The sushi is delicious, which is obviously the most important part. The atmosphere it's just OK. They have music blaring so you can't hear to talk and it's a little dark. But overall, the sushi makes up for it! If the atmosphere was better, it would definitely be five stars. Service was good, she was very sweet. read more

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3 star due to the fact the service was pretty bad in my opinion. When we got seated, it took a good 10 minutes for the waitress to give us a menu and a good 30 minutes for water/plates/utensils. I understand cleaning up the tables after customers leave is important but shouldn't you serve your customer who have sat down before cleaning especially when there were 2 waitresses? Why make a customer wait? One waitress could of cleaned up the table and the other could have brought us water at least. Other than that, the waitress was very kind and checked up on us often after we got our food which was kind of her. Rolls: 2 spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, uncle yoo, & this. All the rolls were very delicious especially the uncle yoo. I love the interior designing with all the vintage materials hanging from the wall. The atmosphere is very cozy and smoothing. Definitely a great spot to come with friends, date night, or just yourself. read more

IKKAI Restaurant - Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, uncle yoo, and this. - Japanese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

IKKAI is a gem in the heart of Naperville. Having been open for 3 years young, this restaurant has a lot to offer to its community. I stopped in during a Tuesday afternoon. The waitress/host who helped us was incredibly friendly. I love the attention to detail from their moody dark ambiance to their cute short water cups, eco friendly napkins, to their hip music selection. Thr aesthetics was completely up my alley. We tried the Ocean Prime and That rolls. Both were delicious in their own ways. I felt the dining room and bathroom were very clean and did not smell funky like when you first walk into some cafes and restaurants. read more

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Great food ! Especially the miso soup and avocado salad. Sushi rolls were tasty and plentiful. Wait staff were very helpful on ordering. It had the bar lighting effect, kinda dark. Not a place I would bring kids. read more

Fantastic sushi spot, hidden gem! It's almost easy to miss but this is one of the best sushi spots in the western burbs.

Ikkai is one of the best sushi joints I've ever been to. Located in Downtown Naperville, it's a bit hard to find because the sign is tiny. It's right across from a parking lot which is very convenient. Walking in, it really isn't that large of a restaurant. The vibe is set with intimate lighting and rustic decor. I was given a hot towel for my hands. The menu had quite a few selections. My friend and I started with two rolls, Hangry ($14) and Ocean Prime ($23). We came in around 6:15 PM, had our order in by 6:25, and only those two rolls came in at 7:15. It was definitely dinner rush but the place wasn't overcrowded by any means. It took so long and we were so hangry at that point that we placed in more food so that hopefully it would be ready sooner while we still wait for our first round. We put in the 109 ($13) and Naperville ($13) which did come a lot quicker. The sushi was divine. The first two rolls were impeccable. The second round, I mainly preferred the 109. Overall, each sushi roll is crafted for perfection. The wait really was the only frustrating part. I would definitely come back but only during off hours! Please support this local business. read more

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Solid choice for great sushi! This place never fails and sushi always tastes fresh. Small restaurant with limited seating so might want to call in advance. Retro themed props like old typewriters displayed which are sort of interesting but the food is on point! read more

IKKAI Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

This is GREAT sushi at a very nice price. The best sushi I've had outside of the City. The lunch menu is great and no wait when we got there around 12:30 on a Weds. Amazing staff who takes their time to answer any questions you have about the menu. Green tea is steeped to perfection. read more

Really happy to have had ikkai sushi this afternoon. The restaurant is a small place in Naperville downtown. The sign isn't that easy to see. We found parking nearby. Once inside, we were seated by the window. The menu has a good selection of vegetarian rolls and I appreciated that they go nicely behind your basic cucumber and avocado. So the funyun roll was great. This was my fave. We also had one which was rice less. It's wrapped in a thinly sliced cucumber instead of the rice. There's less umami flavor in this roll, because it is all crispy veggies, but it's crispy and fresh. It was interesting how the cuke was drinking up the soy sauce. Lastly we had one of the deep fried rolls, which was also good. Very rich and creamy cheese in that one. The only thing I'd say is that the sushi took way too long to come. It felt like 25-30 mins. Maybe they were short-staffed, but with the restaurant not very full, I don't know why it took that long. There are a few more veggie roll options which I'd love to try next time. Looking fwd to my next visit. read more

