I frequent Shaw's, and am also a huge fan of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. However, I am not sure why I don't come to Tokio Pub more often. I definitely will start! For starters, the vibe feels casual and relaxed here and the drinks are expertly shaken and potent. Our server was wonderfully attentive, helpful and fun, despite being the bar tender that night too. I had the rangoon roll and teriyaki pork tacos. Everything tasted great; perfect presentation, temperatures, and spices to make this a meal worth returning for. I have tried the filet mignon hot rock in the past and it is a fun app to try, at least once. Our only complaint is the walk (Or elevator ride) upstairs to the restrooms. I wish there was one on the first floor. (Admittedly, it is not as easy to navigate after 2 martinis) ha! I will be back for Happy Hour some time, from 3 to 5. read more

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Step in the entrance of Tokio Pub and you are immediately greeted with fun decor and concept for an evening out. We enjoyed our first visit overall, but left with a bit to be desired Service: one of the major disappointments of the visit. We sat down and ordered 2 entrees almost immediately and were left waiting over 45 minutes for our food, apparently due to a special event. It felt like the kitchen and waitstaff could have balanced the demands of the two spaces better Food reviews: -Beef sizzling rice: nice savory dish overall and would order again. Beef was the only major let down as it was particularly chewy. I also wish there was more texture contrast from the hot pot, but as the diner you had to stir fairly frequently to incorporate the plain white rice the dish was sitting on, which impacted the ability to develop a crispy rice bottom -Ramen: husband liked the flavor and all the individual elements. His only comment was that the portion was a bit small for the price, and some elements were sparse read more

Tokio Pub - Beef Sizzling Rice - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Tokio Pub is one of the better Lettuce Entertain You spots thanks to its great service, cozy vibe and a very simple menu that delivers big. The miso soup feels like a warm, comforting welcome to the meal. The Samurai Fries, with their togarashi spice and tobanjan heat, are addictive and perfect for sharing. They're hot! The Rainbow roll layers tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crab, cucumber, and avocado into a colorful, beautifully balanced bite, while the Volcano roll brings a bolder edge with tuna, avocado, cilantro, tempura fresnos, jalapeño, and chili oil that builds just the right amount of heat without overpowering the fish. Together, these dishes exemplify exactly what makes Tokio Pub special: creative Japanese pub fare that's fun, different than anything out there, and consistently delicious. read more

Tokio Pub - Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Surprisingly impressed with Tokio Pub because of the several mixed reviews I found before I came. I have no issue with walking through another restaurant to go upstairs to find the Men's Bathroom (which is clean and well appointed). Nor an issue (most likely resolved) of cold air & wind coming through the front door in winter. We went on NYE and enjoyed great friendly service and decent cocktails. The hot stone wagyu cook-yourself dishes were fun and tasty. The sushi dishes were fresh and service was fast and plentiful when we needed it. read more

First impressions: Ambiance was okay. We were seated at a a table so very close to another table that is was a bit uncomfortable. Thinking back, I should have asked for our party to be moved (or the table be pushed further away). Food: The menu was limited. We ordered the pork belly buns - those were 5 stars. EXCELLENT! The pot stickers were worth ordering too - very tasty. The rolls, however were just "eh" (unremarkable). We ordered the rainbow roll, red dragon roll and the spicy tuna roll. Value: Our bill for the four of us with 3 appetizers (2 pork buns and 1 potstickers), 1 alcoholic beverage, 2 sodas, 3 sushi rolls, 2 ice cream desserts, 1 beignet order (which included 4 donut holes), and 4 coffees was $160. Service: It took awhile before a server came but she was very nice. I do need to mention though... when we got the bill we asked for it to be split in half. But each check was significantly more that what it should have been. They corrected it but I felt I needed to mention that. What if we didn't catch it the mistake? Parking: There is a lot that is shared by a few other establishments. We had 6:30 reservations on a busy Saturday night. We only had to wait about 5 minutes before a space freed up. Other: the bathrooms are out of the way. You literally have to walk through another restaurant and up a long flight of stairs to get to them. read more

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Came here strictly for the ramen burger. But first, the logistics. Tokio Pub is located across Woodfield Mall, in the same building as Shaw's Crab House. They have a separate entrance, but the restaurants are connected together inside, so either entrance would work. Ambiance: classy/casual. Inside Tokio Pub, it's quant and small, with a few round tables for larger party of people, a few tables and benches, and three or four high tops near the bar. Decór has Asian influences on it, will some wall posters of Japanese characters and art. Service: great! There's a host(ess) that greets you right at the Tokio Pub entrance. On this Friday night, at around 7, we got seated right away. We got seated near the door, and despite the triple-door entrance, every time someone entered the restaurant, there was a brisk Chicago January gust of wind. The server was gracious and offered to reseat us, and we ended up away from the entrance/exit and at the high-table near the bar. Food: probably the worst out of the three categories. To sum it up, instagram/Yelp worthy pictures, but way too salty and gimmicky. But I understand it's a fusion restaurant, so you have to be creative with your menu. We went with: - Hot rock with ahi tuna -- super-hot rock on a bed of sea salt, you cook your raw tuna on top. Takes about 10-20 seconds to get it to the desired medium consistency. It was fun, but the fun didn't last too long. Seven pieces, and for the two of us, it was gone in a matter of minutes. - Bang-bang calamari -- I'm a fan of bang-bang sauce, and calamari. This appetizer was decent. The calamari had a nice crunch, and the hot peppers added the perfect spice to the dish. Cilantro for garnish, and presentation-wise, it looked great. The sauce was rather salty, and the dish itself, looked like onion rings, as they only used calamari rings, and no tentacles. - Rainbow roll -- when I'm at a place that offers sushi, I usually gravitate toward rainbow rolls, because it offered a combination of fish. This one had tuna, salmon, and yellowtail. Overall, it was good. It came with a garnish of sweet sauce which was good. - Ramen burger -- this was what we came for. It is a burger, cooked to what you want, for us, medium, with ramen as the top and bottom "bun" of the burger. The ramen was grilled/cooked, and offered barely ample structure, to keep the burger not in a complete globby mess. It came with a soy molasses sauce that was so darn salty. Thank God they gave the two of us a carafe of water, as we needed it. The burger came with almost unsalted fries, which OK. We had to finish the burger fast, as the ramen-bun was getting soggy by the minute. Definitely a gimmicky menu item, worth taking a picture of, but I would not be getting this or really recommend it to anyone. Big knock-down of stars: when we got the bill, there was a 3% restaurant fee. Upon asking the waiter, he just smirked and said he would take it off. Apparently, as of Jan 2025, they are still charging COVID-19 fees. COVID was ~5 or 6 years ago yo. Imagine the amount of money this place gets from the unsuspecting patrons via this nickel and dime-ing. Look, I am all about supporting restaurant staff and tipping, to what I believe, generously, but don't impose us these random obsolete fees like you're a Ticketmaster of restaurants. TLDR; food was OK. I would not go back again, but I tried it at least. Huge red-flag for subtlety charging a COVID-19 restaurant fee in Jan 2025. BATHROOM REVIEW: Let's hope you don't really need to pee really bad, cuz it's a long way. There's a connecting corridor to Shaw's Crab House, where you go through to the bathrooms. Up a few flights of stairs, then down another hallway, you'll find the Men's and Women's bathrooms. Since the bathrooms are in the Shaw's Crab House side of the building, it shares the same 50s vibe decór. Inside you will see old posters as decoration, and several urinals and stalls. Everything was clean, including the bathroom stalls. Sit or squat? Sit! read more

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Started with the hot rocks filet mignon and ahi tuna. Both were great and I loved the interactiveness of cooking my own food on the rocks. Plus, the garlic ginger sauce/marinade that came with was excellent! Next were the rangoon and volcano rolls. The rangoon roll was warm which I liked and tasted a little like a crab rangoon though less cream cheesey/crabby. The volcano roll was very light and fresh. There were spicy peppers on top that I passed on, so the pieces I had weren't spicy. Last was the ramen. This was spicier than expected (nothing too crazy but had a kick) but I loved everything in it. It also wasn't too heavy and was the perfect ending to my meal. Vibe was casual and service was attentive and friendly. I would definitely return. read more

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Cute and modern restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. I had the sushi here before and I think it's okay but it's better than their ramen. The ramen broth was pretty salty. It had a good amount of protein and noodles but the broth was okay. The bang bang calamari is actually one of my favorite dishes here. It's flavorful and crunchy. Our server was great. Friendly and professional. read more

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Went for happy hour! Great service and great food. Will be back. Very clean restaurant and enjoyed the Christmas vibes read more

