Abashiri
185 E Lake St, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108
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Address :
185 E Lake St
Bloomingdale, IL, 60108 - Phone (630) 295-9502
- Website https://www.abashiri1.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Julie R.
SO GLAD WE WENT WITH YELP REVIEWS AND FOUND THIS PLACE. It's tucked back in a strip mall and just says "Sushi" that is visible Lake Street. Looks a little sketchy- but don't judge a book by its cover! We had been going to 8000 mile almost on auto-pilot every time we wanted sushi. BUT NOW we have options! Abashiri offers a much more intimate dining experience and a much wider array of sushi options. It is also much more authentic Japanese cuisine. Additionally, if you stuff your face with enough sushi, they will automatically roll you over to the unlimited sushi plan. Which is about $25 a person and includes UNLIMITED SUSHI. If you plan on going with the unlimited plan,might as well start and continue with the premium rolls. Staff is so friendly and attentive-definitely, highly recommend.
(5)Lefai K.
This place is located in a strip mall and offers All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) sushi. The sushi here is A-OK, not necessarily the best I've had, but A-OK. The food we ordered included miso soup, which was "meh". It had maybe a couple of small itty-bitty cubes of tofu and a tiny bit of seaweed, mostly liquid. Maybe it's because we came there somewhat late, and we were literally getting the bottom of the barrel. Service is slow when they aren't even that busy we were seated for about 10 minutes before we got our sushi ordering paper and pencil I do like the menu though -- each item comes with a picture and description, although the pictures can be somewhat too small to really give you a good visual of what the food item is.
(3)Jennifer P.
The Good: I've visited twice since my last review.. Maki (roll) presentation is clean/attractive and portions are good. They haven't been heavy on the rice the last two times I've visited; ingredients are much more balanced. Ingredient quality is also decent. Oh, and it's a cute, clean space (bathrooms included). It's Japanese-owned, which I was surprised about, since all the ones I've been to have Chinese or Korean owners and/or employees. The Meh: Service is slow when they aren't even that busy (tonight at 8:30 it was 3 tables of 2-5, including ourselves). We were seated for about 10 minutes before we got our AYCE sheets, and had to ask for them. Apparently you now have to ask for the (super salty!) miso soup, too. They're stingy with wasabi and ginger, again, unless you ask. Good luck flagging down the owner('s wife?), though - she's often behind the counter and doesn't really scan the dining area. She's not very welcoming or warm, but I feel she's a teensy bit more attentive after you've been there for a bit. The pictures on the menu are a general representation (stock photos?), but we've been surprised (sometimes pleasantly, sometimes not) by some variations. This last visit we shared 6 rolls between the two of us and it was perfect. We typically get the Tempura and Fresh variety, and skip over the Hot/Cooked ones. To Sum: "A-OK": we only come here if we can't make the hour round-trip drive to a different (and $6 cheaper per person) AYCE sushi joint.
(3)Jen R.
This is just about the only thing I miss living out by Carol Stream. Husband and I used to frequent Abashiri a few times a month and leave with our bellies full of sushi food babies. The all you can eat price is great:$25 per person and they have a huge menu of items you can choose from and most, if not all, are delicious. One time we ordered a whole plate of Lion King rolls. They were as glorious as Simba's kingdom and then some. I also like that there's free green tea with the AYCE special. I hear tell there's also free miso soup but why fill up on that when you can stuff your face with more sushi? Give me more rolls and then roll me on out the door.
(5)Stan S.
Been coming here for a few years and we love it. Great for kids too. Always tasty, fresh, and good service.
(5)Sung Y.
This is an interesting place nestled in a little strip mall across the street from portillos on Lake St. It's pretty easy to miss as I've worked in the area for over 15 years and this was my first time stopping in. Interior is clean and quaint. When I stopped in for lunch there were a few actual Japanese patrons eating here which was a good sign. The menu is pretty extensive and they have a lot of good lunch combos. I ordered sushi combo B which came with miso soup. The soup was hot and tasty. My combo came with 5pcs of sushi and I upgraded to spicy tuna roll instead of California roll. Sushi was tasty fresh and well prepared. Service was prompt even with one server handling 6 tables. I will return and possibly try the all you can eat menu.
(4)Stefanie W.
Three stars for the food but the atmosphere is what makes me a fan. It's a small strip mall place that somehow gives the impression of being a hopping, happy place. First time I went it was a weekend night and the place was packed and very high energy. We had their all you can eat roll special, which was nice but...3 star, y'know? Second visit was on a quieter night. Slight disappointment here in that they have raw dishes mixed in on the cooked section of the menu. That didn't go over with my dining partner and it always is a downer to send something back. Service is nice.
(4)Jennifer S.
Abashiri has been bookmarked for far too long. The husband has taken a liking to sushi and so we are working the circuit. We pulled up in the parking lot on a week night intending on all you can eat sushi. At least that was the plan. When we walked in, we were promptly seated and given menus to review. I really liked their bento box options, so I went that route while my husband placed an order for a few rolls to start his AYCE adventure. The food took a while. A lot longer than he expected. I was prepared having read the reviews over the years. The waitress was pretty focused which meant that eye contact didn't really mean anything. If you want something, ask for it when she's at the table. She was the only one working the room, so she was busy. The sushi made my husband happy. He filled up way too quickly since the food was taking so long. I enjoyed my teriyaki chicken, the tempura veggies and shrimp, the salad and the California roll. When he decided that he just couldn't eat anymore, we asked for the check and the waitress just charged us for the rolls he ordered instead of the AYCE price since it was less that way. I appreciated that move on her part. I can see going back, but might try for an off time in the hopes that the food hits the table quicker to make the AYCE worth it.
(4)Stuart T.
Flew in from Tucson for a wedding and saw this 4 out of 5 star rated sushi restaurant. Maybe I'm spoiled after spending 27 years eating sushi in Los Angeles but I wouldn't rated any higher than 3 . Shut up the sushi bar in front of to sushi chefs that said about two words and my eyeballs were attached to a box of saran wrap.
(3)Dave B.
Great place. Generally fast service and quality sushi. Very consistent sushi. Go for the all you can eat sushi and try to not eat way too much. I have no negatives about this place.
(5)Osiris V.
I've visited this place numerous times and you're probably asking why I haven't reviewed it yet....well I wanted to make sure that service and sushi was consistent. Overall, it actually has been. The first time I visited was for a UYE AYCE sushi. I had no idea what to expect but between 7 of us we managed to eat A LOT of sushi. For those of you that don't know the "Yelp Lingo" yet, UYE - Unofficial Yelp Event and AYCE - All You Can Eat. Ughhh....I just became one of THOSE people, who say Lingo. lol Since the first time and to the last time I visited, it still stands, my favorite is the Lion King roll, I just can't get enough. Whatever sauce they put on top is on POINT! My second favorite would have to be the Mango & Tuna rolls. Yummmm-O! (As Rachel Ray would say, is she still around?) I'd have to say the oddest thing I've tried at Abashiri is their shrimp boat.....sounds cool doesn't it? No, it actually doesn't. At all. lol Well, I'm not going to lie, I had to talk myself into eating this. It's a piece of open faced shrimp, topped with white rice, a quail egg and caviar. NEVER in my life would I have tried that but I've learned that in life, you should always try things at least once. So I closed my eyes, inserted the boat in my mouth and closed it. To my surprise it was SOOOOO good! I could not believe that I, Osiris V, liked that slimy quail egg caviar topped thingy. haha But the combination gave it an exquisite flavor. If you visit, you should definitely try it for your selves. Just remember, AYCE sushi is only from Monday through Thursday and it runs around $25/pp. Which is not bad at all considering if you order one plate it runs you about 12-14. So it's very worth it. Plus they have really good Japanese beers! Update: I guess they have AYCE sushi everyday except Sunday now!!! WHOA.
(4)Rosanna L.
I'm not surprised that I am reviewing Abashiri for my 400th review! Sushi is absolutely one of my favorite cuisine. It was Girl's Night Out and right before Abashiri the 10 of us decided to do a little wine tasting the next town over and after a few wines and good company our bellies started to growl. Well, what's better than AYCE sushi after a couple glasses of wine? (Although I do recommend doing the reverse so you don't get "tipsy" at the tasting.) Abashiri gladly seated us and stayed patient with us as we struggled on what to order since everything sounded so delicious and there were many first timers. Between the 10 of us we ordered over 30+ rolls and yes, we ate every since piece and our bellies were extremely happy. Unfortunately, due to my hiatus I can't remember which ones were my favorite, but I do remember I enjoyed the deliciousness of the Fire roll and every piece I ate was fresh. I'm due for a visit and so are you. I mean who doesn't like AYCE?
(4)Krispin D.
The food here is amazing! I was a bit skeptical at first because of how tiny of a place it is (if you're a big family it can be difficult to be seated). Upon ordering our food, our waitress was really nice; I love sushi but have never been to a sushi restaurant and she helped with the menu. The food is fresh and is served all fancy. I recommend the crazy roll!
(5)Abia H.
