Yes. Yes. Yes. If you like sushi and Japanese food you must check this place out. The rolls are killer (I had the Wanna Roll, haha) and their seafood is some of the best I had in the U.S. Try their grilled mackerel with sea salt and their grilled squid. Both are "out of your mind and off your face" kinds of fantastic. Just beautiful dishes. They also have... Wait for it... Hot dogs. Yup, I said it. Hot dogs, with a Japanese twist. Something about one of the owners once being the personal chef of a Japanese Twins player, once. Or some shit, I don't know, I was busy stuffing my face with sushi. Soooooooooo good. The only I didn't pop for the full 5 stars was because their service was a little slow. Probably just because it was Memorial Day and this was the only place open in the neighborhood and they were RAMMED, really busy. If I could give these guys 4.5 stars, I would. read more

Kyatchi - Grilled squid. Yes, yes, yes and YES! - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wait hotdogs and sushi!!!? The Japanese baseball themed restaurant is awesome! I think they have a fish tank with Swedish Fish!!! Which is decretive and brilliant! The restaurant staff are very knowledgeable what is on the menu. Everything on the menu looked really good. I mean if I could I would order one of everything. I did try a unique Yakisoba hotdog. Yakisoba Hotdog had Raman noodles on top with other ingredients and came with a side of potato salad. I would definitely recommend trying a Yakisoba hotdog. Also, I did try two different sushi rolls. The Negihama and masunosuke rolls. I would recommend those rolls to try. I will definitely come back and try more!!! read more

Kyatchi - Left is Negihama and right is masunosuke - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Loved this place. The sushi was super fresh and the service was good. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the evening with great sustainable sushi! read more

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Surprisingly good food. My boyfriend and I arrived during happy hour and we were rather surprised on how good things tasted even with a hr or two before closing. Though their HH menu was quite small it did offer a pretty good deal for items compared to their regular priced dinner menu. I opted for the chirashi which was a good portion for the HH priced I paid of $10, plus they weren't afraid to give you good pieces of sashimi, like hotate, for having paid their HH price. My bf order the soba dog which he was satisfied about. I wasn't too thrilled about the cost for it, since it was a hotdog but overall taste was good. We also ordered a pork belly kushimono (tontoro) which was excellent with sea salt. Can't complain really about the overall visit. We were quite satisfied and will return again in the future. read more

Kyatchi - Chirashi. Best deal ever during HH. - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I was lucky to go to this place on Wednesday, because they were having a Happy Hour all day long. The atmosphere was pretty cozy and modern. The food overall was too strong: too much salt and too much sauce. My friend couldn't finish eating Kaisen yakisoba even with 4 glasses of water. My chirashi was okay. Ika Shogayaki (grilled flying squid) didn't seem it was grilled: more like broiled with salty pasta water. And the sauce was just plain mayonnaise. The butabara (Berkshire pork belly) and Gyuhire (Limousin beef tenderloin) had really nice smoky scent. The pork belly had too much fat though. Overall I'm glad we came during happy hour and saved few bucks for the dinner we had. Orange rolled cake was fluffy and had bitter sweet flavor to it. The orange reduction/jam was too sour for my friend. read more

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When my budget allows, I can easily wolf down absurd amounts of sushi. I have wowed many a date this way. My love of Japanese cuisine has sophisticated over time from ordering plain crab stick rolls to longing for the minimalist flavors of miso soup. I love places that have a variety of options that let me experiment with Japanese flavors in ways I haven't before. The boo and I were trying to decide between Tanpopo and Midori's Floating World Cafe when Kyatchi popped up on Yelp. I am so glad we found this place. I really like the atmosphere. The vibe is modern and clean (they have the cutest little baby potted plants on the tables!). Our server seemed a bit overwhelmed with the Friday night crowd but he was friendly. Their menu is diverse and I was happy to see numerous options outside of the usual sushi a la carte and teriyaki entrees that grace generic menus. The food was light with raw flavors in a manner that embodies what I feel to be a more traditional version of Japanese. We ordered a pork belly skewer, ramen, and veggie tempura. The skewer was perfectly cooked and seasoned well. My veggie tempura was airy and crispy. The sauce was mellow in nature with a lovely brothy feel. The boo's ramen must have been pretty good because he devoured it. I tried a sip of the broth and it was simplistic with a savory chicken flavor. We will definitely have to hit up Kyatchi again. read more

Kyatchi - Veggie tempura and a half-eaten pork belly skewer in the background. - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kyatchi has a place in the MPLS sushi scene. They have great sushi - but this is not their only focus. The story is that when former Twins pitcher Nishioka was cut after a high salary and less than commensurate performance, the personal chef he hired decided to stay in the cities and open this place up. Here - you are gonna order bites for $3-8 like skewers, miso, creative salads, rolls, etc. Or you will go for the sushi platter. Or maybe a hot dog in nod to baseball past. Or perhaps some soba or udon noodles. And maybe some sake or choose from the large tap selection Whatever you order, it will be well prepared, and the servers are knowledgeable and committed to the success of this place. NOTE: at the time of this review they did start taking reservations. read more

I've eaten here several times since they opened and have never been disappointed. The hours are not convenient for me, so I my visits are intermittent. I'm not quite sure how to rate it against other sushi places, so I'll just land on four stars. Service is friendly, with a hot towel before ordering. The menu is deceptively small, as they serve many items and the specials on the wall add to the offerings. Most recently, I had the Yakisoba Stir Fry. A noodle dish, with seafood and an egg on top; covered in sauce. Yum! And just the right amount of food for me. See photo. Parking is on the street. You can sit outside (weather permitting), at the sushi bar or at a table. A medium-sized venue. read more

Kyatchi - Yakisoba Stir Fry. Kyatchi 7/30/17 - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tasty! Very friendly service! It was my first visit but our server recognized that my friends had been here before. We came here because we were craving quality ramen, and that's exactly what we got. The regular ramen has porkbelly meat and half a soft-boiled egg. The meat was great. Actually, everything I had here that was "meat" was awesome. We had chicken meatballs and pork dumplings as well, and they were delicious enough that we ordered more after our entrees. Perfect size of menu; not too big, so they clearly focus on what they're good at. They have some hot dogs! I want to come back and try the hot dogs! I think I like this place. read more

I heard about the oshizushi (pressed sushi) here and made a reservation right away. I haven't had oshizushi in years, and I felt any place that had oshizushi on the menu must know something about Japanese food. I wasn't disappointed. So much to love about this place. Sustainable seafood. Authentic menu. Hot towels. A cute name ("catch," as in catching a baseball and perhaps catching a fish). Artwork and authentic Japanese baseball memorabilia that evoke the name. As I scanned the menu, I made a mental note of what I would try next time (ramen, donburi, tonjiru pork stew...and it goes on). We ordered the mackerel and sea bass oshizushi, salmon skin salad, and nukazuke pickles. The oshizushi was wonderful, as promised. When the server asked me if it was as good as what I had five years ago, I had to qualify my answer that last time I was close to the ocean. (On the bullet train headed to Shizuoka, in fact.) But in any case, very good. I thought they fell down a bit on the salmon skin salad and the nukazuke, though. The salmon skin salad dressing was wonderful, but the salmon skin itself seemed to need salt (perhaps purple shiso salt!). The nukazuke pickles tasted like they hadn't been pickling for a week, but since I don't like super strong pickles that's not a bad thing. Several reviews compared Kyatchi unfavorably with certain other restaurants, on the grounds that the prices are too high. Having been to many other sushi joints in the Twin Cities and having lived in Japan for six years, I would say that Kyatchi stands head and shoulders over the vast majority of the other Japanese restaurants in the area in terms of authenticity, food quality, and overall experience. Yes it is more expensive, but in my opinion completely worth it. Service was quick and attentive. And there was parking by the side of the building. Lots to love about this place, and we'll be back again soon! read more

Excellent traditional place, not for the amateur sushi enthusiast though! Happy hour is where it's at and they also have greatt Ramen read more

Kyatchi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Udon soup is very nice. Also, happy hour is great because it includes lot of good foods and drinks. Also, nice staffs and good atmosphere. read more

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We were looking for a sushi place somewhat late at night and this was one of the restaurants close by that had good reviews. We had high expectations but it wasn't that good for the price. We ordered quite a few rolls and other than the sushimi and chicken skewers, which were awesome, everything else was okay but nothing special. The pork belly skewers were not very good - they had a lot of fat. We also tried the hot dogs, which were unique. We got both the Yakisoba and House - we would recommend the former. The service was pretty good but if you're looking for a good value, you may want to go elsewhere. read more

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The menu size is basically perfect for a place this size. I love being able to order a diverse selection of food. We tried the Onigri, Japdog, Curry and Sushi and everything was excellent. Overall, it takes talent to do many things well and this place pulls it off. I especially liked the sushi with mint, scallops and salmon roe. It was an interesting twist on sushi and it was a great bite. A solid 4 star Japanese choice in Minneapolis. read more

Great sushi. Nice place. Good service. We enjoy the fact the place is cozy with nice decor coupled with great food.

My favorite fancy restaurant in the Twin Cities--the fish is high quality, the food is delicious (the onigiri are to die for), and the atmosphere is so fun. It has a Japanese baseball theme that's very cute and has a patio option. It's pricy, but it's great for a birthday dinner or special celebration. They also have lots of tofu and non-meat options. read more

I give this place 4 stars for quality of food, not necessarily value. For example 5 pieces of Goyza for $8 is a bit absurd. If you want fairly decent quality and good price point then happy hour is the winner. Also don't expect large sizes. Quantities are fair but you won't be full by ordering just one dish. Two people should order a few happy hour sides in order to make it a meal. Otherwise you'll leave wanting more. read more

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My roommate and I are fans of sushi and always looking for new places. This one was a hit! A bit smaller than we expected, but we loved how the menu was simple, short and sweet. I ordered chicken meatballs and pork belly skwers to start, and I chose a sushi roll topped with salmon and filled with asparagus, cucumber, and Japanese mayo. I loved the little bits of char from the grill on my skewers. The meatballs were seasoned well, and the pork belly practically melted in your mouth. None of it was dried out. The teriyaki sauce was flavorful without being thick and sticky. Made it seem much more light and flavored the meat without overwhelming it. The roll was great! Such a good mix of textures and the flavors worked so well together! Will definitely be back to try more! read more

Kyatchi - I ordered a couple of their skewers as a starter. The chicken meatballs, pork belly, and a piece of chicken thigh. - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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more like kyukky. gyoza was gross made stomach hurt instantly. noodles were probably the only okay thing I ate. summer roll was not good, couldn't finish the plate. read more

I tried this place for the first time during the pandemic and the service seemed very safe and professional. The food was slid across a six foot table in a paper bad. The food itself was very fresh and fresh with an excellent balance of flavors. We got pressed king salmon sushi and iwana roll and yellowtail roll and karage. I liked the karage because they were very lightly fried and juicy and I also liked the sauce a lot. read more

Can I do 4.5? I loved loved loved the service and straight forward rolls offered here. Minimal extra fluff added in. That alone gives this restaurant a much more authentic feel. The rolls are fairly small so I supplemented with some skewers. Also very tasty even if they are a bit small as well. Dont plan for a big meal here, but plan for a good meal! Easy to get a rez on a weekend night and kid friendly! read more

Amazing Happy Hour Menu with a good number of options. I tried the sushi, sashimi, and Hot Dog all were top notch. read more

