the service is amazing -- everyone is so nice! sushi was delicious and i will definitely be back!

Best lil local spot in suburbia! Staff is always attentive and friendly! Never had a bad experience here! Delightful and delicious! Must try! read more

When reading the reviews for this place there was a mix of reviews, but I had a couple friends recommend this place to me and I wanted to try it for my self. I have a pretty high standard when it comes to sushi, especially on the freshness, size and price of the roll- especially when I have had my fair share of terrible sushi. I was presently shocked with the sushi- first of all- the selection of special rolls was unbelievable- to was pages long and it took me a while to come to a decision- I wanted to they them all. Also, if you order a special roll you get meso soup and salad with the roll- which is a good deal for sure- and they are both also amazing. The sushi was extremely fresh and unique- the price was good and the service was quick. The ambiance was also nice in the restaurant- good place to grab lunch and dinner if you are looking for a quick yummy meal. read more

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One of the best spots for sushi. Super nice staff as well. Pricing is standard for the cuisine. Highly recommended.

Food comes in a timely manner - drinks first, then soup, then appetizer and then main entree. First time visiting. Miso soup was warm which I usually like hotter but that's just my preference. I ordered the maki c and my brother ordered the steak bento box. He loved the steak and the sushi were good. A little plain for my taste but will want to try their special rolls next time. Good price as well and staff was nice. Place was clean - mostly booths which was nice to see. Small location and good for dates and small groups only. read more

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Amazing food! 10/10 will be coming back! Staff was very nice and prices were fair! Kinta will never let you down!!

Kinta has great sushi! The staff are very nice and helpful! Restaurant looks very clean and organized!

Reasonably priced, top notch food, and always a great welcome when going inside. Best sushi place in town!

This sushi rivals my favorite place for sushi back home. I visit Bloomingdale for business and have tried multiple sushi restaurants here. This is, by far, the best and most fresh. read more

Oh boy do I miss dining in here. It's a cute, quiet place located in a strip mall. The Godzilla Roll and Krunchy Krab Roll are the best I have had from here. The Godzilla has a nice kick of spice from the jalapeño. The fried rice is also good. You can't go wrong with this place as everything I've tried is delicious. read more

Always great. Super fresh. Love the double salmon roll and cry cry maki rolls. Only place I go for sushi.

One of our favorite sushi places! I love the monster and Miami rolls. They are closed sundays!

Great food great customer service. They have great selection and are always appreciative of our businessz

The place always has fresh sushi and plenty of tasty options. It's not too expensive compared to other sushi places. Only thing they are lacking on is drink selection. Other that that try the King Kong or the mountain roll read more

Just went there for dinner and the food was amazing. The appetizers were ok, but the dishes were really good and the best part, prices are better that what I thought. I ordered the king Kong because all the reviews and it was awesome. read more

3.5 stars. An overdue review for one of my oldest bookmarked locales. I don't mind driving a ways for great sushi, and a plus that Renita M and I could finally catch up a bit. Strip mall location. The restaurant is a little cramped and there's nothing special about the décor. In our section of the restaurant (there are two) it was pretty plain. But clean. We ordered edamame to start but was pleasantly surprised that we each got salad and miso soup as well. Our order was just some nigiri and maki so perhaps everyone gets the extras. I loved the ginger dressing--it was light and creamy and a nice change from many sushi houses where their ginger dressings are often over-powering. The miso soup was pleasant--nothing too special. Our sushi choices were fresh and well-made. White Dragon Roll, California Roll and another I can't recall. SWT, Red Snapper and a couple other nigiri pieces. Our meal was satisfying and at a reasonable price. My son got the shrimp and veggie tempura appetizer for his dinner and he enjoyed it as well. Nice spot, friendly service. read more

Kinta Sushi is a nice little sushi spot located just off of Gary Avenue in Carol Stream. In visiting I decided to try a few menu items and found them to be tasty despite not being the biggest fan of sushi. What really stood out here was the service. The staff was attentive and helpful, going so far as to MacGyver together a grabbing tool as an eating utensil with some rubber bands and chopsticks due to my ineptitude at using the chopsticks as intended. The prices here were very reasonable, the restaurant itself was clean, the decor simple but pleasing to the eyes. Overall, I liked Kinta Sushi and would recommend it. read more

The food here is absolutely amazing. Me and my family come here quite often for their amazing sushi. The prices are very reasonable and the restaurant is immaculate. I would give this place 10 stars of possible. read more

At the urging of fellow Yelper and real life friend, Kate R., we tried Kinta Sushi last week. My husband has been on a sushi kick for a bit now and while I am learning to like it...even the raw items...it is more his favorite and not mine quite yet. You may want to keep that in mind while reading this particular review. We drove up and I tried to pre-warn him that this sushi hot spot was located in a non-descript strip mall. Apparently, he wasn't listening too well as he was not impressed by the outside of the building and the empty parking lot. With plenty of hesitation we walked inside. Color me plenty surprised as it's quite nice and cute inside! They wanted to seat us in the main dining room off to the right hand side, but I wanted to see the chefs in action and requested a table straight back near the sushi table. They agreed and we were quickly seated. There were two chefs ready to work, but we took a while to make our decisions. There was a lot to consider. I decided to try some beef gyoza while my husband started with some Chef's Choice nigiri. I loved their gyoza! It was served piping hot with a nice dipping sauce. There were five pieces and they were a nice size. Ultimately, this ended up being the vast majority of my dinner because I filled up so quickly. The nigiri was a hit, too! The yellowtail was the fan favorite and the whole dish was a success. We moved on to ordering some additional dishes. And because my eyes are truly bigger than my stomach, I ordered a spicy scallop roll (cooked) and a shrimp tempura roll (yes, cooked). My meal came with a little side salad. The dressing was creamy and very tasty. He ordered more nigiri and a roll that was raw and served with salmon on top. He really enjoyed it, but said the nigiri was so good that he could have just stuck with that all evening. I ate a bite of each of my rolls and brought them home to my son. I was just too full from the gyoza. The restaurant started to fill up a little while we were there and there were quite a few carryout orders. I think maybe we were a little early at 6ish. We had excellent service from both woman who were hustling back and forth. The dishes were cleared promptly and the glasses were kept full. The prices were competitive. My sushi man confirmed he would absolutely stop by for dinner again and I would concur. Kinta Sushi has made the go-to list for dinner options. read more

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Kinta Sushi is a great, relatively hidden gem in Carol Stream. They have fresh and innovative sushi rolls, good service and a very relaxed feel to their establishment. I ordered their Sushi and Sashimi Platter which was good but not as filling as I'd thought it'd be (a Naperville competitor spoiled me). The King Kong Roll is a must-have if you visit Kinta. It's a fried concoction of tempura, spicy tuna, spicy mayo and more. The restaurant doesn't have the sprawling meadows openness of most suburban sushi places but a city dweller wouldn't blink twice at the size of Kinta. It's not small; it's comfortable. There are a handful of booths along one wall, a handful of tables along the opposite wall and a sushi bar parallel to the exterior wall. Unless you're inviting all of Carol Stream to perform a census, I think they'll be able to meet your needs. If you're looking to unwind in a relaxed restaurant with good sushi at very reasonable prices, Kinta is your place. read more

So from first glance, you wouldn't think that this place is all that. It's a small building in a small strip mall in the middle of nothing really. .But they did just get a new sign which should make it stand out more. Right now I'm pretty sure it just says "Sushi" insteand of "Kinta Sushi." But anyway, along with the sign, they revamped the whole building. On the inside, there's new tables and booths. They repainted the walls and redid the lighting. It's pretty legit now. More of an upscale vibe. Prices can be a little steep, but you do get a lot of food for what you pay. The only way I can compare is with a regular bento box from a normal place, you would only get veggie tempura and 3 pieces of Cali roll. Here they give you two tempura shrimps along with a piece of tuna, white tuna, salmon, and yellow talil. Pretty legit. They don't have a deal with like coke or pepsi or anything so it is annoying when you have to spend like 2 dollars on a can of coke. It's time to upgrade people. This place wins me over though because the bathroom is actually pretty nice. You wouldn't expect it from a place like this, but that just means that they take good care of it. Great place, may just be a little biased since it's so close to my house but worth a shot. read more

