I honestly don't want to write a review because people are going to take this spot from me. This is by far the best sushi I've ever had and I've had A LOT of sushi. You'll never expect what the chefs are whipping up out of a small restaurant in a strip mall. It's a small family run place, don't expect servers with walkie talkies or anything. This is traditional and people who appreciate good sushi will like it. If there's any reviews lower than 4 stars, don't believe them. read more

Osaka Sushi - 14 Sushi Gold Combo, Crazy Maki, Uni Nigiri, Ikura Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Ordered sushi for pick up. It was easy to place my order over the phone and it was ready within 15 minutes for pick up. This is a quaint little sushi restaurant. The women at the front were welcoming and kind. They got me my ordered and helped me to check out quickly. It was about $20 for two rolls, 8 pieces each. The sushi was flavorful. I ordered the Alaska Maki (subbed avocado in place of the cream cheese) and the vegetable Maki, which either was swapped for the vegetarian roll or additional veggies were added, as it had bell peppers and that was not listed on the menu. Overall, it was still great. This was a great stop, and I'd definitely visit again! read more

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Osaka sushi is a no frills spot located in a strip mall. The menu is fairly large and I appreciate that they have photos of their various rolls. Service was quick and attentive. The restaurant itself is on the smaller size but cozy. It feels like you are dining at someone's home! The fish is always fresh and tasty! Would definitely recommend coming here. read more

Osaka Sushi - 6 Piece Hamachi Carpaccio - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

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Never really give bad reviews but this was bad. Food was very small compared to the online menu pictures and there was barely any salmon on the bento. Like one bites worth...Spent 160 for 4 measly bentos and a sushi combo. Owner must have changed or something. Also the sushi platter or what is called a platter was warm because it was packaged with the hot food for some strange reason. So warm sushi was not very pleasant. At the very least it tasted a little better than supermarket sushi. 4 people ate and still very hungry and now white castle is saving the night. Thank you White Castle. read more

Osaka Sushi - Osaka Bento and Sushi Gold Platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

The maki rolls don't have the flavor that I expected. Other sushi places in the area have a better selection. Their spicy mayo is disappointing and some of the rolls did not taste fresh. The restaurant is small and cute and the service is good, but the flavor is just not there. read more

Small neighborhood spot with surprising good sushi! The staff are friendly. We went on a weeknight for a spontaneous dinner and had a great meal. The prices are pretty standard for sushi places around the area. I was surprised that we were the only table there for an early dinner because the food is great. The fish portions are large and are fresh. I especially loved the large pieces of salmon. The fish was very tender. The presentation is beautiful. I'll be back to have more sushi! read more

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Sooooooo yummy . Service was fast and the salmon was perfect. We ordered so many roles and they were so freshhh. Will be returning soon! read more

Osaka Sushi - Spicy MayoSalmon, Negi Hamachi, Maki Spicy Scallop Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

People and service are so friendly. We usually only order online and take out. Food is great! My favorite are the Philly Roll, Blue Crab Maki, Jalepeno Boat, Miso Soup, and Red Lobster Maki. I wish there were more options for Uni other than sashimi because that's my favorite. I have yet to order the uni here because there's another restaurant that prices them cheaper. But don't get me wrong, I love this place! read more

Went on a Sunday night and had a great experience. Super fresh sushi and great service. We have driven past hundreds of times and finally stopped. So worth it. The menu is so large it was hard to decide. We will be back! read more

Osaka Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

The sushi is very good as well as the tempura dishes. They have a large selection of sushi, both nigri, sashimi, specialty rolls, and hand rolls. There is a good selection of other Japanese dishes for those who don't eat sushi or fish. The food is consistantly good. read more

Our office is very close to here and after the first visit, we've come here couple of times. Sushi is great quality and prices are fair. Its a smaller restaurant which we like and staff is personable. read more

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Quite disappointing. The Spicy Tuna Hand Roll was not what you'd normally expect it to be.. it's just two pieces of tuna and a smear of spicy mayo (not spicy). It looks like their Firecracker Hand Roll would be more like it (minus the tempura flakes). All three Maki Rolls- Spicy Beef, Snow Dragon, and Spicy Scallop were all just so-so... nothing special, lacking flavor and ingredients. If these simple rolls weren't even good, it makes you question their specialty rolls. Miso soup was fine but adding tofu like most other places would've better. Cucumber Salad was also fine, but too light in flavor (maybe needed more time to marinate). Prices were way too high for the quality, flavors, and portions. The rolls were baby bites! We were excited to try a new sushi place nearby, but we likely won't try again... read more

Osaka Sushi - Spicy Beef Maki, Snow Dragon Maki, Spicy Sp Scallop Maki, spicy Sp Tuna Handroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Haven't visited in quite a while, particularly for dinner. The current chef seems to be doing a respectable job with ingredient selection and traditional preparation techniques. I didn't think we'd ever find Tara no Kiku (cod milt) fresh in Mundelein, but they're doing it. They have a nice selection to dine izakaya style. It's pretty spendy though, being higher than other similar spots around. read more

