50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Elmwood Park

“Always yummy !!! Love their salad, sushi, ramen and sake especially.“

“The food was great. A terrific interpretation of Japanese favorites for the local neighborhood.“

“Wonderful service and excellent rolls!! Overall great experience“

“Stopped for a quick bite and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The ramen was rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Alex took the time to walk us through the menu and made excellent recommendations that really elevated our meal. Fantastic service and delicious food! We will absolutely be back!“

“Amazing freshest sushi , best in the town , great service , and nice ambiance.“

“Authentic omakase artfully created and presented. The fish melts in your mouth and the flavors are so wonderfully balanced that you have to wonder how you tolerated anything less beforehand. Worth every penny!!“

“Ora is a fantastic sushi restaurant with FRESH fish and excellent service. Definitely a go to for date night.“

“Sushi lover here. Ordered couple times 3 rolls lunch special and it was great. The quality of the rolls is top notch. Today I went to try the signature nigiri and Ari maki along with their house sake and it was just amazing.
Make sure to try the Zuke salmon nigiri, Yellowtail signature nigiri and the Big eye tuna nigiri as well. They are all wow😌“

“Nice and cozy sushi bar. Great food!! Recommended“

“The Sushi was absolutely delicious .“

“We always get both the pork and chicken katsu and it’s nearly enough for two adults and two kids. I seriously don’t understand how they can make katsu so perfect. Sad I didn’t come here earlier in my years in Chicago.“

“California man says Yes, and highly recommend here“

“I really like this place! I had the Tantanmen ramen and chicken karaage and both were bomb. Great service too. We were seated quickly and our food came out in under 10 mins. 5/5 stars in my book!“

“This is one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten in in the past five years Chef Luis truly has interesting. Take on unique flavors. The combination of Japanese and Latin cuisine atmosphere is great. The staff very educated and fun Beverage program top-notch I’ve taken several of my friends here and we have always had a great experience.“

“Delicious poke bowl! Fast delivery!“

“We were in the area and happened to stop by here completely by chance. The place is okay. Unlike other spots where you already have “pre-assembled” ingredients for a poke bowl and just choose which one you want (so-called signature bowls), here you have to build it yourself. The poke was fine. The ingredients are fresh, and since I picked what I like, of course I enjoyed it. The place feels cozy and interesting, with lots of plants inside. My only complaint is that the low white tables are very close together, so you literally can’t move. They need to be spaced out a bit.“

“Ive been here before for the sushi and yakisoba and enjoyed it. This time I got the teriyaki beef half veg half rice bowl but wouldn’t really recommend. It came with 3 pieces of vegetables. The beef was a bit chewy with a piece or two of gristle, and it was kinda drowned in teriyaki sauce. Most everything else i had from here was good, just wasnt as big a fan of this.“

“So much to love. Many tasty options and it's BYOB!“

“My girlfriend and I recently visited. The atmosphere was amazing and the food was really good, it reminded me of visiting my family in japan, who I have been missing a lot recently. I did find the 20% service charge a bit surprising. I did not see any signage for it or any notice on the menu. I was unsure if it was meant to take place of a tip. I also found it a bit odd that the wait staff would speak to me in Japanese, however, around my girlfriend (who was also using japanese and ordering from the japanese menu), they would speak in English only.“

“Had a really great BBQ experience here. The meat was fresh, well marbled, and beautifully presented, especially the beef cuts and pork belly. Everything cooked nicely on the grill, and the mushrooms, pineapple, and shrimp were great additions to balance the meal. The portions felt generous, and the overall presentation made the meal feel very satisfying. Definitely a good spot for a casual dinner with friends or a fun BBQ night. Would come back again!“

“have eaten here for many years. I am aware of the new management but we will continue to come to the eat at RengaTei“

“Alexis was our omakase chef and he was amazing! The food itself was really great and fresh with unique toppings- specifically the king salmon, sweet shrimp, and otoro. Alexis was also super friendly and provided us with an extra piece of sushi (because it was our first time trying uno and I wasn’t the biggest fan) to make up for it! 10/10 on all fronts“

“Hands down one of the best Tonkatsu Bentos around. The pork cutlet was crispy, golden, and incredibly juicy. Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya does an amazing job honoring traditional Japanese flavors while delivering consistent quality. A five-star experience every time.“

“Wonderful, authentic, beautiful Japanese sushi & food with a fantastic, hands on owner & exceptional service.“

“Good food with good asmosphere. I really recommend this restaurant if you are in a mood of craving yummy food!“

“Great food, fresh ingredients… worth every penny!“

“It was our first time there and we liked it. We took octopus and salmon -avocado sushi. They were pretty good and freshly made. Fried Chicken was also good. Chicken teriyaki was sweeter but better than average. Loved the chicken fried rice and pork ramen. Will recommend to everyone.“

“I tried Ekiben for the first time after driving by the other day. I ordered a roll and donburi to go and immediately loved them seeing that the food came in paper container, not plastic! Both rolls and donburi were excellent. I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes Japanese food!“

“The wait staff was excellent and if I remember correctly we had Gary as our waiter!! Quick and friendly! Wonderful food! Amazing drinks🥃“

“I am not local, this is a regular go-to place for a friend, so when I visit with her, she wants to bring me. I had a Chinese Eggplant with chicken dish, flavorful and spicy. Also had some nigiri sushi, all very good. The Black Tobiko was plentiful and fresh. The Tamago and Inari, which are types of sushi that are deceptively simple seeming but really show a chef's knowledge and artistry, were excellent. I'm sure I will go again.“

“We had a fabulous dinner last night at Chicago Kalbi with Cummins Peru, Komat'su, and the VPs from Antimina copper mine.

Such a great place, where you cook the wagyu & kobe beef at your table. The food was delicious ?

Isao Tozuka, the chef and his wife Chiyo-san, are fabulous hosts, very friendly, and really happy to help and show you how things are do e.

I would definitely recommend coming here. It's a unique place. Make sure you book though ad it can be busy.“

“Great, good service good food, no complaints“

“The widest selection of Sushi grade seafood Ive seen on a menu in a Long time- all very fresh and very generously portioned! Octopus and salmon Sashimi were the dessert orders from our kids 😂 We will definetly be returning, and highly recommend. Servers, Host, Owner, entire staff was extremely attentive- and to top it all they were happily and safely able to accomodate my childs severe dairy and peanut allergies (first sushi experience for him, and we Love seafood, so huge win for the whole family 🙌🏼)“

“I LOVE THIS PLACE ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ASAIN PLACES. I went to this place randomly one day cuz it was close to me and let me tell you it has become one of my favorite places ever the food is 10/10 my favorite dish is the Thai fried rice it’s soooooo good. I recommend this place to all my friends and family. Even post about it online any chance I can get. I come here maybe once a week. I can’t tell you how much love this place“

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

“A really great lunch spot to dine and chat with friends!! I came during the “lunch special” hours of 11-3. Service was immediate and very friendly. Both specials we chose also included a rich miso soup. The tempura batter was perfection, crispy and light but not greasy. Everything was presented in a way that was pleasing to the eye. I will definitely return!!“

“Absolutely a 10/10 meal AND experience! The chefs omakase coursed meal was incredible. The chef walked us through each dish that somehow was even more delectable than the last. Cocktails were wonderful and the matcha sandwich for dessert is a must!“

“This is absolutely a one of a kind experience! My mother and I did the “Decadent Omakase” as it was our first visit. Lee, our waiter was amazing. All of the staff that helped us were so informative and kind! The flavor in each selection was beyond this world. It was pricey but worth every single penny. I have never had a better experience in my life. The Omakase was EIGHT COURSES. Every one being perfectly curated. I cannot wait to go back.“

“First time going here was amazing, staff was great and very respectful, and don’t even get me started on the ramen, everything about it was amazing from the taste to the look. But yeah honestly great place to grab ramen.“

“We liked very much. We strongly recommend“

“The food was awesome!!! I definitely recommend! 🙂“

“Absolutely love their Salad Maki and order it every single time I visit. All of their rolls are delicious but every veggie roll shines. Their Cucumber & Japanese Mint salad is also one of a kind and always order it.

A real gem of a sushi spot in downtown Des Plaines and worth a trip from neighboring cities to experience.“

“Best kosher sushi in Chicago.“

“First time visitor. The food was exceptional, getting the takoyaki and route 66 rolls. Takoyaki was very hot and fresh, and extremely tasty. And I wasn't expecting the portion size of the roll to be as big as it was. Decently priced for the entire meal. I would definitely recommend eating at this place.“

“Excellent food and service!! Highly recommend!“

“First time at the division location! Good food awesome flavors & nice staff! Definitely coming back to this location 🫶“

“My favorite sushi place! Love their Spicy Salmon Maki! Nice cozy place.“

“Wonderful dining experience. Excellent food and fantastic service. Service was top notch for a large group (12).“

“Love this place, the food is delicious! Anything I’ve ordered has been amazing and my friends say the same!“

“Had a great time last night. Thank you so very much!! Excellent!“