Tanoshii Andersonville

What a lovey and intimate sushi spot! If you can, definitely sit at the counter to soak in the snug and cozy vibe. The food was delightful. We started with the fish & chips appetizer—a playful dish where the server mixed fish and served it on a chip (resembling a tiny pizza). The seared tuna salad was refreshing with a subtle smokiness. Among the rolls, we particularly enjoyed the toro truffle and the shiitake roll.

We chose the omakase style and let the chef select our dishes. Just note that the bill is itemized, so you pay for each item rather than a fixed price.

Visited 10 months ago

Tanoshii serves some of the best sushi I've ever had. I've been here 4 or 5 times and it always impresses. I enjoy ordering "omakase" (chef's choice) because it gives me the opportunity to try things I might not otherwise order.

Visited 10 months ago

5/5 stars! Tanoshii Sushi is a hidden gem in Andersonville! The omakase experience was truly exceptional, with each piece of sushi carefully crafted to showcase the freshest ingredients. Chef Mike's passion and creativity shine through in every dish. The BYO alcohol policy is a wonderful touch, making for a unique and affordable dining experience. The service is top-notch, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss out on this culinary delight! Tanoshii Sushi has ruined me for all other sushi spots - I'll be back again and again!

Visited 8 months ago

Don't let the mediocre presentation fool you because despite the way they slice and roll, sashimi dinner and wasabi roll surprised us with it's freshness. Recommend sticking with the special rolls because wasabi roll was just way better than the rainbow or chicago roll. Seared tuna was ok and it looked much better than it tasted. Mixed flavors with sesame oil never gave us the wow sensation.

Service was awesome.
Byob charge is 3 per person.
They have a strict way of eating the special rolls without soy sauce or ginger.

Visited a year ago

Tanoshii {Andersonville) was very busy. Our party of 2 had 7:30 reservations and were seated at the bar (by request), shortly thereafter. As far as ordering, and after talking to the chef, we decided to trust the team that evening as opposed to enjoying our meal from the menu like most places. This can be an expensive proposition, depending on appetite, be prepared. As it turns out, deciding to trust the capable hands of the staff there that night was the right choice, we were not disappointed. Daniel was our chef, and Noah the Sous, Dika and Alberto the assistants. All 4 worked as a flawless team. The incredible theater that took place in front of us has shown us a new experience in sushi. Never seeing a menu, never using soy sauce, and never touching the green horseradish that Americans call Wasabi - we put our trust into Daniel and he delivered. If the translation of Tanoshii is "pleasant", it had been that and more. Chef Mike, owner and operator of Tanoshii, I would like to propose new names for future restaurants you may open... If you could please translate: "Mouth orgasm" and/or "Brilliantly delightful".

Visited a year ago

Do the Tanoshii omakase. Fish and chip, seared tuna, fresh wasabi roll, salmon truffle roll, Italian roll, and spicy roll. Probably one more than we needed for two people, but worth it. The Italian was intriguing, but probably the only one I wouldn’t order again.

Visited 2 years ago

Great local sushi place. I will definitely return! Sometimes it can be busy, but I always have a great experience.

Visited a year ago

Love, love, love this place and Sushi Mike.
We always get the Sushi Mike special where they choose for you and you just sit and relax. We are never disappointed!!! Every roll was incredible.
If you order Sushi Mike special, expect to pay more than $100 for the dinner (depending on how many rolls you get) some of the rolls cost more than $25 but are DELICIOUS.

This place is BYOB so don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine or whatever you want.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Incredible owners! Their cheesecake dessert was a great way to top off the evening. We can’t wait to be back with David and staff!

Visited 4 months ago

2 hours for sushi! And we had to cancel an order after waiting for ever.
Chef/owner just sits at tables to drink beer while the other cooks are in the weeds.

Visited 4 months ago

Was shocked to see the high reviews. Sushi tasted like it was from the grocery store, seaweed salad and miso were inedible. Better off going to Q Sushi on Damen.

Visited 5 months ago

David is the best! Excited to try the habachi menu next time!

Visited 5 months ago

Wow, unbelievable restaurant great atmosphere great food. I would highly recommend this to anybody. Thank you. Looking for a great place to eat and relax.

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Maybe not the best sushi in Chicago and also not the cheapest, but for the price, the quality of product and creativity is unmatched. A true gem that I will return to again and again and again.

Visited 6 months ago

Had dinner there with a friend. I liked the food a lot. It was very tasty.

Visited 7 months ago

Great local sushi place. I will definitely return! Sometimes it can be busy, but I always have a great experience.

Visited 7 months ago

Ordered omakase (tasting menu) and had an incredible meal. This is going to be a regular spot for us. Phenomenal food and service. BYOB!

