Gosh we love this place but I have to give this feedback as it's so consistent. Nabuki is incredibly unreliable for carry out. We've called at 4pm and been told that they're not taking anymore carry out orders. This happened a lot during Covid, so we were trying to be understanding. But it continues to happen and we're tired of planning our evening around it to only be let down when we call. Just disappointing. Please figure out the staff you need so you don't have to turn people down in the afternoon. read more

The sushi here is very good quality. I think it is the best sushi in the western suburbs by far, and very comparable to any of the better places in the city. They have done a good job with the outdoor seating as well read more

Nabuki - Spicy tuna was very tasty and they have great cocktails too - Japanese Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

Absolute best Sushi in the Western Suburbs. Quality & freshness rivals the top sushi spots in the city, as does the amazing service. A must try. read more

Came here on a Saturday night. Had reservations in advance. Amazing experience from start to finish. The ambiance is beautiful, busy, and energetic. The food was delicious. Service was prompt and accurate. Would definitely come here again for dinner. Probably some of the best sushi I have ever had. read more

Apparently it's a good idea to have a reservation here on a Saturday night. We did not have one but we lucked out and got seated anyway since we arrived before the crowd (by the time we left there wasn't a seat open in the restaurant.) Here is a play-by-play of our dining experience. The waiter was friendly, and seemed to love his job, as well as the food. The woman bussing, and filling our waters, etc. was also friendly and expeditious (that's right, I'm breaking out the SAT words for this review.) If you're a fan of tempura, this place is a MUST. They have a list of 15-20 items that you can order tempura battered that includes items such as Enoki, Lobster, Scallop, Pumpkin... The list is vast. We ordered Shrimp ($6 for 2 large pieces) and Sweet Potato ($3 for 3 medium sized pieces.) They were delicious and the sauce was perfect. We tried a whole bunch of sushi and rolls. We started off with a nigiri & maki combo. This came with a spicy tuna roll & 9 pieces of nigiri sushi (a mix of salmon, tuna, hamachi, escolar, and snapper) Aside from the snapper, which was slightly tough, the nigiri sushi was all fantastic. The spicy tuna roll was nothing special, a little mushy and not very spicy. Next up, the King Crab roll was quite good. Like an upscale California roll, very fresh and flavorful. The "Hamachi Loves You" special was fabulous. It's 5 pieces of yellowtail wrapped around mango & avocado slices, topped with jalapeño. So fresh and delicious! The "Kicker" roll was another stand out for me, it definitely has some kick, but even though it's extremely spicy, the spice doesn't overwhelm the flavor, and the flavor is incredible. We honestly should have stopped there because we were already full but we decided to have another roll AND a (small) dessert. We ended the meal with the Picadilly Roll (Tempura Lobster, sprouts, scallions, avocado, topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo) - not as fresh as the other rolls and not the usual kind of roll I like to order but tasty nonetheless. And then we had the mochi. $4.50 for 2 pieces. You choose your flavors, we chose vanilla and green tea. It was the best mochi I've ever tasted both flavor-wise and texturally. With all of our food, plus a top-shelf martini for my husband, and Jasmine tea for me, we spent around $120 pre-tip. Not bad at all! If we were local, I'd definitely be back. I'm sure we'll come back again next time we're in town. read more

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We came here late on a Wednesday after another event, looking to supplement the appetizers we'd had. One of our group members suggested all of us trying sake since we had little experience with it. He asked about the coconut lemongrass one, and the waiter warned us that some people think it tastes like tanning lotion, but that he liked it-- probably should've listened to the customer population on that one!! Again, I've never had sake before, this one was milky white and had a strong coconut/tanning lotion/floral taste to it. We were going to go for two bottles, until we tried this. I do not recommend! We ordered 3 sushi rolls to share. Most are about $12-14, which is a tad pricey in my opinion. We had the Gorilla, the Kicker (SPICY), and dragon roll. The gorilla was my favorite, with the crunchy outside, and chunks of cream cheese inside. The kicker did just that- provided a big kick in the mouth! I like a little heat, but this was past my normal threshold. Everything was fresh and delicious though. Service was a bit slower, especially since the night was slowing down, and we could see our server talking to other staff members, and not coming back to us, but he was very nice when he did come around. I would try it again, on an empty stomach so I could appreciate it all more. read more

