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"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."
"In general, Wakame is probably the most visited and most popular sushi spot in the Twin Cities. It seems like everyone has eaten here at least once, and that’s thanks in part to this restaurants great location right next to Lake Bde Maka Ska, and all the happenings you can find there. Thankfully, this isn’t just some marketing trap."
"Next up is West Calhoun's Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro, situated at 3070 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 206 With four stars out of 581 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot has proven to be a local favorite."
"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 Minneapolis Northwest (@mplsnorthwest) on Feb 15, 2018 at 1:02pm PST. If you’re looking for a buffet restaurant that serves all your favorite Japanese dishes, then you have to visit Kyoto Sushi, with its inexpensive eat-all-you-can lunch and dinner menu. They have an extensive menu that includes, raw sushi, teriyaki rice, California maki, soba noodle soup, tempura, sweet potato roll, and more."
"This all-you-can-eat spot offers sashimi, hibachi, sushi, teriyaki, tempura, noodles and specialty entrees. For $25.99, you get a full dinner buffet and a pretty awesome deal."
"Chef Sonam Nyorie honors the cuisine of his homeland of Tibet in this family spot serving Japanese and Tibetan dishes. Try anything from tempura, maki, and hibachi lunch boxes to beef or vegetable momos."
"Momo Sushi, a sushi bar and Japanese and Himalayan/Nepalese spot in Windom Park, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 47 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1839 Central Ave. NE to see for yourself."
"From the award winning producer of ultimate fine dining and entertainment, David Koch, comes a new concept that brings the glamour and hospitality of the past to Hennepin Avenue. Koch also brought to the Minneapolis scene the smash dining hit, Bellanotte. Open for dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 612-238-7770"
"A post shared by SEVEN Steakhouse & Sushi (@7mpls) on May 16, 2018 at 2:45pm PDT. Seven Steakhouse Sushi & Rooftop has been a staple of Minneapolis’s downtown area. Historically it was a classic American steak joint —slightly upscale and a popular date night spot."
"Enjoy the finer things at the Seven Steakhouse Sushi & Rooftop patio in downtown Minneapolis. The rooftop is vibrant and elegant with green plants and outdoor couches. Perfect views of the skyline and delicious cocktails are hard to beat!"
"Walkers, joggers, and inline skaters—rollerblading was born here—share a path, but cyclists have their own trails around Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet."
"One of the most popular places in the city to walk, run, bike, and relax, Bde Maka Ska (formerly called Lake Calhoun), is a great spot to get moving or sit back and people watch."
"In 1893, the great Indian Mounds Regional Park was one of the region’s historic and charming parks. The park is located on the upriver from the site of the first ancient Kaposia village, within Dayton’s Bluff St. Paul’s east downtown, where it is a burial ground for over two American Indian cultures. The park is atop Indian mounds dot the bluff’s edge and can be walked along."
"Address: 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St Paul, MN 55116, United States. Rating: 4.7 out of 5. Crosby Farm regional park is an adventure-filled park to visit over 6.7 miles of paved trails that provide a beautiful setting for an occasional and regular walk, run, or ride and various outdoor activities."
"Enjoy constant river views as you walk, run or bike along the Crosby Farm Trail. The 3.7-mile route will take you through Crosby Farm Park to Hidden Falls."
"You’ll love Misfit Coffee Co., a café and bar in Uptown (yes, the Uptown that Prince sang about) that has a cool-kid look with a great sense of humor. Sure, you can have an espresso or a regular ol’ latte, but scan the offerings a little longer and you’ll hit the booze-inspired Kyoto cold brew drinks: For spring, they’ve released a few “Gyoto” options, blending cold-brew coffee with the herbal flavors of gin (think grapefruit, elderflower, juniper, pine…). Nothing’s too misfit for the Misfit crew: carrot juice, black pepper, masala orgeat, banana (yes, there’s a drink with banana, and yes, it’s good)."
"Misfit brews several coffee “cocktails,” made with Kyoto coffee brewed with burnt sugar and a long list of enticing options. Plus, Misfit has added walk-up window."
"Hazel’s Northeast began from a Minnesota mother’s efforts to provide for her family during the 1960s. Helen Sieve sold her pies at a local diner to feed her five children, and when their popularity soared, locals demanded she open up a diner of her own. Since then, the enterprise she founded with her husband grew into Hazel’s Northeast, an award-winning restaurant with the cosiness of a homey country kitchen."
"A post shared by Chelsea Lankford (@truelane) on Jun 7, 2014 at 8:19am PDT. If you want comfort American food, then head to Hazel’s Northeast right away. This family-run restaurant is situated in a buzzing neighborhood offering an all-day menu of home-cooked American delicacies in a comfortable setting."
"This family run spot takes classic dishes, gives them a little twist and serves them up deliciously. Whether you're looking for biscuits and gravy, French toast or a legendary Rueben, this is the spot to bring the whole crowd."
"If you know your Saint Paul sweets, then you aren’t at all surprised that this is first on the list. Grand Ole Creamery is one of the essential Twin Cities ice cream shops — and it’s the perfect way to top off a day on Grand Avenue. When former President Obama visited Saint Paul in 2014, he made a stop at the Creamery."
"Grand Ole Creamery is a classic ice cream shop that takes you back to another era. The quaint location on Grand Avenue is known for its lengthy selection or ever-changing ice cream flavors, not to mention a line wrapped around the block when the weather is nice!. It’s a crowd that’s even included President Obama!"
"How does a scoop of your favorite ice cream in a homemade, hand-rolled, malted waffle cone with a whopper in the bottom sound?. We’ll take two, please!. Grand Ole Creamery on Grand Ave in Saint Paul has been serving the Twin Cities their super-premium ice cream for over 30 years."
"Rich and creamy scoops with adult-friendly flavors that sometimes contain booze, Sonny’s is an ideal stop for a first date night on warm evenings. Only open Friday through Sunday in spring, the shop does stay open late into the evening. In summer the ice cream is available every day."
"S, MinneapolisThe scoop: Personally, I still need to get here. Anyone want to come with?. Serving gourmet flavors of ice cream, gelato & sorbet – Sonny’s claim to fame is whipping up over 1,000 different flavors throughout the year."
"Since 1960, Sonny’s has served up elevated ice cream off Lyndale Ave. It makes more than a thousand (fancy) flavors throughout the year. PICK: Organic strawberry basil with aged balsamic vinegar."
"Izzy’s has 32 classic-to-kooky flavors to fantasize about at both its hole-in-the-wall St. Paul location and its gleaming, modernist outpost next to Minneapolis’ Gold Medal Park. For Peppermint Bon Bon fans secretly dreaming of Summit Oatmeal Stout, there’s the Izzy scoop, a mini spoonful topping the first heap like a little hat. (For a party, order the Hot Dish: a red casserole dish of all 32 flavors in Izzy scoops.) This summer, Izzy’s Target Field space gives old-fashioned chocolate malt cups—those tall, icy tins—the artisanal treatment."
"An ice cream sandwich with a chocolate chip cookie, coffee ice cream and Oreo crumbles at Nellie’s on Marshall Avenue in St. Paul. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press). From the owners of Nelson’s in Stillwater (see below) this ice-cream-sandwich-focused shop has taken up residence in the former Izzy’s space on Marshall Avenue."
"Getting a frozen treat at Izzy’s Ice Cream lets you really feel like a Minneapolis native. This regional shop is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has satisfied generations of sweet teeth. When you plan your trip to Minneapolis, you have to come here."