by Jean A.

All around really great Japanese food. Their appetizer selection is very impressive and their sushi is fresh. The white tuna is awesome! I go here at least 3 times a month and I still look forward to eating here each and every time! Definitely a must try!

by D T.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this gem. I eat sushi about 4 times a week and have tried everywhere in the city and most burbs. I live in the area and decided to give it another try since I hadn't been there since high school. I must say, my husband was skeptical because the exterior is quite misleading. The food is phenomenal though! Service is great as well. You know you're at the best place in town when half of the clientele is Asian. The tuna is out of this world, the Agedashi tofu is like crack, the Hamachi Jalapeno beats Nobu, and the Boston Roll is delish. I could go on for days....The staff knows us very well, probably for the 3 plus visits from us each week. If they only carried Pinot Grigio my life would be complete!

by Lynette B.

This is the most authentically Japanese sushi bar in the western suburbs. I've been to Japan 7 ... or is it 8? times now, and when I am craving a "Japan" fix, I head for Yokohama. A real Japanese sushi chef is guiding the magic and choosing the fish.He cuts magnificent slabs of high-grade fish -- much larger pieces, and more skillfully cut than other places. For cooked items, the unagi bento box is also a nice reminder of Japan; the hamachi-kama (yellowtail collar) is a fantastic appetizer. But you just can't go wrong with the raw fish here.As far as service, it is just like it is in Japan, with some American twists. My servers have always been extremely courteous and attentive. In Japan, servers never approach a customer without being called "sumimasen!" then they dash right over. They're clearly following American preferences by approaching the table without being called. Other than that, service is impeccably Japanese, and impeccably polite.

by Vanessa M.

One of the best sushi places I have been to -- ever.  The sushi is always fresh and the service is great.  Their unagi roll is one of the best.  If you're ever in Westmont, go here!

by Zach T.

A complete shocker.  Tucked away in a strip mall at Cass and the tracks in Westmont, this no-frills place serves Dynamite sushi and Japanese food.  They actually have a Westmont roll.  Aside from the Sushi, the tempura and edamame are great.  Don't forget to add an Asahi!

by Anthony S.

Great place in the suburbs for Sushi, however on occasion the people who run the place have been just plain rude, my friend had hot boiling tea spilled on her by the waitress and was not offered anything to make up for it (i.e. a free roll or free desert etc.)  I suspect a cultural difference perhaps, even though the people who run this joint have been in the US for a while, -1 star just for not acclimatizing to US service culture.

by Tommy M.

Sake it to me baby, yeah!This is where I popped my....well, sushi cherry, waaaay back in high school.  A few friends DRAGGED me there to eat "raw fish".  Well, I dragged them back a week later.  I was converted.Very friendly service, I think I've had the same waitress every time I've been there (she had a ponytail coming out of the side of her head, 80s style).  I actually left a pair of sunglasses there the night before I moved to college, I called them, and they were nice enough to hold them for a few days until my friend picked them up.And of course the sushi is always delicious and very fresh.  I highly recommend this place in the suburbs over many in the area.  It's never failed as a great meal and great experience.

by Casey W.

This place never disappoints. Their menu has a huge list of appetizers. I usually get the garlic shrimp which has a phenomenal spicy sauce. The sushi and sashimi is pretty good, too. Their ingredients always taste so fresh...the miso soup and edamame are the best I've ever had anywhere. The staff is very friendly, the sushi chefs always greet you when you walk in the door. And they've always got this crazy avant-garde Japanese music playing in there. It's a little pricey, but it's definitely worth it!

by dan k.

My buddy took me here this past weekend.  He says it's his and his fiance's favorite spot.  I must say I was pretty blown away.At first glance, it doesn't look like much.  It's very low key, and reminiscent of the typical "not-good" sushi places.  But, other than that it's excellent.First of all, they hook you up with a hot towel to wash your hands.  We had some warm sake, and it was good stuff.  Also got a drink, btw, yes they had free refills.  We had a few rolls, but the best dish was one of their specials called the Golden Ocean (I think).  It's like a spicy mix of octopus, and california rolls and other seafood.  We also got a spider roll and this thing was ginormous.  I mean, the size of the roll was just huge.  You pretty much have to take it in two bites.  And the dancing dragon roll had huge cuts of eel.  Not the miniscule 1mm slices you see at some places.  All in all, this place is one of my favorites now.  Between the price and the quality of food, you can't go wrong.  The service was a little sub par, but honestly it wasn't too bad.  Still 5 *

by Andie W.

I have only ordered carry-out from this restaurant, so I'm not so sure about their service.  I can tell you that the sushi is okay, nothing that screams extraordinary.  Even though I called at least 30 minutes in advance, I did have to wait an additional 15 minutes when I arrived.Overall-Cleanliness:  AFood:  BPrices:  BService:  C---------------------Grade-  B

by Louis C.

