I don't hand out a lot of 5 Stars but if this place doesn't deserve 5 Stars no one does! Now this was a fun night out with my Daughter, a Wolves game and dinner. Came here early, which I know is a good idea, I have tried to get a table here a couple of times just walking in later in the night...not going to happen! There was literally nothing that could have been changed for this trip! had some small plate items, tempura shrimp...avocado was awesome! I ordered a roll, wish I remember the name of it but it was perfect (could have been wrapped better but that is perhaps by design). The tuna was like butter, flavors were perfect! My daughter had the Udon and that too was damn near perfect! I had some Saki and then a cocktail with Japanese whiskey and I will say it was one of the best drinks I have ever had! A version of an Old Fashion with just perfect blending of flavors..I would have and could have had several of those! I will in fact come back just for that cocktail.. This is such a gem of a spot. A place to explore all aspects of the menu. enjoy the room, the people and most of all the food! KT read more

Billy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

If Billy Sushi is good enough for Ovechkin and Kaprizov, it's good enough for me. Friendly service, definitely worth the hype. read more

Billy Sushi - NHL players at Billy sushi, and damn good ones at that. - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Billy Sushi had a couple items that impressed. I loved the Hamachi Jalapeño yellowtail! So fresh and delicious. The wagyu sashimi was outstanding! Yes it is pricey for one bite, but it was so delicious and tender, I would get it again. I am not a sushi connoisseur, the rolls were really good but I'm not sure if I thought they were elevated to the point of being way better than other rolls I've had. The service was good and attentive, no complaints there. We were able to grab a drink at the bar while we waited to be seated. The restaurant was brightly lit. The other things I tried, including the drinks, were also quite good. Tried the chicken nugs, good but I think the sauce they came with was more memorable. Overall, I enjoyed Billy Sushi and I would go back. I also tried Billy After Dark again, and I would not update my poor review based on this experience. The only thing it has going for it it that it's below a really good sushi place, but the overpriced drinks, standard bar tables and over-hyped constant marketing are not a draw to the basement bar. read more

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Fantastic service and Japanese delicacy. Sodo was our sushi expert, great guy. Would recommend this spot to anyone. Good vibes. read more

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No doubt that this is THEEE best sushi in town. I have experienced many sushi spots in the cities and there are no others that compare, seriously. If you enjoy sushi, you NEED to try this spot. The space is very culturally modern with lots of fun things to see on the wall. The noise level is quite loud but not crazy. You can see the chefs making the sushi behind the bar which is really fun to observe. Billy himself walks around quite often and tries to speak with diners so you just might run into him. The prices are quite reasonable considering the quality and preparation of their sushi. A couple of recommendations: Salmon Nigiri, Miso Cod, & Lean Bluefin. You will NOT be disappointed; you'll actually be wanting more! Came here twice within the last 2 months for birthdays, and the bday person gets a free shot of sake. The only reason for the 4 stars is the time limit they place on your reservation. They essentially want you in and out in 90 minutes. Our reservation started late, but once that 90 minutes hit, we were getting the eye. read more

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Came to dinner here for a friend's birthday and my first impression of the space is that it's beautiful and welcoming. The staff was super kind and we sat down right away. The dishes and drinks were great overall! For apps, my favorite was the seaweed salad and the JFC. The seaweed salad was a bit sweet and very flavorful. The JFC had a nice crunch to it. I enjoyed the naughty ninja sushi roll, it does have fish eggs on it so it's a bit more fishy in taste, which I like. Service was pretty slow, our server was great, it took awhile for our food to come out. Parking can be pretty challenging to find. Overall, I had a great experience! read more

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Came to Billy's for sushi in North Loop on Friday night after having reservations for a birthday dinner and when we got there, we were asked to wait another 30 mins standing around because their tables were backed up. The place was crazy busy and we contemplated going elsewhere because we were hangry at this point. Alas, we eventually got seated and immediately ordered so many different kinds of appetizers and sushi, I'll try to recall them all: edamame (gross and over salted), salmon carpaccio (so fresh, great quality fish), gyoza (++), age dashi tofu (tofu was good but broth was crazy salty), yakitori (it was just alright, a little flavorless), salmon nigiri (amazing), silly billy roll, naughty ninja roll, uncultured swan roll, and one other sushi roll. All of the sushi was fresh and tasted good but was brought out on the same platter so I didn't know which roles were which. Restaurant atmosphere is nice but extremely loud. There was a group of frat boys at the table behind us that had the owner Billy there and they were all rowdy as hell, yelling, but seems like they had fun lol. Maybe don't bring your parents here! read more

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I was in town visiting friends and they recommended this place. We got a 7:30 reservation on a Friday. We had a drink at the bar and got our table after just awhile. As a side note, it was quite HOT in there. We were by the door but it was borderline sweltering hot. Anyway, we were seated and ordered some drinks. (We also got miso soup which was excellent and piping hot.) I got the "Here Comes The Sun" which was very good. Haku vodka, yuzu, some grated cinnamon and a bunch of other stuff. Stellar. Like an Asian Moscow Mule... with cinnamon. I dunno, It was good so I had another. We ordered an off-menu item which was a soy-wrapped spicy scallop hand roll. It was recommended by a friend as their favorite thing "on the planet", but it was really just ok for me (5/10). I ordered some nigiri sushi items. Toro, sweet (raw) shrimp and eel. Excellent. I also ate the savory heads to my friend's surprise. Brains!!!! Service was friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was decent. Very nice. read more

Billy Sushi - Off menu Scallop hand roll was just ok. - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This meal was absolutely incredible. We sat at the sushi bar so we watched the sushi being made. Our server was delightful. It was a bit crowded at the bar so they had found fun ways to communicate when they were coming to fill up our waters or grab plates. This is definitely the best sushi I've had in Minneapolis. The restaurant has a fun atmosphere as well. The B.A.D. and Boujee was my favorite roll. The Salmon Carpaccio was also delicious. read more

Billy Sushi - A variety of different rolls from the menu. - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Had heard nothing but amazing things about this place so had to try! Took four weeks to get in at a normal time with a reservation so just know you really should make one or be prepared to wait/get turned away. The restaurants pretty small so not a ton of room and availability for walk ins. We started with the seared salmon appetizer which was topped with avocado and truffle oil. Holy cow it was amazing! Super light but awesome flavor, would highly recommend. We then got four rolls to split - I can't remember the names of them but all were good. Nothing crazy or different but good size rolls. They had GF and regular soy sauce claiming the GF was low sodium but it didn't taste like it! They had cool drinks and I loved the cocktail I tried (picture). I can't remember the name but it was awesome! My reason for not five stars is it was ridiculously hard to get a reservation, the service wasn't super fast (food took awhile to come out), and prices were steep. The vibe is fun and the menu is full of options so definitely worth trying but be prepared for a longer dinner and spending the $! read more

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Food and drinks are always incredible - my favorite is the surf n turf appetizer (seasonal)

Best sushi in whole Twin Cities area. Absolutely amazing and delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant for all of you.

The best bday miracle possible was a 6pm resy here Truffle salmon, ikura nigiri, shishito peppers, NoLo YoLo + Double D This and Bar la Grassa are probably tied for the two most recommended restaurants in Minneapolis since I've moved here...no surprise they're both in my top 5 restaurants! When it comes to higher end sushi restaurants, there are typically two types: 1. Quality fish over everything else (no frills, no rolls, letting the fish speak for itself) 2. Creative creations (expanding past the limits of traditional sushi). Billy Sushi is practically Hannah Montana with the best of both worlds‍ Even with the added ingredients in the rolls, you could taste the quality of the fish. Would recommend the NoLo YoLo for fish lovers wanting a lighter roll (my fav dish). The Double D was like an incredibly elevated spicy salmon meets California roll, also delish! In terms of ambiance, this was the ideal mix between busy and intimate. The noise level was perfect to have a conversation without feeling overheard. Service was also excellent, definitely efficient read more

Billy Sushi - Truffle salmon and shishito peppers - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The sushi is definitely one of the best I've had in the Twin Cities! I'm not a fan of the service and sometimes the food takes a really long time to get to you. It can get kinda loud in there so it's definitely not a place for a romantic meal. I will go back for the food though. read more

The wait for a reservation is worth it! The atmosphere is great, love the whole design. The staff was very friendly and helpful and also looked like they were having a great time working together. The food was amazing, our favorites so far are the Silly Billy, B.A.D & Boujee and the Big Blue Wave. The shashimi was very fresh and the bluefin tuna (medium fat) was perfection! The portions were also large compared to other sushi restaurants we've been too. Overall, we would recommend and are planning to go back sometime to try the other rolls! We didn't get to see Billy, but maybe next time! Note: parking is as expected for being in the north loop/downtown (street parking). read more

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My wife and I have been wanting to come here for awhile. We ended up here to celebrate our anniversary and had a couple we are friends with join us. We ordered a couple of appetitizers and 5 rolls, the server upsold us..."if you order 6 rolls you get a boat." So we got 6 rolls. Everything was great awesome appetitizers, roll, and drinks. Service was fast and friendly, heck I forgot my phone at the table and the server ran it to me in Billy After Dark. Highly recommend this place! read more

