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Cafe Furaibo
Categories: Restaurants Sushi Bars Restaurants Japanese Sushi Bars, Japanese [Edit]
2907 N Lincoln Ave(between Lakewood Ave & George St)
Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood: Lakeview
(773) 472-7017
- Nearest Transit:
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Wellington (Brown Line, Purple Line)
Diversey (Brown Line, Purple Line)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Mon-Thu 5 pm - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 11 pm
Sun 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
86 reviews for Cafe Furaibo
Review Highlights
86 reviews in English
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Review from Natasia O.
Chicago, IL
12/4/2011 Purchased a Yelp Deal
Great sushi, decent sized rolls and fantastic service.
BYOB!
The space is also very cute!
I'll be back again soon. -
Review from Aminda S.
Chicago, IL
12/3/2011
Cafe Furaibo, we meet again!
This has become one of my favorite neighborhood sushi spots. It's nothing fancy - in fact you've probably walked right past it without even realizing it was there on many occasions as I did when I lived only two blocks away, but boy am I happy I finally paid attention.
This was my third visit to Furaibo and I have always left completely satisfied. They have a good selection of specialty rolls in addition to the classics, but the main thing I give them props for is the amount of fish you get in the rolls.
The Furaibo maki is my favorite - served with a tiny little asian omelette on top of each piece. I was impressed by the amount of fish and shrimp in the Red Typhoon roll which I tried for the first time. It is now a close second to my beloved Furaibo maki.
If you're looking for a BYOB sushi spot without the wait, this could be the place for you. Service can be a little slow at times, but I actually prefer a BYO that isn't rushing its customers out the door. -
Review from Cindy R.
Chicago, IL
10/1/2011
Last minute dinner pick, tried out this tiny joint. It's on a 3-way corner so it's a small and oddly shaped room.
Had 4 rolls (spicy tuna, negi hamachi, atlantis & calamari ginger). The last two were more specialty type rolls but I liked that they were not doused in mayo or otherwise overdone. It was a good value - generously sized rolls with plenty of fish at a reasonable price. The ambiance is so-so, I wouldn't recommend the place for a nice date, but for a casual dinner I would definitely go again. -
Review from Annie G.
Chicago, IL
1/23/2012
I recently tried this place with my roommate. We had a craving for quick sushi and that's exactly what Cafe Furaibo delivered. The service was great, the Miso soup was one of the best I've ever had and the O.C. roll I ordered was fabulous. They put their house dressing in it which gives it a nice kick. It's also BYOB, which is always a plus, and they don't have a cork fee or anything which is hard to come by.
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Review from Cristine K.
Chicago, IL
1/28/2012
I've heard folks rave about this place and I don't get it. It's a decent sushi place but definitely more on the expensive end. BYOB is an added bonus. Cozy atmosphere that's good for smaller groups or a date.
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Review from Mary jane W.
Chicago, IL
12/8/2011
This is one of my favorite sushi bars. I have to admit, after the first time I ate hear I was hooked. And when I became pregnant, this was my crave spot.
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Review from Gretchen D.
Chicago, IL
7/16/2011
This is a delivery review of the food as we Grubhubbed it. The delivery time missed the estimate by a few minutes. No biggie.
We had the katsu (son said it was excellent, not tough like they sometimes get). He said the miso was typical. Edamame was typical. Kappa maki was bitter (were the cucumbers turning?) The asparagus/beef was excellent. I had the spicy shrimp maki--again, it was okay but did not blow me away. The wasabi shu mai was nice--and the wasbai did not overwhelm.
Nothing really wrong with it, I've just had much better all around. Not sure I would bother calling again. -
Review from Kristin L.
Chicago, IL
8/26/2011
I love this place! My boyfriend and I were asked to join another couple for dinner one evening for sushi. We were happy to get out of the house to try someplace new. WOW! I still can't stop talking about how great Cafe Furaibo is and the fact that's a BYOB is great!
I love the salad and can't have sushi without Edamame. Then my comes the sushi, always taste fresh and for the cost it really can't be beat! I've been back almost weekly now and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. -
Review from Deena D.
7/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is a nice little spot close to the Elbo Room where we were going to see our friends band play afterward. BYOB policy which was great and the place wasn't too crowded.
Overall pretty good sushi and not too expensive, it's kind of hidden so you almost forget it's there but I would go back if I was in the area again. Next time I need to check out their website for coupons, orrrr they should just do a Yelp Check In deal :) -
Review from Ben K.
4/12/2011
Wow! What an awesome plate of sushi from such an unassuming spot.
From the cute Japanese fisherman sign/logo out front to the triangular shaped building interior and slightly-too-loud out of place music ambiance, Cafe Furaibo emanates a quaint charm and really delivers a great meal.
Our favorite was the red typhoon roll, topped with delicious red tuna and with an amazing texture and flavor. We almost ordered another on the spot. The Caterpillar and Calamari ginger rolls were also fantastic. In addition to the sushi, their seaweed salad was really top notch, with an amazing and unique ginger dressing. The miso was great (not too salty), and the shrimp shumai was also delicious.
Three of us had a few appetizers, three special rolls, a spicy tuna, and were out of there for under $50. Great value! My only complaint is that the place was almost empty and it took almost half an hour to get our sushi. Chalk it up to hand made? Regardless, I'll be back, next time with some BYOB. -
Review from Anya S.
Sarasota, FL
3/11/2011
I ordered delivery today from Furaibo on GrubHub. Here's the rundown:
- $20 - and I got sushi, salad, edamame, and miso.
- They threw in the edamame for free with my order (a coupon on GrubHub)
- I got the lunch special #2, which was a California Maki, and your choice of two other maki from a list. I got Tekkamaki and Negihamachimaki
- The Miso was fanastic, made with dashi like it should be.
- The edamame was okay.
- The sushi was very fresh and delicious!! My tuna smelled a teeeeeny bit fishy at first, but it was only the one piece... Otherwise, delicious!
- The seaweed salad was yummy, and it was on top of a green salad with yummy dressing - an unexpected plus!
- The were early with my order!
It was super awesome and I will definitely order again! -
Review from Kara G.
Chicago, IL
5/13/2011
Solid sushi. I'm picky, being Hasian (half-asian) and I can honestly say this is some of the best in Chicago. Plus, the prices are totally reasonable!
I ordered through Grub Hub for delivery (which is awesome for someone who is stuck at her store and can't ever leave to grab lunch) and got the tuna lunch special (it's just slices of tuna over sushi rice with little shreds of seaweed...yum). It comes with a miso soup (THE BEST MISO EVER) and a little salad (AWESOME SALAD TOO!). It's the perfect amount of food for me, and it is healthy and tastes delicious - what more could you want?
My friend Anya likes their food as well, and as a semi-expert on all things Japanese, I took her word for it and was rewarded - so get yourself over there, or order delivery! -
Review from Katie B.
Chicago, IL
10/7/2011
I recently ordered delivery from this place and was very disappointed! When the food arrived it wasn't very warm (which can be expected with delivery), but it also wasn't very tasty! Our entrees were much smaller than expected with little flavor. The tempera plate lacked any crisp and the batter wasn't even completely cooked. We were left with vegetables and mush...maybe it is a good place for dine in, I'm surprised by all of the good reviews but do not order take out!
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Review from Lisa C.
Chicago, IL
4/12/2011
I ordered delivery today from Furaibo on GrubHub and got the tempura vegetables appetizer, two kids of sushi rolls (spicy tuna maki and ommera maki), and tempura ice cream. Because I spent a certain amount, they threw in a salad of some sort gratis.
The Ommera Maki is a good, safe bet - especially for those that are new to sushi. The spicy tuna was OK, although not the most amazing thing ever. The tempura vegetables were decent, but I found myself wishing that the veggies were a bit more crisp and flavorful. The tempura ice cream was delicious.
Delivery was pretty quick (I think 45 mins or so) but the cost ($40 after delivery/tip) made me knock a star off. -
Review from Em K.
Chicago, IL
10/14/2011
Excellent sushi with reasonable prices. Never busy on weeknights. And it's BYOB! Grab a menu on your way out bc they have coupons on it.
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Review from dina d.
Chicago, IL
5/10/2008
-ring ring-
"Hello, Furaibo? Do we need a reservation for tonight at 8? No..? Ok, well, I'd like to make one anyway...Yes, 2 at 8pm. Thanks!"
Sweet!
-walking towards Furaibo-
"Is that Santa Claus holding a dead fish by a hook..? What a weird sign."
-walk in-
"Hi, we have a reservation."
-"Oh, uh...can you wait..?"
"Um, I guess, but we made a reservation..."
The hostess/waitress shows us to the bench by the gumball (?) machine. Are we at a sushi restaurant or a travel agency? Very strange front space. We sit by the window which is nice but I feel like I'm in the dorms at Columbia College. The walls are painted half-ass and the carpet is old, gray and dingy. There's a faint, stinky smell somewhere, too.
