Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

I came here for happy hour - lychee mule was a 10/10! I also really enjoyed the spicy tuna crispy rice. I will say the server was forgetful and not knowledgeable on the menu, but I will give her the benefit of the doubt and assume she is new. Overall, happy hour was pretty good and I will come back!

Food is fantastic! Reserved a party of 10 a couple weeks in advance for my graduation dinner and it was perfect. Indy was a fabulous help and all the staff were great! Thanks so much!

13 years and going strong! Chicagos OG sushi restaurant! Love their new handroll Omakase for $40 per person. Killed happy hour. Sweet potato tartare wow! And seafood tempura. Rolls I could go on!date night!

The food was a 7.9/10 overall for me. I was recommended to come here, and i was not impressed. The service was great. There are plenty of seating options as well.

Had the 10-course, lucky they fit me in, i recommend calling in advance to check for availability. There was also a $40 five-piece daily. Thought the omakase and the service was good.

Good rolls, like the variety with skewers. Modern, interesting decor. Busy night, never saw our server after taking our initial order until we were able to flag them down for the bill.

1. Table was dirty 2. Server with red hair was very rude , didn’t take attention about our wishes . When I request soy souse to go , he told he out of that , but on the bar I get immediately 3. Server include in the bill maximum tip for him , and did not brought the bill, just 4. Food is good , but with that attitude I didn’t enjoy

Great ambiance, food and coctails. High celling. Robata grill, sushi, Nigiri, pork ribs and easy street parking. I have been going to this place for 10 years.

Surprisingly, and amazingly so good. So literally not more than a mile away, we can get into a location look for something nearby saw availability and was beyond surprise the point that I have to say they have the best to tuna tatki plate and oysters! Did they mention they offer lamb chops on the grill? Service was out of control great. Ambiance is definitely good. It just checked off all the marks for us and to be honest the availability is what attracted us at first but then everything else is far superior.

Came here to celebrate my son's birthday. When I lived in Chicago many years ago, this was one of my fav restaurants. We had reservations and the place was not busy at all on a Thursday evening. The manager greeted us and was also our server for the evening. She mentioned that Union Sushi has a change in ownership and that the menu may get an overhaul. We had a bunch of items from the sushi menu as well as a couple of items from the BBQ menu. From the BBQ menu, we had the Shrimp skewer and the prime skirt steak. Both were perfectly grilled, delicious and flavorful. From the sushi+negiri menu, we had the creamy scallop crispy rice. The manager recommended this and it was so good. Also had a number of sushi items: unagi, ebi, maguro and madai. All were fresh and delicious. We also had the ebi ten. For cocktails we had the lychee martini and old fashioned. Both were good. I loved that the lychee martini really had a nice lychee flavor to it. You can really tell it was lychee! While everything tasted great, I thought it was pricey for the portions served. Will be interesting to see what changes are being contemplated with the new ownership.

We swung by union sushi to grab supper and some happy hour drinks. Our fellow Yelp elite friend suggested this place. You can always trust a Yelp elite for great suggestions and as expected, this place didn't disappoint. We took full advantage of the happy hour by ordering the French 75, a mule and some house sake. This place had decent vegetarian options and we ordered the zucchini skewers, shiitake chive sushi and some chicken karaage. I love the fact that they let you customize the sushi to make it vegetarian. The server was very sweet too. The ambience was nice and clean with tons of seating. The only con is that their menu online is not up to date. Otherwise, this is such a great hidden gem and I will definitely be back.

Great place for happy hour or dinner with a group. We went on a Friday evening and it wasn't too busy, the atmosphere was chill and we didn't have to wait to get a table. I could even hear the train as it went by every ten-ish minutes. For appetizers I recommend the seafood tempura and the edamame. Next time I'm back I want to explore more from the Barbecue menu. We really enjoyed the spicy tuna crispy rice and the madai chili specialty sushi roll.

I went to Union sushi after a long time. It remember the last time I was here - the food was so good. That was NOT THE CASE this time. Sushi roles were not great - falling apart, didn't seem fresh, soggy. The Robata grill - lamb chops and steak skewers were too rare (not cooked enough), flavorless and gave me a horrible reaction the next day. Overall, I really hated the experience and would never go back. Please don't go there if you want to good didn't experience

I had a business dinner there last night and really enjoyed both the food and atmosphere. The appetizers and sushi rolls were very fresh and tasty. The only BBQ we tried was the Skirt Steak which was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended!

