Love this restaurant, more so the service. Great atmosphere and food, but Michael at Yumi St Paul…read morejust made our night! Loved our dinner tonight.

I ordered the sweet Asian sticky wings and a titanic roll. The wings were has per good flavor and…read morecrunch. My titanic roll was ok though... The fish was fresh, but the guac in it threw me off. The roll and pieces were very big, which I guess justify the price, but I preferred smaller rolls so I could try a variety of sushi. I think the restaurant is cute and I'm sure I would've enjoyed the regular maki rolls or nigiri, but it's a bit too pricey for me.

What a fantastic place! Met up with my son and his bestie for a bday dinner and was not…read moredisappointed! HH is 4-6 and luckily I got there just in time for some great inexpensive apps. We did the edamame, the dumplings, the chicken skewer and the shrimp rolls. All were really delish. Our wait staff was great and everyone stopped by to check on us. All of the rolls we ordered were so fresh and every one was amazing. It is a nice interior with soft music and cozy booths/tables. They brought out a complimentary dessert for my son -which was a fried ice cream in a tempura batter....yum! They also will validate parking if you park in the "Victory ramp". Def recommend!

Happened to stop by this sushi restaurant leaving the European Christmas Market at the Union depot…read more I was craving some sushi and found Sakura was within walking distance from where I was. From the outside the Sakura doesn't look that big but once inside you see it is spacious! I was taken a back on the amount of space they had being a sushi restaurant. I happened to go in between the lunch and dinner rush so I was the only patron in there at the time. The waitress was a nice lady and had some good giggles with her as we chatted a bit. She showed me the upstairs balcony sitting area and I loved how much room there was upstairs. I told her I might have to rent it out for my birthday. The sushi I had was good with fresh quality and expert sushi makers. The menu was fairly extensive. Would recommend in downtown St Paul.

The food here is SO GOOD. The Jurassic Marc and Negihama were my favorites. Service was a little…read moreslow. But it was packed on a Friday night. Definitely can be a little pricey. But a fabulous option for a special occasion.

I wish I could rate them higher since the food and service were fantastic. Unfortunately, I visited…read moreon a very busy night, so I felt I missed out on the complete Omakase experience due to the staff being overwhelmed. The price was excellent considering the food quality, but I was hoping for a more interactive experience And would have been nice if the chef explained the menu and the reasoning behind the drink pairings. Overall, the food was excellent, and I'd certainly return to this place since the staff were very friendly and not so busy time of the year.

My favorite ramen spot! First off this place is in an old train car which is super cool. It's…read moresmall but nice with a unique environment. Service is always super helpful and informative. We have tried their ramen, apps and drinks and enjoyed them all. Seating areas are small but you don't feel like you are sitting right on top of others so it has never bothered me. Food makes it well worth trying!!

I think it's worth starting with - I am not a ramen person but this place may have changed my…read moreperspective! I had the Korean bowl - chicken, sesame seeds, it was all phenomenal! There was so much flavor and it wasn't too spicy. I was able to take leftovers home and I swear it was even better the next day. They also have an option where you can purchase additional noodles. The cocktail options here were quite fun and I had an orange cream rum drink that reminded me of a creamsicle. The ambiance of this place is so cozy especially on a cold night. It's a place we'll definitely come back to!

Lovely, family run business. The staff were all so kind and helped up the rating for me. The…read morelocation was clean with plenty of seating. For sushi, I only had the spider roll but enjoyed it. I also ordered the hibachi chicken and steak meal--I'm not a big fan of foods covered in a lot of sauce but I at least enjoyed the texture of the meat. I liked the fried rice and onion soup as well. My husband had the chicken katsu and thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall would stop by again.

It was amazing. Great food served beautifully with an orchid. Service was great & ambiance was…read morelovely.

i think it's ichiddo's sister?…read more NOMd: - niku soba ramen. the noodles were cooked to perfection, broth wasn't too heavy and the pork belly was super flavorful. i should've added some corn and an egg then it would've been perfect. - kimchi ramen. my mom devoured it so must've been decent. service, etc.: we were the only ones here on a friday night which was honestly perf for the vibe we were on. super quick we were in and out less than an hour. our waitress was nice.

