sakura japanese express

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2 years ago

Been here a few times now and got their sushi lunch special. Decent sushi at decent price. It's a small carry out with 2 booths. Not intentionally for dine in. They're always friendly and nice. Which is why I'll keep coming back. I liked that the lunch special comes with a big container of soy sauce and miso soup. As a matter of fact, I might stop by for some sushi today read more

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Angelina I.

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Good food and quick service! I've ordered from here a handful of times on DoorDash. They have reasonable prices, the sushi is always fresh and it's delivered quickly for dinner. read more

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Taquilla C.

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This review is based on service. Could've been a great little spot to pick up sushi after running errands. However one thing I'm never going to tolerate when spending my money is rudeness. We walked in, was not greeted, first time in, not sure how it works. Asked if we should just sit anywhere. The man on the register gruffly said "you order and pay first." We picked up the menus and began to identify selections. Once decided we began ordering. My daughter started with a habachi order and simply asked if noodles were an option? He rudely responded it's $3 extra, we were seeking clarity if it was a replacement for the rice. He was so annoyed that we were even inquiring. I had to stop him in the midst of his rudeness, I explained we were first time customers stopping by after errands, thought we'd give you all a try and that the rudeness was unnecessary. He then asked... "I'm being rude?" I replied yes we were simply seeking clarity, he then explained the noodles were additional on the side. I said thank you for the clarity. We continued ordering, 3 rolls, I don't eat imitation crab I asked it be removed on one role. He responded as if it was a huge ask. We set for the next 25 mins and realized this is a pickup spot primarily DoorDash. They don't have the time or patience for walk-in customers. Business owners must understand customers can spend their money anywhere and when the choice is their business they should treat every customer with respect. Needless to say I won't be back. read more

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Markus M.

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Fresh and tasty sushi and sashimi! This location is focused on take out, but has a couple tables available to eat in. read more

sakura japanese express - Sushi & Sashimi Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Alsip, Illinois

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Nation G.

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Yellowtail Scallion 4/5 Spicy Tuna 3/5 Shrimp tempura 4/5 (delicious but they skimp on the shrimp) Service 5/5 (young lady at the front was very friendly) read more

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Tsegaye K.

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Great little hole in the wall sport with amazing fresh made sushi . Been there 2wice with 2 girlfriends and absolutely LOVE everything we all got. The lunch special is pretty great, soup or salad and 2 or 3 traditional rolls. Avocado + salmon rolls are my fave along with miso soup and eel sauce. The food was freshly prepared really quickly and right there a few feet from you. The veggie egg rolls are also amazing (always hot and crispy). This will definitely be my go to spot for sushi Give them a try!! read more

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Nena C.

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Tried the lunch special and it didn't disappoint! First of all, the lunch special is available from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EVERYDAY. Not just weekdays. We ordered takeout on Sunday April 24, 2022. Both of us ordered the lunch special 3 rolls which comes with either a miso soup or a house salad for $11.99- it's quite a deal!! I had the shrimp tempura, Philadelphia (smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado), and the tuna avocado. Each was delicious. The only thing I forgot to ask for was ponzu (I love their ponzu), but I had some bottle brand at home, so not a big deal. He had the yellowtail scallion (which was oddly tiny), the Boston (salmon, cucumber, avocado), and the tuna avocado. He enjoyed them all. The miso soup was good/fine; nothing particularly special. As for the house salad- it's essentially lettuce with a few shreds of carrots and a creamy dressing. I'll prob order miso every time. Then we shared the 2022 roll. This has cilantro over white tuna and regular tuna atop a roll with cucumber, crunch, and jalapeño inside. It comes with a chili oil ponzu sauce. I prefer using ponzu that doesn't have chili oil. This roll is fresh and so tasty! One of my favs! read more

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Nashid P.

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1 year ago

Great fresh sushi. I use to always drive by this place now I have been 3 times within the past week. They are quick and serve fresh food.

