Usagi Ya
- Neighborhood: West Town
- 1178 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-292-5885
The name means rabbit house in Japanese, but just don't look for any on the menu; the owners consulted a feng shui master who proclaimed Usagi Ya (uu-sawg-ee yah) to be the best for the space. The warm-hued room features two platform-style pillow-stuffed tea rooms, and a 19-seat sushi bar where sushi chefs produce about 30 sushi and sashimi choices, plus about 40 maki and special maki rolls. These are priced by the piece for do-it-yourselfers, and there also are combination platters. The menu also offers a variety of pan-Asian cooked fare for the sushi-skittish -- try the sesame-crusted chicken or the sweet-and-spicy mango shrimp. Additional off-the-menu specials are also offered.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Division St. and Milwaukee Ave.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid lot: Metered lot behind the College of Office Technology on Division. Street parking difficult.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 70 Division, 9 Ashland, 56 Milwaukee. Blue Line train: Division stop. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday
Dinner: 5-11 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday
1-11 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Fusion Pan Asian, Japanese, and Sushi
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. Dinner. Lunch.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. At the Fifth Third Bank located at the intersection of Division St. and Milwaukee Ave.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Late Night. Friday-Saturday until 1 a.m. No catering. No dancing. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. No, semi-private only or the entire restaurant may be reserved.
- Specialties:
- Sushi, maki rolls, Pan-Asian dishes
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 80; 19 at the sushi bar; tea rooms seat 6-8 each
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"Best of the Best"
JamieN731 from Bucktown - May 9, 2008
This is probably the best sushi I have ever experienced. The place was virtually empty, but the staff was friendly and on top of their game. It w...
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"Took a chance"
Prendi2 from Bucktown - January 26, 2008
My husband and I usually stick to our favorite few sushi spots but noticed that we'd get points here on our miles program - so we went for it. Ever...
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"Beautiful spot, solid sushi"
Lola Chicago from Bucktown/Wicker Park - December 9, 2007
This is solid sushi restaurant closer to West Town or for those of us on the east side of Wicker Park. I must say that I have been going there for ...
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