A great midday stop after shopping till we dropped. We went in right at the start of business and a server sat us promptly. The decor was minimalist to a degree but still so elevated and nice to look at, with cranes painted on the wall for a nice touch. Lots of natural light and great music. Both the cocktails and mocktails were pretty tasty. There was a strawberry mocktail that I really enjoyed, even though the specific name escapes me! The Chicago Fire Roll was EVERYTHING, and my mom was VERY satisfied with her Salmon Teriyaki bento box. I'll definitely make my way up there the next time I'm in town. read more

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Overall, I think this place is decent. It is a little overpriced but what do you expect in the suburbs. Service is good. Salmon Sashimi or fatty salmon - delicious Fatty tuna sashimi - delicious Tuna and a white fish - a bit too fishy Spicy tuna roll - ok Wagyu Beef nigiri - delicious Ramen noodle salad - just ok, i'd try a different one read more

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Wow, I am overjoyed to have found this absolutely beautiful gem. Jimoto is the most striking Japanese restaurant in Winnetka, and I couldn't be more pleased by the whole dining experience here! The staff are all professional and welcoming. This restaurant sets itself apart on a whole new level. With its captivating LED "jimoto" sign hung boldly against lustrous black zellige wall and beautiful paper lantern lights--this room is instantly trendsetter. The special maki rolls caught my eye as many options are finished with fried garlic or potato crumbs. Definitely a good umami crunch to an otherwise soft and fresh meat--a great balanced pairing. At jimoto, you are promised to have a great time. read more

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Ordered this for delivery last night and it was delicious! I really like the Chicago fire roll with extra eel and spicy mayo sauce on the side, the seared tuna on it was perfect. The nigiri was INCREDIBLE, specifically the hamachi with the truffle on top and the otoro. The salmon was so buttery and delicious as well! Will definitely be ordering again and going on to check this place out. read more

jimoto - chicago fire roll (8pcs) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

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Nice ambiance with huge open window on the storefront facing a Winnetka side street. Lots of locals are eating here, including families with little kids on this early Saturday evening in July. Creative flare shines on a variety of rolls, with lovely presentation. The three of us ordered three rolls plus a couple of nigiri (tuna and hamachi, 2 pieces in an order) and salmon sashimi. The fish was very fresh. The green tea was unique: the high-quality tea bag included tea leaves enhanced with aromatic herbs, and we asked for hot water refill in our teapot. We left room for apple tart for dessert. Gorgeous, tasty, not too sweet. There's a full-service bar with seating along one side of the cozy space. Sushi bar seating is along the back of the room. There are two tables for two out in front, on the sidewalk. read more

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Not the best experience. The fish is okay，but a little too salty. Not a lot of people here，even it was weekend dinner time. read more

jimoto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

Excellent Sushi! Had the Spicy Tuna and Spicy Hamachi rolls for lunch (tuna gone). Great atmosphere and cozy decor. Highly recommend! read more

jimoto - Loved! the Spicy Tuna and Spicy Hamachi rolls. Great atmosphere! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

Very good, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and would return. The staff was very attentive.

amazing food. all roles are top notch. get some friends together or a date night and get here!!!

Jimoto was a different experience than we had thought. We stumbled upon this place in the suburbs of Winnetka and I was taken by surprise. The sushi and salad was a very tasty and filling combination. We got the salmon on the salad for some extra added protein. We requested that they grill the salmon and they did just that. We were so appreciative for them doing that because I cannot have raw salmon. So with that, we will say the service was excellent! The restaurant is a cute, vibrant, and comfortable setting in the suburbs. If you're looking for sushi or simply a fun place to go with friends in the suburbs, this is your spot. All in all, we had an enjoyable experience. read more

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Location: Downtown Winnetka. Easy street parking. Ambiance: Super pretty, romantic, all good things. Definitely a date spot & people watching. Food: Sadly, mediocre. I sent a bad sushi salmon roll back after eating 2 pieces. Had bad food poisoning the next day. We ordered 3 different sushi rolls. Only one was good. We ordered all 3 based on waitress recommendations & they ran about over $20 per roll each. Service: The manager came over to talk about sending the sushi back, well, sort of, she insisted the fish is fresh to me. Maybe if she ate a piece, she could verify it's bad....before contesting my claim. I eat a lot of sushi. I know if it's bad...they did accept the return with no fuss. I've had much better service elsewhere where they were extremely apologetic, etc. Overall: I would not be back. Sushi is really bad. Service is lacking too. read more

