Located at 1728 N Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025, Manooben stands as a welcoming destination for those who appreciate thoughtfully prepared meals in a comfortable setting. Our restaurant is built on the belief that dining should be an approachable yet memorable experience, focusing on quality ingredients and a genuine connection with our guests. Whether you are a local resident looking for a new favorite neighborhood spot or a visitor passing through the Glenview area, we invite you to step inside and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere designed for conversation and good food.
At Manooben, we prioritize the integrity of our dishes by emphasizing fresh components and balanced flavors. Our kitchen team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of preparation, ensuring that every plate served reflects our commitment to culinary consistency. We understand that the modern diner values both taste and transparency, which is why we strive to create an environment where the focus remains on the quality of the meal and the comfort of the dining room. By blending traditional techniques with a contemporary approach to service, we aim to provide a dining experience that feels both familiar and refined.
What Sets Our Experience Apart
Commitment to Quality Ingredients: We believe that the foundation of any great meal begins with the selection of fresh, high-quality produce and proteins. By sourcing carefully, we ensure that every dish highlights natural flavors without unnecessary complexity.
A Welcoming Neighborhood Atmosphere: Our location on Milwaukee Avenue is designed to be a hub for the community. We have created a space that is equally suitable for casual weekday dinners, weekend gatherings with friends, or quiet meals where you can simply unwind.
Dedicated Culinary Craftsmanship: Our team approaches every recipe with precision and care. We focus on the nuances of cooking, ensuring that textures and temperatures are perfectly managed to provide a satisfying experience from the first bite to the last.
Focus on Guest Satisfaction: We place a high value on the feedback and comfort of our patrons. Our service philosophy is centered on being attentive, professional, and friendly, ensuring that every guest feels valued from the moment they walk through our doors.
The philosophy at Manooben is simple: we want to provide a space where the community can come together to enjoy well-crafted food. We recognize that in a busy world, finding a place that offers consistency and warmth is essential. Our team works diligently behind the scenes to ensure that our operations run smoothly, allowing our guests to focus entirely on their dining experience. We are proud to be a part of the Glenview business landscape and look forward to continuing our tradition of hospitality for all who visit us.
As we look toward the future, our goal remains to evolve while staying true to the core values that defined our opening. We are constantly refining our processes to better serve our guests and to maintain the high standards that our regulars have come to expect. We invite you to visit us at 1728 N Milwaukee Ave to experience firsthand the care and dedication that goes into everything we do. Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for being a part of the growing story of Manooben in Illinois.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Table service
Amenities
Restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Usually plenty of parking
Menus
Appetizers
Popular
Lunch Specials (all bento’s served with potato salad, california roll, and miso soup)
Popular
Noodles
Popular
Maki Rolls
Popular
Nigiri (per 1 piece)
Popular
Sushi Combinations
Popular
Dinner Entrees
Popular
Dinner Combinations (all bento’s served with potato salad, seaweed salad, assorted tempura, california roll, and miso soup)
Popular
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Reviews Manooben
Fabiola Avitia
30-05-2026
Service was amazing. It was empty when we went but I will be coming back. Amazing food + the service was phenomenal and the price was not bad at all. Such a homey atmosphere. <3
Reina
30-05-2026
My family and I went in today for a nice lunch. As soon as we entered, they offered hot barley tea. Perfect for a cold day. … More
David Simm “David Simm Photography”
30-05-2026
This was our second visit in b a week, I really enjoyed both times and look forward to exploring more of the menu with each visit. More
Asher M
30-05-2026
Service was amazing and the food was great! I loved their miso soup its delicious.
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Robert Baumhart
30-05-2026
Such a great find. The menu had plenty of options and combinations. Quick service in a eloquent environment. More
Konrad Kordylasinski
30-05-2026
A hidden gem — truly amazing food, friendly service, and calming home-like atmosphere to enjoy a lunch or dinner in (lunch prices are a steal — pictured is the manooben bento special with beef) More
Hana Sahac
30-05-2026
Best udon I’ve had in the northwest Chicago area. We came for lunch, the prices were fair, the service was great and the food was delicious! Will definitely be coming again!
Me Me
30-05-2026
This was one of the best sushi restaurants I have ever eaten at!!!! Super fresh ingredients and so beautifully presented 😍 Service was excellent!!! … More
C. D. McM
30-05-2026
So glad that I picked this place instead of going to what appears to be more popular choices across Milwaukee Ave. The manooben bento lunch special was really good and has great value for the money. … More
nox G.
