Reviews for Asahi Japanese Restaurant in Palatine, IL

This unassuming sushi restaurant offers incredible sushi and exceptional service. I always feel welcomed by friendly faces. The... servers are highly attentive, noticing when drinks are running low or when plates are finished. The restaurant itself is casualand small, but offers a cozy environment for a meal in small groups. There is a nice variety of appetizers. I love theasparagus beef roll, it?s without a doubt the best asparagus negimaki I?ve ever had. The sushi is high quality and fairlypriced. Itamae diligently prepare the sushi from a small counter in the center of the restaurant, welcoming and thanking dinersas they enter and leave. The menu offers a wide variety of maki, from simple California rolls to complex creations like theSato roll. I keep coming back for the sweet potato roll, with immense flavor despite simplicity, and the delicious spicy tunacrunch roll. These rolls are edible works of art. Asahi is simply the best. Read more

ra Shai Ma-Sei! Asahi is a great Japanese restaurant located in the Palatine area. We ordered: Chicken katsu -- Breaded chicken... breast, deep fried and served with tonkatsu sauce. Really good portions Rainbow roll -- California, 5 pieces of fresh fish,which looked to be salmon, tuna, white tuna, shrimp, and yellow tail Spider roll -- Whole soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado,sweet sauce. These always come out thicker, and it was delicious! They also have bento boxes to check out, which was a hardchoice to not get. Service was great! Dining area is somewhat tiny... a few booths, a couple of tables, and few seats at thesushi bar, by the chefs. Overall, great food and experience! Read more

Food quality was pretty good! I?m used to getting a lot of food when going to these types of places but not here. Very very... small portions. Read more

Quality sushi with great service! Not the cheapest, but sushi is not something you want to skimp on. The chefs and staff are... great and it's a great little neighborhood sushi spot that's been there for awhile! Support small business and check it out Read more

I have tried every sushi place in the NW suburbs and this is hands-down the best. Try it, you wont regret it. I go here 2 to 3... times a week now and it is super affordable compared to most in the area. Read more

We order carry-out from here all the time. The Courtney Roll and Sexy Roll are excellent. Can't go wrong with the Philly or Cali... Rolls either. The prices are reasonable and the sushi is delicious. Nice, intimate atmosphere to dine in as well. Read more

Definitely give this place a try! I love it! Tonight was our first dinner there and we will definitely be back for more! It... feels so casual, warm and welcoming inside, every staff member is super polite. I regret that I haven't taken any pictures ofour rolls and nigiri, but seriously just get in here ant try it. I love little family joints like this one and happy to supportsmall business especially when it's well deserved. P.S. Sushi was so good I can't even stop telling my husband how much I likedit;) Read more

Average run of the mill sushi spot. Food is decent and reasonably priced. Took off a star because of the horrible children's... Christmas music they had playing,and simply because there is nothing remarkable about it. Read more