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There are three different levels of sushi. One: Cheap and not awesome – the sort of place you put up with for easy delivery or an all-you-can-eat sushi situation in your sweatpants. Two: Good and reasonably priced – the kind of reliable spot you can go to mid-week and be satisfied without completely breaking the bank. Three: Excellent and expensive – you might pay rent late, but it’s worth it.
Sushi Dokku is category two. It’s good, and while slightly high on the price side, you won’t have to worry about your credit card getting declined. Sushi Dokku does a good job of offering straightforward sashimi and nigiri, interesting combinations like a hamachi nigiri with grapefruit and black lava sea salt, plus the ridiculous rolls you might crave. Don’t overlook the cooked items on the menu either, because they are also really good. Any of the noodle dishes are worth ordering, and we’re particularly into the grilled hamachi collar.
Situated on Randolph St. in the West Loop, Sushi Dokku is a good choice when you want to eat in the neighborhood without putting up with trendier, busy spots. Not that you should stroll up here in your pajamas, but it’s more low-key than most of its neighbors. You can meet a friend at Sushi Dokku, meet a date, post up at the bar solo, or even grab a carry out if you live nearby.
Overall, it’s a convenient spot that still maintains sushi integrity. And that’s an important kind of sushi restaurant to have.