Agami

The food and staff were great! It was a good spot for supper before a show at the Riviera.

Ignore any bad reviews. This place is excellent. Good sushi, inventive rolls, good kitchen appetizers, always lovely service, moderately ok ambience. Go here for solid, tasty, consistent sushi. I’ve been going here for over ten years, and honestly, I don’t know why anyone would ever rate this place less than a five overall. Solid place.

Some of the tastiest sushi in the city, hands down! Plus delicious martinis. It’s got a night club vibe, but the sushi quality is 10/10. My favorite martini is the Flirtini, and the Chicago Bulls roll is amazing just have.

Avoid. Where do I begin, honestly. We got waters ONCE in the 2. 5 hours it took to complete our dinner. We ordered 3 different rolls within 10 minutes of sitting down for our reservation. The first came out almost an HOUR later, a Philadelphia roll. 3 ingredients, raw. This was delicious though. 30 minutes later we received our second roll, which was a fried roll, also pretty good. Another 30 minutes later we receive another Philadelphia roll!! Not what we ordered. They offer to change it, but we were catching a show at the Aragon around the corner and were already late, so we were fine with what we had as long as we didn't get charged for the more expensive one. I don't ask for free food, but any other restaurant would have taken the initiative to make things right. 100% will not be back for any reason.

Takeaway: this place is becoming a go to; the sushi is delcious and they are very creative with their rolls and other offerings on the menu. The service was great when we walked in on a Saturday night. They weren't terribly busy which was shocking given the quality of the meal. Really enjoyed the range of the menu and the miso pork belly buns were perfection. They interior is a bit kitschy and well-loved, but the food more than makes up for it.

Wow- the Chicago Bulls and the Men In Black house rolls are worth every penny. Highly recommend their take on fresh oysters as well as their teriyaki topping adds a lot to the oyster flavor. The staff was incredibly nice and attentive. Will definitely go back if we are in this area again!

The atmosphere is pleasant, the staff is friendly, and they offer a good selection of drinks. It's a great place to enjoy sushi with a nice variety of beverages. I like the tuna tataki!

We had a fantastic meal! I can’t wait to come back and try more things from the menu. The house rolls are expensive but very interesting and delicious. The service was slow and our dishes came out at wildly different times, hence 4 stars. But the food quality was great and I would definitely return.

Cute date night place! Went a little late around 8pm only 3 customers! Th Chicago Bulls roll was the best signature roll I've ever tasted!! Had a taste of Spanish flavors which was bomb!

Short story: Arrived at 7:00 p.m. left at 8:45pm without eating. Long story: I've been coming to this place for years, so when my friends said they had a show in the area and wanted to eat before, I suggested this Agami. They Park their car at 6:54 and we all arrive at the restaurant at 7:00 p.m., 7:01 at the latest. We ordered drinks drinks and spicy beans to start. Our drinks all came separately at different times, one was missing and the one individual that ordered plain tea got her drink last. The waitress never came back. She never asked us if we wanted another round of drinks, never came to refill our Waters, never checked on us at all. She did come to take our order, we all ordered our sushi at the same time about 30 minutes after we arrived. We waited and waited and waited we kept seeing other people that arrived after us receiving their meals before us. We flagged down the manager and we kept asking the waitress where our food was. Eventually the entree's started coming out... 20 minutes apart. none of us ate at the same time! And my friend that set up the entire evening never received her entree AT ALL. It was mortifying and embarrassing. Her concert started at 9:00 so she had to leave at 8:45 empty-handed. None of us ate at the same time and eventually around 9:00 p.m. her sushi roll came out, bagged up. We spoke to Sue the manager, and Sue only gave us 50% off of her roll only. It should've been free. I spoke with Sue after everyone left and she was very defensive. She said "We're busy tonight. what do you want me?" As if it was our fault that our evening was ruined. I stayed and finished my dinner by myself. No drinks or anything was ever offered or comped. Sue the manager, then insisted that we were not there at 7 pm. I asked her if they had video surveillance and she said Yes, I asked her if we could watch it and she said Yes, but said she was too busy watch it tonight. She said 'Once we watched the video to prove that we were there at 7:00 p.m, she will make her Roll free.' Lol Sue was surprisingly rude and defensive. I'm highly disappointed in Agami and the service tonight. And doubling- down on the poor service made it worse. I'm not sure if I'm able to upload the picture but I also took a picture of my friend sitting there with an empty cocktail glass and no food at 8:41 p.m. after arriving at 7:00. Shameful.

