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Kai zan remains one of my favorite sushi spots in Chicago.
The maguro and escolar pearls and the orange rush and angry crab are my must gets! Got a spicy scallop handroll this time which was one of the best I've ever had. Also loved the special of the day- the madai carpaccio, was so light and summery a
Consistently the best sushi around.
This is not your cheap crap filed sushi . It's fresh and flavorful and on the more expensive side . But it's delicious. My only complaint is I wish they had more options for hot sake .
Aggressively rushed service.
Do not get the omakase or come for any special occasion. We came here for my birthday and ordered the omakase. They limit the reservations times strictly to an hour and half so by the time we ordered we had about an hour and ten minutes to eat 12 cou
Definitely at the top of the list for best sushi in Chicago.
Hard to get a reservation as it is quite small, and booked far in advance. Great signature items, but they will make you almost anything you want if they have the ingredients. Not Cheap...$$$, but worth the money for a great dinner. You will be expos
Disappointing Service Marred a Special Celebration at Kai
Disappointing Service Marred a Special Celebration at Kai Zan We were excited to celebrate a close friend's 50th birthday at Kai Zan. The three of us have been friends for 25 years, and we chose this restaurant for what we hoped would be a memo
Best sushi ever!!!!!! Make sure you come here and get it!
Best sushi ever!!!!!! Make sure you come here and get it! I love this place and come with my mom. Support Kaizan!
Wowwww Kai zan is by far the best sushi in Chicago!! I'm so
Wowwww Kai zan is by far the best sushi in Chicago!! I'm so glad I finally went! The space is really cute, we were in a booth. The service was great, our waiter Dan was exceptional! All the food came out very quick! To start we got a bottle of
Great selection of more than nigiri/sashimi omakase,
Great selection of more than nigiri/sashimi omakase, however I didn't feel it was worth the price for me.
Dined at Kai Zan and requested the mini omakase offer,
Dined at Kai Zan and requested the mini omakase offer, which is a wonderful value. Our reservation was at 5:30, but got there early and they offered to seat us at 5:00. The salad was good, but was very light on dressing. The maguro/escolar course was
Hands down, best sushi in Chicago.
Everything is fresh and delicious! Brian is an outstanding waiter , so helpful! They are accommodating to allergies. Highly recommend. No where in Chicago comes close to quality and service.
I have rarely written a negative review on any platform but
I have rarely written a negative review on any platform but feel the need to do so. Extremely disappointing Omakase experience. Kai Zan has gone down hill big time in the last year. Service was horrendous and everyone working seemed like they didn�
Incredible sushi and really cool ambiance.
We sat at the kitchen so were able to see all the food being made which was really interesting to watch. It was however incredibly cramped and you were constantly in the way of someone walking by. The sushi tastes and textures were all incredibly uni
Food was good, but they forced us out after exactly 90
Food was good, but they forced us out after exactly 90 minutes after spending over $300. Not great management, and even though the food was good, wouldn't go again. Entire dinner felt rushed for the price we paid.
Best Sushi Not in the Loop
We've been here probably around 8-10 times now. Everything we've had has been absolutely delicious, and the service is consistently good. All of the dishes including the sushi rolls are thoughtfully plated where each bite is delicious. This
Hands down best sushi I've had in a long time! Thankfully
Hands down best sushi I've had in a long time! Thankfully we live right across the street. Will be back lots!
Food was very fresh and delicious, some of the best fish
Food was very fresh and delicious, some of the best fish I've had in Chicago! Service was great, our server was very nice and knowledgeable. However taking off one star because for $300 it felt very rushed. They brought out our dessert when we had ju
So good! Everything was fresh and definitely the best tuna
So good! Everything was fresh and definitely the best tuna I have had! Great service and ambiance!
The best of the best!!! Every time I go to Kai Zan, the
The best of the best!!! Every time I go to Kai Zan, the food is incredible, vibes are amazing, and the staff are awesome!!
Really enjoyed the food here.
Wow it was very fresh and the presentation was beautiful! Service was good but really fast. I understand the table is reserved for 1.5 hours. But boy do they push you out the second it hits 1.5. It felt like we were being rushed. And for $300 bill I
This was by far some of the best sushi I've ever had! Went
This was by far some of the best sushi I've ever had! Went for a dual birthday date and got the Omakase. Each dish was exciting and tasty, we were both stuffed by the end. Perfect place for a special date night!
We went here for my son's birthday.
Sat in a private booth perfect for our party of 6. We all ordered the omakase menu. There was a ton of food for $90 and it was all delicious. They time the meal so you are done in 2 hours and then they politely ask you to leave (we were told when we
Um...AMAZING. service was impeccable but the food!! Why is
Um...AMAZING. service was impeccable but the food!! Why is this not a Michelin star restaurant??
Great Japanese in Westtown.
Mushrooms were kind of dry and menu kind of lacking and vegetables but fish is great
We came for the Omakase experience and were not
We came for the Omakase experience and were not disappointed! Very good value and a cute little location for a date.
Deliciousness in the city.
We experienced the omakase menu and ordered a few rolls on top of that. Sushi was superior quality. Will definitely go back.
The best meal of amazing bites I've had in many years
The best meal of amazing bites I've had in many years wonderful service, really nice vibe and food that i would go back for. Highly recommend.
We were regulars at Kai Zan prior to Covid.
What was once really good before is now great. The caliber of their food and service has only increased. We went with another couple for the Omakase dinner. The dishes were delectable and very unique. We go to quite a few other Amici restaurants in C
Amazing! This is my favorite restaurant hands down.
I love everything there but my favs are both peals, angry crab, orange rush and the spicy shrimp rolls.
Amazing food.
Fresh, inventive sushi. Great service. Some of the best sushi you will find in Chicago.
Star on West Chicago Avenue
We were just introduced to this gem and learned that it has been around for some time. The sushi and other dishes were delicious and the service from Brian was wonderful. Brian was able to describe, in detail, exactly what we were ordering and made
Absolutely abysmal service for a $1,000 dinner.
When paying so much, I do not expect to be rushed out and rudely told they have other reservations while we are still eating. Other restaurants successfully figure out how to manage capacity without aggressively turning tables--not an experience I wi
Magnificent.
Masterful. Marvelous. Those are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind when eating at Kai Zan. The craftsmanship is on another level.Kai Zan is a quaint and very small restaurant, with around 5-6 tables and maybe a maximum of 8-10 seats at th
Delicious and great ambience too.
Every sushi selection was very fresh and having its own unique flavor-fulness. Presentation of the sushi plates were subtle and colorful. Don't forget the ribeye! Amazing too!!Service was impeccable. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable
True to its Michellin star rating.
I came in with high expectations and came out completely convinced. I recommend their Omasake menu, a must try. And for its price, IMO, well worth it - unique combinations of flavors throughout the 10 course meal with each one building layers of plea
Consistently amazing.
Spanish tuna had us in tears it was that good. Friendly service and great atmosphere makes for a wonderful experience.
One of the absolute best eating experiences I've ever had!
One of the absolute best eating experiences I've ever had! An affordable Omakase at a beautiful hole in the wall spot that you can show off to friends and family in the area. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable on every dish and gave tasting notes
Hands down the best sushi restaurant.
Incredibly fresh, inventive flavorful dishes. The Omakase is always a great choice if your hungry and want a great experience. Small amount of seats so def make reservations. You wont regret it.
The snowy day gave me the chance to get to Kai Zan finally.
The restaurant is small, and the food is really fantastic, which makes reservations hard. I went solo and sat at the sushi bar for the Omakase. The twin chefs (Melvin & Carlo) created unique flavors based in traditional dishes. The cuts of fish
Wonderful.
Food was delicious, exceptionally fresh seafood and beautiful presentation as well as great service. Highly recommend!
Simply the best sushi in chicago.
Great service, food, atmosphere. Total deliciousness. Trust me
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