Sushi Time

Delivery was 30 minutes late from the time requested hours in advance and didn’t follow directions on where to go at the hotel. The sushi was transported with the hot food and was quite warm. The driver forgot the beverage. The food was mediocre at best, with vegetables I suspect were frozen rather than fresh.

Very happy with Sushi Time relaxed atmosphere good food reasonably priced and good service plus TV coverage.

Food is awesome and yummy. Nice friendly servers and atmosphere… I will come back excellent sushi and appetizers …

We have getting carry out for a while now and it is by far our favorite place! We love the spicy tuna and the seaweed salad is amazing. Although today we go the rolling stone and it had way to much mayo.
We did get a complimentary avocado, crab appetizer. Wish there were more deals!!!

I was in a rush going to school, and I got here at about 3:45, not realizing they weren’t open yet! (The doors were unlocked for the people working there). Anyways, the staff was EXTREMELY POLITE and helpful. They took my order (which was simple-​two avocado maki rolls) and got the food out to me quickly. The rolls were very good (and amazingly priced). I will definitely be returning to sample more of the menu!

Soooooo… in Elmhurst this is your best sushi bet. It is better than Wok n Fire, Sushi Nest, and Sakana. (Why ARE there so many sushi places within walking distance of each other? Not sure if that’s good for business or not). I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite sushi place for regular old maki rolls (compared to other NON Elmhurst sushi joints) BUT the spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and spicy yellowtail here were certainly decent and spicy (which most places can’t handle).
The good:
1. Service and prices are great.
2. Fish is fresh, rolls are decently sized, and the spicy rolls are not completely mushy mayo messes (also spicy is actually kind of spicy).
3. Miso soup was good… and complementary!
The bad:
1. The rice is kind of hard.
2. The spicy rolls all came with crunch. I would definitely ask for the rolls without that addition next time.
3. The yellowtail was forgettable.
The restaurant is also pretty small but it seems like they do a decent sushi bar and takeout business.
If I’m ever hankering for sushi in Elmhurst, I’d definitely make this my stop.

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite local places. I don’t eat seafood, so my options are limited but everything I’ve had has been good. The veggie sushi (yummy caterpillar roll!) — and regular sushi are great. I also have really liked the udon kitchen lunch. Interior is cozy, so it might get crowded at dinner time. Definitely worth a trip!

I eat sushi frequently in downtown Elmhurst, usually at Sushi Nest. Yesterday I tried Sushi Time for lunch, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere — it’s been remodeled with a clean modern style, and has (muted) big screen t. vs behind the sushi bar. I had the sashimi lunch which included 8 pieces of fish, a California roll, and complimentary miso soup. It was very good and the service was friendly, fast and personable.
The cheerful, bright atmosphere is perfect to lunch and when I’m hankering for Japanese at noon this will be my new go-​to location. It’s a perfect spot for lunch when running errands, or meeting up with friends.

If you’re looking for great tasting sushi with creative presentation for a reasonable price then you’ve got to try Sushi Time. I’ve had about half of their regular and specialty sushi rolls and the sizes of their specialty rolls are pretty decent. It’s easy to get filled up on a specialty roll and an appetizer. Speaking of appetizers their crab ragoon was amazing! It had just the right amount of cream cheese and imitation crab meat stuffed into flaky yet fluffy dough. I only wish the regular sushi rolls were as filling as the specialty ones.

