I love Itoko's brunch!! We can in for the early bird special…read more The steamed bun and lox had a unique take. The homemade everything steamed buns were so amazingly warm and soft. The cream cheese and salmon were the perfect portions to the bun. The egg souffle was cooking to perfection. I usually feel like I need some extra hot sauce on my eggs and the flavors were great and I didn't feel like I needed to drench the eggs in hot sauce. The pancakes were perfectly soft and not too sweet at all! Layering pancake, butter, pancake, butter and then dipping into the sauce made the perfect bite each time. We got most of our dishes through the southport set which is 100% worth it! On a side note not brunch related: the burger is really yummy. I love their hand rolls. The sushi rolls are a little small for me but still very well made.  I love all their cocktails. They are perfect drinks for the summer and are nicely bubbly. The staff is always so friendly and helpful. The restaurant is beautiful and much larger than you would think. The patio is great and friendly for dogs.

I have been to Itoko so many times and absolutely love their happy hour!! Their lychee martini is…read morethe best I have ever had. All their handrolls are something you must get! The rice bowl is so good as well. They give you a cute Polaroid pic for your special days either birthday or anniversary. This place is perfect for girls night or date night. Love their panna cotta which is so delicious. The service here is great! I will keep coming back especially for their happy hour.

This spot has been on my radar for a while thanks to all the ads I kept seeing, and during a solo…read moreparenting day, we finally stopped by for dinner before our library date. Overall, it was just okay. The biggest downside was the portion sizes, they were surprisingly small. I ended up ordering two entrées for myself because one definitely wasn't enough. My daughter had the onigiri, which was packed with rice as it didn't have much protein filling. It was okay, but nothing memorable. I'm glad I finally got to check it off my list, but not sure if I'd rush to come back again.

My friend and I grabbed a quick lunch at Ekiben last Tuesday afternoon. The interior is pretty…read morespacious and chill, pretty empty since it was a weekday. The menu had mostly Japanese options, but there were also popular Thai entrees like pad see ew, too. TOKYO DON - 17 Aesthetic and decently large, this rice bowl was topped with small square chunks of salmon, tunna, and yellowtail along with some ikura, pickled radish and cucumber. Despite not liking cucumber very much, it was pretty refreshing every few bites or so. However, the pickled radish was really sweet which I didn't like. The rice texture was good, not too sticky or acidic. Overall, chill lunch spot. The food was satisfactory, but nothing to rave about. My friend ordered a katsu bento box which she seemed to enjoy.

Disclaimer: I'm a New Yorker who's moved to Chicagoland so maybe I'm a bit snooty but the regular…read moreYelpers in the Midwest should always be viewed with a star and a 1/2 less than what is expected normally. Any bar with Yamazaki 18 is good in my book. We had lunch at Chubby Cattle so couldn't eat that much .: no skewers. The Sushi taco was good, pretty impressive with the thin seaweed that had a great crunch; didn't feel greasy at all. The seafood udon was decent; just a tad bit too salty is all. If you're into kushiyaki and what's presented here, definitely give it a try.

Good food! Love the…read moreconcept and you can order on the same QR code two different phones at the same time. The food is fresh made and full of flavor. My favorite thing was the fish cake skewer and the squid. Service was great and people keep checking on you if you need more things. They were havung a karaoke night the saturday at 10pm, but we were packed for other activities after dinner so we missed that out. The only down side that we found, it is some of the plates used to serve, they are chipped or damaged, and that bother a little the presentation.

That hit the spot. Didn't know they served sushi but the late night THAI spot was . Spicy pad Thai…read moreand rangoons. I like spicy and it was spicy. Rangoons were hot and fresh. People are petty and give bad reviews late at night but this was perfect at 1:00 AM

Crazy lard nar tasted like a sweet and sour sauce with some spice…read more Hokkien noodles was overcooked spaghetti with sweet soy sauce. Very wet. Panang curry was ok. Edamame was fine.

Ramen Wasabi will always have me at a chokehold. Probably by far the best ramen spot in Chicago,…read moreand that is saying a lot since I've been to many different ramen restaurants in the city. Ramen Wasabi has no reservations. The wait times vary, but sometimes there are seats readily available. There are bar seats available and a large middle table that you share with other parties. Service has always been good for us, and we're known as regulars there now Karaage - Fried Chicken Nuggets: An absolute must for any craving. Plenty to share with friends and the togarashi mayo dip is super delicious with it. Juicy bites with crispy batter, making everything about this appetizer perfect. Signature Tonkotsu (with Spice Umami): the noodles are sooo bouncy. I love how rich the broth is and how easy it is to bite into the Char Siu. It is so filling and honestly reminds me of my time in Japan. Tokyo Classic Shoyu (with Spice Umami): lighter broth compared to the tonkotsu, but just as delicious. This is another must-try! Ramen Wasabi will always remain as my top ramen shop in Chicago. Never had a miss with this. I would love to try their other dishes (donburi) when I have the chance...but their ramen is too good to not order

Food was decent. I went for dinner and I was impressed with the salad, wings and ramen. Everything…read morehad some spice to it but it wasn't overpowering. Service was good. Waitress was attentive and definitely helped with good suggestions Ambiance is good. Very dimly lit but perfect for a good date night.

I highly recommend this place if you love ramen as much as I do! The food quality and taste were…read moreincredible. I started with unsweetened oolong tea and takoyaki, followed by Goku Tonkotsu ramen, I chose the non-spicy option, and it was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I would give this place a Michelin star if I could!

Ramen for a cold day....yes please! A small spot but so cute and simple inside. With a few intimate…read more2 seat booths, a couple tables that can seat up to 4 people, and then seats along the counter. My friend and I walked in and put ourselves on the list. We didn't wait too long, which was nice. We sat along the counter and our server/bartender was so sweet. She was super friendly & made us feel welcomed. Can't go wrong snacking on some edamame to start off with. I ordered the spicy miso ramen and it hit the spot! A lot of spicy miso ramens I have ordered from other places have been on the saltier side, but this one was perfect! I didn't feel like I had to constantly drink water. The egg was cooked perfectly & the char siu pork belly just melted in your mouth. It was really tender & had good flavor. I was really impressed with the temperature of the ramen and broth when it came out was perfect! It was piping hot! Love a good hot broth!! Would definitely come back here again!

Great patio with lots of plants to keep us feeling private even though right on Western. The…read morewaitress was really attentive and came by frequently to check on us. Food was very good duck Gyoza was delicious, tonk ramen was a little sweet from the garlic. I'm going to try the spicy one next time. The salmon sashimi was amazingly tender and delicious. The pad Thai had the perfect amount of sprinkled nuts and bouncy delicious noodles. Definitely big enough to share with a friend.

Went in for a quick weekend lunch. The space is really nice and clean, with a lovely outdoor patio…read more Because we had shown up before the rush, we got seated and got our food pretty fast. I ordered their 3 sushi combo. The house salad was much larger than I expected from most sushi places! What's to complain about here? Quick service, good sushi, good spot for a meal.

The shrimp sando and chicken karaage are pretty good, but the price is pretty steep for what it is…read more The pork katsu sando was dry and tough unfortunately unlike the ones in Japan which are tender and juicy. 2 sandwiches and side of chicken and tiny cup order pickles set me back nearly $80. I do like how you can order on the kiosk and look at all the pictures to decide. Service is kind of slow and inattentive, but that's fine.

Did a mobile order and couldn't be happier with my experience. I will definitely come back in again…read moreand eat in. Online order process was easy. Food was ready when I arrived. Staff was super nice. Store seemed clean and well taken care of. Food was great. I got the Katsu Chicken. SOOOO good. They also have a variety of sauces to add. The breading is super light and the meat was cooked perfectly. Definitely a 5 out 5 star establishment.

Went to Kai by myself for dinner and had an excellent time! Delicious poke bowl, great service, and…read moreeven gave me a cute cut up orange with my check. Definitely will be a new regular!

It was OK. Not bad or great! It was takeout so maybe that's on me but my partner really liked it…read more I've had better sushi even for takeout

Everything! Ambiance, fun staff that made excellent recommendations. Felt like friends after we…read moreleft. And the food! Omg! Fresh decadent and savory. Excellent presentation. Well worth the price! Definitely going back to try more options.

Another wonderful dinner at Raisu. This restaurant deserves to be packed every night, if it was…read morecloser to downtown it would get the accolades it deserves. Highly recommended !!!