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

5/5 stars! Tanoshii Sushi is a hidden gem in Andersonville! The omakase experience was truly exceptional, with each piece of sushi carefully crafted to showcase the freshest ingredients. Chef Mike's passion and creativity shine through in every dish. The BYO alcohol policy is a wonderful touch, making for a unique and affordable dining experience. The service is top-notch, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss out on this culinary delight! Tanoshii Sushi has ruined me for all other sushi spots - I'll be back again and again!

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Amazing sushi, one of their vinagraitte mix with peach gives an amazing flavor on the sushi. I love everything they served. Will come back for sure. Never regret to taste their signature’s handmade sushi. Absolute best worth the price 🤘

Visited 8 months ago

Do the Tanoshii omakase. Fish and chip, seared tuna, fresh wasabi roll, salmon truffle roll, Italian roll, and spicy roll. Probably one more than we needed for two people, but worth it. The Italian was intriguing, but probably the only one I wouldn’t order again.

Visited 8 months ago

Great service.

Visited 9 months ago

Everyone is so kind here! Great food, great location and a great atmosphere. Don’t think twice coming here and definitely worth the price. Definitely coming back soon. Thank you friends for giving me a great experience!

Visited 9 months ago

Sometimes I want to fly to Chicago just for Tanoshi. I come here EVERY time I visit Chicago and have yet to find a place local to me that even comes close. The creativity and taste matched with the perfect balance of rice and fish in each roll is unparalleled. I crave these rolls and quite literally make this the highlight of my trip.

Visited 9 months ago

It was memorable its our first time to get omakaze all sushi it’s taste fresh and also the sauce really good we will back soon

Visited 9 months ago

This place is unpredictable, when we arrive we thought this place just fine but the sushi taste fresh every bite ohh so good, the service is amazing, start from the host came to us when we open the door she gave us genuine smile and we were seated at the sushi bar, we ordered OMAKAZE and the sushi chef is very attentive and talk to every customer, will come back soon!

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

My wife came here a few years ago (pre pandemic) with her work group and was very impressed with the ambience, food and service. Since she is a vegetarian, the chef went out of his way to create a little something special and vegetarian for her. Since then, she's been wanting to take me here and we finally made it here about 3 weeks ago.

The service was EXCELLENT. The servers that were taking care of us made sure our water glasses were not empty. The recommendations were fantastic; they knew their stuff really well.

As for the food; honestly, I didn't quite think it was out of the ordinary for me. The miso soup had the wakame (YES, FINALLY I SEE WAKAME. RAMEN SHOPS NEED TO USE WAKAME. HAVE YET TO FIND ONE RESTAURANT THAT SERVES WAKAME IN THEIR RAMEN) so that made my day. I ordered the sashimi dinner which was presented BEAUTIFULLY.

I did try my wife's vegetarian sushi too; forgive me I forget what it was but it was prepared with utmost beauty. The top had avocado that was PERFECTLY shaped to match the width of the sushi itself so it didn't look sloppy. It had been topped with sesame seeds (nice touch). I think this sushi was probably the best part of the entire meal (and it was recommended by the server)

Would I come back again? I am not 100% sure. I almost feel that there are other options that are far less expensive for nearly the same quality of food. Any inputs?

Visited 10 months ago

What a lovey and intimate sushi spot! If you can, definitely sit at the counter to soak in the snug and cozy vibe. The food was delightful. We started with the fish & chips appetizer—a playful dish where the server mixed fish and served it on a chip (resembling a tiny pizza). The seared tuna salad was refreshing with a subtle smokiness. Among the rolls, we particularly enjoyed the toro truffle and the shiitake roll.

We chose the omakase style and let the chef select our dishes. Just note that the bill is itemized, so you pay for each item rather than a fixed price.

Visited 10 months ago

Tanoshii serves some of the best sushi I've ever had. I've been here 4 or 5 times and it always impresses. I enjoy ordering "omakase" (chef's choice) because it gives me the opportunity to try things I might not otherwise order.

Visited 10 months ago

I had the pleasure of being served by Sushi Mike over at Union Sushi, and he invited my friend and I to stop by Tanoshii. Mike, if you read these, sorry we didn't pick Thursday when you were in, we've been busy!

Anyways, these folks are amazing. They've got a cool philosophy with their menu where you can order "omakase," which you are leaving your sushi order up to the chefs. Basically give them your diet restrictions and they come back with a few rolls, nigiri, and an appetizer completely off menu/unique.

Oh, and the place is BYOB.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Don't let the mediocre presentation fool you because despite the way they slice and roll, sashimi dinner and wasabi roll surprised us with it's freshness. Recommend sticking with the special rolls because wasabi roll was just way better than the rainbow or chicago roll. Seared tuna was ok and it looked much better than it tasted. Mixed flavors with sesame oil never gave us the wow sensation.

