710 N. Rush,
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.friendssushi.com/
Miller-Stein Ranking
Our food experience | 4.7 Buckeyes
Quality | 5.0 Buckeyes
Cost | 4.0 Buckeyes
Character | 5.0 Buckeyes
Beverages | 4.5 Buckeyes
Service | 5.0 Buckeyes
Edamame | $4.00
Friends | $13.00
king crab, shrimp tempura, cream cheese, sriracha sauce, green apple topped with unagi, avocado, tempura crumb, red tobiko, creamy wasabi sauce, and unagi glaze.
Devil's tuna | $15.00
spicy tuna, avocado, scallion, cream cheese, chili oil wrap with soy paper and topped seared super white tuna, cilantro, hot sauce, ponzu sauce
Chicken Teriyaki | $12.00
comes with miso soup and rice
Stein and I are coming to you from Chicago for two reviews. Lovingly named boyfriend appreciation weekend, Stein and I headed to Chicago for a weekend getaway. With our curiosity to experiment with sushi restaurants wherever we go, Stein and I “Urban Spooned It” to find this local joint. One stipulation – it had to be within walking distance of our hotel on Magnificent Mile. We came across Friends Sushi and after reading reviews we decided we had to check it out.
The walk took about 10 minutes but we were able to walk by some great shops and admire some of the Chicago fashions. Upon arrival we barely noticed there was a restaurant, it was hidden and up a few stairs. We walked in and were shock at how modern the place was – very trendy. We were quickly escorted to our seats and greeted by our waiter. Stein and I both just ordered diet cokes and took a few moments to review the menu. Unsure about the specialties we looked to our waiter for recommendations. He recommended two rolls the Friends roll and the Devil’s Tuna roll. We decided to share the rolls and also ordered chicken teriyaki to share.
The rolls arrived first and were very intriguing, like nothing we had ever tried before. Excited and nervous, Stein and I didn’t waste time. The flavors were very new and somewhat exotic. The fishiness didn’t overwhelm but complimented the spices in the rolls. The specific to each roll accompanying sauce drizzled overtop each one; and went together splendidly. The spice from the Devil’s Tuna roll resonated in our mouths in a fantastic way.
The chicken teriyaki was excellently prepared; it was well seasoned and was bathing in a sauce of deliciousness. The chicken came with miso soup and rice, which blended the dish well. The chicken was cooked perfectly and melted in our mouths.
We thanked our waiter many times for his great recommendations, he was so helpful. Stein explained that this sushi rivaled with some of the best sushi he has ever had. I, on the other hand, declared that this was hands down the best sushi I have ever had.
A great sushi restaurant in the heart of Chicago, Stein and I thoroughly recommend a visit to Friends Sushi!
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