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    Sanuki Seimen Mugimaru

    3.4 (24 reviews)
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    Good for groups

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    Kitsune Udon (Small)
    Ailun H.

    My friend and I stopped by Mitsuwa this Tuesday evening before my flight back home. What a fantastic choice! The cafeteria had a lot of various vendors selling mainly Japanese food, and sanukiseimen was one of them. The udon here is already pre-made. As in, you order your udon and they will assemble it immediately after with the already cooked udon, broth, and whatever topping/meat options you asked for. They also have a "get-it-yourself" toppings bar and you'll be charged for whatever you get. I got the small KITSUNE UDON which was under 7.00 (pre-tax). For what it was, it's not bad. You get a good amount of udon (a bit soggy), three well-marinated fried tofus and warm udon broth. I was craving warm broths, so this hit the spot. Sadly, they were already out of eggs for the day, otherwise I would have gotten one with my udon. Cheap and quick eats, for it is, it's not too bad.

    Tempura
    Brenda K.

    We had a quick lunch here! This is in the food court of Mitsuwa Market! Service was quick! I ordered the beef udon regular bowl and 5 mins later, I received my order! They had a lot of choices of different tempura items that you can choose from, I chose the green beans tempura, it was ok, cause it was cold and tempura you really need it hot!

    Menu
    Helen H.

    The line moved at a decent pace at 2 pm on a Saturday. The line was shorter than most of the food stalls. You order, wait to receive the bowl, pick your tempura toppings and pay at the end. It is all done in one line. If the person's order in front of you is long, then the line won't move. When you pay at the end, you can ask for a cup of water and add toppings such as scallions, red pepper, sesame seeds, etc. My spicy tonkatsu udon came out hot and spicy. (It was spicier than the spicy curry udon.) There was 2 pieces of tonkatsu. The tonkatsu was juicy and yummy, but I wished there were more pieces. I got the regular size, and I finished the udon in about 5 bites. It was definitely delicious, but for the price, I would try something else on the menu. The food court is packed and loud on a Saturday lunch time. I would recommend finding an open table and have someone order for you.

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    Annie Y.

    We were initially drawn to this place because it was so cheap and the quantities looked so big. Each bowl of udon was advertised to be around $6-7 which is insane!!! But our single digit meal dream got shattered real quick when we realized each tempura add-on was like $3. Overall, I still thought that this was a pretty solid meal. The noodles were well cooked and they gave you SO MUCH. It was enough to feed two not-very-hungry people. We got the hot & spicy udon soup and it was definitely more on the sweet side than the spicy side until we added in spicy furikake. Honestly, it was pretty good, my biggest complaint would be that the soup was more room temperature than hot which took away from the overall noodle soup experience. We got the tempura shrimp and the pork and both were kinda mid. Service was super quick since we only had to wait for the noodle soup. Our total price with two tempura pieces was around $13.

    two bowls of food on a tray
    Phil S.

    My wife & I drive to Mitsuwa to buy some things that we needed. We decided to eat @ Sanukiseumen which is located in the small food court area in Mitsuwa. I ordered the beef udon which came w/thinly sliced beef pieces in a soy based broth. My wife ordered the pork Tonkatsu in a thick pork based miso broth. I liked hers better as the broth was more flavorful then mine. Like most places as they try to reopen the spacing was evident to try and prevent the spread of Covid.

    Sanukiseimen order counter
    David M.

    Several restaurants at the Mitsuwa Food Court have been converted (read as replaced) and Sanukiseimen is one of the new replacements. We hadn't tried it before partly because we are creatures of habit and we keep going back to the ones we know and like. Also, when we initially checked out their menu, it seemed that the different varieties of Udon were reasonably priced but adding individually-priced pieces of Tempura could add up quickly. Then there was a Tempura restaurant two booths away. Today, we decided to give it a try. We figured out that it is set up with lots of flexibility because you can just order one of the Udon dishes; you can add one or more pieces of Tempura to make Tempura Udon; or enjoy extra pieces of Tempura by themselves. They also have Aji Fry (Mackerel) and Veggie Croquettes to eat with Tonkatsu Sauce and Japanese Curry Rice as well. We decided to order Ontama Udon. On the side, we picked one slice of Onion Tempura, two Shrimp Tempura, two Sweet Potato Tempura. Two Aji Fry and two Veggie Croquettes were also added. We added one Shrimp and one Sweet Potato into the Udon and the remaining Tempura pieces were eaten as Tempura to dip in Tempura sauce with Daikon Oroshi. The Aji Fry and Croquettes were dipped in Tonkatsu Sauce and eaten like that! In the end, we had several meals in one and everything was delicious. One concern I initially had was picking a la carte pieces of Tempura and other fried items that were sitting under a heat lamp. We were there just as they opened so everything was hot and more was placed there as we were ordering. Also, they were getting enough customers that they were constantly adding freshly fried items. The staff were very helpful and friendly in explaining and answering questions. We will definitely be trying more choices and combinations in future trips to Chicago.