Service was awesome.
Byob charge is 3 per person.
They have a strict way of eating the special rolls without soy sauce or ginger.

Visited a year ago

came here last night, on a saturday night
it was so packed! but the servers was on the fly
give us everything we need just when we needed
vibes was warm and homey small local restaurant

sat on the bar and let the chef made the food for you (omakase way)
mind you, omakase is never CHEAP
and eating sushi in GENERAL is not CHEAP tho not expensive if u just order from the regular menu
we had 2 signature appz
fish n chips & seared tuna salad
lemme tell u those were so yumm and refreshing
after that we had 2 signature rolls
fresh wasabi roll & salmon truffle roll
everything was fresh and the sauces was something i've never tried before
and the sashimi cut pretty thick, the otoro just melt in your mouth
after that we had toro truffle roll their "todays special"
it felt like i was eating wagyu beef tho it was all fish in it!
and the server gave us complementary mochi ice cream

at the end our bill was only $150 something for 2 ppl
which is not expensive at all for omakase
and we left with a full belly, which i've never had after having omakase
and (psst! dont forget to bring your own bottle) that was the "cheapest way" part, compare to buy $30-40/bottle of wine in a restaurant

will obv come back!

Visited a year ago

This place was recommended by friends so we were excited to try their omakase dinner. Upon being seated at the bar, we were immediately thrown off by the ambiance and presentation - the playlist was akin to the rock music you hear at a supermarket, the fish was pre-sliced in plastic bowls within the sushi bar, and the restrooms were lackluster with paper towel rolls on top of the toilet to dry your hands. Our waitress explained to us that omakase starts with their signature spicy tuna salsa chip, which was essentially flavorless tuna, lemon juice, tomatoes and avocado that she put on plastic gloves to mash and mush together before packing this concoction into an unappealing pink mound on top of a tortilla chip. We then received sliced peppercorn ahi tuna on top of a bed of lettuce which was nice, but pretty small. After that, we shared two rolls, which were pretty bland and similar to each other. Both had imitation crab and fish that tasted pretty similar to what I would get at a supermarket sushi bar. My husband and I decided to cut our losses and tap out before we ended up spending too much money on what had thus far been a pretty disappointing meal. Our waitress was disappointed and said that we would have received sashimi and nigiri next- I would’ve loved to have had that first, since the initial rolls they gave us made a pretty awful impression. To top it all off, we were shocked to see our final bill was nearly $120 - apparently the rolls we hated so much were $30 each! Will not be returning here again and would not recommend.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

food was great, service was on point but the omakase experience did get a bit pricey but overall a good time.

Visited a year ago

Newly obsessed with this place! Just came for our first time and we will definitely be back very soon!! The spicy roll and the seared tuna were just incredible.

Visited a year ago

This place is absolutely incredible. Delicious, fresh, and reasonable prices. The service was so kind and attentive. We sat at the bar and the chefs spoke with us and gave us amazing suggestions. GO HERE!

Visited a year ago

Great service. Waitress was on point. A fly on the wall, knowing what we needed, when we needed it. Excellent sushi. Nice vibe. BYOB, so can definitely save money on drinks. Loved my experience and will be back.

Visited a year ago

Tanoshii {Andersonville) was very busy. Our party of 2 had 7:30 reservations and were seated at the bar (by request), shortly thereafter. As far as ordering, and after talking to the chef, we decided to trust the team that evening as opposed to enjoying our meal from the menu like most places. This can be an expensive proposition, depending on appetite, be prepared. As it turns out, deciding to trust the capable hands of the staff there that night was the right choice, we were not disappointed. Daniel was our chef, and Noah the Sous, Dika and Alberto the assistants. All 4 worked as a flawless team. The incredible theater that took place in front of us has shown us a new experience in sushi. Never seeing a menu, never using soy sauce, and never touching the green horseradish that Americans call Wasabi - we put our trust into Daniel and he delivered. If the translation of Tanoshii is "pleasant", it had been that and more. Chef Mike, owner and operator of Tanoshii, I would like to propose new names for future restaurants you may open... If you could please translate: "Mouth orgasm" and/or "Brilliantly delightful".

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Absolutely amazing! Chef Daniel was so kind and friendly - he made our omasake experience SO delicious and enjoyable! :)

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Great place for Sushi.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

This place has mainly pretty good sushi, but we got the omakase and the service was so slow we got 4 plates in 2 hours, which I think probably nullifies the omakase status, although I don’t know what the rules are on that or even whether there are rules. Basically it wasn’t really a great experience because we kind of felt trapped to stay there because we were still hungry but we wanted to leave at some point. A bit like a purgatory with refreshments. All in all the food was pretty good, although they made a truffle thing which was so overwhelmed with truffle that it felt unfair on the fish. I guess from our experience alone I’m unsure why people would like this place so much, especially as food in Chicago is generally so good. The chefs seemed nice which is cool.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The food is sooooo good. The chefs take incredible care with the food. The attention to detail is incredible. The atmosphere is great, the music knows the audience. Stop by and see for yourself!

