312 Fish Market, 88 Marketplace
43 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 26 threads.
What people say, in short
312 Fish Market's counter inside 88 Marketplace draws recommendations for sushi platters and value. One diner singles out the bluefin otoro nigiri as a personal highlight. Not everyone agrees on quality: one criticizes the rice, another finds the fish disappointing, and a former regular reports a decline. Another diner likes the sushi but finds the setting too casual for a special sit-down meal.
Address
312 Fish Market, 2105 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60616
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Bluefin otoro nigiri
- Best for
- Takeaway, Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Tank_Direct in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Names this sushi counter as a favorite less-prominent restaurant.
- Recommendsu/OkSchedule in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025taste
Recommends the sushi counter inside Chinatown's 88 Marketplace.
- Recommendsu/went_figure in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Suggests this spot as a good option for ordering sushi platters.
- Mixedu/anglbbymama444 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste
Says the quality is there, but the place feels a bit too casual for a sit-down meal.
- Recommendsu/txQuartz in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Names this market stall as the single standout good option they know of.
- Recommendsu/chipskylark123 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025value
Says 312 Fish Market gives a strong balance of value, authenticity and quality for sushi; notes it is in Chinatown.
- Recommendsu/troubleseemstofollow in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025value
Says 312 sushi's party platters are good value for the money.
- Recommendsu/Enforcer5981 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025delivery
Says 312 Fish Market also packages nicely for delivery.
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- Recommendsu/passionatelyse1 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Suggests 312 Fish Market as a sushi option for this budget question.
- Recommendsu/alexjewellalex in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025taste
Lists 312 Fish Market as the top non-omakase choice.
- Recommendsu/ChicagFro in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Directly answers the sushi question by naming this fish market.
- Recommendsu/saintpauli in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Thinks the blue fin toro nigiri is likely the finest nigiri they have eaten.
- Recommendsu/shakeethatt in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Gives only the name 'Fish market 312' as a pick.
- Recommendsu/thatreferenceyouknow in r/chicagofood · May 2026value
Calls it a chill lowkey spot with pretty decent value, attached to a marketplace.
- Recommendsu/betterfoodjordin in r/chicagofood · Mar 2025
Says 312 Fish Market is their regular go-to spot.
- Recommendsu/Pantsqueen in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Says it is underrated and worth including on a Chicago visit.
- Recommendsu/froboy81 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Recalls a memorable visit with hand rolls after a whole-tuna demonstration.
- Recommendsu/AlanShore60607 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025value
Praises the cheap per-piece platters and the single-fish platter option for dining in.
- Recommendsu/momokingslayer in r/AskChicago · Jun 2026
Names 312 Fish Market directly as a sushi suggestion in reply to the thread request.
- Recommendsu/Lukewarmcheetos13 in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
Names this fish market as a sushi pick for the solo outing.
- Recommendsu/DREAMS_OF_BOKEH in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names 312 fish market as a direct answer to the sushi request.
- Recommendsu/herecomes_the_sun in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Gives 312 Dish Market an honorable mention for strong sushi.
- Mixedu/Successful_River_977 in r/chicagofood · May 2025ambience
Calls 312 Fish Market a great spot but doubts it works for hosting a graduation dinner.
- Recommendsu/mees_echo in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Names 312 Fish Market as a takeout answer.
- Recommendsu/scoops86 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Is surprised nobody has named 312 Fish Market yet, implying it deserves mention.
- Caveatu/Healthy-Cash-2962 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Agrees 312 Fish Market was disappointing.
- Recommendsu/Throwaway-929103 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025value
Recommends 312 Fish Market as a budget pick with good quality.
- Recommendsu/PleasantBath9153 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Lists 312 Fish Market among its takeout picks.
- Caveatu/SimplePlastic0 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Says 312 Fish Market is not authentic.
- Caveatu/glickie1 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Used to visit 312 Fish Market often but says quality has slipped in the past year.
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