Sakura Woodfield
4011 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
Sakura Woodfield Menu
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Appetizers
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Rice Soup - Zosui
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Salads
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Entree
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Nigiri Sushi
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Dessert
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Appetizers
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Rice Soup - Zosui
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Salads
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Entree
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Nigiri Sushi
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Dessert
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Address :
4011 Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008 - Phone (847) 397-2166
- Website https://allsakura.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 : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Sara L.
Very casual, sushi tasted fresh but not the best I've had. We wanted to order more food but the older lady working said the kitchen was closed; even though per their hours, they weren't closing for another 45 minutes.
(3)Nina M.
All I can say about this place is the sushi is too expensive for the quality they put out. I was not satisfied with what I ate. Also ordered the tempura dinner and it was alright. The miso soup and the salad was pretty good. Maybe their entrees would be better, but the sushi was definitely not worth it.
(2)Manny G.
I discovered this gem when I was attempting a visit to the Mitsuwa food court, only to find it closed... And boy, am I glad it was closed! Sakura is definitely one of my favorite Japanese spots in the Chicagoland area. Having lived in Japan for 6 months, finding authentic, quality Japanese food can be difficult--so many watered down, Americanized versions out there. Sakura, though, is not one of them. It's true, Japanese home cookin'. The saba shioyaki is excellent & perfectly seasoned. The sushi tastes fresh, though maybe a tiny bit pricey for the amount. The udon is a good, solid udon, as is their miso soup. I often gauge Japanese restaurants by their miso soup; it's so simple, and yet at some places it tastes more like salt water. I figure, if restaurants take the time to make a good miso, they probably put in a strong effort into the rest of their food as well. The service is friendly, and the vibe hospitable. The room is a little on the warm side, especially near the kitchen, but it's nothing unbearable. If you're looking for good, authentic Japanese cuisine, Sakura is it.
(4)Boon K.
I used to love this place and I am not sure what happen. It was a Saturday night from picking my husband from the airport and we wanted good Japanese food. There was only 3 tables in the main room, we ask for a high chair. The host stated they dont have any high chair, my husband goes to the restroom and there were tons of high chairs. The husband order a set and I had the tempura udon with a couple of rolls. Not one thing was fresh and nothing taste right. I was a little annoyed that my udon came with just noodles and 2 shrimps and a sprinkle of green onion. Seriously... no veggies at all? To make it all worst we all had food poisoning for days after we left with out finish our food and no dessert.
(1)Cheryl R.
We have been going to Sakura for years. The food as usual was first rate. The service was playful and generally right on. There were a couple of times we had to wait a bit as the restaurant had a sudden influx of customers. Will definitely be going back again.
(4)Eric S.
It's true what fellow Yelpers say: this place isn't much from the outside. Appearances can be deceiving, however, as inside features some nice maki choices and a pleasant enough atmosphere. On the night I went (a Friday), they had a live soft jazz band playing. Upon entering Sakura you'll likely be greeted enthusiastically by one of their sushi masters. Chef Morimoto (no idea what his name actually was) seemed genuinely happy to have our business. Our server was much less spirited--in fact, she was pretty meek and spoke almost too softly to understand. What was more of a problem was when I asked about the specials, I received a blank look and no response. Me: "You know, the daily specials....I think the sign outside said softshell crab?" Her: "Sure, crab, yes, mhmm." Me: "Uh, okay then....." So I got two orders of nigiri sushi which was adeptly prepared by said friendly sushi guru. As he handed it off to my hungry eyes, I politely nodded my head and said in my best Uma-Thurman-in-Kill-Bill voice, 'arigato'. He smiled, appreciating that the whitest dude ever (me) at least made a bilingual effort to thank him for being a master at his craft. Sakura is one of the few places I've been to (can count them on one hand) that has Sapporo beer on draft. SCHWING! When it came time to ring up the tab, I received no itemized receipt, as I would get at literally any other restaurant on the planet. Instead, I just got the final amount and had to request a play-by-play tab so I knew how much my Sapporos were (they were $6 each). The check total was a bit more than I expected, but you can't really put a price on carefully prepared sushi. Or can you.....? TL;DR: 4 stars for sushi quality, 3 stars for value, 2 for service--average 3 stars. Plus 1/2 a star for having draft Sapporo, and in rounding up/down Sakura gets the benefit of the doubt. There's dozens of other places I've been where the sushi maki is the same quality in a greater quantity at half the price.
(4)Patrick B.
Amazing service, all the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food and the atmosphere are great. I tried the miso soup and agree with the recommendations here. It's simple but really good. We had a few different maki rolls, all of which were great. The spicy sauce on one of them was creamy and delicious. My girlfriend, who usually doesn't like spicy things, kept dipping her philly roll in it. The waitress recommended a really good sake, which I'm sure was a lot better than the one we almost got (not knowing much about sake). My one complaint is that the green tea mochi we ordered after our meal was a little freezer burned and frozen as hard as a rock, which made it hard to eat. Not enough to bring my review of this place down from 5 stars. The food and service were that good. I wouldn't make a special trip out to Rolling Meadows just for Sakura, but if I find myself in the area again then you bet I will be back.
(5)Ron M.
The food was very fresh we had both sushi and teriyaki or hibachi the tempura appetizer was very good and overall really glad we stopped in for dinner
(4)Awn A.
2 weeks ago my BF took me to Sakura for the first time after he been telling me about the place . I have to say I was surprised to find a real Japanese food in NW sub. I love sake shasuke is my favorite and the chef so nice try to make the roll for me with out seaweed because I can't I'm allergy to it. The waitress really helpful and when we left I told my BF ..I would like to be back on Valentine's Day... Soup and sushi plus everything else by the way the price is cheaper then a lot of place ..,
(4)Scott S.
Had the special, curry. The last time i had curry this amazing was when I was actually in Japan. By far one of the greatest meals I have ever had in my life.
(5)PJ J.
This is a prime example of food prepared by people who don't really give a shit. Now, there's nothing wrong with it, it's not dirty or bad tasting....it's just shitty, indifferent non-delicious food. We had yamakake, a couple pieces of sushi, yakitori and what not...all just plopped down and uninspired. Gloomy ass sushi.
(2)Jennifer M.