If your looking for incredibly fresh, tasty, filling, diverse & affordable rolls, nigiri and sashimi… come here and think twice before going to that ayce joint. Ron S. loves this place and so do I!
All reviews are spot on about how great this place is.
Interior is VERY COZY… small eating area… there is bar type seating on one side, and some tables on the other… the staff is incredibly helpful and friendly… I’ve eaten in, and recently placed an order to go… note that they do close for an hour break during afternoon. I stopped in last month around 3ish and noticed the ‘closed sign till 4pm’…they are closed from 3−4pm Mon-​Fri, but open all day on weekends… so now you know.
I think Sushi Nest has some competition although I don’t feel you can really compare apples to apples in terms of ambiance and size of dining area… sushi is top notch at both, however, I feel Sushi Nest is a bit pricier yet justified by my absolute love for the atmosphere (romantic) and unique combinations… it is just a different dining experience altogether…
Having said that, Sushi Time has a Zen feel… and comfortable, relaxed vibe I really dig…
You don’t come to Sushi Time for an all-​you-​can eat price fix… while I am a fan of this at times, I am also aware that you truly do get what you pay for and here your sushi will not begin to all taste the same as it can at some ayce joints… and no, this is not a ayce place.
Its just really affordable, great quality sushi done right…
I had the Naturo ($ 13), Spider ($ 14) & Tekka Roll ($ 5) and White Tuna Nigiri ($ 5)…and loved each one… for $ 37 I had a meal for two days…
Naturo was cucumber wrapped yellowtail, fish eggs, crab meat and avocado… super light and refreshing. You have a choice between: yellowtail, salmon, or tuna.
Spider roll is always my go to… this was a little different as it included fresh romaine. I was hesitant to order at first and wasn’t sure about romaine in my roll, but I was taking too damn long staring at all the sushi options, that I just blurted it out… I loved the prominent soft shell crab… you knew it was there and it was OH SO GOOD. The romaine was OK but wouldn’t make for crisp eating the next day… Big chucks of Tuna comprised my Tekka roll… the white tuna nigiri had a thick slice and was thoroughly enjoyed… rolls were filling and included the perfect amount of fresh rice…
This order was to go and they included three dipping sauces: rice wine, another I don’t know the name of, and eel sauce (for my Spider roll) was placed on the side versus on top of my roll, I so appreciated this… I was given complimentary sliced avocado, cucumber, crab meat and daikon on the side accompanied by two servings of ginger, wasabi and soy… they didn’t miss a beat!
Friend ordered the Vegetable Pad Thai but was not impressed… she said it was bland and sauce was lacking in dish…
I’d come here for sushi alone… its been consistently good every time and I can’t wait to go back again and again and sample their soup and appetizer offerings in addition to sashimi & more sushi!
Highly recommend!

Our second visit to Sushi Time and it keeps getting better and better. I started out with the hot and sour soup. On a cold and blustery October day, it hit the spot. Full of mushrooms, tofu and other delights, it opened my sinuses and warmed me up in no time.
We shared the soft shelled crab appetizer and this was as delicious as their sushi.
I ordered the tri-​colored sashimi platter with a spicy salmon roll again. The last time I had this dish, the fish was so fresh. Well, THIS time did not disappoint either. Just terrific!
Sushi Time now serves Sapporo beer, plum wine and 4 kinds of sake. I would encourage you to try the sake if you never have. The house hot sake is an easy and cost effective way to experiment. (Once again, this is a great way to warm up on a cold night.) But, the real treat is the cold, unfiltered sake. There is a great deal of variation in sake and a good, unfiltered sake is a real treat. The unfiltered sake served here is $ 13 and comes in a small bottle that can be easily shared by two. It is subtly sweet and silky at the same time.
In summary, the fish is very fresh and the rolls are terrific without going overboard on rice. Although you will likely go for the excellent sushi, the appetizers are excellent as well.
With the addition of beer and sake, Sushi Time just adds to a memorable dining experience.

A decent place to have some good sushi. We had Tri color Sushi Combo including 3 pcs tuna, 3 pcs salmon, 3 pcs yellow tail with one California regular roll and Crab Rangoon.
Sushi was awesome and Crab Rangoon was too delicious, crab meat with cream melted in my mouth. It was that good !! The only thing I didn’t like was seating. They have very small seating space.

I came here for lunch and was not disappointed. My friend and I ordered the spicy tuna, spicy salmon, yellow tail and double spicy roll. Yes, I know I order spicy everything but that’s just how I roll. The service was near perfect and the ice tea was addicting. The rolls were big and meaty and tasted fresh. Highly recommended restaurant in a really nice walking area with lots of other restaurants and shops. After your sushi meal you can walk out and into a bubble tea shop that’s a few feet away.

First time here. It was smaller than expected but very clean all around. I came for lunch and ordered the lunch special 2 regular rolls ($ 9.95) which came with miso soup or a soda (I opted for the soup). My rolls were made lightning fast and they were good sized rolls with a fair amount of fish to rice ratio. I sat at the sushi bar and the fish presented was very fresh and the station was kept clean by both chefs. Many people came in that ordered carry out while I was there.
When in the area I would come back here for sure. Might want to try one of their hot dishes next time, but their sushi is a hit for sure.

