I travel frequently and have been fortunate enough to try sushi restaurants in many different…read moreplaces and I can honestly say this place is amazing My friend and I stopped in last night and we enjoyed our meals immensely The sushi was absolutely delicious and the entire experience was fantastic We are already looking forward to going back Seriously stop reading this review and go now You will not regret it

The white tiger was incredible. The flavors melted together incredibly. The table next to me was…read moredying over it so I had to try it! TNT also gas

Last minute decision to eat here and I'm glad my husband and I did. Cute, small Ramen joint. Clean…read moreand a good size, with photos menu; definitely not overwhelming. Surprisingly flavorful Bao bun, Chicken wings and spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely come back here again!

Outstanding!! The food was quickly prepared and hot! The server was with me within seconds of…read moresitting down. I got the Bao buns and pot stickers with a peach soda. VERY flavorful and savory meats with delicious sauces to accompany them. The buns were soft and fluffy with a slight sweetness! They have rice bowls, ramen bowls, seafood, and lots of appetizers to choose from. I highly recommend you come here. For the same money I would spend at a mid grade restaurant I got a delicious hand prepared meal!

Very nice and bouncy noodles made to order. The soup is light and refreshing, couple that with the…read moredelicious chashu and you got a very savory bowl of noodle soup. Vibe was chill, mostly a quick eats restaurant so it's great for a casual meal.

Sad to say, Kitakata Ramen didn't blow us away. It's a nice little restaurant, clean and…read morecomfortable, and super busy. The staff were very helpful. Unfortunately the food was just so-so. The rich miso ramen was not as rich as we would have liked. The tonkotsu broth was flavorful, but the ajitama and chashu were not so much. The signature noodles are good as advertised, chewy and holding the broth well. We did like the gyoza, but did not like the octopus balls. Overall, it was fine, but for the price we expected a more consistent level of quality. Another day we might have had better luck, but since we're not out this way very often, it may be a while before we find out.

Came back for round two to try the eel bento, which was so savory and perfectly marinated in their…read moresauce. The miso soup here always hits the spot. Also must try their unagi dashimaki tamago! It's the same marinated eel piece wrapped in egg layers in a traditional Japanese technique and they served it so fresh and hot! Their apps should not be slept on! Have yet to try the lunch special here, but safe to say dinner is worth it for the full appetizer menu and full menu in general! Staff are always friendly and welcoming and offer really great suggestions if you're new to Japanese cuisine. Interior isn't pictured but it's filled with beautiful traditional decor

Kurumaya is a place that I have visited maybe three times before, several years ago. It was a…read morepopular, well reviewed place back then, just as it is now. But it just kind of slipped out of my consideration for no particular reason. But today I was driving near there, headed for somewhere else, and it hit me - Bento box sounds good today. And so it goes.. Parking in this small strip mall is usually pretty easy. It is a popular choice for lunch for many people that work in this business area of Elk Grove. I think that is because in addition to the good food, the service is not only friendly, but also very efficient. That allows you to have a nice sit-down lunch and still get back to work in time. They don't rush you, but you won't have to wait long for both the food and the check. Today I did have my delicious bento box, which as others have agreed, is a great deal for lunch. But I also splurged for a "Rock' n Rol" sushi roll, which was quite tasty. My waitress was wonderful - friendly and efficient as usual. But she didn't rush me personally. She even asked me if I wanted tea. In summary, it's an excellent choice for lunch. Good food, affordable, kind people, and a nice change from a fast food drive-thru.

Phenomenal. I'm a huge foodie and usually walk away from a restaurant with plenty of critiques…read more Today I have none. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Wouldn't change a thing. Dynamite roll 10/10 Miso black cod 10/10!!! Lemon edamame 9/10 Butterfish tataki 9/10 Beef tataki 7/10 White rice 10/10 White Miso mushroom soup 9/10

Although we've been here several times, this is my first review for Roka Akor…read more Recently, we stopped by on Monday afternoon to celebrate my niece's recent graduation. We ordered the vegetable tempura, several rolls (4 of them), a few drinks, and a couple diet cokes, and the skirt steak from the lunch menu. The meal came out to be around $200! The service was excellent, the ambiance was calm and relaxing, and our waters were constantly being filled! All in all, it was a lovely visit to Roka Akor.

Avoid this place !!! Staff was very rude !!…read moreOnly 3 people in restaurant,and was told we "had" to sit at the end of a Hibachi table. My lady and daughter wanted to try this place. When greeted, staff was rude. When seated and told we had to sit at the end of the table,even though we were the only ones in the restaurant. We did not sit there ,we moved to the middle of the table, so my daughter could enjoy the chef and the show they put on. Waiting about 7-10 mins,we still hadn't even been asked about drinks. At this point,my lady is very upset, and rightfully so. She said let's get up and leave ! I agreed,based on the experience so far,I had reason to stay a minute more. We got up and left, walked out the door,and will never return !!!! No wonder this place was empty when we got there,and still empty when we left. I hope a manager reach's out after reading this,so I can give him an earful of" you fucking idiots,treating costumers like this", I hope this place goals out of business,and will do everything I can to help that happen!!! AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS !!!

