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Oysy

888 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL subway directions (312) 922-1127  
Website: http://www.oysysushi.com

Hours Currently OPEN

Oysy is a Sushi, Japanese, and Asian restaurant where most Menuism users came for fun with friends, paid between $25 and $50, and tipped between 15% to 18%.

People describe this restaurant as Sushi, Trendy, Japanese, Lunch special, Sake, Grant Park, Street Parking, Valet, South Loop, and Asian [ tag it ]

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3.0 avg. based on 7 ratings & 6 reviews

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6 reviews

Award_star_gold First reviewed by:  justin
Apr 30, 2007 Link

My favorite here so far

Oysy has been my favorite sushi restaurant since arriving upon the shores of Lake Michigan. The environment is nice, and the fish has been consistently fresh. For the downtown area with limited restaurants, it is a select place to go.

What I ate:
  • ****
Extras:
I came here for
a romantic date
My meal cost
between $25 and $50
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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Feb 13, 2007 Link

declining quality

i’ve been going to oysy since it first opened, and the rolls were always hefty-sized, beautifully presented, and of fresh quality. i recently went here on a wednesday, and what a change…the rolls were poorly wrapped, small, and lacking in freshness.

i used to recommend oysy often to my friends, but i won’t be directing my friends here anymore.

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What I ate:
  • ***

    the rolls were small and poorly wrapped. just an alright roll.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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Jan 5, 2007 Link

Could be better

Wasn’t really impressed with the meal here. The presentation was outstanding but overall the flavors were lackluster and the portions were not worth the cost. Also the fish quality was just average. I actually prefer Kamehachi a half mile down the road (the oyster shooters there are raging!). Excellent cocktails and a nice place to people-watch though.

What I ate:
  • **

    Fish quality was OK. Poor flavors. Perhaps an off-day?

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Dec 14, 2006 Link

Beautifully prepared sushi

The presentation at Oysy is always impeccable. When you get your sushi, you can definitely see the attention to detail. The catepillar roll has a cute little face with green antennae and the red dragon roll has a pretty cool dragon head. If I had to make the sushi, it’d take me hours…

Anyways, the sushi is good. It usually take me quite a few rolls to get full, so it can get pricey but it’s a nice indulgence every now and then.

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What I ate:
  • ***

    Not bad. The roll is big and refreshing. The egg is the best part.

  • *****

    It’s a catepillar! Very sweet and plenty of avocado. yummy.

  • ****

    These big rolls are good.

  • ****

    I love Tamago. The pieces are big, sweet and tasty – just the way I likee it.

  • ****

    Wow! That is spicy. There were a couple chopped peppers embedded inside that really knocked me out. When I wasn’t sweating from the spice, the roll was hearty and sweet.

  • ****

    Since I love salmon, I prefer this to spicy tuna. mmmm salmon.

  • *

    Bleh. Not much taste here, just some mushiness on the inside. Only 4 pieces too for $5.

  • ****

    Mmmm, did I mention I love salmon? Even the skin is good.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
between $25 and $50
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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Aug 12, 2006 Link

tasty sushi in south loop

i also live next to this sushi place! it’s a clean, trendy, tasty sushi house that is moderately priced and offers a variety of rolls/maki. i’m a big fan of the rainbow roll and futomaki.

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Aug 8, 2006 Link

Tasty, convenient and high quality

I live right next door so I probably eat here way more than I should. The sushi is wonderfully prepared and everything is always very fresh. The warm dishes are a bit minimalistic (no sides, rice, etc.) so just be sure to order a few different things. I usually get a few small maki and then 1 special maki.

What I ate:
  • ****

    Very tasty

  • ****

    Anything salmon tastes good

  • ****

    The eel is fantastic, but it’s not served with any rice.

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