100/10 Don't sleep on this place! Phenomenal food. High quality rice and nori (seaweed) used when preparing these rolls. This is VITAL when serving sushi so that all the ingredients/flavors are properly highlighted. Ordered an assortment of raw and cooked fish and it got better with every bite. The quality of tempura is crazy good, crispy, light, not oily. Vegetables were fresh and crisp, and the fish wow... just go. We also ordered a side salad with the homemade, house ginger dressing. This dressing is a flavor bomb and was so refreshing yet deep with flavor. You can also purchase the dressing separately it's that good haha! The owner was present and gave me a warm greeting and offered great recommendations. BTW, dine-in customers get a complementary miso soup which was also very delicious! I am passionate about eating a local businesses that serve GREAT food, trust I am getting no dime raving about this gem, haha. There are lots of seating options, intimate corners, spaces watching the sushi makers, and a dining area for those going on a date, hang-out, or party! Prices were incredibly fair too! They have different specials and a variety of rolls :) Can't wait to go again! read more

Hakuya Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

LOVE Hakuya! A hidden gem with amazing prices and the freshest sushi around. They have such kind staff from front of house to the kitchen. I can't get over how delicious and fresh the sushi is. And if you don't like sushi, there are plenty of options for all! I've been going for years. It's the best around. read more

Food was amazing. The owner was super sweet and extremely attentive. Ambiance was gorgeous too! read more

Hakuya Sushi - Spider roll, - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

The Spicy Tuna Poke bowl has been a go-to each time we frequent Hakuya. Over the years, it has changed a bit. The bed of lettuce used to be romaine, but now it is solely iceberg lettuce. I still enjoy the big pieces of fish and mix of cucumbers, avocado, seaweed with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. There was a time it included edamame but doesn't look like it is included anymore. My kids ordered the spider roll, dragon roll and beef udon that came with a california roll. The rolls were a good size and had a good ratio of rice to other ingredients. The pieces of sashimi are good sized with appropriate amount of rice in each piece. The salmon kama is a nice appetizer. It comes out scorching hot and crispy. It can be tricky to eat because of the bones, but worth the work! I really like the design of the booths with the authentic decor resembling Japanese architecture. I don't like that the tables are consistently sticky when we eat there and if we don't get a booth, the tables are wobbly. No matter where we sit, there is always a table with a wobbly leg. The service is always super welcoming and friendly. Our waiter may have been new and still in training because we waited 24 mins from when we asked for the check until it was brought to us. And even then, I had to ask the busboy to remind our server for the check because he kept walking in and out of the room taking other tables' orders and refilling water. Upon realizing the long waiting time, the server was apologetic and still very kind which I appreciated. As we were leaving all the other staff made a point to say thank yous and good byes. read more

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They have canned lemonade, which make me so very delighted, in ways I cannot possibly begin to describe

Love this place. Some of the best sushi I've ever had. Did carry out. Prices were reasonable and service was very friendly.

Their shrimp bibimbap is my favorite in the area, and #1 on my list of what to get for lunch. I could eat it every day, it is so delicious. They are always kind and give me extra sauce, so that I can eat half and have left overs the next day. Hakuya is also a great place to eat at as well. The staff is very kind. read more

Was in the mood for sushi. Yelp reviews were pretty good. Overall I would say meh. The appetizer sampler, the edamame seemed old, the crab Rangoon was definitely a 10! The chicken fried was okay, could have been a little better. The king dragon sushi roll was massive, you have to cut one piece in half to actually eat it. There was barely any soft shell crab. read more

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This definitely feels like a Korean-owned Japanese restaurant for anyone who is looking for traditionally Japanese food. But with that said, the poke bowl is "rent-free, living in my mind." Best. Poke. Bowl. Around. It's about the same price as any of those stand-alone poke restaurants, but tastes way better and has better ingredients. So satisfying. 10/10 would recommend salmon poke bowl. Nice, quiet ambience with some booth seating that provides some privacy. Big enough for a group outing. And they're very sweet and accommodating. They don't make it seem like you're a hassle if you have young children. read more

Hakuya Sushi - Salmon Poke - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

We went here on a lark, not realizing Hakuya Sushi was here. After a quick scan of Yelp's reviews and thought this would be a good place. In honesty, we were planning to go to a different spot but I realized their parking lot is usually full this time of the evening (about 6:30 on a Thursday). And, I'm glad we stopped here. First, it wasn't crowded (and I hope it does get more crowded than what we saw). We were immediately greeted and seated in this cool area where they built semi-enclosed booths. I didn't take photos since there are plenty posted already. We ordered wine, Miso Soup, and four Maki4 rolls. First, their house Pinot Grigio is quite good, suprisingly so. So was the Miso Soup. When it came to the Maki Rolls, we ordered an Boston Roll (Tuna, Avocado and Cucumber), a Salmon Avocado Roll, Tuna Roll, and one special roll, the Valentine Roll (Sliced tuna over salmon, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, teriyaki, spicy mayo and lemon.) The presentation was nice. But more so, the food was delicious. This is on our list of Sushi Restaurants we will return to. read more

Hakuya Sushi - (1) Valentine Roll, (2) Boston Roll, (3) Salmon Avocado Roll, and (4) Tuna Roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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love hakuya! My favorite is the lunch and dinner combos. It's a great deal and nothing there disappoints

Cute Japanese restaurant in Buffalo Grove located in an unassuming strip plaza. Had good ratings so we decided to check it out. Food was pretty good and portions were fairly large. -Poke bowl w/black rice - delicious, would get it again, but without all the spicy mayo on it, it was a little overkill honestly. -Chicken Katsu, enough to share with two people. -Udon - tasty Tempura - so good and such a large portion, there were a couple pieces though where the batter was undercooked. Service was alright, nothing to write home about, young guy just kinda did his job - but didn't seem too enthusiastic about much. Overall, decent spot, I'd go again should I be in the area. read more

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My fiancé and i come here regularly. Their all day lunch specials and tasty food is hard to beat. I personally like the chicken bibimbap, but the sushi is good too! The owner is super friendly and makes sure to say hi anytime we are in. We will continue to eat here! read more

Visited here on a Tuesday evening, a couple of tables, noise and lighting was low/dim. First time here, you know I had to over order. Ordered: Vegetable + Shrimp Tempura, items were lightly fried and service blazing HOT! It's a good portion too. Spicy Salmon Roll Mojito Lime and 1 more mystery roll, it was good They indicate spicy but it wasn't spicy to my levels. All 3 rolls were good, recommend. Beef Teriyaki, this was good! Service was good, team effort, everyone made sure I clean napkins and filled drinks. Coming back to try out page 2 of the sushi rolls. read more

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Service 21/2 server was very in experienced . I asked him for a few things and he just want listening . Ordered udone with spicy salmon roll . Ground salmon with a very little . Not a lot of spice did taste garlic, the rice had very little akazu . We had shrimp tempura very scarce with shrimp The decor was plywood sections as a divider by the booth The udone was good the stock was devoid of flavor . It had a tad of richness due to the tempura crumbs they use and two floating green onion. This has been on my list and finally tried it. The menu looks great as the food but my experience was very mediocre. read more

Hakuya Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Just updating my review to say this is still my favorite sushi place. The staff is very friendly and the food is the best!

We live just down the road, and decided to try it for dinner one night. From the outside it looks all different with the decal covering all of the windows, and when you walk in it's as though you walked into the neighborhoods of Japan! We tried a few different things among us, the Golden Mustang, Pink Lady, Hakuya Roll, and the Super Crunchy Roll. My favorite was Golden Mustang and the Hakuya roll. The Golden Mustang was wrapped in avocado and each bite was delicious! The Hakuya roll was refreshing, the cilantro really adds a nice crunch to each bite! We also decided to share the Tokyo nachos! It was indicated as a specialty so of course we had to try it, and it was great. :) The ratio between the poke and the chip was 50:50 so it made each bite enjoyable! The owner also came over to the table and checked in on us a few times. He was lovely, and it was so nice to see him interact with the guest through out the restaurant! We will certainly be back- we have all the other rolls to still try! :) read more