Nabuki - First sake experience! - Japanese Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

As a former sushi chef in the city, this is the only sushi restaurant in the western suburbs I have found where the fish quality compares! Nabuki is my favorite go-to. When dining in, we have had the same server every time who is a delight! read more

Located in downtown Hinsdale. I would recommend reservations especially on Fri/Sat. The sushi is great. All of the ingredients are fresh. Service was very good as well. The server came back just enough to make sure we didn't need anything but wasn't too intrusive. read more

Incredible sushi! Consistently amazing every time we order take out (which is often). Highly recommend!

Been coming here since they opened over 10 years ago. One of my favorite sushi places of all time. Menu has changed over the years but the quality has remained A+. I usually order some off menu items. My go-tos are the Ika Salad and Red Cadillac Roll. read more

This place is great! I had appetizers (calamari and edamame) and sushi rolls and enjoyed everything but one roll. The sweet potato roll was not done nearly enough to the point we sent it back. Still not cooked enough the second time. Other than that, we really liked everything we had. I would definitely go back and try other rolls. read more

Best sushi in the western suburbs. Good selection rolls. Drink menu is good. Excellent option for sushi and a night out and want to stay local. read more

Delicious and fresh sushi! Would go back again. It is a bit expensive but worth it. Their rolls are very unique and I was not disappointed with any one of them. Make a reservation! It does get full quick. We were sitting close to others so if that's not your thing be aware. read more

AMAZING food and service. One of our favorites in the area. The staff are really knowledgeable and make great recommendations.

Nabuki's sushi rolls are the G.O.A.T. The "nabu" roll is proof of God's existence. The off-menu "robisuta" roll is made with shrimp and a light Japanese pesto sauce. Again, you'll think you died and went to heaven. Looking for something sweet and savory? Try the off-menu "witch's brew", made with mango, sunflower seeds, and a sriracha sauce sprinkled over the top. Bottom line, Nabuki is a gift and a curse: so delicious that I feel silly eating sushi rolls anywhere else now. read more

Went here last night on a date and had the best service! I believe our waiter was Brian (bald). Food and drinks were delicious, and the waiter gave great recommendations. Would definitely return because of the outstanding service and quality. read more

Good food, horrible service. Took over an hour to get our meal. Our server yOld is the issue was that they put a higher priority on take out orders. read more

Short and sweet: The sushi is very good. The service is so-so. The restaurant is LOUD. A good carry-out place. read more

If you're going to have a wonderful, all-inclusive experience, this might not be the place for you. While the decor is very aesthetically pleasing, the acoustics are horrendous, and it is EXTREMELY loud, making it difficult to have nice conversation. Also, after we were seated, we waited more than 10 minutes before being greeted by our very listless waiter. The man could not have been more unenthusiastic. The tea was very flavorless. Three tea bags and it still tasted like only hot water. We had to wait again to place our order, and then waited more than 25 minutes for any portion of our order to arrive. Food was arriving at tables that had arrived after we did! The experience only changed after I told the manager that our service was less than "marginal." At this point, he said he was sorry, and that was the extent of it. If you're going to visit this restaurant because you want to have really excellent sushi, this place will definitely go above and beyond those standards. For me, because of the lack of consideration and care, I will not return. read more

Went here with my family for dinner. They had outdoor seating along the street and a tent with some additional tables outside of the tent. The food was great! The noodles were probably the best item I've had at any Japanese/Sushi restaurant. Service was slow which was to be expected as the set up is not ideal for speed, and I would not sit in the sun again as it got pretty hot. Definitely going again and will order take out. read more

What saves this place is the food, its not substandard but the service and courtesy is. If you want good food they will deliver, if you want fine dining that they attempt to impress upon you and mimic you will be disappointed with the lengthy waits for simple drinks or even ridiculous seating if you are waiting for your party to join you in my case right in front of the door next to the front desk laughable for even after reservation for two in-advance. Just throw it all in a bag to go if absolutely need sushi and this is place is near you. read more

