Nikko Soju Sarang - Arlington Heights

We LOVE Nikko's. I've lost count of how many times we've dined or done take out. It is our go-to sushi and Asian fusion spot. The staff are so nice, all of...

Came to one of the many sushi places in Arlington Heights. It didn't look all that good from the outside, just in a crummy strip plaza. Nikko makes it count...

We went there about 7 years ago and I wasn't a fan. Last week we went back because it was close by and we wanted to give the restaurant another try since it...

I would have gave this place a 5 star, but the service was awful. I made reservations and I was seated with a party of 2. I placed my order and got my miso soup. We waited 1 hour before we got our 3 rolls of sushi. The table of 5 who ordered after us and also came in later got their rolls of sushi before us. Like how do you forget about an order placed before hand? I'm guessing the waiter took the order by hand and forgot to put it into the computer. But that is no excuse. Shouldn't have given the food to the table that orders after us after you caught the mistake... should've at least made them wait while you finish our order. It wouldn't have made me feel forgotten and mad. The food was great, but the service was awful. Could've thrown in free dessert knowing you forgot our order.

This meal was wonderful. Started with the Nikko tortillas that seemed a little over fried but still had great flavor. My wife and I shared three rolls at the table and always try a variety of flavors and textures. We had to try the Nikko roll which was flaming at our table exciting us to eat it. We also enjoyed the Kamikaze roll and Godzilla roll that helped round out our meal. Fun fact the chopstick boxes you see as you walk in used to be repeat customers that would keep their chopsticks safe at the restaurant to enjoy sushi at there next visit. Unfortunately they have stopped this practice but still a great story.