Reviews for Oba Contemporary Japanese in Des Plaines, IL
The name of the place has recently changed. The place is a bit misleading because it looks from the outside like a cheap,... greasy, fake sushi strip-mall fleapit, but it's nothing but. Admittedly it's a bit pricey for its decoration, but the food istop-notch sushi, with elegant contemporary cuisine recipes and above all, first class raw ingredients that could pass in anyserious restaurant in Hamamatsu. Legit good food, rations slightly small for my taste and price, but a safe bet. Top stuff. Read more
We come here for lunch a lot. The drinks are good. They have good Sake selections. Sushi is really yummy, but I really love the... Chicken Bento Box, they give you a lot of food. I like the salad they always give you and then ice cream at the end! Clean andlovely place. It is small though, so before Covid, it was always yam packed. Read more
Insanity. INSANITY!! I'm a huge fan of sushi and I've been to MANY sushi locations. Oba will be very difficult to beat because... of the quality range of selections and the beautiful ambiance. The prices are a bit above average but the dishes are worth everypenny! This is a destination restaurant for special occasions. You wouldn't tell by the exterior. Don't let that full you Read more
Cozy interior, polite and respectful staff, quick and efficient service. Authentic tasting. Udon - 3 stars Sashimi - 4... stars Tonkatsu - 4 stars They have Sapporo beer which is always a plus and they gave me a small glass when I asked for it (yesit matters to me). The restaurant is easily accessible from the airport hotel we were staying at. I would go back again andtry their other menu items Read more
Excellent sushi and service! We enjoy the food and coziness every time we come here!
Super tasty and great portion for resonable price. There are also "cooked" food for kids and those that don't care for "raw"... fish. lol Soon to come is Japanese ramen~~ Superb sushi chef. It is a cozy place. Plan ahead. (By owner offering) ?? ????????. ??????!!! Read more
Fast service. Very good sushi. The ice cream is delicious. The spicy sushi combo with soup and salad is very filling. The... tempura with udon was a highlight. The rolls did not even need soy sauce. Everything was very filling. Read more
We just had dinner today based on the reviews here, the first time we drove by without noticing it but got back en route in 2... mins, once we arrived the staff welcomed us in the most friendly way and made sure our table of 6 was comfortable, the menuoptions were so many we couldn't decide right away but the hostess was kind enough to offer her recommendations and explained all the menu. When the food arrived, from the presentation, the beautiful dishes and THE TASTE!!! From miso soup, to ourspecialty rolls to the beef box and amazing dessert, the entire experience surpassed our expectations. 10/10 would recommend andwe hope to stop by next time we're in town Read more