favorite. It really is REALLY spicy and they put a nice chunk of tuna in the roll which makes it extra yummy. Service was quick, staff was uber friendly and helpful.
(4)
John T.

So it's Black Wednesday and the lady and I are in a mood for sushi. (after watching Jiro on netflix.) We look on the net for something close and see a few reviews for this place called Sushi X which we thought looked intresting. After grabbing a bottle of vino we pull up to the front. (Great parking which is a plus.) We walk thru the doors and instantly we are warmly greeted by Steven. We are seated at our table and he goes over the menu and the specials with us and we end up getting into a conversation about "Jiro,Dreams of Sushi." He tells me after seeing that he couldn't wait to get to work. I felt the same way after I saw that too. So we order are stuff from our server Rachel who also was ultra friendly and attentive. I ordered a few pieces of tuna nigiri with ebi and tako. The fish was good. The Ebi marinated very well. My girl ordered a veggie Buddah roll which I tried and thought was out of this world. I also got the Black Widow which satisfied my every expectation.(By the way..Some of the names of the rolls are funny..like the Thai stick and the buddah kush..Someone is a stoner eh??lol).It came with a chili/ponzu sauce which was the perfect fit for this roll. The flavors were above average. To get straight to the point with this place. The Sushi was very good. The service was exceptionally awesome.They made you feel like a long lost friend of theirs.Great service is a big important part of the dining experience in my book and for that they get 5 stars. I am definately a big fan and will be back here for sure in the future..the prices are great too.. SUSHI X is AWESOME!!!!
(5)
Bridget S.

Admittedly, I'm a bit of a sushi novice. I have only had takeout from Sushi X so I cannot comment on the restaurant itself. Those things said, this place is incredibly tasty. I was introduced to this place from coworkers who order from here pretty regularly. There are probably 70 sushi places between work and Sushi X but we're loyal and know it's the best. I cannot recall the names of the rolls I've had, but the menu is full of interesting, unique combinations and from what I'm told, is updated rather frequently. I'm now adding Sushi X to my "faves" list - now I just need to convince the boyfriend into trying it.
(5)
Toby B.

You need to try the Sashimi Carpaccio!!! I'm not a vegetable eater by any means, but they made this salad taste like heaven danced all over your mouth while shooting off fireworks. It's that great! I know, the price for this carpaccio is pretty high in my book, but I think it's worth it plus you can make it up with some of their rolls' prices. It was definitely an experience and flavor beyond comprehension. This place is a true reliable place for the sushi fix or craving. Given that Japonais is down the street, we'd rather go here instead for either carry out (the food is still good in our books) or dining in. The price is so much better and the quality of the food is exceptional. We've taken out-of-state friends to Sushi X or ordered delivery for our friends and they love the place!!! You know you've got a great restaurant in your back pocket when you're willing to have your out-of-state (and out-of-country) friends try it and you know that the impression Sushi X leaves will be SUPERB!!!
(5)
Mandi G.

Fast and so yummy Plus hot delivery guy = Sushi perfection!
(5)
Alex R.

I have to be fair...this rating is based soley on my 3x in 3 week devouring of the same two dishes--The Red Dragon and the Omega roll. I have given up searching for good chinese take out, but when I need a quick, delicious sure thing....those will be my two dishes. Delivery super fast as well, but I hate the limited lunch hours/lack of on the weekend!
(5)
Ashley V.

Totally unexpected sushi bliss. Scene: 7 girls with 6 bottles of wine and empty bellies on a mission for a rocking girls night out. I was in charge of picking the place. Requirements: BYOB and a reservation available for 7 lovely ladies at 8pm on a Friday night. Sushi preferred. Sushi X happily took our reservation and had a nice section for us ready to go even with our delayed arrival (extra hair primping and all). We started off the night some crunchy edamame and they were quick to open up our bottles of wine. The service and the food were equally impressive. They were attentive, but not overbearing, letting us ladies dish out the gossip between bites and slowly order a few rolls at a time. They even spit up the rolls on two plates for each side of the table so sharing was easy. Everything we ate was gold here. Crab rangoon roll what? Believe me, it's as good as it sounds. The spicy scallop roll converted a table of scallop roll sceptics into believers. As for the classics, the spider roll, spicy tuna and rainbow roll were big, stuffed to the gill (HA) rolls of sushi perfection. For dessert they split us up a couple of plates of smooth creamy mochi and strongly encouraged us to stay and finish up the rest of wine, even long after the food was gone. Now that above is an excellent combination for a perfect night out. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Karen N.

Sushi X is one of my standard delivery place. I order for work lunch, meetings and date night at home. Because their sushi is just that yummy! They are a unique sushi place because they only make rolls and several types of appetizers. But their rolls are excellent and I think that's because they learned the tricks from Sushi Wabi. I hear somehow those two restaurants are related. The place is cool for dining in... dark, happy music, with big screen projecting anime/movies on one wall. The delivery/take out is really great because their boxes are custom designed for their rolls, and the chopsticks and napkins always come in very neat packaging. It makes the whole ordering out experience more unique. My favorites are the yellow jacket, spicy scallop, and dragon roll. If you want more than sushi, add a scallion beef roll, miso soup, and Tako(octopus) seaweed salad. One note: for your first time, read the roll descriptions carefully. There are a few rolls that they put eel sauce on. If you order one too many of those, they all start to taste the same.
(4)
Irene O.

It's BYOB The rolls are generous sized, creative, and can always be modified to my particular preference (less rice, more spicy, with tempura crumbs.. the possibilties are endless) the servers are casual and attentive.... Wish more people knew more about this place.. They deliver too!
(5)
Eman S.

Soooooo close to that fifth star! If only the service was not this bad. We didn't know if happy hour still existed on Tuesdays because we couldn't find it anywhere and they were still not answering their phones at 5pm, so we just risked it and went. Lucky for us, as of December 1, they stopped doing happy hour on Sunday and just do it on Monday on Tuesday. Went in at 6pm and got seated right away (2 people) but there was definitely open seating all around. We brought our own bottle (this is BYOB) and they gave us the glasses and opener and we self-served. When we got the menu we ordered Miso soup and it came right away. When she brought it we order our rolls and an order of edemame. I got the chicken and the buddah rolls (both absolutely delicious) and she had the omega, spicy tuna and Alaska rolls (she loved them and brought a bunch home), but the edemame never came. Everything tasted amazing and I cannot wait to go back, but again the service was terrible for no reason because it was not even busy. All of this was $35, by the way. As a side note, the feel of the room was really weird. Everyone was in close quarters because the whole restaurant is about 300 square feet, it was dark, there was weird music and anime playing off a projector to a wall screen measuring about 12'x8'.
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Li S.

I went there on Saturday past and the food was good. I was with a friend and she does not do Raw Sushi so I ordered some good rolls. The Dragon, Godzilla were awesome. The Spider is amazing. Good service. Too bad it's BYOB. Make sure you do the Pork Goyza.
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Andrea R.

Many, many moons ago a boy took me on a date here. And while I didn't love the atmosphere for a date I did remember the sushi being very good, but with so many sushi restaurants to try in Chicago this one fell off my radar. That is until tonight (about 5 years later) when my fiance and I were looking for a good sushi restaurant to deliver and I came across many raving yelp reviews. I think my eyes were bigger than my stomach tonight because I ordered a seaweed salad, double stacker, caterpillar roll, honey roll, and the buddha. Way too much sushi...we only ate about half of it and it's a very rare occasion that we leave any sushi on our plates. The double stacker was my favorite and the caterpillar was a close second. I liked the honey roll as well, but could have done without the buddha. It's just vegetables and while it may be a perfect choice for all you vegetarians out there....show me the raw fish! Definitely will be ordering from Sushi X again in the near future (especially if the delivery is always this fast...they were here within 20 minutes!) and after reading that it's BYOB I plan on dining in very soon as well!
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Temi C.

This is a great spot for girl's night out, especially during their half-off specials. The rolls are pretty good, there's no corkage, and I love the dark trendy vibe. They have one of the best creamy ginger salads in the city and the seaweed salad is generously portioned. The honey and spicy scallop rolls are amongst my favorite. I recently threw my bf a surprise 30th bday dinner here and Sushi X was so accomodating. We had a group of 16 and they gave us the curtained side section. They also let me drop off wine and cake in advance because they have a walk-in cooler. I was a bit nervous for the final tab because we had several large platters of sushi. However, with tax and tip it only came out to $30/head.
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Jenna S.

I am going to make this review which deserves to be long, a short and sweet one--only because I do not want to mentally revisit what I experienced. Last Friday, I thought i'd found a diamond in the rough with Sushi X. Excitedly, we bring our bottle (since it's BYOB, yay!) and happy selves down to River West. We walk into a TINY little dimly lit restaurant and are sat right in front of the door with sunrays BEAMING IN. All of the other tables? Empty, except one. The host insisted they had been reserved. mmmmk buddy. Right away, I knew I wanted a seaweed salad with crab since I'd read they feature delicious fresh crab. We also ordered some shrimp dumplings, the crab rangoon roll, and sashimi no rice roll. While the seafood dumplings, crab rangoon roll, and sashimi roll were all pretty tasty. ONE OF OUR SEAWEED SALADS HAD A BIG BUG CRAWLING AROUND IN IT. Looked like a fly, but wasn't flying only crawling. No real apology other than "here's a new salad." I refused to eat mine after that.
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Dustin G.

It's not the cheapest sushi in the world but it sure is good. Every year on my birthday I go out for sushi and one year I went here. I was not disappointed. I tried the mango roll (forget the actual name) and the El Pollo Loco roll. Both were really good and that Loco roll was SPICY! The atmosphere is really cool and modern and it's near some fun night clubs like Sonotheque. It's BYOB and that's the only negative. (And that I now live so far from it). Also, and I know this is weird, but the little hard candies they give you at the end of the meal are delicious. I'm not much of a hardy candy person but I liked them so much I asked the waitress where they buy them from.
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Nikki C.

For the past few years, sushi x has been my fail-safe joint for when i had a craving of tasty rolls. Either delivery, pick up(they package up their to-go orders incredibly well), or even dine-in. Godzilla and rainbow rolls are always consistently delicious and filling:) Though not a lot of seating, on off nights, it makes for a nice quiet escape, BYOB without corkage fees(CVS liquor dept is down the street on Chicago), discounts for industry peeps and sometimes some interesting anime projected on the wall. The staff is friendly and very accommodating.
(4)
Samantha B.

Let me start by saying, I am no Sushi Connoseur however...I am a serious food lover! Not just any ol' food, good food...great food, orgasmic food. Ok, now thats out of the way...Sushi X has excellent quality Sushi. Did I mention that it is BYOB? Well in case you didnt know, now you do! I checked out Sushi X with a couple of my lush friends and we shut that mother DOWN! I am surprised we are still allowed in there! I had the Godzilla (so Americanized, I know) but it was so tasty. I also had wasabi mashed potatos, they were good but i have had better. I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys good quality sushi. Enjoy!
(4)
Dee W.

Sushi X, I am sorry that you were my first sushi experience since experiencing the real thing in Japan where sushi there melted in your mouth and was so amazingly rich. We tried the caterpillar, black widow and white tiger rolls and each one was disappointment after disappointment. They are BYOB and very cramped inside with little tables. Probably can seat about 20-25 people. The atmosphere was dark and neon lights which didn't really add to the meal. There was a flat screen with Anime playing in the background. We won't be back again.
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Majel K.

Well, I guess it's happening; we couldn't get in for happy hour tonight... We used to order delivery a lot from here, and it varied wildly, probably depending on how long the sushi had to sit in a car... But the food has always tasted great when we dined in. We've been going to happy hour once a week for a little while now, not forever but long enough to become attached to our new tradition! The environment is wacky, for sure, but I like it. Not snooty at all. For some reason there have been babies making a racket in there every time we've gone, but I don't think you can blame them for that, can you? The only think I wish is that they had nigiri or sashimi, but I know that's their thing, and I'm not really complaining about it... Crazy "white-boy" rolls as the husband calls them, very creative and delicious.
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Sara G.

my favorite sushi in chicago for several reasons: BYOB lets us spend more on sushi and save on alcohol they have a great setup for groups and have been very welcoming they deliver, and do it quickly the prices are very reasonable as well the waiters were really helpful on more than one occasion helping us decide on a combination of rolls that worked well together.
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Kim S.

This place looks questionable from the outside - it's just a big black box of a restaurant - but I'm so glad we went in! We were meeting folks here and they already had a table, so I have no idea how good initial service was. We came in and pointed to our friends and the staff smiled and waved us in. I found the service to be friendly and relaxed. They were always there to make sure we were ok but weren't up our asses. Bonus for the BYOB. And it's hands off BYOB to boot! I hate it when you go somewhere and they take it to divy back to you. We just plopped our bottle on the table and took care of ourselves - also - no corking fee! We ordered edamame (fab, hot and lightly salted - yum!) and four rolls per couple. Everything we had was delicious - I especially liked the Buddha roll which came with a yummy dipping sauce. I swear I had no hope for it as it's just a veggie roll - but it was sooo good. The bill came and I was scared. Edamame and 8 rolls of sushi? And not just lil' sushis - special monster size rolls - I was expecting it to be super pricey. With the bill split in half - per couple - we paid a low to average cost for a really nice dinner! I mean it... like fifty bones. That's almost cheap. All in all - I had a great experience here. Interesting rolls, BYOB and nice service. I'll be back.
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Angie K.

Let me tell you...I have been to a lot of different sushi places in the city. I love sushi! And Sushi X is definitely one of the best! I've only had their delivery, so I cannot comment on the restaurant itself. Our absolute favorite rolls that we get every time are the Crab Rangoon and the Godzilla. Then my husband and I usually pick one more roll to add to our order. Their rolls are HUGE. The delivery is always within about 45 minutes. Oh and their Wasabi Mashed Potatoes are also really good! We've tried out other places in the West Loop area to give them a chance, but none compare to Sushi X.
(5)
Mary S.

Take the feets picture down! They added some larger than life photos to their wall decor and the picture of the toes is unappetizing to say the least. Still awesome food, etc, but please take the body part imagery down! xo
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Kitty R.

I said in my previous review that I have a "love/hate" relationship with Sushi X. So now it's time to be a hater. This update focuses on service. We are frequent, long time customers. This is my husband's go to place for sushi. I'm not a real fan of sushi, but I go along with it for my husband. Fast forward to New Year's eve...my husband wants, of course, sushi. My main staple here? The wasabi mashed potatoes. Outstanding. Except tonight, they were out of them. So there went my NYE meal. The owner made almost no effort to comp my selection, didn't offer a future order on the house, and really couldn't be bothered otherwise accommodating good customers. I love my husband and will do anything for him - but my relationship with Sushi X is over. No more.
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Carri A.

Oh hey Sushi X. Heyyyy. I'm a huge fan of the food here (I do mostly take-out), especially the Honey roll and Godzilla roll. They're two of the most delicious food items I've ever eaten of any cuisine. Major love. I also enjoyed the Buddha roll and Alaska roll, though to a slightly smaller degree. Still fabulous, just not extraordinary like Honey and Godzilla. The restaurant does not have a lot of seating so you may want to plan ahead and shoot for a reservation. They also play anime movies on one the of the walls so dont be alarmed if you walk in and see a cartoon in your face. The staff have always been very friendly and I think the prices are about average for sushi in the city, though the quality and tastiness far exceed any other establishment. Even their to-go packaging is cute and durable.
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Milos O.

Good news, it's easily my favorite Asian-Fusion spot. The 5-0 roll and Godzilla are the best. BYOB awesomeness. Good music, and Japanamation on the projection screen is interesting. Bad news is I haven't tried much else as far as Asian-Fusion aaaand they've become quite pricey. What happened to 1/2-off rolls on Mondays? All-in-all, well worth the splurge ever now and again.
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Brian L.

Sushi X is definitely one of me favorite sushi spots! When you get here the exterior looks rather undelightful, but once you get inside it's dark and intimate with some urban accent. The place is very small, but I didn't mind it. The staff is very friendly and they are helpful when choosing what to order. The prices for sushi here are not too bad, the quality you get from the sushi is totally worth every buck you pay for. I can understand why people might choose a sushi buffet place and just spend $20-25 flat on all you can eat sushi, but I believe the quality in those sushi's are not as good as the ones where you would order individually. This place offers BYOB too, which is nice. MY PICKS: Honey Roll, Double-Stack Roll & Crab Rangoon Roll
(4)
Elly E.

This is our favorite place to get sushi in the city! I had a craving for their Maui Waui roll after a long day this weekend and called in my order for takeout. The rolls were ready to pickup in less than 30 min and hit the spot perfectly. Michael, the manager, knows his customers and is always friendly and professional. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fresh and inventive sushi dinner with consistently great service!
(5)
Tad S.

Went here based on Yelp recommendations. I ordered the Tako Su salad to start - seaweed salad with octopus on top. Got about halfway through the very enjoyable salad... when a bug crawled out from the bottom! Took the salad up to the counter, and they promptly replaced it. Just not very appetizing after that... Still stayed for the sushi. Not bad... but I believe my overall experience was tainted by the extra protein. Although cordial, they NEVER actually apologized by saying, "I'm sorry that happened." Disappointing. They offered free dessert - chocolate cake - but we turned that down politely. Not sure if we'll go back based on this.
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Kris R.

i really liked this place! came here for NYE dinner with a group of friends. our eyes were hungrier than our mouths though and we ordered a TON of food! some highlights: -the fish tacos (though i'm allergic, and i didn't eat them). everyone was saying how amazing they were. -asian pot roast was really good. it tastes exactly how it sounds, a pot roast with asian flavors. served with wasabi mashed potatoes and crunchy crap (good crap) on the side. -godzilla roll: freaking great. -the oyster shooters: holy large. i had to break it up into 3 bites bc the oyster was ridiculously giant. my mouth ain't that big. -buddah roll: everyone said it was the best veggie roll they've ever had. the service was great, too - we had 10 people and they handled it very well! the local art work on the wall was really cool, too. i'll definitely be back!
(4)
Grace H.

Been ordering take out for 6 years and its always quick and delicious. Never actually dined inside, but always looks very cozy cool (and packed) when I stop in to pick up my sushi. My favorite sushi place in Chicago.
(5)
Chris M.

Sushi-X has a pretty unbelievable happy hour. Sunday - Wednesday, from 5-7 pm (as long as you are seated by 7 pm) you get half off all sushi. Two friends and I end up their last night around 6:30. The place is fairly small, maybe about 10 tables. It also features Japanese anime projected on to a wall. It is a pretty dark place. When we arrive, there are two two-tops in front of us. In about 5 minutes, those two tables are sat so we should be next. Well because of the configuration of Sushi-X two tables got up and they sat another two two-tops after us. So we finally get seated around 7:05 after the 7 pm happy hour time and I must admit I had a little chip on my shoulder. The table we were seated at had cleared out about 10 minutes prior and the servers made no attempt to clean the table so we could sit down. They really could use a bus boy at Sushi X. From a business perespective I understand it but as a customer I was a little annoyed. Once I got over it, I ordered a philly roll and a Five-O roll. The Philly was pretty standard, cream cheese, salmon and avocado. The Five- O features bacon, hamachi, avocado, cilantro, scallions, pineapple mustard mayo, rolled in bacon bits, wrapped with proscuitto. All it was missing was a little spam and it would have reminded me of Hawaii! The roll was huge and filling; there must have been about 8 pieces. In hindsight, I didn't really need the Philly roll. I also had the miso soup which was served in a big coffee cup. Very tasty. The bill comes and the staff at Sushi-X was kind enough to give us the happy hour prices....which made me very happy. Sushi-X is a good BYOB place with a great happy hour deal. I wouldn't go out of my way to get here but the food is pretty good. If you are going to go for happy hour be sure to get there early. The place is tiny but it is worth the deal.
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Jessica C.

This place is amazing! I went here with a friend a little over a year ago and have been hooked ever since. I have had lunch and dinner at the restaurant and have ordered countless times. I have never had a problem with the service, though I have typically gone during the week when it wasn't too busy. My boyfriend and I have ordered from numerous other sushi joints based on suggestions from co-workers, friends, and yelp reviews, but nothing beats Sushi X. The variety of rolls Sushi X offers is amazing and you can't beat the size. Whether you go for the giant rolls or a regular sized roll you will not be disappointed. We typically order the spicy tuna and then various other rolls. Whenever we have ordered the same or similar rolls from other places they are smaller with fewer pieces. You will not be disappointed if you order from here!
(5)
Jasmine S.

We have been going to Sushi X and carrying out since they opened! We love the double stack, yellow jacket, and white tiger. Their dumplings are very good and love the spicy sauce it comes with!! Stephen, one of the managers, is great and always very kind to us. If you haven't tried it yet you must and it's BYOB!!
(5)
Tasha S.

LOVE LOVE!! BYOB, right around the corner from my place, price is right on. The honey is amazing, the spicy tuna is always spicy which is great, the crab rangoon roll good. My roommate and I come here all the time, bring a bottle of wine its great no corking fee!! Couldn't ask for more :)
(5)
Heather H.

Hi, my name is Heather, and I'm addicted to Sushi X. By far my favorite sushi spot in Chicago! Most consistent as far as quality of taste and appearance that I've ever seen! Rolls are so inventive, unique, and flavorful! Although I've tried just about everything on the menu, I would without a doubt recommend: double stack, honey roll, red dragon, and yellow jacket. I love this place so much that my boyfriend and I have a "Sushi X" fund....we go there at least once a week! I swear I could be homeless and I guarantee I'd beg on the street not for Colt 45, but for money for Sushi X! Coolest thing about this place is they not only rule in sushi school, but they have happy hour specials on Sundays and Mondays (Chicago-Milwaukee location) from 5-7 p.m. where most rolls are HALF OFF! It's also BYOB...does it get any better?! How cool is it to go get fat and satisfied off sushi, bring a great bottle of wine, and spend less than $40 for two people! Seriously, now I'm getting hungry for it again...
(5)
Carol M.

They honey roll was pretty sweet. Well not literally...although kinda. You know what I mean. We got the edamame and the wasabi mashed potatoes as sides. The edamame was good....that's kinda hard to mess up. Now. For someone who can't handle anything spicy, I actually liked the wasabi mashed potatoes. Not spicy, but had more of a warchestershire sauce flavor. They also played this weird anime (that was in 3d...not drawn 2d) on the wall. That kept me entertained. Overall I thought the prices were a little high compared to other sushi places of the same caliber but it's right in between work and home so I can't say I won't hit it up again sometime! 40/52
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Rebecca H.

This place is amazing. My husband and I discovered this small little BOYB spot many months ago. I've had a many date night dinners here as well as birthday party dinners. Service is always attentive and quick. The rolls are the best in the city. Creative, generously portioned, unique, AMAZING. The crab rangoon roll is heaven along with the honey roll. This is a great spot for a casual dinner with your significant other and as well as a fun spot for friends to gather. My husband and I have tried numerous sushi spots in Chicago and this is by far the best!! You're missing out if you have not been here!
(5)
Alejandro D.

Hands down, this is my favorite sushi place in all of Chicago. I have had probably half of the selections on their spring menu, since I discovered this restaurant about 3 or 4 months ago. I like to order sushi on Friday nights and have it delivered, and since finding out about Sushi X, it has become my weekly place. Not only is the sushi really good, but the menu is cool to look at too. Very creative. I am also just now finding out that there used to be a Lakeview location. Not sure how I missed that when I was living over there, but oh well. The current location, at Chicago and Milwaukee Avenues, while not in the heart of Wicker Park, is still in a pretty convenient location (accessible via the Blue Line or the Milwaukee Bus). The only "complaint" I have about the restaurant itself, is that it is so SMALL. I mean, TINY. The dining area, the front counter, and the waiting area, are all in ONE TINY ROOM, slightly larger than my living room. However, what they lack in size, they make up for in interesting vibe and great house music. The interior looks like some cool loft, or maybe something like the interior of the old Biology Bar, for those that are old school. Anyway, like I mentioned above, this is my favorite sushi experience; cannot recommend it enough.
(5)
amy k.

Service was very good, glasses and no corkage for the Sapporo we picked up cold at CVS across the street. (nb: CVS has a few japanese beers cold but no sake) The rolls were fresh, but a little too saucy for my taste. I prefer a higher fish to topping ratio. Also the spicy rolls are SPICY, just something to note. A little put off by the environment. Not a huge fan of house music or an overabundance of feet and ass photography while dining...just not my thing. Also, as other reviews have noted, it's very small. We were planning on ordering another roll or two, but the folk waiting for tables were all up on us and the music was a pounding and the feet were all around and I just needed to go.
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Tim P.

We visited this place because of all the good reviews. And my verdict: Worst sushi I've ever had. The fish was stale and smelled bad. Lighting isn't great here and I had a little LED flashlight with me, so I used it briefly to get a better look at what was in my sushi. The owner came over and jokingly said, "There's a reason why we keep it dark here". Talk about a Freudian slip! Although they are a BYOB place, they do not have wine glasses. Instead, the gave us little grapefruit juice glasses. And then they didn't have space on the table for their wine bucket, so they put it on the seat beside us. Needless to say, we won't be going back. Side note: On the way out, we saw a party of three come in. They had a six-pack of wine (!) with them - that's 4.5 Liters of wine...goodness!
(1)
Stephen S.

I wish there were more stars because I would give them all to Sushi X. By far my favorite place in the city. The only place that I recommend to people looking for great sushi. It is a small place but if you want some delicious rolls and you want to BYOB this is the spot! Must haves Honey Red Dragon Maui Wowi
(5)
Sarah F.

Honey roll is heaven, dragon roll is so good, spicy tuna is spicy and yum.... bonus - it's right down the street from my house. I have nothing bad to say about this place at all except maybe the music is a bit irritating.
(5)
Erika G.

This place is nothing special. It's a restaurant that delivers maki rolls, and oh yeah - has an "eat in" room as well. Went here the other night for a snack. I called it the "bat cave" of sushi, 'cos it was SO DARK my friend and I couldn't read our menus. Way to make us feel decrepit, as we walked up to the counter to read the fine print. How about a li'l swag above the tables people! BYOB, which we like - one star for that. The service . . . well, clearly this place caters to the delivery crowd, 'cos 4 giant to go orders came out before ours - and this is on a dead Wed. night. Go here if all the other sushi places are closed. Or you live in the six block radius that they deliver to, and you're feeling lazy. Not a good place to go "out" for. The look of it, very '80's new wave. Triangle tables. Blue walls. DARK DARK DARK The sushi was . . . okay. Rolls only, no sashimi, no sushi pieces . . . meh.
(2)
Stolie G.

One of my fav sushi spots... I love the atmosphere.. Love that it's BYOB.. They have this delian mango sauce... Omg.. I could eat that everyday.. Can't wait to go back.
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Meridith E.

I had tried sushi in the past and truly thought it was the most disgusting thing I had ever tasted. Then a friend FORCED me to go here as a b-day dinner, and I am a completely changed person. Even though I just tried this last night, I could eat it again today. Must try! Tried the avacado & shitaki rolls first and was completely happy with my choice. I tried my friend's more adventurous crab rangoon and lava rolls, which were amazing. MUST TRY!
(4)
Tyler D.

Best rolls I've had in Chicago. I recommend ordering delivery... The dining room feels like a dance floor, and can be overwhelming. If you dine there, bring alcohol and try to ignore the giant anime movie playing over your head.
(5)
Vanessa D.

Sushi X is now 100% awesome. I stopped in on Monday night for a few rolls and was shocked when I got my bill -- half price due to HAPPY HOUR! All three rolls were half price! I think I know where I'm going to be every Monday night from now on...
(5)
Lauren G.

Sushi X is the type of place that non-sushi people (aka my date) really enjoy. The rolls were BIG, especially from the MEGA menu choices. We ordered the Godzilla which was huge and good, but had a little too much cream cheese for my taste (so did many of the mennu items! lots of tempura too). We also got the spicy tuna and alaskan rolls. I actually wish they had been a little smaller and more pop-able (anyone else with me on this?). The spicy was in fact VERY spicy, so buyer beware. I liked the atmosphere just fine. I was expecting a super-dark place after reading all the yelp reviews, but they must have installed more lighting because I found the room to be well-lit and comfortable. Our server was friendly and attentive. BYOB with no corkage fee was great!
(3)
Anise S.

Sushi X is now my fav sushi establishment!! I took my 12 year old son who loved watching the anime movie projecting on the wall and he enjoyed the miso soup, edamame and spicy tuna roll. We also had the Megatron and spicy shrimp roll..all incredibly tasty! This place is a must visit! Amazing food, vibe, decor and music! Go today!
(5)
Dave B.

Service and ambiance were very pleasant. The sushi wasnt anything I haven't had before. A few more veggie options than usual, if you into that sort of thing.
(3)
Jenn S.

I understand that there are something things that you just don't get delivered because its just not the same as in a restaurant. However, Sushi X has made me realize that there are exceptions to the rules. I LOVE ordering from Sushi X. My rolls are consistently good. I can never resist the honey roll. So tasty. But by far the most delicious item (besides my beloved honey roll) are the wasabi mashed potatoes. I'm sure its nothing incredibly complicated that they have thrown together, but I think that its delish! They don't have a lot of rolls to choose from. However, for indecisive people like myself, the menu size is perfect. I've never eaten at the restaurant itself but then again there's no reason to. I can get enough sushi for two people for less than $50 delivered to my home. I highly recommend that everyone try Sushi X! P.S.-Kudos to the staff for always providing ample wasabi and ginger (my fav!).
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Linda SingaSong S.

I'm no sushi expert, but I've tried a lot of sushi in my lifetime. First off people, stop complaining about them not having wine glasses. You're going for the sushi and plus it's freaking BYOB! No corkage fee. From the outside, it looks pretty ghetto, and I will admit that on the inside, it's not very big BUT they are known to be more of a delivery/to-go restaurant. (**Couple yrs ago, they were awarded 1st place for best take out sushi restaurant**) Sushi X keeps it real with quality fish and they don't skimp on the meat (unlike ahem...COAST :T), everything is super fresh. I highly recommend spicy tuna (my fav), godzilla roll, honey, and rainbow roll. The Service is always on point and they hook it up with an industry discount every time I'm in there. They also opened up a new location with a bar in lincoln park. I still have yet to check that spot out. Now...with that being said... go get ur grub on! ;)
(5)
Crystal P.

I keep ording the LAVA roll.... I dream about it's cream cheese spicy goodness!!! but they loose a star for taking 90 mins. to deliver boo hisss...
(3)
Olive G.

I have been going to Sushi X for 4 years. Actually i have been taking carry-out 99.9% of time. I got hooked on them because some time back this was the only place in the neighborhood which was open till 2am so there was never a problem of getting sushi late at night. The three times i have had dinner there were really nice as well. Some of my favorite things there include crab cakes, rainbow, caterpillar, honey, spider and godzilla rolls. I give them five stars because they have maintained the quality of seafood and because they care to update their menu from time to time with interesting innovations.
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Deirdre L.

Ok, so we absolutely GORGED ourselves on some seriously delicious half-priced sushi last night. The three of us agreed that it was some of the best sushi we have had in a long time and we each have sushi several times a month. A couple things: The seating in the side area is poorly set up and it made it difficult for our server to get to us, therefore we didn't get a lot of service. When you first walk in, its so dark you can hardly see! Yikes. The table was a little grimy and the soy sauce bottle was a little icky too. Once I got over those things, I ate as though I hadn't eaten in days. The Red Dragon - uh-maz-ing. I also had the White Tiger. Yum. My friend had the Godzilla. Deeeelicious (a little too much cream cheese for me, but still very tasty) and this one that was all veggies with a ginger dipping sauce that was really good too. Overall it was super fresh, tasty and we absolutely stuffed ourselves for $24 each INCLUDING tip. Totally will be back for the special.
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Raana A.

I've been coming to Sushi-X for years now. It was my favorite under the radar sushi joints, but I think half off all sushi rolls for happy hour from Sunday - Wednesday put them back on the scene. I was especially happy when they had opened a Diversey since it's in my parents hood, but unfortunately, they recently sold that location. They also changed their happy hour to two days a week. It's still one of my favorite sushi places even if just for their Double Stack roll (three types of fish, chili oil, cilantro, pepper, avocado and spicy mayo) and the hearty vegetarian Buddha roll (you won't miss the fish) served with their house made ginger dressing. I'd also recommend the Thai Stick roll and the Pollo Loco as well as the wasabi garlic mashed potatoes. Also, this place is BYOB - even better! Only downside is that the dining room sometimes feel a bit like a club with loud music and very dim lighting, but the last time it seemed like they corrected both of these issues. Oh - and come early for happy hour sushi!
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Matthew P.

Decent rolls at great prices. BYOB is always a plus; for some ready 2 buck chuck goes great with flavorsome sushi. All you can eat for 19 bucks and I enjoyed almost everything! I had a Chicago roll that was yummy; give that a shot. Service is my only complaint; it's mediocre at best. +1 star: The group I went with got a little rowdy and the management didn't seem to mind.
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Tiffany K.

i LOVE sushi x! i've been a long time customer of this place... ;) one thing i ALWAYS order at sushi x is their crab rangoon ROLL. not dumplings, they found a way to make crab rangoon into a roll! yummO!! if u don't like cream cheese in your sushi rolls, i suggest you stay away from this one because the roll is about half filled with cream cheese! yum.. i've tried almost everything on their regular menu and EVERYTHING is just that great. red dragon is perfect if you want something spicy. what i really like about this roll is that you get the best of two rolls: shrimp tempura and spicy tuna! wakamesu is always perfect before stuffing your face with sushi here. this place is byob and wait can get a little long. they let you drink what you bring before you sit and sometimes give you edamame for waiting so long~ how nice of them =) anyway, prices are moderate for sushi rolls. staff is friendly and always on point. place itself is clean and so is the bathroom. i've also ordered delivery from this place many times and each time, the sushi comes neatly packaged and in a timely manner. everyone must give this place at least one shot because trust me, you will always come back for more. :)
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Cassi L.

I've only ever ordered delivery from Sushi X but I won't go anywhere else. In the past 6 months, I've probably had Sushi X deliver about 20 times. The fish is consistently fresh and fast. They always tell you delivery time is 45 minutes to an hour but they are usually here in 30 minutes or less. One time the delivery guy forgot my Diet Coke - he apologized and took it off my bill. A few hours later he showed up randomly with a whole six pack of diet coke and let me know he just felt really bad and he was really sorry. My favorite rolls are - spicy tuna, spicy shrimp, and red dragon. The wasabi mashed potatoes are great too. Best presentation and when you call in they have your previous order and information saved.
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Anthony A.

I have been to many of the popular Sushi places in Chicago, and this by far away continues to be my favorite. The best sushi, byob, incredible rolls. My friends and I go here all the time. Their spicy tuna, godzilla, and honey rolls are constant cravings. Service is great, atmosphere is cool but better for groups then dates. It is a little small but worth the patience if you have to wait for at able.
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Jin K.

This place is a cool little spot to dine on some tasty sushi. The rolls are definately not of the traditional sorts as one of the managers there pointed out but they are quite delicious. The Red Dragon, Honey Roll, 5-0 (they call it that because there is bacon in the roll) were all fantastic but the double stack was my favorite roll. It's on the afforable side and it's BYOB, without a cork fee and they brought out an ice filled pale to keep my beers frosty. Solid food, up beat music, attentive staff and decent ambiance. (they need more than just blue walls, although they have a projector going on one side of the place). I definately recommend this place especially if Butterfly on Grand is impossible.
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Shajan K.