This is the dinosaur of Japanese eateries. One of the last remaining authentic Japanese Owner / Executive Chef restaurants serving classic sushi and cuisine. My parents have been bringing my Sister and I here for years. We're now bringing the next generation of our family here for traditional Japanese food. I ordered a bowl of Mix Chazuke for $8.95. It's hot broth served with rice and wasabi. You can choose to pay less and have just one item from the Mix with your rice and broth: a sheet of nori (seaweed) for $5.95, Ume (pickled plum) for $6.95, Sake (salmon) for $6.95, Tarako (broiled cod roe) for $6.95. Because I don't like umeboshi (pickled plum), I asked to substitute it with takuan (pickled daikon radish). Beef Aspara-Maki appetizer for $8.95. It's sliced beef rolled with asparagus and broiled with teriyaki sauce and a Kiliuea roll for $11.95. It's the darkest part of the tuna (and the most expensive) Green tea is a good beverage to have with anything Japanese.
(4)Candice G.
Today was Community Manager Appreciation Day. It's not a real holiday and I know nobody who isn't a community manager even cares (though I did get one shout out- thanks, Christian K!), but for whatever reason I felt like celebrating this made up day by treating myself to a solo sushi dinner at a local independent business. I'd been wanting to check out Sakura ever since I stumbled upon Yanyao N's review, because, ya know, her word is as good as gold in my household. No joke. If I say I found a place I really want to visit, the peanut gallery at the G household happily ignores me. But if I say Yanyao went somewhere and loves it, well, all of a sudden we're running out the door to get there. So anyway, I head on in to a semi empty Sakura and get to pick my seat from the 2-tops in the first sectioned off room area. I had my pick of seats at the sushi bar but personally, when I go out to eat alone, I like to eat alone as well and not put myself in any kind of position where I might have to talk to people who aren't directly affiliated with restaurant. My server was soft spoken and sweet and brought the miso soup I ordered out in exactly the blink of an eye. The general vibe of the service on a Monday night wasn't overly attentive or friendly, but I've waited tables before and the absolute worst is when it's slow and you get stuck waiting on a single person, trying to decipher whether they're just sitting there looking all all blank because they need something or because they just enjoy the silence. So I guess for my being a single diner who was just in it to enjoy the silence, the service was pretty spot on and my green tea was always full and hot. The broth in my miso was some of the best I've ever had- so much so that I was tempted to follow up my appetizer miso soup with a second serving of miso soup. For sushi, I went with my standard spicy tuna, which was fine, but I tried it after having started with the 911 roll (tuna, jalapeno, double wasabi, and spicy sauce) that was by far and away, the spiciest tuna roll I have ever had--and I always seek out the spiciest thing on the menu and 100% of the time I'm disappointment with the lack of spice... but not this time. It was perfect. Perfect and spicy enough that I had to take a break and chow down of the lobster salad to cool my mouth off, so I could even attempt to taste the spicy tuna roll. LOVE. They didn't have a ton of sushi options, but they have other dishes beyond sushi like noodles, tons of appetizers, salads etc. The atmosphere isn't fancy, there isn't much ambiance, but you probably weren't expecting the Ritz if you paid any attention at all while pulling up to this somewhat dilapidated parking lot and outdated suburban strip mall. When I went to leave my server stopped everything she was doing to thank me for coming in and I turned the corner to the exiting path past the sushi bar, all the elder sushi chefs stopped what they were doing and took the time to thank me for coming in and trying their food. Then, as I walked out the door, my heart, now warmed by the kind gesture of appreciation by the staff, grew three sizes larger when I saw this sign: yelp.com/user_local_phot… It's got the head chef's photo on it (from his younger days) and handwritten at the top in silver marker and red, glittery puff paint it reads: Thank you very much. See you tomorrow. Have a nice day. And that was it. So much heart in so few, short, simple interactions, yet I felt more appreciated than I have in, well, a really long time. And you know what? I probably will be back tomorrow; Showing my support and appreciation for independent businesses like Sakura that truly appreciate their customers.
(5)Pari P.
After watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi, I had a craving to eat sushi from a Japanese chef who has dedicated his life to the art of sushi. I was looking for an old short bald sushi chef to bring me to nirvana. My search for a true shokunin led me to Sakura - one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in the area. Surprisingly, the sushi items were quite limited. You have the classics but the stellar items like toro (fatty tuna) and uni (sea urchin) were missing. As a result, I ordered maki and specialty rolls and some a la carte items. The spicy scallop roll was definitely the favorite since it was made from big raw scallops. Often times, spicy scallop rolls are made from smaller cooked pieces since it's cheaper but this wasn't the case at Sakura. Several of the maki rolls were only $6-7 for eight pieces which is reasonable. But based on my order, it appeared that the meal was prepared by the apprentices rather than the shokunin. After the meal, I didn't smell the sweet scent of cherry blossoms and left the meal a bit unsatisfied. Maybe their known for other items rather than the Americanized maki roll? I am to blame since I made the gaijin mistake of not sitting at the sushi bar and just allowing for the chef's choice. The yakuza in me was about to offer a finger as a form of apology but the owner insisted that it wasn't necessary. I didn't perform seppuku but will not make the mistake a second time.
(4)Linh L.
Delicious! It's a hole in the wall, doesn't look fabulous, but it's so good and well priced. I also noticed that no one took any photos of their ramen. Try it and add some siracha. You'll be shocked!
(5)Britt C.
I dig the fact that there are three potential seating options. The sushi bar, the cool little area right inside (more ambiance) or the tables in the back. I would like to go back and try out the other two seating options, especially since I do in fact intend to return! A typical great sushi place, deceivingly hidden in a little strip mall. Great quality sushi. A few minor critiques (slightly heavy on the rice: sushi ratio) but I would definitely eat there again. Our waitress was very attentive, as well as funny. My kinda spicy tuna! Yum!
(4)Karen E.
I've been coming here for years, and it's the consistent service and food quality that really makes this a great restaurant. I decided to try things I've never ordered before, and was so pleased. Ordered the lunch special which was the Katsu curry. I liked that they didn't put a ton of filler (potato). Then had a couple pieces of scallop sashimi, the spinach with sesame salad, and the fried chicken appetizer. Lastly, the hot soba with seaweed, fried sweet tofu sheets and scallions was delicious. So challenge yourself to not order your "usual" and you'll be glad you did. If not, I guess you'll reinforce your choice. However, I think now I have a bigger repertoire to my "usual".
(4)Rawlins R.
Sakura is one of the more authentic Japanese restaurants in the Northwest Suburbs. Everything that this restaurant exudes is Japanese. The interior decoration, the staff and the food. This location is always busy during lunch with many Japanese patrons. You can always tell how authentic the experience will be by what kind of people are drawn to the venue. If the quality of food and service is consistent than it will bring in people that are in search of that experience.