Billy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I feel Billy Sushi is the best in the Twin Cities. Always a treat to go. We love to order an array of stuff. Favorites are crispy rice, George Clooney roll, jfc (fried chicken cubes with sauce), sashimi trips with salmon and tuna. Riley our server was great. The vibe here is energetic. Music could be a titch softer so we could talk to each other. read more

Billy Sushi is some of the best sushi I've ever had! They always have great service and the vibe is super fun, you might even see Billy behind the sushi counter! Street parking is the only option you may have to walk a block or two but it's definitely worth it. My favorite roll is the Screaming O and I always ask for the *secret menu item* of Spicy Scallop Hand Rolls, get them, trust me!! read more

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All of the food selections we had were awesome. The drinks are delicious. The server was amazing and suggested great items and suggested enough food for 4 of us. We made reservations for a Friday at 6 a month ahead, and it was well worth it. Every sushi roll melted in our mouths like no other place. It was definitely a great experience. read more

If you love sushi you HAVE to come here! Our table ordered number 9, big blue wave and George Clooney rolls. They were ALL delicious. My favorite was the number 9! What I liked about this place is that the sushi tastes really FRESH. The ingredients each roll has were well thought of, you bite into a beautiful sort-of-electrifying world of flavors. You have to stop by. For two rolls the total came to about $45 which I didn't think was bad at all for the quality of sushi we just had. I unfortunately didn't get to try the drinks, hopefully next time. If you bring a date here, I'm sure they will be really impressed. Overall loved the ambience, service is great, rolls come to your table quick. Make a reservation before coming. We booked the first available which was 2 weeks out on a Monday and the place was packed. read more

Billy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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A solid 3.83. I had a great time here, no lie. Atmosphere is on point, people are lively and seem to be in joyful spirits. The sake and cocktail selection is great and served in creative ways like a puffer fish cup. Ambience/decor is nice and classy. My next comments found below are my critiques. If an establishment claims to be the best sushi in the Twin Cities or is hailed by the public as such- then I would expect the food to be as such. However the sushi is just mediocre. I have definitely had better and way fresher sushi in the Twin Cities outside of this establishment. It's actually in Maple Grove - but I won't say which just read my previous reviews. I am from California originally and so that is my sushi standard- the sushi here is like the ones you get on the rotating belts in LA - at best. We got the Wagyu nigiri roll, screaming O roll, George Clooney, Caterpillar roll, and the Ninja one and the best one out of them all is the specialty Wagyu nigiri- it's the only one that made us go wow. The rest of the rolls were alright and the fish didn't taste super fresh and the rice wasn't the the texture I usually have in authentic sushi places. Now being in the Midwest I do not expect California or LA level sushi- but if one claims to be the best in town - I am going to give my feedback based on that presumption. Like I said there are much better establishments for sushi taste, freshness and texture here in the Twin Cities- BUT if you are looking for a fun time on a date, celebration, or girls night out the ambience here is definitely more fun and suitable for that type of drink and dine occasion. read more

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Do not - I repeat - DO NOT order the omakase! It's such a scam. $125/pp for 5 dishes that were in no way worth it. It felt like street food with a tiny dash of elegance sprinkled in. We could've gotten 30 pieces of chefs choice nigiri for $108 but instead, we thought we'd go for the "elevated" experience the waiter encouraged us on. An absolute scam. In no world is what we received worth $125/pp. We were celebrating my husbands birthday and this completely put a damper on the evening. I cannot believe they're allowed to sell that crap for that much money. We had heard such great things but had HORRIBLE service and the food was a joke. I've never left a restaurant feeling so livid. The diners next to us did the same thing and were equally as furious that this restaurant had the audacity to charge so much money for such lackluster dishes. The waiter told us "there's no manger present and nothing I can do" - which may be true but not having a manager present on an incredibly busy Sunday of a holiday weekend? Seems like an awful business move. Whatever is going on there, I'm upset that we paid stupid money to support it. The bathroom was also absolutely horrific. Pee all on the ground. Overrated, overpriced, and unethical. No intentions on returning. read more

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This is a pumping scene, even in a Tuesday night. Fun, energetic, but loud and a bit packed. The service was top notch (shout out to our waitress from PR...!) and the nigiri was on point. Flounder, red snapper, wahoo... the best. Tuna sashimi 3 ways - so fun to taste the contrast of very fatty to less. The drinks - too packed with ice, pretty expensive and not very interesting (despite amazing sounding ingredients). Wine & beer more reliable with good choices. The rolls always seem expensive and a little small/underwhelming. Id say just go with the starters and nigiri & you'll feel more satisfied. Big bill, still felt worth it, but turn down the music a hair & amp up the size of the rolls. Then, perfection. read more

The food was soooo good. Everything tasted delicious and super fresh. I sat at the bar and the servers were nice and knowledgeable about the food. They offered me a ton of recommendations and were also so polite and friendly. read more

Billy Sushi - From left to right Tiger maki, lefty, and the fancy and furious - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Such a great sushi place serving one of the best sushi in town. It's a bit difficult to get in which is understandable. Everybody wants some good sushi and atmosphere. If you can reserve ahead of time, you will have to do so ahead of time, I mean couple weeks. It's a bit spendy. We usually walk away with a $200 bill for 3 to 4 rolls, drinks, and couple of sashimi. I love Billy's sushi for date night read more

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Just had Billy Sushi for the first time and it was amazing, the sushi was very good. My favorite was the bad and boujee roll. I love the decor of the restaurant as well, it felt modern but still kept its charm as a sushi restaurant. Service was solid, our server was nice and he made sure we were taken care of. If you're in the area, I do recommend this place for great sushi. read more

Billy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

8:15 reservation for 3. Currently 8:45. Walkins sat before us, host said they forgot, then when the manager was around said they had reservations. Manager handled the situation well, and the food was actually very very good. Glad we stuck around for the extra wait. Just need better communication. read more

Best sushi spot in town! Every roll that we have had is delicious. Our favorite is the naughty Ninja. Great music and knowledgeable staff. Sometimes Billy himself walks around to check in on the guests! We've also tried other dishes like udon noodles, tempura shrimp, Edamame which are all really good as well! Make a reservation and give yourself time in advance, they book up quick! Check out Billy After Dark downstairs for a cocktail too (with a reservation as well) read more

Billy Sushi - Fancy & Furious Tiger Maki Blue wave Naughty Ninga Bad & Bougie Toro Mania - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I have heard good things about Billy, the owner and master mind of many other restaurants around the twin cities. He is a renowned sushi chef! So when he came out with a new sushi restaurant we wanted to try it out. It's was smaller than I imaged but beautifully modern, with blonde wood decorating the floors and walls. It is tucked in upity north loop, where parking isn't the greatest, so expect to walk a little bit. Make reservations! Otherwise, good luck getting in. Our server was friendly and helped us pick out some drinks to start off with. There were a lot of sake and whisky options if you like that. I asked for something sweet and the server suggested a "secret" drink not listed on the menu. It was served in this adorable swan glass(peep the pic). Although it looked pretty, the taste didn't match up. It was awful. Tasted like pure grape jolly rancher syrup. Maybe they made it wrong? I'm not sure how anyone could even drink that lol. I tried a starter salad with miso dressing. I guess I expected the dressing to be sweet but it was very salty. It tasted like soy sauce on lettuce, which meh, not for me. There were a ton of sushi rolls to choose from. I got a kick out of the silly names some of them were called, like the double D roll or the George Clooney roll. I had my eyes on the Uncultured Swan roll because I enjoy cream cheese in my sushi. Unfortunately, the taste just didn't do it for me. The avocado seemed to overpower everything and add an odd texture to the roll. My partner said he enjoyed the Double D roll. Service is very slow but friendly. We were out with another couple and they weren't able to split the bill for us. They said they don't split bills and instead everything just on one tab. This would've been nice to know at the beginning of the experience instead of at the very end. I've also never seen a restaurant do that. I also didn't care for the atmosphere. It was loud with weird club music going which didn't fit the restaurant to me. read more

Billy Sushi - A secret drink not listed on the menu. - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I like the ambience and how the entire restaurant crew were so happy and casual! Happy staff means they are being treated very well and so did I feel the staff is friendly and very helpful! Food wise I say 30 percent miss because we had the sashimi platter, definitely it was fresh and awesome! Grilled squid was perfectly done but just the sauce is a bit on the sweeter side I would rather taste the sea then the sweet grilled sauce. The ebi is a bit rancid from the deep fried oil which I am not satisfied at all. We had the chef flew from Washington, he was very very fun and made us a special roll which is off menu. That blew our mind away that we should have ordered more "whatever you made" from this chef from the beginning. The roll came with avocado and toro and with cilantro and abit jalapeño in it, you get combination of everything: the fatty from the Tory, the crunchiness from the deep fried leaves, the spiciness and kick from the jalapeño and the freshness from the cilantro. The flavor is unforgettable! This should be in the menu! read more

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I was not doing Billy Sushi justice by only getting take out-- Their whole dine-in experience is an absolute treat! Perfect for a birthday/anniversary/etc. or when you just need to treat yourself to some incredible, fresh fish and craftsmanship!! I love sushi and I love "salads" from Japanese restaurants, so we decided to do a bit of a sampler with some cocktails for dinner! Our reservation was for a Sunday at 4:30- If you want a peak dinner hour reservation, I encourage you to plan at least a week ahead! We ordered the NoLo YoLo and Screaming O rolls which were so different and individually amazing!! The Screaming O was like nothing I've ever had before-- amazing sushi but it also tasted somewhat smokey? I think I will always have to order it, it's really that special! The NoLo YoLo was more of a classic roll that was just incredibly fresh!! The waitress recommended it, and we totally appreciated it! The combo balanced each other out well. Then, we went for the surf and turf roll for our first taste of wagyu beef. I must say, if it's something you want to try this is an incredible spot to do it justice! The drinks here are a part of the experience so we went all in. We got the Billy's Live Bait (lovely and citrusy) and At Your Window (grape, but in the best way). The glasses were also adorable and they were so fun to watch be made by the bartenders! Overall, Billy Sushi was an incredible culinary experience (first time trying Wagyu!) that I hope to treat myself to again!! read more

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The sushi and service did not disappoint. The seats and tables are a bit snug but we made it work. There was a wait because we went on a weekend but it wasn't too bad. I've heard you need a reservation but we didn't have one and still were able to get a seat. read more

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Love Billy Sushi! Had the privilege of reserving the chefs room with my family and detail was spot on. A room full of minnesota and Japanese culture made the meal all the better! Great service and hospitality!! read more

It's honestly just so bad. You can tell everything is about stroking Billy's ego. Prepare to wait 45 minutes for your food to come out only to be told you have 20 minutes to finish it all because they want to seat another party. Just read the reviews on any platform and you'll see that I'm not the only one with this experience. Oh and Billy may come to your table and order shots for you, then charge you for not only the liquor you consumed but a shot for himself as well. I will never return. read more

We chose Billy Sushi for our Galentines dinner this year and we're so happy with it! The drinks and the food were just perfection. Fun atmosphere and super friendly staff, only wish we had more room in our stomachs to try more things! The uncultured swan roll was absolutely delicious and perfect for less adventurous sushi goers. The chicken gyoza are so crispy on the outside and perfectly seasoned on the inside, you will find yourself searching for more when they are gone! There was a huge variety of different rolls and sashimi, the server told us about current specials and was very attentive. We made reservations and were able to walk right to our table, so I would definitely suggest doing that because this place was packed! read more

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Billy was absolutely amazing. It was the best sushi that I have had in Minnesota and I am very impressed with the quality. The salmon was not my favorite Scottish salmon but it was still very delicious. The atmosphere was amazing and the staff is very friendly. There is a 90 minute sit time and reservations are pretty much required. Use their website to make reservations! I would definitely recommend even though it is a little pricey. Being in Minnesota though, the price fits the quality. They have many options for non raw fish items as well. read more

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YUM! BOOM! POW! -My Tastebuds What great atmosphere, service, ambience (fun word), and of course the food. Loved everything about this place from the menu book - had a cool comic in the back - to the music! Thanks for a great night and experience :) read more

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Billy's Sushi is the ultimate of fine dining sushi restaurants. The presentation, the quality of the sushi, the friendleness of the staff and possibly the visit to your table from Billy? This establishment is spectacular. If you are in Minneapolis and love sushi, go to Billy's. Order multiple rolls and some specials and a few cocktails and you will be blown away. read more

Billy Sushi - These were 5 sushi rolls our party ordered along with REAL wasabi and pan seared Black Cod/Sable. - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere and very clean. Very delicious sashimi, sushi, and foods. Good customer service. The sashimi is so fresh, especially with the red tuna, salmon, and scallops, very tender, melts in your mouth good. It is on the higher end price point in compare to other sushi places I've been but you definitely get what you paid for especially in the qualities of the sashimi. Definitely would go back again. Delicious!! read more

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Reminiscent back, I really enjoyed my time at Billy sushi. Their fishes were fresh and they offer fresh wasabi at a small fee. For MN sushi scene, I would like to say that this is one of the best quality and taste. However, I feel like some rolls had too much going on. They're huge and kind of stray from the authentic Japanese sushi style. I love this place and I also like the ambience. Will definitely come back and give a much thorough review in the future. read more

Billy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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