Best Sushi - Nigiri in Near South Side, Chicago
The 5 top-rated sushi - nigiri in Near South Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is salmon nigiri at SAKANA AYCE Japanese Cuisine (1307 S Wabash Ave), with a flavor score of 83 out of 100 from 7 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Sushi - Nigiri across Chicago→- Ranked #1At SAKANA AYCE Japanese Cuisine1307 S Wabash Ave
- Ranked #2At SAKANA AYCE Japanese Cuisine1307 S Wabash Ave
Fresh salmon receives praise for its flavor and smooth texture, though some found the nigiri's rice-to-fish ratio disappointing.
- Ranked #3At Kai Sushi1255 S State St
Nigiri features fresh fish and fluffy rice, though some found certain pieces chewy and not as fresh as expected.
- Ranked #4At SAKANA AYCE Japanese Cuisine1307 S Wabash Ave
Nigiri features fresh fish but suffers from a high rice-to-fish ratio, with some finding the wasabi lacking in spice.
- Ranked #5At Sumi Sushi1303 S Michigan Ave
Nigiri features generous, fresh fish but suffers from bland rice and an excessive rice-to-fish ratio, with mixed service experiences.