Sakura Restaurant Woodfield

In Short – Dark wood, moody abstract artwork and a low glow from track lighting set the tone at this popular, longtime Asian eatery. A multicultural mix of regulars nosh on chilled edamame, while efficient servers breeze through the dining room serving tempura udon soup. The basics--tuna sashimi, hamachi sushi, sea eel nigiri--are options, plus creations like the 911 roll, a blend of tuna, jalapeno, extra wasabi and spicy sauce. Other options include hot pots and salads.

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Save Money:: An extensive lunch menu served weekdays includes most everything on the dinner menu at a fraction of the cost. There are also bento boxes, which include salmon teriyaki, yakisoba noodles, fried shrimp, soup and rice--for less than $13.

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drinks	100.0% positive	“You might look for spicy pork, which is my favorite, and it goes great with muscat wine they have.” “When we were seated down, the waiter gave us fresh warm towels to wipe our hands and he even held the drink menu for us.”
food quality	91.66999816894531% positive	“nice place to go with your friends and have a good time, plus the food is great!” “As for a review: Sakura has pretty good sushi, go at lunch for the better pricing.” “would recommend it to any lover of good japanese food.” “It comes with sashimi, sushi, salad (with the best japanese dressing), miso soup, rice, tempura, udon, side dishes.” “10/10. Fish is always super fresh on the weekends when we are there.” “Have enjoyed sushi all over the US, including Hawaii, and always come back to Sakura.” “You might look for spicy pork, which is my favorite, and it goes great with muscat wine they have.” “When we were seated down, the waiter gave us fresh warm towels to wipe our hands and he even held the drink menu for us.” “The hot pot is full of seafood as well.” “Far and a way the best sushi experience in the Chicagoland area, and the US for that matter.” “The spicy tuna rolls were the best.” “their best chef left about a year ago but the sushi is still a 9/10 versus” “This was probably the best sushi place that I've ever been to.” “The food was authentic, the service cordial: I felt like I stepped back to my old neighborhood.” “The sushi was very fresh and melted in my mouth.” “best sushi” “highly recommend this place if you are serious about sushi.” “The sushi roll was not fresh and too wet.” “have eaten Japanese food for years when I lived in Japan and I really liked this place.” “By the way, if youve been to a lot sushi houses and think you're using chopsticks pretty good but you cant tell (by look) an Asian if he is a Japanese or not, please throw yourself under the category general.” “The actual reason why women weren't allowed to be sushi chefs is the belief among sushi chefs that a womans hands are too warm to handle sushi, that, and most Japanese men are sexist tools.” “This is by far the best japanese food in Chicago!” “went with my friends and we all liked the food a lot.” “This is a really nice place to eat Japanese cuisine.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“When we were seated down, the waiter gave us fresh warm towels to wipe our hands and he even held the drink menu for us.”
overall	100.0% positive	“nice place to go with your friends and have a good time, plus the food is great!” “This was probably the best sushi place that I've ever been to.” “This is a really nice place to eat Japanese cuisine.” “The best Sushi place in Chicago land”
return potential	100.0% positive	“Have enjoyed sushi all over the US, including Hawaii, and always come back to Sakura.”
service	87.5% positive	“The waitress was rude, and confronted me for small tips(I gave $30 tips for $138 bill, but she was not happy, and their waitress and waitors gave me a bad look all together for small tip.)” “When we were seated down, the waiter gave us fresh warm towels to wipe our hands and he even held the drink menu for us.” “The service was very fast and friendly.” “They have so many good appetizers, and the servers are usually very helpful to find you the things you wanna try.” “Our waiter didn't bother us when we eated, which is very important for me, and he was quick and very helpful when we needed him.” “Love the service!” “Food and service was pretty good.” “The food was authentic, the service cordial: I felt like I stepped back to my old neighborhood.”
value	100.0% positive	“Sushi fanatics looking for the best overall value.” “As for a review: Sakura has pretty good sushi, go at lunch for the better pricing.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“Our waiter didn't bother us when we eated, which is very important for me, and he was quick and very helpful when we needed him.”

03/31/09

best sushi

by michbremner at Citysearch

I have been going to this spot religiously for ten years. their best chef left about a year ago but the sushi is still a 9/10 versus 10/10. Fish is always super fresh on the weekends when we are there. I highly recommend this place if you are serious about sushi.

Pros: asparagus wrapped in beef
Cons: none

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08/24/08

Sakura restaurant in Rolling Meadow, l -- Not recommend

by charydczak1 at Citysearch

The sushi roll was not fresh and too wet.

The UDON was too salty

The waitress was rude, and confronted me for small tips(I gave $30 tips for $138 bill, but she was not happy, and their waitress and waitors gave me a bad look all together for small tip.)

Not recommend.

The food what I ate was not worthy for $138 bills.

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02/19/08

Sorry this is so off topic

by JohnLivingstone at Citysearch

Women can now train in Japan to be Sushi Chefs in Japan. The actual reason why women weren't allowed to be sushi chefs is the belief among sushi chefs that a womans hands are too warm to handle sushi, that, and most Japanese men are sexist tools. I'm guessing the "scent" thing probably was just made up here because the "warm hands" thing won't fly in the U.S.

As for a review: Sakura has pretty good sushi, go at lunch for the better pricing.

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11/20/06

BEST JAPANESE FOOD IN CHICAGO

by djdano at Citysearch

This is by far the best japanese food in Chicago! Everytime I go to this wonderful place I feel like I am back in Japan. I have eaten at many a Japanese restaurant in the US and I have never found a place that reminds me more of Japan than here. The entire staff make you feel welcome and, just like restaurants in Japan, the staff welcomes everyone who enters and offers everyone who leave a sincere "Arigato gozaimasu". Ahhhhh..... Sakura, Okini!

Pros: Parking, service, food!
Cons: none

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10/23/06

Not the original but still one of the best

by cardnexus at Citysearch

It is an unfortunately thing that Japanese people are moving out Chicago and because of that Its hard to find a decent Sushi house after Hatsuhana is closed due to the property issue. Fortunately, theres Sakrura. Therere actually two Sakura sushi restaurants in Chicago. The Prospect is the original and the Woodfield is a spin-off. Depending on how deep you understand the Sushi culture, heres how I help you to evaluate. For general customers, since you cant really tell the difference, so you really dont have to worry. For pros and Asians people, just mark my word, you cant find any other sushi house better than those two in IL. By the way, if youve been to a lot sushi houses and think you're using chopsticks pretty good but you cant tell (by look) an Asian if he is a Japanese or not, please throw yourself under the category general. Keep in mind that in Japan, women can't be a sushi chef. Thats why I didnt say he or she. The reason why women cant be a sushi chef in Japan? Well, women use cosmetics with scent. In Japan, a master chef consider kitchen a holy place and he and his costumer cant allow any other scent get into the nigiri. Therefore, women are out. Now, the differences 1. The interior of Prospect is very tradition while the WoodFiled counterpart is more westernized. Since the chef also the owner at the Prospect location is very traditional, only Japanese waitresses can work in that restaurant. On the other hand, youll see non-Japanese servers at the Woodfield location. 2. The rank for Woodfield is 95 while the Prospect is 91. That's B.S. How can you tell the difference between twins? I guess that is the result of monkeys judging pandas. If one scores 95, theres no reason the other one has less than that. 3. The Woodfield offers Sat Specials, therefore, you can get better deal. Ill have to pick the one at Prospect.

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