We have a serious lack of sushi restaurants in this area so when we discovered Kinta, tucked into the little strip mall, we knew we had to try it! We're glad we did. They have a huge menu of appetizers, sushi, and dinners. We pretty much stick with sushi, and have tried many of their rolls. They have a good selection of creative rolls and lots of more mainstream rolls as well. Last time we were there we tried the shrimp and veg combo tempura and it was the best tempura I've ever had--super light and crispy, the way it should be. They also give you miso soup AND salad with your meal. The staff has always been really friendly as well. We've put this on our list of favorites. I have to agree with the other reviewer about the toilet smelling. I used the bathroom the last time we were there and it smelled really bad on there. That's my only negative though. read more

The sushi isn't the best but the sake don is pretty good and the price is lower than most. Nice place to go if you are looking for a regular sushi place to go without spending too much or if you'd like to try some Korean dishes with your sushi. read more

I just have to go up a star on my favorite sushi place. They now know me by face and remember my order (spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll) and offer me hot tea and sometimes will even get a free roll while waiting. Just a great place. read more

Still a favorite, I will tell ya that when they were expanding we did have a few fail moments but it seems they worked out the kinks and are beck to being great! we exclusively get takeout. TIP. If you like wasabi ask for more, they give just a little bit (sucks to ration wasabi when you love the burn!) read more

Honestly cant get enough of the place. Eating or carrying out the service is so courteous and friendly. Sushi tastes fresh and bursting with flavor. I usually get a house salad, spicy tuna (actually has some kick! to it), avocado roll, Boston roll, or the Alaskan roll. Each roll will usually run a guy ~$5. Brianna W. loves it when the little sushi-chef-man bows and says thank you from behind his counter as she leaves! read more

Definitely an A-OK experience. We arrived about an hour before close on a weeknight, figuring we had plenty of time to eat before causing any problems. There were a few other couples there, but it was by no means crowded, so we were seated right away. Our waitress was very sweet, potentially a little too shy. We split a couple of rolls and a couple bottles of hot sake between us. As others have mentioned, the rolls are very wide- most slices took two bites for me to be able to handle. I forget which rolls we ordered, but both were very good and we were pretty well stuffed after splitting the two of them. The order came with a gratis bowl of miso and salad, which was a nice touch (and something I typically have only seen at the AYCE places, where they would prefer to fill you up sooner than later). The only major downfall about eating here was that they were obviously ready to close up and head out the moment we got done. A lady who appeared to be a manager or owner kept walking around to see if we were done and they started breaking down tables, cleaning, and otherwise getting ready to go home shortly after we got our food. A few of the staff were sitting in the booth by the front door, obviously waiting for the last couple of patrons to finish so they too could get out the door. It made the entire process of wrapping up a little uncomfortable and felt a little rushed. read more

For the suburbs, its a great sushi place. Not much options on the menu, but then again, its in a place that you wouldn't even consider their food to be edible, let alone good. The price is reasonable and when I went to lunch, the miso soup was included. The soup was tasty and my rolls were good. Nothing extraordinary or modern rolls, but simple and conservative is good enough with the dearth of good dining options in the area. The strip mall gives it a bad appearance, but the inside is cozy and the staff is friendly. If you are in the area and need some good unique food, come here. But I wouldn't make it a destination dining experience. read more

Affordable quality. Tiny place. Great food. We had the shrimp tempura maki and Bi bim bob. Both were delicious. Everything comes with miso soup and salad with ginger dressing. Great and fresh. They even offer low sodium soy sauce right at the table (in addition to regular) - you don't have to request it to be brought out like some other places. Service was good too! I got no beef with this place! read more

