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Flavor was fantastic! And I added a sushi roll with it and it was the perfect amount of food. Definitely more of a dinner spot than lunch but still very good nonetheless. The waitress was very attentive and quiet.
Checked out this classic looking sushi place in Glenview. It could look like some 1970s place to be honest. Manooben is all about old school kinds of sushi. Forget about the fancy sauce and toppings that cover the fusion crap. The prices are pretty affordable and you get some good portions. A sushi place like this is becoming increasingly rare as it's become more about the atmosphere. It seems to be less about the actual sushi. The sushi here is the main thing though. It's about $6 for a roll. We got a couple of the Avocado Cucumber Maki because this was the one that was vegetarian. Pretty simple but it tasted fresh. The service by the lady who may have also been the owner was also friendly and it wasn't a long wait to get sushi. Got some pretty good sushi, and we could come back here again. It's better than it looks. The menu is pretty simple, and there's also ramen and other noodles but of course sushi is the main thing.
The Korean auntie who served me was so kind and friendly. After paying bill I asked if she sold sprite and she said she was out. She insisted that I take a coke on the house and I said no I will pay. She refused my money and handed me the soft drink. I left the money on the table and added it to the tip I left. Great food, great service, small business that cares about their clients. Quality and service A+.
Did y'all know manooben stands for maki/noodle/bento? When I found out I was like ooohhh DUH lol I used to come here when I was in hs, literally 20 years ago, I'm so happy to find out it's still open bc it was great 2 decades ago and is still great now. It's tucked away in the back corner of a strip mall. But parking is never an issue bc they have a large lot. We stopped by for a quick lunch one weekday. The service is so nice and quick. They have excellent lunch specials, as well as dinner specials. The pricing really seems like precovid/normal pricing. This spot hasn't been hit w inflation, which is lovely. I remember their udon noodz always being so good, and it hasn't changed one bit! I got the manooben bento lunch special. The udon noodle soup was so good. The salmon teriyaki was so good as well. I always loooooved the potato salad and still do! Solid nigiri. I will def keep coming back to this lovely Korean mom n pop restaurant.
Wonderful food, service and environment. The place is really cozy and comfortable with cute decorations. The woman who served our food was friendly and kind. I got the beef rice dish in the stone bowl and my sister got a bento box. Both of us were happy with the flavors and it was very fresh. 10/10 will be back soon!
This spot is a hidden gem. I ordered the hand roll bento box which was two giant hand rolls and a half portion of udon soup. It was the perfect amount and affordable at $18. The fish was so fresh and the hand roll was delicious. The udon noodles are made in house, which you can totally feel when you eat them. Chewy, perfect consistency and fresh. The broth was amazing. Only 4 not 5 stars because their crab rolls are imitation but the fish is so fresh, honestly, who cares.
You know that moment in Ratatouille when Anton Ego took a bite and it transported him to a time in his childhood? I had the same nostalgic ratatouille bite when I ate the nabeyaki udon here. I don't know if they make the noodles in house but just the way the noodles and its texture felt was comforting and took me back to a different time and place that seemed familiar. Maybe it was the setting of the restaurant which made me feel like I was at a family members home and having their home cooked meals but that's the vibe that you get at this place. It's nothing fancy or pretentious; just good homemade comfort food. They have an extensive menu composed of bento boxes and sets so you can't really go wrong with what you choose. If you're looking for some good Japanese comfort food, definitely try this spot out!
Manooben is a restaurant that offers healthy and delicious food in a casual setting. Prices are very reasonable and the portion sizes are generous. Presentation is reasonable, neat and varied but not the most elaborate. The restaurant itself is decorated with a myriad of food, flower, and asian items. Service is friendly and reasonably quick. Here are my thoughts on the different items I tried: Bento boxes: Great deal. You can try a variety of items from udon to rolls to tempura to salads all at a reasonable price. If you're not familiar with all the available dishes, this is a good place to start. Tonkatsu: Nicely tenderized with a slightly crisp batter. The tonkatsu dipping sauce has a good sweetness and smokiness to it. This is as good as other tonkatsu preparations by other restaurants in the area. Beef teriyaki don: A nice healthier preparation, although the vegetables might overpower the beef in this dish. But the beef is tender and marinated nicely while the sear on the onions produces a sweet and savory flavor to help tie the carrots and broccoli together. Sake don: Nice thick slices of salmon sit on top of fluffy, lightly vinegared rice. Simple and satisfying though elements such as sesame seeds for crunch and seaweed salad for saltiness could've improved it. Salmon teriyaki: An alright preparation, a bit overcooked for me but still enjoyable. The vegetables on top added a nice touch. Miso soup: A bit unusual of a preparation, almost as if there's a little fish or other type of seafood in the broth. This added a pleasant savoriness. Udon: Noodles were nice and chewy while the broth had a nice hint of soy and seaweed in it. Potato salad: A bit plain -- soft and slightly gritty but it goes well with the saltier elements. Tempura: A bit on the soft side for the batter, but you get a generous portion of it in the bento box and the ingredients are fresh. Seaweed salad: Standard flavor you'll find in any restaurant. California roll: One of the better versions I've had. The rice was nice and soft, though a little cold. The roll was packed fairly tight with the creamy avocado and crisp cucumber tempering down the saltiness of the fish roe. Spicy tuna roll: Not really spicy, but a nice simple take on the roll with fresh vegetables. Overall, this is a place I could see myself visiting often. With the assortment of menu choices, I can get many different flavors at a reasonable price for Japanese or Korean food. The depth of flavors and flavor combinations may be simple, but it helps to highly the food quality and is healthier than drenching food in sauce. Textures could be a bit more pronounced, but many items on the menu are supposed to be soft or smooth. But still, the food is satisfying and filling -- and the bento boxes are a wonderful deal.
