What a great sushi spot in the downtown Hinsdale area! I visited with friends for an early weekend dinner. The inside is huge with four different dining areas including the front bar and back sushi counter spots as well as a large outdoor patio to enjoy when the weather's nice. Our server, Gary, was so kind and went above and beyond to be friendly, attentive, and give our group a good laugh. My friends started with a Sapporo beer and glass of sake. Their drinks menu had some familiar options but catered to authentic Japanese flavors. For starters, we got the Pork Dumplings and Tempura Zucchini, Sweet Potato, & Avocado. The vegetables tasted fresh and tempura was fluffy and crunchy; not greasy. For mains, we shared a bunch of rolls. We got the Godzilla, Boston, Spicy Tuna, Vegetable, as well as (2) off menu rolls. I loved that the vegetable roll let you pick 2-3 veggies you wanted to make it a unique flavor. The Sushi Rolls were well priced for the size we got. When asking for signature roll suggestions, a server told us about some off menu rolls she highly recommended so we knew we had to try! These two were easily our favorites of the night. I sadly can't remember the names but just ask! read more

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Our experience here was subpar. The ambience is beautiful and I love the Hinsdale crowd, but service was just OK and food was also just average. Nothing we ordered really blew me out of the water and it took a while to receive our food order, longer than it should have. read more

What a terrible sushi spot. I left feeling like I just wasted a bunch of money. The fish is fresh... I'll give you that. I got the sashimi dx. The sashimi is placed on lemons. You mostly taste lemon when you eat the fish. Like what a waste. Got the tuna tartar. Oh my gosh there was no flavor. Also got the tuna poke. No flavor. All that needed some salt or soy sauce. 2 bites were taken and the rest was left. And I usually never leave food. How we roll. Rolled well. But what a bland flavored roll. Server Yazmin. Also sucked. Was busy hanging out with the other servers to actually serve us. Still tipped her 20% cause I guess that's what you do in America... Tip crappy service. Almost $200 and I would never go back to this place. Try Ikkai in Naperville. The sushi has so much more flavor. read more

4.5 stars... Greeted and seated quickly. The ambiance is very cute as it could be causal or romantic. Plenty of seating indoor, outdoor, and bar area. A live musician was playing outside for the guest. The food was delicious and fresh. I ordered the miso soup, mushroom dumpling which was a first for me and they were really good, crazy jalapeno with crab, and red devil roll. I ordered red wine and Kirin ichiban on draft. The wine was pretty good. And my beer was nice and cold. There were some items priced a little higher than expected but I'm sure it's because it's a more upscale sushi place. My server was kind, attentive, and she had really nice tattoo art on her arms. She was helpful with suggestions as it was my first time at Nabuki but it won't be my last. read more

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I had the best experience at Nabuki! My sister and I sat at the bar for drinks and dinner, and the bar staff was amazing! They helped us pick out drink and food items, and everything was delicious! Be sure to ask about the off-menu options! The restaurant is loud, but cozy, and everyone in there seemed to be having a great time. read more

The food was excellent and I enjoyed a good rice dish and the ambiance of the town and they ever had live music.

I was very impressed with Nabuki. The cocktails were excellent and the ambiance is energetic. I had the chef's selection of sashimi, and it was huge and of very high quality. Not necessary worth a special trip from the city, but a must try if you are in the area. read more

The sushi was fresh, tasted delicious and we could not get enough. My favorite was their Christmas tree roll which I was told is an off the menu order. You're missing out if you don't ask for it! I would have given this a 5, the only reason I knocked it down was is because of the volume of music. We couldn't hear each talk or have a conversation. All in all, I would come back for the fresh and delicious sushi rolls. We ordered a bit of everything and it was all good. Came out quick too. read more

The moment we walked in, the sushi chefs behind the counter looked at us and started laughing. This happened multiple times, and at one point one of them even called over another staff member, looked at us, and laughed again. I don't know what the reason was, but it made our visit feel very uncomfortable, unwelcome, and honestly disrespected. We spend our hard-earned money to enjoy a dining experience not to be made to feel this way. Our server was kind, attentive, and provided great service, which we truly appreciated. After we paid our bill we informed the manager about what happened and sincerely hope this behavior is addressed so no other guests have to go through the same experience. read more

Sushi rolls were good, but not anything special. Everything was kinda pricey, but it's what you can expect from Hinsdale. read more

Nabuki - Shishito Peppers - Japanese Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

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Went to Nabuki for a work lunch and was really impressed. The space is nice and nestled smack dab in the middle of downtown Hinsdale. Had to park a few blocks away so plan accordingly if you're looking to arrive at a specific time. The food was nothing short of incredible. For starters I had a miso soup and Pork dumplings. Both were quite good. For sushi I had the spicy tuna roll as well as salmon, tuna, and hamachi nigiri. This was some of the freshest tasting fish I've had in a while. Would definitely go back and think it stacks up with some of the more well known establishments in the city at a better price point. read more

What a fantastic experience. We made a reservation and we were seated right away. The restaurant is not big so reservation is recommended. Our server was awesome. We ordered several appetizers. Poke bowl, lettuce wraps, kushi yaki, and gyoza. Everything was great. The poke bowl was a little bland. For sushi and maki we left it to the chefs. They brought us out several different pieces of sushi and rolls. Everything was fantastic. We also got green tea crème brûlée and a chocolate cake. Those were also excellent. I would highly recommend for a date night. read more

I don't know about you, but I love dining at sushi spots on Fridays during Lent because there are so many meat-free options! I love their modern take on sushi classics and they have so many options aside from the typical maki rolls and sashimi/nigiri offerings (although I love those too!). read more

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So far service has been absolutely horrendous. I've been here 25 minutes and I still haven't gotten my bottle of water. Now for the good news, the food came 10 minutes after we ordered it super tasty and friendly people read more

Nice local sushi spot in downtown Hinsdale! I came here on a sunny Saturday late afternoon and enjoyed my dining experience at Nabuki. I had a reservation and was able to get seated immediately. At the time I went it was pretty slow so unsure if the reservation was needed. It did start to pick up as I was heading out so if you are going in the evening highly recommend a reservation. The daytime ambiance here is nice! Bright windows that allowed natural sunshine and airy feel to the restaurant. The bar added nice decor to the spot as well. The service was speedy and friendly which was appreciated. They have an extensive drink and dinner menu. For drink, I ordered the 'Senjutsu' which is a bourbon based drink, with plum sake, peach and lemon juice. Light, strong, and the mint added some refreshment. So yummy. For food I ordered the crazy jalapeño which is fried jalepeño, crab meet and cream cheese. Such a good started, the fried jalepeño added such a good touch and paired greatly with the cream cheese. I additionally ordered a small fried rice and added steak. While very tasty it did not taste like your typical fried rice, the added green/red peppers gave it more of a stir fry feel/taste. For sushi rolls, I ordered the Stanley Cup ( shrimp, crab, mango, cilantro, avocado, sweet potato, and chili sauce and unagi sauce). So yummy the mango added a nice sweet tartness to the roll and paired well with the spice from the chili sauce and had a good crisp and crunch. Overall Nabuki is a solid option if you are in the Hinsdale area! read more

The restaurant was very nice. We made a reservation and we were seated immediately. We ordered a wine they recommended and it was delicious. I also ordered a cocktail and it was delicious. They provided a generous pour. We ordered several appetizers. Poke bowl, dumpling, kushi yaki. They were all delicious. For sushi and maki we left it to the chefs and they provided us several with a mix of several rolls and sushi. It was all delicious. The bill was high but the service was excellent and food was great. Highly recommend. read more