This place is awesome! Great sushi and wonderful service. It can get crowded so make sure to get a reservation. read more

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Went here for my daughter's birthday. When making the reservation they asked about the occasion. Why? They did not mention her birthday. So sad. Food good. Service not good, not bad. Server asked how we where doing as he walked past us. It was very disheartening to hear him give attention to other tables. Maybe we did not look like locals but we lived here for over 20 years. Will go somewhere else for sushi. read more

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Not sure what all the great reviews are about. The service was terrible and the sushi was mediocre at best. Kind of pricy too! Will not be going back. read more

Wasabi filet is excellent. It is served over mashed sweet potatoes and a veal wasabi reduction. Highly recommend it! For appetizers we ordered the crazy jalapeño (which came after the steak) and rockin calamari; both of which were mediocre. We also tried the crunchy roll and Godzilla roll; out of which the Godzilla roll did not disappoint. Customer service was not up to par; waited over 30 minutes for water to be refilled and the waiter made it seem like it was normal for the appetizer to be served after the entree. I mean, I get it mistakes happen. The wasabi steak was excellent which negated the customer service issues. Although not sure I would be rushing back to this place any time soon. read more

Food is pretty good. Don't belly up at the sushi bar, because the service is very weak. They kind of forget you up there. Sushi chefs work hard - servers and hosts seem slower and lack a sense of urgency. read more

Had lunch here, very open seating without a reservation. Food was excellent...seaweed salad with shredded beets in vinegar dressing very tasty. My husband had the flank steak/cauliflower plate and loved it---meat of high quality. I had piccadilly---tempura lobster/avocado rolled up was delicious. Service was attentive. read more

Sushi is good, but pricey. Service was ok... I guess the whole atmosphere seems a little snobby to me for some reason. I remember coming here once on a Saturday night and the host staff reacted as if we were insane to think we could get a table for two without a reservation. Since, we have done so on several occasions anyway. Good, but a little too pretentious feeling to be my favorite. read more

Sushi was very good. would go again I am a fan of the spicy octopus read more

Worst dining experience I can remember. Not only is the food super meh, the service was so slow we almost walked out. My 8 year old fell asleep while waiting for the food. And then the order came out wrong. I know Sat nights can be busy but 2+ hours waiting for mediocre sushi is enough to ruin your night. The server was utterly clueless and didn't come to check on us once or offer an apology which made it worse. We'll go to the city for sushi from now on. read more

Hard to believe this spiffy place was once home to the Piccadilly restaurant, a little diner serving vanilla cokes, killer French fries, and the best egg salad, grilled cheese sammie that could cure the worst of hangovers! The décor is quite urban yet beautiful and soothing. The sushi is top notch. Their tempura is also excellent. This is the only place I've ever seen that offers pumpkin tempura. They also over it a la carte so you can mix and match your favorites. Their seared tuna and Chilean sea bass entrees are out of this world good. My husband devoured his Wasabi filet. On Sundays they have 1/2 priced wine. Woo hoo. Yep, Hinsdale has another winner with this place but I still miss the good old Piccadilly diner! read more

This is a great spot to get sushi. My boyfriend ordered the tuna tacos and sea scallops with truffle mashed potatoes which he loved. I don't eat fish so they had a few good options for me- edamame, miso soup, and veggie rolls which were delicious. Everything came out quick and fresh. We called that day to make reservations, but we had to wait 35 minutes once we got there. The manager came and apologized as well as offered to pay for our first round of drinks which was a nice change of pace. The ambiance was so relaxing and upscale. The dining room was small but did not feel squished at all. We had a nice relaxing and private booth. The only complaint I had was while we were sitting at the bar we noticed multiple waitresses putting the palms of their hands on the top of straws while mixing drinks- this didn't sit well with me, but the actual bartender was friendly, informative, and sanitary. I would recommend coming here. Make a reservation and leave time to locate a parking spot. read more

