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    Okini Buffet

    3.7 (49 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    OKINI BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Joe B.

    Fairly new buffet in the area, so we decided to try it out--and it did not disappoint. There are plenty of options, from sushi and stir-fry to a wide variety of Asian-style dishes. The restaurant was very clean, the service was attentive, and the ambience was comfortable and inviting. For around $20, the all-you-can-eat option is a great value. The food was good and the pricing felt very fair. If you're looking for an inclusive, Asian-style all-you-can-eat spot, this new location is definitely worth checking out.

    Lana T.

    I would say this place has such a great variety. We waited a little while before anyone came to let us pay but there's so many food options. I felt like there fruits are fresh and such plenty of dessert options. Inside it's nice and clean and well lit which was my favorite part. The also have press on nails for sale and it's so cute

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    Drake M.

    I had to come back and check this place out when I had more time. I stopped in around 7pm on a Friday night. Considering that I live in Rogers Park and have to pass at least 4 other Chinese Buffet to get to Okini Buffet. I've read the previous reviews and I can say when I went all the bathroom issue has been resolved. At least in the men's room. I asked a nice lady "How was the ladies room?" After looking at me crazy she responded "Good." The hibachi line had about 3 people waiting, I didn't try it but what was coming off the hibachi looked good. I returned to my favorites, honey chicken, shrimp fried rice, lo mein noodles and the black pepper chicken. I also discovered the fried shrimp, crab stuff shrimp, sushi, chicken with mushrooms and broccoli. Everything I had was delicious. Too bad I don't have a second stomach. The atmosphere was chill that night I had a great on and off conversation with the couple at the next table. A variety of dishes, the awesome staff and a great value is why this is now my favorite Chinese buffet spots. One of my favorite tips I can offer is stir the food in the pan. The food on top will always be cooler than the food on the bottom. My biggest smallest complaint is I couldn't find any hot mustard and I still haven't learned how to do a perfect swirl for my ice cream.

    Zarnigor N.

    Love the buffet its very clean and decent. My kids enjoyed being there. Definitely recommend the place people has big family.

    Sushi, pot stickers, chicken wings, orange chicken

    Place is new, the environment is clean and beautifully remodeled. The food was really good one of the best buffets with really quality food & I MEAN all food was authentic if its own (Orange chicken, sushi)! The service was friendly. Priced very affordable with the variety and quality and cleanliness they offer. 10/10 Will be back again. P.S they also have Mexican ceviche, and guac !!!!

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    Humberto Omar M.

    I will begin here, I have been waiting for a new spot to open where once was Old County. From the start, greeted immediately as soon we walked up. Very friendly staff, very spacious, clean location with plenty of space. The okino bunny is nice touch. The food started off slightly cold but it was a because something happened and they were planning on closing, but the food was hot after a little bit. Plenty to choice from the salad bar, soup and hot foods including the hibachi bar. Okini Buffet welcome to Belmont Craign and to Bricktown Square, see you soon.

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    Good places. Food needs to be changed regularly. Please no cold food. Please please. Make it happen!

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    SUSHI-SAN - Truffle Shiitake Maki

    SUSHI-SAN

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    8.5 mi•Near North Side
    •$$$

    Definitely recommend making reservations which you can do pretty easily online. I came on a Sunday…read morearound 5:15pm and it was already packed. They said it was one hour wait by the time I got there but they were able to seat me right away due to my reservation. We got seated at the bar which was cool cuz u can see the people making the sushi. It was a pretty causal vibe where you can hang with friends and such. They also had a good amount of seating. Okay now the food... it was really good. Mako scallop 10/10 this was my fave dish of the night. Super super creamy!! It also had avocado inside which helped w the creaminess. If you're by yourself just get the 5 bc it's so rich you might get tired of it. But yes I rly liked this one. Togarashi Chicken Nuggets 7/10: the seasoning was so good but it could be a bit dry some parts. The sauce was okay, it was like a garlic aoili sauce? But def crispy. Crispy tuna rice 6/10: I didn't really like this dish bc it felt like it wasn't spicy? Enough. The rice was crispy yes but the tuna on top just tasted kinda bland. Matcha tiramisu 9/10: I thought it was gonna be on the heavy and sweet side but I thought wrong! It wasn't too sweet and it was pretty airy. However the strawberry sauce wasn't my vibe but the cake itself was really good. I recommend you tell the server you'll put the sauce on yourself in case you don't like it. Hand rolls: Salmon avo 6/10: nothing super special Toro: 8/10 yummy and rich Scallop 6/10: I usually like scallop but this one was kinda like smoked? Idk but I liked the scalllop taste on the maki more. tuna crunch 8/10: the crunch made it pretty good texture wise Overall it was such a great place to have dinner. Our server was also so helpful and gave us his recs and they didn't disappoint. I would def come back if I was in the area!

    3.5 round to 4…read more Ordered A LOT for 2, pictures seemed a lot less. Would have been nice if staff made a comment, but also my fault for overordering. mr maguro set $50 megatron set $108 express lunch $21 Definitely could have gone without the express lunch (this would be a good option if it was just one person doing a quick meal). Overall, fish was fresh. Just couldn't fully enjoy the meal since we tried to stuff it all down.

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    Sushi Plus Rotary Sushi Bar

    Sushi Plus Rotary Sushi Bar

    4.3(558 reviews)
    9.5 mi•Chinatown
    •$$

    Rotary Sushi! Yes! Was so excited to go and treat Hubby for a pre-birthday lunch date after a day…read moreat the Japanese Botanical Garden:) The restaurant is nice and clean. The service was awesome, friendly and welcoming. We did plates off the belt and it was a good experience for us! Looking forward to going back again!

    What to Get/Not to Get/Do: All the food is great. What my complaint would be the poor customer…read moreservice, unfortunately Customer Service: Worst possible experience. I have recently got a gift card at Printer's Row location for my birthday. It clearly is for all their locations. Unfortunately, here at Chinatown's location, when they attempted to scan the card, the staff said it does not work and only works at the Printer's Row location. I ended up calling the Printer's Row location and had the team talk to the manager at the Chinatown location, and the manager at the Chinatown location kept their stance that it does not work, stating Printer's Row location does not know why the gift card does not work at the Chinatown location, and will not make any exceptions to accepting the gift card. Thankfully at the Printer's Row location, they are stating it's due to their system being new as they are a new location, and reason why the gift card is not working at all the locations yet which they are now working on to fix so it does not happen to any other customer moving forward. I just wish the Chinatown location showed some compassion to address the issue and still accommodate the inconvenience instead of us having to go back to the Printer's Row location to use the gift card Price: Approximately $20, not including tip for 2 people. There are lunch specials! Ambience: Indoor Seating Overall: Worst experience, especially to follow up my birthday celebration

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    Sushi Plus Rotary Sushi Bar - May no longer be on the menu

    May no longer be on the menu

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    Q Sushi Bar & Omakase

    Q Sushi Bar & Omakase

    4.8(131 reviews)
    6.5 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

    This is my go to sushi spot. I am a sushi snob from Los Angeles and this place does it right…read more The chefs are all knowledgeable. I have brought multiple friends in and they all say the sushi is fresh and amazing. I normally do the salmon and tuna nigiri and the toro and yellowtail handroll. The scallops are phenomenal. 10/10 would recommend.

    Sit at the sushi bar for a good time!! The chef loves to have fun!…read more We came in for the tasting menu to celebrate a milestone and had a good time. The sushi was better than I expected, and portions were larger than I expected as well! There was no menu provided, not even after the meal, so I'm not really sure what anything was, but each course was relatively "safe" - there were no crazy fish we'd never tried or weird concoctions. Limited drink menu, but my husband enjoyed the sake tasting and I stuck with wine. The chef also provided us some of his favorite liquor to do shots with the team lol. As they said: Never drive to Q Sushi! Only complaints were that we didn't get a menu to reference, and sitting at the bar, I watched them wipe the counter with the same rag over and over without cleaning it off or even shaking the bits of rice out of it. Gave me an ick! I'd like to come back here and try the regular menu as well, since the quality was good! Definitely a good place to go for a date night or with a fun-loving small group.

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    Uni on Canadian shrimp with chili oil and seaweed

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    Miru

    Miru

    4.3(339 reviews)
    9.3 mi•The Loop
    •$$$

    Our anniversary dinner at Miru was truly special. We had the pleasure of celebrating with our son…read moreand his fiancée, which made the evening even more meaningful. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed and cared for. The service was exceptional--warm, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. Our server, Amala was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to make thoughtful recommendations and answer all of our questions. The food was exceptional, with every dish beautifully prepared, thoughtfully presented, and full of flavor. The A5 Wagyu Nigiri was out of this world!!! We've been fortunate to dine in many wonderful restaurants around the world, and Miru is definitely one that will stay with us. It wasn't just a great meal; it was an experience that made us feel special and made a beautiful evening with our family even more memorable. Thank you, Miru, for helping make our 34th wedding anniversary so wonderful.