(4)Yanyao N.
Best Yelp discovery this week! Top 10 reasons for Sakura lovin': 1) No-frills, strip mall, ethnic - my absolute favorite! 2) Super enthusiastic service - our server was such a doll! Joking about the size of the portions and commending me for my valiant effort at taking down their bento box. Waters filled, empty plates bussed. Superstar! 3) The lunch menu offerings! I had such a difficult time deciding because this menu reads like Yanyao's favorite Japanese foods - yakisoba, katsu don, unagi don, ramen, udon, zaru soba, spicy scallop roll, tonkatsu, tempura (and sushi/sashimi/maki rolls too). Plus, they have sukiyaki and and shabu shabu for dinner! 4) Over half of the clientele during our visit was speaking Japanese. 5) The combination bento box! This is the most absurd bento box I have ever encountered - more like a bento platter. I chose unagi over the beef/chicken/salmon. Out came a giant platter with THREE salads (house, potato, and a cucumber with seaweed and crabstick), rice, a huge piece of unagi, two pieces of fried shrimp (so good, I even ate the tail), and vegetable yakisoba (THE BEST) -- yes, you read that right... rice AND noodles. Everything delicious. Very difficult to finish. FOOD OVERLOAD! 6) The tonkatsu is crispy and delicious - 2 large pieces of pork, served with a house salad, rice and miso soup. 7) House-made gyoza - winner! 8) The speed at which lunch comes out - we were eating within 7 minutes of ordering. This is a terrific lunch spot in the area. 9) The price! An enormous lunch for 2, with green tea, was only $32! 10) Not having to eat at the gross chain restaurants in Schaumburg? #WINNING
(5)Sarah S.
I've seen Sakura for quite some time passing by on Algonquin and finally tried it this past Friday for a dinner with friends. It looks like a dingy strip mall sushi joint but it's actually pretty good. After reading all these reviews, I realize I need to go back and try some of the other dishes. I got my usual Spicy Tuna Roll & Philly Roll. The fish in the philly roll was beyond generous! Huge chunks of fish in there! Not the tightest rolled presentation but still tasty stuff. The spicy tuna roll was actually one of the best I've had in terms of flavor. Big pieces that weren't overly spicy. I didn't even necessitate water while eating them which is prettty crazy for me! My friend got a huge bento box and was very pleased with it. Another friend got the ramen and said t was very tasty! All in all a good meal with beyond friendly and prompt service. Definitely will be back to Sakura to try more things off of their menu.
(4)Laura P.
This had become our go to place for quick pick up sushi. The sushi us always fresh & ready in about 10 minutes. I'd like to actually eat in the restaurant soon to see what else they have. The only reason I didn't give them 4 stars is because I feel their prices are a little high.
(4)Phil S.
We decided to try this place out after hearing good reviews about the ramen and rolls. I'm not much of a roll fan because a roll is basically just over-riced sushi but I'm enjoy a good bowl of noodles. It was past peak dinner hours on a Saturday but the place was still bristling with activity. We started with the Kaki Fry and was pleasantly surprised by the fresh tenderness of the oysters. We tried to order a beef tongue appetizer but it wasn't available so we ordered a Dynamite Roll instead. The roll was decent as far as rolls go but we noticed it was a little on the salty side and the flavor wasn't coming from the sauce either. This was a foresight of dishes to come. Ramen and Yaki Soba were next up on our list and we were pleasantly surprised with presentation. The ramen came in a dark broth topped with a harboiled egg half and various meats. The yaki soba came as a steaming heap of noodles and bountiful meat topped with dry seasonings and the whole dish looked very smokey and dark. Presentation was great but at first bite we both said the same thing: wow this is salty! Serious sodium overload at this place. My first thought about this tragedy is that they must be catering to the typical American tongue. What a shame because the noodles were fresh made and they had a great consistency and the other flavors seemed like they would've been fantastic as well had the salt not overpowered everything. The yaki was cooked to smokey perfection and had such a great smokey flavor and the ramen noodles themselves were soft and chewy just like a fresh noodle should be but I was constantly reaching for water to calm the salt beast thrashing around in our dishes. I wish they would realize that adding flavor does not mean adding more salt because the flavors had real promise. Service was a little slow but we had one lonely waitress serving one entire side of the place by herself and she was walking back and forth getting dishes and drinks non-stop. She was polite enough but I could tell she was extremely tired and didn't even have enough energy for a fake smile. She did her best though and we received everything we needed as long as we requested it. At the rate this woman was working it would've been impossible for her to remember all the small details. What's funny was there was at least eight guys crowded behind the sushi bar and grill area. Overall, I was not impressed with this place and left longing for the noodles at Sankyu. It's too bad that Sankyu has the worst service I've ever encountered. I'd probably go back to Sakura again someday but I'm going to have to request they take it easy on the soy sauce if I do go back.
(2)Mike N.
I had the sashimi lunch special. 2 pieces each of Yellow Fin, Tuna, Salmon, and a couple others I forget. It came with soup, hot tea, and kim chi appetizer. It was pretty good.
(3)Anya C.
great food. service just ok though.
(4)Joe I.
The quality of authentic Japanese food at this restaurant is the same today as it was 15 years ago...Great! My first Japanese boss took me here back in 1997 and introduced me to sushi...and ever since then, I have been hooked... both on sushi & on Sakura. However, the prices have gone up, so for the Sakura Chirashi dish (the one that includes Salmon Roe), you will be dinged for $25. But, along with the increase of price, it seems that they have increased the quantity of that dish, so I guess it kind of off-sets itself. (It is now 3 hours after we left, and I still feel stuffed.) The quality of all the fish that I had today was excellent. Another member of our lunch party had the Ramen (i know, i know...not Japanese), but he said that it was one of the best Ramen dishes he has ever had, and he had spent some time in Japan. Which goes to this point: An establishment that keeps on producing quality Japanese food year after year, and continues to be a favorite of the local Japanese clients (I work for a Japanese owned company, so I have known plenty of expatriates from Japan who love this place), and can pretty much fill up the place for both lunch and dinner, definitely deserves a 5 star. The strip mall in which the place is located in looks pretty suspect, but don't let that scare you off...you will forget all about that when you walk through the doors!
(5)Pachelbel C.
