Sushi by Scratch
27 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Sushi by Scratch is recommended for a more playful, adventurous omakase experience. Diners often enjoy the meal and atmosphere, but the food divides opinion: one found the sushi and rice underwhelming, while another liked the fish but ranked it below other counters. A separate returning diner feels the experience has slipped. Several regard it as a costly meal rather than an everyday choice.
Address
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago, 415 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Best for
- Groups
- 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/Jeeperscrow123 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026taste
Post praises the counter as enjoyable, with high-quality fish and cocktails on offer.
- Recommendsu/ocmb in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Says they thoroughly enjoyed their own visit.
- Recommendsu/dorkycomplex in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Names Sushi by Scratch as an omakase option, with a caveat about how much one would need to spend.
- Mixedu/Busy_Visual_92 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Liked the service, room and wine pairing, but found the sushi underwhelming with basic rice and felt the add-on wasn't worth it.
- Recommendsu/alexjewellalex in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Calls themselves a fan, praising the varied spicy bites and complex flavors beyond soy and wasabi.
- Recommendsu/Worried-Fly-8729 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026
Says they visited a while back, still talk about it, and call it a very good experience.
- Recommendsu/SQZ8199 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024value
Calls it the place to upgrade your omakase, an investment that the author thinks is worth it.
- Recommendsu/ValinorExpress in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Suggests Sushi by Scratch as an omakase option alongside Kyoten Next.
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- Recommendsu/mees_echo in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Says they've been to Sushi by Scratch and enjoyed it; it also operates in other cities.
- Recommendsu/Intelligent_Art3741 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Picks it as the most fun, adventurous option for omakase.
- Recommendsu/isthisforeal in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Says it is amazing quality and had not been mentioned yet.
- Recommendsu/StrengthDouble in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Thinks Sushi by Scratch is underrated and had a better time there than at pricier top NYC omakase.
- Recommendsu/avocategory in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Calls it their favorite; they tried it mainly because they loved the original LA location.
- Recommendsu/ass_pineapples in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Says it's the best sushi they've eaten and recommends it after student years.
- Recommendsu/Upper_Sell_3816 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024
Has visited and ranks this place first among the sushi spots they have tried.
- Recommendsu/Ggcancan in r/AskChicago · Jan 2024
Suggests Scratch Sushi as a fancy sushi meal option, describing it as a secret spot tucked under a bar.
- Recommendsu/Impossible-Ant-7234 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Briefly names this spot as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/face5535 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Picks Sushi by Scratch as their omakase choice and rates the experience highly.
- Recommendsu/jfresh21 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2023
Calls it the top pick and says the dining experience is fun.
- Recommendsu/Kk2017 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026variety
Suggests this for inventive toppings and an appealing atmosphere.
- Mixedu/Penguin-people in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026consistency
Previously chose it for celebrations but finds it less impressive now.
- Recommendsu/bronyraur in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Lists Sushi by Scratch among upscale omakase picks; calls their recent visit fantastic.
- Recommendsu/Last-Secret370 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names Sushi by Scratch as a personal favorite.
- Recommendsu/Aromatic-Sherbet9938 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Calls it amazing and a good fit for social gatherings.
- Mixedu/Wrenchinspokesby in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Calls it the most unconventional and fun option, though its fish is slightly behind the other places.
- Recommendsu/Evening_Discussion56 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Answers the omakase question with Sushi by Scratch.
- Recommendsu/YikesO69 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Recommends Sushi by Scratch in answer to the best-omakase question.
- Recommendsu/JGFromTheD5 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Calls it unbelievable though pricey.
- Recommendsu/PsychologicalCelery8 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Suggests Sushi by Scratch to someone who wants an omakase experience.
- Recommendsu/DCmeetsLA in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Calls it the top sushi in town, ahead of most Japan spots they tried; notes it costs more.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.