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  Fuji Ya

  600 West Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55408 US +1-612-871-4055

  UPTOWN. One of the area's first Japanese restaurants, authentically designed Fuji-Ya is still one of Minneapolis's favorites. Thanks to traditional decor and a menu featuring favorites like chicken and shrimp tempura and Yose Nabe (a medley of seafood, vegetables, noodles, and mushrooms), the restaurant has a loyal following. Fuji-Ya offers a variety of platters for sushi lovers as well. Reservations are suggested.

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  Ichiban

  1333 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 US +1-612-339-0540

  DOWNTOWN. This pagoda-shaped Japanese steakhouse features slicing, dicing, chopping, sizzling, and serving ­ all from a tableside grill. Chef-servers prepare lobster, shrimp, scallops, chicken, and filet mignon as diners watch from U-shaped booths. At the sushi bar, fresh rolls are served in miniature boats. Reservations accepted.

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  Kikugawa

  43 Main St SE Riverplace Minneapolis, MN 55414 US +1-612-378-3006

  DOWNTOWN. Kikugawa offers excellent Japanese fare and, on occasion, karaoke. Expect to be treated like a long-lost friend, and try to get a table with views of the river. Kikugawa's sushi has loyal fans, and the restaurant tends to get busy on Fridays and Saturdays. If you stop in for lunch, try the bento box, which includes tasty morsels of all the chef's favorites. Reservations are suggested, especially on weekends.

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  Origami

  30 N 1st St Minneapolis, MN 55401-1410 US +1-612-333-8430

  WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. A hidden treasure tucked away in the Warehouse District, this Japanese eatery offers first-rate elegance in both food and ambiance. Sushi and sashimi are wonderfully fresh and expertly crafted, and yose-nabe, served in an enormous clay bowl, offers generous portions of noodles, seafood, chicken, and vegetables. Other options include tempura, teriyaki salmon or chicken, and grilled scallops. First-come, first-served reservation policy.

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  Saji-Ya

  695 Grand Ave St. Paul, MN 55105 US +1-651-292-0444

  GRAND AVENUE. An open kitchen and traditional Japanese decor help make this gem as popular with couples as it is with the business crowd. Trendy patrons opt for Saji-Ya's sushi bar, where the chef works his magic in full view of hungry onlookers. Others appreciate teppanyaki dining areas or defer to the garden-like main dining room. Favorites include Saji-Ya's excellent salmon steak with mixed vegetables, shrimp tempura, and sushi. Just so you know, the "Imperial Dinner" is chef's-choice sushi.

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  Sakura

  350 St. Peter St St. Paul, MN 55102 US +1-651-224-0185

  DOWNTOWN. If you're looking for good sushi, many locals will point you to Sakura. Miyoko Omori's cozy restaurant enjoys a fine reputation for excellent service, elegant atmosphere (complete with a stylish loft), and a terrific sushi chef, Ono Katsuyuki. If you're not primed for the house specialty, Sakura offers a regular menu that includes traditional dishes like tempura chicken, salmon teriyaki, and yose nabe (a fish, shellfish, and vegetable stew).