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    Daruma Restaurant

    4.4 (379 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Japanese Spaghetti
    Christina T.

    It's been a while since I've been back here, but it's still as good as I could remember! I walked in and it was pretty busy! The staff was attentive and I was greeted & was seated within a few minutes. It was kinda cold inside and noise level wasn't super loud. Still able to hold a conversation without shouting. We got wings, the spaghetti (classic....a must), and the katsu. The wings were okay. I loved the spaghetti & it wasn't dry. It was served on a hot plate & we added eggs to it as well. The portion of the katsu was enough to share for 2. I knew I wouldn't able to finish it. It came with the cabbage salad, rice, a side of spaghetti, and potato salad. I also got a miso soup as well. Everything was delicious & I wish I could have fit more food into my stomach, but we can save that for another day! Looking forward to coming back again.

    Miso Soup
    Jonathan B.

    I had extremely high expectations for this place, and they met every single one of them! We got the katsu curry, Japanese spaghetti, and the hot soba noodles. Let me tell you... I always hate when restaurants give such small portions for their katsu curry; however, theirs was MASSIVE. I literally had to take half of it home, and it was so delicious! The katsu was crispy, and the curry was packed with flavor and paired so well with the white rice. The Japanese spaghetti was interesting since it was very sweet, but I could get behind it. The hot soba noodles were comforting and warm, and I enjoyed the tempura they gave on the side. The service was immaculate; our server saw I was struggling to find the katsu curry and secretly whispered that they have it and that it's a secret menu item. He also made sure to always check up on us and fill our drinks. The ambiance felt so authentic as well; there were private sections where you could actually sit on a pillow like you're in Japan. The outside looks a little rundown, but you definitely can't judge a book by its cover. It's a hole in the wall spot, and you gotta try it!

    Matcha tiramisu
    Colin M.

    Daruma is a solid spot with so much charm, from the traditional Daruma theme to the private tatami dining rooms. For a moment, both my wife and I felt completely teleported back to our travels in Japan. We brought our infant along, and the staff was incredibly accommodating and sweet with him. It felt like we were seated in a "family section," which was great because we were surrounded by other families with young kids. Right off the bat, my wife tried the Cha Zaru Soba (green tea soba). It reminded us so much of the shops in Japan--refreshing and cooked to a perfect texture. I went with the katsu curry, which came with miso soup. The portion was massive, the cutlet was crispy, and the curry flavor was spot on. For dessert, we tried the matcha tiramisu; it was okay, though it left a bit to be desired as the matcha flavor was a little light. Even though prices everywhere feel a bit more "premium" these days, Daruma is a fantastic treat for a special occasion. Between the attentive staff, the excellent food, and the authentic vibes, it was a wonderful experience.

    Gabby G.

    Daruma was an amazing experience! We went for a friends birthday and had a great time. Upon entering, you immediately feel like you've been transported to Japan. We sat in a private room that required your shoes be taken off. You sat on the floor and had your legs dangle as it was a dropped flooring. If we weren't in a large group, I don't think we would have had the opportunity to sit here but it was a definitely a dining experience I never had before! I ordered the tonkatsu and it was HUGE! The portion sizes are definitely worth the money. The Japanese spaghetti was reminiscent of Filipino spaghetti (without the hotdogs), but still had that sweetness level to it. The staff was very nice and even let us store our friends birthday cake in their fridge during our meal and brought it out for us with candles to sing Happy Birthday! Overall, a super fun experience!

    Miso Soup
    Diana K.

    A hidden gem! Daruma is fast, fresh, and generous with portions. I got the Daruma Bowl, which came loaded with three salmon sashimi, two yellowtail, three tuna sashimi, plus a mountain of sushi rice, pickled ginger, and miso soup - all for a great price! My friend's lunch special looked just as amazing. Bonus tip! You're served hot tea as soon as you sit down. Highly recommend, it's delicious!!!

    Nabeyaki udon
    kaow sarm kaow i.

    I would love to give this restaurant a five stars but it's not deserved it. The staff was unprofessional and unattended. We got there around 1:30pm, the restaurant was emptied. We got sat and ordered our foods; nabeyaki udon and bento salmon. Food was delicious! The nabeyaki broth was well balanced and flavorful. The server dropped out our foods and never came back to check on us. At 2:10, we finished eating and they dropped off our check, we paid and left. No greeting No thank you! Showing disgraceful behaviors! That's terrible service.

    Tonkatsu Dinner SO BIG and SO GOOD!!
    Maddie C.

