I have to admit, I'm pretty ashamed of my previous review (seeing as how I have now come here more than 10 times-yup that's right, you read correctly, "more than 10") after writing, "this place was a no-go for me."
*Not to worry though, I am now making it rule to try things twice before being so judgmental.
So, my friend and I came here for lunch because she said they had great noodles..After trying them the word "great" became a pathetic use of a word for this magical creation....The NABEYAKI UDON (picture posted) is incredible. It comes in a beautifully crafted traditional soup bowl with a side cup and a traditional soup spoon and spicy spices.
The noodles are cooked in a delicious broth with Bok-Choy, tofu, egg, broccoli, mushroom, carrots, chicken, ONE large tempura shrimp, and Udon noodles. The bowl comes steamy hot and ready for your chopsticks to immerse themselves into this superb dish.
Now, after having tried their noodles I started giving other items a shot and voila, it was love at second shot. Another great thing about them is that they don't charge for BYOB, the sushi chefs are incredibly friendly, and the music is well...it's an experience..(acoustic versions of today's trendy pop songs...I know, random).
*Trust me, during winter if you are in the mood for some incredibly delicious Japanese Udon noodles, COME HERE, you won't regret it (as long as you don't look at the green color on the walls)..
Small place, good service, inexpensive prices, and just good sushi. Â
But besides the sushi, they have the best agedashi tofu appetizer I've ever had. Â I don't know how they prepare it, but instead of the usual deep fried number, this dish is made up of four plump cubes of soft sticky goodness, swimming in a sweet and savory sauce. Â It's a must-have whenever I'm in Chicago!
I've eaten at many sushi places in Chicago but none of them ever live up to Nohana! Â
Best sushi ever! Â and its so reasonably priced! Â I also dont like a lot of crap in my roll. Â No cream cheese or any crap like that. Â Just bring on the meat, the rice and wrap it in seaweed. Â I dont like saying "I'll have the salmon maki please, but could you leave out the avacado?" Â I dont have to do that at Nohana because they have so many simple options.
The staff is also very very friendly.  I'm just a huge fan of this place.  I have to avert my eyes every time I walk past or else I will run in the door and order something to go  :)
If I had to say anything negative I would say that it could stand to be a little darker and a little bit more romantic at dinner time....
If you enjoy bang for your bucks this is the place to go! Â
When I go with a friend, we typically share the Party Tray for about $20 bucks. Â This by far is a great deal because you can choose what to get. Â This allows us to avoid getting the ripoff sushi (California Rolls, Tamago, Cucumber, etc..)
The decor is no frills, but you get what you pay for.
I was dying for some Sush and hadn't tried any of the spots on Broadway--so I stopped in here with a buddy of mine one night. The sushi was really good and the price was just right. The decor isn't very impressing but everything was clean and the staff was friendly.
Bottomline..."Hit it up if your craving dat raw fish flesh."
P.S. Loved their Spider Roll Skillz.
-E
This place has some of the best sushi ever. The fish is fresh and the cooked items are sooo goooood. Even the salad is good!! I'm not a fan of big pieces of raw fish like sashimi or the rolls that have the raw stuff on top (i.e. rainbow roll) but from what I heard, it's really good. The prices are totally reasonable with the portions they give you. The service is good. Every time I go there, which is very often, the waiters or watiresses always keep your glasses full and a smile on your face. Seriously, I know how lame that must sound, but it's true. They're always on top of things and are always there whenever you may need them.
The only problem I have when going here is the parking! Ugh!! It's the worst. Especially it being in Chicago where the stupid winters get so cold and if you're not lucky and end up parking a few blocks away... having to walk those blocks is horrible!!
A.
I have a simple way of evaluating sushi places. Whenever I go someplace new, I order a tuna roll and a special roll. The tuna roll is about as basic as it gets. if you can't do it right, then there's a good chance that you're not going to get anything else right either.
Nohana does very good tuna rolls.
I'm big on value. I believe that at a certain point, the cost of an item outweighs any improvement over a cheaper item. In the case of Nohana, this place is high on value. I'll admit, I've had better sushi. However, I've never had a better value for sushi. It's fresh, it's tasty, and the special rolls are creative (Don't believe me? Try the Dragon Roll!).
The Happy Hour definitely makes this place an even better value. Half price sushi? And it's already cheap? Hot damn.
I really haven't had anything else on the menu. Honestly, I'm not sure why you would. The miso is pretty good, and I actually like the seaweed salad (it's served on a bed of sliced cucumbers, which is a nice touch).
My only real complain is the credit card issue and the drink issue that's been mentioned elsewhere. Honestly, let's get with the times. Don't charge extra for using a card, and free refills are expected. It comes across as a little cheap and petty, to be honest.
However, those are minor quibbles. All in all, this place is good. You can do better, but you'll spend a lot more doing it.
This place is actually 2-star sushi...there are a 100 better and ritzier sushi joints in this town. Â The rolls are good, the nigiri are nothing special. Â Basically, it's the Jimmy John's of sushi. Â But, the bonus stars are for the price. Â You absolutely can't beat it. Â If you want a boatload of raw fish and a large can of Sapporo, make Nohana your destination. Â My wife and I can get our sushi ya-ya's out here for less than $40 for the both of us. Â Definitely satisfying when you want to stuff your gullet with spicy tuna and rice.
Review Source:This place is pathetic.
I'm ashamed to say that I've been more than once. The sushi is cheap and sometimes decent, but on my most recent (and final) visit, the sushi was disgusting and the service was even worse. In all fairness, the poor service can be blamed on one particular female server. She was rude, incompetent, and apparently unintelligent.
I will never go back.
Warning: Sushi here is just okay. Â But they get three stars because a fellow yelper and I came in right before they were going to close and they happily served us made sure we got our food and then asked if we wanted anything else from the kitchen before they cleaned up for the evening.
I was so happy they were willing to seat us and had no problems serving us but I was really dissappointed with the rolls I got. Â Both rolls were very small in size and didn't have much kick to them. Â The miso soup was warm...actually really, really warm. Â I ended up burning my tongue! Â Oops! Â
The prices here I thought were decent and on the cheap side but then I realized the rolls are a lot smaller than at other places so you really do pay for what you get.
There are probably a dozen or more different sushi joints in Chicago I will vist before coming back even though this one is so close to my place. Â Oh well I guess it's nice to have the option.
This place is very simple and looks like nothing from the outside, but I am a fan of their sushi. I have never tried anything else here, but their rolls are great and surprisingly for a sushi place you can leave very full without spending a ton of money. I recommend the different versions of California rolls and the dynamite roll.
Definitely would recommend it if you're in the area, not a place to travel far and wide for though.
We go there all the time. Â Forget about the decor. Â Service is adequate. Â The fishes are fresh (com'on, it's sushi. Â What else would matter if the fishes aren't fresh). Â Price is very economical. Â
The one thing that I have notices is that the pieces seem to be a bit smaller than a few years ago. Â The prices have inched up a few cents here and there, so I'm not really sure why they cut down on the portion. Â But it's not too drastic, and you're still getting a much better value than elsewhere. Â
Happy hour from 5-6PM daily. Â It's great. Â Go go go!!!
I hate to say this, but when it comes to sushi, I'll choose quantity over quality, and Nohana's 5-6 pm Happy Hour sushi prices can't be beat in the neighborhood. Â Sure, it's not gourmet and there are fancier places around. Â But I don't mind the simple interior and generic tray presentation, though the "$5 Minimum credit charge" is totally ILLEGAL (pursuant to the credit companies' merchant agreements...blah, blah). Â And while we're on the topic of money--STOP CHARGING $2.00 FOR A NON-REFILLABLE SMALL GLASS OF COKE!
Now that I have that out of my system, it's about cheap sushi! Â One thing, though: I rated this place as being wheelchair accessible, but I think the entrance doors may be difficult for someone in a wheelchair or a walker to enter easily.
