not sure if the food has changed or if i have, but the food was excellent this time! the hand tools…read morewere all good and quite unique- our favorites were the xo scallop (sweet!) and shio koji salmon (the mousse if very creamy). the beef chahan was nicely crispy. only critique is that the vday matcha cake wasn't anything special -- the matcha was too subtle for me, and for all intents and purposes it was simply a fluffy strawberry cake. still good, but i wish it had more matcha flavor! perhaps most importantly for valentine's day, the mood (dim lighting, candles, and music) was perfectly romantic

I was pretty disappointed with Itoko unfortunately. We came in on a Saturday around 1:30. Our…read moreservice was pretty terrible right off the bat. The hostess was not friendly or helpful when we had questions about the brunch / current menu being served. Once we were seated it took a long time for a server to come over and greet us. Our server was very friendly and nice but once we ordered she never came to check on us again after our food came. We had to flag down other servers when we needed something and had to get up to ask a bar tender for a to go box. The food was just okay in my opinion. The mushroom salad was described as having roasted squash on it but when it came out it was deep fried and the tiniest slivers of squash. My salmon avocado hand roll was good and was bigger than expected but had no avocado on it. Like I said we were here during brunch, which I would not recommend based on my experience. I'm hopeful the experience may be better during the dinner hour.

Ekiben has a wonderful cool and relaxed vibe, making it a great spot for a date or even a hangout…read morewith a friend. We stopped by one evening for dinner and loved the place as soon as we walked in. I grabbed the Harajuku cocktail, which is a special going on during the spring sakura season. I'm not much of a vodka girl so I didn't like it too much but I loved the chunks of lychee for the garnish. I ended up ordering the salmon mango poke, which was delicious and perfectly filling.

Popped in for lunch for the first time. Good menu and lots of choices including some lunch…read morespecials. I had 3 basic rolls and asked for less rice - salmon avocado, hamachi wasabi, and spicy salmon. Service was good - in fact, Eve served me the night before at a sister restaurant? Amore. How funny. Good value, clean, speedy, and plenty of options.

Had our new years eve dinner here and we got seated quickly and the vibe was great!…read more We ordered a few things off the daily specials menu and was pleased to see the discounts at the end. Everything was good, but my favorites were the chicken skewers as the chicken was super tender and the smokiness/sauces on the skewers were really flavorful but not overwhelming. We got drinks and ended up ordering a decent amount of food, which was a little pricey but we decided it was worth it for the holiday.

The food at Izakaya Shinya was worth a try! I love how you can order so many smaller dishes to…read moreshare, but I do feel it is a little pricey for what you get. The chicken and onion was our favorite since it was juicy, and the green onion paired with it so well. The presentation of the dishes was very nice as well since they come out individually and sometimes even on a grill. The service was decent; they greet us right away and brought out the food relatively quick. It was very cramped in the restaurant, so it's a little hard to come here in a big group. The ambiance was absolutely beautiful inside though! It gave off a Japanese bar decor, and I loved how they were playing Naruto and Demon Slayer on the tvs.

Have been on the hunt for a new takeout spot and sometimes the hole in the wall is the real gem! so…read morethought i'd try a few different things to test this place out. first, im guessing the seaweed salad image on the app is a stock photo. pictured atop cucumber but did not come with it. this was a bummer but i like seaweed salad anyway so no biggie.. but it smelled off and tasted metallic -- so this was a miss. the roll i ordered was fresh, but pretty loosely rolled so kind of fell apart. still tasty though. the panang curry was the biggest disappointment though -- the curry was super thin, had no heat and was very bland in flavor. delivery via uber eats was quick and easy but pretty disappointing overall. l in a pinch for a late night drunk snack it would probably be passable (maybe i should've seen that coming given the name), but for an actual takeout meal I was bummed.

Ordered this food at 8:30pm on a Wednesday night. Everything was terrible. The ebi mango maki roll…read morehad slimy mango on top and the shrimp was so overcooked it was hard and dry. The sushi rice all around had zero flavor. The noodles for the crazy lad nar looked like and tasted like it was cooked in a dirty wok with old oil. And the crab Rangoon and piggy bags tasted like they were cooked in old oil. The piggy bags tasted sweet and had no bacon or bacon flavor. I paid over $100 for this meal and I'm so disappointed and grossed out by this food. Never ordering from here again.

A great spot to grab a bowl of steaming ramen on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Chicago. Note they…read moreclose sharply @3pm probably for a lunch break for the staff. The Alaskan cod sandwich was served on a bed of cabbage covered in a sweet teriyaki & brown mustard sauce with maybe a squeeze of kewpie sprinkled in between. The Berkshire pork eggrolls had microgreens & shaved radish on top of a crema type of sauce that balanced the heat of the kimchi nicely!! For the main attraction I ordered the spicy garlic ramen that was such a delightful mouth experience it really hit all the taste buds! The noodles were perfectly bouncy with the right amount of chew. The jellied egg was perfect and rounded the soup very well! The red chili threads enhanced the spicy miso broth just enough to slurp all the delicious goodness down! My husband ordered the Sapporo miso soup which had more of a creamy type of broth vs the spicy garlic. The noodles were also thinner than regular ramen & had a bouncy springy texture that just hit the spot! Since it was kinda chilly outside we also ordered hot green tea to accompany our spectacular ramen dishes. This place also offers delicious seasonal cocktails on the menu or hot sake if that's what you are hankering for. Definitely try this ramen joint if you are in the Logan square area your tummy will be so happy that you did!!

