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Neighborhood: UptownJoin us at Agami for daily specials on food and wine. Enjoy lower prices on many of our delicious maki!
Lawrence (Red)
Mon-Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sun. 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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I've been to Agami several times and enjoyed it on each occasion.
They are a little pricey but I have found even their less expensive rolls are a little bit better than what I've found at Tank (the other sushi place I frequent)
They have a large sake list but I don't drink sake so YMMV with how much you enjoy it.
On my last visit I ordered a Filet Mignon Spring Roll appetizer, a Crazy roll and a California roll. All were delicious although the sushi came out before the appetizer. I'm assuming it was because it was steak.
The bar is a usually empty and the prices are a little high so I'm assuming people only go to the bar when the restaurant is crowded.
It's a darker sleeker place that is one of the newer places to pop up on that section of Broadway.
The area directly south of there is SKETCHY as hell but it is Upton so that's typically how it goes. One road is ok then next block you are witnessing someone buy crack. Just keep your eyes open. In a couple of years, once that Target opens I'm hopeful the neighborhood will come back to life and places like Agami are certainly helping.
We went on a Monday night so the place was extremely empty. I will say the decor definitely hard to convey a modern, hip, happenin' spot. My companion said he felt as though he was dining inside a sushi roll. I didn't really get that vibe, but I did enjoy the design, particularly the nice red booths with cool lamps - though not the emptiness of the place, nor its location uptown. - My friend and I like to walk and decided to walk here from his apartment near boys town. What a depressing walk, indeed. I know it isn't fair to let this and the emptiness of the place color my impression, but it did.
As far as the other stuff:
The sake was enjoyable and not too sweet. The miso soup was strange, having an almost cabbage-like flavor, which for someone who likes cabbage - is not a bad thing. Plenty of seaweed and tofu.
The spicy tuna app was interesting (i didnt care for the crisp rice which stuck to my teeth) but the tuna in an of itself as well as the sauce had a great flavor. You can't really go wrong with pureed tuna and jalapenos.
The crab cake app was sweet and my friend really enjoyed it. I thought it was overly breaded and fried a bit too long, and seemed to rely too heavily on herbs over quality. But even typing that I realize it is decidedly a 'to each his own' scenario.
Fire roll - yes it is served with some kind of flaming liquid below the actual plate that arrives on fire. I had asked them to add jalapenos to the roll but instead they brought them on the side. This roll was sweet while semi spicy, warm and creamy (and oh so good for you) - it was what you would assume it would be. I was hoping the roll itself was going to come on fire. Call me crazy ;)
Both of the white wines by the glass are good - "the novelist" is a nice refreshment when eating the fire roll, as it is not too citrusy and compliments the hearty sushi.
Uni - strong flavor and sweet with the perfect amount of oceanic aftertaste.
Green tea ice cream - rather hard (must have been frozen) but had a good, strong tea favor. Not quite sure about the potato puree here.
So there you go. Decent sushi and drinks. But that can be found at so many places in Chi, I dont see the point in venturing here unless you live in the area.
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This place was amazing! I am not a huge sushi buff, but do enjoy eating the stuff! This place was great for a list of reasons. It's close to home, the environment is modern and the place is a lot bigger than I expected.
The host knew his stuff and was able to help out when yours truly had no idea what a Boston roll was. The food was so amazing! If I'm not mistaken we got the following rolls: California, Tuna, King Dragon, and California Crunch. All were incredible, especially the California Crunch!
I left feeling perfect and wanting to go back 10 mins after we left. I will be taking friends here the next time someone says "Sushi anyone?"
My favorite sushi place in the city. Quiz me, I know my sushi.
I had a mind blowing date here.
It was supposed to be brief for cocktails but gloriously escalated into several courses... I ordered a martini flight that included a mini Honeydew Melon martini, a Green Tea with lemon twist and a truly elegant Coffee concoction (you already know how I love coffee) that I refused to share.
Most coffee liquor drinks taste like one of Cosby's pudding pops dropped in cheap vodka, ew- I am happy to report this drink was exceptionally sublime and worthy of ordering again.
You must peruse the menu beforehand to make the best Signature Maki selection because you can be there debating the merits of each, getting distracted by the gorgeous plates and that would be no good because then you would miss dessert.
Someone who works here must please, pretty please PM me the name of this majestic apple dessert masterpiece because by that point the martinis kicked in, my date got hotter and I was too distracted to take note. That is a compliment.
