Sushi U! I like you! Sushi is a nice little spot with an all you can eat menu. Major bonuses: vegan options are present, and the waitstaff are helpful in generally checking on what is and is not vegan. You know, the kind of thing that might be important to people who want to eat a sushi restaurant when you don't really want to be eating fish or milk. It helps that it's just south of the Crystal Lake downtown, in an area where many restaurants and businesses are. There were a few things (Fried onion dip) where it looked questionably non-vegan and the waitstaff were helpful in pointing out that the onions were fine, but the dip wasn't. Which is fine with me! Really, you don't have to veganize everything. I don't expect magic accommodations. Just don't snow me with claiming things aren't vegan, or at least be able to tell me if things are. I have reasonably low expectations. I want to eat, I want to not get sick from it, and preferably I'd like to enjoy it. I am easy to please. Sushi was reasonably well prepared, and also came out quickly. It was nice to be able to order a roll or two at a time and then have them come to you! However, was the AYCE worth the cost? The jews worth the susheeze (I don't know where I'm going with this made up phrase)? I gotta say no, dawg. I'm pretty sure that as a vegetarian the cost of everything I got was actually way more expensive than the amount I ate. I guess I'm not the volume eater anymore. C'est la vie. I'd still come back, just with their AYCE price so high maybe just getting rolls is the way to go - and I don't see anything wrong with that. read more

Sushi U - sad fried onions (lol sauce) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Sushi U is such a gem in Crystal Lake and makes for a really cute date night spot! Their all-you-can-eat menu offers a great variety of items, which is one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. During our visit, we tried several sushi rolls, pork ramen, takoyaki, fried scallops, edamame, and miso soup. Everything was delicious, and the sushi was especially fresh. Be sure to save room for dessert--the ice cream bar is the perfect way to end the meal! The restaurant itself has beautiful decor and a welcoming atmosphere. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. If you're looking for quality sushi and a fun dining experience in the area, Sushi U is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Sushi U delivers where it counts on the plate, offering fresh, well-prepared sushi that stands out as the highlight of the experience. The quality of the fish and overall execution make it a solid choice for a casual sushi outing. However, the service falls short of that standard. Interaction was minimal, with little attention beyond dropping off food -- no check-ins or drink refills, which takes away from the overall experience. Still, the strength of the sushi keeps it in the respectable three-star range. read more

Sushi U offers a variety of great options on their menu. The portions are generous and the servers are helpful and kind. From the outside I was a little afraid of what the inside was going to be like but it's a great spot and it's cleanly' If you're looking for a spot to grab a quick lunch and you're craving sushi definitely consider Sushi U! read more

Sushi U - *Super Crunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

everything from the employees, the food, and how it is nice and tucked away. This is my kids's favorite sushi place which is saying an immense amount. I also have family members who lived in Japan for a long period of time and this is their new favorite sushi place. Stop reading this and go. read more

Great experience the food fresh ,service was fast and frindly.highly recomend. Will comeback read more

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Our favorite sushi restaurant! Amazing sushi rolls and has a chicken nugget appetizer for my non-sushi-loving son. Service is always great too read more

Sushi U - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

The staff was incredible! We walked in on a Friday night around 6:30pm, the hostess told us it was about a 5-10minute wait. Completely fair on peak rush hour for restaurants on the weekend. It ended up being a bit longer but we were able to wait at the bar and one of the waitresses offered to take our order even tho we were still waiting on a table to free up. We got our food quickly. Our waitress was apologetic for the wait and was very attentive. Our glasses were always full, the food was incredible and she gave us a free desert at the end of the meal. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

Great sushi and great services whats not to like? Its a great atmosphere and great menu too.

This restaurant was very good. I thought the taste was very good about just the taste, and the quality of food was really good. The presentation of each style of sushi was really amazing. The customer service, excellent top-tier, even and the fact that they stay with us for so long excellent people excellent service I will come here again every single time because it's just so good good food, good welcome, good friendly atmosphere and the presentation inside the building building is beautiful as as well as honestly astonishing how they decorate this place read more

Sushi U - No includes me and my good friends, Ian Cavasos is on it who is a really good yelper and Grayson McGee eating at this really good restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

While staying in the area I decided to get sushi from Sushi U...The staff were really friendly and sweet... and that's a big deal to me! the decor and atmosphere was quaint and relaxing... I liked how dim it was in there! After great anticipation, their food did NOT disappoint! From the Miso soup to the shumai...excellent! Even the rice was not the usual white rice! Yummmy I plan to dine in the next time and try a dessert... to top it all off, the to go bags were not paper or plastic grocery bag...it was like a reusable cute bag!! AND the milk tea was super tasty and you get a plastic beverage bottle to keep! Highly recommend this place! read more

Sushi U - Thai iced tea - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

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Our go-to date night spot! Reasonably priced, high quality, and with phenomenal service. We eat here almost weekly.

