My favorite sushi place! Reasonably priced and amazing sushi. Their lunch specials are a tremendously good deal and satisfies every time. The only downside is their space is small so you may have to wait but it is 100% worth the wait. Arrest parking is available and wasn't too hard to find. I recommend trying them for lunch! read more

AMA Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

They have a HUGE selection of sushi! And I love that they have some very unique rolls I've never seen before. They even have noodle dishes and hibachi. I love a place that has a big menu because I love trying different things. We tried the lucky 7 roll and hibachi. The special roll had huge pieces, almost a two-biter piece! Thankfully it was only six pieces because then we wouldn't get too full. The hibachi was decent, not the best but it was good. I like the noodles instead of the fried rice. Service was quick. Inside is realllll tight, and it's one of those places that you get seated right next to someone. I lowkey hate it and can't fully enjoy myself at these kinds of places. There's street parking and a lot in the back, so you might have to walk a bit. Overall, good food but the ambiance ain't it. read more

AMA Sushi - Hibachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

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I love this place so much!! The sushi is amazing and the portions you get are huge for the price you pay. It's a nice ambiance there, the tables are pretty crammed close to each other and there is limited seating. We usually do have to wait a little bit before getting a table here but it's always worth it. The staff are really friendly here. The food is always really fresh. This is a must try place for sushi! We usually park on the streets or there is a free parking ramp nearby. read more

Second visit, tried a few special rolls as well as sashimi. Still not impressed with the rolls - far too much rice and panko crumb for me. The sashimi is excellent, enjoyed that! This will be my last try at Ama - definitely better places around. read more

AMA Sushi - *Angry Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

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I go to AMA sushi around once a month and have a great experience every time. Staff is friendly and service is fast. If there's a line to get seated, it's usually within 20 minutes or so. Highly recommend! read more

We came from North Dakota and stopped for dinner at AMA Sushi. It turned out the restaurant was quite small and there were quite a long waiting list. We decided to wait anyway. Outside there's a waiting area with heater which was nice. We didn't wait terribly long which was good. Staffs were very friendly and attentive. Sushi quality was good. Our fav was Naruto Roll. The restaurant is in a very nice neighborhood. There are a bunch of boutique shops nearby. Plenty of street parking. read more

AMA Sushi - *Sex on the Beach Roll, *Naruto Roll, *Sashimi Deluxe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Great lunch special deal! I got the 2 rolls for $10, and wish I got 3 rolls for $12.95! They were really fresh and tasty, would definitely go back again! The salmon was avocado roll was amazing! I also got a miso soup included with the deal which was sweet! The restaurant itself was very calm and beautiful inside. It's right in the prime area for shopping and walking around, it reminded me a lot of an area in Grand Ave! There was lofi playing, making it the perfect spot for a catchup with friends. The servers were very attentive as well, and curated a great experience! read more

This place has everything you would want from a sushi shop. Great food, fast service and moderately good location. It would be excellent, but parking is a little puzzling.. the Gyoza blew my marathon mind. That level of delicate crisp was artwork. I enjoyed watching the sushi show on TV too read more

AMA Sushi - AAC roll add cream cheese - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

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Yesterday I went to Ama Sushi in Edina for their lunch special! First off they start you with complimentary miso soup when you sit down. Trust me right out of the cold, NOTHING hits better. Then the lunch special is wild. You can get any 2 rolls for $9.99 and 3 rolls for $12.99. This has got to be the best overall lunch sushi deal in the twin cities!! The staff was very professional, and warm when we walked in. Very much felt right at home. It isnt the biggest space but they use it well and we were in and out in under an hour. TLDR: Ama Sushi is an excellent sushi spot and an instant favorite for us. High quality fish, affordable prices, quick service and we liked the calm and chill vibes! read more

AMA Sushi - Lunch special: Any 2 Rolls for $9.99 Sweet Potato & Spicy Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Small, cozy spot with seriously impressive sushi. I was a big fan of Momo Sushi, so I figured I'd love AMA, and I wasn't wrong. The menu is huge, almost overwhelming at first because there are so many options, but honestly, everything we tried was excellent. The sashimi is where AMA really shines. The tuna belly (toro) sashimi was divine, easily some of the best I've had. Hamachi and red snapper were also incredibly fresh, with generous cuts. This is hands down my favorite place for sashimi when it comes to value and portion size. The gyoza deserves its own moment. Melt-in-your-mouth, easily the best gyoza I've ever had. The golden salmon was good, and the rolls were solid across the board. My favorite was the Sweetheart Roll, and the Tibetan Roll was a fun, unique option if you want to try something different. Sex on the Beach was also a good pick. Service was quick and friendly, and the complimentary miso soup was delicious. They also have great lunch deals and monthly specialty rolls, which makes it easy to keep coming back. Parking is easy with free street parking or a nearby ramp. They don't take reservations, so expect a wait during peak hours, but it's worth it. If you love sashimi and want quality fish without the ridiculous price tag, AMA is a must. read more

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The food is awesome, but it can be a mad house! We went to Ama since Momo is out of commission for a little while. It was a Saturday night, and we decided to order pick up. the line was out the door (there were many people waiting in the street) to get a table, and when I went inside it took 10 minutes to get a host's attention to let them know I was there for pick up, and another 10 minutes for them to actually bring the food. So I was just standing in the little entrance hall (which fille dup with 3 more people waiting for pick up orders) for 20 minutes. Now, they were super busy, I understand. But they should have a better system for handing out the pick up orders because all of our food was ready! So the pick up experience was extremely frustrating, but the food was great! We ordered the Sushi bucket, which came with 2 servings of miso soup as well. We can eat a lot of sushi, so this was the perfect amount for 2 hungry people. I love that it comes with sashimi as well, so you don't feel like you are eating too much rice. The chef specials roles are whatever the special roles for the week are, so you can't know unless you call ahead to ask. The restaurant is small, but cozy, and there is a tiny sushi bar seating area. Expect to wait if you go at a busy time. read more

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So far I have been here twice with two friends and I strived to get an overall feel of their food taste by ordering different items. In my opinion, they have highlights and items that could use further improvement. Depending on what one is looking for, I may recommend this establishment as a solid spot, especially for sashimi. I have ordered a few different sushi and sashimi entrées and my overall impression was that the sashimi was the absolute highlight. Every type of sashimi I had, ranging from salmon to tuna to escolar, was big in pieces and tasty. Each sashimi piece had different types of fish roes on it as well. I also enjoyed the nigiri, which was basically sashimi on top of rice, and even if the sashimi pieces were smaller, it was still delicious. Because of such, I believe that for those looking for good sashimi, this place would be very solid. The specialty rolls and California rolls were not so different from what I have had elsewhere, so I enjoyed having them and that was it. I just wasn't greatly impressed. I also had some of the momos and they were okay, not spectacular, because there wasn't enough seasoning within the vegetable mixtures and the meat mixtures. The momos relied on the red pepper flake chili oil for flavor mainly. I also had the vegetable teriyaki box and it was underwhelming, because the vegetables seemed very sloppily cut and cooked, and also lacked seasoning. The box had some rolls and scallops in it and that was pretty nice to see. In terms of pricing, all the items including the sushi bucket that I had were very economical. It is pretty difficult to find affordable Japanese food within the United States in general, and even know I know this place doesn't just serve Japanese food, their biggest highlights were sashimi and nigiri, so I will recommend this place to those looking for good Japanese food. read more

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Sushi was great! I needed a new sushi spot in my life. I love that this place has two-piece tempura options. Broccoli tempura is my fave, highly recommend. Came at the perfect time, 5pm, as we were seated promptly but a line out the door formed within the hour. Finding parking nearby on street is always a challenge in this area but esp at the dinner hour. I recommend going earlier or later if possible. Fast and casual dining. Great service and very reasonable prices. Enjoyed hot sake. Sampled a delicious Japanese citrus ale beer too. read more

AMA Sushi - *Angry Dragon Roll. Love a roll with mango! Easy to remove the crab mix topping if it's not your fave or is too much. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

A few things to highlight right away is there prices for the quality of meal. They are super affordable, especially for lunch. I also love the ambience of AMA. It's a small, quaint location that just gives a nice vibe. The staff are inviting and friendly. I was happy with the portions I had for their Beef bento lunch. I'm able to try many things because of the reasonable prices. I would highly recommend giving AMA a try for a lunch time stop or date night. read more

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It's small. There are no reservations. And the service is incredibly fast. It only seats about 50 people, so big groups beware. That all said, it's worth the wait and the inconvenience of standing in the walkway as waiters trudge through on their way outside to serve the "patio" seating (2 tables) out front. The place is noisy. If that bothers you, you might want to pick an off-time. The food is fresh and tastes excellent. And the service is fast. It's small, loud and crowded. But worth it! read more

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I am typically a stickler for authenticity, especially when i am reviewing restaurants with ethnic leanings. For example, a great Mexican street taqueria is likely going to score higher with me than Taco Bell. As I write this review, AMA violates this rule in a nice way. Located on a semi-Eat Street block of suburban Edina, I love that there is free parking available on the street and in the nearby parking garages. It is a compact but well organized dining room smartly set up with some tall planters between tables for privacy. Still, you are squeezed in and they really do know how to pack people in. There is even a 2-seat sushi bar haha. I've never seen one that small, even in airport pop up stalls. I have seen the 1 star reviews based on the AMA policy of not seating a party until all are present. Given the small size of the place, I can't blame them for not wanting to take up valuable space unless they are actually selling and serving food in real time. I am sure this helps keep their pricing reasonable (see next paragraph). I was struck by the affordability of the place. If you know anything about sushi, it is generally not cheap. A Chirashi Sushi bowl is my standard and the one here is $18 with at least 8 good sized pieces of fish plus seaweed salad, daikon pickles, and pickled ginger within. Granted, it does not have exotic things in the bowl and was primarily housing less expensive types of fish (think Escolar, Hamachi, Salmon) but I have not run into a Chirashi bowl with that value in recent memory. I am typically seeing Chirashi bowls in the $32-46 range so this was a nice surprise. Another example were the house Sake's. There was a daiginjo (clear) and a nigori (cloudy) both by low-end label Sho Chiku Bai. True Sake' aficionados may turn up their nose to that brand but it is hard to argue with an entire bottle for $27. The violation of the authenticity rule for me is that AMA clearly promotes that it has both Tibetan specialties and Sushi. That has to be one of the oddest combinations I have run into in a while. I have heard people explain it that they are both "Asian" cuisines. But that is like saying that Budweiser is kind of like Bourbon because they are both produced in America. It is a bit of a confounder to get your head wrapped around that if you are a foodie. In looking at the staff and the kitchen, I am pretty sure that the foundation of the place is Tibetan (don't miss the Momo's) but Sushi was added for a familiar attraction to bring in the surrounding white-bread community. Regardless, it seems to work! Speaking of the staff, they were hard-working, very polite and frequently present. I have nothing but good things to say about them. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here and my party of 3 got out of there for a very reasonable sum which included ordering more food than we could consume and an entire bottle of Sake' that we could not fully consume. That is a great night out in anyone's book despite a bit of inauthenticity. This was based on my first visit here and based on that, it won't be my last! read more

AMA Sushi - Chirashi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

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Absolutely loved the sushi here! We Doordashed a large order for a girls night, and everything was included without being forgotten and so fresh. I loved the New York & Alaksa rolls - the fish was fresh and flavorful even after being delivered. Everyone I was with also loved their orders - definitely will be back! read more

AMA Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

AMA was AMAzing! The place is small, so we anticipated a wait. We had been to Momo sushi before the accident, so we were excited for a similar experience. We waited in the heated outdoor area which was great! Then we got comfortable at our table and enjoyed some miso soup that made us feel warm and happy. Our server was lovely. We all loved the size of the specialty rolls because they were huge! We loved all of the rolls we tried. I thought mine (butterfly roll) was good, probably like a 3.5/5. The "snow" on top was a bit over the top and removed a bit of the flavor, but other than that I was satisfied! read more

AMA Sushi - *Butterfly Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Love the sushi and reasonably priced! Will say super busy during dinner time and the restaurant is kind of small so there's a little wait because they don't take reservations. Besides that, def worth it for a cozy spot! read more

Still a great gem in the heart of Edina! Good food, friendly staff, and fast service! Definitely a good place for a date or just every day casual dining. Kid friendly too! They do have cooked stuff and one of the dishes I've always wanted to try is the beef mokthuk soup but it takes 20 minutes to make as they make it fresh! I keep forgetting to call ahead and order it! Great sushi for sushi lovers! Good selection of sake and wine! Worth a try! read more

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Literally so good! I've gotten their sashimi platter before, some rolls, but my favorite thing to do now is to just order the nigiri al a carte. You get to pick exactly what you like. My friend comes here so often that they know exactly who she is I'm starting to come more often too. The store is small but they also have some outdoor seating! Definitely a good spot. read more

AMA Sushi - *Salmon Roe (Ikura) *Scallop (Hotategai) *Jumbo Shrimp (Amaebi) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

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I was in for Sushi recently. We ate in and it was unpleasant to the point I never want to dine inside there again. The dining room is small and it was a hot July evening and inside was as bad as outside. The noise level was horrendous we could not converse over our small table. There is not a good place to wait for a table. The waiting area is the entrance with no place to sit. Service was okay EXCEPT the server uses one of those portable devices that are brought to your table then stares over your shoulder whilst you enter the tip. I HATE that violation of privacy. Food is still great but it's take out for me from now on. read more

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Maybe the best freshest sushi I've ever had. Great presentation and service. Definitely coming back! read more

5 stars always for this place. i'm obsessed. free miso soup for every visit, fresh sushi, phenomenal quality. great prices. i get their nigiri/sushi and it's so delicious. the magical sauce they put on the scallops are insane. i love this place. read more

I (heart) AMA Sushi! best in town, the best place for takeout or dining in - just anticipate a wait because everyone's thinking the same thing! also ordered the fried rice and some gyoza - all was delish. Forgot the roll names but both were incredible! read more

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Love AMA!! The food is always delicious, the service is so attentive and amazing as well! The restaurant is cute, sushi bar seating is extra fun! read more

AMA Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

AMA sushi is a great spot in Edina! Service is always fast and fresh. We eat inside sometimes, but mostly order takeout Typically, we order the Alaska roll, New York roll, shrimp tempura roll and a side of fried rice! The side fried rice is a great portion size for $5 and has tons of veggies in it. Pro tip- they have an awesome lunch deal during the week! I love the food and service, but marked down for ambiance. The restaurant is small and it's often cramped because they have many customers! Getting very close parking is tough, but there are a ton of nearby free ramps. read more

AMA Sushi - Alaska roll, New York roll, shrimp tempura roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Brought our granddaughter here for her birthday as it's one of her favorite places. The ambiance is quite lively in a small intimate setting that was busy for a Saturday lunch. Multiple servers were involved and they were all friendly and efficient. I had the Rainbow Poke Bowl with 4 different fish (Ahi Tuna, Salmon, Yellow and White Tuna) that was delicious and very filling. It had a few ingredients I hadn't had before that were great, like the picked daikon radish that resembles pineapple, and the soft seaweed salad that added some brininess. The dish had a savory drizzle over the fish accompanied by a side of sesame dressing with wasabi. The California roll and Crunchy Crab Roll were good, but not as flavorful as my poke bowl. All the dishes that the servers walked by us were artistically beautiful and served in abundant quantities at reasonable prices. I'd definitely go back! read more

Tight but cozy space. Fast service and yummy fresh generous portions of maki and specialty rolls. Love the complimentary miso soup too. We'll be back! read more

