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Welcome to Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar in Chicago offers a unique fusion of Japanese cuisine, featuring fresh and top-notch sushi, flavorful robata grill options, and a variety of delicious kitchen dishes. The truffled tuna avocado mousse, Chilean seabass, and Hokkaido hotate are standout specialties worth trying. Customers rave about the fresh and tasty sushi rolls, with favorites like the madai chili roll and rainbow roll. The ambiance is trendy and spacious, perfect for a business dinner or casual outing. Overall, Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar provides a memorable dining experience with great service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar: Reviews & Ratings

Justin M.
Justin M.

I had a business dinner there last night and really enjoyed both the food and atmosphere. The appetizers and sushi rolls were very fresh and tasty. The only BBQ we tried was the Skirt Steak which was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended!

Rob S.
Rob S.

Five stars for the sushi; three stars for the service. Really, really good food. We enjoy the seared hotate with the pomegranate balsamic. That was excellent! Also worth noting were the madai chili roll and rainbow roll. Fresh, lots of flavor. Will definitely go back. The service ok. Somewhat inattentive and slow, but the food more than made up for it.

Collete E.
Collete E.

The chef is great! The fish is fresh and top notch. Really good happy hour specials, but take advantage of the BBQ, hand rolls and sashimi.

Jason S.
Jason S.

Sushi was pretty good and pretty fair priced. The interior is super spacious and nice. Also enjoyed the appetizers.

Cassie H.
Cassie H.

Great service, and the food came out quick, fresh, and delicious. They never let our waters run empty, and they were attentive without intruding on conversation. The Quinn roll was our favorites and the skirt steak is tender and flavorful. Tuna Tataki is generally a go to for me, but here it was slightly sweeter than I like, but my husband said it's his favorite ever! Small piece of advice, get the seafood tempura rather than the union tempura plate! More bang for your buck.

Ambra R.
Ambra R.

My best friend and I came for dinner as we are huge sushi lovers! We parked at a nearby parking lot and walked less than a mile to the restaurant. We were greeted by the host and immediately loved the vibe of the place. It was moderately loud and pretty vibrant, perfect place for a night on the town. We were seated upstairs and we loved the view of the restaurant from our table. We started with cocktails, I had a signature cocktail (I don't remember the name of it but I know it had ginger beer in it and came in a copper cup). My best friend had a classic French 75, we loved the cocktails. The appetizers were pretty good, we had the calamari and our favorite was the Truffled Tuna. I had the Pacific Coast roll and my friend had the Hotate Volcano roll. We absolutely loved the food! We had great conversation with the bartender who was super friendly. We will definitely be back!

Shelby B.
Shelby B.

SUSHI MIKE IS BACK! Run, don't walk :) all you have to do is google sushi mike. If you haven't heard of him, you're not from Chicago! We had a lovely meal -- highly recommend sitting at the chef's sushi bar for the full sushi mike experience

Ivonnie S.
Ivonnie S.

If I were to describe our experience here in one word, I'd say: AMAZING! We ate here on a Thursday night and opted to sit at the sushi bar so that we could watch the sushi chefs working their craft. Seeing the sushi chefs at work was a treat - they clearly had masterful knife skills, and this helped convince us to order more sushi mid-meal as well. We also got to chat with one of the sushi chefs briefly, which was fun! FOOD // + Truffled Sake roll (5/5): if you love salmon like I do, this roll is for you! There's salmon in the roll, plus more salmon on top. The fish was incredibly smooth and buttery; it seemed very fresh and not previously frozen. The flavors were also on point, with the sesame chili and truffle honey coming together into an explosion of flavors with every bite. + Dragon roll (4/5): even though I'm normally not a huge fan of shrimp tempura in my rolls, I enjoyed this roll. I wish there had been a bit more unagi in each bite - some pieces had no unagi since it was layered on top, alternating with the avocado - but it was still good. + Chu toro (medium fatty tuna) hand rolls* (5/5): we found out from a friendly bar table neighbor that we could order hand rolls even though they were not listed on the menu, so we first got two chutoro hand rolls to try. The sushi chef gave us a delicious blend of soy sauce and fresh wasabi (with a few other ingredients) that was absolutely incredible with the hand roll. I ended up using the sauce on my remaining rolls too - it was so good! + Spicy scallop hand rolls* (5/5): also very good! Personally I loved the Chutoro hand rolls more, partly thanks to that mouthwatering sauce, but this was also great. *Note on the hand rolls: we didn't ask for the price of these up-front, which we probably should have in hindsight to avoid any surprise upon seeing the bill. Each hand roll is more expensive than the nigiri/sashimi version. But the price made sense considering that the hand rolls have more fish in them. SERVICE + AMBIANCE // Service was pleasant and attentive. The restaurant has cool decorations and was playing lots of hip electronic dance music when we were there. (As an EDM fan, I approved.) Overall, Union Sushi + BBQ seems like a great spot for a date night, friends' night, or a treat yo'self night!

Farah A.
Farah A.

I love this place! Such a fun vibe and amazing food. I like that they play music here but it's not super loud. The food is fresh, flavorful, and delicious. It is presented as well. We tried the Tuna Tataki, Miso Soup, Shishito Peppers, Madai Chili, Hotate Volcano , and Mentaiko Scallops. Each dish was a 10/10. Both the sushi rolls madai chili and hotate volcano were outstanding and each had 10 pieces. The Tuna Tataki is a must try. The scallops were perfectly cooked and loved the sauce on it. The service is great and the food arrives quickly. Our server was super sweet and friendly and made me the best mocktail- Raspberry. Check out this vibrant and trendy place for delicious food that is reasonably priced.

Location

As a food reviewer of Res Menu, I had the pleasure of exploring the unique dining experience at Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar located in Chicago. This trendy establishment offers a fusion of Japanese cuisine with a focus on barbeque and sushi. With a wide range of options to choose from, including vegan and vegetarian dishes, Union Sushi caters to various dietary preferences.

The menu at Union Sushi features a variety of specialties, such as the Truffled Tuna avocado mousse and the Chilean Seabass with crispy onion and sweet miso. The Robata Grill section offers enticing options like the Mentaiko Scallops and Miso Salmon Skewers. Additionally, the kitchen serves up delicious items like Edamame with chive and sour cream salt, and White Miso Soup with tofu and seaweed.

Customer reviews praise the freshness and flavor of the sushi rolls, with standouts like the seared hotate and rainbow roll. The BBQ options, like the Skirt Steak and Pork Ribs, also receive high marks for their tenderness and taste. The atmosphere at Union Sushi is spacious and inviting, making it a great spot for business dinners or casual outings.

Overall, Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar offers a delightful culinary experience with a diverse range of dishes to satisfy any palate. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or a BBQ enthusiast, this restaurant is sure to impress with its quality food and attentive service.