Parking was good! We got there around 7:15, and it wasn't packed! But, it got really crowded around…read more7:30. Service was fast and vibes are cool! Prices are really good, but the lower cost may have reflected the quality of the food. The vegetarian ramen didn't come with eggs or tofu, so you'd just be eating carbs. The broth is also below mid and would not get it again. My boyfriend got the crispy chicken ramen and he really liked the chicken. But, he thought it was very bland overall. Lots of happy hour items at a favorable price. Overall, it's a decent choice if you are on a budget!

Happy 2026 yelp community! We came to this buffet to celebrate the new year with sushi but we're…read morepleasantly surprised with a specially curated buffet for the holiday. The price was more expensive than the initial buffet, but it was well worth it with the choices that were served. Soft shell crab, frog legs, snow crab, and many more seafood dishes we're served alongside traditional buffet dishes. You can also pick up items from the sushi counter, the hibachi grill, pho station, or dim sum station. You will not be wanting for variety here. Service was very friendly and the staff were very quick to remove plates, trash, and any items to keep the tables nice and clean. Stafford also very friendly and chatty and really brought the experience together. A great way to kick off the year. We will have to make note of this special buffet for years to come. Regardless, this buffet always receives high marks from the locals and has been enjoyed by us when we've come in the past during their non-holiday buffet days.

TLDR: Food 3.5 (most buffets are 2.5 to 3), Service 3, Ambiance 3. Overall, I'm glad we stopped by…read morefor Thanksgiving buffet. It's the perfect excuse to eat too much food and try new things. I did not expect to see the lobby filled with people lined up to pay for their meal or to get seated. The Thanksgiving rush seems to be between 5 and 6 PM. I enjoyed trying things like squid salad and fried sushi. The squid salad was a little tough, but tasty. The fried sushi had melty avocado and cream cheese inside. Thanksgiving featured turkey that seemed to be seasoned with ginger, which was a nice change. I was pleasantly surprised by the fried frog legs, and I wish I knew how to get more meat from the fried tilapia with the tongs they provided. The tiny chunk I got was very good. As I hoped, the Chinese restaurant standards like baby bok choy, beef broccoli, and dry-fried beans were pretty good. Thanksgiving dinner had a Black Friday sale vibe about it, with people walking swiftly back to their tables, plates piled high with oysters or crab legs. My spouse thought the oysters smelled fishy so I'm glad I just got one for each of us. Given the busy-ness, the staff kept the buffet area reasonably clean and pleasant to use, but I still ended up with stray seafood stuck on the bottom of my shoe. The staff I interacted with were pleasant and helpful, but I was disappointed that I got no response from the management after asking about the Thanksgiving buffet through their website form on Monday. I thought three days was a decent response window. Like Tokyo itself, there was not much Japanese food at Tokyo 23, but I knew not to expect it. The bathrooms were decorated with images of women dressed in Japanese kimono, but they looked like knockoff copies of Japanese art. I did like the Chinese decorations in the entryway and the kitschy selfie-ready fountain and fiberglass figures.

He Said: I like this place. The score is a shade below 4…read morestars, but Tokyo is still good. I think there are better AYCE sushi places--food quality wise--however this place definitely wins on service. From the hostess to waitress, the staff were very nice. If I am back in West St. Paul, and I am craving AYCE sushi, I will go back. Pros: - Very friendly staff - Clean restaurant Cons: - Some items took a while to deliver - Some of the fish quality was so-so

We were the first ones here on a Wednesday, and we're well taken care of…read more It was very clean, and spacious. They could definitely take on a large amount of patrons at once. Out server was a bit skeptical with how much we ordered, but we devoured our entire first order and they saw what we could do! By the end of it, we were on ice cream and they let us know there was lychee ice cream! It was very sweet, but delicious. Secret menu item!

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.

Really, really poor quality food -- even for $20 AYCE lunch…read more Service was friendly and quick, but I have no idea why this place has positive reviews regarding the food. I've been to most of the AYCE spots around town, and never had such poor quality food. Even the fried rice was bad. Spicy tuna, was not spicy tuna. Shrimp tempura, was cold -- and bad. Salmon nigiri was barely chewable. Seriously, would never recommend this place even for a quick lunch. The best item I had was the miso soup... Check came and it said $0.00. I had to mention to my server that there was no price.