I've now been here twice in less than two weeks and the first review was for my first visit for…read morelunch. This is now my updated review as a purposefully came back for a dinner on a Friday night. You should try to make a reservation because on this particular Friday night they actually were full. And you can do it online through their website. The dinner menu is significantly different from the lunch menu. It is much more expensive with a lot more choices, especially as it pertains to the sushi and the cold as well as hot appetizers. You also have the option during dinner to order a sushi tray whether it is a Nigiri sashimi or maki tray. And if you sit there and do the math if you order the trays, they're a lot cheaper, but you have to like what the options are on the tray. You can tell by the pictures we ordered quite a bit of food as usual for dinner. Everything was so super fresh and delicious as usual. Everything came out with really good timing as well. We had a completely different waitress and a team of of servers this evening and all of them were absolutely friendly and helpful and attentive. This is got to be my new go to for authentic Japanese. You can also tell because while we were there the patrons coming in were Japanese in majority. I cannot say enough about this place being amazing with incredible quality fish, and a great menu.

Everything we ordered was delicious, but unfortunately the chicken gizzard skewers were 100%…read morespoiled (they had a wet dog smell to them). After communicating this to staff, they passed it around and confirmed it was indeed spoiled and took it off our bill, which we appreciated. They can get busy and with not too many hands on deck, food and service can come out slowly. It's understandable to a degree, but it does feel like servers rarely come around (through the whole dining experience, our water was never refilled once or even asked to be) and overall service seems subpar at best. Ambiance is great. They definitely have that Japanese izakaya vibe. Go to Sankyu if you have time on your hands and order menu items that are likely ordered often and you will have a 4-5 star experience.

I was disappointed with the food. First the name difference (Ramen USA) on Yelp compared to their…read morewebsite and Google maps kinda threw us off. There's also discrepancy in their menu and what they actually have available as it seems they also display items for the the cafe next door. We happened to arrive during happy hour so some menu items were discounted. They also have a complimentary salad bar. We ordered chicken karaage, potstickers, salmon avocado sushi, and I had the katsu sandwich. All the food items we ordered came separately over a span of 20+ minutes, with the sandwich arriving last and cold. Not only did the sandwich come on a cold sourdough bread, the meat also had an unusual texture and so I ended up throwing it out. The other items we ordered were lacking in flavor. The chicken karaage was prepared well but it had no flavor. I'm regret spending money at this establishment.

If customers are waiting before the restaurant opens, you know that you are in for a treat, right?…read moreI mean, this was our first time to Uma Japan Eatery (didn't know it was formerly Ramen USA) and we were a little confused when we arrived because there was signage for Uma, Ramen USA, and M Cafe. So we got out of the car and saw someone pull up in front of the restaurant and jump out at 11:59. As soon as the door was unlocked at 12pm, this customer went in, and a few others after them. This is a small joint, and it was already half full by the time we ordered, then sat down (they told us the table at which to sit). I didn't know, but asked, and found out that a salad bar and miso soup are also included. The salad bar was pretty decent, with fresh vegs. They even had French fried onions (my guilty pleasure) and a very good House dressing (ginger vinaigrette). The portions are enormous. The couple next to us got ramen, and it was practically overflowing. We ordered takoyaki (too much food, we didn't need). I had the Pork Katsu bowl and my companion had a Katsu curry. I wished I had ordered the curry -- it looked dark and rich and thick like pudding (not like a boxed curry). They also gave us a bonus piece of chicken karaage which was so large and crispy. I think I'll get the curry next time, or the ramen. We originally came because we were going to get a karaage sando, but get the curry.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and when given the opportunity to choose a place,…read morethis was the first one that came to mind. The service was excellent from the moment we were seated until we received our orders. The food was delicious as well. The menu is extensive, and the Bento Box I got hit the spot. This is a great date night spot or an after-theater spot.

food is great! so this one is hard to do! Ordered food at 5:30 picked up at 6 and was charged full…read moreprice on a Happy Hour Night. I was told that they aren' doing that anymore on Friday & Saturday but just haven't changed their website. Also, same response from the manager!

Very good!! The ramen was delicious and service was excellent. Would recommend the chicken karaage.read more

I was here with my friend one afternoon, we were really hungry and i cant forget the Thai curry…read more The staff were friendly and clearly explained how the menu is, and they have an interesting chart option to order your protein from. Cozy ambience, busy area, easy commute

Came to this particular Mitsuwa to pick up bentos for a long work day for the entire weekend and…read morewas very happy that the entire bento area was well stocked everytime I came in around 10 am. I also really enjoyed picking up a variety of delicious breads from the bakery every single day as well. My favorite was the cream pan; it was super soft, and had a perfect amount of cream filling. There were also a lot of cute breads in the shape of different characters that were also as delicious as they were cute. There is a self check out line as well as plenty of cashiers so the wait to check out was minimal to none.

This was a quick pop-in, but this could still be a big review. This place is an otakus dream come…read moretrue! The architecture, the culture, the food, it's all here. So cool. I was just in the neighborhood and I've been wanting to check Mitsuwa out forever so I figured I'd finally take a look around. So whats here? Plenty of food options! It smells great in here. Walking in and right away there's wagu bento for sale. Friendly workers offering samples of alcohol behind them. Cool food stalls doing classics like yakitori, grilled fish, karaage, katsu don and more! Crepe stand, you bet. Bread shop, absolutely. With the yakisoba bread I've never actually seen for sale! Honestly there's plenty more. There's a grocery store. I didn't spend long in this section but I saw some of my favorite snacks and some premier cuts of fish. A small gatcha section! I didn't see anything I loved but they had some Spy Family stuff. A One Piece Card Game shop. I don't know anything about this particular card game, outside of its obvious relationship to the Anime it's based on. That said, the shop was busy and seemed to have people hanging out and maybe playing the game as well. Not sure if this was a pop-up or not. A small Pop-up section. Currently dedicated to merchandise from Godzilla, Ultraman, and Kamen Rider. A bookshop. Which is under-selling it. It's got English AND Japanese versions of manga. A nice selection of classic stuff and modern hits. Its got plenty of random merchandise and figures too. This spot is a destination on its own for sure. I'll be back with a full paycheck to eat and shop.

The food is phenomenal and fresh! Everything we had was really good! The drink list is extensive! I…read morelove the sake they recommend.

First time having summertime and was blown away! Small restaurant tucked into the corner of a strip…read moremall, recommended to us by my parents. We ordered take out for lunch. The prices could not even be better for the amount of food we got! Each meal came with a miso soup and side salad. We had the teriyaki salmon set, deep fried salmon set, and the katsu curry. Will be returning next time we're in town 100% thanks! :)

Atención increíble local muy limpio buen servicio, el mejor Ramen, sin duda alguna volveréread more

Had such a great time dining at Kyuramen in Oak Park. It's a really intimate little spot, which…read moremade the whole experience feel extra special. The classic Japanese omurice combo was so good, and I also loved the shrimp tempura, chicken bow buns, Thai iced tea, and the lemonade. Everything tasted delicious, and the service was amazing. Definitely a place I'd go back to again.

My gfs had introduced me to Sozai Banzai last year, and since then, I've taken my family and…read morefriends here several times. We've always had delicious food and friendly service. We usually get a bento, udon, katsu or their special of the day. My son likes their muffins too :). Everything tastes made with care. Highly recommend.

Come here for lunch on and off. Usually grilled fish are good. Hamburg is also delicious. So as…read moreside dishes. Like to try all kinds of things in the menu.

I had three pieces of sushi and the chicken salad. My sister had the miso and seaweed salad…read more Utterly delicious and fresh. Flavors so bright and delicious. You want to eat here.

Great location right in the middle of the Loop. Super convenient and a nice spot for lunch. Prices…read morewere very reasonable, especially considering the generous portions. The staff brought us water while we were waiting and checked on us. I tried the char shu miso zaru soba. I'd never had soba in miso broth before, so that was interesting. The noodles were slightly overcooked for my taste, and while the broth had a strong, flavorful profile, it leaned a bit salty. The pork could have been more tender, but overall the dish was still decent. At $15, it felt like a fair price given the location. We also ordered the chicken curry rice, which came in a huge portion, also $15. The flavor was good, and the katsu was solid with a nice chicken to breading ratio. Definitely satisfying and great value. Overall, a solid lunch option with generous portions and reasonable pricing in a prime location.

My friend brought me here. I ordered Sashimi Bento box and it is so delicious. Lots of ingredients…read more Tempura is very crispy. I enjoyed the dinner experience here. Authentic dining Japanese experience. The only downside is the sound. It's so noisy here that I can't hear well the conversations.

We loved all of our food here! Dry authentic and delicious. We went right when they opened and it…read morewas not too busy and we had great service. We brought our 3 young kids and the staff was so attentive and accommodating with them by bringing special kids plates, spoons, and bowls, which they really enjoyed. Our server was also great about explaining things on the menu to us. Would go back for sure !