I came here with my family for the AYCE sushi ($27 per person). I've seen cheaper places in Chicago, so I was interested in seeing how the quality was. One thing that is special about Hikari is that you're allowed to order sashimi in AYCE, which is something I haven't seen. Typically, they feed you rice to fill you up. There was no wait when we came in for dinner, but the seating is pretty awkward. You're seated in a line with your group, but you're facing other people and you can hear their conversations.
Orders are scribbled down on a notepad instead of checking off on a sheet of paper, which I'd prefer. Some mistakes were made due to hearing. Sushi does take a while to prepare, so I understood when plates were brought out over ten minutes after ordering. Sashimi pieces are also a little bit small, so you should order more in one round of AYCE.
Baked Mussels: Really flavorful. Highly recommend!
Takoyaki (Octopus Dumpling): Wasn't a fan of the mushy texture.
Kama: We had the yellow tail. Was really big, but honestly just cooked fish, so nothing too special.
Cajun Albacore Sushi: Passable. The spices didn't go well with raw fish.
Sweet Shrimp Sushi: The first time I had raw shrimp! These were pretty good, but really freakin' small.
Ika Sushi: Definitely my favorite. The texture is just so chewy and there is no bad taste.
Scallop Sushi:
I also love how rolls can come in half sizes for AYCE. I had a full order of the caterpillar roll (8 pieces). I noticed that the rice for this roll was mushy (kind of like Trader Joe's Sushi). The rice for the other nigiri and rolls were completely fine. I also had a half spider roll and definitely enjoyed the flavors and the crunchiness.
I'm usually not a fan of $27 AYCE sushi, but I totally understand if you're allowed to order unlimited sashimi! There are some restrictions on how many items you can order for specialty items, like uni. Also, they were out of the mochi ice cream when I went