Visited a year ago

A classic place, I’m normally not a big b.y.o.b.’er but I make an easy exception for this place. Make sure to at least say hi to ‘Sushi Mike’ each visit.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Bring a 6-pack of miller lite in cans for surly Sushi Mike and sit at the bar. Start with Fish N Chips.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

The staff is so lovely and the food is incredible. It was a very busy night and they were short staffed but they were so kind and brought us appetizers while we waited for sushi. I look forward to going back for sushi again!

Visited 2 years ago

Food is phenomenal. Order omakase only. Sit at the bar if you can. But do not come on Sundays.

Visited 2 years ago

Ho dato 3 perché non avevano quello che volevo

Visited 2 years ago

Although fresh, the sushi was overpriced and lacked flavor

Visited 2 years ago

Absolutely amazing!

Visited 2 years ago

We ordered the shrimp shumai and gyoza to start and they were great. Each roll we got had good flavor as well. We ended with the red bean and mango mochi which was nicely cut into 4 pieces so everyone could share. Overall great experience.

Visited 2 years ago

Partner fractured her kneecap and developed blood clots and was craving her favorite sushi spot. Called at open and explained the situation and “couldn’t” be accommodating at all because they were busy. Disappointing to say say the least, but good to know their true colors.

Visited 2 years ago

Hands down the best sushi found in Chicago. Been coming here 7 years, no one can beat it.

Visited 2 years ago

Was a great dinner. Sushi rolls were creative and yummy. We did the Omakase. Def worth a try though.

Chef Mike (owner) is a character. Chatting up folks while he makes his sushi.

Visited 2 years ago

Me love you long time. See SUSHI Mike and do Omakase style!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Mike!!! He's amazing! Fresh Wasabi was the best roll we had, nest time we'll definitely do omakase at the bar, that looked like a wild experience. Great place for a fun time, unique rolls, and an awesome owner.

Visited 2 years ago

I love everything I've eaten here but the soft shell crab roll is my favorite!!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Visited here 2 or 3 times, food is ok, my soup was not hot enough’

Visited 2 years ago

Food is absolutely incredible, the service and the rowdiness behind the sushi counter kind of clashes with the fine dining setting it's pushing. But, the food is good enough to overlook those issues

Visited 2 years ago

The fish is top-notch and the head chef is an angel. Never had a bad experience here.

Visited 2 years ago

The owner was belligerently drunk, condescending, and rude. He was very pretentious about his sushi, and berated me for ordering the chicken katsu. Initially I thought this was some poor attempt at humor. Then he shot me dirty looks, flipped me off, and indicated multiple times that I should leave. When I finally did leave, it came as some relief. If you feel the compulsion to try out this restaurant, make sure you don't sit at the counter, or you might find yourself being reprimanded for breaking the rules of Japanese cuisine that an intoxicated person made up.

Visited 2 years ago

Incredible and friendly service, unbelievable food. Definitely come here if you want to be blown away

Visited 2 years ago

Sit at the counter and get to know sushi Mike! He's an amazing host and chef. Let him know any limitations and eat surprise course after course and then advise when you're full. Byob

Visited 2 years ago

Omakase is the way to go

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Amazing sushi. Amazing staff! Sushi Mike is the best.

Visited 2 years ago

Absolutely amazing experience and such fresh fish! Try the special!

Visited 2 years ago

Never disappoints!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Great food and great rolls included with our meal. Love to come back 🔜

Visited 2 years ago

I brought my kids (3&6) here for an early dinner and we had a great time. The sushi was exceptional and included some of the best nigiri I've ever had. I really appreciated how family friendly the service was. Our kids enjoyed watching the sushi get made and talking with the chef, who was so friendly and answered all their questions.

They have sushi at many price points, with the simple rolls costing less than $10 and some sophisticated options costing much more, but it's not necessary to blow your budget just to have a great meal.

We've already gotten takeout, and that was excellent too.

Visited 2 years ago

Delicious! Highly recommend this place. A fun, friendly, neighborhood restaurant with absolutely the best sushi. Go with the omekase. You won’t be disappointed.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Some of the freshest and best cut sushi I have ever had. The fish literally melts in your mouth and the sauces the chef makes are out of this world.

