Lawrence Fish Market Chinatown

As a local, I LOVE this spot! It’s walking distance to my house & it’s so lowkey. I’ve gone up north to their first location for years & having Lawrence Fish Market this close to my apartment has been dangerous for my wallet. Now I’ve gone quite a few times since their grand opening in winter 2024, I even popped in the first week they actually opened. I’ve dined in & done quite a few pickups & I’ll say their service is excellent. The staff were sweet & attentive, mind you, I go when it’s typically slower because their dinner service can get slammed since they get a LOT of to go orders in the busy times. I also recommend to everyone if you plan on order in takeout, be mindful that the wait times can go from 30 min up to like an hour/hour & a half because of the complexity of what you ordered & how busy they are. On the weekends they do have more sushi chefs available which will help a lot, & they do phone notifications when your stuff is ready for pickup. Also, the receipt photo is also what I paid the first time I came (it was two of us) & we went all out. On a typical order we’ll get a bunch of fresh sushi & pay around $45-$60 tops. I haven’t actually tried their ramen yet because I’ve been obsessed with their sushi tbh. I’ll get to it eventually & post an update promise!

The place is nice and cozy. There's start parking up front but no parking lot. The staff is nice and friendly, had a mix up with my order but fixed it right away. The fish is great. Same or better quality than the Northside location. Prices are still very reasonable. I have not had a chance to try or the ramen and other foods yet so I'll definitely be back. Would recommend!

This location with sit down service is a bit pricer than their original but still has good decent quality fish. Everything was excellent with the exception of the dragon roll that was ice cold (I would expect the unagi and sushi rice to at least be warm). No ambience to speak of and not a place to linger.

Long time Lawrence Fish Market customer but first time at the newly opened location! Same high quality sushi at low prices! Plus it’s nice that this site is more of a sit down restaurant so you can dine in. I’ve been back twice since my initial visit and will continue to go. Long live Lawrence fish market, AKA the goat!

High quality sushi for very reasonable prices, I would recommend placing an online order or calling ahead (which is what I did) because they were very busy & having to turn away walk-in orders 45 mins from closing time. Great option for take out & happy it’s closer than the original location!

Disappointing ramen!!!! But great sushi!!! We tried their classic ($14) and spicy ($15) ramen. The broth was fine but the noodles and pork belly were not. The bowl size was standard to other ramen places. The noodles weren't ramen noodles they were I believe Cantonese style noodles that tasted and looked like spaghetti noodles. The pork belly although the portion size was big for each piece, it was very rough and chewy and not tender at all! I ended up not eating the pork belly. The pork belly in my ramen and my partners also had an odor and was not marinated bc it didn't have the dark color on it from being marinated, the pork belly was white in color and not tender. I prefer shinya ramen on halsted as their pork belly is so tender and delicious and has no smell. I didn't make a big deal about it to the waitress bc I just decided I won't be ordering it again, just wanted to give it a try since it was listed on their menu but I definitely don't recommend any of their ramen at all! BUT I will say this place doesn't specialize in ramen like shinya does so I guess what do you expect from a seafood market place. The sushi on the other hand was absolutely delicious which makes sense as that is mainly what they serve!!! It was some of the best sushi I've ever had and I've eaten at a ton of sushi places in Chinatown and the north side of Chicago. The sushi portion was a generous size which I truly appreciated, the rice was soft and the inside of the sushi roll was well stuffed. We ordered the caterpillar roll which had broiled eel and fresh green avocado. And we ordered two pieces of unagi on rice ($2.50 each). The caterpillar roll ($12) was excellent and would order again. The individual unagi on rice pieces were good but the piece of unagi was smaller than other sushi places I've eaten at and they put way too much sauce on the unagi bc it was overly sweet. It tastes fine but just wouldn't order it again since the piece was smaller than the norm and was overly saturated in the sweet glaze/sauce. It was $53 total with taxes before tip. The decor is simple and clean, plenty of tables, bathrooms are well kept and the service was quick and friendly. I will definitely be returning ONLY for the sushi rolls which were fresh quality and delicious!! Hard to find parking FYI.

Really great place for sushi. The sushi was great quality and they have lunch specials. I got a bento box and it came with miso soup, salad, a choice of sushi which I got the shrimp tempura, and chicken katsu and rice and 2 gyozas.