Sushi was fresh and fast. Only a block from the Riv Theater. Strange other-worldly themed decor, super odd-shaped walls and the women's bathroom was so bizarre it actually gave me vertigo! But, I can see the draw to the aesthetic. Would be great after a gummy. Would eat here again.

Service was a little spotty; restaurant was empty and the temperature was quite cold. So cold, that they brought over a space heater! Sushi was good, but I did not enjoy the specialty volcano roll. It looked like biscuits and gravy- not very appetizing.

So good! It was a super cold Saturday so it wasn't very busy at 8 pm. It seemed like a lot of people had just finished eating when we came. We really enjoyed all the sushi we had - even the miso soup! I loved the lychee fizz drink! Service was good- checked in when they can.

We went here before a concert at the Aragon Ballroom. There weren't a lot of nearby option. It was expensive but they had real wasabi. We couldn't ordered a side of it. Hence, we only ordered a few sushi.

Came here with two friends and had a good time. The sushi was pretty good. You get massive rolls packed with ingredients and flavor. The rolls are pricey, but worth the money. One of my friends got the tonkatsu ramen, and liked it as well. The drinks are also good, and I recommend their martini menu. You get massive martinis for a food price, and they are balanced well with the alcohol and flavors. I did have to take a star off for the atmosphere and service. The music is a bit loud, so it's hard to hear sometimes. Our server was perfectly nice, but it seemed like it took a very long time to get our food, and the place wasn't overcrowded or anything. However, I would go back to try more rolls and even other (non-sushi) items on the menu.

Conveniently located next to First Ascent we stopped in for some drinks and sushi. The Spicy Tuna Rice Crispy and veggie gyoza were delicious. Also enjoyed some rolls and ramen. They have a fun martini list and some nice sakes. Service was great and the interior is super unique and fun. It has a big sushi counter and a stage in the back.

Authentic! Service of your nourishment by a caring person adds to the color of the meal. The homogeneity of customers who've tasted various delicious dishes, and whose murmurings add to the harmony of the room.

The tuna crispy rice appetizer was SOO good! The martinis here had fun flavors and were strong. Cute place!

The service and ambience is normal, the same as everywhere else. I taste is a bit average in my opinion. The eel for the Original Dragon is dry and my friend also said it taste like day old refrigerated sushi. The price is more expensive than other places which means the price for quality is really not good.

Second time coming back ! Love this place, by far the best Sushi Place in town ! Love their signature Chicago Bill, super friendly place and fantastic foods

Automatic 20% on all orders & the service was trash. There weren't a lot of people there on a Saturday night & they had numerous servers at our table. One person brought my sushi roll out & I waited about 10 minutes for somebody to bring my daughter's roll. I saw it sitting on the sushi counter & finally decided to go get it. 20% AUTOMATIC TIP!! The food was good though

service was slow , food was good and the ambiance of the place was loud . They need to hire more wait staff

Don't come here if you actually eat sushi...not fresh unfortunately. My wife and I are avid sushi eaters and we ordered two pieces of tuna sashimi to try out the fish and it was frozen. Maybe just a bad night? Not sure.

This place was terrible...worst sushi I've ever had! They called this Spicy Tuna, but I couldn't find any fish in it, only what tasted like a Siracha-Tomato sauce. The other "Chef's Special" roll I had was supposed to have 3 kinds of tempura seafood it it, but I only counted two, and in VERY small amounts. The "lounge" aspect wasn't great either - they had problems with their sound system while I was there too. At one point, there was a squealing, feedback sound that came over the speakers, followed by a series of beeping sounds - very annoying, and LOUD!! Definitely won't be back...

Enjoyable sushi spot in Uptown and in the warmer months, nice sidewalk seating outside! Agami has a big menu with a lot of unique maki options on it. My friend and I ordered a few rolls and shared when we stopped in. Dirty Old Man $15 - Mozzarella, fried Salmon, Cream Cheese, Avocado...mozzarella on a sushi roll!? Heck yes! This roll had everything terrible but everything great on it, I was a fan. Men in Black $17 - Black rice roll with tempura crumb, shrimp tempura, grilled freshwater eel, asparagus tempura, sweet egg served with wasabi mayo and unagi sauce. Another ingredient filled roll which I loved. Sweet Potato & Cream Cheese Roll $8 - One of my rolls I use to judge the merit of a sushi spot, even though it has no fish at all in it. Ha! But I loved this veggie maki. Their specialty rolls are fantastic! I'll definitely come back to Agami to try more off their menu.

I haven't had anything from here that I didn't like. We came here for a girl's night before attending a concert at the Riviera and had a great time. The waitress handled are large party with ease and dexterity. The Chicago Bulls roll here is one of my favorites. We sat at a large table off the entrance, in front of the large, floor to ceiling windows. Drinking plus people watching and good food makes for a great evening.

Just wanted to come in and place a to go order, but was immediately dismissed by the host up front with "its gonna take way too long". I would've been willing to wait and hangout for a bit, but felt like she didn't even want to deal with me, so I left. **also on my way out I noticed a bunch of ants crawling around the rugs by the front door so that's...... something..

I've been here 3 times. Pros: The cuts of fish are excellent here and sushi nigiri and rolls are well done. Other food I tried was good as well. Prices are average. Cons: The service is often slow and a bit confused. Kind of a strange layout of the space and something is messed up with the sinks in the bathroom.

We've been looking for a good, affordable sushi place since moving to Andersonville, and this was a random find- that we've enjoyed multiple times! Dirty Old Man Roll is by far my favorite, but really every roll is delicious! Even the veggie rolls are super good. Definitely ordering again from here soon!

The food and service were excellent! I moved to the neighborhood in the past year and have been trying various sushi spots. This is absolutely my new go-to sushi restaurant. I already can't wait to go back!

Ordered delivery while taking care of my best friend and wow I loved the food. I had the King Kong roll.YUMMY! I live Southside in Bronzeville and I will be making a visit up north often to try more of their delicious rolls and other items..Seaweed salad next!!!

My Go-To place for drinks and appetizers! Over the years , still the same vibes and drinks/ food . We come here before going to dinner or dinner lol Our must have : Oyster shooters & lychee martini ! The bestttttt. I havnt found a place in the city that can beat this yet.

The sushi was very good - tasted fresh. The vibes of the restaurant were a little weird, it felt like a club but maybe we were just there during a weird time. The waitstaff was very good and super attentive though so overall good experience!

While the food was adequate, the service was abysmal! We sat down - with a reservation - and waited nearly 30 minutes to place our order. Once placed, we didn't get our food for over an hour. Mind you, this was only two rolls. Despite the waitress' brief apology, it also took ages to flag her down minutes later for the check. We had to get up and walk over to the waitress to get the bill. We then asked for a discount for our inconvenience, to which she only applied a 10% reduction on the two rolls, not even the whole tab. That was a $3.00 savings...on an $80 bill. Would absolutely not recommend. We should have sushi rolled on out of there as soon as we entered that place.

I found this restaurant to be a bit overpriced, the Charasi was $36 and had just a little rice. The men in Black roll was good, the Tuna Gone Wild, while good, loses the good Tina taste with so much on it. What left a bad taste in my month is that they automatically added a 20% gratuity for a party of 3 without any notice. I won't be back.

Got the sake tasting samples. Sat in the booth and had a great conversation with friends. Loves the Martini! My friend got the Fuji apple, and I got flirtini (pineapple flavour). Not too sweet. Generous portion! We were very happy. The waiters were so friendly and attentive as well.

I've come here a lot over the years and always gotten take out. I just went in to get some salad dressing and leave. After a HALF HOUR of waiting at the front wi try about 20 other people , I left. No one came to the front. There were basically just people roaming around the restaurant looking for an employee. They ignored everyone who asked them to be seated. I was told someone would go grab me the salad dressing 3 times. No one did anything. All good things just come to an end. I am now done with then.

This is officially my favorite sushi restaurant! A Sushi Lovers Dream! Between the classics and the fusion sushi they offer, you truly can't go wrong. Although the menu offers even more; like original starters like fried oysters, beef wrapped asparagus, spicy edamame...list goes on. There is something for everyone at this place if sushi isn't your thing. Everything is made fresh and tastes delicious. You can tell the chefs take pride in flavor and presentation! Service is also 10/10. If you want help with understanding the menu don't be afraid to ask. My friend and I came here for her birthday last month and our experience was so dope we've been waiting to come back. The last time we came we had the pleasure of dining in one of the big, hot red eclectic booths (super fun). This time we were seated in a different area but the experience was just as great. Drinks were flowing, food was fooding, and all went well! Will be back soon.

Tasty and innovative rolls. Amazing drinks. Interesting decor. Great choice for later dining.

