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Trending Japanese restaurant in Illinois

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#26

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse

place Naperville, Illinois

trending_up+9.2pts
77.6
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#27

Sarku Japan

place Chicago Ridge, Illinois

trending_up+9.0pts
63.1
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#28

US Ramen

place Bloomingdale, Illinois

trending_up+8.9pts
79.5
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#29

Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant

place Northbrook, Illinois

trending_up+8.8pts
78.4
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#30

Tanaka Sushi

place Lisle, Illinois

trending_up+8.7pts
83.9
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#31

Sushi Tsuki

place Schaumburg, Illinois

trending_up+8.6pts
80.6
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#32

SUSHI EDO

place Rolling Meadows, Illinois

trending_up+8.6pts
77.4
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#33

Bento Cafe

place Hainesville, Illinois

trending_up+8.4pts
71.8
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#34

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

place Chicago, Illinois

trending_up+8.3pts
86.5
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#35

Bistro Wasabi

place Lake in the Hills, Illinois

trending_up+8.2pts
75.7
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#36

Osaka | Hibachi & Sushi Bar

place Peoria, Illinois

trending_up+8.2pts
70.0
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#37

Teriyaki Chopper

place Arlington Heights, Illinois

trending_up+8.1pts
71.7
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#38

Tokyo Steakhouse - Sushi and Hibachi

place Tinley Park, Illinois

trending_up+7.5pts
73.4
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#39

Sanuki Seimen Mugimaru

place Arlington Heights, Illinois

trending_up+7.4pts
61.3
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#40

Yoshi Ramen Naperville

place Naperville, Illinois

trending_up+7.3pts
85.3
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#41

Koya in Wilmette

place Wilmette, Illinois

trending_up+7.2pts
77.1
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#42

Momoya

place Aurora, Illinois

trending_up+7.1pts
81.4
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#43

Kobe Japanese Steak House

place Bloomington, Illinois

trending_up+7.1pts
80.7
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#44

Domo 77

place Aurora, Illinois

trending_up+7.0pts
78.3
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#45

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

place Algonquin, Illinois

trending_up+6.9pts
67.6
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#46

Sumo Kitchen

place Champaign, Illinois

trending_up+6.6pts
68.9
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#47

Zuki Japanese Steakhouse

place Mokena, Illinois

trending_up+6.5pts
83.1
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#48

RAMENYA

place Gurnee, Illinois

trending_up+6.5pts
77.2
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#49

Summertime Jazz Cafe / Lounge

place Mount Prospect, Illinois

trending_up+6.4pts
73.8
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#50

EDO Japanese Restaurant

place Crest Hill, Illinois

trending_up+6.4pts
73.1
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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