Electronic waiting list. Good service and great food. Very colorful decor and great ambiance inside…read morethe restaurant.

Eaten here often and always enjoy the food, ambiance, and service. Really well prepared food.read more

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

Fine cuisine is a relaxed atmosphere. A gem in town, with artistically prepared sushi…read more Chef Ishibashi welcomed us and a few other couples for a lunch-time omakase service, and he warmly carried on with us as he crafted and plated each item at the counter. I won't recite the litany of dishes that he prepared, but I must comment on the care he put into each one, balancing the flavors and textures within and across the prix fixe menu. Cuts were tender and were often unfamiliar to me, as an American diner. Even when we revisited certain fish in later dishes, they were presented in altered forms to make them new again. Champaign is lucky to have such a thoughtful chef to share his love of sushi with us. Enjoy!

This was our second time coming to The Poke Place, and it has been great both times. The food is…read morealways very fresh, there are a lot of good options, and the service has been excellent. Everyone has been really friendly and helpful when ordering. We've tried both the Huli Huli Hawaiian Chicken Lunch Plate and custom poke bowls, and everything we've had has been really good. The ingredients taste fresh, and portions felt fair for the price. For three of us to eat lunch, it was around $40, which felt reasonable. Seating is limited to about 6-8 counter seats, so it's definitely more of a quick stop than a sit-down restaurant. The only downside is the location--it's a little tucked away and not the easiest place to get to. Overall though, I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for fresh poke or Hawaiian-style lunch plates.

Stopped in here for some takeout and man what a lovely find by my apartment. Been wanting to try it…read morefor a little bit now and was only finally able to. Excited to know they have such a variety of options. Definitely trying the ramen next time. Price for the portion isn't bad either! Food came out fairly quick and the fish tasted delicious. Cannot wait to come back. 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!

Still one of our favorite spots in CU! The portions are generous, especially if you select a dish…read morethat is eligible for free noodle refill/double noodles while dining in! I really like their noodle quality and the broth is excellent and not too salty. Anything pork is a must try! We also like the beef noodle soup (not pictured).

Hello Kajiken, I am…read morea frequent customer of the Kajiken at UIUC, in Champaign. I am commenting about frequent double charges in taxes without the customer knowing. I always order the Tori Shoyu Ramen, along with Kaedama, and even though the menu itself says the ramen is 17 dollars without tax, the bill inflates the untaxed cost up to 20.19 dollars. For some reason, only the ramen is double taxed as the Kaedama is left unchanged, as it should be, at 4 dollars. At this point, the bill then adds another charge of tax on top, which is simply unheard of. When I reached out to the server to talk about it, he says that it has always been this way (apparently he even spoke to the manager and she said it's fine) and doesn't know how to solve it. No refunds either. There is also no way to contact the manager, as she is out in Chicago and rarely comes back. This is absolutely ridiculous as how am I supposed to file a complaint? The servers have no access in changing a major problem and the manager herself doesn't want to anyone to reach out to her for problems. I am truly disappointed as I was a big fan of the food in Kajiken. I usually would not make such a big deal of this, but as I have come here a lot in the past, I can't help but think of all the times I have been scammed on the prices I have been paying, not to mention the fact that the servers never provide the receipt unless u ask for it. Please fix this problem. I am willing to report this to tax authorities if I have to, as this is clearly a deception of prices.

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!

We got our food to go and it was incredible. If that doesn't speak to the quality of the food I do…read morenot know what does. I had the spicy chicken ramen. Divine. The broth was so flavorful with just the right amount of spice My cousin lives here for college and his favorite is the spicy tonkutsu. The shrimp tempura was still great despite being to go. Everyone enjoyed the shared pork and chicken bao buns. The restaurant is super clean and the service was very fast. Ordering on their website is very easy. Sorry I forgot pics!

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.

Great little restaurant. We were warmly greeted as we entered as were asked to grab a seat of our…read morechoosing. We sat down and were promptly offered water and they asked to collect our drink order. After looking through the menu we opted for Beef Udon and Bulgogi. We also elected for a couple rolls. It was all excellent. And a place I would definitely return to. The service was very polite and it was a very relaxed atmosphere.

Delicious sushi, jazzy music, attentive service, calm and lovely atmosphere. We were just driving…read morethrough going from Indiana to Kansas, but in the event we take a similar trip again, I'm making a note to remember this place. :)

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 .

Ho-ly $hit!!! Never had this before earlier this week when a…read morebuddy ordered it, and I didn't want anything. He gave me a gyoza (dumpling) and I immediately realized I made the wrong decision. It was the best I ever had. I messaged him later that day saying if you ever get it again you gotta get me some. Was hungry today, but not too hungry, so checked to see if Suzu's still had their egg salad sandwiches, but they were out, then thought... TENKYU!!! I ordered us both a set, and was not just not disappointed, but definitely made a great decision. Buddy says everything he's ever had from there is FIRE! But I may never know, as I probably won't ever get anything else. I'd post a pic but it didn't last long enough for that.

Casual spot that leans more homestyle compared to the usual Americanized Korean restaurant. Bone…read moresoup, tendon soup, and wings are my go to orders but bulgogi and bossam (lunch bento) look good. More of an afternoon hangover cure as there is no beer or soju shots here.

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.