Kitakata Ramen was so good that I ended up eating there four more times during my one-week stay…read more That's probably the highest compliment I can give any restaurant. The standout for me was their Jiro-style ramen. It was every bit as good as some of the bowls I've had in Osaka--rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. As someone who has spent plenty of time eating ramen in Japan, that's not praise I hand out lightly. What impressed me most was the consistency. Every dish I tried was on point, and every visit left me looking forward to the next one. Whether you're a ramen enthusiast or just looking for a great meal, Kitakata delivers. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

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.

Delicious and fast! This small and locally owned sushi bistro does it well. The atmosphere is dark…read moreand moody, making it a nice space for a date night. My husband and I stopped in for dinner and we were in and out within an hour. Staff members were on top of their game. Within 5 minutes of us ordering, the rolls were on their way to our table. We ordered 4 rolls - Picasso, karma, dynamite, and Medusa. My favorite was the Picasso. It was light, refreshing and very tasty. I would order this again next time. I really enjoyed my time here and am looking forward to coming back soon to try many more rolls.

Wow, Kizuna Sushi fires on all cylinders and serves some delicious sushi!…read more Despite driving past MANY times we finally decided to stop in - normally we frequent Sushi Ukai in downtown Glen Ellyn due to proximity. We were delighted by an enthusiastic greeting from the host and the rapidity at which our server arrived at our table. We took a bit to surveyed the menu but ultimately made our selections. The highlight: the appropriately priced Miso Soup! (usually places gouge you on it) Oh, and, of course, the sushi - DELICIOUS and FRESH! We had a decent selection of rolls and each were phenomenal! Same goes for the service: our waiter was everything one would hope for! We left knowing we'd found our new sushi home' Can't wait to return!

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!

Unfortunately, I have to drop my review. Coming in for dinner on a Sunday, there were a decent…read moreamount of guests. We counted the empty plates coming around, at one point it reached 23! The dessert plates were full, but thr rolls were empty. I ended up ordering from the menu because I was tired of waiting. (Which takes away the fun and the point of rotary sushi). After giving them a second chance, I will not be returning.

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.

I originally ordered the unagi bowl, which I was super excited for! I feel the portion of eel was…read moresmall compared to what was pictured on the menu. It was 5 smaller pieces. The broccoli had some black spots, which did not seem to be as fresh. However, I was able to switch my order without a problem. Server was super understanding and I ordered the chicken karaage. The broth is super flavorful, I really enjoyed the semi-boiled egg was delightful! It was semi-busy (about half full) when we came in for dinner on a Sunday evening at 6pm. The overall ambiance was pretty clean!

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!

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.

Having just returned from the trip to Japan, I was having a taste for Japanese food. I happened to…read morebe in a suburb far from where I live and had some time to kill so my mother-in-law and I headed over to Tsuki Sushi and Grill. We got really lucky with this amazing stand alone restaurant in Lombard. We walked into this cute, unassuming restaurant at around 1:30 for lunch. Interior is really simple and cute and they have options of all you can eat for $33 which is a great deal or à la carte. We chose à la carte as we weren't super hungry. We were so pleasantly surprised at the quality and amount of food that we were served. Everything was super fresh and delicious and there was so much food that we wound up taking some of it home. Presentation was also excellent. We started with the Tsuki sashimi appetizer and the seaweed salad and ended with the maki combination sushi platter. There were so many rolls on the plate and it probably could've served three people. The service that was great and the price was really reasonable. This is such a great find and a place that you really need to check out if you live in the area. We felt so lucky to have stumbled upon it!

Went first time , with no expectations! WOW just wow it was the Best ! Go and taste it , simple…read moreinterior , fantastic service and food speaks for itself. We had Love boat , it included sashimi , nigiri and two rolls . Beautiful authentic presentation We will be back again again and again

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.

The sushi was warm, the cooks behind the sushi bar were eating and drinking while also not washing…read moretheir hands. The crab and shrimp were not fresh. The girlfriend and u woke up with massive stomach aches. Although the waiter was great. This place is not up worth the $65 for 2 people. They only served us one of the AYCE plates, they offered to make the second one but with the quality given we denied. The waiter was constantly apologizing and i feel bad for him as he was the best part of the experience.