27 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.“

“We absolutely loved our stopover at this airport. The food was fresh and delicious. Terri took good care of us and we had a great conversation.

Rarely do you have a meal at the airport that is not only for your tummy but also for your soul.

Definitely recommend sitting by the bar and putting a smile on. :) it enhances the experience.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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! 😁😋❤“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

“The dining experience was notably distinctive. Upon arrival, guests are invited to select their own seating. When prepared to order, patrons proceed to the counter to submit their selections. Subsequently, a robotic delivery system transports the food to the table, contributing to a self-service ambiance.“

“We always wanted to come here, and today was finally our first time eating here! The food was absolutely delicious, the people were so friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant is very spacious and comfortable. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back! ❤“

“great food and good staff“

“Awesome spot for AYCE sushi. Even on their busy days, they are able to catch up and the service is always on point. I've always seen big groups come here and the waiters and waitresses are always on their feet. Their dinner menu provides more selection so I always get that menu, even for lunch as I love sashimi. The interior color they chose is pretty comfortable. The black and gray style is very nice.“

“This place was pretty good! The only thing that kept me from giving this place a 5 ⭐ rating was because my shrimp were a bit over cooked. Everything else was really good! Our cook was entertaining. Overall we had a good experience!“

“The food was good but the lady working the hostess stand was not friendly at all. We didn’t feel welcome. I think she was a manager or owner bc when we had a question our server didn’t know the answer to, the lady came back to talk with us. She was on the phone when we arrived and when we left. I don’t care how busy or important you are, customer service 101 with restaurants is to greet people kindly, smile and make sure they feel welcome. Instead she made us feel like a burden. Do better.“

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

“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.“