8 Best Japanese Restaurants in Rochester

“went here for the first time today! im so glad we came here. this was an incredible experience. our server was an absolute sweetheart and the sushi was absolutely premium quality. I got the all you can eat. had some shrimp and calamari tempura, Phoenix roll, new crazy roll, futa maki, and royal roll. the phoenix was a very strong start, a great first roll. the new crazy roll was my first time trying deep fried sushi, I had no idea what to expect but never could have expected what I got. it blew my mind. Futa Maki was a great roll to have after the crazy roll because the crazy roll is very bold and the futs maki was milder and simpler. a delicious high quality pallette cleanser and a great transition into the Royal Roll. which was my favorite one. the lobster sauce was sweet, the presentation was gorgeous. like everything else, the flavor was high quality and the roll was expertly crafted. I will be back. thank you. pictured here is my phoenix roll“

“This is some of the best Japanese food I have found in the midwest. The sushi is excellent, and the portions of sashimi generous. However, there are other dishes for those wishing to stay away from the raw fish. They have a selection of soups, great tempura, and hibachi style plates. The service is super friendly and fast. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Huge variety of foods. Everything was delicious, bubble tea was great (not too sweet). Service was excellent, too. Highly recommended, I'll definitely be back!“

“We had such a great time for my son's birthday. The staff were amazing.“

“Great atmosphere and our server was awesome“

“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!“

“I drive an hour from Mankato to get sushi here because it’s genuinely that good.

Zero idea why some reviews say it’s bland, it’s literally some of the best sushi I’ve had. I’ve tried a lot of places. Like dude there’s literally banana sushi on there. There’s adventurous choices and safe options. We’ve went there 5 ish times, every time getting something new and almost everything has been extremely good.

The wait staff are genuinely phenomenal. Extremely nice and pleasant.

The atmosphere is very nice, I just wish there was more/better seating. I love that this place isn’t deep into Rochester. Definitely a secret spot.“

“Ended up here for late lunch, my kid ALWAYS wants to eat here after an endoscopy. We came here again yesterday and he had the Shoyu Ramen (his favorite) and Peach Boba tea with milk. Phenomenal! He let me try it and I became an instant fan. I love to replicate restaurant dishes at home, and I know I could not do that broth justice. The flavors are complex and subtle. I didn't care for the Boba (sort of floral?) but he loved it. The only ding I have is that it's hidden away. If he hadn't known it was there, there is no way I would have gone into that hole in the wall location. This place is far superior to its surroundings.“