Waitress: Oh cute, flaky, blonde waitress. Never leave a table waiting for you for more than 5 minutes before saying something. Never throw a wine opener on the table and walk away. Never take away, or ask to take away a plate that still has pieces of sushi on it and I am still holding my chopsticks.
I like that they have -make your own- sushi, but don't speak too fast or the waitress might snap at you to "Hold on!" while she writes the full word...Cucumber: C-U-C-U-M-B-E-R...
My sushi was mediocre but my dining companion really enjoyed his rockin' eel roll but agrees with me on the strange service. Also, it got really LOUD!
BYOB is a plus as are the prices. But, you get what you pay for... -
Review from pam p.
Washington, DC
1/2/2007
I'm surprised this place is not more popular. Well, it's not fancy. I mean the rolls - I ordered delivery from Cafe Furaibo, so I can't attest to the restaurant. The rolls are fun and there are a lot of options! I thought they were well sized for the price, and packed full of fish and lots of different stuff.
There are a lot of cooked options. This is not for the sushi purist. They don't really do sashimi or nigiri. But yummy when you got that craving for crunchy rolls packed with stuff. Fast delivery and a good price. -
Review from Kristy B.
Chicago, IL
11/23/2006
Great Sushi at an average price, the best part, it isn't over crowded and is sort of hidden. Although it is on Lincoln, the word hasn't quite spread about this tucked away little sushi place. The best part, BYOB.
If calling in orders make sure you speak clearly and loudly, sometimes communication is difficult. They only made a mistake on one carry-out order, but they corrected the mistake once we called back.
Bonus, free appetizer of the day on call-in orders over $15, with a coupon from their menu.Listed in: My Saturday
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Review from Janette L.
Chicago, IL
3/1/2008
"You know we are BYOB and there are no liquor stores nearby so you may want to bring lots of drinks." Really?? A BYOB that promotes staying and enjoying all my fabulous TJ wines?? Oh my, Santa finally got my Christmas list.
Finding a Japanese BYOB that takes reservations (b/w 5:30 and 9:30)and had no 2 hour wait on a Friday in Chicago proved to be an arduous task. 5 of us came here for dinner. We were running a little past our 8:30 reservation, but sat after a short 10 minute wait. The place was packed and service was slower initially but that could be expected w/ only 3 people working. We ordered 8 rolls and split that amongst the table. All of them were good, but after 5 bottles of wine I don't think we could tell you which were the best. Edamame (not as salty as other places) and green tea ice cream were also good. We stayed until closing and they really did let us enjoy every last drop of wine!
Overall the food, service, and atmosphere (not trendy but cozy) were great! And all for only $20 a person (incl. tip). I will defintely be back.
*And our apologies for the fellow patrons yesterday night. 5 girls + 5 bottles of wine = LOUD. -
Review from cara r.
Chicago, IL
3/12/2007
I've been to Furaibo twice and I've come to the conclusion that it's solid, good sushi at a nice low price. The service is frustratingly slow, but bring a bottle of wine and get some miso soup and wait it out until your rolls appear. I'm a huge edamame fan, but theirs is average at best - the soybeans tend to be soggy by the time they come out to you. The OC roll is great and is my favorite of their specialty rolls. It's great if you just want some good basic sushi but if you're looking for somewhere spectacular, I'd try elsewhere.
Edited 4/2/07: We went here on Saturday night with a big group for my sister's roommate's birthday. It was the WORST service I have ever had. Honestly. We sat down at 8:00 and ordered soup (which came out right away) and some appetizers (which took almost an hour to roll out a few wasabi pork dumplings). We had to call the waitress over after an hour to order, and then from the time we ordered, it was an hour and a half until we were served. There were no apologies. When we FINALLY were served, it took almost a half hour from the time the first person got his plate to when the last person got hers. It was a MISERABLE experience, and it will be a long time, if ever, that I go back to Furaibo. -
Review from Pinaki S.
Chapel Hill, NC
4/26/2008
Very good sushi and a nice decor. BYOB!
And plus: Waitress was hot and there were lots of hot girls eating there too. Yeah, these things are important. -
Review from Tera D.
7/8/2008
I went here after seeing the Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard named it as her fave sushi spot. Right off the bat you can tell it's nicer than your standard hole-in-the-wall sushi spot, with nice decor and not a hint of dinginess. Yet, the prices were no higher than the standard sushi spot, and it's still BYOB!
