This is a nice sushi bar located in Mt Vernon. The quality of food has remained consistently great; great selection and creative options for vegan or vegetarian sushi. I would encourage more to be designed! The only place of improvement would be pace of service - it felt quite fast, we felt rushed out despite it being nowhere near closing time. read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I was part of a party of five we had a 630 seating on Saturday, arrived on time and seated right away. Great wait staff our waiter was Panda and he was awesome. We tried hot sake, it's an acquired taste. We ordered an array of starters: dumplings, Rangoon, and spring rolls. Everything was phenomenal. I highly recommend the curry chicken and shrimp dumplings. After that, we ordered an array of sushi, 6 different kinds. Then we finished with shrimp tempura. The dipping sauce was a little weak in terms of flavor so we created our own sauce at the table and other than that it was perfectly fried crispy and light and it came with shrimp, onion, broccoli, and sweet potato. The decor in the restaurant was gorgeous, especially the wall art which has some pieces for sale. Please note, they close at 9p every night and there is a happy hour that runs until 7p, hint hint! read more

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I have been here a few times in the past mainly at night time with large groups, which this spot is good for. I went randomly for lunch as someone told me this was your favorite sushi spot. Honestly, it's really lackluster and a little bit pricey. I got the chirashi bowl and was shocked to see there was no other accompaniment other than just fish and rice usually that comes with a salad or a seaweed salad. The sashimi that came on this lunch order was really flimsy and I wasn't 100% sure if it was fresh. I went at an odd time so the service was kind of slow, but ultimately very kind humans. It gives the vibe that this at one point was probably a very popular place but now it's just suffering a little bit. I hope they can take advantage of the feedback and make it better because people still have a lot of nostalgia about this place and we definitely need good sushi places in Baltimore. read more

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Service was super rushed. I'm in on a Saturday as what was clearly the first Happy Hour customer. Yes I said that right ;) so I'm amped to come and just relax to enjoy some sushi with soju. My attendant was constantly badgering me after I said I wanted a bottle and wanted to pace my order out. During my time eating only 4 other tables came but it was not busy at all seems as though they had 3 attendees. The seaweed salad came first and OMG so flavorful and fresh! Crunch along with everything was perfection. I then asked for the shumai as my salad was dropped. Those arrived in good timing so I was able to pair the two and they work very well together flavor wise. I am definitely putting this on the rebuy list!!! I'd eat a large plate of each together anytime :) My Laura was exquisite everything melded well and was quite tasty. I will try another time to see if I get better service but for now I'll settle for Uber Eats :( read more

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This place rocks! If you'd like a wonderful experience & delicious sushi for a fair price, then you won't go wrong by choosing Minato. I was greeted by friendly staff & served by a professional team that cares about their customers. The sushi I ate was recommended by the sushi chef. I think it's called "The Flying Shrimp" and it was scrumptious I'll be back for sure! read more

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(12/20/2025) came back to our fave sushi place after 8 years away. Fortuitously, it was happy hour. It's a steal for the quality and price. Service was efficient. This was our go-to for birthdays and celebrations, still is. I miss the friendliness of the old crew, but still a great spot downtown. Solid. read more

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This is our first time trying this restaurant. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday and this was her choice. The restaurant is in an older building with a lot of character. We started with appetizers - garlic edamame, cream cheese wontons, and vegetable spring rolls. The wontons were some of the best that we've ever had. The garlic edamame was a nice spin on a regular order. I chose the chicken teriyaki which was nicely sliced pieces of chicken with teriyaki sauce, a serving of rice and some broccoli. My mom got the ramen with shrimp and she said it's some of the best that she's ever had. Two other people in our party got sushi and they were happy at how fresh and tasty it was. The food came out quickly and our server was efficient. We will definitely add this place to go when we are in Baltimore. read more

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We had a great time at Minato! We came for a birthday with a large party, and had excellent service from the staff on duty. Our waiter, Jonah, had a great sense of humor and took care of our every need from a long sushi order to many different drinks. He even dealt with a sushi roll lost in a cocktail seamlessly. Will definitely be back! read more

