Variety
Variety
February 16, 2022
Dead bug
Pad Thai and potato croquettes. Proceed with caution.
View from container
Dead bug dissected
Dead bug
California Maki, Spicy Tuna Maki, Sake
Crispy and Soft Noodle
Lunch Special Avocado, Kappa, And Sweet Potato Maki
Chirashi Don & Su Udon Set
Unagi (cooked Eel)
from the top: Ikura (salmon roe) Hamachi & Maguro (yellow tail & tuna) Tako (octopus)
sushi and sashimi, sushi, sashimi, food
food
Maki roll platter
Yellow curry
Spicy tuna and spider rolls
Takeout
tuna roll, avocado roll, spicy california roll, and spicy salmon roll
Sushi bar
ramen, noodle dish, noodles, food, ramen and noodles, noodle soup
interior
Frank T.
Jun 20, 2024
Cam here last night for the first time. I was amazed at the menu. A huge selection. I had the tempura appetizer and the crispy soft noodles and banana freeze. The food came out quickly and the portion size was generous. Way too much food. There were 2 shrimp with the onions broccoli crowns and sweet potato. It was kinda of thick batter but it was decent. Probably won't order again just because I like the thin flakey batter. The crispy soft noodles comes with a choice of a meat which I didn't know. I had the beef. This was quite good with a nice curry flavor. Lots of crispy noodles and soft flat rice noodles. The banana freeze reminded me of the fruit smoothies I got in Taiwan. A large portion and really good.I will definitely return to try the other items on the menu.
Read MoreSteve A.
May 20, 2023
Getting Asian is easy around here. If not picky about how authentic it is. Dozika is such a restaurant in Evanston. Mostly get some Japanese inspired items along with some Chinese and Thai. The lunch specials are good for sushi and the rest is a value. At lunch is a good time to come here. It was the cheap specials that made us choose it. These are real money savers. It's about $10 each. We got the Lunch Special, Sushi Set. Comes with a bowl of miso soup which was simple yet good. Quite a lot of food to be real. Choose which rolls to get in it. We got the Avocado Maki, Kappa Maki, and Sweet Potato Tempura Maki. A good deal. Plenty of food for two people. Fresh tasting even though it came out fast. The tempura had a nice crunch and it added texture. Come here for cheap specials at lunch. It's the best time to come here and save on rolls. This isn't quite authentic but whatever.
Read MoreJessy K.
Sep 3, 2023
I came on a weekday at lunch time. The whole place was empty except they did seem to have a couple pick up orders. I havent eaten in the restaurant before and so I wanted to try it out. If you come here, I recommend getting the non-sushi dishes. Maybe it's because it's been slow for them, but the chirashi raw fish did not taste or smell fresh. It was a bit concerning even. The crispy and soft noodles were fine. It's not better than really any other Thai restaurants in Evanston, though, so I don't think I will be back.
Read MoreKimberley N.
May 25, 2023
I only had Dozika one other time, and it was very good. This time around, I ordered pad se ew lunch special with shrimp and crab rangoon for delivery through GrubHub. It was delicious, but by the time I got to my crab rangoon, I noticed something that resembled a dead bug under the crab rangoon. I was able to get a refund through Grubhub, but nonetheless I was disappointed.
Read MoreElliott P.
Jan 5, 2023
I could eat Dozika every day of the week and never tire of it.The menu here has a plethora of fabulous choices for every craving, from pad Thai and sushi to bento boxes and fried rice.I recommend stopping by at midday when the lunch special menu provides a remarkable value proposition. An entire meal (drinks and gratuity not included) cost only about $13. With today's skyrocketing inflation, I can't help but wonder how long that deal will last.First of all, the miso soup is perfect for warming one's bones on a cold, wintery day. Second, the weather is never too frigid to enjoy a tall, frosty bubble tea latte. I got the taro flavor, which was inoffensively sweet, mild, and refreshing. The mango fruit squeeze also comes highly recommended.My bento box came with addictively crunchy crab rangoon, salad with shredded carrots and a superb ginger dressing, and steamed veggies flanked with peanut sauce and white rice. This sauce is hard to categorize--somewhere in between sweet and savory, but absolutely delicious. Carrots, bean pods, onions, and mushrooms perfectly complement their adornments of starchy rice and protein-packed seasoning, making for a satisfyingly wholesome bite. In short, the food here is energizing, fresh, and fairly healthy.I would be remiss not to comment on the teriyaki salmon, which was doubtlessly the best I've ever had. The fish was not dry, but crispy, flaky, salty, and full of scrumptious flavor. This is Asian fusion cooking at its highest level.The sushi at Dozika is every bit as wonderful as you would expect. I tried the California roll, which comes included in every Dozika Box for little more than $12. It's fascinating to watch the chef prepare each roll at the sushi bar, crafting every dish with scrupulous expertise. Even during the lunch rush, I found service to be surprisingly quick.For Evanston residents, the rare combination of quality and value make Dozika a no-brainer choice. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Asian food, and hope to dine here again soon.
Read MoreAmanda C.
Sep 10, 2023
I just moved here from California and was skeptical trying sushi in the Midwest, but Dozika was amazing and hot all my cravings! We will be coming back!
Read MoreChristian C.
Apr 22, 2022
Couldn't stomach the food, the appetizer and the entree both turned my stomach. The silverware seemed a bit dirty and my table wasn't the cleanest. First time trying Dozika, last time trying Dozika. Staff was nice, but the food did absolutely nothing for me.
Read MoreRaquel G.
Feb 17, 2022
I LOVE THIS PLACE. They have delicious, and affordable sushi! Their lunch time specials are such a great deal, I got all that was picture for less than $10. They have so many other options too. The inside is so nice with cute booths to sit and eat! :)
Read MoreJeff O.
May 27, 2023
Went before a show at space right across the street. The place just opened early when we got there. Service was un memorable. No cocktails, had wine. We got apps, chicken satay, just ok. Secondly, we got Japanese crepe balls filled with chopped octopus( tako yaki). It was interesting, and it was cruncy out seafoody in octo not tough We had pad thai, looked , tasted meh. We also got a variety of rolls (6) all we large and fresh. Priced per average. Soild sushi place conviently located for a show at space
Read MoreRichard K.
Sep 27, 2023
The Best Thai on the NS, pardon the presumptuous abbreviation!Need more characters ...................
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