I won't be as critical as most of the other reviewers, but I definitely do get where they're coming from. I may have had better experiences here because I've only been for lunch and after-work drinks (never for dinner when it was crowded) so things weren't quite as chaotic as people have made it sound. I will say, though, that you're probably better off forgetting about the "sushi" and sticking with the "samba rio". The sushi is forgettable (especially with much better sushi places like sushi wabi and japonais nearby) but I've had a few really memorable brazilian/japanese fusion dishes here. The chicken teriyaki dish on their lunch menu (not your typical teriyaki, and much more exciting than it sounds) is actually VERY good, and the potatoes it comes with (they're purple for some reason?) are really tasty.
The bar also has a really great Brazilian drink--I can't remember what it's called, but it has muddled fruit in it-- and I'd definitely recommend stopping by after work one day and giving it a try!

for the money and quality, I'd prefer to eat my sushi elsewhere.


for the pure sexy after work drinking and mingling, there's probably not a better place on Wells Street, if you want to be where the image aware are single and mingle.


I went here on a first date a few years ago and thought the food was good. Probably because the boy was cute.


When I came back a few years later, I'm not sure it was my imagination but I thought the quality of food had fallen off.


I personally feel this place should or could evolve into a lounge experience where they serve small plates and that way it would take the focus off the food.


awesome as an afterwork night spot.

After the first time I went here I said, " I don't think I will come back here.
" I went back, for the second time in January and should have listened to myself!
This place is VERY expensive. There is a lot on the menu, I can't remember specifically, but there is something for everyone. There is not, however, that big of a selection of sushi. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot to choose from, but I was under the impression that is was a straight up sushi place. The sushi is good- but for the price, it's not worth it. Not even a little. I have no problem paying extra for quality food, but this just isn't worth it.

The atmosphere is fun, so there is some appeal to it. But, I can't really have THAT much fun paying $15 for a glass of wine. I know things are pricier downown, but again, I will pay for something that is worth it.

I love sushi and it's my goal to try close to every sushi place in Chicago, this was another on the list. In comparison, there is much better sushi out there that is worth every penny. Worth it enough that you will order two of the same rolls because it's so good.

Also, for the prices you pay, you would expect stellar service. Well, don't. They either ignore you or they stalk you, there really hasn't been a middle ground for me in that respect.