29 Best Japanese Restaurants near Golden Valley

“Kaci was an awesome server“

“First off, I would highly recommend this restaurant. The value is great. With that said, the wait staff was very pushy; if the chef left this place wouldn’t be worth a thing.“

“NEVER ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY !! They were randomly closed on a Wednesday, which is fine, however their website DID NOT provide this information ! I ordered my food, they took my money, and the confirmation said that the pick up would be the following day . So I went to the location to see what was going on and that's when I saw the sign in the window claiming they were closed . They have NO option to cancel your order once you've made it so I had to wait to the following day to call . They refuse to refund me my money - I'm only in office one day a week , I'm not driving 35 minutes to pick up food that I wanted the day before ! Whoever answered the phone kept talking over me and cutting me off , she admitted that they don't have a way to cancel an order once it's made (which is ridiculous, I could've just canceled it that day and we wouldn't be in this situation ) I explained to her over and over again that their website DID NOT state that they were closed but she didn't care ! Long story short they got $20 out of me and lost a customer for life !“

“Fun! I got a shrimp roll, karage and Miraculum. Yum, yum, yum!“

“I live in WV and come here 3-4 times per year for work. I have been doing this since 1994!

The first thing I ask when I walk in the door, “Is Johnny here?”

The food is good but the main reason I come here is because of Johnny. He’s a great guy and provides amazing service. He adds the personal touch.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Johnny for at least six years and hope to see him for many, many more.

Good sushi is everywhere. Great people are few and far between!“

“Unbelieveable experience and a must try. Freshest and tastiest food I've ever had.“

“Absolutely excellent sushi! Great service! Love Kai’s!“

“Kobe has a very distinguished decor. The voice pond my girls love. The best beef fried rice in minnesota. Kobe doesn't sit 2nd behind bennihanas, Kobe sits in first way ahead of bennihanas. The food, the hibachi cooks, the hostess, all top notch. Would recommend to anyone for a great dinner on a night out.“

“I got fried rice and wow!!!! Best fried rice I had!! It’s so flavorful!!! I also got sushi it was so fresh so tasty!!! Service was great! The place was quite very calming! I love it 1000% will be back every time in the area now! So happy I tried it out! Also the tea drinks are amazing!!!“

“Best matcha in the city! I have tried quite a few places in the Twin Cities and Cafe Yoto takes the cake for best matcha. You can tell the matcha is good quality and the atmosphere of the cafe/restaurant is lovely. I live out of the country but whenever I visit (which is almost every month or every other month) I always make time to stop here!“

“I needed a treat, and did I ever get one in my bag of takeout tonight from Midori’s Floating World Cafe (in their temporary Seward Cafe location). The dumplings, entrees, and dessert were exquisitely prepared, with flavorful sauces and broths. Glad I splurged on the Daifuku: it was a little work of edible art. This food woke all of my senses for spring. I’ll be back.“

“Very nice experience we all enjoyed definitely coming back!!! Everything was just perfect 🤩“

“Unbelieveable experience and a must try. Freshest and tastiest food I've ever had.“

“Really friendly staff and delicious sushi!“

“We had a wonderful dinner at this lovely Japanese restaurant in the Tangletown area of Minneapolis. First, they have a great cocktail list. I had the wasabi whisper, which was their riff on a martini - Japanese gin, vermouth, yuzu bitters, served with a wedge of black garlic. This is a great cocktail. We also tried a completely crazy cocktail made with vodka, gin, sake, a type of Japanese soda, and matcha. It was super interesting, and actually quite good. They also have a great selection of sakes, and wine.

We started with the shrimp tempura. The batter was crispy, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked.

We took the recommended path of getting 4 hand rolls, which come with miso soup, a small salad, and edamame. I particularly liked the unagi roll and the scallop roll. Everything was fresh and tasty.

They have a small selection of desserts. We opted for what was sort of a waffle filled with sweet red bean paste and shaped like a fish. How awesome is that! It is served with a scoop of excellent vanilla ice cream. It was perfect.

The staff is attentive and knowledgeable. The place has the usual quiet feel of Japanese restaurants. The menu is somewhat limited, but what they do, they do very well indeed. I definitely will go back!! Soon!!“

“Amazing staff, first time there , explained the process well. Our server cooked the first round for us to show how it works. Great decor , atmosphere.“

“My wife and myself had the lucky experience of passing briefly through Minneapolis, and decided to try this AMAZING AND TRUE GEM !!!! I am from Lima and we have been able to eat on many great places that serve our delicious food, both in Lima and in the US. To say it simply: K’ikinaco is easily our #1 restaurant, period. There, here, anywhere!! Congratulations friends !! Patricia and Enrique RP. (Arriba Alianza tocayo !!)“

“This is my favorite place to grab lunch on the weekdays. Quick and easy ordering through a kiosk. Food comes out quite quickly. I highly recommend the volcano roll, it’s an explosion of flavors in your mouth. Very fresh fish, friendly staff, and the music makes you want to dance!! For non sushi eaters- they have chicken options, the bang bang chicken bowl is another favorite.“

“Always super friendly and have always treated us well. They've always treated us well and have a great sushi happy hour! Never a long wait from order to table. My wife loves the steak dinner with rice and I frequent the sushi. We also go with the gyoza for an appetizer!“

“*uber eats review only*
I ordered one of their lunch specials which was 3 sushi rolls with a side salad or soup
For $14 it's a great deal
Hiked the spicy salmon roll the best
It appeared freshly made and stored nicely in the box with enough wasabi and soy sauce! Chopsticks were also included(not the ones in the picture those are my own)“

“Love the food and excellent service!!!“

“Great food! Love their sushi!“

“I absolutely love it. You can pick your ingredients and sauce. It comes in a compostable bowl which I really appreciate. My little girl wanted some Edamame and Mango only and they made her a tiny kids bowl to go. Awesome customer service!“

“The food was excellent! Probably one of the best! and the service provided by Brian and Riley were over the top superb. It was obvious that they loved working there and took such pride in doing it. So refreshing!!!“

“A delicious all-you-can-eat sushi spot in the city! I really enjoyed the wide variety of sushi and the great selection of desserts on the menu. The decor was beautiful and added to the overall experience. I would definitely come back again!“

“Came for lunch on a Sunday. This place is super fun!

They have a tablet that you check in, and they give you a number and an estimated wait time.

You order your drinks from the menu above your table and a robot comes by to bring them to you.

The food comes on a conveyer belt, which is clearly labeled. You can also order specific items from the touch screen you order drinks at and it comes directly to your table on a conveyer belt.

The vibe here is fun, the staff leave you alone unless you need them. This is a must stop in the Mall of America.“

“Today, my friends and I went shopping at the mall. When we got to the food court, we saw an Ichiddo Ramen shop. I was surprised to find one here! There's also an Ichiddo Ramen near where I live, and I'm a regular customer there. I especially love their chashu ramen, while my husband loves their beef ramen. The taste was still fantastic, just as good as the one near my house. It was a very pleasant meal! I'll definitely come back next time I'm shopping at the mall 😊“

“I am in love with One Two Three Sushi! If you are looking for fresh food with the perfect portion size, that matches an amazing price; this is your place.“

“The food is insane good!!! Great atmosphere.“