I’m back bringing you a review of the latest taste that has me saying “yum.” If you’re downtown in the River North area and looking for something tasty but that won’t completely obliterate your bank account, Oysy Sushi may be the answer to your food prayers. Chicago’s River North area boasts sultry steak and seafood restaurants, creamy Italian ristorantes, and the typical chain dining establishments; however, if you are looking for a lighter meal, but want that trendy ambiance, the Sushi and Japanese fare that Oysy delivers is near perfect. Georgetowners, if you like Chopsticks, you’ll love Oysy; and DePaul people, if you’re looking for a good date place, this is it.
I went to Oysy with a couple of friends last week and we were all impressed. We were looking for an upscale eatery with entrees options under $12, and we weren’t disappointed. Oysy offers a plethora of sushi options, from Maki rolls (the poster child of sushi in America), to typical Sashimi (piece of nicely cut fish atop rice), and of course Nigiri (for the raw-food junkies). Along with sushi, Oysy provides noodle, tempura, and teriyaki options for those who are looking for a plate of food rather than a roll. The restaurant’s appetizers were pretty reasonably priced too. My friend and I opted to split an order of edamame, which were lightly salted and simply presented in a bowl, tasted amazing fresh.
For my entrée, I ordered the rainbow roll from the regular Maki menu. The presentation was simple and delicate, with the roll nicely placed and the accompanying sauce lightly drizzled on the pristine white plate. Of course I managed to eat my roll and then realized I forgot to take a picture, so I nabbed a photo of a neighbor’s Rainbow Dragon Roll. The overall roll was delicious; the fish tasted fresh and the roll was properly assembled so that it did not fall apart once submerged in the soy sauce/wasabi mixture. Compared to other restaurants, for the price, Oysy’s sushi is a great choice. Along with their Special Maki Rolls, the restaurant offers the popular California Rolls ($4), Futo Maki ($4), Spicy Tuna Maki ($5), etc. Oysy Sushi is a good choice for a night out with the girls, an impromptu dinner downtown, and according to one of the friends who enjoyed Oysy’s with me, good enough for a two-year anniversary dinner with her boyfriend! (Congrats Nat & Krys :P)
Oysy literally means “delicious” in Japanese, so prepare to say it!
Name: Oysy Sushi
Meal: Lunch/Dinner
Location: River North (Downtown), Chicago
Address: 50 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago IL
Price: $7-$16 depending on the rolls
Ordered: Rainbow Maki Roll ($12) +Edamame ($3)
Best Option: Lunch Box Special ($12) Mon-Fri 11:30-5pm
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