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    Zoku Sushi

    3.9 (243 reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Godzila Maki
    Ruthy G.

    I came here as a final stop for my weekend in Chicago. I have some mixed emotions. There wasn't a wait to get in, but the vibes in this place were just a little off. The graphics on the wall were a bit strange and the music playing was odd. The reason we came were the crab rangoons, which I thoroughly enjoyed. So so good! I also ordered their gyoza & they were also good, perfectly crispy. Finally, I got their cucumber salad which honestly I could have loved without Now, the sushi... I didn't quite like my sushi very much. I got the Yosemite and there was just too much fish going on in the roll. My friend ordered a dragon roll and accidentally got the Godzila. Despite it being sent on accident, the Godzila ended up being my favorite roll of the night. Pretty good place, probably wouldn't go again.

    Nyah C.

    Absolutely delicious! I order from Zoku twice, online and in-person, both experiences were great. Although they're slightly pricey, I believe they're worth it. Their flavor, portions sizes, and customer service are great.

    Raman with chicken
    Cindy B.

    We had a great experience. The food was good - flavorful and hot and the portions were generous. The service was great.

    Chicken 2 Pieces Egg Rolls  6 Pieces Salmon Sashimi  Pad Thai Noodle
    Ruby M.

    I really enjoyed my service and food at Zoku Sushi. I ordered my food as take out and was done fairly quickly, for fresh food. I went at a late time, and the workers were very friendly. Also, Zoku Sushi had a very nice atmosphere and simple layout. I recommend coming to Zoku Sushi.

    Crab Rangoon
    Alex N.

    Small neighborhood restaurant with lots of flavor. Fresh quality, great tasting food, served with smiles! Food: Takoyaki - 5/5 - excellent savory bite size balls Calamari - 5/5 - battered and deep fried; bland, MUST dip in the sweet and sour sauce Fried scallops - 5/5 - battered scallops best tasting when served with its dipping sauce Spider maki mono - 4/5 - great but not exceptional Dragon roll - 5/5 - fresh & fantastic taste Chicago roll - 5/5 - very unique and savory taste Pad Thai - 5/5 - great, even better after squeezing lime into it to give it a more sweet and sour taste Pad kee mao (Drunken noodle) - 5/5 - great tasting balance of carbs, proteins and veggies Pad see ew - 5/5 - another great tasting Thai classic Noodle panang - 5/5 - large rice noodles in sweet spicy curry, for those who enjoy both Basil fried rice - 4.5/5 - soy/saltiness balance was a little off Zoku fried rice - 4.5/5 - I liked the cashews and pineapple but didn't like that it had too many green onion/scallions Curry fried rice - 5/5 - best of both worlds, i.e., fried rice and curry Massaman curry - 4.5/5 - yes it has sweet potato/yam but I feel the version here is more creative, including ingredients that I don't see at other Thai places e.g, carrots, bell peppers and onions Penang curry - 4.5/5 - this also had creative, colorful medley of veggies including carrots, broccoli, bell peppers and baby corn Mochi ice cream - 5/5 - fun bite sized dessert that's not too sweet Thai iced tea - mediocre!!! Ambience: Small cozy neighborhood restaurant with dim lit atmosphere and contemporary hip decor Service: Fast and friendly. Partner/owner, Patcha, very friendly and handsome young man.

    Potstickers
    Sarah S.

    Zoku Sushi is a solid option for both Thai and Sushi! I didn't go for any the sashimi but the maki rolls did me just fine from Zoku. All rolls I tried were tasty and ingredients seemed as fresh as expected. I had the Sweet Potato Maki ($6), Shiitake Mushroom Maki ($5) and Spicy Tuna Maki ($6) were all tasty and portions were good. Same goes for the entrees I ordered Pad Thai and Pad See Ewe - both $10. Enjoyable, solid noodle Thai dishes. Quick delivery and happy with everything! I wouldn't hesitate to order from Zoku again.

    We got some katsu Don (the rice and eggs are delicious), tuna & avocado, and rolls

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    3 months ago

    my comfort food place i love this restaurant so much especially the pad se ewe and katsu curry so yummy

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    Has the best and most fresh sushi! The fried rice is also very delicious. This is my closest fav spot and they are open late ‍

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    Sushi was amazing! Saki was also a must buy here especially when sharing with friends!

