Yumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Excelsior

I was honestly disappointed when trying this place. I love Japanese food, but from the appetizers to the main course, nothing really hit the mark. The egg roll appetizer was the best part of the meal, and even that was just okay.

My friend and I both ordered main dishes, and for the price point, the quality just wasn’t there. I ordered the chicken fried rice, but what I got was more like creamy rice with chicken. There was nothing “fried rice” about it, and the chicken was very chewy. My friend ordered the Kobe Beef Style dish, and the beef was so tough she couldn’t even chew it. My waitress was good! She was attentive so that was a positive!

For the cost compared to what we received, it just wasn’t worth it. I’ll be sticking with my reliable go-to, Miyabi, which is right up the road. The prices are more affortable, and the food tastes so much better.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

AS A SUSHI CONNESUIOR I WILL LIVE AND DIE BY THEIR TITANIC ROLL!!!!!! Best sushi roll I've EVER EATEN!!!! And I've eaten at almost every spot here in Minnesota as well as some places in California and Texas... Their other special rolls are good too but TRY THAT TITANIC ROLL!!!!!!!! (It has lots of raw so if you arent a raw sushi eater.. well.. why are you eating sushi at all to be honest lol)... I LOVE IT!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We found this restaurant in December 2015. We have there on a monthly basis for the last decade.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

This use to be THE BEST!! Last night it was just bad. Service was bad, food was a 2 vibe is dead!! Not worth the money
Go to target!! Their sushi is way better!!

Best sushi in the burbs.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good if you are sashimi lover

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We tried Yumi for my birthday since I live sushi and most Japanese cuisine but didn’t feel like driving downtown on a weeknight. It was ok but I don’t think we’ll go back.

The wine selection was good, the liquor selection was whiskey or sake. They had pretty standard whiskey options for a Japanese restaurant, the sand seemed a little diverse but I’m not as knowledgeable there.

We had a variety of rolls and nigiri. The rolls were decent and well priced but I was a little disappointed at how many were based around shrimp tempura. I was surprised and disappointed that even though they have several tempura items on the menu, none of them were tempura veggies. They lacked many veggie options to go with the meal.

All in all, not bad enough that if someone wanted to go I would refuse. Not good enough that I will ever be that person that wants to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Yumi Sushi is my favorite place to have sushi! It’s made perfectly every time and SO delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and service.

Phenomenal sushi. Very large rolls, this is our go-to sushi place. They have fun rolls to try seasonally as well.

Amazing food .

Amazing sushi. Surprisingly the steak is great too. The best in town. The hot knight roll and others are exquisite and the service is phenomenal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of our favorite neighborhood spots, the longtime employees make the experience great. Suggest it’s time to upgrade their glassware. For the prices they charge for their Javanese whiskey, I would expect a nice glass to drink from.

Great sushi and staff!! Nice evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon Sashimi Platter, Crispy Rice Tuna, Calamari

Yumi Sushi Bar in Excelsior, MN – A Delightful Family Experience

We recently dined at Yumi, a sushi restaurant in Excelsior, Minnesota, owned by Innerbloom Hospitality, run by my friend Aaron Switz. I had the pleasure of celebrating my wife’s birthday there, along with our 3-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Benedetta. What stood out the most was not only the exceptional quality of the sushi but also the outstanding hospitality from Keo, a staff member who truly enhances the dining experience.

From the moment we walked in, Keo greeted us warmly, remembered our names, and was incredibly kind to Benedetta, who refers to sushi as “shushi.” The personal touch Keo added, such as providing Benedetta with chopstick cheaters to help her enjoy the meal, made the evening special. The sushi itself was top-notch, as always. We enjoyed the Regular Sashimi Platter, which featured five types of fresh fish, including maguro, sake, hamachi, escolar, and a chef’s choice, served with miso soup and rice. Alongside the sushi, we ordered the Calamari (tempura squid served with a special sauce) and the Beef Kushiyaki Skewers (grilled ribeye with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds). Every dish was fresh and flavorful.

I’ve eaten sushi in many places, from downtown Minneapolis at Billy Sushi and Kado no Mise, to locations out of state, and Yumi’s sushi consistently impresses. If you’re ever in Excelsior, a charming and quaint town, I highly recommend stopping by Yumi for an authentic and warm sushi experience. The restaurant has become one of our go-to places for a reason—it’s not just about the food, it’s about the people, especially Keo, who makes it feel like home.

A very happy raw fish devourer,
Geoffrey Serdar

Yumi Sushi Bar
217 Water St, Excelsior, MN 55331

Parking: Park in the back, behind the building.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mochi, Tuna