We went here based on reviews, and it was great. If I went on looks alone I would have never tried this place. When we got there we were like WTF, and made an immediate plan B to go to another nearby restaurant if we went in and it was gross. The outside does not do the inside justice though. It was nice, laid-back, clean, quiet, and was playing Bob Marley. Immediate ten points. This was our first post-baby night out, so it was nice to be somewhere that we could hear each other and listen to good music. Best of all the food was good. Really good. I'm a sushi fiend, and there's been a hole in my heart since we moved away from Hayashi in Gurnee. It was also the first time I'd had sushi in months since you can't have it while pregnant, and it did not disappoint. The sashimi pieces were big and fresh and melted in your mouth. I'm a weirdo and love sushi but hate anything with even the slightest fishy taste, and everything here was so fresh I loved it all. The King King roll is seriously awesome. I'm more of a sashimi kinda girl, but DAMN that thing is tasty. I wish they had a bigger sake selection, but what they have is good, the man was happy with it. If you decide to go, don't get thrown off by how it looks outside. If I hadn't read about it on yelp I would have never gone there in a million years, but it absolutely has the tastiest sushi in the area, and bigger sashimi pieces than TL's. Overall, 5 stars for great sushi, laid back atmosphere, and playing music that doesn't suck. read more

First time here, the complimentary miso soup and salad were good. The beef asparagus rolls, chicken breast fried and jalapeño bomb were great! I was less enthused by the beef tataki, which wasn't as tender as the beef in the beef asparagus rolls. read more

Pleasant atmosphere, good sushi, clean presentation. The Kinta roll is affordable and uniquely delicious. The Lunch box specials are a great value. read more

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EXCELLENT Service: 5/5 Environment: 5/5 Clean, neat, organized Food: 5/5. This was the first time I was able to talk my mom into trying sushi. She was hooked! I tried the following: * KING KONG $11- Fried roll with crab meat, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese then deep fried and served with eel sauce, wasabi sauce & spicy mayo -Rating: 5/5 it was sooo good!!! * SPICY SHRIMP ROLL: 4/5--- $5 * SPICY SALMON ROLL 5/5---- $5 Price: very reasonable Overall: 5/5 Love this place. This will be my go to sushi destination in town. Very friendly staff. read more

Great place, good food and the service is spot on! We like the ambiance, nice and quiet. Good for a date night. read more

Kinta Sushi is always awesome. Everything is extremely fresh and prepared for you. My husband and I stumbled upon it about 6 months ago and we are regulars now. They have excellent rolls, and a few deep fried rolls. Try the king kong--- you cannot go wrong! If you don't like sushi, they also have entree's like teryaki. They have a really good vegetable rice dish that is AWESOME!! The prices are extremely reasonable for what you get! read more

Don't let the look of the place fool you! Right across the street from the Carol Stream Police Department, and neighbors to a 7 eleven lies a really good Japanese restuaraunt! The time to go is lunch; their lunch specials can't be beat. I'm a pretty big eater and for a great price, it will do. The service is out of this world. One of the most polite and respectful places i've been in. Since the place is rather small (but for some reason almost never busy during lunch), they bring the food out rather quickly. If you are in the area give it a shot. It won't dissappoint. read more

Kinta is a nice quaint place located in a quiet strip mall in Carol Stream. They expanded into the building next door and are now a decent size. They have a good selection of sushi and all appetizers were priced well. The only things that were not good were the music playing in the background (sounded like soundtracks from dirty dancing and some other odd stuff) and the temperature where I was sitting...it was freezing cold. Rolls came out nicely prepared with very good sized portions of fish. The include soup and salad with the meal which is a nice touch. Server was attentive and helpful. This is a good place. read more

This was my first time here. My coworker and I wanted to try something different for lunch so I ventured out a little further from work to this little gem of a place! The service was very quick but sometimes forgetful but understood since they seemed very busy. The edamame was steaming and delicious almost more then I could eat.. My sushi, especially the spicy tuna was amazing!! The smoked salmon could use a little something to it but overall my plate was empty. can't wait to go back and try all the different kinds when I have more time to explore the menu! read more

Kinta Sushi - Maki C- this is an assortment of spicy tuna, California roll and smoked salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

