This was, without a doubt, the best sushi and service I have ever experienced. I enjoy new experiences. Before Saturday I had never heard of Omakase. For those of you reading this that are in that boat, it is well worth it. Omakase is a five-course sampler of the best sushi they have to offer. Calling it a sampler does a disservice to the artistry and mastery of the craft that to a very select few is sushi. Bask (I hope I spelled that right) is one such master. My buddy and I came in for a fun visit to the Twin Cities. On an impulse, he suggested sushi, and my instinct was to check Yelp. I'm glad I did. We sat at the bar after a short wait, where we met Emma. Emma is a bringer and friendly bar tender who happens to love sushi. We read through the menu and saw that Omakase had a whole page devoted to it. Emma let us know that the chef and cook staff dismantle whole fresh fish frequently, ensuring their fish meets their high standard. That one fact made the decision easy. I wish I had taken pictures of the food. You'll have to take my word for it that each serving was a work of art, some in their simplicity, others arranged with delicate touches of culinary flair. Without pictures of the dishes, the best I can do are two examples. The first course was three different cuts from the same ahi tuna, featuring the leanest portion, a medium portion and a fatty portion of the same fish. Having fresh fish and experiencing such variety from the same animal was eye opening. The other example was the uni. Both of us had tried it at other establishments and neither of us recalled our respective experiences fondly. Here, the flavor and texture was what I was told I should expect with uni. If I had known it was part of the meal before ordering, I probably wouldn't have gone with it. Now, I'm open to having it again, and if it's here I'll enjoy it again. The meal was perfectly portioned for my buddy and myself to feel full, but not stuffed. The flavors and textures were perfect. Words fail to reach the feelings invoked. We may have just been ruined on sushi. I eagerly await my next trip to your beautiful city, if only to visit Billy Sushi again. read more

We've eaten at Billy Sushi twice now, and I intentionally waited to write my review. It definitely is one of the best sushi restaurants here in the Twin Cities, if not THE best. I will admit, it's a bit too fancy for me sometimes. And the price matches. But it has been a delightful and delicious dining experience both times, so who am I to complain? I really want to come back and do the omakase sometime. -Cocktails: They have this whole big explanation about how they take special care in the curation of their cocktails, and I have to say, they are pretty great. I got the Party Girl this last time and it was good but pretty boozy. The gold flak on the top of it was a bit over the top for me, but whatever. My friend got the Raspberry Beret, which was delicious and obviously appropriately themed for Minneapolis and being down the street from First Ave. The restaurant also has an impressive selection of sake, Japanese beer, etc. -Apps: We love the yuzu tuna and have gotten it both times. This last time we also got the salmon carpaccio, which was also delicious. I love age dashi tofu, and this version was good - but not the best (Oragimi has a better one). We found the broth to be delicious, but the one big chunk of tofu was a bit unwieldy, and the coating was a bit gummy. I would pass on that one next time. -Sushi-wise: Nigiri are amazing here - delicious, perfectly cut fish, generous portions, rice that is often still warm. No complaints. For rolls, we love the Big Blue Wave and the Toro Mania. We also ordered the Fancy & Furious, which was less delicious to me but still pretty tasty. Service both times was totally fine - nothing exceptional but nothing to complain about either. I am sure we'll be back. Note: you basically need a reservation if you want to come during a prime time or on the weekend. Book ahead. read more

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Overall, it was decent. Very difficult to get a reservation, and even with a reservation I waited at least another 15 minutes to get seated after showing up to my reserved time, so if you're hungry beware! Once seated, it was fun to see the menu with the pictures and decide what to order. I got a drink that was beautiful--very carbonated and a little bit bitter in taste. I ordered the bad and boujee roll for one of the rolls and it was SO GOOD! I would highly recommend this roll to anyone ! Sushi was delicious! Would return, just at an earlier time! read more

Billy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Billy Sushi is our go-to spot for special occasions and easily our favorite sushi restaurant in the Twin Cities. We recently visited for a celebratory dinner and, as usual, had an outstanding experience. We started with the Deluxe Sashimi Platter, and the fish was exceptionally fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. It set the tone for the rest of the meal. From there, we worked our way through what felt like an entire boat full of sushi rolls, and every single one was excellent. The quality of the fish, creativity of the rolls, and attention to detail are consistently impressive. The service was equally strong. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and kept everything moving at just the right pace without making us feel rushed. There are plenty of good sushi restaurants in the Twin Cities, but Billy Sushi remains our favorite. Between the fresh seafood, consistently excellent food, fun atmosphere, and great service, it continues to be our first choice whenever we're celebrating something special. read more