The sushi was very fresh, and they've got some great lunch combos. I will definitely be back, maybe for a date, since the atmosphere is so nice. -
Review from Becky C.
Chicago, IL
6/30/2011
Ordered 4 maki rolls with a friend and liked 2 out of the four.
Red Typhoon - Woohoo!
Ommera - YEEESSSHHHH!
Crazy - okay, alright - too much ginger
Spicy tako - ehhhhhhhhhhhh - they fried the octopus so it was too hard and tough to chew
Very nice place. Quiet. Interesting. Service was friendly. The food did come out a little slow, but they made up for it with the nicely presented sushi rolls. Fish was very fresh as well.
Will come back to try out other rolls and dishes. -
Review from Wayne C.
IL
3/19/2007
We tried to go to Ole Lounge for the opening night but their kitchen closed at 9:30. WTF?
So we ended up walking to Furaibo. We were really looking forward to sangria so when we found out it was BYOB, we were pretty upset.
Besides the fact that there was a god damn high school reunion going on and it was full of people who tormented me throughout the ages of 14-18, we had to wait about 20 minutes to eat. The tables were small and the service was a tad slow. But on the plus side, I got to see how all the popular girls from high school had not aged well.
The sushi was only okay. Pretty cheap, though. And they did have a lot of original rolls I haven't seen other places.
If I was in the area, I'd probably go back with a few bottles of wine if I was looking for a low-key, cheap night. -
Review from Jim W.
Chicago, IL
7/28/2009
In my continuous search for my go-to neighborhood spot, I stumbled upon Furaibo.
My feelings...
(-) NO A/C. 'nuff said.
(-) No separate nigiri/sashimi price list unless "asked for", which leads to
(-) Non inexpensive rolls. Double negative you say? Not really expensive per se (although $5 for plain salmon maki is a bit much), but not really cheap.
The overall menu is not particularly cheap either... BUT
(+) lunch menu is a good deal, decent options if you feel like some rolls
(+) the 'dons are cheap at $7, and comes w/miso soup and a nice salad topped with ginger-flavored dressing
(+) the lady was nice and provided good service, granted she must have been thrilled to see me since I was the only one there.
If you put these all together, you end up at 3 stars. But if you see Furaibo solely as a takeout lunch place for rice bowls, it's a decent option. -
Review from Allison N.
Chicago, IL
9/12/2008
My friends and I just got back from one of the worst dinners we have ever had in Chicago at this spot - it was such a terrible experience that I am ALREADY writing the review even though we just finished our meal.
First off, we made a reservation at 7:30. We arrived at 7:30 and couldn't find a hostess, who actually turned out to be one of the two (yep, total of TWO) servers in the entire restaurant. She told us "5 to 10" minutes. 20 minutes later, we finally were seated. What was interesting, though, was that on our way back to our table NO ONE had any food on their tables. Weird, right? It should have been our red flag...
ONE HOUR AND FORTY FIVE MINUTES later, we got our appetizers - Miso soup and edamame, which was overcooked and horrible. Nearly two hours and fifteen minutes after we had sat down, we got our sushi. I mean - c'mon now. To quote Mr. Big - "Abso-fuckinglutely" TERRIBLE.
At this point, three or four couples had come in near our table of four and waited for 15 or twenty minutes without even getting a menu. A few of them got up and left. It was too late for us, but hey, they saved themselves.
Once we did get the sushi - eh. That is about all I can give it. Boo.
We then asked our server if there was anything she could do for us in lieu of the green tea ice cream she offered us on the house, she said, "Oh, we'll see what we can do that's the same price." She then proceeded to take off our DRINKS and miso soups, for a total of $6. Not quite making up for an awful experience - not. even. close.
There are tons of sushi places in Chicago. I would rather go to any other one than this place - I suggest you do the same. -
Review from Stacie K.
Chicago, IL
1/9/2007
I want to give this place more stars, but my boyfriend's "Hibachi Steak" sucked. It was tasteless, boring, and came with french fries?!?! The sushi, however, was phenomenal, even though they goofed on my order (I ordered a tuna maki, they gave me a spicy tuna maki).
The service was great.. our server was attentive and kept my water glass filled. It was dead, though, which made me worry! Just a nice spot to go to have a good conversation with someone. -
Review from Sarah Z.