We had dinner on Agami's patio last night and could not have had a better experience. Everything we ordered was incredible, but the service we received was even better. Our server was Bo and she was amazing--she recommended we order the oysters, which were our favorite dish of the night; helped me order nigiri that would complement the sake we selected; AND brought us dessert and let us try another sake she recommended based on the one we ordered. The rolls we ordered were both great as well, and while rich, not overpowering. As many of the other reviews noted, the Chicago Bulls Roll even has an entire shrimp per piece in the roll. Overall, a lovely dining experience with unmatched service--highly recommend!

We had a good time. This is our 2nd time eve peri eve Agami and we will continue to return as long as the lights are still on.

My girlfriend and I came here for Valentine's Day. This is where we had our first date. We waited 40 minutes for someone to take our order. No one did, so we left. In our section, we saw no one with food and overheard other tables that also did not have their orders taken. We saw only three waitresses, and they kept running back and forth to the kitchen. They were obviously stressed while the restaurant is understaffed. The hostess told a prospective patron that it would be a long wait if he did not have a reservation. I am deeply disappointed with Agami Sushi. It is unacceptable to cause patrons to wait that long to get an order. I could have passed the time with a drink but even that was too much for the staff to handle. The staff clearly knew the restaurant had a lot of reservations and that it would be busy tonight. If you know many reservations are made at or around the same time and are understaffed, then limit the number of customers that can dine in your restaurant!! It's not that hard!! But of course the restaurant prioritizes the number of customers it can fit in the restaurant over good service. What that does is piss customers off and waste our time. I was looking forward to having sushi with my girlfriend on Valentine's Day, but Agami ruined it by wasting our time. We're not coming back to this restaurant for a very long time, if ever again. Thanks for ruining our Valentines Day evening.

If you're looking for a great sushi spot with comfortable seating and large spaces on a Friday night without an hour long wait, then come to Agami! Chances are, every other sushi spot you plan on going to on a Friday night will have an hour long wait, not to mention the space is usually small and you will feel a bit claustrophobic. I was pleasantly surprised when we were seated immediately without a reservation. This restaurant is much larger on the inside so they can accommodate a lot more guests as well as large groups. Food was great. The best dish for me was hands down the agami volcano roll. I would order it again in a heartbeat. I've never had sushi with black rice before and it was so good in this roll. The roll was flash fried just the right amount for that perfect crunch. And it was served with some refreshing and light pico de gallo. I would return here just for this roll.

We came in on a slow night. The waitress gave us a heads up that they were short staffed and asked for our patience, which was a plus. Our waitress was really nice, made great recommendations and was still very attentive despite working the bar AND tables. The food was excellent. EVERYTHING was good. The drinks were good and strong. We had sushi rolls, Chicago Bulls and two orders of the dirty old man, as well as the garlic one. Everything was good but the dirty old man was our favorite! Bathroom was clean. Music was decent not too loud. And we didn't feel rushed even though they were closing. We ate making plans to go back.

I've been wanting to try Agami for the longest time, and the experience and quality was better than I had anticipated. Our server was great; he was very knowledgable of the menu, conversational, and made plenty of recommendations. Between my boyfriend and I, we split the following, which was a filling amount for 2. Sake Flight - Glad we tried this. Our server explained the differences in the sake and made it a good learning experience. Miso Soup - warm, hearty, no complaints. Salad - I'm not normally much of a salad person, but this was a nice, lightly dressed salad to start off with. There were some citrusy notes to it, a bit of a crab sauce and seaweed which gave it additional flavor. Chef's Choice Dinner - 6 pieces of nigiri, 9 pieces of sashimi, and we chose the Sweety Hamachi signature roll The sashimi was fatty and melted on your tongue. The cuts were on the thicker side which I was a fan of, but my boyfriend would have preferred them thinner. They tasted perfect with just a bit of soy sauce. I think the real highlight of the meal was in the sashimi. I preferred the sashimi over the nigiri. The nigiri had just a tad bit too much wasabi under each piece of fish but highlighted the fish well, regardlessly. Albacore bowl - It was like a pico de gallo/ceviche mixture. It was very tasty. Signature roll: Sweety Hamachi The descriptions of rolls are extremely tantalizing. The flavors of this roll however, just fell short of its description. I didn't really taste any spice. It was nice to have the refreshing taste of the mango in each bite, but the mango salsa also contained raw onions that had a sharp, strong presence that wasn't as pleasant. Signature roll: Chicago Bulls We decided to try this because it was considered the most popular roll. While it was tasty, the cooked components: baked scallop and grilled shrimp really overpowered the roll. It was a tasty bite, but it may have well have been a rice dish with a side of shrimp. This is a great roll to introduce someone to sushi if they are not as familiar with raw fish, but if you prefer more raw elements, several other signature rolls sounded delicious as well. Signature roll: Tuna Gone Wild This was my favorite signature roll and very flavorful on its own. The fish was fresh, it was a bit spicy, and the black rice was unique. Overall, the quality of the fish is pretty good. It's a step up from your every-day go-to city sushi. I think the rolls are just A-okay, but the sashimi/nigiri really hits the nail on the head. I can't tell if it is meant to be a fancy restaurant or not. We came casually dressed. The décor is very all-over the place, but that didn't affect my rating.

