I will miss this place. Best sushi I've ever found in the twin cities. It's sad that most people…read morewill pay for spicy tuna paste on repeat rather than try quality rolls like Suishin offered. Thank you for all the wonderful meals!!!

So sad to see this place close. The owners were the best of the best. A diamond in the rough. Tough…read moreto get a regular following in the northern suburbs for quality/more expensive foods.

Great place for happy hour. Enjoyed the food and service. Will be back soon for another HH.read more

Really great fresh sushi. Solid list of speciality rolls, Sushi/sashimi. Great lunch and happy hour…read morespecials. Service was a bit non existent- but honestly the sushi and prices made up for it. Decently large restaurant with plenty of seating as well as sushi bar seating.

Strawberry cake with pistachio crème & white chocolate was fantastic!…read more We usually stick to sushi but we also enjoyed the beef yakisoba & miso soup!

Went here for the happy hour on Sundays. Sushi and cocktails were ok but still a bit overpriced…read more The patio seating was good. Service was great.

Zen Ramen is a ramen shop in Maplewood next to Golden Corral. Firstly the recent demise of so many…read moreJapanese restaurants (with Ramen): Zen Box Izakaya (my fav), Masu, United Noodle Deli, and previously Origami and Tanpopo, makes me cherish the fact that we have MN establishments that will put in the time and make real tonkotsu broth. (See my previpus reviews on Ramen establishments.) I ordered the Spicy Beef Ramen. It is built on a tonkotsu base, with a spicy paste and chili oil, their own custom made ramen noodles, and a healthy helping of what looks like commercial thin sliced hot pot beef. The broth was rich in flavor, and makes me believe the claimed 10hr cooking time. The beef was previously marinated, flavorful, and tender. The half boiled egg was cold though. The fact that I'm eating this in Maplewood, across the mall, is incredible. There is nothing even close to this bowl of ramen in this part of the suburbs. I always make a differentiation between ethnic restaurants in the suburbs and the city core. There is still a lot of pressure to dump down an ethnic cuisine in a MN restaurant, especially in the suburbs. So kudos to Zen Ramen for putting out a decent bowl of ramen at a decent price. I will definitely be back. FYI. Despite the claims in the front page of the menu, I could not find corroborating evidence that this restaurant is at all connected to a restaurant or chain in Yokohama, Japan. Please comment if you find facts to the contrary.

Had take out for chicken ramen with curry and it was amazing. Reminded me of some ramen I had in…read morechicago that I have been craving since that trip. It was spicy and so good. The service was great.

We did the all you can eat option, and felt like kings ordering a bunch of sushi. Our favorites:…read more Number 9 roll Spider roll Volcano roll Chicken fried rice was amazing. Could skip on dumplings. Save room for the vanilla ice cream! Rolls are huge. Water was yummy. It's a little loud in there but we could still hear each other. Quick service, and the non all-you-can-eat tables had a cat robot delivering sushi

Had a great night out for my daughter's birthday. Enjoy hibachi with steak and lobster. It was good…read morebut my medium steak was a bit overcooked, I ate it anyway. The salad was tasty but didn't care for the miso soup. They offered my daughter a piece of mango mousse cake. They even have a fancy robot that helps deliver food. Almost like living in the future. Try it out, you'll even have some to take home. I heard they have all you can eat for $33 which a good deal.

This was my partner and I's first time at Kaiseki Furukawa. We came to celebrate our two year…read moreanniversary and they even customized the menu with "Happy Anniversary!" on it for us. The experience overall was outstanding. You could tell the ingredients were of the highest quality and each dish was well thought out. We also shared the sake/wine pairings and each one complimented each course very. Our favorite courses were the Tsukuri, Shokuji, and Mizugashi. There's not much to say about the sashimi in the Tsukuri course other than it was just extremely fresh and delicious. In the Shokuji course, I was pleasantly surprised by the tiny sardines! The sardines paired with the rice and pickled veggies were a perfect match. I was also super excited to finally get the chance to try the famous expensive Japanese muskmelon in the Mizugashi course and it definitely did not disappoint! It was unbelievably juicy and sweet - almost as if you were eating candy. Prior to our reservation we specifically asked for no octopus and they were very accommodating by providing us with alternatives. After the first course they quickly noticed that my partner is left handed and always made sure to put his utensils and dishes pointing towards his left side which I thought was so thoughtful! Honestly it was the small details that really made this place standout. At the end of the meal we also got a cute Polaroid photo taken of us at the end so we can remember this experience forever! Definitely recommend coming here with an open mind, curiosity, and an empty stomach! You never know what might surprise you.

This restaurant emphasizes exceptional quality, with many ingredients directly air-freighted from…read moreJapan. The tableware is also a unique feature, especially the glass water glasses, each with a small gold repair mark on the surface, reportedly from a special process used to fix a chip. Upon closer inspection, you'll find that each piece of tableware has a different pattern, showcasing unique craftsmanship and exquisite details. Due to the restaurant's high quality, reservations are usually required, which has become a hallmark of this type of establishment.

