50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Niles

“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“

“Fresh, Fresh, Fresh Seafoods! Great Service! Tasty foods.“

“best sushi in the chicagoland area for me! this little stall inside Hmart Niles’ food court is such a hidden gem. my husband and i actually come here once a week now, it’s officially become our comfort-food spot. i’m not a raw-sushi person at all, but they have amazing cooked options. i'm obsessed with the salmon yaki roll. seriously, it’s that good, always fresh and consistent.

we chatted with the owner once, and he told us he even makes the wasabi from scratch. the wasabi alone deserves an award, so flavorful, not the harsh store-bought kind. the owner is almost always there, making the sushi himself and running things with such a friendly vibe. he truly deserves recognition. this is literally the only sushi my stomach can tolerate, so that says a lot.

and it’s not just the sushi. their entrées are unforgettable too. my husband swears by the chicken katsu: crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and the portion/price is super fair.

definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area!“

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

“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...“

“So clean, so incredibly fresh. Not a single fishy taste to any of the three rolls we tried. Single handedly the best sushi I’ve ver had in the states.
Very fast food, very nice and attentive staff. And reasonably priced for such quality sushi“

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

“Authentic omakase artfully created and presented. The fish melts in your mouth and the flavors are so wonderfully balanced that you have to wonder how you tolerated anything less beforehand. Worth every penny!!“

“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!“

“The dragon roll delicious also the Spicy tuna yum.. and I had the Lychee tini 🍸 it was also great my new spot for sushi“

“The Sushi was absolutely delicious .“

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

“Ive been here before for the sushi and yakisoba and enjoyed it. This time I got the teriyaki beef half veg half rice bowl but wouldn’t really recommend. It came with 3 pieces of vegetables. The beef was a bit chewy with a piece or two of gristle, and it was kinda drowned in teriyaki sauce. Most everything else i had from here was good, just wasnt as big a fan of this.“

“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.“

“This is one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten in in the past five years Chef Luis truly has interesting. Take on unique flavors. The combination of Japanese and Latin cuisine atmosphere is great. The staff very educated and fun Beverage program top-notch I’ve taken several of my friends here and we have always had a great experience.“

“California man says Yes, and highly recommend here“

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

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

“This place was AMAZING! The food, service, and atmosphere was all 10/10. First off, the owners were incredibly kind and helped us and checked in with us. Also the food was so delicious. You can tell they spend time making their food and it was all definitely fresh. All of our food came out piping hot and fresh and was so delicious also great prices by the way. Also the atmosphere of Manooben was so cozy and cute. Loved this place, definitely recommend, and will be coming back!!“

“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.“

“BEST RAMEN! i dream of it sometimes. something about the coconut milk broth ramen piqued my interest last night, and I'm glad I listened to my intuition. Oh my goodness. whoever's recipe that is, please give them a massive hug for me right now and say thank you because that was the most delicious thing I've had in so long. What a TREAT! these folks have somehow managed to incorporate happiness as an ingredient in their food, so when you eat it, All the happiness particles travel through your body for 24 to 48 hours and you feel extremely satisfied and fulfilled. you might miss the ramen afterwards, and you might end up having dreams about it like I do but trust me, they're pleasant dreams.“

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

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

“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.“

“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 🙌🏼)“

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

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

“Great food, fresh ingredients… worth every penny!“

“Good food with good asmosphere. I really recommend this restaurant if you are in a mood of craving yummy food!“

“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! 🙂“

“We liked very much. We strongly recommend“

“Sushi cravings, this is the place to savor good sushi and rolls. The ambiance is excellent, with plenty of space, a very artistic atmosphere, and outstanding table service. Highly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome, but for large parties, reservations are required.“

“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“

“Love this place. Very fresh sushi!“

“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.“

“Excellent food and service!! Highly recommend!“

“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 !“

“Absolutely delicious! Kind and cozy atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Chicago 🍜🍣🫶🏼“

“Best kosher sushi in Chicago.“

“Excellent staff. Drinks are a bit weak but overall very enjoyable.“

“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.“

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