My girlfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here a while back, and Senso met every expectation and then some. I've been recommended to try this place more than a few times, but we were reluctant to pay what we call "the Frankfort tax". We started our dinner with their new egg roll appetizer and a couple of drinks. I had a Japanese-style old fashioned with Japanese whiskey (of which I've never tried) and it was good! Not overdone with the syrup/sugar, and the whiskey was smooth. The eggrolls! WOW the eggrolls. They were fried fresh in clean oil and so so good. They nailed it with the menu addition. I can't exactly remember which sushi rolls we got, but we for sure went all out. Of the 3 I ordered for myself, the spicy salmon roll stood out the most. Unlike other sushi joints, the salmon in this roll was cut into bigger pieces with less sauce -- it was more about the FISH and it stood out. It was very fresh and not fishy at all. Bar none the best salmon roll I've ever had. The decorations were great and unique. I loved the cherry blossom trees and the wall of figurines! The service was great as well, our server was attentive while the busboys were quick to clean our table. We even received a free dessert for our milestone! They also had someone walking around with accompaniments for our water. The only thing I can really nitpick in this department is the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, yet they sat another couple directly next to us. The restaurant is very close quarters. All in all, this is just about the best sushi experience I've ever had. It was well worth the price and I really don't have any complaints. It was a perfect choice to celebrate 3 years together! read more

This sushi restaurant was very elegant and upscale. We actually felt a little underdressed compared to the atmosphere and clientele. The restaurant is located in what appeared to be a very safe and affluent area, with plenty of parking available and a nice park nearby that's perfect for a walk after dinner. The prices are definitely on the higher end, but the food was excellent. We especially loved the tuna roll and eel roll. Both tasted incredibly fresh; honestly, it felt like the chef had just caught the fish moments before preparing it. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. One minor complaint was the water. It was served without ice and tasted somewhat bland. I'm not sure if it was heavily filtered or just sitting at room temperature, but it was lukewarm and not particularly refreshing. Our waitress was fantastic: very attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the meal. The only service issue we encountered was that the busser cleared one of our plates before we had completely finished eating, which made us feel a little rushed. Overall, it was a great dining experience with outstanding food, excellent service, and a sophisticated atmosphere. While the prices are high, the quality of the sushi makes it well worth considering for a special occasion. read more

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Everything we ordered was really great! I loved their K-pop fries the most (definitely one of my biggest vices). Their sashimi was fresh and very good. Great friendly service. read more

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We went on a Sat perhaps around 5p. No we didn't have a reservation. There was 3 of us. We got there 2 females are at the hostess stand and asked if we had a reservation I stated no. Mind you there were more than 6 tables empty, not including the table that was obviously for a large party. They told me it would be over a hr wait so I informed them we would wait. It was as if they were attempting to discourage us from staying. I would like to point out we were the only ones that looked similar to us in the restaurant. We only waited about 15-20 mins. I could hear 1 one the females asking the other 1 we can sit them here and the other female stated with annoyance, I guess. I forgot the gentleman's name who assisted us but no issue with the service or food. Food was not out of this world but I don't need to drive to Frankfort for it again. The garlic edamame had good flavor. There's a cream sauce on them. We really enjoyed the crisp rice flight. I was quite amazed by the beef being cooked just right that was on one of the crisp rice. I had the stir fried noodles. For me I would have appreciated a bit more meat and if it wasn't cut up so thin and small. All the meat seemed to be at the bottom. The BBQ beef was tender and flavorful, definitely savory. The fried rice was a bit bland. You definitely needed to add a sauce to it. I also want to point out we were there for a little less than a hr and some of those tables they claimed had reservations didn't even fill up with any guest. But hey I was just observing they could've cancelled.Also there were A LOT of nits flying around our food. It made it a bit uncomfortable to eat our food. That's why we didn't stay that long. read more

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The food was great though my bulgogi was so tasty I wished the portion size was a smidge larger. Service was exceptional. The decor was perfect for the overall vibe. read more

