Our boys are big fans of AYCE Sushi and Japanese food, and we were looking for a new spot to try that wasnt the normal Eagan spot, and the many times driving 494 seeing Samarui was often seen and never tried but no more after stopping off on a weekend midday. The lobby was sizable and inviting with a claw machine we couldnt resist trying while we waiting for a table to free up (It's 2 token per play, $1 a token - the claw is loose on the sensitivity so use some strategy). Once seated, perusing the lunch menu (after ordering the special electric lemonaid) the base selection was typical of other spots but the specialty hot stone Waygu and oysters for 4 (8x oysters, and 2x orders of 4 pieces of Waygu) was a big hit, alongside of the crispy wings, the tasty gyoza, the very garlic house salad, and the delightful crab puff pls Edamame to start. From the Lo Mein for the misses, to the BBQ Eel Fried Rice for my and my oldest, to the specialty YumYum Roll and Spicy Girl Roll, to my youngest's favorite Rainbow Roll and Eel Avocado Roll there was plenty to come back - along some of the other Regular Rolls. And I couldnt leave without my favorite red bean and green tea ice creams! Certainly a favorite at $20 for lunch from the family - can't wait to return! read more

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Over all a solid lunch AYCE option for $20, hard to beat that unless you want fast food in the area. I have been back three times and each time it's a little different on extra charges. As someone who doesn't eat fish I love a veggie roll, and adding cream cheese is a great option. When ordering the avocado roll it's $1 to add cream cheese, so I would order a Philly no salmon. This was totally fine until one day I'm told I need to start paying $1 to remove the salmon, seems like a crazy thing considering I'm saving them money to NOT include the fish, arguably the most expensive item in the roll. I wouldn't care as much if there was any consistency with when I'm charged and when I'm not. Overall, communication and service could be better. Typically it's pretty slow during lunch M-Th, but when I went on a Friday it was busier, still a great option for lunch if you have an hour. read more

For the weekday AYCE lunch, you cant beat the price for $20 (California could never! LOL). Theres a good variety to choose from and portions are big. Service is good and always checked on us to see if we wanted to order more. Its also a hibachi place so half the restaurant is for the teppenyaki area and the other half is for the other stuff. read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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My wife and I were looking for a new spot to try, and I remembered this place used to be Osaka. From the outside it looked nice, and once we got inside, we could tell they had made quite a few changes from the old Osaka restaurant layout. The decor was modern and clean, definitely a nice update. We were seated by a friendly hostess, and our server, Kristina, came by shortly after to greet us. She went over the menu and explained they have an all-you-can-eat option, but you have to finish everything or they charge you a fee. They also offer a la carte option, which we decided to go with since it was our first visit and we didn't know what to expect. My wife ordered the filet mignon and shrimp hibachi, and I went with a few sushi rolls. The food came out fairly quickly, and Kristina was great about keeping our drinks full before we even had to ask. Unfortunately, the hibachi didn't live up to our expectations. The shrimp were overcooked, and the rice tasted like it had been made a few days ago. Overall, the food lacked seasoning and flavor. The sushi rolls were decent not amazing, but the presentation was on point. They have plenty of parking and lots of seating, but as far as the food goes, they really missed the mark!!! read more

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The food was good but wow, $4 per person to have your rice fried in front of you when the chef is standing there and doing what ... frying your food! That's ridiculous. It's like going to a BBQ joint and paying extra to have your food bbq'd! We won't go back. That's just insulting read more

Our chef was so fun here! The food was also incredible and the whole experience was great. I would definitely come back here for hibachi again! The steak and chicken hibachi came with so much food and I brought some home even. Always get the fried rice, it was so delicious! read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I started going here after I noticed they were on Resy. I've had excellent service in restaurant and with to-go orders. The lunch specials in particular feel reasonably priced to me. I enjoy the sushi and rolls. The scallop sushi in particular is incredible. read more

Food was pretty good and I was full pretty quick, the server was alright but the hibachi guy was super nice and did some pretty funny tricks, would come back for hibachi for sure, the environment was pretty nice and the art and lights all around are pretty interesting and cool. read more

I went to this location with my two daughters because it was the birthday of the younger one . The service was awesome and so was the ambient. They bring her a little dish and sang happy bday . Was so awesome . The server was very patient and amazing . read more

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Stopped in unplanned for dinner with a friend and we had a good experience at Samurai! Service was quick and polite and our food came very quickly. We ordered two sushi rolls which were solid. They have tons of options for both sushi lovers and those looking for something else, and also have some happy hour deals if you're in at the right time! The restaurant was clean and had plenty of space. Plenty of parking outside as well! read more