The restaurant was busy with a wait when we got there. We intially considered going elsewhere but decided to wait. It didn't take long before we were seated and it was worth the wait. The service was great and the food was the best sushi my Japanese colleagues and I have had stateside. The presentation of the toro sushi was impressive and awed us all. i will strongly recommend IKKAI. read more

Great spot in downtown Naperville for sushi with a cool, modern vibe. Ikkai offers a wide variety of fresh rolls and nigiri/sashimi, such as the Ocean Prime roll (a little bit on the pricier end at $23), which featured a relatively generous portion of unagi/soft shell crab per piece. Service was great, especially since we love eating ginger with our sushi -- the staff was kind enough to give us extra when we quickly ran out of the ginger that was originally included on our platter. An FYI though -- we walked in at around 4:00PM on a Sunday and the place was already full (there aren't too many tables inside the small dining room), so I would highly recommend getting a reservation in advance because at there was already a small crowd of people waiting outside the restaurant for a table. read more

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Pretty good sushi! The 109 roll we got was delicious. The second one we got was called "go out with me" which features a smokey vibe. I wasn't really a fan of that one. We sat at the bar so it was a little cramped being elbow to elbow with strangers but the staff was friendly and we were excited to get in and try regardless! read more

IKKAI Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Amazing sushi, very cute and small spot. Kind of hidden, you miss it sometimes while walking or driving. read more

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I love this restaurant! One of the best sushi restaurants in Naperville. Main St and Naperville roll is one of my favorites. As well as the crab gyoza tastes like no other. The service is great and the staff is all so kind. read more

IKKAI Restaurant - Naperville roll and Main Street Roll - Japanese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Extremely underwhelming. I will say that the food is tolerable. Wasn't blown away. The unagi tastes slightly off. The space is small and if you're a big group you feel really crammed and the tables are so small. They should rethink the dishes they serve them on for more long plates instead of massive plates that take up the whole table. I heard great things about it but I thought it was not worth it. There's a lot better sushi for a better price point out there. I think that because it's downtown Naperville, they just get people in the door no matter what. The rating may seem harsh, but I'm rating based on the price for the quality that was given. Service was decent they were polite but a bit clumsy, spilling stuff on me. Don't get me wrong, I grew up overseas listening to music from every culture... Their music choice was unbearable this weird stuff that's hard to talk over. Why do that when you could play something like Japanese Jazz to elevate the vibe? They played something that sounds like Japanese kids bop or Nickelodeon for the whole experience. I just expected more for the $40 per person minimum they told our party had to do to reserve on weekends, so naturally at that price I'd expect them to outperform a hole in the wall place in a strip mall. read more

We've lived in town for over 20 years and never visited this place. It is good, really good. The vibe is great, soft electronic "mood" music (something I don't usually like) set a nice, mellow, urban tone. Very busy on a beautiful summer night in downtown Naperville. We ordered a selection of sushi and rolls. The fish was deliciously fresh and sauced perfectly. We took our server's advice and refrained from using the soy sauce and wasabe - good call. Each piece of sushi had its own unique subtle sauce. The sauces are a perfect compliment to each piece. The tuna sushi was unremarkable, but everything else was terrific! Service was exceptional and the chef comped us a beautiful piece of fatty tuna sauced just right. A new favorite for our family. We'll be back! read more

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Awesome sushi, awesome vibe, a little pricey. Love the ambiance here, cozy and more traditional.

