food's really good! staff very friendly as well. sides given are kimchi, bean sprouts, fish…read morepancake, tofu. the appetizers are quite nice as well.

SO YUMMY! Nothing beats Sundubu-jjigae on a cold day. My girlfriend and I came here after being…read moreoutside for a while and we were freezing. We got the tofu sundubu, udon, and bulgogi. The sundubus were amazing and the tofu was so fluffy and the perfect texture. It also had the perfect spice level and tasted extremely well with the rice. The udon is not that good, I would suggest ordering this when you come here. And the bulgogi was so good-sometimes it can be really oily though. The service was amazing. I believe it is a family owned business as well. Everyone was friendly and nice. They checked on us multiple times to make sure everything was good. Inside the restaurant it was pretty nice. There were both booths and tables. Additionally they had coat rack holders outside every booth which was so convenient. Overall, this restaurant was so good. I highly recommend coming here, especially on a cold snowy day!

OMG, I had the wings a nsmall fries. I don't think I've ever had wings so good. The fries were also…read moregood. This was first time, and yes, I will be back. And the service was awesome too. Thanks for the delicious dining experience

Got our order to go and we all went with the rice bowls: the Katsu Bowl, Korean BBQ Chicken Bowl,…read moreand Fire Chicken Bowl. Out of the three, the Katsu Bowl was my favorite. Super flavorful. The Fire Chicken Bowl definitely has a bit of a kick; I'm not big on spicy food, but my mom enjoyed it. The Korean BBQ Chicken Bowl had sauce that soaked nicely into the rice and tasted great, though the chicken itself was a bit bland. I recommend getting an extra side of Garlic Parmesan Aioli to dip the chicken in. It made a big difference. Overall, the bowls were pretty filling, and we enjoyed them.

This place has THE BEST sundubu I have ever had! I keep trying sundubu at other Korean restaurants…read morein the Chicagoland area and whenever we travel, but none can compare. I pop in just about every week for a stone bowl of this piping hot deliciousness (even in the dead of summer!), and seriously have to resist coming more often. Note, the decor is nothing to write home about, and aside from the delightful owner (or at least I find her delightful!), the service is pretty subpar. I often have to get my own napkins, and am rarely presented with a check without asking for it. But as long as the sundubu remains this delicious, I would probably wash my own dishes after the meal if it meant I could keep this place in business for a long time!

15% illegal mandatory tip included without anywhere stated before you pay. Very small portion for a…read morehigh price ($20.99 for beef ribs soup, only 3 small bones). The old lady owner cursed me in Korean after I asked her to remove this illegal mandatory tip and told her I will choose the tip myself. She cursed me with Korean and then said "you want zero tip? zero?" while I clearly did not say anything about zero. This is a very shady restaurant and also the owner. Please do not pay for this 15% illegal fee while she said over the 10 years she was here, no one ever asked once about this. So she had been illegal for 10 years. Please bravely speak out and stop this shady owner from ripping you off.

Super cozy place. Food is made fast and simple. Great place for a late night snack/meal and can be…read morevery filling. Prices are super good too.

I was able to smell the chicken a block away, so I had to try them…read more This place is a cute little hole in the wall. I ordered the 4 piece dark with mild sauce and a small rib tip. I also ordered a side of cole slaw and red beans and rice. The guy behind the counter said they don't have mild sauce for the chicken. Then he told me the sauces that they had, so I said no sauce. I guess he was also relating the sauces for the rib tips when I already said no sauce. They cook the chicken fresh and may take a little time. When I got home, I was ready to dig in but I found out the sauce discussion left my rib tips with no bbq sauce. I called them and a nice lady told me I would be taken care of the next time, I visit. Thank goodness, I had bbq sauce. But I tried the tips without sauce and they were seasoned well. I put on some Sweet Baby Rays on them and dang it was good. The tips were tender and a lot of meat. The chicken was so good that I wish I would have gotten more. It was seasoned and crunchy. The Cole slaw was okay and the red beans and rice was good, just which it had a little more pot liquor. I would definitely go back. Also the prices that they have online is really outdated.

I got the soy garlic half chicken. Even as half, it's a generous amount of chicken for one. Well…read moreseasoned. The inside of the restaurant has cute decorations and a huge TV playing old Kpop songs. There is also a self water station for free water and gloves to eat the chicken with. There are two kiosks for you to order from- there's definitely redirection to use those instead of ordering verbally with the staff. My half chicken took longer than I would have hoped to come out, but the taste made up for it.

Very good service and excellent freshly fried chicken. Surprisingly I loved the green onion on soy…read morechicken. But I didn't like that the daikon was extra. Usually that's complimentary in Korean chicken places. Cute but small seating area.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Great place to come in alone too. Service was friendly and the food…read morewas great. 야채로 국물내서 깔끔한 짬뽕. 한식 짬뽕 국물 먹고싶을 때 먹으면 좋을 거 같아요.

I really liked this place. The food was very delicious and full of flavours. Also, the portion size…read morewas super impressive & the price too! The service was also nice, our server was helpful. The ambiance was also great and cozy.

Fantastic sandwiches and salads. Comfy place, really friendly staff. Wish they had ice for the…read moresodas or maybe a soda machine :)

Quick service, good sandwich, the chips were good. Simple clean storefront and not too long of a…read morewait. Good quick stop for lunch. Wasn't overly impressed to say I love it, but it's a good change up.

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!

08/04/25 - Kuni's Japanese Restaurant since 1986 located @ 511 Main Street in Evanston, IL. What a…read morebeautiful little traditional Japanese restaurant in Evanston. I love this place it has such a cool vibe w/authentic japanese decor. I ordered the bento box that came w/miso soup, salad, broiled chicken teriyaki, tempura w/2 pieces of shrimp, sweet potato, pepper, 1/2 California roll, 1 piece on Inari sushi, a couple of pieces of gyoza, 1 piece of kamaboko, tofu & spinach. This was a very enjoyable bento w/a nice variety of Japanese cuisine. The ambiance is very nice the food is good & it won't kill the bank

I discovered Koya in Wilmette, Illinois, about a year ago, and have enjoyed many excellent meals…read morehere since that time. Koya provides excellent food, a beautiful dining room, a very good location, and also always provides very friendly service. I recommend Koya to everyone who enjoys Asian cuisine. I specifically recommend the make-your-own bowl option (I have chosen this option every time so far-- because it is always so good), and the broad array of choices the Koya menu provides. Thank you to Koya for being a wonderful part of the Wilmette community. I look forward to many future dining experiences with you all. God bless!

Hot food should be served hot ,not lukewarm. It was not tasty. Tables were awkwardly arranged.read more

Hands down you come here for the ramen and the ramen broth. The broth is so flavorful such that I…read morewill usually order an extra bowl of it to take home. With that said, they are very generous with their portions. The location is convenient, not even one block west of the Davis Purple Line stop on Davis St. Street parking all around but can be a little tough on the weekends.

Best ramen ever! I mean ever, or at least in north Chicago or Evanston. Nice atmosphere and great…read morefood and service. I highly recommend. You should try it.