Everything was amazing, here on vacation and was not disappointed, actually amazed with food…read morepresentation and service! I went there yesterday and would go again today. Thank you

Wanted to try a new spot close to home with my boyfriend. The ambiance was really nice, and all of…read morethe servers were friendly and welcoming. We ordered an Espresso Martini, Diet Coke, Shoyu ramen, and the Black Dragon roll to share. Unfortunately, the food and drinks didn't quite live up to the atmosphere. The espresso martini was pretty bland and lacked that bold coffee flavor you'd expect. The shoyu ramen was extremely salty--my boyfriend usually enjoys saltier dishes, but even he couldn't get through it. It almost tasted like a heavily seasoned braised pork broth that had been diluted into a ramen base. The Black Dragon roll also felt a bit overwhelming, with too many competing flavors, and it came across more sour than balanced. Overall, great service and ambiance, but the food could use some improvement.

Getting close to living in the area for 30 years and had not been back to Kuni's until recently…read more Just had forgotten (unless things really changed) how cozy having a place this close to home is. Good wide menu with items that you don't find at your mainstream japanese restaurant. More like old school Chicago Japanese. (Thinking a blend here of old Ginza and maybe some parts Sunshine.) Maybe only with the departure of those favorites we appreciate more what has stayed on. Appetizer selection is long enough to just get small plates to share. Notables: - ebi snijo (homemade shrimp ball) - hamachi jaw (if you haven't had it) - hirame no cha soba age (fried green tea noodles and whitefish rolled with seaweed) - evokes the old Ginza restaurant for me - octopus sunomono Even after three recent visits without repeat apps, there are still more we haven't had elsewhere to try. Part of the reason for that is - we get entrees too. We've been happy with: - chirashi (curious how the sashimi D differs) - Salmon Bento (D) - so many different things fun to share! - Kuni's Special - gomaee and mixed seafood sunomono, then our choice of sashimi followed by saba - nabe yaki udon is reasonable here at $13 with two tempura shrimp Know there's lots of reviews here, but as long as there is room on weekends for us we're happy to share!

This place is a very casual sushi spot that is very authentic and has great service. The staff is…read morevery nice and it was a good experience to sit at the bar and eat. My friend loves sushi and claimed this was the best quality sushi he'd had. The place isn't very vegetarian friendly though; they have some veggie rolls, but nothing is a specialty roll so it feels very basic. I ended up getting a side of mushrooms and had that with rice which was good, but of course not the most vegetarian friendly place. However, if you don't care about specialty rolls and just want really good quality sushi, this is DEFINITELY the spot and you won't regret it!

02/23/26 - I met my sister @ Hokkaido Ramen today for lunch. Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi. HRS is…read morelocated @ 812 Church Street in Evanston. All metered parking. Unfortunately by the time we decided on a restaurant & I arrived there it was already 12:50. I had a doctor appointment in Glenview @ 1:50 so we really didn't have much time. I really liked what I saw at this restaurant. What I saw was large dining space w/high ceilings w/stamped patterned copper ceilings and a very nice dining area w/a cool Asian theme w/very nice Asian wall murals & a great menu selection. I ended up ordering the black garlic ramen which had an excellent rich pork broth with soy base, grilled pork, bamboo shoots, sprouts, green onions, marinated egg, house-made black garlic oil and seaweed. The flavor of this broth was outstanding. The portion size was also generous. My sister ordered some fried oysters & tea. What I ordered I really enjoyed but I was really rushed because of my doctor appointment. HRS has an AYCE for $23.95 for sushi & ramen M-F from 11am - 3pm. The menu selection looks awesome . I will definitely be back to take advantage of the AYCE for $23.95. Very nice restaurant & the black garlic ramen I ordered was excellent.

Been here a few times - it's a great casual sushi spot. Service is good and prices are pretty…read morereasonable (for sushi in downtown Evanston). Great roll selection overall.

All the food was fresh and amazing! Service was too notch from the moment you walked in. Even if…read moreyou sat at the bar like i did.... The chefs were very attentive! Highly tecommend!

This is our go-to place for Japanese. All of the options are legit, fresh made. The wine list is…read moregood unlike other places. My favorite is the calamari and tempura shrimp.

Ordered from here because we happened to be close and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Good rice to filling ratio (key evaluation of a sushi restaurant) and always have great deals for takeout. Our go to sushi place to order from now. Nothing ground breaking but does the classics well, and that's all we need in a takeout sushi place!

The staff was friendly, the sushi was fresh and the orders came out quickly…read more So why just a 3 rating? We absolutely didn't hate it. But everything -- from the rolls to the nigiri and the seaweed salad -- is hefty. Big chunky rolls, large slabs of fish on the nigiri, and massive tall specialty rolls with tempura that are doused in mayo. Even the cup of green tea was a big one. And we like more sensible portions. Supersize sushi seemed odd to us. We're not unhappy, just really FULL. It's probably due to our misjudgment, since the waitress cautioned us against ordering two kinds of specialty rolls since they both had deep-fried ingredients, and we didn't understand until those rolls arrived. Our 3 rating might mean nothing -- Mira has gotten a 5 or 4 from many others, so try it out for yourself.

The sushi here is always fresh and tasty The chefs have been…read moremaking these delicacies for years and their experience shows Service is friendly and efficient Gotta love this place

Great little Sushi Sashimi place. The have a retail shop included so it's more like a deli than a…read morerestaurant. Everything is fresh and delicious. A little treasure.

This is a fantastic place for a meal. The menu is small, but the dishes are perfectly done and…read morepresented. Service is immaculate. Great place.

This place is incredibly cute if you're looking for a nice ambiance. It was my first time trying it…read moreout and I loved the small attention to details. There was a live saxophone player and I loved the live flowers they had. Our waiter was extremely nice and took the time to explain the menu as well as their customer favorites. I order a Thai iced tea which wasn't bad but I prefer mine a little thicker and sweeter. It came in a thin tall glass which in theory was not a lot of drink. To start we order the chicken appetizer and fried beef on rice to share and unfortunately I did not snap a pic but these were listed under apps or shareables but the portions were extremely small. As our mains came I noticed that they were also small and each were around $20-$30 per plate. Not a bad thing if you don't eat much but I'm a big bang for buck type of gal. My family came to share and this place is a more fine dining thai restaurant which could explain the smaller portions. We ordered the pad Thai which was alright in my opinion I expected a little more flavor, the aubergine which was tossed vegetables as recommended by our waiter which was also ok not much flavor but beautiful plating though, and the coconut curry which was by far my favorite. If I were to come back here I would order that again, it was a nice light yet complex flavor profile which made me savor every bite. Overall good place for an upbeat fancier meal and I highly recommend the coconut curry braised chicken if you visit. Little pricey but that's just my opinion let me know what you guys think if you visit! Oh and they also give your receipt in a boat which they spin and leave a thank you card once you paid which was really cute.

Kura is a fun and unique experience, especially if it's your first time at a revolving sushi…read morerestaurant. You can grab as much sushi as you want as it passes by, but keep in mind you're charged per plate--and the cost adds up quickly if you come in really hungry. The sushi itself is okay; not bad, but not quite worth the price point in my opinion. Service was a bit lacking. You really have to be patient, particularly when it comes to checkout--it took us about 45 minutes just to close out. That definitely put a damper on the experience. Overall, it's a cool concept and worth trying once for the novelty, but for us it's more of a one-and-done spot rather than a regular go-to. One standout feature was that this was my first time dining at a restaurant with a self-driving robot that delivers specific drinks and items directly to your table. It's really cool and definitely helps Kura stand out. Because of that, you'd expect more server presence for everything else you might need--but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The layout and path of the restaurant are really well designed, and the overall ambience is great. I came with my duvet loved the atmosphere, which made the experience feel fun and memorable despite the service gaps. Overall, the technology and vibe are impressive, but the lack of consistent human support takes away from what could've been a much smoother experience.

I've been to two Kuras in Massachusetts, and the experience in both had been great. Enter the Kura…read morein Skokie, and the experience is instead abysmal. It comes down to the question of quality. There was nothing that put my intestines into reset mode, but the purge was not more than two days away. Take the Ikura... I've had top-notch caviar that was bone dry (the best), and caviar that was average. The stuff here was covered with a thin white film that appears when it is well past its prime. The same thing can be said for the toro. Ordinarily, this is a beautiful cut of fish that melts in one's mouth. However, the toro here was slimy and chewy. While I can't bring up any more specific examples, the theme of past-prime products was not limited to these two items. Beyond that, I was also underwhelmed by their selection. While it seems vast, most items have either crab stick or tempura-something. Cheap ingredients that I don't enjoy in the slightest, making the menu agreeable to my palate much smaller. With Kura being self-service by design, I am unable to really comment on the service. However, it was helpful in the limited cases when I needed assistance. Final verdict: If it weren't for the dangerously lackluster quality, I might have been open to a return visit. However, given the tragedies the kitchen allowed to make their way onto a plate, it is almost certain I will not stop in again.

Sayuri Sushi Bar looks like a questionable place to eat from the street. Do NOT be fooled! It's…read moreamazing! This is a cozy Edgewater spot that punches way above its weight in terms of freshness and hospitality! The fish is exceptionally clean-tasting, the specialty rolls and nigiri are thoughtfully put together by the chef who assembles right in front of the diners. Service is a real standout here: Chef Tim and team are warm and attentive without hovering, and the room has an intimate, welcoming feel that makes it ideal for a casual date night or a relaxed but quick sushi fix. It's not a flashy, high-concept sushi temple - more of a neighborhood "hidden gem" where you quickly become a regular. I say this because they made us feel like regulars our first time in!

Not recommended for the food, but service and ambience are nice…read more The cucumber were very old, not crunchy but watery. The fish are like fast food fish quality. The only thing I like is their shrimp tempura roll.

Excellent service that was friendly and efficient, soothing yet modern ambiance…read more Great tokoyaki (hot, creamy, full of octopus and topped very well with sweet soy and bonito flakes) and the combination nigiri platter was very fresh albeit small for the price. We will return.

Came back with another couple to celebrate our March birthdays and the food and drinks were great…read moreas always. The only downside this time is my friend ordered a Prosecco that had obviously been open for a while and our server was a little to quick to want to take plates off the table, which is a little annoying when you're having a nice dinner and conversation. It was all decorated for Easter and looked really cute inside. Ate all the food before I even thought about photos. The gyoza was amazing!