The Best sushi all around. Attention to detail, when crafting the beautiful and delicious rolls, maki and everything we've tried is Fantastic. Service was great too. We've also gotten sushi takeout and each time it was a beautiful presentation and so mouthwatering. If you haven't tried SushiU and love sushi then you're missing out. read more

The food is great. The service is mid at best. We came close to closing time and didn't leave a minute past their closing time but they eyed us throughout the entire meal. read more

This place is absolutely Incredible. Such a hidden gem. Incredible food every time and fantastic staff. I will continuously order. The ramen and the sushi is just too die for. Yum. read more

Loved the quaint little ambiance and decor. Food quality and soze was good and the service was quick. read more

Sushi U - All you can eat sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Sushi U is my favorite sushi restaurant in the area (Crystal Lake, LITH, Algonquin)! The sushi itself is prepared nicely and they have a nice selection of rolls to choose from. Every time we've been here, I've chosen the AYCE option and I've always felt like I got my money's worth. My wife tends to avoid the mayo and cheese on rolls, and they've been really accommodating of that customization. The Crystal Lake, Forbidden, and Crazy Summer rolls are just some of the favorites that we can't get enough of. With the AYCE in effect, we've tried them all, but they're all so good it's hard to tell them apart. On Father's Day, they gave me some fried Oreos and it has been the talk of our family since last year. The service is kind and attentive and we never feel pressured to finish up and hurry out, which can be a characteristic of many AYCE joints. Though it may mean that there will be filled seats and longer wait times, I highly encourage any of you sushi lovers to stop in and make this place your favorite too! read more

Amazing service, people were so kind. Food was very good, the atmosphere was so cool, very calm and nice.

I wanted to try Sushi U and see if there is a new All you can eat sushi place I can try. Here is my review: Ambiance There is a sushi bar and a seating area. There is nice decorations with little flags at the bar while the dining area has wooden tables and the booths have wooden benches where you sit. Each bench has some seat cushions. I have to admit, I am not a big fan of the seats but they are not horrible to sit on. Service The service was good. I was seated promptly and ordered. Food came out at a good time. I thought they did a good job with service. Food Note: slightly hard to evaluated each different sushi kinds I had, so I am just going to mention some things about my experience. The rolls I ordered were covered in sauce. They had good flavor. I ordered some nigiri sushi and found that the rice, to me, was a little bland. (Again) is is to my taste. The fish did not seem fishy and the nigiri pieces were cut better that other AYCE places I have been to. They brought out the pieces in some nice wooden plates, so points for the presentation. Overall It is a nice place to get AYCE sushi. They had a variety of other items on their menu that warrant me to come back and try them. I try not to do too many all you can eats because I usually am in a coma after I leave, but I think it is worth a try. read more

Sushi U - These were the 4 rolls I got. I just remembered the spider roll and angel hair roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

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Food was not good not fresh, shrimp was store bought. Not much for choices. Would not go back.

I placed an order to go and it was pretty straight forward, which I appreciated. However, I will say in comparison to other places, I didn't like the sushi rolls I ordered. But the fried rice side dish was plenty big and flavorful. Cashier was nice and the place was fairly busy at time of pick up. read more

Sushi U - 1. California Roll and asparagus Avocado Cucumber Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Quaint, cool vibe. It was a busy night so good took a bit longer but not bad; wait staff was excellent. Food (house salad, Mexico Fire) was very good! Mexico fire labeled as spicy but had the perfect amount of kick. We'll definitely be back! read more

Ambiance is super cute and cheerful inside, and sushi was amazing we tried 4 kinds & liked them all

Quality of the food was top notch. Amazing Sushi !!! Ambiance is very clean and relaxing. Dimly lit and intimate. Service was attentive and could not be more helpful. This is our new favorite Sushi restaurant. Crab Rangoons are to die for. read more

Sushi U is the hands-down best overall sushi restaurant in the area. Quality, all you can eat, service, price, all very good. While there are some with better quality, they have poor service or are expensive. This is the best value but also tastes better than a "value" sushi place. The service is amazing. The waitress remembers my kids and what they order. They are wonderful for so many reasons! read more

Service is good and sushi is great we were served right away they really know how to make sushi i ll definitely come back read more

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We've been here several times and always enjoyed their sushi and drinks. The all you can eat special when available is your best deal... everyone there was very nice and the rolls are very good read more

Sushi U - One of our favorite - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

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This is a great sushi / Asian restaurant. The decor inside is nice and more traditional. Even though we were the only ones at the restaurant for some time several people came to grab take out. We loved the appetizers, sushi rolls and even the Oreo tempura dessert. We didn't get the all you can eat because we wanted to try several items first - but it does seem like a great deal especially if you plan to get mainly sushi! We paid about $90 for two people with hot tea, 2 appetizers (sesame balls and veggie tempura), side of fried rice, and 5 sushi rolls between two people. read more

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Really great sushi served on fun and unique boats and artistic plates. You can tell a lot of care is put into each plate. The service is good and there is something on the menu for everyone even if you aren't a sushi fan. read more

We really enjoyed this spot! I took advantage of the AYCE. The first roll I ordered was normal size, but they definitely bring out smaller ones as you continue to order on the AYCE, but I actually appreciate that so I can enjoy more read more

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This is my update for Sushi U. This past weekend we're hanging out and trying to figure out what we want for dinner. My wife and MIL were in a sushi mood and we figured we give Sushi U a good old try. I'd like to start out this review by saying that Sushi U actually reached out to me regarding my previous review (which has never happened to me before from any of my past reviews)...The owner actually complimented me on my constructive criticisms of their restaurant and she said they are reviewing and are going to make changes. We need more restaurants like this and at the end of the day we want to make these "non-chain" restaurants last for a long time and succeed in our neighborhoods. For dinner we went with a tuna poke bowl, edamame, rainbow roll, spider roll, shrimp tempura roll, california rolls, and spicy tuna roll. We started out with the edamame and they were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The edamame were just popping out of their shell and the salt was seasoned just nicely. My MIL ordered the tuna poke bowl and she said it was delicious and that she would get it again. My MIL is a tough food critic herself and she is all thumbs up with Sushi U. My wife got her standard california roll and shrimp tempura roll and it's all status quo with that. It was my turn to finally give the sushi at Sushi U a fair and honest review. For me, the one all-be all Sushi roll at any sushi restaurant is the Spicy Tuna roll. This is the creme de la creme. Yes, you're going to have other exotics sushi rolls but at every single Sushi restaurant you're going to have the Spicy Tuna roll. After sampling the spicy tuna, rainbow, and spider roll my verdict is that the sushi at Sushi U is just good. It's not the best sushi I've ever had and it's not the worst sushi that I've ever had. If you're looking for good sushi then Sushi U is the place for you. Sushi fish quality is good and fresh. Sushi rice taste is good. Wasbi, ginger sides are good. I don't really have a bad thing to say about the sushi at Sushi U. Prices are fair and you'll be getting a all around good food experience. I'm pleased that Sushi U has joined the neighbor and look forward to eating with them for many years to come. read more

I'm gonna tell you all this right now. No more than a teaspoon of rice should be on any nigiri, and no more than 1/2 inch thick rice should be on any rolls. Just because tastes "good" doesn't make it good. Sushi is expensive because it's fish. You're paying to eat just that, not rice. In other words, I just paid $40 to eat rice that I could cook at home using my Zojirushi rice cooker. How's the taste of it? We'll, if I mix all the ingredients that are in a roll together in a bowl of rice, everything will taste good. I'm just gonna go across the street to get a Poke Bowl now. read more

The waitresses were super nice. Sushi was delicious! Enjoyed the all you can eat option. Very worth the money!!

Had been meaning to try this place out for awhile and finally made it for lunch. Initial impression walking in was good and although not a huge place, it does have a cozy appeal. I was pleasantly surprised by what was included with the all you can eat option: a bunch of appetizers, nigiri sushi, standard rolls, and all of their specialty rolls. Everything we ordered was fresh and tasty and while I enjoyed it all, I'd have to say the Tiger roll was my favorite. Despite the fact there was only one server working during a moderately busy Saturday lunch period, she was hustling like crazy and everything was served in a timely, as well as friendly, manner! We will definitely be returning! read more

Atmosphere surprisingly wonderful but the real star is the sushi rolls. The food is fresh and plentiful,~with the all you can eat option! I highly recommend! read more

This is a great sushi restaurant. Amazing menu options. Fresh and delicious food. We are already planning our trip back! read more

Service was great, food came out so fast and was delicious, we went on a Wednesday at 6:30pm and it was not super busy at first

Sushi U was both delicious & fresh. good service and nice ambience. definitely going back.

We did the eat all you can sushi. Everything came out fresh and tasted great! We also enjoyed the chocolate cake and the Miele crepe cakes. The service was quick, polite and efficient. Ambiance was vibrant and busy. The place had a cozy feel to it. Our new favorite eat all you can sushi place. We'll definitely be back! read more

Amazing menu options, fresh, delicious and wonderfully plated. Great experience overall at a good value. If your looking for a great Sushi place in Crystal Lake this is a must. read more

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