Sushi Reference: Kamehachi of Tokyo

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Kamehachi of Tokyo

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1400 North Wells (at Shiller).
Chicago, Illinois
Voice: +1 (312) 664-3663.
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Sample prices:

Ebi nigiri (shrimp), 2 pieces, $4.50
Hamachi nigiri (yellowtail), 2 pieces, $6.-
Hotategai nigiri (scallops), 2 pieces, $6.-
Ika nigiri (squid), 2 pieces, $4.50
Maguro nigiri (tuna), 2 pieces, $5.-
Saba nigiri (mackeral), 2 pieces, $4.-
Sake nigiri (salmon), 2 pieces, $5.-
Tako nigiri (octopus), 2 pieces, $5.50
Tamago nigiri (egg omelet), 2 pieces, $4.-
Unagi nigiri (eel), 2 pieces, $5.50
Ikura gunkan maki (salmon roe), 2 pieces, $6.-
Uni gunkan maki (sea urchin), 2 pieces, $8.-
California roll, 6 pieces, $5.50
Kappa maki (cucumber roll), 6 pieces, $3.95
Tekka maki (tuna roll), 6 pieces, $4.75
Unagi maki (eel and cucumber roll), 6 pieces, $4.95

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Comments about this restaurant:

From Ben Shakman (last visit August 2007)

Variety of sushi: Somewhat broader than average.
Freshness of sushi: Very fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Somewhat nicer than average.
Generosity of sushi portions: Small portions.

Promptness of service: Slow.
Courtesy of service: Very courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Quality of nonsushi food: Good.

``I dropped a bundle on my visit to this restaurant, but left feeling like I had received a decent value. I had several pieces of á la carte sushi and found the eel to be uninspired. The mackerel was delicious, but the real stand-outs were the yellowtail, salmon, and tuna. I ordered two rolls: The tempura shrimp roll was good, but not outstanding...unlike the special salmon roll. It was one of the best nouveau sushi rolls I've had in a long time. This particular roll includes baked smoked salmon, scallions, masago, and eel sauce. There were some other items in there as well, but I cannot recall what else. Suffice to say, the combination of flavors and textures worked well together. My friend had several things which were quite good, and a chicken teriyaki which was pedestrian at best. I also had a shrimp tempura appetizer which was quite good. I will certainly try this place again on subsequent visits to Chicago! ''

From Chrys Chrys (last visit April 2004)

Variety of sushi: Somewhat broader than average.
Freshness of sushi: Very fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Exceptional attention to presentation.
Generosity of sushi portions: Somewhat larger than usual.

Promptness of service: Notably attentive.
Courtesy of service: Very courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Cleaner than usual.

``This place has something called `Super White Tuna'. $4 for a standard size piece . . . and worth every one of the 400 hundred pennies! The Catapillar Roll and the Dragon Roll are incredible; the Crab Shumai, well, if Kamahachi was open for breakfast, I'd be having the Crab Shumai. Over the past six years I've been here four times and the place is always packed with all ages and all faces. What a gem!''

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