They have a ton of parking and are close to other lots as well. A group of us enjoyed sushi and hibachi. The Hibachi experience was really fun! Sushi- They have a Lunch and Dinner All you can eat menu available. You can also just order single sushi rolls as well. We ordered a few rolls to share and opted not to the ayce. Hibachi - They have a lot of options to choose from. Tofu, chicken, shrimp, various steak cuts and more! You can also do combinations of meats or check out their house specials. Hibachi is served with soup, salad, 2 shrimp, hibachi noodles, steamed rice and veggies. You can upgrade to fried rice. I did a combo of chicken and salmon. It was solid. The chef experience was the best I've had for hibachi. He was funny and talented. read more

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Maybe the worst sushi I've ever had. We walked out. Gyoza was edible. Stick to cooked food I suppose. read more

We planned a surprise birthday party at Samurai for 1 pm. Some of us arrived at 1 but the birthday girl didn't arrive till 1:30, they rushed us to order saying that we are late for our reservation even though the place was empty and we were the only people there. We reserved for 50 people, we had 42 people attend but not everyone ordered food because they restricted us to all you can eat and would not allow some of us to order from the regular menu. They took $100 for a deposit and refused to give it back or put it towards our bill saying that we didn't meet the 50 people even though the place was empty and no one was there. We had a really bad experience and the food wasn't that good either. We will not be returning again. read more

A great spot for all you can eat sushi! The service was a little slow and the waitress forgot some of our order but the sushi was pretty decent for AYCE. Huge portions! read more

20$ for weekday lunch AYCE sushi is an amazing price no matter where you are. Having eaten here multiple times I've never had any stomach issues, so the low price doesn't mean *bad* fish... but as far as quality and taste, it's average at best. But I doubt you could get much better for the price, or even better in a land locked state... Basically, for a 20$ all you can eat lunch, it does the job. If you have a craving, don't wanna break the bank, and want to absolutely stuff your face, you come here. read more

I ordered take out for lunch, I think it's cool that they offer lunch prices for take out! I got the hibachi chicken, which came with rice, chicken, veggies (onions, mushrooms & zucchini), yum yum sauce & soup. All the food was decent tasting, especially for hibachi for $10. I didn't really get to see much of the restaurant as the greeter grabbed my order but from what I did see it looked nice & clean. Overall I hope to go back & dine in someday. read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Hibachi chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The wife and I wanted to take our 9 year old daughter out to some Hibachi since she has never experienced it before. We decided on Samurai Hibachi & Sushi near Southtown (Bloomington) since we didn't want to deal with the parking at the MOA for Benihana. Glad we made the decision for Samurai. There was plenty of parking, and since we had an early dinner (4:30 pm reservation), we had the entire hibachi table to ourselves. The hostess was at our table as soon as we sat down to take our drink orders/apps, and soon returned for our menu choices. She was very attentive, and food service was very quick. We ordered 2 martinis for the me and the wife, and ordered the pan seared beef dumplings ( choice of beef, chicken or pork) and a bowl of edamame. The edamame hit the spot, but the dumplings were pretty plain. For the mains: I ordered the filet mignon steak and scallops, the wife ordered the chicken, and my daughter had the Jr kid portion of the steak. As a whim, I also ordered the 6 oz A5 Wagu steak so we could all try it. Good choice... 10 minutes later the hibachi chef came out with his cart and introduced himself (Romero I think?) He started out amusing my daughter with a variety of gags and jokes that had us all laughing out loud. He was very quick with the jokes and puns, and had some nice props to back up the act. Time for the food! Everything was placed on the grill in strategic locations for cooking, and the show started. He was good. Very good! The chef was very good at preparing the meals, The food was fantastic, and perfectly cooked. He even expertly cooked the A5 Wagu rare for me, and medium for the wife and kid. OMG. You need to try the Wagu. It was simply seasoned with salt and pepper, and quickly seared on both sides. It literally melted on your tongue. My daughter was in heaven. Fast forward to the end of the meal: We ended up having a large amount of leftovers. All 3 of us brought a To Go container home. I love leftovers! So, bottom line, this place rocks. Especially when you come early for a nice low key dinner (I have a feeling this place gets pretty loud later in the night). The service, chef show and expertise, food quality, and ambiance were spot on, and there was ample seating in the hibachi area and regular dining area. Plus they had a separate sushi bar as well. In conclusion, we had a great time. The prices were about the same as other similar restaurants, the service was excellent. Just be aware that the A5 Wagu steak is a premium option, but worth it in my opinion. Get the Ala Cart Wagu steak option for about $45 bucks per 6 oz. That way the entire table can have a taste of the OMG meat! We will definitely be back! Yummo. read more

