JMK Nippon

2551 N Perryville Rd, Rockford
(815) 877-0505

Recent Reviews

Mike Frankel

First and only time we have been here. Won't be a second time. The failures started with the front of the house at the door. My wife and I came to the reception desk, and the 2 girls working there just stared at us blankly. There was no "hello" or "welcome to so and so" or "how can I help you." We had to ask for a place to sit, then had to ask how the setup went as far as if we could order Hibachi from the regular dinner side of the house or not.The miso soup was delivered... hair on the bowl.Sushi roll came, no soy sauce dipping bowls.Silverware had old food on it.Food was bland tasting.Trash floating in the fish pond right outside our window.Fruit flies were a constant nuisance.Waitstaff were inattentive, slow and nit well trained.I can't say it enough... this was not a good experience from start to finish.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Angela Frankel

One and done! The service was terrible. We had never been there before, and we were looking around to see where to check, and for whatever reason, we were never greeted. Even though they watched us the whole time.The service was very slow. It took about 10 minutes to even see anyone to help get our drinks, and it was not busy whatsoever! My husband had dirty silverware, hair in his miso soup, and the salad was watery.The Upcharge for the fried rice wasn't worth it. It was flavorless. Should have stuck with the steamed rice! I couldn't find one good thing about the place and couldn't leave fast enough. Good luck experimenting with your dining experience!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Nicole Durkee

My salmon in my sushi roll was not wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Mariah Tillis

I was there last night for dinner and disappointed is an understatement. The atmosphere was good our cook wasn’t as entertaining as the others we saw. The sauces was watered down and very disappointing ALL OF THEM, including the salad dressing. Our waiter was cool but I’ve had better food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Kristy Compton

JMK Nippon has the best sushi I've ever eaten. The staff was very friendly and the amount of food you get gave us plenty of leftovers for later!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brittany FukdYoWorldUp

IF YOU WANT A REAL HIBACHI EXPERIENCE DONT COME TO JMK NIPPON IT WAS ABSOLUTELY THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!! NOT ONCE DID THE CHEF INTRODUCE HIMSELF! THE CHEF IGNORED ME AND MY FRIEND THE ENTIRE NIGHT! SPOKE SPANISH THE ENTIRE TIME WE WERE THERE! YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT HE KNEW THE OTHER CUSTOMERS THE WAY HE ENTERTAINED THEIR SIDE OF THE TABLE! HE HAD HIS BACK TURNED TO US THE ENTIRE TIME! THE ONLY TIME THE CHEF SPOKE TO ME AND MY FRIEND WAS TO ASK IF WE WANTED MORE SAUCE BEFORE HE EXITED THE TABLE! WHEN WE WERE ASKED ABOUT THE CHEF SERVICE WE WERE COMPLETELY HONEST AND WE TOLD THE WAITER THAT HE WAS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE! THE WAITER WENT TO GO GET THE MANAGER AND SHE CAME TO ASK US WHAT HAPPENED WE EXPRESSED OUR UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE TO HER! AND SHE THEN ASKED IF WE COULD DESCRIBE WHAT THE CHEF LOOKED LIKE! SADLY WE COULD’NT GIVE A PROPER DESCRIPTION BECAUSE WE ONLY SEEN THE BACKSIDE OF THE CHEF THE ENTIRE NIGHT! THE MANAGER SAID THAT SHE WOULD GO SEE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED WHEN SHE SPOKE WITH HER CHEF AND GET BACK TO US! SHE NEVER CAME BACK THE WAITER HAD TO GET HER ONCE AGAIN! AND WHEN SHE RETURNED THIS TIME SHE HAD AN ENTIRE ATTITUDE! THEN PROCEEDS TO TELL ME AND MY FRIEND THAT THE CHEF SAID THAT THE OTHER PARTY WAS ASKING HIM QUESTIONS ABOUT HIM! AND THATS STILL UNACCEPTABLE BECAUSE NOT ONCE DID HE GIVE US THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO ASK HIM ANYTHING! AND THEN SHE CONTINUES ON AND SAYS THAT THE HIBACHI CHEFS DONT HAVE TO SPEAK TO THE TABLE IF THEY DONT WANT TOO! BUT THATS EXACTLY WHAT BAFFLES ME BECAUSE THATS WHAT YOU PAY FOR WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO SIT GRILL SIDE! THE SHOW! THE EXPERIENCE! THE RAZZLE DAZZLE! AND IF THAT IS THE CASE THEN THEY SHOULD NOT OFFER THE HIBACHI “GRILL SIDE SHOW” THEY SHOULD JUST COOK EVERYTHING IN THE KITCHEN! THE MANAGER CONTINUES TO SAY THAT NEXT TIME IT WILL WILL BE BETTER. WHICH IS ALSO A LIE BECAUSE I WAS JUST THERE A MONTH AGO FOR A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND THEY SAID THE SAME THING! THEY WERE COMPLETELY RACIST TOWARDS MY FRIEND (THE BIRTHDAY GIRL) AND HER ENTIRE BIRTHDAY PARTY! THE MAJORITY OF THE PARTY DIDN’T BOTHER TO EAT THEIR FOOD BECAUSE THE EXPERIENCE WAS JUST THAT HORRIBLE!!! EVERYTHING FROM THE EXPERIENCE TO THE FOOD WHICH CAME OUT UNDER COOKED BY THE WAY WAS ABSOLUTELY HORRIFIC!!! I CAME BACK THINKING MAYBE THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT THIS TIME LIKE THEY PROMISED! BUT CLEARLY THIS RESTAURANT IS ALL ABOUT MAKING FALSE PROMISES THAT THEY WILL NEVER KEEP!! AND DONT TELL THEM THAT YOUR SERVICE WAS ANYTHING LESS THAN GREAT CAUSE THEIR ENTIRE STAFF WILL GANG UP ON YOU LIKE THUGS!! THE MANAGER AND THE STAFF WAS EVERY BIT OF RUDE EVEN THREATENED TO CALL THE POLICE ON US AND PROCEEDED TO LIE AND SAY THAT WE WERE CAUSING A DISTURBANCE! JMK SERVICE HAS CHANGED TREMENDOUSLY! THE QUALITY HAS WENT DOWN DRASTICALLY! JMK NIPPON IS NOTHING MORE THAN A UNFRIENDLY, REGRETTABLE, LOW DOWN, INATTENTIVE, RACIST, POOR QUALITY, BYASS, LOUSY, INCONSISTENT, CRINGE WORTHY, SLEAZY, UPTIGHT RESTAURANT!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Bartosz Brzezinski

