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Highland Park · Japanese · $$

Koya Japan

4.5209 reviews ·Opens at 4 tomorrow
The food is delicious and there are an assortment of rolls as well as more traditional dishes
David PolkDavid Polk · 534 Google reviews
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Koya Japan — high-caliber japanese in Highland Park. Classic neighborhood feel, nothing here chasing trends. Ask questions, the staff has answers. Irene Ramirez: "The salmon teriyaki was perfectly prepared: grilled and the served over a bed of lettuce with rice" [$$]

What 209 diners keep saying

Great valueNeighborhood institutionCozyOld schoolFamily friendlyQuick bite
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508 Old Elm Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
Highland Park
Today4-9PM
Sun4-9PM
MonClosed
Tue–Thu4-9PM
Fri–Sat4-9:30PM
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What 209 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Stephen Geis
Jun 2026

Impeccably fresh! Perfect Nigiri.

Stephen Geis

Stephen Geis

21 reviews on Google

Review photo by Ella White
Dec 2025

Always a 10/10! Have been coming for years and nothing has changed - amazing food and amazing service. Favorite miso soup in the world! Avocado torch, Hawaiian, and spicy tuna rolls are a must.

Ella White

Ella White

6 reviews on Google

Review photo by stephanie cruickshank
Jul 2024

The sushi was fresh! We ordered the Koya Sushi, Hawaiian Rolls, Shrimp fried rice. We also received miso soup and egg rolls without charge.

stephanie cruickshank

stephanie cruickshank

295 reviews on Google

Review photo by Bart Brzakala
Mar 2024

めちゃ美味しいでした!サービスは完璧でした

Bart Brzakala

Bart Brzakala

13 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lindsay Weisskopf
Oct 2023

Great sushi and nice, comfortable atmosphere

Lindsay Weisskopf

Lindsay Weisskopf

14 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sarah Miller
Jun 2023

I cannot say enough good things about Koya. I was so happy to find this restaurant. Everything we ordered, tempura, tempura udon soup, kids bento boxes, and sushi was incredibly good. Can't wait to go back!

Sarah Miller

Sarah Miller

25 reviews on Google

Review photo by Nader Kardoush
Jan 2023

Tried this place out because of a recommendation from a friend. Sushi was great!

Nader Kardoush

Nader Kardoush

84 reviews on Google

Review photo by Youna Lee
Dec 2022

Ordered takeout for Christmas. Very delicious:)

Youna Lee

Youna Lee

3 reviews on Google

Review photo by Dan Weiss
Dec 2022

Excellent fresh sushi… a much higher level of quality than the other places in the area. We’ve enjoyed everything we’ve ordered and come regularly. Staff is extremely friendly. This is a real neighborhood, local place.

Dan Weiss

Dan Weiss

32 reviews on Google

Review photo by Zhenrun Zhang
Feb 2022

Very good interior design. Reasonable price.

Zhenrun Zhang

Zhenrun Zhang

48 reviews on Google

Review photo by Fran Puleo Moyer
Apr 2023

Yummy veggie spring roll; sushi: we had the green dragon, volcano, mushroom asparagus, sweet potato rolls. Service was great and the complimentary mochi and cookies was a nice surprise.

Fran Puleo Moyer

Fran Puleo Moyer

33 reviews on Google

May 2026

Excellent food and service.

Kim Baldwin-Stried Reich

Kim Baldwin-Stried Reich

4 reviews on Google

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