We enjoyed the sushi as always. This trip we got four rolls…read moreParty Girl: Always our favorite Kamikaze: God with a kick Fuji Mountain:not bad, but the crab salad kind of overwhelmed the rest. Rainbow: this was a pleasant surprise

Upscale sushi spot with delicious Japanese fare…read more The dishes made with the freshest fish were fantastic. I ordered tuna "classic rolls" as well as a few nigiri: fatty tuna, squid, and fly fish roe. The roe and fatty tuna were standouts in the bunch. On the latter, the fat glistened over the surface of the meat giving it a buttery flavor and texture. The roe by contrast were small and gave a satisfying soft crunch which was a treat. However, the squid and the tuna in the maki roll were clearly less fresh. Both were firmer than usual, with the squid verging on tough. It was topped with gold leaf whose delicate texture ironically emphasized the undesirable consistency of the fish. Perhaps the trick is to start by asking the server what came into the kitchen most recently and ordering that.

Love the food!!! The japanese curry is great, and all the Kaori's desserts too and of course, we go…read morefor the fish!

Wanted to have a solo lunch on my birthday, couldn't have chosen a better place. Got the salmon…read morerice bowl with Hokkaido Uni, it was very fresh and delicious! Good portions too and the food came out pretty quickly even though the place was almost full. It was my first time but the place seemed to be full of regulars. Can't wait to come back to this place. Kaori were very attentive and sweet, she helped me with choosing the best dish from the menu. PS do not sleep on the matcha cake, was surprised by how delicious it was

Not that great at night, maybe better at lunch. We've been twice so far for dinner and both times…read morewe were greeted with blunt statements of all the stuff they don't have and what they won't make. The first time it was understandable, the second time they said they wouldn't make anything cold, so only fried or reheated stuff. If you do go...as for the food, the chicken Katsu is not bad, but it's hard to mess that up and they give you a good amount of rice with the lunch plate. The sides are really nothing special. They throw in a Hawaiian sounding word in the names but really it's just bland potato salad and macaroni salad. Is it the worst place around? No. Would it be a lot better if you could go and enjoy your food and not feel like you're ruining the day of the people working there just from stopping in? yes absolutely.

This is a great little hidden gem. We just got back from Hawai'i last week and really wanted to get…read moresome Poké. This was a clean restaurant with great service. The employees were fast and the food was delicious. Highly recommend

This is the best restaurant in Champaign. Full stop. The…read moreservice was top notch, the food was creative and SO tasty. The ambiance was peaceful, but jovial. There are families and college students, every race, age, and mood. (I personally saw a laughing table of early-20's, a large family with three generations, and a sullen teen with a concerned mom, and a white couple who just moved here. (Oh wait, that's us!) The tofu stir fry had such a subtle, but delicious flavor. The tofu was cooked really well and wasn't too crunchy or too soft. The scallop bibimbap was lovely. My husband said it looked like what he would find in Korea. Highly recommend and we will be back soon!

Ittonken Ramen is a hidden gem! I stopped in for lunch and ordered the fried dumplings and the pork…read morebelly tonkotsu shoyu ramen--both were outstanding. The dumplings were perfectly crispy on the outside with a juicy, flavorful filling. The tonkotsu shoyu broth was rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying, with tender pork belly that melted in my mouth. It came with a side of super fresh kimchi and seaweed that added the perfect tangy and umami punch. Best part? The ramen is refillable if you dine in (though one bowl was more than enough for me--super generous portion!). The staff was friendly, the vibe was cozy, and everything tasted fresh and authentic. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving top-tier ramen. I'll definitely be back!

The best ramen I have ever had in champaign! I tried almost all there soulless ramen, I like the…read moreoriginal, roasted beef and homura! My friends like the chicken curry and Niku miso. Service is good and like the interior design. The matcha latte, mango coconut jelly and ube cheesecake bao upstairs are super good too! Highly recommend!

I came in on a week night before thanksgiving so it was very quiet in the restaurant. I ordered…read morespicy tonkatsu ramen and it was alright. The meat cut was a little on the tough side but otherwise good. The egg did not have much of a marinated flavor. The staff was quick to serve me and the food came out very fast. The restaurant is very well designed and modern with what appeared to be a cafe on the floor above it. I see other reviews of this place and wish I had tried more of the menu which seems to have turned out better than the ramen did. I will be back to try more!

Great service, great vibe, good food I loved the katsu curry so much ! The gyoza/Fried dumpings was…read morealso very delicious!

As a U of I alumni, I was so excited to be back on campus and see how things have changed! The…read morerestaurant options were amazing and we were so excited to try this spot! We ordered pork buns, edamame, and tonkatsu ramen. Not only was everything we had super delicious, but it was also reasonably priced. The broth was good and I love a good soft boiled egg in my ramen. Definitely recommend!

I was surprised by how much I liked this place. This is by far the BEST value for ramen in CU with…read morevery generous portions. Despite how it looks on the outside there so so much seating.

Ordered the xo shrimp fried rice. Took a long time to get the order even though there wasn't anyone…read moreelse waiting for food. The fried rice was oily and flavorless.

While the service was good, this place is a miss. The quality of the food is very low. The…read more"California rolls" are stuffed with a seafood salad. There was no cream cheese in sight, no cucumber. The hot green tea was some form of cheap off brand Lipton bagged tea. Not at all a good cup of jasmine. The fish definitely seems like it might have been left out. The boat (which is a bit unnecessary given how little we ate) was packed full of room temperature "sushi". They served egg sushi on a plate with 4 different types as if they needed to cut cost any further!

I like this restaurant. The staff is always pleasant, friendly and professional. The lighting on…read mores soft and dim, making this restaurant nice and cozy. Good for date night

We randomly chose this place and were completely happy. The appetizers and dinner were fantastic…read more So glad to see them take over this beautiful spot!

So this place has all the ingredients to be a top notch experience buttt just fell bland .... The…read morespace itself is a vibe , ambiance , service & food presentation were good but our food lacked flavor and spice overall . Our "spring rolls " , were actually fried egg rolls served with a side of ketchup .. eww On a positive note they have some great private party dining spaces as well. They also serve single use mouthwash in the restrooms which I found to be a nice touch .

We've stopped here twice when I Champaign and have enjoyed the food, drinks and excellent service…read more Large portions and fresh tasting. Ordered chicken bulgogi box, enjoyed very much, and had about half leftover. Really enjoyed the soojung Gwa - a cinnamon-y drink that is excellent for a hot day.

A hidden gem for authentic Korean dishes. Service was impecable and dishes came out hot. We ordered…read morea variety of dishes such as: *Squid & Scallion Pancake $16 (filled up the entire plate) *Fried Kimari $7 (Crispy seaweed with sweet potato noodle) *LA Galbi $31 (Grilled Rib) *Bibimbob $14 (Veggy over rice) The meal was enough to feed a small party and the had a great time trying out all the delights from San Maru. Free Parking in lot and highly recommend.