46 Best Japanese Restaurants near Northbrook

“No complaints whatsoever! We enjoyed our sushi rolls, Miso soup etc. and the atmosphere was very authentic as well as professional. Service was a solid, steady pace, and the chocolate lava cake was irresistible however I forgot to take a picture I ate it so fast. We will 100% be returning in the future, great stuff!!“

“Love this place. Very fresh sushi!“

“Had a phenomenal, five-star experience with Ron of Japan in Northbrook, along with my wife and 10-month old son. The food was exquisite, and it kept coming and coming, I couldn't have asked for more. The staff was attentive, courteous, and excellent in delivering a fantastic dining experience. The chef -- top notch.

To make the experience even more memorable for us was the addition of complimentary noodles that my son was able to eat for the first time. He was a huge fan!

Thanks again and until the next one!“

“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“

“We always get both the pork and chicken katsu and it’s nearly enough for two adults and two kids. I seriously don’t understand how they can make katsu so perfect. Sad I didn’t come here earlier in my years in Chicago.“

“豐富美味價格合宜，算是道地日本拉麵。服務很好，工作人員很友善！“

“Always a dining experience for my tastebuds. The service, the food, the ambience. You couldn’t ask for more. The sushi rice is, hands down, the best we’ve ever had. Questions answered, recommendations given, new adventures with unknown cuisine. This is our go to for the authentic taste of Japan.“

“the food is yummy / authentic japanese ! the service is great ,“

“This was such a great place to have dinner for my little family. The server was so pleasant, kind, and full of joy as she greeted us and promptly showed us our table. This was our first time eating out with our baby (also our first) and she made us feel right at home. Grabbed a high chair before we could ask!

The menu has several delicious options. We chose some sushi rolls, a tonkatsu dinner, and with a tempura appetizer. Everything was delicious…everything. The shrimp was cooked to perfection in the tempura, the sushi was excellent, and the tonkatsu entree reminded me of traveling through Japan. The whole experience reminded me of Japan. I felt like I had shifted locations for an hour as we sat in their cozy dining room brimming with Japanese decor.

A wonderful experience that makes me want to come back for more. Make sure you experience this little gem.“

“My girlfriend and I recently visited. The atmosphere was amazing and the food was really good, it reminded me of visiting my family in japan, who I have been missing a lot recently. I did find the 20% service charge a bit surprising. I did not see any signage for it or any notice on the menu. I was unsure if it was meant to take place of a tip. I also found it a bit odd that the wait staff would speak to me in Japanese, however, around my girlfriend (who was also using japanese and ordering from the japanese menu), they would speak in English only.“

“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.“

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

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

“Insanely delicious and fresh sushi.“

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

“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 🙌🏼)“

“We were so excited to have found this new place for yummy sushi poke bowl! We adore that modernized look of the restaurant and there are a lot of variety of poke bowls to choose from. My boys like the mushroom and California rolls sushi while I enjoyed the spicy hot fish poke bowl a lot. The staff and owner were super friendly and nice. The place was stylish, neat and clean. The sashimi was fresh and delicious! The food was served fast and the price was reasonable too. We are definitely coming back!“

“It was our first time there and we liked it. We took octopus and salmon -avocado sushi. They were pretty good and freshly made. Fried Chicken was also good. Chicken teriyaki was sweeter but better than average. Loved the chicken fried rice and pork ramen. Will recommend to everyone.“

“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 staff were friendly and accommodated us when we didn't have a reservation. The food was delicious! I got the chicken curry and I could happily eat that for dinner every night! Also, their sushi was yummy! Highly recommend you visit this wonderful place!“

“Hey guys my name is bella and this place is so cool they have super cool drawings and decor, and they have popmart stuff, and there's this one employee whos super cool because they play genshin, 5 star everything they're nice trust ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️🩷🩷🩷🤧🤧🤧“

“Birthday boy wanted sushi so we began locating sushi restaurants near where we were staying. We landed on Starfish due to its good ratings. They have a nice patio outside, but we opted to sit inside. Debbie quickly introduced herself and took our drink order. Debbie was very personable; we shared laughs with her. She was very knowledgeable when I mentioned I was gluten free and brought out the gf soy sauce. Our appetizers came out quickly. I have an obsession with spring rolls, and these were the best I've ever had. Really. Granted, they were a bit different from the usual, but everyone who had a slice agreed they were delicious. My daughter only likes the shaggy dog roll (which is what we call it in Houston). Debbie had the manager come over to see if they could make one. They had a very similar roll which my daughter ordered and enjoyed. I appreciated how they were more than willing to accommodate our requests. Our food came out pretty quick, and we all enjoyed our dinner. When we arrived, Debbie had asked if we were celebrating anything which we were, my son's 18th birthday. She brought out balloon swords which prompted us to have swords fights. It was quite funny! They then brought out ice cream with a candle and sang loudly to him. So glad he got to blow out a candle on his birthday! I cannot recommend this place enough. From the food to the atmosphere to the staff, you will surely have a great time!“

“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.“

“A Big Shout Out to Happi Sushi in Highland Park. We were lucky enough to try a number of their apps and rolls. Every single thing we got was SO delicious 😋. Their sushi was fresh, tasty, and so yummy. The apps are unique and full of flavor. We just love this family owned restaurant. The staff goes above and beyond for each patron. Please try Happi Sushi, Friends. You will not be disappointed!!“

“I honestly really liked this place! My friend took me to dinner here and it really is a hidden gem. Yes, the prices are high, but the food and service was worth it. The owner is also such a cute, lovely lady and she makes the experience even better. She gave us free egg rolls and they were absolutely delicious. Our server was also kind and the whole vibes of the place are just super nice. Def recommend!“

“Best kosher sushi in Chicago.“

“Best sushi. Better than your fancy Chicago spot. It’s the only restaurant we frequent regularly. They have something for everyone including non sushi lovers.“

“Always great entertainment and food!!!“

“Food was absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend!!“

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

“Great place to hangout and good sushi“

“Mariana, our waitress was wonderful. The teriyaki salmon combination was delicious, as well as the soft shell crab and tempura appetizer. The miso soup and cucumber salad that came with the combination was the best I have had. Topped it off with green tea and red beans ice cream. Mmmmmm!“

“Very good quality fish. great service“

“Yummy food and good service.“

“If you want the very best sushi go to Taste of Tokyo! We can’t say enough about how nice, friendly, and creative the owners and their staff are! If they don’t have something on their sushi menu that you want, then just ask! And they will gladly make it! If you want to relax with comfortable seats, great background music, reasonable prices, then visit Taste of Tokyo! If you love to support small businesses in your community then visit Taste Of Tokyo! We are just so grateful for them and their Great Foods!“

“Emma was amazing!!! I came in on a busy Sunday night for an authentic Japanese meal and I got that and more. Amazing Sukiyaki! I also got a tekka maki so i can try the FRESH wasabi! Emma, the bartender/host/server was so friendly and helpful despite having a crazy busy restaurant! This is my new favorite Japanese restaurant!!“

“great place to eat, very good service and very large portions. loved it here“

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

“Really good place! I was expecting generic Chinese but I was pleasantly surprised. I asked the owner if the egg foo young was made with real eggs, or eggs from a carton. He was kind of shocked at the notion he would use eggs from a carton and assured me it was made with fresh eggs and freshly-made vegetables, like he would not be caught dead doing it any other way. That gave me a good feeling about the place - he clearly had pride in what he does. We had a vegetarian and a celiac in the party and he was very understanding and respectful of their needs. We are picky eaters but were all very happy with our meals, which were really good. Big portions too!“

“I came to Sushi on Saturday for lunch. They had specials but I chose an eel roll for $11. And a Japanese drink. Both were delicious and fresh. The place is modest and small but the sushi is excellent. I recommend this place and will be back for sure.“

“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!“

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

“Food was excellent. Highly recommend.“

“HIDDEN GEM!!!! Best sushi around and beautiful presentation. Been coming here for 20 years maybe more and have never been disappointed. Lovely friendly staff, reasonable prices. I sinply can't say enough great things about this restaurant!!“

“Fuji Thai is the best restaurant in the area! I worked here for 4 years when I was younger and Ive been back as a customer every time I’m in town for the past 5 years. I can say from first hand experience, everything is clean and sanitary. The staff was always great to work with. For a first job, I couldn’t have asked for more. And Mona and her family (owners) are amazing! The food is incredible. Almost everything on the menu is made fresh and from scratch. Favorites: Tom kha soup Panang curry Double shrimp lover“

“Nobori Sushi is a sleek, welcoming spot that blends traditional Japanese charm with a modern, relaxed vibe. The sushi here is consistently fresh and beautifully presented — every roll feels thoughtfully crafted rather than rushed. The Nigiri and sashimi stand out in particular, with melt-in-your-mouth texture and clean, balanced flavors.

Service is polite and attentive without being overbearing, and the staff seems genuinely proud of what they serve. The menu offers a nice mix of creative rolls alongside classic favorites, and the prices feel fair for the quality you’re getting.

The ambiance is calm and intimate, perfect for either a quiet dinner or a casual night out. If anything, a few of the cooked dishes could use a touch more seasoning, but that’s a minor note in an otherwise excellent meal.

Overall, Nobori Sushi earns a solid four stars — a dependable go-to for quality sushi, great service, and a pleasant dining experience.“