Bistro Wasabi Sushi Bar - Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 | Metromix Chicago

Bistro Wasabi Sushi Bar



4590 W Algonquin Road

Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
847-515-2700
Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Though it looks, sounds and feels like a near-north sushi spot, the wildly popular Bistro Wasabi sits in unlikely Lake in the Hills, an area otherwise dotted with every big-box retailer and chain restaurant on the planet. The dynamic fusion eatery is owned by Jino and Maria Kim, who previously rolled their maki in Chicago's Tsunami restaurant and demonstatively, know firsthand the attraction of sleek design, cool ambience and precision sushi. Fanciful maki isn't all you'll find at this strip mall surprise. There's also generously fat gyoza with lighter-than-air casing, fresh specials such as oysters on the half shell tweaked Asian, shrimp and scallops stir-fried hibachi style, a bunch of teriyakis and the signature 14-ounce certified Black Angus steak. You can't go wrong with outstanding apps like sashimi ceviche with warm tortilla chips or sweet bundles of aspargus beef roll. About 25 different makis, including a daily roster of inventive specials, keep the sushi chefs busy and the weekend lines snaking out the door. Bartenders don't have time to ponder over Sudoku puzzles either, considering the sheer number of martinis and artfully presented sakes served at each table.

Getting There

Parking:
Free Lot. Free lot
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
5-9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 5-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine:
Japanese and Sushi
Meals Served:
Dinner. Dinner
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25)
Reservations:
Accepted
Dress Code:
Casual
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Audience:
Adults / 18+

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
No
Features:
No catering. No dancing. No children's menu Kitchen will split entrees for kids. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Semi-private dining available for up to 20.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. A few tables, seasonally
Delivery:
No
Seating :
About 100

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"If you have to live in BFE, better than a buffet"

By CaravanKen from Vernon Hills, September 14, 2009

Since moving out to Crystal Lake, been looking for a good Sushi place for the last 3 months. This is good, not great....can think of 5 places in th...

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"Love It."

By wVIPw from NW suburbs, March 11, 2009

Place is all WHITE walls in a contemporary style. Cool Bar too. Music is on the louder side so it makes you feel like your in a cool downtown bar....

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"Best Sushi In The Burbs!"

By Krystleball from Carpentersville, February 18, 2009

The Bistro Wasabi Sushi Bars are the best in the burbs. The food is always fresh and well prepared. The drinks are amazing, and the prices are grea...

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