I am so disappointed. I loved coming here because of the GF option but unfortunately won't be returning. Last night myself and two friends went to dinner, it had been well over a year since we had seen each other so we took the opportunity to have dinner and catch up. Not even an hour and a half into our dinner did the hostess come over and tell us they needed the table for a party so we would have to leave. And I am not over exaggerating we were trying to wrap up conversation and TWO MINUTES later the manger came back to our table to tell us to leave AGAIN. The entire dinning experience was off with two different servers and dirty plates on our table the entire time and we still took care of the staff when it came to paying the bill. We probably would have ordered another cocktail had they come to our table to check on us, however they neglected our table then told us we had to leave. May I also note when we left it wasn't even full, there were about 5 tables open. I guess customers aren't a top priority.

If I were to describe our experience here in one word, I'd say: AMAZING! We ate here on a Thursday night and opted to sit at the sushi bar so that we could watch the sushi chefs working their craft. Seeing the sushi chefs at work was a treat - they clearly had masterful knife skills, and this helped convince us to order more sushi mid-meal as well. We also got to chat with one of the sushi chefs briefly, which was fun! FOOD // + Truffled Sake roll (5/5): if you love salmon like I do, this roll is for you! There's salmon in the roll, plus more salmon on top. The fish was incredibly smooth and buttery; it seemed very fresh and not previously frozen. The flavors were also on point, with the sesame chili and truffle honey coming together into an explosion of flavors with every bite. + Dragon roll (4/5): even though I'm normally not a huge fan of shrimp tempura in my rolls, I enjoyed this roll. I wish there had been a bit more unagi in each bite - some pieces had no unagi since it was layered on top, alternating with the avocado - but it was still good. + Chu toro (medium fatty tuna) hand rolls* (5/5): we found out from a friendly bar table neighbor that we could order hand rolls even though they were not listed on the menu, so we first got two chutoro hand rolls to try. The sushi chef gave us a delicious blend of soy sauce and fresh wasabi (with a few other ingredients) that was absolutely incredible with the hand roll. I ended up using the sauce on my remaining rolls too - it was so good! + Spicy scallop hand rolls* (5/5): also very good! Personally I loved the Chutoro hand rolls more, partly thanks to that mouthwatering sauce, but this was also great. *Note on the hand rolls: we didn't ask for the price of these up-front, which we probably should have in hindsight to avoid any surprise upon seeing the bill. Each hand roll is more expensive than the nigiri/sashimi version. But the price made sense considering that the hand rolls have more fish in them. SERVICE + AMBIANCE // Service was pleasant and attentive. The restaurant has cool decorations and was playing lots of hip electronic dance music when we were there. (As an EDM fan, I approved.) Overall, Union Sushi + BBQ seems like a great spot for a date night, friends' night, or a treat yo'self night!

SUSHI MIKE IS BACK! Run, don't walk :) all you have to do is google sushi mike. If you haven't heard of him, you're not from Chicago! We had a lovely meal -- highly recommend sitting at the chef's sushi bar for the full sushi mike experience

Sushi was pretty good and pretty fair priced. The interior is super spacious and nice. Also enjoyed the appetizers.

My best friend and I came for dinner as we are huge sushi lovers! We parked at a nearby parking lot and walked less than a mile to the restaurant. We were greeted by the host and immediately loved the vibe of the place. It was moderately loud and pretty vibrant, perfect place for a night on the town. We were seated upstairs and we loved the view of the restaurant from our table. We started with cocktails, I had a signature cocktail (I don't remember the name of it but I know it had ginger beer in it and came in a copper cup). My best friend had a classic French 75, we loved the cocktails. The appetizers were pretty good, we had the calamari and our favorite was the Truffled Tuna. I had the Pacific Coast roll and my friend had the Hotate Volcano roll. We absolutely loved the food! We had great conversation with the bartender who was super friendly. We will definitely be back!