Visited 2 years ago

disgusting sushi with a drunk barely moving chef

Visited 2 years ago

It has always been 5 star experience until tonight, when the sushi place allegedly ran out of tuna, their chefs claiming it's a normal nowadays in the industry. Unfortunately Mike wasn't there this evening; would like to hear his opinion on it! I won't be back any time soon, at least not until the industry figures out the tuna shortage!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Tanoshii is my favorite sushi in Chicago! Make reservations to sit at the bar and ask for Chef Mike. You don't order! He just creates and serves you. Just relax and enjoy beautiful, fresh, and delicious fare until you "call uncle!" It's BYOB, which I love, and Chef Mike enjoys sipping Miller Lite out of a bowl. If you bring him a 6-pack, you're golden!

Visited 2 years ago

Walked in on a whim to try and get a bar seat and by luck a group was just leaving. A fantastic omakase experience with rolls, nigiri and an "app."
BYOB with a $2 fee, but well worth to bring the libation of choice. Lots of interesting options on the menu, so I let the chef (Magic Mike) decide for me.
Can't wait to be back.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

One of the best sushi spots. And BYOB. Highly recommend.

Visited 2 years ago

Worst dining experience. Got here at 4:10 they were still figuring out if they wanted to be open. My food was given to another customer and instead of bringing it to my attention, the staff discussed it in front of us and then told us that it would be out soon. Had to wait another 30 minutes for the misplaced food while my table finished theirs.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

I loved Sushi Mike’s sushi and I’m not even a fan of sushi. We always sit at the bar with Sushi Mike. Anything he made us was amazing. The fish was always so fresh. Pure perfection.

Visited 2 years ago

I always love a BYOB. Food was excellent. They are creative with their flavors. Service was a little of a mess. There may of not been enough staff for the number of guests. We had make repeat requests for needed items, glasses, silverware, etc.

Visited 2 years ago

Rolls extremely small, we got the fried temperature and was no eatable and after spending $180… definitely not going there anymore…

Visited 2 years ago

Wonderful experience, great accommodating service, they know the right amount of server to costomer interactions so they don’t bother you during your meal, personable experience, the quality of the fish is reflected in the price, taste is very fresh, and some of the best miso soup i’ve had! The atmosphere is very laid back, and the restaurant is not loud at all! I would say that it isn’t too kid friendly, definitely a date night kind of place, highly recommend, will be coming back, one of my favorite places in Chicago

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Great place for a different twist on the usual sushi. Pay attention to your bill as they add gratuity, but don’t tell you.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Great quality but outrageously expensive. ($300) for 4

Visited 2 years ago

I've been here on several occasions. It's always the same.
Sushi is really good. But they have the worst service. Slow to service the table in many ways. Wait, wait, wait.. Need something? Wait. Try to get attention. Too busy. This last time, we walked out after 15 minutes without even being given anything but water. Not even a menu. Always remember the food as being good, but I don't see myself coming back after so many bad experiences.

Visited 2 years ago

One of the best sushi experiences I’ve had in Chicago. Unpretentious sushi place that just serves high quality, delicious food. Our sushi was NOT fishy tasting at all and every bite felt like an explosion to the taste buds. LOVE that it’s BYOB as well. There is a reason this establishment has remained in the neighborhood for as long as it has.

Visited 2 years ago

CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS!
Food was great, place was a bit noisy, but overall it was a good experience. Until the end.
When I signed the bill at the end, I was not presented with a copy to take home, so I took a photo. I got the bill digitally a few hours later, and I was charged more than my bill (not just a typo, but 2 different numbers). Was it an honest mistake? Maybe. But when I am not presented a copy of the receipt and there is more than just a simple typo, it makes me wonder if this happens often or on purpose. After several calls, I was refunded the difference, but the frustration and effort to get this resolved means I will not be returning.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

This place is great. Byob and an overall great experience.

Visited 3 years ago

The sushi at Tanoshii was amazingly prepared and so delicious. We got the fish and chips as well as some omakase items. The fish and chips is an amazing deal and might have been the tastiest thing of the night. They never let my water glass be half empty and were very good at every point. BYOB but a corkage charge. They will give you a nice bucket of ice to keep it cold though!

Visited 3 years ago

Our go to Sushi restaurant in western hemisphere. Order omakase, sit back and enjoy. Sit at the sushi bar if you can.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Best sushi in the neighborhood. Rolls are creative and fish is always high quality. BYOB.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

If I could rate this place higher I would, the food was excellent, the atmosphere was very chill and comfortable and the service was impeccable. My partners had the Omakase and were in love with every roll that was brought and I have NEVER had crispier chicken katsu in my life. It was a transcendent experience and definitely worth the drive and money.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Best sushi in the world!