I've been going to SushiX for a few years. I was introduced to it by my sister and I'll admit that it's one of my favorite spots. The ambiance doesn't give the perception of being a sushi joint...very modern and the art on the walls gives the entire place a different vibe. The music gives you more of a lounge feel, but that doesn't take away from the food. They don't have a bar, but it is BYOB and there is no cork fee. Definitely a plus. As far as the food, the sushi is fresh and it's prepared rather quick. The prices are not bad and about the only concern that I would have is that you can't watch the sushi chef make the food. Favorites: Spicy Tuna Salad, Double Stacked, Dragon Fly, White Tiger and a few more. Service is pretty good, that's also because the owners are hands on.
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Eric C.

This is the best sushi in Chicago. The prices are in the $15 range for some of the specialty rolls, but for the most part once you see them you'll know why: they are enormous and they are delicious. Rolls at other places are embarrassing compared to these things. The music is good, the anime is fun, and it's BYOB. Plus, every month one roll is half off (just ask). I think my wife and I have eaten here 200+ times now since moving to Chicago, and we're actually probably going to go again today. It's that good. Top recommendations: godzilla, buddha, red dragon
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Britt D.

Sushi X has one of the best happy hour deals in the city -- unfortunately they've slashed it! It used to be half off rolls from 5-7 Sunday - Thursday, but now it's only Sunday and Monday! We went to gorge ourselves on sushi last night, but were really disappointed to see the deal had been cut to Sun/Mon. The maki here is great and an exceptional value during happy hour, but I have a hard time paying full price and will not be going nearly as often as I did before =(
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Tracy K.

This was my first and last visit to this location. I've gotten carry out from the Lincoln Park location numerous times and have thoroughly enjoyed the food. So when we found ourselves right down the street from this branch and hungry, we stopped in for dinner. My first impression stepping into this tiny, dark room is that they are trying too hard. Bright blue walls, low lights and the giant screen playing anime, with overly-loud generic music in the background? No thanks. And the grey mini blinds on the tiny window in the corner seemed to take away any cool points they earned with the slate tables and frosted glass candles. And the entire space was filled with the booming voice of a guy on his cell phone showing us all just how important he is. It would have been nice to hear about the special (Sunday - Wednesday 5pm -7pm half price rolls) from our server *before* we placed our order. I would have ordered differently, if I didn't hear about it when she was greeting the table next to us.. about five minutes after we had placed our order. The food was okay but really nothing special: miso - bland veggie tempura - not much variety, but okay maki - small in size and not big on flavor We would have ordered the wasabi mashed potatoes, but we were denied by the waitress with no reason as to why they weren't serving them. Our waitress might as well have been a robot, and an inefficient one at that. She took our order and dropped off our food, sure.. but when we were ready for the check, she was at the counter texting on her phone.. for way too long. If our waitress hadn't sucked, and we would have been able to order the wasabi mashed potatoes, our dinner would have been worth coming back here again. Oh well.. next!
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Patty S.

Always consistently good! We always get delivery or take-out from Sushi X and they never disappoint. For some reason my boyfriend and I are creatures of habit and always end up getting the Red Dragon, Alaska, and Spider Rolls. Watch out for the Red Dragon because does it not only have spicy tuna on top, but they also include some pieces of sliced jalapeÃ±os in the roll! The only compliant I has is that I wish they offer nigiri pieces, but the rolls are satisfying enough when the craving hits. We have been here for dinner before, but I wouldn't recommend it unless u enjoying eating with techno music playing loudly in the background and Japanese anime playing on the wall. The interior is also painted black (same as the outside). I just don't think the combination of all 3 makes it very conducive to eating... Overall, great for carry-out/delivery, not so good for dining in.
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Mark T.

Great food and fast delivery. I've eaten at the restaurant a few times, but I order delivery from them more often. It is a little pricey, but you get what you pay for with sushi.
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Jessica M.

Best Place to get Sushi in Chicago!!!
(5)
Ricka D.

I used to go to the Sushi X on Diversey all the time for their happy hour special (half off on rolls). There were times that my friend and I would walk out of there feeling drunk without having consumed a drop of alcohol...thats how insanely delicious their rolls are. So for my birthday, all I wanted was a Crab Rangoon roll. My bf and I booked a hotel room at the Renaissance downtown, checked in, packed a bottle of Kung Fu Girl Riesling (its BYOB!) and took a quick cab ride to this location. Its smaller than the one on Diversey...wasn't too packed on a Saturday night, which was awesome for us. We got the Five-O, Spider, and Crab Rangoon rolls. The Crab Rangoon roll was just as delicious as I remembered it....my bf said it was the best sushi roll he had ever had, even *gasp* better than Crab Rangoon itself! I can't wait to go back. Haven't found anything like it in the suburbs!
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Ericka R.

Dark as hell, I mean black, not nary a window. can't even see the menu which is in some Neo sushi language (inside out, hot cold etc.) and there is no damn sushi bar! Who is making my maki? Listen, go here if your having an affair with a stripper and you wanna make out in a dark corner while enjoying an overpriced Neo roll!
(1)
Camilo R.

Solid spot for BYOB sushi. Sashimi is always fresh. Awesome ceviche roll, cool little spot. It's pricey for BYOB. Definitely delicious but my tab here is always more than Butterfly, granted Sushi X is better because of the Sashimi and the service. This place is not clearing your table as you finish your food making room for the next group. They let you enjoy the dinner. I would say this is the spot for a date night or small group dinner. I eat from here often, and will eat here again.
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Alicia S.

If you're going to go to Sushi X please do me a favor and trek up to the one in Lincoln Park. The experience is better, the space doesn't feel like you're in a prison, and the service is way better and faster!!! We usually go to the one in LP but I work very close to the West Town location. So my husband and I walk up to this weird scary building, and the inside was just as bad. They did a way better job in LP getting the vibe right than in this small, scary looking space. Plus, as I saw in a previous review, the two girls who were working were AWFUL. Seriously. I couldn't believe texting, playing on the computer, and ORDERING A PIZZA would take precedence over waiting on your customers. They had friends come in and out, their pizza was delivered, one of their boyfriends came in, and most of the time they just sat behind the counter talking. We waiting forever to get our food, and the table that came in 20 mins after us got their sushi before we did. ARE YOU SERIOUS!? Our sushi was eh...it seemed like they had been in a rush to make them because they kept falling apart and there was barely anything inside our Dragon roll. And to top it off, I'm pretty sure the fish on our Rainbow Roll caused me to see my meal in reverse later on that night. It was just so dried up and nasty looking. And most of the roll was avacado, not really much fish. We will never come back to this location: i have always been pleased with the Lincoln Park location!!
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Amy R.

We've been here for half-price sushi a few times. The good: * excellent sushi * BYOB * and it's half-price sushi! The bad: * service is very hit-or-miss (sometimes we get someone great, other times, I think they could care less - we still tip like it's full-price and it'd be nice to get full-price service every time we go in) * tries a little too hard to be hip * really expensive at full-price
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Jeff F.

Ordered delivery from here the other day. Although a bit expensive, the food was wonderful. This is a perfect place for people who don't like sushi to try some new stuff. The honey sushi was insanely good and the spicy tuna roll was perfect (some places like to make it so hot that you can't enjoy it). This is not a traditional sushi joint. They are proud to put their own twist on sushi and it works. Very tasty and satisfying, I'd order from here again and will probably head in to enjoy the restaurant itself. A bit pricey, I'd spend the extra dough over, say, Kamehachi because the quality and care is so much better. Very enjoyable. Recommended!
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Tish V.

let's be real people...sushi comes in all types; there's the artificial crab/cheap ingredients hole-in-the wall place, there's the oh-so fancy & expensive joint, and there's the uber trendy and hit or miss quality place with ultra "different" rolls.... Sushi X is a perfect combination of them all. The quality of fish used is very good /fresh & the combo of ingredients on a lot of the rolls actually make sense! I've tried many sushi places from high end to low, heck, I've had sushi fresh from the fisherman's market in Tokyo! This casual place is consistently good. The GODZILLA roll must be ordered every time. Okay, so the decor is minimal, dark and tries a wee bit much to be trendy but I'm talking about the good stuff here... the food! The service is hit or miss but the food always hits the spot. If I have cravings for good sushi, I'm going to a Sushi X. The rolls are large & you get good bang for your buck when you visit during their happy hour time at the Diversey location. I try to give other sushi spots a try but they never do it like the X does it! :)
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Lisa F.

I learned something from Sushi X this weekend: Don't judge a sushi joint by it's cover. (or store front, mind you.) With it's dark front faÃ§ade, lack of windows and techno music thumping does give a S&M "Leather Daddy", vampire bar vibe, however, quickly after walking in it feels like an underground, moody lounge. Since Butterfly Sushi couldn't squeeze our party of 9 -- oh yes it's ladies night -- we were on a hunt for another BYOB/Sushi place near the Wicker Park hood. I'm glad we went to Sushi X. It's intimate, funky, delicious and very reasonably priced. Two rolls that you have to try are the Spicy Scallop and Crab Rangoon (it's served with plum sauce for dipping...ahhh delicious.)
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Nicole B.

The sushi here is GREAT. I especially like the caterpillar rolls and the philly roll. The last time I was there, I was droooooooling over the honey roll that my friend ordered. This place is definitely a place to share sushi with others (I didn't ask for part of the honey roll, because my other friends were devouring it and I wanted the person who actually ordered it to have some). The only fault is this place is tiny. But they do delivery, so, score! But on the weekend nights, if you arrive before 6 or 7, there's little to no wait for a table. It's also byob, but there's a CVS a block away, so that's pretty handy.
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J. B.

This place seems a little rotten. I was turned off as soon as I walked in. The decor is terrible and gloomy. Sushi joints are supposed to be a little flashy, no? Too expensive for the taste, when Butterfly down the street does everything better and less expensive. The staff was not the best by any means, after being asked a question our server responded with a short, snippy answer as she was WALKING AWAY! Not wasting my time/$$$ there again.
(1)
Manda C.

Honey Honey Honey!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it here! Great date, girls night out or dinner party location. Byob is the best and rolls are FAB!
(5)
Angelique R.

This is like the Neo nightclub of Sushi, and well I'm a fan of Neo so... yay! There is a nice spread of veggie rolls so I tried my first spinach one tonight and it was pretty yum. Their portion of edamame is generous as well. I did have the urge to come in and put another coat of paint on the walls just to make things look a little less dingy, but the artwork, music, and anime movie playing did make for a cool vibe.
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Mickey A.

Sushi X, with its interesting menu, is one of my favorite delivery spots and has yet to fail me..,,uh, that wasn't a hint so please don't do anything to make me really dislike you, Sushi X. Actually, I was a bit disappointed the last time I ordered the veggie tempura. The sweet potato one was a bit raw and way too crunchy (not the tempura crunch but the actual potato) for my liking. Otherwise, the rolls (Philly, Buddha, and Godzilla - hey I was really hungry!) I ordered made up for that.
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m m.

I ate here a few years ago with friends and will never be back. It was a hole in the wall type place. It was claustrophobic, dark, and depressing. The rolls were mediocre and overpriced. I think I paid $30 for my portion of the bill and was still hungry when I left. We were the only ones there during lunch on a Saturday and received subpar service. I don't get what the hype is all about. I've been to a ton of Sushi places...I think it's more about being "trendy" and going here than the actual restaurant. It wasn't a show stopper, by the looks of the place or the food they served. Save yourself the trek.
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monica d.

I started eating take out at Sushi X a few years back and it was SUPERB. I ordered from them, even though Bob San was just a block away, because I truly loved their quality of fish, packaging and service. Then, I finally came to the restaurant when I moved closer and it was a huge thumbs down. The bad decor was a total turn off. I had not been back for over 6 months because of that, as well as, the fact that Butterfly Sushi opened and it was AT LEAST $3 cheaper per roll, had a friendly staff and livelier decor. I came in tonight because I heard from a friend that the Sushi Happy Hour (Sunday through Wednesday) was a great deal. Unbeknown to me, they changed the special. I learned later. After my meal I once again realized that there is a good reason why I do not frequent this place- The fish to rice ratio is not worth the price, the decor still stinks, and the waitstaff is not friendly or informative and they constantly try to force you into buying more food. All reasons why they are never packed and Butterfly always is. Not interested in going back. I'd rather wait in line at Butterfly than come here.
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Damian M.

This is no traditional sushi joint. They have a roll called 5-0 that's made with two types of bacon. Not something I would advertise as "sushi" but I have to admit. It was pretty damn good. I guess it's hard to go wrong with Bacon, prosciutto, and wasabi mayo. We ordered Miso soup and edamame to get started. The soup was decent, the edamame was a heaping portion. It would have been nice to have options other than rolls on the menu. There are only rolls. But it seems they are taking the approach of doing one thing, and doing it well. There were 4 of us and we ordered 2 rolls each thinking that we'd order more after the first round. HOLY CRAP THESE ROLLS ARE HUGE! We had a hard time finishing them. The happy hour specials are amazing. You get half off most rolls as long as you are seated by 7pm. We got 8 rolls, edamame, and miso soup. Our bill was somwhere around $60 for the four of us and we were stuffed to the Gills. (pun intended) This is another BYOB joint which I am really starting to appreciate.
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Linsey C.

I've only had sushi a few times so I'm by no means an expert but I liked this place. A friend took me and since I don't know enough about it, he ordered and everything we had was great! The mochi ice cream was a perfect way to end our delicious meal! It's pretty small but didn't feel crowded at all. Went on a Sunday night, were seated right away and had great service!
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Sharlene K.

I adore Sushi-X for so many reasons. I've never experienced the negativities that people are mentioning. They're a neo-sushi place rather than traditional so there is stuff they serve that you definitely won't find elsewhere in addition to staples like dragon or rainbow rolls. Evidence of their neo-philosophy towards mayo: there's a lot of different kinds they offer up. What's really great is customizing your roll here since they offer so many different ingredients. My favorite is the mango. Mango is an awesome sushi ingredient and I'm often surprised it hasn't caught on in Chicago like it has elsewhere. What's also amazing about this place is that it's good for vegetarians. I know it sounds contradictory, but they offer that many vegetable options for their rolls. The Buddha roll, one of their specialties you'll never find elsewhere, is 7different vegetables. Their specialty rolls are truly special. I can't stand places where their house "specialty" selection reads like a catering menu from Jewel (dragon, rainbow, california, caterpillar, godzilla, spider, etcetera). Here's a short list of specialty rolls: Thai Stick - green curry, shrimp, bamboo shoots, basil Red Dragon - siracha, shrimp, tuna, jalepeno, green onion Honey - albacore, cucumber, honey sesame, tempura crunch Yellow Jacket - yellowtail, mango, shitake, avocado Buddha - lettuce, avocado, daikon, asparagus, cucumber, shitake, green onion, ginger sauce This place is more than affordable for the quality they provide. I think this place is 10x better than Sushi Wabi because of craftsmenship and presentation. I can't think of another restaurant that delivers sushi with such class and design. I'm usually turned off by LA style restaurants, and if you are too, go with an open mind. This place is 100% black with anime projected on a wall with some type of electronica (drum/bass, house, trance, etcetera) playing in the background. It's also not listed on the menu since they've revamped it for the 5th time since they've opened, but this place will customize rolls for you. My favorite has always been the mango, shitake, and yellowtail combination. This is something that'll be new to most people no matter how much sushi they've eaten if don't travel much. And like I've said, this is a neo place so a lot of the traditional stuff is lacking. As much as I love miso, I'd much rather have their butternut squash soup or their wasabi garlic yukon mashed potatoes. To further enforce the idea that this place is really nouveau and far from traditional sushi places: they don't offer any nigiri. What most people understand to be sushi is raw fish pieced in a roll (which is technically maki) or ala carte by piece (which is technically nigiri), but traditionally sushi is all encompassing and means basically snackable hand items of rice with stuff attached and they just love pushing that definition. Thank g-d someone is willing to do it. Here's something I'm absolutely fanatic about: their rice is top-notch. I've had better, but this is definitely close to the top. I'm seemingly obsessed with rice quality in my sushi, but really, rice the common denominator between all sushi and it usually composes about 50% of the content: the rice NEEDS to be good. AND for the reviewer who said: " Upon further consideration, we theorize that the sushi isn't even produced onsite. Evidence? There are no sushi chefs visible as the food mysteriously appears from behind a curtain." I have ONE word for you: KITCHEN. I know in most circles, it's a well-guarded secret but I thought should let you in on it. High-end sushi places (like most high-end restaurants) use a kitchen and not a barista-style bar. That was a habit produced by fast-food sushi in places like Tokyo or NYC, but a good restaurant uses a good fully stocked kitchen. This ain't Benihana's. I don't mean to curt and insulting, but if you're going to attempt to make a clever slam, at least be clever about it.
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Christina D.

My friends and I were starving in our dorms on a cold winter late night and were desperately trying to find good food to eat, and 7-11 couldn't provide us with that. After searching the interwebs, we found a number for Sushi X and called. The prices were a bit high but we were hungry, they delivered, and they had MOCHI ICE CREAM!!! which all three of us adore. So, we went ahead and told the order to the lady over the phone, and gave her our address. At that moment, she said: "Oh, I'm sorry, you're out of our delivery range". I almost cried! I told my friends and they groaned with exasperation- which the woman must have noted because she then said "hold on, i'll see what I can do" and convinced the delivery guy to deliver to us. We obviously tipped him very generously- an order that totaled to $120 for 3 people! Upon receiving the food, we were already impressed by the fancy translucent, minimalist packaging. The sushi... was amazing. We each ordered the honey roll, and I also ordered a godzilla roll- all of which were decadent, and surprisingly fresh. The coffee mochi ice cream I ordered was also amazing! Alhough I've only ordered from here once (since they can't technically deliver to my area), I plan on going to the restaurant quite a bit!
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Sarah D.

Hands down, my favorite sushi place so far, and bonus that they're BYOB. I've been to a number of other ones around the city, and Sushi X is consistently the best quality with a fantastic variety of rolls. I've had friends complain that they can't find good sushi in the city (how is that possible?) so I bring them here. One bite of the Maui Waui, and they're sold. I mean, come on - who doesn't love coconut and bacon? My only complaints are that they're not open for lunch, and service tends to be a little slow, but the quality MORE than makes up for those minor shortcomings.
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Andie W.

Bust out those magnifying glasses, Sushi X is hard to locate considering there isn't a large sign in front of the restaurant. And forget the menus that are usually posted on the front windows, because there are no windows in front of this establishment. I wasn't sure what I was walking into had it not been for a couple of friends who were regulars at the place. Upon entering, you find yourself in a very, VERY dark room. It is finally after about three meters that you find yourself in the restaurant with a projection screen showcasing Anime as your only light source. We were lucky to find seating, and I say lucky because there only seemed to be seriously less than ten tables. Because of lack of light, I found it very hard to focus on the menu. I was too frustrated to read descriptions on the menu items, that I resorted to only my regular sushi rolls, Dragon and Shrimp Tempura, after failed attempts to read the menu with my phone (I'm telling you, it's THAT dark). The music was a tad bit loud as well, you would think with the dim lighting that it would be an intimate place, but I could hardly hear anything! On the plus side, it is a BYOB establishment, the food arrived in a timely manner and wasn't half-bad. Although, if you normally order spicy-tuna, I say refrain from theirs, it was over-the-top spicy, even for me, the spice lover! Overall: Cleanliness: A Food: B Service: B Location: B Prices: B Space: C --------------------- Grade: B
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Keira S.

The ambiance is kind of weird here. It's got that 1990s, lots of black and and brushed stainless, super dark and cheesy dance music playing thing. Although the service is always friendly and FAST, and the small space makes it seem cozy instead of stark, so I don't really mind it. It just makes me wonder if there are teams of musicians holed up in studios just pumping out these"oontz! oontz! oontz!" beats purely for uses in "hey we're EDGY!" restaurants and clothing stores? Like Muzak guys, only with, like, outdated nipple rings. At any rate, This is some of my favorite sushi in the city. Get the double decker roll--it's like four ENTIRE FISHES in one roll. Ours had hunks coming out as big as a baby's arms! The Lava roll is interesting because with the cooked fish and the melty cream cheese and spiciness, it tastes like a taco.
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Reese D.

I'll preface this by saying that I've only ever ordered delivery from Sushi X...but I've never been disappointed in the quality. The specialty rolls are wonderful, and the fish is perfectly fresh and delicious. The only drawback is that it's relatively expensive...but I truly believe that with sushi, you get what you pay for, so I'm willing to spend a little extra.
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H C.

There isn't much to say that everyone else hasn't already said but I was very disappointed in Sushi X. I actually enjoyed all the rolls that I ordered, although they were extremely spicy and I love spicy foods but a couple of times I did have to take a break and soothe my mouth with ice water. The seating was eh, we were sat so close to the another party and a sofa against the wall. When we were given the table it was actually missing a chair and I had to stand a good five minutes before I had to ask for a chair myself. Did I mention that two servers walked past me a couple of times while I was standing? And that brings me to the service. Just awful! Ordering our food wasn't the problem nor was the time it took to get our food but it took forever for someone to aknowledge us and bring us drinks. I ended up not leaving the best tip for our waitress and I don't believe she was very happy about that. Oh well. I would go back here again for the half priced rolls that I didn't know about until I read the yelp reviews but it would not be my first choice for dinner if I was craving sushi.
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Jenny L.

Sushi X has the best giant rolls ever. The rolls are definitely a 2 or 3 biter. Not only do they give giant portions, but they have an amazing happy hour from Sun-Thur from 5-7 PM where all rolls are half off. I always get 2 giant mega rolls and it totals anywhere from $12-$16. This place is a hidden gem and a hole in the wall. It is very tiny with limited seating. The only down side is that the staff is not that attentive and is terrible with refilling cups of water. Although the ambiance and service of the restaurant could be 10x better, the quality of the food and price makes me and my friends come here twice a week.
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Tommy M.

Eh. The good: We had a group of 27 for someone's birthday (OK I didn't plan it, I'd never get that many people together for a 23rd bday), but the restaurant actually closed down the restaurant for our "private party". The bad: When we called to adjust the amount of people for the reservation the day of, they tried to inform us THEN, about 3 hours prior to dinner, that there was a $30 minimum per person. They conveniently forgot to mention this when we made the reservation. The grub: I really like the spicy tuna roll, it was the spiciest roll I've ever had, which I like. One of the shrimp rolls tasted a little funky, so after two pieces I left the rest. The place is BYOB, which I'm starting to appreciate more and more. You can find a better place, I think.
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Janette L.

Oh my! They are not messing around with those mega rolls. I have been wanting to try Sushi X for a while now. They deliver but there is a $3 charge so I got off my lazy butt and picked it up. First thing I noticed was the heaviness of the bag. I just thought they put in a lot of soy sauce. When I got home I discovered that the mega roll consisted of 10 huge pieces filled with large chunks of sushi! I was sold. Flavor, quality, and quantity were good for the price. I recommend the double stack. Next time I will go and dine in especially since it is BYOB.
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Judy M.

Ordered dinner from here on Friday night. It was a bit on the early side, but the delivery was super fast. The Godzilla roll was fantastic, the ungai and spicy tuna were really good, but I was a bit disappointed with the spider roll. My friend loves the honey roll, it is a bit too sweet for me. I would have given four stars, but all they have are rolls - it would have been nice to have the option of nigiri as well.
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patrice c.

Fresh and spicy Red dragon. Hot salty fresh edaname. Delivery, or dine in - the same quality. I'm a Red Dragon fan and I always order it where ever I go. Butterfly doesn't get it and holy smokes don't try ordering sushi period at Thalia. Sushi X is always fresh and delvers the quality I have to have.
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Nana H.

None of these reviews seem to mention that sushi x is strictly a MAKI sushi place- they dont actually serve any sashimi or sushi. I went there last night and left slightly disappointed because i couldnt get any squid sushi. I think the menu is incomplete. The 3 rolls we got were however, good. Nothing so extremely good that i would suggest to bring people here- but they were none the less- good. B+ rolls. We got the spicy octopus, the drangonfly, and the honey roll. Oh yeah, what really saved this place for me was that it was BYOB. I ran out to CVS to make the dining experience one star better then it deserved.
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Blair B.

I did not find this place to be fast, or cheap, but I still enjoyed it. I ordered delivery to Old Town and it took an hour and 15 minutes. Not slow, but hardly quick. Delivery was packaged adorably and well as promised by you guys. I got 2 rolls.. Godzilla and Crab Rangoon. These set me back $40 with tax/tip/delivery. They were both tasty. Crab Rangoon actually tasted like a crab rangoon which was really cool. My big complaint about this place? The rolls are huge.. they are sliced thinly (yay), but height-wise they are ridiculous. I could barely put these things in my mouth. The problem is, I couldn't enjoy tasting the blend of several flavors in one tiny bite.. it seemed like I was eating a glob of cream cheese, then a glob of crab, etc, you get the idea. If they could get these rolls down to a normal size I'd be a lot more interested.
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Y G.

If you blink, you would drive past this place. Located in a very obscure place is the blue glowing sign of Sushi X. Parking is everywhere because..well there just isn't anything else nearby. We parked right in front at meters. Its a small restaurant with a huge project screen of anime, and the lighting is very dim with an atmosphere of a trendy lounge. Two of us ordered 3 maki rolls which was more than enough. Each roll is about 10 or more pieces with each piece being the size of my palm. Ok its not that big, but its big enough that you are embarrassed to put the entire thing in your mouth at once. Good creative rolls, around $12-$15 each. You aren't here for the sashimi, you are here to stuff yourself with good maki rolls till you puke. Come around 6:30-7pm, it started getting busy around 8.
(4)
Paul K.

a friend of mine took me there, I have been back every time I have been to Chicago since, it is simply one of the best with consistent great sushi and innovative changes in menus . I took 4 coworkers this trip and they loved it too! go if you are in chicago.
(5)
Bryan B.

short and simple. goooood sushi.
(4)
jamie k.

I'm impressed. After hearing it was "all right" I never really thought about ordering sushi from here. I work almost every Saturday night, my co-worker and I get hungry and every week we treat ourselves to something special (see Indian House review from last week)...This week it was sushi! I ordered "American style" sushi-- The Philly (salmon and cream cheese) and the vegetable tempura roll -- both great! He ordered a couple vegetarian rolls. I was super surprised that 5 rolls delivered only cost about $30.00 and thought that was pretty cool... AND...we ordered from the West Loop..it arrived in 20 minutes! I do prefer more traditional Japanese sushi, but for a quick fresh fix of some fun rolls..This is an awesome option! -- EDIT 9.07 I went here to lunch with the boss...(i've only had carry out till then) It's kind of weird inside..especially during the day...it was a super sunny day out, we walked into a black hole..I felt like my boss and I were on a romantic date..it was weird.. I still love love their food.. but wouldn't really recommend going there on a summer afternoon... carry out and delivery is fast!
(4)
John A.

One of the best sushi places in the city. The layout is small. The techno and cartons playing on the way may not be for everyone but this place is a must try! The white tiger, dragon fly and red dragon are all great.
(5)
David H.

Great sushi! Real variety of rolls and dishes. The ambiance is a little annoying with club music in the background. It is BYOB, which I understood prior to going. They had no mixes for anything we brought, no tonic, no soda, no limes. If you prepare well enough this is no problem, but having some basic mixers seems like it would be any easy thing to do. All in all quite good and I will go back. Parking was not bad and I went on an Thursday.
(4)
Jeremiah Z.

I've only visited the actual restaurant once when picking up food and the space seemed a bit small. The inside was a bit dark, but that's obviously what they're going for. The other times I've had the food it was delivery and its been good. The prices are reasonable and the menu has most things you're looking for. I would recommend other spots for a night out over this place, but its decent if you live in the area for takeout purposes only in my opinion.
(3)
Robin W.

We strictly use Sushi X for late night delivery- they are open til 11pm. Though a little pricey, and devoid of standard sashimi (they only serve rolls), Sushi X uses big fresh cuts, so big that maybe the ratio is off on some of the multiple ingredient rolls. Delivery is extremely fast, and the packaging is pretty (unnecessary). For some reason, they have a hot lady secret spy theme in all of their promotions. All in all, If you're in a late night fix, give it a go...it's not bad.
(4)
Angie C.

Based on some good online reviews my two friends and I decided to try this place out on Saturday night. We walked into a small dark place, with one wall being a huge screen that was showing anime the whole time. It was a bit crowded for a Saturday night but there was an open table - we had to wait over 5 minutes for one of the two waitresses working that night to come out from behind the counter wall to seat us. Once we were seated we had trouble reading the menus with the very dim lighting - I'd suggest they reprint their menus (without the black background and 4 point tiny gray font). Once the waitress came back to our table to actually take our order (at least 10 minutes after we sat down) things got better. We ordered miso soup and edamame which came out relatively quickly. The miso was excellent and just hot enough to enjoy. Edamame was standard, but that's hard to mess up. They brought us two buckets of ice for our two bottles of wine - unfortunately we had just bought them, so not enough time to chill. Suggest you bring chilled wine... We ordered 4 rolls which were amazing: Spicy tuna, Reg Dragon, Double Stack, and Spider Roll. All were fantastic. Will definitely go back if I'm in the area to try more rolls. Funny that someone below mentioned they had no ice...by the end of our meal they ran out of ice too! Pros: Great rolls & not too expensive Cons: Inconsistent service (once at your table they were nice though) & weird atmosphere
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Jessica D.

It's hard to know how to rate Sushi X. The food: Having never been to Sushi X, we ordered one hot item and 8 rolls between us. We had the wasabi garlic mashed potatoes, a buddha roll, a veggie tempura roll (no roe please!), a shitake roll, an avocado roll, a crab rangoon roll, a salmon skin roll, a sake roll, and a kappa roll. The first four were mine (vegetarians who still love sushi, unite!) and the latter four my girlfriend's. We also ordered the "Japanese Iced Green Tea". Oh my God. I had no idea how huge the buddha and crab rangoon rolls would be. Is this normal in Chicago? I've never had such a wide maki before. And there were 10 pieces! In the other parts of the country I've had sushi my rolls have generally ranged 6-8 pieces, but not 10. If we had know, I think we'd have cut our order in half. That said, almost everything we had was fantastic. I agree that Sushi X is a little heavy handed with the mayo. I get why they have it in some rolls, but it's in most of their rolls on the right side of the menu, so they could really hold back a little more. Even so, the buddha was pretty fabulous with lettuce, avocado, daikon, tempura asparagus, cucumber, shitake, and green onions. Better than your usual veggie roll with just avocado, carrots, and cucumber. My girlfriend said the crab rangoon tasted almost creepily like the real thing, in a good way. The wasabi garlic mashed potatoes were unusual in a sushi place, but incredibly good. I mean, I'm an Irish girl. There were potatoes. With WASABI. I'm sold. I didn't really dig my shitake roll because it was drowned in sesame seeds. I love me some sesame but I mean they were literally like 30% of the roll and I think anyone who has have had sesame knows they that's enough to overpower everything else in the roll. Sad. Also, that Japanese iced green tea? Was a bottle of Fuze. Which is made in the U.S. ... yeah. I mean, there might be a slight chance that Fuze uses Japanese tea leaves instead of Chinese or Indian, but I doubt it. I felt more than a little cheated paying $3 for a Fuze flavor I don't even like. The Service: Weird. Sometimes really awesome, sometimes non-existent. It wasn't horrible by any means. Just that our server semi-disappeared after bringing our last dish and only filled our water glass once during the meal. Still, they're a small place with only two servers, so I can see how during a busy time they might flake a little. The Atmosphere: Awesome and headache inducing at the same time. Some might think of it as goth. I don't, largely because in Japan, many restaurants are themed. This one happens to be a restaurant in the US themed to be kind of Japanese. It's dark, with anime playing on one wall. Unlike most places in town, the servers aren't 20-something white kids. Techno is played at a level that's loud but not totally impossible to converse over (though you might have to speak up). I liked it, but I'm a little weird, so I get why some don't. So that's that. Sushi X is on par with other overpriced sushi places in the area, but Sunday and Monday you can take advantage of the 5-7 happy hour. The price is good for two rolls per person per order but you can put in more orders until 7, so you can technically work it for as long as you want. That said, if you're ordering Mega or Neo rolls, I can't imagine ordering more than two. Really, they're huge. I will note, I felt a little sick after my meal, but I'm pretty sure that's because of the giant portions, not the quality of the food.
(3)
Katy F.

Sushi X is loved in our household. If we want to go out for dinner, it isn't too far away from our house, is BYOB (which is a big plus in my book) and parking isn't horrible. We have never had any great problem getting a seat and once we do, we love the sushi! I typically judge every sushi place on the Spicy Tuna and I really like Sushi X's. But it is the strength of the other rolls that keeps me coming back. They are dolled up rolls, but as someone who is new to sushi, it was a great way for me to try new fishes or be a little more adventurous. We have always had courteous interaction with the employees whether we went into the store front or we ordered delivery.
(4)
shannon w.

Worst ever. Worst! I don't consider myself a sushi snob - Whole Foods is just as good as Mirai for me - but I found this place to be awful. The one star I've given it is for service (attentive, super friendly, help with the menu). This place is really tiny - I would have no idea since it looks giant from the outside, but really I wasn't detered by the size since it felt kind of like hanging out in someone's living room (helped by the couch-type seating, and anime playing on the wall). Also I liked that it was BYOB and the server was very prompt with glasses, corkscrew (ours was screwtop - haha!). It was really really cold in the place - like they'd cranked the A/C, even though it was pretty chilly outside too - and I noticed everyone was wearing their jackets still. Wouldn't that be a sign to maybe turn up the heat for patrons? Ah well, that was only a tiny complaint next to what the real problem was - the food. The food was inedible, in my opinion. Right when we sat down, the boy ordered miso soup because he was freezing his tush off. It was disgustingly salty. It literally tasted like miso + entire salt shaker. I thought that was a flaw I was willing to overlook, until I got my sushi and realized the nightmare wasn't going to stop at the miso. There are only TWO basic components to good sushi - vinagared rice, and fresh delicious fish. The sushi at Sushi X lacked both of these. The rice was totally bland and flavorless so it failed to draw out the flavor of the fish. This turned out to be a good thing, because the fish tasted less than fresh. The nigiri was disgusting, and I was then afraid to eat the maki rolls because who knows what they might be hiding with all those other flavors - probably last week's fish in those. I literally almost spit out my tuna nigiri - it was slightly grainy (e.g. likely rotting from the breakdown of the tissue), and tasted like metal. I ate 3 pieces of sushi from our giant order, and then stopped because I really could not take anymore, and still I felt a slight stomachache afterward. I will be sticking with Izumi as my go-to for neighborhood sushi - cannot stomach Sushi X again.
(1)
Brenna M.

Delivery was very courteous, albeit not too speedy, but then again, what delivery is? The rolls are very tasty, my only complaint lies with the ubiquitous mayo in their specialty rolls. We were able to find two that didn't have it (thai stick = so creative and interesting, almost too spicy by the end) but the rest ALL had mayo. I like mayo as much as the next guy, but seriously, in everything, is that necessary???
(3)
Stella F.

Since 2005, Sushi X is my #1 favorite place to enjoy maki rolls. The dining experience here is sublime: delicious rolls, intimate, sexy ambience, good house music and anime projected on the wall. Simply put, magical.
(5)
Kevin W.

One of the best sushi places I've been to in Chicago. It's a small restaurant with contemporary decor. The waitress there was nice and responded kindly when we asked questions. There was a small party going on in the adjacent "area" that was partitioned with a fabric curtain, they were a little loud but it was a pretty large bday party and you could see they were drinking with all those liquor bottles they brought with them. Also, lots of customers get carry-out as well. We ordered the wasabi mashed potatoes that other yelpers recommended and they were pretty good, similar to regular mashed potatoes but with a hint of wasabi. We ordered a honey roll, a double stack mega roll, and the dragon fly roll. The honey roll was sweet and very tasty. The dragon fly roll had eel and mango in it, and that was REALLY tasty, the mango was really ripe. I'd strongly recommend those 2 rolls.
(5)
Steve T.

maki maki maki! If you're a roll fan, this is the place to go. They have many unique rolls, and each we had tonight were quite good. They do not, however, have sashimi. The closest you can get is the sashimi roll which has no rice but still is wrapped in seaweed. It's a smaller establishment, a little dark and cozy inside, would be a nice place for a date.
(4)
Tony B.

Great BYOB place with quality sushi and great service! A cute space that seems to be hidden away from the masses and so close to home...will be returning many times for sure.
(4)
Jon A.

Best sushi in Chicago hands down! Fish is always so fresh and the rolls are to die for. MUST HAVE Double stack, Red Dragon, and the honey roll. Order those three together and i guarantee this will become your favorite sushi place. Don't hesitate to try the spicy tuna tacos either!
(5)
Sandy D.

I really enjoyed my first time. I didn't like the fact that they don't have a coat rack, and there really isnt a good place to put one's purse. The seats have a round back so you can hook it. The tables are a little too small and hard to fit all the food. I had the black widow and the philly - both very nice portions, the taste was good - but the miso soup was to die for and had plenty of sea weed and chunks of tofu! The staff was very helpful and accomodating. I would love to return. Although, the art was a little odd, random pictures of famous people and some Japanese art. Not sure if they need an interior designer or they sell the art on the spot - looked like some pieces were literally removed from its place. Good job guys! I will return! Oh and i really enjoyed the music and the movie they played!
(4)
Dan M.

Best delivery sushi near downtown, hands down. I've ordered from here at least 2 dozen times and the sushi is always fresh and delivered on time. Godzilla role is pretty much the anti-christ of sushi, but it is really really really good. I haven't dined in the restaurant, but I am always entertained by the anime that they play on the wall projector while I am waiting for my pick up order. Probably not the best place for a relaxing sit down though. All in all, they have proven themselves time and time again and I will remain a regular well into the future.
(5)
Jess H.

ok, so I don't like to be negative and to tell you the truth, I didn't even want a Yelp account (no offense) but after eating what some may call 'sushi' last night at sushi x, i was compelled to start yelping away. i get it. sushi is trendy. you know 'roll it in this funky mayo' or 'fry it with this 'tropical' fruit tempura'. rub it. pat it down. but don't eat it. i don't want to eat your bizarre sushi experiment in what can only be described as a crazy anime windowless blue hole that blars Liley Allen to feel edgy. oddly, i was fully willing to cast all that aside if the service wasn't like pulling teeth. not every restaurant experience needs to be a life changing experience but i am giving you my money, humor me. also i bartend currently and have been in the service industry for 7 years, so i feel confident that my take on things is not that off base. i digress....ultimately, my party of 8 arrived at sushi x at 9:30 or so and was literally forced out the door at 11:00. again, i get it. its closing time and everybody wants to leave. BUT my party just spent hundreds of dollars on your subpar sushi and now some guy that works there sat on the front counter and flipped through his ipod, playing only portions of his favorite songs until he settled on 'Closing Time' by Semisonic. ok. thats not funny. its not ironic. its out of control. don't go to sushi x unless you want your money to be taken, your stomach to feel gross and some dude playing 'closing time' on full blast as the staff practically physically removes you. go to Tank in Lincoln Square. its amazing.
(1)
jon s.

I've ordered from this place a bunch because they deliver. Yes. You read that correctly. SUSHI DELIVERY! Enough said. Some of the rolls are effing HUGE! The Godzilla is hands-down my favorite from this place. If I'm feeling especially lazy and want sushi, I order from here. Not my favorite in the area by any means, but great for those cold winter nights when you just don't feel like going out and are craving sushi. Oh, and I ate here once on what ended up being a terrible date so I'm not going to comment on the place further as it will likely skew my opinion of the sit-down experience.
(4)
Amy N.

3 stars for eat-in, 4 stars for takeouts/delivery. 3 stars because the service wasn't good. We ordered hot tea and came out barely lukewarm. After asking our waitress 3x to heat up the water, we gave up on the tea. Since there are no nigiri/sashimi, the rolls were pretty good. The price is not cheap. 4 stars for the variety/originality of the maki rolls and of course the convenience of delivery.
(3)
Andrii B.

Amazing food and service. Highly recommended.
(5)
Matthew E.

Ordered into the office on a late working night. They were on time, and the fish was fresh. Despite interesting names and combinations, the sushi's taste was a little uninspiring. The ceviche was a little disappointing.
(3)
Ron S.

Went there with friends who live around the corner. We arrived about 6:30 on a Saturday. There was one other couple in the place. It's BYOB so, we bought in a couple bottles of wine. They had no ice in the house, so they could not chill our bottle of white. The water had no ice either so flat tap was all that was available. The menu is small as are the rolls. It seems kinda like the crap you get in a grocery deli. Miso soup was waaay too salty. The music was this cheesy techno pop shit. Not good for 6:30 on a Sat. They have battery operated fake candles on the table, how romantic. The bathroom was not clean. It's coed and has nowhere for a coat or purse to sit. I suspect it hadn't been mopped in a while. It has a dank dingy decor. I can't believe the rating most yelper's give it. It is the worst, I've had. Period I recommend going there just to see how bad it is. Un-fucking-believable.
(1)
johnny b.

Best sushi I've had in the city and cool spot too. Still don't know why people think coast sushi is good. Interesting crowd had your typical white preppies with two generic blonds at one table. A table full of your 100$ tshirt crowd and then a couple hipsters mixed in and nondescript black building with trendy furniture and some video playing on wall behind me. Good people watching. I didn't realize it was byob so had to run across to the cvs, easy. Sushi was great and so was the service.
(5)
Todd K.

Sushi X is our go-to take out sushi place. The Godzilla and Crab Rangoon rolls are ridiculous and the Hamachi sashimi just melts in your mouth. Definitely check this place out. But watch out, because sushi nights might start becoming more frequent from then on.
(5)
Amy G.

The decor is contemporary and attractive without seeming ostentatious which cannot be said for some of the conversations I overheard. ("...How much was your flight to Singapore? Oh, you should really check out the resorts in Uruguay...") The maki rolls are intensely flavorful. I recommend getting something you would not normally try. My friend and I were brought out a tray of "godzilla" rolls which we did not order but the staff told us to keep/eat anyway if we wanted. To my surprise I was quite taken with tempura shrimp in sushi. The omega roll is my fave with tuna, avocado, pepper mayo, and tempura flakes. The rolls are huge-- so a bit daunting to eat in one bite but certainly not problematic. You know you want to shovel into your mouth anyway, so get over the unladylikeness of it and enjoy! Save money by getting one "mega" roll ($14-17) which is plenty of food for one person and miso soup ($3.)
(4)
Jennifer L.

You want big-ass specialty rolls? Sushi X has 'em. You want super fast delivery in a cute box? Sushi X does that! You want delicious sashimi? Well, sorry - you'll have to go someplace else. Unless it's something that you've gotta ask for (as opposed to being on the menu) Sushi X is the first sushi place I've encountered where you can't order individual pieces of sashimi and sushi. Very strange. I thought their crab rangoon roll was just ok...could've used a little more cream cheese to hold the ingredients together. Delivery was blazingly fast, although the did leave one roll off my order (I wasn't charged for it, so I think the girl just didn't hear me). I was going to call them to ask them to bring it, when I saw the size of the crab rangoon roll....they don't call it a mega roll for nothing.
(3)
Katya C.

OK, this place is awesome. Don't judge it by the outside--because it does fit the description of "hole in the wall," but the inside is very trendy, and there are silent cartoons playing on the wall. The food is just as good as OYSU (or whatever that place I can't pronounce is called on Grant and Wabash), 33% cheaper, and the portions are a good bit larger. The seaweed salad is huge, but that's partly due to the fact that they serve your seaweed on a bed of baby romaine. A little weird, but OK--I won't complain. It's a BYO so make sure you do that if you're so inclined, as the blue-tinged atmosphere is great for deep conversations over your favorite white wine. And guess what--the wait staff speaks American English. Clearly.
(5)
Amanda M.

Hands down my favorite sushi in all of Chicago... Some of the best salmon rolls I have had to date. Some of my favorites include (obviously) the salmon roll (sake), the honey roll (mmmmmm....), the thai stick, the spicy tako and spicy scallop rolls, the yellow jacket (mango!!!) and the double stack...a meal in itself! Ok, so I might as well say the whole menu. THe only complaint that I can come up with is no sashimi...although we are guilty for order a couple of extra rolls and eating them as pieces without the rice and seawood!! Can't go wrong.
(5)
Angelina S.

Sushi X is a great addition to this burgeoning neighborhood. The service and cuisine are impeccable. The maki rolls are unique and oh so yummy...I recommend the "Godzilla" and "Crab Rangoon" rolls. But be sure to bring your appetite the sushi portions are huge and you will definitely leave the restaurant satisfied. Be sure to try their other interesting menu items; the Asian Pot Roast w/ Wasabi mashed potatoes is great (hmmm, I'm just getting hungry just thinking about it). If you are thirsty and crave some alcoholic beverages, bring your own. Sushi X is a BYOB establishment. The decor of Sushi X is very minimalist and funky, with anime cartoons being projected off the rear wall. The one criticism I have is that Sushi X is teeny tiny, so be prepared to wait for a table on the weekends. But if you live in the area, give Sushi X a call; they also offer carry-out and delivery to their customers. Be sure to stop into Sushi X. Maybe, I'll see you there...
(4)
leelee c.

sushi is the best sushi you can ever get in the city or anywhere else. Rolls are creative and the combinations of the flavors and textures are genius. I come here all the time and service has always been excellent despite the fact that it is always crowded. The ginger salad is my favorite there is something about the dressing that sends me to heaven everytime i take a bite. They are not stingy with their fish, Plus its byob and there is absolutely no corkage fee. I love sushi x!
(5)
Linda L.

For anyone who has ever said "i dont like sushi", place your unfortunate judgement to the side and just try sushi x. i have converted 2 sushi haters!! really!! nobody in the city of chicago (from what i know) makes their spicy scallops the way they do. their shrimp tempura roll is AMAZING. you MUST try their honey roll, and their spicy tuna is pretty good too! all in all, this is my favorite sushi dive. affordable, unbelievably tasty, trendy, open late, and they deliver!! check your pretentions at the door and prepare to have a delicious meal.
(4)
J C.

Best sushi I've had, and good options for those who are not big on sushi like the beef asparagus roll and the pollo loco which I highly recommend. Its BYOB!
(5)
Mihir P.

From the outside, it looks like a night club. When you walk in, it looks like a former nightclub....but very small. It has a large screen playing old Anime movies which is pretty cool . Our waitress was really sweet. The food is good but it pretty much has your standard sushi restaurant menu with the gyoza, seaweed salad etc. apps and then the usual sushi rolls. They do have a nice selection of more complex sushi rolls and I got the megatron roll - good but just had too much stuff in it so the flavors of all the different items' seemed to cancel each other out. I would recommend Sushi X because it's inexpensive and it BYOB!
(3)
Dinna Y.

Consistently amazing fast friendly service! Favorite sushi place in Chicago!! I've been coming here for 10 yrs. I hope it's open forever!!
(5)
Danny W.

I expected this place to suck about as bad as a binky at a warehouse rave. Don't get me wrong I love a good innuendo as much as the next guy, but party drug references on a website ( rollingatsushix.com ) doesn't exactly give me confidence in the Caterpillar roll. I was totally wrong though. Went in expecting a bunch of kids sake bombing and being obnoxious and actually found a pretty decent BYOB. The rolls are affordable and tasty but I recommend doing one of their bowls. There's a couple of different options, but they're basically deconstructed makis served with either sashimi or stuff from the hot menu. It's small and has some trippy artwork on the wall so unless you're dining with a Mormon or Jehovah's Witness who'd be horrified at the insinuations I'd say it's a pretty decent place to take a date.
(4)
Julie Y.

Love this place! Been here a few times. Byob, friendly staff and cool music and vibe. The coconut shrimp was really good and all their rolls are great! The giant larger ones will really fill you up so if you're hungry would recommend that. Every month they also have a roll on special but you have to ask! Got the crab Rangoon roll, the mango, the jalapeÃ±o roll and some other ones.. All super freaken amazing! It's super small tho so you might be waiting if you come during a busy time and I don't think they take reservations. Def recommend this place for a cute date night!
(5)
Jake C.

I came here for lunch one day because I did not feel like waiting for the 66 bus after getting off the blue line. The outside is mysterious and if the name did not say "sushi x" I would have guessed it was some porn shop. The sushi was awesome. I tried salmon, octopus and tuna. They were decent sized too for rolls. The lunch special came with Perrier. I will come back for dinner sometime.
(4)
Elina S.

Sushi X has been on my bookmarked list for quite some time and finally a Saturday night came around where we were craving sushi and didn't have reservations anywhere else so we decided to try this place hoping we wouldn't have to wait too long since they don't take reservations. Got in around 6:30pm and snatched one of the last 4 top tables there so that was a positive since I hate waiting, especially during winter weather in Chicago. The atmosphere is a little too funky for me with a big screen monitor playing Japanese cartoons and such. There's music as well, which got a little too loud at one point, but despite those things, we still had a great time and definitely enjoyed our sushi. So onto the goodies, we started with a spicy tuna salad for $9 which was a decent portion of tons of spicy tuna with spicy mayo and siracha, some avocado pieces on top a bed of lettuce, definitely recommend it. We also got an edamame which was a large portion as well while we waited for our creative and super size make rolls to be made and let me tell you that these rolls were huge. Some of them barely made it in my mouth, they were big so although on the pricier side, they were worth it. -Honey roll for $8 had white tuna, tempura flakes, cucumber, honey sesame mayo. One of the smaller rolls but definitely worth it. -Godzilla roll for $14 which happened to be my favorite one and is definitely worth the hype here had tempura shrimp, siracha, scallions, roe, cream cheese, tempura flakes, avocado, mayo, topped w/ eel sauce and wasabi mayo. Seriously, get it now! -Double Stack for $16 (this one was what my hubby really wanted since it had plenty of raw fish for him to eat, but I have to say I didn't love it, maybe I'm just not a fan of cilantro in my sushi but it was made of tuna, albacore, salmon, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, mayo, roe, citrus chili ponzu. Definitely an adventure item. So the sushi was awesome overall and definitely filling because the rolls were huge in size and pieces. So the best part was when our super sweet server saw me take a pic of the gorgeousness she said "hey, if you upload your picture at sushi X on instagram, I'll get you a free dessert." Now that gets a star in itself. I love that kind of service, since I would have probably done it anyway. We ended up trying the mango mousse cake with some mochi ice cream, which was light and a great way to end the meal. So Sushi X is definitely worth trying if you're in the area for some good sushi and great service. But I wouldn't come in the winter since the door keeps opening and it gets a little chilly inside since the place isn't huge.
(4)
Survi K.

Food was really good, huge rolls and huge menu! Miso Soup and Oyster shots really good! Yellow jacket, Black widow and Maui Waui were all really good! The decor was cool, Just think the place is really dark.
(4)
Mirko P.

We had been at "sushi X" multiple times, brought friends and referred the place. All feedbacks were positive. Casual, laid-back atmosphere, good service and the best sushi. You cannot get wrong, whatever you order. Excellent deal for lunch. It's called "lunch X box" for $10. Easy access and always street parking available.
(5)
Phil P.

Excellent choice. If your looking for a large selection with good quality, you have to try this place. The rolls are large, fresh and tasty. Delivery is fast and there was no fee. I like their specials. The have some pretty creative options. If you want sushi and you'd like to eat in you own home, this is a great option! We've never dined in at this place but we have picked up our food. Looks nice inside.
(5)
April T.

This place is awesome. It has parking, a unique vibe, and some of the most original rolls/combos. The employees are always helpful and spunky, the prices aren't ridiculous like some 'hip' sushi places, and their monthly specials are always worth it. Eaten here a bunch of times-- both take-out and dine-in with some BYOB. The Black Widow roll is phenomenal, the scallops are CRAZY GOOD, and even the simpler rolls are wonderful. Overall, great place. Love dealing with them.
(5)
Alaina F.

Ordered Sushi X the other day via Seamless, and had a terrible experience. Shortly after placing the online order, a Seamless employee called me to say that Sushi X called them to say that one of the items we ordered (veggie gyoza) was "too heavy" and they couldn't make it. (??) A few minutes later, a Sushi X employee called me and spent five minutes complaining about how terrible Seamless is, how their customer service is awful, it's a horrible organization, etc., and that next time I should order through GrubHub or the restaurant directly. Okay...fine. She clarifies the gyoza thing (which still didn't make sense), and says the delivery guy is walking out the door with my order. Forty-five minutes later, nothing. I call Sushi X back and talk to a very hyper and defensive guy who says the delivery guy "left his cell phone at the restaurant" so he can't call him to check on our food. He says I need to wait a full 60 minutes before he can "make it up to me." Not encouraging. Needless to say, the delivery guy never showed up so I called back and the same hyper guy answered and was even more defensive and rude. I said we wanted to cancel the order, and he seemed pleasantly surprised... like he was glad that is all I wanted to rectify the situation. Sounded like this wasn't the first time customers were unhappy with their delivery service. Anyways, I asked him to confirm it would be cancelled and we wouldn't be charged. Yes, yes of course, he assured me and hung up. My husband checked his online cc statement and what do you know... Sushi X charged us for the full order. Can't wait to call back and deal with that. Never again.
(1)
Ira C.

Delicious sushi, decent sized rolls (you actually get what you pay for), and byob. What more could you ask for... maybe bring back the bento lunch boxes?
(5)
Kristine L.

I have been to Sushi X twice now and held out writing a review. The first time a friend and I arrived we bailed after waiting 20 minutes with no end in sight. The place doesn't have a waiting area which is inconvenient to say the least. If I have to wait for a table at least give me somewhere to stand and maybe enjoy a glass of wine or beer while I am waiting. On a side note, the place is BYOB, which everyone loves. Attempt #2: Same friend and I met again and decided to pop in early in hopes of getting a table. Mission accomplished! The whole place is somewhat small and can get loud but I feel that is to be expected in most trendy places nowadays. We started out with the usual edamame and gyoza. They were pretty typical with what is served at other sushi places. We ordered from the Mega side of the menu. The dragon fly was great, the sushi fruit was different (not to my liking) and another staple, the spider. There is a reason these are on the "mega" side of the menu. The portions are exactly what they say - mega. Attempt #1: My friend and I met at Sushi X again dinner. Again we were seated right away. We got there around 6:30 pm on a Saturday this time. This time we thought we would venture out of our normal appetizers, so we tried the sashimi carpaccio. There were nice cuts and variety of sashimi and I enjoyed the lightly balsamic touch. We ventured out on the menu you a little more this time. We ordered from the Zero section - bombshell, which I was pleasantly surprised. We also ordered the Red Dragon from the Inside Out section of the menu, The various ideas Sushi X has are cool. Both times I was happy with the quality of the fish, however, when a sushi requires two or three bites I get a little annoyed. I want to be able to enjoy the roll in its entirety. The atmosphere is very upbeat, however, the place is somewhat cramped and can get very noisy. Each time we were here street parking was relatively easy; however, I have a feeling that is not always the case.
(3)
Gina G.

We have all had those days when it's too chilly to go out, but you're craving sushi sooo bad! I can say I've been let down with delivered sushi even from my favorite places before. This was not the case with Sushi-X though. They REALLY put the extra few minutes into packaging your to go order, so that when it arrives it still looks nice and tastes great! I've now had them deliver to me twice, and my only complaint is that I didn't care for the bacon in the Maui Waui roll. That's just a personal opinion though, and I'm sure they would have no problem substituting with extra pineapple or something. Definitely my favorite close, quick sushi joint!
(5)
Christina C.

HOLY CRAP ITS LOUD IN HERE!! Seriously though.... If youre able to get passed that, the sush was iiiiiight. I dont quite understand all the raving of this place. I did not care for their spicy scallop roll. It was wierd. Byob is always nice but a waiting area would be a good idea. Oh... and the size of even the regular rolls was almost unpleasant. Hella rice on those things yall.
(2)
Saba A.

Best Sushi I have ever tried! No exaggeration- it's not a hole in the wall, but with competitors in the Wicker area, this gem is hidden, and I would suggest coming here for a date! It's romantic, great service, quiet, on the smaller side, but neat, and the sushi is so good! It's served perfectly at room tempeture, all the ingredients are fresh, and it's not like other sushi restaurants where you can easily prefer one type of roll over the other, but you have a challenging time deciding which one to get. I was invited as a guest for a holiday work party, and with it being BYOB, the bill wasn't as bad as I would have expected. As soon as the two hour holiday work party was over at 8:00 p.m on a Friday night, people came in to dine immediately. So it seems that this restaurant is a local favorite for sushi, and once you've ate here, you want to come back again and again. The manager was nice and reasonable, so whether you are making reservations or gathering a group of people together, this intimate spot is the place to go! My favorite was the Spider roll, but everything including the appetizers, which including tender beef and shrimp, was awesome.
(5)
Maggie M.

Just ok, I've heard people raving about this place and I wasn't that impressed. Any place that uses lettuce in their sushi rolls always has me a bit suspicious. Rolls were all a bit forgettable. The space was also pretty jam packed, and they were playing anime vids, blasting music, and servers were running around like mad- so it just made me pretty anxious. Not the typical soothing sushi restaurant vibe I prefer. The punny sushi roll names and fun design of the menu did help a bit to distract me from the chaotic vibe of the place. I felt like everyone around us was on an awkward tinder date, which I guess I could have expected from the exterior of the building, which is completely black with no windows. Can't say I'm rushing back here.
(3)
Karim K.

If you like Anime, House music, and sushi then this is your place! The rolls are Godzilla size (huge)! In fact you can get the Godzilla roll. I had the white tiger and the Megatron, both very good. The tuna tacos are excellent. The servers were fun and welcoming. Very trendy spot, looked closed from outside but once your in its totally chill spot!! Find the ninja and get a free desert!! Cool spot!
(5)
Lika S.

Fun tasty rolls! But most of them have cilantro which I cant stand!!! I don't know if I didn't say clearly that i needed all of them without cilantro or our server didn't hear me (cause music is pretty loud) and didn't double check.... but 3 out of 4 rolls came out WITH cilantro. When we told her that all rolls are supposed to be with no cilantro she had a very bitchy attitude about it and she completely forgot to place an order for one more roll and told us that we didn't order it.... she had this attitude the whole time we stayed there and in the end she didn't even say "thank you, good night". She just dropped off our check and left. Seriously?? Sorry but we had to leave her just 12%... I think her name was Rachel... Overall I really enjoyed the food. Wish the service was better
(4)
Jessica W.

I've ordered a few times from Sushi X and I must say that it's exterior is somewhat off-putting (a building painted black without windows), but this is in no way indicative of the great food inside. Yesterday, I tried some of their wasabi ceviche that was a great twist on a classic peruvian dish; I found it to be very refreshing. The red chicken was absolutely delicious! The dish included grilled chicken served curry style with a red pepper marinade and other vegetables; I requested it spicy and it turned out incredible.
(4)
Ryan S.

we order sushi x quite often, and the food is always great. the double stack is the go-to roll, no question, but I gotta switch it up once in a while with a silver haze bowl. Both are packed with great fresh fish. I love this spot because the food is consistently fantastic, the rolls and other dishes are huge!, and the service is always great... dine in, carry out or delivery. I definitely recommend sushi x.
(5)
Danielle K.

Get the sushi fruit, and you will not be disappointed. This is my new favorite sushi spot in Chicago. You may pass this place everyday and never know the restaurant exits. But, it does, I promise you. The exterior is very unwelcoming, but that is not indicative of the service. The waitress was very friendly and the sushi was remarkable. Also, find the hidden ninja, and get some free mochi. Who doesn't love ninjas and free dessert?
(5)
Amy S.

Great service, good sushi that is inexpensive yet has the quality of a more expensive restaurant.
(4)
Cece P.

Went for dinner recently and it was delish!! Still craving the tuna tartar which is not only yummy but the portion is nicely generous. Service was spot on, with our servers checking in and ensuring we had everything we needed. We absolutely loved it and will be back soon.
(5)
Nissy A.

This is by far the best sushi place in town! It never disappoints and has something for everyone, even for people who don't love sushi! They have a nice mix of raw and cooked foods which make it the perfect place to take friends. Plus, you can't go wrong with BYOB! The rolls are unique and delicious, definitely some out of the box flavors that are amazing! The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is very fun. It's a small place but worth the wait. It's a West Town staple!
(5)
Agatka C.

LOVED this place. The ambience is so calming and simple. It is kind of a secret however, hole in the wall if I may say. But honestly best sushi in town. I went for a friends birthday and we got four different rolls. The maui waui is fantastic. Their coconut shrimp is to die for. This is the first sushi place in Chicago I have come across that serves shiso leaf on the side. Oh, and its byob. Cannot get any better!
(5)
Ember Q.

I really wanted to like this place. I really did. I wanted to try a new sushi spot but was disappointed. Went to this place on a Tuesday around 6pm with my partner. I thought it was a cute place because my partner is into anime and they have it playing on a wall with a projector with no sound, only music. The place is fairly small but roomy. The place was dark and lit with candles and some light. I liked it. The place is not as loud as I thought either. There was a boy and his mom sitting 3 feet from us and he was crawling on the floor and looking around looking for a toy in the place and I guess he one something, like a game. It was distracting and the place looked unprofessional. Immediately after picking our table we received paper menus and glasses of water. We started of with the Godzilla roll since I read on here a lot of people enjoy/recommend it. It was my favorite from this place sadly out of 4 rolls. This sushi roll took about 10 min to get to our table. Wasn't even a lot of people. I though they took forever. We got 3 rolls after that and that was it. We got the omega, spider and black widow. Tasted like they out panko in all the rolls. The presentation wasn't worth taking a picture. They all sounded pretty amazing except I wasn't impressed. The tempura tuna in the Omega wasn't as good. The sushi rolls weren't rolled tight. They were falling apart as I tried picking up some pieces. My partner called them amateurs under her breath. I don't wanna disrespect anyone's hard work in this place but I called this cheap sushi. Not the best I've had. The service was okay. We certainly didn't get as much attention as the other tables. At the end I paid $63 for all 4 rolls which is decent for the sushi I usually eat. But I felt ripped off because the rolls were disappointing. I don't wanna give them one star because it wasn't the worst place but 2 stars because the sushi was sad. I will not be back here.
(2)
Neema P.

Picked this place off a whim. We had the veggie goyza, vegetable rolls, sweet potato roll, and my friend had the crab rangoon and unagi over rice. The portions are huge and presentation is pretty nice as well. I'm a butterly sushi lover so this place was quite up to par with it. The dim lighting makes it perfect for dates. Only downside is that the servers really have a hard time understanding what you're ordering. I probably had to repeat my order several times, before she got it right. Small place, but a lot of larger groups were present. BYOB is always a plus in my books! Happy Sushing.
(4)
Anne M.

Sushi X is always delicious. I love that they have BYOB and half off rolls every month. I have never been disappointed with their food. However, about 50% of the time the service is unbearably slow, even when there's not a lot of people in the joint. The servers seem rushed and stressed most of the time. Several times we have had about an hour wait to get our food. Lately we have been ordering takeout rather than opting to stay in. Still - they have great sushi and half of the time the service is good! :)
(4)
Justin R.

One of my favorite Sushi spots in Chicago The staff are all top notch, and the sushi is great. The sushi is seriously outstanding, hands down.
(5)
Steven M.

Looking around for sushi in the 60610 area, we had quite a limited choice of places that looked good but weren't too expensive either. We found Sushi X on Yelp, and decided a 10 minute cab ride was worth it to give this restaurant a chance, especially after seeing all the delicious photos on their Instagram account. To be honest, it is quite small inside, probably sitting no more than 25-30 people total. They play music in their, so you do have to speak a little louder but it matches the ambiance they put out. The waitstaff are very attentive and nice, and are quite familiar with the menu. They have a wide variety of different rolls, and different kinds of rolls as well, such a rice-less options. We opted to start with the Oyster Shooters and Salmon Nigiri, both of which were extremely fresh. It is also well-worth noting that they have very reasonable prices and feature a special roll every month to be half-off. Moving on to the rolls, we ordered the Lava roll, the Godzilla roll, and the Double Stack roll. Their presentation was very nice and creative and the sushi was all as delicious as it looked. The Instagram photos really did them justice! The Lava roll was a bit heavy on the cream cheese side, but it still was absolutely tasty and melted right in your mouth. The Godzilla is a huge roll, it must have been about 12 pieces and the flavors blended perfectly. Finally, the Double Stack was a bit more "regular" compared to the first two rolls, but it did not disappoint either. We finished off the meal with a few varieties of the Mochi Ice Cream, but we'd recommend you stick with Mango and Strawberry, as the chocolate was not very good. We couldn't catch a cab leaving the restaurant and it was pouring rain outside. This is where their customer service really shined as they tried everything they could to help us get one. They called every company they could multiple times to try helping us. This really stood out to me! Overall, Sushi X receives an A+ due to how delicious and fresh everything was, how great the staff is, and how great of a time we had. We are definitely going to make this place one of our regular sushi places to go to in the city.
(5)
C T.

Food is good. Atmosphere and service not so much. Was there for lunch - both water glasses had lipstick still on them, the other glass that was brought out for another drink was cracked down the side. I dropped something and while picking it up saw the scariness of the floors - looked like it had not been swept or mopped in some time. Drinks - they are bottled. I was expecting a glass of fresh tea with honey and instead got a bottle of tea that's primarily sweetened by cane sugar and was super disappointed. I could have gotten the bottled crap at CVS across the street and it would have been cheaper. I really like the food but will probably only order take out from this point on.
(2)
George J.

This is by far my favorite sushi spot in Chicago! It's a small place, very cozy with some seriously delicious rolls. The staff is very friendly and helpful and their prices are very fair. The rolls are big and filling, it's also BYOB so bring some drinks. The only thing I've experienced a few times that's a little annoying is the music there is way too loud for such a small place. But their rolls are sooo good it makes up for the loud music and sometimes loud customers that are dining there. If you love sushi and haven't been here yet, it's a must! Enjoy!
(5)
Sam G.

My friends raved about sushi x and I finally decided to give it a try. After waiting an hour and 20 minutes for my delivery that was promised to me between 45 minutes and an hour,I received a cold disgusting roll. I ordered the lava roll without cream cheese. The spicy tuna inside although "dipped" in tempura does not usually mean that it tastes like tuna fish salad. I called to complain about this item and the guy who picked up basically said it was my fault and if I had ordered a pizza a specific way I couldn't send it back so it basically way my fault. He said they were busy when I called or otherwise would have instructed me to order something else since they obviously knew I was a new customer. Great customer service. If I were in the restaurant I totally would have sent it back. The way I made the roll doesn't effect the fact it tasted horribly. My husband ordered the sushi fruit. The chef decided to add some pineapple sauce on the top. This ingredient was not on the menu at all. It basically tasted like sugar on fish and was inedible. Another disappointment. When I called to discuss the problem they said they would credit this to my account after the guy had to check with the chef. He wouldn't even put it back on my credit card. Do you really think I am going back after this horrible experience? So basically I just got a credit for nothing since I won't be going back. I guess my friends who like it can use my phone number to get my credit. I order sushi a lot in Chicago. Sorry sushi x, you are at the bottom of my list, big mistake trying to veer away from butterfly. Still the best take out in Chicago! Epic fail!
(1)
Mariana B.

The food has gotten so much better her over the years. Sushi X has a fun experimental menu that ranges from sushi to rice bowl platters that are reminiscent of a Korean Bi Bim Bop. The front door and lighting do give the place a club like atmosphere. But this is not a dine-to-be-seen establishment. It has under 10 tables, creating a somewhat intimate dining experience. Also, if you squint you can spot other late night diners in scrubs and yoga pants. I can recommend the salads they are a great low carb choice. My favorite is Spicy Tuna Salad. Also, don't miss the Tuna Tacos under the cold fusion section. As far as maki's I always stay away from tempura and lean toward cleaner options, which can be a little tricky here. Caterpillar and Sashimi roll are my go-tos. Sushi X is BYOB! So grab a bottle at the CVS or step it up a little with a visit to the Noble Grape or Lush down Chicago Ave. and make it a special night of sushi and good beer/wine while wearing your Lululemons. My kinda place!
(4)
Peter G.

As much as I love the atmosphere and staff of this place, the sushi never quite measures up. The rolls are often more tempura than fish, more decoration than delight. The Philly Roll is mostly cream cheese, the Godzilla mostly fried flakes and sauce. The draw is the BYOB, staff, and wall projected anime -- a great trifecta for any fun date. (That is, so long as she's not expecting to be wowed by the fish.)
(3)
Linda S.

I ordered a lunchbox - couldn't believe the value! I got the miso soup, salad, drink and 6 rolls of spicy tuna, $15 dollars with change including delivery and tip! The sushi was spicy and delicious, soup pipping hot, salad a little tired but still fresh, and soda...well, as good as Sprite gets :) I looked up their website and it looks that if I was to order it separately, I'd pay $18 without delivery & tip, so the $10 lunchbox is definitively a steal! Will get it again for sure!
(5)
Kristina O.

Went here last night for a friend's birthday. First of all, I disclose that I hate fish and ate leftovers before because I just planned on drinking. I wished I liked sushi, but I just don't. I know, hopefully one day I'll snap out of it. Service: Great! Servers were all really nice and we had several people come to our table, explaining, replenishing water, recommending, etc. Wonderful! Food: I admit I had no sushi but my table polished off a huge tray of it, and could only rave. I split the Asian Pot Roast with someone else with a side of Wasabi Mashed Potatoes. I wasn't even that excited to try it, but after I did, I couldn't stop myself. This was the BEST MEAT I may have ever tasted in my life. My boyfriend always complains that we can't go out to sushi places. He's going to think I've been replaced by the most selfless girlfriend ever when I take him here! Transportation: Super close to Blue Line, easy to get a cab, and tons of street parking right outside. Like you can literally park right in front. Wonderful. Atmosphere: I like that it was dimly lit, a little eclectic, a little rustic. Hard to pigeonhole the decor, because it seemed like art was misplaced but somehow worked. They have a projector which plays strange but very entertaining cartoons on the wall. I was sad I wasn't facing it because they looked interesting. Anyway, I loved it and you will too!!! So go! Go go go!
(5)
Lulu H.

WORST service ever! Food was good. Came here with a friend for a lunch meeting on a Tuesday. I ordered a lunch box and the Godzilla. My friend ordered a sashimi combo and soup. The waitress forgot to bring out the soup, and we had to go up and tell her. My lunch box came with a water bottle which she also forgot and I had to ask for at the end of my meal. I finally got my water bottle with my TO-GO box! In the end, we felt rushed to leave. She completely disappeared (they close at 2pm..we had NO clue! would have been nice to let us know rather than disappearing on us!!) and our water was never refilled. While we sat there thirsty, she tells us that they are closed. Wtf?! Okkkk... Guess it's time to hurry up and leave in the middle of our meal!! At least give us some water! Or a heads up! WORST service ever.
(1)
Nino B.

small intimate but modern Sushi restaurant aka Sushi X I love Sushi X because the entire menu is delicious. First come first serve and great place for BYOB. I recommend the place before hitting the town for a more light dinner but be careful, Some of their Sushi Rolls are huge, but all so delicious.
(4)
Jennifer H.

My go-to sushi place. The dinning room is cute but small. I live near by and get take out from here a lot. Best sushi in the neighborhood if you ask me. The rolls are fresh and you can taste all the various favors. Everything there is good but a few of my favorites are: the white tiger, the Buddha roll, double stack, omega roll, Godzilla roll and sweet potato roll is warm & sweet. The spicy tuna tacos are the spicy tuna roll mix in a taco: really good sushi alternative. Buddha roll is great for vegans and they even have a roll with spicy chicken if you want. There is a lot of sushi around here and sushi-X is a winner.
(5)
Lesley S.

