Itoko, Southport
25 people recommendvia r/chicago, r/chicagofood26 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
Itoko draws recommendations for sushi to eat in or take home, with one diner singling out its build-your-own hand roll kits. Another regular praises the maki and nigiri for delivery or pickup and considers them good value. A less enthusiastic diner found it acceptable but wanted a broader sushi selection. At Southport, one visitor likes the sidewalk setting while noting that it is small.
Address
Itoko, 3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Build your own hand roll kits, Nigiri, Maki
- Best for
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dates
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Itoko, Southport, as the crow flies.
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/dan-o-mite in r/chicago · Feb 2024
Says Itoko serves real wasabi, directly answering the thread's question.
- Recommendsu/Portillosburger in r/chicagofood · May 2026price
Recommends it, noting all three listed places are awesome at increasing price points.
- Mixedu/wellfleet212 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Says Itoko was the one tried place that was acceptable, but its sushi selection is narrow.
- Recommendsu/thatreferenceyouknow in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Lists it among their nigiri and sushi recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Evansde77_ in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Has been to Itoko several times, likes the hand rolls, and says the quality is worth the cost.
- Recommendsu/Phanatic00 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Names Itoko as an answer to the sushi request.
- Recommendsu/emilykomendera in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Recommends Itoko in Lakeview for sushi alongside other menu choices.
- Recommendsu/JerrMondo in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Endorses following the recommendation and taking the train to Itoko in a fun neighborhood.
Show all 26 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Trying_2BNice in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Recommends Itoko as a great sushi choice.
- Recommendsu/BilliamBean in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Praises Itoko's food as top tier, with a casual vibe.
- Recommendsu/Jim74141719 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Tentatively suggests Itoko if omakase isn't wanted.
- Recommendsu/TerribleLight7081 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026value
Recommends its happy hour as good value and tasty.
- Recommendsu/BreakfastGirl6 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026
Names Itoko as a direct answer to the sushi recommendation request.
- Mixedu/spade_andarcher in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024ambience
Says the sidewalk seating is charming but small.
- Recommendsu/jm44768 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names Itoko as a direct answer to the sushi request.
- Recommendsu/25pinwheels in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Recommends Itoko for its strong happy hour, high-quality fish, and good cooked-fish options.
- Recommendsu/burlygates in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Regular for delivery or pickup; rates its quality highly for maki and nigiri at a reasonable price.
- Recommendsu/rses5 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Calls Itoko Sushi underrated and among the city's top sushi choices.
- Recommendsu/fatdoobiesonly in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026
Bare suggestion of Itoko as an answer to the sushi date request.
- Recommendsu/Own_Positive_2575 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Calls Itoko great, but says Juno is the better pick.
- Recommendsu/Busy_Visual_92 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Calls the bar and patio happy hour among the best, though getting there takes some effort.
- Recommendsu/chigal10 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Suggests Itoko's Southport location as a fit for the dinner.
- Recommendsu/tayryanw in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Simply names Itoko as a pick.
- Recommendsu/srr636 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Calls Itoko Sushi excellent, especially its build-your-own hand roll kits.
- Recommendsu/Catlady1107 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Names Itoko among places for takeout sushi.
- Recommendsu/SaoLixo in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Names Itoko on Southport as a suggestion for the date.
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