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    Yaba

    4.9 (19 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    2 different sushi on a platter
    Pri S.

    Tasty sushi, very different sushi choices. Lunch menu is well priced for the portion. Staff is friendly. Clean place and lovely ambience.

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    Matt W.

    New Japanese sushi place near the AMc theater. The sushi was very well put together and fresh. We also tried their honey walnut shrimp and coconut curry with chicken. Both dishes are probably more Chinese influenced and tasted great. Service was friendly and prompt. The interior was clean with brand new furniture. Will definitely come back.

    Drea S.

    They have a great variety of rolls to choose from. The ones we had were all great. Service was great, and cute inside.

    Such great quality sushi and a beautiful presentation Favorite place for sushi around here!

    Ate here twice since it opened. Once for the lunch specials and once for dinner. Service was great and food was delicious. Will definitely be back soon.

    Tnt roll, butterfly roll

    Everything was really good quality and the restaurant was very clean, I will definitely be back, Lili was so nice and gave great suggestions, wonderful appetizers, sushi and meals, the boba was authentic flavors.

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    Lotta food. But I have tasted better. Ordered takeout so I can't comment on the ambiance very much.

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    9 months ago

    Wonderful food and service! The fried rice was delicious, and the Monster roll was great as well. Highly recommended!

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    5 months ago

    The service was good, great food. This will be our go to restaurant. It is a local treasure

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    Lili is charming, she pays attention to detail, and makes sure every customer is satisfied.

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    Amazing sushi, cool vibes. Ate here last week and had an…read moreamazing time, the sushi is a next level, culinary experience. The chefs signature rolls are so innovative, I've never had any rolls like them anywhere else! The flavors were surprising and delicious! With flavors like a truffle vinaigrette, garlic sauce and strawberry and mango featured in maki we were blown away with flavor! It was all so good. And it was beautifully plated. Also unique, Chef Soon has nigiri that also features unique flavor combinations an we had several that were so so tasty. I want to go back and try more! My favorite bite of the night is a tie between Chef Soon's Special Maki and the Zuke Salmon signature nigiri. The vibes of this restaurant are so hip for being in an unassuming location. We felt like we were downtown Chicago with the quality and atmosphere! We can't wait to go back!

    We ordered drinks, salads, sushi, and dessert. I'd honestly skip the dessert--the cheesecake was…read morethin, dry, and just disappointing. If you're a cheesecake fan, it's a pretty sad way to end the meal. Thankfully my last sushi bite was the Zuke salmon, which is always excellent. We spent around $350, which normally isn't an issue because we've had great experiences here in the past. But this visit was frustrating. My sister-in-law has a serious allergy to seeds and peanuts, and we were crystal clear about needing no sesame. In the past, the staff has been extremely careful and accommodating. This time, two rolls came out with sesame. We were willing to let those slide and said it was fine. But then they brought out a third roll with sesame--and that's when we got agitated. At that point, it really ruined the shared meal we were hoping for. What was safe tasted great, but the repeated mistakes took the enjoyment out of the experience. We weren't in any rush, but it definitely felt like the kitchen was winding down for the night. Chef Soon also wasn't there, which was disappointing because it genuinely felt like the attention to detail wasn't the same without him. And not to sound cheap, but after that many allergy-related mistakes, there should have been some sort of acknowledgment of an apology, actions speak louder than words. In my opinion a small discount, a complimentary dessert or app, something should have been offered. Instead, nothing. Chef soon is my favorite sushi restaurant. I often tell anyone in Illinois it's the best I've been to here. Normally this is a solid five-star spot for us, but tonight was a three out of five at best. Mistakes happen, and I'll be back... but this visit was honestly pretty upsetting. I think I may be on a search for a new favorite sushi place for my sister.

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    Service was quick, food was tasty, price was $32.95 for lunch ayce BBQ. A bit more than I was…read moreexpecting, but oh well. I now realized why there wasn't a current pic of the menu, you order off an ipad, which I like. No waiting for a waitress, or worrying that they got your order right. Was a bit surprised they didn't have more vegetables like wonbok or bean sprouts but it may be out of season since it's winter time. Guess I should've ordered the lettuce and have made lettuce wraps with the meat. The pork belly was great, especially crisped up a bit. Short ribs were very tasty definitely order that. Kim chee was pretty darn good!

    Here's a polished, genuine review that reflects your experience:…read more I've been coming to Wabi-Q AYCE KBBQ & HOT POT for years, and it's one of my favorite places for Korean food. The lunch specials are an incredible value, especially for the quality and variety you get. The meats and ingredients are fresh, and I always enjoy cooking everything right at the table. The staff has consistently been friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has a fun, relaxed atmosphere that's great for family, friends, or date nights. Korean cuisine is my favorite, and Wabi Q always satisfies that craving. If you're looking for delicious Korean BBQ or hot pot without breaking the bank, I definitely recommend giving their lunch menu a try. I'll continue coming back!