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Five of us had dinner on a weeknight. Started with edamame, tempura, salmon carpaccio Rolls: 5. Tiger maki - loved! 2. Sorry Charlie 6. Forbidden Nights no Jalapeño - loved! 4. Billionaire - good but spicy 3. Rainbow - good real crab 1. Big Blue Wave - meh good not spicy and a hint of scallop and salty Other: Fatty salmon YUM! Arturo This is a GREAT sushi place!! read more

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One of the best places in Minneapolis for Sushi! Literally can't go wrong with anything on the menu!!! Our rolls and edamame were delish! Perfect place for a girls night or date night. The vibes are very cute here and we had the BEST server who had the best recommendations read more

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All the food was delicious! The drinks were very good as well, unfortunately they ran out of expresso and couldn't order an expresso martini. My waitress was also not the greatest but I would definitely back for the food. read more

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We had a reservation for 7:15 on a Sunday night for two people. We were seated promptly. The ambiance is very cool, I had never seen the tablet towel thing so that was unique thought it sat on our table long after we used it and we were confused about the etiquete of it all. We had the salmon carpaccio which was the highlight of the meal. It was similar to a sashimi but was doused in a delicious sauce. We then had the squid game which has a much smokier flavor than expected - it almost had an essence of teriyaki and was probably our least favorite though not bad. We went with two rolls: the 2-14 and the Mishap. Both were absolutely delicious. We were ready to order more but our waiter was nowhere to be found. We waited several minutes and then decided to just get the check instead. We recently moved from a place known for its sushi so we found the quality of fish here to be good - but not outstanding and would echo the sentiment that prices are pretty astronomical. The vibe of the place was cool and the dishes were good but the price and service definitely cost it a star. We walked because parking in the area did look pretty tough! read more

Billy Sushi - 2-14, Mishap - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The food literally left me speechless. I absolutely get the hype. I went on a Tuesday with no reservation but was able to get squeezed in. Giving it 3 stars because it was my first time going to Billy Sushi and my server was super snarky?? Did not enjoy my service at all. The food was amazing. Probably won't go back. read more

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Had a great experience at Billy as usual. We ordered a flight of nigiri and 2 sushi rolls- the silly billy and number 9. The nigiri was definitely pricey at $69, and although it was definitely delicious and fresh, for that price it was probably just a one time order! The nigiri and sushi rolls came out at different times, and it would have been great to enjoy them together. Our server was friendly and gave us recommendations. The ambiance was of course, packed on a Saturday night. Definitely make reservations at least a couple of weeks ahead if you want prime weekend times. We were a bit late and they still accomodated us. Love this place! read more

Billy Sushi - Silly Billy and Number 9 - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The best sushi in America! Most certainly the best in Twin-Cities! 1. Reservation: a must, they are very busy and packed! 2. Food: Amazing! Sushi rolls, sashimi.. the whole selection is amazing. fresh and creative take on all rolls they have 3. Drinks: quite a few cocktails to choose from. They have one of the best whiskeys and sake selection in town. Try those too! 4. Service: professional, swift and courteous. 5. Overall atmosphere is lively, quite loud and happy! All in all, you gotta be here to know how great it is! read more

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Billy Sushi will change your life. It might be better you don't go there. The sushi here is so FRESH, UNIQUE, and INNOVATIVE, and well, tasty. And now I always want to go back to Billy Sushi every chance I can. I day dream about the savory roll options and sashimi. I've always had a great experience with every server. The ambiance is just a tad packed, but still worth it for the food! read more

Billy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Everything you've heard is true. Billy is a vibe and offers the best tuna in the twin cities. Get on the waitlist, grab a friend or two, and go enjoy this north loop gem now. read more

