Bob San

Those who know me know that I am far from the biggest fan of sushi.  It's not that I don't like sushi, it's just that I don't think there is enough variation of taste between specific sushi items or between different sushi restaurants.  

So anyways, I'm probably a bit overly critical of sushi joints, but they are pretty ubiquitous and homogenous.  So when one like Bob San offers nothing special but charges significantly more, I feel it is more than deserving of a below average rating.  It's not bad, it's just not especially good and it's expensive, and with all the sushi options there are in Chicago I see no reason to go to Bob San.

As an aside: I used to live right around the corner at 1137 N Wood St.  One weekday night around midnight (hours after they closed) I was walking home from somewhere and there was a line of about 50 people waiting to get into Bob San.  This bizarre mystery haunts me to this day and I'm hoping that someone can shed some light on it.  Please, someone tell me what they were waiting in line for!  The curiosity is slowly eating away at my insides.

We came here immediately after leaving another sushi joint across the street.  The owner and entire staff were friendly and accommodating.  We ordered off menu the entire night and everyone was happy to put anything we asked for in front of us.

I have been meaning to write a review about this place since it is my all time favorite place for fresh sushi.  My favorites are the super white tuna and salmon sashimi.  Their cuts are fresh and so succulent.  I have yet to find a japanese restaurant that cuts their sashimi the way they do (which makes a big difference).  Bob, the owner, is usually there with his cheery attitude and the rest of their staff is also very friendly and knowledgable.  Their prices are very reasonable for what you are getting.  My only reservation is that their kitchen food is just average.  I go just for their sushi and sashimi...oh and their sake.