I went with my friends for a birthday party. We went on a Wednesday evening! For a Wednesday it was popping!! But we got a table :-) Let me tell you, i've been to 2 different places where they have unlimited sushi and Abashiri is the best!!! The wide selection of sushi is amazing!!! You can't find that anywhere else (well i haven't just yet.) I love Abashiri, if you are thinking about checking this place out, stop reading and go go go! I would say try the volcano roll, poor sushi bliss!! :-) Also, service is amazing, and the lady waitress was really nice. We were hungry and did not hear before ordering the unlimited that if you do order it you have to eat it all, can't take it home. If there is leftovers you get charged per roll. Honestly, we did not hear that and the lady was sweet and let us off the hook. SO just remember if you want unlimited, order 2 at a time not 5 rolls at a time (NOSHAME) lol! Happy eating!! Enjoy! Abia
(5)Christopher S.
I had the Bento Box Lunch Special B. (Tuna Crunch Roll & Chicken Teriyaki) Overall it was very filling. There was Miso soup to start. It was rather salty, but this was the first time I've ever had Miso soup so I can't comment on it. Shortly after out came the Bento Box it was a generous helping of rice (probably 1 to 1.5 cups worth), decent amount of sesame chicken in a thicker teriyaki sauce (probably 4 ounces of chicken), small yet tasteful salad with the vinaigrette dressing not being overly bitter or sweet, and the tuna crunch rolls. While a little pricey for lunch at around $13 overall it was very good option if you're in the mood to spurge without breaking the bank. I would return again.
(5)A B.
what the **** this place sucks. Okay this maybe because I came from california... but people please do not trust reviews on here. This place's AYCE only have rolls, and it is $25 bloody dollars!! She messed up one of my order on purpose... yes she replaced one of my roll with fish into some fried stuff to fill my stomache. I know it is intentional, because that round I've only ordered 3 roles, only the one with fish is swapped. I have never in my life been to a AYCE place this bad for this price... It makes me wanna cry. I can't believe I spend this much money to eat only rolls... jesus! If you want some white wash sushi they might love you, if you serious about sushi please stay away... save ur money save ur wallet!
(1)Joyce T.
I've been to Abashiri three times now, and what keeps me from giving it four stars is the spicy tuna. I've never had spicy tuna that was sweet, to the point where I cannot taste the fish flavor. That was a major disappointment to me, as spicy tuna is a staple of the majority of the sushi rolls that they offer in their AYCE menu. Their yellowtail is good and I do not have a problem with their other fish. They don't use too much rice on their rolls and there is a huge variety; however, with the AYCE option, you are limited to only rolls, not nigiri. And the rice has fallen apart as soon as I picked it up with my chopsticks, the rolls need to be constructed better structurally. Their handrolls were ok; again, we revisit the spicy tuna issue of it being sweet on top of sushi rice making it extra sweet. I would come to this place if I was trying to save some bucks for sushi, just because it's close to my house. Otherwise, I would have other options available that I would drive to further away.
(3)Joe P.
The sushi is actually pretty good. I was surprised because it's sort of tucked in a little strip mall. The inside is pretty small, only about 10 tables or so. It has a pretty good selection of sushi and tasty dishes for those who do not like sushi. They have changed a few thing with the all you can eat though, no more sushimi. The only negative is that it takes A LONG TIME to get your sushi if they have more than 4 tables of people. They only have two chefs cooking so It will take about 30 minutes an order at least if they are "busy". The servers are very very personable and will joke around with you. They are also very knowledgeable about the different types of rolls and such. This is a go to place if your looking for decent all you can eat sushi.
(4)H R.
Honestly this is the best sushi around. I try to come here weekly because it's that good compared to everywhere else!
(5)Trina J.
I absolutely enjoyed my first visit to Abashiri . I found the list of options for nigiri, fresh rolls, cooked rolls and specialty items impressive. It's a shame that I have lived next door for so long I never tried this place. The prices are very reasonable including the lunch and dinner specials, all you can eat sushi, and the bento boxes. We tried two of the new specialty rolls. The one that stood out the most was the Lambada. We absolutely loved that one. We also tried the albacore tuna in a specialty roll it was topped with smelt. It was very different, but a little too salty. We each had miso soup which I really enjoyed. Needless to say, this will become a regular pit stop for good sushi.
(4)Amit R.
Love this place. Quick service and great food. And it's well priced. I've been there a bunch of times and it's consistent on all accounts. Also it's open really late during the week, so it's a good place to check out for late night eats.
(4)Sarah N.
I got their lunch special and it tasted good. The price was decent as well. The service was also great and friendly. I would have to try their all you can eat special. How I miss that part of sushi.
(3)Nikolai R.
I've been coming to abashiri for years. The decor is a little plain, yet charming, (photos of random customers all over the walls) the service is always super friendly, but the sushi. Oh my god the sushi! This was my first sushi experience and honestly it spoiled me, because so many places that are way more overpriced don't measure up. Try the Unagi crunch. Mmm.
(5)Eric G.
Absolutely love this place. They are one of the best sushi places in the Bloomingdale/Glendale Heights area. The fish is fresh and it's A-1 service. I've been to their restaurants more than dozens of times over the last few years and they never disappoint. I've become kind of a semi-regular and one of the servers (I forget her name) is always excited when she sees me coming through the door. I can't say enough good things about the place. I love especially their spider rolls.
(5)Sarah S.
All you can eat sushi for $25 at Abashiri nearly every day. I went for a friend's birthday and had a very fun time. However, I'm allergic to shellfish and finding rolls sans shrimp or crab was mighty hard. Nearly all their rolls have some type of shellfish included and if not that had jalapeno. I'd go back to Abashiri but skip the AYCE madness and stick to just ordering a few things on the regular menu. It wasn't quite worth the price tag for me. The rolls at Abashiri are a bit smaller than other places, however they offer a good variety of options. It was packed to the brim on the weekend and because of this it would take forever to get our rolls. I'm talking 20 minutes of waiting with no food during our break times. It would be better if they brought the rolls out as they were made instead of waiting for a few & bringing them out together. All in all, I enjoyed Abashiri but am not rushing to get back. I absolutely would like to go again and try more items from them!
(3)Arthur D.
Went for lunch on a Saturday for our first visit. Nigiri was good but the tamago was too firm/old. The rolls were very small and the fish very paper thin cut. Crab stick inside was old, dry, and falling apart. If it weren't for the premium price I'd give another star.
(2)Mike Z.
I come here regularly and the last several times I have tried the all you can eat rolls. A bit disappointed with the service on the all you can eat. The first few orders they are very prompt but then after a few orders they seem to forget about you and the service becomes non existent. Can't help but wonder if they are trying to discourage more than a couple all you can eat servings and move you out. Just saying.
(4)Joshua G.
I travel often for work and I live in Southern California. It's rare that you find good sushi away from the coast but this is one of those exceptions. All you can eat lunch is the way to go.
(5)Eric S.
Very expensive place for crappy tasting Sushi. I wish I could give 0 stars. Lobster Sushi was a joke, having had such good Lobster Sushi in L.A. Do not go there. Try the Sushi Ya or Bistro Dragon in Schaumburg. You won't be disappointed.
(1)Marcy M.
I still love this place. Consistently great and fresh sushi. Carry out is usually pretty quick. I haven't eaten-in in awhile, but when I did, the service usually depends on how busy they are. If they're slow I just forgive them because my taste buds tell me to.
(4)Kevin W.
You know, I was not as impressed with this place as it seems everyone else has been. The sushi was exactly what the rating says "A-OK". I went with my family for lunch and the place was hopping. Service was good for how busy they were and the place looks clean. However, the sushi was good, nothing out of this world though. I tried several different types of sushi so I could get an experience of everything. Spicy Tuna, California Roll, Philly, Shrimp tempura and a couple of others too. Overall if was a good experience, but there is another local sushi place that I would rather have. *Couch*Kinta*Cough*.
(3)Tadd T.
I loved this place from the start because it reminded me of the little mom-and-pop Japanese restaurants that my family and I used to go to all the time in Hawaii. Now that I'm here in Bloomingdale, well, options for any kind of quality eats run scarce. You know the feeling. Yes, YOU DO. It took me two years to finally get my yellow ass to Abashiri, but not for lack of trying. Luckily, relatives from the Rock were in town and I sprung at the chance to experience this joint. It's small, so claustrophobes beware. At least it's clean, so claustrophilic clean-freaks, come on down! It appears that Abashiri is actually owned by Japanese people, a weirdly refreshing change from all the Chinese-owned sushi bars in Chicagoland, which explains the more authentic feel and flavor. I pigged out because 1) a well-heeled relative was paying, 2) I hadn't had access to Japanese food for way too long, and 3) I figured I'd work it off later that evening. Whelp, that last one was a bust. Maybe tomorrow. I really enjoyed the salmon tempura roll, with its crunchy, flaky bits of salmon and a light drizzle of unagi sauce. No one else would touch my Mexican roll, a fun, punchy riff on a spicy tuna roll that featured the addition of cilantro and chopped jalapeno (seeds included). It made this heat-loving Korean happy, but I have never been so glad to have been prescribed ultra-strength omeprazole. The katsudon was perfect, but perfect, the sweet soy sauce dripping down from the egg-onion-fried pork cutlet raft onto the rice. And in spite of the bones that required the deft kind of chopstick usage that I've never managed to master, the salmon shioyaki ("salt-broiled") was the best I've ever had. Plus, if you're anything like my omnivorous grandpa, you'll crunch on the bones anyway and say they're good for your own bones. All that said, the sushi did not wow my socks off, and the rice was your standard domestic calrose rice - no super-polished short-grain koshihikari loveliness here - but the food was fresh, tasty and satisfying. I'll be back if anyone can ever bring my sad, car-less self here again.