Yes dessert- no euphemism my yelpster friend- there is a scrumptious apple dessert- crispy, succulent, sweet... I ate the apple, the date devoured the ice cream... there were no fork stabbings over caramel sauce... oh, oh, oh it was good.
Plus, I love any reason to dress up. Go.
If this place wasn't in Uptown and were a bit cheaper, I would go here all the time! This was my first time at Agami and I was definitely impressed. I am going to compare it to Sushi Wabi, since it is kind of on the same lines... trendy, contemporary, pricey, and fresh sushi... and I was just at Sushi Wabi so I remember it. I would have to say that Agami beats out Sushi Wabi in my eyes. They have a way bigger menu or rolls AND they are more creative. Plus, the place is huge and there was no wait for a table.
So let's talk about where it is. It is up in Uptown, not in the best area, right by the Border's. There isn't much around Agami, but you can definitely make it a night out and head to the Green Mill afterwards as it is only a block or so away. The interior of Agami is very modern looking and trendy-ish... but we were there on a Friday evening and it was pretty empty. My friend, who has been there multiple times, said that it picks up later in the evening. Maybe that was the case. I would say that it was a nice atmosphere where you can really enjoy your company. We also did get to sit in a nice big round booth.
Now onto the drinks. Their fruity martinis are yummy. Tastes like juice. I had the pear one... twice. Didn't even know there was alcohol in it... until later! But I tried a couple other ones that were good: the Saketini and something with Cranberry juice in it (The Agami one was a tad too sweet for me, though.) They are $12 a drink so be careful how many you order!
Of course, we ordered multiple rolls and just wanted to try everything. There were some we really liked and some that were just ok. The really good ones were the Turtle Roll, the Ocean's Drive Roll and the Totoro Kani. Now, we made the mistake of ordering all the really expensive (signature) rolls... $16-17 each. Next time, I would definitely mix it up with some regular rolls so it is not an extravagant bill. We also ordered a couple of apps... and my favorite thing of the whole night was the spicy tuna crispy rice appetizer. So good! Definitely worth trying!
I would highly recommend trying Agami out. They also have certain specials during the week that are worth checking out. It is a bit pricey as far as sushi goes, so maybe save it for a nice night out.
Very impressed! My husband and I ordered the crispy calamari and the edamami as appetizers. I would pass on the calamari next time. The edamami was great! Then on to the sushi the pieces were very very big, not as cold as I like them but I'm starting to think I was spoiled for a while with terrific sushi and ice cold pieces at rise.
The waiter suggested a roll (not usually my thing) that was really great! The wine list is extensive and the place itself is very well done and inviting. There is valet that tops off the experience. It wasn't very busy on a Friday night at 730 which surprised me, but I guess it is a sign of the times.
I wonder what took so long for me to schedule a visit? I have been going by-nearly daily- since this place opened several years back. Finally- with the help of Open Table- managed a visit. Glad I did that.
From the decor to the service to the food, a truly enjoyable experience! Seriously, I think the decor is part of the essential brand experience here. It is like a playground for contemporary Nipponophiles with a touch of California! I mean the Nippon of Tokyo school girls, not 'Memoirs'. Just want to be clear there.
As for the sushi it is unsurpassed at this price point. Everything was tasty and fresh. We sampled starters,three maki rolls- highly recommend the Oceanside Drive, sashimi, and the wine list. All pair exquisitely! I would be interested to sample the cocktail menu on the return visit.
In short, this spot is not to be missed. So good indeed I am reluctant to share.
Tuesday they have a Prix Fixe menu for $30...soup, appetizer, two rolls and dessert.
Thursday they have buy 3 rolls and get the 4th free.
The staff is friendly and the sushi rolls are great. I love the Green Turtle and the Black Dragon.
I love sushi, and I love attentive wait staff who listen when I talk about the fact that I have a gluten allergy. Add in good martinis, and there's a lot to like, and having been twice, I can heartily recommend the place for its attentiveness, quality, and lovely space. The presentation of the nigiri and the rolls is invariably lovely, I'm delighted that they include crayfish among their (cooked) shellfish options, they do great things with octopus, and the martinis are excellent. The only reason this is four stars instead of five is the failure to have soy-based soy, and the inclusion of wheat-based soy in seemingly all of their spicy dressings. Which can prove limiting, especially with as delightful a menu as they have on tap, but again, the unstinting consideration of the waitstaff deserves high marks, and the real roadblock to an even higher ranking to my way of thinking is responsiveness on providing the genuine ingredient instead of the cheap stuff when it comes to soy.
Overall a great meal. The break down
Atmosphere - I really liked it... vibrant, fun colors, the layout, the booths all great and gave a pleasant atmosphere.
Staff - from the hostess, to waitress, to busboy (?) everyone was fantastic.
Food - soooooo gooood! The hubby, who doesn't like sushi, had the chicken and lucky for me he doesn't like veggies because the veggies it came with were delicious, super fresh and crunchy. I had the sushi, and a great selection of it. I wasn't too adventurous, so I stuck with the spicy tuna and then a bunch of nigiri some of their specialty pieces and some standard pieces, all really good.
Price - Cheapest sushi out there, no... Prices that you would expect for Uptown, perhaps not. But expensive, for sushi... I don't think so, it's comparable to a lot of sushi places.
We were looking for good sushi but didn't want to pay much for it. However, we knew Agami is consistent and close even though it could be a bit pricey.
Well worth it.
If ever in the mood for sushi, Agami is so with it whether it is in the budget or not. A gem in the heart of Uptown.
Anytime friends come over and desire sushi, I take them to Agami. It is truly a hidden gem. Prices… Read more »
Agami has one thing no other place has - LINDA! If you enjoy a downtown vibe in an Uptown location, great food, and laughing a lot, request this "little" firecracker! She is big on heart and makes you smile as you enjoy your evening. Start with the Agami or Sake-tini, then on to a salad with ginger dressing, crab cakes, and White Heat roll.
But if you loved the short ribs, request their return as they were the surprise favorite and removed since not enough people ordered them!
I've been to many sushi places in Chicago, but this is by far the most eccentric, yet fashionably decorated restaurant I've ever been to. The back of the booths had a moon-like texture. And the posts that are typically used to support the building were molded into orange marbled trees that stretched up to the ceiling.
The decor is a good indication that it's not your typical sushi restaurant. They have fancy, unusual cocktails like the "Asian Pearl Cosmo" and the "Mango Sour," both of which had a good alcohol content and were delightful to sip on while we waited for our sushi.
What stuck out to me most was the spicy tuna roll. The owner had informed that they don't do it the traditional way; instead of mixing tuna chunks and mayo together, they chop up the tuna and scallions extremely fine and mix it with chili oil. It was amazingly fresh and delicious. The best spicy tuna I've had in my life, even. We also had the Dragon Garden, Unagi Q, and the California Roll. Everything was really fresh and beautifully presented.
Our waitress (Katie) made our meal even better with wonderful service. She was attentive, friendly, and gave great suggestions.
Although it's a bit pricey, it's well worth it for the atmosphere, service, and quality food. There are also daily deals that you can take advantage of to save yourself some money, but still try out what you want. We went on the "order 3, get 1 free" night on Thursday, and that was a nice bonus.
I can't wait to come back and try out more!
A very nice sushi place with some delicious tempura rolls. The California Crunch is amazing. Also try the crab cakes!! It is a little more expensive then other places but they give you a lot for that money.
I usually avoid ordering hot food at sushi restaurants, minus the occasional age dashi tofu. Had it not been for a bday dinner where the menu items were chosen for us, I would have never tried them at Agami.
Starting from the artistic presentation to the flavorful finish, both dishes hot and cold are spectacular! The black cod reminds me of Roy's butterfish, both delightfully melt in your mouth.
They don't mess around with their crab cakes. Unlike some restaurants that like to add fillers to compensate for the high cost of crab, Agami packs it with crab meat. The only bread crumbs you'll taste is the outer coating of crispy panko crumbs.
Other favorites of mine include the crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and the homemade black sesame ice cream.
Now Agami is pricier than some other places, but just check the website and go during one of their specials. I think your best bet is to go on a Monday. They offer a $30 4-course menu and no corkage. A friend and I shared the 4-course and ordered a few more rolls.
My boyfriend LOVES this place. Yes the food is good, but his hot button is the semi private booths. If you are going there for a Romantic occasion, definitely ask for one. They are also right behind the sushi bar so you watch the sushi rolling show while you sip on a delicious mango or pear martini.
