Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi Bar

812 Church St, Evanston
(847) 868-8727

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Ingrid Burton

Great place for all you fan eat! Especially their lunch special.

Allison Djuvik

An absolute gem and our #1 sushi spot on the North Shore! Every visit is nothing short of exceptional—from the warm welcome to the final bite. The service is flawless, the food is consistently fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, and the atmosphere is inviting and full of good energy. Alex, the owner, is one of the most genuinely kind and gracious people you’ll ever meet. He treats every guest like family, and it’s clear his passion and care are at the heart of everything. His incredible staff mirror that same warmth and professionalism—it’s a joy to be there. You truly feel valued and appreciated every time. Come hungry, leave happy, and already planning your next visit. Thank you, Alex and team, for creating such a special place!

Angela Xu

great value AYCE sushi!! service is fast, jack is a goat server🔥🔥🔥

Ginger Swayne

Jack was a great server! Food was great!

Jay Diffley

So good and amazing service!

Mark Pasieka

Our waitress was super nice and helpful... My three kids and I got the sushi for 4... not impressed with the salads or the miso they came with. All the rolls looked different but pretty much tasted the same : rice and cream cheese.. did not taste the fish in the rolls, and most of the rolls are salmon... Not a place I would go to for all you can eat sushi not would in order the sushi for 2 or 4 as the rolls I wanted to try were excluded and the rolls we ordered should have tasted different but did not.. kind of expensive $148 bucks for 3 kids and myself..

Justin Pierce

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!

Roberto Di Domenico

Sushi chefs scratch their nuts and roll your sushi rolls with the same gloves. They don’t know what they’re doing considering I had a table near the sushi bar and it took forever.
Five or six people have gotten quite sick here since they’ve opened look at reviews and eat at your own risk. Glad we didn’t.
If you ask for a GF option, they lie. Rice noodle sub is GF but their soy sauce has gluten in it. Be wary.
Manager seems angry made me feel weird hearing him talk to his employees……..

Amy J

I was surprised how mediocre the food was given the reviews. We ordered ramen. My meat was overcooked while my husband's was not even cooked through- it was frozen on the inside. The eggs were so over boiled it could quality as hard boiled eggs. The ramen quality wasn't good either. I only gave this 3 stars as the ambience and service was good. My guess is people like the ayce deal. Quality and tastwise it is simply lacking. I would not recommend based on the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Кира Сильвестрович

Everything was perfect: picturesque interior, fresh & very delicious food, big portions, all you can eat wort it, everything we ordered was tasty, service was friendly, most impressive was amazing live music ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Rich Ramen, All You Can Eat Sushi

Luxinyu Wang

The food here is good but the service is terrible.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Marcos Ferreira

Absolutely fantastic lunch! Eat well, with quality and at a reasonable price. I highly recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

G. Yang

A Mixed Bag in Downtown

Conveniently located in downtown, Hokkaido offers a dining experience that falls short of expectations despite its popularity. While the atmosphere impresses, the food and service leave much to be desired.

The culinary offerings at H Ramen and Sushi are underwhelming:

Sushi: The sashimi is disappointingly thin, resembling nigiri portions. The sushi lacks freshness and fails to inspire, even in an all-you-can-eat setting.

Ramen: The broth shows promise, but the small serving size makes it a questionable value for à la carte orders. The beef in the ramen appears overcooked and flavorless, suggesting it may have been repurposed after broth preparation.

The service is mediocre at best:

- Forgetful staff: The server neglected to bring water, wasabi, and ginger.
- Inaccurate orders: Mistakes were made with the number of ramen dishes ordered.

The restaurant's ambiance stands out as its strongest feature: Even on a crowded weekend night, the space maintains an energetic vibe.
High ceilings, chandeliers, and graffiti create an interesting visual contrast.

In conclusion, Hokkaido’s prime downtown location likely contributes to its customer base, but the establishment fails to deliver on food quality and service. While the atmosphere provides a pleasant backdrop, it's not enough to compensate for the overall mediocre dining experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Micko B

Ramen was absolutely amazing. Portions were just right. Our server eras very friendly and kind. Will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Kandel

Pleasantly surprised with how fresh the quality of fish was. Every sushi roll had a large serving of fish with minimal rice, they were perfect. My pickup order included everything I needed and even the napkins were very nice quality. I love the lunch special! Very happy with my meal!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi and Sashimi Combination Lunch

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