Best Group Dining Gatherings Sushi Restaurants in Old Town
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Kamehachi - Old Town
Long-running Old Town institution where generations of Chicagoans had their first sushi.
Notable Picks
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
7.7
Hom Mali Thai Sushi is a newer Old Town spot pairing classic Thai curries and noodles with a compact sushi menu in a polished, relaxed dining room. Locals use it as a weeknight standby when a table of pad thai, curry, and a few maki rolls sounds better than committing to a full omakase.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Green curry with vegetables, Spicy tuna roll
What makes it special: Thai dishes and approachable sushi share one room, making it easy for mixed cravings at one table.