SERVICE: Personally, I like it. It's casual. It has dining…read morehall seating with booths and bench tables available. You enter the establishment and you order your food from one of the kiosk. The kiosk prints out a ticket, which you will hand to a staff member in the queue. He/she will assemble your food and puts it on a tray. Then you'll go through selecting fried appetizers and stuff for an additional fee. When you get to the cash register, they have drinks available. You could order their lattes too via the kiosk. I just had a Coke. There is water available too by the plastic silverwares. When you are done, you bring your dirty dishes to the tray return area. Simple. FOOD: The food was good. I had a tonkotsu udon with added charshu pork. The broth was delicious. I saw other dining patrons who drank from their bowl! The calamari was cooked right. I didn't need any sauce. I also bought the spam musubi, which was egg, SPAM, and rice--I saved it for later and it was delicious. PARKING: I parked at the Oak Street Parking Ramp that is affiliated to the University of Minnesota/M Health. It is $3.00 for 1 hour. The restaurant is just right around the corner. There are street parking available, but I'm not gonna drive around near rush hour/near when students are finishing up their last class and just wanting to get home. There were plenty of parking space in that ramp.

Enjoyed this place! The food was delicious, and I actually liked their rice dishes and appetizers…read moreeven more than the udon. The portions are generous, the prices are very reasonable, and everything was full of flavor. Great value for the quality and quantity of food.

Often we get takeout. Always good food. Avocado Maki $4…read more You get 6 small rolls Spicy tuna rolls $8. You get 6 small rolls They come in one container with wasabi and ginger cabbage. These are very nicely rolled and taste great. I tried a shrimp tempura $12. And it was very good

The building is very clean and well decorated, im not sure how old this restaurant is but it feels…read moretotally new when you walk in. The service was awesome: our waiter was very polite, speedy, and checked on us pretty often. The food was great--I ordered a steak hibachi and the steak was perfectly tender and incredibly flavorful. Prices are about as expected, neither cheap nor crazy expensive.

Wakame continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in town! We stopped in for happy hour the…read moreother night, and as always, it was such a great dining experience. We got the salmon hand rolls, spicy scallop hand rolls, shrimp tempura roll, Jeremy roll, Hot and Spicy Girl roll, big eye tuna, and inari - everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. The quality and flavors are always so consistent. The entire team is wonderful, and it's always great to see George. I've been coming to Wakame for years, and it's amazing to have a place that continues to deliver such great food, service, and atmosphere every time. Highly recommend!

It was pretty good. The menu is very diverse, so there's a lot of options depending on what you're…read morein the mood for. I got the curry (I forgot the exact name, something like manamma) at level 3 spice, which ended up being a bit too spicy for me, but the flavor itself was really rich and well done. Just be prepared to get a HUGE bowl that will feed you for at least 3 more days. The sushi was fair, nicely presented, just not the absolute best I've had. Still definitely worth ordering. They also have a great happy hour menu, which makes it easy to try a few different things. Service was smooth and food came out fairly fast. Wait time wasn't bad, even during a busier time. The space is clean and comfortable, good for both casual dinners and small group outings we had a party of 6. Portions are solid and everything felt consistent quality-wise. Overall, it's a reliable spot with a lot of variety. I'd go back to try more of the menu, just would probably adjust the spice level next time.

Made an 8:45pm reservation during the afternoon. It was the earliest thing available. Tried to call…read more(6:16pm) to see if I could walk in early and sit at the bar but it went to a vm that did not acknowledge the business. So I didn't leave a message. Decided to go early anyway. It was extremely packed. There was no place to wait. I got on an electronic waiting list- I was 5th. It was about 7pm? Billy After Dark around the corner was closed that night so they suggested Flora and I went there. I decided to come back when I moved to 3rd place on the waiting list and it was about 8:20pm. They realized I had a reservation and canceled the waitlist and I was given a choice of table but chose to be seated at the sushi bar. I ordered the salmon carpaccio (again) and the tiger maki (again). Both were great. My waiter Conner was very attentive and had a sense of humor. I talked to The manager who was genuinely interested in the weird journey to my seat over the last few hours as a single diner. We didn't solve the voicemail mystery (we called and they picked up. When they didn't pick (as told) up there was a regular business vm. Strange.) Highly recommend. Will return. Make a reservation early on OpenTable. Or be prepared to wait many hours. Don't bother to call ahead early.

Overall, it was decent. The hard part was getting a table, even with a reservation…read more Still waited at least another 15 minutes to get seated after showing up to my reserved time, so if you're hungry beware! Once seated, it was fun to see the menu with the pictures and decide what to order. I got a drink that was beautiful--very carbonated and a little bit bitter in taste. I ordered the bad and boujee roll for one of the rolls and it was SO GOOD! I would highly recommend this roll to anyone ! Sushi was delicious! Would return, just at an earlier time, would maybe reserve at an earlier time and arrive a little early to be seated sooner.