Sushi-san

Sushi restaurant · 63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, United States · United States

★ 4.8 on Google · 11,653 reviews · View on Google Maps

25 / 100

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Aug 5, 2026 · 218 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst: — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account: — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text: — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating: 4.8★
Not-flagged average: 4.9★
Flagged: 22%
Coverage: 9%

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that this establishment offers exceptional, fresh sushi and a vibrant atmosphere complemented by upbeat music and attentive service. While the majority of diners praise the quality of the food and hospitality, some note issues with pricing, noise levels, and occasional service inconsistencies.

+ Repeated strengths

Fresh and delicious food

Reviewers frequently highlight the high quality, freshness, and great flavor of the sushi, sashimi, and specialty dishes.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-07-14
Best sushi I've had since I returned from Tokyo!

5★ · 2026-07-23
Always a phenomenal meal (kawasaki eel roll and bbq lettuce wrap)!

Attentive and friendly service

Many guests commend the staff and bartenders for being welcoming, knowledgeable, and providing top-notch hospitality.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-06-17
I came in around lunch time with my 2 sons, 4 and 6. The server, who is the bartender, is very attentive and friendly. My kids spilled water and he was super sweet about it. Checked in on us frequently and made sure we had everything we nee...

5★ · 2026-06-21
Very fast service, very friendly staff, good atmosphere. Alex was so nice and kind. Making great conversation but not too intruding.

Vibrant atmosphere and music

Visitors often enjoy the hip vibe, cool interior space, and old-school hip-hop background music.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-06-30
Delisheous! Killer Vibes plain old school hiphop enjoyment DT CHI TOWN☆ Spicy Scallop Rollllll 100%

5★ · 2026-08-03
Top tier every time. Music food and vibe all 10/10

− Repeated complaints

Loud music and noise levels

Some reviewers report that the music is too loud, making it difficult to carry on a conversation or hear the server.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-06-23
Good food in a highly noisy place. Difficult tô talk with your table partner.

4★ · 2026-07-05
The sushi is sensational, but it's too loud and the music is terrible.

Pricing and value concerns

A few diners feel that the food is overly expensive for the portion sizes or overall experience delivered.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-06-23
Got the Mr.Maguro San Set (tuna) and express lunch set. Overall sushi was very good but this is definitely a once in a blue moon stop since it’s pretty pricey. Honestly, the roasted edamame was a must get above everything else.

2★ · 2026-07-23
Food so mid for the price

1★ · 2026-07-31
3.5% surcharge added to all checks that *does not go to front of house staff*, meaning ownership pockets it. They remove it from your bill if you tell them to. Surprised there aren’t more reviews calling this out. Such slimy business pract...

Inconsistent dining and seating experiences

Reviewers occasionally mention long wait times, being seated right next to other groups, or specific dishes falling short of expectations.

3 supporting reviews

2★ · 2026-06-14
Went out for a birthday dinner, nobody even acknowledged the birthday, not sure why they ask if you’re celebrating something. Staff was super short with us. Super San roll was fishy. Broccoli was heavily smoked to the point it was unbearabl...

5★ · 2026-07-04
1.5 hour wait for a table for 2 at 6:00pm on a Sat night but we got 2 seats at the bar and had a great experience. Great attentive service from the bartender and every dish was fresh and delicious

4★ · 2026-07-13
The food is good, I'd say above average for a Japanese restaurant. I'd highlight the waiter's recommendation of the scalloped maki rolls, but only order a few, as the sauce can be a bit strong. The tempura shrimp were also good. The music w...

Good for

Fresh sushi and sashimi lunches or dinners
Social gatherings featuring happy hour deals and cocktails
Atmospheric date nights with music and a lively scene

Avoid if

You prefer a quiet environment where you can easily converse
You are looking for budget-friendly or low-cost dining options
You dislike crowded spaces or long wait times during peak hours

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
Month	Reviews	Flagged
Jun ’26	339	68
Jul ’26	576	132
Aug ’26	85	18

Rating distribution

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

Evidence

low activity account 217 reviews flagged weight 0.8
generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 218 flagged reviews.

Cecilia McMahon

21 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-07-12

Henry was the sweetest and everything was delicious as usual!

Samuel Palmer

1 review

★★★★★

2026-06-10

Amazing experience and friendly staff

Courtney

1 review

★★★★★

2026-06-10

Christine Augustine

1 review

★★★★★

2026-06-12

Lucas Bartlett

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-06-12

Great lunch.

Charlie T

1 review

★★★★★

2026-06-13

Ruben Avina

1 review

★★★★★

2026-06-13

Brady was awesome! Great service and patience with our lack of knowledge with what to order. Everything was delicious and the vibes were there.

Eryn Wright

1 review

★★★★★

2026-06-14

Noah Mueller

1 review

★★★★★

2026-06-14

Charles Orellana

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-06-14

Report generated Aug 5, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.

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