Surprsing no one, I love Ramen Wasabi, which is why I keep coming back! Before heading to Wrigley…read moreto see a friend's band play, stopped into RW for dinner, and although the wait was an hour just due to the sheer volume of people who wanted something warm on a very cold and snowy night, the wait was worth it. I always go basic tonkotsu with warm sake, and it always hits. HOWEVER, this time I also did the espresso cheesecake, which is this tiny, little, bite-sized thing, which I loved. Ol' reliable

yeah this might be goated awesome sauced to the max. broth was amazing, meat was delicioso…read moredora-graded to the boots not sure if this place is fit for a big party. there's only a few selection of two-seated spots, so it's best to come early and hungry!

Ramen for a cold day....yes please! A small spot but so cute and simple inside. With a few intimate…read more2 seat booths, a couple tables that can seat up to 4 people, and then seats along the counter. My friend and I walked in and put ourselves on the list. We didn't wait too long, which was nice. We sat along the counter and our server/bartender was so sweet. She was super friendly & made us feel welcomed. Can't go wrong snacking on some edamame to start off with. I ordered the spicy miso ramen and it hit the spot! A lot of spicy miso ramens I have ordered from other places have been on the saltier side, but this one was perfect! I didn't feel like I had to constantly drink water. The egg was cooked perfectly & the char siu pork belly just melted in your mouth. It was really tender & had good flavor. I was really impressed with the temperature of the ramen and broth when it came out was perfect! It was piping hot! Love a good hot broth!! Would definitely come back here again!

Great menu. Excellent service. Good vibe. Fine food…read moreselection for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Try to catch their happy hour; the Old Fashions are served with panache!

Walking in, the ambiance is very cute and cozy. We were able to get seated right away on a weekday…read morethankfully, even tho they were a little busy. We got the sweet potato roll (sushi) as an appetizer and omg, it was so delicious! The sweet potato was like fried on the inside and it paired so well with soup sauce and the sauce on the plate. I could've ate like 3 orders, they were so good! Then I got the tom yum tonkatsu ramen, and this was incredible! The little kick from the tom yum blend, the tender braised pork, and the perfectly cooked noodles worked in beautiful harmony. The creamy, umami broth had so much flavor! I do love spice and wish it could've been spicier, but was still delicious. Overall, I really can't wait to come back here and try more things off of their menu which is huge!

Did a mobile order and couldn't be happier with my experience. I will definitely come back in again…read moreand eat in. Online order process was easy. Food was ready when I arrived. Staff was super nice. Store seemed clean and well taken care of. Food was great. I got the Katsu Chicken. SOOOO good. They also have a variety of sauces to add. The breading is super light and the meat was cooked perfectly. Definitely a 5 out 5 star establishment.

The shrimp sando and chicken karaage are pretty good, but the price is pretty steep for what it is…read more The pork katsu sando was dry and tough unfortunately unlike the ones in Japan which are tender and juicy. 2 sandwiches and side of chicken and tiny cup order pickles set me back nearly $80. I do like how you can order on the kiosk and look at all the pictures to decide. Service is kind of slow and inattentive, but that's fine.

Kai is an unassuming, but overlooked and undervalued sushi spot in the neighborhood. I know there…read moreare other "Kai" Sushi places around Chicago... not sure if they're related, but this is a review for the Southport location. The service is fast and super friendly. The rolls are great - but please read all of the ingredients. These are typically "fusion" rolls, so some will have non-traditional ingredients like mango and creme cheese. If that's your bag, then go for it. I prefer simple maki and some nigiri. The nigiri, btw, comes with fresh wasabi, which is a nice touch. Reasonable prices and great service = "I'll be back!!" Thanks, Susie!!

Excellent sushi!!! 2…read moreof us Postmated 6 fantastic rolls, & we demolished every bite. It was all packaged beautifully & securely, and arrived so fast: +Spicy Tuna Roll - excellent +Spicy Salmon Roll - excellent +Spider Roll - excellent +Rainbow Roll - excellent +Special Spicy Tuna Roll - my fave! Sweet potato & avocado topped with spicy tuna! +Citrus Salmon Roll - also a fave! Citrusy salmon chunks! Everything was super fresh & delicious! I would absolutely order from here or go there again. Highly recommend!

Another wonderful dinner at Raisu. This restaurant deserves to be packed every night, if it was…read morecloser to downtown it would get the accolades it deserves. Highly recommended !!!

Love everything about this restaurant: food, service and ambience. Chef Simon as well as staff…read moreremember what their patrons like from previous visits. The food is fresh and served in a creative way.