Mirai Sushi

Excellent sushi. One of the best places for toro, chutoro, otoro. Very fresh. I’ve tried most of different types of fish here and have never been disappointed.

I have been coming to this place for years (and also their sister restaurant Japonais that closed). This is THE BEST SUSHI I have ever had! My friends and I have a group and we have tried different places and no one quite measures up! I would come here more often if it were near my house. They have a super cute lounge area upstairs for a nice group gathering. My favorite maki rolls: spicy mono, kani nigiri, bin cho salad, tuna tuna salmon, special zuke. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I had high expectations for this place, being that I walk by it often, and it always looks very quaint and high quality.
The service was just awful. The hostess was doubling up as our waitress too– normally not a big deal, but this was Valentine’s Day– when I expect the service to be a little more above average. The table next to us saw 2 parties before we saw our waitress to ask for the check.
No recommendations were made. No specials were presented. Our table was right by the door, so every time the door opened we got a jet stream of frigid air.
Rolls and fish were very small for the price. I can think of 5 places off the top of my head that are a third the price and twice the quality. Honey glazed shrimp tasted and presented like something I could’ve gotten at Panda Express (albeit did taste good).
Long story short, $ 70 later we were still hungry, underwhelmed, and wondering where else we could’ve given our Valentine’s Day business. Nori is far better than Mirai — bottom-​line, and that’s where we should’ve gone.
I will say one thing more, the waitress did comp a round of cocktails (2) for us to make up for it, which I appreciated, but this was in the middle of the ordeal, and nothing improved toward the end of the evening which tells me she was just throwing us a bone.

Sushi. Epitome of simplicity. It so much represents the Japanese mindset. So complicated, convoluted, and fancy rolls, covered with some sweet or hot sauce is just not sushi.
If you’re looking for the real thing, owned by a Japanese, created by a Japanese, then Mirai is the place. Always the freshest fish, flown in from various spots along the Pacific rim and the Sea of Japan, the chefs prepare each nigiri with the utmost of care. The proportions of rice to fish is perfect, the presentation impeccable.
The toro melts in your mouth, the uni is an ice cold feeling of the ocean, salmon an exquisite buttery sensation. Perfection.
Mirai, meaning future, is definitely in mine.

My brother and I are constantly looking for the best sushi in Chicago. We picked this spot walking by and it was really great. The atmosphere is good; bright and quiet downstairs, dark and boisterous upstairs. Take your pick! We had several of the chef special rolls and a sushi plate. Everything was fresh and fabulous! And the staff were really nice.

We used to go here probably once a month, quite a few years ago. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the food was still awesome. The lychee and mango margarita martini’s were also still excellent. The fish was all very fresh and tasty. Kani nigiri is a must if you like crab and the tuna tuna salmon roll is very tasty. Gyoza is also a great appetizer. The menu hasn’t changed much over the years, but it doesn’t need to. Will def be back… This was always my favorite sushi place and I think it still is.

Great choice for sushi in Wicker Park. I came for dinner and had a wonderful experience. The service was excellent and the food absolutely delicious. Some highlights include the spicy lettuce wraps and the unagi trio roll. I really loved the cozy ambiance of the second floor as well.

Fish is fresh, but it is kind of pricey and portions are small. The drinks are tasty though.

I know my sushi real well and this place was a great find! Very friendly staff and extremely fresh fish. If you are a sushi snob, this spot won’t let you down

Consistently Excellent Food. Really fresh tasting sushi. Be sure to start out with the Sushi Trio appetizer. It’s nice to taste sushi that does NOT need soy sauce to have adequate flavor. If you’re in the mood for something unique, try the Tofu Togarashi (I have absolutely no idea how to spell this). The sauce is to die for (but don’t), and it’s a wonderful dish if you feel like something a bit heavier than your typical sushi.
Service has always been great because they don’t just respond, they anticipate, without making you feel rushed. Your water glass will never reach empty, and they have a great selection of cold sake.
We go out for sushi every week. Mirai is not cheap, nor is it expensive. All in all, it is actually better priced than a lot of other sushi places in Chicago. It is definitely a good value.
I don’t do a lot of Unilocal reviews, but having been to Mirai about 40 times, I figured I owe it to readers, and Mirai to write this review.

