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Gorilla Sushi, Wicker Park

26 people recommend, 9 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/chicagofood30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 11 threads.

What people say, in short

Diners recommend Gorilla Sushi across its Chicago outlets; the listed location is Wicker Park. Its appeal is inexpensive rolls and takeaway rather than high-end sushi. One Wicker Park delivery diner particularly liked the Heart Attack roll; another liked that branch but found smaller pieces at Logan Square. Dissenters describe low-grade sushi or too little fish, and even some supporters treat it as an occasional budget choice.

Address

Gorilla Sushi Wicker Park, 1238 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

At a glance

Price
Budget
Signature dishes
Heart Attack roll
Best for
Budget, Delivery, Takeaway
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.

  • Mixedu/Inside_Cupcake_165 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste

    Calls it low-quality but cheap enough to fill a niche; would eat it alone but not take family.

  • Mixedu/JessicaFreakingP in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024

    Likes Gorilla and orders from the Wicker Park branch; Logan Square pieces were smaller than expected.

  • Caveatu/ShitsnChips007 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste

    Remembers past Gorilla visits as low-tier and disappointing, though open to trying again.

  • Mixedu/AsLongAsYouKnow in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste

    Visits regularly; calls it not amazing but inexpensive and serviceable.

  • Recommendsu/Ok-Bridge-9112 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024

    Directly names this spot as the answer to the request.

  • Recommendsu/marlssa in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026value

    Calls it good value for the quality and says they order from it instead of pricier sit-down spots.

  • Recommendsu/front_torch in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026

    Calls it a good alternative to grocery-store options.

  • Recommendsu/SensitiveTie5783 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026value

    Loves it for affordable sushi and says it's reliably good.

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  • Recommendsu/an_actual_potato in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026consistency

    Says the place has served them well for about a decade and loves it.

  • Recommendsu/cherryplumpick in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026value

    Agrees prices rose but says it's much cheaper than other sushi spots.

  • Recommendsu/seagullsee in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026price

    Calls this one of the best budget sushi spots they have found.

  • Caveatu/lhchicago93 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024taste

    Says Gorilla Sushi is not good.

  • Mixedu/Electronic-Mark4890 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024consistency

    Says some Gorilla Sushi locations suit cheap sushi well, but quality varies across them.

  • Recommendsu/mmeeplechase in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024value

    Has visited the Andersonville branch and rates it solid, with reasonable value.

  • Caveatu/25pinwheels in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026portion

    Felt this spot's portions were smaller than the alternative for similar prices, so less favored.

  • Recommendsu/frenchfrycannon in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste

    Calls it a favorite for good sushi at reasonable prices and says the experience has consistently been positive.

  • Caveatu/NukinDuke in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026price

    Says the business is upfront that its sushi is lower grade and stopped going after a price rise.

  • Caveatu/Feisty_String_8748 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025portion

    Says the rolls contain too little fish; won't return.

  • Mixedu/081890 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste

    Loves Gorilla Sushi but calls it low grade and mayo-heavy, though still decent.

  • Recommendsu/OtterDiet in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026portion

    One visitor was pleasantly surprised by the generous amount of protein in each roll, and says smaller portions allow more variety.

  • Recommendsu/pulledporkhat in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026value

    Says the place rules; not the best, but a bargain for the quality.

  • Mixedu/fflip8 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026value

    Says it works for simple rolls and occasional takeout, though its recent price increase is worth noting.

  • Recommendsu/neverabadidea in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026portion

    Loves the Jefferson Park branch; roll sizes work well for a toddler who now likes veggie rolls.

  • Recommendsu/lynxkcg in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026value

    Their go-to Albany Park spot; not perfect but solid and a better deal than nearby options.

  • Caveatu/smileyglitter in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste

    Disliked it even when money was tight and finds fans' loyalty hard to understand.

  • Recommendsu/atjordanyo in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026

    Suggests Gorilla Sushi as a direct answer to the sushi delivery request.

  • Caveatu/limbs_ in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste

    Found the rice gummy and inedible last time; won't try again.

  • Recommendsu/LessLikelyTo in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024

    Agrees with the praise and misses their former stop on Milwaukee.

  • Caveatu/GimmeShockTreatment in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste

    Finds its popularity puzzling and its sushi only a notch above cheap convenience-store quality.

  • Recommendsu/Who_told_you_that in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024value

    Calls this Wicker Park spot low-key and inexpensive, an affordable stand-in for all-you-can-eat.

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