Osaka Sushi Express & Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Chicago, United States

4.2

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21 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 312-566-0118
Website:
osaka2go.com
Address:
400 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
b/t Van Buren St & Congress Pky
The Loop
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
210 ftMichigan & Van Buren/Congress
470 ftVan Buren Street
820 ftState & Van Buren NB
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
Yes
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Lunch
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
No
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
No
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Chicago) 10:45 Thursday, 12 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Life is short, eat at Osaka Sushi first.

Enjoy great prices and great sushi at south loop.

In a world of fast food chains that serve nothing but processed foods full of mysterious ingredients and empty calories, Osaka Sushi Express at 400 S Michigan Ave is a breath of fresh air. Not only are all the ingredients fresh and delicious, but the prices are outrageously low, and the staff and chef are genuinely friendly.

Osaka is like a nice sushi place disguised as a fast food place. There’s no wait, It is a self-​service restaurant. In other words, there is no tip necessary.

History

Established in 2005.

Osaka’s refreshing attributes is that it’s all family-​owned and run. People from all over Barry’s family tree are involved, his mother, his aunt… his brothers even did the design for the menu and the restaurants’ comfortably chic interiors.

All in all, Osaka is a largely undiscovered gem on Michigan Ave. Go there for the high quality sushi, cheap prices and family environment. Or at least go there for Barry, a young entrepreneur who has respectable drive and commitment to providing people with tasty fresh food, expertly prepared.

Meet the Business Owner

Barry C.

Business Owner

Owner and Chief Sushi Chef Barry likes to encourage workers to think that «this sushi is for your grandchild, this sushi is for your wife, that’s how I think of it.» Every piece of sushi is a piece of art to Barry. In fact, he created many of the rolls himself. You won’t find them anywhere else. Barry decided to have a little bit of fun with it, and made the Monet Roll, which is dribbled in spicy sauce to create an artful «monet-​like» effect. Barry also made a Beethoven Roll for Roosevelt University students studying music and the Michigan Roll with trails of sauce made to represent traffic on Michigan Avenue.

Barry’s right, it’s the quality and the care that makes this sushi extraordinary.

Seeing the quality at Osaka, it’s not surprising that Barry spent three years at the nationally-​famous Benihana chain of restaurants. With a passion for sushi, and previous experience selling smoothies in Hong Kong, He opened Osaka in 2005.

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21 reviews of Osaka Sushi Express & Fresh Fruit Smoothies

