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    Dozika

    3.6 (223 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Thai, Pan Asian
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:45 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Asian Lunch Bento
    Trice T.

    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

    Lunch Special Avocado, Kappa, And Sweet Potato Maki
    Steve A.

    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.

    Crispy and Soft Noodle
    Jessy K.

    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.

    Variety

    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

    Dead bug
    Kimberley N.

    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.

    Bento Box
    Elliott P.

    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.

    California Maki, Spicy Tuna Maki, Sake

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

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

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    Delicious fresh beautifully prepared. Lunch there often. The specials are large and reasonably priced.

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    Fun, pleasant spot for a nice dinner. I really like the thousands of lunchbox and Pez dispenser…read morechotchkes, along with the life-size Elvis Presley that they carried over from the previous location on Davis Street. My Thai basil chicken with rice was tasty, and they serve Singha beer, among other beer, wine, or cocktail options.

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    The other half of their dining space and our competent young server Hazel there.
    The other half of their dining space and our competent young server Hazel there.
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