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| - I've been here 4 or 5 times, and have been wowed every time.
Sakanaya makes some of the best sushi I have ever had. The fish comes from a good supplier in Chicago, and it always served at an optimal temperature where the fat from the fish is just starting to melt and the rice is a little warmer than body temperature. This sushi is legit, and you should eat it as soon as it gets to your table to preserve that perfect temperature balance. I recommend the simple stuff like nigiri, sashimi, chirashi, or hamachi rolls, but their crazy rolls are fun too.
Their chicken wings are incredible. Korean style fried chicken is one of the most underrated foods out there, and Sakanaya has it down to an art. Sweet garlic sauce saturates crispy skin and batter that has puffed out and separated from the juicy meat. These wings are perfect in every way and should be on your bucket list. If you're a student, pick up some wings on a night out!
They also have a very creative selection of appetizers. The Willis Tower is a fun one. Its fish egg, spicy tuna, crab, avocado, and sushi rice layered in that order from top to bottom with some sauces on the plate. Its kind of like a big california roll.
With their high quality food, friendly and helpful service, and interesting menu items, Sakanaya really is an elite restaurant.
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