I love this place! Such a fun vibe and amazing food. I like that they play music here but it's not super loud. The food is fresh, flavorful, and delicious. It is presented as well. We tried the Tuna Tataki, Miso Soup, Shishito Peppers, Madai Chili, Hotate Volcano , and Mentaiko Scallops. Each dish was a 10/10. Both the sushi rolls madai chili and hotate volcano were outstanding and each had 10 pieces. The Tuna Tataki is a must try. The scallops were perfectly cooked and loved the sauce on it. The service is great and the food arrives quickly. Our server was super sweet and friendly and made me the best mocktail- Raspberry. Check out this vibrant and trendy place for delicious food that is reasonably priced.

The chef is great! The fish is fresh and top notch. Really good happy hour specials, but take advantage of the BBQ, hand rolls and sashimi.

The place it's having a minimalistic layout but very nice and friendly. The staff it's very nice , polite and attentive. The food was fresh and good. It's amazing cuz they have every day happy hour and the portion and big and so tasty The sushi it's always fresh and with a lovely presentation. Don't miss the signature cocktails because are fire.

Service and general manager were terrible and rude.......................................................................................................

Five stars for the sushi; three stars for the service. Really, really good food. We enjoy the seared hotate with the pomegranate balsamic. That was excellent! Also worth noting were the madai chili roll and rainbow roll. Fresh, lots of flavor. Will definitely go back. The service ok. Somewhat inattentive and slow, but the food more than made up for it.

This place has a lively and modern vibe, great for sushi and barbecue lovers. The setting is stylish and comfortable, perfect for a fun outing. The staff is friendly and makes sure you have a good time.

This place was sooooo good!! The lamb chops were the star of the show! Definitely plan to come back and get drunk off the sake. The zakuro drink was tasty, if you like Moscow mules and tequila, definitely recommend! Can't wait to come back and eat the lamb chops again. 10/10 recommend!!

Sushi was great. The chef was amazing and very engaging and knowledgeable. Bill was a little on the higher side but it's sushi...usually always expensive. It was empty when we came for dinner. I'd come back here though just cause of the chef.

This restaurant was a must-try in Chicago. The restaurant is beautiful with sit-down dinner tables as well as bar seats available. The food was delicious. As far as specialty rolls, the red dragon and mango maguro were amongst the best sushi rolls I have ever had. For dessert, we had the matcha shortcake, which featured a very soft, airy cake with whipped cream, and strawberries. We also had the deep dish chocolate chip cookie: it came out warm with heaps of vanilla ice cream, and it was gone within a minute.

I absolutely love this place. Whenever I'm craving sushi or a lychee martini, this is my go-to place. The service is phenomenal and the music is always a vibe.

LOVE THIS PLACE! I work across the street and always been wanting to check this place out. Let me tell you no regrets and will be a regular from now on. It's a two level place and alllllll vibes ! Perfect for date night or group of friends. Sushi taste fresh, juicy and delicious every single piece. Try the Mentaiko Scallops and thank me later because I promise you will love it ! Service is excellent and shout out to the host he was amazing. Parking can be found in near by garage (spot hero it :)) or if you're lucky to find a spot they have side street parking as well.

A fancy, cozy restaurant to hangout with my birthday girl. Service was good, server was friendly and introduce us the drinks very patiently except one red flag, she keep asking us if we need more food instead of telling us that's over enough for two first time visit girls. Finally we have to bring the to go box back home before our next scheduled, in order to not waste of them. The food are more focus on the better looking than the Ingredients quality. So overall, a good Instagram date place. I'd like to rate 3.8 out of 5.

Executive Chef Sushi Mike "just got here" and is about to do Amazing things with this place. I loved the entire experience and will definitely go back. Sushi Mike is extremely passionate about his dishes and presentations.

Great service, and the food came out quick, fresh, and delicious. They never let our waters run empty, and they were attentive without intruding on conversation. The Quinn roll was our favorites and the skirt steak is tender and flavorful. Tuna Tataki is generally a go to for me, but here it was slightly sweeter than I like, but my husband said it's his favorite ever! Small piece of advice, get the seafood tempura rather than the union tempura plate! More bang for your buck.

We came here about a year ago while visiting Chicago for a wedding. We happen to stumble upon this place without knowing what we were getting into. We got a variety of different items and all we can remember is everything was delicious and came out in a timely manner. One thing we literally dream about all the time is the wagyu Next time we are in Chicago we are coming back here!