Good sushi and customer service. They are busy with take out orders so it’s better to call ahead. Ramen is okay. Somehow it has raw onion as topping which is not common in authentic ramen.

C3 48 pcs - California & Spicy Tuna rolls, 30 pcs of tuna, salmon, unagi, white tuna, tai, ika, ebi, hokigai, tamago, inari Salmon, white tuna, and unagi were my favorites. Hokigai, shrimp, squid were subpar texture-wise. But overall, decent quality. Nothing was spoiled. They filled up a lot of this platter with cheap Cali rolls. You can get better prices for quality AND quantity at 312 fish market at 88 market.

Favorite place to get sushi takeout from and worth driving out of my way for. When this location opened it had its growing pains for sure but after a return visit they have definitely found their stride. The variety of maki platters are so easy for catering to a large group but they have a la carte ordering as well if you want to be more specific with your choices. All super super reasonably priced and high quality sushi. I hesitate to call it cheap because that's a disservice to the quality, I just love that we have the option to not pay $17 for a maki roll in Chicago. Definitely will be back to try the udon and ramen. I have never personally dined in here but there is a sizeable space inside if you choose to.

I was so excited to hear they were opening a closer location. The opening date got pushed back but no biggie, it will be worth the wait. I finally got a chance to order my usual for takeout. The original Lawrence's is a Chicago icon known for its quality, taste and price. It even mentions on their site bringing affordable sushi at a competitive price. While the Chinatown menu is still competively priced, I just can't get over how prices are about 20% more than the original location. I've been dragging my feet going there and caved today because the sushi craving was too much to fight. It tastes pretty much the same quality wise. The two knocked off stars are for the pricing. Lawrence's is practically a Chicago icon. I obviously don't have access to their financials but the original location remodeled and expanded. When they were closed for remodeling, they were able to set up a temporary location. They opened a second location with an expanded menu and dine in. They've been around for the longest time and obviously have the capital. Which is why I am so dissappointed with the increased pricing for this location. What annoyed me most is the extra charge for masago for the california roll. They've never done this and still don't for the original location. Another dissappointing money grab. To add insult to injury, the rolls barely had any or no masago. I think I might just stick to the original location when it's convenient. I am considering the expanded dine in options like ramen but maybe later when my wallet recovers.

I'm excited to see that there is a new location on this side of town! I placed a to-go order for a maki platter (A4) for a potluck that I went to and it was able to feed about 13 of us comfortably in a potluck setting - we also had leftovers! I also placed a separate small order of nigiri and specialty rolls on the side. The Banzai roll was really yummy and spicy. Everything was fresh and tasted good. The sushi for the nigiri were also pretty big. Obviously, it's not the best sushi out there but for the price, you can't beat it! It definitely satisfies the sushi cravings. In addition, you can also order fish by the pound so i'll definitely consider that next time I want to make something at home that requires fresh sushi-grade fish. If you're looking to dine-in, they have a restaurant space inside! Otherwise, you can call them to order the large platters and you can place your regular and smaller orders online.

The best value you can get for sushi and ramen!! Sushi rolls are priced anywhere from $6-$12. The soft shell crab is delicious and the ramen bowls are HUGE for ~$15. Highly recommend coming here for a casual night of sushi or takeout.

I have been ordering from Lawrence Fish Market in Albany Park for years but now I was so happy to hear that they are opening a second place near Chinatown got me to come in and try. There are limited tables inside and I would suggest don't use the app to RSVP as we were able to come in, put my name on the waiting list which I was able to get a seat before a couple who RSVP online. Menu items in this location is selective compared to the Albany location. I ordered a few rolls and sashimi. Food came fast due to the 10 people working in the kitchen. The take-out section was busy as I could see plenty of people ordering party trays. My food was sub par and the sushi was mute.

