Third or fourth time coming here. I have to say it improved!…read moreEverything we ate was delicious (except the chicken was a little dry). Shrimp, salad, soup, really well done. Thank you! Service was quick! The waiter was very attentive. Ambiance was a little more relaxed with some chatter but only one birthday we could hear. :) Nice and clean, will come again.

Always a treat with tons of hidden gems. Staff always impress and important to take part and have…read morefun they work hard and deserve recognition! The waygu options now are well worth the slight increase, truly the best beef I've had at Benihana and been coming here since it opened!

5 stars! Still the best seafood restaurant by far!…read more Had their Friday special which was a seafood boil bag full of lobster, crab, shrimp, etc. it was so good! Their garlic rolls still amazing. Mai Tais still epic. Will always come back whenever we are visiting!

Absolutely the worst meal I've had in a long time. It's disappointing to see how far this…read morerestaurant has gone downhill. The service was poor from the start. Our server lacked basic waitstaff skills and wasn't attentive throughout the meal. I ordered the Stuffed Crab and Fettuccine Alfredo. I've ordered this dish before when they were out of Onaga, so I knew what to expect. I also never order the basia fish because I've learned it's just tilapia, and that's not something I ever choose. This time, the four shrimp were deep-fried, dry, and overcooked before being stuffed with crab meat and topped with hollandaise sauce. In all the years I've been coming here, the shrimp were always broiled--never fried. The change made the dish far less enjoyable. I've been dining here since 1985, and it used to be one of my favorite restaurants. Unfortunately, since COVID, it has never been the same. Between the decline in service and the noticeable drop in food quality, this visit was a huge disappointment. I truly hope management can restore this restaurant to the standard it once had.

Ive always loved Japanese/Korean inspired foods, and Chicago Ramen is a great example of it…read more Service is always quick, laid back, not forced, and straightforward. I encourage people to try this place out, they deserve more attention!

This review is for my first visit to the Wheeling Chicago Ramen location. I have been to their Des…read morePlaines location once. My family and I had been wanting to go to this location for a while and a recent weeknight presented a perfect opportunity to check out this establishment. Located in a small plaza in front of the Westin hotel, this Chicago Ramen is a nice little spot for grabbing a delicious bowl (or two) of ramen. Upon our arrival, we were seated promptly. Our friendly server provided the menus and shortly after was ready to take our order; however, we were not ready yet and took a bit longer to order. The menu was a condensed version of what I have seen at the Des Plaines location. There were six Ramen options, a handful of appetizers, extra toppings options, and beverage options. Also, there was a Ramen special menu and a Kids menu. A few minutes later, we placed our order of 1) Edamame, 1) Karage, 2) Shrimp Wonton Ramen, and 1) White Miso Ramen. The apps of Edamame and Karage came out soon and the ramen bowls followed shortly. The Karage were freshly cooked. The Karage were chunky, meaty and plump chicken nuggets. The meat was juicy and tender, and they were lightly battered. The flavor was decent and the texture was okay. I felt that a bit more frying would have helped it taste better. My Shrimp Wonton Ramen was the start dish for me. It was everything I wanted as far as the flavor of the broth and the texture of the noodles, shrimp, and wonton were concerned. The broth was hot and fresh. It had a nice savory flavor and I added some of the table side condiments for extra umami and spicy taste. The noodles were of the right texture where they had body and good slurp-a-bility factor without being soggy and sloppy. The White Miso Ramen was a nice creamy and rich broth that came loaded w/ cuts of pork that were tender. It was also delicious. I enjoyed my bowl of ramen a lot and managed to finish it instead of having leftovers. It hit the spot perfectly. We had a good experience and would go back. If you haven't been to this spot, then definitely check them out.

The food and service was amazing. My girlfriend and I came here on a date and the staff was very…read morefriendly and the food was great. I recommend the crunchy sushi.

Finally had an opportunity to come back here and order some takeout for lunch one day…read more From the looks of it, the interiors haven't really changed and that's fine. I really do treat this as a takeout only place. As usual, my food was ready on time if not early. The roll servings portion is very nice and generous. I got a hand roll for the first time as well, which was generous and delicious. For the prices of the sushi rolls here versus what's also in the nearby vicinity this is definitely worth it. I do enjoy coming here for the sushi for sure. Will definitely keep on ordering from here.

We were staying in prospect heights for a business trip and stumbled on Sakae Sushi by accident. We…read morewent back and got the same exact meal 2 days in a row. Best sushi spot we have came across! Probably will go back again before we leave town. Service was great and the restaurant is small and quiet and cool looking.

We decided to eat at this adorable little stand alone restaurant last night. I've passed it many…read moretimes and was curious as to how the food would be. This is an adorable sushi/ramen restaurant that appears to be family owned. It's such a cute little space and I saw that it had a lunch menu that I definitely need to try out. I went with my family on a Monday night at around seven and there was only one other patron there. I don't think the word has gotten out yet, but this place is going to get packed when people see and taste the quality of the food. Our waiter was great and super polite. We had great service and our food was timed and served perfectly. We started with edamame and gyoza and everything was outstanding. Super flavorful and very fresh. My son ordered the I Love Salmon sushi combination plate. He said everything was super fresh and delicious. He is quite the foodie and if he says something is good I believe it. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, which was outstanding with big pieces of pork in it and my husband ordered the spicy vegetable Ramen, which lived up to its name! I did like that there were vegetarian options on the menu. This is going to be a place that I go to regularly. Once people discover this little gem, I'm sure waiting time is going to go up quite a bit!

The Spicy Tuna Poke bowl has been a go-to each time we frequent Hakuya. Over the years, it has…read morechanged a bit. The bed of lettuce used to be romaine, but now it is solely iceberg lettuce. I still enjoy the big pieces of fish and mix of cucumbers, avocado, seaweed with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. There was a time it included edamame but doesn't look like it is included anymore. My kids ordered the spider roll, dragon roll and beef udon that came with a california roll. The rolls were a good size and had a good ratio of rice to other ingredients. The pieces of sashimi are good sized with appropriate amount of rice in each piece. The salmon kama is a nice appetizer. It comes out scorching hot and crispy. It can be tricky to eat because of the bones, but worth the work! I really like the design of the booths with the authentic decor resembling Japanese architecture. I don't like that the tables are consistently sticky when we eat there and if we don't get a booth, the tables are wobbly. No matter where we sit, there is always a table with a wobbly leg. The service is always super welcoming and friendly. Our waiter may have been new and still in training because we waited 24 mins from when we asked for the check until it was brought to us. And even then, I had to ask the busboy to remind our server for the check because he kept walking in and out of the room taking other tables' orders and refilling water. Upon realizing the long waiting time, the server was apologetic and still very kind which I appreciated. As we were leaving all the other staff made a point to say thank yous and good byes.

Love this place. Some of the best sushi I've ever had. Did carry out. Prices were reasonable and…read moreservice was very friendly.

Poke bowl was average and everything was fresh, but the jalapeño bombs were great! Staff was…read morefriendly, and the place looked clean and well put together.

It's was meh. I didn't like food. Service was very bad, the server only came up once and that's…read morebecause we called her, she took out order and didn't tell us how to pay , where the drinks were how to get them! Nothing at all and I would not go back! It's a quite place

Had a very nice lunch at Kimbop. I tried the beef bulgogi bento box and my wife had a couple of…read moresushi rolls. We thought the sushi was pretty, and had good textures, but wasn't very flavorful. The bulgogi was less pretty, but tasty, with rice and glass noodles and a standard salad. The miso soup was good. The place is small, but there are a half dozen tables, and everything is decorated and there is music playing. It seemed cozy and cheerful. The server was very helpful and quick to respond to questions or requests. We will have to come back to try the fried chicken and the ramen and see what we like best.

I've ordered takeout from Kimbop in the past, but this was my first time dining in. The place is a…read morelittle bigger than I expected! We started with crab Rangoon, which we both enjoyed. For our entrees, we both ordered sushi. I wish I could remember the name of the roll I ordered, but it disappeared from my mind the moment my friend's food came. I ordered one sushi roll, which arrived in 10 pieces on a regular plate. Whatever it was, it was fine. Meanwhile, my friend ordered 2 crunch rolls, which arrived on a massive wooden platter. Twenty pieces in all, but substantially more food than you'd expect from two rolls. And, it was really, really good! We ended up sharing both of our entrees, and had an entire crunch roll leftover to bring home. A few weeks later, I'm still thinking about that spicy crunch. I'll definitely order one for myself the next time I'm there.