Mirai
(773) 862-8500
2020 W Division St
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9033
-87.6777
Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, West Side
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The Scene
Mirai is a favorite among the city's trendy sushi set, and for good reason: The people are beautiful, the fish is fresh, and the sake lounge upstairs overflows with a young crowd buzzing from wasabi and fruity cocktails. Downstairs, the dining room is simple and cool, and tends to be a more sedate scene--except on weekends, when the whole place throbs with house music and conversation.
The Food
Fish is flown in daily, and you can taste the freshness in every piece, from ruby-red, buttery akami (tuna) to supple, delicate sake (Atlantic salmon). The regular menu also offers a standard selection of entrees and rolls (California, spicy tuna, and the like); check out the daily specials for deliciously novel combos like king crab in spicy mayo and spicy octopus with spicy tuna. Before digging into the raw stuff, try an intriguing starter like ebi su, shrimp tempura wrapped in cucumber and served in a refreshing, vinegary tozasu sauce.
User Reviews
bd1234
May 29, 2009
My friend and I were here a few weeks back and I've neglected to write a review until now. We had a fabulous time. The service was top notch, the wine list had good selections and the sushi was fantastic. Although the menu is more limited than you would find at some other places, each of the choices are delicious. In fact, my friend and I tried every one of the Chef Selections and loved them....so much so that we actually re-ordered a couple of them. As noted by another reviewer, they suggest not using soy sauce and they're exactly right. The flavors are perfect just as they are. Highly recommended!
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boyofdestiny
January 18, 2009
We heard that Marai was a great sushi spot and is close to us so we went for our first anniversary. (I made a note of this in the reservation and there was ZERO acknowledgment that I had informed them of this fact.) It's very noisy, brightly lit, and the tables are uber-close to each other. Service was fine, except for the fact that the server kept reaching in front of my wife to point at items on the menu, in the "closed" position, that is with his elbow in her face and chest, instead of the proper "open" position. My wife had to visibly lean back from his elbow being in her personal space. Limited selection of maki rolls and they were all more expensive. Bottom line, this place doesn't hold a candle to Coast as far as food, price or ambiance. Turn down the f*&%ing lights! Plus, Coast is BYOB!
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gandhim2001
September 27, 2008
In short, the sushi is fantastic. Take to heart when the waiter tells you "the chef recommends using NO soy sauce." The beauty in Mirai's sushi is not the freshness of the fish (though it is a plus), it is in the singular uniqueness of the sauces that accompany the fish. You will not be disappointed if you order the following: 1. Bin Cho (tuna salad) 2. Spiny mono roll (octopus+tuna) 3. Tuna Tuna Salmon 4. Kani Nigiri ? baked king crab (2 pcs per order) 5. Special Zuke 6. Gyoza Ravioli I've been 10-12 times over the past two years and have still not OD'd on it...happy eating!
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What to Drink:
The varied sake list is user-friendly. And there's always the popular Red One martini, a tart house drink of fresh passion fruit, lime and cranberry juices, plus vodka, made smooth with a rim of powdered sugar.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Online Reservations, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Upstairs lounge