Very yummy place for many dishes: sushi, sashimi, tako-yaki, deep-fried panko covered oyster (kaki-furai), Menchi-katsu curry, tempura dinner, many side dishes, to name a few. Sushi may seem expensive for those who like to eat non-authentic sushi (like dragon roll and that kind with mayo, etc.) because their sushi is real/authentic Japanese style, and it is very reasonably priced for the quality. Menchi-katsu curry is one of my favorite dishes. Menchi-katsu is a panko covered deep-fried hamburger mixture, a Japanese home-food, and that comes with their home-made curry with rice = yummy!! The restaurant also has early dinner specials if you get there until 6:30 Monday-Thursday, and they are very reasonably priced. For sushi, my favorite is Sakura sushi, Edo-style authentic sushi. In my opinion, they serve the best sushi in the NW suburbs. It's not a fancy place to wear heals and dresses, but is at-home and very comfortable restaurant.
(5)Brooke C.
When you see mostly Japanese customers here, you know it's authentic, even the waitresses are Japanese :) Sakura has been around for many years and still our favorite. Lunch menu is reasonable priced and more affordable for my budget :) Love their rolls, ramen and nabeyaki noodles.
(4)Taylor M.
The service was not very good. It was pretty slow. My mom and I asked for water and the waiter only brought her one, said he was going to be back with mine and then forgot. The food was pretty good, it just seems a little pricier than other sushi places of equal quality. The fish is fresh and the sushi chefs are extremely friendly. The miso soup was really good. It has a lot of flavor and is not watery like a lot of other sushi places. I really liked the Mexican Roll... it is mush spicier than the 911 roll. I might go back here if someone else suggested it, but it would not be my first choice.
(3)Danielle S.
Sakura is a great place to come for some fresh sushi - great quality and selection. They have a pretty extensive menu of sushi and sashimi - about the same as I've seen at other places. We were seated right away and brough water. They took our order quickly, the food came swiftly, and we were able to check out (all in our lunch hour). I think the price is pretty comparable to other sushi places around. As far as atmosphere, I've been to nicer places. It's very casual and slightly outdated. But the food was great so I would definitely go back!
(4)Rebecca R.
We have eaten at Sakura Woodfield many times in the past. My guy is in Chicago on business frequently, and we often stay out in the Schaumburg area. The food has, without exception, been excellent. But we were treated so poorly on Monday, February 4, that we will not return. We arrived at the restaurant shortly after 7 p.m. The place was not crowded and we were told we could sit anywhere. We chose a table near the window. After we sat down, ordered our food and had begun enjoying our beverages, a large group of Japanese businessmen came in. The staff began racing around, re-arranging tables to accommodate them. A server (not our server, but the one who presumably would be waiting on this group) said she needed our table for that group and she would like us to move. No "please" or "would you mind...?" No assistance in moving our stuff. No offer of any recompense for our inconvenience. Just get thee out of our way. I probably could have let it slide, but my companion was furious on two counts. First, that we were asked to move, at all. And second, that there was absolutely no courtesy or respect accorded in any of it. We walked out. He called the next day to speak to the manager or owner. They weren't in, so he left a message. He is still waiting for a return phone call. 9-1-1 roll, I will miss you.
(1)Nick L.
Is there a secret menu in Japanese? That's a rumor I heard but not being able to read, write or speak Japanese or even have I been to Japan....will I ever know? What I can understand and order though is of good quality. It's in a more run down strip mall area but parking is ample. Service is good and professional.
(4)Paul Y.
My wife and I are regulars here. Our favorites are the crunchy tuna roll, Sakura sushi dinner, Nabeyaki Udon, and any of the teriyaki dinners. They have a jazz combo a few times a week playing the standard set of uh, standards. It gets crowded during the weekend dinner rush, so plan accordingly. The food is always good, and if you avoid the weekend crush the service is speedy and friendly.
(4)Ian D.
I eat lunch at Sakura 2 - 4 times a week. I love their salmon teriyaki, tuna sashimi (every thursday). The food is fresh and authentic.
(5)Yen L.
My bf did a little Yelp work to find a sushi place near Woodfield, since we had finished shopping and I wanted sushi, but no buffet. Sakura popped up with a promising rating and good reviews, so off we went. The chefs at the bar were the first people we saw when we walked in, and they all gave friendly greetings in Japanese, and it wasn't too long before we were shown to a table. It did take them a few minutes to bring us menus. After that, it was a little rough because we thought we were going to have to wave someone down for a menu. But they eventually brought us menus and hot towels to wipe down our hands, which was a nice touch. We'd had the impression that we were going into a sushi place, but truth be told, this place is probably better with its appetizers and entrees. You can generally tell what a place is devoted to by the size of its selection. There was a sushi menu, and a few specials, but it was pretty clear that this place is more devoted to good hot entrees and appetizers. Since we're a little adventurous and pretty flexible, we decided to get a couple of rolls that caught our attention, and we each ordered our own noodle soup. I got the ramen, and my bf got soba. We did share an order of crab shumai and realized that we could probably go to any Asian market and buy a whole bag, but hey, at least we discovered its existence. :) Our server was pleasant but not pushy, and the food came FAST and hot. I mean...I'm pretty sure we had all of our food under 10 minutes. The sushi portions were typical, and the entree portions were huge. My bf took some of my ramen, and I still couldn't finish it. Sakura is situated in a nondescript strip mall near Woodfield, and I was glad we found it. We generally have defaulted to nearby Mitsuwa for ramen or sushi when we have the craving, and though we have no plans to abandon Mitsuwa, we were pleased to find this little place that offers a variety to meet different Japanese food cravings. We live in the city and won't make regular trips, but I'm sure we'll be back when we're in the area.
(3)Chip W.
Authentic sushi. Very fresh fish. The sushi combo was very good and I'd love to try some of the specialty rolls here. Great that the chef calls out orders and welcomes customers in Japanese. Service a bit slow.
(5)Shawn M.
Good sushi but on a cold evening my date and I were seated near the front door, continuously feeling a draft. A little later we find out there is an enclosed area, shielded from the draft, where the majority of parties were seated. When I brought this to their attention, they said they would seat us somewhere else next time.
(2)Tom R.
Great place. Its like an actual Japanese Sushi place with allot of really interesting dishes other than the sushi, like noodle dishes that are really good. Really good service and friendly people too.
(4)Marc N.
The food is good, but the wait staff can be VERY rude. It seems they aspire to achieve the authentic anti-caucasian bigotry that can be found in Japan. They really do give preferential treatment to Japanese customers. Sorry, Homey don't play that way. After giving them many years of business, this white boy is taking his cash elsewhere.
(2)Jackie M.
Seriously good. So good. My husband and I just moved from California where there's some pretty serious sushi. I never thought that I'd find anything nearly as good as what we're used to in the homeland but I'm happy to admit that I was wrong! The selection of sushi rolls at Sakura isn't the lengthiest of lists, but hey... quality of quantity right? They are a bit pricey, so make sure you go on payday, but that's the only draw back. I haven't tried any of their either dishes, but I've looked at plenty of them and they do look delicious. I'll try those next.
(5)Melan E.
The absolute WORSE sushi I have ever had in my LIFE!!!! Please don't waste your money!!!! Subpar sushi to say the least with ridiculously small portions and horrible service, even the miso soup sucked
(1)Jim M.
Service was slow. No silverware/chopsticks - had to ask for forks for the salad then ask again for chopsticks for the sushi. Green tea had a TON of sediment in the bottom. Sushi was eh. Don't plan to return.
(2)Michele B.
911 roll was outstanding--had it tempura style. Yaki Udon was good, but servings are a bit small and pricey.
(3)Wesley H.
Great food and a ton of it, the only problem is that the flavor of the sushi is some what lacking, but with the amount of food and the verity its still worth a visit. Been here twice and both times enjoyed it. My recommendation is to save room for ice cream they have quite a few flavors.
(4)Elana K.
This is more of a 3.5 star review. The place seemed authentically Japanese. We saw many Japanese patrons, as well as a lot of Japanese text on the menu. I wonder if there are some kind of exclusive Japanese-only menu items? I love good sushi, but hate spending much money. However, there tends to be difficulty getting one without doing the other. In this case I did spend more money than I would have liked, which was not totally unexpected, but a lot of other places I've been would have at least included a miso soup and/or a house salad for the price. I've had a lot of green tea in my day (including in Japan), and the hot green tea here was surprisingly bland. Maybe I just burned my taste buds off with that first scalding sip, but it tasted like nothing more than hot water with the subliminal implication of being green tea - which is surprising, with all of the sediment I saw at the bottom. My husband wanted the tempura mozzarella for an appetizer, which was light, crisp, and tasty, so no complaints there. It came with four salted green beans (not edamame) and ginger dipping sauce. The unagi rolls were delicious, as well as the Futo maki we ordered. As far as the quality of the food goes, we have little to complain about. It was very tasty, at least as tasty as some of the other good sushi places we've eaten. The low point of our meal was the service. There are some people who will complain about the service wherever they go because they are just unpleasant individuals. I am not one of those people. Usually I am tolerant of even very indifferent service, and while I don't mean to complain even now, I must say our server made us feel pretty unwelcome. I don't know if she was overworked or maybe was just having an off-night, but she pretty much just flew through when bringing us food and the check, and had a demeanor that made my husband say mid-meal "I don't think she likes me." I didn't take it THAT personally (there was no obvious reason for her to be put off by us), but she definitely made me feel like we were imposing by eating here. I wouldn't say it ruined our meal, but it did kind of make us feel like our patronage wasn't wanted. The chefs behind the sushi bar, on the other hand, were quite friendly in welcoming us in to the restaurant and wishing us a good night when we departed. All things considered we may try this place again, but on the other hand there are other equally good places we can go for sushi without feeling discouraged. I don't want to sound overly dramatic about our experience because really it was only a case of subtle discomfort, so certainly if you are curious to try this place I would encourage you to do so.
(3)Insun M.
By looking at the menu its pretty obvious that this place is very authentic. Pros: - good size rolls - noticeably fresh ingredients - ample parking - VERY good miso soup Cons: - limited selection of special rolls - sashimi is pretty pricey considering its in a slightly run down strip mall A place I would come back to try the sashimi and perhaps their lunch specials.
(4)Wanugee N.
Many times when I travel in from the west coast and want Japanese food, it is often disappointing because good Japanese food becomes more harder to find the farther you remove yourself from the Pacific ocean. This is true even in the suburbs of SF, LA, and Seattle, just 50 miles inland. So finding good Japanese food in suburban Chicagoland is something you accept as a pipe dream. That's why Sakura was a pleasant surprise! Not only do they have good, authentic Japanese dishes, the president, Sinnai Makoto-san is Japanese, and many of the female wait staff is Japanese. Our server, HIdemi-san, was from Okayama, Hyogo-ken. We had a pretty good size group, about 12 of us. The company was good, food was good, the service was good, the Sake was good. Tanoshikatta! We shared a mix of sushi choices, both Nigiri and more Westernized rolls, Sashimi, and Nabeyaki Udon noodle soup. The fish was fresh and tasty, even the Ikura (Salmon Roe). The Edamame was cold, not warm, though, but salted nicely. You can get a nice Omakase sushi platter for about $30. The other dinner entrees are fairly priced, all between $20 - $25, for things ike Sashimi dinner, Ume Sushi, Ume Chirashi, Sakura Chirashi, all mixtures of good fish slices. They have a good list of appetizers, salads, and cooked dinner entrees like Teriyaki of all types, Negimaki, Unagi Kabayaki, Katsu, and combination Bento boxes. If you are in the Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, and nearby northwest suburbs, this is a good choice. Fortunately, there are some major Japanese Companies with US subsidiaries or US Customers in the general area, so that will help keep this place authentic, with Japanese nationals eating here, and a great choice for real Japanese food.
(4)Jackie G.
This is the best place I know to go for sushi in the area. A friend of mine from Japan wanted to bring me here for good sushi and now we make it a tradition to meet here whenever we get the chance. Though, I think, he's a regular because the wait staff always treat him in a friendly way. Or maybe that's just an indication of the quality of service. I've never been disappointed here. The food is always fresh and servers attentive.
(5)Scot G.
The freshest fish around, it is always good. The menu doesn't have a lot of the fancier rolls, but what it has they do very well. I highly recommend the Spicy Tuna Roll, and the Red Dragon is good as well. The Unagi nigiri is usually very good; the Tuna and Salmon are always fresh.
(5)Bonnie D.
I cannot understand the positive reviews of this place. I bought carry-out a few months ago. My salad was packaged before me (the restaurant worker used an ungloved hand throwing a handful of lettuce into a container). I noted he handled other items before this and hadn't washed his hands. I ordered a few rolls and would be generous to describe them as average. In truth, they were insipid. One of the rolls was a California roll with a minuscule fake crab center. After reluctantly finishing my lunch my stomach was unsettled. Maybe the unwashed hands, or possibly just the thought of it?