Buddha Kush Bowl - DO IT. Now. Leave work. Leave home. Go get it. You won't be disappointed! TONS of fresh veggies!!! Awesome options for vegetarians. Service is fast and the workers are way friendly, which can never be beat. Four stars for aesthetics only - I like the art work in there; however sometimes the music is a bit loud and it can be pretty dark in there. By dark I mean hard to see the menu and anything beyond a couple feet of me. But, I do love this meal, and come here every few weeks to get my fix. Enjoy!
(4)
Niti B.

Have to say the space is cozy and was super surprised when I walked in how small it was...only to find that it still served a world full of delicious food. I'm always a fan of BYOB and all the creative options on the menu were mouthwatering! I unfortunately only had sushi but would consider coming back to try an entree. The service was great and the atmosphere was comfortable. A great go to spot when you don't want to be bothered by the hip scene.
(3)
Jeremy O.

As far as BYOB sushi places go, I'd say Sushi X would be slightly above average if you're looking for a pre-bar dining option. The black walls, high ceiling, and cheap artistic marilyn monroe prints make you feel like you're in a staging area for a club. However, once you get past that, the service is good and the sushi is as fresh as you'll find in the Midwest.
(3)
Kelleen L.

First and foremost, the only reason I am giving this 4 stars is because the honey roll was bland and there are no windows. Am i being picky? maybe. But please make a note that every other rolls BLEW me away. The service was great too! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND TRY IT! We had: House salad: Really good flavor. A little too much dressing for my taste, but overall good! Godzilla: really good. I liked that this roll had cream cheese in it, and didn't take up half the roll. Majority of sushi rolls with cream cheese have way too much and mask the taste of every other ingredient.This, did not. It was great. And it was huge. Five-0: I will start by saying I am in love with bacon, and just the other day i was telling my boyfriend that they should put it in sushi. Fast forward two weeks later and BAM.. we find a roll here at Sushi X with bacon in it. The bacon is not overpowering and is such a great addition to a sushi roll. WELL DONE! One of my favorites. And again, big roll. Dragonfly: This roll tasted really fresh, which the mango had a lot to do with. It came with a side of this sweet/spicy sauce. You could compare it to some sauces you receive with spring rolls. Very good. One of my favorites. This one was big too! Megatron: This had a nice kick to it! Nice balance of everything but a little creamy. Good size roll! Honey roll: This one I was not such a fan of. It had a lot of cucumber and not much taste, which i was not expecting since the name "honey roll" made me expect a very sweet flavor. It was half off. Just not for me. One of the smaller rolls. Like i said, the service was great! Really nice people and did not have to wait very long for our food! This is one of my top spots now for sure.
(4)
s c.

Been meaning to review for a while now - Sushi X has been my go to sushi in Chicago for about 3-4 years now for dine in/pick up/delivery. The place is small, and gets packed most nights certainly on weekends. Very accommodating in terms of BYOB. The quality of fish is some of the best I've had anywhere in Chicago. The rolls are gigantic and phenomenal. Highly recommend the White Tiger. Some of the flavor combinations can't be found anywhere else. I hosted a holiday party at the restaurant for around 30 people and everyone loved it. I've also had Sushi X cater in for a NYE party, and again everyone raved about the rolls. Aware and knowledgeable of Gluten- free and has Gluten free soy sauce available. Service is excellent. Highly highly recommend.
(5)
Erin G.

Always enjoy this place, get the Godzilla. Staff very friendly evem when we were late for our reservation on Valentine's Day
(5)
Jason B.

In my opinion, the absolute best sushi in Chicago. The rolls are fresh and creative and for a larger appetite they have some rolls of ample proportion. The decor is unique and there is always an anime film playing on the wall. The service is quick and friendly and if the wait gets long they always offer you some edamame while you wait or glasses if you brought your own and want to make the process of waiting for a table a bit more enjoyable. There is a guy who works there who looks exactly like the villian from Karate Kid Part II. He is super nice and friendly and is always trying to get you seated as quickly as possible. The place is small with limited seating so that is the only trouble in paradise I have experienced. Other than that, great food, reasonable prices, friendly staff and BYOB.
(5)
NAKISHA W.

BYOB - Sushi is amazing. Service Excellent.
(4)
Marianne A.

We came here on a random week night, street parking. It was sort of like entering a small club, non-descript entrance off the street. The interior is pretty small, only about a dozen tables. There's a huge projector screen showing hipster-ish videos. I was wondering where the sushi bar and the chef were but I guess they literally keep them in the kitchen. The rock n roll music was pretty loud, I almost felt like we were yelling at each other. Good thing we like each other! We split a creamy ginger salad which easily was enough for two people. But for some reason it tasted like thousand island dressing with some ginger spice thrown in. Then we ordered the maki roll of the week, I forget what it was called but it had avocado, salmon, two different sauces, jalapeÃ±o and some major crunch! Not to mention it was the size of two maki rolls for half off- $4 That plus the spicy crunch tuna roll was just the amount of food to satisfy. Service was really slow. We were sitting with menus for almost 10 minutes until the server came over. I'd come back to try more sushi, not for the atmosphere and service. It's alright.
(3)
Tom I.

Sushi X has ruined all other sushi places for me. The monster rolls here (my favorites are the Pollo Loco, Megatron, Red Crush, Spider Roll, etc) are just so incredible that it makes standard rolls and other sushi places seem to be lacking. The prices are slightly high, but as long as you're getting one (or sharing a couple) of the larger rolls, you get a ton of food. They have a roll of the month deal now where you can get a specific roll for half off, which is great considering you're saving $5-8 on some seriously good sushi. Their standard rolls aren't anything spectacular, so don't expect to come here and get the world's best spicy tuna/california/etc. They're perfectly fine, but that's not what you get at sushi X. You get the giant, over the top, delicious rolls. Bring your own drinks, get a few monster rolls to share with friends, and gawk at the weird anime. It's great. Also they are great for delivery/pickup on GrubHub, it's one of our top 5 restaurants on there.
(5)
Katie A.

Came here with a group of 6 for sushi + BYOB and we discovered a hidden gem! The sushi is awesome- we shared several rolls and they did not disappoint. SushiX is a unique setting, they play anime movies on a big projection screen. It's a small space so definitely make a reso. One standout menu item is the the roll with toasted coconut. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Nancy R.

SUSHI X ROCKS!! This is defenetllly the BEST sushi restaurant in Chicago! I always look forward and coming to have dinner here. Godzilla , Hawaiian roll , Black Widow, Red Dragon. .. Just to name a few Everything here is tasty and freshly made . Employes are always friendly and to top it off its BYOB!!
(5)
P M.

Love this place! Asparagus beef roll-get it. Served with a sweet sauce. Delicious. Hibachi scallop and/or shrimp. Sauce, again, makes the meal. Pollo loco mega roll is very unique and spicy. Mega rolls are very large, sometimes hard to eat in just one bite. Try the mochi ice cream to finish!
(5)
Nichole C.

OH HELL YES. Sushi X is awesome. Why? Let me give it to you quick: 1) Cool warehouse/Zen look. 2) B.Y.O.B. Enough said. 3) Rolls as big as your head! Well, almost. 4) Maki is fresh, delicious, and well made. 5) Menu has simple to inventive rolls for anyone from sushi virgins to foodie daredevils to enjoy. 6) Waitresses know their shit...they don't have to go to the kitchen to get answers. 7) They let you substitute and/or design your own roll if you want. GO THERE. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Jordan C.

I like the cool atmosphere and that they are open late. I was not a fan of what I ordered unfortunately. I would advise against rolls with mayo, and stick with the nigiri.
(4)
Glory O.

i always passed by this place on chicago and never really gave it a chance until my friend was in the neighborhood and were both craving sushi. this place is literally across the street from me and decided to give it a chance. i was pretty surprised to walk in and find no sushi bar in sight and pretty much made up my mind that i probably wont like this place. i was WRONG. im a sucker for all the saucy american sushi rolls but also need my purist nigiri fix as well. their spicy tuna was super fresh, well spiced, and the rice to fish proportion was perfect for me. i've tried their omega and the buddha roll, and both were very delicious. i had their nigiri platter for take out and i was pretty impressed by their attention to detail even for take out. they have a great lunch special: 1 of their selected rolls + salad + miso soup + drink = $10 (their ginger dressing is really good but i have to ask for it on the side because it comes out drenched in the sauce when i don't. the dressing is great but i just don't like my salad with too much dressing.)
(4)
Sonia A.

Let me first start this review by saying that I have only had takeout from Sushi X and never eaten there, nor do I plan to. The place is small, dark and does not seem to have the best ambiance. For takeout (which I think is where they get the majority of their business), Sushi X rocks! Inventive, delicious rolls and good hot dishes. I'm a fan. Sushi in general is expensive, but for the price, Sushi X's rolls are larger and more delicious than any other sushi place I have tried. I know that some people won't consider their Godzilla roll a "real" sushi roll because it's got cream cheese and tempura shrimp, but it is so amazingly delicious! Also try their honey roll, hibachi scallop and R.O.K. bowl. Yum.
(5)
Jen R.

Damn, what a good find. I've got some super cool friends and for my bday lunch Miss Eugenia O. let me pick the place. Having heard of Sushi X's crab rangoon roll, we had a winner. We walked in on a Tuesday and the place was dead. After drooling over their menu we wondered why. After checking out the $10 lunch special we decided people must be batshit crazy. That, or they have no idea of the awesomeness that exits in this little black box of a place on Chicago. On to the important stuff. Their rolls are huge. Got that? Huge. If you're a size queen, then this is your place. We went with the crab rangoon, honey, and sushifruit rolls. Damn good. The crab rangoon roll was heaven, the honey was tasty (we switched out the tuna w/ salmon - with no problem, I might add), and the sushifruit was simply amazing, with the fruit accenting and giving a unique kick to the sushi, instead of becoming a full on fruity dessert roll. They also offer various dipping sauces...um, honey sesame mayo anyone? Yum. The service was quick and friendly, and they always have rotating artwork on the walls to enjoy/purchase. We returned a couple weeks later for some takeout, and surprise! You can grab the lunch special to go. Score. My stuffed takeout bag came with miso soup, a roll, salad, and a pop. All for $10. And when it comes to the rolls, they don't crap out on the selection - they give you an amazing choice of 12 rolls, including their delish honey roll. Oh, and from placing our order to getting our stuff we made it out in less than ten minutes. Yes, I think I'm obsessed.
(5)
marc r.

As a fan of sushi, I always look for two main signs of 'good sushi': Reasonable price, and fresh fish. I've been to the expensive places a few times, and they are really good - However, you don't get the same feeling at an actual sushi joint. I do wish that there was a sushi bar @ SushiX, but who am I to tell them how to run things here? All I know is that every time I've been here, I've had a great experience, and great food. Same goes for their takeout/delivery food. One of the best parts about this place is not only the staff, but also the price (and BYOB!). I lived across the street from this place for 3 years, and I just discovered how good it really is. I can't recommend it enough, and am sad that I didn't give it a try earlier. The only way this place could get better is if they offered a wasabi tobiko roll w/ quail egg.
(5)
Margie D.

By far my favorite sushi spot in Chicago. Not pretentious, good quality food, decent service, and reasonable prices. I HIGHLY recommend the Tuna tar tar. They make the chips homemade and mix it with a chili oil. My husband who hates fish will devour this dish. That is how amazing it is. BYOB is always a plus. I do wish they'd put up a website though. I don't like going through secondary sites to see menus or to use as a resource.
(5)
Sarah J.

I ordered delivery via GH and I was overall happy with it. I was quoted 45-60 minutes and literally my doorbell rang exactly 60 min from placing my order. Packing was great, no rolling rolls or anything. I had: 1. The house salad with ginger dressing. Nice spring green mix. Ginger dressing was creamy, thin thousand island consistency but yummy. 2. Spicy shrimp roll. A TON of shrimp which was great, though may have more spicy mayo than some may like. 3. Crab Rangoon roll. Holy hell this was a big roll. It's extremely rich because of the amount of cream cheese but it does have literally equal if not more wonderful crab. After the first couple pieces I ended up biting off the half of each piece with the crab because so rich. It is tempura--I thought the avocado would be tempura inside the roll, but it was the entire roll. Although not what I expected, for a tempura-ed roll, it was not over battered and not overly greasy. I think it was supposed to come with a sweet chili dipping sauce, but mine came with just soy. 4. Caterpillar roll. Great, again, TONs of eel and yellow tuna. Didn't overdo the eel sauce, which I appreciate. 5. Dragon roll. Good, shrimp wasn't over-tempura-ed and eel sauce didn't overpower the flavor of the roll. Also beautifully prepared avocado. So, short is, very good sushi. Lots of fish/shrimp/eel and avocado. I will order again.
(4)
Hayley N.

My favorite spot for good quality sushi in chicago! I love this place because you get what you pay for. You pay a higher price for the signature rolls but you are getting 8+ pieces and the rolls are huge! Some rolls even come with a special sauce. My favorite is the veggie roll--it has a name but i cant remember it. buddah maybe...? All the staff is super friendly and helpful. The place is small so make sure to get there before you want to eat in case there's a wait.
(5)
Angela S.

The fish was fresh and fast. Love the Japanimation projected on the wall too.
(4)
Lori S.

Ordered to-go from here as a first timer a month ago because I live very close! I was hoping this would be a new go-to for sushi take out but I'm really hesitant to give it another try. Pros: some of the rolls were quite good. Cons: one of the rolls came with mango in, and on top of it. I know I would never order a roll with mango as I am very allergic, but thought I probably read the menu wrong or something. Mango wasn't listed on the menu but was put on the roll. Not really a fun surprise, when I called to let them know my order was not only incorrect, but that I was allergic to the ingredient they added, the employee on the phone asked what I wanted in return for the mistake. While I asked for a refund for the roll, I just thought it was a little insensitive due to the error being a food allergy issue...and now I had less food! The other thing that really irritated me was the portion of the tuna tartare. I am not sure if they give a smaller portion with to-go orders or if this is their norm, but it was SUCH a sad portion size for $14. It was tiny and there was NO tuna in comparison to all the accompaniments. Really a shame. Ordered a ROK bowl that also lacked flavor, maybe this is better in the restaurant? Not a good experience in general and for that, it makes it difficult to try out again, especially for around $15 a roll.
(2)
Whitney F.

This place was spectacular! Just hosted a bachelorette party, and not being from Chicago, had to go off of yelp reviews... As we pulled up, I have to say it wasn't in the cute chicago-esque neighborhoods that I expected, but once we got inside the team @ Sushi X completely wowed us! I had pre-ordered for 16 people, and we tried a bit over everything! The roll with bacon is my favorite! Although the spring-roll type rollups were delightful. Love the gyoza, and the tempura mushroom and green beans. So good! With it being BYOB, we had such a bang for our buck, and all of the people in my party were mucho impressed! I know Chicago has tons of BYOB sushi joints, but this one is definitely a winner! * Also, we brought in a cake for the table, and they were super cool with that! Thanks!
(4)
Cheryl W.

A quality BYOB sushi option. Fresh tasting and a great take out/ delivery spot. The room is small and a bit oddly shaped, but it gets quite crowded quickly so if you'd like to eat in, probably get there early or later. Our server was very pleasant and seemed to be keeping up with the ever expanding crowd quite well. I think the menu is a bit heavy on Americanized rolls, but if that is what you crave, you will love Sushi X.
(3)
kellie f.

Sushi x is my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in Chicago. I have tried a ton of different spots for sushi but this is my absolute favorite. Others barely come close to the food here. I have dined in and had delivery and both are always great. Great job sushi x! :)
(5)
Alia B.

Hands down our favorite sushi spot in Chicago. We get Sushi X takeout almost every week. Thai Stick, Godzilla, Stingray, and Honey roll are staples that we can never get enough of.
(5)
Marissa G.

I had a small birthday party at this joint five years ago, and just recently got to stop by for lunch. This little place still cranks out hits and does so with a casual flair that I love. Chef Daniel has been there for 10 years, and he was super attentive to our lunch group. He gave special Korean side dishes to our vegan friends. Lunch boxes came with a yummy salad and miso soup. The Thai stick roll was the most innovative roll/taste experience I've had in a maki roll for a long time. Big points for that since we are now living in such a blah maki roll world where everything is covered in siracha mayo and tempura bits. Nice job! BYOB.
(4)
Julie J.

We decided to try Sushi X after a friend recommended it and the 4 star reviews on yelp. We were sadly disappointed. We talked in to the small space and had a feeling it was going to be great. The vibe was good and the place was small and dark. The staff was friendly and it started out great. I typically don't order appetizers but we had just talked about how we wanted to go out for oysters and then noticed that had an oyster shooter on the menu. He ordered two just on a whim. They came out and I kid you not, the oyster was as big as my hand. I am gagging thinking about it... Moving on.. We ordered the Godzilla roll, the Lava (it was their monthly special) and the Black Widow. The Lava roll was the worst of the three. Warm and mushy in your mouth. Not good. The Godzilla was ok but rather bland and the Black Widow, which is a larger version of the spider with a few extras, had no flavor and the soft shell crab felt as if it had been sitting out after prepared for a while. Needless to say, we wont be back and I would never recommend this place to anyone.
(1)
Chowhound C.

Don't ever take a first date to Sushi X since the rolls are MEGA and true three-biters. Bring her on the 3rd date and she will love you for life. This places RULES! I'm not dining at "the X" for the everyday sushi staples; I'm going there for the Red Dragon roll with tempura shrimp, mayo, roe, sriracha, jalapeno, topped with spicy tuna and scallions, the White Tiger with tuna, hamachi, salmon, asparagus, avocado, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeno, scallions, tempura flakes, roe, lime-juice, with wasabi mayo and sriracha, the all-veggie Buddha roll, and others. You know a veggie roll must be darn good if it's being ordered by a bunch of carnivores. An ever-changing menu keeps things current and interesting. BYOB is always a nice touch too. Generous portions encourage group dining and friendly staff simply make this place work! -Chowhound Chick chowhoundchick.blogspot.â€¦
(5)
Natalie B.

Hands down my fave Sushi spot in Chicago (and Evanston). I do cheat and try other places...but as I'm eating my mediocre sushi elsewhere, I feel guilty and stupid for cheating on Sushi X...i'm a bad girlfriend. But no more...my loyalty is here. Here's why: *Sushi is always fresh and the rolls are creative and HUGE *I could go on and on about the Godzilla, the Mango, the Honey, the spicy tuna...oh lord...so good. *BYOB!!! *The non-sushi items on the menu are super yum...I take my kids here and they love the rice bowls. And these are no "kiddie bowls" -they are filled with culinary delights like short rib, shrimp, an over easy egg and other goodness. *They project anime films on the back wall and the it seems very "Lost in Translation," yet they don't give off a snooty, too cool for you vibe. The owner is often here and is very friendly - always recommending great rolls to try. *In West Town and always easy to park! *I could eat here every night. Seriously.
(5)
Yoie L.

My sweet BF knows how much I love sushi and found this place for a date night. What can I say about this place? Well, the experience was eccentric to say the least. This place looks like it used to be a bar converted into a restaurant. The layout was a bit weird (the building is in a triangular shape). What I found most entertaining was the anime music video playing on a huge screen on the wall. You don't see that often... This place is tiny so the bf and I had to wait. But no worries, I love BYOB places and we started our dinner with some red wine. This is not your authentic sushi joint with fresh fish, but I am perfectly fine with eating fusion sushi (just as much as i love americanized chinese). Not sure if we would go back again if I were to return to Chicago...it is located at a weird intersection so unless you have a car, it's a little annoying to get to by CTA especially when it's storming outside.
(3)
Annie M.

Great place for easy, every day kind of sushi! I prefer Sushi X for takeout or delivery. Their decor is fun, but there are cosier places. With that said, if you do decide to dine in, I recommend going with a small, chill group of friends. I like going with girl friends when we're looking for an easy BYOB evening. For food, I suggest their honey roll, their Philly with fresh salmon and easy cream cheese (they like to load up on the cream cheese, so easy is still plenty), their spicy boiled shrimp (ebi) add avocado, spicy tuna, and their crab rangoon roll or red dragon roll if you like the big, crazy rolls. I also highly recommend their miso and their creamy ginger salad. Their rolls are huge, so you likely need only 1.5 - 2 rolls per person. On average, $20-$25/person.
(5)
David R.

Best suishi in Chicago .
(5)
Hoy M.

How does this place get 4 stars!? I didn't try the sashimi because I was skeptical, but I'll give it to you that the rolls were decent and yes a plus that they are BYOB. HOWEVER, above all... where is the sushi bar??? where is the fish coming from? It seems a bit mysterious that it is coming from a kitchen. Also can my server please tie up her hair? Her hair was so long all the way down to her waist. Sushi hair free please!
(2)
Michelle P.

My experience at sushi x warrants a city inspection (or reconsideration of the staff). My friend and I asked our waitress if the kitchen could prepare an extra spicy tuna tartare. This request obviously annoyed our waitress as she very adamantly explained to us that this is impossible because everything had already been prepared. Silly us for expecting made-to-order dishes. When we still couldn't understand why they were unable to make a fresh plate of tuna tartare (without scooping out the jalapeÃ±o seeds) the waitress said if we really wanted it spicy then she would ask her kitchen staff to DIG THROUGH THE TRASH. I've has good experiences at sushi x. The food isn't bad. I hope the trash comment was facetious. Perhaps a staff meeting is in order. Sushi X -- please tell your servers that a pissy attitude is not good for business.
(1)
Raquel D.

I love this tiny room that fills my belly with amazing sushi rolls. Especially the honey roll that must have been invented here and now similar ones can be found at other restaurants. Often imitated, never duplicated. Other must trys are the Godzilla (sans the cream cheese for me) and well, pretty much anything else that tickles your raw-loving fancy as everything has always been yummy. The rolls are delicious and creative, reasonably priced and it's BYOB - triple whammy! boo-yah! They used to have a happy hour special where rolls were half-off from 4-7 Sun-Wed, but I'm sure that was chaos as it's a CRAZY good deal. I think I may have outdone my welcome at one point....oopsie. This is always a solid spot to fulfill your craving and/or a chill date night. We never really had a problem getting a table - I think the size pushes patrons to the carry-out/delivery option, which works out just fine for me.
(5)
Bryan Y.

This place is pretty solid. My wife and I aren't big fans of cream cheese so we order all our rolls without it. But if you cream cheese you would love their rolls. However, they do have some great rolls without cream cheese. Make sure to try their sauces, they are very interesting. Here are the rolls we tried, all the rolls are great, but the Honey Roll is what stood out to us. Red Dragon Roll Honey Roll Megatron Crab Ragoon: very creamy Spicy Tuna Godzilla The miso soup was comparable to most places, nothing mind blowing. Their scallops were a little too mushy and slimy for our taste. They don't offer real wasabi. The restaurant is pretty small and doesn't open until 5pm so plan accordingly. They only accept RSVPs over 10 people.
(4)
Mike M.

Behold: Dude Sushi. I had just sat down with two female friends when an all-male group sat down next to us. Call me gender-stereotypical, but I thought, now there's something you don't see every day - 5 dudes out for sushi night. Then I took a look around me: all-black walls, our waiter wearing a hoodie, some incredibly violent anime flick playing on a projector, and godzilla-sized sushi rolls. This place is just a few giant leather recliners short of a full-on man cave. Of course, my friends loved the place too, so sushi x is fun for all. Moving on: Did I mention the ginormous rolls? Because they're ginormous. They're so amazeballs that only combinixtures of words can describe them. Don't be scared of the prices - one roll almost filled me up. You don't need to order two rolls/person. We got the Crab Rangoon, Omega and the Five-0 (bacon & sushi, in it together!?! OF COURSE!!). Also, it's BYOB, and CVS is just across the corner. Extra win. Not too crowded on a Thursday, but not dead either. I would definitely check it out again. Man date, anyone?
(4)
Jessica Y.

I have eaten in and ordered out from here many times since I live in the neighborhood. The dine-in area is quite small, so you might end up waiting on a weekend night but it's BYOB so pop a bottle and take a seat. The sushi is very Americanized so this is not the place for a sushi purist. That said, I think their rolls are great. The quality of the fish is high and the combinations are unique. The Neo & Mega rolls are huge, but the inside out section of the menu are more standard size portions of maki rolls. I typically order from the inside out when I am ordering for one, but like the larger, more creative rolls when I'm with friends. I like the honey, spicy scallop (not like others I've had before but very good, I ordered with no mayo), Megatron, White Tiger, & Double Stack. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Neri B.

This is my favorite Sushi place! There rolls are huge and delicious and all for a reasonable price! My favorite is the Godzilla and the Crab Ragoon. The best I have ever had. I also tried the Honey Rolls. They are very good too. I have tried many other Sushi restaurants before discovering Sushi X and honestly there is no comparison. Sushi X is definately without question a 5 Star winner in my book!
(5)
Vanna T.

This place looks super ghetto from the outside (it's like a big black box). it's right in my old neighborhood so we had decided to walk there one day. When we first approached it and saw the sign my fiance literally stopped in his tracks and dropped his jaw. I persuaded him to maybe let's just go in and see what it looks like. Once inside it was small, but nice. Appears to be a popular take out spot because lots of traffic picking up orders while we dined in. This place is BYOB, has some tasty apps and even tastier rolls. The only thing I don't like about it is some of the rolls are TOO big that you can barely fit them in your mouth to chew and enjoy them. We've been a few times now and learned to stick with the non-signature rolls that are so big. Great place, I'd def recommend!
(4)
Charlotte T.

They deliver to my job. Very fast delivery and good food
(4)
Nineveh O.

Awesome sushi! Great atmosphere. Kinda small so go in a small group. But the food is amaaazzinnggg. Not to mention byob what whhaaatt.
(5)
cindy k.

Sushi x helped host a bridal shower for us recently. The prices were reasonable and they went above and beyond making sure we had everything we needed. The food was really good and even put the left overs in little goody bags for people to take home! I can't wait to go back to sushi x for lunch or dinner. Thank you again teresa and sushi x crew for your work!
(5)
LeTran B.

When I first walked in, I thought I was going to disappointed by this place. We came in on a Saturday night and only two other tables were occupied. Not only that, it looks like a club and not a sushi bar at all. Imagine my surprise when our rolls and sashimi came out! They have the freshest sashimi that I have ever tasted. I'm usually terrible at telling if the fish is fresh or not but this one made me say aloud "OMG, this fish is so fresh!" Their rolls are equally good. Not only that, the rolls are huge!
(5)
Sarah J.

This place is amazing. Best sushi delivery! The buddha role is the best vegetarian role I've ever had. Love the creamy ginger sauce. They don't have the best space for dining in, but for delivery, you can't beat Sushi X.
(5)
Derrick A.

For sure get the Godzilla! Byob , bring some Prosecco. Can't find any? Head to Lush or noble grape!!!! (Or cvs if you want a standard selection) no excuse to not have booze!
(4)
Alison T.

Sushi was really fresh and tasted good, but I think I'll go elsewhere since there are a lot of great sushi places nearby. The interior just wasn't my favorite - techno music playing in the background, really small, and dark.
(3)
Tanya M.

I'm probably not the best person to review sushi, as I don't eat seafood so my options are usually pretty limited. That said, happy hour (Sundays & Mondays 5-7pm) here is a great deal and even more so for a veggie roll lover like myself! I've tried to order spinach every time I go, but they're always out of it. I usually stick with the asparagus and avocado rolls, which are both really good just not as great as those spinach rolls. At $4 a round (for me), there's nothing to complain about. Beware if you order a second round, as you will be charged full price if you don't finish at least half of what you ordered.
(4)
Maria B.

LOVE THIS PLACE! LOVE THE SERVICE AND THE AMBIANCE! I am a regular here and I love the sushi here! The fish is so fresh, it melts in your mouth. I love the spicy tuna roll and the yellow jacket maki roll. It is also BYOB which makes it so awesome too! The manager Mikey is super nice and accomodating. I love their portions and their artwork on the walls. I feel like family here and I will always come back here for my sushi fix!
(5)
Jamie P.

Eh, this was just ok. I received glowing reviews from a friend, so I had set my hopes a little higher. The lava roll... be prepared for a LOT of cream cheese. It was only $6, though, because it was the special of the week, so I really can't complain there. I went out of the box and tried the beef and asparagus roll. I thought it was good, but probably not worth ordering if you really have your hopes set on fish. It was quite a bit of asparagus with a thin strip of beef wrapped around and marinaded in a teriyaki type sauce. Overall, this was ok sushi, but not the best I've had in the city.
(3)
Bryan W.

Wow! Rolls are huge and delicious. A lot of thought clearly went into their menu items. The place is really quiet and intimate great for a date. Pair that w BYOB (though I didn't take advantage of it this time around) and it could also be a great place to meet up and catch up with friends old or new.
(4)
SofÃa T.

Awesome sushi, unique ingredients and killer rice bowls
(4)
Jonas B.

I love Sushi X. Have been probably been there dozens of times, and they never seem to disappoint. Went most recently a couple of weeks ago, and between my wife and I, we shared the Godzilla roll, the crab rangoon, a spicy scallop roll and a few pieces of nigiri. Fish was fresh, preparation was wonderful, and, as always, the atmosphere was a pleasure. And, of course, always love the BYO option. This remains my go-to weeknight sushi stop.
(5)
Moni K.

If you like fish with cream cheese/milk together plus mayo go for it!!!! Sushi will be prepared behind the wall by a mystery chef who does not want to be recognized. Food will be invisible in darkness, after a significant wait. For which you will pay through the nose, your stomach may feel queasy on the way back home...with the mix of raw fish and milk like products.
(1)
Anthony P.

We had a wonderful experience dining in this dark, cozy spot. The service was very friendly and attentive without making us feel rushed. Being BYOB with no corkage fee is also great. The rolls themselves run large, are fresh, and delicious.
(4)
Kelli H.

I ordered delivery from here the other day and it was ok. They do have a unique selection of rolls, but for the price and the quality (or lack there of) with regular rolls, I'd go elsewhere. For one (hungry) person, I ordered the Honey Tuna, Black Widow and tuna (with avocado added for $1) rolls. They were all decently sized, and I ended up w/ half the Black Widow as leftovers. But for $41 (including a $3 delivery charge and tip) it was just meh, nothing special. I think if I was in the neighborhood, with a group of people, I would def. check this place out, since it would be easier to try a bunch of things for cheaper potentially and from others' descriptions, the restaurant interior sounds interesting. But I will not be ordering delivery again, simply because the cost does not reflect the quality.
(3)
Christopher F.

I have had better sushi from a conveyor belt. The rice was gooey rather than sticky. The fish was grainy. It all just tasted like it had been sitting for too long. The menu and decor need major work as does the care and handling of the ingredients. The price would have been solid had the food been enjoyable. Very disappointed since its in my hood.
(2)
Kimberly K.

Rolls are good and all, but the true test of a good sushi place is the Sashimi. I was not impressed with the quality of fish at Sushi X. It wasn't terrible, but I've definitely had better and there are better choices in the area. We got one of the rolls that the menu called "giant". It should have said "too big to eat". Sushi is meant to be eaten in one bite. These rolls were so big and packed with stuff that I had to eat it in 2 or 3 bites and they just fell apart all over my plate. Some pros are the small and laid-back atmosphere. I get tired of stuffy sushi places, this one is cool and unpretentious. I also loved the spicy miso soup.
(2)
lori n.

great little sushi place, all the rolls i've had are always fresh and really tasty. Last time i finally tried one of their "bowls". It's a big bowl with rice and veggies and meat and you mix it up with sauce, kind of like a korean bibimpap-type-of-thing. Super super great flavor explosion party in your mouth!! Also, love their art pieces on the wall.
(5)
Taryn T.

I can feel myself slipping gradually into a sushi-induced food coma, but before I depart, I figured I should muster up the strength to write a positive Yelp review for the affordable awesomeness that is Sushi X. I had the Alaska roll (salmon + crab + avocado) and the Spicy Tuna roll (not overly spicy for a wimp like me) and they were filling and fab. In the future, I'll stick with one roll for a meal (it's plenty!) but I was feeling particularly gluttonous tonight and decided to stuff my face with two. Each roll was around $7, plus they deliver (sweeet, I was feeling lazy tonight!). I am so content with life right now, and I owe it all to Sushi X.
(4)
Marie-Claude L.

We were told to try this place. Very disappointing. The tempura had no flavor. The sushis were not that good. We felt that the sauces were only to cover up. The service was slow, but nice. This place is clearly overrated.
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Laura A.

I've ordered delivery from Sushi X a few times recently, and have been very pleased. Delivery has been on time or early. I have never dined in, but have driven past there countless times, and it sure is a bit dubious looking from the outside. Might be the black exterior, lack of windows, and understated signage, perhaps. I'm sure the interior is lovely. Based on rave Yelp reviews, I most recently tried the Crab Rangoon Roll. Delicious! There was barely any tempura batter on the outside, but it didn't matter. It was stuffed full of REAL crabmeat. No crappy fake crabstick. Only small complaint from me would be the choice of the Chili Sauce on the side. I don't like that kind of sauce, and don't think it's a good choice for that roll. Soy sauce sufficed. It most certainly is a Mega Roll as they call it. That roll with a Miso Soup would have been an adequate meal. But not knowing that, I also ordered a Sweet Potato Tempura roll, which might be my favorite. Oh, and I ordered the Wasabi Garlic Mashed Potatoes too, which had to wait for lunch the next day thanks to the Mega Roll! Very tasty potatoes. Great flavor and texture The Philly and California are above average as well. I didn't enjoy the Vegetable Tempura. A bit undercooked and too firm for my liking. Winter squash and sweet potato aren't at their best virtually raw. They offer sides of what must be all of their sauces, which is a great idea. 18 of them at last count. The Mango Sauce is wonderful. On a related mango note, the Mango Mousse Cake is awesome, too. Highly recommend Sushi X.
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Natalie B.

Went here for lunch on a Monday and this place was dead--we were the only table in there until about 10 min before we left, one other person came in. The only reason I can think of is that the location doesn't really lend itself to the lunch crowd b/c the service was quick and friendly, sushi pieces fresh, tasty and generous, and a wide variety of rolls. I'd definitely go back. It was a little expensive, but considering the quality not out of the norm.
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Mike K.

If there ever was a boutique sushi take away, Sushi X would be it. The first thing you'll immediately notice is the amount of attention paid to their packaging. They have their own specially designed carry out plastic bag, box stickers, chopsticks, flyer menu and business card (see pictures). Being a bit OCD in my personal time and taking great pleasure in putting stuff away in neat containers, I found it refreshing to find a place that shares my love of organization as each roll was carefully tucked away in a container that looked like it could withstand the harshest of delivery routes (again, see the pictures). Yes, this is very clever, I hear you say, but as a customer, it gives me great satisfaction when I take away food and the restaurant asks me how many people will be partaking in the meal and then making sure the same amount of utensils are not only included but carefully packaged away for me to enjoy and use. Call me a sucker but small things like that carry a lot of weight for me. The food is outstanding. The rolls are decently sized if not a tad on the big size but that's forgivable considering the price you're paying which is a tad on the expensive side. The ingredients are plentiful and they do not cut any corners in the construction of their rolls. This is definitely a place where both quality and quantity are served.
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Bob F.

Awesome, best ever!
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Amanda Z.

"Why does the crab in the California Roll look funny?" "Oh. That's because it's real crab and not crab stick..." Yep, Sushi X uses REAL crab in its California Rolls (and do not judge me because I enjoy a California Roll...they are a good simple roll that is hard to screw up.) Delish. In fact, Sushi X was our delivery diva through and through. Miso soup was piping hot. So piping hot, it turned into a miso dessert. Hey, I'm down with that. Who likes her soup cold? Not this girl. Two thumbs up. Nice big chunks of miso too. Edamame was well-portioned and hot. Spicy tuna was average, but not bad at all. And appropriately temped. You'd think with all the hot, hot, hot food we had going on the sushi might not be so cool. You'd think wrong. Sushi X does sushi delivery right, keeping the hot foods seriously hot and the cool food (like the raw stuff) cool and perfectly preserved in its darling little to go packaging. Sushi X is a Sushi do for delivery.
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HARRY P.

LOOOOOVVVVEEE this place, i almost dont want to post because I dont want them to raise their prices!!1 try their spicy TUNA TACOs. they are OUT OF THIS WORLD! Just thinking of them makes me crave! HIGHLY recommended. great abience, fast and friendly service. What more can you ask?
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Sabrina F.

So overrated. Bad art. Cheap decor. Lame music... But mainly, the sushi just wasn't that good. The Aisan-fusion theme seemed interesting at first, but the sushi presentation was a little sloppy, they left out some of the best sushi ingredients on the menu (No Ikura?? No uni???) and everything was drenched in way too much sauce. All that said, Sushi X has mostly great reviews from other patrons. It's probably a good bet if you enjoy overly-Americanized cuisine and a late 90's ambiance. Definitely wouldn't recommend it if you know what good sushi is.
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Christine H.

This was a recommendation from a friend and I have only been once but I am already dreaming of the rolls! The rolls are scrumptious and huge! One mega roll is all u need! We had the double decker and Godzilla, both were fab. The double decker was so fresh tasting with cilantro in it and the Godzilla was heavier and very filling. It's a tiny place (fits 30 ppl maybe) and don't really recommend it for large groups. Service is kind of crummy but the food was so good, they still get 5 stars from me!
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Andrea K.

I've dined in and taken out from Sushi X and must say YUM. Their Buddah roll is incredible for a vegetarian option and a must when I eat here. Everything else is pretty tasty as well. The Thai Stick is a another great option if you wish to try something different. Friends of mine swear by the Crab Rangoon Roll, I just can't get into cream cheese in my sushi. It's just wrong in my opinion. The downside to Sushi X is that it's a tiny restaurant inside and you might have to wait if you go during a busy hour. But on a plus side, they seem to add new rolls to the menu every few months or so. Absolutely worth the visit in my eyes.
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Deirdre L.

Ok, so we absolutely GORGED ourselves on some seriously delicious half-priced sushi last night. The three of us agreed that it was some of the best sushi we have had in a long time and we each have sushi several times a month. A couple things: The seating in the side area is poorly set up and it made it difficult for our server to get to us, therefore we didn't get a lot of service. When you first walk in, its so dark you can hardly see! Yikes. The table was a little grimy and the soy sauce bottle was a little icky too. Once I got over those things, I ate as though I hadn't eaten in days. The Red Dragon - uh-maz-ing. I also had the White Tiger. Yum. My friend had the Godzilla. Deeeelicious (a little too much cream cheese for me, but still very tasty) and this one that was all veggies with a ginger dipping sauce that was really good too. Overall it was super fresh, tasty and we absolutely stuffed ourselves for $24 each INCLUDING tip. Totally will be back for the special.
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Raana A.

I've been coming to Sushi-X for years now. It was my favorite under the radar sushi joints, but I think half off all sushi rolls for happy hour from Sunday - Wednesday put them back on the scene. I was especially happy when they had opened a Diversey since it's in my parents hood, but unfortunately, they recently sold that location. They also changed their happy hour to two days a week. It's still one of my favorite sushi places even if just for their Double Stack roll (three types of fish, chili oil, cilantro, pepper, avocado and spicy mayo) and the hearty vegetarian Buddha roll (you won't miss the fish) served with their house made ginger dressing. I'd also recommend the Thai Stick roll and the Pollo Loco as well as the wasabi garlic mashed potatoes. Also, this place is BYOB - even better! Only downside is that the dining room sometimes feel a bit like a club with loud music and very dim lighting, but the last time it seemed like they corrected both of these issues. Oh - and come early for happy hour sushi!
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Matthew P.

Decent rolls at great prices. BYOB is always a plus; for some ready 2 buck chuck goes great with flavorsome sushi. All you can eat for 19 bucks and I enjoyed almost everything! I had a Chicago roll that was yummy; give that a shot. Service is my only complaint; it's mediocre at best. +1 star: The group I went with got a little rowdy and the management didn't seem to mind.
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Sarah D.

Hands down, my favorite sushi place so far, and bonus that they're BYOB. I've been to a number of other ones around the city, and Sushi X is consistently the best quality with a fantastic variety of rolls. I've had friends complain that they can't find good sushi in the city (how is that possible?) so I bring them here. One bite of the Maui Waui, and they're sold. I mean, come on - who doesn't love coconut and bacon? My only complaints are that they're not open for lunch, and service tends to be a little slow, but the quality MORE than makes up for those minor shortcomings.
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Tiffany K.

i LOVE sushi x! i've been a long time customer of this place... ;) one thing i ALWAYS order at sushi x is their crab rangoon ROLL. not dumplings, they found a way to make crab rangoon into a roll! yummO!! if u don't like cream cheese in your sushi rolls, i suggest you stay away from this one because the roll is about half filled with cream cheese! yum.. i've tried almost everything on their regular menu and EVERYTHING is just that great. red dragon is perfect if you want something spicy. what i really like about this roll is that you get the best of two rolls: shrimp tempura and spicy tuna! wakamesu is always perfect before stuffing your face with sushi here. this place is byob and wait can get a little long. they let you drink what you bring before you sit and sometimes give you edamame for waiting so long~ how nice of them =) anyway, prices are moderate for sushi rolls. staff is friendly and always on point. place itself is clean and so is the bathroom. i've also ordered delivery from this place many times and each time, the sushi comes neatly packaged and in a timely manner. everyone must give this place at least one shot because trust me, you will always come back for more. :)
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Cassi L.

I've only ever ordered delivery from Sushi X but I won't go anywhere else. In the past 6 months, I've probably had Sushi X deliver about 20 times. The fish is consistently fresh and fast. They always tell you delivery time is 45 minutes to an hour but they are usually here in 30 minutes or less. One time the delivery guy forgot my Diet Coke - he apologized and took it off my bill. A few hours later he showed up randomly with a whole six pack of diet coke and let me know he just felt really bad and he was really sorry. My favorite rolls are - spicy tuna, spicy shrimp, and red dragon. The wasabi mashed potatoes are great too. Best presentation and when you call in they have your previous order and information saved.
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Anthony A.

I have been to many of the popular Sushi places in Chicago, and this by far away continues to be my favorite. The best sushi, byob, incredible rolls. My friends and I go here all the time. Their spicy tuna, godzilla, and honey rolls are constant cravings. Service is great, atmosphere is cool but better for groups then dates. It is a little small but worth the patience if you have to wait for at able.
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Jin K.

This place is a cool little spot to dine on some tasty sushi. The rolls are definately not of the traditional sorts as one of the managers there pointed out but they are quite delicious. The Red Dragon, Honey Roll, 5-0 (they call it that because there is bacon in the roll) were all fantastic but the double stack was my favorite roll. It's on the afforable side and it's BYOB, without a cork fee and they brought out an ice filled pale to keep my beers frosty. Solid food, up beat music, attentive staff and decent ambiance. (they need more than just blue walls, although they have a projector going on one side of the place). I definately recommend this place especially if Butterfly on Grand is impossible.
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Shajan K.

I've been going to SushiX for a few years. I was introduced to it by my sister and I'll admit that it's one of my favorite spots. The ambiance doesn't give the perception of being a sushi joint...very modern and the art on the walls gives the entire place a different vibe. The music gives you more of a lounge feel, but that doesn't take away from the food. They don't have a bar, but it is BYOB and there is no cork fee. Definitely a plus. As far as the food, the sushi is fresh and it's prepared rather quick. The prices are not bad and about the only concern that I would have is that you can't watch the sushi chef make the food. Favorites: Spicy Tuna Salad, Double Stacked, Dragon Fly, White Tiger and a few more. Service is pretty good, that's also because the owners are hands on.
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Eric C.

This is the best sushi in Chicago. The prices are in the $15 range for some of the specialty rolls, but for the most part once you see them you'll know why: they are enormous and they are delicious. Rolls at other places are embarrassing compared to these things. The music is good, the anime is fun, and it's BYOB. Plus, every month one roll is half off (just ask). I think my wife and I have eaten here 200+ times now since moving to Chicago, and we're actually probably going to go again today. It's that good. Top recommendations: godzilla, buddha, red dragon
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Britt D.

Sushi X has one of the best happy hour deals in the city -- unfortunately they've slashed it! It used to be half off rolls from 5-7 Sunday - Thursday, but now it's only Sunday and Monday! We went to gorge ourselves on sushi last night, but were really disappointed to see the deal had been cut to Sun/Mon. The maki here is great and an exceptional value during happy hour, but I have a hard time paying full price and will not be going nearly as often as I did before =(
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Tracy K.

This was my first and last visit to this location. I've gotten carry out from the Lincoln Park location numerous times and have thoroughly enjoyed the food. So when we found ourselves right down the street from this branch and hungry, we stopped in for dinner. My first impression stepping into this tiny, dark room is that they are trying too hard. Bright blue walls, low lights and the giant screen playing anime, with overly-loud generic music in the background? No thanks. And the grey mini blinds on the tiny window in the corner seemed to take away any cool points they earned with the slate tables and frosted glass candles. And the entire space was filled with the booming voice of a guy on his cell phone showing us all just how important he is. It would have been nice to hear about the special (Sunday - Wednesday 5pm -7pm half price rolls) from our server *before* we placed our order. I would have ordered differently, if I didn't hear about it when she was greeting the table next to us.. about five minutes after we had placed our order. The food was okay but really nothing special: miso - bland veggie tempura - not much variety, but okay maki - small in size and not big on flavor We would have ordered the wasabi mashed potatoes, but we were denied by the waitress with no reason as to why they weren't serving them. Our waitress might as well have been a robot, and an inefficient one at that. She took our order and dropped off our food, sure.. but when we were ready for the check, she was at the counter texting on her phone.. for way too long. If our waitress hadn't sucked, and we would have been able to order the wasabi mashed potatoes, our dinner would have been worth coming back here again. Oh well.. next!
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Patty S.

Always consistently good! We always get delivery or take-out from Sushi X and they never disappoint. For some reason my boyfriend and I are creatures of habit and always end up getting the Red Dragon, Alaska, and Spider Rolls. Watch out for the Red Dragon because does it not only have spicy tuna on top, but they also include some pieces of sliced jalapeÃ±os in the roll! The only compliant I has is that I wish they offer nigiri pieces, but the rolls are satisfying enough when the craving hits. We have been here for dinner before, but I wouldn't recommend it unless u enjoying eating with techno music playing loudly in the background and Japanese anime playing on the wall. The interior is also painted black (same as the outside). I just don't think the combination of all 3 makes it very conducive to eating... Overall, great for carry-out/delivery, not so good for dining in.
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Mark T.

Great food and fast delivery. I've eaten at the restaurant a few times, but I order delivery from them more often. It is a little pricey, but you get what you pay for with sushi.
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Jessica M.

Best Place to get Sushi in Chicago!!!
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Ricka D.

I used to go to the Sushi X on Diversey all the time for their happy hour special (half off on rolls). There were times that my friend and I would walk out of there feeling drunk without having consumed a drop of alcohol...thats how insanely delicious their rolls are. So for my birthday, all I wanted was a Crab Rangoon roll. My bf and I booked a hotel room at the Renaissance downtown, checked in, packed a bottle of Kung Fu Girl Riesling (its BYOB!) and took a quick cab ride to this location. Its smaller than the one on Diversey...wasn't too packed on a Saturday night, which was awesome for us. We got the Five-O, Spider, and Crab Rangoon rolls. The Crab Rangoon roll was just as delicious as I remembered it....my bf said it was the best sushi roll he had ever had, even *gasp* better than Crab Rangoon itself! I can't wait to go back. Haven't found anything like it in the suburbs!
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Ericka R.

Dark as hell, I mean black, not nary a window. can't even see the menu which is in some Neo sushi language (inside out, hot cold etc.) and there is no damn sushi bar! Who is making my maki? Listen, go here if your having an affair with a stripper and you wanna make out in a dark corner while enjoying an overpriced Neo roll!
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Mickey A.

Sushi X, with its interesting menu, is one of my favorite delivery spots and has yet to fail me..,,uh, that wasn't a hint so please don't do anything to make me really dislike you, Sushi X. Actually, I was a bit disappointed the last time I ordered the veggie tempura. The sweet potato one was a bit raw and way too crunchy (not the tempura crunch but the actual potato) for my liking. Otherwise, the rolls (Philly, Buddha, and Godzilla - hey I was really hungry!) I ordered made up for that.
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monica d.

I started eating take out at Sushi X a few years back and it was SUPERB. I ordered from them, even though Bob San was just a block away, because I truly loved their quality of fish, packaging and service. Then, I finally came to the restaurant when I moved closer and it was a huge thumbs down. The bad decor was a total turn off. I had not been back for over 6 months because of that, as well as, the fact that Butterfly Sushi opened and it was AT LEAST $3 cheaper per roll, had a friendly staff and livelier decor. I came in tonight because I heard from a friend that the Sushi Happy Hour (Sunday through Wednesday) was a great deal. Unbeknown to me, they changed the special. I learned later. After my meal I once again realized that there is a good reason why I do not frequent this place- The fish to rice ratio is not worth the price, the decor still stinks, and the waitstaff is not friendly or informative and they constantly try to force you into buying more food. All reasons why they are never packed and Butterfly always is. Not interested in going back. I'd rather wait in line at Butterfly than come here.
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Damian M.

This is no traditional sushi joint. They have a roll called 5-0 that's made with two types of bacon. Not something I would advertise as "sushi" but I have to admit. It was pretty damn good. I guess it's hard to go wrong with Bacon, prosciutto, and wasabi mayo. We ordered Miso soup and edamame to get started. The soup was decent, the edamame was a heaping portion. It would have been nice to have options other than rolls on the menu. There are only rolls. But it seems they are taking the approach of doing one thing, and doing it well. There were 4 of us and we ordered 2 rolls each thinking that we'd order more after the first round. HOLY CRAP THESE ROLLS ARE HUGE! We had a hard time finishing them. The happy hour specials are amazing. You get half off most rolls as long as you are seated by 7pm. We got 8 rolls, edamame, and miso soup. Our bill was somwhere around $60 for the four of us and we were stuffed to the Gills. (pun intended) This is another BYOB joint which I am really starting to appreciate.
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Christina D.

My friends and I were starving in our dorms on a cold winter late night and were desperately trying to find good food to eat, and 7-11 couldn't provide us with that. After searching the interwebs, we found a number for Sushi X and called. The prices were a bit high but we were hungry, they delivered, and they had MOCHI ICE CREAM!!! which all three of us adore. So, we went ahead and told the order to the lady over the phone, and gave her our address. At that moment, she said: "Oh, I'm sorry, you're out of our delivery range". I almost cried! I told my friends and they groaned with exasperation- which the woman must have noted because she then said "hold on, i'll see what I can do" and convinced the delivery guy to deliver to us. We obviously tipped him very generously- an order that totaled to $120 for 3 people! Upon receiving the food, we were already impressed by the fancy translucent, minimalist packaging. The sushi... was amazing. We each ordered the honey roll, and I also ordered a godzilla roll- all of which were decadent, and surprisingly fresh. The coffee mochi ice cream I ordered was also amazing! Alhough I've only ordered from here once (since they can't technically deliver to my area), I plan on going to the restaurant quite a bit!
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Andie W.

Bust out those magnifying glasses, Sushi X is hard to locate considering there isn't a large sign in front of the restaurant. And forget the menus that are usually posted on the front windows, because there are no windows in front of this establishment. I wasn't sure what I was walking into had it not been for a couple of friends who were regulars at the place. Upon entering, you find yourself in a very, VERY dark room. It is finally after about three meters that you find yourself in the restaurant with a projection screen showcasing Anime as your only light source. We were lucky to find seating, and I say lucky because there only seemed to be seriously less than ten tables. Because of lack of light, I found it very hard to focus on the menu. I was too frustrated to read descriptions on the menu items, that I resorted to only my regular sushi rolls, Dragon and Shrimp Tempura, after failed attempts to read the menu with my phone (I'm telling you, it's THAT dark). The music was a tad bit loud as well, you would think with the dim lighting that it would be an intimate place, but I could hardly hear anything! On the plus side, it is a BYOB establishment, the food arrived in a timely manner and wasn't half-bad. Although, if you normally order spicy-tuna, I say refrain from theirs, it was over-the-top spicy, even for me, the spice lover! Overall: Cleanliness: A Food: B Service: B Location: B Prices: B Space: C --------------------- Grade: B
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Keira S.

The ambiance is kind of weird here. It's got that 1990s, lots of black and and brushed stainless, super dark and cheesy dance music playing thing. Although the service is always friendly and FAST, and the small space makes it seem cozy instead of stark, so I don't really mind it. It just makes me wonder if there are teams of musicians holed up in studios just pumping out these"oontz! oontz! oontz!" beats purely for uses in "hey we're EDGY!" restaurants and clothing stores? Like Muzak guys, only with, like, outdated nipple rings. At any rate, This is some of my favorite sushi in the city. Get the double decker roll--it's like four ENTIRE FISHES in one roll. Ours had hunks coming out as big as a baby's arms! The Lava roll is interesting because with the cooked fish and the melty cream cheese and spiciness, it tastes like a taco.
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Reese D.

I'll preface this by saying that I've only ever ordered delivery from Sushi X...but I've never been disappointed in the quality. The specialty rolls are wonderful, and the fish is perfectly fresh and delicious. The only drawback is that it's relatively expensive...but I truly believe that with sushi, you get what you pay for, so I'm willing to spend a little extra.
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Judy M.

Ordered dinner from here on Friday night. It was a bit on the early side, but the delivery was super fast. The Godzilla roll was fantastic, the ungai and spicy tuna were really good, but I was a bit disappointed with the spider roll. My friend loves the honey roll, it is a bit too sweet for me. I would have given four stars, but all they have are rolls - it would have been nice to have the option of nigiri as well.
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patrice c.

Fresh and spicy Red dragon. Hot salty fresh edaname. Delivery, or dine in - the same quality. I'm a Red Dragon fan and I always order it where ever I go. Butterfly doesn't get it and holy smokes don't try ordering sushi period at Thalia. Sushi X is always fresh and delvers the quality I have to have.
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H C.

There isn't much to say that everyone else hasn't already said but I was very disappointed in Sushi X. I actually enjoyed all the rolls that I ordered, although they were extremely spicy and I love spicy foods but a couple of times I did have to take a break and soothe my mouth with ice water. The seating was eh, we were sat so close to the another party and a sofa against the wall. When we were given the table it was actually missing a chair and I had to stand a good five minutes before I had to ask for a chair myself. Did I mention that two servers walked past me a couple of times while I was standing? And that brings me to the service. Just awful! Ordering our food wasn't the problem nor was the time it took to get our food but it took forever for someone to aknowledge us and bring us drinks. I ended up not leaving the best tip for our waitress and I don't believe she was very happy about that. Oh well. I would go back here again for the half priced rolls that I didn't know about until I read the yelp reviews but it would not be my first choice for dinner if I was craving sushi.
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Jenny L.

Sushi X has the best giant rolls ever. The rolls are definitely a 2 or 3 biter. Not only do they give giant portions, but they have an amazing happy hour from Sun-Thur from 5-7 PM where all rolls are half off. I always get 2 giant mega rolls and it totals anywhere from $12-$16. This place is a hidden gem and a hole in the wall. It is very tiny with limited seating. The only down side is that the staff is not that attentive and is terrible with refilling cups of water. Although the ambiance and service of the restaurant could be 10x better, the quality of the food and price makes me and my friends come here twice a week.
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Tommy M.

Eh. The good: We had a group of 27 for someone's birthday (OK I didn't plan it, I'd never get that many people together for a 23rd bday), but the restaurant actually closed down the restaurant for our "private party". The bad: When we called to adjust the amount of people for the reservation the day of, they tried to inform us THEN, about 3 hours prior to dinner, that there was a $30 minimum per person. They conveniently forgot to mention this when we made the reservation. The grub: I really like the spicy tuna roll, it was the spiciest roll I've ever had, which I like. One of the shrimp rolls tasted a little funky, so after two pieces I left the rest. The place is BYOB, which I'm starting to appreciate more and more. You can find a better place, I think.
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Janette L.

Oh my! They are not messing around with those mega rolls. I have been wanting to try Sushi X for a while now. They deliver but there is a $3 charge so I got off my lazy butt and picked it up. First thing I noticed was the heaviness of the bag. I just thought they put in a lot of soy sauce. When I got home I discovered that the mega roll consisted of 10 huge pieces filled with large chunks of sushi! I was sold. Flavor, quality, and quantity were good for the price. I recommend the double stack. Next time I will go and dine in especially since it is BYOB.
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Nana H.

None of these reviews seem to mention that sushi x is strictly a MAKI sushi place- they dont actually serve any sashimi or sushi. I went there last night and left slightly disappointed because i couldnt get any squid sushi. I think the menu is incomplete. The 3 rolls we got were however, good. Nothing so extremely good that i would suggest to bring people here- but they were none the less- good. B+ rolls. We got the spicy octopus, the drangonfly, and the honey roll. Oh yeah, what really saved this place for me was that it was BYOB. I ran out to CVS to make the dining experience one star better then it deserved.
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Blair B.

I did not find this place to be fast, or cheap, but I still enjoyed it. I ordered delivery to Old Town and it took an hour and 15 minutes. Not slow, but hardly quick. Delivery was packaged adorably and well as promised by you guys. I got 2 rolls.. Godzilla and Crab Rangoon. These set me back $40 with tax/tip/delivery. They were both tasty. Crab Rangoon actually tasted like a crab rangoon which was really cool. My big complaint about this place? The rolls are huge.. they are sliced thinly (yay), but height-wise they are ridiculous. I could barely put these things in my mouth. The problem is, I couldn't enjoy tasting the blend of several flavors in one tiny bite.. it seemed like I was eating a glob of cream cheese, then a glob of crab, etc, you get the idea. If they could get these rolls down to a normal size I'd be a lot more interested.
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Y G.

If you blink, you would drive past this place. Located in a very obscure place is the blue glowing sign of Sushi X. Parking is everywhere because..well there just isn't anything else nearby. We parked right in front at meters. Its a small restaurant with a huge project screen of anime, and the lighting is very dim with an atmosphere of a trendy lounge. Two of us ordered 3 maki rolls which was more than enough. Each roll is about 10 or more pieces with each piece being the size of my palm. Ok its not that big, but its big enough that you are embarrassed to put the entire thing in your mouth at once. Good creative rolls, around $12-$15 each. You aren't here for the sashimi, you are here to stuff yourself with good maki rolls till you puke. Come around 6:30-7pm, it started getting busy around 8.
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Paul K.

a friend of mine took me there, I have been back every time I have been to Chicago since, it is simply one of the best with consistent great sushi and innovative changes in menus . I took 4 coworkers this trip and they loved it too! go if you are in chicago.
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Bryan B.

short and simple. goooood sushi.
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Jeff F.

Ordered delivery from here the other day. Although a bit expensive, the food was wonderful. This is a perfect place for people who don't like sushi to try some new stuff. The honey sushi was insanely good and the spicy tuna roll was perfect (some places like to make it so hot that you can't enjoy it). This is not a traditional sushi joint. They are proud to put their own twist on sushi and it works. Very tasty and satisfying, I'd order from here again and will probably head in to enjoy the restaurant itself. A bit pricey, I'd spend the extra dough over, say, Kamehachi because the quality and care is so much better. Very enjoyable. Recommended!
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jamie k.

I'm impressed. After hearing it was "all right" I never really thought about ordering sushi from here. I work almost every Saturday night, my co-worker and I get hungry and every week we treat ourselves to something special (see Indian House review from last week)...This week it was sushi! I ordered "American style" sushi-- The Philly (salmon and cream cheese) and the vegetable tempura roll -- both great! He ordered a couple vegetarian rolls. I was super surprised that 5 rolls delivered only cost about $30.00 and thought that was pretty cool... AND...we ordered from the West Loop..it arrived in 20 minutes! I do prefer more traditional Japanese sushi, but for a quick fresh fix of some fun rolls..This is an awesome option! -- EDIT 9.07 I went here to lunch with the boss...(i've only had carry out till then) It's kind of weird inside..especially during the day...it was a super sunny day out, we walked into a black hole..I felt like my boss and I were on a romantic date..it was weird.. I still love love their food.. but wouldn't really recommend going there on a summer afternoon... carry out and delivery is fast!
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John A.

One of the best sushi places in the city. The layout is small. The techno and cartons playing on the way may not be for everyone but this place is a must try! The white tiger, dragon fly and red dragon are all great.
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Linsey C.

I've only had sushi a few times so I'm by no means an expert but I liked this place. A friend took me and since I don't know enough about it, he ordered and everything we had was great! The mochi ice cream was a perfect way to end our delicious meal! It's pretty small but didn't feel crowded at all. Went on a Sunday night, were seated right away and had great service!
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Sharlene K.

I adore Sushi-X for so many reasons. I've never experienced the negativities that people are mentioning. They're a neo-sushi place rather than traditional so there is stuff they serve that you definitely won't find elsewhere in addition to staples like dragon or rainbow rolls. Evidence of their neo-philosophy towards mayo: there's a lot of different kinds they offer up. What's really great is customizing your roll here since they offer so many different ingredients. My favorite is the mango. Mango is an awesome sushi ingredient and I'm often surprised it hasn't caught on in Chicago like it has elsewhere. What's also amazing about this place is that it's good for vegetarians. I know it sounds contradictory, but they offer that many vegetable options for their rolls. The Buddha roll, one of their specialties you'll never find elsewhere, is 7different vegetables. Their specialty rolls are truly special. I can't stand places where their house "specialty" selection reads like a catering menu from Jewel (dragon, rainbow, california, caterpillar, godzilla, spider, etcetera). Here's a short list of specialty rolls: Thai Stick - green curry, shrimp, bamboo shoots, basil Red Dragon - siracha, shrimp, tuna, jalepeno, green onion Honey - albacore, cucumber, honey sesame, tempura crunch Yellow Jacket - yellowtail, mango, shitake, avocado Buddha - lettuce, avocado, daikon, asparagus, cucumber, shitake, green onion, ginger sauce This place is more than affordable for the quality they provide. I think this place is 10x better than Sushi Wabi because of craftsmenship and presentation. I can't think of another restaurant that delivers sushi with such class and design. I'm usually turned off by LA style restaurants, and if you are too, go with an open mind. This place is 100% black with anime projected on a wall with some type of electronica (drum/bass, house, trance, etcetera) playing in the background. It's also not listed on the menu since they've revamped it for the 5th time since they've opened, but this place will customize rolls for you. My favorite has always been the mango, shitake, and yellowtail combination. This is something that'll be new to most people no matter how much sushi they've eaten if don't travel much. And like I've said, this is a neo place so a lot of the traditional stuff is lacking. As much as I love miso, I'd much rather have their butternut squash soup or their wasabi garlic yukon mashed potatoes. To further enforce the idea that this place is really nouveau and far from traditional sushi places: they don't offer any nigiri. What most people understand to be sushi is raw fish pieced in a roll (which is technically maki) or ala carte by piece (which is technically nigiri), but traditionally sushi is all encompassing and means basically snackable hand items of rice with stuff attached and they just love pushing that definition. Thank g-d someone is willing to do it. Here's something I'm absolutely fanatic about: their rice is top-notch. I've had better, but this is definitely close to the top. I'm seemingly obsessed with rice quality in my sushi, but really, rice the common denominator between all sushi and it usually composes about 50% of the content: the rice NEEDS to be good. AND for the reviewer who said: " Upon further consideration, we theorize that the sushi isn't even produced onsite. Evidence? There are no sushi chefs visible as the food mysteriously appears from behind a curtain." I have ONE word for you: KITCHEN. I know in most circles, it's a well-guarded secret but I thought should let you in on it. High-end sushi places (like most high-end restaurants) use a kitchen and not a barista-style bar. That was a habit produced by fast-food sushi in places like Tokyo or NYC, but a good restaurant uses a good fully stocked kitchen. This ain't Benihana's. I don't mean to curt and insulting, but if you're going to attempt to make a clever slam, at least be clever about it.
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David H.

Great sushi! Real variety of rolls and dishes. The ambiance is a little annoying with club music in the background. It is BYOB, which I understood prior to going. They had no mixes for anything we brought, no tonic, no soda, no limes. If you prepare well enough this is no problem, but having some basic mixers seems like it would be any easy thing to do. All in all quite good and I will go back. Parking was not bad and I went on an Thursday.
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Jeremiah Z.

I've only visited the actual restaurant once when picking up food and the space seemed a bit small. The inside was a bit dark, but that's obviously what they're going for. The other times I've had the food it was delivery and its been good. The prices are reasonable and the menu has most things you're looking for. I would recommend other spots for a night out over this place, but its decent if you live in the area for takeout purposes only in my opinion.
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Robin W.

We strictly use Sushi X for late night delivery- they are open til 11pm. Though a little pricey, and devoid of standard sashimi (they only serve rolls), Sushi X uses big fresh cuts, so big that maybe the ratio is off on some of the multiple ingredient rolls. Delivery is extremely fast, and the packaging is pretty (unnecessary). For some reason, they have a hot lady secret spy theme in all of their promotions. All in all, If you're in a late night fix, give it a go...it's not bad.
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Jessica D.

It's hard to know how to rate Sushi X. The food: Having never been to Sushi X, we ordered one hot item and 8 rolls between us. We had the wasabi garlic mashed potatoes, a buddha roll, a veggie tempura roll (no roe please!), a shitake roll, an avocado roll, a crab rangoon roll, a salmon skin roll, a sake roll, and a kappa roll. The first four were mine (vegetarians who still love sushi, unite!) and the latter four my girlfriend's. We also ordered the "Japanese Iced Green Tea". Oh my God. I had no idea how huge the buddha and crab rangoon rolls would be. Is this normal in Chicago? I've never had such a wide maki before. And there were 10 pieces! In the other parts of the country I've had sushi my rolls have generally ranged 6-8 pieces, but not 10. If we had know, I think we'd have cut our order in half. That said, almost everything we had was fantastic. I agree that Sushi X is a little heavy handed with the mayo. I get why they have it in some rolls, but it's in most of their rolls on the right side of the menu, so they could really hold back a little more. Even so, the buddha was pretty fabulous with lettuce, avocado, daikon, tempura asparagus, cucumber, shitake, and green onions. Better than your usual veggie roll with just avocado, carrots, and cucumber. My girlfriend said the crab rangoon tasted almost creepily like the real thing, in a good way. The wasabi garlic mashed potatoes were unusual in a sushi place, but incredibly good. I mean, I'm an Irish girl. There were potatoes. With WASABI. I'm sold. I didn't really dig my shitake roll because it was drowned in sesame seeds. I love me some sesame but I mean they were literally like 30% of the roll and I think anyone who has have had sesame knows they that's enough to overpower everything else in the roll. Sad. Also, that Japanese iced green tea? Was a bottle of Fuze. Which is made in the U.S. ... yeah. I mean, there might be a slight chance that Fuze uses Japanese tea leaves instead of Chinese or Indian, but I doubt it. I felt more than a little cheated paying $3 for a Fuze flavor I don't even like. The Service: Weird. Sometimes really awesome, sometimes non-existent. It wasn't horrible by any means. Just that our server semi-disappeared after bringing our last dish and only filled our water glass once during the meal. Still, they're a small place with only two servers, so I can see how during a busy time they might flake a little. The Atmosphere: Awesome and headache inducing at the same time. Some might think of it as goth. I don't, largely because in Japan, many restaurants are themed. This one happens to be a restaurant in the US themed to be kind of Japanese. It's dark, with anime playing on one wall. Unlike most places in town, the servers aren't 20-something white kids. Techno is played at a level that's loud but not totally impossible to converse over (though you might have to speak up). I liked it, but I'm a little weird, so I get why some don't. So that's that. Sushi X is on par with other overpriced sushi places in the area, but Sunday and Monday you can take advantage of the 5-7 happy hour. The price is good for two rolls per person per order but you can put in more orders until 7, so you can technically work it for as long as you want. That said, if you're ordering Mega or Neo rolls, I can't imagine ordering more than two. Really, they're huge. I will note, I felt a little sick after my meal, but I'm pretty sure that's because of the giant portions, not the quality of the food.
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Angie C.

Based on some good online reviews my two friends and I decided to try this place out on Saturday night. We walked into a small dark place, with one wall being a huge screen that was showing anime the whole time. It was a bit crowded for a Saturday night but there was an open table - we had to wait over 5 minutes for one of the two waitresses working that night to come out from behind the counter wall to seat us. Once we were seated we had trouble reading the menus with the very dim lighting - I'd suggest they reprint their menus (without the black background and 4 point tiny gray font). Once the waitress came back to our table to actually take our order (at least 10 minutes after we sat down) things got better. We ordered miso soup and edamame which came out relatively quickly. The miso was excellent and just hot enough to enjoy. Edamame was standard, but that's hard to mess up. They brought us two buckets of ice for our two bottles of wine - unfortunately we had just bought them, so not enough time to chill. Suggest you bring chilled wine... We ordered 4 rolls which were amazing: Spicy tuna, Reg Dragon, Double Stack, and Spider Roll. All were fantastic. Will definitely go back if I'm in the area to try more rolls. Funny that someone below mentioned they had no ice...by the end of our meal they ran out of ice too! Pros: Great rolls & not too expensive Cons: Inconsistent service (once at your table they were nice though) & weird atmosphere
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Katy F.

Sushi X is loved in our household. If we want to go out for dinner, it isn't too far away from our house, is BYOB (which is a big plus in my book) and parking isn't horrible. We have never had any great problem getting a seat and once we do, we love the sushi! I typically judge every sushi place on the Spicy Tuna and I really like Sushi X's. But it is the strength of the other rolls that keeps me coming back. They are dolled up rolls, but as someone who is new to sushi, it was a great way for me to try new fishes or be a little more adventurous. We have always had courteous interaction with the employees whether we went into the store front or we ordered delivery.
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Angelique R.

This is like the Neo nightclub of Sushi, and well I'm a fan of Neo so... yay! There is a nice spread of veggie rolls so I tried my first spinach one tonight and it was pretty yum. Their portion of edamame is generous as well. I did have the urge to come in and put another coat of paint on the walls just to make things look a little less dingy, but the artwork, music, and anime movie playing did make for a cool vibe.
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Julia T.

The rolls here are HUGE! You really get your money's worth here. 3 rolls for a party of 2 is more than enough. One of my fav sushi places to go to with many creative rolls to choose from. Their potstickers are delicious! The dipping sauce is unique with a spicy twist on it. Super yummy! Its pretty packed on the weekends and there is usually a 20 minute wait. Go on the weekdays and the place is empty because they do a lot of deliveries/take outs. Side note: stay away from the oyster shooters, they are terrible!
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shannon w.

