Beef brisket ramen is amazing! Tiger shrimp tempura is not traditional Japanese tempura but it is a…read moremust try.

Local spot near work, tried for the first time. Food is 5/5…read more Quality / Quantity actually matches the price. Service was friendly and welcoming. Didn't expect the interior to look modern the way it did. Clean and hip.

Kind people, good food, and awesome atmosphere…read more Sushi is a great option along with their entrees. It's a place where you can't go wrong with whatever you choose.

Came back with another couple to celebrate our March birthdays and the food and drinks were great…read moreas always. The only downside this time is my friend ordered a Prosecco that had obviously been open for a while and our server was a little to quick to want to take plates off the table, which is a little annoying when you're having a nice dinner and conversation. It was all decorated for Easter and looked really cute inside. Ate all the food before I even thought about photos. The gyoza was amazing!

The baos are legit! In order of favorites:…read more - beef yakinuki so tender and such great flavor - pork chasu kimchi - the kimchi so good paired to the fatty pork - karaage bao - good but not as strong as other two The salmon onigiri wasn't great so took off a star. Would come back for that beef alone

Randomly stopped by here on a weekday early evening, late lunchtime frame. It is in a strip mall…read morearea with other stores and has lots of shared parking. Disclaimer I forgot to take a picture of what I ordered, which was the chicken teriyaki bento box I forgot because I was so hungry and everything was so freshly cooked and hot that I just dived right in. That bento box had edamame a spring roll gyoza and the rice covered in furikake plus the chicken teriyaki and seaweed salad and more. I also ordered the lychee jasmine tea, which was cold and absolutely delicious and it was not a cup of diabetes, thank goodness We also ordered a Tonkatsu bowl, which was very generous, freshly cooked and super tasty. Both orders came with a miso soup, which was also piping hot and tasty. The set up is definitely a little bit more fast food because you can order to counter and then get your food on a tray and sit down or you can order it from a kiosk as well. They also do takeout orders. The best part about this place besides the food and the ambience are just so cute and modern and clean is the staff and the manager. People really do make the difference and people really do enhance an experience and an overall lasting and first impression. I would absolutely come back here. It is super conveniently located. Great pricing with very generous portions. The owners are Japanese and everything here is super authentic.

A perfect, quiet spot hidden in a parking lot. As someone who is notoriously indecisive, finding…read moreout I could get Edamame, Gyoza, AND karaage for $4 was a steal. The potato croquettes were fresh and crisp and perfect for picky eaters. The beef udon was great too! Usually this is where I'd try and make some small bit or joke, but after I finished all I could think was "Man...that was good." So I guess you could say it left me speechless and pleasantly surprised. (shout out to our waitress who was super kind and indulged in conversing about BTS for five minutes)

We recently stopped in to Nomu on our first night of a family vacation, and had a lovely supper!…read more The restaurant was conveniently located in Glenview, and had plenty of parking outside, even though we were there during primetime on a Saturday night! The dining room is really pretty, and well-appointed! We were seated right away by friendly staff. Looking around, this appeared to be a very family-friendly establishment, as that was, by far, the most prominent type of connoisseur in the house on this evening! Our waitress was wonderful, and helped us with some recommendations upon us letting her know it was our first visit! She checked in with us frequently, and made sure drinks were always refilled promptly! We had a bunch of different items, and all were very good! We tried sushi rolls, beef noodles, and ramen. I'd have to say that the beef noodles probably were the best item for me! Prices were just about as you'd expect: not too high, but not super cheap either...but wholly justified by the great food and lovely service and experience! Food = 4/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 4/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 3/5

Basic casual Asian restaurant in Wilmette to get stuff in bowls. It has that familiar theme popping…read moreup. Koya is convenient and has lots of everything whether it be meats, vegetables, or whatever. Has okay prices but it's basic and for sure not fancy. This is best for lunch. A place where most customers get it to go. It's got a few tables. There's also places by the front window. Can order with the cashier or on a tablet at the counter. We chose the latter because we were getting things changed or left out. It's about $9 to get a cup. The bowl is the bigger size. Each of us got the Veggie Cup. This has a bed of lettuce and rice, and is topped with carrots, cucumbers, edamame, eggs, hijiki, oshinko, ponzu sauce, sesame oil, and shiitake. I left the eggs off. The ponzu sauce is made with fish flakes, so we substituted sweet soy sauce on these. Casual place to get lunch. It's closed Mondays. There's a few things okay for vegetarians.

Great quick place to grab something to eat. I love their California bowl. The miso soup is…read moredelicious. My friend loves the chicken teriyaki bowl. They also have bento boxes you can create to your liking. Great spot for a quick bite to eat.

Aki of Japan may very well be the biggest oversight I've had in terms of Lake County restaurants…read more The exterior is so unassuming and even somewhat forlorn. However, the experience inside is anything but. The staff were so welcoming and genuinely seemed happy that our part of was there. Our group of 8 sat around a hibachi table. We were pretty quickly welcomed, and our drink orders were taken. Soon after our food orders were taken and the show started (about 20 to 25 minutes after our reservation time). The staff was great to check and double check regarding accommodations for allergies. We started with Japanese clear soup and salad with ginger dressing. Our hibachi chef was so personable and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed his cooking style, jokes, and the food he prepared for us. We received very generous portions of food and many of us walked away with leftovers. I am excited to return. Every part of this experience was great.

Great hibachi/Teppanyaki meal. Nice size soup and salad. Prices makes it a good value that tastes…read moreamazing. They do all the table presentations, like egg in hat. Beating rice heart, and volcano. Bring an appetite. Not a long wait for the chef. The tables are smaller so you are close to the action. With fewer people you don't know.

Please go to this restaurant and support small business! This is owned by a husband and wife. They…read moredo no advertising. Prices are extremely fair and the fish is very fresh. Really interesting rolls. Potstickers were amazing and light not doughy at all. We will definitely be back.

My coworker and I stopped by here for lunch. It's a small little place. You order at the counter…read moreand then they bring it out to you. It's small enough you can watch them make everything. It's seems like an older couple that owns it. She was super sweet when she took our order. Then the man came by and took out plates asked if we were around the area. We told him we work nearby and he told us to take some menus for takeout. I had ordered the unagi and the wild pacific roll. The eel was delicious. The bowl and all the ceramics they use are so pretty!! The wild pacific roll was decent. I like the touch of heat from the jalapeño and sriracha topping.

We get carry out from here a couple times per month. It is always great quality and fast, friendly…read moreservice. We love Akai Hana!!

Came on Friday at 1-ish. Seated quickly. The place is a little outdated but service was quick and…read morevery pleasant. I ordered the sushi deluxe lunch special. It was fresh and delicious. I love the reusable glass water bottle they have.