This place has been around for quite a while and they're keeping up with their great food and the…read moremodern area. The service is pretty good and the food came out fast. The cuts for sashimi is very buttery and they gave us some good belly pieces. Their small business is amazing and the food just blows away. Can we give a big "woop woop! "To this restaurant for all their success and great food! Great job surprising me with your food, Fujiyama! Well done! (Written by my 11 year old)

Amazing no frills sushi restaurant. Started off with the house salad with some of the best ginger…read moredressing I've ever had an an order of veggie egg rolls. 6 mini rolls, very satisfying start. Followed up with 5 rolls which was more than enough for 2. The sushi is packed with fresh fish and light on rice which I prefer. The pieces are huge too! Our waitress was attentive and I think also cooking some of the food? Very minimalist atmosphere but I could see them cranking out the take out orders. Will return.

I'll say it again-- favorite sushi on the Northshore! We tried the hamachi jalapeño and it was so…read morefresh, buttery, and flavorful. This is my fave crispy rice spicy tuna so it's always a must. And we tried the assorted sashimi and sushi this time just because we wanted variety. All the rolls always hit the spot. Service is fast and I have to say the busboy there is fabulous! Water is never less than half full and plates are taken right away. Always a great experience here

2 for one spicy tuna, I ordered it w black rice because it is healthier. Cucumber salad was…read moredelivered with dressing on the side which was smart so it wouldn't get soggy. Tuna was great, cucumber salad was delightfully crunchy. Will definitely order again.

I've heard numerous people rave about Ron of Japan, their meaty fried rice, and the overall…read moreexperience. We came here for my birthday and made a reservation in advance through OpenTable. The young woman at the host station wasn't exactly rude but not super friendly either, but she sat us at our table just fine. The decor inside is really attractive. Lots of Asian style decor and little bridges as you walk to your table. Why isn't there water in those little ponds! That would add so much to the overall aesthetic! I had the sirloin and shrimp with chicken fried rice and my boyfriend had the filet with beef fried rice. Our food was very good and prepared well. The sirloin was very good, as was the shrimp. I didn't know egg sauce came on the shrimp, considering you already get a shrimp appetizer with egg sauce. It's a very heavy sauce and I would have preferred it on one serving of shrimp and not both. The only side sauce you receive is a little dish of soy sauce. No ginger sauce and no yum-yum sauce. Service and waiting did take a bit of time, but this isn't the kind of restaurant where you go if you're in a hurry. We had a older woman as our table attendant and a man who did the grill work. They don't do any of the little hibachi tricks like other restaurants do. I kinda like that, but maybe Ron of Japan is too classy for onion volcanoes and such. My biggest complaint are the plates. A traditional round dinner plate is really nice as your food is being prepared in staggered stages. When everything is cooked, you have a nice full plate. Here, they give you a small rectangular plate that rests on the hibachi grill and it's slanted downward towards the grill surface. It's searing hot, so you can't touch it or move it closer to you. I found it a bit awkward and could easily see myself dropping food in my lap or something. Overall, we had a really nice dinner and a really nice family sharing the hibachi table with us. I would come back here, but honestly, I don't see much difference between Ron of Japan and any other hibachi restaurant in the Chicagoland area, such as Benihana or Tsukasa.

My husband and I visited with our three young kids, and we were honestly a little nervous about…read morebringing them to a hibachi restaurant, but we couldn't have been more wrong. It turned out to be such a fun, family-friendly experience! The atmosphere was perfect for kids, and they had an absolute blast. Our chef, Steve, was incredible, he really engaged the kids, made them feel part of the experience, and even encouraged them to try new foods. One of my picky eaters tried things I never imagined he would, all thanks to Steve! The food was amazing. I ordered the lobster and filet, and it was not only delicious but such a generous portion that I had leftovers for the next day. Every meal came with chicken noodle soup (which my kids loved), a fresh salad, and even ended with ice cream, such a great touch. Sam, the manager, also came by multiple times to check on us. He was so attentive, welcoming, and wonderful with the kids, it really made the whole experience feel special. We got so much food for the value, and more importantly, we made such great family memories. I honestly regret not bringing the kids sooner, but we will definitely be back again very soon!

Our 1st time here. Wow, crazy busy !! Very good food…read more That explains why there was a lot of volume of carry out / food delivery. Kassie, our server was excellent-- great service, great personality. She made our experience very pleasant in the middle of a very crowded environment!!

Pros: Beautiful, large space…read moreWonderful service So many options on the menu it was hard to decide! Cons: Some plates were small but priced high Pro tip: Dragon fire rolls are fun if you want fire added to your dish

This is some of the best sushi I've had anywhere, including in Japan. Perfectly cooked and…read moreseasoned rice, fish that's been carefully chosen and prepared, and a menu that reflects tradition but also elevates it beyond the mundane. They've put the same level of attention and care into their selection of sakes. Service was warm and friendly, but never pushy or bothersome. They sent me a free dessert when they overheard my wife mention it was my birthday, it was a complete surprise. They also very thoughtfully asked if I'd like them to sing (I did not). That kind of thoughtful service reflects the comfortable, laid back atmosphere they've maintained, a welcome change over many high end sushi establishments that can be too stuffy. If you love sushi, you owe it to yourself to visit Kaido.

Ambiance is really cozy. Comfortable seating, nice mood lighting. Doesn't feel like you're in…read morerestaurant that's in the middle of a strip mall. Sushi was excellent. A few chewy seaweed pieces but I won't let that knock the freshness of the sushi. Service is where I have to drop a star. Not friendly, just pointed to the bar and told us to have a seat. When she came to take our order she didn't greet us or ask about anything besides "what would you like". We ordered 4 rolls which came out fairly quick...one at a time and the last two together. We then asked for 2 more rolled after flagging her down. She kept coughing which was a bit off putting. Assuming she was sick and maybe wasn't feeling well. Eeeeek. I'd go back as the place is close, cozy and quality of sushi was better than others in the area. I also like the options they had which were not the standard as we find around most places in this area. Usually they're similar rolls with different names.

I've now been here twice in less than two weeks and the first review was for my first visit for…read morelunch. This is now my updated review as a purposefully came back for a dinner on a Friday night. You should try to make a reservation because on this particular Friday night they actually were full. And you can do it online through their website. The dinner menu is significantly different from the lunch menu. It is much more expensive with a lot more choices, especially as it pertains to the sushi and the cold as well as hot appetizers. You also have the option during dinner to order a sushi tray whether it is a Nigiri sashimi or maki tray. And if you sit there and do the math if you order the trays, they're a lot cheaper, but you have to like what the options are on the tray. You can tell by the pictures we ordered quite a bit of food as usual for dinner. Everything was so super fresh and delicious as usual. Everything came out with really good timing as well. We had a completely different waitress and a team of of servers this evening and all of them were absolutely friendly and helpful and attentive. This is got to be my new go to for authentic Japanese. You can also tell because while we were there the patrons coming in were Japanese in majority. I cannot say enough about this place being amazing with incredible quality fish, and a great menu.

Very friendly staff and the fresh fried food and soup were good…read more The sashimi (otoro, fatty salmon, ikura) were very good, melt in your mouth level of deliciousness. The yakitori had issues, most of our skewers tasted reheated or cold, which was then reheated anyways. I think they have staffing issues as well. Ordered a lemon sour and it was flat due to having flat soda water. They kindly replaced it with a slightly less flat soda water. Strong recommendation for the otoro and sashimi cuts. Maybe double check if yakitori is hot before ordering more.

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!