This is our 3rd time eating here and Ikkai does not disappoint! Tonight we sat at the bar area and got to watch Jay work his magic prepping food. (5/5) Service: Service was great. Everyone is attentive and professional. (5/5) Food: If I could, I'd rate this a 6 out of 5, the nigiri and sushi tastes so fresh. Our favorites are the This and That. (5/5) Ambiance: We've had dinner and lunch here. Tonight we were there at 8:30pm with no wait. The music and ambiance definitely makes you feel as if you're out on a night in Japan. read more

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My boyfriend and I came across Ikkai randomly a few months ago, and ever since then we have beek back multiple times! We absolutely love it here. It has such a cozy and homey vibe, the service is nice, and the food is delicious. Everything appears to be prepared carefully. The presentation is wonderful and the balance of tastes and textures is divine. The first time we visited Ikkai, we got the AYCE sushi. The fish was very fresh. We started to try out their hot entrees. My boyfriend loves their pork tonkatsu - it is crisp and light, not oily at all. They serve it with rice atop a bed of veggies that look unassuming, but are flavorful! I got the shrimp yakiudon and was so pleasantly surprised. The presentation was phenomenal. It was served on a sizzling platter with bonito flakes garnishing the top. Each bite was better than the last. Definitely a hidden gem in downtown Naperville! read more

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All the great reviews for this place really made me look forward to eating here. IKKAI is hidden in plain sight on Main St as the signage is very subtle. This is a small place, but service is very friendly. My group ordered a wide variety of rolls to try. It took some time to get to our table, but the fish tasted great. Unfortunately, the rice tasted undercooked and grainy. I'm not sure if that was intentional, but I've not had sushi rice like that and was confused why this was the case. We had nigiri, regular rolls, and more, but all the rice was a little crunchy and undercooked. The ambience of IKKAI is very dark, and the music is loud, but the presentation is very upscale. I wish the experience my friends and I had was better. read more

Amazing place for sushi! Small place But so fresh and friendly service. A little hidden gem, love the unique rolls read more

Second time dining here, and it was even better. We came in early in for dinner as it's a small place. No wait at all. Took my dad and my sister and both loved it. For the appetizer, we ordered shrimp and veggie tempura, miso soup, edamame, and the house salad. All were good. All the sushi we ordered were super fresh!! We got the This, That, IKKAI roll and another roll and some nigiri. Dad also really liked the chicken teriyaki dish. The presentation of everything was very nice, especially the nigiri was presented over a smoking dish!! Also, I'd like to note the service was FANTASTIC throughout the night the two times I've been here. Will be back for more read more

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Incredible. Very understated and sushi is some of the best I have ever had. Jay is very nice and made excellent recommendations. We'll be back for sure. read more

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Service was friendly and fast. Very helpful in making selections. Cute space, I sat at the bar. The place was busy but not overcrowded. Ordered the Yolo roll, toro, mackerel and yellowtail plus the chiefs pick special nagari. Everything was amazing!! I wish I was a local but chances are I'll not make it back to this city in a long time. If I lived here I'd be at this place weekly! read more

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If you're in the downtown Naperville area, come here for great dine in service and as authentic as you can get sushi. The quality of fish is the best I've had in the area. Presentation is always on point. I'm not sure if this is still happening but earlier this year, the chef would give complimentary appetizers and dessert which was always appreciated. A note: THEY GET BUSY. Phone/take out orders usually take a while, especially during peak lunch and dinner hours. It's recommended to do it ahead of time if you don't want to be waiting. The actual restaurant is small as well and dine in could also have a wait time. We usually go right when they open or at an off time to be able to fully enjoy IKKAI. I have yet to try their rolls but so far, I really like their dons. Mainly the tekka and chirashi dons. Big cuts of fresh fish are my favorite. They don't skimp on anything. A bit pricey for each bowl, but if you're willing to treat yourself once in a while to sushi - it's worth it! Highly recommend supporting this family owned business. read more

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The only restaurant in Naperville that feels like you're in downtown Chicago. Excellent quality sushi. I especially recommend the Chef's sampler, available Thursday-Sunday, which is a selection of fish freshly flown in from Japan each day. We've taken many guests here, and they're always impressed. read more

Ok eel nigiri is melt in your mouth. $8 for two pieces is steep but it was delicious. If I'm desperate I might buy again...maybe. Rainbow, salmon n cream cheese, shrimp tempura roll..forgot the names for the last two but they were the special rolls. Presentation was great! Sushi was really good, wish they had a bigger sign I couldn't find them next to Qbbq. Prices could be a tad lower. Service was quick and they were very kind. read more

