10.20.2008

Midori - Mount Prospect


This was actually the first time that I decided unagi sauce wasn't my favorite anymore. I guess it was because I ordered too many rolls that had unagi in it, but it was just too sweet for me.

But on to my review of Midori, I'd have to say this is a very local, "if you're in the neighborhood" bar. I wouldn't travel 45 minutes just to get there, but it is a very nice place to grab your favorite rolls or try some new ones.

They have a large variety of other entrees. My family ordered tempura and other dishes that I can't recall (it's been almost a year since I went there) but I DO remember that everything tasted great and was cooked very well.

I ordered a Dancing Eel Roll and a simple unagi roll (I like the special rolls, but wanted to also check out how fresh their meats were). My only problem with the rolls was that they were both drenched in the unagi sauce.

(Dancing Eel Roll + unagi roll)

I sadly did not take any pictures of the interior of the sushi bar. They have 2-3 tatami rooms, as well as room for maybe, 45-50 guests (including about 6 seats at the bar). It is decorated nicely - not too flashy and cheap looking, but nothing plain either.
On a scale of 1-10, I'd give Midori an overall 8. It's a great place to check out, espeically on a date. As far as quality of rolls, it's going to have to be a 7 from me. The sauce killed it. :(

BUT... one thing I noticed on the menu still boggles my mind. I never got the chance to ask about it, but here's a picture to just make you curious: