I now have been to this restaurant twice for birthday celebrations. I absolutely love the vibe and…read moreatmosphere of the restaurant. If it's your birthday they will sing HBD to you and you get a complimentary ice cream. If you never been to a hibachi restaurant before then this will be a great experience for you. All of your food is prepared right in front of you. Your table is assigned a chef, the waiter will take your order and the chef will prepare your meal to your liking. My favorite part is when they light up the grill ! The drinks are good and strong. The chef will give you a shot of saki in your mouth and he will pop shrimp into your mouth LOL. The chef's are very entertaining and will make you laugh. No matter if you're a meat eater or veggie eater the have something for everyone. I personally like the sea and land platter combo. It comes with chicken, steak, shrimp and salmon over your choose of ride or noodles with mixed vegetables. If you're going as a couple then this would be great. Oh if you're going to celebrate a birthday the will not seat you until your party arrives. Also they are willing to spit your bill if you come with a large group and gratuity is automatically included.

Disappointing visit here for lunch. The restaurant wasn't too busy but it seemed everything moved…read moreslower. The place also seemed dirty or dingy, especially the fish tank area. Our server took a while to stop by for our drink orders and longer for our lunch order. It then took at least 10-15 minutes after soup/salad for our entrees to come out. I get it if the kitchen is busy but I watched my sushi platter sit on the bar for a while before our server came back to deliver it. He also didn't stop by much - hard to find to grab our bill. That took another 15 minutes. Frustrating as we saw other tables get helped promptly by many of the other servers. While this is a normally good, quick lunch spot, we didn't leave until maybe an hour and a half later. The food was okay but not worth the poor service. I did hear that the chicken hibachi was good but would've been better with yum yum and ginger sauce like what's available at other restaurants. Maybe just a one off but we won't return soon.

Sushi only available for dinner…read more Went jn planning to get sushi because of my food sensitivities. They were able to accommodate a meal for me on the fly. Was able to advise that soy sauce was in all the sauces so I couldn't have any. Scallops had flour and they made a batch without flour for me. Served salad without dressing. Offered salt and pepper as seasoning which worked perfectly for me. Plain steamed rice instead of fried rice. I was honestly a bit worried, but they did things right :) Chef was very entertaining. I do wish they had more allergy accommodation info on their menu. Once in person and ordering both the server and chef at the table were knowledgeable and able to accommodate me.

This is the 3rd hibachi place i have been to and so far food wise its my favorite one. Chef…read moreentertainment wise it was ok lol. Place was packed! Service was good and place was big and spacious. Patking isng an issue since its in a big plaza. Everything i had from the soup, salad, entree were all perfect. Cooked and seasoned to a tea. Also their wpicy gwrlic blended batter is soooo good!!! Definitely coming back! Happy eating!!!

We had the best time! My family was here to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday and high school…read moregraduation. My party was late and disorganized, and the staff was so patient and kind even though the late comers were annoying Our server was great, our chef was great

Fun!! I haven't had hibachi in probably over 15 years, so I was excited to experience it again. I…read morecame here with a group of friends for a birthday and they pulled out all the stops -- onion tower, fire explosion, shrimp catch game. The classics. If you're like me and hadn't had the hibachi experience in quite some time, I recommend putting it on your 2026 bucket list. It's just a good time. And Sakura is a great place for it! The inside is really cute and fairly spacious. Our chef was super nice and interactive with our table which really adds to the experience. With the hibachi meal you get miso soup, a salad, fried rice, noodles, and meat of choice. I went with the steak but I think in the future I'll do the shrimp because it was really good! The serving sizes are HUGE - come hungry! I will definitely be back!

Great service and great food! You get so much for your money! We had leftovers for the next day. My…read morekids really enjoyed the hibachi show put on by the chef! Highly recommend!

I've been here for the teppanyaki which is very good, but this review is for the all you can eat…read moreSushi. There are plenty of available options for sushi and they are all available on the AYCE menu along with appetizers, soup or salads. The quality of the sushi is fantastic and fresh. Im addicted to their cucumber salad, so we always make sure to get that along with sushi, a roll and this time we tried the s Sashimi. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented and not overloaded with rice. The service was very attentive and the wait to put new orders in filled very quickly. They have plenty of parking, and while the space is older it's clean and well kept.

Third or fourth time coming here. I have to say it improved!…read moreEverything we ate was delicious (except the chicken was a little dry). Shrimp, salad, soup, really well done. Thank you! Service was quick! The waiter was very attentive. Ambiance was a little more relaxed with some chatter but only one birthday we could hear. :) Nice and clean, will come again.

Always a treat with tons of hidden gems. Staff always impress and important to take part and have…read morefun they work hard and deserve recognition! The waygu options now are well worth the slight increase, truly the best beef I've had at Benihana and been coming here since it opened!

Good food, great photos!! The family had lots of fun, large portions- we all took home a box…read more Thanks so much.

Great food. Atmosphere and service. Spectacular bar. Don't miss out on this gem !!!!!read more

New Star Restaurant is truly a staple in the Elmwood Park area and one of those places I pray never…read moregoes away. What I love most is the versatility...you have the traditional sit-down dining area, and then on the other side (toward the back/left), there's the hibachi grill. Whether you're in the mood to relax and be served or want something fresh off the grill, you've got options. Now, I'll be honest, the line can get long, especially on Sundays right when they open at noon. But it's absolutely worth the wait. Everything is fresh and made to order, and I've never had a bad experience here. Some of my go-to favorites include the egg foo young, Mongolian beef, spicy egg rolls, and spicy crab rolls...but honestly, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is always friendly and welcoming, which makes a difference. The atmosphere has a little bit of buzz to it, but it's not overwhelming, you can still enjoy your conversation without feeling like you're shouting over noise. Overall, this is a five-star go-to spot for me. Consistent, flavorful, and reliable every single time. If you're in the Chicagoland area, especially near Elmwood Park, New Star is definitely worth checking out.

I reserved a table for 10 people for my mother's birthday with a 7:00 p.m. reservation. My party…read morearrived at 6:55 p.m., and I asked about our table three different times between 7:00 and 7:30. Each time, I was given a different excuse. First, I was told they were waiting for a table to open up. Then they were waiting on a cook. Finally, a staff member said the people at our reserved table were still eating and they were waiting for them to get up. When I asked when our table would actually be ready, she laughed, threw her hands up, and said she didn't know. What made the situation even worse was watching other customers walk in and be seated while we continued to wait. From what I observed, Black families were waiting extended periods of time, while White and Mexican customers were seated much more quickly. A party of 15 that arrived well after us was even seated before my group. I am deeply disappointed and disgusted by the treatment my family received on my mother's birthday. This would have been her first hibachi experience, and instead it was ruined by poor customer service and what appeared to be unfair treatment. I will never return and would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

5 stars for Benihana in Schaumburg…read more We had a great Valentine's Day experience here for dinner. We did the 5 course Hibachi Dinner where the chef comes and makes the food in front of you at the table which is a cool, unique and fun dining experience. We had the Hibachi Salmon and the Ocean Treasure - both were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Ocean Treasure if you enjoy seafood - it comes with calamari, shrimp and scallops. It's a nice place to get some hibachi if that's what you're looking for!

We had a lunch special which was portioned out well. The hibachi chef was entertaining and the food…read morewas well prepared. The restaurant was not busy at the time we dined and the noise level was low enough to hold a conversation.

Excellent food! Gyozas (potstickers) a little lacking and the veg tempura could have more on the…read moreplate for what you pay. But honestly we look over those because the meals themselves are fantastic. The wait staff is phenomenal- I don't think we've ever had an empty glass. Highly recommend!

Great food and great prices! Good family experience! Will be back…read more Fun place for birthdays

Awful! Chef Leslie is completely unprofessional. Her cooking is a best mediocre. Her attitude is…read morecompletely unprofessional. She did not follow through on her commitment to me and I would not recommend her under any circumstances. There are so many other personal chefs out there who are more talented and know how to treat a customer right. Find someone else!

Chef Leslie is the blessing that our family needed. We are two busy professionals, who struggled to…read morefind time to grocery shop and cook meals for our family. With freshly made, organic meals prepared according to our preferences, we come home, quickly reheat our food, and just like that, dinner is served. Chef Leslie is always finding new recipes for us to try, and her cooking is simply delicious. It's obvious that Chef Leslie is passionate about her skill, and we feel very fortunate to have found her.