Cafe Furaibo
4.0
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 2907 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-472-7017
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Don't let the entry area confuse you; keep walking and you'll see the angular main restaurant with vibrant walls smattered with custom Japanese art. The choice tables are right in front of the glass-paned doors in the bi-level dining room. Popular '80s hits and club beats are conversation friendly, yet loud enough to hear over the occasional gurgling fountain.
The menu features create-your-own maki rolls, plus standards like the rainbow, with tuna, smoked salmon, deep-fried crab meat, avocado, masago (caviar) and mayo. The signature roll is shrimp with masago, avocado, cream cheese, crumb and mayo, all rolled in tamago (Japanese noodle). Nigiri and sashimi are available upon request. Entrees are served with miso soup and rice and include the katsu, a breaded deep-friend tenderloin, and also teriyaki beef, chicken or salmon. Try the green tea ice cream or the tempura fried ice cream for dessert.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lincoln Ave., Lakewood Ave.and George St.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 11 Lincoln, 76 Diversey. Brown Line Train: Diversey stop. Purple Line Train: Diversey Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 4-9 p.m., Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Japanese
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Asian
- ATM:
- At the car wash next door.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering. No dancing. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- No on-site store.
- Specialties:
- Maki rolls include the Fire drop (spicy tuna roll), Donny's roll (scallops, shiitake mushrooms) and the green monster (vegetarian)
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Capacity: 45
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"Eat fast and don't enjoy your evening"
By kk from Bucktown, January 23, 2009
This place used to be one of my favorites. The food is great and I loved the BYOB aspect. However, they really made a faux pas tonight. We arrived ...
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"I disagree with the Metromix..."
By Stephanie Daniels from Chicago, IL, February 6, 2007
I disagree with the Metromix review as it is COMPLETELY family friendly! Kids love rice, they have high chairs and a stroller easily fits in the e...
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"Best sushi restaurant in the..."
By Anon from Chicago, IL, December 15, 2006
Best sushi restaurant in the city and priced SO reasonably. Don't let the way it looks fool you. Also, some of the most diverse and creative rolls ...
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