Sushi Taku
Wicker Park, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Sushi Taku is worth considering when you want an easy sushi meal in Wicker Park without building the whole night around a hard reservation. It is stronger for casual dates, solo dining, and later dinner flexibility than for a high-ceremony special occasion.
About Sushi Taku
For Chicago diners considering Sushi Taku, the venue is open daily with an afternoon break, stays open later on Friday and Saturday, and lists a casual dress code. That makes it a practical option to evaluate when timing and ease matter most.
Good fit for a flexible Chicago plan
Consider Sushi Taku when the priority is convenience and a casual dress code in Chicago. The schedule: Sushi Taku opens at 12 PM daily, pauses between afternoon and evening service, and closes at 10 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday service running until 10:30 PM.
The venue is casual with its listed dress code. That is a positive if the goal is low friction: no need to dress around the venue and no reason to over-plan the evening. If the night calls for a different kind of setting, The Perch is another Chicago option to consider.
Where it sits against other Chicago options
When comparing Sushi Taku with other Chicago choices, use the decision around timing, dress code, and the kind of outing you want. Milk & Honey Cafe, Via Carducci La Sorella, Casa Tequila Chicago, and Little Wok - Wicker Park may fit different plans depending on the group and occasion, while Sushi Taku's strengths are its daily hours and casual dress code.
The practical verdict: choose Sushi Taku for an easy Chicago plan when timing flexibility matters. For wider planning beyond this one stop, use our full Chicago restaurants guide, or branch out with our full Chicago bars guide, our full Chicago hotels guide, our full Chicago wineries guide, and our full Chicago experiences guide.
Quick reference: Casual Chicago option with daily midday and evening hours; best framed around convenience and timing flexibility.
Planning details
- Location
- 1904 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
- Website
- sushitaku.com
- Phone
- +17732528258
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Taku reads as a serious, neighbourhood-focused sushi counter that deliberately sits outside Chicago’s downtown fine-dining cluster. Positioned on Wicker Park’s Division Street, it draws the ambient energy of independent shops and late-night bars rather than corporate hotel corridors. The service model centers on the counter, so the room feels compact and focused: less destination opulence, more local institution. That combination gives the restaurant an intimate, quietly authoritative presence: precise and no-nonsense in its execution, rooted in community rather than the expense-account glamour of the Loop.
Best For
This is a place for local diners and anyone willing to seek out good sushi off the beaten path. For residents of Wicker Park, Logan Square and Ukrainian Village, Sushi Taku removes the downtown commute and functions as a neighbourhood go-to. Visitors from River North or the Loop can still make it a worthwhile stop, but the write-up notes a roughly twenty-minute cab ride, so it reads as a choice for diners who prioritize quality over proximity. The restaurant suits those who want focused sushi service in a community-oriented setting.
Ordering Tips
Expect a clear lunch-versus-dinner distinction: daytime service runs abbreviated formats with shorter omakase options and more à la carte access, while evenings are where fuller sequences unfold. If you’re sampling the signatures, the Spicy Scallop Roll, Sunny Roll and Fire Phoenix Roll are highlighted as go-to items. Given the counter-focused setup, plan for a sushi-centric meal where menu pacing matters: opt for the abbreviated daytime selections if you want a quicker, à la carte experience and reserve the evening for a more complete omakase-style progression.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and inviting atmosphere suitable for casual dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Spicy Scallop Roll
- Sunny Roll
- Fire Phoenix Roll
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1904 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group is not aligned on sushi, try Little Wok - Wicker Park for a broader pan-Asian fallback. For a more occasion-ready American dinner at a higher price tier, choose The Perch.
Restaurant context
How Sushi Taku compares in Wicker Park
Choose Sushi Taku over Milk & Honey Cafe when the meal needs to read as sushi dinner rather than cafe-style daytime eating. Milk & Honey Cafe is the better fit for a lighter, more casual daytime plan; Sushi Taku is the better fit when the group wants a focused Japanese-leaning meal and more dinner flexibility.
Compared with Via Carducci La Sorella and Casa Tequila Chicago, this is the narrower choice, which is useful when everyone already wants sushi. Via Carducci La Sorella is safer for Italian comfort and a classic sit-down rhythm, while Casa Tequila Chicago is better for a louder group meal built around Mexican food and drinks.
The Perch is the higher-price comparison at $$$ and works better for diners who want American food in a more occasion-ready setting. Little Wok - Wicker Park is the stronger fallback when the group wants broader pan-Asian options rather than committing to sushi.
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Compare Sushi Taku
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Taku | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Milk & Honey Cafe | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Via Carducci La Sorella | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Casa Tequila Chicago | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| The Perch | Chicago | American | $$$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Little Wok - Wicker Park | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Sushi Taku?
It is not specified how far ahead to book. For planning, note that Sushi Taku is open Monday through Thursday from 12–3:30 PM and 4:30–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–3:30 PM and 4:30–10:30 PM, and Sunday from 12–3:30 PM and 4:30–10 PM.
What should I wear to Sushi Taku?
Dress casually. Sushi Taku lists a casual dress code, so relaxed everyday wear is the clearest fit.
What are alternatives to Sushi Taku in Chicago?
Other Chicago options to compare include Milk & Honey Cafe, Via Carducci La Sorella, Casa Tequila Chicago, Little Wok - Wicker Park, and The Perch. Choose among them based on the kind of outing and timing your group wants.
Is Sushi Taku good for solo visits?
A solo-dining setup is not specified. If you are going alone, the most useful planning detail is the schedule: Sushi Taku has daily midday and evening hours, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
What times is Sushi Taku open?
Sushi Taku is open from 12–3:30 PM daily, then reopens from 4:30–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 4:30–10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Sushi Taku good for a special occasion?
Sushi Taku is not established as a formal special-occasion venue. Its listed dress code is casual, so it is best approached as a relaxed Chicago option unless you confirm additional details directly before you go.