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Delicious and fresh food. Price is reasonable. Lunch special is particularly of value. Nice staff and clean environment. Would be back and try more things! read more

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This was our first visit to Hakuya Sushi for my mother's birthday and it was a good experience overall! Our server was very attentive and helpful in recommending certain dishes; we ordered a variety of appetizers and some special rolls, including the spicy tuna, king dragon, and mango gaga. The rolls are absolutely massive compared to other sushi venues, so I would order conservatively at first and decide if you need more. We ordered entrees of udon, chirashi, and whaeduhbop (korean sashimi salad over rice); unfortunately there was a hair in the whaeduhbop, but it appeared to be an honest mistake and the server apologized / re-ordered the dish. Aside from that little mishap, the food was great and the service was excellent - Best, Charlie read more

Went here for my birthday good food the prices are perfect had a friend who works there who recommended me only bad thing he was the only person giving food and taking orders read more

Food is amazing!! But servers are useless! They make you wait for a table when they have many available tables. They seem clueless... walking around like headless chickens read more

I was very upset and disappointed by my meal. I got delivered a Spider Roll.amd a Dragon Roll. My order arrived and ate a few slices of each roll to notice that they used imitation crab meat to fill the roll. The actual shrimp and soft shell crab were barely visible. I will not be going back. read more

Beyond good!! My husband and I always love coming here. Not only is all the food amazing but the service and vibe of this restaurant is awesome! read more

Hakuya Sushi - Hot tea! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Alot of the sushi here is quite exotic but the server was nice enough to provide details on everything contained in my rolls. Love this place, incredible experience. read more

Great quality sushi and tasty! We ordered a few to try and enjoyed each one. The house salad is so easy and light. Would order again. read more

Hakuya Sushi - Spider Roll, Extra Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Scallop Roll, Red Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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This is an awesome place for fresh sushi and huge maki rolls. Very reasonably priced. The party tray is a great value but bring your appetite because it is huge. The miso soup is great for a cold day. The salmon poke bowl is served with lots of fresh fish and vegetables. The serving is much larger than what I had expected. I will go out of the way to take friends and out of town guests here because it is a consistently great experience. I surprised my brother with sushi carryout from here for his birthday and he was very happy with the food here. It was exactly what he was looking for. read more

Some of the best sushi I've had in awhile. The staff was very friendly and quickly tended to anything I needed. The chicken katsu was also flavorful and the sauces they served on the side were a nice addition. My wife and I liked the small intimate booths for our Friday day. A great spot for your sushi needs. read more

Hakuya Sushi - Chicken Katsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Delicious sushi including California roll and spicy tuna. Pleasant service. Lots of pickup and delivery orders but inside in restaurant lovely atmosphere. read more

I can't believe this has been around for 15 years and I just had it! Great sushi and teriyaki chicken, super nice people and wonderful, private atmosphere for talking clearly. read more

Hakuya is a great option for good sushi in the area. The food is not quite 5 stars in my opinion, but the pricing seems fair and the food is better than most. Staff are friendly, and the restaurant seems clean, very modern looking, and in good repair. There is adequate table space, however, I have only ever gotten takeout. I would recommend the "Hot Chuck" maki (roll), very tasty! read more

Really enjoyed my options at this restaurant! Currently on a low carb diet and their poke bowl caught my appetite as I was browsing yelp options. I've been here many years ago and enjoyed the sushi here and it also did not disappoint this time around too! I got the salmon poke bowl which came in a huge bowl with tons of salmon sashimi slices. We also ordered a sushi roll and requested it to be riceless. It was wrapped in cucumber and they did charge $2 more but it was delicious! Service was a little slow but they seemed really busy. A must place visit for quality sushi! read more

Hakuya is one of the best places to get sushi in Arlington Heights. The menu is plentiful with a wonderful selection of both cooked maki, and raw sushi. The service is always super friendly and efficient. The restaurant is honestly quite cozy as well. The takeout is done properly. I have no cons to add to this. The quality has stayed the same since I started eating here years ago. Definitely give them a try if you haven't already. read more

