Sushi U! I like you! Sushi is a nice little spot with an all you can eat menu. Major bonuses: vegan…read moreoptions are present, and the waitstaff are helpful in generally checking on what is and is not vegan. You know, the kind of thing that might be important to people who want to eat a sushi restaurant when you don't really want to be eating fish or milk. It helps that it's just south of the Crystal Lake downtown, in an area where many restaurants and businesses are. There were a few things (Fried onion dip) where it looked questionably non-vegan and the waitstaff were helpful in pointing out that the onions were fine, but the dip wasn't. Which is fine with me! Really, you don't have to veganize everything. I don't expect magic accommodations. Just don't snow me with claiming things aren't vegan, or at least be able to tell me if things are. I have reasonably low expectations. I want to eat, I want to not get sick from it, and preferably I'd like to enjoy it. I am easy to please. Sushi was reasonably well prepared, and also came out quickly. It was nice to be able to order a roll or two at a time and then have them come to you! However, was the AYCE worth the cost? The jews worth the susheeze (I don't know where I'm going with this made up phrase)? I gotta say no, dawg. I'm pretty sure that as a vegetarian the cost of everything I got was actually way more expensive than the amount I ate. I guess I'm not the volume eater anymore. C'est la vie. I'd still come back, just with their AYCE price so high maybe just getting rolls is the way to go - and I don't see anything wrong with that.

Sushi U is such a gem in Crystal Lake and makes for a really cute date night spot! Their…read moreall-you-can-eat menu offers a great variety of items, which is one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. During our visit, we tried several sushi rolls, pork ramen, takoyaki, fried scallops, edamame, and miso soup. Everything was delicious, and the sushi was especially fresh. Be sure to save room for dessert--the ice cream bar is the perfect way to end the meal! The restaurant itself has beautiful decor and a welcoming atmosphere. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. If you're looking for quality sushi and a fun dining experience in the area, Sushi U is definitely worth a visit.

Food is excellent The AYCE sushi for $28 including…read moreappetizers and beverage can't be beat. Service is Good usually. The menu has many Pan Asian dishes so it's not just limited to sushi We keep on going back

when I think of tasty sushi as the name of a restaurant, I usually equate that to only being…read moreJapanese. Lo and behold when I opened the menu there is a full section for Thai food a section for Chinese food and a section for noodles. It was definitely a pleasant surprise because I did have a maki roll but I supplemented it with some pad Thai and both dishes satisfied my appetite. The service was right on point checked in at ample period of time to see if everything was OK and they were polite. The dining experience felt very private where they have separated, booth tables and the ambience was very quiet. I would definitely recommend this place.

Basic looking Chinese restaurant in Algonquin. China Dragon 1 is pretty sketchy even for strip mall…read morestatus to be honest. It has a minimal dining area with only a few tables. Cluttered with boxes of supplies and junk. The food is really cheap at least. A restaurant that is bare bones. It's one of those strip mall Chinese restaurants that is similar to all the others. This one makes the others look fantastic though. Had a part of the dining area closed off. There were only a few available tables. It's about $8 for an entree. The one here for vegetarians is the Tofu Vegetables. Sounds generic. This has mushrooms and pea pods. A lot more to get if wanting something more authentic. There's pad Thai as well as many others. For sure it actually is one of the best Asian restaurants around here. It's located in the plaza with the post office. They're closed Tuesdays.

We have been big supporters of China dragon for about 8 years now through Covid and all - telling…read moreeveryone we know and the Mchenry food critic site that they are the best bringing in multiple additional customers...Tonight we dropped $130 on food. We got the order delivered by uber because that was the only option for delivery China dragon had. Our order was missing items I called the restaurant asking if it was there and got left behind. I had to repeat what I had in front of me as food twice and then was cut off and told it's An uber issue and I have to deal with them! I WAS going to ask for them to make the items missing and I would have picked it up - instead after that statement I was hung up on. We will no longer be ordering from China dragon. Horrible customer service is not ok.

Sushi is always great here! We love sushi and like trying different places. We always end up…read morecoming back here! Great service and nice atmosphere too!

My Japanese wife & I have eaten here several times and have been happy with the quality of the…read moresushi, granting that she has a very high benchmark for this given her background. Wouldn't claim it was the best ever but certainly good enough for repeat visits and very reasonably priced. Today we ordered a variety of nigiri and 3 maki rolls for takeout that were very disappointing. The rice beneath all the fish was cold and hard, either not made today or if so, undercooked. I picked up the order less than 5 minutes after they finished making it and it was eaten maybe 10 minutes after that, so it wasn't an issue of it going bad in transit or sitting around before eating. Also, the salmon skin roll, which we'd enjoyed on a previous visit, had something off about it, a very strong off-flavor, enough so that we didn't dare finish it. As mentioned, a disappointing meal from somewhere we expected better from.

I haven't been disappointed with the quality and it's been ready quickly for pick up. I haven't…read moredined in for quite a while so can't comment on service.

It was my first time ordering at this place. I went in there. I ordered a Lady Gaga 10 roll with…read moresweet-and-sour chicken. It was really good. The server was good. The place was really nice and the lady was really nice too that took my order I won't come back here and try out the new food. Maybe I'll grab the noodles and soup next time I come in. The place looks really nice and clean.

Nigiri- Rice to protein is perfection. Ginger salad and…read moremiso always solid on apps. Service and quick seating phenomenal. I never had a bad time here. I think this place is worth the visit if you live by here or nearby for dinner. Obviously people come here for the hibachi but personally I enjoy the sushi here the most. Place is always decently clean and can never complain! One day I come they didn't have the green tea I like, which I guess they ran out and used a different tea bag. It's all good I still love this place

The best fresh sushi around! Everything on the menu is amazing. We love going with our family for…read morethe hibachi table for our birthdays. The golden shrimp is our longtime favorites along with the filet mignon with mushrooms. many great cocktails but our favorite is the leche martini. Service is always good but the wait could be very long without a reservation so I'd recommend making one. The ambience is nice and fun.

Absolutely one of the BEST meals I have ever had! Between the food..the service...and the wonderful…read moreowner: Just amazing!!! I BEG all off you to go and try this place. The Chefs are brilliant. BRILLIANT!!! We tried so many different items on the menu and each was more wonderful than the next. Many thanks to our wonderful server and the warm and gracious owner! Cheers to top of the top restaurants!!!!!

Stopped into PL8 in Barrington and had a great experience. The service was awesome and the staff…read morewas super friendly from the moment I walked in. The restaurant was quiet, but everyone there was welcoming and attentive, and the food came out incredibly fast. I ordered the Crunchy Roll and the lo mein, and both were fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. I also tried the crab Rangoon wontons , which were really good and definitely worth ordering. Great service, friendly people, quick food, and a relaxed atmosphere. It's a great spot if you are out that way!

Excellent fillet, buttery easy to cut, very tasty, didn't care so much for the twice baked potato,…read morenext time would like a baked potato, wasn't on the menu, very good dessert, everything just a little pricy

I've been to a few Shakou locations, but I would say that Barrington is my least favorite one that…read moreI've been to. The food itself is consistent with the others - obviously try some of the different sushi bowls, but my go-to is a poke bowl. Super large portions and a really good fish to other ingredients in the bowl ratio. Where Barrington lacks is the service. We made a reservation for 7pm, but when we walked in, they said it would still be another 15-20 minutes unless we wanted to sit on the rooftop... while it was drizzling. (at least that made me laugh at how unfortunate of a question that was) I get that certain nights are busy, but what's the point of making a reservation? We had to wait it out in the tiny little front area, which is definitely not big enough for people to wait in, and finally got a table upstairs. Our server was nice enough, but it took quite a long time to get two glasses of wine, so we didn't bother ordering more. Another thing I don't love, and this isn't the staff's fault - but the only way to get upstairs is an elevator. It's just one floor up, but it made me feel pretty unsafe not seeing any stairs in case there was something that went wrong.

Yum... this is a hidden gem in Barrington. It has been around for a long time for good reason. It…read moreis soooo good. The portions of fish in their rolls is generous. Very high quality. We most often get food to go. Sometimes we dine in. We go for the extraordinary food, not the scene. If you are looking for a trendy scene go to Shakou. If you want super high quality sushi, come here. My family's typical order is- 3 spicy tuna maki House special maki Rainbow maki Soft shell crab maki That is enough for our 2 adults and 2 teenage boys. Sometimes we get a few nigiri too.

One of our favorite places for good Japanese. Simple decor, quite ambiance, fresh ingredientsread more

Yes, it's fabulous…read more... Where to go on a Friday night w no reservation..headed to the Region and while the bar was packed we were immediately seated on the patio - which we loved. Can't wait for the fall as they have heaters set up. Martini was mixed to perfection and we started w the "hot rock", which is literally a rock heated enough so you could sear little steak pieces...it was so much fun to cook and excellent to eat as an app. I had the salmon and it was magnificent!! Large piece, cooked to perfection along w some excellent mashed potatoes. A had the branzino - it was a filet which was different, but she loved it (and is a branzino snob). Service is excellent and it was a wonderful night to have a great meal outside.

Another great experience at Region. While service was a bit slow, our server was extremely helpful…read moreand fun to talk to. He gave great food recommendations and made the experience memorable! Food reviews: Saigon branzino--perfect balance of citrus and heat. Crunch of the fish skin was perfect. Crispy rice and bok choy was nice too, just wish there was more of it! Berkshire ribs--deeply developed flavor and fall of the bone cook made this an unforgettable dish! Highly recommend