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.

The food was amazing. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the weather and the company. Really…read moreenjoyed the kimchi added to my bowl.

Love this place. Reliable excellent fresh sushi that's reasonably priced with older servers who are…read moreefficient but also respectful. I always jydge Asian restaurants by the number if Asian patrons and this is popular with locals.

This place really changed for the worse when they updated their menu. We have been devoted patrons…read morewith coming here for years.. decades! However after our past few experiences here. we will now have to find another sushi place to replace it. The menu choices have shrunk, the prices have increased and they now charge extra for lots of items that used to be included in their specials and bento boxes. Sadly we must say bye bye to Akai Hana and hello to Bluefish in Northbrook where you get so much more and don't feel like you're being ripped off.

They were so kind here (service was good) and I saw the good reviews and thought since they offer…read moresushi it should be fine but it was really bad sushi despite being pricey, We got the nigiri omakase plate... my daughter stopped having it midway saying that things tasted funny, I had a bit of one of the white fish and it not only tasted off but the fish smelled really off as well. We ordered two rolls as well, salmon rice bites, two appetizers, and two sides of sashimi. So we left three of the nigiri on the plate.., the rolls were not great as well... seeing how off the nigiri was left quite a bit of the sashimi on the plate. Forced ourselves to eat since our bill came to $180 with tip but seeing the amount of food left the server kindly asked us to whether we wanted to box anything and didn't want to get sick so politely declined. Seeing that most of the tables around us stuck to ramen understand that is why this place has good reviews.... The star is purely for the service (they sweetly took a picture of three of us) and the table was comfortable with one side being a bench against a brick wall and TVs showing the world series but a really expensive mistake to make worst of all it was my one night of dinner seeing my daughter at college and not the way that I wanted her to remember our time together.

Our favorite sushi in the area. They have a wide variety of rolls and sashimi along with fantastic…read moreramen. Their staff is super friendly and depending on availability, you can sit in the main dining area, the bar area or outside on the patio.

I discovered Koya in Wilmette, Illinois, about a year ago, and have enjoyed many excellent meals…read morehere since that time. Koya provides excellent food, a beautiful dining room, a very good location, and also always provides very friendly service. I recommend Koya to everyone who enjoys Asian cuisine. I specifically recommend the make-your-own bowl option (I have chosen this option every time so far-- because it is always so good), and the broad array of choices the Koya menu provides. Thank you to Koya for being a wonderful part of the Wilmette community. I look forward to many future dining experiences with you all. God bless!

Hot food should be served hot ,not lukewarm. It was not tasty. Tables were awkwardly arranged.read more

Food 4.5/5 Sushi rice 4.5/5…read moreService 5/5 Fish is very fresh Sushi rice is cooked very well and seasoned right Most importantly, it's consistent Been here 2 times in a few months and both times were good Authentic Japanese restaurant If you want saucy roll, you won't find any Only downside, they are a little far from my house or I'll 100% go more often

Updating my review for Tenjin (formerly Renga-Tei Japanese)…read more Feb. 2026 While hubs and I don't venture toward the city much, when we do we always tried to make a point to eat at Renga-Tei. We know the owners retired and sold their restaurant with recipes & techniques, but hadn't been in the area to dine under the new ownership. I feel like we cheated ourselves of an excellent dining experience! Few recent reviews mentioned the rise in menu prices, but honestly every restaurant has risen in price. The high quality of freshness and the good service we received matched the pricing. Hubs & I were in the city and decided to visit Tenjin. Already knowing the standards and quality of the previous owners, we hoped our dining experience would be similar and we were NOT disappointed! I called and easily made a reservation for 6:15 for the 2 of us on a Thursday evening. I immediately got a text confirmation of my reservation. As with typical Chicago traffic our timing had to be changed and there was no issue with modifying our reservation. I received another text confirmation with the new time. Stepping into Tenjin we were quickly greeted by the sushi chefs and other staff members. There was a party of 2 ahead of us and they were quickly seated. We were checked in next with our reservation and led to a spacious table toward the back. Our server quickly took our drink order (green tea) and gave us time to look over our menu. They had a special feature of the day, but we opted for something hubs and I both enjoyed - the Bento Box! We ordered edamame and goma-ae to start. The edamame was steamed to perfection, just tender enough without being mushy. The goma-ae portion was so generous! Hubby went for a double steak dinner combo A (no chicken) and I chose the steak and teriyaki salmon dinner combo B. We also had the appetizer sashimi and chef nigiri assortment. The sashimi and nigiri assortment was so fresh and generous, each bite was truly savored. The kampachi was my favorite, buttery and tender. The chef was incredibly kind to us because our assortments really were assortments - we didn't have duplicates between the sashimi and nigiri which was greatly appreciated. The dinner combinations were just as delicious, plenty of food to satisfy any hungry appetite. Each combo came with shrimp and vegetable tempura which was delicately battered and fried. The steaks and salmon cooked perfect without being dry or chewy. It also came with miso soup and salad. This was one dinner where our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, but that didn't stop us from savoring every single bite! There was plenty to eat and we had leftovers for the next day (which was just as delicious)! I wish we didn't fill ourselves up so much because I would have loved to see what was available for dessert. I guess this means we'll have to return again :) Our server was so kind. She gave us time to look over our menu, asked if we had any questions, kept our glasses refilled and our tea warm. Every server we saw that even was upbeat and so friendly to all the tables. They all seemed to pitch in to help one another. We left with extra full bellies, smiles on our faces, and warm wishes for a good night ringing in our ears. If you have been wondering if the food is the same or if the service has changed, don't think twice and make your reservation!

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!

Have you ever returned to a restaurant and been disappointed your visit didn't match past…read moreexperiences? If you answered yes, then me too, I've been there, and it happened at Kyoto Garden. On our last visit, I was disappointed that my favorite sake okawa sushi roll is no longer on the menu. It had salmon and slivered red onion on top. Guess it can't be my last meal on earth after all! My lychee martini wasn't quite as smooth and balanced as in the past, but it is still $12 for now! For dessert, we tried a couple flavors of mochi (mango and chocolate), which were as expected. The tiramisu came from the freezer, but it was a bummer that some of it was still frozen when served. Service was hit or miss and not as attentive as on past visits.

Getting close to living in the area for 30 years and had not been back to Kuni's until recently…read more Just had forgotten (unless things really changed) how cozy having a place this close to home is. Good wide menu with items that you don't find at your mainstream japanese restaurant. More like old school Chicago Japanese. (Thinking a blend here of old Ginza and maybe some parts Sunshine.) Maybe only with the departure of those favorites we appreciate more what has stayed on. Appetizer selection is long enough to just get small plates to share. Notables: - ebi snijo (homemade shrimp ball) - hamachi jaw (if you haven't had it) - hirame no cha soba age (fried green tea noodles and whitefish rolled with seaweed) - evokes the old Ginza restaurant for me - octopus sunomono Even after three recent visits without repeat apps, there are still more we haven't had elsewhere to try. Part of the reason for that is - we get entrees too. We've been happy with: - chirashi (curious how the sashimi D differs) - Salmon Bento (D) - so many different things fun to share! - Kuni's Special - gomaee and mixed seafood sunomono, then our choice of sashimi followed by saba - nabe yaki udon is reasonable here at $13 with two tempura shrimp Know there's lots of reviews here, but as long as there is room on weekends for us we're happy to share!

08/04/25 - Kuni's Japanese Restaurant since 1986 located @ 511 Main Street in Evanston, IL. What a…read morebeautiful little traditional Japanese restaurant in Evanston. I love this place it has such a cool vibe w/authentic japanese decor. I ordered the bento box that came w/miso soup, salad, broiled chicken teriyaki, tempura w/2 pieces of shrimp, sweet potato, pepper, 1/2 California roll, 1 piece on Inari sushi, a couple of pieces of gyoza, 1 piece of kamaboko, tofu & spinach. This was a very enjoyable bento w/a nice variety of Japanese cuisine. The ambiance is very nice the food is good & it won't kill the bank

Great food and great service! The bowl with tempura shrimp and crab salad was a highlightread more

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.

Everything was amazing, here on vacation and was not disappointed, actually amazed with food…read morepresentation and service! I went there yesterday and would go again today. Thank you

The food is very delicious. Fusion-style Japanese cuisine. Blending Japanese and Thai elements…read moretogether.

Solid Wilmette sushi spot. Always good, staff always friendly. The pricing makes sense for the…read morearea, but it's still painful to pay that much for a roll. However, the quality is there, and I'll return again. Reiterating another review: this is more of a takeout place than dine-in, as there are not many places to sit.

AO Sushi has a great mix of both classic and creative rolls, which makes it easy to please…read moreeveryone. Their prices for party trays are really reasonable, and they're always so nice to work with. Whether it's a small gathering or a bigger event, they've consistently been my go‑to for sushi catering. Reliable, tasty, and easy -- exactly what you want when feeding a crowd.