Very nice and delicious sushi spot in Elk River. Hands down best chicken fried rice in MN! Sauce is…read more10/10 too!

Date night! Hajime in Elk River is a solid local spot if you're craving Japanese food. I ordered…read morethe filet mignon hibachi and my husband went with the spicy crab roll and the Anchor's Tattoo roll. Everything we had was flavorful and fresh - the hibachi was especially delicious, even if it wasn't the full show-style experience you might expect from a traditional hibachi place. The rolls were well-prepared, with good texture and balance. Service was friendly and quick, and our food came out without much wait, which is always a plus. That said, the interior could definitely use some updates. The decor and furniture feel worn and outdated, which stands out more when you consider the price point. It's not enough to ruin the experience, but a little refresh could go a long way. A few small things: the spinach salad served with the hibachi wasn't my favorite - the dressing was a bit off for my taste - and I missed the usual mushroom soup that typically comes with hibachi meals. Also, a heads-up to fellow diners: the fried rice came with chicken by default, which wasn't listed, and I would've preferred the plain white rice instead. All in all, Hajime delivers on food quality and service. With some minor adjustments and a facelift inside, it could easily be a standout. We'll be back!

We visited during the soft opening on Saturday night. Although the restaurant wasn't very busy,…read moreservice started off a bit slow. Once we placed our order, however, our drinks and appetizer arrived quickly. The sushi came out with good timing, giving us a chance to enjoy the gyoza first. The sushi was served at room temperature and had a heavy layer of sauce, which overpowered the flavor of the rolls a bit. We also ordered a roll to go, which was freshly prepared and brought out right at the end of our meal. The ambiance was quiet and relaxed, with nice lighting that made the space feel comfortable. There are a few large TVs around the dining area, making it a good spot to catch a game without feeling like you're in a sports bar. The prices were very reasonable--we were pleasantly surprised by the total. Overall, it was a good first experience, and we're looking forward to coming back.

Wonderful atmosphere and food. We didn't do AYCE but ordered a variety of things off the menu…read more Overall it was $1-2 less per roll than I'd pay closer to the cities for comparable quality. So exited to have this gem close by, will have to try the hibachi next time! The staff is doing great for having just opened!

Tried this place because we were shopping in the area. So happy we did! What a great little place!…read moreService was attentive and the menu selection was great! Being from southern California, I am extremely picky about sushi in the Midwest. I am happy to say that I was very pleased! We'll be back!

Solid spot, we went on a weekday a it wasn't busy. Service was fast and the food came out in a…read morereasonable time. It's a nice little spot, very clean well kept. Plenty of different options. The ramen is solid, I'd definitely try it again.

My friend and I were craving ramen and wanted to try this place out. Upon walking in, I noticed…read morethat the dining room was very well kept with a good amount of patrons. I went with the pork tonkotsu ramen and although it's one of the most basic dishes, I was very impressed with how this particular bowl was prepared. The food came in a timely manner and I could tell it was prepared to order versus having a bowl premade waiting to be served. The staff were very friendly too and even got a chance to chat with a few of the chefs. Definitely planning to come back again in the future!

I got the ramen/app lunch special for $17.99 and a Thai tea. Lots of food, they do add 18% tip-to…read moreyour order so take that into consideration. I found the ramen to be on the salty side (#1 w/pork). Meat was tender and the jammy egg perfect. Ring a bell for service type set up at your table. Ramen is all about the broth to me and this selection was kind of average.

Went today for lunch and it was great!! We tried a few things- shrimp tempura, spring rolls,…read morechicken karate and three onigiris. All the food was excellent. The sauces were on par. Next time we come, we will try the udon. Service was just like a Japanese noodle shop and the service was friendly. The ambiance is cute, tables and booths.

Marucichi UDON is one of the best places that I have been to in the Minneapolis area! The food is…read moreabsolutely fantastic and the service is perfect. I am always greeted with a kind smile and a conversation. I hope they will eventually expand to areas of NYC or Boston. I love this place!

I am definitely a regular here for happy hour. Great service and great value for what you get. Love…read morethe potstickers and edamame as an appetizer and the crunchy roll has great flavor.

Really great fresh sushi. Solid list of speciality rolls, Sushi/sashimi. Great lunch and happy hour…read morespecials. Service was a bit non existent- but honestly the sushi and prices made up for it. Decently large restaurant with plenty of seating as well as sushi bar seating.

We stumbled upon this gem during their happy hour and we can't wait to come back. Their happy hour…read morehad plenty options to choose from and all very affordable. The service was amazing. The server was incredibly kind, attentive, and gave solid recommendations. The American Favorite Roll is the best and is a great option for everyone because it doesn't have raw fish. I didn't like the angry dragon roll. Nice ambiance. Highly recommend their extensive menu has something for everyone.

We had a mixed experience here. The food overall was good. The American Roll was especially tasty…read moreand the hibachi was decent, but the California roll was disappointing. It was about 80% cucumber with barely any crab, which wasn't what we expected. Unfortunately, the service really overshadowed the experience. We weren't greeted when we walked in, and things felt off from the start. We had a stroller with us, and instead of helping us find a comfortable spot, we were initially directed to a booth that clearly wouldn't work. When I asked about it, the waitress moved a couple of tables and pointed us to an end table with an uncomfortable chair. I politely asked to sit somewhere else, which felt awkward to even have to do. There were also a few moments that felt careless, like when she reached over my baby and stroller to grab a drink instead of going around. That's just not something you should risk. When I finished my salad, she told me to keep my fork rather than bringing a new one for sushi, which came off as odd. I also know how to use chopsticks so it seemed weird to assume that I didn't and would reuse my fork. The waitress didn't seem friendly or welcoming, and we didn't feel acknowledged at any point..even when we left, despite being the only customers there. It's a shame because the food, music, and overall vibe had potential, but the service really took away from the experience.

Stumbled upon this gem and so glad I did. Walked in and it was packed. I grabbed a seat at the bar,…read morethe server was super busy but helped as quickly as she could. This spot is in a strip mall, plenty of parking. It's dimly lit but has tons of seating and a sushi bar near the back. It was happy hour when I arrived. I opted for the chicken fried rice w/veggies, garlic broccoli, sassy roll. Everything was fresh and good. The fried rice portion was huge! I did have to add sriracha and soy sauce to give it a little flavor.

This place has a nice bar area. The sushi taste fresh and the price is actually not bad. The…read moreservice is on the slow end, but to be fair the establishment was packed the night I stopped by.

He Said: I really like this place for AYCE sushi. I have…read morebeen here several times with my little kids and we have enjoyed each trip. There are many options for AYCE sushi, but this is one of the best places. You sit down and order per round. There might be a limit to how much can be ordered at a time, but I have not "hit the max". There is a good selection of food categories to choose from--appetizers, sushi (nigiri, rolls, sashimi), noodles, fried rice, and more. To top it off, the restaurant is connected to a mochi donut place. Get some Donuts for the road! Pros: They have weekend lunch prices Very consistent with food quality Ramen is included with the AYCE Great prices for kids Cons: The food service has been slower during peak times. I occasionally had to find someone for a fork replacement or something else, because no one came by for a while.

We went to Nagoya on a Sunday evening around 7:45pm and the space was about half full. The…read morerestaurant is nice and clean, brightly lit, and pretty big with lots of seating. It is handicap friendly, and fine for kids. They have an all you can eat sushi option (which we did), or you can just order by the roll. They also have poke bowls. There is a selection of beer and wine. The food is really fresh and quite tasty. We have been here before and have always enjoyed it, and would recommend it. The down sides; 1) The restaurant is pretty loud. There is no carpet or anything to absorb the sound, so it just bounces off the walls and seems very loud. It isn't horrible, but it could be an issue for those sensitive to loud noises. 2) Even though there are a lot of employees buzzing about, service is pretty slow. This trip we received our first order of food before we got our beverages, and after that we had to wait for each order of food. Our server seemed to be new, and was very apologetic, but when we have been there in the past service has always been a bit slow.

Yum! What a fun find! My daughter and I had gotten a facial next door and decided to stop for…read morelunch. We ordered all kinds of deliciousness...a ramen bowl, California rolls, fried rice and some spring roll type things. Everything was great! Service was wonderful...very attentive and the decor and ambience was great as well. We will definitely be back!

another... the hype where? for what??…read more NOMd (barely): - salted cucumber. solid crunchy cucumbers. the only thing we ate tbh. - calamari. straight hard rubber - age tofu. no flavor was ok with sauce - beef skewer. false ad (showed 2 got 1) no flavor & way too chewy and not fresh tasting. - salmon. wasn't edible. hair on both pieces!! - beef fried rice. mushrooms of death. literally bc my friend clearly stated he was allergic to mushrooms and all there was was mushrooms. service, etc.: we doordashed this and usually i don't leave reviews for takeout but this was not it.