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Isaac C.

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This place is very good. I ordered steak with noodles. It tasted very similar to a Japanese steak house at only $12.00. Will ask for more garlic butter next time. Person over the phone was super nice and I got rid of the mushrooms and added broccoli. Definitely try this place out. I drove 20 minutes to get there. I got home and the food is still hot. I added some garlic powder and a little butter. Taste very similar to more expensive Japanese steak house.Noodles cooked perfectly. read more

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Miguel P.

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2 years ago

First off, Volcano roll is a must have! Crispy, crunchy and delicious! Service was really friendly. Small cozy spot nothing fancy which is why it's called express! Sushi is fresh and had a very nice presentation. Sweet heart roll what sushi made into hearts! Perfect for a nice little date with your significant other. Spicy two in one roll was perfect but I didn't really favor the texture of the ingredients. Hands down, love this new little spot we found. A real gem read more

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Mona M.

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The food is always delicious, ready within the time frame. Staff is kind, my picky family is now obsessed with me.

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Olga J.

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Holy smokes! This sushi was good! Going back for more! Ordered takeout so unsure about service. Ambiance looked quaint from outside.

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Gina W.

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6 years ago

I really like the food here. The issue is with the service. The last time we ordered I did pick up and waited a half hour longer than they said. I understood though bc I work in the food industry and they were busy. This time i ordered over two hours ago...still no food. They said it would be an hour. I live 5 minutes away but am drinking and figured I will pay the delivery bc its not worth it. Called 40 minutes ago... told the food was on the way. Still no food. Delivery driver called 15 minutes ago. I explained how to get to our house and that we were 5 minutes away (with traffic) still no food. Hopefully I'll get my cold ass noodles within the next 10-15 minutes. That was $118 order and they will not be getting my business or my 20% tip again. I tey to be understanding but come on!Just be honest with your times! I updated the star rating to account for the owner calling and apologizing for the poor service and cold food. I appreciate that they care. read more

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John S.

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Love this place. Dirty yet hits the spot. Double chicken. ............,,,,,,,,,......................... .....,,,,............:.::::::::::::::::::: read more

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Tracie E.

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A typical 'hole in the wall', but of course in the best way! Out in Chicago for a weekend get away and happened upon Sakura online while searching for food options. What a great choice! It's not a huge, multi-table affair, just a few booths and mostly focused towards take out, but oh man, the food is SO GOOD. My husband and I both had hibachi, though his was steak and mine was shrimp&scallops. So flavorful, different from what we're used to at home, which is always great to experience. Soup stayed near boiling the whole time (in a take out container, which fair in this climate). Salad was refreshing. We also ordered pan fried gyoza, a favorite, and they were delightfully crispy. Cannot recommend this place enough. Definitely going on the list of return places for the next time we come to the Chicago area. read more

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Nikki M.