So onto the sushi. It is definitely top notch, but it is also top dollar. We got three rolls, edamame, and three martinis and the bill was $100.The rolls are kinda small for what you pay, but the quality is definitely good. The presentation is beautiful as well. The only thing that would make me chose this over, say, Coast, are the aforementioned booths and the fact that there was no wait on a Saturday night.
I'm not much of a sushi fan, but I did enjoy the dragon festival maki rolls ($19 for 6 pieces... I must admit I felt slightly ripped off) rather thoroughly. We - a quasi-massive group of 10 - went on a Saturday evening (7pm) and found the place sadly deserted. It was perhaps extra sad b/c of the trendy decor and the impressively gargantuan space Agami featured --- but no patrons to appreciate them.
Good, attentive (but not necessarily friendly - the wait staff seemed too bored to work there) service. I'm not so sure if I'm inspired to revisit given the mediocre experience, but - hey - if ever in the neighborhood (which isn't the prettiest/most exciting), I would not mind dropping in for a meal or a snack.
This place has some really yummy sushi, a great atmosphere, and attentive service. However, it is pretty pricey, which is why it doesn't get 5 stars.
When you walk in, the look of the place makes you think it should be found downtown, but instead it is located in Uptown. The walls are painted really cool shades of green and black and some of the walls are pock-marked, so it almost looks like the surface of the moon or something. By the bar, they have this cool ass see-through plastic wall with holes in it that holds all the bottles. Speaking of the bar, they serve an excellent Pear Martini....for $12. Yikes. But worth it? I'd say so.
I usually get the Godzilla roll, which is super tasty. My roommate is a huge fan of the roll that comes with cream cheese in it (I can't think of the exact name). The specialty rolls will run you $11-$14, which hurts the wallet, followed by my $12 martini. I haven't had the actual sushi sushi, but I have heard it is excellent as well. The miso soup and edamame is also yummy.
The hosts are very polite, offering to take coats at the door, and the service is fast. When I feel like dropping some money for sushi, or for a special occasion, I come here.
Top notch sushi in Uptown! We had a terrific experience here on a recent Friday evening. As soon as we entered the restaurant, the staff was extremely friendly and attentive. I love the decor -- it's kind of nightclubby and hip, yet cozy and private at the same time. We had a "private booth" (which I think at one time may have contained a curtain to keep it private, but the curtain was no longer). Nonetheless, it was still quite cozy and intimate. Perfect for a Friday night date.
Our booth was behind the glass-enclosed sushi counter, so we got an up-close look at all those yummy fresh ingredients and the sushi chefs' amazing skills, without compromising the intimacy. And the sushi: top, top. We had the rainbow roll, the caterpillar roll, and the soft shell crab roll. All were beautifully presented, the fish wonderfully fresh, and the accompanying sauces delicious. I would definitely go back to try more of the maki rolls on their menu. There are tons of really different and inventive rolls.
As for drinks, there are lots of fun martinis and a fairly large wine selection, but we stuck with beer this time around. I'll definitely be back to try a few of those martinis! For dessert we had the chocolate banana maki, which was basically a frozen chocolate covered banana with ice cream. I was expecting something a bit more inventive, but still very tasty nonetheless.
I was a little concerned at the lack of patrons at prime dinnertime Friday night, but perhaps it was the cold that was keeping people away. This is the perfect date spot and a stellar sushi dining experience, so I'd hate to see this place close on us! Meter parking is plentiful, plus the bank parking lot across the street, and it's steps from the red line.
For great sushi in a sexy environment, Agami hits the nail on the head.
Wow, this place is super expensive.
For the amount of money I spent here, I could have stuffed my silly at Toro 3 times!
A friend and I walked in just before 8PM on Friday night for dinner. The place was absolutely deserted. I'm a huge believer of going where the people are, and there was no one at this restaurant.
When I first opened the menu, my first reaction was, DAMN - this place is damn expensive! The special and super special rolls were all in the $16-$19 range.
We initially ordered 3 rolls to share - they were presented beautifully (with the exception of inconsistent cutting - some of the pieces were almost twice as thick as some of the other on the same roll). Then we decided to order another. We probably would have been okay if we hadn't ordered that last roll. After a bottle of wine, edadmame, rolls, and dessert, tip & tax, we left $72/pp poorer.
None of the food blew me away, and everything was just too expensive. They do offer specials during the week - but I don't see myself coming back here if there is no deal to take advantage of!
The restaurant still felt deserted by the time we left at 9:30.
NEXT!
I eat a lot of sushi, but honestly, I have no idea how to gage the "freshness" of the fish. I do, however, know the difference between delicious-yummy-sushi and make-me-gag-on-my-own-vomit-sushi. Agami falls under: extremely yummy sushi, my taste buds told me so. The presentation was awesome as well.
If Agami was BYOB and closer to downtown I would be eating there weekly. For now, Agami will just stay a place for special occasions.
Tonight I discovered one of the best sushi places in Chicago! With some of my favorite places being packed my friends and I venturesd up north for some good sushi and oh boy did we get it. The sushi was fresh and tasty. The service well that was just plain ol' OUTSTANDING and the desserts...well can you beat a tempura apple filled with Vanilla ice cream. I think not! They had a great deal tonight too! Buy 3 maki and get one Free...but they weren't just any Maki it was the specialty maki. We tried 8 in all. And we enjoyed all of them The White Dragon and the The White Heat, and the Dragon Carnival to name a few. They also had a great drink special:a sweet bottle of wine for $20 bucks. We had 5 people in our group and we only paid $32 bucks not including tip. I'm going back and I HIGHLY suggest you make your way up north for their yummy sushi!
Delicious, fresh sushi and rolls.
Had the spicy tuna tartare appetizer, white dragon roll, a couple of pieces of sushi and the organic greens salad (which had some unexpected but yummy toppings like oranges and green beans!)...all were delish. Oh, and the cocktails are strong!
The things we didn't dig: The spicy garlic roll. It was baked and was hard to eat since it fell apart as soon as you would try to pick up a piece. My boyfriend and I were having trouble ordering rolls here. They have creative (read: weird) combinations, and almost everything seems to have spicy mayo and no fresh fish. Also, there are 2 HUGE TV screens at the bar that you can see from some of the tables...made it feel like a sports bar, not like the cool, trendy place that they seem to be striving for.
I would frequent it more, but the price tag is hard to swallow unless it's a special occasion...Though I will be back!
The place was pretty empty when I went here on Sunday around 9:30pm but still had an inviting atmosphere. I really like the reds used in the interior and I think it makes for a sexy environment. The booths were really nice, comfy and large! Our waitress was very nice and attentive although it was pretty close to closing time.
Wine bottles are half priced on Sundays so this was a very nice surprise. We had the edamame, Philly Maki, Yellow tail and scallion maki, salmon maki, dragon roll, spice shrimp roll and I must say that they were all very good (though I opted out of the dragon roll). I didn't think the rolls were expensive at all and trust me because I'm CHEAP:)
A couple were $5, $7 and $8, but the dragon was $15 because it's a specialty one (eel).
Olympics were on the flat screens so we were able to check that out, while talking and eating so it was a pretty good night. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area.
This is one of the top sushi spots in the city. Do not be turned off by the location. This place some fresh ass fish and excellent sushi. I have not had the same thing twice yet everything i have tried has been excellent. I also love the fact that for the spicey roll they do not use that shit mayo they actually add chopped peppers to the fish. This gives it a much more spicey kick without taking away flavor form the fish with an overpowering crappy mayo.
Try it if you haven't
I have tried every sushi place in the city and this is still my ultimate favorite. It's big and comfortable so you are not squished next to the table next to you, and it has the freshest sashimi I have ever had! I couldn't recommend the mini godzilla role and the specialty salmon and yellowtail nigiri highly enough. Plus, their martinis are top notch and filled to the brim! Try their sake sampler as well if you want to mix things up.
Came here on a double date this past Sat and I'm still wondering why we did :( The food was mediocre at best and the entire time I was wishing I was somewhere better. Here's the recap.
1. Uptown roll - my favorite because it had salmon and cream cheese, my two fav things. Give it a whirl if you are there.
2. Green turtle - In the past this was really good, but now it's just kinda nasty. The shrimp on top of the roll was gummy and chewy.
3. Kamikaze - OK, not the greatest spicy tuna derivative
4. Dynamite - once again OK. Nothing spectacular about it.
Also, these rolls are much pricier. Ranging from 15-20 for the specialty rolls where other places are $15 or less. Try Sushi O Sushi for alternative place.. or even dib (walking distance on Lawrence). Dib is a little bit better, but it's atleast cheaper.