Visited 3 years ago

There needs to be a 6 star option for restaurants like this. Absolutely amazing! 🤩

Visited 3 years ago

Delicious cuts of fish with many creative twists.

Visited 3 years ago

We love this place. The omakase option is great and we love every single dish.

Visited 3 years ago

The best sushi EVER! You will not be disappointed!
We did the Omakase chef’s choice and every single thing we had was remarkable. Such a good variety of well-balanced flavors. Will be back as often as possible!

Visited 3 years ago

Very good, loved the andersonville roll.

Visited 3 years ago

Best fish I've ever had! We will be returning for sure.

Visited 3 years ago

Sitting down to dine at the bar, is like sitting down to watch a master create art. The food is amazing, but the people who run this place are the ⭐✨, tremendous people with huge hearts!

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Soft shell crab roll. Not on the menu, ask for it. The best.

Visited 3 years ago

Tanoshii is my absolute favorite sushi place in the whole world! The quality of the food is unreal, the presentation is beautiful, and the vibe of the restaurant is so cozy. Mike is a genius and the whole team works hard to provide an exceptional experience. I highly recommend the fish and chips appetizer; its combination of fresh flavors and delightful textures leaves me speechless every time!! Also added bonus is the music, it adds to my love for Tanoshii :)

Visited 3 years ago

By far one of the best sushi I've ever had if not the best.
I'd recommend asking for rolls without really specifying which one to be surprised - my favorite is fresh wasabi

Visited 3 years ago

I’ve eaten here pre-COVID, and it was really good and fun. Just had a date night here tonight, and we’ll never be back. It was honestly ridiculous. We arrived at 8 with a reservation put our full order in at 8:15 and didn’t get any of our food until 9:15 except edamame. We got 3 rolls and 4 pieces of nigiri. The nigiri came out last. All of the food was sloppy and falling apart. The nigiri was basically leftovers. I think they are just taking more reservations than they can handle and our server lost our order or something. We complained multiple times watching people arrive and eat and leave before we got anything. We will never go back. Terrible service. Ruined our night. Sushi was mediocre.

Visited 3 years ago

Love, love, love this place and Sushi Mike.
We always get the Sushi Mike special where they choose for you and you just sit and relax. We are never disappointed!!! Every roll was incredible.
If you order Sushi Mike special, expect to pay more than $100 for the dinner (depending on how many rolls you get) some of the rolls cost more than $25 but are DELICIOUS.

This place is BYOB so don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine or whatever you want.

Visited 3 years ago

I usually love this place but had a pretty bad experience here on a Friday night. First, I ordered some sake but the waitress up-scaled the order from $4 a piece sake sushi to $8 a piece sushi, without explaining it would be double the price. In addition, it took ages to get the second part our order. I'll be thinking twice before going back here again. It's fine to offer other items on the menu but it should be clearly explained that you'll be paying double the price.

Visited 3 years ago

Always enjoy the varieties presented here tremendously. Very unique with awesome presentations. I suggest bringing a bottle of white wine to enjoy, and a beer for Chef Sushi Mike!

Visited 3 years ago

Kinda the best sushi in Chicago. Always fun, always good. Order the Chef’s choice roll and Nigiri. Tanoshii Mike is a master of his craft. He knows fish and knows sushi. You can sit near him for a fun experience. This place is only BYO which is another reason I love Tanoshii.

Visited 3 years ago

Love this place. Highly recommend it. Let Mike prepare what he wants for you, (omakasi) this is the way to go!!
Fish and chips is a must!
The place os BYOB

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Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Always great.
Fresh and delicious

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Visited 3 years ago

My overall grade for Tanoshii is: A

Their sushi is great - and of course to me is the most important aspect of this restaurant.

We ordered omakasi for the table and were rewarded with a great night of great food.

The only thing I wish would've been different besides having Sushi Mike actually be our chef was, they brought 2 rolls for the table which gave each person at least 2 or 3 pieces per roll. In our previous experiences, we much more enjoy 1 or 2 pieces per roll per person. This we find, lends the night to trying much more variety of food.

Again - the food is amazing.

Please remember, it's a BYOB restaurant. We brought sake and white wine to have with our meal.

You won't be disappointed - great spot.

Visited 3 years ago

Salmon and tuna are good barometers. Both were just normal. It's not bad for sure, but not exceptional. Great staff though.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

LOVED IT is an understatement. Without hyperbole, top 5 meal/experience of my life. Didn't order as much as asked chef Mike for Omakasee approach. The food flavor was 5 star, food presentation was 5 star and experience was whatever comes above 5 star. BYOB & Miller Lite for Chef

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

By far my favorite sushi spot in Chicago! Enough seating for large groups and the fish is always so fresh :) Chef Mike is a real professional!

