Momo Sushi is my favorite sushi in Minneapolis. Everytime I get asked for a sushi spot…read morerecommendation, I always say Momo. The rolls are huge and packed with incredible combinations. There is a great variety of rolls so everyone is going to be pleased with the meal. The restaurant itself is tight on space but the dining experience makes up for it. I recommend you beat the dinner rush and go early when they reopen for the evening. Warning, it does get really busy almost everyday because it is just that good! Location-wise it is great because if you struggle to find parking in the small lot next to the spot, you can park on a residential street behind the restaurant and take a short stroll. I'm curious as to what the takeout experience is, I haven't had the chance to order, I would rather dine in the restaurant.

Stopped by for dinner on Thursday night. We had a party of 6, so it took 30 minutes to be seated…read more The amazing staff kept updating us. It was fine, we walked through the Indian grocery next door. (also fun!) We had a great little table inside. We ordered the Giaoza pork and tumpra veggies to start. (everything was gone the second it hit the table, so no pics) The arrived the sushi, and the hibachi. Every bit was amazing. No left overs and my son (8) orders more Goaoza to go! It was less that $60 for our family of 4. I can't wait to come back and try more.

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.

The single best dinner I've ever had! What a wonderful experience. Went to celebrate our…read moreanniversary and got the Take (mid level) omakase with the Sake pairing for both of us. Everything was perfectly curated and the servers were knowledgeable and respectful. At the end they took our picture for us to keep which was just the cherry on top of a perfect evening. We chose the chef table and it was in a nice quiet corner of the upstairs. A good setting for being able to hold a conversation and not feel distracted by other patrons. Each course was a fun new experience. Being able to brush on the soy sauce was so fun. The sake pairing I'd definitely recommend, and was more than enough for a single person. I saw some people saying that they were hungry afterwards but both me and my boyfriend were not. The portions were perfect, just eat mindfully and slowly and you will feel a good level of satiety. Although it was decently expensive (~$500 after tax) it was well worth it for a special occasion. Also as mentioned by others tips are not expected as they add a 21% surcharge to cover tips. I'd recommend anyone go here if they have something special to celebrate in Minneapolis. We will certainly return next year. Just a brief note on logistics: making a reservation online you will pay a deposit ($100 for 2 people) and that will be applied towards your bill at the end. If you have allergies or are celebrating something you can fill out the questionnaire online. Getting there is quite easy if you take public transit but they also offer valet (I think $10?). There are signs outside the door for the main entrance on the N first Ave side. When you enter the host will check you in on the first floor right inside. There is a foyer if you arrive early with seating. Our hostess guided us upstairs to our table when it was time. Again, 10/10 recommend and thank you to all the people who took care of us and made our anniversary extra special!!!

We splurged on OMAKASE for our Anniversary dinner and had a great time. The service was exceptional…read moreand they gave us so much background info on everything. Ambiance is pure minimalist and beautiful. My Foodie Hubby says this is tied for Best Restaurant in the Twin Cities along with Meritage in St Paul. When making reservations, you have to choose between Table Reservations and Chefs Counter. There are no bad options here. I especially loved how I was able to brush my soy sauce onto my sushi as if I was painting on canvas. That said, my hubby enjoyed the food much more than I did. For these prices, I'm not sure I will ever return, but it was a very fun experience to try.

Ambience is super cute, clean, and welcoming…read more Service is prompt, friendly, and pretty quick. Food was delicious. All of us really liked what we ordered. Dishes had good flavor and portions were generous. We would definitely come back.

Came here for my birthday dinner, and it delivered! I did not really know what to expect, but it…read moreended up being perfect. There weren't too many people here for a Friday night.. but it was a bit later (like 9pm) so we sat at the bar. Got drinks immediately. Again, my classic grey goose club soda lemon lime. Delicious, per usual. Got a few sushi rolls (can't remember which) but they were all really good. Super light, fresh, not too heavy, and just quality sushi! Finally, got a mango sticky rice as a free dessert for my birthday. The staff was super friendly and nice.. I really enjoyed the vibe and food here and would definitely be back! I loved the bar vibe here. Definitely somewhere that I could come just to have a few drinks and a few bites.

Each sushi roll or other item presented to you at Billy sushi is a Work of Art. You are presented…read morewith a thing of beauty when your food is brought to your table when you walk off of the street and enter Billy sushi you feel as though you have left Minneapolis, and you are entering the atmosphere of the city with the excitement of a New York City or Tokyo there is an excitement, you are no longer in Minnesota you are transported. I highly recommend making a reservation and going to Billy's for the adventure and the fabulous food. The excellent service. They also respect reservations and you are guaranteed 90 minutes. You will not feel rushed. Billy has worked out a timeline so that you can get cocktails appetizers, entrées, and not feel rushed with your allotted 90 minute reservation time, go and have a good time.

Who knew one of my favorite Sushi spots would be in Minneapolis? The ambience was eclectic and…read moredefinitely anchored the hip little section of the city.

Came here for dinner during my stay for a conference. I'm not a fan usually of these sushi belt…read moretype restaurants, but thought I'd give it a shot. It was far too cold for me to walk anywhere and this was not far from the place I was staying. I was pleasantly surprised as in reading about the sushi train and how it work I felt a bit better about my experience. They have RFIDs on the plates so they know how long it's been going around and then take it off so it doesn't go bad. They had a great variety and there were a couple item that go by on the belt that you have to ask your server for, so you know it is fresh. Not bad if you are looking for decent priced sushi and spending an arm and a leg.

Legit do not know how to feel about this place…read more On one hand, service is pretty okay, conveyor belt sushi is always fun, and this place is large enough that you get a serious conveyor belt experience as it snakes all over the restaurant. On the other, the menu has somewhat different things I am still not sure how I feel about. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich (err, roll?) I guess is a good and welcome attempt to expand to more American palates, even if it seemed odd. There were some cakes or something also out that, well, some seemed like what I expected, some others did not. They clearly labeled things on the plate holders on the conveyor belt (never seen it done quite so, uh, obviously, before), and since they have six tiers of plates (by color), they can price things accordingly as well. Not going to lie, even tho sashimi was pricer and it looked like the coloring was doing a lot of work, it was nice to have a protein-heavy option without the carbs (as much as I love rice...). Speaking of, their rice is actually decent enough in quality. I guess the overall experience is passable enough, even if it wasn't cheap.

We had a mixed bag when eating in the Twin Cities, but I'm happy to report that Sanjusan was a…read moredelightful meal that helped cleanse the palate of some of the places that disappointed us. We got arancini and the Isaac Becker (raw tuna) pizza, which were both so good. I wish there were more than two of us at this meal because I did very much want to try more food, but we were trying to avoid having any leftovers since we were on vacation. We also got desserts, including black sugar beignets. They were good but not a must get. One note is if you want to celebrate a birthday/feel special, I wouldn't suggest this place. I put a note that it was my boyfriend's birthday and it was our first one together and they don't seem like the kind of place to do anything. Disappointing but understandable, still a yummy meal we both enjoyed.

I can't believe it took me so long to have my first Sanjusan experience, but wow this was just as…read moreincredible as everyone says. We visited for a 30 person wedding rehearsal dinner event. This was in their upstairs private event space. It was a great space to mingle and worked very well for group our size. We were welcomed by great drinks and then had the opportunity to try probably ten different menu items -- what a treat! The Japanese Italian fusion was incredible to try, two of my favorite cuisines. I can't believe I didn't take any photos, but my favorite bites were the crudo, arancini, pepperoni pizza, and an incredible pasta called Mentaiko Lumache. Absolutely incredible flavors. One thing I wasn't a fan of was the Dungeness crab fettuccine, not my favorite texture or flavor combo. I would recommend this place over and over again, and can't wait to visit to enjoy the main restaurant space and the patio too.

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.

Kyatchi is an absolute gem in Minneapolis for anyone who loves authentic Japanese food, especially…read moresushi/ramen... but their Hot Dogs! From the moment you step inside, you can feel the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. I took my better half for Valentine's Day dinner. Aside from sushi and ramen, I highly recommend trying their House Dog and Kinoko Dog. The ramen had a rich, deep broth. They also have an excellent selection of sake, which paired perfectly with the meal. Overall, Kyatchi is a fantastic spot for a casual yet top-notch dining experience. Whether you're a sushi lover or just looking for quality Japanese food in Minneapolis, this is the place to go!

I am SO torn on this review. Here's the breakdown:…read more Menu: Their menu options are so awesome. Authentic Japanese food, tons of options, and lots of fun stuff. Drinks: The Last Samurai cocktail & the Imposter Among Us mocktail were both delightful. Love the unique drink options, and the two we had were executed beautifully. Sushi: Unfortunately, the sushi was a bit disappointing. We had the hotate yuzu, Suzuki oshizushi, tamago nigiri, and the futomaki. The rice was unfortunately undercooked, and also too lightly seasoned. The tamago was alright, the futomaki was very good though. Dessert: The yuzu custard - one of my favorite desserts I've eaten in a long time. Definitely the best thing we had and I would absolutely get it again. Service: Our service was pretty good. I did watch one of the other servers grab soup spoons by the part you eat from and then bring them to a table which was concerning. Note: For anyone with dietary specifications: they offered gluten free soy sauce, and the custard was a vegan dessert and it was delightful.

Always fast friendly people. They offer a nice portions on the daily specials! Fresh fish and warm…read morerice.

Working downtown, finding a spot thats quick and affordable isnt necessarily one in the same but I…read morelove Sushi Takatsu due to its centralized location within the Skyway (in the Baker Building), their quaint yet simple storefront, and their amazing lunch specials. If you get there before the noon hour lunch hour (or have a later lunch), you can avoid the 15+ minute line and be out in under 5 minutes with a freshly premade sushi bowl (with miso soup for 50 cents more) as a filling midday meal for a little under $12. If you have a heartier budget and a little more time, their friendly staff and quick service will get you one of their fresh, melt-in-your-mouth specialty roles that will have you returning back again and again.