50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Harwood Heights

“Excellent food and service!! Highly recommend!“

“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!“

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

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

“Amazing sushi... unique offerings, and ultra delicious. i seriously think about my next visit waaaay too much...“

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

“I cannot emphasize enough how fresh the food is here. I was very impressed with the freshness, the food quality, and the taste. This should be a five star restaurant across the board. It’s a very casual atmosphere, but the food is top-notch.“

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

“We came for restaurant week and while the food was very good, the restaurant week menu was not really a good deal I don’t think. If you’d like to check out this restaurant, you should do so, but don’t come in for restaurant week thinking you’ll get a good deal. We had to order some additional food on top of the menu as we were still hungry. The food is very high quality but portion sizes could be a bit larger at the price point they’re charging. As seen in the photo, we received a 6 piece nigiri but this is not enough food to really get full. Would recommend checking out, not sure if I’ll be back though.“

“Unbelievably fantastic. Every bit of this meal was so tasty. The meat was very tender, usually not a fan of plain white rice but even the plain rice by itself was somehow flavorful. Great portion sizes too, this was like 2.5 meals for me and I spent $10 on the lunch special. Wow“

“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!“

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

“First place I ate dinner at when home shopping in the neighborhood. Been a regular for years now. Sushi is great, especially for the price. The owner is super nice. Really kind to my family and would ask about how my kids are doing when i did takeout during Covid. Will keep coming back.“

“The Sushi was absolutely delicious .“

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

“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.“

“Excellent Ramen. Excellent bartender in Helen Try the Mango Tango Vegi Roll.“

“California man says Yes, and highly recommend here“

“Highly recommend. I had the most flavorful Miso soup I have ever had. Its a nice quiet cozy atmosphere and the lady serving us was extremely kind. I will be going back soon. Everything we ate was delicious. I recommend the Spring Train sushi roll.“

“A great find! Dishes are quite different than typical Japanese restaurant menu items, maybe a bit intimidating if you aren't familiar with the ingredients or style of cooking but rewarding for the curious or adventurous. Definitely coming back.“

“perfect foods...great decorations.. nice price...“

“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.“

“An outstanding dining experience. The food and cocktails were incredible, upscale but accessible and grounded in robust flavors. The ambience was gorgeous, beautifully lit with lush neons around the bar and periphery with delicious pockets of intimate lowlight at tables. Best of all was the team that bring it all to life. Eric and Alex took incredible care of us. They were so attentive, considerate, and warm, it truly made for a welcoming and fun-filled night. An absolute must for any birthday, date night, or any other excuse you need to eat out!“

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

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

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

“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!“

“This sushi/ramen bar is conveniently located in the village crossing plaza in Skokie. If you're in the area for the movie theater or anything else, it's absolutely worth stopping for.

The interior has a relaxing, Sunday-afternoon kind of vibe.

The ramen broth is prepared 18+ hours in advance to ensure flavor profile is maximized. There are a lot of great options for everyone of all dietary restrictions.

The banana coconut smoothie was one of the best I've had at a restaurant.

Stop by and check them out!“

“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.“

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

“My family and I got several bowls from Koya. We loved all of the customizable toppings it offers as well as the complimentary miso soups and cookies that come with the bowls. The ingredients were fresh, and portions were pretty large. The food was very reasonably priced.“

“We liked very much. We strongly recommend“

“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 🙌🏼)“

“Sakura was a cozy restaurant with really good Sushi, we enjoyed our time there! 😊🙏🏻“

“This self-serve BBQ place is amazing! The meat quality is great and the marinades are super flavorful. I love that you can grill everything yourself and try different combinations. Everything was fresh and the environment was clean and comfortable. The staff were also very helpful. Highly recommend if you enjoy“

“This place is sooo good! Definitely go for the happy hour! I got 3 rolls for $15 (I thought you had to get 3 for the deal, you don't 😂 I still ate them all though lol) and it was huge portions! My husband got the bulgogi bento box and it was also a huge portion. Great food and the staff were super nice too!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The food was delicious ! and the people working there are really friendly ! I will come back at least twice a month ! thank you for the hard work you guys ... you rock !“

“Best kosher sushi in Chicago.“

“I ordered Morikawa Bento via delivery app & what an incredible experience!

The Makunouchi (Unagi) is easily among the most outstanding I've ever eaten, maybe even the best. Such a delightful presentation and true to the traditional bento & Ekiben forms, where you discover hidden items as you eat & each side dish feels fresher & more delicious than the last. Feels like a very generously-portioned (in case you're doubting the price tag) home cooked meal prepared and packed by someone with a rare amount of intention & care for not just how the food will taste, but how well it will travel. You can feel the that the chef wants your meal to be a joyful experience filled with little surprises. Truly a new favorite meal of mine in the city that I plan to order again and again.“

“5 stars very delicious! Yumi“

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

“I’m pretty sure this the best Chinese Food, I ever had and I’m very picky when it comes comes to Chinese food.. I ordered a Salmon Bay Fried Rice for the first time and it was cooked perfectly and the meat was plentiful, ever spoon full had meat in it all the way down to the bottom.. And, the kept warm bag was the cherry on top.. I love it!! Definitely a five star..“

“We did the omakase experience. Overall quite good, the fish was very good and high quality. The wasabi level on the pieces was inconsistent, mostly very pleasant but at times overpowering. We weren't a fan of the uni/roe course but that is of course personal preference (however as a big fan of uni i was slightly disappointed). Overall very good and attentive service. The tuna pieces were OUTSTANDING.“

“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.“

“Mariana, our waitress was wonderful. The teriyaki salmon combination was delicious, as well as the soft shell crab and tempura appetizer. The miso soup and cucumber salad that came with the combination was the best I have had. Topped it off with green tea and red beans ice cream. Mmmmmm!“

“Writing this review before I even take a step outside! What a sweet find! Awesome local place, with great vibes, and even greater food! Really nice pad Thai, very fresh sushi, great service, and quite the pleasant ambience! Highly recommend you check this place out if you’re in the area! Great portions for the price as well!“