Specialty rolls for $11? Sign me up! My friend and I went to Minato to get sushi and apparently they have happy hour sushi from Monday - Saturday from 4-7pm Walking in I was confused because they share the same door with an apartment complex but It was not hard to find. The ambiance is simple and enough space to hold large parties. We decided to sit at the sushi bar and ordered our food. Our waiter was patient with us as we took our time going through the list of sushi. I ordered the Hotspur which had soft shell crab shrimp eel and avocado. I cannot eat sushi without spicy mayo and eel sauce. This was pretty good. The flavors blended well and the soft shell crab was nice and crunchy I also ate my friends wild mushroom roll which I enjoyed as well. This left a good impression and I'll be back soon read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Hotspur - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Not bad for a quick lunch break drop in. I had a craving for sushi and wanted to something quick and easy to satisfy my tastebuds. I found this spot based on reviews and decided to give it a shot. I walked in and was greeted by a nice host who smiled and welcomed me in. I let him know that I was kinda in a hurry and he offered suggestions based on what I told him. I wasn't able to order what I originally had intended - the salmon teriyaki bento box, he mentioned it would take a while to make. To save me from being disappointed he offered me a seat at the bar and the menu for traditional rolls. The place had plenty of customers for lunch, which made me feel comfortable. The ambiance was clean, simple tabling and well spaced. There was a nice chandelier hanging from the ceiling that caught my attention. I order a spicy tuna roll , nothing fancy and a shrimp and avocado roll which turned out better than I expected. I wish I knew that the Special Maki rolls were on Lunch / HH specials - I would have ordered from that menu instead but it's all good ... $6-$7 per traditional roll ... I guess I'll just have to stop by again as suggested by my waiter lol The sushi came with plenty of ginger and wasabi which I highly appreciate , I had to ask for spicy mayo but it was complimentary. If you are looking for a quick bite to satisfy your hunger it's a cool spot . read more

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This is always my go-to sushi place to bring friends from out of town. Always plenty of seating and the food is fresh and beautiful. The staff are very nice and there are many regulars that know them by name! Also definitely go during happy hour, which is generously 4-7 every day. Special rolls are $12 and lots of other dumpling and appetizer specials - can't go wrong! read more

Seafood is big here in Baltimore, so I wanted to make sure I stopped by a few seafood and sushi restaurants. Minato was one of the highly touted sushi/happy hour restaurants in the city, so it was a no-brainer to go. Also, it was within walking distance from my sisters apartment, so that is an added bonus. I loved how the restaurant was decorated. It is huge despite what it looks like from outside. The restaurant is long and narrow *pause* and there are, what seems like, an infinite amount of seats there. The ceilings illuminate different colors, and the walls have a way blue pattern. The whole restaurant is extremely pleasing to the eye. From the decor to the color pallete, everything is gorgeous. The service was great. Our server Cherry was extremely attentive. At one point, my sister expressed displeasure with her drink, and Cherry was quick to make another right away to my sister's pleasure. I think the server was new, but was knowledgeable and extremely present. The happy hour menu is huge. There are a ton of options to choose from. We had quite the spread including: Edamame, Spring Roll, Shumai, Curry Chicken Dumpling, and the Rolex Sushi Roll. The food was decent, it is not the best sushi I ever had, but for the value, it is well worth it. Their prices for everything are great for your pockets, even the drinks are extremely cheap, which I find is a lost art in the happy hour game. I should mention, however, the drinks are not strong at all, so this isn't the place to get wasted when you had a bad day at work lol. Perfect hang out place for friend groups or a calm after work date. read more

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Food was good ordered sushi and gyoza. The service was okay, they got our order pretty quick but it seemed like our waiter favored other tables more, accommodating them more: refilling their drinks, asking them if things were good and didn't ask if we were done with our food. However, they were pretty accommodating towards tables. I liked the food and ambiance, I was just disappointed by the favoritism but they were probably busy with other things even though there were only 4 tables on our side. Either way, I'm giving this place a 4 star mainly because of the food since I enjoyed it. read more

Food was good, a little overpriced for the quality bit standard sushi and would be back. Service was great.

I've been to Baltimore once in my life for only one weekend. And I ate here twice. Once dining in and another for takeout. The 3-roll special is a deal (3 for $23)! I loved the February roll (eel, shrimp, avocado; crispy; eel sauce). The ambiance when dining in is really cool! It looks like you're entering a residential building, but it's a business! Super high ceilings. I enjoyed being here. Can't say when I'll be back in Baltimore, but if I am, I'd like to go here again :) read more

The fish is fresh and the prices are decent. The location is in a nice airy building with cute decor. Their happy hour discount is nominal and could be better. Saving 0.20 cents on a roll is not that "happy" read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Happy hour rolls (0.20 discount) - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great food and service was on point! The food came out hot and the portions were perfect. The sushi and the ramen was outstanding. I highly recommend! read more

Recently moved to Baltimore and have been trying as many restaurants as possible. I just discovered Minato, and it's excellent. The staff is friendly - Sol and Jonah were the servers and they were helpful in answering my many questions because it was my first time here, and really patient. They were also helpful with explaining gluten free options for me (yes, there is gluten free soy sauce). read more

If I wrote a review three months ago this would be 5/5, because my wife and I USED to be able to rely on Minato Sushi to follow allergy warnings and instructions. She has severe celiac and has BAD reactions to small amounts of gluten. Here is the instruction I've been pasting into our online order, which has been the same for about 6 orders in a row over the past 3 months: "NO SOY SAUCE (allergy) Box 1: Yellowtail Scallion Roll & Spicy Tuna Roll ONLY Box 2: 3-Roll Combo" Minato has either mixed tempura rolls (that are breaded) or put soy sauce (which has wheat in it) into box 1, 2 out of 4 previous orders. I don't know how to make the instructions more clear. Employees must just not care. If you want them to actually follow boxing requests you have to call the restaurant immediately after ordering your food online. This is the only way I've been able to ensure my wife's safety. Lame. read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Calling all indecisive eaters! Can't decide what sushi roll you want? Debating between springs rolls or crab wantons? Maybe craving some dumplings too? Minato has got you covered. As an indecisive eater myself, I have found so much joy from ordering Minato's lunch and dinner bento boxes. I often find myself craving multiple dishes at a time and I'm the worst at deciding! I love Minato because the menu options make it easy to get a whole schmorgesborg for a reasonable price! I ordered Minato recently for delivery through GrubHub. I ordered the lunch bento box which came with a choice of two sushi rolls and another dish of choice (the choices were a huge range from edamame, dumplings, spring rolls, or chicken). I went with the Arizona roll which is shrimp tempura and avocado, the spicy salmon roll which included cucumber, and the chicken katsu. I also ordered a salad with ginger dressing (because I'm sooo healthy). The breakdown: Sushi Rolls - I love Minato's sushi! In fact, it was SO good that I forgot to take a picture of it (oops). I've ordered quite a few different rolls from Minato and every single one comes out amazing. I love how fresh the ingredients are and that the rolls don't fall apart like some other places. They have a mix of classic rolls and unique special rolls too. Chicken Katsu - I honestly can't believe that the chicken katsu is an option for the lunch/dinner bento box but I LOVE that it is! It is some of the best chicken katsu I've experienced - super crunchy and flaky but also very flavorful and not overcooked. I couldn't finish it all at lunch so I saved it for dinner and it heated up nicely in my air fryer. Mixed Green Salad - I thought this salad was a great value for the price ($5 for a huge serving). My only complaint is that the ginger dressing was very oily. I wish the consistency was a little bit different so the dressing wouldn't separate as easily but the flavor was still great! Total Spend: $19 (not including delivery fees and tips). Next time you're craving sushi or asian fusion, make sure to give Minato a try. You'll never run out of options from their menu and your wallet will be happy too! read more

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Finally decided to take a walk to Minato for Happy Hour! My absolute favorite thing was the Wonton Soup (shrimp wontons, chicken broth). I'm still thinking about it. Both the dumplings and broth were bursting with flavor. We also ordered a few sushi rolls, vegetable dumplings (solid choice), and a couple cocktails. I ordered the Lychee Saketini because it was a cool switch up from what I'd usually order. It tasted great, but there didn't seem to be much alcohol in it, so I switched to Soju ($12) . Overall, Minato is a solid sushi happy hour spot! read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Dumpling Soup - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place is gold. I forgot to write this up when I was in Baltimore. I went to Baltimore to the history museum which is also worth a visit. I really wanted some sushi, so I found this place. Its weird front door makes it difficult to spot from the street. The restaurant is the 1st floor apartment in that tenement building. You go up the stairs and go into the building foyer. Then there's a door on the right that lets you into the restaurant. It's worth the trip. The fish is awesome. It's a nice space and a real gem in Baltimore. Flash mob this place if you're a sushi aficionado read more

