Para Sushi & Ramen

The ramen appeared to be angel hair pasta. It was tasty though. Sushi was slow to come out and essentially limits the AYCE over a normal lunch hour to one order. I would not consider the quality to be good or fresh.

Love the buns, i would definitely come back for more. Good service and friendly staff.

came at this place together with my fiancée as we tty to explore a different area and we are craving for some ramen and sushi.
we came in at 4:00pm the place was wuiet and has very nice ambience. we were seated immediatley at a booth. and we ordered the sushi first we ordered the rainbow roll and the spicy tuna roll. their sushi is very cheap compared at orland park. the sushi came out and we ordered the tonkutso rame. i had the pork belly and my fiancée had the chicken. the sushi taste amazing though need more finest on the rolling but good enough. the ramen broth is very flavorfull and everything in it was delicious.
We will be back at this place if we are around the are.

DO NOT GET RAMEN HERE!!! I waited 30 minutes for them «to warm the water for the noodles» REALLY??? I didn’t even get an «I’m sorry». I am so displeased as it didn’t even have a good flavor — it was bland! I even tried to spruce it up by adding cilantro and they kept bringing me chili flakes. Ugh. The noodles are very low quality and my broth was cold! Honestly, the only good thing here are the Pork Belly Buns, they are delicious, that’s the only reason for the ONE STAR. I will not step foot in this place ever again! I try my hardest to support neighborhood businesses but I will never come back here again. Sad.

I had Ramen twice here and I confirmed it was not what I would ever like. Broth was ok, though it was not wonderful, but the noodles used in it seems a lower quality than other typical Ramen restaurants use. I can make a better quality Ramen at home with noodles purchased in a grocery store. Sad to say but Ramen here is not worth to pay.
To be fair, I have not had sushi here. It looked nice and seems AYCE. I would try Sushi next time if I would feel like going back here to dine.

God awful garbage, I would not spend one dime in this disgusting place ever again. There was a large hanging hair on my food. The manager took it back and made me a different plate and I received a 10% discount. Seriously! At least my meal should have been taken of the tab.
I like the Sushi para in Lincoln park and palatine but this one is a complete joke. I literally filled my pockets with rice because the amount of rice on the nigiri was a complete joke. Yes, it’s all you can eat and yes you get what you paid for but I didn’t order a side of white rice to go.
You can’t complain about the quality and sloppiness because your paying $ 19.99 for sushi. I’m aware of the level and my expectations were low from the beginning. But come one !!! This was a joke I felt like I was getting punked.
The table next to us was doing the same thing. The male in that table kept going out to his car to deposit handfuls of rice.
The one in lincoln park and Palatine give you a cut of fish you can taste. The cuts here were a joke it was like a ban aid around a watermelon. Then you have the «Gustapo» Asian manager walking around giving people the dirty eye. It was like a cat and mouse game it actually was a big joke.
The male next to us kept going to his car. On one occasion his jacket was full of rice it was so funny. I feel his pain you spend your hard earned money on dinner you want to make sure at least you can enjoy the meal. I came out with a North Face full of rice the manger was just dyeing to find out how the hell I kept eating so much nigiri LOL
Never again!!! The entire meal was ruined but I got a good laugh…
There is another all you can eat sushi spot down the street. They were both 3 ½ stars so it was coin flip for me. I like the other Para’s when my finances are low and I want cheap sushi they meet my needs. But this place is a tragic comedy. I got a hair on my «White Rice» nigiri, they should have just given me a bag of rice and told me to leave.

Nothing good to say.
Nothing bad to say.
It was OK.
Prepare to be average.

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Service was very good, restaurant is clean.
The food was average at best. I had the spicy tuna roll which was ok. The shrimp tempura roll was soggy. But for a lunch special I suppose it was a fair value.

I have nothing clever to say here, other than to lavish praise.
Dig Sushi?
Come here and eat like a king!
VERY good AYCE Sushi with a great selection.
Won’t break the bank…
Wow!

BEWARE!!! This place is not a place i recommend to anyone which is sad because the very first time i went it tasted amazing! and it happens to be right across the street from my house… however, the next few times i went I got severely ill both times! The first time i got sick i had a bad feeling upon entering since it smell a bit musty and fishy… i thought because the heat was on and it was rather small place that might of been why… however almost instantly after eating i threw up i thought maybe i just wasnt feeling good but then it happened again two more times. I called and went there to explain to them that me and several others that ate there all got sick and they said it wasnt possible, and that they wouldnt do anything about unless i went to the ER. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO EAT HERE

The sushi here is great which is surprising for being in chicago-​land. Unfortunately, sushi in Chicago isn’t that great but Chicago food in general isn’t, despite what people try to claim. Ok, no more off tangent ranting. The price isn’t bad, the food is very tasty, and they create simple and satisfying flavor combinations. I LOVE the pork belly buns, so I’d recommend those. The ramen is adequate but not stellar. I enjoy the restaurant’s aesthetic as it is warm and comforting without the pretentiousness of many sushi places. Also, they get a +1 for having great bathrooms that feel well kept. I feel like this is majorly overlooked.

One would think that after living in the city for nearly a decade, I would have figured out that this place is owned by the same company who owns the other Sushi Para locations in the city (and other burbs of the city). «Para Sushi» as opposed to «Sushi Para» Hah, I thought it was oddly familiar! Then that same ordering check off list on the same sheet of paper was on the table as we were seated. That’s when I knew that the food would at least be decent… and it was just that.
It’s an all you can eat sushi buffet… when you’re in one of these places, you usually have to take it in with a grain of salt — it’s not going to be the best quality fish out there. That’s exactly how I felt today. We ordered a variety of nigiri — tuna, salmon, white tuna, red snapper, yellow tail, and mackerel. All were average — I’ve had much better, but I’ve also had worse. All pieces had a ton of rice. Very sneaky… that’s how these all you can eat sushi places make you full!
We also ordered some of the other apps — edamame (over steamed/​boiled to the point where some were pretty mushy), miso soup (fairly bland), seaweed salad, chicken yakitori, and the grilled squid (unfortunately the official name for it escapes me, but that was the best part of the meal). We also ordered 2 rolls — alaska and volcano. I definitely give them credit for doing a good job with their rolls. Not over-​riced, nor was the rice itself mushy, and the flavor was good.
I would definitely return to this place for when I’m starving and in the mood for sushi rolls in particular… however, if I want the best quality sushi/​sashimi, I may end up going elsewhere.

Food is not bad at all. I cannot say it is amazing but they have great deals for dinner and they can offer variety of sushi, «all-​you-​can-​eat».
I would recommend them to add some new drinks. Servers are nice and try to do their best.
This place is not good for big company, not too much space inside and tables are not big.
Generally, I have only nice impressions after having dinner here.

The food here is fresh and authentic. The people are very friendly. Its a nice quiet spit to enjoy a nice meal with friends or a loved one.

The food here is amazing! I went on a Sunday early evening for the dinner all you can eat for $ 20. When I tell you that you get your money’s worth and more, I’m not kidding! They literally give you (All You Can Eat). We had 7 different rolls, the Spider Roll, American Dream Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Godzilla Roll, World Series Roll, Crunch Roll and the Angel Roll. We also had 6 appetizers Edamame, Coconut Shrimp, Fried Calamari, Tempura Vegetables, Yaki Chicken and Fried Scallops. I also had 1 of the Spicy Crabmeat Sushi it we very similar to the Spicy Crab Roll from Edo’s in Crest Hill Illinois which I love. The person that waited on us I’m not sure if he was the owner or what but he was very nice and he also gave us some other things to try for free. One was the sesame balls I’m not sure about the second one. I will be going back very soon I hope.

The food here is decent. Not bad, but not great. The main issue seems to be service. Hasn’t been very busy the last 2 times I’ve been here but the wait staff don’t seem like they care much. As mentioned in another review, the sushi was ready to be served, but sat there for around 7 minutes, although a few employees clearly saw it.
It’s too bad because this place is in a good location, the restaurant is clean, and the menu has potential.

You cannot beat AYCE sushi for $ 19.99 per person! I have a 14 year old son who can eat a LOT of sushi so I am sooooo glad they have this close to home. We used to make the hour long drive to Chicago for some decent AYCE sushi.
Maki rolls are pretty good. I’m not a big fan of the maki rolls that have cream cheese. They tend to be pretty heavy handed with the cheese.
I highly recommend the fried scallops and grilled octopus.
Service can be pretty slow especially on a busy day.

Service was not up expectation. Didn’t bring extra napkins or fork upon request. Could have forgotten.
Price was decent, food quality is nothing to brag about.
There were only 3 total party of guest, so iTs not like they were swamped.
Have a way to go.
They could turn things around but.
I’ have plenty of choices around this neighborhood to settle for

Very stoked to have found a solid ramen joint so close to home. Stopped in for the first time recently and checked out the Pork Belly Buns and Shoyu Ramen (both pictured). The buns were melt-​in-​your-​mouth goodness. A little fatty, but the combination of pork, peanut sauce, lettuce (crunch!) all packed into a steamed Chinese bun… stellar. The Pork Shoyu Ramen was much the same. Fantastic broth, proper ramen noodles, soft boiled egg, and two servings of some healthy grilled pork were all I needed for a full belly and a smile on my face. Fair prices and friendly service were abound, but the strip-​mall feel and odd choice in background music were enough to hold me back from the ultimate five. I’ll be back without hesitation!
P. S. They also featured an AYCE soup/​sushi lunch menu for $ 14.99…very tempting!

Sushi para is still one of my go-​tos for sushi. I am a big eater and therefore normal sushi places that may serve higher quality fish for more $$$ is just not as appealing to me. When I eat, I eat to be full/​satisfied. At a nicer sushi place I would probably need to drop at least $ 40. That is why I fancy sushi para because for $ 21 ($ 25 including tip) is such a deal! To be honest, normally when I go to sushi para I eat at least 45 pieces. My PR being 65 pieces… Cumulatively, I believe Sushi Para has lost money by me eating at their establishments… winning.
Of all the sushi paras I have been to (palatine, diversey, clark, etc…) this is the best! Maybe since it’s newer? Not sure but their rolls have less rice piled on, the tempura is nice and fresh/​crispy, and they have this special roll with mango sauce which is awesome! But this location is only 10 min. from my house so I have been coming here a lot which is not great for the waist.
Service has been awesome each and everytime I have gone. Very attentive and fulfill all my requests. Also, I jsut thought I should mention if the waitress mentions its her first day and doesn’t know the menu, one should be sympathetic and more forgiving. We’ve all had our first days at work and this isn’t a five star restaurant here… I’d understand if you were dining at a nice upscale restaurant in the city but it’s the suburbs…
TIP: chew thoroughly as the food will be able to clump together more efficiently in your stomach, thus saving more space to eat more. –Kobayashi