Very disappointing experience. The staff spoke to us in Korean at first. When we said we don’t speak Korean, their attitude changed, and we were told that the dishes we wanted were not available. It felt like they simply did not want to serve us because of the language barrier. Unprofessional and unwelcoming. Would not recommend.
Service: 1
Jason L
Dined at Bada Sushi in Niles, Chicago, after a long business trip and overall it was a solid, well-thought-out experience. I went with the course meal, which was the highlight of the visit. The food comes out little by little, paced intentionally, which lets you actually enjoy each dish instead of feeling rushed. Each course felt purposeful and thoughtfully prepared, rather than just filler leading to the main items. The progression of flavors worked well, starting lighter and gradually building into richer bites. Fish quality was fresh, clean, and well-handled, with good balance between rice and toppings. Presentation was simple but clean, keeping the focus on the food itself. Service matched the course style nicely, with plates arriving at the right time without needing to flag anyone down. The staff explained dishes when needed but didn’t overdo it. Ambiance was calm and comfortable, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the pacing of the meal. Portions weren’t massive, but by the end it felt satisfying and complete. This is a good spot if you enjoy a slower, more intentional sushi experience rather than fast, all-at-once ordering. I’d come back specifically for the course format again.
Efficient: Yes First-Time Friendliness: Yes Would I Return: Yes
JY review
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddie C
Great food and service sashimi was super fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Kim
Very very surprised by some of the negative reviews on here. It does not track with my experience at all. I came with my wife and sister based on the recommendation of my mother. We thought the sushi and food was excellent. I have been to Japan, Hawaii, and Korea multiple times. I regularly eat at Momotaro and other sushi spots in the city. I have had extremely good sushi in my life and I can confidently say the sushi here is good. We got the Set B (priced per person) and were impressed by the quality, variety, and quantity of the food. The service was also excellent. I will definitely come back and bring more people next time. I highly recommend giving this place a shot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Sashimi
lozzy jang
Holy moly the best Korean seafood I've had in the midwest. We got the $40 course meal and it exceeded expectations in every way. The sashimi was incredibly fresh. The fried fish was seasoned delightfully, the tempura and tofu was cooked to perfection. Even the small seafood salad sides were so yummy we couldn't get over it. The 매운탕 at the end was really the cherry on top of a wonderful experience. Please give your money to this establishment, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jungwoo Kim
If you have money to spend and a friend group to share it with, you have to try their Sashimi set. Rarely do I find both quality and quantity in a place, but this restaurant has both in spades!
Kid-friendliness: Booths are quiet and private, so any behaving kid should enjoy the place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Sashimi
Don Y
I would say it’s the best Korean style Sashimi joint in town. They serve great quality sashimi and stukidashi overall.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nickie Ckuj
I had a truly shocking experience at that I can't keep to myself. While enjoying what I hoped would be a delightful meal, I discovered bugs and even pubic hair in my food. I was completely appalled.
The moment I saw the bugs, I felt nauseated and disgusted. It ruined my appetite and left me feeling incredibly uneasy about the cleanliness of the restaurant. To find something so unappetizing in my food is unacceptable in any dining establishment, let alone a sushi place where freshness is key.
When I brought this to the staff's attention, their response was lackluster at best. I felt dismissed and unheard, as if my concerns were unimportant. Instead of an apology or a genuine effort to make things right, the staff seemed indifferent.
This experience not only ruined my meal but also left me feeling anxious about the safety and hygiene of the food I had just consumed. I will never return to, and I strongly advise others to think twice before dining there. It’s a shame because I was looking forward to enjoying some sushi, but this experience was nothing short of horrifying.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stacy Sassy
I recently dined at Bada Sushi, and unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant. The food quality was disappointing, with flavors that were off and ingredients that didn’t seem fresh.
To make matters worse, shortly after my meal, I became ill. The combination of poor taste and questionable freshness left me feeling uneasy and unwell.
The service was decent, but it couldn’t make up for the subpar food. I would recommend avoiding Bada Sushi if you value your health and a good dining experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Chris _
I had a disappointing experience at Bada Sushi, primarily due to the rude waitress we encountered. From the moment we were seated, she seemed dismissive and impatient. When we asked questions about the menu, her responses were curt and condescending, making us feel unwelcome.
The food itself was also lackluster, lacking the freshness and flavor that sushi should have. It’s unfortunate that the negative interaction with the staff overshadowed the meal.
Overall, the combination of poor service and mediocre food made for a frustrating outing. I won’t be returning to Bada Sushi, and I can’t recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience.
I recently dined at Bada Sushi, and I was thoroughly disappointed. The food was subpar—my sushi was bland, overcooked, and lacked any freshness. It felt like the ingredients were cheap and thrown together without any care.
To make matters worse, the service was atrocious. Our server seemed disinterested and inattentive, taking ages to take our order and then forgetting parts of it entirely. We had to flag someone down multiple times just to get the basics, and the atmosphere felt chaotic and unwelcoming.
Overall, it was a frustrating experience that left me feeling like I wasted my time and money. I won’t be returning and can’t recommend Bada Sushi to anyone looking for a good meal or decent service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Miriam
I think this is the most Korean raw fish restaurant. Every single piece of sukidashi was so delicious. The flatfish sashimi was fresh and delicious. The server was also very friendly, so I had a happy time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
임미령
I think this is the most Korean raw fish restaurant. Every single piece of sukidashi was so delicious. The flatfish sashimi was fresh and delicious. The server was also very friendly, so I had a happy time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maciek Niedorezo
Very clean elegant but low key. Prices are still very reasonable. The variety of Maki is great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ruru.g (ruru.g)
I packed 3 servings of flounder and I'm really impressed with how delicious it is I'm from Ohio and will come again when I come to Chicago!! I highly recommend it?
Very disappointing experience. The staff spoke to us in Korean at first. When we said we don’t speak Korean, their attitude changed, and we were told that the dishes we wanted were not available. It felt like they simply did not want to serve us because of the language barrier. Unprofessional and unwelcoming. Would not recommend.
Service: 1
Dined at Bada Sushi in Niles, Chicago, after a long business trip and overall it was a solid, well-thought-out experience. I went with the course meal, which was the highlight of the visit. The food comes out little by little, paced intentionally, which lets you actually enjoy each dish instead of feeling rushed. Each course felt purposeful and thoughtfully prepared, rather than just filler leading to the main items. The progression of flavors worked well, starting lighter and gradually building into richer bites. Fish quality was fresh, clean, and well-handled, with good balance between rice and toppings. Presentation was simple but clean, keeping the focus on the food itself. Service matched the course style nicely, with plates arriving at the right time without needing to flag anyone down. The staff explained dishes when needed but didn’t overdo it. Ambiance was calm and comfortable, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the pacing of the meal. Portions weren’t massive, but by the end it felt satisfying and complete. This is a good spot if you enjoy a slower, more intentional sushi experience rather than fast, all-at-once ordering. I’d come back specifically for the course format again.
Efficient: Yes
First-Time Friendliness: Yes
Would I Return: Yes
JY review
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service sashimi was super fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very very surprised by some of the negative reviews on here. It does not track with my experience at all. I came with my wife and sister based on the recommendation of my mother. We thought the sushi and food was excellent. I have been to Japan, Hawaii, and Korea multiple times. I regularly eat at Momotaro and other sushi spots in the city. I have had extremely good sushi in my life and I can confidently say the sushi here is good. We got the Set B (priced per person) and were impressed by the quality, variety, and quantity of the food. The service was also excellent. I will definitely come back and bring more people next time. I highly recommend giving this place a shot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Sashimi
Holy moly the best Korean seafood I've had in the midwest. We got the $40 course meal and it exceeded expectations in every way. The sashimi was incredibly fresh. The fried fish was seasoned delightfully, the tempura and tofu was cooked to perfection. Even the small seafood salad sides were so yummy we couldn't get over it. The 매운탕 at the end was really the cherry on top of a wonderful experience. Please give your money to this establishment, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you have money to spend and a friend group to share it with, you have to try their Sashimi set. Rarely do I find both quality and quantity in a place, but this restaurant has both in spades!
Kid-friendliness: Booths are quiet and private, so any behaving kid should enjoy the place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Sashimi
I would say it’s the best Korean style Sashimi joint in town. They serve great quality sashimi and stukidashi overall.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I had a truly shocking experience at that I can't keep to myself. While enjoying what I hoped would be a delightful meal, I discovered bugs and even pubic hair in my food. I was completely appalled.
The moment I saw the bugs, I felt nauseated and disgusted. It ruined my appetite and left me feeling incredibly uneasy about the cleanliness of the restaurant. To find something so unappetizing in my food is unacceptable in any dining establishment, let alone a sushi place where freshness is key.
When I brought this to the staff's attention, their response was lackluster at best. I felt dismissed and unheard, as if my concerns were unimportant. Instead of an apology or a genuine effort to make things right, the staff seemed indifferent.
This experience not only ruined my meal but also left me feeling anxious about the safety and hygiene of the food I had just consumed. I will never return to, and I strongly advise others to think twice before dining there. It’s a shame because I was looking forward to enjoying some sushi, but this experience was nothing short of horrifying.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I recently dined at Bada Sushi, and unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant. The food quality was disappointing, with flavors that were off and ingredients that didn’t seem fresh.
To make matters worse, shortly after my meal, I became ill. The combination of poor taste and questionable freshness left me feeling uneasy and unwell.
The service was decent, but it couldn’t make up for the subpar food. I would recommend avoiding Bada Sushi if you value your health and a good dining experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I had a disappointing experience at Bada Sushi, primarily due to the rude waitress we encountered. From the moment we were seated, she seemed dismissive and impatient. When we asked questions about the menu, her responses were curt and condescending, making us feel unwelcome.
The food itself was also lackluster, lacking the freshness and flavor that sushi should have. It’s unfortunate that the negative interaction with the staff overshadowed the meal.
Overall, the combination of poor service and mediocre food made for a frustrating outing. I won’t be returning to Bada Sushi, and I can’t recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
I recently dined at Bada Sushi, and I was thoroughly disappointed. The food was subpar—my sushi was bland, overcooked, and lacked any freshness. It felt like the ingredients were cheap and thrown together without any care.
To make matters worse, the service was atrocious. Our server seemed disinterested and inattentive, taking ages to take our order and then forgetting parts of it entirely. We had to flag someone down multiple times just to get the basics, and the atmosphere felt chaotic and unwelcoming.
Overall, it was a frustrating experience that left me feeling like I wasted my time and money. I won’t be returning and can’t recommend Bada Sushi to anyone looking for a good meal or decent service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I think this is the most Korean raw fish restaurant.
Every single piece of sukidashi was so delicious.
The flatfish sashimi was fresh and delicious.
The server was also very friendly, so I had a happy time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think this is the most Korean raw fish restaurant.
Every single piece of sukidashi was so delicious.
The flatfish sashimi was fresh and delicious.
The server was also very friendly, so I had a happy time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very clean elegant but low key. Prices are still very reasonable. The variety of Maki is great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I packed 3 servings of flounder and I'm really impressed with how delicious it is I'm from Ohio and will come again when I come to Chicago!! I highly recommend it?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 광어회
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