Usagi Ya
3.7
from - Neighborhood: West Town
- 1178 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-292-5885
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The name means rabbit house in Japanese, but just don't look for rabbit on the menu; the owners consulted a feng shui master who proclaimed Usagi Ya to be the best name for the space. The warm-hued space features two platform-style pillow-stuffed tea rooms and a 19-seat sushi bar where chefs produce about 30 sushi and sashimi choices, plus about 40 maki and special maki. These are priced by the piece for do-it-yourselfers; there are combo platters too. The menu also features a variety of pan-Asian cooked fare for the sushi-skittish--try the sesame-crusted chicken or the sweet-and-spicy mango shrimp and ask about additional off-the-menu specials.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Division Street and Milwaukee Avenue
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Metered. Paid lot: Metered lot behind the College of Office Technology on Division.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Division-70; Ashland-9; Milwaukee-56; Blue Line "L" stop: Division
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Noon-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; noon-12:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Fusion Pan Asian, Japanese, and Sushi
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Late Night
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Semi-private only, or the entire restaurant may be reserved.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 50; 19 at the sushi bar; tea rooms seat 6-8 each
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"Great little find"
By Jimten from Marengo, October 7, 2009
I have never written a review for anything, but after finding this little gem I was inspired to do so. I'm sure that because it was a Tuesday night...
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"Sets the Bar High"
By lhayes82964 from Wicker Park, September 7, 2009
Usagi Ya was one the first sushi restaurants that I tried when moving to Chicago and I have found few others that beat the great taste. The vibe o...
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"Best Sushi "
By salhawks from Lakeview, July 22, 2009
My friend and I were going to a show at the Chopin Theatre and ducked into Usagi Ya for some quick sushi. We sat at the sushi bar and I have to sa...
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