4 months ago
Friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious, and the portions were large. Kind of hidden from street view, but easily located in the corner of a strip mall. Definitely stop by this hidden gem. read more
A cute family owned restaurant that has a really nice home-like atmosphere. They serve the sashimi on really big plates, as always! Those come with miso soup. The udons are very flavorful, and the fried tempura were light and fluffy. The seafood udon (not pictured unfortunately) has mussels, clams, octopus, and little shrimp and none has shells. Everything is so fresh. Their barley tea is really good too! read more
How did I just hear about this hidden gem? Manooben is the cutest little hole-in-the-wall, a total find! This cozy spot is owned by the sweetest Korean mama and papa. It's a kind of place that instantly made me feel at home. The name of the restaurant is a delicious acronym for maki, noodle, and bento (cute). I started with the hand roll combo, and let me just say--yes, yes, yes. Two massive hand rolls, packed with fresh ingredients, and a bowl of homemade udon that hit every comfort-food craving. The broth was simple but flavorful--clean, soul-warming, and refreshingly light. It felt like a hug in a bowl. The hand rolls? Absolute perfection. I wish this place was near my workplace because I'd be there every week for this combo. Next up, the spring train maki. The texture and flavors were solid, but those rolls are so fat and hearty, that they fill your whole mouth with every bite. I felt the love from the papa chef with those fat cuts. To round out the meal, I had sashimi rice (Hwedupbap). The bowl was massive, and I wanted one at home so bad. Also, very simple, fresh sashimi over rice, drizzled with their homemade sauce--SO much better than anything you'd buy at a store. I couldn't resist squeezing that sauce onto every bite (I'm a sauce girl). Small, unpretentious, and full of love, this place delivers in every way. The service makes you feel like family, and every dish I tried made me feel at home. Can't wait to come back and try even more of the menu. My heart feels fuzzy thinking about this place. 10/10! read more
5 months ago
Checked out this classic looking sushi place in Glenview. It could look like some 1970s place to be honest. Manooben is all about old school kinds of sushi. Forget about the fancy sauce and toppings that cover the fusion crap. The prices are pretty affordable and you get some good portions. A sushi place like this is becoming increasingly rare as it's become more about the atmosphere. It seems to be less about the actual sushi. The sushi here is the main thing though. It's about $6 for a roll. We got a couple of the Avocado Cucumber Maki because this was the one that was vegetarian. Pretty simple but it tasted fresh. The service by the lady who may have also been the owner was also friendly and it wasn't a long wait to get sushi. Got some pretty good sushi, and we could come back here again. It's better than it looks. The menu is pretty simple, and there's also ramen and other noodles but of course sushi is the main thing. read more
2 years ago
The Korean auntie who served me was so kind and friendly. After paying bill I asked if she sold sprite and she said she was out. She insisted that I take a coke on the house and I said no I will pay. She refused my money and handed me the soft drink. I left the money on the table and added it to the tip I left. Great food, great service, small business that cares about their clients. Quality and service A+. read more
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Did y'all know manooben stands for maki/noodle/bento? When I found out I was like ooohhh DUH lol I used to come here when I was in hs, literally 20 years ago, I'm so happy to find out it's still open bc it was great 2 decades ago and is still great now. It's tucked away in the back corner of a strip mall. But parking is never an issue bc they have a large lot. We stopped by for a quick lunch one weekday. The service is so nice and quick. They have excellent lunch specials, as well as dinner specials. The pricing really seems like precovid/normal pricing. This spot hasn't been hit w inflation, which is lovely. I remember their udon noodz always being so good, and it hasn't changed one bit! I got the manooben bento lunch special. The udon noodle soup was so good. The salmon teriyaki was so good as well. I always loooooved the potato salad and still do! Solid nigiri. I will def keep coming back to this lovely Korean mom n pop restaurant. read more
2 years ago
Wonderful food, service and environment. The place is really cozy and comfortable with cute decorations. The woman who served our food was friendly and kind. I got the beef rice dish in the stone bowl and my sister got a bento box. Both of us were happy with the flavors and it was very fresh. 10/10 will be back soon! read more
2 years ago
This spot is a hidden gem. I ordered the hand roll bento box which was two giant hand rolls and a half portion of udon soup. It was the perfect amount and affordable at $18. The fish was so fresh and the hand roll was delicious. The udon noodles are made in house, which you can totally feel when you eat them. Chewy, perfect consistency and fresh. The broth was amazing. Only 4 not 5 stars because their crab rolls are imitation but the fish is so fresh, honestly, who cares. read more