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Fantastic food and service. Would suggest the chefs experience option. Just make sure you either keep track or tell them to stop 1 roll before yours done.

Visited 3 years ago

Great quality , worm and personal hospitality for the owner. Been coming back usually

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Such a fantastic eating experience. Trust Sushi Mike and his inventive creations, and choose the Omakase menu. Sit back (highly recommend sitting at the bar), and enjoy!

Visited 3 years ago

This is such a cute neighborhood gem! The food is delicious. We had the gyoza and fish and chips as appetizers, and a few sushi rolls for the main course. The service was also great! We will definitely be coming back!

Visited 3 years ago

Delicious and a great atmosphere!

Visited 3 years ago

I went on a Saturday to have dinner with a friend. The place itself feels very homey. No fancy ambiance but with close seating and byob the casual environment feels comfortable.

We ordered the fish and chips and gyoza to start, which was very good. I highly recommend both. For my sushi I went with the spicy roll and can’t wait to go back to have it again. Huge bonus is that the restaurant is byob. If you bring a cold drink like white wine the server will bring out an ice bucket. Brining your own wine makes for a much more cost effective sushi night. I can’t wait to go back!

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Sushi chef was drunk and rude. Last time going

Visited 3 years ago

Fresh sushi here! Delicious 😋

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Best sushi restaurant in Chicago. Order sushi Mike's salmon truffle and crab roll.

Visited 3 years ago

Love this place. The rolls are very well thought out and executed. The nigiri is perfection. You can tell everything is super fresh and done with precision. Even the miso soup, gyoza, and shumai appetizers were great.
Definitely a solid choice for sushi night! Added BYOB bonus

Visited 3 years ago

Was decent.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Sushi and service is good.

Visited 3 years ago

What a gem! Tasty sushi, comfortable atmosphere, and friendly staff. Repeat customer...

Visited 3 years ago

Nothing special about it

Visited 3 years ago

absolutely in love!! I got takeout here many times after stumbling upon this place and I came here a few times after - presentation and taste never disappoint!

Visited 3 years ago

What and incredible experience. The quality and of fish, the technique used for preparation. All 5 star. We had the sushi faucet. Sit down they serve you chefs choice untill you turn it off! It was perfect!

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Chef Mike was the best.

Visited 3 years ago

This was my family’s favorite restaurant for about 10 years. I left thousands of dollars there. Never got a thank you from the owner, neither hi or good bye. Many times I have closed my eyes to the quality of service because they make really great sushi. But their servers do not speak English, except an occasional one, there is NO freakin soap in the bathrooms, you have to wait forever for your order to be ready. I took my wife for a dinner for her birthday, we waited about 45 minutes, the table next to us got served first although they arrived after us. After patiently waiting, we got wrong order. Instead of remaking it, we were informed that they are out of ingredients. Cheap, poor and wrong treatment of long time customers! Very disappointed…

Visited 3 years ago

We waited almost two hours to get served. Awful service.

Visited 3 years ago

Had Tuesday 7:30pm reservation. We asked for a check at 8:30pm when we were served one order of fish and chips. Host was extremely rude. I take my family there regularly. Been disappointed several times and left before but by far this was the worst service and host. May be done at this point.

Visited 3 years ago

This place was absolutely delicious. I got the Omakase and explained that I didn't want àny rice. I was served seared tuna with glass noodles, greens and a mango dressing. My homie got spicy tuna roll and a nigiri flight. Edamame for the table. Really fresh.

Visited 3 years ago

Just posting this because it’s been a few weeks since I went to Tanoshii and I can’t stop thinking about that sushi. I can’t wait to go back. Truly unique and delicious!

Visited 3 years ago

The best sushi ever.

Visited 4 years ago

This is our absolute favorite sushi spot. We never order off the menu, except for fish/chips. It's great for a night out with my wife or the entire family.

Visited 4 years ago

Ole Sushi Mike, always the star of a vibrant conversation. The food is pretty good too. I'm kidding, the food is excellent.

Visited 4 years ago

Visited 4 years ago

Visited 4 years ago

Best Sushi 🍣 i. Chicagoland area. Hell best Sushi in the World. Plus everyone one Loves Sushi Mike.

Visited 4 years ago

My wife is a huge fan of sushi, and because of that, we are constantly trying different sushi spots around the city. We came across Tanoshii when searching to top sushi in Chicago, and decided to stop by for a Saturday dinner.

We were greeted by a friendly waitress/host upon entering, and were attended to pretty quickly. A standout of the meal was the service provided, as the waitress never allowed my glass of water to be empty prior to refilling it, and was consistently pouring more when I finished about half, so kudos there! The place was neatly and purposely decorated, providing a very authentic Japanese feel to the restaurant. After a few minutes reviewing the digital menu, we decided to start with the cheekily named Fish and Chips (an original creation from the Executive Chef, Sushi Mike), and I had the Spicy Roll (another Sushi Mike special) as my main entrée along with a scallop nigiri and chutoro nigiri, while my wife decided to go with an Andersonville Roll and Spider Roll.

