10 Best Japanese Restaurants near Champaign

“For the classic rolls, I recommend the Spicy Yellowtail Roll. This is the best yellowtail roll I have ever eaten. We love that the fish was a full slice and not just the minced ones. The portions are very generous. Their signature rolls were also worth the money. We got the Spicy 2-in-1 and Lobster Roll. We felt fancy tonight so we also ordered the Seared Scallop Nigiri. It was divine. I also recommend their Sake. We tried the house sake and plum sake. Both were really good but the plum sake stood out.“

“From the omakase to their lunch items and the baked goods, Chambana is fortunate to have a place like this. I have not had a bad meal here. Ken and Kaori are also amazing, always friendly and know how to take care of their patrons. Love this place!!“

“Such a nice place to visit! Staffs are very friendly and always has an energy. The foods were excellent as well. I had bunch of rolls and I love salmon and the quality of the fish were so good. Very fresh :) I would definitely come here again“

“best sushi in town. they make it fresh and you don't have to wait forever for it. they have a huge team of sushi chefs behind the counter. The selection is vast and the staff is extremely accommodating and friendly.“

“Delicious! Hibachi grill master was entertaining!“

“BEST poke/sushi bowls ever!!! This is my all time favorite place to go to whenever I’m in Urbana Champaign. Every time I want something filling but also refreshing this is my go to. Very underrated in my opinion compared to other restaurants that I’ve tried. When you walk in you can customize any toppings you want or select pre made bowls. I love getting brown rice, spicy crab salad, salmon, avocado, cucumber, mango, spicy mayo, eel sauce(no there’s not eel in it lol), crunch onion and rice seasoning.“

“la comida muy buena y limpio el lugar“

“Sushi Ichiban is my favorite restaurant on campus, hands down. The food there is absolutely amazing. The owner is very friendly, and the service is always quick. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is cozy, and welcoming - with tables, booths, and window seating where you can look outside and people watch while you enjoy your food. The prices for the quality of the food are great. The 3 Roll Special is my go to for the quantity and price. I have come here for anniversaries, my birthday, even taken my family here when they flew from across the country to come visit. The dynamite roll in particular genuinely has me hooked. My mother and sister, who are both not huge fans of sushi, tried the dynamite roll and LOVED it - and still bring it up in conversation. I am not prepared for the day I have to move away from campus specifically because I won't have easy access to such wonderfully delicious food. I highly recommend Sushi Ichiban to anyone living in CU or visiting the area.“

“This was a great place to eat. The food was excellent and came with great service.“

“Tiana is literally the best! You’ll never get better service anywhere else. The food was fantastic and so was the service. I don’t think I’ve ever had a better dinning experience in my life. The Lava Trio and Grilled Salmon Ginger were phenomenal. I can’t say enough when it comes to the customer service. I’m a huge foody and dont mind spending money for good food and service. I’ve traveled all over the world and this was one of the best experiences ive ever had. Tiana was the best server I’ve ever had while dinning out and I’ve been all over the world. Truly fantastic. This place would not be the same without Tiana. She honestly puts the cherry on top.“