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Tenjin, Lincolnwood, IL

Tenjin

4.9
4.9
76 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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 11:30–14:00 Mon, Sun 16:00–20:00 Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (847) 675-5177
  • Website
    https://www.tenjinrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Naoki Nakashima
  • Location
    3956 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 76 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Japanese

  • North Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • North Suburbs

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tenjin offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with "delicious" and "super fresh" cuisine. Guests praise the "wonderful service" and "calm relaxing atmosphere." The updated menu retains Renga-Tei's beloved classics while introducing exciting new dishes. With a blend of traditional and modern aesthetics, Tenjin is perfect for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings.

76 Reviews

  1. GY

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 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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  2. jose

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is maybe the sixth time that we have been here and in two occasions invited another Cpl that now frequents the place themselves, and we know three other cpls that also frequent the place themselves where they recommended the place to us in conversation. And we will be back.

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  3. GY

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monday specials were a great deal since prices of Japanese food generally tend to be high. Sushi/sashimi fresh. Tempura light & delicious. Bento box’s saba had an excellent cook although portion size was small. The dinners do not include rice, miso soup & salad so will cost extra. Nabeyaki udon was very good. Service was great, especially by our server Nina.

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  4. Jennifer

    VIP

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    True classic Japanese food. Delicious! Wonderful service and calm relaxing atmosphere. Love it!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is tasty and the service was good. It is a bit expensive for what you get.

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  6. Steve

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi was really good. 5 pieces was well pried. Warm food was good too.

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  7. Tim

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Love the ambience. Our waiter could have been more helpful and attentive, but overall we were very happy with our evening here.

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  8. Pam

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was previously Renga-Tei, just under new management, since the previous owners retired and moved back to Japan. The food tasted the same, which is great!! The menu is very slightly different, but still lots of options. Sushi was still very fresh!

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  9. Darrell

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can't beat Tenjin's Japanese food! They offer the highest grades of sashimi that melt in your mouth. Their tempura is crispy and delicious. Their fish is perfectly cooked...if you like saba (mackeral), it's the best. And don't miss Bento Box Monday...all day!

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  10. Luna

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Under new ownership, Tenjin has an updated interior which bright and clean. The menu has many traditional dishes that are my family’s favorites. The quality of food is excellent, although a bit pricey. Services was very good.

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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 76 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Tenjin

3956 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Touhy & Crawford
  • Area
    Lincolnwood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 11:30–14:00 Mon, Sun 16:00–20:00 Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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