Hope these guys are still doing well! We visited here last September (2018) and had a great meal before heading across the street to the Uptown Underground Cabaret, which sadly closed just a week or two after our trip to Chicago. The service stood out here; our server was friendly and approachable, and we bonded over our mutual South Florida connections. The food is on point, rolls are delicious and quite filling, while also being reasonably priced for a major city. The cheap and plentiful sake also doesn't hurt!

Sometimes one wakes up in a cold sweat in middle of the night with the thoughts of " what is the best sushi spot in Chicago" This has actually happened to me a lot in the last few years. I am torn between Union Sushi and Agami Sushi which is like 1 block from the Green Mill. Should you actually be at the green mill at 2 AM, you would have come to the realization that you should actually come earlier than that because the place closes at 12 or sometime just before that. Looks like the menu has been changed alot since i first started to show up here back in the good old days of 2014. The people who come here pointed out that this place has been here for at least 10. years and besides for the green mill and the t mobile store this could be considered a very stable business in this neck of the woods. If you like meeting a good looking neighborhood crowd feel free to visit this place as there are many single people both men and women who hang out here. Also good for affordable steaks. I have been surprised by the skills of the chefs many a time. Had the Philly Roll and the salmon and avocado roll plus some tea and I swear I don't think I spent over $15. I have also been surprised when I bring people here when my friends will ask for things that are not on the menu and they say "hey no problem we can do this. These are all the reasons I keep eating again and again to this spot. Awesome spot to meet single people watching other single people eat, couples on dates, people watching,eating good food etc.

New ownership is poor, service was subpar. Miss Judy and her wonderful team! The service team was no where to be seen. The food is great but service is lacking.

They have a very sweet staff and everything, food, came out in a timely manner, leaving room for more and more. We will definitely be back.

This place is right down the street from the Riviera theater so we ate here before a show. We made reservations for saturday night around 6:30 but it wasn't necessary. We started with he martinis which were strong and delicious. I'm boring and get veggie rolls (which I stand by and love here by the way). My husband got real sushi rolls and was raving about the texture and sauce. We also shared an appetizer which was asparagus wrapped in steak- so good! I can't imagine how they got it to stay in that position or get the sauce to be so amazing but it was. We got frozen icecream which is a must for dessert and a truffle which was ok. I really loved this place. It was quiet with very friendly staff. The only cons were- they had large tv's around which not only ruined the atmosphere but also were from a projector that showed backwards subtitles, service was a little slow at one point (but we didn't mind), and it took me a minute to figure out but the bathroom sinks for the girls only are on the outside. Besides these minor things it was great. We will be back!

Never get the crab meat in you sushi roll. It's a grinded up mush. Owner was so rude and threatened me. For requesting something different. Terrible terrible place.

Sushi and rolls were so yummy! Sashimi was so fresh and the wasabi was delicious. Services was great. Can't wait to go back.

Awesome place, nice decor, food are so delicious and fresh, best in town. Music vibes are perfect.

Great spot! Came here for dinner with my sister before a concert at the Riviera! Sushi was so fresh and the staff were so friendly!! Only con I could say is that it was a bit of a wait, but they did offer us some miso soup to hold us over, which was really nice ! Would definitely come back!

This is one of my favorite places to go for sushi. So lucky this restaurant is a blocks away from where I live. Judy the restaurant manager is a great gem to this restaurant and is always so professional and goes above and beyond to satisfy customers. All the waitress I have dealt with are extremely knowledgeable and professional. My favorites are the raw sushi appetizers and sashimi. I find always all seafood fresh and tasty. My favorites are: Ahi Tuna Tataki, Ahí Tuna Tango, Hawaian Kampachi, and the Shrimp Shumai-is a must!

Incredible service. I hate when you ask a waitress her favorite dishest and she says that everything is good. The waitress was wonderful in recommending fabulous options. She was attentive without being pushy. Very interesting dishes

First time trying this place and loved it...sushi, drinks, service and decor is on point...you will not be disappointed at all!!