    Rooftop dinner!! Sushi & lychee martini for the win :)…read more So this is my first time at Miru- Definitely make a reservation! This is at the Saint Regis hotel. I would definitely recommend the crispy rice. The Hamachi roll and the spicy tuna roll. The shrimp fried rice was not as tasty as I would hoped, but they have big shrimps in there, which I loved. The shrimp temporary I could've lived without it. It's just fried shrimp very flaky the sauce it comes with is actually really delicious. We kept it for the remainder of the meal. Get the lychee martini it is divine and super smooth, not like a kick in your face! The ambience here is upscale of course you must dress to impress. They have window seating since the weather wasn't permitting for us to sit on the rooftop. Our waiter was really sweet. He was kind of busy so he was forgetful a little bit but super sweet. And we celebrated my birthday there so he got me a little birthday treat for free. I would come here again for the sushi and lychee martini! The bar looks super cute to just sit out and drink and have a quick Hamachi roll. I'll be back! Separate restrooms of course it's kind of hidden in the back.

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    Jinsei Motto

    Jinsei Motto

    4.6(150 reviews)
    8.1 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

    Came here for the lunch omakase, which features dry-aged fish. Overall, the fish was fresh and…read morewell-prepared--nothing particularly mind-blowing, but definitely good quality, especially for a more affordable omakase option. My only critique is the pacing. Since the chef already had the fish sliced and prepped, I expected a smoother flow, but the meal took about an hour and a half for 14 pieces of sushi. It felt a bit slow, especially for a lunch service. That said, if you're looking for a reasonably priced omakase with quality fish, this is a solid choice.

    Went for restaurant week with friends. Got there early after work and was able to hit the happy…read morehour which is a decent deal. Got the snow maiden sake and the spicy scallop hand roll. Both were great. Our bartenders were lovely and very friendly. Found out this is a Malort tasting room and we were able to sample some different Malorts (the cocoa one was good!). Then we were taken back to our table for dinner. Our server was super friendly as well. Started with the miso soup and crispy tuna bites which were probably my favorite dishes. The taki yoki fritters weren't bad either. We saw people getting omakase, so we ordered a yummy looking piece they were receiving. It was just okay (chutoro truffle). The nigiri was also okay. The tuna piece was the only I really loved. The fish quality wasn't as high as I was expecting. The sushi was decent. A little too much truffle in the spicy blue fin tuna and a little too vegetable forward in the hamachi serrano. All in all, the atmosphere and amazing service pushed this up to a 4 for me.

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    Sushi by Bou- Fulton Market Chicago @ Emily Hotel

    Sushi by Bou- Fulton Market Chicago @ Emily Hotel

    4.5(134 reviews)
    7.6 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

    This was an amazing experience, I cannot wait to attend one of their limited seatings when I get…read moreback to Manhattan. 12 course omakase tasting menu and they played old school hiphop and rap from the 80s and 90s all night! My personal fav. Grafitti all over the walls and plush velvet furnishings. 1. Yellowtail 2. bluefin tuna 3. Salmon roe 4. Albacore tuna 5. Chopped toro 6. Scallops 7. Miso cod 8. Fluke 19. Uni 10. Otoro 11. Wagyu with uni 12. Tuna Hand Roll Sushi by BOU Fulton Market was perfectly intimate sexy and cool. The fish was fresh and delicious, and the chefs are so fast, and knowledgable! I love sitting at sushi counters and getting to see them work, I love the stimulation. Service was outstanding the chefs made wonderful reccomendations including their secret menu item ' The BIG MAC' Ambiance was killer and its a small space with limited seatings every night. Perfect for a sexy date night experience and great for talking !!

    We came here for the $55 omakase deal and for the price, it was definitely worth it! We had 12…read morecourses, and it was a very intimate experience. Our server was so nice and we had a great conversation with the other guests as well. The sushi itself was fine, as no dish was super standout except for the surf and turf wagyu course, which I really enjoyed and thought was creative. I think I would have wanted more than just nigiri and more creativity with the sushi in terms of flavor and visuals, but I think it's a great starter omakase and a great gateway into trying more.

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