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TLDR: This place is fantastic. Everything we've had has been top notch. See photos. I can't recommend it enough. They deliver via Yelp/Grubhub. I've probably had half the menu with my partner so far, so I'll try my best to cover everything I can below: Clear Soup 5/5 This is so addictive. The broth is very flavorful. I can't get enough of it! I'd honestly eat this every day if I could. Ginger Salad 4/5 There is a great flavor to the dressing but it can be a bit watery. Still tasty! Appetizers: Gyoza 5/5 THE BEST. I don't think I've had better. Killer ponzu sauce. Just delicious. Get them! Baked Scallop 5/5 Excellent flavor. Delicious. Crab Rangoon 4/5 Plenty of filling, love that they'll toss a few in for free with a big order so that's awesome! Red sauce is too sweet for me. Tuna Tataki 4/5 Great presentation, big portion, sliced evenly, and the tuna itself was good but the sauce was too sticky and not amazing enough for me to order it all the time. I think something more sharp like a ponzu with some salt that penetrated the fish would be better. Sushi: Sashimi 5/5 This is where you truly see value in what you order. The sashimi portion is huge and presented gorgeously. If you prefer sashimi to nigiri this is 100% going to be your new favorite spot for getting a lot of sliced fish for not a lot of money. Boston Roll 5/5 Lovely version of what other places call Ebiku maki. Just love the dollop of mayo on the roll. It's a really good combination. Crazy Tuna 5/5 Great! I love taking the tuna off and dipping it in soy sauce separately only to enjoy the roll on its own. The spicy sauce on top is very good! Spicy 2-in-1 5/5 You will love this if you can't get enough of the fish-mayo-panko type of sushi. It's loaded with both spicy tuna and avocado on the inside & then spicy salmon on top. They are super generous on filling and it has a great texture. Hibachi 5/5 Lunch special is a very good value. I find it worth it to get the golden sauce and hibachi noodles for extra charge. My partner and I were able to eat from ONE chicken and steak combo for 2 days straight and it was the best hibachi I have ever eaten. Super impressed. Love the white sauce that comes with the chicken-- addictive! Miso Soup 1/5 The only thing I'm not crazy about from here. It is very watery and lacks seasoning. It's crying for salt and depth. Lots of seaweed & the tofu is chopped really small. Their clear soup is much, much better Okay I did my best to review all the items I've had thus far. I eat at higher end places frequently and I put Sakura right at the top of my list (#1) for Japanese in the suburbs. I honestly have not had better. They are better than Asian Harbor, Wu's, Sesame Inn, Woow's, Chi-Tung, Sushi Thaime, Blue Island Seafood, and Ichiban. Keep up the good work Sakura! read more

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Jeudi J.

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This little spot has earned another star. My order is always perfect, even the little extras I request; don't even have to check, and always ready when I arrive. All the special maki rolls are scrumptious, generously sized, SUPER fresh, and never more rice than fish & filling like some places. The tuna avocado ball appetizer is yummy & enough for 2 meals (when I can stop myself from nibbling it all in one; the shrimp & veg tempura is perfect. Their punch card deal helps me feel better about my addiction and the free crab Rangoon with $35 is such a nice treat cuz I ALWAYS spend more than that as there are too many delightful rolls to choose from. If they had an all-you-can-eat deal, I'd just set up camp in the parking lot and never leave. So glad to have good sushi nearby finally! Well done. read more

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Patrick B.

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Amazing sushi and sashimi. Once we found out about this place, we haven't stopped coming back. This has been a staple in our weekly food rotation. read more

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Heather G.

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It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. We were getting to go and starving so I forgot to get pictures, sorry. My husband and I each got two rolls; Volcano Roll, fantastic roll, fire dragon roll and Mexican roll. They were a bit messy and both the volcano and fabric has a strange after taste. It was somewhat disappointing since I was really craving sushi and we paid so much for it. read more

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Jack C.

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My wife and I decided to try it for New Years Eve. Scallops, shrimp fried rice, Steak (angus) couple of soups and crab Rangoons. $60 No problem spending on good food, but this just sucked. Crab rangoons were very good. Everything else went in the garbage. Unbelievably crappy flavor to everything. The fried rice was loaded with some unpleasant flavoring and the scallops and steak(angus) were terrible. Never again. read more

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Roberto P.

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I rarely leave reviews on anything but this place! This place I love cause it's a hole in the wall and I was craving Japanese food. Have yall ever been to a hibachi place? Well this place has hibachi food quality. The service was great. Soup and salad didn't expect and I love it. I'm most definitely coming again. Small place but don't care cause the food is DELICIOUS! read more

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Kimberly M.

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Tried this place today cause I like to read reviews but when their mixed I give benefit of the doubt. Food was EXCELLENT. Presentation was appetizing. Give it a try read more

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Shannon D.

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The best sushi anywhere near here. Might even be leaving my second review but i don't care because the sushi is that good. so much better than Wus House, Sushi Nova, or anywhere within 20 minutes of here. I come here multiple times a week now because I crave it. read more

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Matt H.

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Love this place definitely my go to sushi place my wife who doesn't eat sea food enjoys their Mongolian beef staff is great and so is the sushi this place is definitely worth checking out ! read more

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Sofia T.

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5 years ago

My boyfriend and I had a craving for some sushi and this place seemed to have the best reviews. We tried out a couple of different rolls including the Godzilla roll, the Sweet Heart roll, and the Volcano roll. All of them were extremely delicious with different textures to keep things interesting. The rolls are also really creative which I enjoyed. I can't wait to go back next time to try more rolls because I know I won't be disappointed! read more

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Natalie B.

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3 years ago

Best sushi around. Workers are top notch & they are attentive to detail. I'll be back often!!!

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Brittany C.

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5 years ago

Tried this spot for the first time tonight. Although it's a little drive for me, my usual spot has really disappointed me lately and prompted me to look elsewhere. Very impressed. The sushi was fresh and there wasn't an overkill of rice used in the rolls. I'm super happy I found this place and I'll be back. read more

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Kate D.

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This place is delicious and super fast! Also, you cannot beat the price. Their hibachi is really good.

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Mike D.

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My daughters wanted to try sushi, so we ordered a couple of the lunch specials. Everything was great. The sushi rolls were fresh and well seasoned and my oldest loved the miso soup. The guys working there were very friendly and you could tell they care about what they are making. I'll be back soon. read more

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Anissa A.

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I've ordered from Sakura many times and I finally took pictures of the food to review. I've tried many items from the menu and each one is amazing! Everything is fresh, full of flavor, and generous portions! read more

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Patricia M.

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6 years ago

This place is amazing!!! Everything is great!! You want a local sushi place this is the spot!! And the staff is nice and quick!

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Kirsty M.

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To start I had the volcano rolls with vegetable rice and crab rangoon I just want to know how does this place have such good reviews? My son and I were craving sushi and didn't feel like taking the drive to Aurora for shintos so we settled here because of the reviews. To start the crab Rangoon was like rubber and I had to chow down on it as if I was chewing gum the sauce it was served with was overly sweet with an excessive amount of garlic. The "sushi" tasted like it was made with canned fish and drizzled with store bought spicy mayo and drenched in oil the rice was basic seems as if it was boiled first then doused in oil to give a fried rice take with frozen vegetables. Overall I will not be returning here. read more

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Craig B.

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My wife and I have been searching for a decent place to have sushi, and we definitely found it with Sakura! The food is absolutely delicious, the presentation is very good, and the prices are very reasonable! The soup tasted very good, the salad was mostly lettuce (could use a few more veggies), but the salad dressing was very tasty. We had the spicy maki combination platter, and the hibachi chicken noodles. All of it was way better than we expected it to be! We have definitely found our go to spot for sushi and some of the hot dishes. HIGHLY recommend!! read more

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Hannah W.

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4 years ago

Freaking love this place! So so good and friendly. I spend way to much money here! Love the lunch specials

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Rachael V.

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I'm not quite sure what to say- it's GOOD sushi. I went in thinking "Hmm, I'm sure it will be fine." No, y'all. This is just completely good sushi. I sat inside to eat a few rolls and sides, and it was truly delicious. I'd recommend this more for take out. But as a lunch stop, this was perfect. read more

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Marianne H.

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Love this restaurant! The food is EXCELLENT! It is primarily carry-out but there are a few tables there as well. My daughter ordered the Godzilla Roll, which she said was one of the best she had ever eaten. I ordered the Hibachi Noodle combination of steak, chicken and shrimp - it was incredibly delicious! Plus the people working there are extremely friendly and welcoming!! Just wish I could give it more than 5 stars, I so highly recommend it!! read more

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Donna M.

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Delicous sushi! Pleasant service. Clean enviroment. Reasonable prices! Will order again

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Bill R.

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8 years ago

This place is great for a quick Hibachi lunch. Very reasonably priced and friendly. Haven't tried the sushi yet, but next time I will.

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5438 W 127th St
Alsip, IL 60803
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(708) 897-9192
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Hours

What time does sakura japanese express open?

sakura japanese express opens at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.sakura japanese express opens at 12:30 PM on Sunday.

What time does sakura japanese express close?

sakura japanese express is closed on Monday.sakura japanese express closes at 8:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.sakura japanese express closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu 11:00 AM - 8:30 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMSun 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Payment methods

Does sakura japanese express take credit cards?

Yes, sakura japanese express takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does sakura japanese express serve alcohol?

No, sakura japanese express does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does sakura japanese express allow dogs?

Yes, sakura japanese express allows dogs.

Does sakura japanese express have TVs?

Yes, sakura japanese express has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does sakura japanese express have outdoor seating?

Yes, sakura japanese express has outdoor seating options.

Does sakura japanese express have parking?

Yes, sakura japanese express has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is sakura japanese express wheelchair accessible?

Yes, sakura japanese express is wheelchair accessible.

Does sakura japanese express have free WiFi?

Yes, sakura japanese express has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We served Sushi , hibachi, noodle and fried rice , carry out or delivery.

History

Established in 2020.

We are open 7 days now. We will have discounts everyday and change it once a week. Maybe discount for specific roll or make new stuff for the customer. Welcome and enjoy different things with us.

Meet the Business Owner: Judy X.

We will served fresh and quality food for everyone.

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Tried again after our last mediocre dinner Arrived and…read moreseated right at 3pm open. The place filled up quickly. Sat on the covered portion of the patio. It looked like the tables and seats had not been wiped down prior to opening. Started with Try'A Rita and Classic Old Fashioned. Both were balanced, fresh and tasty. Entrees were the 18 oz filet done Med-Rare and the Walleye Fish Fry. Filet was done perfectly on the inside but the outside crust was a bit dry. Overall though, a very tasty piece of tender steak. Walleye had a tasty, crisp breading and excellent cole slaw. French fries were AWESOME and some of the best we've had in awhile The entrance hallway needs better lighting at floor level and a handrail! It is also extremely slippery if you are not on the carpet runner and we avoided a very scary slip due to a misplaced cane tip. Staff was very responsive and reacted in a split second which was comforting to see their concern.

Oh Krapil's, you've got so much potential and for the visit of me and my friends, you did not meet…read moreit. You can't have as extensive of a menu as you have and not excel on the all-you-can-eat Walleye fish dry. Yes, I said 'dry' because that's what all of the fish fry dinners were in my group, there was multiple. All over fried resulting in a dry and tough meal. Walleye is some of the best, if not THE best, fish to use for a fish fry; yet the cornmeal-ish breading which is over fried, resulted in the least flavorful and least exciting meal I've had in well over a couple of years. Don't get me wrong, the outdoor space is beautiful and spacious. The weather was absolutely gorgeous. The service was spotty; yet multiple instances in my group of the same AYCE fish fry with ALL being the same over fried and dry experience = it's going to be tough sell to get me and my crew to come back. Set a timer to ensure the fish is not over fried, pay attention to said timer, even get feedback from your customers to improve or even change your breading/batter. Our dinners were the black-eyes on the evening, of what otherwise was a great evening! Truly hope things improve in the kitchen. Wishing the Krapil's Team the base as they are an institution on the southwest side.

View of bar area on a Thursday evening.

