Although we've been here several times, this is my first review for Roka Akor…read more Recently, we stopped by on Monday afternoon to celebrate my niece's recent graduation. We ordered the vegetable tempura, several rolls (4 of them), a few drinks, and a couple diet cokes, and the skirt steak from the lunch menu. The meal came out to be around $200! The service was excellent, the ambiance was calm and relaxing, and our waters were constantly being filled! All in all, it was a lovely visit to Roka Akor.

Probably the best tasting happy hour you can go to in the area. My wife and I went between 3-5pm,…read moremake sure you check the website for accurate HH because I don't think it's all days. Here's what we got: Spicy tuna roll: 4.5/5 Assorted sashimi taco: 5/5 Hamachi Serrano roll: 5/5 Pork belly: 4.5/5 Escolar tataki: 6/5 - I could eat this everyday Lychee martini: 5/5 Service was quick, and no given great atmosphere and ambiance. Can't wait to go back!

I didn't realize this place was new, but I stopped in because I wanted something to drink rather…read morethan eat, and I was surprised to see they have a full boba menu. You can order on the screen or directly with the staff. I got the strawberry lemonade tea, expecting more of a strawberry lemonade flavor, but it was definitely more tea-based. It was also a bit on the bitter side, though that may be because I chose 50% sugar instead of the regular amount. I'll be back to try their food, and they also serve ice cream, which I'm looking forward to. Just a heads-up -- it can take a little while for drinks to come out when it's busy.

I ordered some food for pick up, but didn't realize that it was inside the mall at the food court…read more I thought it was going to be a standalone restaurant somewhere. So just be aware that if you go, it's best to park by the purple parking garage that's gonna be your closest to the food court. I ordered the Stir fry vegetable ramen and the Char Siu Donburi. Both were

The rolls are very meaty. They treat you like family. The management is very nice. They give you…read moreso much for the money.

Friend enjoyed her food - had no issues…read more My food was very inconsistent. My saba/mackerel sashimi was not fresh; texture was sort of firm - not tender. My fried Shrimp Tempura was definitely old. Had to spit it out into a napkin. Conversely, my Super Philadelphia roll was huge and perfect. Salmon seemed fresh. Also my seaweed salad was perfect. Service was excellent. Chef tried to re-make scallop to my order, but I did not like it. Waitress took it back and they did not charge me. Ambience was ...tired. Menus were beat up. Place was nearly empty at 1pm. Friend and I met for lunch - our first time there, easy to find. But, sadly, we will not go back to Sakura Sushi. 2 stars, not 1, because of excellent service.

Cute spot, love the rotary sushi, everyone who works here is sp nice! I like the nigiri options but…read moreI wish there were more. The sushi is fresh though!

I recently visited Kura with a friend. We were looking to satisfy our sushi craving but not…read moreoverstuff ourselves. Kura fit the bill because we could pick a few plates at a time and not worry about stuffing ourselves to make it worth it for AYCE. The sushi is not the best that I had but it is also better than what I have got at a grocery store. I like the variety and look forward to trying more of the menu in the future. Last but not least, I like the ability to pay via an app and also be able to opt into their rewards program. Checkout is quick and way.

I found my new AYCE sushi spot and I couldn't be happier! Sushi Nova is in a plaza that has some…read moreother spots that I like which makes this a convenient location. It's not a large restaurant, but the service and quality are spot on. The variety of sushi from nigiri, sashimi, rolls, signature rolls, and even chef specials is refreshing to see. I loved the assortment to choose from, and the ratio of rice to fish was nicely balanced. There are appetizers and ice cream to choose from which make dining here a pleasure for a variety of palates. Service was friendly and checked in regularly ensuring we had drinks topped off and any new orders put in. My party enjoyed the presentation of sushi placed on a boat, the good service, and decor. This is a place to come back to for sure.

Time and time again, Sushi Nova continues to be a consistently FANTASTIC and delicious AYCE sushi…read morespot. Anytime I've been in town and have a sushi craving, this is my go-to and has been for the past 5 years. Staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, the menu has a wide variety of options - including appetizers, traditional rolls, specialty rolls, and so on - and the food is always fresh, made-to-order, and leaves my tastebuds doing backflips! This time around, we ordered our usual appetizers - crab rangoons, shrimp shumai, chicken karaage, & miso soup - as well as a handful of rolls including the color dragon roll, regular dragon roll, fire dragon roll, yelllow tail roll, the sweet 16 roll, and an assortment of nigiri and sashimi. We ordered enough sushi to have it served on a boat (which is always such an exciting feeling!!). As usual, everything was fresh and tasty! The highlights of our sushi boat were definitely the fire dragon roll and the color dragon roll; DYNAMITE flavor! With all that being said, I highly recommend Sushi Nova to all folks that are willing to make the drive out to Westmont and are open to having a delicious experience with loved ones!

We had such a great experience at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai! This place feels incredibly…read moreauthentic--the noodles are made in-house, and you can truly taste the difference in every bite. Everything we ordered was simple, comforting, and full of that real, authentic flavor you want from a ramen spot. And most importantly... it's totally kid-approved, which is always a win for our family! If you're looking for legit ramen near Yorktown, this spot is definitely worth checking out. We'll absolutely be back!

The fried chicken appetizer was really great! One of the best that I've had in the Chicagoland area…read more(5/5) The yuzu soda was also very refreshing and the perfect complement to the chicken. However, I would say that the ramen (broth and toppings) (3.5/5) was good but not the best that I've had in Chicago.

My husband and I visited a little before noon on a cold Saturday. There were already two tables of…read morepatrons, and we were the third seated. The restaurant was nicely decorated with Japanese style wooden slat walls. We were quickly given two ice waters and the table had the menus and the appetizer plates, napkins, and chopsticks. We ordered two ramens: one original and one spicy. Original: Husband had this one. I tried the broth, and it had an authentic Japanese pork broth. Super rich, fatty, and umami if you like those types of flavors. Spicy: I love spicy ramens and find original broths a little too decadent for my tastebuds. So I usually end up ordering a spicy version. This broth has a light pork aftertaste with a spicy note. The corn was a surprising yet fun texture add to the soup. Bean sprouts brought an extra crunch to the soup as well. Kimchi was well fermented, and the perfect stage for adding to a soup. The noodles were al dente, but I wish they were cooked slightly longer. I'd give the dish a 4/5. The standout aspect of the restaurant was the service. At a certain point the spicy broth had gone down the wrong tube and I was struggling, lol. The server noticed and brought over extra napkins without my asking. All in all, great restaurant to stop by for lunch or dinner, especially to warm you up during the Chicago winter.

Smaller but busy. My service was good and my food was very good, hot, and fresh…read more The ambiance was standard and temp appropriate. I ordered takoyaki, miso soup, and spicy tonkotsu ramen. Everything was fresh and hot. The miso had really good flavor. The ramen definitely had a nice strong kick. I would definitely return but I would prefer a chicken broth with potential karrage or other non pork options atop. I didn't notice if you could make your own bowl but that would be great.

What a great sushi spot in the downtown Hinsdale area! I visited with friends for an early weekend…read moredinner. The inside is huge with four different dining areas including the front bar and back sushi counter spots as well as a large outdoor patio to enjoy when the weather's nice. Our server, Gary, was so kind and went above and beyond to be friendly, attentive, and give our group a good laugh. My friends started with a Sapporo beer and glass of sake. Their drinks menu had some familiar options but catered to authentic Japanese flavors. For starters, we got the Pork Dumplings and Tempura Zucchini, Sweet Potato, & Avocado. The vegetables tasted fresh and tempura was fluffy and crunchy; not greasy. For mains, we shared a bunch of rolls. We got the Godzilla, Boston, Spicy Tuna, Vegetable, as well as (2) off menu rolls. I loved that the vegetable roll let you pick 2-3 veggies you wanted to make it a unique flavor. The Sushi Rolls were well priced for the size we got. When asking for signature roll suggestions, a server told us about some off menu rolls she highly recommended so we knew we had to try! These two were easily our favorites of the night. I sadly can't remember the names but just ask!

What a terrible sushi spot. I left feeling like I just wasted a bunch of money…read more The fish is fresh... I'll give you that. I got the sashimi dx. The sashimi is placed on lemons. You mostly taste lemon when you eat the fish. Like what a waste. Got the tuna tartar. Oh my gosh there was no flavor. Also got the tuna poke. No flavor. All that needed some salt or soy sauce. 2 bites were taken and the rest was left. And I usually never leave food. How we roll. Rolled well. But what a bland flavored roll. Server Yazmin. Also sucked. Was busy hanging out with the other servers to actually serve us. Still tipped her 20% cause I guess that's what you do in America... Tip crappy service. Almost $200 and I would never go back to this place. Try Ikkai in Naperville. The sushi has so much more flavor.

Service is always welcoming and fabulous here. They make sure you are well taken care of and stop…read moreby to get feedback. Parking is easy. Ambience is nicely decorated with natural light. Food is also tasty no matter what you order. Recommended

What am I missing here? First, the spicy sauce on the table is in a metal pot like the one you…read morewould get cream in. It had crusted particles on the sides and we asked for a fresh one. We asked for knives and were given one to share. The shrimp appetizer looked like no shrimp I have ever seen before. There was no salt or pepper shaker on the table to I went and got one off another table. As I brought it to our table I made sure to let my fellow diner know to use a napkin as the shaker was dirty and sticky. We finally just ordered chicken broth with ramen noodles expecting it to taste like Lipton chicken noodle soup. SURPRISE ~ not like anything I have ever tasted before. The booth where we were seated faced west so there were slats and a shade to cover the window. Reading the menu was next to impossible. This was my first exposure to ramen and, most likely, my last. I got tired of waiting for my printed receipt so we left. I will not return to this restaurant.

Galaxy Sushi offers the best sushi in the Western suburbs that I've eaten. I love this place.read more

The food costs so much when it's so bland. There's almost no flavor in the fried rice.read more