(4)Ron G.
Really excellent food at very reasonable prices. Highly recommended, particularly for the all you can eat special offers.
(5)Sam G.
$25 all you can eat sushi is unbeatable. The staff is very welcoming and remembers my son's name :) The rolls are excellent with a wide variety of ingredients. Make sure you are able to finish what you order or you will get charged. The restaurant is not very big, so some nights do get crowded but we have never had to wait. My son started eating sushi here when he was less than two years old, and we have been coming back ever since. Love this place!
(5)Bob C.
We found Abashiri here. Six of us went with the intention of EATING!. We succeeded. Extremely well, BTW. I sometimes question an AYCE menu, but when I discovered it included nearly everything on the expansive menu, my fears went away. Lion King, Volcano Roll, Abashiri Special roll, and more - all great. The Crazy Roll was worth the trip by itself. I did not give a 5, but it was a solid 4.5. The amazing part was turning in orders for over a dozen rolls at the same time, with other tables doing the same thing, and there was a delay of only about five minutes until the first rolls arrived. The server watched our progress and checked on us regularly to inquire if we wanted more. There was no hesitation on their part to offer more for the AYCE for $25 and there was no hesitation on our part to order more. We will be back for each trip to the Chicago area. Well done Abashiri.
(4)Jessica P.
I came here for lunch with my co-worker..at around 12:30PM...No wait to get seated, but I'm sure it depends on the day.. Food: All you can eat SUSHI ROLLS ($24.95): comes with free miso soup and the overall sushi rolls are good, I enjoyed the crab and lobster meat sushi rolls.. Kalbi Sushi roll.. it's just a little odd.. I think Sushi is meant for Fish....I guess you can get it if you want some Kalbi in your meal...it's just ok tasting.. I'd just go to a kalbi place if I was craving kalbi.. Costs: it's sushi.. so on the higher end..the all you can eat is decent...if you want to try out different rolls, I'd recommend that you just get the all you can eat so your not limited to only 1-2 rolls... if you order 2-3 rolls ... it'll probably be equivalent to $24.95...so yea.. Sushi Rolls ranges from ~$10-$13+ per roll that contain around 6+ pieces?...they are just average sized rolls...thankfully they didn't stuff my rolls with rice... Wait time: no wait to get seated...wait for sushi wasn't too long.. Parking: located in a small strip mall..so you might have to walk a little if there's limited spots closer to the restaurant (meaning 10 steps to restaurant)... plenty of parking...:) Atmosphere: it's sort of small so I wouldn't come here with a huge huge group, but with around 4 people it would be good...I came during lunch time so I just saw ppl eating here during their lunch break... **Note: all you can eat is ONLY for Sushi Rolls..and if you have leftovers or can't finish your food.. they'll charge you..so be cautious in not ordering too much food that you can't eat.. It's good.. maybe I'd come here again for dinner instead of lunch...not a good feeling when you feel like your going to explode (too much eating) + food coma returning to work for another 4 hrs.. which seems like forever! :)
(4)J L.
The buffet is reasonably priced and if you order rolls that don't total up to be more or the same as the buffet set price they charge you only for the rolls. Now that is fair. The waitress is always very nice and the sushi comes out very quickly. The food is always excellent and plentiful. The Las Vegas roll is absolutely delicious. For people who like spicy, this is your roll.
(5)Michael P.
One of the freshest sushi places outside of the city. Their AYCE for 24.95 is unbeatable. Also, the cute little hostess/owner, Sumi, just added a 3 roll deal for carry out orders! My wife and I regularly get 6 rolls for less than $50 including tax. Ridiculous for the quality and quantity of deliciousness that is Abishiri. Go there and you won't be sorry!
(5)Amira C.
Very very very small space. I would not recommended bring large parties of more than ten people here because it will take up more than half of the restaurant. The sushi we ordered was fresh and delicious and a very authentic feel to the restaurant. I would visit again if I were in the area but other than that there are much larger sushi places with better prices and the same great quality.
(3)Stacey W.
Abashiri was alright in my opinion. I'm not a sushi person, but I do love me some teriyaki chicken (theirs was pretty good), so that's what I ordered. I liked that their bento boxes were actually boxes opposed to a sectioned off plate, but the portion was kind of small for the prices charged. Their miso was pretty tasty, though, and that came in a bigger than expected bowl. Overall, I might make my way back at some point, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way.
(3)Angela P.
Abashiri has easily earned five stars this time around. My husband and I went here on a Monday night for AYCE sushi. At $25/person and the awesome variety of sushi, it was well worth the 40-minute drive for us. My only hang-up about this place previously was the long wait between rolls. On a Monday night, there were a few occupied tables, and while the service was a tad slow, it felt faster since there were only two of us. We split six rolls and left stuffed. My favorites are still the Paradise, Godzilla, Mango Tuna, and Crunchy Rainbow. The Spicy Tuna was a little mushy, and the Mexican is too spicy with the amount of jalapeno and cilantro used, but my husband loves it. On my previous visit... Abashiri has all-you-can-eat sushi for $25/person, and that deal includes Friday nights! I've done the AYCE at a few places in the suburbs, places that do it all week, but they don't do it nearly as well as Abashiri. Even though there are at least two other spots much closer to home for me, the 45 minute drive to Abashiri was well worth it. I went here for a friend's birthday (happy birthday Ericka A!), and I had a great time. Although Abashiri isn't responsible for whether or not you enjoy read more " your company, my point is that doing AYCE is even better with a larger group of people. Since they charge you extra if you do not finish what you order, it's totally safe to order something just to try it. My favorite rolls were the Paradise and Godzilla. We also had the Mango & Tuna, Crunchy Rainbow (even better than a regular rainbow!), Mexican (a little too spicy), Tiger, Lion King, Double Salmon, and I'm certain I've forgotten a lot more. There were 7 of us, which means lots of rolls, and there was only ONE I didn't care for, it was baked and burnt the roof of my mouth. The menu is HUGE. AYCE includes miso soup, green tea, and a menu of 40 rolls to choose from! Abashiri definitely has the biggest and best variety of rolls, and there's no way you will get through them in one visit! The only reason I'm giving Abashiri four stars and not five is because the service is so damn slow. Initially, our rolls came out like 3 at a time, but then they came out in intervals of one roll. In a big group, one roll doesn't last long! I almost started to wonder if it's some kind of strategy - if they bring out the food slowly, we won't feel like sitting around any longer, and we won't keep ordering, right? Of course, if we had ordered more, we might have faced the dreaded doom of paying extra for uneaten pieces. You really just can't win. The bottom line is that it's the best AYCE sushi in the suburbs. Move over, Sakura!
(5)Spencer H.
We ate everything on the table & maybe a few table cloths. This night began at a sports bar next door where I was watching some football & my friend came up with the idea to get some sushi. I not only had not eaten here before but I didn't know of any sushi restaurants in Bloomingdale, let alone an all you can eat sushi restaurant. When you find an all you can eat sushi place it is a good thing but when you find an all you can eat sushi restaurant with AYCE sushi it is a really good thing, except for your pants that might feel tighter from eating so much food. The staff here was very nice & the sushi all seemed very fresh. The rolls here were prepared differently than some other places which is a good thing. It is always nice to try different styles. I enjoyed my experience here. The only things that I can mention that weren't the best is that the rolls were a little bit smaller than some other places. The price was also $25 for all you can eat while other popular all you can eat sushi restaurants offer $15.99 for lunch & $18.99 for dinner. Other than that it was an enjoyable experience. I would eat here again if I was in the area.
(4)Grant P.
"You want it all but you can't have it It's in your face but you can't grab it!" Well that certainly isn't true about Abashiri. Not only can you have it all, you can have as much as you want, and grab it all day long should you so desire. Tho, they may get sick of you after a few hours. All you can eat sushi, baby! You know what really sucks about watching your caloric intake? Not eating out as much as you like. Which in turn means less opportunity to try new places. I gave myself the night off of my tedious calculation of everything I put in my mouth to enjoy a night out with friends for some serious face-stuffage. You've gotta respect a place that is so confident in their product they don't even need to put their name on their sign. "SUSHI" is all it says, and that's what they do and do pretty well. Admittedly, my friends and I were a little hesitant coming here after reading a few iffy reviews and hearing a friend's not-so-great recounting of her experience. I am happy to report that my experience was more on the positive than what I'd heard. Fiscally speaking, it makes the most sense when you come here to do the all-you-can-eat deal. For about $25 you can stuff your talk hole with pretty much any (or every, if you desire) sushi roll on the menu and keep them coming til you explode like the pig that you are. I'm not going to detail everything that I ate. For that type of information see the wealth of other reviews. I will say that I agree with the reviewer who stated that the combinations of ingredients in all the rolls are well-thought-out and flavorful. I enjoyed almost everything we ordered, but I didn't contribute much to the choosing. I let my friends decide. The only one I didn't care for was the Mexican roll because it was too complicated and fall-aparty. With all the tomatoes and business cascading off the top, it's too hard to eat with chopsticks. Sidebar: I recently learned that when you share sushi with people, you're supposed to use the top, flat side of the chopsticks to take things from the shared dish and put them on your plate, then use the regular smaller, rounded part to eat with. Interesting, no? I never knew that. We didn't do that last night, just kinda mawed off the big plate because we're animals. Anyway, the way it works is you order off a card just like any sushi restaurant. But unlike most of the places I've been to, they deliver the rolls one at a time. This tends to get annoying for the people in the group who didn't order the AYCE special because they get their food all at once and are finished by the time your second or third shared roll appears. My poor non-sushi eating friends had to sit for almost an hour after they were done eating. Patient souls, they are. So, yeah! Try it. The food is good. The raw stuff isn't the freshest, but I dealt. Some of my friends noted the very fishy smell, which you know is kind of a sign of that. The cooked rolls are definitely the way to go here. And plan to stay at least two hours if you're with a large group that's all sharing. And if you don't want the AYCE, stay home or go somewhere else because you will get bored with the waiting. Have fun!
