YOKO

meir bamberger a month ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) Yoko in Skokie is an outstanding kosher restaurant and easily one of the highlights of the kosher dining scene in the Chicago area. From the food to the service and atmosphere, the entire experience was excellent. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. You can tell there is real attention to detail in both the quality of the ingredients and the preparation. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well executed, with a great selection on the menu. The service was equally impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal without ever making us feel rushed. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere — modern and upscale while still being comfortable and inviting. It's a great choice whether you're going out for a casual dinner, a date night, or a special occasion. It's always great to find a kosher restaurant that delivers not just because it's kosher, but because it's genuinely an excellent restaurant. Yoko absolutely does that. Highly recommended, and definitely a place I'll return to whenever I'm in the Skokie/Chicago area.

Yitt Barzeski 2 months ago

YOKO completely redefines kosher dining . The atmosphere is upscale, modern, and stylish, making it the perfect place for a date night, celebration, or just a great night out. My favorite dish was the Pad Thai—it was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. A close second was the Wagyu Pretzel Bites, which were incredibly flavorful and a fun, unique appetizer. We ordered several desserts, and the crème brûlée was the clear favorite. A special thank you to Alina, who was warm, friendly, attentive, and provided outstanding service throughout our meal. She made an already wonderful dining experience even better. If you're looking for an upscale kosher meat restaurant with creative dishes, exceptional food, and excellent service, YOKO is definitely worth visiting. We can't wait to come back!

Chewy 3 months ago

Alrighty!!! Now this is a place to eat in Skokie. The service was attentive without being overly intrusive. The drinks were delicious and amazingly fun. You can tell a lot of time and effort go into their presentation. The food... The food was delicious!!! Impeccable. I loved this meal. It was a wonderful time out. This is what going out for dinner should feel like. The coolest part is that it's a neighborhood restaurant. This has the feel of big city dining with a shorter drive and parking. Yes yes yes! Go. Great for a date, momma's night out, dinner meetings, or just a solo meal by the bar!

Alexandra Lucero 3 months ago

The atmosphere was very nice- the bathroom and restaurant were very clean and had beautiful lighting. We got two sushi rolls and edamame- everything was amazing! It was honestly the best sushi I’ve had in a long time. The fish tasted very fresh and both rolls had lots of flavor! Definitely will be craving these forever now, I wish I could’ve tried everything on the menu.

Annalisa 5 months ago

I would have liked to give this restaurant a better review, especially since it is walking distance from my home, but I've experienced better service at most places I've been to. The second my husband and I walked in, we were warmly welcomed by (probably) the manager, who actually got us excited to try YOKO out for the first time. But very shortly after, we were ignored. Well-played pitching. The atmosphere was beautiful, nicely decorated, and the food was good. There was so much to choose from but my husband and I ultimately ordered the chicken lettuce wraps, salmon bomb, sakura roll, and the chocolate fudge for dessert. Much to my surprise, the salmon bomb which, unbeknownst to me, only had 4 small pieces of salmon topped with shredded green onion was...$20 (insert "The Scream" emoji). A bomb to my wallet, for sure. And two spoons for our dessert (maybe next time), please.