Pretty fun Sushi joint. I'd go back no problem. Good variety. Parking is not easy though.

I've heard mixed reviews of Sushi Train but was pleasantly surprised when I came. A lot of the fun is watching the conveyor belt go around and seeing what plates are available. There's sashimi, nigiri, and different sushis and rolls available as well as salads (seaweed or kani), desserts (macarons and cake) and even Yakult (which I had to refrain because I can buy it elsewhere). They are color coded by price and a full list is available on the menu (plus you can order extra items on the menu that is not on the train, but we didn't stray from the train). The portions are smaller so it's perfect if you want to sample many things, or if you are new to sushi and want to try new rolls, but don't want a full roll. The costs do add up quick, so you should be strategic about what you actually want and what you don't, but overall, I had a fun time. I did enjoy the salmon sashimi, tuna tartare and the couple rolls I grabbed. It's a different sushi experience than most spots in MSP since it's (currently) the only sushi train spot, and the location is pretty close to all your downtown adventures. Since it's pretty much self-serve (you grab what you want from the train), you don't interact with staff as much on terms of ordering, but they do come around to fill your drinks and pick up your tops. read more

Sushi Train - Finished plates - Sushi Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

As several of people have said on here in reviews, some of the rolls are hit or miss. But considering everything I read on here compared to everything I ate, it was pretty alright for what it was. It was definitely fun watching the conveyor belt go around the restaurant, something new and different to see. Also gives you the opportunity to try a bunch of different rolls because there's a variety on the belt. Sadly about 2 of 5 rolls I tried were either too fishy or just didn't hit right. I was able to send one plate back because the roll was admittedly too fishy but I choked the other one (spicy yellowtail roll) down. Just didn't want to be that guy not finishing two different rolls, the shame! LOL None of the rolls other than the ahi sashimi really stood out to me but then again, considering the variety you get to try, might be worth the visit! The price varies by plate color and you can also order warm appetizers off the menu. We ordered the gyoza and the chicken katsu, I've had better of both elsewhere. I had a nice glass of Sapporo which was refreshing. This place left me longing for the conveyor belt sushi restaurants in San Diego. If you're ever in SoCal, try any of the ones in the Clairmont Mesa area! read more

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The food was AMAZING! It was very clearly made after we ordered. The rice was fluffy the avocados were green(not brown) and overall some of the best sushi I have had in a while. This is a great restaurant for good cheap food fast. read more

my waiter was very rude, made me get up while i was eating to "shift" the booths? also explained how the restaurant works very poorly would not come back when i'm spending 100$ + i don't expect this. read more

The sushi was delicious. But the service was atrocious. The restaurant was extremely busy, and there was not enough staff. We wanted drinks and tempura in addition to what was available on the conveyor belt. Our waiter came around only very rarely. After waiting and waiting for the tempura, I finally cancelled my order. The waiter seemed relieved that I did. As other reviewers have said, it does end up to be a very expensive meal. read more

It's good that you can find an all you can eat sushi joint in the downtown Minneapolis area. The place is on the ground floor of an apartment/office building, easily accessible from the main Nicollet Mall Road. The pattern of the conveyor belt takes many turns, it's unlike many other conveyor belt restaurants I have been to so there is no "perfect" place to sit. However, and unlike many other conveyor belt restaurants, the people preparing the food did a very good job in keeping the conveyor well stocked so you don't have to wait too long for the more desirable items such as tuna nigiri, salmon nigiri, yellowtail nigiri, etc. One pleasant surprise was that they also offered various sashimi combos between tuna, salmon and yellowtail. The quality of fish was decent, the rice was just ok. The servers were very helpful, always around when you needed something or a refill. Overall, a nice environment, the type of sushi is exactly what one can expect from a conveyor belt; not subpar but not excellent. Ok for a quick stop to get a fill, if you need to. read more

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Way too busy for the staff they had; you could tell everyone was doing their best but they needed more people in given the rush. Most of the dishes were solidly average but tasty. The seared Hokkaido scallop was incredible however. Buttery and melt in your mouth with a perfect subtle char and a fantastic accompanying sauce. Would go back in just for multiple plates of that! read more

I just had a takeout of two spicy tuna and two spicy salmon rolls. They look like nothing. I've ever eaten before. They have unnatural colors in them flame red and not salmon orange.. The taste was very bland. And there was no discernible pieces of fish. read more