I have been here for the lunch special a couple of times, which on paper looks skimpy but in reality is quite filling, with a salad, rolls, fried stuff, and dessert thingie (can you tell I know NOTHING about sushi restaurants??). Â Good deal, only thing holding me back is that not all of it is palatable, there is always something on the place that I have to discreetly spit into my napkin. Â This time it was the overly fatty teryaki chicken chuncks. Â Too much information I know...overall its not a bad deal.
Review Source:Call me crazy but I like this place. Went there for the first time on Friday and then went back on Saturday. So take that, humph!
No, but seriously...I thought the service was very attentive. Restaurant itself...eh, whatever...nothing fancy. They service plum wine...aces in my book. Miso soup nice and salty and flavorful, seaweed salad...yummy, sushi...delish.
Nohana will be my new "go to" place for sushi since Rice Box is taking it's time opening due to owner change.
I am a sushi novice. Â I liked the pictures on the menu, they made me happy.
I enjoyed the Bob's Roll, the Mexican Roll, and the Sweat Potatoe Roll... I am not as thrilled with the Philadelphia roll, or the standard Vegetable Roll. Â
I would like to go back and try the combination platters - they looked huge.
Everything was very affordable - this is a great place for a sushi novice - there were pictures, it was cheap enough to try new things, and the fish was pretty tasty.
But... Â My favorite part? Â "Red Wine" for $3.75... What kind you ask? Â Who knows!! Â It was pretty decent.
Two thumbs down for the plum wine.
Decent sushi at a great price.
We usually go to or order delivery from Nohana once a week or so: Â It's predictable, always decent/sometimes great, and (for sushi) cheap.
Like most, I'm a big fan of Japonais, Sushi Wabi, et al. Â At the same time, those places are often only marginally better for 4x the price (we average about $40 at Nohana and dropped about $200 last time at Japonais). Â Sure, the other places have an atmosphere and aura about them, but when you just want cheap, quick, and above average sushi, I recommend Nohana. Â You'll get fairly meaty portions and top-notch freshness 80-90% of the time for a good price.
A very strong 4 stars, 5 if it were a bit more consistent.
I don't see what all the fuss is about.
Their sushi is pretty good and the price is right. Â If you're hungry, this is the place to go. Â Some days you just don't feel like paying $15+ a roll for some "designer" sushi elsewhere.
Reasonably priced rolls and the quality is solid. Â Their noodles and other meals are pretty good as well. Â Tasty tempura, great don dishes. Â Nice staff, too. Â They're attentive and do their jobs well without pestering you every five minutes.
Great place. Â No complaints. Â I come here often, and their take out is fabulous. Â Five stars for what it is. Â Nohana doesn't advertise itself as five star sushi, and one look at the place should tell you what to expect. Â The staff won't treat you like a celebrity either, but they do their job well.
I like the review that said going here is like playing the lotto. Â I echo that statement 100%. Â I've been to Nohana and had a very satisfying, tasty and CHEAP lunch during their sushi happy hour. Â Other times, I've gone and not been able to eat half the food I've ordered. Â If you're hungry for sushi and happen to be in the neighborhood, I'd venture in. Â You can get a ton of food for $12-15. Â Whether or not you'll enjoy that food...now that's another story. Â Overall, it's cheap and you can get your sushi fix in the 'hood. Â The combos are also a great option and rely less on fish..
Review Source:I had originally set out to have an early sushi lunch at Toro (which is a to die for, actually) at around 1pm, only to find out that it would not open until dinner hours. Being adament about eating sushi for lunch, I looked around for an alternate location. After trying out Hey Sushi and New Tokyo, it seemed that only Nohana was open at that time. Although third time may be a charm, fourth definately is not and it soon dawned on me that giving this place a chance was a horrible mistake.
My friend and I began with an order of edamame, which although well roasted, was light on the salt seasoning to our taste. My friend ordered a sushi platter (Nohana Regular I think it was called), only to be given small slices of fish on, what seemed like, an abyss of rice. I ordered the sweet potato roll, which unlike the other rolls, was not too bad, and the tropical roll. All I have to say about the tropical roll is that the shrimp was too chewy and felt so much like rubber that I doubt even Barbie would touch it.
