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sai cafe

Sai Cafe

2010 N Sheffield
Chicago, IL 60614

773-472-8080

www.saicafe.com/

Comfortable no-nonsense spot in Lincoln Park has rabid following for honest fresh maki and sashimi in creative presentations.

Additional Information

Rating: • classic

Price: $10-$19

Cuisine: Japanese

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Noteworthy:
child friendly
telephone reservations
will seat past 10:30 p.m.

Dishes We Liked:

Ahi poke ($10), spicy white tuna crunch maki ($7), spicy tuna maki ($7), pan-fried scallops ($12)

Hours: D nightly.