Let the Good Times Roll

Sushi lovers, tuna in! If you’ve been fishing for the freshest flavors in the Chicago Southland, look no further than our roll call of local sushi spots. From classic nigiri to locally inspired specialty rolls, these restaurants serve up dishes that truly make waves. Whether you’re wild for wasabi or go mad for miso, grab your chopsticks and prepare to be soy satisfied.

A. Fusion Restaurant (4601 Lincoln Highway, Matteson)

For innovative twists on classics, head to A. Fusion Restaurant. Serving Asian cuisine with inspirations from Chinese, Japanese and Thai foods, A. Fusion delights diners with inventive sushi creations, including Long Beach rolls, Mexican maki and Vegas maki. With flavors spanning from Asia to the Americas, this menu lets you take a world tour all without leaving your table!

Asian Harbor (1930 Ridge Road, Homewood)

In the heart of downtown Homewood, Asian Harbor dishes out some sea-riously good sushi. A few of their popular options include the spicy tuna roll, the crazy roll and the Chicago roll, which is deep fried and stuffed with crabmeat, avocado, tuna and cream cheese. Asian Harbor also serves Thai- and Chinese-inspired meals, like curry and orange chicken.

Ichiban (10135 South Harlem Avenue, Suite B, Chicago Ridge)

Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall, Ichiban is a quiet, comfortable eatery with a large menu. Japanese-style hibachi and traditional Chinese eats are on the menu alongside a variety of sushi dishes. Be sure to try two of Ichiban’s signature sushi rolls: the Chicago Ridge roll (made with tempura whitefish, avocado, fresh salmon, eel sauce and spicy mayo) and the Harlem roll (made with shrimp tempura, crabmeat, cream cheese, white tuna, tempura crunch, spicy mayo and sriracha).

Sushi Nova (16081 LaGrange Road, Orland Park)

AYCE aficionados will love Sushi Nova’s lunch and dinner buffet options. In addition to traditional nigiri, sashimi and rolls, appetizers such as gyoza and yakitori are included in the all-you-can-eat options, along with delicious sides like fried rice, miso soup and baby octopus salad. A large gluten-free menu and gluten-free soy sauce are also available.

Get ready to maki some memories at these and other Chicago Southland sushi spots!

• Chi Tung Restaurant (9560 South Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park)
• Fuji Japanese Steak House (15132 LaGrange Road, Orland Park)
• House of Hamada (15410 94th Avenue, Orland Park)
• Mizu Sushi House (9664 West 131st Street, Palos Park)
• Sakebob BBQ & Sushi (6210 West 159th Street, Oak Forest)
• Wu’s House (2958 95th Street, Evergreen Park; 19826 LaGrange Road, Mokena; 16310 LaGrange Road, Orland Park; 12300 LaGrange Road, Palos Park)