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    4.0 (122 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    B1. Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box
    Abel R.

    So good! The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. The welcome was warm and friendly, and the food was authentic and fresh, prepared by Japanese chefs in plain sight. I ordered the chicken teriyaki Bento Box. That was fire! Highly recommend going to I LUV SUSHI.

    Shrimp bento box

    Highly recommended everything is so delicious (sushi,bento boxes,noodles etc. Service is very good

    Sandra S.

    I'm so happy we final tried this place!! Had a little bit of everything! The wings were amazing!! Super crunchy and hot!! The chicken fried rice was traditional but still really good! The crispy tuna tataki will definitely be my go to from now on and the rolls we tried satisfied my sushi cravings!! Will definitely be back

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    Kellee F.

    Stopped by about an hour before closing (we arrived late for a roadtrip) and the service was excellent. The cute throne under the neon sign was a nice touch to the kid-friendly ambiance. Enjoyed great fried rice and the pink lady rolls - yum!

    James R.

    My oldest son recommended I Luv Sushi to me back in 2020. Since then I've gone with my sons, my sister, my nieces, my girlfriend, and I've recommended it to many people in Rockford. In fact my girlfriend had a birthday dinner with 14 guests for her son based on my recommendation. I just realized that I have never written a review... and I'm disappointed in myself. As far as I'm concerned I Luv Sushi has some of, if not the best Sushi in Rockford. Back when I first started going you could do all you can eat sushi. Where you paid a price per person and you could order rolls until you were full. However they did away with that. Which is unfortunate because it was worth the price if you plan on ordering a lot. They did away with it, and from what I understand it's because too many people tried to break the rules. IE No taking left overs home, pay additional for each piece not eaten, everyone at the table had to do the "all you can eat" option. I first hand saw people try to take advantage, so a few bad apples ruined it for everyone. Unfortunately it was probably a smart business move for them. I'm not going to list every roll, because there's just too many. I will say this. I have not had a bad one. Some are just okay, but nothing I regretted ordering. I do have my favorites. Crazy Girl Roll, Mango Tango, Fire Cracker, Bon Fire, ABC, Crunchy Munchy, and many more. Every time I go I tend to get at least one of those. Each taste is their own, but those are some of my favorites. Don't let the name dissuade you from trying their other dishes. They have more than sushi. The U-don noodle is fantastic. I've had the beef and chicken, both are deliciously fantastic. Great broth, and very filling. Seriously you get a huge bowl filled with broth, noodles, meat and more. So if you don't like sushi and you are with someone that does, try the noodles. They're fantastic and worth it. That way you can eat something good and they can get sushi. The interior décor isn't anything to brag about. The location is an old Ruby Tuesday that was converted into other restaurants before I Luv Sushi took over the location. It's more casual. They even have TVs showing pictures of various parties and events they've had there. If you are having a birthday, you can get a birthday throne for the birthday person to sit in. It's Midwest sushi. So if you're looking for the most amazing, fresh, best sushi you've ever had... you need to remember you're in Illinois... This is not a coastal city. What you get is some of the best sushi for the location.

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    Mitch J.

    *Edit: came back a second time and loved it again! Would highly recommend. Our server this time was Rebecca and she was fantastic. Super friendly and helpful!* Fantastic spot! First time here and I'm sure it won't be my last! First of all, it has a HUGE menu. A little overwhelming with a few too many choices, but the good part about that is they have something for everyone. I went here with my family for lunch and collectively we got a few different ramen dishes and a bento box. The ramen was so flavorful, creamy, and satisfying. One of the best I've had. The pork was perfectly cooked with a nice crispy sear, and the broth of the one I got (the first choice on the menu) was very ginger-forward and I was all about it. My wife got the black garlic ramen which was very tasty as well, just make sure you like the taste of black garlic because it's strong. The nice part about ordering ramen is you can add a sushi roll to your meal for only $2. We all did that and agreed that their sushi is out of this world. My dad got the bento box and he said it was excellent--the potstickers were my personal favorite, I got to steal one of those--the only thing he'd change was that the chicken was dry. They have a diverse drink menu with some really cool options I've never seen before (looking at you sake mixed drinks) plus they have some cheap drink specials, like the bourbon old fashioned which was very tasty, and also very sweet. If you want more of a dry old fashioned, you'll want to ask them to tone down the sugar. They also offer all you can eat sushi for lunch and dinner. I believe the prices were around $30 for dinner and $22 for lunch. FYI, you'll have to ask for that menu specifically, as they don't list that on their normal menu. Atmosphere is fun, modern, and Japanese. I loved it. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Excellent spot that I already look forward to visiting again soon!

    Firecracker Roll
    Don B.

    I stopped in for dinner while staying for the night at nearby hotel and boy, am I glad I did! Outstanding service and the sushi was fantastic! The place was very clean and well staffed, with all employees smiling and seemingly having a good time. That usually speak volumes about a business. I will certainly come back again when passing through the area in the future.

    A6. Takoyaki

    We came in early for dinner having never been here before. I don't know why I haven't heard more people talk about this place, it's really good! We got the Hawaiian roll and the takoyaki was awesome!! Friendly good service as well, didn't bug us all the time but checked in at the right times.

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    Christopher W.

    I have been wanting to try I Sushi for a bit now. It is practically in Radisson's Parking lot. So o save the short walks for the crappy cold rainy days. Ok enough of a back story. I ordered online a Hawaiian Roll and Pineapple Fried Rice. The Asparagus wrapped Sushi was tremendous and the Pineapple Fried Rice was very good with a mixture of vegetables that I have not experienced in my rice before. Presentation!! You know what they say about food? Half of the enjoyment is in the presentation. The rice was served in a half sliced Pineapple!! Surprise! Do not let the exterior fool you. The interior is not your average sushi restaurant. The kids will love the King Chairs at the tables. A sake bar. Sushi Bar. Bar Bar. You get the point. Very clean and cautious with ALL of the current COVID suggestions. And the people are very friendly.

    Chicken Teriyaki, California Sushi Roll, fresh tomato's and salad with ginger dressing, veggie dumplings, and steamed white rice.
    David M.

    Not all Bento Boxes are created equal! Congratulations to I Luv Sushi for a delicious meal. I had the Teriyaki Bento Box and the chicken was moist and mixed in with Asian vegetables in a sweet teriyaki sauce marinade. As you can see in the photo attached, the portions and selection were generous. Most importantly everything was fresh. As for the service, well a 10+ is not high enough to describe Cassandra. She made me feel welcome, knew the menu very well and made excellent suggestions. You need to get here and experience this wonderful place for yourself.

    Corn cheese fries, beef yakisoba

    Alright buckle up. I first ate here when it was still the previous owners managing it. I loved their sushi and was so happy I had finally found my sushi spot in town. Then I came back one month later and the transition to the current owners had happened-- and suddenly, I didn't like their sushi anymore. I was devastated. Fortunately I tried the other things on their menu, and their korean fried chicken wings are PERFECTION. Great wing sizes, amazing crispy skin and breading, fantastic flavors. The soy garlic, honey garlic were great. They used to allow mixing and matching of different flavors but recently stopped that, which is a bummer. Still, i'm glad we have something like this exists in Rockford now. (No photo because I always devour them when they arrive to the table lol) I also recently tried their corn cheese fries and BOY OH BOY were they sooooo good. Umami, sweet and crispy. Their sushi may not be great, but for their chicken, 5 stars deserved!

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    Love the place and so did the kids owners super nice place clean food tastes good will be back

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    The food is delicious, the fried chicken is the best, friendly environment, and great vibe. We always love coming here.

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