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Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Whenever I order on Seamless, Osaka has always delivered fresh, delicious sushi at a delivery rate comparable to light speed. Their rolls have variety and their sashimi is priced very well compared to some of the other sushi places on Seamless. I recommend the Fish Lover’s Roll and the Firework Roll. When I work late, I order dinner to the office, and I’ve literally ordered from ONLY this place for the past three weeks. It’s got my seal of approval.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Got a banana, strawberry, kiwi smoothie. I’m a fan. I think I’ve found my new regular smoothie stop.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Fast cheap, and delicious! Perfect quick lunch after a morning at the art institute. Will have to come again to try the smoothies… Try to make it before 2PM because they have really good lunch deals.
Place rating: 5
Dallas, TX
This is my favorite sushi place in the loop. A tiny restaurant, but great rolls, quick takeout, easy to use online ordering and always really fresh fish. Their rolls are bigger than most places I have tried in the loop and the fish is noticeably fresher. Their prices are also lower. They seem to have a selection of smoothies, and non sushi items. They also have a fridge case with rolls and salads ready to go.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
Best bang for buck if you’re looking for sushi downtown and on a budget. The smoothies are huge and pretty cheap, nothing to write home about but really refreshing especially in summer. They don’t have overly creative Americanised rolls (like Yuzu) here but they have a good variety and are of good quality. The Chirashi bowl, which comes with a miso soup, is really reasonably priced especially as the portions are huge. I could eat the bowl and soup for lunch and be full for the whole day. The location is also really great at Van Buren and Michigan. 10⁄10 would recommend.
One thing I wish they would do is to switch to reusable ware and utensils for dine-​in customers. All that styrofoam and plastic and bamboo thrown away after every single meal make me cringe. But this is not a problem specific to Osaka at all.
The seating is also not ideal and can get very crowded during lunch hours. Expect to squish or get your food to-​go.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Summer time? Avocado smoothie with tapioca all the way! It sounds like a strange combo, but it’s refreshingly delicious. Also, you could split any of their smoothies between two people — in fact, you probably should if you don’t wanna be so full you can’t move.
They have a website to order online for pick up or delivery, which is super convenient. Last I saw, they offered 10% off your delivery order if you place it online.
I usually order a crunchy shrimp roll and grab one of their (huge) ginger dressing side salads for about $ 10. You can order a roll off the menu, or if you’re in a rush, they have a small cooler with rolls and sides ready To Go. I think they have reasonably priced and amazingly delicious rolls. I eat there once a week in the summer and a little less in the winter just because it’s a bit of a walk from my office.
Highly recommend!
Place rating: 5
Atlanta, GA
Very happy to find a place near my hotel that had inari rolls (hands down my favorite). When I went in I asked them if they could make a cream cheese roll since they had it as a side, and they did. I wasn’t a fan of the rice on the inside but once i started chewing I didn’t notice the difference.
This place in my opinion was a perfect spot to grab a quick lunch and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal.
Place rating: 4
Calumet City, IL
Sushi is within my budget and it’s good. Its not the best sushi I’ve had in my life but it gets the job done. I haven’t tried their smoothie yet but from what I’ve heard it great. I always get the crunchy shrimp rolls and sticky tuna.
Place rating: 5
Palo Alto, CA
I was in Chicago for four days and went to this place three times. So… I guess I liked it. Here’s why:
(1) Good prices.
(2) Diverse sushi menu. Yeah, it’s not the freshest fish EVER, but for Chicago sushi, it’s solid. Plus:
(3) The sushi is cheap, and:
(4) The smoothies are made with REAL fruit. Like, they threw an ACTUAL PAPAYA into it.
There’s not enough seating, the staff isn’t that nice, blah blah blah. I don’t care. I love this place. And I’m going back three more times the next time I’m at a conference in Chicago.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
My roommates and I ordered in from Osaka this weekend. Got a bunch of different rolls and was extremely pleased! The rolls are priced really well so it allowed us to get a bunch to try. The rolls were great size too. Usually when you order basic rolls they can be small but these were great!
The Spicy miso soup with seafood was surprisingly great. We also got the spicy tuna roll, spicy yellowtail roll, spicy white tuna roll, 1 fish lovers roll and a regular spicy tuna roll. Needless to say we were extremely full and satisfied! Will definitely make this place my go to sushi delivery!
Place rating: 3
Santa Clara, CA
Was starving after 5 hours at the Art Institute of Chicago! Ordered 2 rolls to tie us over to dinner. The fish was ok freshness, not the best, but not terribly fishy in smell or taste. Prices are a little higher than I liked, but the portions are decent enough for sushi rolls.
Wait time is a little longer for the rolls, so be prepared.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
