Getting close to living in the area for 30 years and had not been back to Kuni's until recently…read more Just had forgotten (unless things really changed) how cozy having a place this close to home is. Good wide menu with items that you don't find at your mainstream japanese restaurant. More like old school Chicago Japanese. (Thinking a blend here of old Ginza and maybe some parts Sunshine.) Maybe only with the departure of those favorites we appreciate more what has stayed on. Appetizer selection is long enough to just get small plates to share. Notables: - ebi snijo (homemade shrimp ball) - hamachi jaw (if you haven't had it) - hirame no cha soba age (fried green tea noodles and whitefish rolled with seaweed) - evokes the old Ginza restaurant for me - octopus sunomono Even after three recent visits without repeat apps, there are still more we haven't had elsewhere to try. Part of the reason for that is - we get entrees too. We've been happy with: - chirashi (curious how the sashimi D differs) - Salmon Bento (D) - so many different things fun to share! - Kuni's Special - gomaee and mixed seafood sunomono, then our choice of sashimi followed by saba - nabe yaki udon is reasonable here at $13 with two tempura shrimp Know there's lots of reviews here, but as long as there is room on weekends for us we're happy to share!

08/04/25 - Kuni's Japanese Restaurant since 1986 located @ 511 Main Street in Evanston, IL. What a…read morebeautiful little traditional Japanese restaurant in Evanston. I love this place it has such a cool vibe w/authentic japanese decor. I ordered the bento box that came w/miso soup, salad, broiled chicken teriyaki, tempura w/2 pieces of shrimp, sweet potato, pepper, 1/2 California roll, 1 piece on Inari sushi, a couple of pieces of gyoza, 1 piece of kamaboko, tofu & spinach. This was a very enjoyable bento w/a nice variety of Japanese cuisine. The ambiance is very nice the food is good & it won't kill the bank

So grateful that this place opens late, it's one of the only if not the only restaurant that opens…read morepast 9p or 10p! The ramen here is excellent; a good portion of noodles combined with a hefty serving of bamboo shoots, and other elements that make the ramen well-balanced. The broth is a tad salty. The interior of the restaurant is fairly cavernous, which makes it seem a bit empty if few guests are in, but could make, I presume, for a lively atmosphere when more people are around.

Disclaimer: I'm a New Yorker who moved to Chicagoland, so I might be a little snooty. Take this…read morewith a grain of salt, but I've found that Midwest Yelp reviews tend to run about 1 1/2 stars more generous than I'd rate the same places. I'll always opt-in for AYCE at Hokkaido since a ramen, apps and a few pieces of sushi will break even or even be more cost effective. I have some reservations ordering spicy tuna rolls or the like, anything doused with extra sauce or sesame oil in it...masks the fishiness of "matured" raw fish.

Ordered lunch at the office. Food was good. Decent portion…read more Would definitely try more

We have been regular customers at Kansaku. But our most recent experience was very unpleasant. The…read moreyoung waitress took our appetizer order and didn't return to our table until 8:29PM. By that time, we had finished eating our appetizers, and she proceeded to inform us that the kitchen ran out of salmon and tuna, and it was closing in 1 minute. We had to make a decision to change our original entree selection containing the two main ingredients that were no longer available. While we asked the staff to wait a couple of minutes so that we could make a new selection, the sushi chef said loudly across the dining room "they have to order NOW!" Needless to say, due to the lack of training of the waitress, and the rudeness of the sushi chef that night, it soured our dining experience. Plus the food was really mediocre. We won't be returning to Kansaku any time soon and we will also inform our friends about our experiences.

I think they are closed…read more There's no light or signs You should update the list so no one goes in and waste gas

Ordered from here because we happened to be close and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Good rice to filling ratio (key evaluation of a sushi restaurant) and always have great deals for takeout. Our go to sushi place to order from now. Nothing ground breaking but does the classics well, and that's all we need in a takeout sushi place!

Easy affordable quality sushi place. I love it!…read more I'm happy that this place is near where I am. Can't wait Togo back to try more.

The sushi here is always fresh and tasty The chefs have been…read moremaking these delicacies for years and their experience shows Service is friendly and efficient Gotta love this place

An absolute gem. Delicious food, cocktails & a masterclass in hospitality in such a lively yet…read morecomforting setting. All the way from Milwaukee, we will return!

This place is incredibly cute if you're looking for a nice ambiance. It was my first time trying it…read moreout and I loved the small attention to details. There was a live saxophone player and I loved the live flowers they had. Our waiter was extremely nice and took the time to explain the menu as well as their customer favorites. I order a Thai iced tea which wasn't bad but I prefer mine a little thicker and sweeter. It came in a thin tall glass which in theory was not a lot of drink. To start we order the chicken appetizer and fried beef on rice to share and unfortunately I did not snap a pic but these were listed under apps or shareables but the portions were extremely small. As our mains came I noticed that they were also small and each were around $20-$30 per plate. Not a bad thing if you don't eat much but I'm a big bang for buck type of gal. My family came to share and this place is a more fine dining thai restaurant which could explain the smaller portions. We ordered the pad Thai which was alright in my opinion I expected a little more flavor, the aubergine which was tossed vegetables as recommended by our waiter which was also ok not much flavor but beautiful plating though, and the coconut curry which was by far my favorite. If I were to come back here I would order that again, it was a nice light yet complex flavor profile which made me savor every bite. Overall good place for an upbeat fancier meal and I highly recommend the coconut curry braised chicken if you visit. Little pricey but that's just my opinion let me know what you guys think if you visit! Oh and they also give your receipt in a boat which they spin and leave a thank you card once you paid which was really cute.

Sayuri Sushi Bar looks like a questionable place to eat from the street. Do NOT be fooled! It's…read moreamazing! This is a cozy Edgewater spot that punches way above its weight in terms of freshness and hospitality! The fish is exceptionally clean-tasting, the specialty rolls and nigiri are thoughtfully put together by the chef who assembles right in front of the diners. Service is a real standout here: Chef Tim and team are warm and attentive without hovering, and the room has an intimate, welcoming feel that makes it ideal for a casual date night or a relaxed but quick sushi fix. It's not a flashy, high-concept sushi temple - more of a neighborhood "hidden gem" where you quickly become a regular. I say this because they made us feel like regulars our first time in!

Not recommended for the food, but service and ambience are nice…read more The cucumber were very old, not crunchy but watery. The fish are like fast food fish quality. The only thing I like is their shrimp tempura roll.