AMA Sushi - Two special rolls (honestly, I forgot what they were called but they were amazing) and two spicy tuna/salmon rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Tried AMA sushi for the first time last week with a couple of friends. The restaurant is a little small but seats open up fast! There is free street parking which I always love. Be aware that all party members must be present to be seated. The service was great and friendly. She helped us out with recommendations and food came out fast. I shared the sushi bucket with a friend. The sushi bucket includes 5 pieces of sushi, 9 pieces of sashimi, California roll and 2 Chef's choice special rolls. This definitely filled me up fast! I wasn't the biggest fan of the sushi rolls but the sashimi pieces were super thick and filling! I would say the bucket is worth for the generous portion that they give. Overall, my experience didn't quite surpass other sushi restaurants but I am glad I got to try AMA sushi. read more

AMA Sushi - sushi bucket - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

I really like AMA Sushi! I first tried it via DoorDash for the first few times, but heard I just had to stop in for the sushi bucket -- so I did. The portion was fantastic for 2 or 3 people and was a nice variety and reasonably priced. I visited another time and enjoyed my ala carte meal of a couple rolls and some shrimp tempura. The staff here is so friendly and attentive and the place is almost always packed. In the summer they have a few outdoor spots which would be fun to sit at. Overall I think their fish quality is pretty decent -- I've had better, but I've also had much worse. I like their location and their prices are very reasonable. read more

AMA Sushi - Sushi bucket - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

We visited AMA Sushi recently. This was not my first time there. The first time I went, I found the food to be average at best. It would not have been my first choice to eat in the area. If you want something that is actually worth your time and money nearby, check out K'kinaco (Nikkei & Pisco Bar) in Hopkins. But a friend was treating me to a late lunch and AMA Sushi was where she wanted to go. I used to say, "Never say no to a free lunch." I have since revised that saying to: "Never say no to a free lunch, unless you are invited to AMA Sushi." We arrived at 2:51 PM. I know the exact time because when we parked, I took a picture of the car parked in front of us. The license plate said MN2COLD, which I found funny enough to photograph. We were seated two minutes later, at 2:53 PM. The server (I believe his name was Ricky, but I'm not completely sure) handed us menus. We noticed right away there was a lunch special available until 3:00 PM. At 2:55 PM, we tried getting the someone's attention so we could order. All of the employees were gathered in the back of the restaurant talking to each other. There were maybe two other occupied tables in the entire place. No one was doing anything that prevented them from helping us. I then got up from the table, walked to the sushi bar area, and asked again if someone could take our order. I was told, "We'll be with you in a few minutes." There was no urgency or care. At exactly 3:01 PM, the server finally came back to our table. We placed our order, only to be told, "You just missed the lunch special. It ended at 3:00 PM. You have to order from the regular menu." I explained politely that we had been in the restaurant well before 3:00 PM and had been trying to order. The server told us "it's locked in the computer" and claimed there was nothing they could do. No effort was made to find a solution. I asked, as politely as I could, "Wouldn't it make more sense to honor the lunch special rather than risk losing our business altogether?" The server said he would work something out, but was vague and walked away. I assumed he was going to speak with a manager. Instead, he returned a few minutes later with what he called "compensation," a couple of small, poorly arranged appetizers that I would describe as more of an afterthought than anything else. He then asked us to place our order from the regular, full-price menu. At that point, my friend said we should just order. Since she was treating, I kept my thoughts to myself and went along with it. I ordered a scallop hand roll and a kani hand roll. I specifically asked the server if the kani hand roll was made with real crab meat or with surimi. For those of you who might not know, surimi is imitation crab made from processed fish paste, often referred to as "krab" with a "k." Many places use it in cheaper sushi rolls. Real crab has a distinct texture and flavor that surimi does not come close to replicating. The server assured me it was real crab. When the food arrived, the scallop hand roll was below average. The scallops had a dull, mushy texture. As you might know, low-quality scallops are soaked in sodium tripolyphosphate to retain moisture, which ruins the texture. Sushi-grade fish should be firm and clean tasting. This was clearly a lower quality product. As for the kani hand roll, it was made with surimi, not crab. When I pointed out it was clearly surimi, the server repeated, "That is crab meat," as if I did not know what I was talking about. I sent it back and ordered something else, which was just as unimpressive. Last but not least, at the end of the meal, my friend tried to ask for the check. It took her nearly five minutes to get the server's attention. When the server finally came over, he leaned past her and handed me the check, despite the fact that she was the one who had asked for it (she was the one paying). There was no reason for the server to assume otherwise. AMA Sushi is not a place I will ever return to. Between indifferent service, low-quality fish, and misleading answers about ingredients, there is no reason to eat here. Sushi done right requires fresh, high-grade ingredients and staff who care enough to treat customers with basic respect. Neither is present at AMA Sushi. We should have left early on. When a restaurant is unwilling to make even the smallest accommodation or show any flexibility, that tells you something about how they view their customers. read more

AMA Sushi - Staff (successfully) did everyhign possible to avoid taking our order before 3:00 PM. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Small space, when we went in we were lucky enough to find a table and didn't have to stand and wait. Service was fast but felt a little rushed. My sushi was delicious, however, my husband didn't like his hibachi combo too much. The soft-shell crab was good but I went without the katsu sauce This location only has paid street parking and a parking garage that is free on weekends. Other than that I would recommend, because sushi is their speciality and you can taste it in the quality. read more

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The food here was absolutely fantastic -- the wait time was super insane unfortunately, we were told 15-20 minutes and waited over an hour. Not their fault, we went at a busy time! The food was definitely worth the wait, and the serving sizes are good too! The vibe is very cozy, a little tight since the venue is small, but doesn't feel over packed. Would recommend, but either try to avoid dinner time, or call to get your name added to the wait list if you want to go around dinner! read more

I am very disappointed. We had been here before many times (and to Momo, where we have been going for years). My husband and his friend arrived before I did. The manager would not let them sit down before I have arrived. That was especially nasty since he said he had a hip replacement surgery and should not be standing. It is worth mentioning there were plenty of free tables and seats available. The manager was passive aggressive and really rude. We won't come back. If you want to have returning clients you need to be accommodating. We won't be back. read more

Great service, wonderful food - especially for the price. Love the neighborhood/community feel

If we were in Paris or New York I'd understand not seating the entire party when ONE person is missing. To not seat 2 at a table of 4 when the 3rd is seconds away parking the car is asinine. This is Minneapolis, and you expect a little consideration which is not what was displayed to my friends. Embarrassing. If you want mediocre food and to be treated poorly, this is the place for you! Very sad experience.. read more

We did take out and were impressed by the sushi. I liked their miso soup and seaweed salad. The rolls are a good size and our hand rolls were delicious (yellowtail and scallop). There are a lot of creative rolls and they're a good size. I'd love to eat in the restaurant, but their take out is great, too! read more

And just when I thought I had the perfect line-up of sushi restaurants figured out...someone recommends AMA. WOWZA! Really can't find a reason not to go there for every sushi night in the futur Located in the heart of 50th and France, parking is always a treat to figure out but we got lucky with street parking right in front of the restaurant! We were immediately seated at a booth in the middle of the dinner rush, which also felt really lucky. The space is kinda small and but nicely decorated and didn't feel cramped! Service was top notch during our stay, with multiple servers making sure we always had what we needed and they were so happy and positive! The food was phenomenal and such great value! I usually plan to spend $100 on a night out at sushi, but our bill, with tip, didn't even eclipse $60 (2 apps, 4 rolls). We started with the seaweed salad and the cream cheese wontons! Both were great quality classics! We also had the Philadelphia, Boston, Spicy Tuna, and Beauty and the Beast Roll. The Philadelphia was my favorite, cause cream cheese :) All in all, I have nothing constructive to report! Keep up the great work and couldn't recommend you check it out more! read more

AMA Sushi - Beauty and Beast Roll Spicy Tuna Philadelphia Boston - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

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It's in a great shopping neighborhood. We Stopped by on a chance, and I was amazing! I highly recommend AMA Sushi for lunch or dinner. It was fresh and delicious. True Japanese cuisine with a long Sake list. read more