(3)Kamila D.
This is my second trip to Abashiri. Second time around wasn't as impressed. I have noticed that their "larger" speciality rolls are stuffed with rice, minimal fish. Everything kind of tastes the same. We got four rolls Godzilla, tiger, louchie #1, and shrimp tempura cream cheese something. All needed some more flavor. The service was very good and they have an all you can eat sushi roll special for $24.95 but you are charged if you do not finish a roll. We got 4 rolls and the bill was $50 without the special and we did not finish the to rolls. Overall it was just ok.
(3)Candice G.
queue the beat: youtube.com/watch?v=3mAJ… Put it in my mouth. I said my muthaf*ckin mouth... Yep. That happened. 'Cause I'm eatin' all-you-can-eat sushi like all.damn.day ... okay, maybe not all damn day, but defo for a few hours and defo enough sushi that a regular person probably could have spaced the quantity out to last the whole day. So there's that. Miso soup, green tea, sushi rolls like whoa and these little shrimp + raw quail egg boats that aren't part of the AYCE special, but are pretty much life changing and something you should for sure plan on getting on top of the AYCE menu. And while the sushi rolls weren't the freshest, nor the greatest, the $24.95 AYCE price and the variety of specialty rolls is outta control. I don't why you'd do anything but that... and those shrimp+quail egg boats. I was glad I went with a decent sized group so we could all pig the f out and try a little bit of what felt like almost everything. I'd get into specifics but honestly, I ate so much that it all kind of became a blur. In fact, at one point I actually inhaled the seaweed part of a roll that had come undone and partially lodged in my windpipe. I tried to dislodge it with my tongue and then by deep-throating my chopsticks to try and grab it, but then it became apparent that if I didn't get up and try to purge this piece in the bathroom, that I was probably going to involuntarily puke at the table with my group, or die choking on a friggin' sushi roll at an AYCE sushi restaurant like some modern-day Mama Cass. Anyway, I *somehow* summoned all my strength and was able to clear a tiny part of my wind-pipe to silently excuse myself from the table and take care of business in the bathroom. I *think* I was discreet enough that no one noticed at the time, but figured it best that I come clean now so as to squash any suspicion of an eating disorder. No habitual or voluntary purging here, just a shoveler by nature and sometimes I pay the price. Anyway, check out the pics and see for yourself. I didn't take pictures of everything because we got sooo much stuff and I didn't want to be that super annoying and make everyone wait to eat before I can figure out how to work my flash.
(4)Renee C.
This is our favorite place to eat sushi. Even our kids love it! The sushi and rolls are fresh and fabulous. The Miso soup is very tasty. For those that don't care for fish, try the Beef Teriyaki. The beef is super tender and the portion size is ample. We share this dish along with all of the rolls we usually order. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is cozy and clean. We've been going to Abashiri for the past 10 years and will continue to frequent this little gem of a restaurant for years to come.
(5)Kellie R.
Staff was very friendly however I was very unimpressed with the sushi. We ordered Dragon, Lion King, Baked Scallop Roll and Lambada. They all kinda had the same taste and unfortunately, even with the special sauces on top, there was nothing all that good about them. I had high hopes for this place based on previous reviews but the food was a fail.
(3)Lewis P.
Never had and did not like sushi before trying this place. The sushi served here tastes delicious and is worth every penny. Thankful my girlfriend showed me this place or else I would be missing a very fulfilling part of life.
(5)Valerie M.
Best sushi in Bloomingdale! They are doing a great job. I just wish they would bring brown rice into their restaurant. Overall amazing food.
(5)Lylian D.
Our first stop after 4 hours of driving from East Lansing to the Chicago suburbs was Abashiri, referred to us by my foodie Chicagoan friends. We were so excited to take on the "all-you-can-eat sushi" deal. The restaurant was smaller than I expected, but very quaint. We arrived a little before prime lunch time, and seated ourselves at the table close to the sushi bar, but far enough to not be judged by the vast quantities of sushi we would be eating. The deal is that you can order as many sushi rolls, and maki rolls as you want, and as many times as you want, but you will have to finish all of what you order or else they will charge you extra on top of the $25/person pricing. I think $25/person is very reasonable pricing for how their "all-you-can-eat" sushi is set up. They give you the standard white sushi sheet that you can mark which rolls you want after conversing with your dining mates. After we arrived to a consensus on which rolls we wanted, we decided on a meager number of 11 rolls to start our sushi binge. The rolls were made fresh right in front of our eyes and this made us very giddy and hungrier. The lunch rush started to trickle in and we knew that we would be there for a while since there was only one sushi chef behind the bar. This was okay with us because we were on vacation and had some time to kill. The wait for the sushi was not too bad. We got our first 4 rolls in about 15 minutes, and then the remaining rolls staggered in 5 minute intervals. The next round we opted for 8 rolls. Every roll was great except the seared tuna roll which had an off-putting smoky taste and gasoline smell. All together we had 19 rolls. The last two rolls were not pictured since we were more focused on finishing the food than documenting the last two rolls that we could have done without. Oh the consequences of gluttony. We were a bit slow getting out of our chairs, but we were very sushi happy!
(4)Ivy P.
4 words....ALL YOU CAN EAT! Made to order & includes the entire sushi menu! Great price ($24.95) great service & always friendly. You must try the BAKED rolls & Hiroshima roll with orange sauce! LOVE LOVE LOVE Abashiri!
(5)Maggy F.
Went to test out the all you can eat menu... it was a little more pricy then our regular go to sushi place, but over all the food was pretty tasty. The tiger roll was awesome, the shrimp in it was deeeelish!! It was a good chunk of shrimp inside the roll. The all you can eat menu here included a very large selection of rolls which was cool, and you could get soup or salad too. The waitress was extremely friendly and even the owner (manager?) brought some of the food out to the table. For being a small place, with a decent amount of people in there for dinner, all the food came out in a timely manner and we were never without anything the whole time we were there !! Will def come for dinner again !
(5)C C.
All you can eat sushi.... great quality and low prices. Favorite place for sushi...I'll never pay for individual rolls cause of this place.
(5)Rebecca B.
It's our go to AYCE sushi place. They are so good and their staff is friendly, and Service has gotten a lot faster as well. Their prices are reasonable even if you don't do AYCE, their variety of sushi is awesome. Fire, Mexican, island,and volcano rolls etc are so good. Would defiantly come back.
(4)Ericka A.
I have never pounded so many sushi rolls in my life and I am a master of getting my money's worth at a buffet. Remember that episode of the Simpsons where Homer goes to The Frying Dutchman's all-you-can-eat? That was me at Abashiri, except they didn't give us the stink eye or kick us out. They just kept serving sushi with a smile. Sushi might easily be one of my favorite styles of food, but I've found that you either pay an arm and a leg for quality or you end up having mediocre sushi that's still more expensive than most meals. However, I've discovered that you can have your rolls and eat them too to the tune of $24.95 per person Monday-Thursday at Abashiri. It's easily the most affordable and most delicious sushi option in the suburbs if not the entire Chicagoland area. Yea, I said it! We were greeted in Japanese by a petite woman who was also our waitress. She was the only person working there, except for the chef, and there was only one other table when we arrived. It stayed relatively calm the entire night and only two more tables were taken by 7:30pm. It meant that we basically had the waitress to ourselves and the rolls came out at lightning fast speed. I especially liked that when we ordered 6 rolls to begin with that they brought them out to us in groups of 3s so we could begin eating instead of having to wait for all 6 to be completed. Between the two of us we split a Red Dragon, Godzilla, Lion King, Double Salmon, Salmon Bomb, NY Steak, Super Philadelphia, Paradise, Mexican and another that isn't coming to mind. Some were better than others, but all of them were good. I especially loved the Godzilla and Mexican, but I might recommend saving the Mexican for last as it is quite spicy (by my standards) and might make it hard to fully appreciate the flavors in the other rolls. We ordered 10 rolls total and barely put a dent in the AYCE sushi list. You could easily come here at least 5 times before you have tried everything they offer. They also have a small cocktail and alcohol menu that features sake, plum wine and mixed drinks. I almost felt as if we were robbing them with how much sushi we ate for such a small fee, so I tried to throw a few more bucks their way by ordering a Mai Tai. I believe it was just a little over $6. The only complaint I have is that it didn't have curacao and didn't have the signature taste, so I don't think it's a real Mai Tai. But it is really alcoholic, so I can't hate too much. Even after 10 rolls it practically knocked me on my ass.