A unique experience ! The JMK's staff displays a great care for customers, top notch showmanship while cooking in front of you and extra fresh and delicious food.I've been there twice in two days !I fully recommend and can wholeheartedly endorse this place if you are looking for a great dinner and quality time.You can also purchase some goodies at the entrance.Big thumbs up from a Frenchman on business trip !!I recommend you make a reservation if you wish to go for a grill dinner

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

BETH GOETSCH

Excellent food and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Vegetable Fried Rice, Hibachi Steak, Hibachi Vegetables

laurie galvin

I ordered a teppan scallop dinner. First of all the waitress was very rude. My meal is missing the sauces, salad and soup. For the amount that is charged there is no reason anything should be forgotten. By the way two other dinners were ordered and eaten in restaurant.

Service: 1

Barry Hufstedler

Great Japanese food! Very entertaining chefs and is always fun. Nice Japanese decor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sauce, Salad Dressing, Seafood, Steak, Ginger Salad, Hibachi Vegetables

Your best friend

I only eat sushi from here because it's the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Roxanne Hopperstad

Don't get here often but it never disappoints! The food and service is amazing. We say in the cafe, didn't need the whole grill experience just the food! Sesame chicken with soup and salad and fried rice. So so so

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Vegetable Fried Rice, Hibachi Vegetables

Letícia Ventura

What a great surprise! Went to this restaurant with low expectations and it was a wonderful surprise! It is not just food, it is the experience. Good food, great service and atmosphere. Prices also very good, we were in a group and the best choice was the dinner for 2 with upgraded option for fillet mignon. The salad and soup as starters also very good. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the city.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Salad Dressing, Steak

Edgar Osorio

Great place, great people, great service. Food is always excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Fried Rice w O, Teppanyaki, My Sushi, Shrimp Tempura, New York Roll, Salad Dressing, Seafood, Chicken and Fried Rice, Steak, Hibachi Steak, Hibachi Vegetables, Vegas Roll, Calamari

Debra Barrie

Had a wonderful dinner. Nice large portions. Service was friendly and quick! Loved watching the Chef cook while joking with us and showing off his fancy skills. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Sauce, Fried Vegetable Fried Rice, Salad Dressing, Seafood, Steak, Hibachi Vegetables

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