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Amazing food and wonderful service ! Attended a private party in a comfortable setting. We walked around this section of restaurant with a private bar and well designed sitting. The wait staff took great care of us. The owner, Dana was so authentic and heartfelt in talking about the cuisine and our celebration. The best !!!! read more

As much as I find Hinsdale pretentious and annoying and so happy not to live there anymore, I find myself re-visiting old stomping grounds once in a while (Plus my aunt owns a shop there: "Art Quest Gallery" which is totally cool so please review it on Yelp and give it like a million stars- he he). Today I took my daughter to Nabuki... completely by accident. I'm so happy this happened because we stumbled upon the best sushi roll EVAHHHH! It's called the Christmas Roll and the waiter assured us we can order it like in July!!! That made me uber happy, because it just made Nabuki one of my favorite sushi spots in the Chicago area. I'm definitely coming back! For those looking for "what's it good for" review: -It has a cocktail bar with lots of cute ladies -Modern and trendy décor -Dress well (but of course no one in Hinsdale would be seen wearing anything less than Gucci) -Great service -Great food read more

Reserved a table for 8:30 PM on a Saturday night. Arrived on time and still waited 15 minutes until our table was ready. It would've been nice if there was a dedicated place to wait, instead of awkwardly blocking the crowded entrance to the restaurant. Once seated, I read through the menu and looked around the restaurant. Nabuki's small and quaint with a mix of different seating arrangements including a bar. It's quite loud and requires speaking up to have a conversation with someone sitting across the table. Nicer casual attire should fit in just fine, no need for formal dress attire. The menu is filled with unique sashimi options that I've never seen before so I asked the waiter for assistance ordering. I told him what types of fish I like as sashimi and he brought out dishes based off that information. Every dish was spot on, he couldn't have done a better job. Overall, a great social environment, classy scenery, some of the highest quality sashimi I've ever had, and excellent service. read more

Went here with the family last Saturday night. It's on a main drag in Hinsdale, easy parking (we went early though). Loved the decor in the restaurant. I had the pork dumplings, the "stop, drop and roll" and a plate of sashimi. The kids split a hot dog roll (no joke - a hot dog inside a rice roll with edamame side - very good actually) and chicken (real, actual chicken breast) fingers. My wife had the miso, a veggie roll and the shumai. Oh, and an unfiltered saki. Overall a great experience. It's pricey, but very good for the price. My only food related complaints are that there was no kanpachi, and the otoro disn't seem that marbled - almost tekka like in looks but it did taste great. I really wish this restaurant well, and I'll be back. They should put their hours on their web page though - and a downloadable menu. Looking forward to a return where I can do omakase. read more

Holy hell. I never thought I would say that one best sushi place in the Chicagoland area is in the suburbs. Service can be suspect from time to time... but that is easily overshadowed by the crazy rolls. A lot of off menu items, make sure to ask! Robosuta! read more

Nabuki - Japanese Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

Crabby tuna which is not on the menu is a must get...delish. Stanley cup roll and shrimp spring rolls are good companions to the crabby tuna. read more

This place is hip and romantic... My bf and I love to checkout different restaurants..... This was one of those places, we said.... Thank god we tried that one.... Farrah, our server was just really nice, not too perky... Not too blaaaaah.... Gave us our privacy, but explained everything we needed to know, when asked... Perfection... We started with sake... Coconut lemongrass was really good... Sweet... Yey... We got pretty buzzed after two bottles... Tee hee.... Appetizer... We got the crazy jalapeño and tuna... Both were phenomenal.... We were hooked.... Miso soup... Was miso soup.... It's refreshing.... We got Lobster tempura next.... It was ok.... Then, we got the Nabu and Tunado.... Omg.... They were both good... Nabu, for me is better.... Tasty and crunchy.... Yummy.... "sigh" just getting full explaining all this.... SMH.... Then, we had creme brûlée and intelligencia coffee.... Bill was $130 plus tip... Jaaaaaah... That's how we roll baby.... Sooooo my verdict is.... This sushi place is definitely a keeper... Hinsdale at night is just so romantic.... read more

This is one of our favorite sushi restaurants in the western burbs. The sushi is out of this world, but it's always busy and hard to get in!