Surprisingly, the Twin Cities has a great variety of great sushi restaurants that could compare with some of the best in Chicago or New York. If you are looking for a great sushi restaurant check these three places out first and you’ll thank me later.

Origami

Origami has won numerous Best Sushi in the city awards from various magazines and critics thanks to their fresh selection of sushi, affordable prices and great location in downtown Minneapolis. They have recently gone through an extensive remodel of their dining room, bar and sushi bar to provide an even better atmosphere and experience for their customers. Besides having some of the best sushi in the Twin Cities, Origami has one of the most popular happy hours in the downtown area that brings in a variety of customers, from business men to couples to baby boomers.

Obento Ya Japanese Bistro

This relatively new sushi restaurant in the University/Como area is a small but cozy place to huddle up to the sushi bar and grab some great sushi, a signature bento box and a beer. You won’t find a more friendly and accommodating sushi restaurant in the Twin Cities. Not only do they have amazing prices but their sushi is just as good as you’d find anywhere else in the country. For a great sushi experience, especially for a first date you can’t go wrong with Obento Ya.

Fuji Ya

With two locations, one in Minneapolis’ uptown neighborhood and the other in downtown St. Paul, Fuji Ya is one of the hipper sushi restaurant chains in the Twin Cities. They attract a younger crowd at their Minneapolis location with their hip decor and large fish tanks around the restaurant and a nice mix of families and business men at their St. Paul location. Both locations offer the same great sushi but a different atmosphere, that’s for sure. Check them out for a consistently great sushi experience.