Mirai Sushi Reviews
Submitted by Grace Haley on 08/18/2022
Grace Haley 1 stars rating.
Service was rude, food was extremely small portion sized especially for such an expensive cost
Ice Bear 5 stars rating.
Very relaxing, it is smaller but it's very nice atmosphere
The sushi is very good and I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors and variety. :) will return
Submitted by Ice Bear on 07/30/2022
phillip palella 5 stars rating.
Secretly the best sushi in Chicago. Makes me miss Japonai. This location is basically only got take out.
Submitted by Phillip Palella on 06/14/2022
Amber 5 stars rating.
Ordered the miso soup, spicy mono, Kano nigiri and wasabi tobiko. All were amazing. Great service. I will definitely be back.
Submitted by Amber on 06/08/2022
Spencer 5 stars rating.
Small but very nice restaurant. Incredibly good food. My only complaint is their maki rolls could be bigger. The eel avocado roll was my favorite, was very fresh and tasted amazing. Would definitely recommend.
Submitted by Spencer on 05/14/2022
Diana Grossman Tantra Butterfly 2 stars rating.
I arrived here at 5pm and explained to the hostess/server that I'm dining alone this evening and immediately she led me to their sushi bar not even asking me where I would prefer to sit down. There was one small group hidden away in a corner enjoying private conversation and the restaurant was completely empty. She seemed concerned when I requested one tiny table meant for one. She said she needed to double check for Reservations and reserved tables. I get it! I hadn't made any reservations. I felt awkward as she made a point of telling me that during weekdays they aren't busy and seating isn't an issue. She said weekends they tend to get busy so I assured her I wouldn't take long to order and leave within the hour. She seemed concerned and said she didn't want me to be rushed but I only wanted maki and wasn't there for alcoholic beverages because I'm not a drinker.
She let me pick the comfortable corner table and asked if I wanted bottled water or tap. I asked for tap because I knew bottled water would obviously be pricey. She seemed disappointed with my answer and I said I'm ready to order. I chose coca cola with Grenadine syrup, a side of white rice ???? one order of asparagus maki and one salmon maki.
She asked if I'd like any beverages besides my coke and I declined. I said I'd probably order more maki later so she left the menu on my table.
It didn't take long before my maki came out. Everything tasted extremely delicious and fresh but the portions were miniscule and underwhelming. The asparagus maki was $8 and the salmon similarly priced high but the portion sizes were extremely small. Rice and miso soup are sold separately and not as a maki set here.
I was still hungry so against my better judgment I caved in and ordered a spicy octopus ???? maki. I believe this time the owner/manager came to my table with the order and announced that my spicy tuna was ready. I was worried she gave me someone else's order so I told her I had ordered octopus but she stated she meant to say octopus.
My bill was exorbitant...close to $50 not including the tip and the coke doesn't include a refill. My server did ask if I'd like another cola but since it's an additional $5 and consists of a small glass full of ice it didn't seem reasonable.
After I finished paying my bill I overheard another customer ask for green tea. I had no idea it was an option here or I would have loved a cup. I asked the manager for a future date if green tea ???? is complimentary and she gave me an angry look and asked me why would it be free?! I wasn't trying to be impolite i was simply inquiring about their policies. In Schaumburg all the authentic style Japanese restaurants served little cups of green tea free of charge to all their customers so naturally I grew accustomed to the tea being offered. She was so mean-spirited to me that I told her she was acting rude just from my inquiry. She called me rude and so I'm simply sharing my dining experience this evening that went sour.
Small portions, extremely expensive food, everything is sold separately from rice to green tea to miso soup. If you come here by yourself on a weekend they will suggest you sit at their sushi bar.
I just wanted a nice self treat this evening ???? this wasn't a good experience and no need to say more.
I love dining alone but I hate when restaurants treat women dining solo like unwelcomed guests. Not everyone likes to order cocktails with their meals. I'm a foodie; I love the entire dining experience from ambiance, to quality of taste, presentation, good value and the friendliness of the staff. Tonight was extremely unpleasant.
Submitted by Diana Grossman Tantra Butterfly on 04/30/2022
Katie Kirgis 1 stars rating.
Miso soup was lukewarm with cold tofu.
Was served frozen sashimi I had to peel apart, then was argued with until I just said forget it I don't want the sashimi.
Waitress walked past our table 4-5 times in 15-20 minutes before we ordered anything other than soup, my partner had to flag her down to order more food and had to tell her not to walk away before taking my order.