Billy Sushi - Crispy rice with tuna - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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So I don't know if Billy's requested my review removed or what but my 2 year old review (that was 2 stars) was just taken down. I'm not sure why but obviously I'm here to make sure my review stays! So - I think the people at Billy's are a mixed bag. A combo of snobby (which I find weird in Minneapolis) or just slow with some Midwest hospitality. I used to get takeout here and would also regularly get frustrated because I'd have to wait like 45-90 minutes every other time. Like, just enough so it felt like a pattern but not enough for me to predict it. Because then every once in a while, takeout would be ready in 15 minutes and suddenly I'm caught behind and have to rush to get my sushi. The handful of times I did eat inside were strange. A lot of posturing. A lot of ceremony. Just all around too sceney for a mediocre sushi restaurant. And the sushi is mediocre. It is, at best, a 7 out of 10 with 12/10 prices. The North Loop halo is working hard for these prices and the people frequenting this place. The last time I went was so unforgivable I've never gone back or ordered from them. Just all around made me sick. This is definitely a place I avoid now. read more

A random Friday, driven by a sudden craving for salmon, led me to wander into Billy Sushi. I was seated right away at the bar, perfectly balanced between couples and fellow solo diners, an ideal setup for the evening. I was immediately drawn to the striking wall of Japanese whisky. Mitch, the bartender, was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and friendly. With his guidance, I started with their Old Fashion made with Japanese whisky and bitters, then followed it with a pour of Ichiro whisky. As Mitch explained, its subtle caramel finish is rare for Japanese whisky, and I absolutely loved it. I had only planned to try a couple of salmon dishes, but the food was so good that I ended up indulging far more than expected. The salmon carpaccio caught my eye first and completely delivered. The Squid Game was outstanding -- crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside, and packed with flavor. And even though I was stuffed, I had to order sashimi to test the freshness and quality of their fish. Five out of five. On top of the great food, I met three other solo diners, including Lawrence Gilliard Jr., who's currently touring with the Purple Rain musical, fresh off their opening night a couple of days ago. What an unexpected spark to the evening! If you're in the Twin Cities and looking for excellent food paired with a solo-friendly bar, counter seating, and easy conversation, Billy Sushi is absolutely worth the stop. read more

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This was a fabulous introduction to the food scene here in Minneapolis. My niece and I stopped by for dinner. The server we had was very kind, helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. I ordered the Swipe Right roll, Fancy and Furious roll, and the Opulent nigiri. I was pleased to learn that all were very fish forward. The fish used was all great quality and fresh. The restaurant itself has a semi-casual vibe which would make it a great stop for a midweek dinner or date night. Overall, if you're in the area and truly enjoy quality sushi, this is the place for you. read more

Billy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

While traveling to Minneapolis this week I overheard someone giving a recommendation for Bill Sushi. I gave it a try. The restaurant is very nondescript and easy to miss from the street unless you know its there. Inside, there is a very modern Japanese vibe with great bars and seating. I was greeted immediately and seated at the bar (no reservation). Service was excellent and the food delicious. The starter of Salmon Carpaccio was perfectly paired with the seaweed salad - i enjoyed every bite. The sushi portions were generous and super tasty. I'm torn with trying something new next visit or ordering the same meal again, it was so good. I'm going to make this place a habit! read more

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There's was a opening at 5:45 so I had 10min to arrive, otherwise the next rsvp was at 8pm Got sat in front of the sushi chef bar area, which is my favorite spot especially on a date night (his first time there). Had chef specials Blue fin in bedded with UNI top off w/ black tobiko with some ponzu sauce. and Kampachi sashimi For the main course We shared the 8 pieces of Nigiri's read more

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Outstanding service, sushi and smiles! Gorgeous setting for restaurant seating and the separate sushi bar. Wish I could go once a week. So popular, get reservations ahead of time. The photos speak for themselves, with my favorite being yellowtail with jalapeños starter. read more

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Billy Sushi is a great place for sushi made with high quality ingredients. It's trendy inside but the music was a little loud. The Cuz I Like You cocktail was well balanced, and the Ride or Die cocktail was bright and on the acidic side. The Beef Kushi Yaki was tender but I wanted a little more smoky flavor. The star of the meal was the Miso Cod -- so buttery and flavorful. Definitely get that with a side of rice to help cut the fat and soak up all the sauce. The second best bite was the O-toro nigiri which melted in my mouth. My favorite sushi roll was the George Clooney -- the fatty tuna definitely carried this roll. The spice level was very mild. The Love Island roll was fun with the blue masago. My least favorite dish that I tried was the BAD & Boujee roll. The texture was too mushy for my liking. They do not serve dessert. read more

