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.

By far the best Japanese cuisine in Minnesota if not the Midwest. Service was incredible and the…read moredishes were fresh and vibrant with unique flavors and executed with a level of finesse you rarely see. Servers were kind, knowledgeable, and will leave you with an evening to remember forever.

3-Star Michelin Vibes -- Without the Flight to Tokyo!…read more Having dined at Jiro in Tokyo, I can confidently say this spot rivals that world-class experience -- with a warmer touch and a staff that speaks perfect English! From the moment we arrived, the valet parking made everything easy (though I recommend taking an Uber if you're doing the wine pairing... you'll definitely want to savor every sip). We went for the Matsu omakase, and wow -- every course was a work of art. The freshly grated wasabi, the thoughtful pacing, and watching each dish come to life at the sushi bar turned dinner into a full sensory experience. Chef Shiga was an incredible host -- friendly, engaging, and clearly passionate about his craft. And to top it all off, we had the pleasure of meeting Owner-Chef Shigeyuki Furukawa at the end of our meal -- such a gracious and humble culinary genius! My wife and I left absolutely blown away and already planning our next visit. Perfect for a date night, a special celebration, or simply treating yourself to something unforgettable. This place has officially earned a spot on our favorites list!

The Thai coffee is delicious! I highly recommend it. The service here is exceptional.read more

One of the best sushi spots in Minnepolis! My girl and I…read morewere craving a good grubbing and discovered Flamin Thai! Once the plates came out and I looked around us there were dishes that had great presentation to them. As our dishes came out they were beautiful curated and tasted amazing! Service was phenomenal and parking wasn't the worst! Music was calm and collected, but the crowd was wild with a birthday party was happening! Loved it! Definitely coming back for Thai food!

I cannot rate the service and ambiance as I did takeout but from what I can tell the ambiance is…read morefun and chic and the workers are top notch and friendly! I had a great conversation about coming back for dine-in and my visit to Minneapolis with the hostess, so I would say the service definitely seems promising! All the rolls I got for takeout were exactly as described and tasted great, would definitely order takeout from them again!

Best sushi we've had in a long time. You need to make a reservation ahead of time, but definitely…read moreworth the wait.

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.

Having been to a few sushi train restaurants, (a few in Japan) the prices here were exorbitant…read more I came, I saw, I left. Went to an all-you-can-eat sushi joint on the other end of town, sushi was just as good. I have no problem paying good price for good sushi, but generally conveyor belt sushi is not exactly considered high-end.

Loved our experience at Sanjusan! We sat outside and it was a really pleasant evening…read more Across our group we shared a few appetizers, a seasonal pizza, mentaiko pasta, and some grilled skewers. Everything was delicious! I particularly enjoyed the mentaiko pasta - great flavor and the noodles were the perfect texture. Great service to cap it all off! They offered blankets since it got chiller through the evening. That was a nice touch. Definitely recommend for a date night or night out with friends!

Dang...we had an underwhelming second experience here :/…read more My first visit in 2021 was a 5-star experience (see past review!), and after our trip to Japan, I was soooo excited to bring my family here. Unfortunately, it just wasn't the same top tier experience. We booked the chef's table which was the highlight! We enjoyed getting to watch the chef and team prepare the fare, and chef even spoke to us at one point. Definitely a high level of skill there. We got the yakitori to start: good, but nothing crazy, and the price point for the small skewers is so high. The waygu was a bit tough. After time in Japan, we were JAZZED to get the okonomiyaki pizza, but it was...very sad. Hardly any toppings, and I don't even think it had cabbage on it? No cabbage on an okonomiyaki pizza...? We got a pasta to share as well, and it had great flavors but the portion was oh-so-tiny. We got the special morel pizza to share, and the price was STEEP (I think around $50) due to the rarity of morels, but it was the best thing we had! The gluten-free pizza crust felt small and wasn't overly substantial, so we didn't find much of the meal filling. This meal was quite pricey, and this second experience was more lackluster than our first.

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.

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.

We wandered into Kyatchi on a random Friday night and had a great time. On a corner with some…read moreculinary stars, it tends to blend in but don't pass it by! The ambiance is a bit odd and disjointed but we kind of loved it as it keeps the "hole in the wall" feeling. Our server was fantastic - we weren't sure how hungry we were so we just ordered rolls, nagiri, and onigiri as the dinner rolled on with no real objective other than than walking away full - and he just rolled with us as we went. The sake flight was great with some generous pours but I was disappointed in the mocktails. The rolls were delicious, albeit a bit basic. The onigiri was great and I was a huge fan of the salmon but the tuna just wasn't hitting for me. We were in the mood for sushi so we didn't stray too far on the menu but we'll definitely be back for the hot dogs and a broader spread which I think will help boost this spot to five stars for me. Thanks for the fun meal!