I have reviewed this wonderful sushi bar before, and as always, they always are 5 star. From their food to the service, fast, friendly, delicious and masters of their craft. The service is impeccable , food the best, and the servers are wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It may not be the largest restaurant, but what you get is the best you could recieve.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Morimoto would be proud of these masters of their craft!. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Im more than ok with their ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Here is the master of his craft! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - The master at work! - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

A solid Japanese place in Palatine. We ordered the seaweed salad and agedashi tofu to start - both were amazing and the seaweed salad portion size was perfect for sharing. Their sashimi could've been cut better, but still tasted awesome. Loved our maki as well! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall great experience, a tiny cute spot great for walk-ins and a solid meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Sunset Roll - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Excellent food and service, quality seafood and best tempura. Owners and service always welcoming

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cozy spot in Palatine with a large menu with many sushi options![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service too

Quiet and good. Don't expect frills but you'll be satisfied. Parking is great. Service decent. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Asahi is a pretty solid spot, was always my go to local sushi. However, as of late I feel as if they are slipping a little. I think their nigiri is always pretty darn good. Recommend the Blue fin nigiri, hamachi nigiri, and ocean drive roll read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Hamachi Hand roll - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

It's a great deal! We had sushi combos and it was fresh and delicious! Will go back! We did take out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a few tables for dine in and seats at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is very clean and a great ambiance for date night[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ira Shai Ma-Sei! Asahi is a great Japanese restaurant located in the Palatine area. We ordered: Chicken katsu -- Breaded chicken breast, deep fried and served with tonkatsu sauce. Really good portions Rainbow roll -- California, 5 pieces of fresh fish, which looked to be salmon, tuna, white tuna, shrimp, and yellow tail Spider roll -- Whole soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, sweet sauce. These always come out thicker, and it was delicious! They also have bento boxes to check out, which was a hard choice to not get. Service was great! Dining area is somewhat tiny... a few booths, a couple of tables, and few seats at the sushi bar, by the chefs. Overall, great food and experience! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Rainbow Roll and Spider Roll - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I've been coming here for 15 years and had another great dinner tonight. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We love to sit at the bar and watch the sushi chefs work - they're so experienced and mesmerizing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything tastes so fresh, fresher than we've had anywhere else in the area. There's no reason for us to try any other place. Asahi is the best!! read more

Great local spot where the chef and his wife are there making sure you have a nice experience. The menu is comprehensive with lots of fresh sushi. It's clean and open. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi -chef's choice. - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

We have been going to Asahi for lunch at least once a week for years. Outside of London and Japan, it is one of our favourite sushi restaurants! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is small and intimate, with outstanding, welcoming service and absolutely fresh, delicious and creative sushi, sashimi and maki![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is a 'specials' menu which changes week to week, and one can order from the dinner menu for lunch. We have never been disappointed with a dish! read more

As an unplanned stop for sushi, this place was great! The service was quick, the staff accommodating and the Courtney roll was delicious. We had veggie tempura and edamame as apps before sushi and everything came out quickly and fresh. Service was spot on! Truly a hidden gem! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Special rolls - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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The sushi was incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor. Every bite felt like a delightful journey for my taste buds. The ambiance was inviting, and the staff were attentive. Highly recommended for sushi enthusiasts! read more

Amazing food. This restaurant has the HIGHEST quality salmon (sake) in the Chicagoland area. The portions are generous, and the freshness is unmatched. Service is quick! Ambiance is what you'd expect for a small sushi restaurant. 11/10, I'd highly recommend the Sake Don! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - All the dinner - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

A wonderful place for generous portions of fresh, delicious sushi, sashimi and creative rolls (we thought tempura shrimp and soft shell crabs were standouts). We went with regulars, so they ordered. The service was outstanding and the owners were Warm and gracious. Ending the meal with a tempura ice cream treat with chocolate sauce was the ribbon on the gift. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What an amazing date night spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Though a little deceiving at first, this hole in the wall will surprise you with its amazing food and inviting ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chef took our orders, answered our questions, and the food was great. Definitely recommend for a fun or quick sushi date. read more