Went here for a birthday dinner date. Good first impression - cool interior, outdoor seating was nothing special. Service was okay. Sake flight: 4/5 good variety with descriptions in the menu Truffled Tuna: 5/5 so good, and the wonton chips were the cherry on top. Note: they charge extra for more chips:/ Short Rib Skewers: 2/5 good flavor but the texture was chewy and not great Emerald Reef roll: 3/5 this was a special. Not much flavor other than spicy. Was not worth the $28 (we did not expect it to be so expensive) Truffled Sake roll: 5/5 delicious, worth every penny.

I saw Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar on the restaurant week list and gave it a try! Off the more limited menu, I ordered Chilean sea bass Lamb chops Madai chili sushi roll Hotate volcano sushi roll Matcha shortcake I think the portions were a bit smaller because of restaurant week, so check other pictures for more accuracy. Everything was fresh, flavorful and delicious. The flavors on each dish paired very well together and had a good mixture of textures. I loved the sushi rolls! I also tried a friend's Truffled Sake and Spicy Mango Maguro. The truffled Sake was so light, clean, and fresh and the mango maguro had a good sweet and spicy flavor to it. I definitely did prefer those over my sushi rolls, but I liked mine too! I'm so glad I checked Union Sushi out! I would definitely come back for a fancier occasion and try other items on the menu.

First time stepping into Union Sushi since they re-opened under new management. It was a last minute decision on my way home from elsewhere so I sat at the bar. Uganba was my bartender/server and was so friendly and on top of everything. Could not have asked for better bar service. Sushi was fresh and the menu was unique. Not your average sushi rolls (although they have a few basic rolls if you prefer) and although most are $16-22 per order, they won't let you down on flavor. My fave was clearly the Pacific Coast roll (10-piece) and the presentation was so beautiful! I wanted to jump on the Black Rice sushi babdwagon, but it didn't work out for me. It was too mushy and threw off the taste of the fish IMO - oh well! Yelp tip: Turns out they do have a weekday happy hour from the time they open 4:30pm til 6pm. I got there well after but I'd definitely head back there to get half off sushi! Why not get a deal when you can? Note: The space really echoed so between the house music, people talking & a few crabby screeching kids it detracted from the otherwise chill neighborhood vibe.

Wow -- This place was worth the craze! I highly recommend a high-counter seat so you can be placed in-front of the grill (if you enjoy things like that). The sushi was delightful! And the service was exceptional! I believe her name was YuYu? She was so sweet and endearing, I highly recommend her if you ever step in. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

This place was amazing. Honestly some of the freshest sushi we've ever had. The ambiance is very unique and artistic. Service was great and the staff made our family feel very welcomed. We will be back for sure! Thank you.

A friend suggested Union Sushi for the happy hour so I figured I should try. I have a Spicy Tuna and Salmon Avocado rolls. Both were great and fresh! The service was top tier, the staff is very attentive and we're constantly clearly the table which I liked. Most of the dishes are small plates so it could definitely accumulate on the table fast. The space is a little tight, the table set up. I wish there was more room between the tables. It's a cute set up very lively. The cooked food lacked seasoning and even some of the sauces used were just okay. I definitely will be back for sushi.

This was a vibrant and trendy spot featuring unique inspired Japanese dishes. There was also a BBQ portion of the menu as well. There were 2 floors and on the first floor, patrons could sit at the sushi bar or right in front of the BBQ grill. The service was appreciated as the food came out in a timely matter. For starters, the Hokkaido hotate ($21), chicken thigh ($9), and lamb chops ($15) were ordered. The chicken and lamb came from the BBQ portion of the menu. The Hokkaido hotate consisted of seared scallops, shitake mushrooms, pomegranate balsamic vinegar and a white peach sauce. The pomegranate balsamic vinegar really brought the flavor out in the scallops and mushrooms. It was a great combination. I would have preferred the scallops to be a little more seared, but regardless, very good. The chicken thigh was seasoned with salt, pepper, soy butter, scallion, and a tagarashi lime. This was alright. There was not too much flavor to the chicken except the skin. The skin was crisp, and more flavor was tasted from the simple marinade. There were 2 lamp chops present and they were simply marinated with a garlic soy with a side of mint yogurt sauce. These were solid. The piece of lamb I had was somewhat tough, but the marinade and yogurt sauce helped with that. Our sushi order consisted of the spicy mango maguro ($21) and truffled sake ($21) special rolls. There were 10 pieces to each, and they were cut on the smaller side. The maguro consisted of bluefin tuna, crab tempura, avocado, cucumber, mango balsamic, and tagarashi chili sauce. This was very good. The tuna appeared to be of good quality as it went down like butter. The chili sauce also provided a little bit of heat while the tempura gave off a slight crunch. The sake consisted of salmon, avocado, cucumber, white peach balsamic, sesame chili and truffle honey. Again, the salmon appeared fresh and the 3 'sauces' really complimented one another nicely with the sweet and spicy factor. Will I go back? Yes.

