17 Best Japanese Restaurants near North Aurora

“So this place taste great and the food is fantastic. The inside is very nice and appears very clean. The biggest concern I have is the service and lack of help. I have been to this location a handful of times and every single time I've came there is only one person serving, the same person handling online orders, the same person cleaning and the same person seating. Today I'm watching this lady physically run everywhere she is going because she is so busy. Every single table is full. I'm not sure if it's a lack of help or just being cheap to hire help but they need it. I waited over 10 minutes to be greeted and have had to wait longer to order. Lady is busting her ass off so kudos to her but let's get her some help.“

“This sushi spot has great sushi at competitive prices! The rice was very well cooked and the fish was very fresh. The restaurant is no frills but If you are looking to get take out sushi this should be your go to spot. They also do party platters for when you have people over. I am so glad we read about this place on what’s happening Geneva and gave it a try!“

“Each table seats 4. We dined in. They have take out as well. We were greeted right away by a friendly wait staff who helped us with some recommendations along with taking our order. everything we ordered was great I had the black garlic pork on the first page of the menu, one of the children had plain ramen with chicken broth and the other had a chicken ramen bowl. We all tried each others and we all agreed our own bowl was the best but they all were good. You can either make your own, à la carte and choose your ingredients or you can choose from pre-made with pictures which we did because it was our first time. we didn't have room for appetizers, but we will definitely be back to try them because they all look amazing. Everything was delicious and we had a fun time with lots of leftovers which they package up very cute and neat, they put the ramen noodles in a bowl and your broth separate so your noodles don't suck it all up by the time you eat it again.. saved it as a new favorite spot!! The kids were ecstatic and had an amazing time which is very hard to do with most restaurants. fun food for kids and great eats for adults. 10 out of 10 from the kids!“

“Nice atmosphere, but the staff was slow for service and painfully so where you had to ask for everything (refills, bill, food etc.). Maybe this was at a time of high service, unsure. Staff were still pleasant but just very slow and u directed service. Food was good and they serve beer here.“

“Great miso soup! Very flavorful and one of the best I’ve had recently. Got both vegetables and chicken dumplings as toppings and both were great. Decent amount of food for the price. Has a vegetable broth for the soups which was interesting to see but did not get that broth. Highly recommend.The place could use a renovation, but it’s not a big deal. Also wish they had more lights in the night in the parking lot.“

“This place is a hidden gem. Small shop in a strip mall near residential area serving up great sushi and traditional bento style meals. The chefs are funny and engaging if you sit at the sushi counter. Have a good selection of sake and Japanese beers. They usually have a game on the TV behind and the servers at tables are always attentive and helpful. We've eaten here a couple times a year for several years. It's a great place for a quiet date night. Minimal change to menu over time and that's a good thing. Sushi menu does not disappoint.“

“Great food & amazing service! My coworkers go regularly for lunch & I joined them for the first time last week. Went again today with my family & the waitress even remembered my order. She is so kind! She went above & beyond & took the initiative to hold the door for my elderly mother & help her both going in & leaving while I parked the car & brought it around.“

“Very impressed with this restaurant as I have not been here since they changed ownership. The ambiance is lovely and the service is outstanding. It's definitely a hidden gem in the suburbs. It was quiet enough on my night out that I was able to get suggestions right from the sushi chefs which made it an even cooler experience. I highly recommend trying out this restaurant, and as a small business owner myself I love it even more supporting a family run restaurant! I got the sushi combo and upgraded to a fantasy roll. So stinking good.“

“This place is good when you’re in need of a sushi fix. Service is a bit slow on the sushi side, but that can be associated with how busy it can get. They have great rolls though, and personally I think their miso soup is better than other local sushi restaurants… not that I could tell you why.“

“Super delicious sushi!The atmosphere was very relaxing and the staff was friendly. We were sat almost immediately and our food was out really quick.We had the Crab Rangoons, Spicy Salmon, Mango Salmon, and the Salmon Dream. We definitely recommend trying one of the salmon rolls. They are great. The food presentation was really pretty.“

“Excellent sushi spot tucked away in a small strip mall on Rte 59. Everything was delicious and fresh. The miso was excellent as was the green tea. The maki were inventive and balanced. Shockingly, the food is very reasonably priced too! Highly recommended.“

“This is one of my go to's for Sushi. We dine here at least once a week. The menu selection is very extensive and the specials menu is very unique. Seriously the best pork belly tacos I have ever had. The staff is great, friendly and attentive. We love the bar and the atmosphere.“

“DELICIOUS! i got the lunch special pick 2 sushi rolls. you can choose between miso soup or ginger salad and 2 rolls of sushi. I would highly recommend the ginger salad, it's fresh and flavourful. For my sushi, I got the shrimp tempura roll and california roll. Shrimp tempura roll in my absolute favourite! The sushi sauce on top is so delicious, i could drink it by the gallon. The service is very good too, the workers are kind and efficient.“

“My husband and I split a large bowl which came with two proteins and was plentiful . We ordered the Spicy Chicken breast and the Teriyaki Chicken and had them over vegetables.. the Chicken breast was not spicy enough for me but the teriyaki was very flavorful. The vegetables available were broccoli and cabbage and We enjoyed their fresh taste. I ordered an egg roll but it was nothing special.We tried the hot sauce but did not care for the flavor. I will just have to bring my own hot sauce .“

“We've been going here for about 16 years now. We worried that the pandemic would shut their doors but they survived! Andy is our chef! He makes the going their worth while. His positive attitude, his cooking style. He enjoys hosting his customers. The other staff as well do a fantastic job. I wish we were closer but always worth the drive.Kid-friendliness: They have kid chopsticks and the chefs always put on a good show for the kids!“

“Shima's Sushi is my absolute favorite hole-in-the-wall restaraunt. I have been coming here since 2011. I am always satisfied with the food.I see a few complaints about lack of door service. As a semi-regular for 13+ years, I have always just sat down at the sushi bar or a table, Shima will always notice you and someone will come for your order.I judge an establishment on the quality of the food and the ambiance / comfort I feel. Shima's Sushi feels like walking into a friend's house for a meal-- it's so casual you can just walk in and sit where you want. You're not bothered every 5 minutes to see how you like everything, you just order and enjoy the experience. And when you're ready to pay, I just ask for the bill and go up front to pay. And give my thanks to an always-smiling Shima before I go!Our favorites: edamame, miso soup, the specialty sushi rolls (sunset, black dragon, anything with tempura crumbs!!) and the deep fried rolls. Mochi ice cream balls are delicious.Hubby approves the spicy seafood soup.Kids approve the chicken nuggets.“

“Recently moved here from a couple towns over. Craving Chinese food, wangs garden popped up on yelp, figured a would try it out. This place is great, and the price is awesome. I had to double take in the bill to make sure I ordered everything. Great food, fast service, and great prices.“