5 years ago
You know that moment in Ratatouille when Anton Ego took a bite and it transported him to a time in his childhood? I had the same nostalgic ratatouille bite when I ate the nabeyaki udon here. I don't know if they make the noodles in house but just the way the noodles and its texture felt was comforting and took me back to a different time and place that seemed familiar. Maybe it was the setting of the restaurant which made me feel like I was at a family members home and having their home cooked meals but that's the vibe that you get at this place. It's nothing fancy or pretentious; just good homemade comfort food. They have an extensive menu composed of bento boxes and sets so you can't really go wrong with what you choose. If you're looking for some good Japanese comfort food, definitely try this spot out! read more
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Manooben is a restaurant that offers healthy and delicious food in a casual setting. Prices are very reasonable and the portion sizes are generous. Presentation is reasonable, neat and varied but not the most elaborate. The restaurant itself is decorated with a myriad of food, flower, and asian items. Service is friendly and reasonably quick. Here are my thoughts on the different items I tried: Bento boxes: Great deal. You can try a variety of items from udon to rolls to tempura to salads all at a reasonable price. If you're not familiar with all the available dishes, this is a good place to start. Tonkatsu: Nicely tenderized with a slightly crisp batter. The tonkatsu dipping sauce has a good sweetness and smokiness to it. This is as good as other tonkatsu preparations by other restaurants in the area. Beef teriyaki don: A nice healthier preparation, although the vegetables might overpower the beef in this dish. But the beef is tender and marinated nicely while the sear on the onions produces a sweet and savory flavor to help tie the carrots and broccoli together. Sake don: Nice thick slices of salmon sit on top of fluffy, lightly vinegared rice. Simple and satisfying though elements such as sesame seeds for crunch and seaweed salad for saltiness could've improved it. Salmon teriyaki: An alright preparation, a bit overcooked for me but still enjoyable. The vegetables on top added a nice touch. Miso soup: A bit unusual of a preparation, almost as if there's a little fish or other type of seafood in the broth. This added a pleasant savoriness. Udon: Noodles were nice and chewy while the broth had a nice hint of soy and seaweed in it. Potato salad: A bit plain -- soft and slightly gritty but it goes well with the saltier elements. Tempura: A bit on the soft side for the batter, but you get a generous portion of it in the bento box and the ingredients are fresh. Seaweed salad: Standard flavor you'll find in any restaurant. California roll: One of the better versions I've had. The rice was nice and soft, though a little cold. The roll was packed fairly tight with the creamy avocado and crisp cucumber tempering down the saltiness of the fish roe. Spicy tuna roll: Not really spicy, but a nice simple take on the roll with fresh vegetables. Overall, this is a place I could see myself visiting often. With the assortment of menu choices, I can get many different flavors at a reasonable price for Japanese or Korean food. The depth of flavors and flavor combinations may be simple, but it helps to highly the food quality and is healthier than drenching food in sauce. Textures could be a bit more pronounced, but many items on the menu are supposed to be soft or smooth. But still, the food is satisfying and filling -- and the bento boxes are a wonderful deal. read more
2 years ago
This is a really nice restaurant. The ambiance is great, the ceramics are all very nice. The sushi was delicious. read more
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I cannot express how great the service was the lady was so great the food was so delicious you could tell that it was hand made and we got our food super quick this restaurant saved a horrible night for me and made it an overall good night read more
2 years ago
14 years ago
If you enjoy free food and friendly service...you might enjoy eating here...not sure if free food (appetizer & dessert) is all the time or it was because we just looked hungry and friendly...... I came here on a Saturday evening with friends after a long day of walking and eating fried artery clogging foods...I was looking for something a little healthier so sushi it was! I was really full from the day of eating, but since some of my friends were hungry so we came here...and I tried to find the healthiest/light option on the menu... *forgot to mention, there was no wait and it was pretty empty when we got there..yay! Food: Hwe Dup Bap (rice mixed with Sashimi & lettuce topped with hot pepper sauce): they give you a lot (although my photo doesn't look like it), definitely will make you full or at least satisfied...it tasted good and comes with tofu bean paste soup and a salad....and prior to our food, the restaurant owner gave us a free small appetizer...yum. I think I might have been full by just the salad + appetizer alone though (not that the portion was huge..I was just full)...SAD.... after dinner...I was full and satisfied and should have stopped eating, but provided us with a free mini ppatbingsoo...yum! Bento Boxes: my friends had the bento boxes and they enjoyed their food as well.. they were all stuffed and had leftovers to take home.. Overall food: good..decent.. but not awesome dawsome... Service: friendly, nice, quick.. Costs: Reasonable, not too expensive.. and free appetizer and dessert! Atmosphere: cozy..felt like I was in a Korean drama restaurant (cute place)..tehehe..great place to come with friends to hang out :) Restrooms: clean Parking: free parking in their parking lot I rate this restaurant a 3.5 out of 5.. read more