(1)Amelia W.
I agree with many of the previous reviewers about the freshness and quality of the food at Sakura. We had Dynamite and Mexican rolls. The Dynamite rolls were not as flavorful as we'd hoped, but it showcased the fresh fish very well. Our server said the Mexican rolls were a favorite dish among many -- and for good reason! Great flavor with good spice, if you like jalepeno. Our server also recommended the aspari-maki appetizer. It's asparigus wrapped in broiled beef with teriyaki sauce, cut into rolls like sushi. I've never seen an appetizer like this before, but it was fantastic. I want to try so many more items on the menu, but it'll be tough to pass this one up. Our server was very good. He was friendly and gave great recommendations. We were too full to try all of his recommendations, but we'll be back to try the tempura and squid appetizers (he even came by our table to show us someone else's squid), along with more sushi. As other reviewers have noted, we noticed a number of Japanese businessmen eating here. Most of them appeared to be regulars as they were greeted personally by the chefs. The strip mall looks like such a dive, but with hidden gems like Sakura and Sal's Beverage World, I'll be spending a lot of time there!
(4)Maren B.
I tried this place on a late Sunday night of a holiday weekend so that may be some excuse for how un-impressive it was... Based on the other reviews I thought it would be a cozy little sushi nook- it was more like a diner turned sushi restaurant. The service was slow and the sushi was edible but nothing special. But the main thing was the whole place was just missing that "city" flair that I love so much about the typical sushi restaurant. Don't ever take a trip to the 'burbs just to go to this restaurant when there are so many awesome places right in the city.
(2)Marc W.
I'm giving three stars for the quality of the sushi. I had a bunch of the nigiri sushi and the spider roll. The spider roll is the one piece that stood out from other restaurant sushi. I cant identify what made it better, it just was a notch above the rest. Not cheap though.
(3)Jenny P.
I absolutely love this place! I know we foodies have lot more choices to choose from but Sakura stands above the rest. Sakura's food is fantastic from their sushi to their noodles. The food is always fresh and consistent. No matter if I come here once a year or once a week I know i'm going to get good Japanese food. If you want REAL Japanese food I highly recommend Saukura.
(5)Cheryl K.
Sakura ROCKS, but is pricey. The chef is great, but I am not thrilled with their servers. I wish they were more friendly. I would eat here more often, but there are less-expensive places down the road. If I could afford it, I'd eat here more often. The sushi is fantastic here.
(5)Joshua N.
Another score for ethnic places in strip malls. If you get stuck in Schaumburg and need a sensible meal that isn't a themed restaurant that has been specially designed to vacuum money out of the pockets of the poor saps that get sent to conventions here, then take refuge in this authentic and delicious Japanese restaurant. Always a good sign in a sushi house to hear most of the other guests speaking Japanese. I went with the tonkatsu (breaded pork) with veggie sauce and it was excellent. My only complaint is that there is no curry option. I also sampled the gyoza, miso soup, yakisoba, and shrimp tempura. The yakisoba was amazing! Nothing creative, just the staple dishes done very well. The service was really cheerful and fast. You can tell that people like being there for work. I like being there too.
(5)Ws's Mama H.
My go-to authentic Japanese restaurant. I've tried other Sakura in Mt. Prospect, but I prefer this place. I've started coming here since I was a little kid. All the dishes are fresh and consistently delish. I tried almost everything on their menu. There was nothing that I did not like. Price is just right; it's not overly expensive. I highly recommend Sakura for authentic Japanese food lovers!
(5)Joe G.
Great Japanese food and highest quality sushi. I've been here twice now to celebrate my mother's birthday and we've been very pleased on both occasions. I eat sushi / sashimi once or twice a month, and this place is definitely one of my favorites. You'll find authentic Japanese entrees as well as excellent fresh sushi here. The service is excellent and the sushi chefs do an outstanding job! I love this place; just wish it were closer to home so I could enjoy it more. Prices are a little on the higher end, but it's worth it. Check it out!
(5)Neal C.
Enjoyed a quick lunch here after a hectic IKEA run. Fish tasted very fresh and was prepared well. Many nice options for rolls including dynamite and dragon which we ordered. I've also been appreciating the buttery-ness of salmon sushi recently and this did not disappoint. Will definitely keep in mind the next time I'm on a quest for a lampshade at IKEA and don't feel like having Swedish meatballs
(5)Lisa H.
Food is fabulous here, and the wait staff is so friendly. I love coming here. If you want something extra special, order the geisha roll - its heaven :) Their steak teriaki combo plate is great when they don't overcook the steak. First time I had it , It was OUTSTANDING. Second time, a little over cooked, so good, but not as great. They get 4 stars only because : 1) they are a little pricey. Plan on dropping 50-100 dollars on a dinner for 2. 2) there's something a little off with the salad dressing. I love the dressing from benihana, kampai, yu sun, etc.. but here, it's got a strange flavor. Not a fan of it. If you get the chance -- order the Beef Tataki - it's awesome delicious. :)
(4)Alan N.
Tried the Hamachi Kama in addition to the Sukiyaki this time. The Sukiyaki was as good as last time which is nothing special and the Hamachi Kama although tasty, really did a number on my stomach and points south (at least I think that's what it was). Why is it so tough to get a good nabe meal around here?
(4)Jacqueline S.
Came here for some good Japanese food and I was not disappointed. For appetizer we had the gyoza which was good and I thought the miso soup was excellent as well. I had the ume chirashi which was good (though not the best) - I am excited to come back and try more.
(4)Megan M.
Ambience was only "okay." Sushi was meh. Tried it bc it's close & I've never been. Would rather make the drive to other places that are far better. Oh, and the 911 roll is *beyond* spicy! Insane!
(3)Will P.
We order from this place all the time at work, and we love it. I am definitely not an expert on sushi, but I can't find another place I like as much, and it was one of the first places I ever had sushi. The spider roll is my current favorite. Check it out, its in a little strip mall on the outskirts of woodfield mall, and is pretty cheap.
(4)Jacob K.
My friend rec commended this place when I was visiting in Arlington heights. It does not look like much from the outside but the inside is fairly nice. The food was good but nothing spectacular. We both had bento boxes that contained tempura, sashimi, rice, a tiny egg roll, some raw tuna with mayonnaise, fish cake, a pot sticker/dumpling, and other assorted items. There was a lot of food but the steak teriyaki was overdone and a little too chewy. The dragon roll was ok, but not great. The miso soup and salad that came along was good. However, the price $90 for 2 people including tax and tip was too pricey for the quality of food.
