Nikko Sushi
Richard Tannous · 90 Google reviewsNikko Sushi — an Arlington Heights japanese mainstay. Nothing about this place is trying to impress you, and that's the point. Service that's warm without being over the top, and open late. [$$]
What 730 diners keep saying
What 730 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Sashimi course: the first course to the last, this meal was genuinely moving. The kind of dining experience that sneaks up on you. Service was impeccable, and it was the small details that elevated everything. The octopus arrived perfectly crisp, never oily or soggy, while the sashimi was cut with real precision, not a hair too thick or thin. The seafood pasta struck a beautifully creamy balance, and the flaming sushi delivered a smoky depth that lingered in the best way. For anyone chasing top tier sushi and thoughtful, detail driven cooking without the inflated price tag, this is a spot worth seeking out.”
“I want to press criminal charges against the entire staff of the suburban studios for ON PURPOSE giving me food poisoning as a result of them ON PURPOSE giving me a defective refrigerator. I was sick for three days.”
“The best to do it! I’ve always ordered ahead of time on DoorDash and it’s always ready in a short amount of time. Everytime I go they’re busy, but always approachable at the front! The chopstick wall is super cool.. I definitely recommend, take out or order in!”
“This place had the best sushi and seaweed salad! And awesome service. Thank you!”
“Wow! This amazing place is truly a hidden gem. Love the fact that they close late and everything was delish!”
“Honestly sushi city is good but if you want quality sushi and clean fried rice Nikko sushi is the best spot to go plus open until midnight 🥂 get the Steve you won’t regret it!”
“So.... I was so deadset that they weren't open Sundays... And my boss said they were. I still said, "No way. I swear." We arrived and whoa. They were open! To my surprise, it was the first time they opened on a Sunday. That tickled my fancy and I was not at all disappointed with the service. We had gotten an array of appetizers and some beer. Soju too, which I like a lot. The menu is a lot different from when I used to go there/worked there (2016). But damn. They are doing great in my book. I really liked the service and would definitely go back again! Actually, I have been also getting to-go after that experience.”
“You know that scene in Spirited Away when the parents are scarfing down that food and they make it look soo delicious?!? Thats what this food taste like. It hugged us from the inside out; it excited our palette incredibly. CAN’T BELIEVE WE FOUND THIS PLACE! Omg! From the first bite we knew it would be delicious, you can taste the freshness, the love and dedication they put into their food. Definitely a new Favorite!!!!❤️”
“I had very good food. Sushi was fresh and soft, taste very good. Nagasaki pasta also very nice, little spicy and tasty. All food was good quality. I recommend this place for everyone. I uploaded all the photos everytime I visit here and it is my 8 times alreadt last three months”
“This place is small but very good. Quick service. You can get a flaming roll kinda cool. The takoyaki and crab rangoons are good.”
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