We absolutely adored this place! The service was top notch, the atmosphere was understated but lovely. Everything was fresh sushi wise. The yakisoba noodles are a must try! read more

One of the last Japanese restos I went to, in my quest to find the Ultimate Tendon! I had already gone to Mitsuwa, last week, then I remembered this resto my family and I used to go to, and I thought they might serve Tendon, unfortunately. they only had Katsudon. Oh well, so I tried it and I think they did something that kinda was off compared to the traditional way the Japanese usually served it. For one, the sauce was a bit more on the sweet side. And, traditionally, if it's a Donburi item, that means it's got a base of rice in a bowl. Their creation had some clear noodles mixed with the rice! It wasn't bad, it's just that, I've never had a Don dish with noodles mixed in with the rice! Sorry, It was weird. read more

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Easy parking in lot in front of the restaurant which is in a strip mall. Once inside, it feels like an oasis and not at all like a strip mall. Plenty of seating with warm wooden furniture. Soft classical jazz music in the background. On a Saturday night, only a couple other tables were taken. We were seated immediately and provided the waters we requested. The menu is extensive but the server knew exactly when we'd finished deciding and came to take our order. The miso soup and salad arrived under 5 mins after ordering. The salad had a fresh orange dressing that provided a refreshing citrus flavor and no mayo so it felt quite light and flavorful. Once we finished the soup and salad, the sushi arrived quickly. The nigiri salmon was excellent - melt in your mouth quality. The nigiri tuna was definitely the best I've had. And I loved the maki. The negi hamachi had far larger pieces of fish than I've seen anywhere else. And the sushi rice had some sesame seeds in it, giving it a slight bit of satisfying crunch. We should have stopped there but everything was so delicious and fresh that we ordered the mango crunch maki for dessert. The mayo was fresh and ripe, offering a succulent contrast to the sweet soy drizzled on top. But it was a little too sweet for my husband. The crunch came from what we think might be puffed corn. I didn't like the crunch and felt it detracted from the mango. Others would probably love it but I'll stick with the fish! Can't wait to return! read more

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Been coming here for years especially for birthday's. They're friendly, respectful, and have excellent customer service. They have a variety from bento boxes, Katsus, and sushi of course. It's a cute little Japanese Sushi restaurant and the intimacy is nice with grouos or for couples. read more

Beef teriyaki was dry and salmon teriyaki could be better. It is ok to eat once ) over all i wouldnt say 5 star sushi place. read more

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I would honestly try this place if you are a sushi enthusiast! ... the taste is SO pure in their ingredients!.

We came in for a late dinner and got seated quickly. Servers were attentive and fast. I ordered the salmon (sake) don and my friend got the Maki Pick 2 B. The salmon was fresh and yummy, and I liked the furikake they put over the rice. With a little soy sauce, the whole thing was delicious. I do wish there was a little bit more rice, and maybe one or two more slices of salmon but I was still quite full at the end of my meal. read more

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Our favorite sushi place! Wife and I go here almost once a week. Service is great and the ambiance is subdued and very pleasant. Sushi Combo C is the way to go although my wife also enjoys the chirashi. read more

terrible. No comms. 45mim wait... poor communication. Kept lying. Food is mid. Server is extremely rude

Sushi Kaya is my go to restaurant for bento Box, tempura and sushi. Pleasant service. Good value. read more

Legit. The sushi was super fresh and the presentation authentic. I was thinking of going to the Korean place next door but I thought I'd give this place a shot. Growing up in CA, I'm super picky about my sushi. This place is awesome. Go with the chef prepared nigiri with whatever is fresh. Total pop and pop small business vibe and it should be much busier that it was. read more

One our favorite mom and spot spots where you feel like family when you come in. Great sushi for a very reasonable price.

Classic old school kind of place for sushi with a bit of modernness but not too much of course. It's the best place for sushi in Morton Grove. Sushi Kaya is authentic but it's not stifling creativity at the same time. Get lots of the classic rolls along with a few new kinds. The prices are pretty good for the lunch specials. A lot to like about the sushi including that you get a lot for cheap. It has quite a few specials to choose from. There's sushi along with noodles and other items. It's $16 for the Maki Combo. This is a meal with miso soup and the choice of 2 maki rolls. Good value for a lot of food. We got it with the Avocado and the Sweet Potato Maki. Lots of food. The avocado was creamy, and the sweet potatoes were cooked enough to be soft and firm at the same time. Hard to stand out from all the sushi places around here. It manages to yet do so even though it's an unassuming place. The miso soup and quite a few of the rolls are okay for vegetarians. read more

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This place is so cute. It was calm when my party came for dinner. The waitress was very sweet and the men that were visible making sushi were so nice, too. The food came out pretty quick and it was delicious. The waitress even ran out to give us our one to-go roll that I forgot on the table (lol). Honestly, I want to come back and order enough sushi it get it on the wooden boats. Some day ~ read more

