The service was amazing, but the steaks/sides were ok, but not great and not worth the price. We…read moreare a maybe on returning.

Absolute garbage. Twice I've been there. I got a porterhouse once for me and my lady at the time…read moreand also a ribeye the other. The time of the porterhouse which they say "market price" was not a big steak at all and ordered medium rare. Ended up coming out medium well and zero pink in the center. The lady who brought us the steak turned the flashlight on her phon to point at the steak saying it looks medium rare to her. So I continued to ask her where her degree came from on how steaks look like cooked. She then said "well the owner is cooking tonight... are you saying the owner doesn't know how to cook a steak?" My response was "yes, he needs to let someone else do it." Doesn't surprise me when the owner has a history of telling customers they are wrong. I'd never recommend this place. I'd buy a steak from Walmart and cook it myself and be a lot happier.

We had a surprisingly enjoyable experience at this to-go place, though the prices were also…read moreunexpectedly high. Each dish we ordered delivered a delightful umami flavor & while the meats were tender, our group--teens, young adults & adults alike--found them a bit too salty for our palates. The place is clean cozy. It has a few bar stools for indoor dining & a spacious patio for outdoor seating. We appreciated the prompt & polite service, as the staff checked in to see if we needed anything else. I rated it a 4, primarily because of the steep price point for takeout. We ordered only 3 entrees & 1 side dish: 1 small bowl single meat, 1 large bowl single meat, 1 hibachi box single meat, 1 small fried gyoza and 3 canned drinks All for $81 plus tips

I tried Yatai for the first time and I was not disappointed. I ordered to go 2 hibachi dinner…read moreboxes, shrimp and steak. It also included fried rice, veggies (broccoli, mushroom, onion and cabbage) noodles and 1pcs spring roll. Everything was tasty and there was a good amount of food. Inside has a couple of tables, but it has a lot of outdoor seating. The service was quick. I talked to the owner and she was very nice. I will come back soon to try other hibachi dinner items.

The food was so good. I hated sushi but I like it now…read more Service is okay you just get your own table and scan to order so there's hardly any interaction at all, which is kind of sad. The ambience is nice and it's hardly ever packed.

I was a little afraid when I walk in because I noticed it was not a a…read moreRestaurant that they cook the on the table and to be honest I wanted to walk away because it just gave me bad vibes but my son said oh is good but when he paid for his sushi and it was only 8 pieces I think and a drink it was $36 I almost pass out of course he was not full and I end up sharing my stake with fried rice it was not good at all I also had a udon soup with shrimp tempura it was just basic no Flavor at all. The cashier was not very nice the plate setting very cheap the spoons disposable that they forgotten to put on that robot . The tables were very dirty oh I notice that the back wall were We sat has MOLD Build on the wall is producing MOLD not a good health sign NO I will NEVER come Back

These people know there stuff. All I have to mention is spicy and they bring it. They are super…read morenice too! The place is not terribly big, but I don't care.

The Chipotle Orange Chicken is AWESOME! Best I have ever had. Fried rice was awesome too…read more Husband had the Bayou Roll and Kung Poa Shrimp. Said they were AWESOME as well. The guys working in here are very nice too! Great place to eat.

I first came here last summer and I have not stopped eating here since. I live about 20 minutes…read moreaway but the food here is good enough for a drive even when i'm not craving it. The service is amazing and all the workers are so nice. This restaurant gives off a very calm vibe, with a fish tank in the front too. I love Soka so much and I HIGHLY recommend. I am currently eating here as we speak lol.

Didn't know it was here. Great place, good food and good service. had the Hibachi steak. good. been…read morehere twice and going back again, nice drive in country to get there

The service is always attentive and the food is great. Honestly a great bang for your buck if…read moreyou're able to eat a lot

Food was great the sushi was super good the dessert is mouthwatering. The workers were super nice!…read moreThe place is super well decorated and overall 10/10.

Kurumaya is a place that I have visited maybe three times before, several years ago. It was a…read morepopular, well reviewed place back then, just as it is now. But it just kind of slipped out of my consideration for no particular reason. But today I was driving near there, headed for somewhere else, and it hit me - Bento box sounds good today. And so it goes.. Parking in this small strip mall is usually pretty easy. It is a popular choice for lunch for many people that work in this business area of Elk Grove. I think that is because in addition to the good food, the service is not only friendly, but also very efficient. That allows you to have a nice sit-down lunch and still get back to work in time. They don't rush you, but you won't have to wait long for both the food and the check. Today I did have my delicious bento box, which as others have agreed, is a great deal for lunch. But I also splurged for a "Rock' n Rol" sushi roll, which was quite tasty. My waitress was wonderful - friendly and efficient as usual. But she didn't rush me personally. She even asked me if I wanted tea. In summary, it's an excellent choice for lunch. Good food, affordable, kind people, and a nice change from a fast food drive-thru.

Ask for Harumi - She is the most wonderful, nicest server ever and knows the best recommendations…read moreon the menu! If you're looking for the most authentic Japanese food outside the city, seems like this and a couple other places are all in the Schaumburg/Elk Grove Village area. Highly recommend hitting their lunch menu if you can because the bento box values are so worth it for authentic Japanese food/sushi. We got there at opening for dinner on a Saturday and got there just before dinner rush! This place is such a hidden authentic gem - you can tell from the decor to the choice of seating design to the actual menu and way they cook the RICE and other dishes. They serve the same grain for sushi as they do regular rice (Tamaki gold). Quality is not skipped here. We got the agedashi tofu (must get appetizer, as it's hard to really every achieve at home cooking), house special curry katsu, the beef kurumaya gozen (bento box) (which has incredible tempura, juicy soft beef), and assorted sashimi platter (I forget the name). All come highly recommended and were well worth the price point. I am just a bit sensitive about the freshness of the sushi, but I think this is probably as fresh as you can possibly get with generous cuts outside the city. Everything down to the miso soup too was delicious - best place to take your friends/family/coworkers for an authentic Japanese meal. Parking lot available out front. Recommend also stopping by Tensuke market nearby after!

We absolutely loved this place! The food was on point, ambiance was nice and servers were friendly…read more It felt pretty authentic, but I've never been to Japan so can't say. The boba drinks are awesome and you the brussel sprouts were amazing cuz it had no sweet sauce on it. My husband said his ramen was really good.

Cute little spot with a friendly staff. The food came out quickly and it was tasty. It had very…read moregood flavor. I ordered the spicy chicken ramen (mild), but in my opinion it wasn't exactly mild definitely had a kick! Still delicious, but it had my nose running a bit. I'm giving 4 stars mainly because they don't have a kids menu. We ordered a rice bowl for our son, which was good, but the portion was pretty large for a child. Also, the staff brought the check while I was still eating, which made it feel a little rushed. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place if you're in the area.