True story: before this place, I wouldn't eat sushi. I'm a pretty picky eater over all and the thought of raw fish just did not do it for me. I was craving miso soup, though, and this place was really highly reviewed on Yelp and I figured I could get chicken teriyaki if I wanted a more substantial meal. But when we got there, my more adventurous friend convinced me to get one of the dinner specials that came with California rolls and a couple of pieces of nigiri and to just suck it up and try it. Oh boy was that a mistake. Since that day I have been to Kinta almost every week. I'm completely addicted. Every waiter there knows me and a few even know my regular order. (California sunset, California roll, and the vegetable tempura appetizer) But I've seriously gotten almost every roll on offer and all of them are delicious. I've tried a few other local places with similar ratings but none of them hold up. Everyone should try this place. Everyone. read more

Love the service! Our server was very sweet and helpful when we asked questions about the dinner specials. I ordered the nigiri sushi combo but my partner ordered the sushi and sashimi combo which was only $3 more! The fish was very very soft and the perfect temperature. I'm a fan of the sushi rice because it held its shape perfectly and tasted wonderful. Its a great deal to get a bit of variety because you end up paying a little less per sushi than if you were to order them separately. We also ordered the chicken roll and it was interesting... I was hoping to get more sweet potato but it was a good hot appetizer. The service was pretty fast too! read more

Love this place! Fresh seafood, excellent selection, and top notch service!

I almost don't want to review, because I love the quaint atmosphere and don't want it to get busier. Everything is very fresh. We have eaten here numorous times since moving out to Wheaton, and although there is rarely more than 3 full tables, there is a steady stream of carryout business always going on. Best sushi in the burbs! The owner is wonderful and so friendly. read more

For my sushi fix I usually hit up Minami in Streamwood or Sushi Station in Elgin but the other day I figured I try something new, I'm glad i did. Kinta has a great selection of rolls as well as the traditional Nigiri at a decent price. We ordered a roll and the chef's choice Nigiri, both came with Miso soup and a good size salad. I tryed Japanese soda, had a bit of trouble opening it though :). Protip: They give you a plastic plunger which you press into the top of the bottle which drives a marble down into it. We had to ask a waiter how to do that, he was very nice. I will be going back. read more

Went there for my anniversary with my hubby after reading reviews on yelp. Pros: 1. The decor was clean. 2. Food was pretty good. Cons: 1. the tables are too small for the booth, I was sitting at the edge of the booth the entire time. Ordered 2 appetizers and the table was already full. 2. Waitress was either shorthanded or they were overwhelmed. Everything was fine till the bill. My husband asked for the bill and took out his card to wait for the bill. The waitress took the card immediately to charge the card without giving us a bill. When she came back, she gave him the receipt to sign but no itemized bill. Everyone was raving about their Miami and King Kong but they tasted the same! In fact even the fillings were similar! Deep fried. Overall we would go back but we'll keep trying other sushi joints too. read more

Came back here after a while, had a lunch date with my hubby. I just love the service here: the staff are friendly, attentive and polite! Food is great as well! You will leave smiling! read more

Went in yesterday and the service was so kind, the ladies were joyful and seemed happy to work there. Great sushi, and great prices!

I used to hate this place, this place has been around for over a decade. I tried it for the first time about 13 years ago and wasn't too thrilled about the quality. So I never went back....until 2 years ago. I've heard ownership has changed and I don't know if that's true or not but it is way better than it used to be for sure! I remember the place being small, and it still is, but the layout or the shape of the space is so weird. I don't really like going in there to eat but I love their food! Fortunately for me, the portions in a carry out is way more generous! Their bento box specials are to die for and you get so much food! It's enough for two! You want the great quality that's easy on your wallet? Come here for sure! Their menu is a little difficult to find online or the prices are not up to date. But trust me they don't rip you off you definitely get your money's worth! read more

Don't let the location in a small retail strip mall keep you from trying this place! We went for a Friday lunch and both ordered their lunch special. The teriyaki special (salmon, steak, or chicken) includes soup, rice, the protein, and vegetables. Just the right amount of food. Very tasty and worth the challenge of eating one handed. (I am recovering from a fractured right hand.) read more

I am certainly not a sushi connoisseur, but I have to say this was YUMMY!! Who would have thought, a hidden gem right down the street? Everything everyone said about the exterior is true. I have passed this place hundreds of times without knowing it was there and the inside is small, but cozy. I stopped in on a Friday night and the please was hopping. I ordered carry-out-Spicy Tuna Rolls, King Kong Rolls and Shrimp Tempura Rolls. The King Kong and Spicy Tuna had a great kick and everything was very fresh and tasty! I can't wait for my next trip! read more

I've been eating at Kinta Sushi for 4 years and I never wrote a review because I selfishly wanted to keep this place a secret. Located in a strip mall near a 7-11 it is nonetheless the freshest, cheapest sushi in the area. Lately, I have been ordering the Sashimi Box at lunch and the value is unbelievable: miso soup, salad (with excellent dressing), 6 maki rolls, 4 nigiri and approximately 10 pieces of sashimi for $11. I've also ordered the Teriaki Chicken Box which comes with the soup, salad, tempura selection and 6 maki rolls. My friend always orders the tempura udon which is also good. I have eaten there for dinner and although there aren't any box specials, the entree prices are also reasonable. The food is presented beautifully and service is good unless it's during the lunch rush, when you may have to wait awhile to order. read more

Don't be discouraged by the sort of shady shopping center where this is located at. The place is cozy and the service is great, our server was very attentive and kept checking on us all throughout the night. We ordered a few different rolls (BTW: I love the fun names) and my favorites where the Black Jack, Spider Crab Crunch Roll, Terminate and Yellow Submarine, we were also served miso soup and salad before the rolls and everything was absolutely delish! read more

Fantastic place. Great value and fresh fish. Try the tempura fried string beans. Small place vibe. Great Miso soup. Will go back again and again. read more

I live out of town but I come here every now and then when I visit and it's always fresh tasting and great. They also have great value for their lunch specials. read more

My boss took me here when I visited from Connecticut. The ultimate hole in the wall. Great prices, great sushi. Now that I live in Illinois, I go here all the time (going on 4 years). I don't know anywhere else you can get 3 full sushi rolls for less than $10 for lunch, even the grocery store is more and not even close in quality. Tips for ordering lunch takeout: This place is always hopping,order early. Any time after 12 is going to be at least 30 minutes to make your food. For groups, they only really have one big table that seats 8, so you need to call in early to reserve it. read more

Small little sushi place, but love the food! Godzilla, green beans, and jalapeños are delicious!!

Kinta is a hidden gem and my new go to place for sushi! It's not a very big or fancy place, but the quality is great. You definitely get your money's worth. My favorite roll is the blackjack. The service is usually good, not great, but consistent. read more

The best sushi place and taste good. Not too expensive and gives you more portions for the money. Kept coming back.

Love this little hole in the wall sushi restaurant. Not much to look at outside, but cute inside and great sushi for the money. My favorites are the soft shelled crab salad that has a slightly spicy dressing, Caterpillar roll that has a sweet and spicy sauce, and the sashimi is nice and buttery soft. Their miso soup is good as well, and it comes complementary with order. read more

Kinta Sushi - Soft Shell Crab Salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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I have been going to Kinta Sushi for the past 4 years it is the best and cheapest sushi joint in the suburbs. My best friend introdused me to this place and I have loved it ever since. Its like a hidden gem. Down side - when it does get busy unfortunatly they are not fully staffed bur i assure you it is worth the wait. "Patience is a vurtue" Plus side- this is the only sushi place I've been to in the burbs that includes salad and miso soup before your meal always :) I love it!! Everywhere else it is always a extra charge. If you dont want to wait just order take out and enjoy in your own home. Overall- This place is a hidden gem that has great service ( when it is not busy ) and has great food with a more than reasonable price :)) read more

The best Sushi !! We went for lunch . Services was quick & restaurant was clean . Everything tasted fresh & the served soup before ur meal. This will be our new sushi go to read more

Hands down amazing. Lunch bento box is best $12 I've ever spent. I would recommend to anyone, anytime.