Kai Sushi

Address: 3819 N Southport

Neighborhood: Lake View

Cuisine: Sushi

Price Range: $$$

Website: http://www.kaisushijapanese.com/

Hours:

Monday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

Our take: Lake View’s sushi symphony: Kai orchestrates a harmony of fish and rice. Bring a bright white wine and let the flavors sing.

Wine Pairing: Kai' means 'sea', so bring a crisp coastal white like Muscadet or Albariño. A Junmai Daiginjo sake is also perfect.

Beer Pairing: Hitachino Nest White Ale complements sushi nicely. For a local option, try Metropolitan's Krankshaft Kölsch.

Spirits Pairing: Bring a bottle of Roku gin for Japanese-inspired cocktails. For sipping, a premium junmai daiginjo sake like Kubota Manjyu is ideal.