I really liked the food. The presentation was lovely. Our server was very pleasant. I also liked a lot of the little details like the soy sauce containers and chop sticks case. read more

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While the service was excellent -- both the waitress and host were friendly and attentive -- the food, unfortunately, didn't meet expectations. I've dined at hibachi and sushi restaurants across the U.S., and while experiences can vary, this one leaned more toward a miss. Many of the sushi rolls had similar toppings, offering little variety, and the amount of rice used in each roll was excessive. It's a tactic diners have caught onto: too much rice, not enough protein -- a cost-cutting move that ends up compromising the quality of the meal. There's real potential here to become a standout spot, but relying on shortcuts like this isn't the way forward. Elevate the quality, focus on balance and freshness, and let the experience speak for itself. The right approach will attract attention -- both from customers and influencers -- and the business will grow naturally. read more

Food and service are always good. Noise level is good for a Hibachi place. All the cooks we have had have been fun and good always comes out perfect. read more

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Have one of the best low key happy hours in the area. Will be back again and again and again. ​ read more

Me and my Girlfriend went there several times for dates although on the more expensive side it dose make up for in quality would highly recommend good stuff and the staff where incredible and friendly as well as the ambiance was both comfortable and welcoming and the sushi was amazing too would definitely go again 10/10 read more

I have gotten sushi to go multiple times and it has been awesome every time!! Super fast service and very nice staff. I am excited to bring friends for all you can eat! The rolls are huge!! great value read more

Great quality and price for the AYCE lunch. Salmon nigiri has thick slices and fresh quality. Soy sauce wasn't salty enough for my taste. Quick service and the waitress was nice. Somewhat loud and busy atmosphere during lunch time on a weekday but not unenjoyable. Overall pleasant experience and would definitely recommend! read more

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got the AYCE lunch, worth the price! not bad for $20. great service as well! i usually always come eat here after class, not as busy as i thought in the afternoon. read more

A group of four went here for lunch and ordered the lunch hibachi special, it was quick and delicious.

I've never been here before and accidentally ended up here when my previous plan for a different AYCE sushi didn't pan out. But I'm so glad it worked out this way. The server we had was super nice and attentive. Let's be honest, if you don't eat 100+ pieces of sashimi and AYCE sushi what are you doing. With that being said this place has THE BEST slices of sashimi for AYCE you could get in MN. The pieces are super thick and the fish is very fresh. I will say in terms of other food it's not as many options but I'm here for the sushi anyway. The regular rolls are also HUGE so make sure you order less than you think you need. All that for $29 is so worth it. read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

My husband and I came here around 1pm on a Monday afternoon. It was quiet inside the restaurant, but I really enjoyed it. I like that we were able to fully enjoy the experience of the hibachi grill, instead of being rushed and/or waiting a long time for the chef. We were seated right away at a hibachi grill, and the waiter was very friendly. Our chef was really funny and did a great job! I ordered the chicken and steak, and my husband ordered the filet mignon and shrimp. Everything tasted excellent. I also enjoyed the noodles that came with the entree, as I haven't had those before at other hibachi places. My husband said we would definitely return with more people! I wonder how busy they get at peak hours, but overall, it was a nice experience without anyone else in the restaurant. read more

This just might be my new go to lunch spot!! Amazing deals for lunch, hibachi rolls etc! I got lunch chicken hibachi with fried rice and veggies so for $10! I also had some avocado rolls. All was super delicious! Staff was friendly and service was quick. read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Chicken hibachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

We had a wonderful experience here. Benihana was overbooked at the MOA so we were lucky to come here instead. The restaurant was clean, elegant, and minimally but tastefully decorated. The service was excellent. Our hibachi chef did a fantastic job. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Everyone in the family enjoyed the delicious food. We will definitely be back. read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Stopped in right as they had opened for lunch while we were SuperCharging so we had some time. The staff was very nice to our family. Our 2yr old daughter enjoyed the miso soup, avocado roll, crab cake wontons, and of course green tea IceCream (She was allowed to eat for free) My wife and I really enjoyed the quickly prepared sushi rolls which tasted very fresh and the price for lunch was only $18.95 AYCE. The lunch selection had plenty of choices. Great little spot and just steps from the Tesla SuperCharger, so stop in! read more