The hype is real!! This is one of the more affordable sushi options around the Chinatown area, without the sacrifice of quality! We got the sushi&maki set 1 along with a summer roll and a couple pieces of nigiris to go. Everything was super fresh and delicious! We are so happy to have a Lawrence's near us southsiders now :D

Ambiance - fast casual dining spot, big kitchen with lots of staff, offered a couple tables for customers to dine in Service - amazing service, ramen came out first follow by nigiri and rolls Food - ramen broth was super thick, offered generous portion of fish to rice ratio, magma roll was super yummy, nigiri's were more on the fishier side

Cheap, fast, reliable sushi! I think the $4 salmon roll is a really good deal. The $7 uni piece is worth the amount you get. The service is good. The ambiance is quiet but nice. My new favorite sushi spot close to home

Heard about the hype and the cheap prices on TikTok so had to try it for myself! First and foremost, I was actually so amazed at how affordable the rolls are, ranging from $6-12 a roll! If there's any complaints it would just be that the rice could be better. Other than that, I will def be ordering again because you can't beat the prices!

We ordered carry out and the food did not disappoint. Pick up was ready as promised in 50 minutes. Fresh, generous pieces of nigiri and rolls for a very reasonable price. We'll definitely be back.

For the price, the fish here is really fresh and delicious. My only qualms about the sushi is the rice, the rice on some of the rolls can be cold and hard at times but it can be overlooked because the fish is so good and the pieces for the nigiri are also a decent size/thickness.

We really enjoyed our time at Lawrence Fish Market. We stopped in at 5:30PM last Saturday with our 1 year old. A lot of other people had a similar idea, because there were 3 other families there with very young children. Despite it being only a week or two after they've opened, they seemed fully staffed and on point! We ordered the basic salmon roll, spider roll, caterpillar roll, dreamy roll, tonkotsu classic ramen, and edamame. Everything was excellent. The ramen noodles were cooked well and they were very thin, which I haven't had before. All the rolls were great too. The edamame were oversalted, but that's a minor issue. Overall, I would rate our single experience a 5 and hope that they a consistent in the future! We definitely plan on coming back and are more likely to, since they have non-sushi options. It's nice to have a warm bowl of ramen in the winter.

I'm so excited to have Lawrence fish market in the city and so close to me! I've always loved the one on Milwaukee but unfortunately it's so far and I couldn't go there often. The quality of the fish is almost as good as the original. The price is a lot cheaper and reasonable compared to other restaurants. They have so many options from individual to party tray, sashimi, sushi, ramen, and fried rice. The service is good and fast. The inside is decent size with about 10 tables, and the other side of the restaurant is the sushi bar. They also have variety of drinks to choose from and I think they also have alcohol. I'm so happy to have this new addition in the area!

LOVE that they opened a new location in Chinatown, much closer to me than their original location! The prices are amazing and the quality is great as well. I would recommend any of their platters for a group of friends. I have only gotten to-go but they have some seating inside and serve ramen at this location, as well. It also looks like they sell frozen/fresh fish to buy and bring home, hoping to try soon!

Very excited to welcome Lawrence Fish Market to Chinatown as they have been a household name to source sashimi platters over the holidays within my circle of family. I popped in on a weekday afternoon and got seats immediately. There is no need to make reservations as the dining space is quite spacious and has plenty of seating. I tried their otoro, chutoro, fatty salmon and fatty hamachi. All were good excited for the slightest fishy flavor from the otoro and their rice between too cold and hard for nigiri grade rice. Otherwise they are exceptionally affordable! Would be an excellent place to take family! Be aware of the pricing! They know have increased the doll amount to additional $0.95 to most whole dollar pricing listed on the menu.

I recently ordered a sushi tray at this location and was extremely disappointed with the quality of the food. The rice was falling apart upon pick up. The fish did not taste fresh at all and was smaller in size compared to the last time I ordered from their original location. Even the ginger tasted weird and spoiled! Huge disappointment with the quality especially considering the price that I paid for the food. Will not be ordering from here again.

I love that Lawrence Fish Market has a brick and mortar in Bridgeport. The northside place was always a hike, so I 've been at this new place whenever I get a sushi crave. They have platters, but I don't like everything on the platters, so I get what I like instead. They have the Godzilla Roll, Dragon Roll, Spider Roll, and Sumo Roll. Tuna, Salmon, White Tuna, Negihamachi, and Shrimp Tempura. You can't go wrong with Unagi and Sashimi pieces. The only con that is different from the northside place is you can't visit the Admiral Theatre afterwards.

So happy to have Lawrence Fish Market closer to home. It tastes the same as the one in Lawrence Fish Market. The only different is the price is slightly more expensive and this place offers ramen and a nice sit-down area. Service is nice and they accept credit card in this location. Our family fave rolls are Godzilla, Caterpillar, Banzai, Kamikaze, & Texas Crunch rolls.

This 2nd location opened before Thanksgiving. I love the sushi from the original location and had to try it. There is side street parking along Wells St. Around 6pm on a Sunday, the place is full house already as this new location has dine-in. You put your name on the wait list for a spot. Most tables are 2-4 people seating. If you have a large party of 6-8 people, it will be a good idea to call them and let them know ahead of time so they can configure tables for you. The wait staff still need some training, but they are very quick and polite. I expect that in a few weeks' time they will be more organized. The squid salad was what is expected. The Hamachi Kama was so crispy that you can eat some of the soft bones. The sushi rolls are a little smaller than what I remembered, but the prices seem the same. So, no complaints. The Banzai roll was spicy with jalapeno pepper and spicy sauce. We had the Matcha Monaka for dessert. On the menu, the disappoint was that most of their desserts are cold desserts only. It probably is easier for the kitchen since they also serve hot appetizers and ramen.

Wow!!! Now I understand why people have been talking about this place! The service here was phenomenal everyone was sooo nice and attentive. The food was unreal for the price I am extremely impressed and it hade such a cute cozy ambiance. They just earned themselves another loyal customer, can't wait to come back!

The moment I've been waiting finally #lawrence_fish_market is a few blocks from me. The second day of opening. Fish is very fresh. Uni was delicious. Rice was made perfectly with right amount of vinegar and rice in each piece.

I've been going to the Albany Park location for over a decade now, so, of course, I had to check out their new Chinatown location!! It's been thrilling to see the little takeout place I'd go to develop into this, while still holding their affordable prices and amazing sushi quality. The staff was super attentive and helpful and the food came out quick and delicious. Lawrence Fish Market also has the best spicy mayo of any sushi place I've been to, it is just the truth!! A must-visit sushi place, you will not be disappointed!

This is a nice and cute place. They have really good deal for sashimi and good quality for sushi. I haven't gotten a chance to try their ramen yet. One of my friends said they have real ramen experts definitely come back to try it. There's a super nice lady who took care of us. Not sure what's her name I think she's the manager. She's really sweet.

Super fresh sushi rolls at affordable prices. I will bee definitely ordering from them again.

Too excited to try this sushi place and too disappointed after one visit. Sad to give 2 stars as much as I want to support our community business. Very unorganized inside with bad layout, small space with too many tables. We had multiple servers for our table - not sure if they forgot to assign one or just had everyone running on the floor to all tables. One of our waitresses took our order and we told her twice we would split the bill (2 people came first and already ordered and had their food, another 2 people came later and ordered separately). The waitress said okay but still didn't do it and gave us one bill at the end. We asked for more water and had to asked multiple servers. They didn't come to refill until we got the bill. Food quality is ok/average. The dragon roll is huge and filled with cucumber but barely any eel - I thought it was a vegi roll at first. We also ordered a plate of sashimi but they charged extra $2 for their "special sauce". Will not recommend based on my experience.

Really good sashimi and ramen! Amazing ramen the noodle is just cooked to the perfection not too soft not too hard! Very original Japanese style!

Fish is all frozen flavor is mah mah dey Not sure how good Ramen is but when I see the quality I rather go rotary sushi instead for the quality

Excellent and friendly customer service and delicious food at very reasonable prices. Great addition to the area.

I ordered the sashimi tray, futo maki, and california rolls. The sashimi were fresh and sweet, but needed some rice. The rolls were alright. They tasted like grocery store sushi. But for a total of $65 and being close to my location, it is a good deal. Next time I will ask for rice to make them nigiri and also a double order of california rolls.

This place has high quality sushi at very affordable prices. Normally, I get one of their maki trays, but in addition to their sushi, they also have good ramen.

Just ate at this place yesterday. Poor quality and got us sick due to food poisoning. Won't go back again

Sushi just normal and more on the small size , i ordered party tray b2 last week and it has scallop i ordered b3 today missing scallop i called and just wondering if they forgot , i waited 5 mins for the manager , manager with poor attitude said menu is outdated and no more scallop in party tray. I was like your menu is new and could have mentioned it before i order then i could order more , manager refused to do anything. I'm not gonna order from them anymore .