    Nothing but soy sauce and noodles
    Michael S.

    Terrible carry out experience. Got the bukkake udon. 1. No eggs 2. Did not have any tempura flakes in the carryout 3. Nothing other than noodles and soy sauce. Horrible

    Amethyst W.

    Located in the matsuwa food court, they offer udon that you can customize. Prices were reasonable. They increase as you add ingredients. I ordered the sukiyaki bowl as a side for $3.50. They allow you scoop the green onions and tempura bits and add as much as you want. I love the concept, but we had something similar in Hawaii that was so much better.

    Large spicy tonkatsu ramen
    Lily Z.

    I came here for lunch after chopping down our Christmas tree. I like that after ordering your noodle, you have a variety of tempura to choose from under the heat lamps. It was the shortest line out of all of them (except for the Korean spot), which is helpful when you're trying to get in and out quickly.

    Lotus root tempura
    Robyn R.

    Really wanted to try their butter udon, went twice on different days and it's still not available. Caved in and tried one of their other specialty udon (forgot the name but it was on a poster next to the butter udon). There wasn't a ton of broths, but they did give a lot of meat! Egg seemed slightly too undercooked for me, but overall delicious! We also ordered a side of chashu pork which came with lots of green onion and a lotus root tempura that I really enjoyed!

    Ali C.

    Great fish and vegetable tempura. Really appreciated the way in which they let customers select our own tempura pieces from a buffet type setting. Then the cashier glances at the plate, adds everything up at lightning speed and rings you up. Very reasonable and quite tasty. My favorite is the potato cake tempura, with a light crust loaded with flavor. Close to the cashier are bottles of hot pepper flakes, a bowl of ginger and chopped green onions which are free condiments.

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    4.7(32 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I was disappointed with the food. First the name difference (Ramen USA) on Yelp compared to their…read morewebsite and Google maps kinda threw us off. There's also discrepancy in their menu and what they actually have available as it seems they also display items for the the cafe next door. We happened to arrive during happy hour so some menu items were discounted. They also have a complimentary salad bar. We ordered chicken karaage, potstickers, salmon avocado sushi, and I had the katsu sandwich. All the food items we ordered came separately over a span of 20+ minutes, with the sandwich arriving last and cold. Not only did the sandwich come on a cold sourdough bread, the meat also had an unusual texture and so I ended up throwing it out. The other items we ordered were lacking in flavor. The chicken karaage was prepared well but it had no flavor. I'm regret spending money at this establishment.

    If customers are waiting before the restaurant opens, you know that you are in for a treat, right?…read moreI mean, this was our first time to Uma Japan Eatery (didn't know it was formerly Ramen USA) and we were a little confused when we arrived because there was signage for Uma, Ramen USA, and M Cafe. So we got out of the car and saw someone pull up in front of the restaurant and jump out at 11:59. As soon as the door was unlocked at 12pm, this customer went in, and a few others after them. This is a small joint, and it was already half full by the time we ordered, then sat down (they told us the table at which to sit). I didn't know, but asked, and found out that a salad bar and miso soup are also included. The salad bar was pretty decent, with fresh vegs. They even had French fried onions (my guilty pleasure) and a very good House dressing (ginger vinaigrette). The portions are enormous. The couple next to us got ramen, and it was practically overflowing. We ordered takoyaki (too much food, we didn't need). I had the Pork Katsu bowl and my companion had a Katsu curry. I wished I had ordered the curry -- it looked dark and rich and thick like pudding (not like a boxed curry). They also gave us a bonus piece of chicken karaage which was so large and crispy. I think I'll get the curry next time, or the ramen. We originally came because we were going to get a karaage sando, but get the curry.

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    4.3(331 reviews)
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    Kurumaya is a place that I have visited maybe three times before, several years ago. It was a…read morepopular, well reviewed place back then, just as it is now. But it just kind of slipped out of my consideration for no particular reason. But today I was driving near there, headed for somewhere else, and it hit me - Bento box sounds good today. And so it goes.. Parking in this small strip mall is usually pretty easy. It is a popular choice for lunch for many people that work in this business area of Elk Grove. I think that is because in addition to the good food, the service is not only friendly, but also very efficient. That allows you to have a nice sit-down lunch and still get back to work in time. They don't rush you, but you won't have to wait long for both the food and the check. Today I did have my delicious bento box, which as others have agreed, is a great deal for lunch. But I also splurged for a "Rock' n Rol" sushi roll, which was quite tasty. My waitress was wonderful - friendly and efficient as usual. But she didn't rush me personally. She even asked me if I wanted tea. In summary, it's an excellent choice for lunch. Good food, affordable, kind people, and a nice change from a fast food drive-thru.

    Ask for Harumi - She is the most wonderful, nicest server ever and knows the best recommendations…read moreon the menu! If you're looking for the most authentic Japanese food outside the city, seems like this and a couple other places are all in the Schaumburg/Elk Grove Village area. Highly recommend hitting their lunch menu if you can because the bento box values are so worth it for authentic Japanese food/sushi. We got there at opening for dinner on a Saturday and got there just before dinner rush! This place is such a hidden authentic gem - you can tell from the decor to the choice of seating design to the actual menu and way they cook the RICE and other dishes. They serve the same grain for sushi as they do regular rice (Tamaki gold). Quality is not skipped here. We got the agedashi tofu (must get appetizer, as it's hard to really every achieve at home cooking), house special curry katsu, the beef kurumaya gozen (bento box) (which has incredible tempura, juicy soft beef), and assorted sashimi platter (I forget the name). All come highly recommended and were well worth the price point. I am just a bit sensitive about the freshness of the sushi, but I think this is probably as fresh as you can possibly get with generous cuts outside the city. Everything down to the miso soup too was delicious - best place to take your friends/family/coworkers for an authentic Japanese meal. Parking lot available out front. Recommend also stopping by Tensuke market nearby after!

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    Kurumaya Japanese Kitchen - Lunch special. We got both. We loved both!

    Lunch special. We got both. We loved both!

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    Tensuke Market & Food Court

    4.4(719 reviews)
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    Definitely worth coming here in addition to Mitsuwa - they are physically a smaller store, but…read morerecently reopened to a location next to the old one due to renovations and it is just as clean, variety just as fresh, and sales are just as good. I prefer going here for the fresh cuts of various sushi fish and other seafood as they import from way more places than other Japanese grocery stores and at fair prices. The snack selection here is also unique and they have a great frozen food selection. The food court is on my list for next time as I hear it's also incredibly fresh and the staff are really knowledgable about the sushi and other menu items they serve and it's always busy on the weekends from what I used to see. Parking lot available.

    I rarely write reviews recently however I'm so disappointed with their food. They got my order…read morewrong the first time, too. This isn't my first time. I've been to their old location, I was here a couple of weeks ago when they re-opened (almost everything was sold out in their menu for a Sunday lunch), and back recently. I ordered their Tonkatsu and it looked really sad. It didn't look too crispy on the outside and also looked so pale. It wasn't just mine. I noticed it right away when I was in line when they have peoples orders out, but I took a shot cause it was not that busy anymore. Plus! They'll only give you a small packet of tonkatsu sauce. I do get it's like a fast food concept but not good quality. Also, their white rice is a combination of half cooked, cooked and mushy. On a good note, their takoyaki is really good!

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    Tensuke Market & Food Court - A view of their new spacious dining room.

    A view of their new spacious dining room.

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    4.1(243 reviews)
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    I've now been here twice in less than two weeks and the first review was for my first visit for…read morelunch. This is now my updated review as a purposefully came back for a dinner on a Friday night. You should try to make a reservation because on this particular Friday night they actually were full. And you can do it online through their website. The dinner menu is significantly different from the lunch menu. It is much more expensive with a lot more choices, especially as it pertains to the sushi and the cold as well as hot appetizers. You also have the option during dinner to order a sushi tray whether it is a Nigiri sashimi or maki tray. And if you sit there and do the math if you order the trays, they're a lot cheaper, but you have to like what the options are on the tray. You can tell by the pictures we ordered quite a bit of food as usual for dinner. Everything was so super fresh and delicious as usual. Everything came out with really good timing as well. We had a completely different waitress and a team of of servers this evening and all of them were absolutely friendly and helpful and attentive. This is got to be my new go to for authentic Japanese. You can also tell because while we were there the patrons coming in were Japanese in majority. I cannot say enough about this place being amazing with incredible quality fish, and a great menu.

    Everything we ordered was delicious, but unfortunately the chicken gizzard skewers were 100%…read morespoiled (they had a wet dog smell to them). After communicating this to staff, they passed it around and confirmed it was indeed spoiled and took it off our bill, which we appreciated. They can get busy and with not too many hands on deck, food and service can come out slowly. It's understandable to a degree, but it does feel like servers rarely come around (through the whole dining experience, our water was never refilled once or even asked to be) and overall service seems subpar at best. Ambiance is great. They definitely have that Japanese izakaya vibe. Go to Sankyu if you have time on your hands and order menu items that are likely ordered often and you will have a 4-5 star experience.

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    Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya - Bar Lounge 1176 Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect

    Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya - Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya - Bar Lounge
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    4.0(20 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    It was our first time trying this stall at the Mitsuwa Food Court in Arlington Heights. Good news…read moreis that I now have a new favorite that can alternate with, and is at par with, our all-time favorite bowl of ramen from the Santouka stall! I ordered the Special Tempura Plate and it was Oishi! Yes, with an upper case O! Absolutely delicious! The service was friendly and fast, considering that they cook each plate or bowl to order. It was so good and so fresh that we decided to order two more pieces of the white fish tempura to add to our meal and 4 more to go for my mom who loves fish. The very friendly guy at the counter advised that I use an air flyer to warm the fish up at home. The Food Court is of course not a place you go to when you look for ambiance, but it definitely has the Japanese vibe with the variety of Japanese food that you can select from. It is also a plus that it is in Mitsuwa Market so that you can shop after getting your belly full of deliciousness!

    Absolutely delighted for this newer spot in the food court! I had the combo with hot soba and a…read moreveggie tempura rice bowl. My husband had a combo with cold soba and tempura. The noodles were cooked perfectly and I really liked my soup. The tempura was nice and crispy, but I would have liked some sauce for it that wasn't spicy chili. Though, the chili oil was good - hot but not too much so. My husband was also happy with his meal, and I did steal some of his tempura sauce. We didn't have to wait too long even though everything was made to order. The staff were friendly and patient with my indecisive self. I'm definitely going to be back, hopefully sooner rather than later. While I do prefer udon, soba is a great change of pace and I'm happy for the added variety of food offerings!

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    Carlos Jr storefront

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    Small Tuna Bowl

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    4.4(378 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$

    Reliably really good. Come hungry and you will not be disappointed. If it's a holiday, make sure to…read moremake a reservation. Spicy tuna can be done with chili oil vs spicy mayo if you can't do eggs. Spicy tuna with Chili Oil is better in my opinion. Grilled with salt options for chicken and fish if you can't do soy or wheat like me. Decent selection and rotating specials. If the Toro Taku Maki is on the Specials Menu and in stock try it. It is so good Service is attentive and overall very good. No complaints. If you like Japanese food I highly recommend this place.

    4.5/5 - Came on a Saturday evening with a reservation in the fancy room where you take off your…read moreshoes, clean interior! Our waiter was helpful in answering all of our questions about the extensive menu. Tako Wasabi: A small bowl about the size of a pointer finger, but packed with lots of small, strong pieces of octopus; chewy, savory, with a sharp and fragrant wasabi kick. Leaned on the salty side, but very unique! Beef Tataki: The yuzu sauce, very sour, pairs well with the raw steak, with a side of fresh seaweed Japanese Spaghetti (full): Al dente, chewy pasta with a tangy flavor and a creamy aftertaste, with a side of parmesan and tabasco to add if you want; shareable between 2-3 people Buta Nira Moyashi: Slightly crisped pork with a good balance of lean and fat, served on a generous bed of chives and crunchy soybeans, comes with chili pepper to add if you want; leans a bit on the salty side Curry: A huge bowl! Celebrated a birthday, they gave our birthday person a small free matcha japanese cheesecake with a candle. :)

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    Daruma statue

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