One of my favorite sushi restaurants in the Chicago suburbs. Service is great, I love how the soup…read moreand salad are included. I always get the original dragon roll and it never disappoints. Very cozy ambiance, I love the jazz music! Will keep coming back

I was really surprised to place an order in here that it would take 40 minutes, which is pretty…read moreincredible for a sushi place. I don't think I've ever had to wait that long. They have a large menu which made it very difficult to decide what to order. I ended up going with the Volcano, Green Bay, and the Chicago crazy Maki. When I arrived to pick up, there was quite a line and it looked like most of the tables were already full. I can see why the place is really busy because the food is excellent. I think I overlooked the Chicago crazy and missed that there wasn't any sauce in the ingredients so that was the most plain one which is fine for people that prefer sushi without any type of sauces. I am not that type of person so I definitely like the other two a lot. It's always great to know of a good sushi spot to go to in the neighborhood and I would definitely come back here.

Placed a pickup order and everything was so delicious! I got the cucumber salad, which was really…read moregood. I just wish the cucumbers were sliced a little thinner. I also got the Jiro-style ramen, and the broth was delicious with so much flavor. The pork was soft and tender, and the noodles were great too. I liked that they put the sides in a separate container so you can put everything together yourself. I also tried the small aburi bowl, which was delicious and had such good flavors, especially with the pork. The chashu bun was just as good! No complaints at all. Everything was flavorful and delicious, and I definitely have to come back and dine in next time!

Kitakata Ramen was so good that I ended up eating there four more times during my one-week stay…read more That's probably the highest compliment I can give any restaurant. The standout for me was their Jiro-style ramen. It was every bit as good as some of the bowls I've had in Osaka--rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. As someone who has spent plenty of time eating ramen in Japan, that's not praise I hand out lightly. What impressed me most was the consistency. Every dish I tried was on point, and every visit left me looking forward to the next one. Whether you're a ramen enthusiast or just looking for a great meal, Kitakata delivers. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Bento boxes for the win! This place seems more of a to-go kind of place but they do have indoor…read moreseating options and a cute social media photo op in the doorway. We were looking to get out of the house so we were one of the few dining in. Service is fast. We started with edamame and carb rangoon. Both were a great to start our meal without filling us up too much. For my meal, I ordered the steak bento box which also came with soup and salad to start. I was only a few sips into my soup when the rest of my meal arrived. It was a very decent portion of food, most of which I ended up taking home as leftovers. I love bento boxes though because I get a little taste of everything. The goyza was light and crispy. The California roll was simple and added more variety to the meal. The steak and vegetables were also tender and flavorful.

We were in the area and were happy to find this restaurant. It's in a strip mall, so there's plenty…read moreof parking. The restaurant is nicely decorated. Good vibe. (Ironically, Chinese pop music was playing in the background) The server was okay. We would have appreciated a little more patience as we asked questions and decided what to order. We appreciated how extensive the menu was. Lots of options. The ramen was okay. The hibachi salmon was yummy. The unadon bento was HUGE.

The food overall was really good. The place was a little busy and we had to wait/remind the staff…read moreto bring out some of the items we have ordered. Over all a nice experience.

We went at 3:30pm and got seated right away, especially because of reservations. There are plenty…read moreof seats and the service is quite efficient. We ordered the Gyu-Kaku Feast (for 6 pax). It was plenty of food, topped off with smores for dessert. The meat was fresh. Lots of meat, good beef, some pork, and a few shrimp. The salads were good... might be better if we'd asked for the salad dressing on the side. The sukiyaki was surprising in that it was more like fried rice. Spicy chiggae soup was yummy, nice and spicy. So much food. Super yummy. Park in the structure around the corner on Chicago Ave.

Sushi Ukai had me reminiscing about my apartment in Japan the second I walked in. Something about…read morethe smell of the food and the whole vibe just took me right back. I went with the bento box B with the teriyaki chicken, and I can't really pick a clear standout. The teriyaki chicken was cooked perfectly and just hit right, but the fried vegetables were just as impressive. Light, crispy, not greasy at all. And yes, I said vegetables... I know, right. They kind of balance each other out, and honestly both were equally good for different reasons. I also grabbed a side of crab rangoon and yeah... those were crazy good. Crispy outside, creamy inside, just straight addictive. Only complaint is you get three. That's it. I could've put down 30 without even thinking about it. What I really liked is this place doesn't try too hard. The food is clean, fresh, and consistent. You can tell they care about what they're putting out. It's not some flashy, overhyped sushi spot, it's just solid across the board. The space is smaller and more on the cozy side, which honestly works in its favor. Easy to relax, not loud or chaotic. Service was friendly and on point without hovering. Overall, this is exactly the kind of neighborhood spot you want. Good food, good people, and a vibe that keeps you coming back.

