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Renga-Tei in Lincolnwood is a three star Japanese restaurant. It's known for its sushi.
4.0 of 5 stars.
the lunch boxes are freakin' HUGE. no one person should ever consume that much food for lunch. mine came with chicken teriyaki, miso, rice, some delicious spinach peanuty thing, a little salad that i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still 5/5, but fyi don't try to go on Fri or Sat after about 5:30 - 6pm unless you have a reservation or don't mind sitting at the sushi counter. The 2 of us dined here last Saturday night. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was a devout fan of Renga Tei for many years. The food was the best. I would order many things but particularly loved the cold soba noodles with shrimp tempura along side. This ended when at 5:30pm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made a reservation for two for Fri night but I don't think it was necessary. It feels authentic in there and my waitress strongly suggested for me not to have even Ikura due to my big pregnant belly....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Japanese restaurant on the North Side; it beats any of the sushi places in Evanston and is worth the trek to Lincolnwood. The sushi is always fresh and generously portioned. It was crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a very nice meal,ordered the avocado shrimp salad, excellent.Had noodles with vegetables and octopus and with beef, both were very good.Although our server started very attentive she drifted away...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have searched for three years for a decent Japanese restaurant near Evanston.My search has now ended.Renga Tei is as authentic as you'll get.The menu includes many varieties of Japanese dishes, not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a word, yummy. I used to go their for lunch when I worked over there and it's very good. The Bento Box is a great value for the money. Consistently good food and good service. I happened by there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am so lucky to only live 15 minutes from this place! actually, i've been going to this place since i was a little girl and the restaurant was half the size. everything on their menu is delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends raved about this place, claiming that the trek would be worth it. I always take reviews of Asian food joints from non-Asians with a grain of salt. Now, I'm not Japanese, but somehow...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have already been here twice and have yet to be disappointed. The food is fantastic. The teriyaki beef appetizer is amazing. Really good flavor and it's so tender. I always get one of the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went there again a few weeks ago. Still awesome, and after reading the reviews of the Tokyo Lime Pie, I wish I got some. This time I got the bento box combo with the unagi, and I have to say that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As spectacular and satisfying as the food is, one thing Renga Tei could work on is their hostess service, which has been consistently sluggish and borderline aggravating throughout all of my visits...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is not the most friendly in town but the quality and freshness of sushi here is definetely worth the detour. Nothing fancy on the menu but all the traditional Japanese offerings. All fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is uncommon these days -- the place is filled with Japanese speaking people and staff. When they say irasshaimase, they mean it! The food is excellent and well presented. Take your in-laws here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the nicest surprises I have discovered in this unlikely location. Being the city girl I am, I quickly prejudge any restaurant in the suburbs as pretentious and unauthentic. A small...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boy do I miss this place! My hubby and I would eat here at least twice a month. This is true authentic Japanese with lots of Japanese people eating here. That's always a great sign of good food. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had another great dinner at our favorite Japanese restaurant in the metro area. This time it was an extended family group of 14, which is about as large a group as you can fit in here at one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for many years and Renga Tei has remained consistently good. As someone else mentioned, it has very authentic food and the service is pleasant. It is Japanese owned and most of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first hint that this was going to be great food was that Japanese people kept piling in through the door, and that was a thumbs up for me to eat here.The interior of the restaurant isn't much to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of few honestly authentic Japanese restaurants in (or almost in) Chicago. Reservations necessary on weekends. Beware the grandmotherly hostess (owner?) who is frightening and stern. Everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly my favorite Japanese restaurant. My Japanese friend says it is the most authentic Japanese fare he has had in the States. Their entrees are always high quality, decent portions, fresh....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't exactly the ideal spot for me with the limited vegetarian options, but it is pretty good. The service could use some upgrading but that might have had something to do with a language...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Freshest sushi I've had in Chicago. The room is completely unassuming, and many Japanese families eat here, which is a great sign. It is definitely crowded on weekend nights, so call ahead and make...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you find yourself in Lincolnwood check out Renga Tei. No fancy fusion going on here...just some really solid traditional Japanese food. The sushi is fresh, and the hot entrees (Combination C is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great little Japanese restaurant. It's pretty popular and crowded so make reservations. We had sushi, tempura and steak teriyaki... all excellent. Prices were typically expensive and other than...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent quality sushi; very fresh fish; sushi bar is too small; family atmosphere; good for takeout; closed on Tuesdays
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went at the spur of the moment based on Yelp reviews, and absolutely loved it. As my husband said, "It's the anti-Tank." Old schoolish, minimal non-trendy decor, lots of regulars. Great, fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great neighborhood sushi place. most importantly, i've been to a few nicer, trendier places and their seaweed isn't as fresh. This place has the best seaweed, never ever chewy! They need to work on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What I love about this place is that it is so unassuming from the outside. A liitle corner joint on the the end of a strip mall. I've been going here for years, it's the closest to me when I get the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy shnikeys! This is the tastiest sushi place in Chicagoland and it is in a strip mall on Touhy. Who'da thunk it? Make a reservation before you go, because they are a little weird about walk ins....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered single pieces of the salmon sushi and it was the best I've ever tasted, and I've been to many Japanese restaurants. My wife ordered sashimi and all the pieces were superb.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decor - neat and cleanOrdered edemame to startSushi A plate - which included mackeral much to my delight. Overall the sushi was fresh and 5 star! I believe it was tuna, salmon, mackeral, something...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their maitre'd service leaves much to be desired. They not only had no table ready for us despite our 7 pm reservation, several times we were told that our table would be ready momentarily only to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read the reviews on Yelp before I went so I wasn't expecting too much since the reviews were mediocre. And since I wasn't expecting over the top yumminess, I was pleasantly surprised!We went fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
renga tei has great traditional japanese food. i love the beef teriyaki (the meat is so tender), curry, tonkatsu, and the sweet sauce that comes with your steamed broccoli.you know a place is good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Renga Tei. It is a good restaurant with good comfort 'kitchen' food (especially the sukiyaki). The wait staff is nice and caters to filling your water and tea on a consistent basis. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is walking distance from my boyfriend's abode. A pleasant way to spend a summer evening is a walk to Renga Tei for sushi, and maybe some mochi ice cream for desert. While this place can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice in two weeks, and I will be back as often as possible. Unassuming location and interior, but very fresh food at reasonable prices (especially compared to all the hot spots closer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a standard sushi joint in the 'burbs. Food-wise I think the sushi here stands up to any place in Chicago. Price-wise the food stands up to any place in Chicago, and I guess that's my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From some of the reviews, I was expecting (and ready for) some not so friendly service. We got exactly the opposite. Our server couldn't have been nicer. Our water glasses were filled constantly....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here is good as well as the various entrees. Price is reasonable, and service is good. A must try if you have not yet...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is good. Whoever thought of rolling up bits of fish 'n stuff with rice totally had the right idea. Lucky for us, Renga Tei captures this complicated essence of sushi in a straightforward way....
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My food critical Japanese family has been coming here for at least a decade, when the place actually used to be half the size of what it is now. The staff is always very nice and attentive, you rarely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place for Japanese food. Fish is very fresh, the atmosphere is very relaxed and the dishes are delicious. May I suggest trying the tuna tataki. If it was closer to my house, I'd visit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. I've only been here a few times but already I'm impressed. It's nice inside but you can get away with jeans, and the food is tasty. My boyfriend is intensely fond of their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been going here for years. I'm not a huge sushi fan, so I can't really make a judgment on that. I usually get the salmon teriyaki, which is delicious. The gyoza is great too. I can't say...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my most visited sushi places that I often go to. It's pretty close to my place so I go here just to get my sushi fix. Prices are very reasonable and the service is great.You know you're going...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, service was fine, but it didn't blow me away. There does not seem to be a great Japanese/sushi place that's close to my office. Maybe that's a good thing since sushi can be a rather...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can I get a 4.5?? So far, out of all the times I've visited, 3 or 4 times I got delayed. Their Bean curd dessert wrapped in bamboo leaf is to die for. Atleast it makes me melt. . . !!Fish, Steak,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We finally tried this place out, especially after reading the yelpers comments!!! Mind you we pass it up every day! The place is small and gets very busy, especially on the weekends. Our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***Update 10/19****I lowered the rating to 4 stars because of the service. Went back with my husband. He's not a fan of sushi, so he ordered chicken with noodles. It took us a good 15 minutes to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big fan of sushi but this is my favorite Japanese restaurant for "cooked" rolls and dinners. This seems to be the only place where I can get the Saba Shioyaki (broiled mackerels-lightly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Japanese resturant. the appetizers are delish, and the maki is my favorite. although i havent, you can sit at the sushi bar and watch them prepare it, it looks fun. from what i hear this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great reasonably priced authentic Japanese food. Sometimes theres a fluke in the kitchen, but the sushi is always great... especially the chicago crazy roll which is enormous. The only flaw is the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. Combination A is what we always call for. It comes with teriyaki beef and chicken along with shrimp and vegetable tempura. It also comes with soup and salad (the dressing is to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here with my B's family, who had been regular patrons of this place for years. When I asked his cousin, "So, what's good here?" - he responded that everything was good. And, boy was he right!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice now and having only discovered it this year, I am a little said to be leaving Chicagoland and probably won't be back here anytime soon. I had the tempura and the chef's sushi and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are only a few Japanese restaurants that I truly love, and Renga-Tei is one of them. It was Renga-Tei which introduced me to spider maki, mochi and bento boxes, and of course that makes it my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese food that I've had in Chicago. And the only one I look forward to returning to.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Japanese homestyle that serves up quality food. Sushi is always fresh and table service is pleasant. Great cuts of seafood.Menu is in Japanese and English. This is worth the trek if you plan to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think Renga Tei is one of the most authentic Japanese Restaurants in the area. The food is traditional and the portions are filling. The service is good, depending on who is waitering, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times. It is not my favorite, but it is very good. My best friend is married to a Japanese guy and his family loves this place. .It is good, consistent and always fresh. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a true Japanese restaurant that's fairly comparable to the 3-star casual places we used to frequent back in Cali. Perhaps I'm being too generous with the stars, but I think it deserves the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just say this is my absolute favorite Japanese restaurant in the entire city? I'm a sushi snob and I love this place. Awesome, family style Japanese food with freshness and quality on par with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Evanston I did go to Renga-Tei on occasion -- cheap, authentic, but the menu is stuck in the '80s (if you ate Japanese in teh 80s you know what I mean - conservative basics of Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It has a sketchy look from the outside but the inside is pretty nice and very Japanese. The chefs and servers are "authentic", and it is a very popular place in the middle of nowhere Lincolnwood....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I normally NEVER rate a restaurant that haven't been to for years, but I'm making an exception for Renga Tei. It used to to be one of my favorite cheap Japanese food fix, until one day, the waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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This is my favorite Japanese Restaurant in Chicagoland. I think the food is awesome and plus it has a free parking lot so I don't have to look for parking (as I normally would if I go to any of the good...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents swear by this place. I headed here for a nice quick dinner and the food was filling. Sushi was good (not spectacular), but the portions were great. I had the Bento Box A, which had a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my family's favorite Japanese restaurant around the Chicagoland area. This is coming from a 100% Japanese family so please keep that in mind; we know good from bad.The Good:Sushi and other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious. I ordered the tekka maki and was almost sad to eat the last piece. They consistently serve good teriyaki chicken with this sauce that is simply to die for. I ordered an extra...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prices here are kind of higher than most japanese restaurants but they have one of the most generous katsudon dishes I've ever had. I also like their pickled eggplant sushi and the tempura is very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in the Chicagoland area... You won't find "Dragon Rolls" or "Godzilla Rolls" here... (We all know that's not what traditional and authentic Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not about hip & trendy at Renga Tei, but it's the good food and authenticity that brings me back again & again. This probably the only Jp restaurant in Chicago that has a full Japanese staff....
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice little place to go for lunch. It is a place where you can get soem okay sushi at an okay price. Its a comfortable place and their service is really fast.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on a lunch with my Company and I did not like the Sushi. Now keep in mind I don't like Sushi period! The service was fast and everyone else I ate with seemed to really like the food....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reasonable prices, pretty good sushi, nice cozy atmosphere. DOn't come here expecting upscale or trendy with wild maki roll creations. This is a nice local Japanese restaurant for a casual evening...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very good option for lunch. They have a good selection of food. I don't think they're sushi is the greatest, but its definitely the best option for a quick lunch in this area. The service is good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We go here often with work for lunch breaks. Service is fast, prices are decent, and sushi is good. The selection isn't huge, but you can still find what you want. We've never had problems getting a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Rengatei is one of the best Japanese retaurant in the area. Great Sushi and Japanese cuisine with great value and dining atmosphere. Must try!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2003
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having been to japan, renga tei gets an a for authenticity in book! friendly japanese staff and full menu, fresh sushi, great lunchboxes, etc...
metromix.com - user review
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basic japanese food done quite well at very reasonable prices...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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though some find renga-tei lacking in atmosphere, i thought the rooms were nicely appointed, with a clean, japanese sense of design. the menu includes items not seen in most japanese restaurants: sanma...
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