The ambience is great!!!! However, for the location, this place is too upscale in price. Martinis… Read more »
I finally got here about a month ago, after living around the corner from the place for a year. Let me tell you...Word! A very decent spot for sushi and sake. I like to sit at the bar when I hit a sushi joint. Agami's bar is long and modern. The waitstaff is paitent and helpful with sushi and sake selection. I went with the unfiltered sake, a spider roll and an eel roll. (I dig eel in a big way, it's the BBQ chicken of the sushi world to me).
I'd definitely go back. Too bad for me that the wife doesn't like sushi, so most times I'm sitting there by myself, like a jackass. Definitely good stuff, and hey, if you need a date, shout me a holler. I can be there in 5 minutes. At least then, I don't have to be the creepy guy with the wedding band that always eats sushi alone.
OK. This was my first time at a sushi restaurant... it was great! I was honest with the waiter and he explained the differences between the different types of sushi.
The BF & I tried 4 different kinds. I definitely didn't like the raw fish piece but love that I tried it! My favorite was some crazy california roll that was deep fried and then cut up for me. Ummm. There was a ton of food and we weren't able to eat anymore.
The ambiance is pretty hip with round tables that feel like little rooms to themselves and all the furniture and plates are pretty sleek.
I didn't think it was expensive at $30 per person without drinks since I figured I would pay that wherever I went for dinner. The BF said that it's pretty pricey for sushi but we had fancy sushi pieces (which I would def. pay again for my deep fried california roll!).
Check out the washrooms! They are the worst thing about this place. In the womens washroom, there are 6 crammed in stalls and the sinks are in the hallway. So weird. I heard there are sinks in the guys washroom.
After reading a few reviews here of this sushi establishment, I decided to try it. As someone that lives in Uptown, I'm really trying to keep it in "the hood" so-to-speak, but was struggling to find a good sushi place with reasonable pricing. Agami does that and includes a VERY cool decor to boot!
The place it much larger than it looks as the dining area is behind the bar area.
The sushi counter is LONG and can hold more folks than I've seen in all the other sushi places I've been in this city.
The music is very cool....Deep House and Trip Hop and servers are attentive.
I was having a craving, so I headed over there, but did have an engagement later that evening, so I wanted to get in and out. I picked a Entree sushi dinner.....3 rolls, miso soup and a salad......all for $19...that is a deal!
I'm giving it 5 stars at this time for the fact that food was great AND reasonably priced and my service was right on. Decor, piped in music and overall experience was great. Is it perfect....probably not, but last night it was for me.
My favorite sushi place! I always get the soft shell crab maki. I could eat it all day long. All the little crispy bits on the ends! Oh man. Salivating.
I highly recommend the maki that have tempura anything inside. The ocean drive roll is fabulous, and many of the smaller rolls are pretty cheap and can make this into a reasonably inexpensive dinner option. I don't care much for the big mayonnaise-y or latin-fusion rolls that a lot of trendy sushi places do and here's not too much of that here. Everything I've ever ordered has been very fresh.
Also, they have a pretty awesome dessert menu, including a tempura fried apple with ice cream. Did I just say that? Oh yeah, I did.
The decor is really cool, especially the bubble wall behind the sushi chef's. The service was a little slow. Our waiter needed to be retrained. He wasn't very good at anything. The food was o.k. I would have expected a little more taste. The miso soup was good.The jalapeno spicy tuna roll was great. The King Kong, super white tuna, agami maki and about 3 others, were average. The price was very high for the area. They need to renegotiate their lease.
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I love:
- American food.
- fish.
- alcohol served cold and tastefully prepared for consumption.
- women with sultry curves and smiles that warm your soul.
- rooms that were planned out and executed to express soul and imagination.
- bathrooms that are clean and give you a place to collect and say hello to yourself.
I love coming back to the table with plates decorated like presents waiting for you to open and consume.
and I love really cheap prices.
Except for the last item, everything else can be found here.
but its been said by many before me, the words cheap and sushi should never be joined...and in this case this a good thing.
OMG OMG OMG! And let me say it one more time OMG! The sushi here was AMAZING. I mean melt in your mouth, fantastic bites of fishy, yummy goodness! The spider maki and California rolls were so yummy I almost ordered a second California roll but then decided against for fear of looking like a little piggy!
The Miso soup was also delicious I just wish it came in a little bigger bowl. It was so good and when I reached the end of the bowl I was still wanting more.
Their cuts of Nigri are HUGE and FRESH! I was really surprised by the size of fish that we got but was also impressed by how fresh it was. This was also melt in your mouth fantastic.