Tokio Pub - Red Dragon Roll and Tuna Crispy Rice - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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I came here recently on 2 different occasions. I remember the one thing I remembered about Tokio Pub in the past were the beignets. They were soo delicious and melted in your mouth. However, things may have changed and they don't come out hot anymore so it's not tasty. Customer Service: The staff here are friendly, but it can be a little slow when it comes to time to get the check, pay and leave. Washroom: It is shared with Shaw's Crab House and requires walking up the stairs to get there or can opt for the elevator (I think there is one) Food Ramen Burger ($15): It sounded neat to come with the ramen bun and looks cool, but it was bland to have a ramen bun. I wouldn't recommend it unless it was purely for pictures. Beef Sizzling Rice ($15): beef tenderloin, sautéed onions & shiitake mushrooms, egg yolk, crispy shallots, red chili threads. If I'd order anything again, this would be it. It may be on the saltier side depending on how you like your flavor. This was the more flavorful food item that I ordered. Steak Ramen: The ramen came out warm but it was soo salty! If all the ramens taste like this one, I wouldn't recommend ordering ramen here. The steak tastes okay but the ramen itself was just too salty and not great at all. It didn't taste like broth was used, maybe just a seasoning package or a ton of salt was added. Dessert Beignet ($6): sweet chocolate filled pastry puffs rolled in sugar. It tastes good when it's fresh. The recent time I went, it was not warm and didn't taste that great. I'll check out other restaurants prior to coming back here. read more

Tokio Pub - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Opted for takeout from this place and ordered the Beef Sizzling Rice, which I did enjoy overall. The shiitake mushrooms were a particular highlight. While the experience would likely have been better if I had dined in, I do plan to return and explore more dishes. Tip: If you're doing takeout, note that the entrance is the same as Shaw's Crab House. read more

Tokio Pub - Beef Sizzling Rice - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Was able to grab a table outside (under the enclosed tent) to car watch. The restaurant was filling up quick! Started with: Steam Edamame (the chili sauce was good touch) would recommend. Potstickers dipped in the chili sauce from the edamame, good Mains: Filet Mignon Japanese Hot Rock, if you've never tried, recommend, not a lot of food so order some sushi or sides. Note: You can ask for more hot rocks if rocks goes cold. Also ordered the sushi platter, now this was filling! it had tuna, salmon, salmon roll, chopped tuna, a whole bunch of good stuff! Hot Rocks + Sushi platter, good for 3 people. Service: Waitress explained everything about the hot rocks and sushi platter, so sorta received "Are You Sure" look after ordering everything, but we all agreed, go BIG or go home... In this case, only thing that went home was a couple sushi pieces. Service was quick so if you are trying to catch a movie this is perfect place.. Coming back.... read more

Excellent food, great experience overall! First time here and it did not disappoint. Our server Jess was amazing, very attentive, super personable and so knowledgeable. Jess was very attentive and so pleasant! We would definitely come back and we would definitely request Jess to be our server. Top tier. read more

This place was excellent! We got some hot stone meals to share. It's exactly what it sounds like. You get a stone heated to 450 degrees and you cook your meats on it. Great and interactive! We had miso, edamame, and potstickers to start. All super delicious. For my meal, I got the Ramen burger. I just had to try it. It's a burger with Ramen noodles for a bun. Not to be a Petey repeat but it was delicious! It was our service first night and she did an excellent job! If she hadn't told us, I would've never known. I'm impressed. Pretty great food around this area of Chicago. read more

Best service and the best beef sizzling rice dish ever. Top 5 dish I've ever had, highly recommend

Food was good... That was it. Service was some of the worst experienced. They missed/did not place one of our entree orders with the rest of the meal, did not ask if we would like a 2nd (alcoholic) drink. This is abbreviated due to time and character limit. Will not be going back. read more

The ramen burger was worth to try and unique. The beef patty was juicy and well seasoned. The sautéed onions compliment the burger very well read more

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It was decent. We stopped here for dinner. We were seated right away and we're brought water. Drink order was taken. My wife had a $5 (Taco Tuesday special) Margarita. She enjoyed it. I tried it. A bit sweet for my taste. We ordered the Chicken Potstickers for an appetizer. Very nice. For dinner, we ordered: - Red Dragon Roll - Filet Mignon Japanese Hot Rock - Roasted Tofu and Shiitake Mushroom Ramen My wife enjoyed the Hot Rock meal, though not very filling. We loved the Red Dragon Roll. Note too that they use minimal rice in the roll. I was happy for that. I had the Ramen. I really liked the Soy Marinated Egg half. The rest of the bowl was just so-so in my opinion. I would come back for the Ramen, though their other varieties may be better. The broth wasn't very tasty or inspiring. read more

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Food - my mom and I each ordered a ramen which they "specialize" in. The worst ramen I've ever had - drowned in soy sauce, barely any noodles, and awful presentation. Definitely eating some more food after leaving. Service and ambiance were both just fine. Pretty empty for dinner time but I'm guessing that's because people know to avoid it read more

Tokio Pub - Shiitake and tofu ramen - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I visited Tokio Pub for the first time and ordered the potstickers, edamame, and calamari as starters. Unfortunately, all the starters were just okay--nothing exceptional. It felt like they tried to reinvent the calamari and edamame, but I think they would have been better off keeping them traditional. We also tried the ramen burger, but it lacked flavor; the fries ended up being the highlight of that dish. The concept is interesting, but that's about it. The Rangoon roll was also just okay. Overall, i don't think I'll be returning. read more

Tokio Pub - Steamed Edamame Bang Bang Calamari Potstickers - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Been a long time since my last visit. Menu selection is now 1/3 or 1/4 what it used to be and mediocre barebones. I recall a side of white/brown rice was an option... no? Hence no order of the bang bang shrimp. Service was basic. Order from Shaws menu was better its the same kitchen but delivery and volume was lacking. It did not look nicely plated as normal and was so tasteless. No generic rolls with the calamari? Had to ask. Wtf it's still an $18 charge. Waste. read more

Service was great, best thing about the establishment. Had the fillet on the rock, cook it yourself, supposed to do 40 to 35 seconds, hard to judge for consistency. The sushi was meh, all and all glad we tried it but won't be going back. Lettuce restaurant so remember to remove the 3 percent charge that's slipped in read more

Such a fun experience. Quality food and great service. Happy to try this place. Vert pleasantly surprised how everything tasted. read more

Tokio Pub - Crispy rice tuna - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Had an incredible lunch yesterday! Food was phenomenal and the two servers were amazing! Jess and Rose!!

Great restaurant in the area! There's a lot of restaurants and things to do around the area. There's also plenty of parking spots in the lot across from the restaurant. The service is super friendly and efficient. We came here for my bf's birthday dinner and they gave us ice cream and beignets for dessert. For appetizers, the spring rolls were delicious and fresh with the chili sauce and the lettuce. For main dishes, I recommend getting the sushi. The volcano roll ($16) and salmon sashimi were flavorful and delicious. For the sashimi, it just came with one piece for $5. The roll came with 8 pieces and was decently filling. You might need 2 rolls to feel full. The hand rolls that they serve here are pretty small, other Japanese restaurants usually stuff them full and it's a bigger cone shape. My bf got the ramen burger and it was decent. The ramen bun was a bit soggy feeling, and not super crispy. The meat was flavored well but not much else outstanding with the ramen bun. The inside of the restaurant is very modern with its decorations and light fixtures. Everything was clean and organized. I will say though, it's a journey to get to the bathroom. You have to go to the Shaw's restaurant side to use the restroom. Thank you for a great dinner! read more

In town from Southern California, went to lunch and ordered a Rainbow roll and Miso soup. The waitress was amazing, so nice and informative. The atmosphere was great and I was extremely excited to try the sushi. The roll came out with incredibly small portions of fish on top. ( which I am very grateful for now after tasting it it) the first bite I had, the fish smelled and tasted so fishy. If you are a sushi enthusiast you know good sushi does not smell or taste like fish. I was hesitant to try the next piece as it was a different fish. That one was ok, but since the horrible fist bite nothing tasted right after that. Hours later I am still belching up bad fishy taste in my mouth I can just puke. In addition to that they add a three % fee to your check for a service fee???? Great charge me for your bad fish and a servive fee. Update: still very sick from the bad fish! read more

Tokio Pub - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Made reservations on Open Table based on the menu. Got an entirely different menu. Asked for a booth but was seated at a table right in front of the door and we received a blast of hot air every time the door opened. Told the manager about and his attitude was "oh well" and "that was the old menu." Never again. read more

Spicy tuna roll was a log chunk of cucumber with rice wrapped around it with mini two tiny pieces of shaved thin tuna on top of roll (wasn't that freshly. And spicy sauce on bottom of plate. Given a splash of soy sauce on the side. Awful for the money I paid compared to the last time two weeks ago give a toll came with frozen crabmeat center. Save your money whether it's happy hour or regular hour. Wish I could get a refund Only thing good was the nice server read more

Honestly, I don't know how Tokio Pub has less than 4 stars. I went here with my boyfriend for the first time a months ago this summer. We made a reservation, but we didn't need one - there were plenty of open tables and no wait time. Our server was very attentive and went over some dishes without us even asking. It was dimly lit inside and they had a really cute half indoor half outdoor patio. We ordered the red dragon roll, vegetable dumpling ramen, and the seared filet & shiitake mushroom ramen. I was pleasantly surprised with all the food - it was delicious! The ramen was not too salty, had a lot of vegetables, tasty dumplings, and was very filling. The red dragon roll was more on the simple side for a sushi roll, but for a simple roll it tasted super good. I'm only docking 1 star because of the pricing - the sushi roll was $16, vegetable dumpling ramen was $14, and seared filet & shiitake mushroom ramen was $15. I thought these prices were too high for the meals, especially the sushi roll. Nonetheless, I highly recommend trying their ramen here - there aren't a lot of good ramen places in the suburbs, and this one definitely is a spot you don't want to miss! read more

Tokio Pub - Vegetable dumpling ramen in the front, red dragon roll in the middle, seated filet and shiitake mushroom ramen at the top. - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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reasonable prices and food is delicious! cant beat it for informal lunch or dinner. I think this is a hidden gem in the streets of woodfield area. You can enjoy delicious drinks and low key atmosphere, will definitely return! read more

Service was good, vibe was good, presentation was good, food was okay. I mean my problem with fusion places is it just leaves me wanting the real thing. The hot rock was cool. read more

Tokio Pub - Surf and turf ramen - Japanese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Got a chance to stop by last Tuesday for a date night with my husband for a belated anniversary celebration. We haven't been able to get out much alone since having twins. Let me just start by saying - it was such a perfect date night. From the food to the service. Everything was phenomenal! It was taco Tuesday and $5 margaritas! We tried the yuzu and passion fruit margarita. Both were fantastic, but I liked the passion fruit more. For our appetizer we got the bang bang calamari. It was lightly breaded and crispy! Be forewarned it is a tad bit spicy for those that might not eat spicy foods. A similar sauce is use in their tiger shrimp tacos. Both were delicious! A must try when you're here - the hot rocks!! It was so good we put in another order for the filet hot rocks. The meat was so tender and it cooked perfectly. The rock is 500 degrees so definitely be careful. The salt, pickling, and sauce that it comes with is the perfect combination with the filet. We got a pork belly ramen to share. The waitress planned the whole meal out perfectly. They split the ramen in the kitchen and just made it so much easier to share! My husband described it as a clean soup ramen and I agree. Just light and delicious. The soup isn't as dark and heavy in flavor as some other ones you might've tried. We really enjoyed it. We finished our date night with banana crème crepes. We loved it, but for others it may be a little strong on the alcohol side. Let's just say you can definitely taste the rum. Hah Let me finish off by saying - we will definitely be back. And probably soon cause we loved our experience so much. Also to our waitress - service was top notch! Thank you so much for making our date night such a memorable one! read more

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It is the most basic, subpar food I've tried recently. Nothing was "bad" but nothing was good either. There are a lot of other options for Asian food nearby. read more

Horrible food! Shrimp fried rice was super salty and drenched in oil. Sizzling Beef on Rice was equally bad. I was going to tell the waitress to start looking for another place to work. This joint should consider closing business. DO NOT COME TO THIS PUB!!! read more

Great lunch! Joe I was our server and outstanding! We tried the street food fest. The steak tacos were awesome!

I got the potsticker ramen and it was actually the worst ramen I've ever had in my life. Very bitter and bland taste. No flavor. Very disappointed. read more

Tokio Pub is a must go if you find yourself Woodfield adjacent. The staff was fun and engaging and helpful when choosing menu items. The food more than speaks for itself by being both tasty and reasonably priced. The spicy tuna crispy rice was some of the best we've ever had and we are still dreaming about the ramen! Highly recommend!! read more

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First time here and loved it! Very different ramen than I'm used to (lighter and less salty), but the filet/mushroom ramen and pork belly ramen were both really good. We also had the tuna and filet hot rocks, and it was fun and tasty. Sushi roll and pork belly buns were also really fresh, light, and delicious. To summarize, we tried basically everything and it was all top notch. Fun fact: They share a kitchen with Shaw's Crab House, so you can have both menus at your table.and order from both restaurants. read more

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Easily the worst ramen I've ever had. Broth was just all soy sauce, the pork belly was cut so thick the fat couldn't render at all so it was just chewy, and the egg was cold. Would not suggest getting the ramen here read more

It feels like Shaw's wanted a side gig, but didn't want to give it 100% effort. The highlights included the tuna on a hot rock that was tasty. The sushi rolls were only ok, nothing spectacular. The beef rice dish was way over-sauced, which ruined a dish that could have been tastier. Our server seemed to be struggling a lot and it took way to long to get check and get out. The tables were physically beat up, but not in a charming kind of way. Either paint them or put a table cloth on! I'm not rushing back with so many other great pan-asian places around. read more