(5)Kelly P.
Picked up some sushi earlier to go it was pretty good. Got 3 rolls, the American dream rolls Red dragons Spicy salmon Def. Way better then the place we went to yesterday. We wanted to get Kinta sushi but they don't open until 4:30pm so got this instead.
(3)Noomi J.
I was curious about the AYCE sushi buffet, but realistically, I knew that I wouldn't be able to eat $25 worth. Of nigiri, yes, but not sushi rolls. So I was happy to come across their carry-out special of 3 rolls for $23. Super Philadelphia - 3.75 stars. Salmon melted in my mouth. The rice wasn't as great as it could be. Godzilla - 3 stars. Shrimp tempura inside with panko crust on top. A bit boring. With a name like that, I expected more. KG - 3.5 stars. I liked that underneath the mound of tomatoes and tuna cubes were a few spicy tuna rolls. I can't see myself ordering any of these rolls again. Still on the hunt for my go-to sushi place.
(3)Joey B.
You wouldn't be able to tell how awesome this place is from the outside! Atmosphere: Small sushi place with lots of the feels! As soon as you walk in, you can see the walls filled with the photos of happy customers. The decor has a lot of traditional Japanese items, and it has a real home feel. It looks a lot better inside than the plain and rather dull exterior lol. Can't judge a book by it's cover indeed! I hope to be on the wall with my friends someday... Food: All You Can Eat, All Day and Everyday! Sushi is of surprisingly good quality and plenty of variety! You are bound to find a roll you enjoy. I love most of their Avocado rolls! They aren't skimpy with avocado either! However the only thing that dampens the experience for me is the use of Cucumbers on a lot of their rolls. I hate cucumbers, and the particular cucumbers they use has a taste you can't ignore. Other than that, I love the food at this place! Baked Spicy Salmon and the Super Philly roll are some of my favorites. Which I love and makes it a distinct place for me! This place has a knack for making their rolls nice and creamy. I would also definitely try their Baked Rolls for a new experience. Hot sushi never tasted so damn good! There is always a different taste on the menu to try. Don't forget to ask for the complimentary Miso Soup and tea! Service: We had this wonderful waitress that was very attentive and friendly. She greeted us at the door and took care of us the whole way through. She even made us smile and cracked a couple jokes too! My 6 six person group was well taken care of considering we ordered well over 200 pieces! All You Can Eat to the MAX! I had a wonderful experience with friends here, and I would recommend it if your girl was in the mood for sushi! They really seem to treat their regulars well, and I hope to be on their wall of pictures one day. The $24.95 price for all you can eat quality sushi is hard to beat! The service and atmosphere are a very welcome addition!
(5)Ruth P.
Went to restaurant with my family for my mother's birthday. We got there at 730 and did not receive or first roll till 9:30... keep in mind, they close at 10. This have us no time to order more when we had paid for ayce sushi. This would have been understandable if the server and management was apologetic but they were extremely rude. I will not be going back.
(1)Karen K.
I haven't found a single all-u-can eat sushi joint that was comparable to sushi para II in the city (in my opinion, the best sushi buffet I've tried so far) but abashiri 's rolls are really good! This is rolls-only sushi buffet which is a first for me and I was a little nervous about having a lack of options. I do love eating nigiri, tempura,etc which the buffet option didn't offer but abashiri's extensive and unique rolls made up for that. There are SO many different types of rolls that it was impossible to try single out one roll that made my night but my favorites were definitely the baked scallop and baked lobster rolls. I would suggest going with a bigger party so that you can share the rolls. Like every other sushi I've been to you should finish the rolls that are ordered or be prepared to pay for the leftovers. SHouldn't really be a problem though..these yummy rolls will all be in your belly by the end of the experience..no matter how full you are.
(4)Bryce S.
I absolutely love this place. The restaurant is a great place to eat out with friends and their all-you-can-eat deal can't be beat! I'm always greeted by the nice waitress here and I usually am able to sit wherever I want given the restaurant isn't crowded. The lighting is perfect and gives it a nice dinner feel. It's not extremely fancy, but definitely has your typical dinner restaurant feel to it. On the walls are the pictures of many people who, I assume, are people who go there a lot, almost like a wall of fame. A few pictures of some famous golfers, who've been to the restaurant have been there, are up there as well. The all you can eat is spectacular. It's only $25 and you can get almost any kind of sushi you want! The nigiri (fish on top of rice sushi) is off limits, but who cares? FREE FOR ALL ON THE ROLLS, I TELL YOU! Miso soup also comes with the meal, but the waitress had told me only if you request it. My friends and I go to this place very frequently, so the waitress knows us now. The waitress tends to poke fun at me and it makes me laugh every time. "You better finish that, or you'll have to pay for it" she'll say, every time I have only one roll left to go! When we're done eating, the bill is delivered immediately after we're all finished and it takes no time at all for her to run the payments. She always gives us a nice "Thank you" and bids us farewell until next time. HIGHLY recommend stopping by this place.
(5)Tony K.
The all you can eat deal of 24.95 is a solid deal. This isn't earth shattering sushi, good but not amazing. The last time I was there they really stuffed the rolls with rice which wasn't very cool. But the other times I went there the service was good and the sushi good but not amazing. I do recommend cause sometimes I don't want to blow 200 bucks on sushi. It's a nice quaint place.
(3)Aimee M.
Where can you find Godzilla and the Lion King, battling the Ninja on a Volcano? Check out some of the specialty maki rolls at Abashiri! Sparks of yum were definitely flying as a group of 7 got together for Abashiri's AYCE sushi. Their AYCE menu consists of only maki and special maki rolls. Abashiri is definitely for the folks that love creative maki and cooked maki rolls. My personal sushi taste runs along the traditional (nigiri!), but I found their maki very flavorful. The flavors weren't just a mush of all kinds of ingredients, but seemed very well thought out and every ingredient complimented each other. Service was wonderful. The place is on the smaller side but even though we had a big group, service didn't suffer a bit. My tip is that if you want AYCE, get your whole group to order AYCE. Each of you should order 2 rolls and share away. Still not full? Order more rolls! Tea and miso soup is included in the very reasonable price ($25 bux). I didn't know a few people in the group very well, but after some communal platters of sushi, we were all like a big sushi-loving family.
(4)Kim P.
Our favorite place for sushi! Friendly staff and wonderful food! We love the miso soup for starters. All the rolls are fantastic, although our favorite is Dragon Roll and Rainbow Roll. Oh, and the Unagi Crunch roll...and the Baked Lobster Roll...and, well, I could spend a long time reviewing all the deliciousness of this place, but it's best if you just go and try it for yourself!
(5)Renita M.
Ohmygodsomuchsushi. From what I can gather, the best way to do Abashiri is the way we did it: With a group of 5 or 6 people, on a weeknight, everyone doing the All You Can Eat and sharing lots of rolls. AYCE includes miso (great for a cold rainy night) and green tea (good but there were no sugar packets on the table ... so I just drank it as-is) and lots of rolls. I'm having trouble remembering everything we ordered but I know it included: Ninja Roll (at least 3 of these) Hawaiian Roll Fire Roll Godzilla Roll Mexican Roll Lady Roll Mango & Tuna Lobster Roll ... and more, I think we ordered at least 15 or 16 rolls for 5 people. It got a little crazy. I will say that I was a bigger fan of the fresh rolls than the cooked ones -- the one deep-fried one seemed pretty odd to me -- and overall the ingredients seemed fresh and tasty and pretty well composed. We also were treated by our sashimi-eating cohort to some sake and some kind of shrimp-fish egg-quail egg bite that was surprisingly sweet and rich. The waitress was attentive and kept the food and tea coming, and offered advice on NOT ordering rice, because that would just fill us up and we wouldn't have room for more rolls. She did fail to ask one of the sushi-eating crew if she wanted change, but it was easily fixed. So: come here on a quiet weeknight with several friends who want to stuff themselves silly with sushi. The end. (Thanks also to OC Candice G who organized our unofficial outing!)
(4)Kathie S.
Best sushi in the suburbs! Super fresh fish and a great variety of delicious rolls! All you can eat is awesome! Amazing food! Worth the trip. We will definitely go again!
(5)Timothy S.
Yelp, this is one of the few times you've led us astray. First, the hours listed on Yelp are inaccurate. We arrived at quarter to ten, thinking that they closed at eleven. A few minutes after sitting down, they were flipping the sign in the window - it turns out that they in fact close at 10. Second, upon walking in, we were immediately slammed in the face with the unmistakable smell of bad fish. Not a good first impression for a sushi restaurant. My third point might be politically incorrect, but I've found that it's a legitimate means of judging a sushi restaurant... Every single person in the restaurant (not many) - and every single person on the customer wall of fame - was white. Since leaving Las Vegas, we've been reminded how spoiled we were there in terms of Asian cuisine. Returning to suburbia is challenging in a lot of ways. Eating well is among the hardest.
(1)Natalie R.
So, so good. My go-to place for sushi. We always have great service, very personable, nice clientele, and the place is always clean. I've always wanted to sit by the sushi bar (only 2-3 seats) to watch the sushi-masters do their thing. Don't be surprised if you have to wait a little on the weekends; the place isn't very big. You get complimentary miso soup, the potstickers are very very good, and the sushi is always fresh. I usually get a bento box and the bf gets 3 different rolls so we have a bit of everything. They forgot one of our rolls during a take-out order and when we went back to pick it up they gave us a gift certificate for a future visit. Great customer service.
(5)Derrick T.
2nd time here, and the quality is still as good as 1 year ago in terms of rolls. I still haven't tried their nigiri yet, but their abundance of interesting rolls keeps me interested and wanting to come back when I get the chance. For $25, it's an all you can order for rolls and hand rolls. While there's no nigiri, the rolls are made well, plated fairly nicely, and aren't over packed with rice by any means. They're generous with their portions and the customer service is typically spot on. Why only three stars with such a good review? We had REALLY slow service... we came in about 8:00, ordered up our rolls, and didn't get our first roll until 8:35 PM. After that, it was about another 10 minutes before another two rolls, and then finally our last two rolls made an appearance after. We quickly ordered up another set of handrolls and rolls, to ensure that the food kept coming so that we wouldn't be dragging this out until 10:00 PM. I was curious what happened, so I inquired with the waitress why the service was so slow? She explained that the restaurant got packed, and then a few large "to go" orders were made so they were busy prepping the those orders. My interpretation is basically that since they had a captive audience (folks who are here for all you can order rolls), they prioritized the to go orders first and then had us wait. After all that's said and done, we didn't receive any discount or comped dessert or appetizers... while the waitress was very apologetic, I was disappointed that another gesture wasn't made (ice cream? something?) We had come to Abashiri hoping that we would be in and out within an hour, and instead if took almost two hours and the rest of our night was shot... Verdict: Listen, the food is good. It really is. The customer service is great, friendly waitresses who are wonderful. If the owners are reading this, my suggestion is that in the future, if you have a table that's been waiting for a long time for their order, bring out something to tide them over... edamame, or perhaps even have the chefs prep up one-two of their rolls to bring out and explain the situation with an apology. Feeling like our order didn't matter compare to the "to go" orders leaves me feeling like the red-headed step child that the family doesn't love, and ends up souring the mood of the evening. Will I be back? Ultimately, yes, because the rolls are pretty tasty and the variety is huge. I'll just hope that this is a rare experience and hope that the owners learn to adapt to pleasing the customers instead of being flustered and avoid our table knowing that we've got long wait ahead of us.
(3)Kristy W.
This is hands down our favorite sushi restaurant. We've eaten here once a week for as long as we've lived in the area. The fish is fresh and the service is fantastic.
(5)Minjee Y.
This is my FAVORITE sushi place in the entire world. No lies, no lies, no lies as Drake would say. Honestly I don't know how else to describe the sushi here except for it being BOMB as hell. It just has so much flavor. This is the only place that knows how to make spicy tuna rolls how I like it. I feel super full and healthy everytime I leave this place. I always always order alaskan and spicy tuna roll within the bento box. It's just the best combo ever. I'll order this for lunch and or dinner. For lunch it's under 10$ and for dinner it's around $14. I love that you can substitute some stuff if you don't like it. Also they have a great $24.95 all you can eat buffet for sushi. I don't think you can beat that price especially out here in the burbs. Abashiri I've been wanting to be up there on your hall of fame. Someday one day.
(5)Avani S.
My husband and I went to check out this place tonight. I happened to get an email from Yelp this morning about AYCE sushi and didn't realize there was a place so close to home. We walked in, not too many people, got seated right away with a friendly smile. After we got seated, the service did seem to lack a little. There were people who came in after us and got their drinks before we did. We also had never been there, so wanted to know which sushi was all you can eat, but it took a while for the waitress to come over to us, even though there weren't too many people. The reason I gave this place 4 stars was because when the food arrived, it was great! I can't even decide which roll I liked the most, they were all good! I do believe that we will be back, especially when we are super hungry to do the all you can eat again! I want to try all the rolls they offer!
(4)Loryn R.
I had picked up sushi from here before and it was really good. last night i went in with a couple friends and we ended up doing the all you can eat sushi. it's a great deal if you want to really gorge on some sushi. only issue i had was the service. it was unbelievably bad. we sat there for TWO hours and only one roll came out at a time. we wanted to have a quick sushi dinner and continue our night but we sat there for two hours waiting to get all of our sushi. the waiters were not attentive to us at all, we waited nearly an hour for our first roll. I've never had to wait so long in my life for sushi. we were all very disappointed. it was really hard to enjoy ourselves when we're sitting there splitting one roll at a time. I'm not sure i would go back based on the service alone, which sucks because the food is good.
(3)Mark G.
Always great sushi and service!!! The AYCE is an awesome deal. Sumi, the owner, is the best! If it's your birthday, you get your picture on the wall of fame. Bring the whole family.
(5)Brandon M.
You know you've made it in life if you're on the famous Wall-Of-patrons. The requirements are not well understood, and there is no exact formula to number of visits vs duration of being a regular. It comes down to whether or not you have what it takes to be photographed and placard on the wall for all people to bask in your glory. The sushi here is great and Simon is the best person in the world. I can't say enough great things about the price, quality, lunch specials, and AYCE special for $24. I drive to here from Chicago, passing probably 60 sushi places until I arrive at my favorite spot where I will probably get married in. Upon request, Abashiri made us a Shabu-Shabu dinner that was out of this world... This took a day's notice.
(5)Michael R.
Got my usual sushi meal. Mixed sashimi and spicy scallop roll. The mixes sashimi (regular) packs plenty of variety and volume. My only complaint is that the sashimi pieces are sliced thinner than I'd like. Spicy scallop rolls are just right, with a good kick. I was very impressed with the number of tasty looking rolls on the menu and I look forward to coming back again to try more.
(4)Elad V.
small place with warm ppl i try to go once a week the food is great and price is reasonable the 25 dollar all u can eat is great!!!!
(4)Bob L.
After reading the reviews for this restaurant I was cautiously excited. The AYCE was not tested, as that kind of thing leads to obesity. My dinnner compadre and I have sampled sushi from north to south and this place rates... OK. Not fantastic, not great, just OK. I would give it higher marks except for the service. Yes, I read the reviews that said the service was substandard, yet I was not prepared for getting our meal served piecemeal over 25 minutes, like separate courses. What did we order you ask. Spicy Dragon and Crunchy Rainbow rolls, and 6 pieces of nigeri sushi. What?!? And it took a half hour for everything to hit the table? Yep. So even if the sushi was excellent they lose a star for the service. And it wasn't. It was... OK. The bill came to $35.50. Not my kind of dining experience. We will not be returning, not when we could just as easily gone to Sushi Mono in Wheaton.
(3)Dave P.
By far one of the best places to get sushi. Love the atmosphere, fresh rolls and good service
(5)Jenner B.
Ate there last night. My friend loves the all you can stuff down your gullet sushi. He acts like it's so painful to eat the last few pieces. I have no complaints with the food. But feel service really sucked. When both people in the party don't order the all u can eat, they don't seem to be capable of Planning when food will arrive at the table. I got the chicken teriyaki box and ONE sushi roll. My food got to the table first, and I finished it all, before the second person in my party got any of his food. I was forced to sit there for another 30-40 minutes while the five sushi rolls trickled to the table. MY time is more valuable than that. They weren't very busy, there were 3 wait staff, and two sushi guys..... It shouldn't have taken so long. They didn't seem to give a damn that I got my good 20 minutes before the second person got anything. TIPS is To Insure Proper service. I got the last say on that, and won't be going back. We drive from Schaumburg just to go there. I'll be spending my time and dollars I little closer to home!
(2)Yolanta L.
Excellent Sushi restaurant. Our family goes there every two weeks!!
(5)G R.
Good place for sushi! The waiter was attentive and friendly. They have an interesting ordering system - they give you the menu and a small ordering sheet. Once you've made your decision, you put the quantity you want against whichever menu item you want on the ordering sheet. This actually seems quite brilliant, as there is no room for misunderstood words (and with my Australian accent, I have found this to be a problem sometimes!), and it probably makes it easier for the waiters and chefs. We ordered two rolls (total of 11 slices) and one serve of nigiri (total of 2 pieces). Our rolls were: one tempura salmon and some vegetables on the inside (can't recall which), and fresh salmon on the outside; one California roll. Nigiri was the salmon nigiri. That was enough to fill us up! All items were delicious and seemed freshly prepared. There were only four other tables/9 other people in the restaurant, so it wasn't very noisy or busy; just a nice, relaxing, quick, nutritious and delicious meal. It cost us $24 (before tip) for two rolls and two pieces of nigiri. We will definitely be back!
(4)Dalibor Z.
Oh. Em. Gee. Seriously, though - Next time I might have to walk here...all you can eat! And I did. I ordered a few things based on awesome name alone - Godzilla Roll, Lion King Roll...and I LOVED them. This is the third sushi place I've been, and it ties for the #1 spot. $25 for the AYCE, and I was more than filled. Almost everything was fantastic with the sole exception of the NY Steak Roll...which I tried for the novelty of having steak in a roll, and it was ... well, steak in a roll. Nothing terribly great about that one, but everything else, from the Double Salmon Roll, to the Paradise Roll (sweet goodness that was great), was fantastic. Going back asap, no questions about it. And it's right down the street...I can call it "exercise" by walking there! Great service and great food. I can't recommend this place enough. Go. Eat. Love.
(5)Rose D.
Wow, what a great little place! I've been spoiled and had only gone to "upscale" sushi places. My stomach, and my wallet, are glad my coworkers introduced me to Abashiri! Fantastic sushi at truly reasonable prices. I especially enjoyed the many "combos" they have to offer, affordable with a bit of variety. I tried the 290 combo (most of the combos are named after the area so you have the local names, roads, etc.). The combos come with 3 small fried dumplings (very yummy), a small house salad (loved the house dressing...I think it was Ginger/Orange?), and 2 different kinds of sushi/rolls - mine had the Philladelphia roll and the Spicy Tuna roll. Delish! My coworkers have tried many things here and said they haven't had anything that they didn't like yet. AND they don't mind giving you seperate checks :-) It's in a little spot in a strip mall, easy to overlook. The big sign just says "SUSHI". The staff is very friendly and when they greet you hello or say goodbye it sounds a little like they are yelling at you in another language but it's fun.
(5)Lola K P.
I do all I can to encourage decent local restaurants, given the slim pickings in Bloomingdale. We haven't actually eaten at this location, but we've had quite a lot of takeout. It's been reasonably occupied whenever I've gotten my food, and it's cutely decorated in generic Japanese. We switched over to this place from the Wok n Fire because the food is better, and so are the prices.
(4)Peter P.
A personal favorite. You can't go wrong here. Great sushi, always fresh. What else can you say? And $25 ayce? winner winner sushi dinner.
(5)Jon K.
Great little Sushi restaurant, and the $25 all you can eat rolls, what a deal!!! Everything I had was good. The service was a little slow, but the place was packed and they only had one waitress on. There was a short wait for a table while I was there, but I didn't mind for what I got!
(4)Celina B.
I am so glad that my friend knew about this place! This lil place is hidden in a parking lot pushed far away from the street and the sign is covered by trees if you're drivin' by quick. I love this place! It's always the little places that have the most amazing sushi. The first time i was there I had mainly cooked rolls which at the time I thought were the best. I just went there yesterday and discovered I definitely prefer their fresh rolls better. Don't get me wrong, the baked spicy salmon was definitely melt in your mouth worthy, but I'm a fresh, raw, salmon sushi nut! It's my fave. Their menu of rolls is awesome because not only is their a wide variety of rolls from fresh, cooked & tempura, but they have pictures of all of them too! Me & my friend split only 4 rolls but we could have definitely eaten a couple more. My problem is always over ordering, but this time I defo under ordered. I would highly recommend this place to eeeeeveryone!! They do have a lot of sweet lunch combo's, and all you can eat rolls for about $25 that I haven't done yet, but I should definitely check that out next time.
(5)Rana G.
This is the BEST SUSHI I have ever eaten! The atmosphere is clean and friendly and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who asked!!! - Rana G.
(5)Jacqui B.
$25 all you can eat. SO worth it and a huge variety to choose from. Many of the rolls even have lobster which I found impressive. Every roll was vastly different, unlike some places (like Kinta in Carol Stream) where every roll tastes like the same spicy mayo. I plan to come back here a LOT!
(5)Josh M.
I rarely ever go check out a new place unless I have someone with me for a second opinion. This time my girlfriend and my brother joined me for a weekday all you can eat food coma inducing night of sushi. I am usually weary of the all you can eat tag put on sushi for many different reasons but this was just about as good as it gets. The waitress was very friendly and we received a complimentary bowl of miso soup which is usually the deal and it was good. Then came the rolls. I like to start out with some of the raw ones and move onto the tempura and more spicy rolls later as to not mask some of the delicate flavors in the beginning of the meal. The usual fare of spicy tuna and Philadelphia were very good and not fishy at all. We then moved onto some more interesting ones like the crazy roll and the fire roll. Both were very good with the crazy roll being a definite order. After that the more notable rolls were the rock and roll and the tiger roll - both very good with the rock and roll being a nice light take on a regular roll. By far the most surprising roll was the K.G. roll. At first glance it seemed a bit odd with the tomatoes and a spicy tuna roll. My girlfriend ordered it and it was the shocker of the meal. A perfect balance between very spicy tuna with fresh tomatoes and cooling avocado. The best part of it was the fact that the garnish covered up the rolls completely. It was essentially a small feast in just one roll. A great place to go and try all you can eat sushi with a group of friends. A huge menu so there is no shortage of items for picky eaters. Take my word for it go and check this place out and order the K.G. roll - im not sure what it stands for and I don't care its just that good.
(4)Nick A.
Speaking as one that often times damages my wallet through sushi consumption, Abashiri has quickly become my sushi place of choice. The all-you-can-eat-rolls deal obviously appealed to me. At first I was expecting that it would only apply to California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, and the like. Though those are available, they have a wide variety of rolls; fresh, cooked, and tempura. The one side of their menu has a picture of each roll offered, all available. Friends have told me that the dinner box combos and other offerings are equally tasty and just as fairly priced, though I've never been able to exercise enough self-control to forgo "the deal". Service has always been great. Very attentive and they will always greet you warmly once you walk through the door. I need to find out how I can get my picture up on one of the walls. My friends and I will continue to demolish their inventory whenever we're there, and I suggest you and yours do the same.
(5)Oliver Y.
Great Sushi buffet, this place can probably hold 50 people? So large groups RVSP is highly recommended, the New York Steak roll so so so good!
(5)Nichole C.
Maybe I'm a total sushi snob, but this place doesn't do it for me. Their rolls are fresh enough, but there is just too much extraneous crap in them. The spicy tuna is my go to roll, and this one has an extreme amount of ginger in it. Blech. The tuna is also mashed into a salad consistency and that just makes me think that it's masking the cheap quality of the fish. I've given it two tries and I am still waiting to be impressed.
(2)Jessica B.
I LOVE this place. It's close to my work and it's very reasonably priced. For this reason it is usually my go to place for lunch if I am eating out. My usual is the 290 combo. This includes miso soup, ginger salad, spicy tuna rolls, philadelphia rolls, and 3 pork dumplings for about $10. Everything is fantastic. I feel like I could eat this everyday. I must not be the only one either because everytime I am there the place is packed.
(5)Kaja S.
Great Sushi and great lunch specials!!! One of the best sushi spots around.
(5)Gia S.
Great food..just go there!!
(5)Steve D.
Met a friend here for lunch. I have been to this place about 4-5 times now and thought it is time for a quick review. The sushi is pretty good here. We had combination plates and spicy tuna rolls and all were fresh tasting. Service was fine and friendly. Been that way every time I have visited. This place is always busy, both lunch and dinner. That is a good sign that they are doing something right. FYI: They have an all you can eat rolls special here. Did not participate in that but if you like rolls and have a big appetite, it appears to be a good deal. Give this place a try if you like sushi, I am sure that you will find it A-OK. Cheers to All
(4)Malana W.
Mmmmm...sushi... In my honest opinion, Abashiri is quite possibly the best sushi in Bloomingdale and the only reason why I gave them three stars is because the day that I went my coworker and I both felt that our sushi wasn't wrapped well at all. Off day, maybe? Abashiri is most definitely one of Bloomingdale's best kept secrets as it is *ALWAYS* busy. Be advised that it is only open for lunch and dinner so if you decide to visit, make sure that you know what times they are open because it can get packed fast. They have great specials and their service is always very friendly.
(3)Lea O.
The service and the food was good. The prices could have been a little lower. We shared 6 rolls, edamame and 1 glass of wine for $78!
(4)Jeff G.
Abashiri is ok, and the all you can eat is a good deal if you are going to stuff yourself. The rolls are creative and the quality is ok. There are sometimes.. odd things that are left out. For example I ordered their shrimp boats and they just left out the fish roe. Woops? There was another roll I ordered that they managed to just leave out one of the ingredients. Other than that the fish is fresh, the price is good. Edit: I am going to up this to 4 stars. The service last night was very good and the lady who served us really worked hard to make our evening fun.
(4)Cissi C.
All-you-can-eat sushi rolls that taste better than a-la-carte! They are so good! My favorite is Alaskan roll. Try it for yourself!
(5)Agnes P.
Not a fan of sushi, but I came here with a group of friends after clinicals and loved it ever since! Its about a 45 minute drive for me to get here but sometimes the craving is so bad, I just have to! Try the box specials, they come with rice, chicken or beef terriyaki, a fresh salad, and ur choice of sushi or various tempura =D
(5)Grace L.
This restaurant is so cozy and has a friendly vibe. They have a wide variety of specialty rolls and it's priced just right. The sashimi is always fresh and delicious. Also they have the best udon and shrimp/ veggie tempura. The only downside is it's really hard to spot when driving; since the restaurant is tucked away in the plaza away from the street. However, now with all the gps and smart phones it shouldn't be too hard to find.
(5)Liz B.