3 years ago
I think this has become my family's meeting place for birthday parties and the like. It's small, the food is fresh and the price for all the food you get borders on obscene. I had the sashimi rice which if you've never had you're doing yourself a disservice. All the good cuts of fish are in there-salmon, yellowtail, and my favorite masago. They also have a sashimi soba which is pretty good. They have a little pancake that they must make fresh because our waitress brought out four of them on a little plate and yowza were they hot! Since it was my birthday, my sister decided public embarrassment was in order. She told the waitress that it was my birthday and just when I thought it was safe and they had forgotten someone played 'Happy Birthday' on the piano-wondered why it was there. They brought out a small bingsoo-which is Korean style shaved ice with a little candle. I'm not a fan of it-not a fan of sweet beans but it was good. I'm giving them an extra star for all the little extras that I didn't notice the first time. read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
So glad that I picked this place instead of going to what appears to be more popular choices across Milwaukee Ave. The manooben bento lunch special was really good and has great value for the money. The person who took care of me seemed very hospitable. I will definitely come back to support this business. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely the worst sushi I had forever, AND I am afraid i have food poisoning. Don't go there. The sushi hardly had any fish on it, soft shell crab has only legs no body. Service was terrible! No body was in there at 7pm on a Wednesday, should have been our hint to walk away. read more
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4 years ago
Walk in, very homey feel to the place, a bit of the wait for the food but service is exceptional run by a kind old Asian lady, gave a service appetizer because of the wait and the food is pretty decent. Had the pork katsu which was pretty crispy outside tender on the inside served with a well flavored miso soup. read more
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I assume the name is combination of Maki+Noodle+Bento? Somebody please tell me I am right! lol Sashimi soba is what I recall from here whenever I crave for cool food on a hot sunny day. The owner lady is always kind and gentle :) Ambience is quite and nice. I like their music too! read more
I visited Ma Noo Ben a 1.5 weeks ago for dinner on a Monday night. It was not too busy when we were there, so it was good. We got seated underneath the vent: as a result, I experienced some water dripping from above. It was cold, and so it caught me off guard. They apologized for this and moved us to a different table (which was also underneath another vent). The water dripped on my husband occasionally. He wasn't bothered, so we did not tell the employees. I ordered the Seafood Noodles (Hew-dup-myun), my husband ordered a Bento Combo (Udon, Sushi). Based on our dinner selections, a couple of us were given appetizer salads, soup, etc. I believe this depends on the dinner that you select... The ginger salad was good. The korean pancakes were tasty. The soup base for the Udon was pretty awesome!! (I tried my husbands!) My Seafood Noodle Salad was tasty. They were EXTREMELY generous with the sashimi in the dish. I had way too many sashimi pieces, so I had my husband finish all of them. I generally do not like sashimi, but I can handle it occasionally. It was pretty awesome, though. No complaints. HUGE!!! HUGEEEE!!! portions. Wow, I think the boat of a dish could have fed 2 people. (see picture) The service was decent. They checked up on us frequently and were quick to give us appetizers and pick up our dishes once we were done. I would go back again.... read more
9 years ago
Delicious place to eat. It's a family owned restaurant hidden in the corner of Milwaukee and Euclid right on the side of Johnny Tap and grill. The place is very homie and it reminds me of my grandma's kitchen and cooking. The owner/cook and staff was very friendly . The owner and staff were so attentive and made several trips to our table to make sure every dish we ordered was delicious. My husband and I both ordered a terriyaki bento box dinner. This place serves big portions. I ordered a beef teriyaki and it came with soup, 6 pieces of California rolls, potato salad, seaweed salad, and shrimp and vegetable tempura. My husband's was a manoben bento and his came with udon noodles soup. My 5 years old daughter ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box. Talk about bang for your buck. My daughter's bento box came with her chicken teriyaki, rolls, and udon noodle soup. Very delicious. We will definitely come back. Also, they served us Japanese vegetable pancake appetizers for free. read more
7 years ago
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