Kizuna Sushi Bistro

Interesting rolls on the menu attracted me to this place, but unfortunately it failed to deliver. fish was decent quality, and some interesting condiments could have made this a staple. But the rice was the worst I've ever had in sushi. Worse that gas station sushi. Tasted like it was day old fridge white rice. Crunchy undercooked texture. On top of that, their knife quality control was quite bad. I had two rolls where it wasn't sliced all the way through leading to pieces falling apart when we tried to eat them. Also almost none of the pieces were remotely evenly sized with some pieces being half the width of others. We ordered 6 rolls so this was an expensive mistake to make. This included one made with black rice which still had texture issues.

Absolutely delicious sushi!! We got 4 different speciality rolls and they were all so unique and tasteful! The lady serving was very sweet and the wait time was not bad at all. I will definitely be coming back!!

Loved the Poke tacos on the Appetizer menu. They had a crispy and delicate crunch. The Asian slaw and veggies combined with raw ebi shrimp on wonton taco shells were topped with a bright sesame marinade. I have never seen poke tacos anywhere before. Very good!!! I wish they were bigger though- they were so delicious. I didn't even take a photo because I was so excited to eat them right away. The Turtle signature roll was also very delicious. The temperature in all the food was on point and the sake was good too. Service here is always superb and patient. You never feel rushed or pressured to order as soon as you sit down nor do you feel like they are trying to hurry you out. Diners seem relaxed and happy. The mood definitely reflects the calm, chill vibes of the owners and servers. Yet, the servers are extremely professional. Kizuna Sushi Bistro takes pride in their menu and it shows, even down to the way they describe each roll which always leaves a smile on my face. It is usually too cold to sit inside (personal preference) for me, and it is nicer during the summer evenings to dine outside anyways. A beautifully decorated patio area in front and around the side make for a fun vibe even though Roosevelt Road is right there (you really start to forget it is after a while). Such beauty and thought put into this place, how can you not appreciate it...

Amazing food! The server did everything, they were handling like ten tables at once. Amazing service the server provided, will definitely come back again with others. I recommend the black monster-since I don’t eat raw sushi!

I want to give an excellent review of the restaurant. The sushi menu is on another level. I have eaten at different sushi restaurants, even with native Asian owners, and I think this restaurant exceeds all my expectations. Every time I go, I try a new dish, and I am satisfied with my choice. The service is unique, and the atmosphere is calm, relaxed, and welcoming. a 10/10.

I’ve been here a couple times. First time the food was excellent. Second time the food was like meh. I took the average so it’s about a 3. Service both times were poor and very slow. It wasn’t busy during both times I went (dinner time). Prices are expensive for the lack of consistent quality. Hard to find a decent sushi place in the area, you’re better off taking a trip to Arlington Heights

Miso soup 3.5/5
Caterpillar roll 3/5
Garlic salmon 5/5
Black monster 4/5
Exotic bomba 5/5
Nigiri 4/5
Ocean vinaigrette 3/5
River beast 3/5
Dragon roll 3/5

The food tasted good but the spider roll barely had any crab in it at all. The California rolls were miniature rolls, which caught me by suprise. I would have gotten 3. The edamame had good flavor but was SWIMMING in oil.

Sushi was excellent. The Tequila roll was my favorite, light, refreshing and a great balance of the fish. Salmon mania was amazing as well, lots of salmon and the sauce that came with it was delicious. Spicy tataki was just okay and seemed like it was missing something. The only complaint I have is the strong odor of bleach or other cleaning supplies. First time in and looking forward to my next visit.