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    Nokko

    4.5 (11 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Carly G.

    I wanted to try this place for drinks and food for some time! We unfortunately came after dinner so we only tried their drinks. But they had very yummy twists on classic cocktails, using one of my favorite Japanese gin. I enjoyed both cocktails immensely! It was also a fun treat to try the frozen beer on draft which is the only place in Minnesota where you could try this beer. The food smelled incredible and I will definitely be back to try some of our hand rolls!

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    Chloe A.

    Nokko House is such an exciting new addition to the area. The service was phenomenal, especially for a newer restaurant, and everything we ordered was flawless. The vibe is very cool and zen, and it's surprisingly kid friendly without losing that elevated feel. Reservations would be advised because it could be a long wait without one. The hand roll sushi is so much fun and such a unique offering. The combos make it easy to try different temaki and everything was fresh and delicious. We also tried the Ichiban frozen beer and it was awesome, really unique and definitely worth ordering. The cocktails were great too. Food-wise, the udon was a standout. The broth was probably the best I've ever had. The chicken tempura was fantastic, light, crisp, and so flavorful. The salmon tartare was to die for and perfect for sharing. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion.

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    Claire L.

    Tucked away at the end of a small strip mall with other restaurant lives Nokko House. The space is modern elevated with shiny dark blue subway tile contrasted with the grey concrete. There is limited seating inside and bar seating at the sushi counter and bar. This a full wait service style unlike the restaurant's sister store Okome House which is counter service. Large patio so likely more space in the spring. There is a small parking lot in the front but all the spaces were full when we went around 6:30pm. Reservations are recommended but looks like they also do togo orders now as well. The menu is straight forward but for those sushi lovers out there like me the roll combo is a great go to. The fish is cubed, fresh and flavorful. In order my favorite rolls were Yellow tail, hotate scallop; snow crab; salmon. I normally love salmon but this salmon was a different in a way that it seemed milder and leaner. Nevertheless the rice and avocado were on point. Take note to pull off the plastic before eating that preserves the crispiness of the nori. The Tori tempura appetizer was light and crispy as the chicken is lightly seasoned and succulent. Friends had the soba which they said was great and the Chirashi bowl which once again had cubed fish. the Ebi tendon looked delicious so will likely be back to try that!

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    Tippy P.

    I met up with my friend for our monthly dinner. I saw this restaurant on Instagram and had to come try it. Reservations recommended here, they do get busy on weekends. Small restaurant but I can tell they utilize the space. They even have a patio for warmer months. Server was great, he explained about the dishes on the menu and gave recommendations.

    This was the 3 hand roll meal combo. Such a perfect meal for a totally reasonable price! Includes rename, a really great salad AND miso soup

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    Great food and service. Ambiance was very nice too! Small and quiet place for an intimate get together.

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    Nokko is located in a small older commercial development at the corner of East 48 th St and Nicollet Avenue in Southwest Minneapolis near where I live.

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    George & The Dragon

    George & The Dragon

    4.6
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    George & The Dragon is a super cool restaurant that my hubby and I tried for a double date night…read morewith our friends. We came on a Monday night at 6:15pm. This place does get busy so definitely keep that in mind. Luckily I made reservations ahead of time so we had a table waiting for us, otherwise we would have been put on a waiting list since it's a small space. They put us in a corner booth which was nice and spacious enough for 4 people so I'd definitely recommend asking for a booth verse a table if you're planning to come with a larger group. The servers are all very friendly and helpful. I appreciated their attentiveness and sharing what they like best, especially for what's in season based on the time of year. The menu has quite a bit of variety too which is sometimes unexpected when you come to a pub-style location. For appetizers we got Onion Ring and Fried Pickles. They were both really good and served with dipping sauces. Definitely both shareable items so if you're in a group they'd be great options! My entree I chose the Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon served with lemon soy marinade, creamy cucumbers, and jasmine rice -- it was SO good!! I loved the creaminess of the cucumbers especially with the rice and than the lemon soy marinade was just a unique touch to the salmon. Toned the flavors down without overpowering acidity. And the salmon was so dreamy, a beautiful pink color that you just knew it wasn't a farm raised salmon. Plus the portion was very generous!! I'd definitely recommend the Alaskan Sockeye Salmon to anyone interested in visiting here. #eatwildsavewild The only negatives (which are more so just knowledge bombs for you): * Restaurant is VERY loud. It's hard to hear because it is one small room that everyone plus the bar is in. I wished I would have took a picture to show what I mean. Just know that if it's an intimate setting you're looking for this is not the place. So be prepared to talk loudly over the loudness and ask "excuse me?" or "repeat that" many times throughout your visit because you're not going to hear everything. * Timed eating. Because this place is a hit with limited seating, once you get a table and complete your meal/payment you'll kindly be asked to leave so that they can clean up and open the table to next in line. Totally get that and am not put off by this at all, but I could see how it could catch some folks off guard especially if you are out for a meal with folks you may not see frequently-- so just keep that in mind. This is not the place to sit and talk post meal. * Parking is limited. Be prepared to walk a few blocks as the road parking in front of the business is pretty limited especially with the other stores and restaurants in the area. Regardless of those few bullets I highly recommend folks visit George & The Dragon. It's a really cool spot and the food was great! Plus theirs a malt shop right next door that looks yummy too, so definitely worth visiting and getting malts after for dessert.

    George, George , George and the Dragon…read more Midevil menu w Asian inspiration if you ask me. Great menu selection, diverse taste options and great cuts of meat! They also have a clear , concise , but elevated beer options on tap.

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    4.2
    (301 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Was visiting Minneapolis from Chicago. Decided to give this place a try and it was amazing!!…read moreSuch fun games. Friendly employees Wonderful drinks. Very fair prices. Made great friends and had a wonderful time!! Highly recommend!!

    This is a neat little 80s arcade bar. They have Happy Hour specials, and you can find metered…read morestreet parking within a reasonable walking distance. They have a full bar with limited seating, two patio areas (one in the front and one in the back, and an upstairs party deck. They have old 80s wrestling playing on the televisions, which took me back to my childhood. The place is full of retro video games, pinball machines, skeeball, and there are a couple of video game consoles. The place has very nice, attentive bar staff. They serve some 80s-themed signature cocktails, such as the TMN Tea, Mike Tyson's Drunk Out, Macha Man Randy Savage and the People's Margarita, and have a huge assortment of tap beer. I tried both and they were really good. The cocktails are stiff and savory. Be careful when ordering some beer, though; some of them are THC-infused. Drinking those may get you in trouble at certain jobs. I got the Princess Peach Punch and Raspberry Cider tap beer. The place has a mixed crowd, age-wise. There were 21-year-olds to 60-year-olds. It was a pretty low-key spot that has specials every night. They have limited food options that feature pizza. There weren't many people there while I was there, but it was still a really fun place. I enjoyed my time there. I recommend checking this spot out.

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    Wooden Ship Brewing

    4.4
    (50 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    First time trying out this place. Wooden Ship is a very small niche brewery situated in the middle…read moreof residential white picket fence heaven, if you're into that sort of thing. In fact a neighbor across from the patio was literally painting his white picket fence! So, it's a unique setup for a mpls brewery taproom from the start. I walked in and was assaulted by a sickeningly sweet smell. Not sure if that's them brewing up their beet beer (beet beer--WHY?!) We both ordered the Saison. It had decent belgian notes but it was half-flat and a little sweet for my taste. It's nice they have a patio but it's beset by constant traffic from 44th St on one side and a parking lot with porta pottys on the other. Not exactly getting any fresh air. Moreover, the seating at picnic tables and high tops with cheap un-cushioned bar stools felt pretty half assed but that went along with the overall theme. They allow outside food and had a food truck operating when we went there which was a plus. Ultimately neither one of us were thrilled with our first tap so we bailed. Can't speak on the entire tap line but unlikely we will come back unless our friends ask us to. So almost nearly there in every respect but not quite. 3.75/5 rounding up to 4.

    Really great micro brewery in Linden Hills. Great, unique beers, super upbeat vibe and lots of…read morehappy people all around. I especially liked the detailed explanations of their brews.

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    Waterbury Restaurant

    Waterbury Restaurant

    4.8
    (36 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Wow!!! I saw an online recommendation for the breakfast burrito from Waterbury so I picked it up…read morefor brunch before a walk around the lake and immediately texted probably half my contacts list that they need to go get it immediately!! This breakfast burrito is packed full of everything you could ever want including wagyu steak (instead of the traditional bacon or sausage, so it's not greasy at all), avocado, eggs, potatoes, and cheese. It even came with a side salad and salsa to dip it in! For $15-16 it was a large portion and easily was 2 meals. I ordered online for pickup and it was ready quickly at the counter but the restaurant also looked cute inside so I would be interested in stopping in for a meal sometime too! They also have a coffee bar (pistachio latte was good) and free indoor parking for restaurant customers).

    We had another wonderful esperience at Waterbury Restaurant. Fortunate that the Waterbury is a 5…read moreor 10 minute walk from our apartment house, we strolled over on a balmy Friday evening in September. The place was packed, but a kind gentlemen moved over so we could have two seats at the classy bar. With service from the empathetic Patrick and the charming Alicia, we felt at home even though we had just moved to Minneapolis. Waterbury's menu has an array of interesting choices. My spouse and I split a Caesar Salad. She ordered the Crispy Tuna Tacos which are always fantastic. I devoured the Blackened Shrimp. The dish had a piquancy that added the perfect amount of kick. I loved it. With jazz on Wednesday evenings and unique menu specials, the Waterbury will grow sick of my face. It's a great restaurant.

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