Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 3733 reviews

What Nana Zoune doesn't like about Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Chicago:
Had reservations, food had no taste, was bland and the chef took so long to cook that everything was cold by the time he cooked our meat. I expected more sauces and we only had teriyaki. First and last time! View all feedback. What Sammy Queeno likes about Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Chicago:
What can I say about Ron of Japan? This place is a gem. Truly a place of wonder! Now you might be wondering why I’m saying this and that’s because I’VE NEVER HAD hibachi as good as this. Seriously get the shogun dinner and a few drinks and tell me it’s not the greatest place. Is it expensive? Yes definitely but you are paying for amazing food and drinks. This is the place if you want delicious lobster and steak cooke... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menu
4.3 ★ from 53 reviews
Janice
01.11.2017 - 09:42

Fantastic service from the bar when we walked in to the chef that made our food in front of us.

Maxwell
01.11.2017 - 09:42

We were really hungry one night and we had always talked about teppanyaki so we just walked in one evening.

Agustin
31.05.2019 - 03:47

Always have a good time here!!! Thank you again to Sam and the chef Lee it was an amazing dinner experience thank you very much

Orin
08.08.2017 - 10:39

We enjoyed the guacamole and salsa. The medium guacamole and it was pretty spicy. Each person ordered a different type of enchiladas and tacos and then we excha...

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سلمى
20.06.2020 - 15:22

The waiter was very nice and attentive. Great cocktails. Good place to people watch along with the sounds of the city (sitting outside) I would go again when in...

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Ron of Japan has been a longstanding favorite for many looking to combine high quality food with an entertaining hibachi grilling experience. However, recent reviews suggest that the restaurant may not be living up to its former reputation. Many customers complained about slow service, unfriendly staff, and long wait times, with one diner mentioning a disappointing 4.5-hour experience. Complaints were also made about missing menu items and lackluster taste. On the bright side, there were still some positive reviews praising the delicious food, excellent chefs, and accommodating service. The restaurant's egg sauce was mentioned as a standout, with customers recommending it on everything. Overall, it seems that while Ron of Japan still has potential, improvements in service and consistency are needed to restore its former glory.

Yelp
2.8 ★ from 406 reviews
Lucy
09.04.2024 - 04:00

Alright! The server and chef were both very friendly. The shrimp and calamari were delicious, but my daughter didn't like her Filet because of the sweet sauce t...

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Sandra
09.04.2024 - 04:00

Terrible meal. Food was over cooked. Waited over 40 minutes at the table for a chef. No show except at the end where there was fire to clean the table. Even the...

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Sue
09.04.2024 - 04:00

The cooktop table broke down midway through the cooking of our dinner. It was almost a 45 minute delay between courses. The food that did get cooked was cold by...

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Rami
09.04.2024 - 04:00

Not their best showing. ROJ is by far my favorite teppanyaki restaurant of all time, but today just wasn't their day. Service started slow bad but recovered nic...

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Priscilia
09.04.2024 - 04:00

This restaurant is not overrated at all - it is fabulous! Our waiter Isaiah and the cook provided five-star service. We enjoyed a delicious 7-course meal with g...

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Restaurantji
3.5 ★ from 395 reviews
Nana
18.11.2023 - 22:10

Had reservations, food had no taste, was bland and the chef took so long to cook that everything was cold by the time he cooked our meat. I expected more sauces...

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Lisa
18.11.2023 - 22:10

I've been to other hibachi's and I would say this has to be my least favorite. The portion size was not what I expected for the price. The food was bland and my...

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Henrique
18.11.2023 - 22:10

Juan was a great chef. He was really engaging and entertaining. Had a great dinner.

MinnieL
18.11.2023 - 22:10

Portions are very small for the price you pay. In addition, cooking area is so small, that the cook can only cook one item at a time. It takes too long for you...

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Kayden
18.11.2023 - 22:10

I wonderful experience from start to finish. Food was delicious.

Sirved
3.6 ★ from 1038 reviews
Psychic
24.01.2024 - 05:39

Ron of Japan best everything here from Ribeyes, Lobster, Shrimp Fried Rice! Love this place always a beautiful experience with the best Chefs! Great soup and sa...

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Linhelle
24.01.2024 - 05:39

This was a great experience. Service, food and atmosphere was great. We valet parked to make things easier. At night it can be very busy. My only disappointment...

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Chad
24.01.2024 - 05:39

Extremely overpriced, mediocre food, and a borderline ripoff. The food was bland and average at best. The server girl was nice but the chef was lifeless and had...

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Kimmie
24.01.2024 - 05:39

The atmosphere and service were wonderful. We had the show gun dinner, and I wasn't really that impressed. The lobster was a bit overcooked for my liking. My fa...

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G
24.01.2024 - 05:39

Service needs work. They sat us and nobody came by for a solid 15 minutes then finally got our order in and each course they?d drop a dish off with no silverwar...

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Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 926 reviews
Derek
06.08.2023 - 12:45

Segundo and Vivian (GM) make this place a classic still. Great food, good times and good service! I would recommend this teppan resturant over any of them out t...

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Alejandrin
06.08.2023 - 12:45

What a fun place to celebrate a birthday! I was there to celebrate my girlfriend daughter's birthday. The food was delicious. Our chef, Benny, was funny and put...

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Sammy
06.08.2023 - 12:45

What can I say about Ron of Japan? This place is a gem. Truly a place of wonder! Now you might be wondering why I’m saying this and that’s because I’VE NEVER HA...

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Oscar
06.08.2023 - 12:45

Excellent food. Our chef Benny was phenomenal. They were super accommodating and the food tasted incredible. A bit pricey buy worth every penny. Will come back.

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