Over all, the fish is not at all fresh, the rolls not very original, and that although the prices are low on the price scale, so is both the taste and quality.
No. Â This isn't the best sushi place in Chicago. Â Okay... If you want the best sushi in Chicago then you are going to have to pay for it.
But for what it is, it isn't half bad. Â I think think the sushi is okay and their udon bowls are good. =) Â The staff is very nice and accommodating.
Saying "cheap sushi" will make anyone shudder. Â People think that "cheap shush" will make you die. Â Well it can, but I have eaten here many, many times and I have never gotten sick. Â I like the place for what it is.
The sushi and food here are just bad. Â There is a lack of TLC with the food they produce. Â The asparagus in the california rolls still had parts of the pit on it. Sushi is food, yes, but it's also art, and the rolls across the board were poorly made - all uneven and falling apart.
Also, the miso soup just had tofu (probably packaged). it didn't even come with seaweed nor scallions. Â How cheap are scallions?
The tempura (which should be pretty easy to make), was not edible.. Â Never have I seen so much tempura (including shrimp) leftover on the table.
Finally, the miso ramen is disgusting. .I would've much rather eaten a cup o' noodles for 99 cents.
We only came here b/c there was no other sushi place open in the area in the PM.. but I'd rather starve next time!
Really disappointing food altogether. Â Mediocre service. Â Really mushy overcooked edamame. Â My rolls split open on the serving plate. Â The color and texture of all my nigri was off. Â One of our special rolls was covered with greasy crab tempura that looked, well unappetizing in a barfy kind of way. Â
One extra star because the the server replaced the edamame really quickly
Having dinner here is like playing lotto :-)
I've been on and off with Nohana.
Sometimes maki and dragon rolls are so YUM!
But sometimes it likes they used overnight fish which tasteless and a bit gross! Last time my friends and I ordered comination plate and cannot even finish the dish  -_-"
Pros: nice and fast service ++
Cons: cannot expect what to get
pretty fresh, pretty big, pretty cheap
Not super fresh though-- some of the fish looked a little "shiny" if ya know what I mean. But it did not taste bad, and the pieces were big. And with the price, it's a good deal. Plus, they have that yummy mexian roll w/ the cilantro like I love, YES!
I think I'd stop here often if I lived nearby. But they offer nothing to go out of my way for.
Sure, the "Happy Hour" ($1 nigiri and $2.50 rolls, at least the last time I went, several years ago) is a great deal, but I am a firm believer in the old adage "you get what you pay for".
The rolls are decent, nothing to write to Tokyo about. Nigiri worries me a bit, it always looks a bit anemic.
The warm food is pretty good. My favorite is the Udon, followed closely by the donburi (I don't know if that's what its called here or if that's the Korean name for it, but essentially its some kind of meat (cooked) served over rice).
The sushi at Nohana wasn't bad, but I can name at least 5 other sushi places I would go to before I would go back. The rolls were a good size. We also got the veggie tempura with our meal. The unagi (eel) was kind of "fishy" tasting. Our service was good. And the price was definitely pretty cheap. If you are in this area, not a bad place to try.
Review Source:That sushi happy hour is VERY deceiving. Â It says $1 sushi happy hour so when we went in, it's actually $1 per PIECE. Â And it ends up being cheaper just ordering rolls. Â There's a better sushi place across the street. Â Service was decent and it was very crowded in there for lunch on a Wednesday (also noticed that crowd was mostly non-Asian)
Review Source:Good sushi, big pieces, and a low prices. I have eaten here several times and never been disappointed. Normally I shy away from sushi "deals", but I've found the pieces here larger and as fresh as neighboring spots. If you look beyond the regular menu, you will find that they have some of the best deals around. Sushi Happy Hour from 5pm-6pm with $1 sushi, and my favorite, The Party Tray-3 orders of rolls and 15 pieces of sushi, more than enough for 2 people for $22.50.
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