Sushi Train - Ugh. What the heck is this? is supposed to be spicy tuna and spicy salmon. So un appealing and fake. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love the idea of conveyer belt sushi! Unfortunately, this one is more like an AYCE buffet quality but at made to order prices We had to wait for 30ish minutes for a table because they just didn't clean empty tables for that long. I guess they were understaffed so they kept coming by us, looking and going oh oh just a minute and then running away. Our server got sick or something in the middle and another woman said she was taking over but then our server came back just as suddenly and it was just bizarre. This is right by the Nicolette mall but I don't think it's attached in any way that I could tell. They had tons of rolls with tempura shrimp inside and just toppings on top which fine but each plate of 2-4 pieces is $6.50. Yikes. They did have few cheaper items like inari for $2.45 a plate but nothing was super fresh tasting so I was pretty bummed about the quality for the price and wait here. There weren't many people seated inside but quite a few takeout orders while we were there. And they left the seared items like scallops on the belt long enough to cool and leave condensation in the cover so I didn't try any of those types Overall, pretty mediocre for sushi. The conveyer belt concept is cool but the ones in Atlanta are more advanced like you might have a touchscreen ordering system with automatic conveyer delivery or you insert your plates into a machine and it not only counts your plates but triggers a video & ultimately a small prize comes out. read more

Sushi Train - Sushi Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Server only stopped by to take our drink order and drop it off. We had to wave her down for our food order. Sushi was decent but overpriced. Ramen was bland and overcooked. Udon was super salty. I would've just left after she never came back for our food order but it was late and my kids were hungry. But we wouldn't come here again. read more

This is in my regular rotation of go-to restaurants as it has affordable and decent sushi. The conveyer belt sushi concept might sometimes affect quality of it's a slow night and there isn't as much dish turnaround, but the ability to immediately start eating food is a huge plus especially if you're hungry and need to eat something as soon as possible. Also their salmon sashimi is so good, I really can't find better for the price. $5.05 for 3 thick pieces of fatty salmon is as good as it gets. Their rolls are overall decent, we tend to get eel avocado and salmon avocado but have tried a good amount of them. For appetizers/starter plates, we normally order the takoyaki as they have a wonderful crispy exterior. We also get edamame and baby octopus as non-sushi plates. Between 2 people we always average around $50-60 after tip, which I feel is a decent price for the amount of food you can get. Could definitely get it lower if you're being conservative, but definitely keep track of the plates as you go or else you might end up spending more than you want since it's easy to be tempted to grab plates off the conveyer belt (it is a fun activity). Parking can get busy, but can usually find a close spot within a block since it's right at the edge of the city. Also it's nice that there is free parking after 6pm on weekdays and free on weeknights. It can get busy on some nights though and they don't take reservations so be aware that you might have to wait on busier nights. There is a good amount of seating although the tables are best suited for parties of 4 or less. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an affordable and decent sushi place in the twin cities. read more

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I ordered Sushi Train via DoorDash for dinner on a Monday. The wait was 58-68 minutes which was fine, but it ended up arriving earlier! Love that. I ordered the Spicy Miki Combo which included a spicy salmon roll, spicy yellowtail roll, spicy crab roll, and a regular salmon roll (maybe tuna roll? Not sure). It came cutely packaged like the image below. The flavors were good and I would definitely order again. The reason for the 4/5 stars were a few small things- I like roll combos, and the only 1-person roll combos was this one, the Spicy combo and I'm not a huge fan of spicy sushi. I'd love a non-spicy version of this even at the same price. The other reason was the tiiiiiny container of soy sauce they included. It wasn't the amount of soy sauce but the container, I couldn't fit my sushi piece in it which was a little annoying. Lastly, the rice was extremely sticky and didn't hold together well when I picked up the rolls. Again, not a huge issue it was fine in the end, but just a few little things I'd change read more

Sushi Train - Spicy Salmon Roll, Spicy Crab Roll, Tuna Roll, Spicy Yellowtial Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

So. Much. Fun! Great food. Amazing service! Such a fun place for dinner. Tanya was our server tonight and she made the experience even better! What a gem! Loved the variety of roll options. Everything was delicious! We especially loved the Mexican Roll (super unique!) the double shrimp roll, and the tamago was DELICIOUS! Can't wait to go back! read more

