Best Nigiri in Chicago
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $8.00 – $440.00
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 5 Nigiri in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Sushi-san, $8.00 (River North)
- Kyōten — 94% recommended, $440.00 (Logan Square)
- Kyōten — 93% recommended, $440.00 (Logan Square)
- Kyōten — 88% recommended, $440.00 (Logan Square)
- Kyōten — 85% recommended, $440.00 (Logan Square)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Restaurants Compared
#1
Sushi-san
River North·$$$
Nigiri - Seasonal Selection
$8.00
Hand-sliced raw fish over seasoned sushi rice, prepared à la carte.
Tip: Order 2-3 pieces of nigiri as an appetizer, then move to hand rolls or the full omakase if you're in the mood.
#294% recommend
Kyōten
Logan Square·$$$$
Toro (Fatty Tuna)
$440.00
Rich, buttery fatty tuna belly, arriving in the final courses.
Tip: This is where you understand why Kyōten earned its reputation. The toro is perfect—buttery, clean, and exactly what toro should taste like.
#393% recommend
Kyōten
Logan Square·$$$$
Uni (Sea Urchin)
$440.00
Creamy, briny sea urchin roe in the final courses.
Tip: The meal ends with tamago (sweet egg) after the uni. It's a dessert moment and signals the meal is complete.
#488% recommend
Kyōten
Logan Square·$$$$
Masu (Trout)
$440.00
Delicate trout nigiri, often served as the first course.
Tip: The entire meal is omakase—you don't order. Let Chef Phan guide you through the progression. Each piece is meant to be eaten immediately after it's placed in front of you.
#585% recommend
Kyōten
Logan Square·$$$$
Shima Aji (Horse Mackerel)
$440.00
Silver-skinned horse mackerel with delicate sweetness, served mid-progression.
Tip: You're literally 18 inches from Chef Phan. Watch how he slices, places each piece, and consider asking questions between courses about sourcing or technique.
#682% recommend
Kyōten
Logan Square·$$$$
Akami (Lean Tuna)
$440.00
Clean, bright lean tuna—the leanest part of the fish, served with minimal accompaniment.
Tip: This is a moment to breathe between courses. The simplicity is intentional—savor it.