Just a fabulous place, soooo worth a 15 min walk from Michigan Ave, in cold 31* weather!! Yui was our server was a superstar! and it felt like she has the most warm smile and kitchen had amazing efficiency! The food kept flowing and plates kept coming and going, it was a marvellous dinner! Great food, super efficient and friendly service and scrumptious meal! We came with family and my 8 and 10 yr old daughters loves their food and barbecue.

Happy hour is from 4:30-6! I stopped by here while getting my bike fixed at Kozys (which was also a 5/5 experience!!) and stopped by here minutes before happy hour!! Right on the NE corner of Erie and Franklin (very walkable if you're in the River North or Streeterville area!) The happy hour menu is quite limited (2 drinks, a rib dish, chicken dish, and 3 rolls) BUT that's way less intimating than a huge menu in my opinion . We got the sake, Zakuro (Which is a tequila mule with hibiscus tea syrup which was PHENOMENAL!!!), the spicy tuna roll which came out very quickly, and Pork ribs. PORK RIBS WERE A MUST, the sauce was thick and sweet with a nice twang to it!! I will have to plan on coming back here in the future for dinner since I was in a rush due to going back to the bike shop after.

We loved all the food and drinks we ordered. The staff were very helpful in assisting with food recommendations. We ordered the Godzilla, tempura sake, and one other roll that had yellow tail. Great sushi.

I've been here over 7 times & the food quality and service has always been superb!! It never disappoints! Some of my favorite items are the mentaiko scallops & the truffled sake roll! Those are definitely must get items!

I'm normally not into fusion places but I was impressed with both food options at this place. This place is on a corner right by the train station so if you don't mind having to yell over the train I would recommend sitting outside of if the weather is nice. We ordered the flight of tuna special, for $45 you get fatty tuna, bigeye and blue fin tuna. We also ordered the truffle tuna, scallops, seaweed salad, skirt steak and white miso soup. The portions are pretty small but everything was fresh and very tasty. If you're a fan of tuna tartare I would recommend the truffle tuna, this was probably my favorite dish. The service was friendly and attentive.

Great restaurant with amazing food and a fun vibe! My husband and I love coming here when we are in Chicago. We ordered the the crispy calamari as an appetizer and split the creamy scallops and black rice Godzilla roll for our dinner. Crispy calamari was incredible! Great texture, portion, and sauce! The black rice Godzilla roll was tasty too. We ordered it without the creamy mayo and cream cheese. Would get both the calamari and Godzilla roll again. We were disappointed by the scallops. Small portion (especially for the price) and the sauce on top was too much. Would have been better without. We would not order that again. PROS: -Can make reservations on OpenTable. -Fun atmosphere. -Great food. -Speedy service. -Clean bathrooms. -Gave me a birthday dessert upon request from my husband! CONS: -Small menu. -Were disappointed with the creamy scallops.

I thought the sushi was pretty good but I was hoping for the shrimp tempura to be warm. I'm not used to eating fried shrimp cold. Drinks were cute but definitely not strong. The place itself is extremely aesthetically pleasing. The best thing about my visit was the music. Fyi - parking is scarce and you run the risk of being ticketed.

Made last minute reservations on a Saturday night. Was quickly seated at the sushi bar. Very friendly and welcoming chefs. Ambience was calm and inviting. Ordered edamame with sour cream salt as a starter. The sour cream start was a first and it did not disappoint! Super tasty addition to a simple starter. Old fashioned drink was strong! Seafood tempura as a main dish, flaky and well battered. Spicy mango maguro with black rice- extremely fresh and great flavors with a mix of sweet and spicy. Finished dinner with matcha shortcake. Had no expectations but was so light and satisfying without being over bearing with sweetness. Overall, a great place for a date night!

We've been going to Union since it opened, and although we always enjoyed our visits we felt the food and service were slipping over the last few years. Well, not anymore. There is a tremendous recommitment to service and innovation. In part, this is thanks to the recent addition of executive chef Sushi Mike. He sent over a complimentary dish he calls "fish and chips." It was amazing!! This dish should NOT be missed. In fact, there was not one thing we ordered that was not fresh and flavorful -- truffled tuna, lamb chops, skirt steaks and hokkaido hotate -- just to name a few. And yes, happy hour is back!

The food, service, and music is always amazing! The wings and drinks are the best! Great place for happy hour!

I decided to check out Union Sushi at the suggestion of a friend, and was pleasantly surprised to learn this was another Sushi Mike joint (for those familiar with Tanoshii). The menu offers a mix of sushi and grilled robata items (think short rib skewers) with subtle, yet bold twists off the traditional preparation. The eclectic menu is paired with industrial digs, a great hip hop soundtrack, and drinks that will suddenly hit you like Miley Cyrus on a wrecking ball. The food is best described with an example - the black godzilla roll. Starting from the base of a traditional shrimp tempura roll, the chef mixes things up with a hint of fleeting spice, black rice, and a slight amount of warm cream cheese (not usually a fan of this, but it works surprisingly well here). The roll is topped off with a noticeable amount of tempura flakes which add a nice crunch. As you can see, there's a lot going on with these rolls - which is why I'm stopping my review one star short of five. I truly appreciate the adventurous take on classical rolls, but at times the wealth of textures and flavors can sometimes compete with each other. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for unique Japanese cuisine.

I ended up coming here for lunch the other day as my coworker had recommended it! Let me tell you, the lamb chops are DELICIOUS! A baby arugula salad comes with the lamb chops and it was simply delicious. It is a small plate, so if you are really hungry you would want to get something else to go with it. The ambiance and service was great! I am looking forward to coming back here and trying some of the other dishes. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Had dinner with my family as part of a Father's Day/Anniversary/Vacation trip to Chicago and the Midwest. Not being a local, we found the location on Yelp and glad that we did. We had great sushi (not so much BBQ), and was pleased with the service and location (not far from a train stop).

Let me start by saying, I am extremely excited that Union Sushi is back open! I've been coming here for years and was so sad to see they didn't re-open with other restaurants earlier this year. To my surprise, they brought on a new chef that brought on a lot of new and great items to the menu. I absolutely love everything about Union. The food and drinks are absolutely delicious. The food is also fresh and very flavorful. This was the first time I've ordered the lamb chops and the chicken thighs and they did not disappoint. I would absolutely order again. The rolls are a crowd favorite and you really can't go wrong with anything you order. Union is perfect for any occasion; lunch with co-workers, dinner with friends or a date! Parking is pretty okay and there's quite a bit of paid street parking.

We got sushi delivered and are sooo disappointed! It's NOT fresh and there's no flavor. Let's start with the crispy rice spicy tuna. It was barely crispy and the tuna was not the slightest bit spicy. Seemed like plain tuna, nothing mixed in. The pacific coast had ZERO flavor. It tasted very fishy too. Then the Hamachi wasabi. Best part was the tiny bit of sauce on it, otherwise very bland. Lastly, the truffled snake. There was NO honey and NO white peach balsamic. We spent just under $100 for 4 rolls that we threw away. What a waste! I wouldn't recommend going here. It's gone so downhill.

the long awaited return of Union is finally here and it was worth the wait! fully remodeled interior, and an incredible menu featuring a 900° open flame robata grill. we tried everything we could, and have no complaints! one of my favorites was the truffled sake roll. enjoy it as the chef intended - no soy sauce dipping here! we also loved the wagyu short rib, beautifully presented raw table side prior to being thrown on the grill. it's worth noting that unlike green dyed horseradish paste you'll find in most restaurants and supermarkets. whether you're visiting union or their sister restaurant next door (the franklin room), make sure you take a seat by the bar and enjoy the company of Ugna, whose hospitality and company are unmatched. Thanks again, Ugna!