Worst ever. Worst! I don't consider myself a sushi snob - Whole Foods is just as good as Mirai for me - but I found this place to be awful. The one star I've given it is for service (attentive, super friendly, help with the menu). This place is really tiny - I would have no idea since it looks giant from the outside, but really I wasn't detered by the size since it felt kind of like hanging out in someone's living room (helped by the couch-type seating, and anime playing on the wall). Also I liked that it was BYOB and the server was very prompt with glasses, corkscrew (ours was screwtop - haha!). It was really really cold in the place - like they'd cranked the A/C, even though it was pretty chilly outside too - and I noticed everyone was wearing their jackets still. Wouldn't that be a sign to maybe turn up the heat for patrons? Ah well, that was only a tiny complaint next to what the real problem was - the food. The food was inedible, in my opinion. Right when we sat down, the boy ordered miso soup because he was freezing his tush off. It was disgustingly salty. It literally tasted like miso + entire salt shaker. I thought that was a flaw I was willing to overlook, until I got my sushi and realized the nightmare wasn't going to stop at the miso. There are only TWO basic components to good sushi - vinagared rice, and fresh delicious fish. The sushi at Sushi X lacked both of these. The rice was totally bland and flavorless so it failed to draw out the flavor of the fish. This turned out to be a good thing, because the fish tasted less than fresh. The nigiri was disgusting, and I was then afraid to eat the maki rolls because who knows what they might be hiding with all those other flavors - probably last week's fish in those. I literally almost spit out my tuna nigiri - it was slightly grainy (e.g. likely rotting from the breakdown of the tissue), and tasted like metal. I ate 3 pieces of sushi from our giant order, and then stopped because I really could not take anymore, and still I felt a slight stomachache afterward. I will be sticking with Izumi as my go-to for neighborhood sushi - cannot stomach Sushi X again.
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Brenna M.

Delivery was very courteous, albeit not too speedy, but then again, what delivery is? The rolls are very tasty, my only complaint lies with the ubiquitous mayo in their specialty rolls. We were able to find two that didn't have it (thai stick = so creative and interesting, almost too spicy by the end) but the rest ALL had mayo. I like mayo as much as the next guy, but seriously, in everything, is that necessary???
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Stella F.

Since 2005, Sushi X is my #1 favorite place to enjoy maki rolls. The dining experience here is sublime: delicious rolls, intimate, sexy ambience, good house music and anime projected on the wall. Simply put, magical.
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Linda L.

For anyone who has ever said "i dont like sushi", place your unfortunate judgement to the side and just try sushi x. i have converted 2 sushi haters!! really!! nobody in the city of chicago (from what i know) makes their spicy scallops the way they do. their shrimp tempura roll is AMAZING. you MUST try their honey roll, and their spicy tuna is pretty good too! all in all, this is my favorite sushi dive. affordable, unbelievably tasty, trendy, open late, and they deliver!! check your pretentions at the door and prepare to have a delicious meal.
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Kevin W.

One of the best sushi places I've been to in Chicago. It's a small restaurant with contemporary decor. The waitress there was nice and responded kindly when we asked questions. There was a small party going on in the adjacent "area" that was partitioned with a fabric curtain, they were a little loud but it was a pretty large bday party and you could see they were drinking with all those liquor bottles they brought with them. Also, lots of customers get carry-out as well. We ordered the wasabi mashed potatoes that other yelpers recommended and they were pretty good, similar to regular mashed potatoes but with a hint of wasabi. We ordered a honey roll, a double stack mega roll, and the dragon fly roll. The honey roll was sweet and very tasty. The dragon fly roll had eel and mango in it, and that was REALLY tasty, the mango was really ripe. I'd strongly recommend those 2 rolls.
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Steve T.

maki maki maki! If you're a roll fan, this is the place to go. They have many unique rolls, and each we had tonight were quite good. They do not, however, have sashimi. The closest you can get is the sashimi roll which has no rice but still is wrapped in seaweed. It's a smaller establishment, a little dark and cozy inside, would be a nice place for a date.
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Tony B.

Great BYOB place with quality sushi and great service! A cute space that seems to be hidden away from the masses and so close to home...will be returning many times for sure.
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Jon A.

Best sushi in Chicago hands down! Fish is always so fresh and the rolls are to die for. MUST HAVE Double stack, Red Dragon, and the honey roll. Order those three together and i guarantee this will become your favorite sushi place. Don't hesitate to try the spicy tuna tacos either!
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Sandy D.

I really enjoyed my first time. I didn't like the fact that they don't have a coat rack, and there really isnt a good place to put one's purse. The seats have a round back so you can hook it. The tables are a little too small and hard to fit all the food. I had the black widow and the philly - both very nice portions, the taste was good - but the miso soup was to die for and had plenty of sea weed and chunks of tofu! The staff was very helpful and accomodating. I would love to return. Although, the art was a little odd, random pictures of famous people and some Japanese art. Not sure if they need an interior designer or they sell the art on the spot - looked like some pieces were literally removed from its place. Good job guys! I will return! Oh and i really enjoyed the music and the movie they played!
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Dan M.

Best delivery sushi near downtown, hands down. I've ordered from here at least 2 dozen times and the sushi is always fresh and delivered on time. Godzilla role is pretty much the anti-christ of sushi, but it is really really really good. I haven't dined in the restaurant, but I am always entertained by the anime that they play on the wall projector while I am waiting for my pick up order. Probably not the best place for a relaxing sit down though. All in all, they have proven themselves time and time again and I will remain a regular well into the future.
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Jess H.

ok, so I don't like to be negative and to tell you the truth, I didn't even want a Yelp account (no offense) but after eating what some may call 'sushi' last night at sushi x, i was compelled to start yelping away. i get it. sushi is trendy. you know 'roll it in this funky mayo' or 'fry it with this 'tropical' fruit tempura'. rub it. pat it down. but don't eat it. i don't want to eat your bizarre sushi experiment in what can only be described as a crazy anime windowless blue hole that blars Liley Allen to feel edgy. oddly, i was fully willing to cast all that aside if the service wasn't like pulling teeth. not every restaurant experience needs to be a life changing experience but i am giving you my money, humor me. also i bartend currently and have been in the service industry for 7 years, so i feel confident that my take on things is not that off base. i digress....ultimately, my party of 8 arrived at sushi x at 9:30 or so and was literally forced out the door at 11:00. again, i get it. its closing time and everybody wants to leave. BUT my party just spent hundreds of dollars on your subpar sushi and now some guy that works there sat on the front counter and flipped through his ipod, playing only portions of his favorite songs until he settled on 'Closing Time' by Semisonic. ok. thats not funny. its not ironic. its out of control. don't go to sushi x unless you want your money to be taken, your stomach to feel gross and some dude playing 'closing time' on full blast as the staff practically physically removes you. go to Tank in Lincoln Square. its amazing.
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jon s.

I've ordered from this place a bunch because they deliver. Yes. You read that correctly. SUSHI DELIVERY! Enough said. Some of the rolls are effing HUGE! The Godzilla is hands-down my favorite from this place. If I'm feeling especially lazy and want sushi, I order from here. Not my favorite in the area by any means, but great for those cold winter nights when you just don't feel like going out and are craving sushi. Oh, and I ate here once on what ended up being a terrible date so I'm not going to comment on the place further as it will likely skew my opinion of the sit-down experience.
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Amy N.

3 stars for eat-in, 4 stars for takeouts/delivery. 3 stars because the service wasn't good. We ordered hot tea and came out barely lukewarm. After asking our waitress 3x to heat up the water, we gave up on the tea. Since there are no nigiri/sashimi, the rolls were pretty good. The price is not cheap. 4 stars for the variety/originality of the maki rolls and of course the convenience of delivery.
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Andrii B.

Amazing food and service. Highly recommended.
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Matthew E.

Ordered into the office on a late working night. They were on time, and the fish was fresh. Despite interesting names and combinations, the sushi's taste was a little uninspiring. The ceviche was a little disappointing.
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Ron S.

Went there with friends who live around the corner. We arrived about 6:30 on a Saturday. There was one other couple in the place. It's BYOB so, we bought in a couple bottles of wine. They had no ice in the house, so they could not chill our bottle of white. The water had no ice either so flat tap was all that was available. The menu is small as are the rolls. It seems kinda like the crap you get in a grocery deli. Miso soup was waaay too salty. The music was this cheesy techno pop shit. Not good for 6:30 on a Sat. They have battery operated fake candles on the table, how romantic. The bathroom was not clean. It's coed and has nowhere for a coat or purse to sit. I suspect it hadn't been mopped in a while. It has a dank dingy decor. I can't believe the rating most yelper's give it. It is the worst, I've had. Period I recommend going there just to see how bad it is. Un-fucking-believable.
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johnny b.

Best sushi I've had in the city and cool spot too. Still don't know why people think coast sushi is good. Interesting crowd had your typical white preppies with two generic blonds at one table. A table full of your 100$ tshirt crowd and then a couple hipsters mixed in and nondescript black building with trendy furniture and some video playing on wall behind me. Good people watching. I didn't realize it was byob so had to run across to the cvs, easy. Sushi was great and so was the service.
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Todd K.

Sushi X is our go-to take out sushi place. The Godzilla and Crab Rangoon rolls are ridiculous and the Hamachi sashimi just melts in your mouth. Definitely check this place out. But watch out, because sushi nights might start becoming more frequent from then on.
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Amy G.

The decor is contemporary and attractive without seeming ostentatious which cannot be said for some of the conversations I overheard. ("...How much was your flight to Singapore? Oh, you should really check out the resorts in Uruguay...") The maki rolls are intensely flavorful. I recommend getting something you would not normally try. My friend and I were brought out a tray of "godzilla" rolls which we did not order but the staff told us to keep/eat anyway if we wanted. To my surprise I was quite taken with tempura shrimp in sushi. The omega roll is my fave with tuna, avocado, pepper mayo, and tempura flakes. The rolls are huge-- so a bit daunting to eat in one bite but certainly not problematic. You know you want to shovel into your mouth anyway, so get over the unladylikeness of it and enjoy! Save money by getting one "mega" roll ($14-17) which is plenty of food for one person and miso soup ($3.)
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Jennifer L.

You want big-ass specialty rolls? Sushi X has 'em. You want super fast delivery in a cute box? Sushi X does that! You want delicious sashimi? Well, sorry - you'll have to go someplace else. Unless it's something that you've gotta ask for (as opposed to being on the menu) Sushi X is the first sushi place I've encountered where you can't order individual pieces of sashimi and sushi. Very strange. I thought their crab rangoon roll was just ok...could've used a little more cream cheese to hold the ingredients together. Delivery was blazingly fast, although the did leave one roll off my order (I wasn't charged for it, so I think the girl just didn't hear me). I was going to call them to ask them to bring it, when I saw the size of the crab rangoon roll....they don't call it a mega roll for nothing.
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Katya C.

OK, this place is awesome. Don't judge it by the outside--because it does fit the description of "hole in the wall," but the inside is very trendy, and there are silent cartoons playing on the wall. The food is just as good as OYSU (or whatever that place I can't pronounce is called on Grant and Wabash), 33% cheaper, and the portions are a good bit larger. The seaweed salad is huge, but that's partly due to the fact that they serve your seaweed on a bed of baby romaine. A little weird, but OK--I won't complain. It's a BYO so make sure you do that if you're so inclined, as the blue-tinged atmosphere is great for deep conversations over your favorite white wine. And guess what--the wait staff speaks American English. Clearly.
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Camilo R.

Solid spot for BYOB sushi. Sashimi is always fresh. Awesome ceviche roll, cool little spot. It's pricey for BYOB. Definitely delicious but my tab here is always more than Butterfly, granted Sushi X is better because of the Sashimi and the service. This place is not clearing your table as you finish your food making room for the next group. They let you enjoy the dinner. I would say this is the spot for a date night or small group dinner. I eat from here often, and will eat here again.
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Alicia S.

If you're going to go to Sushi X please do me a favor and trek up to the one in Lincoln Park. The experience is better, the space doesn't feel like you're in a prison, and the service is way better and faster!!! We usually go to the one in LP but I work very close to the West Town location. So my husband and I walk up to this weird scary building, and the inside was just as bad. They did a way better job in LP getting the vibe right than in this small, scary looking space. Plus, as I saw in a previous review, the two girls who were working were AWFUL. Seriously. I couldn't believe texting, playing on the computer, and ORDERING A PIZZA would take precedence over waiting on your customers. They had friends come in and out, their pizza was delivered, one of their boyfriends came in, and most of the time they just sat behind the counter talking. We waiting forever to get our food, and the table that came in 20 mins after us got their sushi before we did. ARE YOU SERIOUS!? Our sushi was eh...it seemed like they had been in a rush to make them because they kept falling apart and there was barely anything inside our Dragon roll. And to top it off, I'm pretty sure the fish on our Rainbow Roll caused me to see my meal in reverse later on that night. It was just so dried up and nasty looking. And most of the roll was avacado, not really much fish. We will never come back to this location: i have always been pleased with the Lincoln Park location!!
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Amy R.

We've been here for half-price sushi a few times. The good: * excellent sushi * BYOB * and it's half-price sushi! The bad: * service is very hit-or-miss (sometimes we get someone great, other times, I think they could care less - we still tip like it's full-price and it'd be nice to get full-price service every time we go in) * tries a little too hard to be hip * really expensive at full-price
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Tish V.

let's be real people...sushi comes in all types; there's the artificial crab/cheap ingredients hole-in-the wall place, there's the oh-so fancy & expensive joint, and there's the uber trendy and hit or miss quality place with ultra "different" rolls.... Sushi X is a perfect combination of them all. The quality of fish used is very good /fresh & the combo of ingredients on a lot of the rolls actually make sense! I've tried many sushi places from high end to low, heck, I've had sushi fresh from the fisherman's market in Tokyo! This casual place is consistently good. The GODZILLA roll must be ordered every time. Okay, so the decor is minimal, dark and tries a wee bit much to be trendy but I'm talking about the good stuff here... the food! The service is hit or miss but the food always hits the spot. If I have cravings for good sushi, I'm going to a Sushi X. The rolls are large & you get good bang for your buck when you visit during their happy hour time at the Diversey location. I try to give other sushi spots a try but they never do it like the X does it! :)
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Lisa F.

I learned something from Sushi X this weekend: Don't judge a sushi joint by it's cover. (or store front, mind you.) With it's dark front faÃ§ade, lack of windows and techno music thumping does give a S&M "Leather Daddy", vampire bar vibe, however, quickly after walking in it feels like an underground, moody lounge. Since Butterfly Sushi couldn't squeeze our party of 9 -- oh yes it's ladies night -- we were on a hunt for another BYOB/Sushi place near the Wicker Park hood. I'm glad we went to Sushi X. It's intimate, funky, delicious and very reasonably priced. Two rolls that you have to try are the Spicy Scallop and Crab Rangoon (it's served with plum sauce for dipping...ahhh delicious.)
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Nicole B.

The sushi here is GREAT. I especially like the caterpillar rolls and the philly roll. The last time I was there, I was droooooooling over the honey roll that my friend ordered. This place is definitely a place to share sushi with others (I didn't ask for part of the honey roll, because my other friends were devouring it and I wanted the person who actually ordered it to have some). The only fault is this place is tiny. But they do delivery, so, score! But on the weekend nights, if you arrive before 6 or 7, there's little to no wait for a table. It's also byob, but there's a CVS a block away, so that's pretty handy.
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J. B.

This place seems a little rotten. I was turned off as soon as I walked in. The decor is terrible and gloomy. Sushi joints are supposed to be a little flashy, no? Too expensive for the taste, when Butterfly down the street does everything better and less expensive. The staff was not the best by any means, after being asked a question our server responded with a short, snippy answer as she was WALKING AWAY! Not wasting my time/$$$ there again.
(1)
Manda C.

Honey Honey Honey!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it here! Great date, girls night out or dinner party location. Byob is the best and rolls are FAB!
(5)
Timothy M.

Sushi X is awesome. I went there with my girlfriend Saturday night. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It's BYOB. The on-street parking is a little tricky, but metered parking isn't too hard to find - just don't get hit by some crazy rice-rocket like we almost did. The atmosphere was nice, it struck me as a very New York vibe: nondescript entryway, dark blue walls, warehouse space, screen playing video clips. I like this neighborhood for this very reason: it's very urban but not ultra-trendy (yet at least). But I digress. First, the Miso Soup is delicious and cheap ($2 - but they ended up not us at all for them!). For the main course, We ordered the Spicy Tuna, the Unagi, and the Godzilla rolls. They were all good, but the Godzilla was simply incredible. The presentation (for what its worth) was excellent, on par with Indie Cafe. The spicy mayo/soy-type sauce that was poured artfully over the whole tray was so good! For dessert, we had the mochi ice cream. They were all decent and the waiter gave us extra free of charge. I must comment on the service: outstanding. We were well attended to in every way and even though we were first-timers, they made us feel like regulars. Plus not charging for the soup was, to me, a great way to get repeat customers - by making us feel like the waiter was taking care of us. There was this ridiculous drunk rich lady and her husband next to us who kept pointing at our food and loudly saying she wanted it. She also dropped her menu near us and kept saying really odd things about the restaurant. In conclusion, if you like sushi, especially if you're a rich drunk bottle-blonde, you'll love Sushi X.
(4)
Tony P.

Recently moved out of the city and already miss our old sushi take out. Delivered sushi rolls that taste as good as when you are at the restaurant. REAL crab meat too!
(5)
Irena B.

This is my favorite sushi place! The seating area is small, but the delicious food makes up for it any day! Everything from the miso soup, to the edamame, as well as sushi is exactly to my liking. The happy-hour offer on Sunday and Monday, as well as the BYOB option, makes this place ideal for frequent visits on on a budget.
(5)
Petey S.

This is by far my favorite sushi restaurant in Chicago. This is the place I recommend all my friends to for sushi. The rolls are good size, and I am continually being surprised by the uniqueness of them. The service is great; fast, always on task with keeping the waters full, and checking to make sure everything tastes great. I've never left with an empty stomach, or dissatisfied with my meal.
(5)
Jennifer E.

Love the sushi here, and the service is A+. As a bonus, I never seem to have an issue parking very nearby. I'm not a big fan of the layout of the restaurant itself (esp. in winter...it gets COLD in there!) but food and service make of for it.
(5)
Austin M.

Sushi is not as good as others in the area, and more expensive too. But all in all not a bad little neighborhood joint.
(3)
Natalie M.

Not too far from 5 stars. I have enjoyed many evenings at sushi X. Despite other reviewers, I enjoy how small it is and the unique ambience. I think that all of the rolls I've tried have been great, always tastes fresh and doesn't smell. I think the prices are great and I love that it's BYOB. I would have to agree with another reviewer, that it is odd to encourage customers to go home. One Sunday night, we did not know that a happy hour existed, we were told to go home because we weren't going to make it for happy hour. We just wanted to eat so we had a drink at the tiny Matchbox bar near by and returned after things had died down.
(4)
Ashish G.

I've always had great experiences at this tiny location. Their innovative (and filling) rolls + BYOB makes this a great go-to spot for sushi. Can't beat their 1/2 price deal, which I believe they now only offer on Sunday and Monday evenings between 5-7pm.
(4)
Sam S.

This is my fav lil sushi place in the city. The menu is great! I feel like the Sushi X creater went to all the over prices sushi restaurants in Chicago and picked the best stuff off their menus. It's BYOB, which is sometimes annoying if you forget before arriving. Luckily there is a CVS nearby that has a pretty descent wine selection, however it closes early. So the food it great, service is good, you won't spend too much, but the ambience is just okay. I like the deep blue walls and video projection of odd japanimation movies, but it feels a little cold and empty. I wish there was a fireplace and comforatble booths, but maybe I'd have to wait a year to get a table. They recently added a few new items to the menu and told us they wouldn't charge us if we tried it. Come on! That's awesome! And the new items were amazing! If you like sitting near a window this place is not for you - there are no windows.
(5)
Bethany J.

There are things about sushi X that could possibly cause me to give it a lower rating, such as, the cramped atmosphere when you dine in, or the mediocre vegetable tempura, but the Buddha roll is the most amazing sushi that I have ever tasted- very filling, full of flavor, and continuously keeps me coming back for more. I have gotten take out here and it is just as good, but I am a fan of the service. When you have to wait in the cramped space on a crowded weekend night, you are reminded of how glad you are that you did wait, rather go to some mediocre sushi place, with sub-par impersonal service. I crave Sushi X constantly, unfortunately I don't get it as much as I need it. Sushi X Buddha roll is the drug I am on way to addiction with.
(5)
Jessica T.

I will preface this by saying that I have never dined in here, so my review is solely regarding the takeout/delivery service. Service: I got takeout once, and I had to wait in the restaurant for about 15 minutes before it was ready. The restaurant was really small, and there wasn't a place for me to sit. I was annoyed. Tonight, however, we got delivery. The delivery was super quick and the delivery guy was really nice. I will probably get delivery from now on. Food: WOW. Excellent sushi for the price. The traditional rolls are average size, but the other rolls are very generous. I enjoyed the following: smoked salmon, spicy tuna, spider (probably my favorite--it has soft shell crab in it), caterpillar, and rainbow. My only complaint was that they did not give us enough wasabi...but I put a huge dollop of wasabi on every roll I eat, so that might not be a problem for most people.
(4)
Allyson C.

I tried the catepillar, dragonfly and thai roll. The first two were good but nothing special, and the thai roll was just gross. I wasn't into the atmosphere either. Black, no windows, with some japanimation playing on the big screen. I won't be back.
(2)
Megan M.

Sushi X is by far my favorite sushi place in Chicago. They have very unique rolls, they deliver, and you can also go in and enjoy a usually laid back dinner enjoying some great music. In addition, if you care to dine in - it is BYOB. One of my favorite rolls to try - the Honey roll!
(5)
Marisa M.

Since moving to Denver, this is probably the restaurant that I miss the most from Chicago. I often ate at the restaurant and also was a regular delivery customer. As far as sushi rolls, the honey roll and the Godzilla roll both get two big thumbs up. I also really enjoyed the spicy tuna salad and could rarely finish it given how much tuna was always piled on it. If you do happen to eat in at the restaurant, I love that they have remained BYOB. I have been here for small, more intimate dinners and big group events and have enjoyed myself every time. I am only giving them 4 stars because I did have a few experiences when the sushi quality wasn't consistent with what I had come to expect.
(4)
C p.

Thank Jah- a sushi place near my house that delivers! I must say I would have probably given a 4 but the consistantcy just hasnt been there. I havent eaten at the venue, so my review only pertains to the delivery aspect of things. The first time I ordered late and they told me the "chef" wasnt there any longer and i would be limited on what i can get. the rolls seemed to be very rushed when created. They were not tight rolls and seemed to be bursting at the seems. The miso is good, not too salty and the tofu not too soft. They couldnt cook gyoza the forst time i ordered so i was a bit disappointed... The most recent experience was a solid sushi experience. the salmon rolls were good and not too fishy. i went with the less traditional asparagas roll this time and was not disappointed. The miso was once again stellar and the seafood (ebi-shrimp) gyoza was very nice! the sauce they provide was spicier than any sauce which i've had before- and ive had A LOT! overall- not too bad. not too pricey...
(3)
Manda H.

I am only giving 2 stars because we didn't have to wait for a table and because you do get some pretty good sushi. But the service is HORRIBLE! it took 5 minutes just to get a chair for the table that we were "seated at" what? it also took longer to get our drinks than the process of ordering sushi and receiving it. Maybe we had a bad server or it was an off night but I probably won't be back. What annoyed me too is when the waitress came to collect our check she totally looked at her tip in front of us and made it pretty known she wasn't happy with what we gave her. She was lucky we gave her anything.
(2)
Lissette M.

When i worked at Carpenter i used to go to sushi x for takeout. Very good sushi good fresh fish. The only thing i disliked was the shrimp tempura... not my thing... Good service...Good sushi
(4)
Danielle P.

Let me just say that they have delivery down to a science! Delivery sushi is one of those things that you have to be leary about but not from here its perfect every time. The experiance is pleasent from the time I call to place the order to the time we're finished eating its great. Not to meantion how nice the entire staff is.
(4)
sandra g.

My boyfriend, daughter and I stumbled upon this place and we fell in love with it!!! The presentation of the food was incredible and the sushi was absolutely delicious. We were also pleased to see that the staff was "child friendly" as they recommended a dish my daughter may like...not only did my daughter love it but she asked for another order. We will definitely be coming back for more!!
(4)
Elizabeth F.

Never fails...great sushi every time! We order from Sushi X about once a week. The fish is fresh as can be. Also, pretty quick delivery. The only downside is they don't have pieces, only rolls.
(5)
r v.

I've eaten here/gotten takeaway more times than I'd care to admit and the rolls are always amazing. The godzilla roll is one of the best, it's so much better than the godzilla at Butterfly. The dragon roll is another one of my favorites. The dining room is tiny but I've never had a bad experience, the servers have always been nice and it's BYOB.
(5)
alexis h.

Sushi-X is my go to sushi place. I will openly admit, I'm mostly a fan of rolls. If you are too - this place is for you. They have a great array of really interesting combinations. Some of my favorites are the honey roll, the lava rolls, and the red dragon (super spicy). My parents even LOVE this place - and that's a tough sell on sushi. The place is really small, so we try to get there early - around 7 or 7:30 to get a seat. Would definitely be hard to head here with a really large group. Service is hit or miss - sometimes the server is there in 5 minutes, sometimes 20 minutes. Sometimes the food your ordered gets forgotten (i.e. edamame). But, the rolls are so worth it. And the fact that its BYOB saves us a ton of money usually, so I'll forgive the bad service. I've been meaning to try the amazing happy hour deal - will update this when I do!
(5)
Tammy Q.

I came here with some pretty high expectations. I am no sushi connoisseur -- but having been exposed to Tampopo as my first sushi joint, the rolls at Sushi X CANNOT compare. I challenge anyone who lives in the Northside to go to Tampopo and see how MASSIVE the rolls are. I must admit, however, that Sushi X has more offerings for people like me who do not eat seafood. I had the Pollo Loco roll and at first, it was fine. Then, I tasted a hint of buffalo sauce or something and that threw it off for me. The sweet potato roll was really skimpy and was not filling. I felt REALLY raped after I left Sushi X. We spent double the money here and left with a far from full stomach. Needless to say, I might not come back here.
(2)
Stacy C.

The happy hour special can't be beat. Half price rolls 5-7pm Sun-Wed. The rolls are huge and are like heaven in your mouth. I'm a sushi fanatic and this is definitely one of my all time favorite places. The place is small, but it's BYOB. Make sure to try the honey roll, crab rangoon roll, and red dragon.
(5)
Dejim J.

We did carry-out from here the other night on a recommendation from a friend and I must say we were pleasantly surprised. Like most people have said the location is definitely 'suspect' . And the ambiance doesn't do the place any justice either. The food itself is what sets it apart. We ordered 4 rolls and the coconut shrimp appitizer which were delicious. Great portions, excellent presentation, and an excellent price for what you get.
(4)
Michael B.

how do i start this review? ok, let's just do it like this - the area might seem a bit cramped (the seating area is a bit smaller than the living room and dining room area of a standard chicago 2flat, literally). the lighting might even be stressful on the eyes. maybe you don't want to watch anime on the projection screen... maybe you think the decor is tacky. so why the 5-star review? BECAUSE SUSHI X HAS THE BEST SUSHI I'VE EVER HAD. PERIOD. every sushi restaurant has their rainbow roll and dragon roll. big whoop, who cares. but in terms of their own custom rolls, they're really damn good. order a roll with a name you hadn't heard before and you know what you're going to be thinking? "Wow mike, this tastes like nothing i've ever had before! you're absolutely right!" yeah i know i am, you're welcome. it's damn good memorable sushi, it's reasonably priced, and parking is plenty. the crab cakes are pretty good too. if you're rollin at least 5deep with crew, the small space plays to your advantage because your group will take up a good portion of the seating area. if your in 10deep, your group has just about the full undivided attention of the restaurant staff. if it's just you and you date, don't be stupid - go when it's not too busy and the atmosphere is nice and intimate, otherwise you're just really pathetic trying to talk to your date while sitting next to my loudass crew that's 10deep lol. also don't sit by the damn door when it's freakin winter. food's really good for takeout too.
(5)
Phillip M.

I am no sushi aficionado, but this place is great. Easily the best sushi I have had in Chicago, and I love the BYOB action. The CVS right near by actually has a decent selection of wine, so don't freak out if you forget the vino. I don't think there was a bottle opening charge either.
(4)
Erica T.

The only reason why I gave this a 3 star rating was because of the overall experience. First off - The sushi itself is very good. I would probably order takeout to save the money (drinks, tip, time) rather than dine in. The dining experience is what prevented the 5 star rating in my book. Atmosphere - I felt like a DJ was going to pop out of a corner and start spinning house music. This place seemed to be more of a place to be spotted, rather than a place to eat. There was a wall in the back corner with the DVD emblem bouncing around the wall because in the 2 hours I was there, no one could either restart the DVD player or press play on the player. I don't know why anyone needs to be watching a movie in a sushi restaurant. Service - We sat down around 8:30 at night on a Monday night (not typically a night for slow service) and didn't get our food until about 9:30. There were 3 of us there, and we decided to split a bottle of wine. The waitress brought out the bottle and 2 glasses. She ran off to get the third glass and we ended up pouring our own wine. We ordered Soup and Edamame as an appetizer (I the edamame, my friend the soup) and she got the soup while I waited on the edamame for another 10 minutes! A group sat after us, and the waitress took their order first, than finally took our order. Once the order was taken, we still waited about 45 minutes to receive our food. Please let me remind everyone that this was on a Monday and I think there was only about 3 tables. If we are going on food along, this place deserves 5 stars. The price is pretty standard, (about $10-$16 per roll) and the quality is very good. I was not a fan of the atmosphere and the service, which is why it received the 3 star rating in my book. My suggestion, order takeout and eat it on your back deck with a nice bottle of Saki or wine.
(3)
Tamara K.

I love this place. The reasons? Our waitress Cindy who was friendly and fun. The pollo loco--panko crusted chicken with jalapenos among other things, something I've not seen elsewhere, but I sure did enjoy it. Their spider rolls, I've had them at other places but theirs are my favorite. The spicy scallop, it was so good we ordered another round. It's BYOB, always a great thing in my book. Easy parking. Green tea mochi.
(5)
liz d.

Love, love, love this place. Best sushi I've had, hands down. Clean, quaint eating area. Servers are knowledgeable and super friendly. Street parking is not hard either.
(5)
Charlotte Y.

I was always a huge fan of Sushi Wabi - that is until I received a bill (which normally would have been about $60) that totaled about $110. With Sushi X's slightly decreased pricing, fresh fish and really spot on delivery service, I am a believer in sushi again! I've never had nigiri here, but the rolls, albeit americanized (I know purists will dislike this), are quite tasty. My faves are the honey and spider... and I also like all their mega sized rolls. And you can order sides of spicy mayo, roe, etc... I don't dine here because the black walls just creep me, but like I said, the delivery service is a blessing.
(4)
Emerson C.

Been here a couple of times and never been disappointed. It's a quaint small place, but very trendy. The great thing about this place is they aren't shy to give you enough. The portions are incredibly huge. Just there godzilla sushi alone can feed two people. The godzilla roll is great. I think what makes it so great is their spicy mayo sauce. It makes the tempura shrimp inside the roll so delicious. I can go on and on about it, but you must taste it for yourself. You can even ask the sushi chef to make your own rolls if you'd like, that's how laid back it is here.
(4)
Mercedes S.

One of my most favorite spots for my and my beau. The favorite is the Honey....OMG! Always start with the adamame, then the sushi of choice for the night. This place is a BYOB, so don't forget to bring your favorite drink. Staff is hip and always attentive. Of course you have to top it off with some fabulous mochi.... Sometimes they close the place for private parties but I totally recommend this place.
(4)
Rachelle G.

Upped to four stars. I decided to give Sushi X another chance after my last experience. I have to say it's really a hit or miss, all dependent on the server. Our server this time around was Qiu (according to the receipt) and she was awesome! We weren't super hungry so we only ordered two rolls and she gave us an order of edamame on the house and also checked in to make sure we were ok throughout our meal. Found another fave roll on this visit too, the honey roll, YUM!
(4)
Yumm y.

I placed an order for delivery and after an ETA of 40 minutes, I received my food in a record 20. I tried the avocado rolls and the asparagus rolls. The avocado rolls were incredibly creamy and delicious. The asparagus rolls did not deviate from the ordinary. (It's difficult for asparagus rolls to reach a level of outstanding-ness). While a vegetarian may not be the best judge of a sushi joint, I must say I am incredibly impressed. My favorite part of the meal was the vegetable gyoza. It was extraordinary! The dipping sauce was a bit spicy but the best I have ever had. Not to mention, the delivery guy was very handsome. Icing on the cake!
(5)
Derek S.

sushi x, you might want to stop confusing me. a WHILE back, my now ex-girlfriend and i went here with some friends and had a great time sitting off to the side on some swank couches and drinking our own wine. it was an absolute blast. we lived up north so we didn't make it back much. now i live about six blocks away, but thought you were closed! i'm so stoked i was wrong. last night i ordered delivery, and i think i agree with the reviews that suggest you're really focused on good delivery and take out. the food came in about 20 minutes, in a swank, stylish box, and was absolutely delicious. the spider roll, hamachi roll, and gyoza were all amazing. a bit pricey, but i understand. you're back sushi x. my life missed you.
(4)
Brian G.

Really good sushi. DELIVERED! Two spicy tuna rolls is my go to lunch from there. Really big pieces of meat as well. As another reviewer said, the lack of sashimi or regular sushi is a little strange.
(4)
Diana T.

I absolutely love Sushi Wabi so I came here with lower expectations even though I was recommended to come here by a coworker. The prices were a little bit cheaper than Sushi Wabi and the food was actually pretty good. It's a very small place which is why they do a lot of delivery service. The place was half-full when I walked in around 6pm on a Thursday night so it's definitely liked by many. The dragon roll was very good. The caterpillar roll is actually better at Sushi Wabi, but still good. Those rolls were not as big as Sushi Wabi's either, but since the price is a little different, I am not complaining. I plan on coming back. FYI: BYOB.
(4)
Amanda M.

Hands down my favorite sushi in all of Chicago... Some of the best salmon rolls I have had to date. Some of my favorites include (obviously) the salmon roll (sake), the honey roll (mmmmmm....), the thai stick, the spicy tako and spicy scallop rolls, the yellow jacket (mango!!!) and the double stack...a meal in itself! Ok, so I might as well say the whole menu. THe only complaint that I can come up with is no sashimi...although we are guilty for order a couple of extra rolls and eating them as pieces without the rice and seawood!! Can't go wrong.
(5)
Angelina S.

Sushi X is a great addition to this burgeoning neighborhood. The service and cuisine are impeccable. The maki rolls are unique and oh so yummy...I recommend the "Godzilla" and "Crab Rangoon" rolls. But be sure to bring your appetite the sushi portions are huge and you will definitely leave the restaurant satisfied. Be sure to try their other interesting menu items; the Asian Pot Roast w/ Wasabi mashed potatoes is great (hmmm, I'm just getting hungry just thinking about it). If you are thirsty and crave some alcoholic beverages, bring your own. Sushi X is a BYOB establishment. The decor of Sushi X is very minimalist and funky, with anime cartoons being projected off the rear wall. The one criticism I have is that Sushi X is teeny tiny, so be prepared to wait for a table on the weekends. But if you live in the area, give Sushi X a call; they also offer carry-out and delivery to their customers. Be sure to stop into Sushi X. Maybe, I'll see you there...
(4)
leelee c.

sushi is the best sushi you can ever get in the city or anywhere else. Rolls are creative and the combinations of the flavors and textures are genius. I come here all the time and service has always been excellent despite the fact that it is always crowded. The ginger salad is my favorite there is something about the dressing that sends me to heaven everytime i take a bite. They are not stingy with their fish, Plus its byob and there is absolutely no corkage fee. I love sushi x!
(5)
Stefan H.

