If you like a small and quiet place where you can hear yourself speak, a great atmosphere, enjoy good Japanese food this is the place for you. The food is fresh and prompt and the service is inviting and friendly. If you decide to try it out please make a reservation. Definitely try the bento box or the ramen noodles. If you try the maaki rolls try the Kaiju or the Godzilla.

My best friend and I decided to try this place on a recommendation that the new sushi place downtown was really good. Yesterday were celebrating Galentine's, feeling nostalgic about 10 years since graduation (We LOVE sushi, Japanese culture and cuisine, studied Japanese for 4 years, then went to Japan after graduating high school) The atmosphere is on point. Relaxed, cool, modern. I had forgotten a mask, they let us know we could still come in and sit down, but we had asked for one anyway so I could use it at the other stores. It was no big deal so we decided to let it go, just sit down and figure out where I could get one later. Our waitress was very sweet, attentive. We ordered bento boxes and I asked for a tofu substitution- this was my first time ordering Japanese food/sushi since becoming (mainly) vegan. Not only did our waitress and the chef accommodate me, they went above and beyond checking with me for each aspect of the box that had meat in it (I had forgotten how much meat was included, and was pretty embarrassed that I had ordered something that basically had to be made into a new dish). They did not mind at all, and the food was incredible. To top it off, I believe the owner (who had told us to come in and sit when we came in) came over to clarify if I had asked for a mask to use elsewhere, because they have plenty of spare masks and realized after what we were asking. PHENOMINAL. We were so excited to find such a great place in downtown Elgin. There are great ones, and a couple we really like, but this is exactly what we were looking for and more. This will be a regular spot for us (and everyone we recommend it to) for sure.

What a gem. Sushi was excellent. Quailty could not be debated. Superb fish and artistry all wrapped in amazing rolls. Staff is very friendly, and restaurant had a great vibe with nice music. It was my daughter's birthday and they came out with a free dessert that had a wonderful presentation and great taste to boot. We will be back.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Every time I go I think it can’t get better but then the next time I am even more blown away! It’s small but not crowded. The staff is attentive but not bothersome. Such a cool vibe. They do not mass produce the food, each dish is made with care, we loved our food and kept snooping at our neighbor’s food because everything looked amazing. The sushi is masterful, simple yet complex flavors and many veggie options that hit just perfectly! I had the Jade Garden and the Veggie Dragon and wow, just wow!! I am already looking forward to my next visit. Melody is so friendly. The best sushi I have ever had and I have had a lot of sushi!! GO THERE!!

Very good sushi restaurant. They have first-class ingredients. Everything is fresh and of high quality. The service was first-rate as well. Everyone was polite and smiling. We received our order quickly. The waiting time was very pleasant for us thanks to the atmosphere in this place.

Takoyaki, ramen and the up in smoke roll were all delicious. I'm a big fan of yellowtail and this place offers a couple of options. Menu's got some creative rolls and cocktails on there as well. Prices are reasonable and our service was great despite the restaurant being fairly full.

Amazing sushi and Ramen! Staff is always friendly and helpful, and the owner takes a lot of pride in his quality and preparation.

What an amazing find ! Truly this is the best sushi and ramen restaurant around. The fish is so fresh and the ramen is a homemade recipe which is incredible ! We have already come here a few times within the last week. The Chef and staff are so friendly, atmosphere is cozy. The Chef takes great pride in all of the food ensuring it’s freshness and high quality. I can’t say enough about the food and experience.

Every time I come to Kubo I’m blown away by the quality, presentation, creativity and knowledge that Chris has. Kubo is by far my favorite Sushi restaurant I have ever been to. The food is amazing, the staff is wonderful and the atmosphere is unbeatable. I absolutely love coming here!

Ramen is all right, the egg inside is a lot sweeter than I’d expect and the broth is ok. The pork belly is amazing tho. Sushi is expensive and average in quality, I would just go to sushi station for it. Be careful with the Takoyaki. PIPING hot and will burn the inside of your mouth.

Top shelf ingredients and a ton of skill making tonight’s sushi and appetizers. First timers here I am absolutely impressed. We’ll definitely be back!

The chef personally came to the table when I ordered chef's choice and asked me preferences because I had mentioned I didn't want unagi. I was worried the chef would be offended for asking since it is a chef's choice sashimi plate. It was a delightful experience and delicious. The "sauces" he created for me added an amazing flavor profile on fish I would not normally eat, like mackerel. The only thing is I wish the pieces of fish were a little bigger. I look forward to visiting again next time I'm in Elgin.

Showed up 15 minutes early. We were told our table should be ready soon which we fully understood as we were early. We told the hostess that we will just grab a drink at the bar and wait. Her immediate response was that the bar is “full” (which it wasn’t) and she proceeded to tell us to go outside and walk around and come back. We took her recommendation and found the Latin Kitchen two doors down and had a wonderful dinner and experience. FYI, we had been here before and the food is great. The hostess up front needs a new career.

Decided to try this gem of a spot about a month ago and again tonight with no regrets. The signature sushi rolls are absolute sushi perfection that will pleasantly surprise even the pickiest of palates. The grilled calamari was incredible and the staff is great. So happy to add this restaurant to one of the places I regular. For me, Kubo is at the top of places I will go for sushi and the best part is that there is so much more I look forward to trying on their extensive menu.

The food was delicious and the service was great. There were a lot of different options to choose from, so whether you enjoy sushi or you're feeling something different, I'm sure you'll be able to find something you enjoy. I got the ramen, and it was delicious. The broth was warm and refreshing. 5 stars.

What a great group of chefs.. Everything was fantastic / from the ambiance, plates and service. I’ll be a regular.

We have wanted to visit here for years, finally did and it was superb. Our waitress provided us with several recommendations and even told us a little background about the restaurant while we ordered. Our sushi tasted amazing, great flavors, and tasted so fresh. We had the krispy krunch, TNT, Fierce tigher, and zombie brain (krispy krunch was out fav). The mango mojito and sake on draft was delicious. We cannot wait to go back and try the sumo roll.

My favorite sushi place in Elgin! Cozy atmosphere, great service, amazing food! We come here very often.❤️❤️❤️

Best Japanese food I’ve ever had. And I live in an area with a high population of Asian cuisine. Everyone was nice knowledgeable and professional. The food was divine. The atmosphere was relaxed warm and peaceful. I am only upset that I didn’t know about this place sooner.

I LOVED everything about this place. It's a family owned, chill and amazing spot. The food was delicious, my server was very knowledgeable and offered lots of suggestions based on my preferences. The food arrived quickly and the owner was also helping to bring food and assist customers. 10/10.