(3)Diana F.
We chose this place according to google and reviews...so disappointed...the worst Sushi I have had...YUCK!!!!! never again..SUSHI rolls were not prepared correctly..very sloppy..one big fat ball of rice.. we orderd their lobster, salmon, tuna..all disgusting! spend $30.00 on junk!!!. my recommendation would be.. Coast in Bucktown, Butterfly in chicago, even Sushi Station in Elgin..much better presentation and FLAVOR!!!! this place is totaly a rip off and horribe flavor..they need to get rid of the CHEF!!!! Diana F.
(1)Andrea N.
You know this place is awesome when you always see a constant flow of Japanese businessmen here. Back a year or two, there was the super heavy cigarette smoke that definitely reminded me of Asia...you'd never find that at any sushi restaurant in the Chicagoland area back then. This is a no frills joint, so don't come thinking this place will be trendy. There's many fresh and authentic options, with new sushi roll additions. This place is my favorite for sashimi and sushi....hands down.
(5)Craig R.
Girlfriend and I went here the other night. The place looks a bit run down but don't let that fool you - the food here is excellent. We started with an order of yakitori. It was awesome - the chicken practically melted in your mouth and the sauce was just right. I got the Yakisoba with beef and my g/f got the chicken teriyaki. Both dishes were very good. Mine could have used a bit more beef but that is really the only complaint. Hers was a huge dish - we had to box a good portion of it for the next day. The salads that came were done very well also. They had that classic ginger dressing but these guys got it right. Not too much ginger and just the right amount of sweet. It was very well done - cool and refreshing greens that still had some snap to them. All in all a good place for japanese food. I have not tried the sushi. My g/f has and says it is excellent.
(4)Yaeko M.
My work was near by this restaurant so I used to go there for lunch often. Everything in lunch menu is good. The daily lunch special is usually pretty good. I don't like to go there for dinner. Everything is more expensive. It doesn't worth it. I recommend the Shoyu ramen! strong garlic flavor and fulfilling.
(4)Frank L.
Went to Sakura Woodfield based on Yelp reviews. The fish is terrifically fresh on a friday night. I had the sashimi dinner and each piece tasted buttery smooth. My girlfriend had a dynamite roll and a spider roll. the Dynamite role was good, with Tuna and Yellowtail rolled up, but we could have done without the sauce that topped each piece. The soft shell crab in the spider roll was over-cooked. It tasted ok, but we've had better. I would recommend this place. It's not very crowded, and the service was great. Our waiter was very friendly, as were the sushi-chefs and other waitresses in the place.
(4)Joseph F.
Meat was very fatty and tough. Priced like it was a fillet. Very disappointed overall. Kids did not like anything but the rice and they usually do well.
(1)Sarah M.
Alright so I'll go four stars on these guys. And full disclosure...I had sushi for lunch from Nikko and wanted to compare. They got three stars. These guys had fresher fish. I can't go five stars because it wasn't perfect in every way but I'd definitely go here again. I had the sushi sampler to get a full range of what they had to offer. I'd say the salmon was the best followed by the hamachi. The tai wasn't super great but I tend not to order that as much because it's never usually all that great. The tuna could have been better but again, I'm being a harsh critic. Overall, decent selection of fish and a friendly enough group of people working there. The place seemed a little dead though...
(4)S M.
Food is Japanese by Japanese owner. Many Japanese customers here. I went for lunch. It was ok. The inside is like a typical Japanese restaurant that seems to not care about the decor that much. Parking is well reserved as there's many. Just that the parking itself is full of holes when I went. Menu was authentic but nothing that special, which can be good to customer who like normal Japanese food.
(3)Julie G.
A coworker suggested we hit Sakura up for lunch. I was a little skeptical due to its run-down strip mall location. Upfront, yes, the place is not pretty to look at. It has an 80s feel to it for some reason. That weirdness aside, this place was really good. The wait staff was really friendly, the gyoza and the rolls were super tasty. I did not try any nigiri or sashimi, as it was just a lunch run. Philly roll was amazing ... a simple roll that a lot of place find a way to mess up. Also, a wicked tobiko roll (the Sakura roll) ... six pieces topped with 3 types of tobiko beautifully placed on some super spicy sauce. One thing I am super picky about is the texture of my rice, be it in rolls or nigiri. I could feel every grain of rice in my mouth. It was wonderful! Heading there for lunch again. Sakura is a nice little sushi gem to keep in my back pocket.
(4)Sofia M.
Have been a customer of Sakura since 2001. Its consistent and first class. The standards are found in the menu, the specials are found by talking to the sushi bar. Great atmosphere, my favorite is the Hamachi Kama grilled, the shoulder part of the fish grilled to perfection, a little bit of garnish and its heaven.
(5)Dan S.
This place is the real deal for sushi. Great atmosphere, service, and food. The prices are on par with the other local sushi places. It's located in a run down looking strip mall, but otherwise no complaints.
(5)JJ P.
I lived in Japan for a year on the JET Programme and this restaurant has authentic and amazing Japanese food. It's just like I used to eat when I lived there. I'm not a seafood eater so I can't attest to it, but the pork, chicken, and beef dishes that I have had here are spot on. The staff is friendly and helpful. Watch the hours of operation though as they are very limited, if there has to be a negative, that's it. It's also a little pricey, but considering the quality, it's not really a complaint. I've recommended Sakura to several friends and colleagues and everyone who has gone has loved it.
(5)Jon J.
Great authentic Japanese food in a relaxed, comfortable setting. They have a full menu of traditional Japanese dishes as well as a sushi bar. Quality overall seems to be pretty good, and they have reasonable prices and large portions. Definitely not a "trendy" sushi spot, this is more of a traditional Japanese restaurant. Very friendly service by moms who make sure you get plenty of tea!
(4)G K.
If you want authentic Japanese food, this is the place - fresh fishes and cooked food. They are really good. If you are looking for hip-hip rolls and fancy saketini... go somewhere else.
(4)Gene X.
This place is close to the shopping center and was recommended to my by my friend Jen who loves the spicy tuna rolls here. it's in a little strip mall but I've found some awesome places in random spots and this place was pretty charming. Low key, nice staff and super hot tea to start off with. Then the spicy tuna was definitely impressive. I got some salmon sashimi as my comparative fish, and it was pretty good. I'm kind of a sushi snob, but the fish I did have here was pretty fresh and well prepared. Portions are nice and we both drank and ate quite a bit and got out of there very reasonably ($50!). Definitely a good spot for your Japanese/sushi fix in Schaumburg!
