Blu Coral
(866) 500-2735
1265 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.904694
-87.668566
Neighborhoods: West Side, Wicker Park
What People Are Saying About Blu Coral
The Owner
Blu Coral
Owner
Voted Best Sushi in Chicago by Citysearch for 2007 & 2008, Blu Coral Sushi has clearly established itself as the best Sushi restaurant in Chicago by both Citysearch Editors and Citysearch Audience. Come experience what everyone is talking about.
Now you have a chance to learn how to make your own Sushi with our Sushi 101 Class! ($20)
Presented by Head Sushi Chef: Andy Park, you and a small class of 15 can learn the techniques of the pros. You'll make your own Maki & enjoy your creations. All supplies are provided, but just bring your own apron.
Now Blu Coral Sushi features Live Jazz & Blues every night, so you can enjoy talented grooves with your dinner & then relax in the lounge to keep the evening going.
Customer Appreciation Day (2nd Tues of the Month)
-Complimentary Dessert
-Raffle for Sake
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
There's a certain balance to sushi-meister Andy Park's (Starfish, Sushi Ai) spot near the corner of Milwaukee and Ashland. A sense of deliberate serenity wafts from the spacious foyer through the luxe lounge and industrial dining room with open kitchen. Sweet tea lights enhance ultra dim lighting, while gorgeous Thai silk drapes and an oceanic palette soften acid jazz sounds and stainless steel fixtures. The crowd is attractive, but most come to eat, not just for the scene.
The Food
An extensive menu tries to cover all the bases and mostly succeeds. Blue Point oysters are briny and delicious, served with spicy ponzu sauce. Cravings notwithstanding, the myriad maki could be bypassed in favor of entrees, which come with miso soup, gingery house salad and steamed rice. Chopstick-tender braised short ribs sing of sake and ginseng, while tender roast chicken pairs well with plum teriyaki sauce.
User Reviews
ferrischicago
March 02, 2009
Delivery service isn't something I would try for sushi, but I ate at Blu Coral a couple of times and loved their selection. I was stressed from work and decided to have some of that food come to me this time. I'm not too far from the place and so delivery was fast and the food was still fresh. The only bad part was all the work I had to do that night. Good stuff.
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76cj5
February 24, 2009
If you have come here looking for 'Chicago's Best Sushi' Blu Coral's website will absolutely mislead you. I planned my boyfriend's 27th birthday at Blu Coral and it was the worst mistake of my life. Being that my present to him was a trip to Japan this spring, I wanted to throw a Japanese-themed bday dinner, which I had explained to the owner first over the phone & again when I went into the restaurant the week before the party to confirm & PAY FOR everything in advance. They happily took my money. Upon getting to the restaurant the night of the party - they did NOT have our reservation nor the order for the pre-paid for meal I had arranged & did NOT seat us in the dining room at all. When we were seated, it was in the lounge area at 10:40pm (our reservations were at 10 per their request the week before, even though I had made them for 9pm) & the lounge started being set up around us as loud bar music began playing to the point that the champagne toast I had arranged was ruined seeing as noone could hear anything anyway. Then, when I refused to pay MORE money to the lounge promoter when he told me I had to pay for each person in order for my party to stay (even though his assistant had told me we wouldn't have to 3 times... because i asked 3 times just days before the party) he told me something I can't repeat because I don't want this review erased. Let's just say, we left with our drinks still on the tables & without an apology (the promoter was now apparently hiding from me). Me in tears & my boyfriend upset with how they treated me, we went up the street to a local lounge who accepted us off the street, THEY apologized to US for our experience with THEIR neighbor (saying it wasn't the first time they had heard horror stories) & we had a wonderful night there instead, seeing as they seemed to actually care that it was his birthday. Don't go to Blu Coral. There's better sushi & far better service in Chicago.
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garnold0416
January 29, 2009
We have been going to Blu Coral since the day they opened. The fish has always been fresh and the rolls complex and imaginative! Some times the service could be a little slow but there bus boy has always been quick on the draw with refiling our water glasses which is always nice. Soon after we started going there I got pregnant and couldn't eat the raw stuff any more so I was excited to see that Blu Coral not only had cooked rolls but they were absolutely delicious! Of course once I had the baby it is pretty much impossible to go out with her so we have a standing sushi - take out night every friday. We have been just as please with the take out as we were with the sit down service. If you are looking for a consitently good sushi joint Blu Coral is just the place, easy parking, great selection and some of the best food you will have here in Chicago!
read full reviewThe Details on Blu Coral
Where To Sit:
Dining room full? Don't wait. Snag a seat in the lounge and order from the full menu.
What To Drink:
Specialty martinis (Aloe is a great palate cleanser), sakes, and a decent selection of wines by the glass and bottle.
Save Money:
Half-size entrees are half the cost of full-size orders and still come with all the extras.
Parking:
Unlimited free parking is available at West Town Plaza (Jewel) - directly behind the restaurant.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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Message from Blu Coral
- Voted Best Sushi in Chicago
- Private Parties & Happy Hour Spot
- Customer Appreciation Day (2nd Tuesdays)
Voted Best Sushi in Chicago by Citysearch for 2007 & 2008, Blu Coral Sushi has clearly established itself as the best Sushi restaurant in Chicago by both Citysearch Editors and Citysearch Audience. Come experience what everyone is talking about.
Now you have a chance to learn how to make your own Sushi with our Sushi 101 Class! ($20)
Presented by Head Sushi Chef: Andy Park, you and a small class of 15 can learn the techniques of the pros. You'll make your own Maki & enjoy your creations. All supplies are provided, but just bring your own apron.
Now Blu Coral Sushi features Live Jazz & Blues every night, so you can enjoy talented grooves with your dinner & then relax in the lounge to keep the evening going.
Customer Appreciation Day (2nd Tues of the Month)
-Complimentary Dessert
-Raffle for Sake