1:30 PM on weekday. Waited 15 min for table which was fine. Left after another 10 minutes of no service after being seated. Can't comment on food, but went to Lili a mile away and service/food was excellent. read more

This might be my first 5 star for any review. This place deserves it. Some of the other reviewers call this place a hole in the wall. I know most people will imagine it to be a dive dirty, small and bad service. This place is far from it; other then it being small. It so small there's only 4 booths, 4 tables and sushi bar. So if you plan on bringing a large group you might want to call ahead. Even though its small it looks very clean. They try to go with the modern contemporary theme, even with the euro/techno-pop music. We went on a Friday night (lent - no meat). Service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive. The busboy was quick. As soon as I was done with a plate, he would swoop in and take the plate. The Food. I ordered the Nigiri Combo - which came with 9 pieces of sushi and salad. It was only $16. That's pretty cheap compared to Chicago and other high end sushi places. The pieces were surprisingly large and fresh. Bright colors. The rice was well made also. It was too mushy or dry. The missus order the greenbay roll and rainbow roll. Again good sizes, very tasty and fresh! So i think i found a good sushi place without having to drive to Chicago. In my rankings comparing all the Sushi places that I've gone to since moving out to the suburbs (Streamwood) this is what it would look like: 1. Kinta Sushi (Carol Stream) 2. Kiku (Aurora) 3. Wild Fish (Arlington Heights) 4. Wild Tuna (Aurora) 5. Sakura (Mt. Prospect) 6. TL's Four Season (Bartlett) 7. Daruma (Schaumburg) 8. Minami (Streamwood) 9. Sushi Station (Elgin) (for fun factor) 10. Sakuma's (Streamwood) Again these are just the places that we have gone to so far. read more

Hmmmmmmm. A little disappointed fellow yelpers. Almost 5 stars. ... Really??? Barely 2.5. Sushi was adequate at best. The presentation was very blah. .... I've had better off a sushi truck, or grocery store sushi. The Idaho tasted like corn syrup mixed with maple syrup. ... blech. No Eel in the Eel sauce. The waitress didn't even know what Ponzu sauce was. I'm going to rate this low in hopes it will drop this below 4+starts to hopefully guide others in search of decent sushi elsewhere. Seats of an old BBQ restaurant?? Yikes. ... Not coming back here. Honestly 2 starts might be a stretch read more

I am in love. Thank you yelp, I love you for giving me this gift that is Kinta Sushi. This is the best Sushi I have had in the suburbs and maybe at all, I am trying to think....yep maybe at all. I loved every bite and what a great value. I left full of sushi salad and miso. I came starving and left full and boy, it was under $50.00 for three people. The service is gracious but a little scattered but I don't care, just as long as they keep bringing the fish they can do anything they want. I could go into specifics about each roll or sashimi but why? Let this ring true to you: go get in your car and go right now. Not too many of you though I still want to be able to get a table. read more

It's been a few years since my first review and I can only stress how awesome this place is. We usually dine in (sometimes do carry out) and have never had a bad experience. The place is always busy but never to the point that there's a wait. The servers and sushi chefs are always smiling and gracious hosts, often bringing miso soup or a house salad with fantastic ginger dressing free of charge. I love the wakame salad and sashimi. Several rolls are stand outs: American Dream, Lady Roll, Terminate, and Volcano. Sake don is generous in amount of salmon and rice is usually very good. I've never had a glass of sake, beer or wine here but I think it's adorable when you ask for a Coke and they bring out a tall glass of ice and cold can of pop. read more

I enjoy going there with my family. They're very friendly with kids. They give my kids ice cube with free miso soup so they don't feel too hot with the soup, they have pretty animal printed water cup for free too. Their service is amazing. I'm from Japan and the food is not authentic Japanese food but I think this is Americanized Japanese food that any one could enjoy. The taste is awesome especially sushi roll. read more

'Nuf said on this place. Awesome. This place is all about the sushi- don't expect to be wowed by the spartan decor. We've tried a lot of sushi places in the western 'burbs, and nothing comes close. Freshest fish, and some of the largest pieces (it makes me laugh that some people can complain about a piece of sushi being too big, but I guess if you can complain about that anywhere, this would be the place, because they can be huge). And some of the best prices for what you get. read more

We never go here physically to eat... because we have 2 young kids that just destroy the aura and enjoyment of eating food leisurely with 2 sticks. So this review is primarily on the sushi rolls that we order over the phone and take home to eat once the kids are down for the evening. It took a while to find a decent place in the suburbs for sushi and this place hits the spot. For me this place has good prices and good sushi, Delicious rolls overall, rice was tender, and the fish was fresh. Creative Maki combinations too to note! We spent $50 for sushi for 2. They threw in 2 miso soups complimentary. (I am always appalled when restaurants charge for miso soup.... it's just broth with tofu for God's sake!) Anyway... maybe one day we'll actually dine in and enjoy the sushi sans kiddos! read more

My favorite sushi place around these parts of the suburbs. You can go to Schaumburg or other neighborhoods north and east of here but Kinta being so close to home with a wide array of delicious food, service, and a good atmosphere is definitely my choice over others most of the time. The King Kong roll is definitely a must-try. Their deals for sashimi and sushi are also very affordable. They also have other foods for non-sushi eaters. Overall, my favorite restaurant :) read more

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We had initial reservations about dining at Kinta as it was a sushi restaurant in a strip mall, but after our friends recommended it to us, we decided to check it out. We're so glad we did! The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. They have never once messed up an order, and the wait between courses is very minimal. The restaurant is not that large, but you don't feel claustrophobic even on its busy days. Kinta recently added an additional wing, undoubtedly to accommodate all the new happy customers! And while some don't like the 90s music they play, it's always one of the many highlights of our visits. We always enjoy the house salad and miso soup they bring out at the start of the meal. The salad isn't the run-of-the-mill, iceberg lettuce-laden concoction that passes for house salad at other places, and it comes dressed with a delicious sweet glaze. The miso soup is delicate but still very tasty. Our favorite dishes are the jalapeno bombs, the American Dream Roll, and the King Kong Roll. The King Kong has a nice crunch and is topped with that delicious sweet mayo glaze that's also found on the jalapeno bombs. The prices are very reasonable and Kinta doesn't skimp on the portions. What more could you ask for? read more

Lunch specials here are a steal. You choose a protein and it comes with three sides and miso soup. My favorites are the mackerel (usually they don't have it though) and kinta sushi combo for lunch, so give those a try! The salads are always great and tempura are in generous portion. Also, recommend the taco yaki appetizer, which is small but delicious. My past experience here has sort have been disappointing because I waited literally more than an hour for my lunch to come out. This was during lunch time where most people have only an hour lunch break between work. I was compensated with ice mochi, but hopefully that this will be my only bad experience here because all the other times had been great, keeping my review at a solid 4. read more

I have read good reviews and wanted to check out Kinta Sushi for several months. I didn't think twice about calling ahead and at the time, I do not think they had a website up with the hours of operation. The times that I tried happened to be for lunch on a Saturday and dinner on Sunday. They are not open during these time. So make sure you get their hours of operation ahead of time before you head out there. Finally on a Thursday night, my family got to try out Kinta. My husband ordered the King Kong roll and I ordered the Shrimp Crunch Roll and shared. Both were good. They do not have a very extensive menu like other sushi places, but what they made was good. The server was really nice and the sushi chef was very welcoming. The place wasn't very crowded, for it is on the small side, but continued to have a steady stream of customers. We also had miso soup and salad. They gave us complimentary soup and rice for our little boys. We enjoyed our rolls and thought about ordering more, however, our nights out with our boys do not last long. read more

Some sushi places receive their sushi delivery late Monday or Tuesday. This fact is even more clear as some fish-centric restaurants are not open on Monday. After many lunch hour taste tests, credible colleagues have discovered that Kinta's fish is MOST FRESH in preparation for Monday lunch rush. Even more so than on a Thursday or Friday, We recommend visiting early in the week if you are in the neighborhood. Kinta typically does not disappoint. xSakeCheersx read more

I've lived in Carol Stream for about 10 years and the thought of me eating there never crossed my mind. It's hidden and right across from the police department, which is probably why no one pays attention to it because they're either 1-too busy caring about getting caught 2-just dropping off the water bill 3-going home 4- going to 7-11 next door. It's a hidden gold mind and in my personal opinion, better than House of Sushi Must get the shrimp dumplings! All sushi is good there and fresh and the rice doesn't fall apart. read more

I'm not a seafood eater. It's just not my cup of tea. However, teriyaki chicken is right up my alley, and it's what I order every time we come here. I actually ask for extra sauce because it's lick-the-plate delicious. The only reason they get 4 stars instead of 5 is the service. Don't get me wrong, the wait staff is BEYOND nice, but they're always so slow and really don't ever check up on you to see if you need anything. Just a hint, if you absolutely need a fix and want to save big bucks come during lunch! It's way cheaper! read more

Guest service is exemplary. The waitresses there, for the several times I have been there, have been attentive, accommodating, and have the sense of urgency. They are friendly and we have always felt welcomed. The food is delicious. I am impressed with the M-80 roll (seafood roll), calamari bento box (comes with miso soup, rice, salad, sushi, and tempura;), and bibim bob, among many. Of course, their sushi is amazing. The food is always the right temperature, fresh, and just satisfying. Lunch meals are quite affordable. Dinner, as usual, is a lot more expensive, but still worth it. It's a small restaurant, but cozy and clean. I would go back as many times as I can, and bring out-of-town family and friends to enjoy delicious food, exemplary service, and welcoming atmosphere. P.S. They even accept Discover cards. Nowadays, there are not many establishments that do. Parking lot is narrow and small. Be there early, or reserved before hand, because they get quite busy, especially on a Friday night, and it's not spacious. read more

I've been coming here for almost 5 years and never had a problem till today. I order the same item off the menu every time, a spicy tuna maki roll. It always comes with a miso soup and I was told, apparently, that you need to order two maki rolls in order to get a miso soup? Never had any other issues up to today. May I mention the prices have always been the same as well, and it is no where on paper that you need to order two maki rolls. read more

We just moved to the area and I have a love of sushi! The boy, not so much! We compromise and find places that serve other things. We saw the great ratings for Kinta and thought we would try it out! Maybe it could be our new sushi grounds! I ordered the Kinta Bento Box. You get a little bit of everything! They start you with miso and salad with ginger dressing. There were 2 spots that had steak and chicken with veggies. Then there was a spot with tempura veggies and shrimp. The last spot had 3 pieces of Nigiri and 6 pieces of Maki. It was way more than I could eat! I took the meat and veggies home for lunch the next day! Everything was fantastic though! The cooked items were perfectly done just to the right temp and the sushi was fresh. The boy ordered the Beef Yaki Udon noodles. He also started with miso and salad with ginger dressing. The noodles were cooked nicely and had a great flavor of the beef! The steak was perfectly cooked too! It was delicious! This is a small place, so if customers linger at their tables you'll have to wait. It got really busy for a Friday night! They did quite a bit of take out while we were there! The servers were really sweet! We'll be back for sure! We'll even stop in for take out! read more

I LOVE this place! My cousin got me hooked since last year and I'm glad he did. We live 40-45 minutes away without traffic, but we'll get together to drive there. It's small and the outside looks like a dive, but once you get in, you'll be surprised. The interior looks completely different from the outside and has an authentic Japanese environment. Their sushi is AMAZING as well as their soup and house salad with ginger dressing. We'll order a ton of food because it's our indulgent day. We've had (and our favorites): - Edamame appetizer (always fresh) - Shrimp and vegetable tempura (light, crispy, and delicious) - Mango and strawberry mochi ice cream - Shrimp tempura rolls - Caterpillar rolls (refreshing taste) - Spider crab rolls - Crunchy rolls - King Kong rolls Their rolls are great with or without soy sauce. However, you'll be addicted to their spicy mayo. Also, give their Japanese plum wine a try. It sweet to the palette (think of a jolly rancher) and compliments their sushi. The people who work there are always friendly. If you ever go there during one of their busy hours, you'll find yourself waiting a little longer to get service. But you have to keep in mind that this place is small so there's only one waitress usually working. Just be patient. My cousin and I have gone there during those busy times, but we've worked in restaurants before so we can easily empathize. read more

Kinta Sushi - Clockwise: Edamame, Shrimp Shumai, Crunchy Rolls, Shrimp Tempura, California Rolls, Catepillar, and lastly King Kong Rolls. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois