Best Sushi Rolls Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
SHŌ
Music-driven omakase that blends serious technique with interactive, DIY hand rolls.
Notable Picks
#1
SHŌ
8.6
SHŌ is a modern Old Town omakase where chef Mari Katsumura runs a tightly edited 10-course menu that moves from sashimi to playful composed dishes and DIY hand rolls. The counter-only format, music-forward room, and focus on seasonal Japanese technique with global twists make it one of the most ambitious sushi experiences in 60610.
Must-Try Dishes:
Corn cream croquette with jalapeño and yuzu, Sukiyaki-inspired wagyu hand roll, Tonkotsu ramen with Iberico ham
What makes it special: Music-driven omakase that blends serious technique with interactive, DIY hand rolls.
A reservation-driven omakase counter that’s less about big roll variety and more about high-impact bites and pacing. If you’re here for “roll energy,” anchor it with hand-roll moments and treat everything else as a curated progression.
Must-Try Dishes:
12-course Signature Omakase, 17-course Bougie Omakase, Uni or toro nigiri upgrade
What makes it special: High-energy, timed omakase that feels like a sushi speakeasy in a hotel basement.
8.3
Chicago’s original sushi bar, Kamehachi has anchored Old Town since 1967 with a sprawling menu of maki, nigiri, hot appetizers, and combo platters. It’s less about avant-garde omakase and more about reliable rolls, bento-style meals, and a neighborhood crowd that spans families, regulars, and pre-Second City dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crouching Tuna Hidden Crab roll, Spicy Tuna Deluxe roll, Kamehachi Combo
What makes it special: Long-running Old Town institution where generations of Chicagoans had their first sushi.
A Thai-and-sushi hybrid that’s quietly strong on maki variety, especially when you treat it like a roll-focused stop rather than an everything-menu order. The best results come from choosing one signature roll and one classic maki, then calling it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dragon maki, Crunchy Spicy Tuna maki, Volcano maki
What makes it special: A wide maki lineup with signature rolls that hit best when ordered focused.
Worthy Picks
7.5
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Late Night Legends
A quick, convenience-first hibachi stop where sushi rolls work best as a supporting add-on, not the headline. The smartest order is one roll plus one bowl so you get both the crisp tempura texture and a reliable hot main.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tempura shrimp roll, Chicken Fire Bowl, New York Steak Fire Bowl
What makes it special: Fast hibachi with a simple roll add-on lane for easy combo ordering.