I didn't really know what to expect from the Fish and Chips, and was even more bewildered when the dish itself was brought out. The waitress asked us if we had the dish before, and we said no. She took the reigns and began mixing the ingredients of the plate together, creating wonderful mishmash of tuna, avocado, red tobiko, and pico de gallo, which was then split and placed on top of two formidable tortilla chips. The appetizer tasted delicious, and in particular, I appreciated the additional texture the tobiko provided to each bite. After we cleaned up our appetizers, the Maki was brought out. I was excited to taste the Spicy Roll as I was a fan of the Fish and Chips, and wanted to see what else Sushi Mike's mind came up with. The roll tasted fantastic and had a perfect heat to it; no additional Wasabi or soy sauce needed. The fish tasted fresh, the roll held well together, and all together made for a great bite!

I tried the Andersonville and Spider rolls my wife had, and they were fairly typical of what you would expect, with an added freshness to it. The same can also be said about the nigiri, where the chutoro was my preferred of the two. While good, the rolls and nigiri did not have the "wow" factor Sushi Mike's concoctions had, though, you will pay a premium for that creativity compared to the other rolls on the menu.

Overall, our meal was delicious and left satisfied. I would love to come back again to try more of Sushi Mike's specialties, as the two we had were unique and flavorful. A second visit might be in the near future!

Visited 4 years ago

We had a reservation for a party of around 10. The size of our party, combined with a busy Friday night, may have played into our experience.

The table decided to do the omakase menu. The server provided an excellent explanation for those who were unfamiliar with it and answered all of our questions. Two rolls, about 10-12 pieces per roll were brought to the table every 15-20 minutes -- each person ate 2-3 pieces per course. I ordered additional nigiri that I had to ask the server for a 2nd time before it was brought over.

The sushi was excellent, well-balanced, and the temperature of the rice and fish were perfect. I was underwhelmed by the lack of nigiri and sashimi present in this particular omakase. It has been my experience that omakase consists primarily of nigiri and sashimi with rolls being served sparingly. However, as omakase means "I leave it up to you" I cannot hold this against them.

The rolls we received were delicious -- unfortunately each course was sent out just a bit too slow for our liking. In almost 2 hours each of us had only eaten 5-7 pieces. It was a busy Friday night and we were understanding, but we were also very hungry and after the 3rd course we made the decision to ask for the check and head down the street to Parson's.

I gave 4 stars because the potential for this to be a great sushi restaurant is there. I believe it already may be, and probably does live up to its reputation. Our experience was soured by long wait times in-between courses, small portions for our group's size, and unfortunately, poor service from our server. While he was knowledgeable, he was not very attentive and we had to track him down several times. I have a great deal of respect for waitstaff these days but I felt he saw our table as an easy tip and neglected us for his other tables.

That said, I will be revisiting Tanoshii for another meal and expect to revise my rating to 5 stars. Dining with large groups is tricky and I truly believe this was a one off incident. I'm certain sitting directly at the bar and avoiding having to deal with the waitstaff will drastically improve my next experience.

Visited 4 years ago

Visited 4 years ago

Favorite sushi for 19 years. Talent really shines . Never a bad plate. Love this place

Visited 4 years ago

Always fantastic!

Visited 4 years ago

Bring your Miller Light to share with the staff and let the chefs craft rolls for you - similar to a tasting menu or eating at the chef's table. Don't order off the menu!

Visited 4 years ago

I was stupid enough to move to Atlanta. I miss Tanoshii with all my heart and soul. One minute I'm eating chef's choice creations so good it brings me to tears. Now I'm eating sushi from Publix so bad it brings me to tears. And I miss my best friend in the world who introduced me to this place.

Visited 4 years ago

Excellent sushi, miso. Byob was a plus to being a bottle of wine frome home.

Visited 4 years ago

Great place, highly recommend the chef's choice menu.

Visited 4 years ago

Chef Mike Ham. Omakase. What an amazing combination and experience!

Visited 4 years ago

Great food and a friendly and relaxed environment.

Visited 4 years ago

I've been a fan of Sushi Mike since he first opened his Andersonville locale. Went today first time since pandemic and glad to find him at the top of his game and the restaurant full. Do yourself a favor and don't order from the menu. Instead, reserve bar seating and ask for the Mike Special. If you like sushi, you will not be disappointed. So fresh and well-cut.

Visited 4 years ago

Lovely sushi place

Visited 4 years ago