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Tenjin, Lincolnwood, IL

Tenjin

4.9
4.9
86 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Renga Tei is Tenjin Restaurant now.
Tenjin restaurant serves everyone’s favorite Japanese dishes from yesteryear, and Chef Naoki has developed many contemporary dishes to keep your taste buds happy and satisfied.
We hope that Tenjin will become one of your go-to Japanese Restaurants.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 675-5177
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Naoki Nakashima
  • Neighborhood
    Lincolnwood
  • Cross street
    Touhy & Crawford
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Pace Bus #290, #215
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Japanese

  • North Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • North Suburbs

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tenjin shines with "the best sushi in the northern suburbs," offering a delightful mix of authentic Japanese flavors, from sushi to curry udon. Customers praise its "wonderful service" and "calm relaxing atmosphere." Under new management, Tenjin maintains tradition while adding fresh updates, making it a must-visit for Japanese cuisine lovers.

86 Reviews
  1. Bryan

    VIP

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Typical of Asian restaurants, food is served when ready so your party may get food at different intervals, especially if you order from the kitchen and sushi bar the food will come at different times.

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  2. Stanley

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening with great food and really friendly service.

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  3. James

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A treasure for decades sitting in plain sight. With a very unassuming exterior that doesn't really appear open at times, a delightful restaurant is hidden within. The staff is always friendly and attentive and the food is both yummy and satisfying. It is busy and popular so make sure that you get a reservation. The new owner is making small improvements and upgrades while keeping the longtime patron favorites on the menu. We always enjoy or visits and meals.

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  4. Valerie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Food and Service! Can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Bill

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down, the best sushi in the northern suburbs!

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  6. Hillary

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having dined at the previous Renga-Tei a handful of times over the past 15 years, we were curious to try Tenjin, after the new owners took over and made it their own. We are so glad we did, as the dining experience exceeded our expectations. The staff is friendly and welcoming, made recommendations when we had questions, and every item we ate was fresh, delicious, and nicely presented (sashimi, nigiri, chicken karaage, curry udon, to name a few). Enjoyed trying some new sakes via a flight. We will for sure be back, as they have earned a spot in our regular rotation of favorite Japanese restaurants in Chicagoland.

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  7. Paul

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, but a little on the sweet side. Portions were good. Service and ambiance were excellent. The prices fell in line with what you got. I will be going back.

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  8. THOMAS

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delicious, beautifully prepared meal in a very pleasant setting. Excellent California roll and delicious curry vegetables. We were not rushed, and it was an ideal 52nd anniversary lunch.

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  9. GY

    VIP

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken Katsu, combination “D”, nabeyaki udon, oyster fry app, were all delicious. Very classic & traditional. Nina, our server, was great, attentive as usual.

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  10. GY

    VIP

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. We were there for lunch & ordered Chicken Katsu curry, Chicken Katsudon, fried oysters & futomaki. Our server Nina always provides great service.

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FAQs

Tenjin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 675-5177.

Tenjin is rated 4.9 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tenjin

3956 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Touhy & Crawford
  • Neighborhood
    Lincolnwood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Pace Bus #290, #215
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Naoki Nakashima
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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