Nikko Japanese Restaurant
- 282 E. Algonquin Rd.
- Arlington Heights, IL 60005
- 847-364-9546
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Adventurous? Take a walk on the wide side at this Japanese and Korean restaurant where you can slurp down live octopus. The entire octopus comes chopped but still squirming; be warned, however: You must dip its tentacles into sesame oil before gnawing down or risk choking (no joke.) Been there, done that? Nikko's probably the only place around serving live sea squirt, a sea animal with orange meat, and live sea cucumber.
Faint-hearted folk can opt for the usual Japanese fare, cooked or raw, and Korean favorites. Of the more than 70 kinds of maki on the menu, standouts are the Red Dragon (soft shell crab topped with spicy tuna) and head-turning Viagra (the name comes from the fresh ginseng it's made with.) Korean dishes like pulgogi (thin slices of marinated steak) are always safe choices.
Faint-hearted folk can opt for the usual Japanese fare, cooked or raw, and Korean favorites. Of the more than 70 kinds of maki on the menu, standouts are the Red Dragon (soft shell crab topped with spicy tuna) and head-turning Viagra (the name comes from the fresh ginseng it's made with.) Korean dishes like pulgogi (thin slices of marinated steak) are always safe choices.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Algonquin and Arlington Hts.
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Public Transportation:
- Pace Bus: #606
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Dinner: 5-midnight, daily
Closed Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Japanese and Sushi
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Dress Code:
- None
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Extensive list of Sojus.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- No dancing. No children's menu.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. None
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 58
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"Wonderful"
By Michele from Schaumburg, October 1, 2008
They have the best Sushi! My husband and I have been to a lot of places for sushi and this is the best by far. We have had Sushi in Las Vegas, just...
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"A Treasure"
By odessa from NW Burbs, March 30, 2008
It was our first time here...we just loved the unusual rolls on the menu...the nikko roll not only tastes wonderful but the presentation was fun an...
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"Nikko is Outstanding"
By MikeAndDi from Elk Grove, March 21, 2008
This is absolutely one of the best Japanese restaurants we have been to and we have travelled extensively. Their menu is innovative and exciting. P...
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