«Fish are friends, not food!»
Yeah that shark in Finding Nemo had that all wrong. Haha. Oh my goodness, when I say this place is perfection, I’m so not kidding.
Absolutely beautiful place when you walk in. It’s really small so it’s not good for a huge party. But the décor is trendy and the place is gorgeous and clean. The wait staff are very friendly and they really go out of the way to make their customers comfortable and happy.
We ordered 6 different regular rolls. MY FAVORITE ONES WE ORDERED: Mango salmon roll and the tuna, salmon, avocado roll. The fish is so fresh you wouldn’t even believe you were eating fish. There is absolutely no fishy stench. SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN TASTING. And you know how a lot of sushi places tend to overdo it with the rice? Not here! The rice and fish ratio is perfect. Oh my UMAMI! The presentation is great too and so appealing.
They have a great motto: «Eat happy and eat healthy.» I love walking out of a restaurant completely satisfied and feeling good knowing I had good food choices for dinner. Hahaha.
COME HERE NOW!!! That’s all I have to say:)

I came here at Sushi Time on a Thursday night with my gal cousins and another time for lunch. It’s a cute little place right in the heart of downtown Elmhurst. There’s street parking and near by parking lots. A plus for me was it’s a BYOB, yes BYOB in the Burbs yo! I made RSVP for 10 of us and they were accommodating, maybe because it was a weeknight. They were friendly and the place looks new and modern, it’s a Japanese Fusion. They also do delivery and catering too which is nice to see since I don’t live too far. I also noticed they are in Grub Hub too, sweet!
The prices are reasonable for the sushi you get. The amount of sushi rice is a fair amount not like those jumbo sushi rolls and it mostly rice wack! They also sell brown rice for an extra $ 1.00 for dinner meals. But I’m not sure they make their sushi with brown rice (that would be a nice option).
I also like the fact that you can ask to add or remove items out of your sushi order or dinner order, especially if you have food allergies.
Here is what we ordered:
For Starters:
Crab Rangoon– you get 5 pcs hot and crispy with plenty of cream cheese and imitation crab with sweet sauce.
Shumai– you get 6 pcs with sweet sauce, it was ok. They look like you can buy those in the frozen section in an Asian market so perfectly shaped, lol.
Soft Shell Crab Tempura– Crispy and the sweet sauce was light and not overly sweet. I like to eat it plain myself.
Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura-​You get a typical 2 pcs of shrimp (the breading is more of a flaky tempura while the vegetables nice variety are made with your typical tempura batter). I’d get this again as this is my go to dish.
Miso Soup-​The flavors was nice, it had little pieces of tofu and seaweed in it.
Seaweed Salad-​This was fresh and tasty so my cousin said. I’m not a fan of seaweed salad but I trust her and there was plenty for a small. It could have been a meal or you can share it as we did around the table.
Plain Noodles– There were lo mien noodles with a nice soy flavor. This was for the kiddies are one would know me I like my meat and veggies in it:)
Now on to the Rolls:
Spicy Salmon-​it was a nice heat/​spicy you can taste the salmon. This is my go to roll so I would get it again.
Spicy Tuna-​They make theirs minced like a pâté, nice and spicy. This is my go to roll so I would get this again.
Dragon-​This was well made, spicy tuna/​shrimp tempura/​avocado creamy/​eel nice and sweet per my cousin, it was ok.
Dynamite-​shrimp tempura, creamy avocado topped with fried onion w/​spicy crab meat, scallops, tempura crunchy with eel sauce. This had a lot going on and a rich flavor. Not one of my top choices, but my cousins liked it.
Crunch Roll-​Shrimp tempura, creamy avocado, topped with fried onion w/​tuna salad (yes tuna out of a can), topped with crispy shoe string potato with eel sauce. It was ok, I’d like to try something else.
Godzilla Roll-​Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, spicy crab meat, avocado, topped w/​tempura crunchy, eel sauce and spicy mayo. It was ok, but I had better with different items in it.
Tropical Island-​Soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, mango, topped with spicy tuna, fish eggs, and eel and spicy mayo sauce. I like this roll, I’d get it again.
Sashimi:
Sake (fresh Salmon) you get 2 pcs per order and WOW they were big pieces seriously I’m use to a size of 2 finger width not 4 finger width. I LIKED it. It was fresh and I would get this again and again!
Shro Maguro (White Tuna) you get 2 pcs per order and yes these were also big pieces. My cousins love white tuna and they said this is one of the best they have tasted. Which is nice to hear as I’m not a fan of white tuna, but I must say I did try it and it did taste like chilled steak… yeah from the sea lol!
My cousins LOVED how fresh and Sashimi tasted and the size and the affordable prices that we ordered more lol! We ended up getting the Sashimi Dinner of 18pcs of Assorted Sashimi. Since it was the end of the night we asked for 18 pcs of Maguro (tuna), Shro Maguro (white tuna), and Hamachi (Yellow Tail) for this dinner.
Overall, I’m glad we found this place so close to home. I even like their lunch special prices which is good from Mon thru Sat which includes a Miso Soup or a Soda. I’ll keep coming back! I mean, who wouldn’t it’s BYOB and affordable fresh tasting sushi and friendly staff!