Mirai on Division in Wicker Park is phenom! Truthfully, our initial plan was to try another establishment but they were not able to accommodate our seating time. We are so glad they didn’t because we would’ve missed out on finding Mirai’s cozy atmosphere, friendly and accommodating staff, and the delectable selection.
We had the chef’s special nigiri trio of otoro, zuke and sake; sashimi special with akami, chutoro, otoro, salmon, hamachi and hirami; chawamushi; unagi trio roll; sashimi uni and more uni! The selections just melted in our mouths — delicately prepared, handled, served and suckled. If it sounded erotic, that’s how we felt eating them. Of course, the company mattered, however, the succulent flesh of fish just heightened our senses! \(^o^)/
The only disappointment was that it had ran out of awabi and ika.
Will we come back? You betcha!

I found a band-​aid in my miso and when I asked the waiter to take it off the bill, he refused.

I am sitting here right now enjoying what I believe to be the best lychee martini in the city of Chicago. The fish is amazing and it’s always such a relaxed atmosphere in a great neighborhood. The waiters (especially willy) are exceptional. Always attentive and friendly. I have been to many sushi places that I also love but this in the end is always my go to spot.

Delicious, great service, outdoor seating to view all of Division Street.

Best sushi in the city, no questions!
This is my go to sushi place. I eat from there or pick up almost every Friday night. They have the highest quality sushi, so fresh that melts in your mouth.
The food: they have some very unique items that no other sushi restaurant offer. For instance, the shiro, which is baked eel, so good! Everything I’ve gotten from there is delicious.
Price: they are a little more expensive than the average sushi place but you get what you pay for, damn good sushi. I’ve tried to go the cheaper route and eat at other sushi places but nobody has the quality that mirai has to offer.
The service: the owner, she is super friendly. I have some food allergies and they are super accommodating. For instance there spicy tuna sauce is not mayo based and it’s so good. I would have never known that unless she told me and let me try it for free. She offers me discounts because I eat there so much!
I can’t say enough good things about mirai. Great food, high quality fish, great service and great location (for me)

The sushi tasted amazingly fresh. We ordered the nigiri trio, special unagi roll, special salmon roll, seared scallops, salmon tartare, and fatty tuna nigiri.
The nigiri trio was a good start with 3 different pieces of nigiri that were very delectable. I feel like everything I ate there was extremely fresh and had amazing flavor. The unagi and salmon tartare just melted in your mouth and was so smooth.
At the end of our meal we all decided to order a otoro cut of nigiri and it was one of the best decisions we made. It could not get any better. I was thoroughly satisfied with this order.

Incredibly fresh and melt in your mouth sushi in a relaxing and clean environment is what you can constantly expect here! My friends and I LOVE this upscale place!
The highlights of the menu are the delightful sushis and the spicy mono rolls.
The service is perfect.
I can’t wait to return!

I Have been here more than once and enjoy it every time, it is a bit pricey, so if you do go, be ready to drop some money. Their booze options are not to expensive, but again, if you go hungry and thirsty, it will set you back 2 big bills.
The Sushi is some of the best around! Unlike most places, they have a fair share of Sushi and meals outside of just rolls. Their Miso Soup was hot, the edamame is hard to screw up and again, recommended and ordering a few specialty rolls or plates along with the starters is a must.
I do remember this place being a lot harder to get reservations at, but on NYE, there was no problem. I recommend this place for anyone that is looking for a Sushi restaurant with a great atmosphere, a bit trendy (Call ahead to request and upstairs window table) and quality fish!

Dined here last Friday night and enjoyed my meal as usual. Fish was fresh and of good quality but not the best in the city. The shrimp togarishi app is super solid, I always get that. Price is actually super reasonable and *almost* cheap if I must say. Something felt amiss though. 10 years ago this was a happening joint but on this visit it was very much a subdued atmosphere (not that it was ever rawkus on the bottom) but I don’t think the upstairs lounge area was even open. It seems like everyone is over this place, having moved on to some new place and not looked back. As long as it’s open I will keep swinging by occasionally but it seems I need to expand my options.

We go here frequently for sushi. The atmosphere is trendy and low lit, which makes it perfect for a date night. We always get seated right away, but we usually end up there on a week night, so that likely has something to do with it.
I have not had anything I dislike on the menu. The fish and veggies are all fresh and everything is made to order.
I give 4 stars because I’m never sure who exactly our server is… usually 2 – 3 people stop by our table through the course of dinner.

BAD EXPERIENCE with chef Kano being rude.
That, plus the consistently low quality of fish in the last few years puts Mirai in my «Not Recommended» list unless you only settle for spicy tuna and rolls where fish flavor is fully veiled beneath plenty of mayonnaise and Korean red pepper sauce.
I certainly won’t go back — as persona non-​grata :)
Went to Mirai after a few months. Sat in front of Chef Shoji whom I like very much and think is a good chef. He talked to me all the time and did his best in preparing good food for me. Many thanks Shoji.
I noticed something strange as Chef Kano totally ignored me. I felt it had to do something with my past review (please see below). Lo and behold it did! (Please read my review below where i had started by saying i loved the chefs).
I was uncomfortable enough that I left a bit hungry. I told Shoji goodbye and walked in front of Chef Kano to whom I said goodbye too. He practically yelled at me in an aggressive manner and twice asked me if the food was ok (hinting to my past review, i reckon).
Normally I do not take such a sh**t but i let it be. In my old age, i am learning to be quiet and patient in front of aggressive juveniles.
Frankly, I understand and respect how a negative (in this case neutral 3 stars) review may hurt a chef’s feeling. If the chef is so darn proud of his work, he should stop serving 3 days old sashimi or stop buying from third rate suppliers. Just go try Katsu and see the difference.
I had rated Elizabeth 3 stars the first time I went there. It is now a 5 stars restaurant in my book and one of my favorites in town. Elizabeth people did not jump on me giving them 3 stars.
Mirai used to be much better 6 or 7 years ago. This is why i used to go there often then.
In Japan many sushi chefs believe you can tell a good chef by how they make the rice. They say it is easy to get high quality fish. Money can buy it. Rice requires more skills.
I am not going to make any comments regarding the rice at Mirai. Two nights ago when i had my dinner at Mirai, Uni was delicious. Ikura was fine. Salmon was nicely done. Amae Ebi felt dry. Ankimo was dry and bad. Other items from fish quality of perspective were nothing to write home about.
Chef Shoji did the best he could given the fish in front of him, spent time talking to me in Japanese. I sincerely appreciate his work, and friendship.

Dang Unilocal!You really led me astray. I have wanted to come here for ages and now that I have, I won’t be back.
It was not good. I thought the menu was kind of limited, and all the stuff we ate was below average. We had the tuna carpaccio salad to start– the tuna was fine, but the avocado on there was more than half brown. It was all mixed in and buried and by the time I realized it was too late to send it back. Plus what’s the point? So that started the meal off poorly.
We had the gyoza dumplings– tasted like when you buy frozen ones and heat. Not terrible but certainly not good. Then the crispy honey shrimp– not good. Tiny shrimp, not crispy at all (was there supposed to be a batter or something?) and strange sauce.
We tried two rolls which were not good– fish was kind of mushy. We also ordered (and paid for) fresh wasabi. The amount that came out was laughable. Smaller than a thimble– certainly not enough to share. Thanks but no thanks.
We were there less than an hour. We were still hungry but we left and ate elsewhere.
I’ll give a point for the patio and another for the nice waiter but the food was not good. Sorry Mirai.

My husband and I came here to celebrate my birthday. We were running late since it was hard to find parking in this area on a Tuesday evening (very surprising). We took 30 min to find parking and it wasn’t even close parking. When we got there, there were plenty of tables available so we didn’t lose our reservation and the hostess was pretty cool about it.
Overall we thought this place was okay. it definitely isn’t a favorite of ours. Like most reviewers here mentioned, this place IS expensive. My husband and I are sushi mavens, so we’ve tried out many sushi restaurants in Chicago and plan to do try more. We don’t foresee ourselves coming back here anytime soon. the portions are smaller than usual and the price tag is high.
We started with the bin cho salad. It was okay. it’s slices of tuna with arugla salad. we thought the tuna slices would be on top of a bed of arugula but it’s just few pieces of arugula and 5 pieces of fish. for $ 11. Next we had the Mirai combination. This one was really good. There’s 6 sashimi pieces of different kinds of fish. each coming out to be $ 3 each which is a steal! We both enjoyed it!
Then we had the seafood udon which I thought was okay but my husband really liked the broth. For sushi rolls, we had the tuna tuna salmon roll (which everyone here was raving about) and it was good. No soy sauce needed! We also had the special salmon which was okay. I enjoyed the shrimp tempura inside the su

Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Definitely!
Probably the first place I’ve been to in Chicago I can recommend telling the rice to F off. It gets in the way of the melt in your mouth experience so definitely do sashimi. The fatty tuna is like a fine chocolate… if chocolate decided to taste like tuna.
Also, if you like Unagi the Trio is pretty unbelievable. Fresh eel times three paired with cool avocado and topped with a sweet sauce. It’ll change the way you feel about forking over $ 16 for a roll that’s not going to fill you up completely.
Again it’s not a cheap date, but if you’ve got high standards for raw fish it’s about the best you can find in town.