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    Perfect for a date night or a celebratory evening with a group!…read more Meson Sabika had one of the best restaurant atmospheres I've been to in Illinois. The grounds feature a stately manor with indoor and patio seating, lots of garden space to roam with flowers and fountains to admire. I love just walking around here! The food is served tapas style, lots of small plates. And you definitely want to get a LOT of small plates because the servings are definitely small but feature a delicious taste of Spain. You can choose from hot and cold tapas, I recommend getting a mixture of both and our server recommended doing cold tapas, followed by hot. This is one of those dining experiences where you should plan to take your time and sit and sip on wine while ordering rounds of tapas throughout the evening. Some personal favorites for me were the Spanish tortilla, croquettes, beef medallions and the patatas bravas (these are spicy!!). They do have a kids menu and high chairs available. Enjoy the lovely service, atmosphere and food and feel transported to Madrid!

    Whether eating indoors in one of the many beautiful manor rooms, on the porch, or on the patio, you…read morewill enjoy the decor and ambiance of this elegant Spanish mansion. Our server was friendly and helpful with tips on wine to pair with the many varied cold and hot tapas style dishes. The food was all delicious! The salmon and grilled shrimp were tender and tasty as was the beef tenderloin. The empanadas were also a hit as were the chicken and jamon croquettes (the last one of which we fought over). The spicy potatoes were indeed nicely spicy and the Spanish omelet tasted like we were in Madrid again. Even the sides of the main dish were excellent, like the pea pods and the salads. The quinoa salad was also refreshing and delicious. A great dining experience for an intimate meal or a large group, to get to share even more of the wonderful fare. We have gone many times over the years, in all seasons, and never been disappointed.

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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    3.9
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    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.

    Came here in a Monday for lunch. We had a reservation for 230. We arrive at 215 and there is no one…read moreat the host station. Ahead of us is a couple and another guy waiting. After 10 minutes the host comes and tells the couple they have tables but they aren't cleaned yet and he's waiting. Mind you the restaurant isn't packed, but there are a few tables dining. I'm guessing they were understaffed. Anyhow, after another 10 minutes the guy ahead of us gets seated. Nothing was said to us. Another party of two came and they were also waiting and they flagged someone down. The host said the same thing as earlier, they have tables that haven't been cleaned. 10 mins later he goes to try to seat them knowing we were there first. The lady even told him, well they were here first. He went ahead and seated them anyway then came back and got us. It's 245. I told him we had a reservation for 230. The lack of communication from the host was off putting. We were hungry and my son really wanted bbq. I would have gone to SGD, but they are closed on Mondays. Anyhow, we wait around a good 10 mins before a server comes to take a drink order. Again, they weren't completely packed, I counted 3 servers and a host. We order ribeye, chicken, filet, kalbi and the hirami in a pot for our meats. We also got corn, spinach, a salad and the fried rice and an order of white rice. I ask him if that's enough food and he says yes, but you can keep a menu in case you want more. Our table was 2 adults and 2 kids who are 11 and 9. Fried rice comes out first and the meats. I ask him to bring the white rice too for my son. He said he forgot and will grab it right away. Let's just say he brought the white rice a good 15 mins after...and I had to remind him. So my son is sitting there eating his meat with no rice. The hirami in the pot was a good size but there were 5 pieces of ribeye and 5 pieces of filet and 5 pieces of chicken and maybe 8 pieces of the kalbi. How is this enough for 4 people? So we order another 2 orders of kalbi. I don't know the happy hour portions are tiny. We also needed refills and that took a couple reminders. We also ordered another order of rice. We are pretty much done eating when I ask him what happened to our rice order? He said he will check and that he ordered it awhile ago. He comes back within 2 minutes with our rice saying there was a mix up in the kitchen? Was it really a mix up or did you just forget? By the time we get our check it's 445. Why did this take so long? We have been there before and we are usually in and out in an hour and a half. So they took the fried rice off our bill. Then for tip, it's asking if we want to tip 18, 22 or 22%? Are you being serious? This guy had to constantly be reminded of everything, service was so slow and he had only two other tables. Someone else was picking up our dirty plates and bringing us the meats. I've never had a bad experience here until now. The visit wasn't worth the $180. Food was good except the filet. That had no flavor at all and had to be drenched with the sauces on the table. We have gotten delivery from here before and the portions were bigger during delivery. One other thing to note, the server never even changed out our grill...they usually do that half way through.

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