We got takeout sushi tonight. The order was ready and waiting right on time. The dining room looked…read moregreat, but we had a date with a TV show, so it was takeout. 3 rolls, 6 pieces of sushi, and an order of crab Rangoon to start. The crab Rangoon would have been better as a dine in option as it cooled a bit too much once it got home. Good flavor and loved the spicy dipping sauce (which is often watered down at other places). VERY generous portions of sushi. Tuna, salmon, and yellowtail all delicious. 3 rolls: Pink Lady, Crunchy Roll, and Sweetheart Roll. The first and last had their own special sauces to add, which we each delicious. The crunchy roll was the least interesting, though still tasty. Will need to dine in next time to give the crab Rangoon a fair chance. Otherwise, I recommend a good takeout experience.

I was disappointed with the food. First the name difference (Ramen USA) on Yelp compared to their…read morewebsite and Google maps kinda threw us off. There's also discrepancy in their menu and what they actually have available as it seems they also display items for the the cafe next door. We happened to arrive during happy hour so some menu items were discounted. They also have a complimentary salad bar. We ordered chicken karaage, potstickers, salmon avocado sushi, and I had the katsu sandwich. All the food items we ordered came separately over a span of 20+ minutes, with the sandwich arriving last and cold. Not only did the sandwich come on a cold sourdough bread, the meat also had an unusual texture and so I ended up throwing it out. The other items we ordered were lacking in flavor. The chicken karaage was prepared well but it had no flavor. I'm regret spending money at this establishment.

If customers are waiting before the restaurant opens, you know that you are in for a treat, right?…read moreI mean, this was our first time to Uma Japan Eatery (didn't know it was formerly Ramen USA) and we were a little confused when we arrived because there was signage for Uma, Ramen USA, and M Cafe. So we got out of the car and saw someone pull up in front of the restaurant and jump out at 11:59. As soon as the door was unlocked at 12pm, this customer went in, and a few others after them. This is a small joint, and it was already half full by the time we ordered, then sat down (they told us the table at which to sit). I didn't know, but asked, and found out that a salad bar and miso soup are also included. The salad bar was pretty decent, with fresh vegs. They even had French fried onions (my guilty pleasure) and a very good House dressing (ginger vinaigrette). The portions are enormous. The couple next to us got ramen, and it was practically overflowing. We ordered takoyaki (too much food, we didn't need). I had the Pork Katsu bowl and my companion had a Katsu curry. I wished I had ordered the curry -- it looked dark and rich and thick like pudding (not like a boxed curry). They also gave us a bonus piece of chicken karaage which was so large and crispy. I think I'll get the curry next time, or the ramen. We originally came because we were going to get a karaage sando, but get the curry.

I left this place shook; my boyfriend and I randomly were craving sushi and decided to stop by this…read morespot since it was on the way from errands- it's a small spot with some seating options, nothing too crazy. I can't recall the specific rolls we got (pictured here), but we got their pork katsu and edamame. Edamame was good, you can't really mess up edamame. Their pork katsu was deliciously crisp. Their sushi though? Oh my god, their sushi honestly tastes so incredibly fresh I was shook- the fish is just so buttery and melts in your mouth! I haven't tried their korean items yet, I'll definitely be coming back to try them. Service is great, family who owns the spot is super friendly.

I've been going to Tanaka Sushi for 10+ years now and absolutely love this place. It's a little…read morehole in the wall that serves delicious and homey japanese and korean food (and I've had a lot of both). The prices are so reasonable too!

Great food and friendly staff! I'm not the sushi eater in our house, but they offer so many other…read moreoptions!

This place had been on my list to try for awhile. The parking lot is cramped and shared with the 2…read morestrips of businesses. The first thing I noticed upon entry was how clean the restaurant felt. Service was excellent. The rolls that I tried were good. They offer all you can eat or you may order off the menu. There are teriyaki items available for your non sushi loving friends. (I used to be one of them, so I get it!) Pepsi products, teas, and saki available. Weekday lunch specials. Give them a try. Located by the Trader Joe's.