Service was lovely and ambiance was relaxed while being cozy and calm. Umi roll and crispy trio were a highlight, I would come back to try more!

Great service, food was delicious and place looked beautiful The dragon mami was my favorite

Tried Friends Sushi with high hopes, and while the experience started a bit rocky, the food made it all worthwhile! The space is cozy--smaller than we expected, and the service was notably slow, though with only one server managing the entire place, we understood the delay. Heads up: we waited about 15 minutes before being greeted, so definitely bring your patience, especially if you're coming in on an empty stomach like we did. Now, let's talk sushi--it's the real star here! We each started with one roll but quickly realized that wouldn't be enough. Every bite was a delight, and I was especially blown away by the Signature Friend Roll and the spicy scallop which is always my go to. It was so good, it's inspired me to come back and try every single roll on the menu! If you're willing to wait a bit, Friends Sushi is absolutely worth it for the sushi alone.

Overall: Tucked away but shouldn't be overlooked, a great sushi option downtown. The good: Cozy seating, low lighting, and low ceilings make you feel welcome and at home. The staff (and restaurant as a whole) were very accommodating for our 1 year old, who loved the atmosphere and friendly service. They also helped us store our stroller and baby supplies, even with the limited space. The sushi was good with some interesting options that you may not see at other spots. We also enjoy the flavorful mochi bites for dessert. The not-so-good: Not much! There may be higher quality sushi around town, but the prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is great. Food/drink: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 9/10

Food 10/10. Special mention for creamy spicy tuna and fire dragon, will be coming back just for those rolls. Service was great! Waitstaff very nice, and even gave us complimentary mochi at the end! Atmosphere: cute and cozy. Definitely will be coming back!

We were hungry for a quick bite and this spot was on the way back toward our hotel. We were seated right away, they were not busy in the early afternoon at all. The hot wings sushi was meh, a slight fishy essence if you know good sushi, you know what I mean. The volcano roll was yummy - enjoyed having lobster in my rolls! Favorite was the seared salmon nigiri. I could have eaten 12 of these. Drinks were tasty and good serving for the cost. Try the Asian peartini (refreshing) and the lycheetini (sweeter)!

As you can see the food was so delicious I wasn't able to snag a picture before we had devoured more than half the meal. The karaage was so crispy and chipotle dipping sauce was the perfect combo. The Can You Handle It was amazing, super fresh and full of flavor. Definitely one you need to share because it has 10 pieces. Service was great, seemed like they were trying to force us to order because they kept checking back a little too frequently and once we got the food, we didn't really seem them when we were ready to box up the leftovers and pay. Super cute interior, when it gets darker they turn down the lights and let candles light the place, so it can be a great place for a date night.

A quaint neat little contemporary place, the sushi here won't disappoint. The sushi - All the ingredients were very fresh; providing that nice clean burst of flavor. The sauces were crazy good. The spicy miso soup - this was a great soup!

So, I decided I would take me out on a sushi date after a failed attempt at shopping ha! Anyway, Friends Sushi on Rush was a perfect find, especially since I was on foot! This spot is intimately small, cool music, jazzy... I like. It's a whole vibe! I tried to make up my mind, but the options made it hard! I initially ordered the fire wings, but switched at the last minute to 23rd St... My waitress was kind and helpful! She shared the most popular rolls, which did not include 23rd St., but it should! I do recommend -- and I'm grateful for a review I read online that put it on my radar! Ok, so the 23rd St roll arrives and it's like nothing I've ever seen before... topped with sautéed onion, I wasn't sure what to expect. The first bite was nothing short of amazing! Fabulous flavor and yumminess stunned my senses for a moment, this roll was like nothing I've ever tasted! With additional bites, I tried to pause and taste it all. One thought I had was that a small chunk of tuna should be used vs ground tuna, but overall, still delicious and enjoyable! I also ordered the 'ghost of tequila' drink. It's spicy and pretty tasty, more TAJIN please!! I usually eat the peppers in my drinks, but after casually popping a slice from my drink... OMG, my mouth was on FIRE and I was a little tipsy! The burn was intense, but settled down after several gulps of water! HA! So, then I decided I would order another roll. I went with the friends roll. It's pretty good; has a bit of l sweetness. To round it out some, I bit off a small bit of the jalapeño pepper slice from my drink and while it's intensely hot, it balances the sweetness. If you can tolerate spicy, this is a nice pairing! The rolls are definitely unique and tasty, I would go back to try others on the menu!

So, I was in Chicago craving sushi outside of the loop. So, when I saw this near one of the tea shops I was visiting, I was elated! Food: 4/5 Firstly, the sushi is definitely fresh! So, no questions there, I just wish they had more maki options. The sashimi entree came with a bowl of rice and very tasty. If you just want fish, this is the entree for you. The miso wasn't bad either, very simple. For the price, it was a very nice meal. Service:5/5 The host and server here are so patient and kind. I was definitely jet lagged from my flight, so I was not the most immediate in the review of the menu. They also were super helpful at telling me what options fit into my dietary restrictions. They also suggested tea, which I made sure to enjoy!! All in all, I would definitely go back. The service here was amazing! The host was kind and the server was even better! I was happily surprised to find such good sushi in Chicago.