Raisu - Chicago

4.8

335 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Healthy

At Raisu, the focus is on providing the freshest fish and excellent costumer service. Our fish flown in from Japan twice a week. On a level comparable to other high end sushi restaurants, yet for an affordable price. Traditional nigiri (served with freshly grated wasabi) comes with signature toppings. Reserve ahead of time for Omakase, which is available in limited quality.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(773) 961-7299
Website
http://www.raisusushi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Simon Liew

Location
2958 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Neighborhood
Irving Park
Cross street
Sacramento
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Edamame$4.00
Japan Soybeans with Sea Salt
Tuna Tartare$7.00
Pickled Onion, Scallion, La-Yu, Tagarashi, Tuna, Avocado
D.D.R$8.00
Grilled Ika with House Special B.B.Q Sauce
Golden Calamari$8.00
Tempura Ika with Jalapeno, Salt and Pepper
The Wing$8.00
Breaded Chicken Wings with House Special Teriyaki Sauce
Special Tempura Combo$7.00
Tempura Sweet Potato, Tempura Onion, Tempura Shiitake Mushroom, Tempura Shrimp, Tempura Asparagus with House Special Teriyaki Sauce
Spider$8.00
Tempura Soft Shell Crab, Japanese Omelette, Avocado, Wrapped with Cucumber
Grenades$6.00
Avocado, Imitation Crab, House Specials Spicy Sauce
Rose$6.00
Ikura with Sake Sashimi
Golden Bricks$6.00
Fried Tofu with House Special Teriyaki Sauce, Scallion

Soup

Raisu's House U-Don Noodles$8.00
Tempura Shrimp, Fish Cake, Inari, Japanese Mountain Vegetable, Shiitake Mushroom
House Special Miso Soup$6.00
Kizami Nori, Tofu, Fish Cake, Shiitake Mushroom, Japanese Mountain Vegetable
House Special Seafood Soup$6.00
King Crab Meat, Lobster Broth, Sweet Potato Puree

Salad

Seared Tofu Salad$9.00
Organic Mixed Greens, Seared Bluefin Tuna, House Special Ponzu Sauce
Seared Scallop Salad$9.00
Organic Mixed Greens Wrapped with Cucumber, Topped with Seared Scallop, House Special Garlic Sauce and Tobiko
Wakame$6.00
Seaweed Salad, Fried Banana
Mixed Healthy Green$6.00
Organic Mixed Greens, House Special Ponzu Sauce

Signature Nigiri

Sake (Salmon)$3.50
Apple, Butter, Japanese Pepper, Chives
Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)$4.50
Bluefin Tuna, Fried Pineapple, Garlic, Black Pepper, Butter, Chives
Shiro Maguro (White Tuna)$3.50
Mango, Wasabi, Mayonnaise
Hamachi (Yellowtail)$4.00
Jalapeno, Cilantro, Garlic Powder
Sumoku Sake (Smoked Salmon)$3.50
Laughing cow Cream Cheese, Chives
Jumbo Botan Ebi (Sweet Shrimp)$6.50
Garlic, Mayonnaise, Lemon, Organic Honey, Tagarashi
Unagi (Eel)$4.50
Parmesan Cheese, Japanese Pepper, Truffle Oil
Hokkigai (Surf Clam)$4.00
Pickled Onion, Fried Garlic, Spicy Hokkigai, Tobiko, Chives, La-Yu
Ika (Squid)$3.50
Spicy Mayonnaise, Tobiko, Fried Garlic
Suzuki (Striped Bass)$4.00
Yuzu Juice, Lemon Zest
Madai (Sea Bream)$4.00
Fried Garlic Chips, Ginger Garnish

