New Sushi Spot Coming To Downtown Glen Ellyn

GLEN ELLYN, IL — Glen Ellyn residents will soon be able to sate their sushi cravings at a new dining spot. Sushi Ukai, recently signed a lease to occupy part of the space in the 400 block of Main St. that once housed Soukup's Hardware, which had been a mainstay in the village for 80 years before it closed in early 2017.

The restaurant, which currently has a store in La Grange, will offer makimono rolls, bento boxes, udon noodles, and other classic Japanese dishes for dine-in, delivery, or take-out. Sushi Ukai's menu also features a variety of vegetarian options and organic items. The vegetarian bento box comes with crispy, fried agedashi tofu, gomoae, and vegetable tempura. Diners can sub in exotic black rice for just $1 more.

Sushi Ukai's standout entrees include the sushi pyramid — a delectable assortment of lobster, avocado, and tuna rolls, and four different types of tobiko (flying fish roe) drizzled in coconut eel sauce. The restaurant's Dan Dan Noodles give a nod to traditional Szechuan street fare with stir-fried ground pork and chiles served atop a bed of egg noodles.

The sushi restaurant is currently working on the design for its interior, which will have to be presented to the village board. Patch will keep you posted with updates when an opening date is announced.

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