Torizen - Schaumburg

Some of the best authentic Japenese food I've had in a long time. Such a rad little spot with great staff, amazing quality food, and a fun drink list that inclu... read more Some of the best authentic Japenese food I've had in a long time. Such a rad little spot with great staff, amazing quality food, and a fun drink list that includes some Japanese whiskey's! Always a fun surprise to have some whiskey instead of sake.

The food was exceptional. I was truly impressed by how delicious the miso eggplant was! The sushi and ramen were also great. My only issue was that the waitstaf... read more The food was exceptional. I was truly impressed by how delicious the miso eggplant was! The sushi and ramen were also great. My only issue was that the waitstaff didn't offer much guidance, and the menu could use some improvement—it lacks pictures and detailed descriptions. However, our server was lively, and the food remained outstanding. As for vegetarian options, the eggplant was the best I've ever had!

I chose to dine here on a Monday around 6:30 PM and encountered a 45-minute wait. The appetizers were quite good and reasonably priced. For the main courses, th... read more I chose to dine here on a Monday around 6:30 PM and encountered a 45-minute wait. The appetizers were quite good and reasonably priced. For the main courses, the katsu dinner was both crunchy and juicy, while the ramen noodles were cooked to perfection, though the toppings left something to be desired. The udon noodle soup was a bit bland and would benefit from some togarashi. Fortunately, the pickled vegetables we ordered as appetizers added some much-needed flavor to the udon. Overall, it was a decent meal, but I wouldn't wait that long to eat here again. If it's less crowded, I might consider returning.

Best authentic ramen in the burbs. They do get really busy though read more Best authentic ramen in the burbs. They do get really busy though

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5