    The food was DELICIOUS! The portions were also very big. The outside of the building doesn't look like much, but it's beautiful inside! Very comforting interior. The service was also great, everyone was very kind. I will be back!!

    Spaghetti, hamachi, salmon
    Emmelynn G.

    Highly recommend! Make sure to call ahead and make a reservation just in case! Sometimes it could get crowded and there could be a long wait. Check their hours ahead of time before calling though bc they have a break between lunch and dinner. The food is great! Huge plate of sizzling spaghetti for such a great price. Fish has always been fresh every time. The takoyaki is always amazing!! Nice presentation, servers are kind. You won't be disappointed! Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because the tables and floors are kinda sticky. But they always provide hand wipes and I just use that to wipe down my side of the table :)

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    Christopher E.

    We had a great night out and ate at one of our favorite restaurants. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The ambiance reminded me of a traditional Japanese restaurant in Tokyo or Sandai. It's a restaurant to bring Japanese friends if they are missing back home cuisine and a good place to take your friends or go on a date. I will be returning here soon to try some more of their delicious food.

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    More variety in their menu and everything we ordered tasted very good! Will definitely be back!

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    Kaido Sushi

    4.8(196 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    This is some of the best sushi I've had anywhere, including in Japan. Perfectly cooked and…read moreseasoned rice, fish that's been carefully chosen and prepared, and a menu that reflects tradition but also elevates it beyond the mundane. They've put the same level of attention and care into their selection of sakes. Service was warm and friendly, but never pushy or bothersome. They sent me a free dessert when they overheard my wife mention it was my birthday, it was a complete surprise. They also very thoughtfully asked if I'd like them to sing (I did not). That kind of thoughtful service reflects the comfortable, laid back atmosphere they've maintained, a welcome change over many high end sushi establishments that can be too stuffy. If you love sushi, you owe it to yourself to visit Kaido.

    Kaido Sushi came as a top sushi recommendation to me from another Yelp Elite and it did not…read moredisappoint. It's located in a strip mall and the inside isn't overly large. One can sit at a table or the main sushi counter. The night I visited, it was rather slow which allowed staff to thoroughly wait on us. I asked a couple of questions about the menu. Our server explained that the most popular rolls were the Garlic Salmon, Mafia, and Hamachi Truffle. Most premium maki come as 8 rolls with the exception of Pink Flower and Tequila which are served as 6. All rolls are made to order with fresh ingredients. I also loved that they offered three options for veggie rolls as it's still my preference! To start, we ordered both the Lychee-tini and Old Fashioned cocktails. They couldn't have been more different in flavor profiles. The Old Fashioned was spirit forward yet smooth. It had a really nice finishing note that directly came from the Japanese Whiskey used. The Lychee-tini was sweeter and had good flavor. I also loved that there was actually a lychee at the bottom of the glass. For mains, my husband got the Mafia and Hamachi Truffle rolls per the staff's recommendation. He explained that the Mafia rolls were more of a mild heat. He preferred the Hamachi Truffle roll as it had a more unique and depth of flavor. I got the Black Garden roll without the jalapeño. I loved the freshness of the rolls and thoroughly enjoyed the veggies mixed with the sauce it had. We both agreed that all rolls tasted like they were made with premium, high quality ingredients. Once we finished, the chef came out to ask how we liked everything. Kaido's service level was amazing with staff clearing plates, refilling water, checking in on how we were doing, and just making sure we had the best dining experience. The details didn't go unnoticed and makes perfect sense why they have such an amazing Yelp score! Highly recommend visiting Kaido Sushi and looking forward to my next visit!

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    Kaido Sushi - Bar area. Very cosy!

    Bar area. Very cosy!

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    Hand-roll- delicious!

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    Torizen - Pork bone broth ramen

    Torizen

    4.3(218 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    It's been quite a few years since my last updated review of this place and I have been here several…read moretimes both for lunch or dinner during that time in between. However, my most recent visit came in for dinner and I just had to finally update this post because throughout all of these visits, this place is so amazingly consistent in the food quality in the portions and in the incredible Japanese hospitable service. This is truly authentic legitimate food. And it's great to see the menu over the years really evolved as well as expand. This is a real go to, and I am so glad that they're here and not too far away and this is truly a great Japanese cultural feast and taste for the mouth!