Minato Sushi Bar - All you people that talk smack about Baltimore, get down here and get some. - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Stopped in here after receiving a recommendation from a police officer who was from the area. We walked in for happy hour. We were not disappointed. I got the wonton soup of course! Lol it was great, full of scallions, and mushrooms. Then we had gyoza, spring rolls. shrimp dumplings, seaweed salad and sushi! I got a mango margarita as well. The only item that can be upgraded with flavor was the spring roll. read more

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So I came here because really wanted some sushi. I got the Dancing Shrimp(shrimp tempura, lobster salad, cucumber, spicy mayo...I'll post a picture later), fried vegetable dumplings, fried shrimp dumplings, shumai and shrimp wonton soup. My soup came out cold, it was ok. The broth was on the weaker side but the wonton was good. Both of the dumplings I got were delicious, I would get them again. The shumai were cool, a little on the small side but they were good. I loved the sweet soy sauce they were in, definitely used it for my dumplings as well. My sushi was good. It wasn't the best I've had but it was good. I was going to get an entree but everything I had averaged out to just being ok so I didn't add anything else to my order. Despite the lackluster food my waitress was very informative and pleasant. Now I'm going on a late night food adventure for something to razzle my dazzle *Also, I wanted to sit at a bigger table even-though it was just me but was told I couldn't because it was a busy night and they wouldneed the table...it was not busy and I could've sat there. No one came in for dine in after me, it was all pick up orders. read more

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This a case of when you think you've reviewed a fave and you did not! What can I say, Minato always comes through with the fresh fish and ingredients. Be it a poke salad or a few rolls, the food is always good. Some of my faves are the miso soup, seaweed and poke salads, volcano and salmon avocado rolls. Though I do miss their amazing happy hr, I'm glad they're open with various covid safety measures in place to ensure great service. They have a table set up with hand sanitizer for usage. In addition your food is passed thru thru the door. Also at Minato they have a mini market of various items for sale. From sake to pocky, they have you covered! read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Poke bowl dinner - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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FOR THE HAPPY HOURS 5 STARS A dear friend and I had been planning for a sushi dinner for a couple weeks before the start of school. I had been recommended this place by another dear friend who has told me this place has great prices for the sushi. Happy hours are completely worth it. We ordered 3 special rolls and the sweet potato tempura roll. The sweet potato tempura is A Must if you haven't had it before. The sweetness and softness of the purple potato they used is just such a combination with rice - it reminded me of my love for potatoes, and how they taste so much better when they are mixed with rice, one of my favorite ways to eat rice in Korean cuisine. The fish was quite fresh and for happy hour prices that were around $5 less than their originally worth I was more than happy with it. Service was great and we were regularly checked upon on. The layout of the restaurant surprised me in terms of how open and high the ceilings were that gave a sense of spaciousness I really liked accompanying our meal. read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Layout - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Got takeout and the sushi was fine. Not very flavorful and did not taste super fresh. I was definitely hoping for more.

I unfortunately didn't take any photos, BUT I can speak on my experience. I got carryout, but from the looks of the restaurant it was very personable. I saw a lot of dates, some dressed up some dressed down. It was cute. The sushi was good, decently priced and it wasn't terrible. I would recommend it to someone looking for sushi. The wait was a bit long for ordering ahead, and I didn't really interact with any of the staff, so I can't speak on the service too much. read more

Sushi was fresh, and they had a nice selection of specialty rolls. Their dynamite roll has a nice balance of spice. The restaurant is spacious and can accommodate parties of all sizes. The place is just a solide neighborhood sushi bar that you won't get tired of. read more

i love that the sushi is so good but it's no vibes in there. it's hella boring lol. service is good. but babi, it is awkwardly quiet. you can hear everyone's conversations lolll. it's cute that it's like sitting in someone's living room tho. but babi. can we dim in the lights? i love dining in at restaurants. but i am so big on ambiance. so yeah read more

