What to know
Oni Maki opened to bring a focused, portable take on sushi to University Village, combining the immediacy of to-go dining with the discipline of Japanese tea and sushi craft. The concept centers on handrolls — a format that celebrates single-bite intensity and ingredient quality — paired with a matcha bar offering both traditional whisked tea and contemporary matcha drinks. By marrying speed with precision, Oni Maki fills a neighborhood need for fast, elevated meals and a calm spot for matcha lovers. Its arrival signals a growing appetite in Chicago for thoughtful, specialized formats that honor technique without sacrificing convenience.
