Billy Sushi ビリー寿司

"At Billy Sushi, the self-described “three-ring performance” of the sushi bar, sake bar, and dining room starts with a unique Japanese cocktail menu. Fans of local music will appreciate the monikers — Billy’s Live Bait is a favorite. More is more with exuberant specialty rolls like the NoLo YoLo, a salmon, tuna, walu, and yellowtail creation drizzled with ponzu sauce, wasabi aioli, and chile oil. Billy Sushi is typically quite busy — a reservation is a wise move. Or head to Billy After Dark for a speakeasy experience. There’s also the option for takeout." - Stacy Brooks

"The North Loop’s Billy Sushi has a magnetic, larger-than-life presence. Grab a seat at the long sushi bar (which is busy most evenings, fair warning) or make a reservation for a table in the 130-seat dining area. The restaurant runs a bit pricier than most spots on this list — specialty maki roll lands in the $26 — but it’s known for creative rolls made with fatty cuts of fish, generous hunks of sashimi, and flourishes like electric blue masago sprinkled atop a negi toro roll." - Serena Maria Daniels

"Billy After Dark is the clandestine complement to chef Billy Tserentbat’s swanky North Loop sushi restaurant, Billy Sushi. Wander down the alley to the right of the building, and find the back door market with a neon sign. B.A.D. is both sleek and cavernous, the ceiling flecked with L.E.D. stars. Gaze on the collection of fine Japanese whiskies encased in an elegant, back-lit wall display. This spot has been quite popular since its opening, so it’s best to make a reservation in advance." - Justine Jones, Alex Lodner

"Chef Enkhbileg “Billy” Tserenbat’s glam North Loop restaurant Billy Sushi, a favorite among visiting celebrities and athletes, is known for its indulgent specialty rolls and fine cuts of sashimi, which range from pristine yellow tail to decadently fatty chutoro (tuna belly). Billy Sushi is typically quite busy — a reservation is a wise move." - Eater Staff

"At Billy Sushi, the self-described “three ring performance” of the sushi bar, sake bar, and dining room starts with a unique Japanese cocktail menu. Fans of local music will appreciate the monikers — Billy’s Live Bait is a favorite. Specialty rolls (like the Oh Em Gii, a tempura and spicy tuna roll topped with a sheet of 24-karat gold). Billy Sushi is typically quite busy — a reservation is a wise move. Or head to Billy After Dark for a speakeasy experience." - Justine Jones, Alex Lodner