OTOBO Sushi & Bar

Great sushi, awesome drinks, friendly staff.
Need I say more?

Came here last week with the hubby, and everything was fabulous! The owner was extremely personable, and the sushi was fantastic! Sushi tacos! Need I say more…

Good Sushi. Ambience is just «meh»
Pros:
— Fresh fish
— Interesting new rolls
— Clean
— Great sweet potato crunch
— 40% off on Tuesday’s
— Decent service
Cons:
— Annoying music
— Poor lighting configuration makes it feel cheap (almost like it is in a strip mall)
— Poor HVAC design blows in your face at certain tables — easy to fix
— Sushi and green tea should be relaxing not aggravating due to poor music choices. Switch to serene music except after 10pm on Friday and Saturdays. Then «club it up» if you want.
Have lots more to add, but I suspect they won’t solve these issues… I’ll be sad if they go out of business since it is close to home.
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Charming place with fresh, very tasty sushi! Stopped here to break up our four-​hour drive home from Chicago, and we’ll definitely do it again! Don’t let the strip mall stop you… This place is far better than most small sushi bars. Enjoy!!!
Great staff, too.
We enjoyed the tuna tartare, rolls and nigiri. Quick, too.

Good food, good prices, great service and atmosphere. Also have great deals all the time. Love coming here.

It had very nice and modern interior design. The food took a bit to come out but it was surprisingly good so that didn’t bother me at all. I highly recommend the spicy crab roll if you like spicy food. Staff was polite. 40% off on tuesdays! Definitely will be back.

Went last night because the sushi is 40% off on Tuesdays and we wanted to give it a try. The décor was very nice and and the music was awesome. We ordered gyoza, California, Godzilla, Spider? (I think that was the name. Whichever has the soft shell crab) and the Spicy Crab Rolls. The gyoza came pretty quickly, but the rolls took a while. I don’t mind having a lengthier eating experience and sitting and talking with whomever I’m with, but if you’re in a rush, this will probably frustrate you. The rolls and gyoza were phenomenal. Totally worth the wait! Probably my favorite sushi I’ve had. I’ll be back for sure. Wish I would’ve taken pictures to add to this review.

Fresh. I was pleasantly surprised as the freshness of the food. I came here after a few friends posted great reviews on Facebook and I’ve been looking for a sushi/​Asian food place close by that actually was quality. Now I just ordered some things for takeout, but the restaurant had a nice ambiance, nice looking bar, and very clean and friendly service. The Gyoza, which I always try — was very good. The kids liked it better than at KO Sushi or Tamari Sushi. Miso soup was very good! Yakisoba, which is also my fav non-​sushi food, had very fresh ingredients, not drowning in sauce. My one suggestion to the restaurant though is to lighten up on the hot spice. I do love spicy food, but it was at the level where i lost all sensation on my tongue. Second suggestion — the presentation of the food was so nice! Until… the spork in the takeout bag. Cannot eat soup nor yakisoba with a spork. Please do not ever use sporks in your takeout bags. Big no no. I will be back to this place! Please, please check it out so they stick around.

Great addition to the neighborhood. Very clean and welcoming space. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful.
We had the Godzilla Roll, Tantan Ramen Bowl, and Tuna Roll. Everything was fantastic. Kyoto Mule drink was really tasty too.
We will definitely be back, especially since it’s within walking distance of our house.

Very bad food in a dusty environment. Soup was cold, salad dressing was very oilly, sushi was not fresh as seaweed was very chewy, chicken was bland and tough, and salmon was raw. Lastly, the bathroom sink had no running water and the booths were very far from the table, making eating difficult. Personally, I would not return.

Some of the best sushi I’ve had in IL and definitely the most unique. Everything was very fresh and well made. I’d say the ingredients in the rolls and the textures are what set this place apart. Amazing! If you love sushi you have to check this place out. It’s in a strip mall and you could drive right by it but keep your eyes open and don’t miss this place!

Otobo is pretty decent!
It is a more fancy Japanese spot.
Very clean.
The regular rolls are just okay.
The special rolls are very good!
Ramen is very fresh and broth is tasty.
The entrees are very presentable and savory.
It is a little expensive here but you get what you pay for in the entrees. Entrees are more savory than the sushi in my opinion.