My friend was visiting from out of town & wanted to meet somewhere close to where she was staying so found this place with great reviews. The restaurant is in a strip mall with plenty of parking. The windows are covered but there is signage outside. The restaurant is spacious with both booths & tables. We were seated in the back. As we were looking at our menus, the Friendly owner stopped by our table to say hello and answer any questions. Their menu consists of Japanese and Korean entrees. I was originally going to order the Combo A Dinner with 3 pre-selected Maki Rolls but he recommended their special from Tues-Thurs which was less expensive and I got to choose my 3 Maki Rolls instead. We also ordered Miso soups, Chicken fried rice, and Tofu Bimbimbap. Everything tasted great, I highly recommend Hakuya Sushi! read more

This was pretty standard as far as sushi restaurants go. OK, but nothing special. The rolls could use more flavor (hot chuck and something else I can't recall). The nachos were pretty good, but kind of small for the price. The server made a fairly significant mistake and it took a while to get things resolved. The apology felt pretty insincere since there was no sort of discount on the bill. Even a little something would have gone a long way. read more

I had no idea sushi was meant to be eaten as finger food until tonight!! My boyfriend and I frequent this restaurant and have never had an issue. Tonight we ordered $65 worth of sushi (takeout) and we are extremely disappointed. While the food quality was delicious the way the sushi was put together was not well. We attempted to use our chopsticks and the pieces of sushi fell apart! We used a spatula to scoop out some sushi from the to-go container and that seemed to help but when we would use our chopsticks on our again the sushi fell apart. We had to eat our meal with our hands, literally fingers and we're not impressed. We waited about 45 mins for the sushi, it was ready when we arrived and the overall taste was incredible but to have the sushi fall apart as we ate it completely ruined the meal for us. It looks like we are taking our business back to Sushi Station, meaning driving all the way to Rolling Meadows from Buffalo Grove to get sushi that stays together. I wonder if we would have eaten in restaurant if the food would have been an issue. read more

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DON'T BE FOOLED by the old photos or reviews from Management. Ordered Shrimp Teriyaki based on the great reviews and photos of large delicious shrimp and teriyaki with fresh vegetables. What I received was GARBAGE. Gray small shrimp with old carrots and onions in a weird sauce. I threw this s------t away immediately! read more

Hakuya Sushi - Yucky shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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I don't understand how Hakuya Sushi gets good reviews. After a not so great sushi experience a few years ago, we decided to try it again today. We got carry out and order different rolls, nigiri, and noodles. The ONLY thing that was good was the tofu noodles. They are great and you get a decent portion. But the sushi is terrible. Rice is too vinegary. Fish is not fresh. The tuna nigiri tasted like a freezer that was defrosted. The rolls are very poorly made with very little fish. The scallions are old and dried out. The avocado is old and brown. Looks like we won't be returning for sushi, unless maybe will be back for some noodles only. read more

Hakuya Sushi - White Tuna with Avocado Roll - with old and brown avocado and very little fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

I ordered food to go, the food was ready on time, and the food was great! The place looks cute on the inside so I'll have to go eat there instead of take out! read more

Amazing lunch special! Cute little nooks in the back that offers privacy. You can still hear other people talk though but that's on the loud people. They play great music!! Food is amazingly delicious. We have ordered the salmon lunch special twice. It's very reasonably priced. So fresh too!! The service is fast. They're always walking around with a pitcher of water and checking on you to make sure your water is topped off without being disruptive. So glad we found this gem. read more

RATING: 7/10 This place has an AMAZING lunch deal! The best part is that the lunch special runs through dinner time (4-8:30) on Mon-Thurs! My friend and I both got the sexy lady lunch special which came with a soup or ginger salad. The salad was super fresh and crispy with the perfect amount of zest from the ginger. The sexy lady roll was to die for--the creaminess of the salmon was balanced by the crunchiness of the tempura flakes on top. The service was also wonderful, and our server was incredibly warm and attentive! Will definitely be coming here again to sample other lunch special combos like their pick 2 rolls! read more

Hakuya Sushi - Sexy Lady Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois