Stopped by once for their happy house oysters. Within seconds of placing our order, they arrived…read morewith a full tray. We discovered the raw oysters are pre- shucked in the morning and ponzu sauce is already drizzled on. Maybe this is typical? But we were not a fan. We like to dress our oysters and felt like the ponzu sauce is there to mask a smell. The sushi was good and decently fresh. The presentation was nice and colorful which makes the photos very aesthetic. It was a pleasant experience overall but there's a lot of competition nearby. Wishing them best of luck.

Place looked nice when we walked in. When we got there, the server was pretty invested in watching…read moretv and didn't notice us for a minute. When she saw us though she was nice and welcomed us. I didn't see the omakase on the menu like I thought I would. Sashimi was fresh and great, but with raw spinach and salad on the bottom? Spinach has a distinct flavor already. Why not use radish like most other sushi restaurants? Food took forever because only one person was cooking and another was the sushi chef. We got complimentary edamame for our patience, which we appreciated.

I was a huge fan of this place when it was strictly Japanese...and was quite bummed when I heard…read morethey changed this restaurant from Japanese to Asian fusion. In any case, I finally decided to check out the place for dinner. Well, right away, I saw that they added more tables. Even with more tables, the restaurant still seemed pretty spacious. I've always loved the spaciousness of this place...but I find the layout a bit awkward. Unless you come with a group of 4, you'll most likely be seated in the open area...where there's just this utter lack of privacy. So yeah, as nice as this place is, there's a certain lack of comfort and coziness? I also noticed that their menu/menus looked quite different. Initially I was handed just this Korean-Chinese menu...and when I asked if they had Bento Boxes, they handed me the Japanese menu, but I didn't see any sushi rolls on the menu (??). I should have asked, but I just let that go. In retrospect, I really regret not asking. But then again, I wonder why they didn't hand out ALL the menus right off the bat? Who knows...Maybe they had a third menu with a list of sushi rolls?? ANYWAY, I ended up ordering their Bulgogi Bento, which turned out to be quite substantial in portion, and well presented. The thing I didn't like was the bland, undercooked Bulgogi, with excessive fat. I've been getting served a lot of Bulgogi like this lately around town..and it has somewhat turned me off to Bulgogi in general. I personally prefer a much better cooked Bulgogi, with less fat. I enjoyed the Japchae, as well as the fried sides, but frankly, all the foods were all lacking in full Korean flavor. Some of the sides in the bento just seemed off...like these lackluster Avocado Sushi Rolls and a generic Salad (??). I felt that for the 32-dollar pricing, the sides should have been much better. This bento also came with Egg Drop Soup...but again, too bland. Guess I should have poured some soy sauce. As usual, the service was really good though. They even added this complimentary post-meal drink...this might have been the best part of my entire meal? I still think this is a really nice restaurant, with a lot to offer. I just didn't like how it got rid of many of its stellar Japanese menu items. Also, unfortunately, I just didn't like what I ordered. Again, the Bulgogi was too mild and too fatty...and all the foods in the Bento tasted a bit too bland. If I was to return, I would definitely not repeat the Bulgogi Bento. If they really don't have any sushi rolls, guess I'd order something Chinese?

Over order we did! The food portion/size are huge!!!…read moreWe took home most of the food - and finished them within 2 days. Very good value considering the amount of food received for the process tag. Everything is delicious. Service is good as well.

This sushi spot is nestled in a strip of other business, but deserves it's OWN standalone location!…read more I've had sushi from many establishments. Yet, there is something special about Flying Roll. Anything from it's cozy, quiet atmosphere to the flavor-forward rolls, I'd go so far as to say, there's nothing that would disappoint. We dined on Shumai and Rangoon with our hot green tea. The rolls arrived in very good time following - The Triple X, Lobster Love and Snow Mountain rolls. The Shumai was very tasty, but the Rangoon had with more crab than cream cheese - a first, much to our pleasure. For the rolls, each was enough for one person. The standout was the Lobster Lover, followed very closely by the Triple X. The snow mountain roll was a bit heavy with the tempura flakes ( the Snow? ) but decent overall. Recapping, the service, flavors and vibe all warrant future visits for certain, if for no other reason than to try their other offerings, which are plentiful! Even the drive itself would not be a factor. BON APPÉTIT

I went to flying roll yesterday. It is one of my favorite sushi spots in Duluth. The food is…read moreALWAYS fresh and on point. The service is always spot on as well. I love the ambiance. I've been going to flying roll for years now. Yesterday I ordered the yellowtail sashimi, spicy tuna roll and love potion no. 9. They were are so good and the sushi was so fresh! If you have never been to flying roll you have to go check it out! It's one of my absolute favorite local sushi spots! I promise you.. you will NOT be disappointed!

Authentic Japanese sushi may not be for you…read more Unless you are like me and: Tired of eating at low quality buffets Tired of low quality all-you-can-eat sushi Tired of chasing overpriced Michelin stars Tired of viral trends Tired of being fooled by influencers Tired of the word omakase おまかせ being used for what is actually a set sushi menu... This is a spot that I've personally been keeping to myself for a while now, because it's just that good. Why this place is just that good: 1 Japanese sushi chef & staff 2 Taste & texture just like Japan 3 Vibes & service just like Japan 4 Chef's choice flights with no filler, like egg, squid, shrimp, etc. All fish. 5 No Michelin stars needed because here, I feel like I'm back in Japan at a hidden local mom & pop spot. Gritty, charming, and hidden. Not convinced about this underrated spot? Good, don't go, so it won't be crowded. It's easier for those that actually like eating sushi as it's intended to be, raw. For me, this is my top Japanese sushi spot OTP after literally trying them all.

Small but nice Japanese restaurant run by very friendly Japanese couples! Like the skewer barbecue…read moreand sushi!

Long overdue. This place has been around forever. Survived housing crash recession. 9/11. Covid…read moreand other business killing times. Used to be my Grandmas favorite sushi spot when she was alive... There are so many sushi places to eat around now but if you had to pick a sushi spot in Duluth... this is it!!! Excellent service. Reasonable price. There's a reason this place lasted long as it has.

I got this place 2 times this month and it is delicious! Some of the popular rolls are a bit on the…read morepricer side ($18-20) but these rolls are filled and larger than a typical sushi roll. I ordered for takeout 20 minutes before closing and were happy to take my order! Service is great the people are nice and very attentive!

There's a super friendly couple running things and the service was quick. There are options for…read morebooths, tables, or little private booths with curtains. We all had miso soup and sushi, which was fresh and delicious. The inari was also perfect. We have been twice now and will definitely visit again!

UPDATE 9/14/25: It has been a little over a year since I've been back, and I got to say, it is just…read moreas delicious as I remember! The interior has gotten a cute little facelift, and the service remains amazing as always. Got my usual Sake Don and Sashimi Sampler, and the fish was just as how I last remembered it tasting -- fresh and delicious. This spot will always have a sweet spot in my heart and will always taste like coming home!

My boyfriend and I went here earlier in January and I'm glad I'm finally sharing my experience. I…read morewould definitely go back and invite more people as there is a lot of room for bigger parties and of course, enough food for everyone. The entrance is very neat and it was very nice to be welcomed and seated as soon as we walked in. There were quite a few servers or hostess standing to make sure if there was anyone that needed anything, they would be attended right away. The variety of sushi was splendid, they gave nigiri sushi along with cooked sushi. The wings were yummy as well as their shrimp crab boil. I wish I would've gotten a picture of the crab boil but it was legit with the little crabs and corn - I think the only thing missing was the potatoes. Dessert was fun as they had a chocolate fountain where you could dip marshmallows or other desserts.