I think about this place all the time. The bang bang shrimp is the best I've ever had. And the wagu crispy rice!?! Omg it's the best. My mouth is watering writing this. Best crispy rice flight you'll ever have. I prefer this suburban gem over most city sushi spots. I'll continue to go back again and again!!!! read more

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Excellent food, drinks & especially Sakura trees the perfect place for a girls' night, which we saw happening in many places around the room. This is not hibachi but does have hibachi style vegetables--not a featured item by any means but was a highlight for me. Good, attentive service. Next time I would save room for Trail's End Brewery next door. When we visited it was snowing in the park across the street and had a strong Bedford Falls vibe... very magical read more

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Popped in last weekend for a celebration night, and everything was so delicious! I ordered the lychee martini, yellowtail nigiri, and salmon nigiri, all incredibly fresh and flavorful. We also shared the bulgogi lettuce wraps and the Orange County roll, which were both amazing. Since we were celebrating a birthday, we were surprised with complimentary donuts and a sparkler, such a fun touch that made the night extra special! Our waitress even offered to take photos of us and she did a wonderful job. The atmosphere was beautiful and lively. We sat inside since the patio was full, and while it was a bit chilly indoors, it wasn't too bad. My only small wish was for a dipping sauce to go with the lettuce wraps, that would've made them perfect. Overall, a fantastic dining experience, delicious food, great service, and such a lovely vibe. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Loud! Needs to fix with some sound dampening. Mostly younger teens and slightly older eating. Cocktails were good but a few $'s overpriced. Rolls, apps, and salad we had were all great. Would go back, but would go more often if a bit less expensive. Decor was nice. Wife's only complaint was the tea. It wasn't traditional green tea. Rather it was a fruity american type tea. read more

Step inside you will find Cherry Blossom trees vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams a lot of thought and detail went into the desgin. Out server Amanda was quick and prompt explaining the menu too us. The selection was good and the food was top notch prices were on the high side for the amount you get so don't be surprised by the PRICE read more

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I've been coming here since the week they opened, which was 18 months ago. At first, I was a little leery because they initially had some service issues when they first opened. After eating here 7 times now, I can say this place is pretty amazing. It gets better every time we come in. Opening weeks here were pretty rough- huge crowds, service was slow, etc, everything you'd expect from a popular new joint in a town that has needed a sushi restaurant. Every time I have been in since, though, it gets better and better. The waitstaff are now seasoned and can handle busy nights with ease. Bartenders make awesome and unique cocktails. The main draw is the cuisine, though. It's Korean/Japanese fusion. Beyond sushi, they have some exceptional Korean-inspired dishes. Even my super finicky daughters find stuff on the menu they love. My wife and sons love all the sushi, while I like to bounce around and try anything interesting and new. The ambience is super cool, and the servers know their stuff. It's so fantastic to have a place like this in downtown Frankfort. While we love our longtime restaurants, it's great having new stuff to enjoy- especially food as unique and creative as this. 5 well-deserved stars. read more

10/10 experience. From the food, to the service, to the ambience. A truly wonderful night. Thank you Amanda and Jack for making our anniversary so special! read more

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If you're in the mood for a surprising south suburban gem, be sure to check this place out! Upscale decor and beautiful interior ambiance (the cherry blossom trees look great with evening under lights). Senso feels like a Chicago sushi spot instead of a suburban one. Wonderful drink options and a fairly diverse menu if you have a party who is looking for non-sushi options. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and were impressed with the delicious and diverse menu. We will be back! read more

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The ambiance is amazing. Our server, Isabel was top notch. She knew the menu Inside and out and was so sweet. The food is average and over priced. A $26 roll in Frankfort needs to be amazing! I would go back for the ambiance and service not so much for the food. read more

Terrible customer service They will not take your order over the phone, they tell you to go online, but they don't tell you that online orders are turned off 1/2 hour before they close!! When I called back they still refused to take my order! That's ok, much better sushi at every other sushi restaurant in Frankfort, and better prices !! read more

Great food and service. Ambiance is very nice with background music. Went for lunch when only handful of table occupied. Nice outdoor area next to Old Plank Trail. Somewhat pricey if including wine but unique for Frankfort and delicious. read more

This restaurant is super cute and sheik. I also loved the roses in the women bathroom. It was so different but so cute and unique. The cherry blossom trees are super cute too with the dim lighting. Loved the vibe. Our waitress Isabel was AMAZING. She gave us recommendations that were on point. We had the garlic edamame, crab Rangoon, yellowtail Serrano (AMAZING), salmon carpaccio, Krop fries, spicy wifey and kimchi bacon fried rice. For drinks the Lychee martini was my favorite, the aroma of it and drinking it was lovely. We also had the spicy mango San, espresso martini and Senso in Paris. They were all delicious as well. The food was superb chefs kiss. My friends also mentioned it was my birthday through the reservations. They brought out a candle with a dish of sweet pastries that tasted like a sugar coated donut but better. It also came with a delicious dipping sauce. Definitely a must in Frankfort, Il. I will be back very soon with my husband. An extra bonus was their back drop they have to take pictures! #sensoinlove Sorry my pictures aren't the best the food was too good that I forgot to take a picture read more

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Place is amazing. Felt like we were in the city. Staff was wonderful. Food great and the ambiance is so quaint. Would highly recommend coming during their happy hour and have the beef lettuce rolls. read more

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Good: service! Our hostess, waitress, and busboy were so nice and very accommodating. Drinks were amazing. Mochi was soooo yummy. 12/10! Donuts were perfect!!! Meh: The interior is extremely lackluster. They couldn't even be bothered to stain the wood and the trim the same color on the benches. It's hard to tell where the entrance is on the outside. I would have loved to see more on the interior. The ceiling would be perfect with some gold, brassy toned wallpaper. Bar is really nice. Give the space some more oomph!!! The lettuce wraps were okay, they could have used some marinating on the meat. read more

Senso - The bench and bench trim not matching. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

A nice dinner spot near The Grainery. The lighting is dim, and the dining room is spacious, so it is good for a group outing or a date. We stuck to rolls and sampled the salmon avocado, hawaii, and rainbow roll. All three are solid choices, with fresh fish and well seasoned. The hawaii was the consensus fave, it tasted more fresh than the others and had a really nice aioli. Tasty. They have a big drink list, too, including some signature cocktails. The shibuya old fashioned is lightly sweetened with some plum wine to give it an interesting twitwist. The espresso martini has Mr. Blacks, which is always a treat. The drinks cost around $17-18 apiece, so it costs a premium, but worth trying. Dinner for 2 with one drink each, plus tax and tip, was about $100. read more

Food was very fresh and good. The service was 7/10, the ambiance is nice for date night or a time out with the girls! You're pics would look so nice her read more

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This place deserves greater than a 5 rating. The Mt. Fuji a& summertime chi rolls as well as kimchi fried rice were absolutely delicious! It was some of the best sushi I've had! Sorry I was too busy eating to get any pics of the sushi lol read more

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First time visiting for my husbands birthday made a reservation...when we walked in the door it wasn't a warm welcome, it was "can you be done by 7pm our system overbooked us" not even a proper hello, welcome or anything. The decor is pretty. Tables are close together. Our server spent time talking to the table next to us but didn't really pay attention to us. They also kept disappearing. We get our food. First few bites were delicious. I had the surf and turf roll. Until I had to keep spitting out the shrimp because there were large pieces of shell still attached. I let the server know the after that he was gone. About 10 minutes later a manager type did walk by doing table check ins. She was nice about the shrimp shell situation and did comp my roll. It really feels like they didn't want us there so we got no customer service. We ended up leaving by 7:04pm...so they got their wish for us to be done. After hearing of others having great service and the food being amazing, we both were greatly disappointed. read more

Food is mediocre. The Korean roll was lacking in flavor. The Ravu roll tasted like mushy teriyaki. Service is ok, they're nice. It's loud inside, not a good place to have a conversation over dinner. I'd skip this place and go to a real Asian restaurant. read more

