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For three star Japanese, try Kizoku Sushi And Sake Lounge in Chicago. It's known for its sushi. This place features private rooms. This restaurant is recently opened, open late, and good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was suprised to find out that the owner of Ai sushi was also the owner of Ringo and Tsuki. I have to say, out of all three of those restaurants, I think I liked Ai sushi the most. Perhaps it is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went last night for the $4 sushi happy hour...now i know it said "sushi" happy hour, but i still expected SOME drinks to be on the happy hour menu. nope. strange. anyways, i was excited about all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ai Sushi is one of my favorite restaurants. They always have great deals and the food is SO fresh. I am always taken back by how good their food is. The Jalepeno roll is so delicious as is everything...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Heard good things about this place so decided to check it out last night. It was totally dead but since it was nice out and that part of Ontario is pretty quiet we decided to sit outside. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent service, amazing food, and wonderful decor. hemi-san really knows what hes doing. i went here about 4 months ago and am just now getting to write the review so i dont know if much has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Interestingly enough, the Ai is owned by the same people who own Tsuki, and the menu is incredibly similar, but the food is not at all the same. We went to Ai, expecting the same flavorful, creative,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the food - very good sushi - and the space was really cool. But the service really bothered me. The place was nearly empty and while our waiter was really sweet, he did not know how to stop...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great deals on Monday, half price apps and 10 dollar bottles of wine...although they were out of many of the wines on the list. Cold noodles were good and sushi wasn't bad either.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ai has a somewhat tough to-get-to location tucked away between Orleans, Kingsbury, and the highway, but, too bad, suck it up, and eat there. Ai has a sleek, well-designed build-out that provides great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed Ai very much. The food was tasty and unique enough especailly the uni and oyster sake shooters- what flavor! Sashimi was fresh and there were many options to choose from and the crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An "occasional" type place more so for the ambiance and service than for the food. I'm not sure if anything we ate was to die for. It is extremely overpriced for the taste, but the presentation is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another "trendy" sushi lounge to add to the list, but you know what? I like it. A lot. It has a good vibe to it, and it's not overbearing. The sushi is great. Looove the ceviche sushi! And they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of about 8 of us came here for my (sushi-obsessed) friend's birthday about a month ago (I believe it was a Saturday night). We obviously wanted her to have a good time, and we also wanted her...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
celebrated my bf's birthday here on a wednedsay in early july. made resos online and made a special request for them to spell out "happy bday" in sauce on a dragon roll plate or dessert place....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is pretty bad/fishy and prices are high. Bad combination. Much better alternatives in the area including Whole Foods.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ai gets my Yelp Award for #1 Worst Sushi in Chicago. Sushi that smells fishy means it is not fresh. They are overpriced and while trying to be innovative they offer interesting twists on sushi, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ai has a pretty swanky vibe to it and also has a late night meni, but it's not pretentious at all. I had the vegetarian garden maki and it was delicious...the place is split in two--the front part is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Biggest plus: Live music in an intimate, jazzy lounge. More owners need to get on this. Who doesn't enjoy cool, intimate live music? Though there are dishes that are too expensive, and I know NOTHING...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the food here. It was extremely delicious and flavorful! We had ordered a lot of mini dishes but I only tried the following few:toro tartar: so yummie!! i am not a raw foods person...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ai was ok, but just left me cold. Expensive and only slightly above average -at best. We were the only ones at the sushi bar. I asked the sushi chefs to go ahead and make us a plate we could share....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ai means love and Ai the restaurant is a wonderfully romantic to enjoy delicious maki. On a recent Friday night, we had some beautiful jazz singing in the background from the live performance that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place several times and I think it is great. It always baffled me why it was never really hoppin in there because it isnt that bad of a location and the food is great. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to start off by saying, this is good sushi.HOWEVER, so not worth it. Atmosphere: Classy atmosphere, very spacious. Almost too spacious. Comfortable. However, all of this was tainted the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some may think that this place deserves only three stars. Believe me, on my first visit, I would completely agree. But after my second visit, I realized that this place is just right. If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We bought a Groupon for Ai and were looking forward to eating there, though I had an inkling it might not be all that its rating on Yelp cracked it up to be. I'd say we had an okay dinner. The maki...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came to Ai on a stormy Saturday night. Bonus points to the hostess for so graciously giving my bf $2 worth of quarters for the meter. (Now that the $1.50 we had only got us like 5 minutes....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A fancy-pants sushi place, Ai had beautiful presentation. They used a variety of shaped white plates and garnishes. The space was loungey, with low lighting and artful interior design. We arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is very clean, has great lighting, and I like that the sushi bar is right in the center of the place, so no matter where you are sitting you can see the chefs whip out the makis! Not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I had a $75 gift certificate here, and also bought an additional $25 gift certificate at restaurant.com. So I asked a friend of mine to meet me here, and we planned to have a giant meal with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$20 for a 6 course pre-fixe?? AWESOME!!! I have been raving about Ai Sushi ever since I went here for their Tuesday special. I'm mad at myself for not reviewing this place sooner because now I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Luckily for us we got here for happy hour! It can get a little pricey, but I think it's worth it. One of the better presentations of sushi in Chicago, and all of the fish was fresh. They have just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful presentation of Food. Not too authentic but they have a style. I think it is a nice date spot. They have a bar back of the restaurant and it gets pretty noisy if a group of people is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really torn about Ai. I really love the atmosphere and decor. While it is sexy, elegant and has perfect lighting, it is not trying so hard to be hip and trendy like other sushi establishments in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great find and I am lucky enough to live within walking distance. The fish is fresh and the chef is amazing. We started off with a special plate of Blowfish...apparently, chef Hammi is one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After living in Chicago for a week or two, I found Ai on yelp. This was the only sushi restaurant open on Sundays in the area, so a friend and I decided to walk over. After getting over the feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We started off in the bar / lounge area that is pretty good sized and hip. The bar tenders were polite and helpful, the drinks tasty. They offer several different flights of Saki at different price...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Hemmi Spicy Ahi was so good! And soft shell crab rolll...mmmmm. Very fresh, inventive sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I can't blame Ai for the ashy residue and aroma that permeated our table. No, I would have to thank the other Indian at the table for accidentally lighting the menu on fire with the table...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 5 stars for atmosphere and the $4 Happy Hour specials from 5 - 7 pm. The regular menu is great! If you're there with friends you can have a good time. I enjoyed the meal and left...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant is beautiful. Sushi was incredibly fresh but not as tasty as their pricing suggests. i went on a sunday evening so made use of the all you can eat special. tried a lot of their stuff and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing sushi deal on Sundays... $31.95 all you can eat, great quality sushi. Go hungry and plan to stay a while. There are top-notch rolls, mains, side dishes, and tasty Japanese treats on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the most original and unique sushi rolls of any place I have been to in the city. Granted, I am only a year out of college so maybe I haven't really had the cash money to venture to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just OKAY. Don't order in though, visit the restaurant b/c the presentation is beautiful when they bring out the items. They have a great list of non-sushi items on the menu that are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The interior is comfy and warm, the service was friendly and attentive, and the drinks were delicious, but I can't say I was that impressed by the sushi I had. It was one of the more expensive rolls,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ai has a great Happy Hour menu and if you love sushi but don't like to pay the high price then I highly recommend heading there You have your choice of Alaskan Maki, Spicy Tuna, etc. all at $4. You...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Ai on several occasions and I've always enjoyed my food. My boyfriend and I keep coming back for the following reasons:1. They offer restaruant.com gift certificates so we always get a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi rolls were above average. We enjoyed everything we ordered and liked that the seating was more spread out compared to most sushi places that seat everyone right next to each other. One odd...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, nothing special. The restaurant itself is very nice, however the sushi was just on-par with the other places in the city. The best roll we had was the spicy tuna. There's not much else to say,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So after being trapped in a mens spa with what I can only assume is all of the elite homosexual yelpers I was getting hungry....I probably should have eaten prior to the event but alas time wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Errrrr. No, probably not. A few points of contention: 1. edamame was wrinkly and semi-cold. ICK. 2. sushi was mushy and sort of blah. 3. Overpriced. It's just so very average. I think it stands for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have the shitaake mushroom roll and their corn/pumpkin soup.As far as sushi goes, this is right on the money - I cannot complain about the cost for lunch at a divinely decorated eatery with fabulously...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see what the big deal is with this place. The sushi was average, as was the service. It was evenly priced, but with no pizazz. Nobody in my party left feeling very excited to return. Yes, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is great-- it's modern but warm, airy but intimate, and it's a great place to meet up with old friends and have a nice, long conversation. In addition, the service is really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you're planning a large private event or party, DO NOT consider this restaurant.The manager, at first, seems very accommodating in discussing menu options and offers nice suggestions. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally I found good Sushi place!Japanese Chef is served really fresh and high-quality Sashimi. Also, They have real "WAGYU", not fake KOBE-BEEF.I like Sanma-Sashimi at here!Expensive? Yes, but Sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm shocked at some of the sub par reviews on here... First and foremost, before I even talk about the food, if you're looking for a great date place where you can actually hear each other talk and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I work around the corner, I can't believe it's taken me this long to get my sushi-loving butt into Ai!The space is aesthetically-pleasing, if not a bit cold. Detached. But the large circular sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would really love to give this 4.5 (can we start moving to a 10 point scale???). I thought so much of this place was really, truly, wonderful. There were just a couple things keeping me from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my husband and i come here 1-2 times a week, at least! this is certainly not a cheap eats sushi restaurant. it's worth the money tho. everything from the menu, the presentation, the ambiance, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still a great place six months later. We stopped in for an early dinner the other day. The service was attentive but not in-your-face. The atmosphere and quality were still spot on.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This might have been the reason I became a Yelper. In order to let the world know how bad this place is.Of course I don't personally enjoy long rambling reviews that detail every excruciating moment....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good sushi in a classy -- yet unpretentious -- environment. (I've yet to find truly fantastic sushi anywhere in Chicago, but Ai is probably my favorite so far.)Been here 4 times. 3 times were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There is just something utterly soulless about this place.The whole place feels like some slimy third-rate jeweler at a mall. Fake, sleazy "service." Totally devoid of any warmth or creativity: the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place woud get three stars but the hostess and waitress were so nice and helpfull. This place is under rated. Great location, staff and good food. The only complaint is that the booths are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a group of co-workers from the office for lunch. For the majority of the meal, our table was the only table with customers in the restaurant. The food prices are a bit on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a date and it was a good time. It was very romantic. I got there early, and had a drink in the back lounge. I was the only person there (late reservations on a Wednesday), and I asked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was totally bummed when Kizoku, the sushi restaurant that used to be in this location, closed. I loved their sushi and while their sushi on naked lady concept wasn't for me you gotta give them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite sushi place in the city! Te dragon roll is excellent and the Uni is great. I am a big fan of Uni q. quail egg and here I tried Uni w. Ika (never heard of before)... well, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't give stars liberally when it comes to sushi. In general I haven't been that impressed with the sushi in Chicago, but I give credit when credit is due. Here's the break down: Ambience/decor - I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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If you are searching for the perfect place to indulge in an elegant and upscale dining experience look no further. Ai impresses in every way making it the perfect destination for any special occasion. Welcome...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is pretty darn good. I especially liked the . Ambiance and decor was nice. Service was really friendly and good except that they forgot my beer for awhlie. It was a little on the pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ever had Sushi. The service was good, the waitress did a very good job explaining the different type of fishes, meat and sauces used. Her recommendation for the Rainbow Roll was on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. I was here a few times under different names, and recently went now that it is Ai.Besides the fact that our waitress was relentless in trying to upsell us things on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ai gets three from me because while some parts of the meal were really good, certain parts were eh to really not good. Starting with the negative parts of the meal, because I'm a pessimist, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review that is based on my attendance at an invitation event. Therefore, it will not contain any information relative to the performance of the service. I wasn't waited on so I cannot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice, trendy place with good sushi. The sushi is fresh and they come up with some interesting specials. My only (minor) complaint is that the waiter could have been a little more attentive.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with others who say that it is kind of pricey for sushi, but all things considered, it's probably worth it. The sushi itself is phenomenal. I had three different rolls, and they were all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Was really disappointed in this place. The only highlight were the martinis. (the Pearl Plum Saketini) and the toro appetizer (although tiny). The rolls we ordered were just mediocre. We got the negi...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: succulent.The Sake was delicious. You get to choose from a variety of glasses to drink out of. I recommend the the traditional one (wooden with a saucer).Miso soup and tempura were exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Ai the other night, hoping for some fabulous sushi. I've been in this city for 6 mos and have not been all too impressed...thus it continues with Ai. Don't get me wrong, the ambience/decor...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a meeting here for lunch yesterday and really enjoyed this place. Although I was only one of two tables in the restaurant and it was pretty bright, the place was beautiful.Very lounge-y and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to go to a romantic dining spot for awhile and I think I found it with Ai. The ambiance is really great, perfect for a date night with incredible views if you get a window seat! We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I had dinner here on New Year's Eve. I would have given Ai five stars if not for the strong fishy smell we encountered upon entering. Everything else was perfect.I was seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I think I finally found my sushi place in Chicago. After moving from the West Coast, my wife and I have been looking for good sushi. I love Chicago but this town is really in need some good sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few weeks ago with 2 friends because I also had received a 50% off coupon. The space was pretty cool and I liked the decor a lot. The lounge is kind of weird though, way off in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We never spent this much on sushi but read on...When Kizoku closed, AI took over, I mean literally. When you walk in, its like you are in Kizoku. They didnt change anything much at all. The decor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to try a new Japanese place I read about in Timeout Chicago. Was a Sat nite at 7 and it was almost empty..filled up a little by the time we left, but was definitely not up to capacity. Ai...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here because I had a 50% off coupon and the place was BYOB due to it opening the week before.If price is no object, as it was for my meal, I'd say this is a very solid new sushi spot. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The grand opening was Wednesday, Sept. 26, and of course I had to check this place out! It's so stinking close to my condo, how could I not? Sushi maki rolls - not too shabby. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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If you want really good sushi in a really nice setting, this is one great place to check out. When you walk into here, you will notice the great ambiance, which is highlited with the water wall and fi...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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late-night sushi, sounds in river north...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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i thought the service at kizoku was fantastic. waiters were knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. my friend was a vegetarian and couldn't find anything on the menu, but after speaking with our waiter, he had...
metromix.com - user review
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Ai Japanese Restaurant, the hottest sushi bar in River North, features Chicago's only sake bar, offering sakes from various prefectures of Japan. A unique variety of sushi and sake flights are signatures to...
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