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This has been on my list of places to try for the longest time and so happy we finally checked it out! Such a unique sushi experience, so worth the trip. As well as the sushi on the conveyor, they also offer cooked dishes and appetizers you can order from their menu and have delivered to the table. Went with a group of six on a Saturday afternoon and were immediately seated. We tried a ton of different sushi, some better in quality than others. It was fun to try new sushi without having to order a whole roll! They have appetizers and desserts on the conveyor belt as well, of course we had to try some macarons! The kids absolutely loved their Japanese sodas. They had a peanut butter and jelly roll that was a fun whimsical touch for the kids and plenty of other options that were perfect for them to try! Minus 1 star just because the server we had was very friendly, but could have been more attentive. One of our companions wanted to order from the menu and was waiting for quite a while for her to take our order. Other than that we had an amazing time and would definitely come back! Tip: Street parking is available all around the restaurant, making it just a quick two minute walk! read more

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My colleagues and I found ourselves at Sushi Train tonight, a new experience for all of us with the food just rolling by! The food was good, but let me tell you, the service was better!! Jerry was attentive and FUN - the perfect ending to an already wonderful day! Highly recommend! read more

First time ever doing conveyor belt sushi. What fun! I only do vegetarian sushi and there were lots of options for me. I feel like the prices were very reasonable for their sushi plates. Husband got ramen and he was so excited about it. It was very good and the bowl was pretty large. Our server was awesome. She was super friendly and engaging. Overall, wonderful lunch experience! read more

My sister and I went there for a 'Sister day'. We had so much fun ! she was like a little kid again just eyeing all choices on the train. Then it happened we started grabbing our favorites . we both mostly like the cooked sushi we found quite a few that were cooked and they were delicious for you lovers of the raw. They had plenty of choices there too. it was afternoon so the service was great. The ambience was great You can also order off the menu there are drinks and soup dumplings...and green tea ice cream read more

I've always wanted to visit a conveyor sushi restaurant! Supposedly they're really common in Japan. Additionally, I think Sushi Train is the only one in Minnesota. If you don't know what that is, Sushi is constantly rotating around all the tables via conveyor. When you want a dish, you just grab it off the conveyor and start eating. The plates are color coordinated and collected at the end of your meal to determine how much you owe. The conveyor is mesmerizing. I felt like I enjoyed the excitement of what was coming by our table too much. Especially, because almost everything I pulled off the train was NOT very good. I pulled off a rainbow roll and it was so incredibly salty I couldn't even drag it through any soy sauce; saltiest roll I've ever tasted. The Salmon Sashimi was the best thing I had. It's a safe, fatty, flavorful fish and the room for error could overcome. Also, there are Macarons offered as a dessert that are constantly conveying by. Don't do it. Worst Macarons I've ever had. They were extremely soft and chewy. Somehow they had so much moisture at the center it was borderline soggy. The only redeeming quality of this place is that it's an incredibly fun atmosphere (but also smells bad). read more

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No lie, I was skeptical... I've never dined in, but only to go a few times now. EVERYtime i go to pick up my food the place is paaacked! So I'm assuming they're doing well. Over the few times I've gone to pick up my food, they way that they handle pickup has changed. I usually go in, give my name, get my food and leave. Now they ask for identification, which is a weird process and made me feel awkward, so I've not visited since. When/If I do, it will be fore a dine-in. Food: Good. I usually order apps only, wings, fried potstickers and an occasional sushi roll. No complaints. Delish. Service: The host(est) at the door greet you upon entry and help you with your needs. I was just turned off by being asked for ID, but at least the girl at the counter explained that it was a new procedure and that it was to ensure the correct food was given to the correct person. I think ID verifying is a bit tacky, but I get it. When downtown, you do whatcha gotta do. I'll still dine in tho! read more

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Great vibe and enjoyable sushi. Conveyor belt service with a lot of selections of sushi. Desserts, and other items available from the menu. Great service and just a fun time. read more

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Decent sushi for conveyor belt. I enjoyed this place as I am able to get a few pieces on each plate and able to order a variety of different sushi. Sushi is always fresh since they use RFID to track how long the sushi sits before it is tossed out. It's easy to keep grabbing plates off the best so the check can add up quickly. read more

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First time stopping by and we caught more attitude than an angry Latina girlfriend. We assumed it was an all you can eat type deal, the waitress was impatient, condescending and flat out rude. We apologized for our mistake and she said and I QOUTE. " next time ask at the front desk so you don't waste my time." Not sure if she's also the owner but I would never go back. read more

Service was horrible. The manager was super rude to us. I have never experienced this in any restaurant.