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Love this place for the fun ambiance and great food. We took our nieces for their 16th birthday and they loved every minute of it. Everyone ordered a different roll and we shared which was super fun. Mom doesn't care for sushi but ordered the teriyaki salmon. Best piece of salmon she's ever had. I requested my roll to be sans cilantro but it came out with cilantro. They made it right by making a fresh roll and allowing us to keep the first one. Our server was really sweet and brought our nieces a special piece of sushi for their birthdays. Sounds like they may do a drink for your birthday but due to their age they came up with an alternative. Really nice touch. I did include on the reservation that we were coming in for a birthday but the server did not know this and asked if we were celebrating anything special when she first arrived at our table. The mocktails are a bit overpriced but all in all great experience for the price. Parking is all paid street parking. You may need to walk a little during peak times. read more

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Very good quality food and service. High end prices but it's downtown. Expect to pay more than average. Nice vibes. I'd recommend them. read more

Billy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Very fun atmosphere! Staff is wonderful and the food is outstanding! Fresh, savory and clean!

Food was delicious but service was deplorable. The ambiance is okay but a bit loud. The waitress was good, but basically, we got kicked out because the next reservation came and they needed the table. We had not even finished eating and drinking. When my daughter asked for a second cocktail, they told us we needed to pack up and leave. After spending over a $1000 on a meal, I was appalled. read more

Funny enough after watching a Billy Sushi TikTok video we ended up at the restaurant for a belated birthday dinner. Everything we tried was delicious. The vibes in the restaurant were upbeat. The place was packed and we had a long wait even with a reservation. They made up for it with free sake; which is fare trade off to me. I'd certainly go back again. And I want to visit Billy After Dark as well. read more

THE BIG: Located in the warehouse district of downtown Minneapolis. Decently sized restaurant that extends back. Beautiful interior decor all around. Street parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here with a couple of friends on a business trip and this place is PACKED. Fortunately we were able to snag the backroom which looks like a karaoke room but sat all of us comfortably. This is one of the few restaurants in the US that serves tuna cheek. It was massive and delicious. The sushi that we ordered was served in the boat, which is always a spectacle when shown. I think a few favorite was the silly billy, naughty ninja, and nigiri flights. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, the damage done was pretty high, but it was with a couple of friends sharing everything which helped ease out the cost. Definitely will be back to try out some more sushi. read more

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FANTASTIC!! Seated at the sushi bar. Atmosphere is fantastic, restaurant was really busy. Our waitress was really helpful with narrowing down what we wanted to order, as was the couple next to us. Sushi was outstanding. Only downside is they have no dessert and they are clear they want you out in 90 minutes. read more

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We have been coming for many years to Billy sushi but I think in the last few months it's started to lose its appeal. Parking is always very hard to find and we went on a Wednesday night. They have also raised their prices and the sashimi is now $72 while the portions seem to be getting smaller. The service is usually not great either with things like a forgotten drink, not bringing all plates out at the same time, etc. The vegetarian roll is very good especially with the crunch inside. We'll be starting to explore other restaurants that have better pricing and service overall. read more

Billy Sushi - Vegetarian rolls - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went to Billy Sushi for the first time. I had the Ride or Die which was delicious - it was on the acidic side. For starters we had the Beef Kushi Yaki which was flavorful and the Miso Cod which was the star of the evening. It was marinated for 72 hours and you can really tell. For sushi the George Clooney roll was my favorite - the blue fin tuna really made this roll. The Bad and Boujee and Love Island rolls were good but the George Clooney was by far the best. Billy Sushi doesn't have a dessert menu. The atmosphere was trendy and the staff were all knowledgeable. read more

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We went here for a birthday and we're glad we did! The sushi is so fresh and has amazing flavor combinations. Our server was so nice and helpful. The 3 different rolls we tried were all delicious and very filling. Thanks Billy sushi for a great birthday dinner! read more

Billy Sushi - Bill San's Po-Boi - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Service is always great. It's so hard to have fresh cut filets of fish when it's not freah. Comparing to Denver's Japense delivery service daily. It's like mid. But MN probably one of the best sushi spots. read more

We didn't have a reservation but lucked out with seats at the bar on a Saturday night and parking right outside...so clearly I was meant to have some sushi! Everything we had was beautiful, prepared perfectly and tasted delicious. I also love their saucy/sassy vibe and the modern pop culture references throughout. You can see everything we had in the photos attached. read more

