Chic atmosphere and good quality food. We had a tofu appetizer and I got the barramundi for the entree. The presentation of the food is so nice and all tasty.Shakou is probably more known for sushi, as that is what many people were ordering.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daiva K
Great service! Really good food! Love the interior and super clean bathrooms, which is very rare nowadays...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Rolls, Bi Bim BAP, Miso Soup, Two Person Sushi Boat
Denise Albarran
Really enjoyed the shrimp fried rice with egg. I'm not a fan of their spicy tuna to me it seemed too mushy. The Negi Hamachi (Yellowtail sushi roll) was quite good. I had the dragon drink, which was a great cocktail.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Edamame
Jeff Koszuta
Great relaxed atmosphere with jazzy music playing. Great service from friendly knowledgeable waiter with quick service and great food!!Vegetarian options: Good variety of vegetarian tasty options!!!!!!
We went to Shakou for dinner a couple of weeks ago for the first time. I can say that service was amazing - we were served by a new waitress ( she was still in training) but she did an excellent job providing perfect customer service. She was there when she was needed and provided space for us to have a great date throughout the evening.The food was on par with the service. We ordered miso soup, ahi tartar and salmon carpaccio for appetizers. For entrees we had diver scallops and jumbo shrimp dish and chicken teriyaki entree. Both appetizers and entrees were very delicious and we would definitely order it again. One thing I wanted to note that the scallop and shrimp entree is quite small, so make sure to get an appetizer (I was glad we did, because the scallop entree alone would not be enough for dinner for me - it is so good though I could probably eat two of those ?). For dessert we had chocolate lava cake a la mode and chocolate pyramid - both were pretty good, but lava cake is definitely the winner between the two.Overall, I definitely recommend this place. It has a city vibe to it, so louder than most suburban places, hence attracts younger crowd. 5 starts ?
Never a problem ever. The only suggestion I have for service is to offer menus. Covid is over and not everyone wants to be focused on a cell phone on a date. Food A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rachel Ramlow
Always a great experience at Shakou.Please add a changing table to the men’s restroom.Sincerely, a family who has babies that need to be changed and want to go with Daddy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Maeve OMalley
Such a great place! Kyle was exceptional checking on us throughout our meal. We will definitely be back and recommend it to anyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Nicole
I would say it was mediocre. I prefer the Barrington location. Good music was playing for Saturday dinner, but it was too loud. I could barely hear the people I was having dinner with. Their snow cosmo drink just had a cherry thrown in for garnish. The Barrington location puts a beautiful purple flower. Those small details count. I don’t anticipate returning to this location because I would go to the Barrington one instead.
Took the wife out for a date night yesterday after work. I’ve been having a taste for some good sushi and she’s always wanted to have me try Shakou Restaurants. As soon as we entered, this restaurant was beautiful to look at. Large crystal chandeliers are positioned throughout the entire establishment, accommodated with beautiful table placement and decor. This place definitely offers high quality, fancy vibes with an eye grabbing layout and outstanding service team.On the first floor, we sat at the sushi bar, watching what would seem to be a large team of Itamaes and Shokunins. These skilled artists work at a constant rate, preparing incredible variations of sushi and magnificently delicious dishes. As the plates were being sent out, we watched the masterpieces be taken away to be delivered to the tables throughout the restaurant. My wife and I were very excited for our experience. When given our menu, we were given a small silver coaster that had a QR code. We scanned it with our smartphones and began our journey through the menu.There were three types of sushi that we tried: Jalapeno maki rolls, Dragon Fire signature maki rolls, and Midori. Each of these dishes, along with ALL of Shakou Restaurants are prepared in house, providing incredibly fresh and delightful experiences within your mouth. Your taste buds will be dancing for joy and your tummy will be satisfied by the end of the meal. Each bite we took, our mouth was exploding with incredible flavors. The presentation was inviting and again, a work of art.This was by far the best sushi I’ve ever had so far and highly recommend. The only caution I have is to be prepared for an expensive experience. It’ll be a while until we go back, but when we do, it’s a wonderful experience. It’s an experience that’s worth trying at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Haley Tucker
A surprisingly chic dining experience on main street Libertyville. Overall a bit expensive for the quality of the food, but if you're looking for a restaurant with impact and atmosphere, this is a great choice.My family visited here on a wintery Tuesday evening, and our experience was quite nice. We had several different sushi rolls and the tempura udon, and everything was pretty good. I will say we were disappointed in the sweet potato tempura and sweet potato roll; both were an gummy/heavy texture that was unpleasant.
Good fish but the place was loud
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Chic atmosphere and good quality food. We had a tofu appetizer and I got the barramundi for the entree. The presentation of the food is so nice and all tasty.Shakou is probably more known for sushi, as that is what many people were ordering.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service! Really good food! Love the interior and super clean bathrooms, which is very rare nowadays...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Rolls, Bi Bim BAP, Miso Soup, Two Person Sushi Boat
Really enjoyed the shrimp fried rice with egg. I'm not a fan of their spicy tuna to me it seemed too mushy. The Negi Hamachi (Yellowtail sushi roll) was quite good. I had the dragon drink, which was a great cocktail.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Edamame
Great relaxed atmosphere with jazzy music playing. Great service from friendly knowledgeable waiter with quick service and great food!!Vegetarian options: Good variety of vegetarian tasty options!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rainbow Roll, Seven Spicy Ahi, Chicken Fried Rice, Spicy Tuna Roll, Chicken Teriyaki, Tuna
We went to Shakou for dinner a couple of weeks ago for the first time. I can say that service was amazing - we were served by a new waitress ( she was still in training) but she did an excellent job providing perfect customer service. She was there when she was needed and provided space for us to have a great date throughout the evening.The food was on par with the service. We ordered miso soup, ahi tartar and salmon carpaccio for appetizers. For entrees we had diver scallops and jumbo shrimp dish and chicken teriyaki entree. Both appetizers and entrees were very delicious and we would definitely order it again. One thing I wanted to note that the scallop and shrimp entree is quite small, so make sure to get an appetizer (I was glad we did, because the scallop entree alone would not be enough for dinner for me - it is so good though I could probably eat two of those ?). For dessert we had chocolate lava cake a la mode and chocolate pyramid - both were pretty good, but lava cake is definitely the winner between the two.Overall, I definitely recommend this place. It has a city vibe to it, so louder than most suburban places, hence attracts younger crowd. 5 starts ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Teriyaki, Salmon Sashimi, Miso Soup
Never a problem ever. The only suggestion I have for service is to offer menus. Covid is over and not everyone wants to be focused on a cell phone on a date. Food A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Always a great experience at Shakou.Please add a changing table to the men’s restroom.Sincerely, a family who has babies that need to be changed and want to go with Daddy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Such a great place! Kyle was exceptional checking on us throughout our meal. We will definitely be back and recommend it to anyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would say it was mediocre. I prefer the Barrington location. Good music was playing for Saturday dinner, but it was too loud. I could barely hear the people I was having dinner with. Their snow cosmo drink just had a cherry thrown in for garnish. The Barrington location puts a beautiful purple flower. Those small details count. I don’t anticipate returning to this location because I would go to the Barrington one instead.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
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My family's go to restaurant. Always amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Large generous cuts of sashimi. Atmosphere is lively and upbeat, sometimes loud; Just personal preference.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Black Widow Roll
Very good food: fresh sushi, great cocktails, and variety of saki.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Rolls, Sushi, Miso Soup, Chicken Teriyaki, Salmon Sashimi
Took the wife out for a date night yesterday after work. I’ve been having a taste for some good sushi and she’s always wanted to have me try Shakou Restaurants. As soon as we entered, this restaurant was beautiful to look at. Large crystal chandeliers are positioned throughout the entire establishment, accommodated with beautiful table placement and decor. This place definitely offers high quality, fancy vibes with an eye grabbing layout and outstanding service team.On the first floor, we sat at the sushi bar, watching what would seem to be a large team of Itamaes and Shokunins. These skilled artists work at a constant rate, preparing incredible variations of sushi and magnificently delicious dishes. As the plates were being sent out, we watched the masterpieces be taken away to be delivered to the tables throughout the restaurant. My wife and I were very excited for our experience. When given our menu, we were given a small silver coaster that had a QR code. We scanned it with our smartphones and began our journey through the menu.There were three types of sushi that we tried: Jalapeno maki rolls, Dragon Fire signature maki rolls, and Midori. Each of these dishes, along with ALL of Shakou Restaurants are prepared in house, providing incredibly fresh and delightful experiences within your mouth. Your taste buds will be dancing for joy and your tummy will be satisfied by the end of the meal. Each bite we took, our mouth was exploding with incredible flavors. The presentation was inviting and again, a work of art.This was by far the best sushi I’ve ever had so far and highly recommend. The only caution I have is to be prepared for an expensive experience. It’ll be a while until we go back, but when we do, it’s a wonderful experience. It’s an experience that’s worth trying at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
A surprisingly chic dining experience on main street Libertyville. Overall a bit expensive for the quality of the food, but if you're looking for a restaurant with impact and atmosphere, this is a great choice.My family visited here on a wintery Tuesday evening, and our experience was quite nice. We had several different sushi rolls and the tempura udon, and everything was pretty good. I will say we were disappointed in the sweet potato tempura and sweet potato roll; both were an gummy/heavy texture that was unpleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi