Lawrence Fish Market
Sushi restaurant · Albany Park
3920 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Highlights
Fresh, affordable sushi & party trays; cash only takeout
Fresh, affordable sushi & party trays; cash only takeout
"When people want to go out for sushi, we might start doing the math to make sure we’ll have electricity next month. But that’s not the case at Lawrence Fish Market. This Albany Park takeout spot not only has quality sushi, but is also extremely affordable. Basic rolls like tuna, salmon, or hamachi all cost less than $6 while specialty rolls with multiple types of fish are priced around $8.25. And with most sashimi and nigiri pieces priced around $2, you can curate your own platter of favorites without breaking $10. This place is cash only but there's an ATM located inside." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"The dollar goes a long way at this popular carryout joint in Albany Park. Favored for its budget-friendly prices, Lawrence Fish Market turns out commendable maki rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. Customers can order pieces a la carte or enjoy a sushi feast with one of the party trays. It’s cash only, so bring some bills. A new location opened in November at 234 W. 31st Street." - Naomi Waxman
"A sushi feast doesn’t always have to cost a pretty penny. At Lawrence Fish Market, sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls are sold at astonishing low prices without skimping on quality. The selection features everything from California and spicy tuna rolls to fatty tuna and uni. A second location has opened on the South Side." - Ashok Selvam
"Janice Scurio summarized her year with a literal takeaway: “my biggest takeaway was the 48-piece sushi/maki tray I picked up from the new fish market in Chinatown. (Or is it Armour Square? Bridgeport?)” She also warned readers: “Just don’t get it confused with [a similarly named shop], or a writer who might have overheard you make this faux pas in line might just mention it in an end-of-the-year Chicago dining retrospective.” The remark highlights both a standout, bargain-feeling find (a 48-piece tray) and the local-name-confusion that can follow new openings." - Ashok Selvam
"This small, cash-only single counter spot on the northwest side has a wide variety of sushi and sashimi-grade fish. Get tuna, salmon, hamachi, unagi, uni, and pretty much any fish you would want thinly sliced and consumed raw. If you haven’t quite mastered the art of making sushi yourself, you can also pre-order prepared sashimi and nigiri platters for pick-up." - courtney sprewer