    Ok then- me, hubby, and a couple friends decided it was time to take Torizen for a test drive. On…read morea cold Saturday am, we arrived just before opening- when the guy opened the door? Well- let's just say he wasn't too warm or welcoming and could barely grunt a greeting. Hmm. We were quickly seated in a very japanese-looking restaurant (a good sign). We ordered two apps - the chicken karaage and the agedashi tofu. I ordered the spicy tonkatsu pork ramen (not on their web menu, but still...). First demerit- my ramen arrived before the apps did. Seriously. Seriously? Me with a main dish and my hubby/friends bereft of food? Oh wow. I didn't touch it until the apps arrived a couple minutes later - finally their mains arrived. Yay. The apps? Well, the chicken karaage was really fried chicken breast meat (no bones; not a prob for me, but hubby - a japanese man by birth- was not impressed). The agedashi tofu was yummy and quite good. Nice! Ok- my ramen was - yes- spicy and oily, as any good ramen should be. The bad part? I could tell the bean sprouts weren't fresh as my sensitive digestive tract let me know - fast- that the sprouts were "not" fresh. Yikes. Not a good thing - hence the demerit. Ok- first- we may come again. But gosh. the workers really need to be a bit happier to be there- or - if they can't be pleasant - keep them out of the public's eye. That would be a big help- after all, this was our first visit- and it wasn't too welcoming - it would have offset the bad sprouts, you know?

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    Torizen - Potato salad

    Potato salad

    Torizen - Chicken Karaage

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    Shabu-Yo

    Shabu-Yo

    4.2(489 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$$
    Kid friendly
    All you can eat

    For new beginners to hot pot, I believe this place to be a good introduction, but for those who are…read moreexperienced in hot pot this place is abysmal. My party of 3 ordered the wagyu menu. The veggie stand is nice has everything you need as well as the sauce bar. It even has additional appetizers if you'd like. Here's the problem, the meat quality is terrible, barely enough to pass and we got the "Wagyu" menu. The meat you order is anything but Wagyu, with almost NO marbling to see and taste bland at best. The glitz and glimmer of this place lead you to high expectations but fail at the most essential part of a hot pot, the meat. If you got the basic menu, I believe this place to be satisfactory, but anything beyond that is absolutely NOT worth it.

    Everything was just as amazing as the last time I visited awhile back. Same great service. Plenty…read moreof good food. The only things I didn't see on the food line were the great chicken wings they used to have. The ambiance is casual and nobody is rushing you. All questions were answered and explained in detail. Plenty of veggies to make your hot pot. Plenty of great sauces and salad bar options. Our party of three delighted in the $49 per person Wagyu beef, chicken and shrimp and plenty other choices. We had plenty of everything. Meats were so tender and cooked rapidly. We all tried different broths with different levels of heat. One in our party had the 9 spice miso broth at a level 6 and enjoyed it very much. I had the spicy broth and I was happy with it. Another person tried the teriyaki and also the butter broth and were happy with them. We saw a lot of young people here enjoying their food. We came for a late Sunday dinner and there was no wait. I would come more often if I lived in the Chicago area. I do recommend coming here. We enjoyed everything. Loved the robots. Give it a try.

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    Shabu-Yo - Hot pot with  slices of beef.

    Hot pot with slices of beef.

    Shabu-Yo - So many kinds of sources and toppings.

    So many kinds of sources and toppings.

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    Minami Sushi

    Minami Sushi

    4.3(475 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Minami Sushi is hands down one of the best spots I've been to--an easy 5 stars. Everything about…read morethis place is amazing. The sushi is incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. Every bite tastes high quality, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. The presentation is top tier, and the menu has a great variety whether you're into classic rolls or something more unique. On top of that, the service is excellent--friendly, fast, and welcoming. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and perfect for both a casual meal or a nice night out. Overall, an amazing experience all around. I'll definitely be coming back again and again.

    This minimal Japanese restaurant and sushi bar offers a refined space suited for discerning sushi…read moreenthusiasts. Perfect for a quick lunch, a relaxed date, or a casual meet-up with friends, it combines modern elegance with a welcoming atmosphere. Their bento boxes are popular, and signature dishes like yaki udon and crispy chicken katsu with Japanese BBQ sauce are highly recommended. Seasonally, try the Laura Abbey roll, soft shell crab, Hell roll or dragon roll for a truly satisfying experience. The miso soup and petite salad with carrot ginger dressing delight. The sushi boat sets sail an omekase amount of pieces (7 rolls, 8 pieces of nigiri and chicken karage). The go-to entrees are spicy chicken teriyaki or panko breaded or grilled salmon. With decades of expertise, it's an ideal spot to enjoy quality sushi and create memories. #sushi #schaumburg #dining #nightout

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