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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“great food and good staff“

“Hajime is our go-to restaurant in Blaine. We almost always go during happy hour with our kids (age 11). We order solely sushi from the happy hour menu for 4 people along with the Spicy Kani Salad and we usually spend about $100-$125 which generally includes a round or two of happy hour drinks. The service is always great, they usually know exactly what we want when we get there! Recommend for sushi or their hibachi menu - their fried rice and yum yum sauce is delicious!“

“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!“

“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.“

“As a Japanese person who is born and raised in Japan, this restaurant is the most authentic Japanese restaurant in Minnesota. Since I started to live in Minnesota, I had struggled to find good Japanese restaurants that satisfy my tongue. However, this restaurant really changed my life in Minnesota. The food, service, atmosphere, everything is amazing and perfect here. The price is really affordable for broke international students like me. Location is also very good.
I deeply appreciate this restaurant. Without Kinzo udon, I couldn’t survive in Minnesota.“

“Went to all you can eat sushi with a friend on a Monday night a little after the dinner rush hour, was pretty quiet. Very nice, clean, spacious space. I thought the all you could eat sushi was a phenomenal deal. They had a wide array of food available to order, however the restaurant does not order tamago, which is one of my favorites. Sushi came out quick, waitress was attentive. Hot foods were hot and fresh as well. Dumplings were not the best I’ve ever had but they were good, it might have been the sauce that was super flavorful.“

“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.“