Very bad place I have ever beenVery rude waiters. Very dirty
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sio B.
First time here last week and last night (2/23/2024), we came back and dined with friends. There were 9 of us in the group. Food was delish! We had diff types of sushi, ramen, gyoza, edamame, and Taiyaki with vanilla ice cream for dessert. All were delish and brought to our table quickly. The place was clean and staff were efficient. We sat on the part of the restaurant where you sit on the floor while you eat. We enjoyed the authentic Japanese dining set-up. They have various Japanese beer and wine, and dessert options as well. Prices are slightly higher than other Japanese restaurants nearby (Ari Sushi in Des Plaines & Sushi Nikko in Arlington Heights) but we can deal with it because of the efficient service. I think this becoming one of our fave sushi places.
Jeanette Mann
Authentic Japanese food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abbie
Really good authentic Japanese food. I highly recommend coming for dinner when they have a larger menu. They have some items that I don't often see in America. Last time I visited they even had ginko nuts on the izakaya menu. Yum!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eddie F.
Japanese owner (seems), very old style (my type) of inside design with tatami tables good welcomes. Located near Mitsuwa in a general neighborhood. Given stars because service was ok. Every dishes were acceptable but no outstanding plates not even one to pop up. Sushi assorted has no highlights, Matsutake egg cup has less flavor, wasabi is powdered one, Yakitori overcooked, Lemon sour is mixed with sour mix instead of real lemon etc... they could be a lot better.
Keith T.
Ordered $100 worth of sushi. NO CHOPSTICKS were included in order. I called restaurant and they blamed delivery service. No apologize they just decided that it was my fault and or the delivery service. Who thinks the customer should have chop sticks? When I pressed them they said no you have to chose chopsticks. That is like when you have to opt out of text or emails when you order something online. How the hell do you eat sushi w/o chopsticks?
Anthony Tomas
We celebrate my daughter's birthday here and had a great dining experience. The hostesses checked us often which we like and wait staff made sure our tea and water were filled and promptly cleared our dishes before the next course. Food was excellent with many choices and they had a decent varieties of sake and Japanese beer. I will definitely return more often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mrs T.
The service was great and were so attentive. Our mugs of teas were always checked for refills. This visit was our first visit for dinner and it didn't disappoint. The food was fabulous and the portion size was right for the price. There are tatami "rooms' for those who like to be 'closer' to the floor and tables and chairs for those who prefer some height away from the floor. There is a free parking lot with lots of room for cars that those whose owners have parking space dimension issues. There is a dessert book. The drink choices are plentiful too. The family is coming back for more.
Johntendo25
Formally known as Izakaya Sankyu, this place offers very good Japanese cuisine with reasonable pricing. I would recommend the ramen and sushi.
It's Friday, and my firm will nourish us with lunch. We ordered carry out because we were in a hurry. We place our orders over the phone. The food was prepared on time.I had their lunch special katsu curry, which is only available on Fridays. This makes it worthwhile. They meticulously package our meals, and I like that they divided the curry in a separate container to keep the rice and katsu from becoming soggy.The portion of katsu is quite little. The meat is nicely thick. It's lean and not overly fatty, and it's well breaded; nevertheless, the crispness is lost owing to moisture in the container.The curry, on the other hand, was a hit, and I'm glad they gave us a generous portion. The curry gravy is thick and flavorful, with great bits of potatoes, carrots, onions, and some form of pulled meats.The meal is satisfying and perfectly suited to our needs because it is cold outside. There is nothing else I could ask for and I thank you for the food.
It's Friday, and my firm will nourish us with lunch. We ordered carry out because we were in a hurry. We place our orders over the phone. The food was prepared on time. I had their lunch special katsu curry, which is only available on Fridays. This makes it worthwhile. They meticulously package our meals, and I like that they divided the curry in a separate container to keep the rice and katsu from becoming soggy. The portion of katsu is quite little. The meat is nicely thick. It's lean and not overly fatty, and it's well breaded; nevertheless, the crispness is lost owing to moisture in the container. The curry, on the other hand, was a hit, and I'm glad they gave us a generous portion. The curry gravy is thick and flavorful, with great bits of potatoes, carrots, onions, and some form of pulled meats. The meal is satisfying and perfectly suited to our needs because it is cold outside. There is nothing else I could ask for and I thank you for the food.
Peter S.
Top-notch izakaya in the neighborhood? Sign me up! For the longest time, Kitakata was one of my favorite places for Japanese appetizers and drinks, as well as the occasional "comfort food" entrée, and I was sad when they closed. There still a number of places that filled in the gap, but I feel like Izakaya Sankyu is the one that checks the most boxes. They have lots of great small bites to share with friends like kushiyaki, takoyaki, tempura fried croquettes, fresh & pickled veggies, sautéed butter mushrooms, dumplings (their gyoza was shumai had a fantastic crisp to them), seared / roasted meats (the unagi and beef were great), crispy chicken wings, maki, and they had my personal favorites - chazuke bowls, zosui bowls, and Osaka-style okonomiyaki! Pair these with soju cocktails (the sparkling hard yuzu-ade was awesome), $5 Asahi cans, Sapporo samplers, a huge selection of sake, and several varieties of Japanese and western whisky for a fun time. If it's not time to get crunk, they have teas, sodas, and virgin cocktails. If you're particularly hungry, you can fill up on excellent udon, ramen, soba, and a good variety of dinner entrées. I particularly enjoyed their grilled seafood, their Japanese spin on Korean buchimgae (chijimi?), and their generous chirashi. I've had a few bites of their teriyaki dinners, and they seemed on point as well. I wish I lived closer to Izakaya Sankyu, as their food and service was excellent. If you go by their recommendations or take advantage of their daily specials, you can enjoy a lot of food and drinks for reasonable prices while spending quality time with friends and family. I felt a little bad we took up our table for so long, but the staff seemed to enjoy serving us (and it probably didn't hurt leaving a generous tip afterward). On the flip-side, I suppose if they were TOO close by, I could kiss my diet goodbye; their izakaya fare is almost too inviting and tasty, I'd have trouble eating too much! No joke, I could probably eat three plates of okonomiyaki in a single sitting. :D
Stefan Heffner
Not expecting such a good restaurant from the outside, but we were impressed by the food and service. They have multiple menu options and one of the best sake bars in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori, Spicy Miso Ramen
Stefan
Not expecting such a good restaurant from the outside, but we were impressed by the food and service. They have multiple menu options and one of the best sake bars in the area.
Very bad place I have ever beenVery rude waiters. Very dirty
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
First time here last week and last night (2/23/2024), we came back and dined with friends. There were 9 of us in the group. Food was delish! We had diff types of sushi, ramen, gyoza, edamame, and Taiyaki with vanilla ice cream for dessert. All were delish and brought to our table quickly. The place was clean and staff were efficient. We sat on the part of the restaurant where you sit on the floor while you eat. We enjoyed the authentic Japanese dining set-up. They have various Japanese beer and wine, and dessert options as well. Prices are slightly higher than other Japanese restaurants nearby (Ari Sushi in Des Plaines & Sushi Nikko in Arlington Heights) but we can deal with it because of the efficient service. I think this becoming one of our fave sushi places.
Authentic Japanese food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good authentic Japanese food. I highly recommend coming for dinner when they have a larger menu. They have some items that I don't often see in America. Last time I visited they even had ginko nuts on the izakaya menu. Yum!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Japanese owner (seems), very old style (my type) of inside design with tatami tables good welcomes. Located near Mitsuwa in a general neighborhood. Given stars because service was ok. Every dishes were acceptable but no outstanding plates not even one to pop up. Sushi assorted has no highlights, Matsutake egg cup has less flavor, wasabi is powdered one, Yakitori overcooked, Lemon sour is mixed with sour mix instead of real lemon etc... they could be a lot better.
Ordered $100 worth of sushi. NO CHOPSTICKS were included in order. I called restaurant and they blamed delivery service. No apologize they just decided that it was my fault and or the delivery service. Who thinks the customer should have chop sticks? When I pressed them they said no you have to chose chopsticks. That is like when you have to opt out of text or emails when you order something online. How the hell do you eat sushi w/o chopsticks?
We celebrate my daughter's birthday here and had a great dining experience. The hostesses checked us often which we like and wait staff made sure our tea and water were filled and promptly cleared our dishes before the next course. Food was excellent with many choices and they had a decent varieties of sake and Japanese beer. I will definitely return more often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was great and were so attentive. Our mugs of teas were always checked for refills. This visit was our first visit for dinner and it didn't disappoint. The food was fabulous and the portion size was right for the price. There are tatami "rooms' for those who like to be 'closer' to the floor and tables and chairs for those who prefer some height away from the floor. There is a free parking lot with lots of room for cars that those whose owners have parking space dimension issues. There is a dessert book. The drink choices are plentiful too. The family is coming back for more.
Formally known as Izakaya Sankyu, this place offers very good Japanese cuisine with reasonable pricing. I would recommend the ramen and sushi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori, Deepfried Gyoza, Import Beer from Japan, Spider Roll, Noodles, Spicy Miso Ramen
It's Friday, and my firm will nourish us with lunch. We ordered carry out because we were in a hurry. We place our orders over the phone. The food was prepared on time.I had their lunch special katsu curry, which is only available on Fridays. This makes it worthwhile. They meticulously package our meals, and I like that they divided the curry in a separate container to keep the rice and katsu from becoming soggy.The portion of katsu is quite little. The meat is nicely thick. It's lean and not overly fatty, and it's well breaded; nevertheless, the crispness is lost owing to moisture in the container.The curry, on the other hand, was a hit, and I'm glad they gave us a generous portion. The curry gravy is thick and flavorful, with great bits of potatoes, carrots, onions, and some form of pulled meats.The meal is satisfying and perfectly suited to our needs because it is cold outside. There is nothing else I could ask for and I thank you for the food.
Food: 4
Service: 5
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It's Friday, and my firm will nourish us with lunch. We ordered carry out because we were in a hurry. We place our orders over the phone. The food was prepared on time. I had their lunch special katsu curry, which is only available on Fridays. This makes it worthwhile. They meticulously package our meals, and I like that they divided the curry in a separate container to keep the rice and katsu from becoming soggy. The portion of katsu is quite little. The meat is nicely thick. It's lean and not overly fatty, and it's well breaded; nevertheless, the crispness is lost owing to moisture in the container. The curry, on the other hand, was a hit, and I'm glad they gave us a generous portion. The curry gravy is thick and flavorful, with great bits of potatoes, carrots, onions, and some form of pulled meats. The meal is satisfying and perfectly suited to our needs because it is cold outside. There is nothing else I could ask for and I thank you for the food.
Top-notch izakaya in the neighborhood? Sign me up! For the longest time, Kitakata was one of my favorite places for Japanese appetizers and drinks, as well as the occasional "comfort food" entrée, and I was sad when they closed. There still a number of places that filled in the gap, but I feel like Izakaya Sankyu is the one that checks the most boxes. They have lots of great small bites to share with friends like kushiyaki, takoyaki, tempura fried croquettes, fresh & pickled veggies, sautéed butter mushrooms, dumplings (their gyoza was shumai had a fantastic crisp to them), seared / roasted meats (the unagi and beef were great), crispy chicken wings, maki, and they had my personal favorites - chazuke bowls, zosui bowls, and Osaka-style okonomiyaki! Pair these with soju cocktails (the sparkling hard yuzu-ade was awesome), $5 Asahi cans, Sapporo samplers, a huge selection of sake, and several varieties of Japanese and western whisky for a fun time. If it's not time to get crunk, they have teas, sodas, and virgin cocktails. If you're particularly hungry, you can fill up on excellent udon, ramen, soba, and a good variety of dinner entrées. I particularly enjoyed their grilled seafood, their Japanese spin on Korean buchimgae (chijimi?), and their generous chirashi. I've had a few bites of their teriyaki dinners, and they seemed on point as well. I wish I lived closer to Izakaya Sankyu, as their food and service was excellent. If you go by their recommendations or take advantage of their daily specials, you can enjoy a lot of food and drinks for reasonable prices while spending quality time with friends and family. I felt a little bad we took up our table for so long, but the staff seemed to enjoy serving us (and it probably didn't hurt leaving a generous tip afterward). On the flip-side, I suppose if they were TOO close by, I could kiss my diet goodbye; their izakaya fare is almost too inviting and tasty, I'd have trouble eating too much! No joke, I could probably eat three plates of okonomiyaki in a single sitting. :D
Not expecting such a good restaurant from the outside, but we were impressed by the food and service. They have multiple menu options and one of the best sake bars in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori, Spicy Miso Ramen
Not expecting such a good restaurant from the outside, but we were impressed by the food and service. They have multiple menu options and one of the best sake bars in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori, Spicy Miso Ramen
Amazing authentic sushi place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll