Todoroki

Miranda Escalera Staff Writer

Todoroki is a sushi and Hibachi place located on 526 Davis Street in Downtown Evanston. They are open everyday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. everyday except Sunday when they open at 12:00. I find it easiest to make a reservation the morning you plan for dinner or as early as the day before to avoid the dinner rush.

The staff was very friendly and considerate as I went when their regular tables for sushi were still under construction. At the time, the only section they had available was the hibachi area. They do charge extra for the hibachi, and because of that, we had decided to leave and try somewhere else until they kindly told us they had tables in the back such as chicken burgers, hot dogs, salads and fries. The burgers are 1/3 lb of quality steer meat per burger and have freshly cut cheese as well as fresh ingredients. They sell many different types of hot dogs but the most popular is their take on the Chicago-style hot dog. Since wings aren’t the healthiest food options, the shop attempts to make up for this by selling salads. They offer chicken salads which include their famous sauce and seasoning. Another staple on the menu is their Buffalo Fries, which are their take on waffle french fries that have an incredible amount of flavor.

This balance of healthy with not-sohealthy never sacrifices taste. Freshman Katherine Kupferer finds the chicken to be her favorite part of her meal but is also surprised by how good the celery is.

The pricing at Buffalo Joe’s is decent. The store sells high-quality food at average prices. Luckily, it takes little to no time for your order to be ready, which is beneficial if you are in a rush or are getting takeout. The size of the wings are small but they make up for it by giving you a hefty amount of them. This can also be said for the number of buffalo fries you get per order as well.

For both Keely-Walker and Petraitis, the best part of Buffalo Joe’s is how homey the entire vibe of the restaurant is. “The aesthetic of the place is different than the other wing [spots] since it’s a hole-in-thewall type of place,” Petraitis says.

Finally, when asked what their favorite thing to order they all agreed to say the wings due to how good that flavorful sauce is.

“I love the sauce, it was definitely the best part,” Kepferer says.

Overall, if you are craving wings and are in the downtown Evanston area stop by Buffalo Joe’s.

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Ahania’s Favorite

The 10Q tofu bowl is flavorful and delicious, and their fries are the best in Evanston! It’s by far my favorite spot for lunch or dinner!

where they were undergoing instruction the were kind enough to offer. A few other people were there eating dinner as well. It was like banquet length tables so a decent amount of people could fit.

The menu for sushi rolls alone has a wide variety, but they also have a little section of classic rolls such as your basic california roll, salmon roll, etc. that were more on the cheaper side. Their more complex sushi rolls range from $12-$18.

I recommend one simple roll and one complex roll if you’re sharing with a partner, so you can have multiple rolls and share amongst each other. You spend under 30 dollars each.

They also have non-sushi dishes like fried rice and with various other items that aren’t seafood. You can get a generous bowl of fried rice for at most $15.

As for the taste, I got the shrimp tempura roll—a spicy tuna roll with crispy shrimp tempura and eel sauce. The roll was very enjoyable and refreshing. With the kick from the spicy tuna and the crunch of the shrimp tempura, the flavors combine beautifully.

The one thing I would say is there are drinks like their soda and lemonade that taste pretty watered down. Other than that the food is delicious and a great spot if you want to go out to dinner with friends or family. Todoroki is definitely deserving of one of the top three restaurants in Evanston.

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Meg’s Favorite

Tomate is my favorite restaurant for fast service, good quality food. I typically order a chicken burrito with chips and guac, and let me tell you, it never dissapoints. I reccomend Tomate to anyone who wants delicious, affordable food.

Jessica’s Favorite

Tapas Barcelona is my favorite family restaurant. I crave the bacon-wrapped dates and patatas bravas at all times, and don’t even get me started on the beef tenderloin. No matter the occasion, Tapas Barcelona never disappoints.