PL8 Restaurant 736 West Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010

"My boyfriend and I went here to eat for our anniversary and absolutely loved it!!! The staff was so kind and gave us really good recommendations, but what really earned the 5 star review was the drinks!! The bartender, Brandon, made the drinks beautifully and super tasty! Would definitely recommend and will be returning!"

"We have been here before though it has been a while. Food and service were very good, sushi rolls were done very well. My only complaint were the drinks, there was so little alcohol in them that there may have been none. My Cosmo tasted like a glass of cranberry juice. My mother in law who is a self-declared lightweight said she didn’t feel anything. Considering drinks were up to $15 it is very disappointing that they were so skimpy with the liquor. Next time we’ll come for the food but will get our drinks at Neoteca or somewhere else."

"I don't usually write reviews, but this restaurant deserves a five-star review. I have been to birthday parties a couple of times here and the food was amazing, everything was very fresh, and the sashimi used the highest quality fish that simply melts in your mouth. I don't typically drink, but for the celebration, we ordered some drinks the waiter recommend, and they were extremely good and as you can see from the picture, they look pretty too. Have I mentioned the dessert? We ordered 3 types of dessert, and they were all super yummy. I will be back soon!"

"Never left dissatisfied, Have always had an awesome server each time I have gone. and Have enjoyed everything I have eaten so far. A tad on the pricier side as far as portion to price ratio goes, but the food is full of flavor and very fresh so definitely worth the price. I recommend this to anyone who wants to try something new."

"Stopped here early around 4pm on a Wednesday. We were the only table in the restaurant and no one at the bar. The menus that we were given looked very old. Food stained, greasy and the pages were frayed from heavy use. Our server was attentive and had good menu knowledge (Austin?) although he did not tell my companion what the selections were on the sushi plate when delivered. Drinks were good. Hot Sake, Bourbon Smash, and Mai-Tai. Courses were timed perfectly. Dirty dishes and empty drink glasses remained on the table. Appetizers were good. The house salad with ginger dressing was fresh and very flavorful. I had the Seven Flavored Chicken. The menu description was excellent but the dish was average. Heavy sauce and chopped peanuts overwhelmed the flavors of Thai Basil and garlic. The restaurant decor looked drab. At least 20-30 light bulbs out all over the restaurant. The bathroom was dirty. The facial tissue dispenser was empty and water spotted. The sink and mirrors were dirty as well as the door to the bathroom which had greasy handprints all over it. I'm sure this place was nice when it first opened but it is in need of a face lift and a good cleaning. Overall it was an okay experience. It's hard to pull off a modern Pan-Asian theme in a strip mall."