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My friend suggested Sushi Kaya in Morton Grove and I was happy to go there, as I drive Dempster quite often and was not familiar with it. There is a parking lot adjacent to the restaurant (this is in Dempster). There was just one other party dining when we arrived. We were a little surprised that there was not a lunch menu. Prices seemed high for lunch, and we both settled on the sushi roll combo (2) with miso soup. I picked the ebi q and rock 'n' roll. The roll was perfectly fine, the portion seemed a little meagre (see my picture my lunch was $18). We both finished our meals and (unbeknownst to my friend) I stopped at a bubble tea shop afterwards because I was still hungry. I might return for dinner to try some of the other dishes. They had some selections of donburi which is one of my favorites. read more

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Any day of the week, any time of the day (no closures in the afternoon) I can depend on Sushi Kaya for a fresh and tasty meal. They have a LOT of creative maki rolls as well as other lunch and dinner entrees, both cooked and raw. There is something here for everyone! They even offer homemade gluten-free "crunch" made from potatoes, which is a delicious garnish. Just a few of the rolls I love are Snow White, Tiger, Gold Roll, Super Mango Maki (any roll with mango is yummy!) and Rainbow Maki. The Chirashi also delivers. Portions are fair. Heeyeon is a wonderful server. She always greets customers with a smile, as does the chef. There are other sushi spots in our area with indifferent and even unfriendly workers, but that is definitely not the case at Kaya. Eating out anywhere is a budget-stretching luxury these days, and an important part of the experience for me is to feel a friendly vibe. I stopped for dinner yesterday after a very stressful afternoon. Even though it has been a while since my last visit, Heeyeon remembered that I always get a large hot sake and ask for the potato crunch. Without me asking, she automatically withheld the sweet soy drizzle and brought our GF soy sauce. It is extra care like this that makes Kaya a standout go-to! When you visit, don't expect a fancy venue with trendy cocktails and glitzy light fixtures.....but you CAN expect great food and great service, which to me adds up to great value. read more

We've lived about 1/2 mile from Sushi Kaya for more than 5 years, but never noticed it driving by, so my only suggestion is they get a website and keep it up to date! Only found this gem of a restaurant through Yelp. The quality of the fish was excellent! The selection was varied and creative and the presentation beautiful! Two of us shared the Sushi, Sashimi & Maki Combo C, which included Spicy Salmon maki, Caterpillar maki, 8 pieces of nigiri and 12 pieces of sashimi (tuna, salmon, white tuna and red snapper) and miso soup. The service was attentive, but not overbearing. The prices were higher than what I remembered seeing on the Yelp site, but fair given the quality of the food. We will certainly be returning! read more

Reasonably-priced wide selection of Japanese dishes close to Evanston. The nabe udon I ordered was delicious -- really flavorful, umami broth and thick noodles. I also enjoyed the shrimp tempura mango maki roll I ordered! My friends and I each ordered pretty substantial dishes and ended up paying ~$25-28 per person. This is a great place to go with friends if you all want to eat different things: they had rice bowls, maki rolls/nigiri/sashimi, bento boxes, noodles, and a variety of appetizers as well. Dined: October 8, 2022 read more

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A soothing spacious environmenment. Menu evolution. Seasonings were balanced. Always a welcoming greeting. Traditional knick knackd on display. Will come back again. read more

How do more people NOT know about Sushi Kaya? I guess it's a good thing so I can still order carryout out from them and they tell me my order would be ready for pick up in 15 minutes. My wife and I have tried almost every appetizer from the menu. If you're thinking about appetizers, go with the deep fried dumplings. So good! We usually order that and the Kaya crunchy roll. We love the cream cheese nestled into the making roll. It is topped with rice Krispies. Can't wait til to go back! read more

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Sushi Kaya is a great place for sushi. We tend to get sushi boats and come in every so often for sushi lunches. I think once you get off the menu you may be met with a little Korean flair in the dish. I recall having japchae noodles come under what I think was katsudon. So for that I'll ding it as it didn't seem 100% Japanese when we went off the sushi menu. However good nonetheless. read more

This place is a staple of the neighborhood. It's easy to miss by outsiders, but if you've lived in the area long enough, and love sushi, then you know and love sushi Kaya. The food is good and the quality is reliable. Nothing fancy, just good sushi. Classically decorated, clean, good service, and nice people. If you're looking for good sushi without flare, this is a place you can bet on. read more

Ive been coming here since I was a kid and they have always been the loveliest people, hands down my favorite sushi place I've ever been to. I've been to dozens of restaurants and nothing will ever come close to the sushi here. The food is so fresh and the quality is unbeatable, its the perfect place for a date night any day of the week. Don't miss out!! read more

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Food, service, ambiance. This place has it all! Whether you're going to dinner with friends or solo. The quality and presentation are divine. Each item is fresh and delicious. Top five favorite restaurant and I have only been there twice! Check this place out I promise you will enjoy it! read more

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This sushi spot was simple, reasonably priced, and quick. I got three rolls, seaweed salad, and a side salad. These came out really quickly and were tasty and fresh, with not too much rice. I got the summer roll, rainbow roll, and crazy roll. The fish portions were not too thick, but that was fine considering I got three rolls. My mother ordered the salmon teriyaki bento box and enjoyed her dish as well. The tempura was tasty. Not a bad spot for sushi in the area! read more