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I was very excited to go try Kyatchi after reading about it on Eater. Hai Hai and Martina were in the same post. They are both marvelous so I figured this should be the same. I was a bit disappointed. The hot dog was ok, but award winning... I wouldn't agree. I'd say get one at the ball park or even Can Can Wonderland. The ramen was supposed to have pork belly. There were two tiny bites and that was all. Then came the chicken meatballs. They were good, but served with a load of rice that wasn't worth eating once the meatballs were gone. I also got a small salmon sushi roll. It was fine. As for a beverage, the lemonade was very sweet and sour. It was very tasty. The bad... the server was basically not there. I should have called my order in. After two items he dropped off the check. Ummm I wasn't done ordering. Then once I was ready to go he needed to be flagged down. He then apologized for not being around much. He said they were short 2 servers. Maybe he should have started off by explaining this? I really wanted dessert, but this was such an ordeal that I waited to eat dessert once I got home. I didn't have more time to waste. read more

Kyatchi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I can't say enough about Kyatchi. The food is amazing, but my review is motivated by the fantastic service and attention to the customer. I had an old friend in from out of town. I'd been to Kyatchi many times, but for him it was his first time. We didn't make a reservation (fail), and the place was full up. Rather than making us wait, they offered us the chef's table. Our server was awesome - friendly and happy to make recommendations. Since we were seated near the chef, he chatted with us, it was all amazingly friendly and we were made to feel really special. When we left, we got a "thanks for coming" from our server, the chef, the greeter and another server who we didn't even interact with. My friends and I walked out and were so impressed with the treatment we got and the amazing food. I've never written a Yelp review before, but I really felt moved to give them all the stars. read more

Kyatchi is a showy breed of Japanese restaurant. Maybe I'm just a purist. I tend to like Japanese food that's a bit more "reserved," for lack of a better term. Japanese food doesn't need particularly strong flavoring or flashy ingredients, providing that enough care is paid to the basics: broths, rice, freshness of meats and fish. I think of the old Tampopo in downtown St. Paul. Kyatchi's food isn't bad, but the basics aren't strong enough. Rice in an onigiri was hard, the broth in a kitsune udon was pallid. Sushi rice was lackluster. Instead, the ume was very tart; the tofu was heady with mirin; the fish tasted bright and strong. Bad food this does not make. It is just one approach. If I came back, I would get the types of food that lend themselves to bold tastes and don't need much background effort. The hot dogs, perhaps; yakisoba. But odds are for the price, I may not be back. read more

The sushi is quite good. As someone who is does not see much difference in quality between most sushi places and Kroger's deli, this one really stood out! In addition I had the chicken broth ramen, which was good, but the star player here was the pork belly. In the ramen, the pork belly fat was melt in your mouth, that's how you know it's good. On skewers, the pork belly's marinade was simply perfect. I will be returning soon! read more

Kyatchi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kyatchi made for the perfect date night! We had reservations for a Saturday evening, which I highly recommend, as the place was packed and buzzing with good energy when we arrived at 7:15pm. We were greeted and seated at our table immediately, and loved the vibe and the nod to baseball throughout, especially the mural on the wall as a focal point. Daisy, our server, was phenomenal! Truly the best server I've ever experienced. She made us feel like her friend, and took time to chat and joke with us. She had fantastic recommendations for a good drink, as well as for our meal, and did such a nice job explaining the dishes and describing the various tastes and flavors involved! She was so attentive to us, stopping by on several occasions to check-in, even though she had several other tables; we felt like MVPs here! I went with the Japanese plum beer, which was crisp, light, and delicious! I also ordered the Yakisoba Dog and Ebi Mayo sushi, which was described as pink shrimp with a Japanese mayo. When the food arrived, I took a few bites and found it to be soul-satisfying! I was searching for the hot dog, but couldn't find it, and we discovered that Daisy thought I had ordered the Yakisoba Noodles instead, and quicky brought out a hot dog (comped on our bill) so I could create my own. However, the noodles were just so mouthwatering that I couldn't stop going back for more. The poached egg on top was cooked perfectly and when broken and spread over the noodles, created a richness that was just so good! This was by far my favorite dish of the night! While the Ebi Mayo was cold and fresh, it didn't seem to have much flavor, so was a bit disappointing. Things got better when we were offered the dessert menu! Daisy recommend the black sesame Panna Cotta for something new and adventurous, or the Miso Caramel Cheesecake for a good general go-to; we couldn't decide, so we ordered both! The Panna Cotta was mind-blowing and the best dessert I've ever had! Sweet, creamy, crunchy, smoky -- it hits on so many flavor points and pops in your mouth! We loved that we were able to make friends with the people sitting next to us, and more importantly, we never once felt rushed during our entire two hour meal, which was amazing! We simply can't wait to try more dishes at Kyatchi the next time we are visiting the Twin Cities!! read more

This little gem may quickly become your go-to if you like Japanese food and appreciate attention to detail. Knowledgable, friendly staff will happily offer up suggestions. The rice / noodle bowls / hot dogs give you the biggest bang for your buck. But don't steer away from the starters/ sushi. I highly recommend the "Portlandia" very refreshing and surprisingly filling. Accessible front entrance. Seating inside and outside would allow for comfortable configuration for wheelchair users. 2 gender neutral bathrooms! #winning read more

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Our favorite sushi place for Sushi. Nice atmosphere. I've tried almost everything and it's all delish. Decently priced and always good service. The location does not offer the greatest patio location due to busy intersection and directly on a bus stop, but it's worth it for the food. read more

Best sushi I have had in a really long time. I am a bit of a sushi snob, and this place made me very happy. The rolls are new and different, the rice was just right, and our starters (skewers and pickled veggies) were just what. When informed of an allergy, our server went and got a highlighted menu with dishes we should avoid clearly marked. I am grateful for her care and concern. Nice atmosphere, really great servers/customer service. I wanted for nothing. read more

Vegetarian Kara-Age... it is like a savory dessert appetizer. Light crunch on the outside, silky tofu inside, an spicy mayo sauce that is never wasted. Because I will wipe the remnants out with a finger when I think no one is looking and savor the last little bit. I mentioned the Chirashi Bowl, but what I didn't realize is: the dinner portion is twice the size of the happy hour portion. Not that one grain of rice want to waste. Twice the satisfaction. Tasted veggie Ramen. Was yummy, & I love corn in soup. They won me over with that. Curry Udon. Not your typical curry, the spices and flavors with the comfort-food feeling of noodles is also a winner. I loved them, but but when I go to a sushi joint, I want fish. THE SUSHI. Clean and pure tasting, seductive texture, and I love that they are sustainable. Love that. The Chef's Sashimi should be a source of pride. Every delicate individual piece of sashimi virtually melts in your mouth. Then it travels to your brain, releasing endorphins, which, in turn gives a mild but rockin' body buzz. I like the rolls, salmon avocado is my fave, but I am sashimi fixated. The best fish I have had in MPLS in 20 years. I recommend going with friends, so everyone can share, but relish the sashimi, because it is something special. read more

Low quality for the price. There are better sushi places to try in Minneapolis. Sushi roll was overpriced for albacore, the Onigiri were 99% rice, and 1% Tuna... salad. Very odd. Shishito peppers and the inability on yelp to give zero stars kept this at one star. read more

Decent sushi. The price is a bit on the higher side for me, especially because it's not just "meh" sushi. The waiters/waitresses were very friendly and the food didn't take a long time to cook! read more