30-05-2026
Ordered a party platter of sushi. The food was very tasty and fresh. The person who attended me was very nice and made sure I had enough utensils for my takeout order. Inside was very clean and organized. Looking forward to returning 👍 … More
Lilia Safonov
30-05-2026
Very nice small family restaurant. Tasty udon, fresh fish, good tempura. Not a large variety of appetizers however everything is delicious. Returned several times, highly recommend. More
Yvonne Wolf
30-05-2026
this is a family favorite. Eating there is like stepping into a Studio Ghibli set. Great value too. Love it! More
andrzej migas
30-05-2026
When you step in here you feel like you're in someone's home. Food was delicious and homely. The older lady serving me was super kind. This place isn't fancy its just delicious More
Khai Le
30-05-2026
Manooben was the closest thing to authentic Japanese food. This hole in the wall (like literally in the corner), was such an awesome experience. My wife and I are not in the area and was craving some lunch. With the initial Google search, … More
Ritchie Ng
30-05-2026
Im not sure how high reviews are rated but as for our dinner. My ramen noodles look like those cheap instant noodles, broth is good though. My wifes order didnt have kimchi like how its describe in menu. I am just confused about our order. … More
Alison
30-05-2026
Excellent fresh fish! Cozy traditional interior with relaxing music. The service is fantastic! We were the only ones here during the hours between lunch and dinner. The kind, friendly woman running the store made our meal very special. We had a vegan with us and she made sweet potato rolls for her! So kind. We'll be back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Jasmin Lee
30-05-2026
This truly is the hidden gem! My friend and I got the Spring Train and it was delicious! We got edamame and udon too. The owner is a sweet & lovely woman! Highly recommend this restaurant! More
Laura Ella Landsberger
30-05-2026
This place is a favorite of mine. It's just so QUAINT inside, like you're in the kitchen of the Japanese grandmother you wish you had. The sushi is delicious and the udon and green tea will warm your cold January bones. The fish is fresh and the woman who works there is so sweet. I wish I only lived closer! More
Susan Strand
30-05-2026
My 10 yr old grandson stepped in and said, it's so peaceful here, it's beautiful. Dragon rolls, tuna and salmon Maki were fresh and delicious. It is now Sean's favorite sushi restaurant. That's high praise! ❤️ More
Ellen Prichard
30-05-2026
Wonderful, prompt service. Cozy atmosphere. Delicious food. I had the Hand Roll combo with two hand rolls and udon soup. More
Corinne Santiago
30-05-2026
What a lovely place! Way better than expected considering the strip mall location. The decor is adorable and bright - kind of feels like a sweet cottage that your grandma lives in. The sushi/Udon combo was great - I've never seen that … More
Pablo Kim
30-05-2026
Food felt like it was pre-prepped then out on refridgerator. My bento had california roll with cold/hard rice and even salmon maki tasted like it was left standing at a refri, and not made on spot. Pretty disappointed youngo to a restaurant and receive grocery market quality sushi.. More
David Chua
30-05-2026
Manooben is a gem of a Japanese spot, with its cozy house-like ambiance and welcoming atmosphere. I indulged in their scrumptious udon, which was delightfully light and not too overpowering, along with their crispy tempura. The experience was made even better by the kind and attentive service from the lady who took care of me. Highly recommend this place for a solo dining experience that feels like home.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Bradley
30-05-2026
This is a hidden gem located in the corner of a dumpy strip mall. Take the time stop in if you like Japanese food. The service was excellent as well as the food. Prices are very reasonable. I wish I found this place sooner.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Kristin Thompson
30-05-2026
This place is amazing. It’s like you are in someone’s home. The waitress was so nice and friendly, like having dinner at a family friend’s place. Food was also delicious. It is tucked away in the back corner of the shopping square. Don’t miss out!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Miso Soup, California Roll, Manooben Bento, Seaweed Salad, Manooben Nabe
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Paul Keene
30-05-2026
This place is so adorable I love it so much! I had the spicy beef kimchi bowl and it was incredible. My partner got a tonkontsu bento box and they were also very happy. The tea is also delicious, and the staff are super friendly! If you're ever in the Glenview area I would highly recommend, 5 stars all around.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Seating type
Indoor dining area
James
30-05-2026
I took my kids out to lunch and had a great time. We didn't have a wait to be seated and the food was great. The service was very good and accommodating to my small children.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Miso Soup, Bento Box, Gyoza
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Joah Kim
30-05-2026
Manooben is the cutest little hole-in-the-wall! It's cozy, homey, and owned by the sweetest Korean mama and papa. The kind of place that makes you feel at home. The name of the restaurant is an acronym for maki, noodle, and bento lol. So cute.
I tried the hand roll combo. Two massive hand rolls, packed with fresh ingredients, and a bowl of homemade udon that hit all the spot. The broth was simple but flavorful. It was clean and refreshingly light. The hand rolls were absolutely perfect. I'd go weekly for this combo if this place was near my workplace.
I also tried the spring train maki. The texture and flavors were solid, but those rolls are so fat and hearty, it will fill your whole mouth with every bite. You can really feel the love from the papa chef with those fat cuts.
Lastly, I tried the sashimi rice (Hwedupbap). The bowl was massive, and I wanted one at home so bad. This dish is also very simple, fresh sashimi over rice, drizzled with their homemade sauce. I love a good homemade sauce. I ended up squeezing that sauce onto every bite cause I love my food saucy.
Such a small place, full of love! I can't wait to go back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 people
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Larry Jiao
30-05-2026
Food quality isn't up to snuff in my experience, had a frozen scoop of mashed potatoes and a frozen but heated up on a skillet salmon with some sushi in the bento.
The udon was good but the meal and the smell inside left quite a bit to be desired that were not met at the time.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
mn73211 _
30-05-2026
Highly recommend. I had the most flavorful Miso soup I have ever had. Its a nice quiet cozy atmosphere and the lady serving us was extremely kind. I will be going back soon. Everything we ate was delicious. I recommend the Spring Train sushi roll.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Reviews Manooben