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    TenGoku Aburiya

    4.2 (147 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ankit S.

    This place was good but we waited for a while for our seats. It would have been nice to have a menu before hand to look at. We waited over 40 min to be seated but over all the sushi was good. The yuzu lychee martini was good a little strong but missing something. We ordered a lot of sushi and appetizers which was really good. The ambiance inside was nice a lot of seating of they're very close to each other.

    Tengoku roll
    Bonnie W.

    Service was great, atmosphere nothing special, food was ok. I had higher expectations given the Chef but the food was basic

    Maze Soba Mixed Udon + Chashu added
    Andrew P.

    Came here on a Wednesday night in October around 8pm and the place to our surprise was a bit busier than I was expecting. In fact, more people came in shortly after us for dinner too. Our server was friendly and nice throughout our dining experience here. Had to get their infamous maze soba noodles bowl + chashu (added for $4) and it was delicious! Glad we went with that. Also got two different maki rolls such as the Tengoku and the Neo Tokyo. They were both very delicious in their own way. I think the overall consensus was that we liked the Tengoku the most however. Definitely would come back here for their happy hour and to try other items on the menu!

    Lana T.

    This place is so nice! It was crowded on the weekend. We had a girls night and got their lychee martini which was good but a little strong. We also shared a lot of sushi rolls and appetizer which was so flavorful and delicious. We got their udon minced pork and fish which was really good. The only reason I give it 3/5 star is the wait time. We waited for over 35-40 min for a table which was disappointing. Also when we walked in we were not greeted by the host or anyone at all. They could have at least given us a menu while we were waiting would have been nice. Our server for our table was absolutely amazing, he made it a fun experience and night for the girls, recommending food options. Overall, it costed around $265 for 4 people and the sushi was good but lacked the service.

    Alyssa G.

    My cousin put me on to this restaurant. I am used to fresh sushi after living in LA and this is just as fresh. I'm content to just order a million salmon maki and gyozas. They have a well rounded menu that makes it easy for everyone in your party to find something that will fill their belly.

    Mazesobe
    Kim N.

    UGHHHH one of our favorite places during our Chicago trip. Our favorite was the steamed clams and mussels. We originally wasn't going to order that, but ended up ordering it because the table next to us ordered it and it looked so good. AND IT WAS SO GOOD. The broth was so flavorful and we drank most of it lmao The mazesoba was really good too. It had a lot of toppings and the udon was chewy Def coming back here next time to try other things!

    Salmon carpaccio, crispy rice, and miso soup
    Lisa S.

    Treated myself to a solo Thursday dinner at Tengoku Aburiya and it was exactly what I needed after a long workday. I used my quarterly $100 Resy credit, and it felt like such a win. I ordered the salmon carpaccio and the crispy rice with spicy tuna -- both were absolutely delicious. The salmon was buttery and fresh with just the right citrus kick, and the crispy rice had the perfect balance of crunch and heat.

    Chef's choice Nigiri - $38
    Maria T.

    Let's start off with the ambiance. First impression was that it was small but cool/hip. I liked the bar and bar seating. Mostly 2 and 4 top tables. The service was lacking. We were not greeted by a host and stood there awkwardly waiting for someone to notice us. The guy behind the bar looked up at us, didn't say anything, and looked back down to what he was doing. Service during the meal was not great either. The food was overall just okay: - Dumplings gyoza - liked the crispy rice; dumplings themselves were just "eh" - Crispy rice - very interesting; good - Maze Soba - excellent (best dish we ordered) - kalbi and radish salad - excellent flavor but should have been paired with a more substantial side - Chefs choice Nigiri - not worth the price; lack luster - Karaje and shredded cabbage - ok - Summer of TenGoku - ok; lack luster - Japanese potato salad - unassuming but quite tasty; more of a side than a starter - Melon Parfait - excellent; the sweet sugar sticks paired well with the mild melons - Honeysuckle Popsicle - fail Spent $266 for 5 people (no alcoholic drinks, 1 sprite, and water all around)

    Bento
    Charisma H.

    I got lunch here with a colleague and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. They had a special bento menu for $20 which we both got. The portions were ample and I loved the variety. We especially loved the short rib, tempura and maki that came in the bento. Service was a little slow for a work lunch so this may not be the spot if you have meetings scheduled. I would have expected it to be a little faster especially with the drinks. But they were friendly and the food was delicious.

    Toro Tartare
    Crystal Z.

    Ambiance - super cool, modern interior, love the wooden bench seats, lots of street parking Service - the only thing that was slightly lacking, food came out fairly quickly but the bill took 10-15 min to come Food - Toro Tartare - personally think it's missing something to go with (ex. Taro chips), the veggies added some bitterness to the dish Tako Nuta - the seaweed salad + yuzu -miso sauce was too sweet, really overpowered the whole dish Nigiri's were fresh, loveeeeeeeeee the negitoro maki!

    The Spread
    Kacie N.

    Heavy disclaimer that I cannot vouch for the sushi or alcohol drinks in the spread, only the items listed below! Ambiance (5/5): honestly loved the space. Theres a little entry way with seats for waiting and the dining room era also has bar seating. Plenty of seats for groups of 2-6! Heavy on the wood decor and there's ample space Service (4/5): quick, attentive, and lots of attention to detail. Server taught me how to prepare my wagyu dish and was very knowledgeable about the items. We were checked on frequently enough and waters were always filled Food: Wagyu Shoyu Beef Pot (3.5/5): for $35??? Ish dollars this is not worth it. It's a simple shoyu broth with cabbage, mushrooms, some udon, and the Wagyu beef slices on the side. Eggs are provided to dip your beef in per the servers suggestion. It was good but I wouldn't get it again Crispy Tuna Sushi Rice (3.5/5): this was fine as well! Crispy, savory, and delicious. I've had better elsewhere. Takoyaki (4/5): solid Takoyaki - fresh, crisp exterior, fluffy interior, with just the right amount of octopus. The sauce wasn't too heavy and a hit with the table Chicken Karaage (3.8/5): nothing special but chicken was crispy and peppery. Definitely squeeze the lemon on top and dip in the kewpie mayo. Overall, meal was enjoyable but the dishes did not stand out to me. However, ambiance and service were great & it'd be a great night out dinner or for larger groups.

    Nippon mule
    Gretchen T.

    Came here on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't very busy, just a couple of other tables dining. I got a mule to start and the clam and mussels in a sake broth along with chicken skin and pork belly skewers. Everything was delicious. The clam and mussels were so good and the broth had so much aromatic flavor, it would have been great with rice as it was kinda salty. The chicken skin and pork belly skewers were the perfect compliment. They could have been crispier, maybe if they spread it out in the skewer a bit or cooked it a bit longer. The bunched up parts didn't get crispy, but it was still good. Would definitely come back for more or try the omakase experience next door sometime.

    agedashi tofu
    Julie K.

    one of the best izakayas i've been to in the U.S. !! this spot is owned by the chefs & owners of Omakase Yume, my favorite omakase spot in Chicago, so you know the quality of the fish & food is amazing! every single dish we got was so good, but if i had to choose musts: highly recommend the kushiyaki (skewers) and ikura-uni don! only con was the service :( slow and inattentive - enough to deter me from going again. what we ordered: - tako nuta - sliced octopus was SO fresh and even sweet - chef's kushiyaki set - but if i had to choose favs: negume (chicken thigh and green onion), chicken skin, chadol (beef) enoki - ikura-uni don - agedashi tofu - drinks: hibiki highball & orion beer

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    The service and food were outstanding and I will be back! I think they are one of the best restaurants in Chicago!

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