IKKAI Restaurant - Top is rainbow, salmon cream cheese one, shrimp tempura, and 2 eel nigiri...one sorry forgot names but they were the specials. - Japanese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I casually come here every Sunday for a nice clean meal. I definitely recommend this place for a nice date with your spouse ! read more

IKKAI Restaurant - The cutest little salad. - Japanese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I live about 90 minutes west of Naperville but happened to be there during the evening. I had read recommendations for this place and it delivered. It is a small haven tucked between larger tourist-oriented eateries. The staff was attentive and kind. I say at the counter and had uni nagiri (amazing with generous portions) and two specialty rolls, which also delivered. Everyone was kind and the food was exceptional. I look forward to eating there again! read more

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Food was good! The people there are amazing and vibes are great! Overall a great time! Also great location! I highly recommend the Naperville Roll and Tree Hugger. Also the Chicken teriyaki is definitely a lot of my friend's favorite! Overall anything you pick is going to be delicious! Place is a little small so just a heads up but food 100% makes up for it! read more

Pleasantly surprised by unassuming sushi restaurant run by actual Japanese people. Better than other sushi I've had in the area. Decor also felt like a more traditional sushi bar. The uni was flown in fresh from Japan that morning and very fresh. The smoky flavor on the toro was a bit unnecessary for my taste, but the fish was good. Of the rolls, the Naperville was better with a bit of a torched charred taste to it. The zesty salmon was nice too. The oysters were a bit of a disappointment, would skip next time read more

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First time here, cute sushi place. Great hospitality, from the hostess to the sushi chefs. All were very engaging. I enjoyed some sushi and my daughter order Shrimp Tempura Udon, both delicious. They also sent an amazing appetizer on the house. We will definitely be back. read more

IKKAI Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

rolls were delicious; eel was stunning; servers were very nice and kids were very happy!

It's a cute place but could improve by taking reservations; it needs a better saki selection and more traditional sushi options. Too much tempura, and not enough emphasis on the authentic. read more

This is my all time favorite Sushi Restaurant. First off the sushi is amazing!! Best I have ever had to date! Secondly, the atmosphere is very fun with a great modern music vibe. In addition, the service is top notch. We usually enjoy seating right at the Sushi bar. This is a definite must dine experience when you are in the mood for Sushi and in the Naperville area!! read more

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Oh my goodness.... did we make the right call to carry out sushi from here!! Not sure about you, but I have been hesitant about ordering sushi during COVID. So I have been literally dying to get some. After a number of recommendations from friends about this little, downtown Naperville spot (snuggled between Giordanos and Q's BBQ) we ordered. It was easy to call it in and ready in 30 min for pickup. Even in to-go containers, plates looked beautiful and special! The sushi was separated with the hot rolls and the cold. A separate box for wasabi, ginger and chop sticks plus lots of little soy cups. We tried: Ikkai Shrimp tempura and cucumber. Topped with sliced avocado, spicy mayonnaise, caramel sauce, and crunch. Naperville Shrimp tempura and avocado. Topped with crab stick, caramel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and sweet chili. Hangry Crab, avocado, cream cheese, and deep fried. Topped with caramel sauce, mustard aioli, and crunch. California, Unagi, and salmon Beautiful, fresh, flavorful, interesting, and fantastic. The only issue with the meal was we could have eaten more! Next time! Soon!! read more

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I've been to almost every sushi restaurant in Naperville and IKKAI blew the others away! All the rolls we had melted in our mouths, especially the IKKAI roll. I will definitely come back soon. read more

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The Best and I mean the best, service is excellent the waitresses are so nice, and helpful. The best Sushi in Naperville!! We ordered the Rainbow roll, C U tomorrow rolls, That rolls, spicy tuna, Tree hugger roll that is a vegetarian one it was amazing all the flavors coming together. read more

IKKAI Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

They wouldn't take our name for a reservation or wait list and refused to seat us even though there was as an opening at the bar and there was a wait list and tables open that were "under reservation" they said it was because it was a weekend. On Friday. read more

Love this place! Chef and staff are very kind but even better is the food. My favorite Toro roll and def the freshest spot for quality fish and sushi. My kids also love the teriyaki bowls and let's be honest I love sneaking a few bites. All in around great spot. read more