Dowize Bistro

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.

Carryout display cases.

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Strip mall storefront.

Koya in Wilmette

4.6(35 reviews)

0.0 mi

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

Interior

Kids chicken

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Interior

Shinsen Evanston

4.5(279 reviews)

2.7 mi

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.

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Outdoor seating

Mira Sushi

4.5(58 reviews)

2.4 mi

Ordered from here because we happened to be close and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Good rice to filling ratio (key evaluation of a sushi restaurant) and always have great deals for takeout. Our go to sushi place to order from now. Nothing ground breaking but does the classics well, and that's all we need in a takeout sushi place!

The staff was friendly, the sushi was fresh and the orders came out quickly…read more So why just a 3 rating? We absolutely didn't hate it. But everything -- from the rolls to the nigiri and the seaweed salad -- is hefty. Big chunky rolls, large slabs of fish on the nigiri, and massive tall specialty rolls with tempura that are doused in mayo. Even the cup of green tea was a big one. And we like more sensible portions. Supersize sushi seemed odd to us. We're not unhappy, just really FULL. It's probably due to our misjudgment, since the waitress cautioned us against ordering two kinds of specialty rolls since they both had deep-fried ingredients, and we didn't understand until those rolls arrived. Our 3 rating might mean nothing -- Mira has gotten a 5 or 4 from many others, so try it out for yourself.

Appetizers

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Sushi boat!!

Torino Ramen

4.2(279 reviews)

0.1 mi

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.

Pork Bao

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Potato Croquettes

Ichi By Torino

4.7(37 reviews)

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.

Mango Smoothie BOBA

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Akai Hana

3.3(270 reviews)

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.

I really loved the food very much. The service is really good out there. C.J is a great waitress…read more Treated everyone with kindness and respect. He was really kind and asking us questions. I would love to come back here and eat more Japanese food.

Hana nigiri set

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Louisiana roll

Mesaku Sushi

4.7(239 reviews)

4.9 mi

This is a good place to grab some carryout sushi (it's carryout only at this time). Prices are…read morehalf what you see at other places in the area.

We ordered takeout from Mesaku sushi. They don't offer delivery, so we did pickup. The owner was…read morevery attentive and sweet. The prices and flavors were pretty good, but the rolls were smaller and tasted less fresh than other places we have tried.

Salmon avocado rolls

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Fun soda

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

3.8(130 reviews)

2.5 mi

Kura is a fun and unique experience, especially if it's your first time at a revolving sushi…read morerestaurant. You can grab as much sushi as you want as it passes by, but keep in mind you're charged per plate--and the cost adds up quickly if you come in really hungry. The sushi itself is okay; not bad, but not quite worth the price point in my opinion. Service was a bit lacking. You really have to be patient, particularly when it comes to checkout--it took us about 45 minutes just to close out. That definitely put a damper on the experience. Overall, it's a cool concept and worth trying once for the novelty, but for us it's more of a one-and-done spot rather than a regular go-to. One standout feature was that this was my first time dining at a restaurant with a self-driving robot that delivers specific drinks and items directly to your table. It's really cool and definitely helps Kura stand out. Because of that, you'd expect more server presence for everything else you might need--but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The layout and path of the restaurant are really well designed, and the overall ambience is great. I came with my duvet loved the atmosphere, which made the experience feel fun and memorable despite the service gaps. Overall, the technology and vibe are impressive, but the lack of consistent human support takes away from what could've been a much smoother experience.

This is the second Kura sushi I've dined in. I would recommend this place if you are in the area…read moreand in a pinch for lunch because its not as busy as other locations. It still has the same quality food and very friendly staff service.

A view of their space and the conveyor belt snakes by every table.

Real crab California handroll

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We found a single cheesecake. For about 30minutes there was no food on the rotary belt.

Roka Akor - Old Orchard

4.0(552 reviews)

I absolutely love Roka Akor. Every other month I'm at Old Orchard and while they have a number of…read morerestaurants most are just OK. My sister and I had lunch there a few weeks ago. Their actual lunch menu is small but I believe you can order from the dinner menu as well. We ordered Seasonal Vegetable Tempura Set and Crunchy Spicy Tuna Maki, Salmon Avocado Maki, 2pc Chef Selection Nigiri. They each come with a substantial salad and prime beef and kimchi dumplings. Everything was delicious. Definitely the best tempura I've ever had. Service is excellent and the ambiance is beautiful and cozy.

Overall ok experience. As a first timer, asked for recommendations. Ordered everything the staff…read morerecommended. We were seated next to a couple at the edge but there were plenty of open tables. Should have asked for different seating but didn't want to be that person during the holidays. The best food item was New York strip- very tender and truffle aioli sauce was perfectly pairing. Chicken teriyaki was ok. Was tender but bit gamey. Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna, Shiso Tempura Leaf was very crispy and mild flavor so not overpowering but more of texture appeal than flavor. Grilled vegetable roll was flavorful and filling.