This place was a short block from the Hyatt Minneapolis. they had some signage visible from the street so decided I wanted to give it a try. you walk in and there are staff enjoying each others company - and are quick to make sure they are taking care of whomever walks in the door and the customers at the table. Ive got a lot of sushi conveyor belt places at home so wasn't sure what to expect. It was a little weird to see the plates stacked on top of each other so high - but maybe they move the food along quickly so not getting an older piece at the bottom. long story short the fish was fresh an wonderful...alos the rice was really really good. I had an asian-inspired mojito cocktail which was like a nice Japanese highball - refreshing and generous. The best was the service and Im mad at myself for not remembering her name (Yelpers - write your reviews asap) but I think it was Tracy, Kathy...ugh. anyway she was intent on making sure that I was well taken care of. read more

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This place is truly an amazing experience. With a family of four we had a blast choosing all the different options and things to give a shot. The food was clean and fresh and the train was stocked. Service was very good with a great waiter who cared about our experience. Environment felt like a restaurant in Japan and if your looking for a place to experience some fun and tasty sushi this is it read more

Do you want a fun experience with conveyor sushi, then come here. Friendly staff will seat you, provide beverages, ginger, wasabi, and bring things that are not offered on the conveyor (see menu). My son and I had a lot of fun selecting our dishes. There was a good selection to choose from. The food was good. Fresh. (Wasn't the best sushi I've ever had, and it was good.) Everything we had was enjoyable. And it is so nice to be at a place like this especially given covid. Tip: they serve edamame cold. I'm used to it being hot. They would be happy to heat up if asked (microwave). read more

Sushi Train - Our plates. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is honestly my favorite restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. I try to begin every business trip to the city with a meal here and have never been disappointed. That said, I always keep it super simple: just a bowl of miso soup and a flask (is that the right word?) of hot sake, along with a plate of edamame, a spicy tuna roll, and plates of octopus and ahi nigiri. (The wait staff often comments that I'm a light eater, and in response I usually feel like I've let them down somehow, but I always leave here very satiated, so... ‍) read more

My recent visit was abysmal: - My counterpart was 'dress coded,' for MINOR midriff exposure - The table had a spill incident that was caused by Sushi Train, my group was handed a dirty rag with no apology or concern - Person who paid was chased down and insulted about the tip (which matched our experience, just saying!) An unpleasant experience from beginning to end. I recommend you not take a ride on the Sushi Train. read more

3.5 overall and I'd go back!! Totally worth it for the experience. Tons of kids when I was there, all mesmerized! I'd definitely bring my sushi curious kids there. So fun. Concept and experience: 12/10 Food: 3-4 depending on dish, having read mixed review on quality. I had mostly cooked sushi. I liked all my dishes. Seaweed Salad, Shrimp Tempura roll, edamame and raw salmon. read more

Sushi Train - Casual dining experience - Sushi Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The food was very average. I have had conveyor belt sushi all around the world and this felt like factory sushi. Make, belt, sell, repeat. Nothing special. And to boot, our server was terrible. Every time I ordered something, it was not put in. Time after time after time. It was very full but the service was poor. I'd recommend Kura's over this place if conveyor belt sushi is what you are looking for. read more

LOVE this place! The concept of conveyer belt sushi is not found many places in the US or at least the places I've lived. Love the portion sizes and prices! I get to try multiple rolls for what it would typically cost me for 1 at other sushi restaurants in the twin cities! I also really like their Crispy Shrimp with house sauce found on the appetizer portion of the menu. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't! read more

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Do not waste your time! This place is terrible, staff is rude. Walked in as a solo guest to a 1/3 full restaurant with many tables open. The girl abruptly tells me they can't sit me, there's a 10-20 min wait. So I say it's cool I'll just grab a beer at the bar. She tells me there is no bar tender. If someone is nice enough to serve me a beer I can sit there. I thought that's a bit weird but nonetheless decided to grab a beer at the pub down the street and come back. I walk back to the girl telling me they stopped seating people. I was like what!? I was just here and she wouldn't sit me. She's like ohhh yeah. Sorry I have a bad memory Then out walks this young Asian dude, full of attitude. He aggressively shouts no we are closed. Btw its 9:25. 35min away from closing. The one sweet heart waitress in the room empathize with me and is like I'll take you. Don't worry. As I'm ordering from the nice waitress, the Asian guy approached again and says "sir just so you know the kitchen is closed!" I tell him please get out of my face, that he has an attitude problem. The as I'm ordering a beer, the bar tender tells me the bar is closed and you can't order a beer. This is the most unprofessional, most ridiculous sushi places I've ever been to! I will never, ever give this place my money. DEFINITELY DO NOT RECOMMEND! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. Restaurant owner, your staff sucks and are hindering your business. read more

I had heard many things about sushi train and decided to try it out! The staff is very friendly. They have a price menu for the conveyor belt sushi and for other made to order options. All of the "train" sushi is priced and sorted by the color of plate they are on. Prices for a plate range from $2.45-6.50. I tried about 5 different plates. My favorite was the crab and cucumber salad. Very simple, delicious, and a good portion size. My least favorite was the edamame, they were very cold and mushy. Overall, I like the concept idea of conveyor belt sushi but it definitely affected the quality of the food. The sushi was pretty subpar but it was a nice experience. Give it a try, or not ‍ read more

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RUDEST CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MY WHOLE LIFE. The servers are terrific, and the food is amazing. However, twice now, my girlfriend and I have been literally made fun of by the hosts "greeting us". We asked if there was a wait list, and they scoffed at us. We told them we had checked 20 minutes before and there wasn't one (how long our drive in is) and told them we were happy to join one there for a few minutes. The host, Dara, turned to her supervisor and they said, "Some people," as if we weren't right there? I really just want this host to not be mean so I can give this great restaurant my business. read more

I was in town for work and happened across this sushi joint. The exterior motif is super cute with subway billboarding, reminds me or ridding the MBTA in Boston. The sushi is consistently being motored around the store on a moving ramp. You can read what is on the container to discern what you are about to eat. I found the sushi to be fresh and delicious. What I also found was that the service is very rude, they come across as judgmental, which calls for the deduction of 2 stars. I witnessed a difference in attitude between tables, these folks do NOT like youthful consumers, it was evident. Based on the attitudes, this Sushi Train has left the building for me. read more

Nice concept and delicious food. Server Elizabeth was awesome and there was no wait. Would have given 5 stars if the cooks worked faster at getting out the good stuff out (purple plates) read more

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First thing, 18% automatic gratuity is perfectly fine but charging that much for MINimum service at a self-serve sushi? No. Maybe because it was automatic tip, we waited so long for everything. We just wanted to leave but we couldn't even get our check, or anything close to the servers attention. The fish was a solid portion but it taste like frozen fish and defrosted. The baby octopus plate was so salty, tasted like salt was free :/ The ramen was good though, but I would recommend a regular sushi place. Sushi train's idea is good, new in Minnesota, but the quality is debatable. read more

Hair in my spring roll...threw the rest of the order.... wrecked my entire meal....dang...#hairnets?

I was looking for some place nearby that would accept online order for take outs and was striking out left and right on Yelp. I came across Sushi Train on DoorDash and saw it had great reviews. I put in an order for a spicy sushi combo and a vegetable sushi dinner set. The ordering and pick up was fairly seamless. Had i known it was a conveyer belt place, i likely wouldn't have picked it, but the high reviews and high occupancy gave me confidence. We took our orders to the car and i knew just looking at it the sushi was going to be bad. The rice, though very thin, looked poorly cooked. My intuition was on point - the rice was undercooked and stuck to my teeth in a gummy, chewy fashion. People think that sushi is about the fish...it's actually about the rice. In this case, the fish sushi was better than the vegetable one (which included one that was cucumber and peanuts?!) because it covered up the poorly executed rice. The miso soup was also under seasoned. The edamame was good, but seriously that shouldn't be too hard. My boyfriend didn't think it was so bad, but he also enjoys sushi fast food and I think he was missing his usual place in Hawaii. I'd give it a 2.5 to be fair, but given the high reviews I had to err on the lower end. I'm unclear how a place that serves ankimo and uni could have such horrendous sushi roll... read more