Impeccable service(friendly, professional, happy to explain a dish), fresh and excellent quality, wonderful and careful blending of ingredients that win over the palate and the eye.  Don't let the dreary storefront looks of the place fool you.  You will definitely miss a diamond if you take a pass.  We visited on a c-c-cold Saturday night and the place was bustling.Gomai (delicate and flavorful, perfect amount of seasoning), spicy tuna hand roll (freshly mixed as we saw from our table and served by our attentive waitress immediately after it was formed), TNT roll (beautiful mix of spices, tuna andhamachi that were perfect from beginning to end with a warm finish without being overpowering), Japanese snow crab roll (sprinkled with fried tempura batter and so nicely prepared they melted in my mouth), vegetable and shrimp tempura (served, again by our wonderfully attentive waitress piping hot, crunchy and bursting with flavor), hamachi pieces (wonderfully chilled and artfully cut), tender unagi pieces (still warm).

by Jean G.

Awesome sushi.   I am kicking myself for not coming here sooner.  My fiance and I now live in Downers Grove and normally just pick up sushi to go on our way home from a grocery store.   But we finally came this past Saturday.  No reservation and we were promptly sat near the sushi bar.  Such a cute little restaurant.   For $70 including a 20% tip, we each had a beer, split a salad, had 5 rolls (the hybrid rocks, and so does the Yokohama Original), and they serve you half an orange to finish the meal.  It was fantastic, and we are planning to go back soon.

by Rachel O.

This is my favorite sushi place. I'm pretty basic, I usually just get a few of the simpler rolls and some miso soup, though I have gotten the bento boxes a few times and those are fun as well. I've also tried the green tea ice cream which was interesting but I probably wouldn't get again. The best part of this place is the atmosphere. From the outside it looks kind of crappy; it's right next to the railroad tracks and it's at the end of a sad little "strip mall" consisting of a hookah bar and "European" nail salon. But once you get inside it's really quite charming. I always see the same woman working there- she's the hostess and the only server I ever see there and she is so sweet! Really I've been to fancier sushi places but this place is the best: it's not gimmicky, it's clean and cute, and it has really delicious decently-priced sushi. The only thing that sucks is that their hours are a bit inconvenient; I can never remember them and I've gone there a few times wanting sushi and it's been closed.

by Stefanie K.

I was actually hesitant to go inside, it's right next to the railroad tracks and looks a little blah.  But, I kept seeing people go inside...and I'm glad we tried it.I'm not a huge sushi fanatic, but wanted to try something different.  We had the edamame, which was good and ordered a little variety of sushi.  Everything was super fresh and I enjoyed it all.Would go back again...

by Patrick H.

Good quality sushi.  The service is wonderful.You can pick up a lunch box and go for a picnic.Free parking out front.

by Angie S.

Service was very attentive.  I went on a slow Monday night and felt bad for the two sushi chefs standing at attention and trying not to make eye contact.  I sat at the sushi bar and of course, had to put them to work!  The freshly chopped spicy tuna hand roll was spread throughout, not like other hand rolls where the fish is at the top and rice is at the bottom.  The tuna tataki, while not the amazing spicy, salty, sesamey goodness I have had at other restaurants, is beautifully seared and served with a flavorful dipping sauce.If you like dynamite rolls, order the Golden Ocean roll.  It's a california roll topped with broiled squid, octopus and fish in a spicy cream sauce.  Considering it was that "just one more roll" I ordered at the end to top off the evening, it was way too much food.  It's almost a meal in itself.  Be careful, the spicy cream sauce is a bit heavy and I had to un-button the top button of my jeans halfway through it.I also ordered a couple appetizers (yes, it was a night of gluttony).  The pan fried squid rings were a touch salty, but when paired with a bowl of rice, perfectly good to eat together.  The sauteed scallops were tender and melt in your mouth.  I should have stopped there but went for just one more roll (see Golden Ocean comments above).Yokohama is a bit on the pricey side.  However the wide variety of authentic Japanese appetizers and sushi more than make up for it.

by ken h.

This place use to be much better years ago.  I can remember back in the early to mid ninties this place was always packed and for good reason.  Unfortunatley I think they have a new owner.  The food is good but no where like it use to be.  Stay away from the california rolls.  The sushi presentation isn't great but it is of good taste and the sushi bar staff are very friendly and accomidating.  Ummm...I wouldn't say I recomend it, but if you told me you were going there I would not advise you against it.

by Bill W.

I am a regular eater at Yokohma and it is really my favorite Japanese restaurant in the suburbs.  Other places might be bigger, have better atmosphere, or have fancier sushi.  But Yokohama beats them with the right combination of good sushi and Japanese entrees, along with a friendly and attentive staff.  I've been going there for years, and will continue to do so.  The bento lunch special is one of the best deals in the suburbs.

by Katie W.

Plain and simple. Very good sushi. I like the simplicity of the menu and they offer some very nice non sushi Japanese dishes that I look forward to trying. Service is fast and attentive. Look forward to returning!

by Allan M.

A Japanese friend turned me onto this restaurant and it's one of my favorites.  Easy to overlook driving by, you will want to stop by.The staff have always been very attentive but the food is out of this world.  I have to agree with one of the other reviewers, the bento lunch specials are a great deal.That being said, to date, the Golden Ocean roll is probably my favorite.  Personally I am not a fan of hot and spicy foods but this is worth it!  One note, the spiciness does very depending on which chef is preparing it.  If you like it hot, get it when the older gentlemen is behind the counter, if not, wait till the middle aged one is there.  At this point I love this dish no matter which one prepared it. :-)

by Allan M.Katie W.Bill W.

A Japanese friend turned me onto this restaurant and it's one of my favorites.  Easy to overlook driving by, you will want to stop by.The staff have always been very attentive but the food is out of this world.  I have to agree with one of the other reviewers, the bento lunch specials are a great deal.That being said, to date, the Golden Ocean roll is probably my favorite.  Personally I am not a fan of hot and spicy foods but this is worth it!  One note, the spiciness does very depending on which chef is preparing it.  If you like it hot, get it when the older gentlemen is behind the counter, if not, wait till the middle aged one is there.  At this point I love this dish no matter which one prepared it. :-)Plain and simple. Very good sushi. I like the simplicity of the menu and they offer some very nice non sushi Japanese dishes that I look forward to trying. Service is fast and attentive. Look forward to returning!I am a regular eater at Yokohma and it is really my favorite Japanese restaurant in the suburbs.  Other places might be bigger, have better atmosphere, or have fancier sushi.  But Yokohama beats them with the right combination of good sushi and Japanese entrees, along with a friendly and attentive staff.  I've been going there for years, and will continue to do so.  The bento lunch special is one of the best deals in the suburbs.

by Allan M.Katie W.Bill W.ken h.Angie S.

A Japanese friend turned me onto this restaurant and it's one of my favorites.  Easy to overlook driving by, you will want to stop by.The staff have always been very attentive but the food is out of this world.  I have to agree with one of the other reviewers, the bento lunch specials are a great deal.That being said, to date, the Golden Ocean roll is probably my favorite.  Personally I am not a fan of hot and spicy foods but this is worth it!  One note, the spiciness does very depending on which chef is preparing it.  If you like it hot, get it when the older gentlemen is behind the counter, if not, wait till the middle aged one is there.  At this point I love this dish no matter which one prepared it. :-)Plain and simple. Very good sushi. I like the simplicity of the menu and they offer some very nice non sushi Japanese dishes that I look forward to trying. Service is fast and attentive. Look forward to returning!I am a regular eater at Yokohma and it is really my favorite Japanese restaurant in the suburbs.  Other places might be bigger, have better atmosphere, or have fancier sushi.  But Yokohama beats them with the right combination of good sushi and Japanese entrees, along with a friendly and attentive staff.  I've been going there for years, and will continue to do so.  The bento lunch special is one of the best deals in the suburbs.This place use to be much better years ago.  I can remember back in the early to mid ninties this place was always packed and for good reason.  Unfortunatley I think they have a new owner.  The food is good but no where like it use to be.  Stay away from the california rolls.  The sushi presentation isn't great but it is of good taste and the sushi bar staff are very friendly and accomidating.  Ummm...I wouldn't say I recomend it, but if you told me you were going there I would not advise you against it.Service was very attentive.  I went on a slow Monday night and felt bad for the two sushi chefs standing at attention and trying not to make eye contact.  I sat at the sushi bar and of course, had to put them to work!  The freshly chopped spicy tuna hand roll was spread throughout, not like other hand rolls where the fish is at the top and rice is at the bottom.  The tuna tataki, while not the amazing spicy, salty, sesamey goodness I have had at other restaurants, is beautifully seared and served with a flavorful dipping sauce.If you like dynamite rolls, order the Golden Ocean roll.  It's a california roll topped with broiled squid, octopus and fish in a spicy cream sauce.  Considering it was that "just one more roll" I ordered at the end to top off the evening, it was way too much food.  It's almost a meal in itself.  Be careful, the spicy cream sauce is a bit heavy and I had to un-button the top button of my jeans halfway through it.I also ordered a couple appetizers (yes, it was a night of gluttony).  The pan fried squid rings were a touch salty, but when paired with a bowl of rice, perfectly good to eat together.  The sauteed scallops were tender and melt in your mouth.  I should have stopped there but went for just one more roll (see Golden Ocean comments above).Yokohama is a bit on the pricey side.  However the wide variety of authentic Japanese appetizers and sushi more than make up for it.