Local favorite!! Not my locale bc I don't live here, but highly recommended by friends. One of my best friends in law school was having a rough day so I started driving at noon from Nova and got to her apt by 2:30 in Baltimore. So happy to see her and we had consolation/friend celebration sushi at minato. The rolls were great, the sake and plum wine were great, and the service was wonderful. read more

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We had the miso soup, shumai, shrimp dumplings, and a variety of rolls from their happy hour. I wanted to like this place but the sushi was not very tasty or high quality. As a sushi lover, I've had much better! Nothing wrong with the service or inside, just dissatisfied with the flavor and texture of the food. read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Sushi is decent here. The happy hour is a lot more worth it, with the special rolls costing less. We unfortunately didn't go during the happy hour, and opted for the bento box instead. I got a volcano and salmon avocado roll. Both rolls had an excess of rice, which wasn't seasoned well. The fish and rest of the roll were pretty good. I also got the tonkatsu, which was good. The plum sauce was not overpowering, and the tonkatsu itself was lightly fried and seasoned well. Overall a decent sushi spot, but much more worth it during happy hour. Service was good and the food came pretty quickly. read more

Enjoy the video and food here. Come here on the weekends to get out early before what ever else we have on the agenda. read more

This is a great spot for some basic sushi and creative rolls. If you are a connoisseur of top-notch fish I'd advise for another choice. My friend and I ordered too many rolls for the two of us to eat, but they were all interesting and well done. There was a tad too much rice on some, but the various flavor combinations were enjoyable. We were not there for happy hour this time, but I hear there are amazing deals. Perhaps in the future I'll stop by for that. read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Popped in for a quick happy hour meal after work, and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of options and bento box combos I could have. For the price, the food is definitely worth it. I really loved the April roll, it tasted so fresh and delicious. The chicken and pork katsu were nice options to have along side the sushi as well. The only thing I was disappointed with was the tuna nigiri, as I felt that the fish didn't taste that fresh and the rice to fish ratio was off. The other nigiri (salmon and yellowtail) was fresh and everything else was great. The service was awesome, there was no wait time, and our food came out within 15 minutes. For the price, amount of food, taste/freshness, and amazing service, I will for sure come back since it is in the neighborhood. Price: 5 stars Taste/freshness:3 stars Service, time: 5 stars read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Bento Box 3 Combination (spicy tuna, Chicken Katsu, Katsu Don) - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Upscale location with attentive service and a GREAT happy hour deal. $8.50 special rolls (normally $11-14). The menu is expansive in appetizers and drinks. Fried gyoza were pretty standard, but tasty. Both special rolls I had were decently good. They were plated nicely and served at a reasonable temperature. Crazy rock and roll was sweet with the eel sauce. J&J roll was more traditional and a had a fresh, light taste that complimented the sweetness of the crazy roll well. Spicy tuna wasn't very spicy but was still tasty. The cucumber was not overpowering. Service was quick! The food came out fast and the waiters always kept my water glass full, and I drain 5 glasses in a meal. Overall, I would come back! read more

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Absolutely amazing sushi joint. Oscar the chef knocked it out the park. Best eel I've ever eaten. Also ordered the Doug, Laura and Arizona Rolls and they were phenomenal. Reasonably priced for the food and service. This is a place to bring friends you wanna impress. read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Doug, Laura and Arizona Rolls - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

For vegetarian sushi lovers, Minato needs to become a regular on your list! Outside of your standard veggie rolls, Minato offers a splash of creativity and thoughtfulness in creating multiple elevated roll options at reasonable price points. As a long-standing customer, I had to make sure to get this long overdue review in to sing your praises! The Mac Veggie and Veggie Roll were superb last night :) read more

Minato Sushi Bar - 4 Pieces Veggie Roll - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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One of our staples in Mt Vernon! They offer amazing happy hours most evenings between 4-7 (cheap drinks and sushi rolls), and service is always great! Drinks are a bit inconsistent at times but good nonetheless. Great selection of sushi rolls read more

Minato Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland