Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Maple Grove

"There are some things that you only do once a year, like renew your Amazon Prime subscription or watch A Christmas Story. The same can be said about going to Kado No Mise for the omakase experience, which costs about $200 and is the best sushi meal in Minnesota. All of the fish is top quality, the wasabi is grated in front of you, and there’s a tiny brush for you to paint on their homemade soy sauce."

"A post shared by Hikari (✨光✨) (@madebyhikari) on Feb 13, 2019 at 8:45am PST. A modern restaurant with an elegant setting, Kado No Mise offers traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi, maki, tempura, sashimi, nigiri, and more. The menu also includes a variety of handcrafted cocktails and sakes that goes well with the dishes."

"Kado no Mise, translating to “Corner Restaurant,” serves Edomae sushi and simple, delicate Japanese fare, true to the tastes and form that Chef Furukawa learned when he first started cooking professionally in his hometown of Tokyo. Wednesday - Sunday | 6pm+. Explore Kado no Mise"

"Snag a spot on the Zen Box Izakaya sidewalk patio to enjoy Japanese comfort food and one of the best bowls of ramen you are going to find in Minneapolis. I can’t even look at their menu without my mouth watering. They have walk-up reservations and are just up the street from the Stone Arch Bridge."

"Chef and co-owner John Ng has traveled all over Japan to feed his ramen obsession and brings all those flavors back to our chilly little burg in his ramen specials. It used to be that the ramen wasn’t available for takeout, but times have changed. This is one good thing the pandemic has brought."

"For hot dogs with an Asian twist—you read that right—look no further than Kyatchi. Long-time baseball fan and restaurant chef Hide Tozawa used to cook for former Twins player Tsuyoshi Nishioka, so a Japanese twist on a Dome Dog makes a lot of sense. The franks come piled high with grilled shishito peppers with yuzu mayo or red ginger and stir-fried soba noodles."

"Kyatchi, in Kingfield, is another well-liked go-to, with four stars out of 214 Yelp reviews for its authenticity and the good value of its food during happy hour. Head over to 3758 Nicollet Ave. to see for yourself. Yelpers recommend the pressed (oshizushi) salmon with lemon and tobiko, as well as small plates like the pork belly or shiitake mushroom skewers."

"All the seafood on the comprehensive menu of sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi is selected based on the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch guidelines. Try the oshizushi, a pressed sushi style that’s tricky to track down in the Twin Cities."

"Multiple locationsFor a long time most people thought this place was the single best sushi restaurant in the Twin Cities, and while its sushi typically runs toward more traditional fare, it's the only sushi restaurant in town where, during the winter months, you can find fugu (the infamous and potentially lethal blowfish) on the menu (only at the Downtown location). Don’t worry though, it's also got the obligatory laundry list of rolls if that’s what you’re looking for."

"For decades, Origami in downtown Minneapolis, was considered some of the best sushi in the Twin Cities. Then, in 2013, Chef “Ichi” Ichikawa opened an Origami Uptown location, and shortly thereafter, transferred the entire downtown location to Uptown. In doing so, Origami traded an old brick building for a trendy Uptown location, featuring two levels and a massive outdoor patio."

"Located at 1354 Lagoon Ave. in Uptown, the sushi bar and Japanese spot is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting four stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp. READ MORE: Angels Beat Twins 2-1, Sandoval Breaks No-Hit Bid"

"John Sugimura has an extraordinary knack for knowing what Minnesotans want out of sushi. And by that, we are not talking about mayonnaise-y monster rolls (though those do have their place and time). Instead, he knows we love our tuna, we love our salmon and shrimp, and we love texture and relative familiarity."

"Somehow, PinKU feels like both a sushi bar and a food truck, all at once. You’ll find the usual sushi rolls as well as some crazy fish-topped rice plates. Not to mention, a rotating menu of specials so unique that you won’t find them anywhere else."

"NE in East Bank-Nicollet Island, the sushi bar and Japanese spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated sushi spot in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 213 reviews on Yelp."

"A post shared by mariah (@vincent.vocado) on Jan 7, 2016 at 10:22pm PST. A restaurant with a sushi bar in a modern and sleek setting, Haiku Japanese Bistro offers specially made sushi rolls and classic and authentic Japanese dishes. The most popular day of the restaurant is Sunday, so make sure to call ahead of time or be early, to avoid the queue."

"The gist: Billy Tserenbat, the man behind Twin Cities food truck turned brick-and-mortar Sushi Fix, opened a second concept in the former Sweet Chow space last spring.The food: Standout sushi, including the NoLo YoLo (salmon, red snapper,) Silly Billy (spicy tuna, shrimp tempura) and George Clooney (snow crab and shrimp topped with big eye tuna.)The cost: Sushi dishes range from $7 - $25.How to order: Order takeout on Upserve or make a reservation on Tock."

"Billy Sushi is a fresh fish experience like no other in the Twin Cities. On my first visit here, I was blown away by melt-in-your-mouth nigiri rolls that rivaled some of the best sushi I’ve had in places like Seattle or New York, which hold an obvious coastal city advantage. Billy makes sure to serve them at the perfect temperature (not too cold) and the fish has that soft, tender trademark that only the freshest catches can bring."

"Formerly known as The Moppet Players in the 1960s, the award-winning Children's Theatre Company is a regional theater that specializes in plays, shows, and concerts for families and young audiences in Minneapolis. The theater was founded in 1965 by John Clark Donahue and has since become a leader in the theatrical community by exposing and educating young people through art. In 2003, the Children's Theatre Company was the Tony Award for Children's Theatre Company."

"One of the best places to visit for families is the Children's Theatre Company. On the events calendar are plays for all ages, including performances designed to inspire youth. Many productions are based on classic children's literature."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Dan used under CC BY 2.0. A movie date is fun, romantic and a great chance to hang out with someone special while enjoying a good movie. Riverview Theater is a neighborhood movie theater in the Howe neighborhood of Minneapolis."

"If you just saw a picture of the Riverview Theater, you might not get the big deal. After all, it’s just a movie theater, right?. While that’s technically true, it’s one that has earned a spot in the hearts of Minneapolis residents."

"Wilde Roast Café is named after the Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde, and fashioned according to his presumably flamboyant taste in decor—including a heavy dose of peacock-feather patterns, heaps of velvet and dim, sultry lighting. Whether you decide to eat weekend brunch in the glow of the antique fireplace or outside on the patio that overlooks the river, ready yourself for a menu just as extravagant as the decor. Entrées include the just-rich-enough crème brulée French toast, the renowned cornmeal pancakes, the refreshingly tart nuts & berries salad, the spicy huevos rancheros and the fluffy veggie strata."

"65 Main St SE Named after Oscar Wilde, this Northeast café embodies Wilde’s ahead-of-his-time eccentric tastes. The cozy location is a place you can comfortably come to alone or with friends to enjoy a latte or glass of wine by their 1900’s fireplace on a Chesterfield couch. Menus offer breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring an array of choices."

"The gist: The creative, trendy kitchen has coped with COVID by doing different dining concepts such as to-go family meals, parking lot dining parties and indoor cocktail flights paired with bar food.The food: Travail has always been known for experimentation: Expect things like prosciutto-wrapped porchetta for the family meal, a seafood boil at the parking lot party and whiskey flights with truffle popcorn at the basement bar.The cost: $60 - $150 for takeout family meals, $87/person for parking lot parties, $50 - $75 for basement bar flights.How to order: Reservations and family meal orders both available on Tock."

"It has been a weird time to open a mega restaurant, but like everything they do, the Travail team has made it work with fun, verve, and incredible flavors. Order family-style meals to make at home, or an a la carte selection of goodies. This trail-blazing chef collective is also showing small signs of welcoming guests into their newly built, and largely unvisited, location."

"Travail Kitchen and Amusements, Robbinsdale|© Travail Kitchen & Amusements. Molecular gastronomy meets Minnesotan culinary tradition at Travail Kitchen & Amusements. Having closed its doors in April in anticipation of a new Kickstarter-funded Robbinsdale space, Travail Kitchen & Amusements promises to reopen with a bang."

"Magnolias Restaurant, a breakfast and brunch and comfort food spot in Payne Phalen, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 82 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1081 Payne Ave. to see for yourself. The restaurant serves breakfast all day specializing in comfort-style food."

"In addition to some serious pancakes, they also serve up tasty Cajun breakfasts and sweet potato tots. Great for the family and big groups, but be advised that it’s a popular choice on the weekend."