Came here with a friend for dinner. The ramen salad and the rolls were delicious. All the rolls were delicious with the Chicago fire being my fave. Definitely a place to visit if you're in the area. Good service and great sushi. read more

We did carry out. We were missing items we ordered despite the order being "reviewed" before checkout. We called and the manager graciously refunded us, but the food wasn't enough to feed our party. The sushi was way too overpriced, and honestly didn't taste amazing. Would've preferred somewhere like AO Sushi. Oh well. read more

One of my favorite new spots in north shore! Food drinks and ambiance are outstanding! Happy hour is great! Service is beyond amazing! (Sarah! I believe is her name) she is always amazing! read more

I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a fresh, new sushi place to dine in. I had just dined there with my girlfriend for a Valentine's Day dinner and it turned out to be a great choice. The sushi was very fresh and the interior decor was chic and modern. The food came out to our table amazingly fast once we ordered it and everything was delicious. Faster than the McDonald's drive through. Lol. We order 2 nigiri rolls (1 tuna and 1 hamachi). We also ordered the spicy tuna roll, Godzilla roll and rainbow roll. The price point wasn't bad either for the quality of sushi that they serve and they also have a full service bar. I'd definitely go back again to try the other rolls. read more

jimoto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

I'd eat sushi for every meal if I could so welcome all new sushi restaurants to the North Shore. I'm a fan of their sister restaurant, 501 local, so when my husband and I were looking for a last min spot on a Sat night we decided to check it out. We called around 6pm and they told us they could eat as at a bar, but much to our luck had a table outside available when we got there. I had checked out their menu a few times when ordering sushi for my sushi loving family, but found their rolls to be a bit expensive for our kids. I'll stick with something more casual like AO sushi when ordering in, but think this is a great spot for sushi while dining out. We started our meals with drinks (vodka martini for me), spicy edamame (sooo spicy) and the jimoto house salad (yum). And then for our rolls: crispy rice roll (4 stars), spicy hamachi (5 stars) and tuna avocado round (3 stars). 3 rolls was perfect for my husband and I...we even had room for a Japanese cake roll (so yummy) for dessert. Their menu isn't very big, but the sushi they have is pretty good. I also love the atmosphere including the large open windows that make you feel like you're eating outside even when you're inside. And all our servers were very friendly and attentive. These sushi lovers will be back! read more

We had dinner with family and friends last night. It was busy Sat night, but the staff and service were quite good. It is fairly small place, with tables a bit too close to each other, and not much of atmosphere to write about. The prices are on a higher end, and I expected high quality super fresh sashimi, nigiri, and rolls. The rainbow roll was ok at best, sashimi combo had fresh varied fish as I assumed to be, but without "wow" factor. The fish was cut very thin too. Hamachi carpaccio appetizer was probably the best selection from what we ordered. Downtown Winnetka is nice place to stroll around and get a dinner, bit I am somewhat of sushi connoisseur, and simply expected more. To be objective, I would give it 3.5 out 5 stars, but not quite 4. read more

The ambiance in this restaurant was amazing. We made a reservation and got seated right away. Our server was so sweet and she made sure she took care of us. The food was delicious and I couldn't get enough. I definitely want to go back. read more

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Well let's start with the good. I liked their chicken teriyaki. The not so good: The chicken teriyaki was pretty basic. Just meat, sauce, and rice. No veggies. But it was still yummy. Now the sushi- very odd combinations! An olive slice with a basic maki roll? I feel they are being too "try hard." Overall, some of the flavor combos don't work well together. Also, the last time I ordered sushi the rice was so hard (like maybe it wasn't cooked all the way or it was sitting at the bottom of the pot, so it hardened? I don't know the reason.) I had to peel it off the roll and eat the inside ingredients. The miso soup - oh my goodness was it the fishiest tasting soup I have ever tried! No thank you. The good thing though- the spicy miso was really spicy. So that was wonderful! Lastly, the prices are pretty high. I am ok with paying those prices if the quality was there, but the last time I ordered food from them, my whole family was complaining how it wasn't worth it. Bottom line: Don't judge a place on how expensive it is or how pretty the packaging is. There are other sushi spots that get it right for better value. read more

I was looking for a good sushi spot in the North Shore and a friend recommended this one. I didn't know what to expect but I noticed that they rated high on Yelp so immediately I was intrigued. I didn't make reservations in advance but probably should have since it was busy when we arrived. Luckily there was seating available at the sushi counter which would have been my preference anyway (I like watching the chefs prepare the food). I wanted something warm to sip on so they brought out their box of teas and it was such a treat going through the process of selecting the perfect one. I don't know why but when they bring out the box of teas, it immediately elevates the experience. We got the steamed dumplings and ordered a couple maki rolls, a hand roll and a few nigiris. The fish was fresh and really good quality. Next time I come back, I would probably create my own omakase and order all the nigiris to try! read more

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I'm so happy jimoto has finally opened their doors! I've been anticipating the opening of this spot since I love everything their sister restaurant (501 Local) next door does! As expected, jimoto did not disappoint! Everything from the service, to cocktails , rolls, and dessert was just what we needed. I started off with sipping on a smooth shot of sake... nibbled on edamame... then onto the rolls... First, the Spicy Hamachi roll... perfect balance of flavors and the texture of the hamachi was divine... Then the Soy Paper Salmon Roll... mango. spinach. asparagus. mango sauce... I've never had spinach and asparagus in a sushi roll before and I liked this one! Last but not least, the crispy rice roll... So different and maybe my fave because of its uniqueness. The combination of crunch, and I sipped on a Lychee Martini then a "senba zuru" a thousand cranes throughout the meal For dessert, Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream & Vanilla mochi Ice Cream... I didn't ask but I'll bet the mochi was fresh and stuffed because it was soft and had the perfect flavor... The Japanese Cake Roll was delectable and had the most perfect balance of fluffiness and flavor. Not too sweet and tasted so fresh! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Ordered sushi from here and it was delicious and fresh. They also gave us extra sauce without asking

Food is tasty but the size of the $10 carry out ramen salad is teeny tiny. I thought it was half eaten when I opened it. read more

jimoto - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

So insanely loud I couldn't hear the waitress telling us about the specials or my husband sitting next to me. Literally ruined the entire dinner. Service was mediocre but ambiance flat out was horrible. Food was just ok. Nothing super exciting in terms of menu but pricey nonetheless. read more

Fun ambiance for happy hour and definitely recommend it for ambiance and excellent service. Good offering of wines and mocktails. Spicy miso soup was really spicy as they have red peppery flakes they get stuck in your throat. Sashimi is pretty thinly sliced. Cheesecake bites were alright. read more

Really underwhelming apps and main courses. Place looks nice but the food is overly priced and tasteless.

The tables and chairs are so uncomfortable. Our table was so unsteady that any movement would send our waters to spill over, so we were constantly wiping our table. We asked to be moved but we were told someone else was waiting for the other table. Service was not any better, had to ask for items 3-4 times before we would receive them. We brought a bottle for corkage, we were never provided with an ice bucket and had to uncork your own bottle! The worst part we had to keep our bottle under our chair because a table was so wobbly we could not even put the bottle on the table. I would recommend management to be more present during the dinner weekend rush and ask their guests how things are going. Such a disappointment. read more

LOVE THIS SPOT. Chic but understated decor make it perfect for when I want to grab a solo bite at the bar or.. make it a date night! The atmosphere is romantic and sophisticated especially compared to any other sushi spot in the area. Honestly the fish quality is great. A lot of places around here it is next to impossible to get nigiri or sashimi that's not only good, worth the price, but it is better than. I cannot stress this enough. The fish tastes fresher than any other in recent memory... but after the hamachi and suzuki make sure you try the wagu nigiri, it does not disappoint! seriously worth it. Also shout out to the beautiful bartender, she crafts careful and elegant cocktails- make sure to stop by for happy hour sometime for half priced drinks and a spicy tuna. read more

Jimoto was a hidden gem and we were so happy we found this place. Loved an inviting ambience. Great for a day night as well as friends gathering. Sashimi was so fresh that it melt in my mouth and we all loved Ramen noodle salad and all rolls we ordered. Hard to choose my favorite but if I have to, Chicago Fire roll was it as I love spicy stuff. Definitely go back when I am in the area!! read more

Came here for a date night with a friend of mine, and was pleasantly surprised to see that it wasn't too overpriced, like so many restaurants on the North Shore, especially for Japanese food. Granted, if you want to leave full, you will spend a pretty penny, but nowhere as much as if you were to go many other sushi restaurants that claim the same modern/trendy vibe without being overly swanky or pretentious. The quality of food is certainly up there, to match their service and decor. - Otoro nigiri: Great quality, rich without being too fatty, perfectly sliced, melted in your mouth, with all the fatty deliciousness of otoro - Wagyu beef nigiri: Amazing flavor, you get all the wonderful red meat juices and flavor, with the tenderness that only thin slices and wagyu can you give you - Tako nigiri: If you like octopus this one is a good choice, it was tender, but not that flavorful, to be expected - Salmon & Hamachi sashimi: Just the right amount of marbling, tender, melts in your mouth, good thickness - Curry w/ rice (special): This was smaller than expected, but it was a good shared appetizer or shared entree (tapas style). The flavor was solid, a little sweeter than I would've thought, but that likely meant that it was probably made from scratch, which is expected for a restaurant of this caliber. They don't have a ton of wine choices, but what they do have is solid. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

This place is very mediocre. The best thing I ate was the wagyu maki roll. It was excellent. Everything else was nothing special and the steamed shrimp dumplings were downright bad. The restaurant was fairly uncomfortable in the winter. They first seated us at a table that was directly in the line of freezing air coming in every time the door opened. We asked to move and we were then at a table out of the door way and I proceeded to get extremely hot. Sake was good! read more

The best sushi on the north shore, and great happy hour deals -- even on Sundays! Friendly, helpful staff as well

The sushi presentation was very nice/excellent. When seeing my dinner choices I was looking forward to tasting. Overall I would say my choices were good but not exceptional. I would likely visit again when in the area however not necessarily have this as my "go-to" when searching for sushi 1) Dragon Rolls 2) Wagyu Beef nigiri 3) Ebi nigiri w/black rice read more

The food was good, and fresh. The ambiance great; staff adequate and attentive. However, the portions were small, very small. How they sliced their fish to appear as more on the platter we felt, was conniving. How can you slice one (1 shrimp 5-6 times?); a sliver of a bite. Same situation with all their fish (sliced to death). Now, this would be fine if their prices reflected such, but for what was presented against what we paid for, was not right.......we will not go back, nor recommend to any of our friends and neighbors. Diane Crotty Northfield read more

Had a great dinner date here. Ambiance is great, loved the music. Good sushi, good service.

This is a beautiful restaurant, but it is not for the over 50 crowd. The noise level prevents conversation. I would rate the sushi average. The tuna mako had chopped tuna instead of whole pieces with roe on the top which made it taste fishy. I didn't care for the miso soup with seaweed. However, the three other diners liked their poke bowls and sushi. The service was super. read more

Great happy hour specials and lovely atmosphere and great service. My parents go frequently and we went this week and weren't disappointed. Sarah and Eric have been very great and hospitable severs/managers. read more

Price- way too expensive Food- the quality of the fish is not good, plus there was no flavor - presentation of the food looks good but the taste wasn't there Service - good/normal read more

We ordered delivery. Awesome. Delicious and Jimoto managed to make the delivered food visually appealing. The problem with delivered food is that it often tastes and looks like leftovers. This was not our experience with Jimoto. We especially enjoyed the Maguro Roll. Will definitely be ordering again! read more

jimoto - California Roll, Dragon Roll and Maguro Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

The sushi is like it's from a grocery store at best and expensive. Do yourself a favor and go to Whole Foods, it's better and cheaper.