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Sai Cafe

Sai Cafe Inc

What People Are Saying About Sai Cafe

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In Short – Sushi chefs chant behind the bar as they practice their craft, rolling maki and cutting generous slivers of nigiri for the young locals that fill the place. The sushi list includes more than 30 a la carte pieces, plus maki. Rolls include spicy tuna with scallions; the Rainbow, a combo of salmon, yellowtail, tuna and crab, rolled inside out; and the dragon roll with freshwater eel and avocado.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/24/09

Best sushi in Chicago

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

Where can I start... This place is clean, has attentive and helpful servers and the food is awsome. I have never had a bad meal at the Sai Cafe. The sushi is always fresh and presented beautifully and this is the reason i come back at least once a week. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try and you will not be disappointed.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/13/08

One of our favorites

by KBBBB at Citysearch

Check it out- they do a great job with their sushi. As well, they say you cannot bring in your own wine, but we always do and just pay a nominal corkage fee. Try to sit in the front area- it's more lively.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/05/08

Great! And I don't even like sushi

by peaches11 at Citysearch

My boyfriend loves sushi, so when he picks a Japanese place I usually get CA rolls and dream of a filling meal at a later time. Here I ordered the Sukiyaki and really liked it. It was a mix of meat and vegetables and tofu in a broth that had a hint of sweetness and the rice noodles were perfecto. I tried some of his sushi and did not gag. Usually fish makes my skin crawl. Their CA rolls were the shiz-nit! I've never had any quite like those. I'd recommend this place to any couple that has our problem: one loves sushi and the other can't stand it. Even the finicky (such as myself) would like this place. A few more visits and I just might start liking sushi.

The atmosphere was upscale, but not so snooty you'd feel unwelcome in jeans and a sweater. The service was attentive. It doesn't look like a place you'd take the kids. We were pleasantly surprised when we got the bill. According to my boyfriend they have a good selection of japanese alcohol. The authenticity is probably due to their american chef who was trained in Japan.

  • Pros: Food, Service, Prices, very close to the L
  • Cons: That it is not my boyfriend's favorite sushi restaurant in Tucson *whine whine*

The Details on Sai Cafe

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Outdoor Dining, Date Spot, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Japanese, Asian, Sushi

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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