I'm not a fan of eating food court food! But this is the most decent meal that you can find in…read moreOrland Square mall. The chicken teriyaki is prepared fresh in front of you. You get fried rice, vegetables, and chicken for about 7.45. It's a decent serving for the price. The customer service is good, and the Quality of the food is consistently good.

04 of 05 stars rating. Great flavor and fresh every time because your meal is cooked in front of…read moreyou. I have one less star because parking can be a distance from the restaurant access. The restaurant has not disappointed me yet, I've been coming here for two years for my family.

Back two years later, and the experience didn't disappoint. Same lightening fast service, same…read moregreat teriyaki chicken with steamed rice, same portions, though a couple bucks more than before. When I'm out at Yorktown Mall, I always eat at Sarku. The mall seems cleaner and brighter than I remember it.

They say their chicken Teriyaki is their number 1 best seller. I ordered mine to-go with white…read morerice. There was certainly alot of chicken in the to-go container. I am giving 3 stars because IMO the chicken was so incredibly bland. If I had a blind fold I would not have been able to identify the flavor. I came at the busy lunch rush. They were fully staffed and worked hard to get the orders out quickly .

The reviews on here are pretty bad, which I don't understand. This is mall food court food so you…read morecan't expect a five star experience. I personally love Sarku and think it is the best option at the Chicago Ridge Mall food court. I appreciate that they cook the food in front of you so you can see how it is made. Yes they precook their chicken and leave it on the side, but that is because they are one of the most popular options in the food court and if they had to make it for every order it would take too long. My cashier was very pleasant and polite as well as the cooks. They all greeted me as I walked up and made my order how I like. I also appreciate that they put the calories on the menu, although I doubt it is super accurate. The portion sizes are amazing for the price and the service is fast. 4 stars because my rice and chicken were a little bland and oily but the cook did ask me if I wanted extra sauce, which I declined, so that could've been my fault.

Absolutely awful...I would give it zero stars if possible..I have been there before bit this visit…read moretakes the cake.

I hate writing tough reviews, but I was not a huge fan of this location. I've had another location…read morethat was much better. Chicken was dry, vegetables barely cooked, and rice was old. Not much flavor outside the sauce. It's in a mall, so there's a lot of seating at least. The employees were nice, no issues at all. Food just wasn't up to par and is overpriced for what that was.

Go to Panda Express a block away Better food, better…read morechoice, better prices This is a dying food court in a dying mall

Reliably really good. Come hungry and you will not be disappointed. If it's a holiday, make sure to…read moremake a reservation. Spicy tuna can be done with chili oil vs spicy mayo if you can't do eggs. Spicy tuna with Chili Oil is better in my opinion. Grilled with salt options for chicken and fish if you can't do soy or wheat like me. Decent selection and rotating specials. If the Toro Taku Maki is on the Specials Menu and in stock try it. It is so good Service is attentive and overall very good. No complaints. If you like Japanese food I highly recommend this place.

4.5/5 - Came on a Saturday evening with a reservation in the fancy room where you take off your…read moreshoes, clean interior! Our waiter was helpful in answering all of our questions about the extensive menu. Tako Wasabi: A small bowl about the size of a pointer finger, but packed with lots of small, strong pieces of octopus; chewy, savory, with a sharp and fragrant wasabi kick. Leaned on the salty side, but very unique! Beef Tataki: The yuzu sauce, very sour, pairs well with the raw steak, with a side of fresh seaweed Japanese Spaghetti (full): Al dente, chewy pasta with a tangy flavor and a creamy aftertaste, with a side of parmesan and tabasco to add if you want; shareable between 2-3 people Buta Nira Moyashi: Slightly crisped pork with a good balance of lean and fat, served on a generous bed of chives and crunchy soybeans, comes with chili pepper to add if you want; leans a bit on the salty side Curry: A huge bowl! Celebrated a birthday, they gave our birthday person a small free matcha japanese cheesecake with a candle. :)

Golf Mill Shopping Center in its current state is sadly a perfect representation of a "dying mall"…read more I went on a Friday night to watch a movie there and the place is practically a ghost town, barely any stores are left in the mall itself besides a bath and body works and an AMC. Small selection to choose from, sad to see because when I was a kid, Golf Mill mall was popping and had a ton of stores to go to. The good news is, that it's supposed to get a more modern update in the years to come to save the mall, but for now, do yourself a favor and go to Gurnee Mills or Woodfield Mall instead,

We returned to do what we normally come here to do, that is, mall walk in inclement weather. I…read moregive 'em 1.49 stars for being a pretty good venue for such, but that's about it. Not much has changed from our last visit, except they are down to one food court restaurant, and it is a new merchant, K-Mom. Best of luck to them. There are still about 10 other merchants in the mall itself. AMC Cinema, JC Penney's, Ross for Less, and Ulta are still active. They're hanging tough!

Wow -- this place completely shocked me with how good it was. I honestly wasn't expecting much from…read morethe outside, but the food proved me wrong. We ordered a Chicken Teriyaki with white rice and a Chicken Breast Teriyaki with fried rice. It took about 15-20 minutes, and you can see in the back that they're making everything fresh. The plates are huge, so I ended up having enough for dinner or the next day. Everything was really flavorful, and I especially appreciated the char on the teriyaki -- seriously so good. It is on the expensive side, but with portions that big, it does make sense.

Loved Joy Teriyaki when they were in Bloomingdale that I followed them to Hoffman Estates because…read moretheir food is great! Friendly staff and quick service. Nice space to enjoy a lunch date or have dinner. Would definitely recommend.

While staying at the nearby Westin, which is walking distance, I popped into Yorktown Center for…read morenothing more than wandering around a mall and maybe grabbing a quick bite from a mall food court. I was able to achieve both here! Yorktown Center and mall are the anchor of this area and have all the classic vibes of an interior mall while being surrounded by open-air shopping and eateries. Additionally, this complex also has a movie theater an a gym. So, multi-faceted and mixed used for sure. The mall has a lot of the standard mall store you expect, but they also have a good variety of smaller branded stores and even some local shops. Like any other mall right now, there were serval empty store fronts. While the shops were cool to wander through and by, I came for the food court, which is huge! Featured a solid selection of chain and local spots. The mall was clean and well kept. Worn in some places, but for the most part in good shape. Overall, solid spot to spend some time at, with or without purpose.

Another location I was torn between giving 4 or 5 stars…read more "Malls" in 2025 are hard to review as we're in such a weird space between in-person and online shopping but for what a traditional mall to me should be, I had to give 4 stars. Firstly, I appreciated that this mall is located walking distance from a big store-front shopping center, including a hotel and stores like Target and a bus stop. A circus was on tour in the parking lot the same weekend I arrived here, which I would assume would've brought more business to the mall. It seems to be a good spot for pop-up events like that. And secondly, service dogs are welcomed for those that need them. Overall I had a great experience with the stores that this mall does have, including the biggest highlight being at Victoria Secret's where the staff greeted me, gave me a post-weight loss bra fitting and great service when checking out with my new items! Vacancies are plenty-full in this mall unfortunately and specifically I want to mention Barbra's Bookstore - a small owned bookstore in the mall that I 1000000% wanted to support, mostly because they fullllllly advertised their banned book section and had tote bags for sale around the store branded with those same banned books *see pictures* , BUT - no one acknowledged me in the store & I don't appreciate that. Decent mall, decent stores, great food court (Burning Mouth being the best place) - with lounging, sitting area. There's also a family bathroom in this mall, located by the food court that is HUGE - and I'm sure helpful to mothers nursing. A family, small-oriented mall indeed!

My husband and I visited with our three young kids, and we were honestly a little nervous about…read morebringing them to a hibachi restaurant, but we couldn't have been more wrong. It turned out to be such a fun, family-friendly experience! The atmosphere was perfect for kids, and they had an absolute blast. Our chef, Steve, was incredible, he really engaged the kids, made them feel part of the experience, and even encouraged them to try new foods. One of my picky eaters tried things I never imagined he would, all thanks to Steve! The food was amazing. I ordered the lobster and filet, and it was not only delicious but such a generous portion that I had leftovers for the next day. Every meal came with chicken noodle soup (which my kids loved), a fresh salad, and even ended with ice cream, such a great touch. Sam, the manager, also came by multiple times to check on us. He was so attentive, welcoming, and wonderful with the kids, it really made the whole experience feel special. We got so much food for the value, and more importantly, we made such great family memories. I honestly regret not bringing the kids sooner, but we will definitely be back again very soon!

Sometimes the holiday season moves you in mysterious ways. I left my house planning on a takeout…read moresmash burger at a new fast food place 5 minutes from home, when on a quick whim, I hooked a right turn instead of a left, and drove 22 miles to Ron of Japan in Northbrook, a restaurant I last visited in 1993. I was turned on to the place by a good friend who took me there as a treat, thinking I would like it. She was very right. It was my first experience with teppanyaki, and I was hooked. Over the next 32 years I've had many more of these meals at other nice Japanese places closer to home. So now, for this visit, I suddenly went from getting a $10 burger, to dropping $200 at a restaurant (I went all-in, treating myself on this one). The place still looked the same, which in my case, I loved. I enjoyed a Super Mai Tai at the elegant bar before my table was ready (a very short wait). Lupe, a long serving, very experienced chef was my company for the evening, and he was wonderful. The lobster appetizer was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and presented. My filet was a fine piece of meat and it was the exact medium rare I requested. Soup, salad, vegetables, fried rice, shrimp - all fantastic. The waitress was also great, refilling my water, and bringing me a second Super Mai Tai. I topped it all off with a scoop of green tea ice cream. It was an extravagant meal and I was quite full, but it was a Christmas splurge, and it was worth it. Now, I'm planning on not waiting another 32 years to return here. I'll save up some money and come back here with my two grandsons, two daughters, son, and ex-wife. My little guys have been with me a few times at similar places and quite enjoyed it. As far as for me, it was well worth it, and I recommend it all - the people , the food, and the atmosphere, but load up your wallet.