42 oz porterhouse and an old fashioned

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Thithi's Restaurant

4.1(406 reviews)

5.2 mi

This place has two parking lots, one in the front and when the back…read more It's a very fancy high-end comfortable Zen a little loud, but very delicious Our server Fabiola did fantastic

This review could have received 5 stars, genuine customer service and being upfront about automatic…read moregratuity, for me, is key to an overall good experience. My friend and I strolled into Thithi's on a Tuesday evening and it was poppin! The bar was full and there were several tables filled with happy diners. Our server, who was friendly enough but seemed performative, came by and immediately asked for our drink and app orders. She didn't go over the menu or ask if we had any questions. Since I had already checked out the apps, we ordered the seafood crispy rolls and two iced teas. She came back and asked if we were ready to order---once again, she didn't ask if we had any questions. Since I was torn between the spicy bail catfish curry and the banana curry duck, I asked which one she would recommend. She said the catfish was very popular and highly recommended it, so I went with that. My friend ordered the beef tenderloin pho. Our seafood rolls arrived and they were very tasty, but could have used a touch of finishing salt. Soon after our entrees arrived. Well, she was right about the catfish, it was amazing!!! Very flavorful, with a thick and creamy, -curry cream sauce and tender chunks of catfish. The portion was huge and we were able to share it with plenty for me to take to lunch the next day. I tried my friend's pho and it was quite good. He loved it and polished off the huge bowl of phoey goodness. After looking at the dessert menu, the apple crisp with ice cream looked tasty so we ordered that to share. It was delicious. Now here comes the bill. My friend took a look, reached for his wallet and pulled out two, crisp $100 bills. A bell went off in my brain and according to my math, the bill should have been a little under $100, I mean, yeah, maybe all he had were those two hundos and needed to leave a tip, but something told me to ask him if they included gratuity. He didn't have his reading glasses on and asked me to take a closer look at the bill. Sure enough, they included gratuity. That's just shady business practice to me. Most restaurants nowadays have a written notice on the menu or the server will kindly tell you gratuity is included, but not at this place. He was pissed, because he was absolutely going to leave a nice cash tip. Even though the food was delicious and we both want to go back, it just left a bad taste in our mouths.

Bar

Tom Yum Shrimp

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Wu's House

3.0(395 reviews)

5.1 mi

•$$$

I'm a true fan of Wu,s. But this one was horrible.we order crabragoon, which look like they double…read morefried it 3 entrees plus hibachi and my Mongolian beef came out 25 min after everyone else's . .the communication between the server was terrible ...we order hibachi to go ...it was never put in..and don't try to complain up front .because apparently they get a lot of complaints because they absolutely dismiss me . I'm just a customer with a ,$200 bill and happily take my butt to 95th and LaGrange

This was my first visit to Wu House, and unfortunately it will likely be my last. I was with a…read moreparty of five, and three of us ordered the egg drop soup. What we received was a hot mess--the broth was orange, thick, and tasted exactly like it looked. When we asked for a simple side salad, Della informed us there would be an extra charge, which felt like another red flag. I ordered the beef broccoli and had two old fashioneds just to settle my nerves. The food may have missed the mark, but the conversation and time spent with past coworkers helped salvage the evening.

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Chicken & Chicken and Scallop Hibachi Combination

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Portillo's Crestwood

2.8(317 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great service. Here for work and and my local coworker took me here. Not knowing what to get. Went…read morefor the roulette of letting him choose my meal. Did not disappoint

This place is the worst Portillos I have ever been to. Ordered a chopped salad through the drive…read morethru and it was missing, The pasta The dressing The gorganzolla And the bread had no butter. Oh....and no utensils for a to go salad The service used to check orders...they obviously didn't here.

Italian Beef Sandwich with Fries

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Francesca's on 95th

4.2(312 reviews)

4.2 mi

This food was unexpectedly delicious…read more It is definitely in the cut, so you might not assume that the food here is good. The service was good. They were attentive and accommodating to me and my friend. The ambiance was nice. It would be a good place to go with friends, family, or a date. The food was great! The calamari was very good. I could tell they seasoned it, which is not typical for calamari in my experience. The carbonara pasta was delicious. I have a hard time finding carbonara pasta in the Chicagoland area, and I was glad that this pasta was delicious and semi authentic. For dessert, the sticky toffee carrot cake is good! You have to love sweets in order to like it though because I could see how it could be overly sweet to some people. The sour cream gelato on top was top tier. I never tasted anything like it before. It was so good that I ordered some scoops separately.

