TenGoku Aburiya

Everything was amazing, the nigiri plate number one was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was really disappointed with my experience here. After being seated, I waited over 40 minutes for my food, and eventually had to cancel the rest of my order because it was taking so long. To make things worse, when I got the bill I noticed I’d been overcharged despite canceling part of the order. The staff didn’t seem very responsive or apologetic either. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression, and I won’t be coming back.

Sashimi were fresh and ikura were delicious. Staff were friendly. Like others said, they have small portions. Two of us ordered agendashi tofu, chicken karaage, variety of kushiyaki, chirashidon and a sushi roll. We didn't feel so full when we left.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Food is okay, not surprising.
Price is expensive with its small portion. If you were a man and wanna get full at here, prepare to spend over $80/person.

There’s no line to get into the restaurant so you don’t need to make reservations. They charged no show fee if you make reservations.
However, we wait for a long time to get served even if there are pretty empty in the restaurant.

Atmosphere is just okay, but lower than expected with its price. You can find better options.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

BEST SUSHI IN CHICAGO! 🫶✨️ This might be my new favorite Oyster place as well! The Kuma and Shrimp Tempura rolls were absolutely perfect!!! Generous servings

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kanpachi kama, wagyu fried rice, and mussels in sake were excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tengoku Aburiya is the easily accessible sister restaurant to our absolute favorite Omakase in the city…our favorite Omakase in most cities! Tengoku is very accessible with a Korean and Japanese focus. Like its sister restaurant next-door, the sushi is as good as you will find anywhere because they know their fish! Also, do NOT miss the chicken skin! They also have some really awesome events here. We recently went for a sake pairing meal and it was absolutely outstanding. While chef Park is an absolute master, the head chef at Tengoku is almost as amazing! Enjoy him while he is here. He has been the head chef for a little over a year, and it is hard to believe that somebody with his talent who won’t eventually have his own place! When we don’t want to drop the money on a full Omakase, Tengoku is our go to for Japanese!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was still delicious and authentic since my last visit in Chicago. Their kushiyaki and wagu sukiyaki were cooked to perfection and fun to eat. The karage and age dashi tofu were crispy and fried just right. The sushi could be improved since the rice was a bit dry. We were greatly disappointed with their service this time since they served our food totally out of order like the entrees came out super fast and then the small dishes after, except for the main sushi dish which came out extremely late. We had to order a second round of kushiyaki just to wait for the sushi to come which prolonged our dining time. The sake selection choice also decrease since last time. The atmosphere did not feel like authentic Japanese Korean anymore.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Great Japanese restaurant !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maze soba has a unique flavor that makes you want to come back for more. The takoyaki is also very delicious. The only downside is that it’s a bit pricey.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

4 people without drinks & still $250. The food was good & presented well, but the smallest portions I’ve ever seen - esp on the sushi. Also $24 for a small bowl of fried rice (even if chopped up wagyu) is not worth it. Lastly, everything came quickly and it didn’t seem right to be in/out in 40 minutes…almost quick serve like meal. For a Friday and half the tables empty, I would hypothesize either better service/not so tiny portions on the food to make it a good dining experience, or price it cheaper to attract more customers.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

The food at this place was so authentic and you could tell because the people eating there were Japanese

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been here ten thousands times and the staff are fantastic. Loved the lead chef’s nod to us and saying “welcome back” every time. Spend all your money from sushidokku to this place asap!!!!!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Maze Soba, Sushi, Chef's Premium Nigiri Set, Omakase, Yakitori, Tako Yaki

Great food. Fish is fresh, and udon is delicious with the rich soup. Service needs improvements. And tables are too close. We barely had any space from the neighbor table, and so no privacy at all.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Amazing fresh sushi and delicious food. Great atmosphere and genuine hospitality. Do not miss this place! Can’t wait to be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5