1. Urban Vegan
9.2
1605 W Montrose Ave (at Ashland), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · South East Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews
lance elliot: Vegetable tempura and orange "chicken" was amazing. They stay crispy forever.
Julie Fekete: The soy chicken wrap and green power salad (with peanut sauce) are my two favorite items on the menu!
Jenny: The peanut sauce is the best I've ever had. I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I'll take soy chicken from here over real chicken anywhere else. Even the meat-loving boyfriend likes it!
2. Nori
8.0
954 W Diversey Pkwy (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · North Side · 47 tips and reviews
Clint Garwood: The The Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura (lightly battered shrimp, onion rings, zucchini, broccoli, sweet potatoes) is a kid's meal that is lightning fast and finger-food friendly. Read more.
Adam Bear: Crunchy Spicy Calamari Roll, it's not on the menu but it is far and above the best roll I've ever had in my life (and I've been to Japan and every other sushi place in Chicago!). Best Spicy Tuna too!
Ploumi K: The Red Nori is fab! As is the veggie Mo Yasai. Def going back.
4. Kamehachi
7.5
1531 N Wells St (at Schiller), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Old Town · 104 tips and reviews
Rachelle Lockhart: I'm a fan of the shrimp and vegetable tempuras and the dragon roll.
ISC Chicago: Ten Zaru Soba (chilled buckwheat noodles . shrimp & vegetable tempura . soy-based dipping sauce)
ISC Chicago: TEN ZARU SOBA chilled buckwheat noodles, soy-based dipping sauce, topped with shredded nori, served with a side of shrimp and vegetable tempura
5. Roka Akor
8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews
Ayan Ashkenov: I suggest the salmon avocado rolls and vegetable tempura rolls! Other than that, the place is very trendy and noisy. Make sure to book a table in advance!
Chicago magazine: Try: gilded wagyu tartare gunkan maki topped with caviar and wasabi and the lightly battered fried squid with jalapeño rings. Say no to the salt-grilled saba.
Time Out Chicago: Try the chef’s selection steak from our 100 Best list: Go for the chef’s selection, they’re beautifully marbled, expertly grilled over Japanese binchotan charcoal, and the best value in the house.
Bill Gaston: Try the Bento Lunchbox - Chicken teriyaki, vegetable tempura, California roll, ginger salad. (via @Foodspotting)
Mike Cassem: Just got back from the Hot Wok, amazing sushi. Had a Goose Island (Chicago local), and a variety of different sushi offerings. Try their Sweet Soy Eel or spicy tuna roll.
Marissa Flaxbart: One weird/fun thing about the place is that the music is almost exclusively obscure covers of pop songs. Pay attention and you'll hear it!
8. Nori
8.8
1235 W Devon Ave (at Magnolia Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Edgewater · 15 tips and reviews
Ryan Glover: Nigiri is killer. Hamachi, Ebi, and Tuna never let down. Simple maki like Negihama roll are great, too.
Michelle Vrkljan: Had sushi for the first time :3 it was awesome! Definitely recommend this place!
Alison K.: Spicy miso soup!
11. The Thai Room
8.0
4022 N Western Ave (Irving and Western), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Horner Park · 4 tips and reviews
Arielle India: If it's not Sticky Rice, than it's Thai Room. Best northern Thai in Chicago. Warm and inviting (just remodeled!) venue, authentic dishes, and reasonable prices. A million/10.
Douglas Bermudez: Make sure to try the fried tofu and Tom yum soup! Their roast duck is delicious as well.
Angela Motola-Donofrio: We've been going here for years. If you are in the neighborhood and want Thai food, check out the Thai Room. Read more.
14. Fin Sushi Bar
8.3
1742 W Wilson Ave (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Ravenswood · 27 tips and reviews
Katie Whittles Geary: Their lunch specials are a great deal and its BYOB. Hip, but relaxed atmosphere and excellent patio when the weather allows. Presentation of the food is always so creative and of course delicious!
Raed Mansour: The Mango Maguro is real good and their "spicy" rolls really aren't that spicy but still good. Plenty of street parking. BYOB.
Kim Leshinski: The lunch menu is a great deal!