Kansaku

4.7

482 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Healthy
Good for groups

Whether you seek familiar sushi preparations, traditional Japanese cooking or unique and innovative contemporary cuisine that blends Asian and Western cooking styles, Kansaku's seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor and knowledgeable service will provide you and your guests a dining experience that is both entirely satisfying and highly memorable. Kansaku opened its first location in the heart of downtown in Evanston on November 13, 2006. Kansaku delivers the concept of contemporary Japanese fine dining at its best leaving you with an experience that will have you coming back for more.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 864-4386
Website
https://www.kansakusushi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joon Kim
Catering
You can customize your own catering to match your budget and the number of people. Our three simple catering packages are below. You can pick your favorite sushi in all packages Kansaku Tradition ($100): Kansaku traditional rolls. (About 100 pcs) Kansaku Signature ($200): Kansaku Signature rolls. (About 150 pcs) Kansaku Supreme ($300): Nigiri (About 100 pcs) includes Sea Urchin and Sweet Shrimp. You can also mix and match in between packages to create and fulfill your catering needs. We do off-site catering
Private party facilities
Have your parties such as bridal shower, baby shower, or corporate meeting, and birthday party at Kansaku.We can help you to celebrate and make wonderful memories on your special days. We recommend you to make a reservation about a week prior to the events.

Location
1514 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Neighborhood
Evanston
Cross street
Grove
Parking details
There are street parking and public parking lot across the street after 5 p.m. and free on Sunday.
Public transit
Purple line at Davis.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

SEAWEED SALAD$6.00
Seasoned Seaweed salad with ponzu sauce
CUCUMBER SALAD$5.00
Thin slices of cucumber served with ponzu sauce
IKA SANSAI SALAD$7.00
Seasoned squid lettuce with houce ginger dressing
KANI SU$15.00
Shredded King Crab meat wrapped in cucumber drizzled with a light vinaigrette dressing.
TAKO SU$11.00
Octopus and Cucumber Salad
ASSORTED JAPANESE PICKLES$5.00
HOUSE SALAD$7.00
(House Ginger, Sweet Soy, Miso-Ginger, or Sesame dressing) Spring Mix, Beets, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Oranges, Tomatoes, and Potato Crunch
MISO SOUP$3.00
STEAMED RICE (WHITE)$1.00
SUSHI RICE$2.00
BLACK RICE$3.00
BROWN RICE$3.00

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Japanese
North Suburbs
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kansaku offers an exceptional dining experience with "the best sushi in town" and a menu featuring inventive dishes like creamy lobster rolls and coconut shrimp. Guests praise its "excellent service," cozy ambiance, and beautifully presented dishes. Frequent diners appreciate Kansaku's consistency, making it their go-to spot for Japanese cuisine.

482 Reviews

DS
DavidS
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food & service were outstanding. Only downside was the cold air that blasted our table every time someone opened the entry doors.
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sabah
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quaint and festively decorated for the holiday. Service was very good and efficient, portions were generous-I will be returning.
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craig
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best Sushi on the north shore! Always friendly & excellent service
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Rhonda
VIP
Chicago
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time and enjoyed everyone if our selections. Everything was delicious and always is! Our server provided the best unobtrusive service!
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Kathleen
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I believe we have been favoring Kansaku for most of the twenty years they have been in business. The food is always good. The menu integrates sushi, maki and more traditional Japanese cuisines so well. It is possible to mix and match the different approaches. While the menu has evolved and prices have gone up, it is still a good value. The service is almost always lovely and accomodating. Thank you to Kansaku!
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ShortNorthDiner
VIP
Cleveland
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First visit. Udon bowl was outstanding. May return again today for another.
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Susan
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time for lunch and I love it. It is not too crowded so it is quiet due to being there at lunch. I especially enjoyed the Spicy Tuna Tartare appetizer. Not too spicy but full of flavor. My dining companion also loved it. I had the shrimp and vegetable tempura and it was also excellent. Nice and crispy and not oily. Overall great experience.
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Dunia
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our traditional birthday celebrations always at Kansaku
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Jackie
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu offers a wide variety of options. Each dish was beautifully presented and brought to the table at a nice pace. This was not our first time eating here, yet our experience this evening out-performed all of our previous meals. We discovered things on the menu that were either new, or previously overlooked by us. We will definitely be coming back!
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J
Jennifer
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner. The server made great suggestions and a was able to recommend based on dietary needs. Thanks
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FAQs

Kansaku offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 864-4386.

Kansaku is rated 4.7 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1514 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

Cross street
Grove
Neighborhood
Evanston
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are street parking and public parking lot across the street after 5 p.m. and free on Sunday.
Public transit
Purple line at Davis.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joon Kim
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kansakusushi.com/
Phone number
(847) 864-4386
Catering
You can customize your own catering to match your budget and the number of people. Our three simple catering packages are below. You can pick your favorite sushi in all packages Kansaku Tradition ($100): Kansaku traditional rolls. (About 100 pcs) Kansaku Signature ($200): Kansaku Signature rolls. (About 150 pcs) Kansaku Supreme ($300): Nigiri (About 100 pcs) includes Sea Urchin and Sweet Shrimp. You can also mix and match in between packages to create and fulfill your catering needs. We do off-site catering
Private party facilities
Have your parties such as bridal shower, baby shower, or corporate meeting, and birthday party at Kansaku.We can help you to celebrate and make wonderful memories on your special days. We recommend you to make a reservation about a week prior to the events.

Kansaku

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

SOUPS / SALADS / RICE

SEAWEED SALAD$6.00

CUCUMBER SALAD$5.00

IKA SANSAI SALAD$7.00

KANI SU$15.00

TAKO SU$11.00

ASSORTED JAPANESE PICKLES$5.00

HOUSE SALAD$7.00

MISO SOUP$3.00

STEAMED RICE (WHITE)$1.00

SUSHI RICE$2.00

BLACK RICE$3.00

BROWN RICE$3.00

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Kansaku offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Kansaku currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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