I just walked in because the bakery down the street had no bathroom(!) It was empty except for a few regulars and I had a nice seat by the window. I ordered the bento box that had the CA roll. Great miso soup, cucumber salad lightly seasoned, the tempura (fried veggies) was fresh and crispy, and the teriyaki tofu had a nice balance between sweet and savory. Glad I stopped! Lots to choose from too. Next time I'd try their Thai food... read more

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My wife and I went to Dozika this past frigid Saturday night. We were welcomed by the waiter "Ta," who graced both of us with a cup of complimentary hot green tea -- MUCH appreciated! Then we had their spring rolls appetizer, always tasty. Both of us ordered their slightly spicy yellow curry, which is loaded with veggies including sweet potatoes. And I had a bowl of tangy Tom Kha soup, just what I needed to warm up my innards. read more

Dozika - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Stopped here for lunch for the first time. Really enjoyed their lunch specials. I had their Bento Box with Pad Woon Sen, Gyoza, Salad and Veggies. It came with Miso Soup. All delicious. Highly recommend. read more

A satisfying meal can be had here. It's a real mix of pan-Asian favorites from Chow Mein to Cashew Beef (very good) Pad Thai (average). There are also a wide selection of drinks including Thai tea, Bubble tea and soft drinks to name a few. One surprise was the desert menu which had some decidedly western options like Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Fudge Cake to go with Mochi or Green Tea ice cream. The staff was very friendly and the service responsive. It's a dependable if not stellar. read more

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I used to live in Evanston and this was one of my favorites. I met a friend for lunch and we went here. The food was still good and the service was friendly and fast. I had a bento lunch box which was quite filling. The ambiance is casual but enjoyable for a friend lunch, date night or groups read more

Dozika - Asian Lunch Bento - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Getting Asian is easy around here. If not picky about how authentic it is. Dozika is such a restaurant in Evanston. Mostly get some Japanese inspired items along with some Chinese and Thai. The lunch specials are good for sushi and the rest is a value. At lunch is a good time to come here. It was the cheap specials that made us choose it. These are real money savers. It's about $10 each. We got the Lunch Special, Sushi Set. Comes with a bowl of miso soup which was simple yet good. Quite a lot of food to be real. Choose which rolls to get in it. We got the Avocado Maki, Kappa Maki, and Sweet Potato Tempura Maki. A good deal. Plenty of food for two people. Fresh tasting even though it came out fast. The tempura had a nice crunch and it added texture. Come here for cheap specials at lunch. It's the best time to come here and save on rolls. This isn't quite authentic but whatever. read more

Dozika - Lunch Special Avocado, Kappa, And Sweet Potato Maki - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

My Mom loves ordering from this place when I am in town. Momma Love's the 'Gyoza' and Dumplings. We Also Love the Shrimp Tempura. I always order the 'Tom Yum Chicken Soup' I am not sure if they have brown rice. They deliver promptly as well. Rain or Snow or Holiday read more

Cam here last night for the first time. I was amazed at the menu. A huge selection. I had the tempura appetizer and the crispy soft noodles and banana freeze. The food came out quickly and the portion size was generous. Way too much food. There were 2 shrimp with the onions broccoli crowns and sweet potato. It was kinda of thick batter but it was decent. Probably won't order again just because I like the thin flakey batter. The crispy soft noodles comes with a choice of a meat which I didn't know. I had the beef. This was quite good with a nice curry flavor. Lots of crispy noodles and soft flat rice noodles. The banana freeze reminded me of the fruit smoothies I got in Taiwan. A large portion and really good. I will definitely return to try the other items on the menu. read more

I've never even heard of this place until today. They had pretty good sushi. The Thai ice tea was nice.

They moved closer to me and I ordered a couple times - holy moly!!! They are fantastic!! I want to live in the ceviche. Seriously. The attitude is very friendly and the food is ready in a jiffy! It's a cozy and peaceful restaurant otherwise. I give them the golden buzzer! They rock!!! read more

I came on a weekday at lunch time. The whole place was empty except they did seem to have a couple pick up orders. I havent eaten in the restaurant before and so I wanted to try it out. If you come here, I recommend getting the non-sushi dishes. Maybe it's because it's been slow for them, but the chirashi raw fish did not taste or smell fresh. It was a bit concerning even. The crispy and soft noodles were fine. It's not better than really any other Thai restaurants in Evanston, though, so I don't think I will be back. read more

Dozika - Crispy and Soft Noodle - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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We've had a wide range of dishes from their extensive menu and have never been disappointed. Very reasonably priced. Cozy atmosphere, funky decor. read more

The food was delish and so were the Thai iced tea and the homemade ginger ale the fried chicken wings are so good and crispy and the sushi is really good good too. The service was really friendly we got our food really quick. The place is so cool they have toys and plushies in the restaurant. read more

Delicious sushi! I love coming here. Used to go to their previous location & was bummed out when I thought they had closed. So glad I saw their new location and recently visited with a friend. Food and service is still great, definitely recommend! read more

According to Yelp, a 2-star means 'Could've been better,' so that's what I'm rating. I think the restaurant's trying to offer a cozy, home-like ambience, which is nice, but the food also tries to follow this. The food (at least the dish I ordered) was okay, but it was something I could easily make at home and enjoy with more flavor and portions. read more

Just ordered from Dozika for a party of 16. I didn't know what quantities I needed for sushi, apps, and entrees, so I let them drive the bus and let them know that I wanted orange chicken, broccoli beef, and yellow curry chicken for entrees. They gave me the PERFECT amount of food (half trays of each entree, two appetizer party platters with edamame, crab rangoon, and fried fish dumplings (I think on that last one - whatever they were they were delicious), a fantastic tray of sushi and sashimi, and another tray of rolls. All for about $20/head. DELICIOUS, fresh, high-quality food. Dozika is the bomb for lunch and dinner and their catering did not disappoint! NEW LOCATION in Evanston is on Davis Street!!!! read more

Tasty and good choices of food, good service. Interesting/fun ambiance. Enjoyable experience.

What a huge disappointment! How can a Thai restaurant screw up pad thai?? No flavor, no sauce, no seasoning. I asked for crispy tofu and got soggy tofu. The lime "wedge" was scarcely more than a slice. Done with Dozika. NEVER AGAIN. No wonder the server grabbed my money before handing me my food. ​ read more

Went before a show at space right across the street. The place just opened early when we got there. Service was un memorable. No cocktails, had wine. We got apps, chicken satay, just ok. Secondly, we got Japanese crepe balls filled with chopped octopus( tako yaki). It was interesting, and it was cruncy out seafoody in octo not tough We had pad thai, looked , tasted meh. We also got a variety of rolls (6) all we large and fresh. Priced per average. Soild sushi place conviently located for a show at space read more

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I only had Dozika one other time, and it was very good. This time around, I ordered pad se ew lunch special with shrimp and crab rangoon for delivery through GrubHub. It was delicious, but by the time I got to my crab rangoon, I noticed something that resembled a dead bug under the crab rangoon. I was able to get a refund through Grubhub, but nonetheless I was disappointed. read more

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I could eat Dozika every day of the week and never tire of it. The menu here has a plethora of fabulous choices for every craving, from pad Thai and sushi to bento boxes and fried rice. I recommend stopping by at midday when the lunch special menu provides a remarkable value proposition. An entire meal (drinks and gratuity not included) cost only about $13. With today's skyrocketing inflation, I can't help but wonder how long that deal will last. First of all, the miso soup is perfect for warming one's bones on a cold, wintery day. Second, the weather is never too frigid to enjoy a tall, frosty bubble tea latte. I got the taro flavor, which was inoffensively sweet, mild, and refreshing. The mango fruit squeeze also comes highly recommended. My bento box came with addictively crunchy crab rangoon, salad with shredded carrots and a superb ginger dressing, and steamed veggies flanked with peanut sauce and white rice. This sauce is hard to categorize--somewhere in between sweet and savory, but absolutely delicious. Carrots, bean pods, onions, and mushrooms perfectly complement their adornments of starchy rice and protein-packed seasoning, making for a satisfyingly wholesome bite. In short, the food here is energizing, fresh, and fairly healthy. I would be remiss not to comment on the teriyaki salmon, which was doubtlessly the best I've ever had. The fish was not dry, but crispy, flaky, salty, and full of scrumptious flavor. This is Asian fusion cooking at its highest level. The sushi at Dozika is every bit as wonderful as you would expect. I tried the California roll, which comes included in every Dozika Box for little more than $12. It's fascinating to watch the chef prepare each roll at the sushi bar, crafting every dish with scrupulous expertise. Even during the lunch rush, I found service to be surprisingly quick. For Evanston residents, the rare combination of quality and value make Dozika a no-brainer choice. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Asian food, and hope to dine here again soon. read more

Dozika - Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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We love Dozika! The food is always really fresh. We haven't eaten in the restaurant since the move - only take out. I hope that they bring back their happy hour menu! They said they might after the move. Waiting and hopeful! read more

I love Dozika! I've been going here for years and just tried out their new location on Davis. I appreciate the cat decorations and still enjoy the food. I always get the soft and crispy noodle (the khao soi) and it has a great rich broth. The service is also great. Everyone is very kind and attends to you quickly. I would recommend coming here after a long work day. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE. They have delicious, and affordable sushi! Their lunch time specials are such a great deal, I got all that was picture for less than $10. They have so many other options too. The inside is so nice with cute booths to sit and eat! :) read more

Dozika - California Maki, Spicy Tuna Maki, Sake - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Couldn't stomach the food, the appetizer and the entree both turned my stomach. The silverware seemed a bit dirty and my table wasn't the cleanest. First time trying Dozika, last time trying Dozika. Staff was nice, but the food did absolutely nothing for me. read more

Dozika - Pad Thai and potato croquettes. Proceed with caution. - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I'm not from the area but saw this place and thought I'd give it a try. We had the sashimi appetizer and the pieces of fish were cut way too thick. The sushi rolls were also very big that they were hard to eat. Way more than a mouth full even for my boyfriend. Plus they didn't taste good at all. I felt like I was eating grocery store sushi. read more

Dozika - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I just moved here from California and was skeptical trying sushi in the Midwest, but Dozika was amazing and hot all my cravings! We will be coming back! read more

Me and my sisters made reservations and ate there for about an hour. The waitress was exceptionally helpful and attentive. She didn't mind making quick accommodations for us. The food was hot and flavored rich. You easily pass the store front without realizing what's inside. Parking is easy. read more

This review is for takeout. We got a large platter of maki rolls. Everything tasted fresh and really good. The rolls were not overly big with too much rice. It was perfect for a party. They gave enough ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce in individual small containers so everybody could have their own dipping soy. I love the dressing they use in the salad. It tastes so fresh and healthy. I would highly recommend this place to anybody. The staff are friendly. read more

Dozika - Maki roll platter - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Food was good and the price so affordable but...... the service was very very bad. The staff members made me feel stupid. I was asking for CHILI FLAKE and they seemed confused and then talked to each other in their language about this with very not welcoming faces. And I pointed the chili flakes so they knew... I shouldn't be mocked even if I ordered something that not too common. Restaurants are in the happy business, so guests shouldn't be made to feel bad. Even they gave us the bill eventho we didn't asking for it yet... I was only there one hour tho -_- read more

Dozika - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Been here a few times for sushi and wasn't super memorable/worth writing about. Then I had their unagi don two nights ago and it was DEVINE. Usually places cheep out on the unagi and give you a thin layer on a small bowl of rice. Not Dozika! Giant serving platter with a mind boggling amount of unagi. The eel itself was soft and flavorful. I could barely contain myself from shoveling it into my mouth like a crazy person. Also came with two pieces of imitation crab and two pieces of tamago (egg), along with a decent amount of mushrooms, daikon, and ginger. I was wayyyy impressed - really exceeded my expectations! Was so busy feasting on my dish that I missed trying my friend's. She ordered the buckwheat noodles and said they were delicious. Our two empty plates are a clear testament to how yummy our meal was. Highly highly recommend. read more

Dozika - Robust! - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Dozika has been my go-to place for all my asian food cravings and I have to say the food from here is consistently delicious. Whether it's sushi, a noodle dish, or appetizers, everything is so good. I'm always satisfied with our meals. Literally the best food! read more

Dozika - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Fantastic place! We have been going here, and ordering delivery from here, since we moved to Evanston over 15 years ago. Great food, friendly people, wonderful service, perfect location. It's a small family run winner. Hands down our favorite restaurant in Evanston. read more

Fantastic lunch menu. I get a sushi box at least once a week. Quality sushi for a good price.

My whole family has been a big fan of Dozika since they opened 18 years ago. Good food, good value, fast, friendly service

We just moved to Evanston a few months ago and needed a new Thai spot, and Dozika scratches that itch beautifully. I've ordered pad Thai, pad see eew and the red curry and they've all been great. Fresh veg, yummy sauces and noodles cooked perfectly. Earlier today, I ordered take out from their website that my husband picked up. When he got home, he realized the container of curry had completely leaked out so he went back to the restaurant and they replaced it and gave us extra crab rangoon with no issue. Such a great family owned place. We will definitely be back read more

I got a cold and I just want some hot noodle soup to sooth my throat. Seeking around the neighborhood on a warm rainy Monday night wasn't easy. But dozika made it all worthwhile. I, of course got the ramen with miso. It's hot hearty and the stewed pork belly is chewy but not hard to bite. Kudos to the tongue-clearing bamboo shoots and spinach too! The mind blower is Thai crispy and soft noodle! It has curry and beef base soup with soft noodle, covered by crispy noodle atop. Amazing texture! Beef wasn't fully merged with curry but even with this, it was already good enough. read more

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Food was absolutely disgusting no flavor at all and the service had the nerve to bad as well. Definitely wouldn't recommend

This place was alright. The ramen was not anything too special. Ingredient tasted pretty basic, but it did get my ramen fix. It was pretty slow on a weekend evening. They have a large variety of different dishes. This place certainly feels more than a Japanese restaurant since they serve more than sushi and ramen. read more

First off, I must say I've only gotten food from Dozika once and, unfortunately (in this case), it was pretty good. The low rating is purely for the horrible service. I went in yesterday after ordering online went to pick it up at the appointed time. The lady in front asked for my name and phone #, checked and but it apparently wasn't ready. Ok. I waited...and waited. Meanwhile, the little space that was reserved for walk-ins was filling up with masked people. The waiting continued. I should have asked earlier but it seemed very busy. Finally, I asked again about my order. She checked again and picked up a bag which had been sitting there since I came in. So, not only had I waited for my food for an hour in a cramped waiting room but it was now cold and I wasn't even offered anything but a cursory "sorry". Last time I go to Dozika. read more