Top 5 Japanese Restaurant in Minnesota

3758 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409, United States

“I have been here twice, once in 2017 and once a week ago (2024), and I know that their Tonkatsu has remained the same since it looks exactly the same as it did 7 years ago. Regardless, I had a good experience here overall, and I would recommend it to people if they ask about Japanese food within the Twin Cities. For the agedashi tofu, our server poured the liquid after the tofu was brought to our table, which was the first time I have seen it done that way in the Twin Cities. The tonkatsu contained a good amount of rice and meat which was great, but the "potato salad" was bland, which I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be the case. Having some cucumbers and grape tomatoes was good for me, but I still wasn't sure if that was normal. Regardless, I liked it. Other than those, I enjoyed the ramen and the chicken kara.age as well. They were as good as I imagined they would be. In terms of the nigiri and maki rolls, I thought they were overpriced and there were not enough to fill up my friend's stomach. She had to order additional rolls to ensure that she could get a decent amount of food to be full. Our bill accumulated quickly and ended up being beyond what we had expected. One thing I would also mention is that Kyatchi is located in a good location that makes it very convenient for those in the King Field area to go there, including walking. If people ask me to recommend 5 Japanese restaurants in the Twin Cities, then I would mention this establishment.”

1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States

“What an amazing dining experience! In town from the suburbs of Chicago, and by far my best meal. Steaks were cooked to perfection and sides were delicious. Our server (who was also working the bar) was friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve been to multiple steak houses in Chicago and this steak was better than any I have had there. Thank you Butcher’s Tale for a lovely dining experience! (Pictured- ribeye, beef tenderloin, mash, mushrooms, chocolate cake)”

33 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

“Sanjusan is a super trendy dining experience that does not disappoint at any step along the way. Make sure you get an early reservation to avoid the crowd and you'll get treated like royalty. Every dish I had here was absolutely amazing and crafted with delicate flavors that were carefully curated and expertly executed. The non-alcoholic drink offerings were fantastic as well. The octopus appetizer was a total wow, as well as the eggplant- which was crisper than I've ever had. The wild boar gnochetti was a standout dish (and the portion size was incredible) and it was rich a hearty and filling. Great service and an amazing experience for my third time here.”

4023 Woodland Ave, Duluth, MN 55803, United States

“What a great little restaurant! Every table was filled while we ate and lots of take out customers we noticed. The food was delicious. I highly recommend this gem!”

520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

“This place is great for meeting up with a large group of friends or date night. There’s a lot of space to eat, relaxing lounge spaces, and enough bar stools to keep your drinks full. The variety of food options are wonderful. There’s something for everyone. On certain nights that have live DJ’s that spin indoors or out and getting a drink here before a Twins game is a lot of fun. I will say, the price points are a little higher than normal bars.”

3160 Wellner Dr NE #500, Rochester, MN 55906, United States

“Food and Service Latino people were awesome even though their English not that great. The White English people seem to have technology problems. Everything was great until their taking payment problems. This has never happen to me since I lived in Rochester, MN. I would give a 4 stars if it was not for that. Everyone seem not awake yet.”

4000 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409, United States

“One of the best restaurants in the twin cities; here is why. The food is unique, flavorful, beautiful and an experience. You can’t go wrong with any of the items on the menu. Recommend the duck laab and shrimp rolls. The aesthetic is calming and organic. It’s beautiful. The service was fantastic, never felt rushed, was clean and super friendly. We went on a Sunday evening and it was still busy but not over crowded.”

862 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391, United States

“We had a good time here overall. I did have a few small nitpicks though. We ordered avocado tempura, and agedashi tofu. Both these tasted nice. We also had a veggie udon, one veggie rolls and one crispy rolls made veggie without shrimp. The veggie roll tasted fantastic- delicious and flavorful, the veggie one without shrimp was ok but we asked for something to be substituted instead of the shrimp and we just got it without the shrimp which was a little disappointing. The broth for the udon was salty. They could really add a couple of other vegetarian roll options I think. I also was a little disappointed that the floor of the restaurant not very clean and it bothered me that given the upscale pricing and nature of the place, the floor felt sticky to walk on. Maybe this was just a one off day. Service was attentive !”

254 Main St W, Wabasha, MN 55981, United States

“We always pick up. Love the food and the best place for fresh, authentic Chinese food. The sushi is good too..not fancy looking, like in San Diego but tastes great and fresh. They give you large portions, especially the house lo mein. 😋 Yummy. The service is nice and they definitely make you feel comfortable. Friendly. Plus they have an all you can eat Buffets. I want to try that next”

683 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391, United States

“The fish was well prepared. Excellent flavor, texture, and temperature.”