YEAASSSSS!!! So so so delicious. All I remember is the tacos and the moshi... something! I don't remember the names of everything. Everything was phenomenal. Strong kitchen :) And so are the drinks read more

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Great experience, the food was delicious and we enjoyed the fresh sushi very much. But, what I think made our experience unforgettable was our server Angel. He recommended amazing rolls that really elevated or dinner experience. Definitely worth every penny. Good location, nice ambiance. read more

Nabuki - Tuna tart tart - Japanese Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

Best Sushi In Chicago with an awesome atmosphere!! Located in one of the best towns in Chicagoland Hinsdale. We have had multiple parties here, meet friends and have business meetings. read more

Nabuki - Japanese Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

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Good energy, creative sushi restaurant. AND then there was dessert. Ordered the cheesecake. I had moved away from ordering cheesecake--the offering promising more than delivering. Well, here it's great! Sushi and cheesecake? Hard to believe, but yes! read more

I have been to Nabuki a handful of times and it has always been super busy. Reservations are highly recommended because even if they kept expanding the restaurant, it has been packed whether it was a weekday or weekend. I could say that the service was good, not great, but good enough. Considering that they were always busy, our orders were served in reasonable amount of wait times and the servers have been friendly. Their seafoods are of high quality and very fresh. The last time I had dinner here, I loved the SPIDER ROLL and the SPICY TAKO. Both rolls were delicious. The ESCOLAR was simply outstanding. I've had the NOODLES with chicken a couple of times and I should remember not to order this again. The dish is supposed to be stir fried, as what was stated on the menu, but it has been swimming in sauce the both times I've had it. I posted a picture about a year ago and I should have remembered how it was. I would prefer my stir-fried noodles to be NOT drenched in sauce, just stir-fried with meat and vegetables. Overall, Nabuki is a great option for great seafood and sushi rolls. Parking can be a little challenging since it is in downtown Hinsdale. The interior is nice, the busy vibe is energizing, and the food is satisfying. 'Til next time! read more

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We use to love this place! We came here for a birthday and sat in the back booth area. Midway through dinner a friend noticed a COCKROACH on the booth! We all got up immediately and moved away. The wait staff came over looking for the cockrach and couldn't find it. 5 mins later another cockroach was crawling along the floor in our area! Than we saw another server pick up a cockroach with tongs and run back with it! Needless to say we are not coming back! Be aware!!!! read more

One of the best restaurants let alone sushi restaurants in the area. We had a mix of both sushi and traditional japanese and everything was delicious read more

This is a great place to meet someone for just a drink, or dinner, in Hinsdale! I usually don't drink off the cocktail menu and have wine instead, but their cocktail menu looks tempting! Sushi--top notch. Appetizers--the tuna poke is so good, still memorable. This place is definitely a go to, I've only done reservations so can't speak to how it is going last minute. read more

So good! Loved the vibe and ambience. Giving downtown feels. We are vegetarian. Got the Stanley rolls - instead of meat got extra avocado and mango. Amazing. Would get this again. Then got noodles vegetarian plus crispy tofu. The jalapeño cheese rolls were ok. Next time need to try vegetable dumplings and the other rolls. Lychee virgin martini was very good too. Hubby loved the old fashioned. Can't wait to go again! read more

I always enjoy the beautifully made sushi and appetizers here. Perfect spot to meet with friends and sit outside on a summer afternoon. Service was excellent and staff are always accommodating read more

Nabuki - Bar area - Japanese Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

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Fantastic sushi place in Hinsdale. We had the Crazy Jalapeno, Asian Tacos, and Steamed Pork Dumplings as appetizers. All were great, but the Crazy Jalapeno was our favorite by far. For dinner, we had the Kicker and Red Devil which were both fantastic as well. Highly recommended! read more

Nabuki - Asian Tacos - Japanese Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