we decided to stop by oraora for my mom's birthday, and the sushi was honestly pretty good for a…read moresushi buffet! we came for dinner on a friday, and it wasn't too crowded. service was very attentive, and our plates were cleared often. the sushi seemed like it was replaced frequently, although a lot of the hot dishes were cold. - assortment of sushi rolls (3.5/5): there was the most variety in sushi rolls, but i only tried a few because i prefer nigiri. the tiger roll tasted pretty standard, and the shrimp tempura inside was surprisingly really crunchy. it also came with imitation crab meat, spicy mayo sauce, and tempura bits on top, which added more crunch. the orange roll had a similar sauce, but there was just avocado, cucumber, and imitation crab inside. i did like that the salmon on top was soft, although the amount of mayo was a little too much. the sugar hill roll tasted exactly as i expected - it was fairly sweet from the eel sauce. it also had spicy mayo, so it was pretty heavy because it was drenched in sauce. the dancing eel roll had a similar flavor, but it also included eel on top and cucumber inside, which added some freshness. the big daddy roll had a mixture of fish, similar to a rainbow roll, but with spicy mayo and wasabi mayo on top. the wasabi mayo didn't taste too much like wasabi - it was more subtle, which i liked - assortment of nigiri (3.5/5): the fish wasn't the freshest nor the softest, but that's expected from a sushi buffet. i was actually surprised at how good the quality was for a buffet, and the portion of rice to fish was good too. the izumidai, yellowtail, and salmon nigiri were fine and not too fishy. the salmon was the softest, so i liked it best. the eel was fine too; they were small pieces of eel, but the sauce was standard. my favorite nigiri was the torched salmon with wasabi mayo on it. it had a slightly smoky flavor, and the torch made the fish softer. the torched tuna was similar to the salmon, but the fish wasn't as soft. i also enjoyed the escolar/white tuna because there was some seasoning on it, like pepper and chili powder. it wasn't that strong, but it gave the fish more flavor. i liked the torched izumidai the least because i didn't like the hot sauce on it - assortment of sashimi (2/5): there were only two types of sashimi when we went - salmon and izumidai. i liked the salmon better because of the soft texture, and my boyfriend basically only ate salmon sashimi the entire time, although they stopped refilling the salmon sashimi pretty early before closing. it was just okay, but i felt sick of eating it quickly, especially because it was just raw slices of fish that weren't the best quality - assortment of seafood (2/5): the fresh oysters definitely weren't fresh, but i ate them anyway because i just love oysters. they were very, very fishy, but they were huge! they did offer cocktail sauce, lemons, and hot sauce to eat them with, which helped mask the fishiness. the cajun seafood boil had a good savory flavor, although it also wasn't fresh. it had been left out a while, and all that was left was crawfish. the cream shrimp reminded me of honey walnut shrimp - fairly sweet. my dad ate a lot of the crab legs, which were lukewarm. the meat was a bit hard to get out because the shells bent and didn't crack open easily - tempura (2/5): the tempura was a bit cold, so they weren't really crispy anymore. i enjoyed the pieces of pumpkin, which were soft. they also offered tempura sauce - takoyaki (3/5): the takoyaki were pretty standard, but there weren't many pieces of octopus. of all the lukewarm dishes that sat out for a while, this one tasted the best at that temperature - spicy rice cake (3/5): this was fine - again, not warm. otherwise, it had a pretty standard flavor, and i enjoyed the pieces of fish cake. the sauce was a little watery - chicken yakitori (3.5/5): this had a sticky sweet glaze, but it was pretty messy to eat. the chicken was on the drier end, but it tasted better because of the sauce. it definitely would've been better hot - assortment of soups (3.5/5): the miso soup was very light and basic. i liked the spicy crab soup! my dad thought it was too spicy, but i enjoyed the flavor, which reminded me of kalguksu - assortment of desserts (2/5): the desserts seemed to be prepackaged and bought in bulk. they offered brownies, mini cakes, churros, and vanilla soft serve. i tried a coffee cake and a chocolate brownie, but they tasted pretty dry. the fruit wasn't very fresh, but i did enjoy dipping the pineapples in the chocolate fondue fountain. my brother liked the marshmallows for dipping overall, oraora was a good experience for a sushi buffet. the sushi was much better than the other food options. the service was great, and i liked the variety, especially for the price. i'm not sure that i would come again because i prefer higher quality sushi and hot dishes, but it was a fun experience!

My family and I had a great lunch at Kitchen 121. A very intimate space that is quiet and good for…read moresmaller groups. We came in the afternoon, so parking wasn't an issue. The staff was a bit reserved but they did warm up as our visit progressed. We ordered a few items from the menu, including a California Roll, Double Shrimp Tempura Roll, Rainbow Roll, Oriental Soy Garlic Chicken, Grilled Shrimp Hot Bowl, and the Grilled Bulgogi Hot Bowl. Everything was fantastic; hot, flavorful, and fresh. Even the beverages were refreshing. The Lemonade was solid. The Peach Green Tea was new to my taste buds, and I really enjoyed it. I especially liked the Virgin Mojito, really nicely balanced and this would be my go-to drink for sure! If you're in the area, stop by and try it for yourself. I would absolutely return.

Upon entering Kitchen 121, you order and pay first at the register. There's also a self-serve water…read morestation and utensils, which keeps things simple and convenient. This is a Korean-infused style restaurant with a relaxed, chill atmosphere that makes it easy to sit down and enjoy your meal. The serving sizes were generous easily enough to share between two or even three people. Overall, the food tasted really good and the service was excellent. Would definitely come back!