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Kansaku

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1514 N. Sherman Ave. Evanston IL 60201
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(847) 864-4386
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Kansaku opened its first location in the heart of downtown in Evanston on November 13, 2006. Kansaku delivers the concept of contemporary Japanese fine dining at its best leaving you with an experience that will have you coming back for more.Come experience the creativity of urban Japanese cuisine in a soothing ambience by the day and upbeat atmosphere by night. Although sushi is our forte,...

Our seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor & knowledgeable service will provide you & your guests a dining experience that is both satisfying & highly memorable.

Whether you seek familiar sushi preparations, traditional Japanese cooking or unique and innovative contemporary cuisine that blends Asian and Western cooking styles, Kansaku's seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor and knowledgeable service will provide you and your guests a dining experience that is both entirely satisfying and highly memorable.

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“Top-quality fish” in “fresh, inventive and tasty” presentations paired with a “list of premium sakes” have fin fans flagging this dimly lit, slightly pricey Evanston Japanese as a “place to wind down as well as to celebrate” (especially with saketinis) seven days a week; P.S. it’s now also “open for lunch [and dinner] on weekends.”

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Evanston denizens of all stripes--young, old, sweatshirt-clad and high-heeled--meet at this modern downtown spot. Long, wooden benches and leather chairs belly up to dark wooden tables, while a red-lit sushi and… Read More

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Good food, nice staff

Average Rating
80

It’s a quiet, pleasant atmosphere in downtown Evanston right by the rotary headquarters. A little pricey in my opinion, but then again I come from a small town and bigger cities tend to be more expensive anyway. That doesn’t take away from the quality of...

Creative sushi and nice sake list

Average Rating
80

Third time at Kansaku. Very good every time. Large selection of rolls. Interesting and varied tapas-style appetizers in addition to the sushi & sashimi. Nice selection of sake, Japanese beer, and Japanese whisky. Also a good selection of wine, other liquors, and specialty cocktails. Will...

Comfortable, no rush service

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100

Staff was excellent and very patient on a holiday evening. Taro chips are too flimsy to scoop Poke, but if that is the worst thing one can say, we are doing well. Everything was good, and we will be back.

Loved this place

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100

Amazing food and their lychee martini is STELLAR! The location is a little pricy (I paid $100 for 1 alcoholic beverage, 4 sushi rolls and tip), but worth the expense. Would recommend for a date night and would certainly come back (especially for that martini)....

Consistently good

Average Rating
100

Great atmosphere, Great food, and Great service! What more is there! During the summer they have tables on the sidewalk outside.

Business description (4)

Kansaku was founded in 2007, and is located at 1514 Sherman Ave in Evanston.

If you love Japanese food in general, and sushi in particular, Kansaku would be a great choice for lunch or dinner. From the sushi bar come tasty preparations like oyster shooters and spicy tuna tartare, and appetizers like beef tataki and coconut shrimp are also delicious. The entrée list features delicacies like salmon teriyaki, pork katsu and yakisoba. Sake, beers and signature martinis like...

Whether you seek familiar sushi preparations, traditional Japanese cooking or unique and innovative contemporary cuisine that blends Asian and Western cooking styles, Kansaku's seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor and knowledgeable service will provide you and your guests a dining experience that is both entirely satisfying and highly memorable.

At Kansaku, traditional Japanese cooking combines with urban, candle-lit ambiance to create a gourmet dining cuisine. The Japanese executive chefs are known for their delectable maki and the seaweed or soy paper rolls that wrap salmon, avocado or sweet potato. Whether you enjoy eel sauce on a creamy lobster maki or quail egg with your sashimi, don't forget about the full bar in the back,...

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Save Money: Don't save room for dessert--the only offerings are ice-cream scoops.

What to Drink: The Aloe Saketini is surprisingly refreshing, while the lychee version is a sweet treat.

Where to Sit: A few seats along the sushi bar offer a view of the action, but skip the bar seats, which is also where waitstaff clusters.

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