What a great find this was in our travels to the northern 'burbs of Chicago! We were preparing to…read moreleave the area to head toward home, but it had gotten late enough that it made sense to grab dinner before we left. Our 21-month old granddaughter was along so we had to be a bit circumspect in our choice. But my wife and I both like Japanese fare and our granddaughter, whose Mom is Korean, gets a lot of that type of food at home. The location of this place is in a strip plaza tucked away in a non-descript commercial area. It was not too difficult to locate with GPS. The interior was well-kept and made a good impression on entry. Located in a single storefront slot, it was not too surprising that it was narrow in layout. It could probably be described as cozy. We were seated right away and our server attended to us quickly. She did an exceptional job taking care of us during our visit. The food was delivered promptly and was ready to eat with no problems. We started with the Asparagus Beef Maki, which was excellent. Served in a soy-based sauce, it was very tasty. For entrees, we tried a Bento Box (Box C) and a Dinner combo (Combo C). Both featured tempura and sushi. We both gave thumbs-up to these. We were able to feed our granddaughter from our portions amd have some to take home as well. With food, drinks, tax and tip, our total was $76. At roughly $38 per person (cheaper on a per-person basis really, since we fed a toddler as well), this was a good deal. We will definitely go back when we are in the area.

The food needs improvement in the extreme. The price is too high. The ambiance is poor.read more

Everything we get here is delicious! From the sushi, to the teriyaki, to the fried rice it's always…read morefresh and not greasy.

The food is very poor. The ambiance is poor. The service has become poor over the years.read more

Great food here ,, sushi rolls are very good ,, I like…read morethis place but they need to dim their lighting for more comfortable ambience. other than that, i would recommend this place for sushi

This was a a mixed experience for sure. I had Lovely Thai on my list... but I have a Thai spot I…read morelove, albeit far from here, so I never got there. The Google results still reference the old name and this Yelp page still shows the reviews for the old name so I'm not sure if this is just a fresh branding or actually a new concept or what. That confusion aside, I placed a takeout order online. Afterwards I realized I was charged a fee for this so if I order here again it'll be by phone... they also ask for a tip despite no service being involved which I think we're all pretty sick of. I ordered a chicken Thai basil entree, wonton soup, and the appetizer sampler. 50+ dollars when all was said and done which seemed like a lot for the quantity honestly. The email said my food would be ready in 30 minutes, it was faster. That's good technically but if you planned around that your food would be cold by the time you picked it up so just head right over after ordering. It only took 15 minutes, possibly 20. Walked in after getting my message that my food was ready but no one was at the counter. I think I waited 5 minutes for a worker to show up and hand me my order which was just sitting in front of me anyway. Can you tell we're not off to a great start? I get my food home and fix myself a plate with some of everything. VERY hit or miss. Let's talk the sampler first. Fried shrimp rolls were pretty good. Executed well if just a bit bland. Egg rolls were sad, just not very good and really no substance to them. Potstickers are small and just ok. Worst Crab Rangoon I've ever had. Tiny, not crunchy, a teaspoon of cream cheese for filling and certainly no discernable crab whatsoever. Hard pass on those and this sampler platter as a whole. The wonton soup was a slight improvement. Nice broth with a strong garlic flavor I enjoyed and tasty dumplings. The pork in it was dry and not worth eating but not awful, but this was basically a small soup for 15 dollars and it was pretty average. I'd expect more quality and/or quantity at that price point. Now, my Thai basil entree was the standout. And it REALLY stood out. This was great! Maybe the best iteration of this dish I've had, and it's my go-to Thai dish. I ordered medium spicy 2 times on their online ordering system, it asks 2 times and I'm not sure why. One was listed as "food prep" the other had no listing so I was, again, confused. I just locked it in twice and hoped for the best and it was perfect! I like it hot enough to clear my sinuses but it's a fine line and this hit the mark. Flavor, heat level, doneness, all nailed. It came with a small white rice that wasn't very fresh. The place has a fair amount of tables but it was quiet and awkward in there. They need some music or something. So yea, this place is kind of all over the place. Would I come back for that Thai basil? I definitely will. Would I recommend anything else I ate? Not really. Overall I wasn't impressed with the price to quantity ratio, and the quality didn't do much to make up for that. Maybe stick to authentic Thai dishes when ordering here and skip the generic Asian dishes. They DO offer sushi and a few other Japanese dishes and I didn't try any of that, so I can't speak on that side of the menu.

A quiet place on a Saturday afternoon I can indulge in nigiri sushi. I find the nigiri very good,…read morethe servers are attentive and very accommodating. It's a very nice place to dine solo or with a group. The all you can eat lunch is quite affordable and provides a wide variety of rolls, nigiri and sashimi. Plus some delicious sides. This is a super splurge for me health wise and it's a great place to do it.

This IS the place to be for all you can eat sushi and more!…read more This establishment has become a regular on our places to "eat out". The service is excellent - the servers are attentive and very willing to accommodate special requests for dietary restrictions. The various fish and seafood choices are fresh, beautifully prepared and appetizing. For non-sushi lovers, there are ramen and beef choices that are equally as tantalizing! The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy even for the open room set-up. Visit them before the dinner hour and you'll have the staff's undivided attention! Great drinks, too!

Honestly, the reviews say it all. We were craving sushi and naturally had to fix that. Since we're…read morestill trying to familiarize ourselves with the area we were looking for a new sushi spot to try when we saw the reviews for this restaurant we had to try. We ordered our food for delivery and it came SUPER fast esp since we felt guilty not noticing that we were ordering just before closing. We ordered a variety of rolls but my favorite one was the salmon sunshine one. It tasted fresh and the citrus on top made for incredible flavor through the roll. All in all a great experience esp for takeout! We can't wait to dine in the restaurant since take out sushi is always iffy and we had an incredible experience here.

Kinda torn writing this review. The food is good and hits the spot when you're hungry. The ramen…read moreand rolls are decent--not mind-blowing. We've had better in bigger cities, but hey, this is Gurnee, and food options are limited. So go here sushi and ramen around here, What really stood out was the service. There was only one server working the whole place, and it was packed. She handled it like a pro and was super sweet, especially with the kids. Her service push this rating from 3.5 stars to 4 stars. We'll definitely swing by again next time we're in Gurnee.

I seriously can't get enough of this place. I have been waiting for something like this to come to…read moreMcHenry for years!

Yummy Bowl specializes in Mongolian stir fry and also offers sushi. Our group of four adults all…read moredecided to build our own Super Bowls for $15.99 each at dinner ($13.49 at lunch). The build-your-own concept was fun and there was a huge selection to choose from. You fill out a card with your name, table number and choice of steamed, brown or fried rice, then grab a yellow bowl and work your way through the starches, veggies, proteins, seasonings and sauces. I loaded mine with baby corn, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, edamame, mushrooms, onion, pineapple, water chestnuts and zucchini, along with salmon, chicken and steak. Of the proteins I chose, the steak was my least favorite, so next time I'd probably skip it and add more of the other proteins instead. For seasoning, I added a little onion and garlic powder, followed by hibachi and teriyaki sauces. I later realized they recommend using at least two cups of sauce, so mine could have definitely used more! I'll know for next time. One thing I did notice was that a few ingredients I hadn't selected somehow ended up in my finished bowl, including shrimp, scallions and something unexpectedly spicy. Since I have food sensitivities, I would have preferred my bowl to contain only the ingredients I chose. It's something to keep in mind if you have allergies, sensitivities or simply want to avoid certain ingredients. Aside from that, everyone enjoyed their customized bowls, and I liked that they cook everything for you and bring the finished dishes directly to the table. The kiddo in our group skipped the stir fry and went straight for the NY Style Cheesecake , and we finished our meal with fortune cookies . Overall, a fun and affordable build-your-own dining experience with tons of options. I'd return, but next time I'd add more sauce and be a little more careful about ingredient cross-contact.

Delicious, fresh seafood, prompt service. If just grading on food quality - 5 stars…read more Hubs and I went for dinner on a weeknight. Each got a boil bag. Outside of the bags we shared crab fried rice, fried mushrooms and French fries. Crab fried rice - do yourself a favor and get it. French fries are perfect for soaking up sauce Bag contents were all wonderful. snow crab legs were plump and yummy, shrimp was firm yet tender and sweet. Corn was like it had been freshly picked and cooked same day. The only thing that wasn't rave-worthy was the andouille sausage. It was fine, but not epic. Even the forks, claw crackers, and shell breakers were substantial and held up well. Would get 5 stars if: 1. soda fountain instead of bottled drinks and/or BYOB; 2. table side hand cleaning - wet wipes are serviceable, a warm wash cloth would have delighted us, or a table side handwashing station for an over the top experience. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Add this local gem to your rotation.

We had ours to go. Food is great even for take out. Crabs and shrimps are fresh. Will order here…read moreagain.

Good food, reasonable prices, good service. It lacks the "wow" factor to get 5 stars but I've been…read morethere more than once. And there's no BS "service fee" added onto the bill.

The food is very poor in the quality of it. I love the service and it is very high quality service…read more The ambiance is very good. The food could improve by the rib-eye steak only just being served extra rare.