28 Best Japanese Restaurants near Saint Paul

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

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

“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.“

“Expectations adjusted for being in an airport. Sushi rice bowl was good and allowed off menu tofu substitution. Two different ramens were both solid if a little salty. Miso soup was lukewarm and tofu in it was actually cold inside--so pretty bad. All and i would eat here again if i have another long layover.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“great food and good staff“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“i love eating here. my favorite buffet“

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

“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.“