30 Best Japanese Restaurants near Mendota Heights

“The food is fresh and delicious, and the staff is friendly and so welcoming.“

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

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

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

“Excellent place for sushi. Great atmosphere as well.“

“Super good. Food is delicious, easy, and beats any other local takeout.“

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

“I don’t remember which dish my wife and I got but it was delicious. Service was great.👌“

“We love the place so much ! We were there maybe 20 times and always welcomed, high standards of service, fresh and tasty meals. The owners are hard working family with great hospitality manners. We wish them and their team to keep up with great job and we are always will support this wonderful restaurant. Marina“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Food was amazing and everyone was so nice! Will definitely be back! Order the Tori Karaage, you will not regret it 😍“

“I love this establishment! Terrific food and very friendly people! The All You Can Eat lunch menu at $17.99 is a ridiculously good deal! My new favorite restaurant!“

“This is a new restaurant that opened in Inver Grove Heights 2 months ago. The owners have previously owned other well-known Japanese restaurants and have many years of experience. Upon stepping inside the restaurant, you are greeted with warm, friendly, and hospitable staff. Great traditional cute Japanese ambiance. The quality and portions of the food are great with varieties of dishes like sushi, ramen, hibachi and more. I will definitely be going back soon as I really like this place and would strongly suggest everyone to try! 😁😋❤“

“It was amazing! Our sushi chef was Malachi and he was outstanding! Very friendly, great suggestions and the best sushi I have had in a long time!!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“great food and good staff“

“A hidden gem with delicious and budget-friendly options! Very highly recommended!“

“I love this place. When it comes to sushi I'm like a bottomless pit. A normal Japanese sushi place will charge per plate then I'm bankrupt. A Chinese buffett doesn't serve the japanese standard of sushi. This place is the best of both worlds during lunch. All you can eat and affordable. Also, its much easier to converse with people when you don't need to get up every 10min to the buffett.

Once I came during dinner and they have more variety and specialty items so it's still worth the price. Waiters have always been polite and attentive.“

“Not all Osakas are created equal, but the Roseville Osaka is a gem. They have the most affordable and tasty hibachi in the city (that I know of) and their sit-down sushi side of the house is excellent. The sushi is always tasty and super affordable. They have a ton of fish combos to choose from. Excellent lunch spot as well. Great ambiance, with a koi pond that my child is obsessed with. They even have a nice bar if you just want to come in for a cocktail and maybe an appetizer. On the hibachi side, the chefs are engaging and fun and the restaurant doesn't nickle and dime you for every side like Benihana does. Remember to tip your staff!“

“Good was great.. good service.. The food 8/10.“

“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.“

“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 😊“

“Yummy Yummy
a group of us went to this restaurant for my niece's birthday celebration. The food was excellent if slightly different (Thai vs. Japanese) from my usual sushi. I wish I'd inquired if they had a roll that featured basil! We arrived rather late for dinner at 7 on a Tuesday and the place was packed, plus filling numerous to go orders. Only downside was tables really close together and so noisy I couldn't hear conversation from those not sitting right next to me and there were only 5 of us. I guess they are ready to expand, Good for them. The server did mention they had a nice outdoor area that was closed because it was so chilly that night. Highly recommend. Watch out the Wasabi was quite potent, (yum) adjust your portions as needed. Oh complimentary dessert for birthdays too!“

“I love this place, very nice staffs , food is always fresh and amazing !!!!!!! Highly recommend Iwa sushi !!!!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“This has been the best sushi I’ve found in the Roseville area. The sushi is a little pricey but you get the quality food you pay for, and the rest of the food is well priced and high quality. Second favorite dish is their lo mein, I like it best with the roast pork, very delicious and great for leftovers.“