Kyoku Sushi

4.3

86 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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Kyoku Sushi is located in Lincoln Park. Our artisan chefs use their delicate touch to highlight seasonal top-quality ingredients that will make you savor every bite. At Kyoku, our professional service creates an unforgettable dining experience. At Kyoku we welcome you to the next level of sushi.

Kyoku Omakase
Omakase directly translates to "I leave it up to you." Omakase at Kyoku (Kaiseki) is a multi-course Japanese meal consisting of seasonal, high-quality ingredients transformed by our chefs’ skillful preparations. Our promise is to make every bite memorable. As our guest, all you have to do is let your server know if you have any dietary restrictions and enjoy the experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 697-4243
Website
http://www.kyokusushi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, South Asian/Indian, Women

Location
2518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-7782
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Between Altgeld St & Altgeld St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line Station<br />Stop ID: 1225<br />Fullerton & Sheffield<br />Stop ID: 6597<br />Subway Station; 943 W Fullerton
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Omakase
$145.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy 15 course artfully created for you and your guests to marvel in. Omakase directly translates to "I leave it up to you." Omakase at Kyoku (Kaiseki) is a multi-course Japanese meal consisting of seasonal, high-quality ingredients transformed by our chefs’ skillful preparations. Our promise is to make every bite memorable. As our guest, all you have to do is let your server know if you have any dietary restrictions and enjoy the experience.

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

86 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience4
Your establishment is beautiful. We had reservations at 7:45 tonight and was seat right away. After we were seated is where the service and food was absolutely horrible. We were not acknowledged for 20-25 min until I ask the hostess who’s our server?! We finally ordered our drink and I ordered a mule and it just taste like lemon juice. Nothing in that drink had mule taste. Just lemon, my partner order wine. I ordered a couple skewers, the karaage, and calamari. You were out of calamari. So we had the karaage, and skewers. The food came out fairly quick. Well I was served raw chicken karaage! raw chicken! I let the server know and she apologized. She let us know our dinner will be complimentary and will be taken care of. We let the server know we appreciate the gesture but we decided to leave after the long wait and being served raw chicken. We just couldn’t dine there anymore. As we were outside waiting for our Uber a hostess or an employee at the restaurant rushed outside and accused us of walking out on the bill until the server ran out and told her the situation. We have never been to your establishment and will never return. I have never been so embarrassed in my life and for this to happen during an outing for a birthday dinner is completely unacceptable. It was a unwelcoming experience and I will never refer my friends family to dine at your restaurant.
Kyoku SushiResponded on November 18, 2023
I'm sorry that you were not satisfied with your experience. We would like to offer you our sincere apologies and would like to make it up to you in any way we can with assurance that we will do better next time. We value our customers and exceptional service is always our priority to ensure this does not happen again in the future.
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someguyfromchi
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a find! The sushi is exquisite--out of the ordinary without trying to be too cute. The ambience, too, is perfect. We had a fairly early res on a Saturday night, but it wasn't empty, and you could still carry on a conversation without having to raise your voices (an increasingly vanishing experience in Chicago restaurants). The service was, well, not to wear this word out, but, perfect: kind, charming, accommodating, yet never intrusive. Such a perfect date night place! We will be back!
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JTLancer
Chicago
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first visit to Kyoku, and it did disappoint. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous, and the food was delicious! The service was great- had great suggestions that were spot on for food and beverages. The place was a bit empty on a Monday night, which is unfortunate. This is a neighborhood gem!! I will be back!
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CarlyB
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a quiet date. My fiance and I went on a Sunday evening and did their Dinner for 2. Gorgeous presentation, delicious food, and fantastic service. Loved the quiet and chic atmosphere. Will definitely come back again.
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TonyL
Louisville
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely the very best Omakasa experience in all of Chicago. They have a great lunch as well.
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slizzy
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
Server was rude and didn’t seem to want us there. We had a 9:30 reservation and she didn’t want to seat us when we arrived which was confusing. Why have 9:30 tables open if you don’t want guests ?
Kyoku SushiResponded on October 28, 2023
We truly value your feedback and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We do apologize for the inconvenience you had at Kyoku. We're committed to improve and provide the best service and would love for you to give us another chance.
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zero
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
We arrived 2 hours before closing time. Party of 5 put in a table for 4 in a completely empty restaurant with tables for 6. Waiter was not happy we arrived. Told us kitchen could close “at any time”. We did not feel welcome at all. We got appetizers, which where only ok and left.
Kyoku SushiResponded on October 21, 2023
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the experience you had at Kyoku. We're committed to improve and provide the best service and would like to discuss this matter further. Please contact us, so we can address this issue. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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Fitman
Tucson
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Server was not friendly at all and had no sense of humor. Food was great!
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ChristineH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary dinner and we had a great time. The other couple was going to be 10 mins late and we were notified of that upon seating. We didn't mind the wait at all, but Kyoku had our first round of drinks on the house which was a pleasant surprise at the end when we got the bill. We've been to several omakase places and Kyoku has placed top 3 in our mind. The ambience, chef and staff were nice, drinks were delicious, and moreover the food was yummy. Everything tasted fresh and the plating was marvelous. Highly recommend Kyoku for omakase and we will definitely return!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super amazing! Would go everyday if could. Great.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a wonderful experience! We came after peak dinner time, so our service was super quick and the fish was all fresh and delicious. Our waitress was so kind! Will definitely be back.
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HennyP
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
We so wanted to like this spot. My daughter and I love trying new sushi restaurants. This space was beautiful had a great bar. It looked like there was a cool experience being offered at the bar too. Unfortunately, many items we ordered they were out of (the vegetable gyoza which was one of 2 vegetarian appetizers for my vegetarian daughter). We felt very rushed despite it being on the early side before the prime dinner crowd. We were asked about our dessert order while still eating dinner and then when our dinner was finished the host tried to bring us our check before confirming whether we wanted dessert, which we did. The miso soup was excellent and the rest that we ordered was fine. We’re going to keep trying new places and wished this was going to stay on one of our “return” spots.
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AlikaM
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food and service were great. I have eaten sushi all over the world, from Japan, to Hawaii, to Los Angeles to New York. I do wish there were a bit more traditional nigiri options on the menu, but what was they did have on the menu at Kyoku was very good. I was missing my favorite sushi 'finisher' of tamago nigiri. Other than that the service was attentive and pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I LOVE this place. Never too crowded and really nice chill ambience. Highly recommend their Omega roll and special nigiri selections. This place has quickly become one of my favorite sushi places!
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ChenkaiH
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great omakase experienece.Food is fresh and tasty.
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Mini
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Price-friendly ingredients with 15 courses of Omakase. The sushi comes in smaller size than I expected..Overall, I enjoyed the dinner.
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samerk
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My second visit in 3 weeks so my kids could try this exquisite omakase experience. Chef was amazing to watch and the food was incredible. The party of 6 was wowed from course to course.
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Emily
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
For the price, I really expected a bit more food. Service was a little slow, but not intolerable. The sushi quality was good; I do think a lot more effort was put into presentation - super photogenic sashimi platters.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
Today’s dinner chef cannot be the same as previous reviews of omakase experiences. Watching him cutting uneven and small slices of sushi actually made me nervous. One of us returned amberjack sushi horribly made, literally cut in half and not even 2 inches long together . Then so very not professionally sliced tuna sushi got served. Next another mediocre and half cut mackerel sushi comes along. I think the chef definitely changed tonight , July 13. Horrible experience!
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BobbiD
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend - took my son here for his Birthday dinner and we were really impressed with the dinner for 2 for $100 (2 apps, 2 soups, 2 specialty maki rolls, and 12 pieces of chef's choice nigiri or sashimi) Plus they do happy hour specials of buy 2 rolls get one free!! We were stuffed and the presentation was beautiful!! This will be our new go to spot for sure.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience3
We had a 9:15 reservation. (And there were reservations available until 9:45) but the kitchen closed at 9:45. At 9:30 they turned off the music and the staff started drinking and watching us eat and rushed us out. We left after 20 minutes because even though the food was great, we felt so awkward and like the staff was making everything as awkward as possible so they could close early.
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Alex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Omakase experience was absolutely amazing!! Jack is an amazing chef and showed my group of 3 wonderful time. Lily our server was also wonderful, she timely, present and had an overall great energy.
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KeeG
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for my daughters bday. It was Happy Hour so buy 2 rolls get 1 free ! Food was delicious. Service great.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We came on a rainy day, which ended up working in our favor as there were fewer people in the restaurant. We did one of their dinner specials which was several courses; service was very fast and the presentation was pristine! Food was delicious (I recommend the Kyoku special maki roll) and all of the staff were attentive and friendly. The one minor drawback was that the music was loud — not so much as to interfere with a conversation, but noticeable and I imagine that if the restaurant were busier it would be somewhat noisy. Regardless, we had a great time and will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
omakase meet quality was not as good as I expected. The plate was good tho.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Weird music that ruined the vibe. And food was mediocre. Disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Bad food would not recommend. Ruined a date night.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Happy to return to this great new restaurant in the neighborhood. It’s a beautiful space with delicious food and a very good menu, great service. We enjoyed it all.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic! Don’t lock up. Try the black miso cod! It is well worth it!!
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Court
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely perfect experience. Great vibe, really high quality fish, and the service was excellent. We 1000% will be back again many times.
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Allison
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
4th time having omakase at Kyoku. Good quality of food and the chef is super friendly
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TracyT
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The fish at Kyoku stands out in a wide and competitive field of sushi restaurants. The amberjack, salmon, and exquisite toro were particularly exceptional. The presentation was gorgeous, with our main (a special with a combo of maki we selected and nigiri or sashimi selected by chef) came beautifully displayed in a box with liquid smoke. Other tables looked like they had fancy arrangements for their fish as well. They also have an omakase menu, which we would return to try. The room in the back has more air conditioning than the front of the restaurant or the room with the sushi bar and high tops. This is either good or bad, depending on what you’re looking for. Service was very good and attentive. Our water glasses were consistently refilled. Prices were fair for what you get. I would recommend this as a dine in experience; I’m not sure how it translates to a to go box.
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jonathanj
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!! Such a treat to find it! Exceptional spot!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
While Chicago has countless sushi options, few restaurants deliver on high quality fish and perfectly season rice, without smothering the sushi in unagi sauce. Kyoku is a recent addition to Lincoln Park and offers amazing tasting sets, especially The 9. Nine pieces of the freshest varieties for the season. Ours had the dry aged toro with sturgeon caviar... that was standout! Kyoku has a few American style sushi rolls with sauce, but their core nigiri and sashimi options are the stars of their menu. Really nice service too. Don't miss it.
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TonyL
Louisville
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely without a doubt my favorite Omakasa place in Chicago. Chef Jack and his staff will take excellent care of you and make your dining experience spectacular. Great Sake and Japanese Whiskey as well as great Omakasa. Get in here while you can, Omakasa at 6 pm and 8 pm, only ten seats at each time I believe.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Service was all over the place. Didn’t bring our mains out on time. Crispy golden rice appetizer was unexpectedly served cold - meaning stale crispy rice. Server forgot my whiskey order. Overall sushi was fair - the place has great decor and is put together in preparation for excellence but delivers mediocrity.
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kootnanny
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The sushi fish and meat were fantastic! Fresh, high quality, well prepared, presented nicely and delicious. Service was very friendly, polite and courteous. Pricey but really, really good.
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DanK
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was great. Ambience was lovely. Surprised for the quality of the nigiri that you are using imitation crab. Would love to pay a higher price point for real crab meat. Seafood soup was killer.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was reasonably fast, food was excellent, restaurant decor added to the experience
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RachelO
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyable Omakase experience at the sushi bar. Sushi chef is owner (also of Raisu) and very skilled and personable.
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FAQs

Kyoku Sushi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 697-4243.

Kyoku Sushi is rated 4.3 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-7782

Additional information

Cross street
Between Altgeld St & Altgeld St
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line StationStop ID: 1225Fullerton & SheffieldStop ID: 6597Subway Station; 943 W Fullerton
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, South Asian/Indian, Women
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kyokusushi.com/
Phone number
(773) 697-4243

Kyoku Sushi

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Omakase

Menu

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Kyoku Sushi offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kyoku Sushi restaurant rated?

Is Kyoku Sushi currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information