Hana Sushi Restaurant

Considering the availability of restaurants on Taylor Street, I would rank Hana as a preferable (but more expensive) option for sushi compared to Ichiban. There also aren't as many Chinese restaurants available, so Hana will fulfill your Americanized Chinese food cravings.

The restaurant is clean, decor is modern, and their service is polite. I would personally go elsewhere on Taylor for Thai food, but they have a good portion for their Chinese  (unfortunately, Americanized and slightly on the greasier side [had their fried rice]) dishes and decent sushi. Food-wise, the restaurant is slightly below average.. but their ambiance (good noise level and presentation) and service bumps their overall score.

They recently raised the lunch special price. It used to be the best deal on taylor street. It's still a pretty good deal but those extra 75 cents or so can add up.
The staff is always friendly when I come in to pick up my food (I have never dined in but will most likely try it since UIC students get 15% off).

I'm not a big fan of sushi, but after I had the hana roll or the gozilla it change my taste buzz.The food was great small place, but its BYOB. The menu its a little confusing, but I will be back again.