We had a great dinner at Kyoto this past weekend!…read more We were visiting the area for sports tournament and were unfamiliar with the area. After a long day outside, my kiddo asked to go to a teppanyaki restaurant (very niche request, but thank goodness for the Yelp app!) We were thrilled to be able to walk-in and the host was able to squeeze us in at the grill table (which was SO kind of her). We sat with some lovely families at the shared hot-top table and enjoyed our dinner immensely - the food was ok, the chef's presentation was good, and I don't think I have seen my kiddos eat so many veggies ever which may be due to the combo of those two. We got the full chef's presentation that you see at other hot top grill restaurants: spinning egg, onion volcano, tossing of the broccoli to the guests, my kids absolutely loved every second. The restaurant was clean and well run, the servers were attentive and kind, even when my youngest kiddo dropped her drink and it spilled on the floor. I couldn't have been more grateful for their kindness and hospitality: from getting us into the restaurant as a walk-in diner, their wonderful service during the meal, and the good dinner. Eating with 2 young kiddos is always a questionable experience as a parent but I have to say, I enjoyed the meal! If we are in Hoffman Estates, we will definitely go back!

Reliably really good. Come hungry and you will not be disappointed. If it's a holiday, make sure to…read moremake a reservation. Spicy tuna can be done with chili oil vs spicy mayo if you can't do eggs. Spicy tuna with Chili Oil is better in my opinion. Grilled with salt options for chicken and fish if you can't do soy or wheat like me. Decent selection and rotating specials. If the Toro Taku Maki is on the Specials Menu and in stock try it. It is so good Service is attentive and overall very good. No complaints. If you like Japanese food I highly recommend this place.

Checked out this chill sushi restaurant in Schaumburg at lunch. Daruma has plenty of rolls. It also…read morehas other stuff. A smart person should stick to what they're known for. The rolls are made fresh and you see them make these. Busy place but it wasn't that bad. It's got a casual classiness going on. There was a crowd but it was still pretty fast service. Can get seated at the front where they make it. There's also plenty of tables. It's about $6 for the cheapest. We got the Kappa Maki, and the Umeshiso Maki. First one is made with cucumbers. The second is made with plum paste and shiso leaves. Both were great. They were filling but still light enough to want to get more stuff. For sure we could go here again. It's closed Mondays. They're one of those restaurants that closes for a couple hours in the afternoon, on weekdays, and they're only open in the evenings on weekends.

Food and Service was 10+ Will definitely be back…read more My husband had chicken hibachi and said it was delicious and almost too much to eat I had Sushi AYCE and it was the best , salmon so buttery and fresh yummmmm

Super quality rolls for all you can eat, great service as well! Best roll was the Fire Phoenix.read more

We celebrated a birthday at Ju Rin. It was fun! We sat at the teppanyaki table. We went on a…read moreThursday for lunch and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered chicken and steak, and shrimp and steak. The meals came with soup, salad, fried rice and noodles. The food was delicious and the staff was nice. For the birthday, they give complimentary fruit. We will go back again for sushi next time.

We went for a business lunch and sat at the hibachi grill. Wow! Freshly made shrimp with choice of…read morefish, steak, and vegetables. Excellent lunch for a very reasonable price. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. Really recommend the hibachi section.

Last minute decision to go to Goo Goo Ma for dinner one night. I had a taste for a stone bowl dish,…read moreso ordered the DoleSote Bibimbop. Goo Goo Ma seems to have one person who works there who takes the order, cooks the food, and takes payment, He's very nice and helpful if you have questions about the food. They seem to do a lot of business but there were only a few people eating there. There was a steady stream of people coming for take out. They do have plenty of tables for people to dine in, though. They cook to order so after about ten minutes, my dinner was up. You get a very generous portion of food. There are three sides - kimchee, salad, and soup. All were great. But the main course, the DoleSote Bibimbop was delicious. The bowl is large - filled with rice, vegetables, and chicken. It was prepared very well - the stone bowl is very hot so the rice touching the bowl gets crispy, adding to the texture of the meal. In fact, it is sizzling when it's served. All in all, it was a nice experience and a wonderful meal.

None of the food we ordered tasted good first of all. The service was "fine"... ambiance sure...?…read more Biggest thing is the Sundubu-jjigae tasted like a watered down soup packet put into a pot to try and save money on making it proper. Super watered down, super thin, no flavor, and pretty gross. Same with the Bulgogi. Thin and chewy gross pieces of meat. We threw out everything we ordered and went to taco bell. Which sadly was better than this. Go to Kai Moms over near village tavern. Way better food quality and never have had a bad dish there. Way more authentic tasting.