50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Oak Park

“I wish I took pictures so you can see how great the food looked but I went right in to eating being selfish to your needs for a proper review. The service was amazing, the wagyu choices were top notch. Today was their grand opening and they did not disappoint the wait. Price is great for all you can eat.“

“Ordered for pickup over 5 times this year and all but one time it's been perfect! Their miso soup is also great with fresh ingredients added in. I don't even want to mention what happened that one time since they've gotten better since then.“

“I love a place where you can pay with a single $20. This is not that place. It's very filling, if acidic, keeps you full for a long time, but you pay the downtown Oak Park tax.
The Boba tea is good, but not great. Once The Wolf opens, go there for tea instead“

“Good foods and good service, give it a five (5) ⭐️“

“Very relaxing environment and excellent sushi choices. Great saki as well.“

“"This is my new favorite thing." -Dr. A. Haller“

“Stopped for a quick bite and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The ramen was rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Alex took the time to walk us through the menu and made excellent recommendations that really elevated our meal. Fantastic service and delicious food! We will absolutely be back!“

“Amazing sushi... unique offerings, and ultra delicious. i seriously think about my next visit waaaay too much...“

“Ora is a fantastic sushi restaurant with FRESH fish and excellent service. Definitely a go to for date night.“

“The food was great. A terrific interpretation of Japanese favorites for the local neighborhood.“

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

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

“I called ahead on a Tuesday for their dinner reservations, we were told they weren't busy that night so we went ahead and made the one hour drive just for their sushi and their great reviews. We had the best experience and their sushi was truly top notch. We basically ordered everything on the menu from sushi, caviar to desserts and drinks. they did not disappoint, customer service was superb. The owner even came outside to attend us, he showed up with his own bottle of sake. I truly appreciate the great experience we had at this beautiful and clean restaurant. I have nothing bad to say, the food was high quality and extremely delicious. I definitely recommend this location, even if you have kids which I did. We left so happy and satisfied, loved it.“

“We went here for our anniversary this year! This omakase is unique compared to other ones we’ve done. There’s a mixture of hot dishes, sashimi, nigiri, and custards. All were really delicious and meticulously presented and well thought out. We also did the sake pairing which was fun and really good. On top of all that the service was phenomenal and Chef Shoji was so kind and wonderful and it was amazing to watch him work. Highly recommend!“

“30 years I’ve been going to Sai Cafe. Quality has never changed. Always the best.“

“The food was excellent and the portions were generous! I had the noodles with beef, great quality meat and perfectly seasoned. My husband ordered the rice with beef, and while I personally didn’t love the flavor of the oil they use for the rice (I’m a little picky about that), it was still tasty and well-cooked. The restaurant is very clean, and the owners are incredibly kind and genuinely care about their customers. The egg rolls and their dipping sauce were absolutely delicious, crispy, flavorful, and freshly made! Highly recommend this place for a satisfying meal and great service.“

“Really enjoyed this place. Ramen seemed priced fine for the amount you get, very flavorful. Nigiri was very fresh, buttery soft. It was more expensive but well worth it. Some of the specialty sushi dishes would be more doable with a group of people so can try a little of everything for a more reasonable price. Definitely would come again.“

“My favorite place for sushi. A hidden gem of the neighborhood. Nice and hard working people. Food is very good. Highly recommended!“

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

“Some of the best sushi my girlfriend and I have had in Chicago. Never had a bad meal!“

“We loved all the tropical plant life at Poke Okie Cafe

It really set a relaxing mood.

I got the 3-scoop poke bowl, it was thoroughly delicious!

My hubby got the roasted duck rice bowl, good but very dry.

We both got a Hawaiian sunshine smoothie- Big Mistake!

No, seriously.

They were amazing, but very filling. We could have gotten one and shared it.

Go to Pokie Okie!

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“Very nice place . Owners are really good people , very warm and friendly . A large selection of drinks and great hang out place . Love it ! Highly recommend!!“

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

“Delicious food. Great variety of sushi, beautifully plated. Great service as well.“

“California man says Yes, and highly recommend here“

“The Sushi was absolutely delicious .“

“Nice atmosphere, good sushi“

“Ethan made our dining experience amazing! He was so fun, and his recommendations were fab. The food was really good and the drinks were great too. They're vegan-friendly and were able to accommodate our friend's request with no problem. Highly recommend this place!“

“Every time I leave this place I look forward to 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.“

“I came by for the lunch special recommended by a friend and it’s 3 rolls, 2 pieces of sushi, and miso soup for 15 if you dine in! I like that the amount of rice they use is less most other places so I can actually taste the other ingredients. Their sweet potato tempura is nice and crisp when eaten fresh. Will come back“

“I absolutely LOVE this place ! I love the staff . They make me feel welcomed every time I come and the food is delicious! Best sushi , noodles and soups I’ve ever tried. Even the smoothies are amazing. This place deserves more than 5 stars.“

“Voor de 5e keer hier gegeten. Heerlijke pokebowl en sushi. Ruime keus.“

“Wow, amazing lunch, just amazing!❤️😃“

“Their Ramen is absolutely delicious!! 5 stars.“

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

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

“First time here with my son. We love it!! So fresh! Definitely coming back.“

“First time here! Everything was delicious.“

“Best food ever and service love“

“I can not say enough about this great sushi spot! They have super fresh ingredients, efficient staff, above average standards and the greatest part is they are more than accommodating. I came in 15 minutes before close, they made my order with a smile and everything was spotless in the restaurant. I came home and the food was fantastic 👏
They sushi chef is Amazing and awesome to watch.. if your in the area stop by and give them a try! They are BYOB“

“Lunch time was not crowded. Service was fast and efficient.

Tempura battered Brussels sprouts were pretty good - light crispy exterior with light batter and interior was cooked but not mushy

Hibachi salmon x 2 - carefully plated but lacking the usual shredded cabbage, maki, small salad or miso soup that completes bento boxes, especially given the price point of $19. Even for lunch this was a bit bare. The flavors were ok, a tad salty but the broccoli 🥦 balanced it out a bit.

Special roll was served on foil 🤨 , sushi rice was not quite right , but the fish had plenty of sauce and toppings so hard to tell the quality.

Overall, not the usually Japanese set but not bad.“

“Wow. It's simply impossible that fine dining could be this fantastic. Tashon, Jens, and Jackie rolled out the red carpet so amazingly, you would have thought our last name was Bou. Sebastian behind the counter was simply breathtaking. We've had omakase at some of the world's leading places in Miami, in Seattle, in NYC, and Tokyo, led by folks who were trained by one of the global icons, and I have to say that Sebastian's ability to create absolutely new and inventive tastes and flavors - while adhering to simple and gorgeous presentations - was simply unmatched. While Sebastian was working his magic, the rest of the team was working hard to make sure every other part of the experience was simply flawless. Water? Always full. Cocktails? We were always asked about how we enjoyed each one well before each was empty, by the expert mixologist who was able to explain the difference between how American mint and Japanese mint can enhance the flavor of certain beverages. Plates? Cleared instantly. Feedback welcomed by the chef? Absolutely. The energy level is not “watch me make your next item while the brightly lit room cowers in awkward silence” - like so many high end omakase spots. This experience is more like “Do you want to be sad when your dinner ends because you don't know when you're ever going to feel this happy with a meal?” There's so much more I could say, including how the effective background evening vibes by Utah's legendary DJ Ta-Salmon made us want to sing each employee's praises. As MJB once said, it truly feels like this team is a family, and it was a Family Affair. Concluding, let me say what MJB would - when you go to Sushi by Bou at Fulton Market - Leave your stress (and hunger) at the door, so when you step inside, you'll see what's in store. Sigh... I know every review is supposed to have one “constructive critique”, but we can't find a single flaw in our entire experience. Thank you, Sushi by Bao team!“

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

“Sakura was a cozy restaurant with really good Sushi, we enjoyed our time there! 😊🙏🏻“

“Simply put the best Ramen I have ever had. So flavorful and rich. If you don’t come here you are missing out on a oral orgasm lol. Highly recommend and Christine the bartender makes one mean spicy margarita ….🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“Highly recommended👍 delicious“

“I PURCHASED CHEF FRANCO'S SERVICES AS A XMAS GIFT TO MY GRANDSONS!! HE WAS WONDERFUL!! CHEF FRANCO WAS VERY PATIENT WITH THE BOYS. HE EXPLAINED EVERYTHING STEP BY STEP ALL WHILE GIVING THE HISTORY ON SUSHI !! AS A ADDED TREAT THE BOYS WERE ABLE TO PREPARE DESERT!! I CHEF'S VERSION OF A ICECREAM CAKE !! ALL THE FOOD WAS FRESH & DELICIOUS!! CHEF FRANCO WAS ALSO VERY PROFESSIONAL. 🤗. WE DEFINITELY WILL BE BOOKING CHEF FRANCO AGAIN!! BESIDES MY GRANDSONS WANT TO EARN THEIR STEP TWO CERTIFICATES!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHEF FOR A SMALL OR LARGE PARTY.“

“The wait staff was excellent and if I remember correctly we had Gary as our waiter!! Quick and friendly! Wonderful food! Amazing drinks🥃“

“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.“