Everything was amazing, here on vacation and was not disappointed, actually amazed with food…read morepresentation and service! I went there yesterday and would go again today. Thank you

Wanted to try a new spot close to home with my boyfriend. The ambiance was really nice, and all of…read morethe servers were friendly and welcoming. We ordered an Espresso Martini, Diet Coke, Shoyu ramen, and the Black Dragon roll to share. Unfortunately, the food and drinks didn't quite live up to the atmosphere. The espresso martini was pretty bland and lacked that bold coffee flavor you'd expect. The shoyu ramen was extremely salty--my boyfriend usually enjoys saltier dishes, but even he couldn't get through it. It almost tasted like a heavily seasoned braised pork broth that had been diluted into a ramen base. The Black Dragon roll also felt a bit overwhelming, with too many competing flavors, and it came across more sour than balanced. Overall, great service and ambiance, but the food could use some improvement.

Kura is a fun and unique experience, especially if it's your first time at a revolving sushi…read morerestaurant. You can grab as much sushi as you want as it passes by, but keep in mind you're charged per plate--and the cost adds up quickly if you come in really hungry. The sushi itself is okay; not bad, but not quite worth the price point in my opinion. Service was a bit lacking. You really have to be patient, particularly when it comes to checkout--it took us about 45 minutes just to close out. That definitely put a damper on the experience. Overall, it's a cool concept and worth trying once for the novelty, but for us it's more of a one-and-done spot rather than a regular go-to. One standout feature was that this was my first time dining at a restaurant with a self-driving robot that delivers specific drinks and items directly to your table. It's really cool and definitely helps Kura stand out. Because of that, you'd expect more server presence for everything else you might need--but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The layout and path of the restaurant are really well designed, and the overall ambience is great. I came with my duvet loved the atmosphere, which made the experience feel fun and memorable despite the service gaps. Overall, the technology and vibe are impressive, but the lack of consistent human support takes away from what could've been a much smoother experience.

This is the second Kura sushi I've dined in. I would recommend this place if you are in the area…read moreand in a pinch for lunch because its not as busy as other locations. It still has the same quality food and very friendly staff service.

My husband and I stopped in here randomly to have a quick bite for lunch. The restaurant was busy,…read morebut not crowded which was nice! We opted to get some gyoza and a flamer maki since my husband does not like raw sushi. Both were good, and we will not hesitate to stop in again for a quick lunch.

My kids and I came here on a Thursday for an early dinner. The place was empty at 5pm but there was…read morea steady flow of dinner customers coming in. We were greeted and seated right away by the friendly host. The ordering is done on a tablet for each table. It was pretty straightforward and easy. Our food came at reasonable wait times. We ordered: DRAGON ROLL: this was just ok, it could have tasted more fresh and I was expecting bigger rolls as how I've had the same kind from other places. TONKOTSU SPICY SHOYU- my daughter added an egg to this dish. This was delicious. TOKYO TONKOTSU RAMEN- I loved the flavors of this "garlic lover" ramen. Overall, we had a good experience here. Parking was very easy, the place was neat and clean, and the service was prompt. 'Til next time!

Ordered from here because we happened to be close and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Good rice to filling ratio (key evaluation of a sushi restaurant) and always have great deals for takeout. Our go to sushi place to order from now. Nothing ground breaking but does the classics well, and that's all we need in a takeout sushi place!

The staff was friendly, the sushi was fresh and the orders came out quickly…read more So why just a 3 rating? We absolutely didn't hate it. But everything -- from the rolls to the nigiri and the seaweed salad -- is hefty. Big chunky rolls, large slabs of fish on the nigiri, and massive tall specialty rolls with tempura that are doused in mayo. Even the cup of green tea was a big one. And we like more sensible portions. Supersize sushi seemed odd to us. We're not unhappy, just really FULL. It's probably due to our misjudgment, since the waitress cautioned us against ordering two kinds of specialty rolls since they both had deep-fried ingredients, and we didn't understand until those rolls arrived. Our 3 rating might mean nothing -- Mira has gotten a 5 or 4 from many others, so try it out for yourself.

I ordered lunch menu today.. it was so mouth watering specially Korean lamb chops. Also had salmon…read moreteriyaki and vegetable tempura. Lunch menu comes with rice, salad and dumplings.

Overall ok experience. As a first timer, asked for recommendations. Ordered everything the staff…read morerecommended. We were seated next to a couple at the edge but there were plenty of open tables. Should have asked for different seating but didn't want to be that person during the holidays. The best food item was New York strip- very tender and truffle aioli sauce was perfectly pairing. Chicken teriyaki was ok. Was tender but bit gamey. Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna, Shiso Tempura Leaf was very crispy and mild flavor so not overpowering but more of texture appeal than flavor. Grilled vegetable roll was flavorful and filling.

02/23/26 - I met my sister @ Hokkaido Ramen today for lunch. Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi. HRS is…read morelocated @ 812 Church Street in Evanston. All metered parking. Unfortunately by the time we decided on a restaurant & I arrived there it was already 12:50. I had a doctor appointment in Glenview @ 1:50 so we really didn't have much time. I really liked what I saw at this restaurant. What I saw was large dining space w/high ceilings w/stamped patterned copper ceilings and a very nice dining area w/a cool Asian theme w/very nice Asian wall murals & a great menu selection. I ended up ordering the black garlic ramen which had an excellent rich pork broth with soy base, grilled pork, bamboo shoots, sprouts, green onions, marinated egg, house-made black garlic oil and seaweed. The flavor of this broth was outstanding. The portion size was also generous. My sister ordered some fried oysters & tea. What I ordered I really enjoyed but I was really rushed because of my doctor appointment. HRS has an AYCE for $23.95 for sushi & ramen M-F from 11am - 3pm. The menu selection looks awesome . I will definitely be back to take advantage of the AYCE for $23.95. Very nice restaurant & the black garlic ramen I ordered was excellent.

Been here a few times - it's a great casual sushi spot. Service is good and prices are pretty…read morereasonable (for sushi in downtown Evanston). Great roll selection overall.

This is a good place to grab some carryout sushi (it's carryout only at this time). Prices are…read morehalf what you see at other places in the area.

We ordered takeout from Mesaku sushi. They don't offer delivery, so we did pickup. The owner was…read morevery attentive and sweet. The prices and flavors were pretty good, but the rolls were smaller and tasted less fresh than other places we have tried.

Been coming here for years especially for birthday's. They're friendly, respectful, and have…read moreexcellent customer service. They have a variety from bento boxes, Katsus, and sushi of course. It's a cute little Japanese Sushi restaurant and the intimacy is nice with grouos or for couples.

Easy parking in lot in front of the restaurant which is in a strip mall. Once inside, it feels like…read morean oasis and not at all like a strip mall. Plenty of seating with warm wooden furniture. Soft classical jazz music in the background. On a Saturday night, only a couple other tables were taken. We were seated immediately and provided the waters we requested. The menu is extensive but the server knew exactly when we'd finished deciding and came to take our order. The miso soup and salad arrived under 5 mins after ordering. The salad had a fresh orange dressing that provided a refreshing citrus flavor and no mayo so it felt quite light and flavorful. Once we finished the soup and salad, the sushi arrived quickly. The nigiri salmon was excellent - melt in your mouth quality. The nigiri tuna was definitely the best I've had. And I loved the maki. The negi hamachi had far larger pieces of fish than I've seen anywhere else. And the sushi rice had some sesame seeds in it, giving it a slight bit of satisfying crunch. We should have stopped there but everything was so delicious and fresh that we ordered the mango crunch maki for dessert. The mayo was fresh and ripe, offering a succulent contrast to the sweet soy drizzled on top. But it was a little too sweet for my husband. The crunch came from what we think might be puffed corn. I didn't like the crunch and felt it detracted from the mango. Others would probably love it but I'll stick with the fish! Can't wait to return!

Food 4.5/5 Sushi rice 4.5/5…read moreService 5/5 Fish is very fresh Sushi rice is cooked very well and seasoned right Most importantly, it's consistent Been here 2 times in a few months and both times were good Authentic Japanese restaurant If you want saucy roll, you won't find any Only downside, they are a little far from my house or I'll 100% go more often

Updating my review for Tenjin (formerly Renga-Tei Japanese)…read more Feb. 2026 While hubs and I don't venture toward the city much, when we do we always tried to make a point to eat at Renga-Tei. We know the owners retired and sold their restaurant with recipes & techniques, but hadn't been in the area to dine under the new ownership. I feel like we cheated ourselves of an excellent dining experience! Few recent reviews mentioned the rise in menu prices, but honestly every restaurant has risen in price. The high quality of freshness and the good service we received matched the pricing. Hubs & I were in the city and decided to visit Tenjin. Already knowing the standards and quality of the previous owners, we hoped our dining experience would be similar and we were NOT disappointed! I called and easily made a reservation for 6:15 for the 2 of us on a Thursday evening. I immediately got a text confirmation of my reservation. As with typical Chicago traffic our timing had to be changed and there was no issue with modifying our reservation. I received another text confirmation with the new time. Stepping into Tenjin we were quickly greeted by the sushi chefs and other staff members. There was a party of 2 ahead of us and they were quickly seated. We were checked in next with our reservation and led to a spacious table toward the back. Our server quickly took our drink order (green tea) and gave us time to look over our menu. They had a special feature of the day, but we opted for something hubs and I both enjoyed - the Bento Box! We ordered edamame and goma-ae to start. The edamame was steamed to perfection, just tender enough without being mushy. The goma-ae portion was so generous! Hubby went for a double steak dinner combo A (no chicken) and I chose the steak and teriyaki salmon dinner combo B. We also had the appetizer sashimi and chef nigiri assortment. The sashimi and nigiri assortment was so fresh and generous, each bite was truly savored. The kampachi was my favorite, buttery and tender. The chef was incredibly kind to us because our assortments really were assortments - we didn't have duplicates between the sashimi and nigiri which was greatly appreciated. The dinner combinations were just as delicious, plenty of food to satisfy any hungry appetite. Each combo came with shrimp and vegetable tempura which was delicately battered and fried. The steaks and salmon cooked perfect without being dry or chewy. It also came with miso soup and salad. This was one dinner where our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, but that didn't stop us from savoring every single bite! There was plenty to eat and we had leftovers for the next day (which was just as delicious)! I wish we didn't fill ourselves up so much because I would have loved to see what was available for dessert. I guess this means we'll have to return again :) Our server was so kind. She gave us time to look over our menu, asked if we had any questions, kept our glasses refilled and our tea warm. Every server we saw that even was upbeat and so friendly to all the tables. They all seemed to pitch in to help one another. We left with extra full bellies, smiles on our faces, and warm wishes for a good night ringing in our ears. If you have been wondering if the food is the same or if the service has changed, don't think twice and make your reservation!

This is my go-to sushi place if I'm in the mood for some sushi. It is located in Fresh Farms Market…read moreas soon as you enter it is immediately to the right corner. I remember they used to give out free samples but that was a long time ago (pre-covid days) If you get lucky, you get a freshly made batch. The service is mostly self serve. This place is not your typical grocery store sushi as I've seen make them make it there.

Their dragon roll is my favorite, quite literally one of the best - if not THE BEST roll I've had.read more