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The sushi and sashimi here are phenomenal! The fishes are fresh, the cut is large and the marbling is beautiful. Compared to the other restaurants I've been to, they have the best raw fish by far. My favorites are the salmon and yellow tail. The pricing is also competitive, especially for the quality of fish you are getting. The sushi rolls are pretty good, too. Some of my favorites include: -Mongolian roll -Red dragon roll -C.S.T.-Spicy tuna roll, topped with tempura crumbs and spicy mayo. -Spider Roll-Soft shell crab As for the appetizer, the Golden Shrimp is rich and creamy. The service is great! The wait staff is very attentive and the sushi chef is friendly. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2019 read more

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The best sushi place we have ever been to. We have been to a lot of sushi places. The fish is always fresh. The rolls are incredibly innovative and unique. We are only sorry we didn't find this place sooner! I saw a few reviews on here complaining about closing times. This isn't a corporate place, it's a small business. These people have families to go home to, they have lives. If they want to close early once and awhile, they shouldn't be condemned for it. They have outstanding food and service. I don't mind calling every once and awhile to make sure they are open. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - a plate of sushi and a plate of rolls - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This is most definitely the greatest sushi in the area. The salads are amazing, the rules are fantastic, the appetizers are beyond delicious! They are a little understaffed so be patient as a service is slow but it's worth the wait. read more

Plenty of Japanese food to pick from from this quaint place. I was drawn to this place because of the sushi and had me some. It was really good! There are so many sushi options, I will definitely coming back again. read more

Great freshly made sushi! Great service and good ambience for a quick weeknight meal. They will cater to any allergies and restrictions (esp for pregnant women) anytime! read more

Takeout sushi was fresh, quick, and service was well prepared and accommodating. This is a hidden gem!

Fantastic sushi ... best in the area!!! Rolls have amazing flavor and each is unique in design and flavor. I never add soy sauce since each roll is tasty in natural flavor read more

Decent sushi with some really uniques varieties of sushi .. a little too small and crowded .. service is friendly and seems to be a family run business read more

Surprisingly good sushi for the location. They definitely focus more on rolls, so just see what looks good to you We tried a few rolls and nigiri. They even had chu-toro that we enjoyed. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Yum - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

This is our favorite sushi place in this area. CST, Fire Bird and Avocado Torch are our favorites!

The setting is small, but what Asahi delivers is gigantic. A true gem of a restaurant. The service is great and the chefs are amazing. Chef Sato is phenomenal. Buy them a beer. Kampai read more

Great, unexpected Japanese find! The Sashimi was fresh and bulky! The rolls we tried: Sato Roll, Volcano Roll, and Fire Crunch roll were out of this world - completely new flavors that we haven't had at other places! And to top it off with a HUGE tempura ice cream?! SO FULL!!!! :) read more

Asahi is certainly not a bad Sushi restaurant, far from it. But, I didn't really see anything spectacular that made it extraordinary. The service at Sushi places tends to be good, as this was. There were four of us - two ordered entrees from the menu, another had a Sushi Special, and I had spider rolls and spicy tuna rolls. We also had Gyoza and Cucumber Maki rolls for appetizers. I ordered a salad. The salad dressing had way too much mayonnaise. It is their twist on the standard ginger dressing you get at Japanese restaurants but they add a lot of mayo. It overpowered the ginger taste. The spider roll was okay - the crab was a little overcooked. The spicy tuna was quite good. Lastly, their green tea was typical for Sushi Restaurants - very good. And, they brought us a complimentary desert - a fried dough with a chocolate sauce. This is not something I eat, but my companions all said it was very good. read more

Wonderful find. It's the first place we go to when we get back to town and the last place we go before we leave. Chef Sato and the entire family/staff are remarkably kind and focused on providing great service while the sushi chefs are knocking it out of the park. Generous portions, great flavors and fresh ingredients are all combined in stunning fashion. We are never disappointed at Asahi! It's understated to be sure but they continually amaze. read more

This place has great sushi and food! I tried many different items on the menu and special menu and every plate was delicious. They serve a complimentary crab salad while you wait for your order. Everyone working at the restaurant is very friendly and welcoming and the service is incredible. My go-to for dinner after work whether I dine in or carry out. 10/10 recommend!! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Fire Crunch Roll, Crab Cakes , Volcano Roll , and Toro - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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Still happening....tried to call in a Togo order last Thursday evening @ 7:50. No answer. So drove by & lights were out & door locked (@ 8pm). Website & door both advertise they are open until 9:30. Seriously WTF? Went to Tsukasa of Tokyo instead......5 stars for them! read more

Food is really good, feels very authentic and the place is nice too. It can get crowded during the weekends but usually they serve fast. Definitely recommend. read more

What a contrast between two visits.. Came here earlier this year and enjoyed most of our food, but last night was a different story. We had saved a menu from our first visit where we highlighted the rolls we enjoyed previously. Last night we ordered the Tuna TarTar to start last night. It was just ok. We ordered 4 Maki rolls, the Buffalo Special, The Geisha Maki, The Pheonix Roll and the Sato Roll. Of the 4 listed above the only one we enjoyed was the Geisha Maki and that is because it was a lighter/milder roll. The Buffalo Special was the worst of the 4, and it did not come out looking as eloquent as it does in their scrolling pictures on display. It was pretty burnt on top, needless to say this roll remained mostly untouched. For being $18, the Sato roll was just ok, really nothing special about it and not worth the high price tag. My wife wanted to get the Godzilla and I noticed the Phoenix Roll was the Godzilla on steroids, so we went with that instead.. My mistake.. Both the Phoenix Roll and the Buffalo Special tasted extremely fishy and not fresh at all. The only way we could eat the Phoenix Roll was to take the top off and eat it just as a makeshift Godzilla... As for the service, it was not great. My water glass stayed empty for a majority of the time I was in the booth due to lack of attentiveness. Needless to say, we did not mark up the take out menu to remember rolls we liked because there will be no future visits to Asahi. read more

Our first visit & will not be our last! The service was great & the food was FANTASTIC ... the sushi was absolutely perfect, fresh & the chef's choice was wonderful! The bento box was hot, fresh & really tasty! Perfectly chilled glass with my beer ... wonderful! We loved this neighborhood spot & plan to visit often! read more

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Sushi is always good here! The ambiance, not so much, so we get takeout. But the to-go food is always as good and fresh as if we would have eaten it there. The sushi is way better and more reasonably priced than some of the fancier places around (looking at you Shakou Barrington: that place is awful). read more

What makes Asahi different from other sushi places, is that its not a factory that makes bazillion of rolls for mass production, instead their chef Sato creates a delicious masterpiece for every customer. I mean it. Since this place is pretty close to my house, I use to visit it quite often, both weekends and weekdays. There was not a single time I saw anyone inside without a smile on their faces. Staff is very friendly, interior is quite authentic (as far as I remember, they've renovated the place like a year ago) and rolls are delicious - that's everything you should know about it. If you'll pick a seat at the bar (where you can observe the entire process of your dinner creation), pay attention to how the fish and produce are stored. These people definitely care about ingredients they use. Moreover, Sato (the owner) offers small complimentary appetizers, which is a nice little touch while you wait. One more little thing, I really like chilled beer glasses... its a nice small idea, that delivers better experience from casual beer. I definitely recommend to try Sexy Roll, which is my favorite, Sweet Potato Roll and Vegetable Tempura in here. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

We Love Sushi, fine freak kill sushi to all you can eat (off this menu) sushi for $19.95 and everything in between. We decided to try Asahi since the reviews were pretty good and the menu is huge. And after a long day, just wasn't feeling like getting all dressed up and wanted to simply wear our fat pants and comfy shirts and go H.A.M. On some sushi. This is the spot. Although located in a small strip mall in Palatine, this place is a hidden gem. Small maybe 10 table tops, quaint lil restaurant, clean establishment. The service is Incredible, better than your heart of the city with fresh fish right out of the water sushi joints. Attentive, quick, and ahead of you meaning you don't have to ask because they already asked you. The sushi, not the best I've had, but I could put it up there as definitely would come back for again. Large enough menu to want to try something new and get some of your favorites since the pricing is affordable. My recommendation, this is a low budget, no need to dress uncomfortable in that suit that looks great but is 2 sizes to small, go to establishment, that you can become a regular and I will most likely be. Try it for the options, come back for the service, and don't forget to wear your fat pants, get yourself that extra roll... see you there. read more

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We ordered take out and everything was so delicious! I especially love the crazy roll! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Crazy Maki - Japanese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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Absolutely fantastic experience! Dinner date went very well for two people that love sushi, and not afraid of spending money to get it. Cucumber salad and gyoza for appetizer, with the cucumber salad winning on taste. Doesn't come spicy, so specify if you want it. Rainbow and Godzilla rolls are excellent, and on par with restaurants twice as expensive. Had some chilled sake with the experience, and the patient staff allowed us to sit and chat while we finished our drinks, never once leaving us feeling pressured to leave. Will absolutely be back again. read more