Kikuya Japanese Restaurant

Went to Kikuya for my second time in 18 years recently. I moved away from Chicago 18 years ago. I used to patronize this place enough. My wife's nephew and I stopped here for lunch after the Museum of Science and Industry. He ordered the following:Combination 5c: Tempura, California Roll, Miso, and RiceI ordered Combination 5b: Salmon Teriyaki, California Role, Miso, and RiceThe food was very good. Good quality. If I am back in this neighborhood again, I will definitely come back, if they are still open. Very good quality food and service.

It's cheap for what it is. Passable food. Had the shrimp tempura and like another reviewer said, it was super greasy. Tasted alright but nothing spectacular. The miso soup had a nice flavor (coming from someone who generally dislikes miso soup).

The worst sushi I've ever eaten. Truckstop sushi is much better than this place. This is garbage.

I ordered Kikuya off Uber Eats tonight, including edamame, takoyaki, and a dragon roll. The edamame was still super warm and yummy when it arrived. I expected the takoyaki to be crispier, but it was softer and doughier than expected. The dragon roll was super yummy. The roll featuring shrimp tempura and topped with eel, avocado, and unagi sauce, came with 8 pieces. This was definitely one of the better restaurants I've tried in Hyde Park!

I do really enjoy coming here. The restaurant is still implementing health and safety measures (pick-up only). But the food is dependably good. I mostly order the ramen soups and appetizers. The food is well prepared, easy to put together when you get home, and leaves you satisfied. The only tip I'd give you is if you're really hungry, make sure you order enough. Since the food has a home-cooked effect, you shouldn't have any problems getting full.

I got delivery from Uber eats and was not impressed. The chicken teriyaki had too much pepper on it and the sauce had no flavor. The shrimp tempura was really super greasy. The udon was OK.

Actually everything was great with our Ubereats delivery, the food, the presentation, and the neat packaging; it just may be that they need to a little more seasoning to all of the food....I would highly suggest this. I don't like to add a lot of salt to my food either way; so me saying that says a lot. I have to say I love the fact the miso and salad is included w the entree with most places I order from this is extra cost. Other than that after adding my own seasoning everything was delicious! Will def order again either way!

I don't often eat sushi in Hyde Park but when I'm really craving fish and going downtown is not an option, I almost always resort to Kikuya. I believe the quality of their fish is better than at any other Hyde Park sushi restaurant.They have decently-priced lunch specials, so I picked up the Lunch Special #2, which came with a tuna roll, salmon nigiri, tuna nigiri, ebi (shrimp) nigiri, and tamago (egg/omelette) nigiri plus a side salad and miso soup. All of this for only $9.50, so it's a very good value.My only criticism is that the rice could be seasoned more. I found myself dousing soy sauce and wasabi all over my nigiri to compensate for the lack of rice vinegar in the rice. But the amount of rice and actual build of the rice were on point. Kikuya will continue to serve as my go-to Hyde Park sushi place.

Very fresh sushi and service was great considering it was a Friday night. Would love to try more of their special rolls. Will be back again!

what would hyde park be without kikuya? i don't want to know. their crunchy roll has become a staple of our household. the perfect place to pick up some sushi on your way to picnic at the point. def the best sushi option in the neighborhood. don't sleep on their donburi either, the oyakudon isn't bad either!