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    Hajime

    4.3 (327 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 12:15 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Lucy N.

    Was looking for a quick sushi fix while in Blaine so happened upon Hajime! Since I didn't see any online ordering options, I called in to place my order and it was a very quick and simple process. I ordered a spicy tuna roll, tuna with cream cheese roll, salmon roll, and a side of spicy mayo. I was able to pick up my order about 10 minutes later, they have very convenient takeout parking close to the door, since the parking lot is super busy with nearby establishments. The place was absolutely buzzing around 6 PM, which seemed like a good thing that it was that busy! The order was packaged, neatly, and the food looked very appealing. Price was pretty average at about $20 for three rolls. The taste was great, and I would definitely stop again!

    Robb Yelp M.

    I am definitely a regular here for happy hour. Great service and great value for what you get. Love the potstickers and edamame as an appetizer and the crunchy roll has great flavor.

    Molly B.

    Came for lunch and did not pick a roll! I picked out the lunch Chicken Teriyaki Box with a salad . The chicken teriyaki was freshly prepared but not very spicy. Yes, it had nice subtle chicken & teriyaki flavor but it tasted perfect for kids or someone afraid of strong flavors. So I ate my bento box while drilling watching others enjoying their rolls! Next time I will be having a spicy roll!

    Ikamaru Yaki
    Teresa L.

    I ordered takeout on Sunday afternoon. I was told that they do not do Happy Hour menu items as takeout due to staffing. That's fine--I ordered the beef tataki (rare, seared beef, scallion, tobiko, and ponzu) and ikamaru yaki (grilled whole squid). The food was good. I'm glad the squid was sliced. The staff was friendly. I'd come back to try more food.

    Danielle M.

    First off, the parking and location are great! Service was quick and friendly, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite hit the mark for me. Everything we tried was decent, just not memorable. The only standout was the fried rice--I'd definitely order that again. Overall, there are better sushi spots around the city in my opinion.

    Dust. Yuck
    Tiffany J.

    The service was great. That was about it, I use to really enjoy coming here. Unfortunately the lack of cleanliness ruined my appetite! We walked in for lunch and there was a nasty smell. I'm not sure where the smell was coming from however you can clearly see by the photo that they have NEVER dust! It was so thick that I really don't know how it hasn't been addressed by anyone!

    Sushi tray of crazy roll, no.9, green arrow, tattoo roll and some sashimi.
    Mary Y.

    If you wanna go get all you can eat.. don't go here. This is not a place for all you can eat sushi. The service was good, very helpful and refilling water. The ambiance was alright too, it was a chill vibe, not very loud. The food was good. It could be better. The udon noodle soup was good. Many of the sushi rolls were good. The shumai was delicious, but it is super small. The chicken katsu and tonkatsu were good, they come in big portions. The unagi rice bowl was good, a good amount of eel was put into the bowl, the eel was super soft. Overall, a good place to eat for only a couple of people to try out sushi. For big family, go to an all you can eat. You'll spend about the same.

    Sushi - kiss of fire roll
    JD S.

    I'm somewhat of a sushi connoisseur and I always find my self leaving this place saying to myself "this is the best sushi spot on MN". It always consistent and their happy hour is awesome prices. They also have the best fried rice that is similar to Benihana's.

    Kim M.

    This place is busy and loved for a reason, great sushi at a great price and great staff!

    Lychee Martini! Perfection

    I everything about Hajime is AMAZING!! My husband and two teens LOVE the sweet and sassy roll. Handrolls, rice, edamame are so delicious! And the cocktails be overflowing! Staff are all wonderful. Jenny is a super star.

    Outside of the restaurant, view looking north.
    Maxx M.

    4 stars! This was my first time at the Blaine restaurant. Our experience was just as good if not better than the Elk River location. The food was good, the service was great, and the restaurant itself is nice & modern looking. I feel the prices are reasonable too. I ordered miso soup and 4 types of tuna based sushi rolls. Everything was great and on-point. My buddy ordered a couple of appetizer type items. He really enjoyed his food too. We topped it all off with 3 flavors of mochi ice cream. Yum! I'd go back again any time. Thanks for another nice experience, Hajime! -Maxx

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    Cale S.

    We went to Hajime for happy hour and we ordered off the happy hour menu. The pork gyozo are a bargain. price. At happy hour, the sushi assortment shown below is actually pretty decent for happy hour menu. No complaints. 4.25/5 I wouldn't mind coming here for dinner sometime.

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    This place Is amazing great sushi, great service reasonable prices. Tucked away in a strip mall in Blaine definitely worth a visit.

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    Friendly staff and great food. The rolls are some of the best around town. 10/10 recommend this place.

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    Always a great experience great service great food highly recommend whether it's your first time trying sushi or hibachi or not

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    Happy hour deals are amazing! Food is always really good and service is always fast and friendly.

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    A relaxing and calming setting ! The food is amazing and the staff makes the environment even better

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