It’s cheap, it’s a short walk from Millennium park, and it’s decent sushi. You order at the counter and they call your number when the food is ready. The only downside is that everything is served on styrofoam throwaway plates which makes my little green side very sad. Oh, the miso soup has a lot of tofu in it!
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
This place looks and feels like a fast food joint with the pricing of a regular sushi restaurant. You don’t have waiters, the seating is dingy and uncomfortable and the cashiers are not helpful.
Each customer is handed two packs of soy sauce and chop sticks with their orders. If you try to get an extra pack you get this look like woooooah there this stuff isn’t free for us to just give away! :) ha ha ha
If you are NOT grabbing sushi to go please avoid this place, because it’s not the type of place you are going to find an above average dining experience.
About the food: It was good. We shared several rolls and every bite was delicious.
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
You get what you pay for. With that being said, this place is my «budget sushi» place. Sure the rolls are cheap, but customer service and quality here is also discounted.
The girls taking your order look like they hate life. It doesn’t hurt to crack a smile or at least use a tone that sounds like you’re remotely happy. They’re not rude, but they do seem miserable.
I knew I was taking a gamble with the fish, and I lost the last time I ordered from here. My spicy tuna roll had a weird stench right when I opened the box. I ate one piece and couldn’t finish the rest. The vegetarian rolls are safe though. Some rolls are pre-​made so be careful with that.
Place rating: 4
Middletown, NY
This is a good lunch spot for sushi. Everything was tasty and fresh. The prices are fair given the location and quality. Seating can be a little tight but the park is right across the street.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Went back again today.
Ordered the «my best friend» roll. It was awesome. Totally perfect!
Only thing was that I was in a rush and my food was ready but I had to wait for one of the cashiers to notice. Not a big deal I was just starving so I’m sure I waited maybe a minute or 2 but in my mind it felt like an eternity. Lol
Place rating: 4
Gurnee, IL
Usually places near the central part of the city are meant for tourists and therefore, overpriced and not worth your money. Or so I thought.
Osaka is a quaint little restaurant in the busy center of Chicago. There is rarely a wait because it is an express sushi place. (Another surprise, breaks negative stigma of express sushi restaurants.) of course, it is no «unforgettable» experience, but the quality is well worth the price.
I had the salmon don and strawberry watermelon bubble tea. It totaled around $ 18, but there are other options for $ 10. The rolls range from $ 2,80-$ 10. There are vegetarian options and cooked options. The Salmon don came with eight fresh, meaty pieces of salmon sashimi. The bowl was $ 12, something I would probably get for $ 20 – 25 at a regular sushi restaurant. It also came with a pretty big bowl of miso with LOTS of tofu (heart heart thank you).
The restaurant is very clean and the food was delicious and filling. Will be back for more. Nom Nom.
Four stars because relative to other sit down restaurants, the food isn’t specially creative. BUT for an express restaurant, it was definitely top notch and worth a try.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
4.5 stars! I’ve been here over 10 times, Osaka Express is my favorite casual restaurant around. Sushi is always fresh and cheap; although nothing is mind-​blowing, the special rolls are creative and preparation has always been consistent. Having tried almost the entire special rolls menu, the Fish Lovers and Firework rolls are my favorite, followed closely by the Fantastic and Lets Roll.
Whether it’s a blistering summer day or the middle of a dreary, freezing February, I’ll always get a fresh fruit smoothie — best I’ve had in Chicago. Get the mango kiwi or mango coconut and never look back.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
The kids have taken over the kitchen, and no hot surfaces to hurt anyone. The kids are alright.
I stop by here every once in a while for a snack, and it hits the spot without hitting the wallet too hard. It’s not the best sushi in town, but it’s still fast, tasty and inexpensive. Counter service, not a lot of places to sit and not comfortable-​enough to linger – a few high-​top tables and counters along the windows – but plenty serviceable for a snack.
I like the youthful energy. For some reason I haven’t tried a bubble tea yet, but it’s on my list.
Place rating: 4
Tucson, AZ
Oh, I foresee many trips to Osaka in my future. The prices are great, the location easy to get to and the service is efficient and quick (in a nice way). The fish is great quality and the prices are excellent. I always look longingly at combinations in other restaurants and think «I want all of those things, but I can’t eat 3 or 4 rolls by myself…». Osaka solves this issue by offering combinations that have 3 – 5 pieces of various rolls. Yay, I can still have diversity even when dinning alone!
The also have a spicy seafood miso for under $ 4 which is a steal. It has pretty sizable chunks of a variety of seafood in sirachi-​miso broth.
Place rating: 3
Paris
Rapide et pas cher pour une petite faim!
La qualité n’est pas exceptionnelle mais bon pour dépanner ça passé sans problème! Le prix est à peu près égale a la majorité des restos jap: 5 $ pour 6 makis de California!