14 Best Japanese Restaurants near North Oaks

“I had the tako yaki and the sashimi variety platter with a tuna roll and everything was soooooo good! Definitely would recommend to anybody who likes sushi. Just beware because everything had a nugget of Wasabi in it. I love wasabi but if you're not expecting it, it can hit you and their wasabi is pretty potent. The waitress/bartender is super nice and we chatted for a bit about the strongest man competition on the screen and shared some laughs, she's very nice. 5/5, will definitely come again.“

“Vegetarians - The vegetarian apps were tasty. The Ramen can be made with vegetarian broth / stock (tell the server in advance!). The vegetarian noodles were pretty lackluster, dry and limited in flavor. The staff / owners are very friendly. The bubble tea was delicious. Overall a good stop in the area for a nice hang!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“One of my favorite food places in the mall. The Hibachi service is kinda neat just to watch for what you pay for. Drizzle some Bourbon Chicken on top, I can eat that everyday. Nevermind the Beta Male Karens complaining about wearing masks (NPC/mindless drone) or assumptions about the employees giving them looks...You just get your food and eat it!“

“Food was great server was greater! Thanks“

“My family and I have been going here for years. Birthdays, reunions, celebrations, you name it, this place is our first choice. We absolutely love the food here, everyone is friendly, and no matter what you get, it is quick and a great quality.“

“Didn't expect great sushi in Blaine, but it really is quite good. It tastes fresh and they have plenty of unique flavors and rolls without costing too much. We've tried almost every roll they have now and our favorites include the number 9 and the spicy girl rolls. Also it has a nice atmosphere, it's nice to be in a restaurant that is dimmer with unique colors.“

“Introvert heaven! Ordering is done through kiosks, you can grab your sides at home, cashier is polite! All the staff are quiet, and the cafeteria style serving of sides means you can see entirely into the kitchen. Basically you can verify the cleanliness of where food is prepped at a glance, and it is VERY clean! I have tried 3 udons so far, but my favorite is the dashi with beef sliced in. Broth is not too salty, and let's the noodles shine. If you are shy and love Japanese food, give this place a try!!“

“Me and my wife, along with our daughter and her husband, had an all you can eat lunch at the Maplewood Tokyo Sushi on August 31, 2025. The service was first-rate, and the sushi was fantastic. Instead of a buffet where the sushi is pre-made, Tokyo Sushi makes each item as it is ordered and brings it to your table. So the fried items arrived piping hot, and the sushi rolls arrive right after they are made. The food is really excellent. Price was about $23.00 a person. A bit pricey, but the value was incredible and well-worth the expense.“

“I visit NFW after being away for a few years, pretty big changes. Now they want you to order at the counter and pay then, including tip. The counter people are super pleasant, so tipping then is OK, I guess. The food is delivered fairly promptly by those trundling robots and it arrives nice and hot. The food taste and quality is good, similar to previously but not WOWfresh like before. Maybe we should give them another chance. Soy sauce on the table, chili oil (barely spicy) upon request at the counter, other condiments in plastic take-out paks, a BIG step down from before. No hot tea/drinks. Cold canned drinks at the counter. Self serve ice water. The place was busy when we were there, fair prices for decent food, filling and satisfying. Tables were kept clean and bussed promptly. There was a Cotten candy (?) machine that attracted kids, and a sushi bar for adults.“

“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.“