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    4.3(800 reviews)
    3.3 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side
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    now *this* is great okonomiyaki…read more coming from seattle and very recently having a disastrous experience at the only okonomiyaki spot in our area (you can read my past reviews for that), my two friends, my partner, and i were looking forward to having great okonomiyaki. thankfully, gaijin delivered! we came by on a friday night, and it was fairly busy. we wouldn't have been surprised if we were turned away since we didn't have a reservation. they ended up making space for us thankfully and we didn't even have to wait long at all. the inside of the place isn't that big, but it's not so tiny that it's cramped. when you sit down, if you are in a large enough party, you sit down in front of a flat stovetop to keep your okonomiyaki warm when the waiter brings it out to you. we started with some drinks. they were all very good - next time i'm trying that espresso goma-tini! i did get a lychee martini though, and it was a little strong of a pour but i still really enjoyed it. onto the okonomiyaki. we all ordered different ones so we could try them. every single one of them were delicious. i got the tofu osaka-style, my partner got the beef osaka-style, one of my friends got the fried shrimp osaka-style, and my other friend got the traditional hiroshima-style. each okonomiyaki is prepared perfectly, not too thick and not overly saucy (so it doesn't get soggy). the flavours are quite rich but also really nicely umami. sometimes, too rich of a sauce kind of overwhelms me, but the ratios are well-balanced. overall, truly recommend this place. probably some of the best okonomiyaki i've had. next time i'm in chicago, i'd love to go again. there's so many options to choose from and i want to try them all!

    I've been wanting to try Okonomiyaki for a long time, so when I saw that they had it I had to stop…read moreby! It's really cool in here because you can watch them make the Okonomiyaki in front of you! They had like a set meal going on which included soup and okonomiyaki and dessert, which was mochi donuts. The soup was pretty good, standard. The Okonomiyaki was such a big portion. I loved the little tempura bits on top and they were generous with the amount of shrimp. It's like a yummy savory pancake. I will say I didn't really enjoy the mochi donuts but I was so full I couldn't eat them until later so it may have been because they weren't as fresh and got hard. If you've been wanting to try Okonomiyaki you should check this place out!

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    Momotaro

    Momotaro

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    3.5 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side
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    The service was great, super attentive. Kind gesture with a signed birthday menu…read more Sushi was fresh, with simple but great flavors. Didn't love the wagyu bao buns since it was more of a ground meat, similar to a kabob. But overall the food was good, atmosphere was perfect date night/special occasion, and we will definitely be back.

    Tonight, we were in the West Loop and decided to try an establishment new to us. We chose…read moreMomotaro, since we love Japanese and Japanese influenced cuisine. We had to make a late reservation since nothing was available earlier. We tried walking in earlier and there was a 1 hour and 45 min wait. So we kept our reservation for 9:30. Upon entering, the manager and the host were very friendly and promptly sat us about 15 min early. The ambiance is really nice, but the music... is way to loud. You have to yell across a standard 4-seat tabletop to communicate. Since everyone has to yell, the crowd noise then amplifies this issue. I've never understood restaurants that try to be a nightclub. You can have music at normal levels to keep the energy without causing your patrons to yell. Once we were seated, the waitress came over within 5 minutes. She was friendly, but slow. After she offered us water, she was didn't return to the table for 20 minutes to take drink orders. After we ordered drinks, it was another 15-20 to help with the menus. We asked about portion sizes (shareable vs not shareable). We were told each plate was good for 2-4 people. I'm not sure what portion sizes she classified suitable for sharing... but no way were a majority of our dishes enough to share. We ordered edamame, which we were able to share. We really liked how they salted it, sometimes you get edamame and it's bland. We also ordered spicy tuna sushi (6 pieces), Komodo sushi rolls, pork chops (comes with 2 pieces), 2 orders of wagyu sliders (only 2 per order), hotate batayaki (3 scallops), shishito peppers (8 grilled peppers), and yakatori don (chicken bowl with rice and a soft egg). I have tried many Japanese restaurants and have been to Japan as well. Loved the food. To start with the good, we really liked the pork chops. They were on the rarer cooked side but delicious. The sliders were really good as well. Tons of flavor and each one was a decent size. These 2 items we felt were slightly over priced but felt we got a great food experience for the money. The shishito peppers were barely grilled and bland. They literally were no better than what my teenagers can do on the grill. Absolutely not worth $12 for peppers. Each sushi roll was decent but very small very overpriced for what you get. There is nothing special about either roll. I have gotten better spicy tuna in the city, that comes with 8 rolls for half of momotaro's price. The scallops were very fishy. I love scallops, and I wouldn't order these again... no way! $22 for such. Small serving that was too fishy compared to other establishments. My chicken bowl yakatori don) had a great presentation. That's where the dish ends. The toppings overpowered the chicken. The chicken tasted like plain boiled chicken that was so bland, literally no flavor to it. After we were done, the waitress came over about 15 min later, asking if we were interested in dessert. We told her no, we were full and ready for the check. We sat around for over 20 minutes waiting. I'm watching our server talking in the corner with 4 other servers. Laughing, on their phones, etc. after watching them for over 10 minutes I walked up to the front host and asked for a manager. The girl, was prompt, and very friendly. I discussed my dissatisfaction with the service. It was slow, terrible for the price point of the restaurant. The manager brought the check to me fairly quickly and apologized. She didn't ask what they could do to make it right, nothing. Not until after the bill was paid she conveniently asked what they could do. Little late at that point. Overall, we have been to many low and high end restaurants in Chicago... River North, West Loop,, Manhattan, Munich, etc... and this was about as bad of service as you can get. With all the options in the city, I don't recommend this one.

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    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    1.0 mi•Logan Square
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    Ramen Wasabi will always have me at a chokehold. Probably by far the best ramen spot in Chicago,…read moreand that is saying a lot since I've been to many different ramen restaurants in the city. Ramen Wasabi has no reservations. The wait times vary, but sometimes there are seats readily available. There are bar seats available and a large middle table that you share with other parties. Service has always been good for us, and we're known as regulars there now Karaage - Fried Chicken Nuggets: An absolute must for any craving. Plenty to share with friends and the togarashi mayo dip is super delicious with it. Juicy bites with crispy batter, making everything about this appetizer perfect. Signature Tonkotsu (with Spice Umami): the noodles are sooo bouncy. I love how rich the broth is and how easy it is to bite into the Char Siu. It is so filling and honestly reminds me of my time in Japan. Tokyo Classic Shoyu (with Spice Umami): lighter broth compared to the tonkotsu, but just as delicious. This is another must-try! Ramen Wasabi will always remain as my top ramen shop in Chicago. Never had a miss with this. I would love to try their other dishes (donburi) when I have the chance...but their ramen is too good to not order

    Food was decent. I went for dinner and I was impressed with the salad, wings and ramen. Everything…read morehad some spice to it but it wasn't overpowering. Service was good. Waitress was attentive and definitely helped with good suggestions Ambiance is good. Very dimly lit but perfect for a good date night.

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    Miru

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    Our anniversary dinner at Miru was truly special. We had the pleasure of celebrating with our son…read moreand his fiancée, which made the evening even more meaningful. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed and cared for. The service was exceptional--warm, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. Our server, Amala was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to make thoughtful recommendations and answer all of our questions. The food was exceptional, with every dish beautifully prepared, thoughtfully presented, and full of flavor. The A5 Wagyu Nigiri was out of this world!!! We've been fortunate to dine in many wonderful restaurants around the world, and Miru is definitely one that will stay with us. It wasn't just a great meal; it was an experience that made us feel special and made a beautiful evening with our family even more memorable. Thank you, Miru, for helping make our 34th wedding anniversary so wonderful.

    Rooftop dinner!! Sushi & lychee martini for the win :)…read more So this is my first time at Miru- Definitely make a reservation! This is at the Saint Regis hotel. I would definitely recommend the crispy rice. The Hamachi roll and the spicy tuna roll. The shrimp fried rice was not as tasty as I would hoped, but they have big shrimps in there, which I loved. The shrimp temporary I could've lived without it. It's just fried shrimp very flaky the sauce it comes with is actually really delicious. We kept it for the remainder of the meal. Get the lychee martini it is divine and super smooth, not like a kick in your face! The ambience here is upscale of course you must dress to impress. They have window seating since the weather wasn't permitting for us to sit on the rooftop. Our waiter was really sweet. He was kind of busy so he was forgetful a little bit but super sweet. And we celebrated my birthday there so he got me a little birthday treat for free. I would come here again for the sushi and lychee martini! The bar looks super cute to just sit out and drink and have a quick Hamachi roll. I'll be back! Separate restrooms of course it's kind of hidden in the back.

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    4.4(286 reviews)
    3.7 mi•West Loop, Near West Side
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    On Saturday, I visited Kumiko, a restaurant that was included in my itinerary for my solo trip to…read moreChicago. Fortunately, a reservation was canceled upon my arrival, and I was seated at the bar downstairs. There, I met the bartenders, Bridgett and Andrew. My knowledge of Japanese cuisine and spirits is limited, so I relied on Bridgett's recommendations. She was excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything she suggested. Andrew was also helpful when I inquired about a dish to order. The bartenders, service, and hospitality were exceptional. My cocktails and meals were also phenomenal. I hope to return to Kumiko in the future and share this experience with my loved ones.

    The missus miraculously got a 1045pm table reservation for two (same day!) when we were in the Uber…read moreon the way to Fulton Market (area). The service was great - from checking in (they ask about allergies and whether you're there for food / drink), to ordering experience, to the walkthrough of the menu. I understand why this was on the world's best bars list at one point. We ordered the truffle milk toast, the fukubukuro (signature cocktails) and the pineapple fizz (specials) to start. We both liked the pineapple fizz, missus thought the toast was a bit strong. She did warm up to the fukubukuro though, it's very complex, and you start to appreciate it the more you drink it. She later ordered the Japanese potato salad, and I waited to order the moonrise daiquiri. They did run out if the clarified milk punch as we arrived but they made a spice-forward one that the missus didn't end up ordering. The potato salad was divine - even better than the toast. The kitchen closed though, dang now I wanna try the entire food menu. For last call on drinks (1130pm) we did the moonrise daiquiri (special) for me and the walk softly (signature) for the missus. Definitely worth the last minute reservation, but the bar doesn't seem to be reserved and we always saw seats available while we were there. I will say that michelin guide is well deserved here - it's pricey, and not an everyday treat, but the experience was worth it. Highly recommend for any trip to Chicago, especially first timers, even if you don't drink, they have an entire page of non-alcoholic drinks that we would have tried (missus isn't a drinker usually). The walk softly is definitely more one-dimensional than the fukubukuro, but not in a bad way. The daiquiri flight you have to drink in order - cocktail, sake, hojicha, cocktail. It tastes different the second time around. Overall the staff were attentive but not overbearing, and I never felt pressured to order. It's a great experience - would recommend even for the non-alcoholic patrons out there.

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    Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill - Motown Effect

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    4.2(2k reviews)
    2.1 mi•Ukrainian Village, West Town
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    Friendly and kind staff! The rolls came out quickly. The decorations are cute. We came for the…read moreweekday happy hour 4:30-6:30PM which included $4 off jumbo rolls, so we tried 3 jumbo rolls. Also tried 2 pieces of their limited fish for the day. We went before a night shift so couldn't try any drinks. I liked ThugLife2 the most, light, refreshing and good crunch from the jalapeño. Riverwalk was oily feeling with the tempura crunch, so not my favorite but if you like tempura, this is good. Sin nombre had interesting complex flavor but light with the yuzu marinade. The albacore was seared so slight firmer texture. The sashimi we got came with grated ginger and soy sauce and I didn't have to dip it at all. The texture was firm but not chewy, very fresh.

    We stopped by for happy hour and were seated promptly. The jumbo rolls are $4 off during happy hour…read moreM-F and they have some apps and drinks as well. The ambiance was really nice with cool snippets of anime on the wall without being tacky. We got the tater tots, the dragon ball roll, and the chicago spring roll. The tater tots were hot and fresh dressed in a tograshi blend, truffle mayo, parmesan cheese and cilantro. I personally didn't love this combo of flavors too much, but my mom enjoyed them! The roll presentation was absolutely stunning. I was actually blown away by the sauces, which were customized by color but also flavor, so they actually were great to dip in. I was blown away by the hot sauce they used for the dragon breath, it had a real kick to it. Unfortunately i didn't like the eel quality tho, i think the roll would have been just fine without it and i found myself having to spit out some fatty piece to the eel that wasn't melting or going anywhere. The roll itself was way more filling than it looks too. The service was good! It got slower as the restaurant got busier but our water's stayed getting refilled which was good. I also absolutely love the bathroom! I was thrilled to see the extra thought they put into having feminine products AND mouthwash! That was the perfect touch and i wish more restaurants had it. They do charge 20% gratuity by standard, so just make sure you don't accidentally tip again later cuz they may not remember to point it out to you.

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