Kyatchi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My curiosity finally got the best of me. I read a review on Kyatchi about 1-2 years ago and remember it only because it focused on the fact that they have hot dogs on their menu along with sushi and other Izakaya style offerings. I remember thinking that must be some type of gimmick and was confused by the menu item but figured I could go through life just fine without ever experiencing a Japanese hot dog. The other night while looking for a place to eat, we decided to give it a try primarily because we were in the area and drove right by it. I was immediately struck by the unique, independent feel of the place with a big baseball mural on 1 wall and a bar against the other wall. There are baseball jerseys and memorabilia hanging and at that moment the connection between Japan, baseball, and hot dogs all came together and made sense. There were 4 hot dogs on the menu that are bizarre concoctions of almost crispy beef sausages served with "Japanese Potato Salad" (forgettable and tasted really just like bland, ordinary potato salad) and topped with various odd combinations such as noodles, ginger, egg, avocado, mayo, etc. You get the bizarre picture I'm sure. While the target for me was to get one of these hot dogs to see what this was all about, the hot dog was actually one of the only things I had that I would probably pass on in the future. It was ok but not worthy of something that I would put on my list for last meals on Earth. However, many of the other items we sampled were amazing including the Tai Shiso roll paired with a lemon juice dipping sauce and the Gyu Tataki which was an amazing ponzu kissed take on carpaccio with incredible beef as the base. Many other items that I will have to try on my next visit including some rice bowls and ramen bowls that sound amazing as well as several grilled skewers. I now get the concept and this could quickly become one of my favorite spots in the city. My only regret is that I wish I had discovered it sooner. read more

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I think I found my favorite sushi restaurant in the twin cities. We sat at the sushi bar and the chefs, Ber & Danny were friendly and made excellent sushi suggestions. Everything tasted wonderful: I love that the nigiri and sushi rolls weren't stuffed with rice and filled with all kinds of crazy sauce that would take the flavor away. The sushi was simple and that's how it should be to really taste the fish. I'll be back again and bring my friends. My favorite nigiri: Try the Tai (Red Snapper). They put shiso and a little bit of sea salt on it--so good that you don't need to dip it in soy sauce. Oh and did I mentioned that they have happy hour everyday from 4-6 and 10 till closing? I'll be back! Thanks again Ber & Danny for the excellent service! read more

Honestly I do not usually post reviews but have to let people know about this. We wanted to try this place because somehow they got good reviews and we were very disappointed. I actually think people were paid for their good reviews. I do not recommend this place at all. The only thing that was good was the shishito peppers. It's extremely overpriced for the poor quality. I'd rather walk to Plymouth from Uptown for sushi than eat here again. Highlights include the "tuna" onigiri having tuna salad (?) in it and the overcooked salmon onigiri being too chewy to eat. read more

First time... Tried Sushi, Sashimi and Nigiri combo.... Honestly fish quality was not really good and actually bad. .. Not fresh and looked few days old.. Squid also not taste well and just boring.. But I also tried chicken thigh, meatball and kara ge. That was good.. also Tonkatsu sandwich was interesting.. This place was just okay... Maybe next time i might be tried for their ramen and rice bowl.. read more

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I'm in love, everything was so delicious, and I'm totally digging their commitment to sustainability. I can't wait to come back and sample more of their great menu! read more

Kyatchi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Outstanding. Miso and skewers very legit. Visiting from LA....impressive. Chicken, pork, beef plus rice and a dash of salt....late night snack. Thnx! read more

Two of my friends, boyfriend and I had decided to try this place out for dinner one night and it was okay. We got there around 7 pm and the crowd was okay. The restaurant is rather small and very hipstery, but really cute with their decor. My boyfriend and I ordered skewers (chicken meatballs, beef, and pork belly) and some sushi and a sushi roll. We ordered Ebi mayo (shrimp with Japanese mayo), it wasn't great. My until my boyfriend asked our server who had forgotten to put the order in. He got his food when he was almost done with his. The service was nice and friendly, but i did get overcharged in my bank account for $135 when i paid $30 on my card and my boyfriend paid the rest in cash. We were super upset because it was a pending transaction for almost five days. I dont think we'll be coming back to try this place unfortunately. read more