Rolls, rolls, all typea rolls. This place got rolls for errthin’. So much so that I’m gonna develop even more rolls above my belt.
You guys, I can’t move because of all the amazing sushi I ate for lunch today. Let’s raise the roof because Elmhurst FINALLY has a great sushi restaurant.
Y’know those tiny, dry sushi rolls you get other places? So not the way things work here. Here you get huge, fresh rolls absolutely packed with ingredients. I can normally do about 3 rolls per meal, but here 2 would have been plenty. The portions are so large and wonderful. Plus, if you order a lunch combo you get a bowl of miso or egg drop soup. Amazing.
And have you checked out the ingredients? In addition to massive pieces of fresh fish, they include super cool things like mango, fresh veggies, sweet potato and other awesome things. Even if you’re allergic or not fond of fish, you don’t have to be stuck with the same boring California roll you get everywhere else. You know where I’m talking about. Even vegans have options here.
I got the Deluxe 2 Rolls special, which means you choose one regular roll and one deluxe roll. I went with the Snow Mountain (shrimp tempura, asparagus, cucumber, crab meat salad, eel sauce and spicy mayo). Did you read that? Are you salivating? Could you just die happy now?
Don’t. Go get some sushi first.
I also went with the salmon/​mango roll because it was something that sounded so fresh and new and awesome that I had to try it. It was all of the aforementioned adjectives and more. Get one of those too.
Also? The real winner was the cheapest thing I ordered (yes, I told you I went all fat-​kid and got three rolls. Shut up! YOU DON’T KNOW ME!) spicy tuna roll. Amazing. Came packed with really spicy tasty tuna and they added tempura flakes for a wonderful crunch. I’m definitely going back for that again.
It’s now about 3 hours after my sushistravaganza and the food baby I’ve developed has only begun to subside. Seriously, my shirt was a whole size bigger this morning. You might need to take some of this home. Or maybe you’ll need to just order more for dinner. I don’t know. That’s your business.
The owner/​manager stood and chatted with me while my order was prepared. He was super cool, pleasant and really looks to build their brand in the community. I wish them well. They’re already off to a fabulous start!

I’m giving this new sushi place a double thumbs up. This is the place to go in Elmhurst. The lunch specials are a great deal. The staff is super friendly and if you’re an Elmhurst College student you can get a discount. There are other sushi places in town, but this one has great sushi and great prices. Don’t miss it!
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I came here on a Friday evening with a friend. We were seated immediately (no wait).
Customer service — The waitress was nice, but there was a delay in getting our waters. We also did not receive our soy sauce after getting our sushi. My friend and I ended up asking the people next to us for their soy sauce since they were done eating. The waitress ended up asking us if we wanted low sodium afterwards (not sure if she noticed that we didn’t get the soy sauce from her).
Dragon roll (from specialty roll) — $ 12.95 — the ingredients are spicy tuna, avocado, shrimp tempura, BBQ eel with eel sauce and spicy mayo. The presentation was good. They say it comes with 8 pieces but feels more like 10 pieces. Ordering one specialty roll is pretty filling! I liked the combination of the ingredients and would recommend this as well.
Specialty rolls come with 8 pieces (per waitress)
Regular rolls come with 6 pieces and are usually smaller than the specialty rolls
This place is located 5 mins walking distance from the Elmhurst Metra station. Parking is not too challenging to find (I think it is free too!.. the perks of the suburbs).
I would come here again if I was in the area.

What time is it? It’s sushi time! Seriously the BEST sushi! Casual, family friendly atmosphere with extremely reasonable prices. No liquor license yet means it’s BYOB (or wine)! They have glasses.
Its not always easy to find a spot with plenty of vegetarian options for me and carnivore options for the husband. This place nailed it! The vegetarian caterpillar roll was almost too beautiful to eat. It was delicious though! Sweet potato, avocado, asparagus, onion, radish sprouts… mmmm. My husband loved the fresh spicy salmon roll and the governor’s chicken!
The owner was so kind and offered our baby avocado and blueberries to eat! We really appreciated that. Everyone here is friendly and professional!