Signature Sashimi

Sake (Salmon)$15.00
Salmon Topped with House Special Dressing
Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)$17.00
Bluefin Tuna Topped with House Special Dressing
Shiro Maguro (White Tuna)$15.00
Jalapeno, Cilantro, Red Onion, Mango, Yuzu Juice, Lychee
Sumoku Sake (Smoked Salmon)$15.00
Housemade Japanese Mustard Dressing
Hamachi (Yellowtail)$16.00
House Vinegar Sauce, Sesame Seed, Jalapeno, Grape Fruit
Suzuki (Striped Bass)$15.00
House Special Ponzu Sauce, Pickled Onion, Chives

Nigiri & Sashimi

Sake (Salmon)$3.00
Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)$4.00
Shiro Maguro (White Tuna)$3.00
Hamachi (Yellowtail)$3.50
Sumoku Sake (Smoked Salmon)$3.00
Tako (Octopus)$3.00
Ebi (Tiger Shrimp)$2.50
Jumbo Botan Ebi (Sweet Shrimp)$6.00
Suzuki (Striped Bass)$3.50
Unagi (Eel)$4.00
Hokkigai (Surf Clam)$3.50
Ika (Squid)$3.00
Masago (Smelt Roe)$2.50
Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)$2.50
Ikura (Salmon Roe)$3.00
Tamago (Egg Omelette)$2.50
Madai (Sea Bream)$3.50

Signature Maki

Hi Jack$18.00
Tempura Shrimp, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Scallion, Sesame Seeds, Homemade Spicy Mayonnaise, Unagi Sauce, Tempura Flakes
Tornado$17.00
Unagi, Hamachi, Shiro Maguro, Cucumber, Topped with Avocado, Salmon, Tuna, Sesame Seeds
Black Widow$16.00
Tempura Shrimp with Cucumber, Topped with Avocado, Unagi, Tempura Flakes
Omega$17.00
Tempura Shrimp, Tuna, La-Yu, Unagi Sauce, Tobiko, Cilantro, Cucumber, Sesame Seeds
Snow White$18.00
Fried Smoked Salmon, Tempura Avocado, Tempura Asparagus, Snow King Crab, Chives, Homemade Garlic Sauce, Unagi Sauces
Sixth Samurai$17.00
Unagi, Avocado, Asparagus, Salmon, Tobiko, Pickled Daikon, Pickled Eggplant, La-Yu, Unagi Sauce
Raisu House Special$13.00
Homemade Spicy Mayonnaise, Imitation Crab, Avocado, Tempura Shrimp, Sweet Chili Sauce
Inferno Dragon$15.00
White Tuna, Fried Smoked Salmon, Fried Jalapenos, Topped with Avocado, Tobiko, Homemade Spicy Mayonnaise

Maki

Negi Hama$7.00
Hamachi, Scallion, Pickled Onion, Japanese White Pepper
Vegetable Tempura$6.00
Choice of Tempura Sweet Potatoes, Tempura Mushrooms or Tempura Asparagus
Ebi Tempura$8.00
Cucumber, Avocado, Tempura Shrimp, Sesame Seeds, Japanese Mayonnaise
Spider Maki$9.00
Cucumber, Avocado, Tempura Soft Shell Crab, Sesame Seeds, Japanese Mayonnaise
Spicy Tuna$8.00
Bluefin Tuna, Homemade Spicy Mayonnaise, Pickled Onion, Scallion, Sesame Seeds
Spicy Sake$8.00
Homemade Spicy Mayonnaise, Pickled Onion, Salmon, Scallion, Sesame Seed
Spicy Cal$7.00
Homemade Spicy Mayonnaise, Imitation Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, Sesame Seeds
Unagi$8.00
Eel, Sesame Seeds
Philly$7.00
Cream Cheese, Avocado, Smoked Salmon, Sesame Seeds
Temaki$8.00
Choice of Spicy Hon Maguro, Sake, Tempura Shrimp, Unagi or Fried Smoked Salmon Skin

What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Raisu, Chicago, offers "superb quality seafood" with beautifully presented dishes, highlighting the "best sushi in Chicago." The restaurant's standout sashimi and unique flavors make it a "must try." While some found the sushi rice lacking, the omakase menu and attentive service enhance a delightful dining atmosphere.

335 Reviews

G
Gregg
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific as always. My favorite Sushi in Chicago.
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Suzanne
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sensationally fresh sushi with artisan prep and presentation. We were blown away. Service was awesome. What a gem! This neighborhood is lucky.
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C
Céline
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The fish was very good and fresh but there was very little rice in the nigiri. For a party of 4 we all got our food at different time, the last guest being served 45’ after the first one at the table. Our waitresses was barely polite
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David
St. Louis
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite Japanese restaurant outside of Japan. Absolutely delicious and good value for quality.
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M
Michael
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing level of sushi and the service is very attentive. Outstanding!
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Vivian
VIP
Chicago
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing find in this area . Food was outstanding
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D
David
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the omakase Highly recommended Food was delicious Service was great Great value
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Amit
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the unique variety, fish quality very high, sashimi is on point!
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david
Chicago
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We both loved the food, but the noise level was unpleasant at time.
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MTAPN
VIP
Chicago
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly and helpful staff. It’s just such a relaxing and delightful atmosphere
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FAQs

Raisu - Chicago does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Raisu - Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 961-7299.

Raisu - Chicago is rated 4.8 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2958 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

Cross street
Sacramento
Neighborhood
Irving Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Simon Liew
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.raisusushi.com/
Phone number
(773) 961-7299

Raisu - Chicago

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Edamame$4.00

Tuna Tartare$7.00

D.D.R$8.00

Golden Calamari$8.00

The Wing$8.00

Special Tempura Combo$7.00

Spider$8.00

Grenades$6.00

Rose$6.00

Golden Bricks$6.00

Soup

Raisu's House U-Don Noodles$8.00

House Special Miso Soup$6.00

House Special Seafood Soup$6.00

Salad

Seared Tofu Salad$9.00

Seared Scallop Salad$9.00

Wakame$6.00

Mixed Healthy Green$6.00

Signature Nigiri

Sake (Salmon)$3.50

Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)$4.50

Shiro Maguro (White Tuna)$3.50

Hamachi (Yellowtail)$4.00

Sumoku Sake (Smoked Salmon)$3.50

Jumbo Botan Ebi (Sweet Shrimp)$6.50

Unagi (Eel)$4.50

Hokkigai (Surf Clam)$4.00

Ika (Squid)$3.50

Suzuki (Striped Bass)$4.00

Madai (Sea Bream)$4.00

Signature Sashimi

Sake (Salmon)$15.00

Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)$17.00

Shiro Maguro (White Tuna)$15.00

Sumoku Sake (Smoked Salmon)$15.00

Hamachi (Yellowtail)$16.00

Suzuki (Striped Bass)$15.00

Nigiri & Sashimi

Sake (Salmon)$3.00

Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)$4.00

Shiro Maguro (White Tuna)$3.00

Hamachi (Yellowtail)$3.50

Sumoku Sake (Smoked Salmon)$3.00

Tako (Octopus)$3.00

Ebi (Tiger Shrimp)$2.50

Jumbo Botan Ebi (Sweet Shrimp)$6.00

Suzuki (Striped Bass)$3.50

Unagi (Eel)$4.00

Hokkigai (Surf Clam)$3.50

Ika (Squid)$3.00

Masago (Smelt Roe)$2.50

Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)$2.50

Ikura (Salmon Roe)$3.00

Tamago (Egg Omelette)$2.50

Madai (Sea Bream)$3.50

Signature Maki

Hi Jack$18.00

Tornado$17.00

Black Widow$16.00

Omega$17.00

Snow White$18.00

Sixth Samurai$17.00

Raisu House Special$13.00

Inferno Dragon$15.00

Maki

Negi Hama$7.00

Vegetable Tempura$6.00

Ebi Tempura$8.00

Spider Maki$9.00

Spicy Tuna$8.00

Spicy Sake$8.00

Spicy Cal$7.00

Unagi$8.00

Philly$7.00