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I've been searching for a reliable Hibachi experience in the Twin Cities over the last five years, and I think I found it at last!! The building is quite large, and sectioned off into a few different areas: bar, normal table seating, and hibachi tables. I like this approach because Hibachi tables can get a bit rambunctious, so if you're just wanting a sushi date night, you can sit away from the ruckus. Service was friendly and responsive. We arrived 45 minutes early to a reservation and they sat us right away anyways! Food was yummy! I had the shrimp and chicken hibachi! Started us out with soup, the typical hibachi salad, and then all the fixings made right in front of you. I also appreciated that our hibachi chef didn't make us participate in any of the antics (we are party poopers ;) and he still made great food. This will definitely be my go-to hibachi spot in the south metro going forward! read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Chicken and Shrimp Hibachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

We visited Samurai for a birthday celebration. One in our party had never been to a hibachi meal before so it was fun to share the experience. All but me ordered the filet and chicken. Despite the fact that you get 2 shrimp as an app, I love shrimp so I chose shrimp and chicken. All had fried rice. The meal started with soup which is a nice cozy starter. Next was salad. I'm not a fan of the dressing (and there was a lot of it) but the lettuce was crisp and fresh. The fried rice and veggies were next. Veggies were zucchini, onions, and mushrooms. Both sides were tasty. Wish I could make fried rice like they do. So good. The meat was cooked to perfection. I was the only one to bring home some leftovers. Looking forward to a nice lunch. Our itamae was entertaining. Egg tricks, fire, food throwing,... fun ways to engage the group. We even got a flame throwing ice cream for dessert to celebrate the birthday. read more

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Nice menu affordable price. Good getaway from the everyday . Had family friendly prices . Could I'll order from Ala cart sort of menu . Basic tables for dining . Very informal and sort of like a pizza spot. Pretty basic but it was clean tasty and cheap read more

If I could give this establishment zero stars I would. We were ignored for most of our visit. Our server made a mistake and got us wrong food entree and we let him know very politely what happened but he dismissed our concerns. The manager then proceeded to stare at us very rudely . We ate the all the food and rice because we knew that if we left the food on the plate we would get charged for it. I tried many times to get our servers attention when this happened but we were ignored. We were not rude. We were very polite . It was very disappointing . I also got very strong stomach cramps from the ice cream when i got home. read more

We ate at the Hibachi table and all 8 of us really enjoyed the show that Antonio put on. The rest of the staff was very attentive and the food was excellent (recommend the trio). We will definitely be back! read more

I wasn't able to experience the hibachi vibe, out of town so I was dining alone. The table service of filet with shrimp was delightful. I showed up without a reservation and was seated quickly. The food was out rather quickly and was delicious. I will definitely be coming back here in the future read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Filet and shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I ordered the lunch special. So I chose 3 types of rolls. I ordered the sweet potato, spicy cali, and shrimp tempura. The order came with miso soup. The spicy California roll was the best out of the three, but it wasn't super spicy. The sweet potato roll was okay. I've had it at other places, and they're always really good. However, these ones had huge chunks of undercooked potato... I was a bit disappointed, as I was chewing through tough sweet potato chunks. They were pretty hard. The shrimp tempura roll was good, except for the big chunks of lettuce they threw in the rolls, it made it sort of bitter. I received 6 of the spicy and 6 of the potato rolls, but only 5 of the shrimp? Sort of weird. The miso soup was good. The inside of the restaurant was really cool and the front door associate was really nice. He got my pick up order to me right away and it was ready a couple of minutes early. read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Big chunk of lettuce sticking out of each of the spicy shrimp rolls.... Sort of bizarre? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

After years of devotion to Benihana, we have moved up to Samurai. Mostly, it is about service. Benihana is a global behemoth, cold and inflexible, and they do not need our money. Samurai is a family-owned enterprise, and they WORK for our business. I would say the hibachi-prepared food is quite a bit better than the kitchen-prepared food served table side, the latter of which we enjoy for a causal night out. It's certainly quicker - in and out in no more than 30 minutes - but the food naturally tastes a bit better fresh off the grill. Samurai looks a bit classier than Benihana, too, skipping the faux-Oriental tackiness and instead aiming for upper-middle tier chic, clean and classy. While I resist challenging the bartenders here, they have a nice selection. But, best of all, we appreciate the service. Everyone works hard yet remains friendly and attentive at all times. Love this place. read more

I have never done the actual fine in hibachi but I bet it would be a blast! I absolutely love hibachi food! I order take out from here all the time. Their lunch options are excellent and cheap. My go to is the hibachi chicken lunch. Their fried rice is soooo good. They also include a soup and two yum yum sauces. Peep the picture. All of this for around $11. Go check it out! read more

Samurai Hibachi & Sushi - Chicken hibachi lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota