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Tanoshii, Chicago, IL

Tanoshii

4.8
4.8
371 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The BEST way to experience Tanoshii for two people is to order signature "fish and chips" appetizer and 3 Mike's special rolls. (Chefs choice)

Tanoshii is often referred to as serving the best sushi in Chicago for over 13 years, crafting fresh Japanese classics in its bright eatery. For delicious starters signature appetizers "fish and chips" and "truffle rose" are highly recommended.

Tanoshii’s owner Mike Ham who's also a master sushi chef offers dishes renowned for their deft of fresh ingredients, and omakase dishes. Omakase in different words means chef choice. Chef uses fresh fish for the day and uses their creativity to deliver you the best sushi experience.


Tanoshii has been reviewed in the Our Chicago Food Blog and the Chicago Reader. Its welcoming setting features a sushi bar and take-out services

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 878-6886
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Ham

What 371 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Food

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Japanese

  • Chicago

    Best Food

  • Chicago

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tanoshii offers an exceptional dining experience with "the best sushi in Chicago" and expertly crafted dishes. Guests rave about the chef's choice and omakase experiences, highlighting fresh, delectable sushi rolls and unique creations. While some note price concerns, the superb service and intimate ambiance make it a "highly recommend" destination.

371 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as usual. Service was slow due to lack of help.

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  2. Varda

    Chicago

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite neighborhood sushi restaurant. Truly a gem!

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  3. John

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing and I love that place. We hadn’t been in almost a year, and whenever we go we can’t figure out why we don’t go more.

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  4. Jenny

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adorable place with wonderful service and a neighborhood feel. Food was excellent, fresh and beautifully prepared.

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  5. Kirk

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Tanoshii, I've been coming here for about 18+ years. Always the best sushi. Mike's creations are outstanding. I've never even ordered off the menu, I just let them surprise me with the next roll.

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  6. Richard

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional rolls. Fish and chips is delicious and unique.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best sushi in Chicago. Fresh and perfect prepared

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tanoshi was a good experience. We were looking for a restaurant to celebrate my birthday early and the reviews about their sushi, nigiri and sashimi was wonderful. We chose the chef's omakase experience and had an amazing time eating some really fresh and delectable sushi rolls after the couple of appetizers. Food was very good and fresh. I wish it was more clear as to how their omakase experience would work. At other places that I've dined at omakase would mean you get smaller, crafted portions and multiple courses. At Tanoshi, we were told to expect rolls by our server but apart from this no other information was shared. We assumed it would be a few of the sushi rolls that the chef was excited for us to try and then move onto the next course for the night or end with dessert. The rolls kept coming and they were full rolls so it was extremely filling. We were also served mochi on the house, which again was wonderful. The surprise was instead of being charged for the omakase experience which is generally a flat fee they billed us for each of the appetizers and the rolls separately similar to what happens when you order a la carte. Below are some recommendations: 1. Please educate the diner how the omakase works at your establishment. 2. Even though all the rolls were excellent, they were mostly the same main ingredients; tuna, yellowtail, avocado and crab stick. Please get some variety. 3. If I'm spending $170+ (for two people including gratuity), and you charge by the roll then I would expect you ask the diner what rolls they would like or maybe what kind of fish, ingredients they would want to eat. I know this defeats the purpose of omakase but charging by the roll also does the same. 4. After the first couple of rolls, we were pretty full but we kept being served more full rolls, maybe you can serve half-rolls. This would help with serving the diners more variety as well as not get them full from overeating. 5. Service was top notch. We appreciate it.

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  9. Colleen

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I loved the food and service. Each time i have gone into the Andersonville restaurant I get a slight smell of sewer. It is kind of off putting.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel, the sous chef was amazing. Best sushi I've ever had.

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FAQs

Tanoshii does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Tanoshii also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 878-6886.

Tanoshii is rated 4.8 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for Tanoshii

5547 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clark and Bryn Mahr
  • Area
    Andersonville
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Chinese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Ham
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