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Ambience is amazing! Wonderful drinks and food as well! Hard to find a good spot with well made cocktails and food quality to match. Fish always tastes fresh, I'm picky about my sushi. read more

We were celebrating that my dad's house sold.. This place is nice...A bit more expensive than most sushi.. Not enough tempura choices for me. Isabel gave us great service! Espresso martini was very good... read more

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Fantastic new place, sushi is the best south of Chicago. I love the creative dishes. We have been 4 times including Valentine's Day were my husband reserved a Private table read more

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Loved the room but it was a tad loud. Server was energetic and friendly. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. That said, I thought the sushi was just ok. The taste of what we had was ok, but portion size for price was too small for too much. I know we are in a landlocked suburb of Chicago, so expect to pay a bit more than I do when in California, but for the price difference I would expect the sizes to be the same. It wasn't. I'd say the rolls are half the diameter of what I get in CA. I may try again, but would need to see more fish on my plate. read more

I wanted to start my husband's birthday weekend off with a fun night with some of his favorite foods! I ordered 3 types of (sushi) rolls and crab Rangoon! Once I got it home and opened it , I was shocked! The sushi was the smallest I've ever seen! Each piece was about the size of a quarter. The taste was even worse! Dry, actually tasted like it was old salmon! The Rangoon was cold and tough. I immediately called and reported my experience to Sophia , the floor manager who said she wanted to make sure the owner knew my name and email! As of tonight, I've heard Nothing!! As a Frankfort resident for more than 20 years! I'm embarrassed that this establishment exists! Don't go! read more

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Very nice interior design with cherry blossoms. Decorative cats with waving arms are little freaky. We ordered crab Rangoon which has no crabs just cream cheese. Dragon roll had a shrimp tempura that was dried up, very chewy. Korean lettuce wrap was okay, kind of blend. Service was really good. Lychee martini was good. read more

Spilled a bottle of RED wine all over my WHITE shirt and pants and did not offer to pay for dry cleaning or deduct ANYTHING from the bill. I did not expect them to pay for a new shirt (which was ruined) or comp. the meal, but accepting some responsibility for their mistake would have been nice and was expected! read more

It's really loud in the restaurant, it's almost like a chamber like echo, not really the Zen like experience I thought I might encounter. Other than that, food and drinks were good. I would go back, but I would ask to be seated outside on the patio. read more

I'm very picky with sushi. But this place was so beautiful and the food was amazing. Def will be back! read more

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Great place to eat whether you sit indoor or outdoor. Scenery is great down to the smallest detail. Would recommend ordering 2 to 3 orders of rolls for 2 people- comes out to around 24 rolls. You have to get the miso soup. Definitely would suggest shrimp tempura and Mt. Fuji or Surf N Turf. Also can't go wrong with California roll. read more

Senso - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

Great drinks & appetizers. Friendly bartender & staff. Reasonable prices. Feels like your in the city.

My friend took me here for my birthday and the food is amazing. My favorite was the old fashion flight and the crispy rice cakes. Our server Alissa was attentive, friendly, welcoming and well-cared for throughout our dining experience. This place is way better than going to Nobu. read more

First time at this new hot spot. Sushi was fresh and fantastic. Are waiter Norris was on top of everything. The inside of the restaurant is very nice with the trees and the lights. Only thing it is a smaller restaurant. So everything is very tight and a little loud. Enjoyed this new spot very much will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

Good service, interesting menu, light and bright space for lunch. Would come back again.

I recently dined in with a friend of mine and I myself got a drink along with two sushi rolls the Slammin Salmon and the Chicago Fire. The salmon roll was not necessarily to my liking however the Chicago Fire roll was very tasteful and physically appealing. I would definitely recommend this roll to others. My experience was tied in with a very pleasant server whose name was Weston I believe. He was very kind and helpful with different suggestions on what to get and try. I do hope to have this server again in the future. The atmosphere was very elegant with a very appealing looking bar and decor. read more

Great service, delicious food and drinks. The patio was a fun place to dine. Highly recommend!