Chicago, IL
6/22/2011
My friend and I don't venture out to Lakeview very often- once in a blue moon would be stretching it- so in a disoriented haze we stumbled upon Cafe Furaibo. A Coke was only $1...but no refills, and if we had known, we would have brought our own wine (since it is BYOB). The food was reasonable, taste and price. I had the tempura entree, came with miso soup, side of white rice and a mixture of tempura shrimp (3) and two of a variety of veggies. My friend got 3 rolls of vegetarian sushi (8 pieces for avocado and sweet potato, 6 pieces of some other thing with fake krab...ew). The ginger wasn't dyed that weird pink color either... not important but noteworthy.
Our waitress was really nice. There was no one in the restaurant, considering this, I thought the service could have been a bit more efficient, although I was glad she didn't hover. Hovering staff make me feel nervous and then I don't like eating. So I was able to eat without feeling like the FBI was going to pop out and steal my food from my mouth.
OVERALL- go here if you want a quiet relaxed atmosphere, nice staff and decent sushi. -
Review from Melissa T.
IL
2/20/2007
This is my little secret place for sushi & maki rolls! I love it- delivery, carry out and dine in (byob). The rolls are excellant and the presentation is cute and simple, price is VERY reasonable.
I highly recommend the tuna- avocado salad to start your meal- fresh, light and tasty! It's my go-to place for a good weekday get together with friends...get the FIRE DROP roll! -
Review from Sarah Beth W.
Chicago, IL
8/9/2010
I'm a total novice at sushi, other than a few california rolls and a couple of friends who'd help me order, but dinner the other night at Cafe Furaibo totally put me at ease for my first time really ordering sushi.
Being complete sushi dufuses, we spent a few minutes looking at the menu, then a few minutes looking around at what other people were eating. When the awesome waitress came by, we pointed to the table next to ours and asked what they were eating, if it was delicious, and could we have some? Totally without making fun of us, and making us feel completely at ease, she described what they were eating (several rolls and the sashimi platter... or something like that...), made a couple of modifications, and we were on our way.
After a few minutes and some delicious miso soup, the sushi came rolling out. It was delicious and very non-intimidating! It was more than plenty for me, though my date might have wanted a little bit more. Next time, I will feel TOTALLY confident in ordering this exact meal again, adn slightly more confident in ordering something similar! I'll be back, now that I'm not terrified of ordering sushi. -
Review from Amanda G.
Chicago, IL
11/23/2009 1 Check-in Here
Went to Cafe Furaibo over the weekend and I was happy that it was a BYOB sushi place.
I was happy with my first experience here and I will definitely be back. I found the fish to be fresh and they let you customize your own rolls, which is not found at many sushi restaurants because many sushi chefs take pride in their creations.
I was very happy with the friendly service we received from our waitress and I found the prices per roll to be just right. Dinner for two was just over $40. Not bad!
This would be a great spot for a party with a group of friends. One thing, is that I wish it had a sushi bar. All sushi is made in the kitchen. I just like watching sushi rolls being made. -
Review from Ande L.
Chicago, IL
1/30/2008
Ok, this was my first sushi experience so it's hard to be a real judge. But what I had was delicious and definitely makes me want to become a sushi connoisseur.
I highly recommend the house roll, furaibo. We also had the OC which was pretty tasty and the firedrop, which was spicy and delicious.
The miso soup was great. Nice and light. And same with the seafood salad.
Not crowded at all on a Wednesday night and our server was great. She was able to recommend just the right amount of food for our party of 3. -
Review from Ellen B.
Chicago, IL
8/28/2008
So in my quest to try ever more sushi spots I finally went to Cafe Furaibo (which is right in my own backyard). And I was pleasantly surprised!! It's BYOB which is one star by itself. However the rolls are fantastic and decently priced. It's got a wonderful atmosphere (aside from this guy sitting next to us trying to lay a guilt trip on his girlfriend--but at least he was doing it over good sushi?), nice staff and it's not too busy. I almost didn't want to review it because it's a hidden gem. As other yelpers have noted the place is hard to find. Don't go in the first door on the corner, go in the middle one (the further one leads to the car wash).
The Donny roll is really good, as is the OC. Sashimi is not listed on the menu but is also an option. -
Review from Laura L.
2/16/2010
I love this place!!!
It's never too crowded, it's BYOB, the sushi is really good, and they have my very favorite salad. I know, who goes to a sushi place and orders a salad? You should! The Tuna Avocado salad is to die for. It comes with a good amount of tuna, avocado and a wasabi dressing that has a great kick to it, but it is not too spicy. I got my friend to order it who doesn't even like wasabi and she too thought it was the best salad she ever had. She even said, "This is so good, I wish I had a fork so I could eat this faster!"