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Amazing sushi/sashimi/omakase in an open, bright space! Had the omakase (5-courses) w/ pre-dinner drinks & a bottle of sake (total of $550 for the 3 of us - before tip); was absolutely worth it! Only thing thst would make it better would have been to watch the chef make those beautiful plates! Server (Ilia) was very knowledgeable & really paced the courses nicely. read more

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Great service and very knowledgeable staff. Very welcoming and great atmosphere as well! The crispy tuna rice and gyoza are must have starters and the Double D, mistletoe, 2-14, and silly billy are my fav rolls!! Consistently great! read more

Billy Sushi - MistleToe and 2-14 - Japanese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great ambiance and service. The place was packed, so reservations are a must. Food was great, rolls - huge. We ended up ordering way too much food as we haven't accounted for the size of the rolls. read more

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I should have thought through what I was ordering and how much it cost, I ordered enough for four, it was just two of us. That bill was like a lottery win but reverse...but we ate it all and we won't go starving. So parking. Parking sucks. It's a busy area, you're going to circle a lot and probably get pissy by the minute if you have a reservation, just park in the first spot you see and walk your butt the rest of the way to avoid all that. The restaurant had a modern Japanese design, open spaces, lots of noise, lots of people. The bathroom wallpaper is weird, the water is ice cold, I don't know what to make of the vibe it's giving, go take a look. We were seated at the bar and could see the chefs work, I'd prefer a table next time. We were smushed in there and I was seated with a wooden support beam to my back so no space for my legs, and you couldn't actually see what the chefs were doing. On to food, let's see if I can remember everything. The French laundry - foie gras topped with caviar, amazing. Squid game - too salty, but the squid was perfectly tender. Crispy rice tuna - rice was seasoned well, crispy and gooey. Bluefin tuna special - 12 pieces, 3 different cuts, lean, medium, and fatty. Omg, I'd get this every time, each cut was great, but those fatty pieces just slowly melt away in your mouth, so silky. Nigiri - Sake, uni, eel, ikura, and salmon roe. All fresh. I would have liked 3 more orders of the uni. B.A.D & Boujee roll - that rice was perfect and a reminder that not all sushi rice is equal. Oh, and I ordered a mocktail, that biscuit was $10, should have just gotten a cocktail at that price, but it was good. Verdict - I liked it, but next time I'll arrive at opening and maybe I'll have better luck parking. Ask for a table, order less, and don't go to the bathroom. read more

Best sushi in the city. I took a friend here to celebrate life and from the eclectic decor to the amazing host and servers that explained the dishes and flavors very well, to the the phenomenon food. We had such a great time. I highly recommend. We choose to utilize metered parking in front of the venue. There only a few open spaces when we arrived. read more

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This place is ridiculous! It's so fresh, so luxurious, worth every penny you spend (low or high end) it's all good! Some of the best sushi in the city - it's a must visit when you're here! read more

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The food is delicious. Pricey. Lefty roll is a must have every time I go. The other rolls are good but it is definitely pricey. When being served, one of the rolls on our plate was not the one we ordered but the waitress quickly realized and immediately brought it back to correct it. Mistakes happen sometimes which I understand, and the staff was quick to fix it and extremely apologetic. Appetizers are always a hit. read more

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I walked into Billy Sushi and the atmosphere was pretty cool! Upon walking in, you can see the sushi bar, and just how wide open the restaurant is, which was great. We made a reservation so we were promptly seated next to the sushi bar and greeted by a waiter. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and helped answer our questions. In terms of ordering, I really like that the menu has pictures to go along with the description of the menu items. We ordered the seaweed salad, gyoza, crunchy roll, screaming O roll, double D roll, chiquito roll, 2-14, a-a-ron, george clooney, and number 9 roll. Overall, we weren't overly impressed. They all had very similar flavors and we were waiting for the depth of the rolls to happen but it never did. I was bummed that the seaweed salad was majority cucumber and had very little seaweed in it. I tried the screaming o and it was incredibly fishy tasting, which was a huge turnoff. Might be due to heating it up? I've had similar rolls at other sushi bars and they've never been fishy. Overall, Billy Sushi is okay. It's not the best sushi in the Twin Cities, and I was disappointed that the sushi didn't have more flavor depth. It's also on the pricey side for sushi rolls so I'll be sticking to my go-to spots that are just as good at half the cost. read more

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