Overall the food was overpriced and not very good, the service was also sub par. And when I finally did make a complaint after 2 temperature issues on two different dishes, I was argued with. Just a very unsatisfying experience that left me still hungry and frustrated. The pasta bowl came in clutch with dinner attempt #2 try them out instead.
Submitted by Katie Kirgis on 04/01/2022
Darian J 4 stars rating.
I was super impressed by Mirai Sushi's Gold Coast location. Just around the corner from my home, it is nice to know that a quality sushi establishment is within arms reach.
I absolutely love the design of the dining room here. Yes, it is quite small. However, I believe intimate would be a more appropriate descriptor of the space. It is somewhat dimly lit, and the ambience is quaint, trendy, chic.
I was greeted by a warm hostess and sat at the bar along the preparation station as I was dining alone. As this was right at the beginning of dinner rush on a Friday evening, I was lucky to be one of the first persons sat at the bar (within 20 minutes others started filing in). Make a reservation on Opentable to secure your spot!
I thought the service here was great. My waiter followed up with me the perfect amount of times throughout my meal, as did the hostess. Given the size of the restaurant, I was secretly demanding great customer service as it's less people to cater to. Mirai did not disappoint on that front.
They also didn't disappoint on the cuisine. The spicy mono was incredibly delicious. The tuna tartare was fresh, sweet, and spicy and complimented the savory, spicy octopus. The fried rice was great, however, it would've been perfect if it had more bacon and/or bits of chicken added to the rice as well.
My only small complaint overall is that the two sushi masters did not interact with the diners at the bar. This isn't mandatory nor is there a sanction that requires this. However, imagine how esteemed we would've felt had the chefs mingled with the guests that were directly in front of them, watching as they prepared all of the yummies.
As other reviewers have mentioned, this is not your commercial style sushi restaurant. You have to really enjoy and know about sushi to appreciate this place for what it is.
Submitted by Darian J on 10/02/2021
Samantha Gray 5 stars rating.
Amazing. Every bite was delicious. Highly recommend their seven spice sauce as well as their baked king crab nigiri and summer roll. As my friend said: orgasm in the mouth. And of course great sake options as well as a saketini. Service was top notch! Loved our server Daniel. Small and intimate venue. Perfect for a girl's night (like I had), or special night out with your favorite someone. Would go back again in a heartbeat.
Submitted by Samantha Gray on 11/30/2019
in box 5 stars rating.
We cannot stop enjoying those Sushi at Mirai!
We had dinner there last night. Order varieties of Sashimi and Sushi. We had really great time and great dishes. The restaurant is small but very convenient and not crowded.
It was so delicious so we couldn’t stop ourself having 5 plates of Nigiri Trio as a bonus ????????
Highly recommended!
Submitted by In Box on 10/15/2019
Phongthon Tharachai 4 stars rating.
This place is on ground floor of the Hilton on magnificent miles. I don’t expect the Japanese sushi restaurant in USA will be great. However I think that this place is up to standard of Sushi restaurant.
So if someone long for Sushi , this may be one of the place available in the area.
Submitted by Phongthon Tharachai on 10/13/2019
Nick Westfall 5 stars rating.
Had dinner with my mom here about 2 weeks ago. Sat right at the Sushi bar. While it is not cheap, their preparations are out of this world in terms of authenticity, freshness, and aesthetics. Its not as Americanized like many Sushi restaurants have diluted too. I also love the ambiance and the small relative dining area. It assures quality service, and a non-crowded dining experience. Give it a try if you have the chance!
Submitted by Nick Westfall on 06/11/2018
Pablo 5 stars rating.
One of the best sushi restaurants I’ve ever been. The rolls didn’t need any extra sauce they could be just eaten like that! Very tasty! I enjoyed my miso soup and the price wasn’t too bad.
Submitted by Pablo on 12/19/2017
Elenora Neumann 4 stars rating.
Amazing food, excellent environment and service. Great location too. Restrooms are clean, which is always a good sign.The crunchy lobster roll (make) is unbelievable. The dish was well served, it is easily a full dinner for someone hungry. It was the best roll I've ever had in my life and I consider myself a sushi lover.They also gave my wife a complementary misdo soup at the end. So it was a great night!
Submitted by Elenora Neumann on 02/07/2016
Mel Gaddy 5 stars rating.
I have eaten at probably fifteen different sushi restaurants throughout the Chicago area, and this place is consistently the best. Every time I've eaten here, it's been exceptional. Service is very good, and the atmosphere is good, too. But most importantly, the quality of their fish is second to none. Even though it is much more expensive than some of the other sushi places I've been too, it's worth it.
Submitted by Mel Gaddy on 04/03/2015