I love this place so much. Most important..their sushi is darn good. Its fresh and creative. My favorite - shrimp and lobster roll. Ive had better sushi on the west coast but for the chicago suburbs this place is my go to spot. The service here is great, they greet you as soon as you step in the door and ALWAY have smiles on their faces. Did I mention they have some great deals? Take out special - pick any 3 rolls for $24 or all you can eat (dine in) for $24. It doesnt get better then that. I stop in for lunch and can have an awesome meal for $10 (beneto box with tea and miso soup!) within my 1hr lunch break.. If you live or work in the area I highly recommend giving this place a try, I dont think you will be disapointed.
(5)Christine R.
I go here about twice a month for the year I've lived in Bloomingdale. The only other place in the suburbs I prefer so far is Sushi House in Wheaton. Kyoto in Downers Grove & Abashiri are tied as my second place. The $24.95 all you can eat rolls weeknight dine in special is indeed a great deal if you are capable of putting a hurting on the maki. But my sushi partner (aka fiance) and I do better on the $23.00 weeknight carryout special: any 3 rolls plus a bonus California or spicy tuna roll. FYI...Spicy tuna: freakin' hot. Heavy jalapeno. I usually prefer fresh, plain rolls with minimal sauce, but I do appreciate cooked & tempura. But with this great deal, and with the Tower Roll's perfection, it's worth it to amp it up at Abashiri. FRESH rolls: the fish is always fresh Highlight....Lady Roll: Tuna, Salmon, Albacore, avocado, wrapped in soy paper. Light, fresh, experience the full flavor of the tuna & avocado unhampered by heavy sauces. TEMPURA: You won't be disappointed. They know what they are doing. Highlight...Chicago roll (aka Tower Roll) is unbelievable. Eel, spicy tuna, cream cheese, avocado, crab meat, with an asparagus stalk sticking out the top, deep fried, to resemble a fried, green Sears Tower. With hot sauce all over it. Cream cheese isn't my thing but this is a notable exception. COOKED: Highlight...They do the beloved Caterpillar quite well. Frankly, the only roll I ever remember not liking was the Baked Scallop Roll. The sauce & spice combination of the Baked Lobster roll had been much better SERVICE: I don't get that worked up about crappy service, but for those of you that do... once I was told I can pickup in 20 minutes. 25 minutes later I had to wait an additional 10 minutes. Next time I decided to give them a 10-minute cushion from the time my order would be ready. When I showed up, they had accidentally given my order to the previous customer. So, if you do carryout, even when she doesn't ask for your name, give it to her.
(5)Veronica S.
Wow. So awesome. I was in Itasca for work this week and had to get out of the hotel for a night and was craving sushi. Did a quick google seach and double checked on Yelp, and the positive reviews were no joke. Thanks to the guy who recommended the KG roll - ridiculous. Spicy and delish. Anyway, this place is pretty much just a hole in the wall, but all the locals seem to know about it because it was full at dinner time. They've got a great deal Mon-Thurs which is about $25 for all you can eat sushi - even their specialty rolls!!! Unheard of. The catch is that you can't leave leftovers on your plate or you have to pay per piece that you didn't finish. Fine by me, because my friend and I could have paid a ton more for each roll on its own. Everything tasted so fresh, and a lot of it came out still tasting chilled - which was great. I hate when you get room temperature/warm sushi. It creeps me out. We had free miso soup, paid $3 for some yummy edamame, and ate so much we nearly split our pants. I highly recommend this place for good food, friendly service, and good prices. It's not a fancy place, but they put the money where it mattered most! Yum. Wish I lived nearby.
(4)Denise K.
I took my mom here for lunch the day before mother's day for the first time. I had not even known this place was hidden in that small strip mall. I am SO glad I found the reviews on Yelp! This time they were spot on for me! It is small, neat and clean, nothing fancy. The food is reasonably priced. My mom had a bento box, a yaki tori appetizer and then ordered a Cali roll. I opted for the all you can eat sushi. KNowing I was going to come here I had a very light dinner friday and I don't eat breakfast, so I was hungry. ALL their rolls are a part of the all you can eat! They have a very large selection of maki. I started with a samurai roll, spider roll and philly roll. They were all really good, and not teeny tiny rolls either - a regular size sushi roll. Then I ordered a spicy tuna and fresh lobster roll. I was not too fond of the lobster roll and the spicy tuna was just a bit too spicy for me but it was good. I had a hard time finishing the last 3 pieces. I noticed 2 young girls sitting near us who ordered sushi and when it came time for them to get the bill, the waitress gave them the all you can eat price even though they had not ordered that way because it made their bill less! Ithought that was really nice. Not alot of places would do that and would have been happy to charge each roll individually. This will definietly be a place I will go back when we do not want to go all the way out to Algonquin to our other sushi spot. Thanks Yelpers!!!!
(4)Mike M.
This place is outstanding. Ther sushi is fresh and well prepared, and the service is always excellent. This is our third visit in a month, and we'll keep going back. Their selection of rolls is huge.
(5)Aaron J H.
White tuna is Always my gauge. It was like butter! Awesome, it just melted in my mouth.
(4)Anthony C.
This is my go to place to get all you can eat sushi. The rolls are always rolled top notch and the food has been good every time I have went there. I live by this place, go there often and have never been disappointed. Keep up the great work!
(5)Nikki T.
My boyfriend and I love sushi, but our favorite place isn't that close to our home anymore so we thought we'd try a place down the street from us. Dont let the hole in the wall look misguided you, this place has the best sushi I've ever had. Everything is fresh and plumpful. The waitress was super friendly, and even though we didn't ask for it, they gave us the $24.95 all you can eat special, which saved us some money! We will definitely be back again!
(5)Jin K.
Like going to a sushi restaurant that doesn't suck? Especially in the burbs? Then find this place and you will be pleasantly surprised. the attentive service to the tasty sushi will keep locals coming back and passerby-ers thinking of coming back. The variety of rolls and sashimi will cure your sushi craving for sure. If your famous they might even take a pic of you and add it to their wall (ok, even if your not famous, they might do this as well).
(5)Richard B.
It's a small space with great food. The staff is very friendly and they work hard but it almost seems understaffed because I end up waiting often throughout the entire experience. I've tried their udon which was delicious, and recently I had one of their bento box combos. It contained a California Crunch Roll which I thought was an awesome way to make such a basic roll into something more appetizing.
(4)Mark M.
Really awesome sushi. Enough said. The service is really slow if you come in when it's busy but it is honestly worth the wait. Very friendly welcome when you walk in too. It is pricey but the all you can eat for 19.95 is actually worth it seeing that every roll averages about $10.
(4)Bob G.
I love this place. I don't go in too often, but they still recognize me and treat me like I am there everyday. The sushi is the best in the suburbs as far as I'm concerned. If you have a friend that hates sushi or raw fish, don't worry about it! They have a bunch of beef and chicken. The only bad thing is that they have some weird hours so call before you go.
(5)Diana C.
I really enjoy this little sushi place. The staff is extremely friendly. The prices are very low given the quality of the food. I just discovered this place about a month ago (it is kind of set back from the road in a little strip mall) and have taken several of my friends there. Everyone absolutely loves it! I am so happy I found a place I enjoy so much, and where the staff is so nice!!
(5)Matthew P.
The food is amazing and simon makes the experience!
(5)Cindy R.
This restaurant is convenient to my house, the people working here are very friendly and they have a surprisingly extensive menu of rolls; many I'd never seen before. For these reasons, I wanted to like the food more than I did. Some of the special rolls were just doused in sauce. To me that's against the principle of this type of food... the fish should be the star, not covered in mayonnaise. At any rate, I thought their spicy tuna (my favorite roll) was good. So, my recommendation if you're craving sushi in Bloomingdale, is it's worth going here but don't order the more fancy rolls, stick with the basics.
(3)lynn w.
Dragon roll not fresh, chicken teriyaki box over cooked. Quality not worth the cost
(1)Bruce M.
I've had better sushi, but you can't beat the weeknight all you can eat special. They have some good creations on the menu and the service is always top notch.
(4)Kim L.
This place seems to be always busy and has always been a go-to sushi shop for me and my family. Service is hit or miss, so don't go here expecting your meal to come out right away (though sometimes it does). Sushi is fantastic- but you may want to stick to that. My Dad ordered the beef, and it was chewy, and they forgot my tofu last time- no big deal bc the sushi was enough food anyway. Seems like it is owned by a Japanese couple/family and they are always sweet and welcoming. Prices are great as well.
(4)Patti R.
Small, quaint sushi place that welcomes every visitor as if you've eaten there a 1,000 times before. Staff is very friendly, food is consistently wonderful, one of the best sushi restaurants in the burbs. Creative specialty rolls are good, but some of them have too many ingredients so there isn't enough of any one flavor, for my taste. Spicy tuna is excellent, although occasionally a little too spicy! Gyoza is to die for, and the unagi melts in your mouth. Try it!
(4)Oscar the Death Cat B.
My best & favorite sushi experiences tend to be at smaller, hole-in-the-wall places, and Abashiri fits that bill pretty well. The staff is very friendly, and I agree that the simpler rolls are the best - they have a few complex/funky rolls but you can barely taste the fish in some of those. Anything with spicy tuna, fatty tuna, or unagi, is very good.
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