Terrific sushi that isn't achingly expensive. The atmosphere is fun, in an "out-there" way. Not a great place to bring a first date: the music is sometimes loud and chaotic, but the sushi is always really good and an excellent value.
(4)
Andy R.

get a green thai stick and sweet honey roll for delicious difference
(4)
Laura H.

Our evening began with a romantically lit corner table and an abundant spread of rolls. Of course, that was the employee table tucked behind the register counter. And yes, they did eat right in front of us. It took 45 minutes to get our food even though there wasn't a crowd. No explanation for the wait was given. When we finally got our food home, I almost gagged. The rolls were seaweed stuffed with mayo. We could only distinguish a difference between the rolls based on the color of the mayo oozing out. Upon further consideration, we theorize that the sushi isn't even produced onsite. The extra mayo is a cover up for the lack of freshness. Evidence? There are no sushi chefs visible as the food mysteriously appears from behind a curtain... and you can't order pieces, just rolls. Hmm... Just a theory. Sushi X: sushi for people who don't like sushi... so, why even bother?
(1)
Sara O.

This is my favorite sushi place because I'm vegetarian and am rather picky about what I want in my sushi (i.e. I don't like cucumbers, etc). They have a good selection of veggie rolls for only $4 each which is great. I especially like the avocado rolls or the asparagus rolls. Also I adore their wasabi garlic mashed potatoes, they're delicious. As others have mentioned, this place being BYOB is great on the bill which I appreciate. There's a CVS right down the street that sells alcohol if you're looking for somewhere to grab something in the area. Finally, I will attest to the fact that they do indeed make their sushi on site, regardless of the fact that you can't see the back kitchen space. Also I've never seen any rolls looking like mayo pouring out of seaweed in the least bit.
(5)
igor I.

I've been to this place a few times. Once a long while ago when it just opened, then again for a business meeting, now again just because I heard they have a few new menu items. Overall, I'm not crazy about the place. It's cool if you're looking for trendy sushi at semi-reasonable prices. But if you're a sushi fanatic, Sushi X may not satisfy your needs. For one, they don't do sashimi (or sushi for that matter). Huh? How can sushi make up 5 out of 6 letters of your name and you only serve nigiri? Well, that seems a little shady to me. Also, their mega rolls are really big, but fairly light on the fish. So, I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. The overall quality is pretty good, but when a man needs sushi, a man needs sushi.
(3)
Silvia F.

I absolutely love their rice bowels. My sister and I order them about once a week. My favorite is the vegetable bowel. It looks like too mush food, but before I know it, I've got it all mixed up, added their dressing and it is gone. My sister enjoys the silver haze bowel. We've had their $10 sushi lunch specials too. Excellent food and staff!
(5)
Tiff B.

This is the best cheap sushi in Chicago. The fish is always fresh and they have really great rolls. Their dining room is really small, but it's kinda retro cool. I usually get takeout. Sure you could probably find much better sushi, but it will be 3 times the price.
(4)
Paul C.

One of my favorite places to get sushi while I was in law school. I love the rolls and just have many fond memories of eating the great food here. Great for delivery and carry out as well.
(4)
Nancy H.

I was lucky and tried Sushi X for the first time for a private dinner party. The owners shut down the restaurant just for us and kept the food coming! We had a variety of appetizers. The Asian pot roast was delish. It was covered in black bean brown sauce and came with a large scoop of fluffy rice. The hibachi scallops were also delish but only came with 5 scallops--and a large scoop of rice. I couldn't quite put my finger on the ingredients in the yellow sauce, but it was nothing like I've tasted before. The panko crusted chicken also had a lot of flavor, which I was surprised about. The crust was the same crust you find on tonkatsu pork cutlets. Onto the maki rolls: we had several of the "neo" and "mega" rolls, which are regular rolls on steroids. Like previous reviewers have mentioned, they are BIG but mostly filled with rice and other ingredients that aren't fish. They're at least 2.5" in diameter and definitely a mouthful. You can't really not take it in one bite without making a mess. Many were doused in white and red dressings/sauces, which disappointed me, and many had tempura crunchies, which I also am not a fan of. But my favorite was one that had prosciutto on top (named "five-o"?), which made the roll a little salty and chewy on its own. And the "crab rangoon" roll was warm and definitely tasted like crab rangoon! I think they use real soft shell crab for it. Overall, Sushi X is a small, intimate restaurant that maybe seats 40. For the price, it seems a little pricey (avg $15 for large rolls and avg $9 for appetizers), but it truly is a lot of food and a lot of rice. If you're not adventurous, this may be the spot for you, especially if you have a hearty appetite for rice with everything. However, I like my sushi restaurants without the frills and elaborate ingredients. Not sure if I'll be coming back again, but it was a good dining experience. And BYOB!
(4)
Michael B.

I thought Laura H's rating was a little unfair...her "theories" about the place...what? anyways, i've always liked this place...there was one time when i went and it wasn't good but every other time, everything was excellent. if you're not into rolls, it's not the place for you as they don't serve regular sushi and sashimi. i like this place a lot due to it's simplicity and i feel like it's really cozy inside. sometimes, they'll have some crazy techno music playing but if you ask them to put on something else, they'll usually switch to some downtempo house or other loungy music. BYOB!!! ther'es an osco kiddy corner from it...they have saki! i highly recommend their ginger salad, spicy tuna roll (spiciest i've ever had), and their monster godzilla roll. i also love the spider. one thing about this place...i miss the old couch in the curtained off area...they replaced it with some tables a few years back...made me sad. oh yeah, my friend lit himself on fire from the tabletop candle...probably the funniest thing i've ever seen in my life. Nautica Down Jacket vs Tealight Candle...winner: Tealight Candle!
(4)
Sonja B.

I dream about Sushi X. I have a newspaper clipping with a picture of their Godzilla Roll on my fridge. The service is always attentive, fast, relaxed, and nice. The room is cozy, modern, and if you're lucky they'll play anime on the wall. Reasonable prices, BYOB, parking, i love you, Sushi X.
(5)
Nannette P.

This is my boyfriend's favorite sushi place. We got sushi here one night during the week to-go before they were closing around 11:00 p.m., so I partially take the blame for the lackluster rice that filled our rolls. However, they have many choices and the actual rolls themselves are creative and good. I will be back to try again, but before 11:00 p.m.
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Nycole H.

Like most things I come to yelp for advice on where to go. I want to be adventorous but I need to be pointed in the right direction. My friend and I went on a Saturday night at about 8pm. The place is tiny so I was worried we'd wait forever, it was empty which was great for us! I think it's a very cute venue, perfect for a small neighborhood sushi bar. My friend and I are both fan of rolls and thats about it so this was a perfect menu for us. His only complaint was there was no bar and we didn't bring any liquor. Like always we got about 5 rolls to try all new and different things. Way way more food then 2 people can handle! The mega rolls were huge and very yummy. My favorite was the shrimp tempura roll. My only complaint was the salmon and cream cheese roll (forget the name) but it was such an overwhelming cream cheese taste that I could only eat one. I'll definitely use them for takeout or delivery sometime because they are so close, but I'm still searching for a great sushi place to frequent!
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Hanna K.

i really like take out from sushi x. they package everything really well (it's definitely a plus). also, i love how their spicy rolls are really spicy. it's not just a little bit of heat but there is definitely a good kick to them. i like their spicy scallop roll, honey roll, spider roll, and white tiger roll. the portions here are pretty big. if you order the tempura app, they give you a heaping pile of fried goodness! i've only dined in twice but have gotten take out a whole bunch of time. i prefer to have take out then eating at this place.
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Todd V.

I was very impressed with the quality of Sushi X. The dinning area only has room for maybe 15 -20 people, so you might have to wait a bit if they are crowded. They also have Anime playing on one of the walls. I did not try any of the traditional sushi rolls and went with the more exotic rolls like the Buddha and the Crab Rangoon Roll. They are very large rolls, and I was not able to finish it. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a laid back sushi place to chill at.
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Ben E.

One of my favorite sushi places in the city, despite the fact that they only serve maki. But, the fish is very, very fresh and while there's a limited selection that means pretty much anything you get will be of very high quality. I've never been disappointed. The prices are almost shockingly low considering the quality, and since it's BYOB you save on drinks as well. The atmosphere is nice...not too hip but pretty much perfect for what it is.
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Chris G.

Slow delivery, and way overpriced but the food is damn good. The spicy tuna is my reccomendation-
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Robin D.

Its just ok. I start my reviews with saying, ive been to a ton of sushi place and reviewed mostly sushi places so I feel thatt I kinda know what im saying. When I get to a sushi place, we always order miso soup and almost all sushi places have good miso soup, this place didnt even hit the mark. SKIP THE $3 miso soup, its a waste of money, it tasted like vegetable broth. Other sushi places charge 1.50 for miso soup and this place charged twice the price and it didnt even taste half as good. Enough of the miso disaster The place was very clubby and dark, so its really hard to see your food. the place can seat 20-30 people, similar size to Toro restaurant. When I eat my food, i like to be able to see my food clearly especially if its sushi. I also like to know that I have some Japanese guy whipping out my sushi but you wont be able to see that in this place coz there is no sushi bar. I wnoder who makes the sushi and how its made. Is it made fresh or pre-made? They dont serve sashimi, i wonder why. Its really hard to say if the fish here is fresh or not. We ordered the five o roll with the canadian bacon ($14) it was good and interesting and unique. Alaska Roll ($8), i thought that the price of this is higher than your other sushi places I could have skipped this. The scallop roll is pretty good and the star of the show is the godzilla, it was absolutely delish. Other places have godzilla and this place is better and bigger. In restrospect, 2 people could just order a godzilla and another big roll and thats enough to fill you up. We had to wrap some to go. The 2 guys beside us ordered just two big rolls that we ordered and they cant finish it. There is not much selection in the menu. I would not come back to this place but I will order to go for the godzilla. Again, Skip the miso soup.
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Derek S.

Best sushi for the price in Chicago. Can't count how many times I've been here. Love the Philly Roll and the Godzilla. The rolls BTW are ginormous. The staff here is always nice. You can't beat BYOB. There is a CVS at the corner if you forget to bring the booze. The inside is nothing special. Gotta love how they play Japanese movies on the wall. Nothing like watching Voltron and eating delicious rolls while drinking your own bottle of wine.
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Leang E.

My friend and I were looking to try out a new sushi spot that was affordable and BYOB. So thanks to the reviews on Yelp, I tried this place out and was not disappointed at all. Even though this place is small and the menu items aren't very long, they have some yummy tasting makis here. This place definitely does not skimp out on portions either. We had pretty large bowls of miso soup, and our makis were pretty big in portions, too. You could definitely get full off of 1 to 1 and a half rolls here. We had the Buddha (very tasty vegetarian roll), Dragonfly, and the Caterpillar. I love how the Buddha and Dragonfly also have their own separate dips and are delicious without soy sauce. The wasabi here was so fresh, it was like a creamy paste compared to some places that seem to be refrigerated and overly firm. They also make makis made to order, so you can pretty much make up your own recipe. My small gripe has to do with adding crab to one of my orders - and not getting any. I'm definitely going to make it back here again.
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George K.

Some Yelper reviewed this place while back ago that these guys deliver sushi so I bookmarked it! Just the other day I was thinking about sushi and not wanting to go out to eat (too cold outside). I have to say they came quicker than they said 1 hour time, they actually came within 45 minutes. Pretty good so far. For 2 people, spending $40 for sushi here feeds so much, you will definitely get some leftovers from here. I just like the plain rolls because I'm novice to eating sushi so I had an expert friend order for me. Ordered dragon something ?? and caterpillar sushi well as miso soup which I didn't have any. I didn't like that they put too much cream cheese!!! c'mon sushi chefs, too much of something is no good. It was huge chunks, similar to feta cheese you see in Greek salads, you know what I'm talking about? I have never dined here but ordering sushi from here was okay. I wish I knew other sushi places that delivery close to where I live. I might want to try them when I'm craving some sushi.
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Allison J.

We love this place! Can't wait to visit the new one up in LP
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marisa s.

if i would have written this review a year ago...oh my review would have been close to 2 stars - because of my pretty good dining experience when they first opened...followed by a really bad delivery experience a few months after that. let's get to the good...b/c I have been to Sushi X 2 times in the last couple months and i have nothing to complain about. the price range and qualoty of fish is close to Coast - a quality BYOB with good sushi, fresh fish and close to mirai prices...but of course, the BYOB keeps the bill down a bit. the atmosphere is like a tokyo hangout - small, tiny tables, dark, concrete floor, loud house and trance music and anime projecting onto the main wall in the restaurant. the boyf loved this and i thought it was pretty cool as well...a sushi dining experience 1st. the rolls are great - not too sweet (unless you O.D. on the honey roll, but still good), the buddha, white tiger, double stack and omega rolls are bomb! they're huge and tasty! they're 2-biters. +the fact that a GOOD sushi restaurant delivers, is rare! ++they're opening up another location on diversey in LP (if you drive by this one during the day, you might get scared - looks like they painted the outside with cheap black paint. at night it looks cool b/c you can hardly see the place and can just spot the small sushi x sign highlighted with blue lights behind it.)
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John S.

My wife and I went during the week. It is a small space and seems to do a brisk take-out and delivery business. The menu is small and specialized. The sushi was good, but not memorable especially considering the price. It was pretty much forgettable except for the Thai stick which suffered from what other rolls seemed to suffer from - too many ingredients. Several rolls might as well have been called "The Kitchen Sink". The sushi craze is all well and good but when you have 8 or 9 ingredients in addition to some fish, you've got too much going on. What you have at Sushi X is mediocre food at an inflated price.
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Dawn A.

This past Friday was my first trip to Sushi X and I have to say I was very impressed. We were seated immediately and the service was excellent during our entire stay. We tried a variety of rolls and they were each great- especially the shrimp tempura. My only reservation was about the spicy tuna roll - it seemed to have a bit too much "spicy". The miso was so-so and the mochi was above average. I would definitely make a return visit to Sushi X.
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Lindsey S.

All in all not a bad little out-of-the-way BYOB sushi place. Nothing was particularly memorable about my one and only meal there, except for the honey roll, which I absolutely loved. I would probably go back there for that alone. The location is not so great -- nothing much else within easy walking distance.
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Suzy F.

Sushi X is consistently great. I can build my own roll (my favorite is a crab, avocado, cilantro, hot chili sauce, tempura crumb roll) and bring my own drinks. I dine in, pick up, or have Sushi X delivered on a weekly basis. I'd give it 5 stars if they had crab rangoon on the menu...
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Rose P.

We call it 'candy sushi' for their creative, yummy rolls. Its a favorite among my girlfriends who want a place to come for great food and quiet, relaxed atmosphere. In the many dozen times that I have been here, I have only had to wait for a table once. My personal favorites are the Honey and Spider rolls, and I also love the Hibachi Scallops & Shrimp dishes.
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Jaime E.

top three words to describe sushi-x: intimate. blue. hip. they are conveniently located *right* off of the blue line. the miso comes in a huge latte mug. nice touch. i reccomend the yellow jacket & honey rolls. the waiter gave us free miso. i think it was because we were there towards the end of the night. good music. not too loud. lovely atmosphere. we took out of towners & we were all impressed. swank little joint. byob. i will definitely eat there again.
(5)
Elizabeth P.

I came here for my birthday this past Saturday with a big group of 14 people! I was a little nervous because I heard and read that it is a small place, but they gladly accepted my large reservation and reaffirmed that they had the space. It was very nice, we had our own little area and the service was very attentive and great! Right away they gave us an ice bucket for the white wine and started us off with some edamame. The sushi was so good and they had some different types of rolls. When the food came out, they forgot about two rolls, but brought them out quickly and didn't charge us for them. The only problem was when the bill came, they charged us for some that we didn't order, but they took it off right away. I will definitely be back!
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Courtney L.

Sushi X gets 5 stars in my book for its food, however the atmosphere is a bit lacking. Sushi X is located in a very small, inconspicous building off of Chicago Ave. Once you enter inside you're overwhelmed by a anime cartoon projected onto the wall. Most guests don't seem to pay attention to it, so I think they'd be better off without it. The servers are always helpful and nice. Definitely stop here if you're looking for great sushi and better yet a BYOB restaurant.
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Ella R.

Oh, I so adore the Honey Roll. Tuna, cucumber, honey, tempura. A splendid combination. So good to go.
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Nicole V.

I have visited Sushi X a few times now, and I can say I am officially a fan of this modern maki maven! If you like rolls, then Sushi X is definitely worth a try. The establishment itself is very small, so do not go here with a large group, four people max. There is a very sheik contemporary feel to the space, I get the feeling I'm in a private sushi club while I'm there. The rolls are very diverse and they give you a good amount for your dollar. If you like spicy, I strongly suggest the Bamboo Thai....which is one of my favs. (Warning! If you aren't immune to wasabi/curry heat...make sure you have water on hand for this one!) Many of the rolls have new and funky mayo sauces and they offer lots of new approaches to your standard maki ingredients. Don't worry if you aren't adventurous, you will find some of the old standbys as well. Another plus, they are BYOB...so come prepared with a bottle of wine. You'll want to enjoy these tasty rolls with a nice glass of wine to compliment them.
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K M.

Well hot damn, I'm NOW torn between 3-4 stars, because I've actually had a few things that were just not good enough to get past about 1-2 stars, but other things that have been very very good (the honey has to be the best i've had there so far, and other rolls are on par with what I'd consider typical for sushi in chicago), and they are quick and friendly. I just love that freaking honey roll, and usually at least 2 out of 3 of the other rolls we'll order are great, and usually one will be ok...so for the convenience and the relative consistency, and with how much I've ordered it, its gotta go on my go-to list The first time I ordered from here was a Thursday night I think - they told me it would be 45 min-1 hour. They were actually there in about 20-25 minutes tops, which is always a happy surprise! On the most recent order they got it to me in about 35 minutes, still well under the 45-60 estimate The only thing I REALLY don't like there is the spicy tuna, and that's been my gauge for how much I like a place generally so its hard for me to give this place tops ratings. The spicy element was a bit overrwhelming. I really can't tell but basically I've had much better. Also got the honey, which was great, and the godzilla (I'm not the hugest fan, cream cheese overload, but it was still pretty good). I have tried their California roll and something seemed off. We also just tried their Dragon (very good), Thai Stick (interesting), and spicy scallop (pretty standard) Overall, I'd recommend anyone at least give it a try for delivery if you live near here- 3 rolls and some endamame, which is enough to feed 2, will come out under $40, not bad!
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Panda Z.

They were playing Aeon Flux (the awesome animated ones) on the wall when I was last here. The sushi is not as cheap as some would have you believe, but the portion sizes are superb and those rolls are just as good as some of the top places serve em. Don't expect to get any a-la carte pieces as this place only deals in maki--which was disappointing initially but quickly forgiven once the food was served.
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Kc H.

This place is really, really good. I've been about 3 times within the past month, and every time has been awesome. I can't believe that I've missed this place the hundreds of millions of times I've been through the intersection, but that doesn't really matter now because I've found it. And hot damn am I glad that I did. Happy hour is just that, a jubilant, wondrous sushi-licious hour (or two, if you are so inclined) to munch on some scrumptious, luscious, discount sushi goodness. The salmon tempura roll is divine with astoundingly buttery, melt in your mouth texture that should be experienced as often as possible. The crab rangoon roll is magnanimously, ridiculously good, and is therefore my favorite. How it can actually be defined as sushi is a mystery, but as a lover of all things cheese oriented and delicious, I really don't care. Overall a great place to go to get top-notch (albeit more than slightly unconventional) sushi. And it's byo, so bring it.
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payton c.

Tasty sushi, reasonably priced, conveniently located, and open late, but my favorite feature is the tiny, irregularly shaped room. It might be what an air-raid shelter might look like if it were converted to a nightclub, or something like that.
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Ryan P.

My favorite sushi delivery. Delicious rolls, cute packaging, sometimes the normal sushi guy isn't working and you can tell, but normally it's a dream. I suggest asapargus roll plus spicy mayo and the honey roll.
(4)
Nicholas C.

I haven't found better sushi for the price in Chicago. The experience is sometimes hit-or-miss I think it depends on who is preparing the sushi that night and how busy they are. This place gets alot of delivery and carryout so sometimes it's deceiving as to how busy they really are. Sometimes a bit heavy on cream cheese but if that's your thing then it's great. I usually stick away from anything with flavored mayo because that always seems to be a little much for my tastes. They also have an excellent spicy tuna roll which also seems to vary from night to night but is usually outstanding. I wanted to give this place 5 stars but I keep holding out for sushi as good as I had in California... probably wishful thinking while dead center between both coasts.
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G M.

LOVED IT!!!! I am not a big fan of sushi, so when my friends suggested sushi for dinner one evening, I was a little hesitant to go. But, I am so glad I did!!! The building is nondescript from the outside, which is awesome. It's one of those places you need to know about to find, which I love. The restaurant is BYOB, which helps keep the bill WAY down!! The space inside is small and very cute. The service was amazing. I believe we had one of the owners waiting on us that evening. Originally, I had ordered the gyoza which was one of the NON sushi items on the menu. After discussing my feelings towards sushi, the waitress/owner suggested that I tell her what I like and didn't like about sushi, and that the chef would whip something up for me. The rolls that the chef made, were AMAZING!!!!! Made me reconsider my thoughts towards sushi!!! Can't wait to go back!!!!
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Ashley C.

By far the best sushi place ever!! dont pass up HAPPY HOUR sushi!!! I will be back many more times, THANKS.
(5)
LenkaPenka L.

Absolutely delicious. I've been going there for the past 5 years. Great service, friendly people. Cool atmosphere -- yes, there are no windows -- but the decor is very urban and the Japanese anime on one of the walls fits the place perfectly. We' ve also held a couple of private parties there -- it turns into a cool private club. They don't serve nigiri, only maki rolls -- but very imaginative and HUGE. My faves -- White Tiger, Red Dragon, Double Stack and Godzilla. For appetizers -- Spicy Tuna Salad and Wasabi Garlic Mashed Potatoes steal my heart (I mean stomach :) ) away. BYOB with no corkage fee is a big plus, with a CVS across the street in case you forgot to pick up a bottle of wine or some beer. They opened another location on Diversey east of Clark, but there's a full bar there, and I like to bring my own. Keep in mind, one roll from their MEGA section will fill up even a hungry appetite.
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Trent M.

Sushi X is a really good place to order from if you're craving basic maki and nothing else and you're too lazy to leave you house. No frills and pretty fast delivery, I just wish they had some sashimi selections. Unfortunately for them Naniwa delivers to most of their coverage area and is leaps and bounds ahead in quality... although quite a bit more expensive.
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Jacqueline T.

What is this? It is most certainly NOT a sushi bar! It is a nightclub wannabe that happens to serve sushi... It is all about the look : not the food... it is so dark you can't read the menu or appreciate what was undoubtedly the beautiful presentation of the caterpillar roll which by the way was absolutely delicious! The edamame were undercooked. The tempura was extremely greasy. The spicy tuna roll (much spicier than normal) and the caterpillar roll were very good. Sushi presentation was beautiful from what i could make out. I like to see what i eat. Service was okay (i think they got the memo on refilling water, in our case they refilled our water glasses 4 times!). If owner is concerned about lighting the tables without changing the atmosphere he created ( i assume he likes it) i suggest he pin lights each table... and dude... what is with the giant screen only you and six other customers can see?... and count the cash in the back before sticking it in your pocket!
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Event Horizon L.

good delivery sushi roll place
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Mark B.

i love sushi x! happy hour rolls are the best sushi deal in the city. rolls are always great. they don't really specialize in "authentic traditional sushi" but what they do focus on is their modern rolls which they've perfected!!! godzilla, red dragon, omega, and crab rangoon rolls do the trick for me!!!
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Dan A.

Our favorite Sushi in Chicago by far! We go there regularly and everyone there is amazingly friendly. As non-fish veggies, we get customized rolls there every time, and they are absolutely amazing! The chef is amazingly inventive making the rolls out of this world! We have brought a lot of friends here, and they have all become regulars.
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Ashley W.

I've only been to Sushi X once and can't believe I haven't been back because I thought it was great. It was some of the best sushi I've had (which surprised me since it looked sketchy when we went in the restaurant) and the cost of dinner was very reasonable. I remember the rolls being absolutely huge and I could hardly finish 2 (and I always finish my sushi). I'm going to have to try this place again soon- I hope it's as good as I remember.
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A K.

Their rolls were decent. Not spectacular, but decent. The thing that concerned me is that they don't do nigiri or sashimi--which is usually a sign that the rolls aren't made with fresh fish.
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Irene I.

X marks the spot. Who would have thought that an ominous dark, warehouse entrance could lead you to a delightful sushi spot? At Sushi X, whereas the ambience might be slightly lacking, the sushi rolls pack such a punch, that they might as well serve them on cereal boxes, and you'd still be hollering for some more *if you could fit some more in the tummy, that is*. Forget watching whatever film they have playing as a backdrop to the mish-mash of chairs and tables cluttered about the tiny, Alice-in-Wonderland type of space. Once you're seated and have a menu right before you, you'll be in awe of the creative sushi rolls that come out of the mysterious back kitchen. Must haves include the Double Stack, Godzilla (I add eel to it), Yellow Jacket, and the Ginger Salad. Although at most other places, you could probably down 2-3 rolls before you curl over in gluttonous delight, 1-1.5 rolls is more than sufficient per diner. That being said, go in a group to try as many rolls possible. And, to really stretch your dollar, grab a gift certificate from restaurant.com - if you're on their mailing list, you can get gc's for 50% off, so that'll leave some room for dessert or the next trip to Sushi X. Remember, Sushi X is a bit hard to find for 1st-timers. There's a black, warehouse entrance on Chicago Ave, near the Milwaukee intersection. There is street parking available and they also deliver, but not in the cool briefcase you see on their website. sushi-x.net
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Ross K.

I have tried a few Sushi Places here in Chicago, and this one is one of the best so far. Good Prices and creative menu. My biggest gripe is the small oddly shaped dining area, it creeped me out. The food and location are great, but the restaurant itself is not great.
(3)
David M.

Very rude on the phone but the food is too good not to get the carry out
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K J.

Very cute little restaurant, but it's hidden in a run down area on Chicago Ave. Once inside the ambience is great. They're usually playing a movie on a large projector on the wall. The spicy tuna, salmon and avocado, and spider rolls are great. What's especially nice about Sushi X is you can build your own rolls. They list the add ons and you build from there. On the hot menu, the beef asparagus roll and wasabi mashed potatoes are really good. They deliver, but the drivers are rarely on time and once even called me to walk to their car. If you don't mind BYOB, eat there.
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Dee W.

Sushi X, I am sorry that you were my first sushi experience since experiencing the real thing in Japan where sushi there melted in your mouth and was so amazingly rich. We tried the caterpillar, black widow and white tiger rolls and each one was disappointment after disappointment. They are BYOB and very cramped inside with little tables. Probably can seat about 20-25 people. The atmosphere was dark and neon lights which didn't really add to the meal. There was a flat screen with Anime playing in the background. We won't be back again.
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Majel K.

Well, I guess it's happening; we couldn't get in for happy hour tonight... We used to order delivery a lot from here, and it varied wildly, probably depending on how long the sushi had to sit in a car... But the food has always tasted great when we dined in. We've been going to happy hour once a week for a little while now, not forever but long enough to become attached to our new tradition! The environment is wacky, for sure, but I like it. Not snooty at all. For some reason there have been babies making a racket in there every time we've gone, but I don't think you can blame them for that, can you? The only think I wish is that they had nigiri or sashimi, but I know that's their thing, and I'm not really complaining about it... Crazy "white-boy" rolls as the husband calls them, very creative and delicious.
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Sara G.

my favorite sushi in chicago for several reasons: BYOB lets us spend more on sushi and save on alcohol they have a great setup for groups and have been very welcoming they deliver, and do it quickly the prices are very reasonable as well the waiters were really helpful on more than one occasion helping us decide on a combination of rolls that worked well together.
(5)
Kim S.

This place looks questionable from the outside - it's just a big black box of a restaurant - but I'm so glad we went in! We were meeting folks here and they already had a table, so I have no idea how good initial service was. We came in and pointed to our friends and the staff smiled and waved us in. I found the service to be friendly and relaxed. They were always there to make sure we were ok but weren't up our asses. Bonus for the BYOB. And it's hands off BYOB to boot! I hate it when you go somewhere and they take it to divy back to you. We just plopped our bottle on the table and took care of ourselves - also - no corking fee! We ordered edamame (fab, hot and lightly salted - yum!) and four rolls per couple. Everything we had was delicious - I especially liked the Buddha roll which came with a yummy dipping sauce. I swear I had no hope for it as it's just a veggie roll - but it was sooo good. The bill came and I was scared. Edamame and 8 rolls of sushi? And not just lil' sushis - special monster size rolls - I was expecting it to be super pricey. With the bill split in half - per couple - we paid a low to average cost for a really nice dinner! I mean it... like fifty bones. That's almost cheap. All in all - I had a great experience here. Interesting rolls, BYOB and nice service. I'll be back.
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Angie K.

Let me tell you...I have been to a lot of different sushi places in the city. I love sushi! And Sushi X is definitely one of the best! I've only had their delivery, so I cannot comment on the restaurant itself. Our absolute favorite rolls that we get every time are the Crab Rangoon and the Godzilla. Then my husband and I usually pick one more roll to add to our order. Their rolls are HUGE. The delivery is always within about 45 minutes. Oh and their Wasabi Mashed Potatoes are also really good! We've tried out other places in the West Loop area to give them a chance, but none compare to Sushi X.
(5)
Gabby C.

We love Sushi X! I'm speaking about my boyfriend and I. We come here about once a month and we don't go anywhere else for our sushi dinner. The manager greets us with a friendly smile each time and always remembers us and says hello. We also LOVE the Godzilla roll, it's a must each time. It's also nice because its BYOB. Yummmmm. We are actually on our way there tonight!
(5)
Gregory S.

Great spot, cool atmosphere and a trendy vibe to it. We try to come to Sushi X at least 2 or 3 times per month. It's BYOB which is fabulous, the staff is super friendly. The sushi is great, can choose between extra large rolls or the regular size rolls. Appetizers are great and the portions are huge - highly recommend the asparagus beef roll, the hibachi scallops and the spicy tuna tacos. All the rolls and sushi/sashima are awesome, and each month they have a special roll that is 1/2 off.
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Amy S.

My department had an unofficial holiday party here and I have to say the owner(?) of Sushi X, Steve, along with Terri, did a great job organizing the space, food, and ambiance to accommodate our party. We pretty much took over the restaurant since we had a party of 30. The "bar" was set up in one section, it's really BYOB, appetizers were spread throughout the middle, so we could walk around and hang out before sitting down for dinner. The sushi "buffet" was set on the front counter, and they labelled everything/had a menu out so everyone could see what they were eating. You know how suburb folks are [super intimidated] about sushi ;) The ambiance is very urban, the actual space is almost diagonal, or even a little Alice in Wonderland since the space gets smaller as you walk from one side to the other side. There is a big screen with a movie playing, but muted, so the guests can enjoy the music playing. It's pretty dim, more than most restaurants but not so much where you would run into someone. The color of choice is black - black interior: black walls, black table, as well as a black exterior. Anyway, let's get to the best part, THE SUSHI! I have had a few sushi misses lately and was really hesitant to jump back on the wagon. This is probably the very best sushi I've ever had, and I have had A LOT. The best rolls were the red dragon, honey, shrimp tempura, and white dragon. Everything is fresh and tasty, although some combinations sound questions (lettuce in sushi?? this place makes it delicious) The spicy tuna salad, coconut shrimp, veggie gyoza, and beef wrapped asparagus are the best appetizers. (Yes, I eat a lot) The spicy tuna salad is probably something I could eat every day if I had my own person Sushi X chef, but unforunately I am stuck to cafeteria salads. Off topic. I can not wait to come back here! I am contemplating throwing my next birthday here, since they really customized the party to our vision.
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Bailey U.

The service is TERRIBLE. My fiancÃ© and I waiting for 25 minutes at our table just to order our appetizer. When we finally ordered,they forgot our seaweed salad and the sashimi was thin and tough. When we received our sushi, the rolls were very sloppy. Everything was thrown together in a messy fashion and the taste was subpar. When we received our bill, the prices were worse than the actual sushi. $9 for spicy tuna..are you kidding?! To conclude, don't waste your money. Sushi is an expensive habit so at least be satisfied when you leave.
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Fred S.

It's really hard to give any restaurant 5 stars. If its a place that I love and would go back to because the food, service and atmosphere is above the rest they get 4 stars. Sushi X gets 5 because they consistently deliver based on those three things. Their rolls are creative and delicious. The outside does not tell the tale of what's going on inside. Not very large, but the seating is decent.
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R R.

If hipsters worshiped sushi, this would be their temple. Hidden in a black building on Milwaukee and Chicago Ave, you wonder if there is actually a restaurant there. But once you go through the veiled door, you enter a small room with lots tables full of patrons (mostly hipsters and millennial), 90's hip hop and cool beats playing and an episode of the 60's Speed Racer being flashed on a wall (I remember when I watched that on at TV that had UHF and VHF knobs!). There was a wait, but we were seated in 15 minutes and on a Saturday night at 7pm that is excellent! Now note,there is only two serves in a place that has about 10 tables, so service was a little shoddy. We had to ask for menus, water and it was a struggle to get our server's attention to get the bill. Please hire one more person. Now for the good stuff...the sushi is some of the best I have had in the city. I have done sushi at the now gone but Ã¼ber expensive Sushi Wabi, the super cheap and big Sushi Para 2 and the ever faithful and good Toro Sushi. This place is more on par with the creativity of Sushi Wabi, which was my favorite. We ordered the the following rolls, all of which were amazing: The Honey,The Dragon fly, Unagi, Avocado and White Tuna . My favorite was the Honey!!! We also tried the sauces which also super yummy with the above rolls: creamy ginger dressing, sweet chili sauce and pineapple mustard mayo. The last one went well with the honey and the avocado rolls. For vegetarians, this restaurant has 6-7 veggie rolls, even one called the Buddha and it looked phenomenal. Will have next time. Although my boyfriend and I were the older X geners in the room, we really enjoyed it and have agreed that this will be our sushi spot from now on. This is a BYOB so definitely bring the party with you! Go, Go, Go Sushi X! Note: amble meter parking on the street! ~Chitown Veg Gal
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M M.

I have been here so many times and have had excellent service every time. Sushi is delicious and reasonably priced, service is excellent, i never had to wait very long for a table, and they are BYOB (cvs across the street for drinks). By the way, they are also very accommodating when we stay a for a little while longer to finish our drinks- I really appreciate that they are not trying to push us out the door as soon as they can. love the godzilla & double stack rolls, and maui waui on occasion.
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Jess S.

Guess when you haven't been to a place for four years, it can change. You know when something's under the radar and then gets noticed and suddenly your meal is way more expensive? Yeah. Service is still thoughtful. Rolls are still inventive and fun. But I think I'll stick to Butterfly for my go-to BYOB neighborhood sushi joint.
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Will V.

The sushi is a little hit and miss here, sometimes it's really good, other times it's a little mediocre, but it's never bad. The happy hour special is when it's worth it, otherwise I would say it's a little overpriced for what you get. The one time I ordered miso soup it was pretty cold. The edamame is pretty decent. The service is likewise a little spotty, but it's not terrible. The dining room is dark and somewhat uninviting, that's true, and they project weird anime and similar video on the wall. But like I mentioned, the happy hour special is a good deal, and I will definitely be back, at least as long as they keep running it.
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brad p.

Clearly I need to stay out of River North. Or River West. Or whatever the hell neighborhood that is. Seven years ago, when I lived a mile away, Sushi X was my favorite sushi place. It was intimate, fun and the rolls were fantastic. The menu was small -- the basics and a few creative bigger rolls. I remember miso soup in tea mugs. It was like going to your own club and having sushi. It was perfect. Fast forward to 2010 and my fiance and I are in the neighborhood for an event and decide to stop in for some sushi (i.e. I say, there's this great sushi place that I used to go to). So yeah, the decor has not changed at all. And for that I'm grateful. Because everything else has. Instead of a tiny, awesome menu, it's a gigantic behemoth -- with a Trixie on the cover. I mean, it even said, "this month's model -- Trixie! -- with a ton of cooked rolls, cream cheese and tempura. We had three rolls and none were that great. The Venus Fly Trap has Sriricha -- cock sauce - -in it. and somehow wasn't even spicy. The Yellow Jacket was too mango-ey and saucy. The spicy scallop was pretty good. And the service? We had to ask for a wine bottle opener -- and they gave us one with only one arm. And it took 45 minutes for us to get our sushi when there were maybe 12 people in the whole restaurant. This place is now my Sushi Ex.
(2)
Jelena Z.

I love BYOB. You know what I love even more? BYOB sushi! Sushi X is tiny tiny, so definitely consider giving it a try on an early-in-the-week night. Adore the candlelit tables and the hip silver walls. Music is sort of a clean, subdued house mix, and works with the lounge-inspired space. Staff is knowledgeable, and the rolls are ginormous! My favorites are the inside out "Honey" rolls (white tuna, cucumber & honey sesame mayo with a crunchy tempura outside) and of course, the "Godzilla" rolls. Sushi X is great for carryout (I used to live around the corner, sniff sniff) and they also DELIVER! Did you notice the delish rolls have a vaguely familiar taste? That may be courtesy of the also yummy Sushi Wabi. Word on the street is that 2 former Sushi Wabi chefs started Sushi X.
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Kathy S.

The sushi here is really fresh and delicious! Can't remember exactly which ones I had but I really enjoyed the one with mango but everything was really good! The beef asparagus appetizer was quite tasty as well. The place is really small so carry out or delivery is probably ideal. Although I am just a couple blocks out of their delivery area...I have tried to negotiate with them on the phone saying that I will order lots of sushi and give a really good tip if they would just deliver to me! But oh well, what can you do? :P
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Amanda T.

You had me at BYOB and I'm glad I finally got to try Sushi X and take it off my "places to try" list. The sushi was unique-mostly in a good way. I love how they combine a bunch of different elements into one roll. Everything blended nicely, but still manage to taste the individual flavors. Some more than others. The cilantro in the White Tiger roll was a bit overwhelming. And the sushi chef definitely has a passionate love for Sriracha sauce. Besides that-the sashimi roll was excellent. Super fresh! I want some now! Mmm! I have a tradition of ordering a spicy tuna roll every time I have sushi, and the spicy tuna roll here is my new favorite. It really is REALLY spicy and they put a nice chunk of tuna in the roll which makes it extra yummy. Service was quick, staff was uber friendly and helpful.
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John T.

So it's Black Wednesday and the lady and I are in a mood for sushi. (after watching Jiro on netflix.) We look on the net for something close and see a few reviews for this place called Sushi X which we thought looked intresting. After grabbing a bottle of vino we pull up to the front. (Great parking which is a plus.) We walk thru the doors and instantly we are warmly greeted by Steven. We are seated at our table and he goes over the menu and the specials with us and we end up getting into a conversation about "Jiro,Dreams of Sushi." He tells me after seeing that he couldn't wait to get to work. I felt the same way after I saw that too. So we order are stuff from our server Rachel who also was ultra friendly and attentive. I ordered a few pieces of tuna nigiri with ebi and tako. The fish was good. The Ebi marinated very well. My girl ordered a veggie Buddah roll which I tried and thought was out of this world. I also got the Black Widow which satisfied my every expectation.(By the way..Some of the names of the rolls are funny..like the Thai stick and the buddah kush..Someone is a stoner eh??lol).It came with a chili/ponzu sauce which was the perfect fit for this roll. The flavors were above average. To get straight to the point with this place. The Sushi was very good. The service was exceptionally awesome.They made you feel like a long lost friend of theirs.Great service is a big important part of the dining experience in my book and for that they get 5 stars. I am definately a big fan and will be back here for sure in the future..the prices are great too.. SUSHI X is AWESOME!!!!
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Bridget S.

Admittedly, I'm a bit of a sushi novice. I have only had takeout from Sushi X so I cannot comment on the restaurant itself. Those things said, this place is incredibly tasty. I was introduced to this place from coworkers who order from here pretty regularly. There are probably 70 sushi places between work and Sushi X but we're loyal and know it's the best. I cannot recall the names of the rolls I've had, but the menu is full of interesting, unique combinations and from what I'm told, is updated rather frequently. I'm now adding Sushi X to my "faves" list - now I just need to convince the boyfriend into trying it.
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Toby B.

You need to try the Sashimi Carpaccio!!! I'm not a vegetable eater by any means, but they made this salad taste like heaven danced all over your mouth while shooting off fireworks. It's that great! I know, the price for this carpaccio is pretty high in my book, but I think it's worth it plus you can make it up with some of their rolls' prices. It was definitely an experience and flavor beyond comprehension. This place is a true reliable place for the sushi fix or craving. Given that Japonais is down the street, we'd rather go here instead for either carry out (the food is still good in our books) or dining in. The price is so much better and the quality of the food is exceptional. We've taken out-of-state friends to Sushi X or ordered delivery for our friends and they love the place!!! You know you've got a great restaurant in your back pocket when you're willing to have your out-of-state (and out-of-country) friends try it and you know that the impression Sushi X leaves will be SUPERB!!!
(5)
Mandi G.

Fast and so yummy Plus hot delivery guy = Sushi perfection!
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Holly S.

I live close and had no idea what a neighborhood gem this is! Great food and great service. Very small place, but cozy. We would definitely go here again. A little pricey maybe, but the rolls are huge.
(4)
Mikki K.

Delicious food, excellent service, & there was even convenient parking. We will definitely return & bring our friends.
(5)
Alex R.

I have to be fair...this rating is based soley on my 3x in 3 week devouring of the same two dishes--The Red Dragon and the Omega roll. I have given up searching for good chinese take out, but when I need a quick, delicious sure thing....those will be my two dishes. Delivery super fast as well, but I hate the limited lunch hours/lack of on the weekend!
(5)
Ashley V.

Totally unexpected sushi bliss. Scene: 7 girls with 6 bottles of wine and empty bellies on a mission for a rocking girls night out. I was in charge of picking the place. Requirements: BYOB and a reservation available for 7 lovely ladies at 8pm on a Friday night. Sushi preferred. Sushi X happily took our reservation and had a nice section for us ready to go even with our delayed arrival (extra hair primping and all). We started off the night some crunchy edamame and they were quick to open up our bottles of wine. The service and the food were equally impressive. They were attentive, but not overbearing, letting us ladies dish out the gossip between bites and slowly order a few rolls at a time. They even spit up the rolls on two plates for each side of the table so sharing was easy. Everything we ate was gold here. Crab rangoon roll what? Believe me, it's as good as it sounds. The spicy scallop roll converted a table of scallop roll sceptics into believers. As for the classics, the spider roll, spicy tuna and rainbow roll were big, stuffed to the gill (HA) rolls of sushi perfection. For dessert they split us up a couple of plates of smooth creamy mochi and strongly encouraged us to stay and finish up the rest of wine, even long after the food was gone. Now that above is an excellent combination for a perfect night out. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Karen N.

Sushi X is one of my standard delivery place. I order for work lunch, meetings and date night at home. Because their sushi is just that yummy! They are a unique sushi place because they only make rolls and several types of appetizers. But their rolls are excellent and I think that's because they learned the tricks from Sushi Wabi. I hear somehow those two restaurants are related. The place is cool for dining in... dark, happy music, with big screen projecting anime/movies on one wall. The delivery/take out is really great because their boxes are custom designed for their rolls, and the chopsticks and napkins always come in very neat packaging. It makes the whole ordering out experience more unique. My favorites are the yellow jacket, spicy scallop, and dragon roll. If you want more than sushi, add a scallion beef roll, miso soup, and Tako(octopus) seaweed salad. One note: for your first time, read the roll descriptions carefully. There are a few rolls that they put eel sauce on. If you order one too many of those, they all start to taste the same.
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Eman S.

Soooooo close to that fifth star! If only the service was not this bad. We didn't know if happy hour still existed on Tuesdays because we couldn't find it anywhere and they were still not answering their phones at 5pm, so we just risked it and went. Lucky for us, as of December 1, they stopped doing happy hour on Sunday and just do it on Monday on Tuesday. Went in at 6pm and got seated right away (2 people) but there was definitely open seating all around. We brought our own bottle (this is BYOB) and they gave us the glasses and opener and we self-served. When we got the menu we ordered Miso soup and it came right away. When she brought it we order our rolls and an order of edemame. I got the chicken and the buddah rolls (both absolutely delicious) and she had the omega, spicy tuna and Alaska rolls (she loved them and brought a bunch home), but the edemame never came. Everything tasted amazing and I cannot wait to go back, but again the service was terrible for no reason because it was not even busy. All of this was $35, by the way. As a side note, the feel of the room was really weird. Everyone was in close quarters because the whole restaurant is about 300 square feet, it was dark, there was weird music and anime playing off a projector to a wall screen measuring about 12'x8'.
(4)
Li S.

I went there on Saturday past and the food was good. I was with a friend and she does not do Raw Sushi so I ordered some good rolls. The Dragon, Godzilla were awesome. The Spider is amazing. Good service. Too bad it's BYOB. Make sure you do the Pork Goyza.
(4)
Andrea R.

Many, many moons ago a boy took me on a date here. And while I didn't love the atmosphere for a date I did remember the sushi being very good, but with so many sushi restaurants to try in Chicago this one fell off my radar. That is until tonight (about 5 years later) when my fiance and I were looking for a good sushi restaurant to deliver and I came across many raving yelp reviews. I think my eyes were bigger than my stomach tonight because I ordered a seaweed salad, double stacker, caterpillar roll, honey roll, and the buddha. Way too much sushi...we only ate about half of it and it's a very rare occasion that we leave any sushi on our plates. The double stacker was my favorite and the caterpillar was a close second. I liked the honey roll as well, but could have done without the buddha. It's just vegetables and while it may be a perfect choice for all you vegetarians out there....show me the raw fish! Definitely will be ordering from Sushi X again in the near future (especially if the delivery is always this fast...they were here within 20 minutes!) and after reading that it's BYOB I plan on dining in very soon as well!
(4)
Temi C.

This is a great spot for girl's night out, especially during their half-off specials. The rolls are pretty good, there's no corkage, and I love the dark trendy vibe. They have one of the best creamy ginger salads in the city and the seaweed salad is generously portioned. The honey and spicy scallop rolls are amongst my favorite. I recently threw my bf a surprise 30th bday dinner here and Sushi X was so accomodating. We had a group of 16 and they gave us the curtained side section. They also let me drop off wine and cake in advance because they have a walk-in cooler. I was a bit nervous for the final tab because we had several large platters of sushi. However, with tax and tip it only came out to $30/head.
(4)
Jenna S.

I am going to make this review which deserves to be long, a short and sweet one--only because I do not want to mentally revisit what I experienced. Last Friday, I thought i'd found a diamond in the rough with Sushi X. Excitedly, we bring our bottle (since it's BYOB, yay!) and happy selves down to River West. We walk into a TINY little dimly lit restaurant and are sat right in front of the door with sunrays BEAMING IN. All of the other tables? Empty, except one. The host insisted they had been reserved. mmmmk buddy. Right away, I knew I wanted a seaweed salad with crab since I'd read they feature delicious fresh crab. We also ordered some shrimp dumplings, the crab rangoon roll, and sashimi no rice roll. While the seafood dumplings, crab rangoon roll, and sashimi roll were all pretty tasty. ONE OF OUR SEAWEED SALADS HAD A BIG BUG CRAWLING AROUND IN IT. Looked like a fly, but wasn't flying only crawling. No real apology other than "here's a new salad." I refused to eat mine after that.
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Dustin G.

It's not the cheapest sushi in the world but it sure is good. Every year on my birthday I go out for sushi and one year I went here. I was not disappointed. I tried the mango roll (forget the actual name) and the El Pollo Loco roll. Both were really good and that Loco roll was SPICY! The atmosphere is really cool and modern and it's near some fun night clubs like Sonotheque. It's BYOB and that's the only negative. (And that I now live so far from it). Also, and I know this is weird, but the little hard candies they give you at the end of the meal are delicious. I'm not much of a hardy candy person but I liked them so much I asked the waitress where they buy them from.
(5)
Nikki C.

For the past few years, sushi x has been my fail-safe joint for when i had a craving of tasty rolls. Either delivery, pick up(they package up their to-go orders incredibly well), or even dine-in. Godzilla and rainbow rolls are always consistently delicious and filling:) Though not a lot of seating, on off nights, it makes for a nice quiet escape, BYOB without corkage fees(CVS liquor dept is down the street on Chicago), discounts for industry peeps and sometimes some interesting anime projected on the wall. The staff is friendly and very accommodating.
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Samantha B.

Let me start by saying, I am no Sushi Connoseur however...I am a serious food lover! Not just any ol' food, good food...great food, orgasmic food. Ok, now thats out of the way...Sushi X has excellent quality Sushi. Did I mention that it is BYOB? Well in case you didnt know, now you do! I checked out Sushi X with a couple of my lush friends and we shut that mother DOWN! I am surprised we are still allowed in there! I had the Godzilla (so Americanized, I know) but it was so tasty. I also had wasabi mashed potatos, they were good but i have had better. I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys good quality sushi. Enjoy!
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Larry V.

At first glance, it's hard to figure Sushi X out. From the exterior, there are no windows, so you really can only see inside from the glass front door. It's small, dark, and intimate, with a great sushi menu. Excellent for eating in (BYOB) and carry out.
(4)
Michelle P.

It seems that no matter which sushi spot I try, within any price range, I always go back to Sushi X wondering why I went anywhere else. The Honey Roll and Crab Rangoon Roll are hands down the best sushi rolls I've had. I love the fact that the place is tiny and they play anime on a projector at all times. They also have some great local artists' work displayed and for purchase. Sushi X, you're my hero.
(5)
Erin S.

I am giving 3 stars because the tuna tacos are fabulous but as others have said beware of getting delivery from them. 2 hours for me
(3)
Maria O.

Excellent sushi! Very fresh AND very creative! I can chose something new from the menu every time I order. Love this place!
(5)
Angie M.

Sushi X = Delivery Superstar. Boasting hands down the most immaculate to-go packaging, Sushi X rocked my sushi delivery world last night. I mean, these guys are bringing it with beautiful packaging, leak-proof bags for the soup and the perfect amount of utensils. My first impression was slight annoyance. I was put on hold for about 5 minutes, but I held strong. Once I was finally taken off the Muzak hold music, a perfectly nice gal took my order for California, beef asparagus, spicy crunchy tuna and spicy shrimp rolls, a miso soup and extra sides of raw ginger and spicy red chili paste. I was a bit put off that they don't have sashimi on the delivery menu. Really? Bogus. Delivery estimate: 45 minutes. Actual delivery time: About 30 minutes. And the most shocking part was the (very hot) delivery guy was able to find his way to my bat cave of an apartment without calling me for instructions. Whoot whoot! The food? Yummers. I only partook in a California roll and miso soup (damn diet), but they were very well done and pretty darn tasty. The roll was actually a bit on the larger side and didn't skimp on the crab meat, which I love. My miso soup had great flavor, although if I had one teensy complaint it would be my soup wasn't quite hot enough for my liking, but when you get soup delivered, the temperature can be hit or miss. I'm told the sauce, tempura and mayo-laden beef, tuna and shrimp rolls were delicious. I bet they were. I hate people who can eat fried food and mayo right now. Again, I can't say enough about the presentation. I was asked how many people would be dining, so I received the perfect amount of chop sticks, soy sauce (yes, I'm a bit persnickety and don't like sharing my soy sauce) and mounds of lovely, delicious raw ginger. The rolls were all served in their own foil blanket so the flavors wouldn't merge and everything was non-smooshed and fairly temperature appropriate. If you're not ordering sushi take-out from Sushi X, you should be.
(4)
Barb S.

Seriously the worst service ever. The food tasted great but for real we were lied to, brought the wrong food multiple times and then still had to ask for our food three times. My friends and I are patient, we've been waiters before we're sympathetic, but they lied to us about what was in the roll and that's when I draw the line. We would of waited for it to be remade, but apparently they wouldn't do that. Also my friend alerted our waitress to the fact she was pregnant and couldn't eat certain things, yet they still served her a dish with raw eggs after asking that they not be put in thr dish. I wish it had been great since I literally live down the street and the food was decent.
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K B.

Might be my new favorite in-city sushi, and it's BYO! I'm a fan of the different types of rolls. The Lava roll was half off, so we ordered and it was really delicious. The honey and yellow jacket were both also yummy. My favorite was the Megatron, which we tweaked due to a shellfish allergy so substituted the crab for more spicy tuna! We had the Five-0 which was quite good but dried meat just doesn't come with the same freshness that you would expect of sushi, so I'll pass next time. And we had the dragonfly, but the sweet chili sauce on the side was too sweet, and the eel flavor just didn't shine through.
(4)
A S.

One of the best places in the city for sushi. I pick up from this place about 3 times a month. Very friendly staff, cool atmosphere, and incredible menu. The rolls are all amazing, very creative, and very reasonably priced! Thank you SUSHI X
(5)
Stephanie N.

Every Sunday night we have Sushi X delivered and WE LOVE IT. This is such a hidden gem with the freshest and most creative sushi in town. Everything is just fantastic, especially the sweet potato roll - yum!
(5)
Brian O.

I come from a city with few good sushi options but this small, off the beaten path sushi joint hit the spot. Plenty of specialty rolls, great atmosphere (small with animoto playing on large screen), and best yet - BYOB. Also very affordable for such great sushi. I recommend!
(4)
Mary S.

Take the feets picture down! They added some larger than life photos to their wall decor and the picture of the toes is unappetizing to say the least. Still awesome food, etc, but please take the body part imagery down! xo
(5)
Kitty R.

I said in my previous review that I have a "love/hate" relationship with Sushi X. So now it's time to be a hater. This update focuses on service. We are frequent, long time customers. This is my husband's go to place for sushi. I'm not a real fan of sushi, but I go along with it for my husband. Fast forward to New Year's eve...my husband wants, of course, sushi. My main staple here? The wasabi mashed potatoes. Outstanding. Except tonight, they were out of them. So there went my NYE meal. The owner made almost no effort to comp my selection, didn't offer a future order on the house, and really couldn't be bothered otherwise accommodating good customers. I love my husband and will do anything for him - but my relationship with Sushi X is over. No more.
(1)
Carri A.

Oh hey Sushi X. Heyyyy. I'm a huge fan of the food here (I do mostly take-out), especially the Honey roll and Godzilla roll. They're two of the most delicious food items I've ever eaten of any cuisine. Major love. I also enjoyed the Buddha roll and Alaska roll, though to a slightly smaller degree. Still fabulous, just not extraordinary like Honey and Godzilla. The restaurant does not have a lot of seating so you may want to plan ahead and shoot for a reservation. They also play anime movies on one the of the walls so dont be alarmed if you walk in and see a cartoon in your face. The staff have always been very friendly and I think the prices are about average for sushi in the city, though the quality and tastiness far exceed any other establishment. Even their to-go packaging is cute and durable.
(5)
Milos O.

Good news, it's easily my favorite Asian-Fusion spot. The 5-0 roll and Godzilla are the best. BYOB awesomeness. Good music, and Japanamation on the projection screen is interesting. Bad news is I haven't tried much else as far as Asian-Fusion aaaand they've become quite pricey. What happened to 1/2-off rolls on Mondays? All-in-all, well worth the splurge ever now and again.
(4)
Brian L.

Sushi X is definitely one of me favorite sushi spots! When you get here the exterior looks rather undelightful, but once you get inside it's dark and intimate with some urban accent. The place is very small, but I didn't mind it. The staff is very friendly and they are helpful when choosing what to order. The prices for sushi here are not too bad, the quality you get from the sushi is totally worth every buck you pay for. I can understand why people might choose a sushi buffet place and just spend $20-25 flat on all you can eat sushi, but I believe the quality in those sushi's are not as good as the ones where you would order individually. This place offers BYOB too, which is nice. MY PICKS: Honey Roll, Double-Stack Roll & Crab Rangoon Roll
(4)
Elly E.

This is our favorite place to get sushi in the city! I had a craving for their Maui Waui roll after a long day this weekend and called in my order for takeout. The rolls were ready to pickup in less than 30 min and hit the spot perfectly. Michael, the manager, knows his customers and is always friendly and professional. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fresh and inventive sushi dinner with consistently great service!
(5)
Irene O.

It's BYOB The rolls are generous sized, creative, and can always be modified to my particular preference (less rice, more spicy, with tempura crumbs.. the possibilties are endless) the servers are casual and attentive.... Wish more people knew more about this place.. They deliver too!
(5)
Tad S.

Went here based on Yelp recommendations. I ordered the Tako Su salad to start - seaweed salad with octopus on top. Got about halfway through the very enjoyable salad... when a bug crawled out from the bottom! Took the salad up to the counter, and they promptly replaced it. Just not very appetizing after that... Still stayed for the sushi. Not bad... but I believe my overall experience was tainted by the extra protein. Although cordial, they NEVER actually apologized by saying, "I'm sorry that happened." Disappointing. They offered free dessert - chocolate cake - but we turned that down politely. Not sure if we'll go back based on this.
(2)
Kris R.

i really liked this place! came here for NYE dinner with a group of friends. our eyes were hungrier than our mouths though and we ordered a TON of food! some highlights: -the fish tacos (though i'm allergic, and i didn't eat them). everyone was saying how amazing they were. -asian pot roast was really good. it tastes exactly how it sounds, a pot roast with asian flavors. served with wasabi mashed potatoes and crunchy crap (good crap) on the side. -godzilla roll: freaking great. -the oyster shooters: holy large. i had to break it up into 3 bites bc the oyster was ridiculously giant. my mouth ain't that big. -buddah roll: everyone said it was the best veggie roll they've ever had. the service was great, too - we had 10 people and they handled it very well! the local art work on the wall was really cool, too. i'll definitely be back!
(4)
Grace H.

Been ordering take out for 6 years and its always quick and delicious. Never actually dined inside, but always looks very cozy cool (and packed) when I stop in to pick up my sushi. My favorite sushi place in Chicago.
(5)
Chris M.

Sushi-X has a pretty unbelievable happy hour. Sunday - Wednesday, from 5-7 pm (as long as you are seated by 7 pm) you get half off all sushi. Two friends and I end up their last night around 6:30. The place is fairly small, maybe about 10 tables. It also features Japanese anime projected on to a wall. It is a pretty dark place. When we arrive, there are two two-tops in front of us. In about 5 minutes, those two tables are sat so we should be next. Well because of the configuration of Sushi-X two tables got up and they sat another two two-tops after us. So we finally get seated around 7:05 after the 7 pm happy hour time and I must admit I had a little chip on my shoulder. The table we were seated at had cleared out about 10 minutes prior and the servers made no attempt to clean the table so we could sit down. They really could use a bus boy at Sushi X. From a business perespective I understand it but as a customer I was a little annoyed. Once I got over it, I ordered a philly roll and a Five-O roll. The Philly was pretty standard, cream cheese, salmon and avocado. The Five- O features bacon, hamachi, avocado, cilantro, scallions, pineapple mustard mayo, rolled in bacon bits, wrapped with proscuitto. All it was missing was a little spam and it would have reminded me of Hawaii! The roll was huge and filling; there must have been about 8 pieces. In hindsight, I didn't really need the Philly roll. I also had the miso soup which was served in a big coffee cup. Very tasty. The bill comes and the staff at Sushi-X was kind enough to give us the happy hour prices....which made me very happy. Sushi-X is a good BYOB place with a great happy hour deal. I wouldn't go out of my way to get here but the food is pretty good. If you are going to go for happy hour be sure to get there early. The place is tiny but it is worth the deal.
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Jessica C.

This place is amazing! I went here with a friend a little over a year ago and have been hooked ever since. I have had lunch and dinner at the restaurant and have ordered countless times. I have never had a problem with the service, though I have typically gone during the week when it wasn't too busy. My boyfriend and I have ordered from numerous other sushi joints based on suggestions from co-workers, friends, and yelp reviews, but nothing beats Sushi X. The variety of rolls Sushi X offers is amazing and you can't beat the size. Whether you go for the giant rolls or a regular sized roll you will not be disappointed. We typically order the spicy tuna and then various other rolls. Whenever we have ordered the same or similar rolls from other places they are smaller with fewer pieces. You will not be disappointed if you order from here!
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Jasmine S.

We have been going to Sushi X and carrying out since they opened! We love the double stack, yellow jacket, and white tiger. Their dumplings are very good and love the spicy sauce it comes with!! Stephen, one of the managers, is great and always very kind to us. If you haven't tried it yet you must and it's BYOB!!
(5)
Tasha S.

LOVE LOVE!! BYOB, right around the corner from my place, price is right on. The honey is amazing, the spicy tuna is always spicy which is great, the crab rangoon roll good. My roommate and I come here all the time, bring a bottle of wine its great no corking fee!! Couldn't ask for more :)
(5)
Heather H.

Hi, my name is Heather, and I'm addicted to Sushi X. By far my favorite sushi spot in Chicago! Most consistent as far as quality of taste and appearance that I've ever seen! Rolls are so inventive, unique, and flavorful! Although I've tried just about everything on the menu, I would without a doubt recommend: double stack, honey roll, red dragon, and yellow jacket. I love this place so much that my boyfriend and I have a "Sushi X" fund....we go there at least once a week! I swear I could be homeless and I guarantee I'd beg on the street not for Colt 45, but for money for Sushi X! Coolest thing about this place is they not only rule in sushi school, but they have happy hour specials on Sundays and Mondays (Chicago-Milwaukee location) from 5-7 p.m. where most rolls are HALF OFF! It's also BYOB...does it get any better?! How cool is it to go get fat and satisfied off sushi, bring a great bottle of wine, and spend less than $40 for two people! Seriously, now I'm getting hungry for it again...
(5)
Carol M.

They honey roll was pretty sweet. Well not literally...although kinda. You know what I mean. We got the edamame and the wasabi mashed potatoes as sides. The edamame was good....that's kinda hard to mess up. Now. For someone who can't handle anything spicy, I actually liked the wasabi mashed potatoes. Not spicy, but had more of a warchestershire sauce flavor. They also played this weird anime (that was in 3d...not drawn 2d) on the wall. That kept me entertained. Overall I thought the prices were a little high compared to other sushi places of the same caliber but it's right in between work and home so I can't say I won't hit it up again sometime! 40/52
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Rebecca H.

This place is amazing. My husband and I discovered this small little BOYB spot many months ago. I've had a many date night dinners here as well as birthday party dinners. Service is always attentive and quick. The rolls are the best in the city. Creative, generously portioned, unique, AMAZING. The crab rangoon roll is heaven along with the honey roll. This is a great spot for a casual dinner with your significant other and as well as a fun spot for friends to gather. My husband and I have tried numerous sushi spots in Chicago and this is by far the best!! You're missing out if you have not been here!
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Dave B.

Service and ambiance were very pleasant. The sushi wasnt anything I haven't had before. A few more veggie options than usual, if you into that sort of thing.
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Alejandro D.

Hands down, this is my favorite sushi place in all of Chicago. I have had probably half of the selections on their spring menu, since I discovered this restaurant about 3 or 4 months ago. I like to order sushi on Friday nights and have it delivered, and since finding out about Sushi X, it has become my weekly place. Not only is the sushi really good, but the menu is cool to look at too. Very creative. I am also just now finding out that there used to be a Lakeview location. Not sure how I missed that when I was living over there, but oh well. The current location, at Chicago and Milwaukee Avenues, while not in the heart of Wicker Park, is still in a pretty convenient location (accessible via the Blue Line or the Milwaukee Bus). The only "complaint" I have about the restaurant itself, is that it is so SMALL. I mean, TINY. The dining area, the front counter, and the waiting area, are all in ONE TINY ROOM, slightly larger than my living room. However, what they lack in size, they make up for in interesting vibe and great house music. The interior looks like some cool loft, or maybe something like the interior of the old Biology Bar, for those that are old school. Anyway, like I mentioned above, this is my favorite sushi experience; cannot recommend it enough.
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amy k.

Service was very good, glasses and no corkage for the Sapporo we picked up cold at CVS across the street. (nb: CVS has a few japanese beers cold but no sake) The rolls were fresh, but a little too saucy for my taste. I prefer a higher fish to topping ratio. Also the spicy rolls are SPICY, just something to note. A little put off by the environment. Not a huge fan of house music or an overabundance of feet and ass photography while dining...just not my thing. Also, as other reviews have noted, it's very small. We were planning on ordering another roll or two, but the folk waiting for tables were all up on us and the music was a pounding and the feet were all around and I just needed to go.
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Tim P.

We visited this place because of all the good reviews. And my verdict: Worst sushi I've ever had. The fish was stale and smelled bad. Lighting isn't great here and I had a little LED flashlight with me, so I used it briefly to get a better look at what was in my sushi. The owner came over and jokingly said, "There's a reason why we keep it dark here". Talk about a Freudian slip! Although they are a BYOB place, they do not have wine glasses. Instead, the gave us little grapefruit juice glasses. And then they didn't have space on the table for their wine bucket, so they put it on the seat beside us. Needless to say, we won't be going back. Side note: On the way out, we saw a party of three come in. They had a six-pack of wine (!) with them - that's 4.5 Liters of wine...goodness!
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Stephen S.

I wish there were more stars because I would give them all to Sushi X. By far my favorite place in the city. The only place that I recommend to people looking for great sushi. It is a small place but if you want some delicious rolls and you want to BYOB this is the spot! Must haves Honey Red Dragon Maui Wowi
(5)
Sarah F.

Honey roll is heaven, dragon roll is so good, spicy tuna is spicy and yum.... bonus - it's right down the street from my house. I have nothing bad to say about this place at all except maybe the music is a bit irritating.
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Erika G.

This place is nothing special. It's a restaurant that delivers maki rolls, and oh yeah - has an "eat in" room as well. Went here the other night for a snack. I called it the "bat cave" of sushi, 'cos it was SO DARK my friend and I couldn't read our menus. Way to make us feel decrepit, as we walked up to the counter to read the fine print. How about a li'l swag above the tables people! BYOB, which we like - one star for that. The service . . . well, clearly this place caters to the delivery crowd, 'cos 4 giant to go orders came out before ours - and this is on a dead Wed. night. Go here if all the other sushi places are closed. Or you live in the six block radius that they deliver to, and you're feeling lazy. Not a good place to go "out" for. The look of it, very '80's new wave. Triangle tables. Blue walls. DARK DARK DARK The sushi was . . . okay. Rolls only, no sashimi, no sushi pieces . . . meh.
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Stolie G.

One of my fav sushi spots... I love the atmosphere.. Love that it's BYOB.. They have this delian mango sauce... Omg.. I could eat that everyday.. Can't wait to go back.
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Meridith E.

I had tried sushi in the past and truly thought it was the most disgusting thing I had ever tasted. Then a friend FORCED me to go here as a b-day dinner, and I am a completely changed person. Even though I just tried this last night, I could eat it again today. Must try! Tried the avacado & shitaki rolls first and was completely happy with my choice. I tried my friend's more adventurous crab rangoon and lava rolls, which were amazing. MUST TRY!
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Tyler D.

Best rolls I've had in Chicago. I recommend ordering delivery... The dining room feels like a dance floor, and can be overwhelming. If you dine there, bring alcohol and try to ignore the giant anime movie playing over your head.
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Vanessa D.

Sushi X is now 100% awesome. I stopped in on Monday night for a few rolls and was shocked when I got my bill -- half price due to HAPPY HOUR! All three rolls were half price! I think I know where I'm going to be every Monday night from now on...
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Lauren G.

Sushi X is the type of place that non-sushi people (aka my date) really enjoy. The rolls were BIG, especially from the MEGA menu choices. We ordered the Godzilla which was huge and good, but had a little too much cream cheese for my taste (so did many of the mennu items! lots of tempura too). We also got the spicy tuna and alaskan rolls. I actually wish they had been a little smaller and more pop-able (anyone else with me on this?). The spicy was in fact VERY spicy, so buyer beware. I liked the atmosphere just fine. I was expecting a super-dark place after reading all the yelp reviews, but they must have installed more lighting because I found the room to be well-lit and comfortable. Our server was friendly and attentive. BYOB with no corkage fee was great!
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Anise S.

Sushi X is now my fav sushi establishment!! I took my 12 year old son who loved watching the anime movie projecting on the wall and he enjoyed the miso soup, edamame and spicy tuna roll. We also had the Megatron and spicy shrimp roll..all incredibly tasty! This place is a must visit! Amazing food, vibe, decor and music! Go today!
(5)
Jenn S.

I understand that there are something things that you just don't get delivered because its just not the same as in a restaurant. However, Sushi X has made me realize that there are exceptions to the rules. I LOVE ordering from Sushi X. My rolls are consistently good. I can never resist the honey roll. So tasty. But by far the most delicious item (besides my beloved honey roll) are the wasabi mashed potatoes. I'm sure its nothing incredibly complicated that they have thrown together, but I think that its delish! They don't have a lot of rolls to choose from. However, for indecisive people like myself, the menu size is perfect. I've never eaten at the restaurant itself but then again there's no reason to. I can get enough sushi for two people for less than $50 delivered to my home. I highly recommend that everyone try Sushi X! P.S.-Kudos to the staff for always providing ample wasabi and ginger (my fav!).
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Linda SingaSong S.

I'm no sushi expert, but I've tried a lot of sushi in my lifetime. First off people, stop complaining about them not having wine glasses. You're going for the sushi and plus it's freaking BYOB! No corkage fee. From the outside, it looks pretty ghetto, and I will admit that on the inside, it's not very big BUT they are known to be more of a delivery/to-go restaurant. (**Couple yrs ago, they were awarded 1st place for best take out sushi restaurant**) Sushi X keeps it real with quality fish and they don't skimp on the meat (unlike ahem...COAST :T), everything is super fresh. I highly recommend spicy tuna (my fav), godzilla roll, honey, and rainbow roll. The Service is always on point and they hook it up with an industry discount every time I'm in there. They also opened up a new location with a bar in lincoln park. I still have yet to check that spot out. Now...with that being said... go get ur grub on! ;)
(5)
Crystal P.

I keep ording the LAVA roll.... I dream about it's cream cheese spicy goodness!!! but they loose a star for taking 90 mins. to deliver boo hisss...
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Olive G.

I have been going to Sushi X for 4 years. Actually i have been taking carry-out 99.9% of time. I got hooked on them because some time back this was the only place in the neighborhood which was open till 2am so there was never a problem of getting sushi late at night. The three times i have had dinner there were really nice as well. Some of my favorite things there include crab cakes, rainbow, caterpillar, honey, spider and godzilla rolls. I give them five stars because they have maintained the quality of seafood and because they care to update their menu from time to time with interesting innovations.
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m m.

I ate here a few years ago with friends and will never be back. It was a hole in the wall type place. It was claustrophobic, dark, and depressing. The rolls were mediocre and overpriced. I think I paid $30 for my portion of the bill and was still hungry when I left. We were the only ones there during lunch on a Saturday and received subpar service. I don't get what the hype is all about. I've been to a ton of Sushi places...I think it's more about being "trendy" and going here than the actual restaurant. It wasn't a show stopper, by the looks of the place or the food they served. Save yourself the trek.
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Address : 1136 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL, 60642
Phone (312) 491-9232
Website https://rollingatsushix.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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1136 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642

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