14 Best Japanese Restaurants near Minnetonka

“Far from my first visit to Kai's, I do love this place. Any time a friend wants to get sushi together, this is my first suggestion. With your classic sushi place feel, service that's polite and simple, this is a great place to get some good food. The Sunrise roll is a must-have for me any time I go, but I've never been disappointed by a roll I've had here. You will leave happy and full!!“

“Excellent food and friendly and helpful service.Vegetarian options: Some options and they ask you to tell them if you are vegetarian.Dietary restrictions: Very amenable to restrictions you may have.Kid-friendliness: Family business you will see their small children there too.Wheelchair accessibility: Level to sidewalk.“

“Truly exceptional service, food, beverages - EVERYTHING. Sushi was the freshest and most delicious in town, and we have tried everywhere. Pisco drinks and sake flights were spectacular.You must come here, we will absolutely be back. I rarely take the time to leave a Google review but this place deserves all the attention. Best dinner ever.“

“Small space, when we went in we were lucky enough to find a table and didn't have to stand and wait.Service was fast but felt a little rushed. My sushi was delicious, however, my husband didn't like his hibachi combo too much. The soft-shell crab was good but I went without the katsu sauceThis location only has paid street parking and a parking garage that is free on weekends. Other than that I would recommend it, because sushi is their speciality and you can taste it in the quality.“

“They have the best ingredients you can choose from to create what you love. The portions are large so plan on being super hungry or share with another! Online ordering, you must pick out 3 proteins which is awesome. We spent about $30 for 2 bowls. Can't wait to try something else there....I'll be back!!“

“NEVER ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY !! They were randomly closed on a Wednesday, which is fine, however their website DID NOT provide this information ! I ordered my food, they took my money, and the confirmation said that the pick up would be the following day . So I went to the location to see what was going on and that's when I saw the sign in the window claiming they were closed . They have NO option to cancel your order once you've made it so I had to wait to the following day to call . They refuse to refund me my money - I'm only in office one day a week , I'm not driving 35 minutes to pick up food that I wanted the day before ! Whoever answered the phone kept talking over me and cutting me off , she admitted that they don't have a way to cancel an order once it's made (which is ridiculous, I could've just canceled it that day and we wouldn't be in this situation ) I explained to her over and over again that their website DID NOT state that they were closed but she didn't care ! Long story short they got $20 out of me and lost a customer for life !“

“We just had dinner here tonight for a friend's birthday! Great rolls, great service! Feel the pricing is a bit high, but then again when is quality sushi cheap?! Overall happy with the meal. Do wish we had some better recommendations on the sparking sake and the edamame had so much salt on it, which was strange. Would recommend for a nice sushi meal West of Minneapolis, in a cute town - Excelsior. A lot of nice shops and other restaurants in the area!“

“The BMW and MN rolls were fantastic. Service was not ultra speedy as the rolls are being made fresh however the quality was exceptional. Pricing is comparable to other Sushi restaurants of similar standing. Atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It was an enjoyable experience.“

“Had the pleasure of being introduced to this place several years ago. Although I live a distance away, this is my preferred sushi joint. The variety of food is great, even enjoy some off menu items, and it’s been consistent every time. Quality of the fish is solid and the sashimi cuts are thick.I appreciate the healthy selection of sake and Japanese whiskeys. I was recently dining at a well known sushi restaurant in Los Angeles area, where I’ve been before, and it left me disappointed when compared to getting a regular “Fix”.I’ve come to really enjoy the staff and their dynamic makes it entertaining every time. Sitting at the bar is always a social experience. Shout out to Mikki, Luke, Dylan, Khoa, Jack, and the rest of the crew! You all make it a great experience!Parking: Parking can be tough in the area on busy nights, given the number of popular places around.“

“This is in a mini strip with plenty of parking space. Stopped in for a quick lunch date with a friend and kids around noonish, maybe 1pm. I'll just say, we did absolutely no research before coming. Their lunch hour is 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Upon arrival we were informed the last time to order is 2:15. Service was great, making sure we get in as much as we could for AYCE. Ordered a little bit of everything. The kids really enjoyed the hibachi dishes that includes fried rice or noodles and choice of protein. The yum yum sauce that comes with was light with hint of yogurt (might be wrong in this ingredient since I didn't asked). If you love Takoyaki, these are probably one of the best ones I've had. I also really enjoy the Cha Soba, it's a chilled green tea noodle with sauce and green onions. First timer embarrassing story* about the Cha Soba. It came out in a soba bamboo tray and having no knowledge of this dish - I shamelessly poured the sauce over the soba, thinking there was a bottom . Anywho, love the soba and our waiter was extremely kind to help clean the mess I created. So, dip the soba in the sauce, don't pour, ok? Also had the crunch roll, fire island roll and spicy girl roll. My favorite was the spicy girl roll, it's a spicy tuna and yellowtail mixed. Literally, it melts with every bite. I forgot to take photos but will definitely get some in when I crave sushi again. Currently my favorite ACYE sushi.“

“Ordered a few dishes to share to get a good sense of the food. They were all delicious! We had steamed Shumai for an app. The sashimi & sushi combo, Philadelphia rolls & finally green tea ice cream for dessert. Very happy with meal.“

“Solid sushi spot in the suburbs! My friends and I were nearby for another event and were craving sushi so decided to give this spot a try. Interior was pretty and blue and our server was super friendly. We started with the wonton soup, served in individual bowls and it was okay. Nothing stellar but hit the spot during the cold. The rolls themselves were fresh, loaded, and tasty. Not sure if it's a spot I would drive out of my way to go to, but if I am in the area, I'll definitely stop by!“

“You must get the fried rice and yum yum sauce! They also had some of the best blue fin tuna shashimi I have had in a long time. Nice thick cut and loads of flavor you could tell how fresh it was. We got the lunch special and definitely worth it for the price!“

“We have been here a few times and the sushi has always been crazy good! The service staff is always very friendly and helpful. Service time is always quick and the ambiance is quite and good for couple or for small get togethers. We will always keep coming back for more!“