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Lovely hidden gem of a restaurant! Amazing high quality sushi. We carried out tonight, but will be back in to dine. All of the sushi was fresh and beautifully presented. read more

Osaka Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Delicious rolls at fair prices. The service staff is very friendly. Also, the menu is divided into raw and cooked rolls which was perfect for my pregnant wife! read more

A hidden gem in Mundelein. Small and cozy sushi place with friendly servers and chefs. Our waiter was polite and attentive. We had our 1 year old daughter and got her set up with a high chair right away. We started our meal with some hot sake, gyoza and miso soup. Our server even brought a soup with some ice for our daughter which we didn't expect. This was a nice gesture since we can give her the soup right away. Usually we would have to wait for the soup to cool down before giving our baby something hot. We order the following: Maguro nigiri - fresh blue tuna with a kick of wasabi in between the rice and fish Sweet Potatoes maki - nicely crispy one of my favorite non fish roll Rainbow Maki - the assortment of sashimi on top of a California rolls. This is my go to roll here because they don't stuff this with crab stick but actually top with sashimi. Osaka Maki - tuna, avocado, cream cheese, cucumber, spicy Mayo and masago. Usually anything with cream cheese can be too much but I liked there was a good balance of tuna and cream cheese. Spicy Sake Maki - actual salmon pieces and not diced salmon. I always hesitate ordering anything with spicy Mayo and fish because it's usually dice fish which I hate but Osaka does it right with the salmon sashimi pieces. Spicy Scallop Maki - good ratio or spicy Mayo to scallop Negi Hamachi Maki - simple and tasty Green Tea Tiramisu - not overly sweet read more

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Can't begin to say how disappointing this restaurant was. First: young woman who seated us was also the one bringing food (or supposed to). She forgot utensils and drinks. We had to go get them ourselves. We were served shrimp shumai still frozen in the middle. The second time it came out it was still frozen! The server was invisible, she never once came to the table after we got our appetizers. Used to love this place but never again. The sushi was awful, the sashimi so thin there was no point in finishing the order. Everything about this dinner failed big time. It used to be good but terrible is how it's best described now. Waste of time and money read more

Freshest sashimi and sushi in north suburbs. Every dish is presented gorgeously. Check out their fresh dishes of the day like black cod over rice and Uni, Osaka sashimi and sushi combo and sashimi A combo. We were so stuffed from the amazing food but still had room to try the rice cake with red bean paste wrapped in bamboo leaves. If you plan on ordering omakase, call ahead so they can get the best fish for you. Definitely worth the drive for the best sushi Chicago suburbs has to offer. read more

Very nice lunch specials, I had the sushi plate, everything was very fresh. The miso soup was hot and tasty and the wasabi had a nice kick to it. The green tea was also nice and hot. Highly recommend read more

I love supporting small businesses, and Osaka Sushi in Vernon Hills is a gem! We ordered mongo ika, itoyori, tako, maguro, hamachi toro sashimi, and the crazy, red dragon, and yama mori maki. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The chef mentioned they import special fish directly from Japan every week, and you can really tell from the quality. The sashimi was particularly impressive, with vibrant colors that showcased its freshness. The service was very good They also had a specials poster this week which was very intriguing. We paired our meal with junmai sake, which complemented the food perfectly. Overall, a very good experience. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Osaka Sushi - Sashimi mongo ika amadai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

This is my favorite sushi place within 20 miles. The quality and freshness of their sushi beats every other place nearby. The aptly-named Treasure Box appetizer is an absolute delight! Every roll I've tried is well-made and super fresh. There are many standard rolls along with several specialty rolls to delight the taste buds. The staff are friendly and attentive. We also like the pretty screens separating tables that provide a sense of cosiness and privacy. read more

Always a delight, love firecracker rolls and everything else on the menu. Service is also a plus, take out is a regular for us

Been coming here for years. Love the sushi here. Everything is very fresh. Service is great! read more

Osaka Sushi - Rainbow Maki Osaka Maki Tuna Big Maki Sp Scallop Maki Sweet Potato Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

The food was exceptional. Very clean, excellent tasting, and came very quickly. Service was second to none. Overall, excellent. read more

Osaka Sushi - 4 roll special plus blue crab roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Great service and lovely rolls! We always love a freebie and the complimentary miso soup to begin and the cute cookies to end were nice touch. read more

Terrible!!! We have been going to this place for over 10 years and loved it. However tonight was our last time going there. We were there for over 20 minutes and got nothing. I had to waive the waitress over to take our order and still after 20 minutes, nothing. We are now at another sushi place. read more

THR PORTIONS WERE SO SMALL!!!! The sushi entrees felt more like appetizers and after spending nearly 10$ I felt hungrier when I left than when I came. read more

Reviews seemed pretty good for this place so we gave it a shot. Ordered take away and got a variety of maki and uni nigiri. They wrapped up the order in a bag so I did not see the items until I got home. The maki rolls were ok, just a bit pricey for what you get. The uni on the other hand was so old it was starting to rot and liquify. The cost was $70 for four pieces so not cheap. In fact it is the most I have ever paid for uni. There is no way the chef did not know the uni was bad when he prepared it so I am giving this place a 1 star review. read more

I always check out their specials of the week, and today I tried the kinmedai. It was sooo good! The freshness and flavor were top-notch. Plus, their staff is so friendly and makes the experience even better. If you're a sushi fan, their specials are definitely worth trying. It's always a pleasure to visit! read more

Osaka Sushi - kenmedai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

We chose Osaka Omacase for special occasions. Every dish is fresh and deeply flavorful. Enjoyed every bite! read more

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Osaka is superior! Their restaurant is extra clean. Their staff is very friendly and informative. Their food is divine! Our daughter started eating tofu, and sushi at a young age due to their amazing staff bringing out a variety of options from their menu for her to try! Their udon is what a crave when I'm not feeling well and it soothes the soul. Highly recommend' read more

The food is amazing! I did not expect such a great experience in a strip mall location. The staff was friendly and attentive but the sushi was the awesome. Try the sashimi, donburi or sushi combination meal. You will be impressed. Their rolls are also great and the red lobster tower app. is the best. read more

This little restaurant is excellent. Absolute hidden gem in an unassuming strip mall. Staff is wonderful and food is fantastic. Sushi/sashimi always tastes fresh. Whenever I'm in the area I always make time for Osaka. read more

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I've reviewed Osaka Sushi before and yes, this is still my favorite sushi restaurant. Don't sleep on this hidden gem in Vernon Hills. The service is excellent even when the place is busy. The ambiance is tasteful and reminds me of the two years that I was stationed in Japan. Total win here! read more

Located in a small plaza, Osaka Sushi is not too bad for the place and location. I wouldnt really recommend it for "date night,' especially if you're on your first date! This place isnt too fancy. (maybe try Sushi Kushi San) And can be kinda crowded and loud once people start to come in for dinner because of the small space. The friendliness is on and off. Some times if they are really busy, you can be ignored for a while. But eventually they will get to you. The many times that i've been there, we usually get either Osaka Bento, Ton Katsu, or different kinds of rolls. Some times the fried items in the Bento can be overly done and have that bitter taste to it which i really hate. The california roll never fails. One of my favorite is their veggie tempura. Some thing about those deep fried sweet potato that gets to me every time. The Ton Katsu some times can be on the oily side. I'm used to having the katsu to be thicker. Their's is sliced so thin... I feel like it's more of the bread crumb toppings than the meat that i'm eating. I like my Katsu to have some thickness to it. So when you fry it, it's juicy and tender. Osaka's on the drier side. The dipping sauce to me is on the more saltier side. Heavy on the soy sauce. Once in awhile if im nearby and craving japanese food, ill stop by and grab take out. It's not the best that i've had before but not bad that ill never go back. read more

Osaka Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

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Very poor food! Very poor ambiance! The service was not good at all! I did not recommand this restaurant.

The food is pretty delicious here. I, myself prefer their veggie rolls over the fish, as the fish wasn't as fresh as I would have liked, but we also went here on New Year's Day, so I cannot imagine fresh fish was being shipping in. The space is small, so you're pretty much sitting on top of the table next to you, but staff is very friendly, and the place was PACKED, which is usually a good sign. Giving 4 stars out of 5, because it took them 20 minutes to even ask my date what he would like to drink, as he arrived 5 minutes after I sat down. We were right by the sushi "bar" area, so I am not 100% sure why no one noticed he had been sitting so long without a drink. We also had to flag someone down to put our order in, and as I stated earlier, the space is VERY small, so there is no reason that someone shouldn't have noticed us. read more

Osaka Sushi - Fave rolls were the veggie and the shrimp with fresh jalapeño. Yuuuum. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

This is a nice Korean-run Sushi restaurant, I think. We stopped in around 7p on a Tuesday for a bite to eat, and were the only ones there at first. However, people piled in shortly thereafter, and lots of people were doing take out. We ordered 4 of their specials (names escape me at the moment, but see photo) - all of which were pretty good. No complaints. Came with miso and a tiny plate of salad (wasn't a traditional ginger dressing - more oil based). Service was fine - our waters were filled when needed. The only serving faux pas I'd comment about is that she brought out the check and didn't even ask if we wanted dessert - which we did. One piece each of strawberry & mango mochi, cut into quarter pieces. Priced fairly I think. read more

Osaka Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

If I could give this restaurant a 100 stars, I would!! My boyfriend and I order from here and dine in regularly, and we are NEVER DISAPPOINTED No other sushi compares- everything is always fresh and delicious! Highly recommended!!! read more

Osaka Sushi - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

I'm trying to support local restaurants during the pandemic. UNFORTUNATELY... When I walked up to the door, wearing my mask, the person working here walked up with NO MASK ON. Do I want my food prepared and packed in this environment? No. No I don't. The person quickly pulled the mask that was hanging on one ear across their face, nose/mouth and other ear. I will find somewhere else to get sushi. read more