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

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

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

What a hidden gem! The lunch specials are a killer deal and the quality of the sushi is always top notch. I can't speak to the quality of the non-sushi items, but for solid no-frills sushi Dozika is consistently fantastic. read more

Always fresh, healthy, and delicious! I love their vegan and vegetarian options. The soft and crispy noodle and veggie spring roll is my go to, the pad Thai is also good. read more

Ordered delivery which was fast. Sweet potato maki was bland. Crab rangoons were better but still a bit bland. Ramen (only option is pork) with tonkatsu broth is interesting; the broth is bland with no discernable flavor and the noodles are unremarkable but the pork and the bamboo are both nice and flavorful and the egg is well cooked. Nothing is bad but it's all unremarkable and I'm sure I won't remember this place or try it again. read more

My original five-star review was too liberal; I was a Yelp newbie and hadn't developed my strict sensibilities yet. There's nothing at all wrong with this place (except for one far-past incident of PPT). It's very solid, reliable, and enjoyable. There was a two-year period when I would order takeout sushi on my way home from work about every six to eight weeks. But before last night I hadn't done that for several months and hadn't dined in for a couple of years. I wasn't disappointed by the service, which was as attentive and gracious as ever. I WAS somewhat disappointed by my old stand-by Bangkok roll, which was just plain bland. However, their shitake maki remains one of the best in the land. I realized that I had never tried their thai spicy basil (one of my two favorite Thai dishes) so I amended that oversight. At its best, this dish comprises a delectable simplicity; Dozika's version followed this ideal expertly. I would rank this in the top ten spicy basils in my Chicagoland experiences, perhaps not the top five, but at that point you're almost splitting hairs. It's nice to see that an old favorite hasn't slipped. They were about two-thirds full on a snowy Wednesday evening, so hopefully they are doing well and will be around for a good long while. Perhaps I'll become a semi-regular again. read more

I hate knocking places...but my dining experience here was not memorable. If I could give it 2.5 stars I would, but I don't think it's worth 3. On the plus side - their selection of Asian beers was legit, and their prices were very reasonable. But that's where the good vibes stop. I thought the service was lackluster, and by the way I was there on a night when it wasn't busy. I didn't feel that the waitresses were attentive at all which is a pet peeve of mine. And speaking of lackluster...I thought the food was 'meh.' We tried the Shrimp Rolls for an appetizer (too hot when they came out; and when they cooled down weren't too tasty) Miso Soup (now this was on par with other spots; good job here) and the NY Maki Roll and the White Tuna Tempura Roll for the meal. I wasn't impressed with either...I mean they were both bland with no flavor at all. I may have been spoiled by various sushi spots in Chicago, but candidly I can't see myself going back there. read more

This place is fine-- nothing outstanding about it. I got the lunch special bento box, and it was ok. The pad see ew was good, but had very few noodles. Mostly veggies. The salad was good too, and it came with a side of veggies. The box came with crab Rangoon as well, which was good. My partner got honey walnut shrimp and it came out scorching hot. The coating on the outside wasn't great and neither was the sauce. I probably wouldn't reorder that in the future. The unagi was actually pretty good and very rich. If I come back, I'll order that again. read more

Dozika - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Go-to spot for takeout. Their sushi is very good, as is their bubble tea. Have ordered from them several times over the past year or so, and would highly recommend it to anyone in the Evanston area. read more

A little sleeper of a sushi place, varied menu, a lot of nice stuff. $5 drink specials. The Tuna Takaziki (sp?) was good, but really just a medium sized salad with a couple slices of tuna in it. The spring rolls were nice, if not the freshest thing I've ever ordered. However, my indispensable dining companion had such gastric distress from the Volcano roll that I doubt I'll come back again. This place reinforces my designer opinion (admittedly: snobby designer opinion) of "if a place has a bad logo, leave it alone." Redesign that menu. In fact, call me. I work for food. read more

I must admit I came there an hour before closing on a Sunday night. They close at 9pm on Sunday. The server was really accommodating and let us sit and still order our dinner. I started of with the tempura appetizer mostly of tempura vegetables and two big pieces of shrimp. The tempura appetizer was just ok, I would not order it again. For dinner, yes if you read my reviews you guessed it I had the tofu PAD THAI. It was pretty good but I am no PAD THAI Connoisseur. Their ginger tea was really delicious. Overall nice place but I feel that the prices are $1-2 higher than other Asian spots. I would be curious to try their sushi next time. read more

So far I'm less than impressed. They appear to be very popular; cater to a lot of families with small children. But they are severely understaffed. Service is disorganized and frantic. Stood in doorway for 10min after informing of how many in party (1) while tables were empty but not cleared. Only 3 servers on and just seem to not have a working system to attend to customers. Was finally seated at cleared table. No menu, nothing - another 10 minutes while the servers run around. Eventually a menu arrives. Within a reasonable amount of time they take my order. No water. No tea. No question of what I would like to drink. Miso soup arrives which isn't bad - pretty standard. Ask for water - that shows up. Ordered Shumai appetizer. Arrives lukewarm and the sauce is thick and very sweet. The "shrimp" inside is more like ground up shrimp which hasn't been cleaned well. Bits of shell and crunchy things that probably shouldn't be there. Would not get that again. The arrival of the fish has fortunately redeemed this place. The fish is very good, well prepared and presented. The rice is very good, seasoned well and not too much which can be typical for some places who offer Chirashi. I think the problem here is simply the waitstaff. Just not well organized and become frantic and "lost" when the place is full. If I were just rating the fish, I would go 4 stars but because of the poor service I have to drop to 3. Service is an important part of the dining experience and this place simply falls short. If your in the area then it's not a bad option. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. Perhaps if try get the service situation in hand, it would be different. read more

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$20 for the favorites combo which is four maki rolls and a miso soup. You can't beat it. This is my favorite neighborhood sushi spot. I've eaten inside but I usually get it to go. I get the salmon avocado roll, the tuna avocado roll, the yellowtail, and either the sweet potato roll (this one is warm) or the California roll. It never disappoints, always satisfies my sushi craving and is always ready in 15 minutes so I'll call it in on the way home. read more

I've never really thought of coming to this restaurant even though I live only 2 block from it until my office started ordering delivery from them. I love them! Service: Fast, convenient, and friendly. Whether you are eating in, taking out, or for delivery, it is always a pleasant experience. I've never had a problem here every single time I've ordered. Price: Affordable. I mean they have a pretty lengthy menu and there are some food that may be on the pricey side when I don't eat everything on it. I think if you choose wisely you will definitely get the bang for your buck. Food: I've ordered so many different food from here so I am just going to list my favorites... Seaweed salad is the best. I like it because it's light and it seems to be a good salad for any season. It cleanses your tongue before diving in to the heavy meal. Pad Thai is one of the best noodles I've had from any restaurants so, that says a lot. Any of the bento box because I personally love bento boxes and I always feel so full and happy. It's good for my pocket and my tummy. The one thing I wouldn't spend my money on are their sushis. It's not that it's bad. It's just meh, so I'd rather go somewhere else for that. read more

I've ordered from here many times--usually sushi, sometimes ramen. It is consistently good-not-great. At least sometimes they have coupons--I got a free crab rangoon, which I don't usually like but I did in this case (more cheese, less fake crab). Last week we had a delivery misfire (communication problem) and they were very kind about it and brought the food again. I'd really say this is a 3.5 star review, but I am going to give it 4 because of their service. read more

I am a regular here. They have really good lunch specials. The sashimi is fresh and the udon noodles and ramen noodles are really good. The ramen is better than another restaurant in town that specializes in ramen. The wait staff are very attentive and friendly. I love sitting in the booths where there is a lot of sunlight. The ambiance is warm and airy and not too crowded. I highly recommend this place for the food and the prices! read more

Dozika - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I usually have a good experience here. This time not so much. Maybe it was the time of day - 3pm. Both containers of rice were hard and dry (left over from lunch?) and my Bento box was a (generous!) hand full of bean sprouts and two broccoli florets. This was carry out so I was not going back and a phone call would not have done anything to solve my immediate issue. This review is provided with hopes that Dozika stays conscience of quality no matter time of day or eat in vs. carry out. read more

Dozika - Bento box -Vegetables means only two? Bean sprouts are usually an accompaniment. - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I think I will be making more orders from Dozika. The curry has been great, sushi too, and having a free edamame with your orders (via groupon) and being able to order online being a big plus by itself. Plus being able to do the tip on the order means no hassle at the door. I've found their food to be consistently excellent and have a huge variety. From thai to chinese to japanese in one place! read more

Ehh... still have yet to find a really solid Asian restaurant in Evanston. A big problem is I feel like they often try to offer a "pan-Asian" menu and therefore aren't particularly good/specialized at one cuisine... I ordered a lunch special with an udon and chirashi. The udon broth was REALLY sweet (almost syrupy) and the sushi rice in the chirashi tasted like plain rice... disappointing because I love how sushi rice typically has a slightly vinegary-sweet taste. Overall, it was okay. Will I come here again? Maybe. read more

While the logo may suggest this is a noodle shop, I would describe it more as a sushi restaurant that also serves pan-Asian food. There are a number of interesting bento boxes available for lunch, and I like the fact that you can essentially pick your own sushi, sashimi and roll as part of one of them. The sushi was perfectly acceptable, better than a market but not gourmet. Certainly for the price it was good. The miso soup was excellent. Service is friendly and the atmosphere is casual but nice enough. read more

Holy cow. Needless to say, this is another gem that I've seen for years and never visited, and I finally did and OMG!!! What an incredible place!!! The menu is huge. The food is great. The ambiance is nice and quiet. The prices are reasonable. The service is top notch. Seriously, I cannot wait to go back. read more

I must have walked past Dozika a hundred times before finally wandering in for a meal. It's the perfect neighborhood spot. Tonight was my 5th or 6th visit, and I enjoyed the Udon with tempura vegetables. The broth was incredibly satisfying -- I will probably spend the rest of the evening trying to figure out what ingredients make it just so good. read more

My dinner was really good. I ordered the yellow curry and it was delicious. I've had sushi other times and they make a really amazing Tom yum noodle soup. I don't come here often but every time I have been food has been really good. read more

Dozika - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Poor service. Rude and unwelcoming waitress. Un apologetic not customer friendly until voting environment

Had dinner with a friend to use our groupon! The Tonkatsu ramen was surprisingly delicious (or maybe I wasn't expecting much at all? Authentic Japanese ramen is challenging to find...) While the broth was subpar, we were served generous portions of ramen ingredients like egg, fish cake, and bamboo shoots. The chashu pork was one of the best I've had in Chicago - exceptionally tender and flavorful. For ten bucks a bowl, the ramen isn't bad at all. The lack of finesse in the broth is what keeps this at three stars. Also tried the gyoza - a tad too greasy for my taste. Besides that, the menu looked pretty comprehensive. Might come back for the ramen. read more

Dozika - Tonkatsu ramen - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This place is wonderful. They have a very large menu with so many different types of dishes and they also have really great lunch specials and bento boxes. The food is very consistent and always good. The portions are very good size. The staff is very friendly and nice and very attentive. The only issue is that you have to find street parking which can be annoying. read more

We really hate to give this restaurant such a low rating. Unfortunately, the service there is flagrantly disrespectful. Though the food is always great, today our server refused to look either my wife or me in the eye; our repeated "thank you's" were met with silence; our drink orders were messed up and there was not even the faintest attempt at an apology. To add insult to injury, once my wife and I filled our check, our waitress decided to pick up our receipt while we were sitting down, checked to see how much we tipped her, and demonstratively showed us how unhappy she was at what she found. Needless to say, neither my wife or our friends will be going back. Instead, we will be patronizing at Sea Ranch Sushi across the street. We hear their sashimi is legit. read more

the worst restaurant I've ever see. waiter/owner rude and unwelcoming to guests. due to her rudeness we left the place

As a vegetarian, I tried two of the vegetarian maki rolls. I really didn't like the pickled radish one. The radish was too hard to eat in sushi and it was just too flavorless to be put into sushi by itself. I liked the sweet potato maki better, but I felt like the sweet potatoes hadn't been cooked enough. Overall, it's a nice atmosphere and fast service, so I would be willing to try something else, but I wasn't a big fan of the vegetarian sushi. read more

Stopped here before a show a couple weeks ago, and were happy with the sushi quality. The honey garlic chicken tasted good but it was more deep fried crunchy goodness than actual chicken. Would come back here for more Philadelphia and tuna/avocado rolls. read more

Dozika - Philadelphia & tuna/avocado rolls, and honey garlic chicken. - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This is a neighborhood joint for me, that I like to walk to for an easy weeknight din. Menu is huge because they feature pan-asian cuisine, so might never try everything here. If you do try anything here, however, their green curry is truly a taste of (someone's) home. I ordered this with tofu, and mine came with sweet potato, eggplant, and basil. Simple ingredients with with a deep, rich, spicy and slightly smoky flavor, thanks to the curry - which is beautifully aromatic and flavorful, only in a way that can be completely homemade. Something I'm always super appreciative of is a twist on a few details of a dish you know and love- and this one holds it's own fingerprint in my book. read more

Great bubble tea. Ordered the green tea and Thai iced tea, two items hard to mess up. Had the special Sriracha hot wing appetizer which tasted like actual Sriracha. Most the time these dishes only faintly taste of the tried and true brand many love. GF got a decent ramen. Can't remember which one. Yellow curry was the best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back and try some more. read more

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It was pretty average thai food. If you are looking for a place because you are kind of just desperately hungry I would suggest this place. I don't think I'd come back again. The staff was friendly. read more

Dozika - Vegetable Pad Thai - Japanese Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This place is hands down the best sushi place I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot). If you're looking for a healthy balance of quality and budget friendly this place is it. I took a long time reviewing Dozika mostly because I don't want to bring attention to it so I can have it all to myself. It's a wonder why it's not more packed but whatever, better for me. I have been going here for years and it never disappoints. This isn't a place you go to be fancy and take pics or whatever it is people are doing these days. It's an amazing place to chill with your family or friends and enjoy genuinely great sushi. Everything is done in a timely manner and the service is great. And by great I mean they take your order, get it in a timely manner, constantly fill your water, and checks in every now and then. That's perfect for me. I hate when your waiter is MIA or, I dare say even worse, up your butt. This is a chill environment and super casual. It's a cozy spot to just enjoy good food and company. That being said, I hope to God you guys don't come here by the herd and ruin it. But then again, uhg, it deserves the credit. read more

Been coming here now and then for years and today's lunch was definitely up to its usual standards. Nice fresh sushi, very reasonably priced luncheon special, great service, lots of yummy seaweed in the miso soup. Highly recommend. read more

Reading through the reviews I see a very common theme. Solid food, horrible service. My experience was no different. I ordered food for 6 people at 4 PM for delivery at 5:45. I wanted to be respectful because I hate when food is delivered late and placed an order with 1 hour 45 minute notice. At around 4:50 the doorbell rings and the food was delivered. I called them and asked why my food was delivered almost an hour early. First they tried to tell me that I did not order it for a scheduled delivery. When I offered to send them my confirmation email they backtracked and admitted it was their fault and they just ignored the instructions. I asked what they could do seeing as we would be eating cold food. They offered me a free order of edamame on my next order. At that point I hung up, there will be no next order. Literally an appetizer which will cost them pennies. I mean free delivery, an entree, something when they overtly admitted they screwed up. The food is good...fresh. We have had it before and it would be a 3+. There are too many good Thai places to deal with this horrible service. read more

My partner and I Have visited this spot consistently over the past year and a half and have yet to be disappointed. Food is always super tasty and the portions are great for the price. Great food, great service, inspired first yelp review!' read more

Worst restaurant in Evanston area. The air conditioner is not working. The food is not fresh at all. Tofu in miso soup turned sour which is definitely bad. The fish is too stinky even with the seasoning. And the plate is sticky as hell. Just avoid! read more

I really despise places like this - 'asian' but without any identity. Straddling isn't a strategy - its a tactic that should have killed this restaurant the day they opened. Somehow the culture-starved Evanstonians don't seem to get it and keep coming back, time and time again. The time I went the service was atrocious, slower than slow, even though we were one of two tables in the place. Our lunch was just not worth the wait. Serves me right for breaking my own rules for dining at this type of establishment. read more