Toro Sushi

As a sushi lover and moving into the neighborhood recently, it made perfect sense to try the popular Toro.

It's BYOB (every Chicagoan's favorite 4-letter word) but they limit the amount you can bring it. I don't doubt if someone once over-did it and ruined it for the rest of us.
I went on a weekday and relatively early (6ish) and still had to wait 45 minutes. They do jot down your number and give you a call when a table is ready. The place is really REALLY tiny and tight. You will bump elbows with someone or step on someone's something on your way in and out. It's just the way it is. The place is not really decorated with anything fancy and the signs are handwritten on notebook pieces of paper. The economy is rough, I get it, but this place is always so packed, I'd figure they could invest a little into sprucing it up.

My date and I shared an edamame, miso soup and the Oh My God and Super White Crunchy rolls which all phenomenal. The Super White literally melts in your mouth and the sauce of the OMG is just ridic. It also comes with 'OMG" written on the side, making it very Instagram-worthy. The service is pretty good and they get you in and out as quickly as they can without being too pushy, which I liked. The overall vibe just seemed a little dry and if I was any slightly bigger, I'd definitely be bumping into people a lot more.

I would suggest this place better as a carry-out option as their food is solid but my issue is more with the actual space of the restaurant. I don't know if I'd go there again, becauase there's a lot of other just as good sushi spots nearby, but I will forever remember Toro

Nice selection. I am craving already and it's been only a few days. But it took too long. Did they catch the fish while I waited

This place is truly a 5 star experience. The service was exceptional...and like said earlier, Mitch really does know everything about fish and creating the freshest sushi available in Chicago.

Our favorite rolls were the Sunny roll, the California Tempura, Oh My God roll, and the crazy horse (which you must like fresh raw fish because it's all raw).

I can't wait to go again to try more!! Loved this place!