Hayashi Japanese Restaurant

6641 Grand Ave C, Gurnee
(847) 856-0270

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Hailey Pascale

The moon river roll and vegetable tempura is my absolute favorite amongst many other menu items. Staff is always friendly and I feel like you get a lot of food for your money. Hayashi is always my first choice for sushi night!

Jake Lilo

Always great food, kind service and very reasonably priced for the quality of food. Between the taste of the sushi to the decor it's as if I was eating sushi in Japan again. Best around!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erik Tiedt

Excellent food and courteous service. Nice family owned vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

孫俊傑

Neat place for great Japanese food. The price is reasonable as well. Could host single or group people!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pau Pau

Love this place. Food and service has never disappointed us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jasmine Castillo

So delicious! I am such a picky eater and this was FANTASTIC! The service was great and they made us feel welcomed and cared for. I highly recommend this place!! 1000000/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Roger Eaton

Amazing food and wonderful people!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A. Niku Ayala

I've been eating at and ordering from this restaurant for over a decade, and I can confidently say the food is consistently excellent. The service is friendly, and the atmosphere is always welcoming.

They’re also incredibly accommodating when it comes to modifying sushi rolls for food intolerances or dietary restrictions, which I really appreciate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian K

Been here many times, the food and service are excellent. Soups, rolls, teriyaki, tempura and appetizers are all delicious. Servers always make you feel welcomed and appreciated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tiffany Wohlt

Impeccable food, and some of the best service we’ve had in a very long time. We were looking for a sushi place to kill time while waiting for our kid and this far exceeded our expectations. What a gem! The food is amazing and the service is just so good we couldn’t believe it. They’re all so nice!

_ __MORGAN

Excellent good, service and wonderful atmosphere! I will be back!

Anton Lazarev

Nice place, recommend

Denis Bond

Loved the place !
Recommend !!!!
Will come back 100%

E M

I have dined at Hayashi several times, but my experiences was disappointing. The sushi and sashimi were dry and tough, indicating a lack of freshness. While the tempura and miso soup were satisfactory—dishes that are relatively straightforward to prepare—the quality of the sushi and sashimi was lacking. Additionally, some tables were wobbly, which made dining uncomfortable. The restaurant's compact size also contributes to a lack of privacy, as conversations from adjacent tables are easily overheard. This environment makes intimate discussions challenging, so opting for takeout might be a better choice.

On a positive note, the staff were generally kind, especially during my visit with Filipino friends. However, an incident occurred where a waiter accidentally spilled miso soup on my friend. Regrettably, they neither replaced the bowl nor adequately cleaned the table, and no apology was offered. The waiter's concern seemed more directed toward potential repercussions from the owner rather than our experience as customers.

Upon realizing the staff were Filipino, I expressed my thanks in Tagalog when leaving, but received no acknowledgment. This led me to wonder if they preferred to maintain the restaurant's Japanese facade.

In summary, while the service had its courteous moments, the overall dining experience, particularly the quality of the sushi and sashimi, was disappointing. Given the ambiance, food quality, and the issue of wobbly tables, takeout might be a preferable option for those considering a meal from this establishment.

Eric Fike

They've been in business for over 20 years. Must be doing something right. My first time here was 23 years ago, and it's still good. Keep it up.

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