(4)Luan N.
Went in at 2pm which was closing time, but they accommodated us. I had the lunch sushi combo C which came with Maguro, Sake, Ebi, Hamachi, Tai, tamago & 1/2 Tuna roll, 1/2 Cucumber roll for $10.95. Good price, fresh sushi. Having a japanese sushi chef and staff was a plus for me too. I don't think I can give it a full 5 stars because I think the sushi chef was rushed to leave for his lunch break and I really couldn't enjoy my time because I felt guilty cutting into my waiter's break. So maybe next time, I can give a less skewed review.
(4)Varsha L.
Sakura is a cozy cute place, its very low key, you can just sit at the sushi bar or get a table, we sat at the sushi bar.... Oh I found a new beer I like Kiran light! its so light and smooth! The 911 rolls are so spicy but they are good! be careful though its wasabi and chopped jalapenos! HOT! the gorilla roll and spicy scallops were good.
(4)John B.
Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is very good and the people on the inside are very friendly and efficient. Give it a try if you are in the area. I was pleasantly surprised.
(4)Ron W.
My favorite Japanese restaurant in the area. I think I have been going there for about 5 years now. Great authentic dishes, great service. They all know me there by now and I am glad they do. I mostly go there for lunch when the price is ok. At dinner the price jumps up but the food is excellent. I have taken a couple of dates there that did not work out and I still run into them there since in a while. Guess it was not the food that was the problem :)
(4)Justin W.
Some of the most authentic Japanese in the suburbs. I've had many Japanese friends recommend this place as the best and most authentic Japanese in area. They have the most tender Japanese-style steak and chicken that it almost falls apart with your fork. We had a large group of people for a birthday dinner and everyone (even people that aren't fans of asian food) loved it. I had very tender pork cutlets that I shared with others and still had my fill of food. They have some good sushi as well, but nothing supremely extraordinary. As with many Japanese restaurants, they brought out fresh fruit with a candle for the birthday instead of a traditional cake or dessert.
(5)Sue F.
I have always liked the food here. Though I recommend visiting for lunch the area isn't the greatest if the cop's sitting in the parking lot watching a nearby bar's smokers is anything to go by.
(4)Michelle B.
My friend and her family RAVE about this place so we meet up there one night for dinner. As other posters has said, you can miss it when you're driving down Algonquin Road because its in a tiny strip mall and you can easily drive past the entrance. You may look it over, but again, don't let it fool you. They have a great atmosphere and service. The sushi was pretty good and they had a bunch of different rolls to try. The sashimi was extremely fresh and the pieces were cut pretty big. WE ordered a spicy tuna rolls, spider roll, and 2 of their signature rolls (I think Sakura Roll, and something else with spicy mayo). I have no complaints about any of them. I didn't order them, but their cocktails, Lime High and Lemon High, are a must try. Prices were in line with other suburban sushi places. We each got drinks, edemame, soup/salad, and a bunch of rolls and sashimi and it came to about $45 / person. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely go back.
(4)Heather H.
My husband loves sushi, and I pretty much... don't love sushi. This place has excellent sushi according to him, AND great other Japanese food according to me, which has been difficult for us to find. Specifically the Teriyaki Chicken was very tasty. The dishes are served in fancy arrangements on the plate, which was impressive to me, the service was good, and the atmosphere was unique. There is a chainlink curtain that divides the dining area, which I thought was a great idea. Our only hangup is that it's kind of expensive for our taste, and otherwise, it is a great little restaurant.
(4)Phil T.
Located in a very shady strip mall.....Looks can be deceiving but dont pass up on this joint! The inside isnt a luxury decor either, but the food is damn good. When a place is full of the same ethnic as type of restaurant it is. In most cases, you know that you are going to eat some decent food. Been going here for a couple of years and the food quality and the freshness is never off! On top of it I always see the same sushi chefs working. I have tried the sushi and the noodle dishes. Lets start off w/ their bread and butter, ok let me reiterate that their soy sauce and wasabi....Sushi never failed me here yet, along w/ the out of towners that I bring. Rainbow is always a must and so are the rest when I go (911, spicy tuna, spider, and dynamite) I would only advise that you be drinking some of their excellent sake. If you would go Felipe style it would be sake bombs, for the rookies out there its sapporro and a sake shot. ;) Well w/ any of those rolls you cant go wrong, as well as the noodle dishes. Yakisoba is always a winner if you are not a fish eater. Its not the prettiest duckling inside or out, but who cares the food rocks here!
(5)Sam T.
Amazingly fresh and authentic sushi in the Midwest. One of my favorite places for sushi when I am in the mood for high quality fresh fish. Unlike some of the other trendier, "fusion" sushi places, the rolls here are pretty plain. However, the quality and freshness of the fish that they use here makes you not want all that other stuff. Just a little bit of soy, wasabi and ginger and the stuff tastes a like heaven. The salmon and tuna just melt in your mouth like butter.... This placed is usually packed with local Japanese businessmen so you know that this place must have some high quality fish. If you have never had "authentic" sushi, this place will definitely be a treat.
(5)F D.
They're sushi is delicious, and the portions for dinner are very generous. I even had left-overs when I typically don't in other Japanese restaurants. Even when it was reheated the next day, the food was still good. The restaurant itself is very cozy, and the staff is very friendly. The price is average for typical Japanese restaurants. I highly recommend trying this place out.
(5)Glenn S.
This is by far the best sushi you can find in the Burbs, if not in the entire Chicagoland area. Everything they serve is always fresh and they have a large selection of rolls. They don't hide behind flashy culinary stylings or trendy "there's a DJ" atmosphere. It's just good sushi.
(5)Athena C.
This is my favorite Japanese restuarant in the suburban area!! The fish is fresh and the service is great! I personally like eating there for dinner on Saturday because they have a really nice dinner set. You can get a great variety from the dinner sets!! Sushi, sashimi, udon, rice, etc... They also offer a variety at the sushi bar and a hot pot style soup with lots and lots of seafood! If you are a fan of Japanese food...this is a must try! Location-wise...it seems out of place, but trust me, it is nice and was recently remodelled!! Tip - Check restuarant business hours before venturing out to it!! I believe it is closed on Sundays and they close mid-day as well...
(5)Kevin P.
very good sushi!!!!!! that is all i have to say, worth every dollar.
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