We were staying at a hotel in Alsip for an event and needed a good place to eat. Needless to say,…read morethere was not a good restaurant in Alsip so we had to go to Oak Lawn for Francesca's on 95th! We had a great time, with great service and really good old fashioned Italian food!!! For our appetizer, we had the sausage and peppers. GAME CHANGER!!! Neither of us had eaten this classic Italian appetizer before and Francesca's version was a great introduction to this dish. Surprisingly, it was NOT the sausage that was the star of this presentation - it was the sauce and the peppers. The sauce was part top notch olive oil, part Italian seasonings and it was a wonderfully delicious background to each bite. The peppers (green, red & yellow) were perfectly cooked, luxuriously soft but still with a little crisp to them. Those peppers were perfectly cooked! I do think the sausage, while okay, was not up to the standard of the rest of this dish. For my main, I had the Linguini Alla Caruso - shrimp, garlic, olive oil with a basil-pine nut pesto sauce. It was very good, very good. Be warned though the sauce leans a little to the sour or harsh flavor. Not too bad, I certainly ate it up, but there was certainly a sharp taste every once in a while. My spouse had Dana's Bolognese. He was very happy with it! The overwhelming reaction to our main dishes was "holy crap" that's a lot of food! The dishes were as large as a coffee table and we NEVER could have eaten all that food no matter how long we sat there at dinner. Each dish was big enough to feed both of us and several people at nearby tables!!! But the best part of Francesca's on 95th was the service. Everyone was so friendly, so nice, hard working and willing to take care of our every need. Seriously, the staff worked their butts off and provided some of the best service I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Hats off to everyone from the hostess to the server to the bus people. You all really took care of us that evening. You will NOT walk away from Francesca's hungry! Is the food the best Italian I have ever had? Probably not but it is definitely solid and a great place to enjoy a good meal.

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Huck Finn Restaurant

3.4(256 reviews)

2.9 mi

Huck Finn is just always a solid choice. We don't go all the time but when we do it's good. Their…read morebreakfast is always spot on. I think their pancakes are better the Pancake house. We order their take out and it's solid. I have to remember to ask for their hash browns extra crispy and they are a 10/10. The inside is dated but clean.

I have been going to Huck Finn for a while now and it has honestly become one of my favorite go to…read morespots. Every time I walk in I feel welcomed and taken care of which makes such a difference. The staff is always so friendly and attentive and you can tell they genuinely care about the experience you are having. I usually switch between the biscuits and gravy or a waffle with strawberries and both are consistently so good. The biscuits and gravy are comforting and filling and the waffle with strawberries is the perfect balance when I want something a little sweeter. The food always comes out quickly and you can tell they keep things consistent which I really appreciate. It is also a great place for families which makes it even better. It is very kid friendly and has a comfortable easygoing atmosphere that works for everyone. On top of that there is plenty of parking which just makes the whole experience even more convenient. Overall I have never had a bad experience here and it is one of those places I find myself coming back to again and again. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a reliable spot with great food and even better service.

Dinning area

Chicken & Rice Soup

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Sushi Thaime

3.2(228 reviews)

4.0 mi

Sushi was beyond cold for takeout, went in to get a refund after we CLEARLY DID NOT eat the food…read moreexcept one piece to try before we weren't happy with the food. Most companies actually care about their guests, and give refunds if they are unhappy. But I got told I'm the reason places like this don't survive

I'm not sure why, but the food comes out irregularly...not all members of party have dishes ready…read moresimultaneously, and there were decent gaps of time in between the dishes served where you feel obliged to eat for fear of food getting cold (especially when it's lukewarm as it is). My biggest peeve is quite frankly, the food is served lukewarm. Not of fan of going out to eat and being served lukewarm food!

