The food is authentic and sumptuous... Great Place for dates. I forgot to take a picture but I…read morerecommend getting the Kaido menu.

This has definitely become one of my go-to Japanese restaurants in the suburbs. It's Korean-owned,…read moreand the business is very well run--clean, organized, fast service, and consistently good chefs. Every time I'm in the suburbs, I try to stop by because both the food and service are very consistent. My two favorites are the Omakase King and Hamachi Truffle Roll. I order these almost every time! The fish is always fresh, and I especially love that they use a smaller amount of rice with the sushi. You don't even have to ask for "easy rice," which is a big plus for me. Another nice thing about the location is that there are plenty of Asian markets, bakeries, and cafés nearby, so it's an easy place to stop for dinner before or after shopping. Fresh fish, good portions, clean atmosphere, efficient service, and very consistent quality. Definitely a go-to restaurant for me!

Amazing sushi! Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. Great quality, generous…read moreportions, and excellent service. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots. Highly recommend!

Super quality rolls for all you can eat, great service as well! Best roll was the Fire Phoenix.read more

Food came out so fast, ordering was easy, love the variety of desserts, and creativity of signature…read morerolls.

Amazing food amazing service amazing atmosphere. My new go to sushi spot. I got the all you can eat…read moreand it was delicious.

First time dining at the Arlington Heights location! I usually go to the Libertyville Shakou, so I…read morewas excited to try this one with a friend who is gluten-free. We ordered the Lemon Buttered Sea Bass -- pan-fried Australian sea bass with lemon butter sauce, sautéed asparagus and white rice. The sea bass was perfectly seasoned and really good! The rice, unfortunately, was a bit hard and cold, so that wasn't my favorite. We also got the Secret Garden Roll with avocado, greens, cucumber, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms and pickled radish, rolled in black rice and wrapped in soy paper. Vegetarian and gluten-free. For a gluten-free option, this was actually pleasant and tasty! The restaurant itself is chic and fun, and I think it's a great spot for a date night. The only downside for me was the music. It was SO loud that I felt like I was shouting the entire time just to have a conversation. Overall, we had a nice meal and I'm glad I finally checked out the Arlington Heights location!

Made a 6:30 reservation here on a Friday because I was given a gift card for Shakou. The arrival /…read moreseating was disappointing. We had to stand in the lobby for 5 minutes without much information, while other groups who came in without a reservation after us were seated before us. Furthermore, the reservation was for the "Patio" and while technically we were seated on the "Patio", I would say it was the bottom rung of the patio. Sat at the first table outside the restaurant, underneath the awning with a bird's nest overhead chirping the entire time. Essentially in my opinion, when you make a reservation somewhere, you don't really expect to be seated in probably the worst location they have to offer. Food was pretty decent. We had two bowls basically. Both were okay, like any Sushi style restaurant, prices were a bit high, especially considering their location in the heart of the AH downtown. I would come again, but for a first try it wasn't anything special for sure.

Wow. I found myself…read morein Arlington Heights, and my buddy suggested this place due to an upcoming trip to Japan in 2027. It's a Japanese market that features an amazing food court (and this is where I spent all my time.) I don't recall the name of the stall I purchased from. But I can tell you it was quick, not expensive and very filling. I had a bowl with beef and noodles; for dessert I hit the matcha dessert stall for some matcha and vanilla ice cream. The whole place meal me feel like I was dining outside the state of Illinois. The service from everyone in the market was very friendly and they even had a sake/soju tasting by the front door (and the vendors allowed you try was much as you wanted.) I highly recommend this spot

If you love Japanese culture, food, and want to visit a neat place and kind of feel like you are…read morevisiting Japan, you need to visit Mitsuwa! Not only is there a food court of different Japanese restaurants to try, there is also a grocery store, bakery, bookstore, and stores that sell ice cream, traditional desserts, as well as crepes and boba tea! My family and I visit here often every year and we like to try the different foods and desserts and then check out the bookstore and grocery store afterwards. My favorite foods so far have been the beef udon soup with a soft boiled egg, shrimp and vegetable tempura, miso soup, and Japanese curry with rice, beef, and vegetables (carrots and potatoes). My son always gets the chicken and beef on a stick and my daughter usually gets a garlic pork dish with white rice but I forget what this dish is called. My husband also enjoys the beef udon soup like I do. I swear that whenever my food is finished, I am legit sad! The crepes are good, there is a variety of boba teas to try, and the ice creams are delicious! Lychee has been my favorite so far but I have yet to try the matcha, red bean, among others! You can get a small sample of different ice cream flavors too, which is nice! I sampled the red bean flavor so that will be my go-to next time! At the grocery store, I love buying Happy Turn snacks which are like a sweet and salty crunchy cracker (maybe it is made of rice?) that are individually wrapped and mochi from the fridge area. Finally, I usually like to buy mochi from the store right next to the bookstore. The mochi from this location is the best! I usually buy multiple flavors to take home and eat at a later time! You must try these! My kids love checking out the bookstore and they usually pick something out for me to buy for them - whether it is a book, keychain, etc. There are magazines, anime figurines, soft plushy toys, pens, and stationary, etc. It is interesting to browse through the things they have there! You cannot bring food or drinks inside but they do have a shelf at the entrance where you can place your drink there if you like. The first time visiting here, the majority of the customers were Asians and as the years have passed, there is now more of an influx of non-Asians who simply love the food and appreciate the culture, which I think is neat! The first time I visited here was with my college roommate who was from Japan and she recommended this place back in 2009 perhaps? I have been visiting ever since with my family. We travel more than an hour from Wisconsin to come here but it is 100% worth the drive! Also, the cashiers and workers there are quick, efficient, and friendly. I have even been able to practice a few of the Japanese phrases I have learned with a couple of the cashiers too (I asked if they spoke Japanese first)! Overall, Mitsuwa is my happy place! Great food, interesting finds, different culture, and everyone there looks excited to be there. This is as close to visiting Japan as I can get until I keep learning more Japanese and save up enough money to go visit Japan someday! This is my dream! In the meantime, we will keep visiting Mitsuwa!

Finally had an opportunity to come back here and order some takeout for lunch one day…read more From the looks of it, the interiors haven't really changed and that's fine. I really do treat this as a takeout only place. As usual, my food was ready on time if not early. The roll servings portion is very nice and generous. I got a hand roll for the first time as well, which was generous and delicious. For the prices of the sushi rolls here versus what's also in the nearby vicinity this is definitely worth it. I do enjoy coming here for the sushi for sure. Will definitely keep on ordering from here.

Just wanted to share my thoughts on Osaku- The narturo was delicious. Seriously, the food was…read morefantastic. I especially loved the kimchi chicken rice, although it was more of a flavorful fried rice with a nice spicy kick. The Bears sushi was also a winner, that thick avocado layer and juicy tempura shrimp were incredible. I also tried the Bento Box D - chicken teriyaki, rice, veggies, California rolls, salad, and tofu soup. The teriyaki was bursting with flavor! Everything was delicious and the portions were huge. The place itself is tiny - only two tables - but the staff were super friendly and attentive. They were really lovely to chat with! One small thing: the guy working there could probably use an apron, as his shirt and pants looked a little food-splattered. And a bit of a clean-up would do wonders - the curtains leading to the kitchen were dusty, and the TVs could use a wipe-down too. Overall, despite the minor cleanliness issues, I would definitely recommend Osaku! The food is incredible, the portions are generous, and the service is great. Give it a try!

The restaurants management has significantly improved and we didn't do the AYCE. I think only AYCE…read moregets served all at once but our large party this time unlike last time received dishes on readiness delivered directly to the rotator disc. We were seated at a great table with a large lazy susan disc allowing us to share food easily. We much enjoyed our meal. Their tuna sashimi is very fresh and a good price for weight of fish served. The tea is good and flavorful. Restaurant atmosphere is quiet and reasonable Bathroom was checked (FEMALE ONLY) - very clean and functioning as expected zero issues seen. Restaurant fully passes inspection.

Their chinese food is sooo tasty n I'm chinese The all you…read morecan eat is very reasonably priced and has a good selection of sushi and chinese items Service is good, girls are friendly and attentive Their Maitai is really good Ambiance is average Recommend this place

Passed by this place so many times. Decided to try out their sushi for takeout. Carry out…read moreexperience was pleasant. Enjoyed our sushi and sashimi combo. Would get sushi from here again!

We decided to eat at this adorable little stand alone restaurant last night. I've passed it many…read moretimes and was curious as to how the food would be. This is an adorable sushi/ramen restaurant that appears to be family owned. It's such a cute little space and I saw that it had a lunch menu that I definitely need to try out. I went with my family on a Monday night at around seven and there was only one other patron there. I don't think the word has gotten out yet, but this place is going to get packed when people see and taste the quality of the food. Our waiter was great and super polite. We had great service and our food was timed and served perfectly. We started with edamame and gyoza and everything was outstanding. Super flavorful and very fresh. My son ordered the I Love Salmon sushi combination plate. He said everything was super fresh and delicious. He is quite the foodie and if he says something is good I believe it. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, which was outstanding with big pieces of pork in it and my husband ordered the spicy vegetable Ramen, which lived up to its name! I did like that there were vegetarian options on the menu. This is going to be a place that I go to regularly. Once people discover this little gem, I'm sure waiting time is going to go up quite a bit!

A little shoutout to Sushi Station!…read more My sister and I have been frequent patrons for years, so we had to laugh when my niece chose a sushi theme for her 4th birthday party! Of course, Sushi Station had to be part of the celebration. We placed an order for the party and, as always, everything was perfect. The order was accurate, the service was great, and they even included the little chopstick helpers we requested for the toddlers at the party. Such a small detail, but very much appreciated! One of the things we appreciate most about Sushi Station is how consistently great they are. We always know what to expect, and they continue to deliver every time. Thanks for helping make our little sushi lover's 4th birthday extra special. Keep up the great work!

We just celebrated my baby girl's 4th birthday with a "Let the Good Times Roll, You're 4!"…read moremaki/sushi themed party, and I seriously cannot say enough good things about Sushi Station! My family orders from Sushi Station probably every other week. No joke My daughter's favorite food is literally makis (we tell her it is sushi) from Sushi Station, so naturally we had to have them cater her birthday party. And somehow, even though we already knew how great they were, they STILL managed to completely over deliver. I actually faxed in my catering order I couldn't find an email contact, and while I saw that I could order online, I wanted to include some special requests and compliments. I figured hey, everyone loves a letter lol. They were so sweet about it and let me know I could order online in the future. But what really got me was how much they paid attention to the little things. Top priority of our guests were toddlers, and they gave us the cutest little chopstick helpers for the kids. I also made the slightly unusual request of asking if they could leave some space between the different sushi rolls because, let's be honest, we all have that one friend who doesn't like their food touching (oh my). They didn't even question it. They were incredibly accommodating. They checked in with me anytime they had a question, made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it, and the entire order came out PERFECT!!!!! And really, I shouldn't be surprised. They've been feeding our family for years and their service has always been amazing. The sushi was fresh, beautiful, delicious and incredibly affordable, especially considering we were feeding an entire birthday party. The quality and presentation were beyond what I expected. Thank you Sushi Station for helping make our little girl's 4th birthday so special. You guys absolutely knocked it out of the park. Amazing sushi. Amazing service. Amazing people. We will continue coming back again and again!

This is my favorite sushi place in the suburbs! It's so cute inside and the staff are very friendly…read moreand sociable with the guests. I recommend the Alaskan roll and spicy tataki roll! I also liked the tropical and the white dragon. And always start with miso soup

Stopped by Ari Sushi for their lunch special and overall had a good experience. Parking was easy,…read morewhich is always a plus. The interior is on the smaller side, but service was good, the food came out quickly ( only two tables full) , and the lunch special was a really good value. Ari Sushi is very highly rated, so I went in with pretty high expectations. While everything was good, I wouldn't necessarily say the sushi was anything extraordinary, more of a solid, dependable spot for traditional sushi at a reasonable price. My only real turnoff was the salmon, which tasted a little fishier than I prefer. Everything else we tried was good and tasted fresh. Overall, good food, friendly service, easy parking, and especially good value if you go for the lunch specials. I'd definitely give it a solid 4/5.