Agami is a little pricey but well worth what you pay and I believe that's how it should be. I have no problem paying a little more as long as I am getting the quality I deserve based on the payment. And Agami delivers!
Oh and parking is not so much! I would suggest taking another form of transportation if you have the option.
So why four stars you ask? Two reason and both equal to losing one star. First reason - we walked in and were greated by the receptionist who was on the phone. Fine I can understand they do take reservations but then quickly I realized this was a personal phone conversation and she didn't seem like she was going to end the conversation anytime soon. So I set off to find the group of yelpers myself. How hard is it to find a group of yelpers anyway? Not to damn hard actually! The second reason - our wait staff was a little slow and unorganized but I do believe they were really, really busy so I can understand a little. And actually the first reason made me a little angrier than the second.
Oh and actually I think I'm gonna give it 4.5 stars. They brought us out a lovely appetizer...on the house...and even though I didn't eat it (to spicy for me) I heard it was delicious. Also our desserts were on the house as well! Oh hell that's a lot of free stuff!
We were so happy to find this place! Good to great sushi walking distance from home. A little dangerous and tempting, perhaps, but after some serious jonsing for good sushi, this place was like an oasis in the desert. The fish here is clean, had a lovely texture, and was just great quality. Standards of hamachi and fresh salmon were great, and we even liked the uni there. If the uni is good, you know they have good fish. The uni was creamy and just a little funky (and I mean that in a good way), with a hint of bitterness. Delicious (if you're into it. I know it's not for everyone).
The rolls are nice, too. Spicy tuna of course, very good. I would stay away from the soft shell crab roll. It wasn't bad, but is wasn't great. The scallop roll was quite tasty. The specialty rolls are a little pricey, and you can have a perfectly enjoyable and less expensive meal sticking with the standards. Also, the wasabi could be a little stronger.
The wait staff is very friendly and helpful. Nice people there. The overall ambiance of the place is not exactly my cup of tea. Industrial decor, big screen TVs, it smacks of a hipster sports bar, which on a crowded evening would be loud. But its clean and open and perfectly pleasant. We have been going on weeknights, which has been very pleasant and quiet. I'm sure that on the weekends this place is overrun with the tragically hip, so if you like that in big crowds, go on a Friday or Saturday night. Go other nights of the week if you just want great sushi without the scene.
I was just here yesterday for the first time and I have to say I loved it. A friend and I went in at about 8pm (it was a Sunday)...me for drinks and her for a light dinner. Everything we had was delicious. A great bottle of wine (1/2 price!), some good tempura, and a green tea cheese cake that was delightful.
We sat at the bar which I loved--it was comfortable and the service was very attentive and friendly. My only slight beef (at a sushi place...wha?...) was that the plating almost seemed too "much"...maybe trying too hard...and actually somewhat detracted from the food, which I know sounds crazy but I felt distracted. I also felt that the plating covered over for what were smallish portions. Hmmmm... tricky.
All in all, a great experience and next time I'm going back with an appetite so I can actually taste a wider variety of their offerings. I like this spot A LOT (and it's super convenient to the Lawrence el stop).
I love agami!
I used to come more often.. before people started going after reading so many good reviews. It is A LOT harder to find parking during the weekends, but it is still fairly easy to find a spot during the week or before dinner rush.
The ambiance in this place is amazing. It's always nice to have a treat for a eyes while you order a treat for your belly. A friend and I were seated in a private booth behind the sushi bar. These seats let you have the option of having more privacy with drapes that hide you... but I like to leave them open and enjoy the art of sushi being made.
The only thing that weirded me out was the fact that the sinks are not located in the bathroom, but they are outside the bathroom on the way back to your table. Creative... but weird.
However, the food is amazing and so is the service... and i don't think the prices are that bad compared to other sushi restaurants.
I would have written a review on this place sooner but I couldn't tell what the freakin' name was from the crazy red sign out front.....I have finally figured it out...it's AGAMI.
I have eaten here twice and had take out once and here's my thoughts:
The decor is fun, modern and makes you want to party!
The sushi is delicious but a bit pricey.
The service is friendly and fast.
The martini's are flavorful and strong.
My non-raw fish eating friend really enjoy the cooked beef.
I love that it is not in Lincoln Park....but wow...in Uptown.
I should just use Mike K's Generic Review Template version 0.6c but I don't want to pay him for it...so here's my ghetto Barbara 2.5 version:
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