Fresh ingredients

5. Orange Chicken

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Volcano roll (bottom) Mexican roll (middle) California roll (top)

Nino's Pizza

3.3(228 reviews)

2.1 mi

As of 3/1/26 Nino's has announced they are permanently closing, very sad news for the local pizza…read morecommunity. Definitely end of an Era, I remember going to the Matteson location after baseball games, the Chicago Heights location in my college days and the Alsip location in my adulthood During my time in the area I stopped by multiple times to rekindle my love for Ninos and my wife loved their pineapple and jalapeño pizza This location was always friendly and had amazing pizza and the ambience was classic Chicago pizzeria throughout

Great original stuffed pizza. Nice and dark inside with old school photos and a couple of quarter…read moremachines that take $1.00 to play the claw grab and get stickers. Do not be surprised if there is no waitress on duty all the time which is ok, they still allowed us to sit down and do a self serve when there was no waitress and yet still a couple of kind folks came out of the kitchen to check on us. Very kind staff that went out of their way and unknowingly helped a father show his daughter where he grew up going out to eat after bowling. Highly recommend their original stuffed pizza when you're feeling cheesy!

Great TV for sports

Fried mozzarella sticks.

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Awesome pizza! I will be a regular here now.

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Lauren M.

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8 years ago

This place is just as good, if not better than an actual hibachi grill. The food is amazing and half the cost. The hostess was courteous and friendly. Took ten minutes for two orders to come out. I'd love to see this place as an actual sit-down restaurant. That being said, it's small, very little seating, and the sign says sushi and hibachi. It was a bit confusing at first but my boyfriend and I are definitely not disappointed. Will be returning soon :) read more

Alaina P.

276

3

6

5 years ago

Lovely options, and they're very accommodating with allergies- such as gluten! I've been eating here for about 4 years, and the sushi rolls are incredible, the staff is helpful and kind, and I definitely recommend them! read more

Jack J.

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11

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4 months ago

The lunch special is great! These are delicious rolls and we are repeat customers! Uber eats is a big help too. Check them out if you want great sushi at a great price! Delicious! read more

Carl D.

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1

0

8 years ago

Extremely impressed! Fresh and fast delivery, was really skeptical on take out/delivered hibachi. Was just as good reheated 2 days later as well! Can't wait to order again. read more

Madhi A.

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1

0

7 years ago

I went there and ordered sushi and the guy was picking his nose and he just did the sushi without washing his hands

Mick W.

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2

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2 years ago

giant roach in my food!!!! never ever EVER eat here you will get sick. extremely disappointing and horrifying

Abdul A.

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1

0

8 years ago

This place is nice I ordered habachi beef noodle and it is delicious.

Esa A.

35

2

0

7 years ago

Very bad place I had diarrhea after I ate their food

Abdul A.

0

1

0

7 years ago

Nasty place and dirty inside dont ever go there

Abdul A.

0

1

0

7 years ago

It's a very bad place and so dirty

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We came here on a whim. My husband previously visited here, but did not have a good review. I'm so…read morehappy that we spent the block because it is amazing. This restaurant does not give small vibes. It gives stand-alone vibes, and I hope they can expand their business one day. Think about a Asian chipotle that's the vibe that it gives but better. The service was so good. The food was fresh and delicious. My kids even ate the food. I mean, the staff was even very nice in the service area was clean. People were really in here like they know what was up. We had the Korean fried wings and plain and in spicy garlic. We had the pan fried dumplings. And then we had the bowls with the udon noodles and fried rice. You can really stack your bowl of really nice and it's only 1599 for dinner very affordable and definitely worth the money. It was so many sauces to choose from very flavorful. Everything was fresh, clean and organized. This place needs more hype. If you go here, definitely try the bowl. Definitely try the wings and definitely try the dumplings. I definitely recommend and plan to come back.

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