Taste of Japan
Skyy Strike · 136 Google reviewsTaste of Japan — a River North japanese find that regulars keep close. The flavors are genuine, nothing diluted. Easy on the wallet. Olivia Freeman: "The sashimi was so fresh, best I’ve ever tasted" [$$]
What 111 diners keep saying
What 111 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Owner is extremely friendly and the food was exceptional! Loved the ramen and Loved the soup, the fried pork was very crispy too. She is also super hospitable and kind. I saw she was eating some 皮蛋century egg dish for herself, after commenting on it, she was kind enough to give me a sample dish that is off the menu for free. I wish I lived in Chicago so I could visit this restaurant more often.”
“Great value food and quick, convenient service. We ordered the chicken ramen and chicken curry and both were delicious. Each dish cost $15 and is big enough to have leftovers as well. They also have a wide assortment of sushi options.”
“Neat, chill atmosphere. Great meal choices, though I didnt see any sort of meat that was not fried, they do have buckwheat noodles which I think are gluten free. Super tasty! Prices under $20 with a good portion size. It’s a meal, alright!”
“Great lunch spot, the pork tonkatsu is awesome as is the chicken curry”
“Excelente sabor y calidad. Muy buen precio. Muy recomendable.”
“Great little spot for reasonably priced Japanese food. Had the tonkatsu curry, miso soup and a few pieces of nigiri for a late lunch and all of it was great. The miso soup was probably my favorite! Very flavorful compared to what I'm used to. Will definitely be back!”
“Me and my friend stopped by after traveling 8+ hours to Chicago. We got ramen and curry meals. Super delicious, best Japanese food I have had in a long time. Nice quiet atmosphere.”
“Food was abundant & delicious, prices were great, and the staff was amazing! 10-10 for me can't recommend this place enough.”
“This place truly offers a taste of Japan. For the price, this is the best sushi I've had so far in Chicago. The tuna is comparable to sushiro that I had regularly in Japan though the slice is even thicker with great fish to rice ratio, the hamachi/yellowtail is fabulous, and the fish generally very fresh, served in large slices and absolutely delicious with the vinegared rice. My wife had the tonkatsu curry, which came in a HUGE portion. It's not as impressive as the sushi in terms of authentic taste, but it definitely fills you up and is still tasty.”
“This place has amazing curry rice. It’s so good I just went to Japan and it tastes the same with the same curry consistency, perfectly fried tofu, potatoes. The miso soup was thick and not watery and the rice was perfect with a little stickiness. This place is so so good. Quiet, really comforting tastes. I wish I had one near me.”
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