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Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya, Chicago, IL

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

4.6 (96)
$31 to $50
Japanese
372 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Healthy
Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya is a River North restaurant offering an authentic Japanese-style tavern food and high quality sushi and omakase. Using only fresh seasonal and natural ingredients, our chefs take time and care to make everything in-house from scratch on a daily basis in order to create the most delightful and flavorful dishes for you. With its warm ambiance, Ikigai is aiming to create a casual and friendly neighborhood atmosphere with unique flavors of Japan where the beverages are always cold and the food is full of flavors. You will feel absolutely right at home from the moment you have arrived.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Waiyachote
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    We are located on the Northeast corner of W Chicago Ave and N Sedgwick St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are one block west from the Chicago Ave stop for the CTA Brown and Purple line L trains. We are also one block east from the Chicago & Hudson bus stop for the westbound 66 bus and one block west from the Orleans & Chicago stop for the northbound 37 bus.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sushibar Omakase

    $149.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    ***RESERVATION IS REQUIRED 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE*** Experience a new way to enjoy Japanese cuisine and culture. You can relax and enjoy our seasonal 15+course menu including dessert prepared in front of you by our chefs. PRICE: $149/person plus tax and 20% gratuity will be applied to the total bill. Seating Time: Fri and Sat at 7:30pm. FOR CANCELLATIONS: Please notify us 24 hours prior to your reservation. All no shows and cancellations are subject to be charged a penalty of $75/person. Please let us know if there is any allergies or dietary restrictions in your party, we will try our best to accommodate substitutions. Thank you for choosing Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya. We look forward to welcome you to our Omakase experience.
    Sushibar Omakase Photo

What 96 people are saying

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya is a standout sushi spot in Chicago, celebrated for its "best quality sushi" and "super fresh fish." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "nice variety" on the menu, complemented by a "great sake selection." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it ideal for memorable dining experiences.

96 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best quality sushi in Chicago! Highly recommend. The service, ambiance and food are fantastic.

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  2. Kurt VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed it and we’ll be back. Great that the location is so convenient for us. Reasonable prices and a nice variety to the menu, along with a nice Sake selection.

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  3. Julie

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing and the tuna melted in your mouth like butter. We will definitely be back.

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  4. Matt

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New favorite sushi spot. Small but special. Nice little outdoor patio. Great service, reasonably priced and most importantly, great food!

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  5. Ann VIP

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is simply, the BEST sushi/sashimi in the city. The Blue fish tuna was the finest I have ever had. Great chefs! The staff (Pink and Summer) was attentive and very welcoming. Can't wait to return for more Blue Fish sashimi.

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  6. Ruby

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were so friendly and the food was amazing. We had a great time and look forward to visiting again soon!

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  7. Albert

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food great service ambience was great -- not too dark and not too loud

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  8. Susan

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my husbands birthday! Our waitress was fabulous and explained items…everything was delicious! Overall it was a fun, memorable evening!

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  9. Jennifer

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The server left us to the side and wasn’t really around. We wanted to order more food and a glass of wine, but she rarely stopped by. We then got the check and I tipped $10, but then for some reason the tip ended up being $21? I called 01/26 and asked for a manager and the lady on the phone who was on the clock at 6:29 dismissed me and hung up the phone. Overrall the service here sucks and I had a poor experience. On the bright side, the food was great and their steak bites were delicious.

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  10. Michelle

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried Ikigai for the first time with the $45 Dinner for Restaurant Week. Worth the price and great date night place. Ordered a glass of sake (don’t remember the name, but from Kyoto) that I really enjoyed as it was light and crisp.

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FAQs

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 291-9663.

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya is rated 4.6 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

372 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on the Northeast corner of W Chicago Ave and N Sedgwick St.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are one block west from the Chicago Ave stop for the CTA Brown and Purple line L trains. We are also one block east from the Chicago & Hudson bus stop for the westbound 66 bus and one block west from the Orleans & Chicago stop for the northbound 37 bus.
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Waiyachote
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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