14 Best Japanese Restaurants near Lake Elmo

“Our new go to sushi place! All of the appetizers and sushi rolls we’ve had have been delicious. My son requested to come here for his 6th birthday, and even my very picky eater daughter ate almost an entire entree of the udon noodles. So so good!“

“Definitely would recommend. Food was amazing and service was excellent.“

“Been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile but it's a bit out of my location. Finally stopped in since I was in the area. It's spacious and clean. The service was great. I was in the mood for a spicy ramen noodle. It was rich and flavorful and just the prefect amount of spicy. They have a variety of food and drinks. Will totally come back and tell my friends about it.“

“Excellent food and you can watch them make your meal! Staff are friendly and authentic! Love this place!“

“Frankie was great at recommending the right single malt!“

“Definitely recommend this place in Woodberry it’s a little dark in there but it seems nice their service is a little slow but the food is good!“

“Busy Saturday, but the place had no line, so I decided to check it out. The servers were friendly and were even willing to let me try the food. Honestly tasted just as good or even better than Panda, which had a long line. Food was well seasoned and flavorful, and the portion size was great! Highly recommend coming here and supporting them!“

“Dragon Pearl is my go-to spot in Hudson for sushi and sashimi. I usually order takeout, and it’s consistently solid. The staff is friendly, the food is super fresh, and the quality is reliable every time. I especially like that the regular sashimi comes with seaweed salad instead of the typical lettuce—such a better pairing. Always a great experience.“

“Yesterday was the first time we went to this magnificent restaurant. But It is definitely not the last time. We had great time with the good service, with the excellent cooking and wine and with the decent charge. We will absolutely return there in a short time.“

“Awesome spot for AYCE sushi. Even on their busy days, they are able to catch up and the service is always on point. I've always seen big groups come here and the waiters and waitresses are always on their feet. Their dinner menu provides more selection so I always get that menu, even for lunch as I love sashimi. The interior color they chose is pretty comfortable. The black and gray style is very nice.“

“Food is really fresh, hot and full of flavor.“

“Please ensure you retain your receipt for a week or so, until your transaction clears from your bank. On 2/15, we dined and We paid with our debit card. We also provided a $20 cash tip to our waiter name Eve. We are perplexed as to how we were overcharged. The tipping section on our bill was crossed off by us. It does not make sense for us to be overcharged. We will be contacting you again to discuss this matter further. The amount on the receipt differs from the amount you charged us. There is a discrepancy of $30. Could you please clarify the reason for this overcharge?!! We've called multiple times and everytime, you guys said there were no management on duty. smfh!!“

“Clean and beautiful decor. Melia was our server and was fantastic. She made sure our experience was to notch! The portions were big and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend bringing a family here, a dinner with friends or business lunch.“

“The staff is great! Food taste amazing, overall a great atmosphere. Didn't mind grabbing a drink at the bar while we waited for an awesome show!

Kid-friendliness: The servers are so great with kids! They gave the kids crayons and paper to have some fun with.“