Fresh sushi and assortment of asian dishes!! Options for indoor, outdoor, bar seating, and carry out. Highly recommend the dumplings, nigiri, and noodles entree. Important to note that the JP chicken was more similar to orange chicken than chicken katsu. Also service is great, especially carry out and sitting at the bar. Always a good spot to eat at!! read more

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Have been here twice now and it's always packed and a bit tight so I recommend making a reservation. My husband likes their sushi and I've gotten their noodles both times I've been here since I don't eat seafood. read more

Everything we had at Nabuki was top notch and beautifully plated! We had a bunch of the chef's rolls and they were all excellent. We ordered the off menu crabby tuna and that was by far my favorite! There are only a handful of options for anyone that is gluten free or celiac ‐ the waiter warned us the crab has wheat in it. We sat in the front of the restaurant and sound was vibrant, the seating areas closer to the back were a little quieter. Our waiter was attentive and great at making recommendations to ensure we had a great experience and a right‐sized order. A couple of us drove and free parking was readily available close by. Highly recommend if you're craving sushi! read more

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The food here is fantastic!!! The management is super attentive, welcoming and making sure customers are pleased. We had wonderful dinner, food was incredible, nice atmosphere, clean facility, and the server Michael and the owner was awesome! read more

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Excellent service. Sushi was excellent. Mochi dessert was too small. Otherwise great.

Our absolute favorite place for sushi! It's not cheap but soooo good! The crabby jalapeño appetizer is amazing

Came here on a Saturday evening for a double date night. The ambiance and decor was very nice from the moment we walked in. Hostess was great, she originally seated us in the table right behind the hostess wall and we kept getting a cold draft whenever someone opened the door (it was winter) so we asked if we could move and she found another table for us right away. We all ordered several dishes and a few rounds of drinks. Everything was excellent, I'm a vegetarian and they had many options for me which I was happy about. Overall it was a great evening, we sat there for almost 3hrs eating, drinking and talking. Never felt rushed off. Our bill was crazy high, but I guess this is a Hinsdale spot so it was expected. read more

Sigh, this place is such an energy black hole. I'm always exhausted after eating here. Patrons are trying so hard to act like they are cool city people. They always screw up my take away. Service is half-assed. They need some quiet confidence and empathy. read more

Service was excellent! Our server was patient and did not rush us. She brought our rolls at the appropriate time. The food was fresh and very good. read more

Nabuki definitely exceeded my expectations. I haven't been to a sushi restaurant in a long time. We went with another couple for a b-day dinner. 7pm reservation and table was ready when we arrived. This was on a Tuesday and the place was packed. You really need to make a reservation to get in. Pork dumplings, scallop yakitori, kicker rolls, hamachi and a couple more items. They were all well prepared and flavors were on point. Saki, cocktails and wine list were pretty impressive. Our server did a great job and the back waiter did a great job keeping our table clean.I'm definitely a return customer. On a side note. My chopstick skills suck...haha. Cheers! read more

So we thought we would try on a recommendations, Nabuki . This was certainly a good recommend. Located in downtown hinsdale the restaurant has an inviting decor and is very clean. Staff is very attentive as well. The drinks was tasty and made well. Most importantly their sushi rolls were outstanding ..fish was fresh and the 3 rolls we ordered were all delicous ..unfortunately I can't recall the names.. unlike many other sushi restaurants I found their desserts to be awesome . I had the lava cake that was great. Overalla great experience. My new favorite for sushi!!! read more

Nabuki - Japanese Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

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Big city sushi quality. frustratingly slow service. The 4 sushi rolls we ordered were all very good. My wife got several individual Nigiri pieces, and we were surprised they had Uni. The only thing that was sub par was how long it took for the food to come out. And how long it took to ask for, then receive the check. The restaurant was not crowded, though it is a fairly large establishment. I would not go here for date night cocktails and a few apps. The drinks are expensive, stick with sushi. read more

Absolutely fantastic will be back every time I'm in town would love more locations extremely expensive but worth the tuna crab roll