The Crazy roll is also really good if you are looking for my recommendation.
It is kind of a hole in the wall though, so if you are looking for a fun atmosphere, this is not the place to go. Also a warning - for whatever reason they will give you a hard time about splitting the bill with multiple credit cards, but if you are persistent, they will take as many as you give them. -
Review from David W.
Chicago, IL
7/17/2008
Mike Antis was back from Abu Dhabi and wanted to go for BYOB sushi. I haven't been overly impressed with Coast lately and Toro had an 11 hour wait, so based on some positive Yelps we decided to try Café Furaibo. We chilled a bottle of Gevertztraminer and made our way up north for our 7:30 reservation.
The well designed menu offered 20+ rolls including a build your own roll option. Oddly, Furaibo doesn't list their nigiri/sashimi on the menu, but they do offer a decent selection of fish. We started off with the standard Miso Soup ($1), Edamame, and added an order of Asparagus Beef. The Miso Soup was above average as was the Asparagus Beef. For rolls we went with the East Coast Crunch, Caribbean, O.C., Rainbow, Firedrop, Spicy Tuna (2), and a Spider Roll. All of the rolls were tasty, but the East Coast Crunch was easily the table's favorite. In addition to our rolls we went with 8 pieces of Super White, 6 pieces of Tuna, and 4 pieces of Salmon. The Super White, especially our last order, was rich, oily, fresh, and yummy. We finished the evening with an order each of Green Tea Ice Cream and Tempura Ice Cream. The Tempura Ice Cream was a big hit!
The restaurant is oddly positioned in the middle of what I think was a car wash. It wouldn't be a stretch to group Furaibo in the "hole in the wall" category. However, the three of us sat at a nice four top right by a large glass sliding door which was perfect for people watching. The service was attentive and genuinely nice. All in all Furaibo offers a good selection of tasty rolls and fresh fish at reasonable prices.
3 Miso Soups
1 Edamame
1 Asparagus Beef Roll
8 Rolls
18 Pieces
2 Desserts
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$170.00 -
Review from Pamela P.
1/6/2011
The waitress/hostess was warm and inviting. She really made us feel welcome. There is a great selection of food and it's tasty. I'm not a big meat eater and I certainly found a lot of tasty vegetarian options and interesting combinations in terms of maki. Highly recommended. A BYOB local, intimate place that really a nice neighborhood gem!
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Review from jiman ..
Chicago, IL
8/15/2007
OK, what's up with the lost-in-space cooling system? Food aside, this machine is out of the past and doesn't cool the place anyway. They need to loose it and get better ac in the joint!
Anyway, hoses aside... the food is awesome. Haven't missed on the menu yet. The maki rolls are big and tasty - pick your favorites from the long list of options. Service is great and its an easy BYOB to bring your fav libation. (Crazy, Ommera and Spicy Shrimp are must haves.)
They loose a star for it being warm in the restaurant. -
Review from Kara H.
Chicago, IL
4/26/2007
a few friends and I tried cafe furaibo after is was highly reccomended.
I have to admit - I was a bit disapointed.
there wasn't much atmosphere and the service was awful. we came in with a bottle of wine. we sat for about 15 minutes before our server walked past our table and tossed a cork screw at us. wtf?
the menu was creative and there were alot of choices.. but the sushi was just okay. -
Review from Kyle D.
Chicago, IL
6/28/2008
I live right by Furiabo, so it took me a while to realize exactly how good it was. Initially the convenience of the place was its biggest selling point -- and since I grew up in Central Indiana, I didn't have a lot of sushi experience to compare it to. However I've since tried tons of other places in the city, and none of them beat Furaibo.
The maki rolls are fresh and reasonable. BYOB, and we never seem to spend more than $20/person when we're there. Great staff. Carryout is good. Not pretentious. Not much more you could want. -
Review from Matty O.
Chicago, IL
4/13/2009
This is good little sushi joint in Lakeview. I went for a BYOB club I'm in. Despite the dinner club just being for two and seemed like a really bad awkward blind date, the place isn't half bad.
Service was good. Sushi was good for the price. My partner wasn't much of a sushi fan, so we toned down our selection.
No complaints and I'd like to go back with some friends sometime.
I'd say the best part of the place that stood out was that they were bumping a Jamiraqui album all night. That's pretty fantastic for a corner sushi joint.