I love this place. I have to eat gluten free for the last couple years and sushi Kaya can provide some really good options. I have celiac disease actually and have never once gotten sick. I trust their high standards. Also, during covid, they have been very clean and ensuring plastic borders between customers and staff. Safe distanced pickup area. Their spicy Mayo is bomb. Highly recommend. Before I had active celiac and could eat anything, they have awesome bento box options with teriyaki salmon for example. I remember that being delightful and coming with some sushi rolls which was super cute and other sides. Love this place. read more

Ordered to go, and it was very good. Every roll was to the point, and the customer service was fantastic. We really liked the food

Got the Boat B and it was so beautifully plated and presented. The chef-owner has been doing this almost 32y and I can tell by his speed and expertise. He made our 13 rolls and 16 nigiri (while his other sushi chef made 2 to-go orders and 3 in-house orders) in 25 minutes; very fast, all things considered (sub-2 minutes per roll and nigiri). Ambience was nice, quiet, and they had soft music playing. read more

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It was ok. The rolls are small, smaller than I get anywhere else I have ever gotten sushi. The menu is huge, like The Cheesecake Factory for sushi. But again, small rolls and not worth it to me. read more

Miso Ramen and Chicken Katsu for carry out. Miso ramen did not really resemble ramen. It was very bland, lacked salt somehow, and really any sort of flavor. Noodles were nice and silky but the only additions to the watery broth were soggy cabbage and carrots. Katsu was nice and crispy, salad dressing tasted nice. The katsu sauce did not. read more

This is an excellent Japanese restaurant - one of the best around. I come here for lunch, alone at times and with others. The staff greets guests warmly and you never feel rushed. More people should know about this place. Fresh sushi and other dishes, traditional Japanese decor and friendly service. The prices are reasonable compared to other places also. I highly recommend. read more

Our go to spot for yummy Japanese food! My favorite is the red snapper bento! The service is always great and the ambience has that old school vibe that I love, too. read more

Great sushi spot in the neighborhood. I love to come here when I have a sushi craving! It is a small cute restaurant for a casual date or carry out meal. Pricing is fair, sushi is high quality and you can tell they take their time making their dishes and care for their service. Everything is very clean and I enjoy coming here. read more

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The place was very small and not much to look at from the outside, but inside it was very quaint and felt really natural and traditional in a great way. We were the only ones there which kinda worried me but honestly my worries melted away once I saw the chef prepping it right in the same room and he just looked like he knew what he was doing ! I got a red snapper bento box that was cooked perfectly. Miso soup was awesome, sushi on point and fresh. Salad had a weird but awesome dressing to it. Honestly, super impressed by the quality of this little place. Great find! read more

Quality Japanese food in Morton Grove. The family enjoyed UnagiDon, Sashimi Salad, Sushi Maki Combo, and Pork Katsu. We devoured it all - sadly, no leftovers. The miso soup was hot and the katsu came with a crisp green salad. Staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was half full on a Friday evening, but the carry out orders came in steadily. I heard the waitress quote 10-15 minute pick up times. We have had their ramen, udon, and bento boxes in the past as well. read more

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Our favorite go-to sushi restaurant! High-quality fish, delicious rolls, and a quiet, traditional atmosphere.

I've been here a few times but went this week for this first time in a few years. Most creepy dining experience ever. When my friends and I arrived, the parking lot was deserted and I commented that that can't be a good sign. Before we got out of our car, we saw the staff all silently standing in the back staring out as us into our car. A fourth friend met us a bit later and he said he had the same experience. When we walked in, the already had 3 menus ready for us and showed us to our table. We were all super creeped out by this dining experience because the place was desolate and the staff just stood there silently watching as we ate. Super awkward. They have a huge maki menu with tons and tons of choices but I didn't find any of the combinations to be particularly unique or inventive. I tried a Shitake Roll $6, Sweet Potato Roll $6 and a Philly Roll $6. Each roll was 6 pieces and a small 6 pieces. The fish in the philly roll was excellent and I found the rolls to be well made. However, they were just so small and especially for the price of them. I've had much better shitake and sweet potato rolls. I wasn't impressed with any of the food I tried. Food is meh, dining situation is odd (I must say our waitress wasn't what I would c all friendly but she was perfectly pleasant), and overpriced. Sadly I won't be back to Sushi Kaya. read more

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Sushi Kaya has the best sushi I've ever had in my life. And I've had a lot of sushi. I usually come here twice a week, and get their amazing sweet potato tempura rolls. They are soooo crispy and absolutely amazing. I've never tasted sushi from anywhere else that was like it. The customer service is amazing, and the restaurant is very reliable as it is open typically 7 days a week. I would totally recommend take out or dine in to any sushi lover (especially dine in, their space is so cute!) read more

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Doesn't look like much upon first glance but boy would my tastebuds disagree! Not the best sushi on the planet but definitely decent! Great people, great atmosphere! Would definitely come back! read more

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Cozy place, reasonable price, clean and friendly staff. Authentic Japanese food. We just love this place. read more

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