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Saji-Ya
- Japanese
- Saint Paul, MN
About this business
Cross the bridge into the dining room and prepare for a wonderful meal. The walls are covered in bamboo mats and the kitchen is open to the dining room. A private room is available for parties of 10-12. Order a sushi platter because it was voted Twin Cities Best Sushi by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine. Or try one of the many other signature dishes (some available in vegetarian versions) such as Japanese barbecue beef (yaki niku), tempura or any one of a variety of dishes with fish, chicken or beef. Teppanyaki (tableside chef)... read more
Location details
695 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55105, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Mediocre – I've had sushi at quite a few places around the twin cities and Saji-ya definitely underwhelmed me. The server didn't show up for 15 minutes after seating, he forgot part of our order, brought me a beer without asking for it and then didn't come back to give us change without having to hunt him down. As for the sushi, the seaweed was chewy and tough, the slices of nigiri unagi were undersized and lacking in sesame, the sockeye rolls were tiny. There was absolutely none of the presentation nor elaborate creativity ... read more
not even if it was free! – Bowl of noodles tasted like it was made from a 99-cent package of instant noodles. Inattentive server took 20 minutes to bring us the check from the time the table was cleared. Went with a friend, and both agree we'd never go back.
Better Sushi Chef Wanted – I was there specifically for the sushi. While the ingredients were fresh, a better sushi chef is obviously needed. I ordered the Imperial set (11 Nigiris, 3 Tekkamakis and 3 Kappamakis). The Tekkamaki (suppose to contain tuna) was somehow replaced by something with salmon. The Nigiris looked amateurish. I think the chef needs to practice more on how to make better rice pads. The hint of horseradish that is supposed to be inside each of Nigiri sushi was missing. The chef also threw in a couple of un... read more
yummy veggie appetizers – my roommate is strict veggetarian, so when we dine here together, we eat (sharing) solely the appetizers: Atsuagi, Vegetable Tempura, Seaweed Salad, Miso & Egg Drop Soups - excellent! Always nice service, but sushi (salmon & yellowtail) has always been disappointing.
Dissappointing new year dinner – As a Japanese and a big fan of sushi, I always enjoy trying sushi in different places. I and my friend chose Saji-ya for our special dinner because we heard its good reputation. However, the dinner was quite disappointing. We waited for the meal for 2 hours but the meal was below our expectation. This restaurant needs to work more to improve the quality in operation.
Favorite place for Sushi!!! – I love this place. The sushi and dinner menu have always been fantastic for me. I love the sushi bar. The ambience is the best. My children love it. I live in Victoria and make the drive for Saji Ya. If you go in the summer, sit outside. I do not recommend the Teppanyaki. It has always been Okay, but very slow. It took 2 hours last time and I had four children with me. The time before it was an 1 1/2 hours. I have given it 4 chances and it has failed me everytime.
Two chopsticks UP – We waited much too long for a table, but the food was definitely worth it. They have an interesting selection, although not being that familiar with sushi varieties, I wasn't too clear on how the menu is put together. I would definitely recommend, especially if dining with several other people.
Fantastic!!!!!! – Saji-Ya is my favorite place to eat. You must do the teppanyaki... You Won't be Disappointed!!!!! (Make sure to make the reservations as early as possible... they fill up quick, especially on the weekends) These dinners range from 25-30 dollars, but I always have leftovers for lunch the next day. You get a fabulous egg drop soup, salad and a shrimp appetizer with your meal. They also offer a fried rice option, which I highly recommend. Their focus is on simple seasoning, which enhances the natural flavor of... read more
what happened? – I used to love this place, went there all the time. But the last time I was there, after a lengthy hiatus, something had happened. The service fell way off, and one of my favorite maki disappeared from existence! My friends and I were seated right away at a table, because the bar was packed, but even though there were like, three other tables of people in the whole restaurant, our server could have been left in the dust by a whole pack of turtles. I will think before I go there again soon. Oh, the food was f... read more
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How is Saji-Ya rated?
Saji-Ya has a 4.4 star rating with 524 reviews.
When is Saji-Ya open?
Saji-Ya is closed now. It will open at 3:00 p.m.
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