29 Best Japanese Restaurants near Saint Paul

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

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

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

“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!!“

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

“I’m not a fan of restaurant who only accept online order as I prefer interaction with waiters to get more info on the foods. I tried their ramen & overall it’s ok. The broth is good, noodle quality not bad, toppings are minimum. It’s enough to get a little comfort food while waiting for the flight“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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! 😁😋❤“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Amazing Sushi! Highly recommend the B.M.W. roll!!“

“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.“

“Fresh and delicious. Amazing customer service!“

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

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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 love eating here. my favorite buffet“

“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.“

“great food, been coming here for years and will for Manny more!! I most definitely recommend everyone should try!!“