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SAKURA RESTAURANT & BAR

(5.0 Score)
350 Saint Peter Street, #195,
St Paul, MN 55102 Directions

Since 1990

Specialty:

✓ Chicken Tempura ✓ Shrimp Tempura ✓ Seafood Tempura ✓ Vegetable Tempura ✓ Beef Sukiyaki ✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Kama-hamachi ✓ Saba-shioyaki ✓ Shake-shioyaki ✓ Yakiniku Steak ✓ Tonkatsu ✓ Sashimi Teishoku ✓ Samurai Bento ✓ Shogun Bento ✓ Makunouchi Bento ✓ Sakura Sushi ✓ Chirashi Sushi ✓ Tekka-don ✓ Shake-don ✓ Beef Teriyaki ✓ Chicken Teriyaki ✓ Salmon Teriyaki ✓ Gyoza ✓ Hamachi Jalapeño ✓ Soft Shell Crab ✓ Kaibashira-age ✓ Agedashi Tofu ✓ Sunomono ✓ Shumai

"Sakura Restaurant & Bar offers an extensive menu of traditional Japanese cuisine, including sushi, tempura, bento boxes, and a full bar. The Sakura Restaurant & Bar owner, Miyoko Omori, came to America from Saitama, Japan, in 1970. The restaurant has friendly and well-skilled staff for their work and ensure customer satisfaction. The staff here is pleasant, and the owner will take time to get to know you. Sakura Restaurant & Bar offers reasonable rates for all their Japanese food. Sakura Restaurant & Bar accepts credit card payments, and happy hour specials are available in this restaurant. They provide free wifi connection service to the customers. Sakura Restaurant & Bar offers a fantastic selection of cocktails and delicious vegan dishes, perfect for those seeking flavorful options.

2026 Update: Sakura Restaurant & Bar offers takeout and curbside pickup options."

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License #20050000245

Price:

Tempura
Chicken Tempura: $24.00
Shrimp Tempura: $26.00
Seafood Tempura: $27.00
Vegetable Tempura: $21.00
Entrees
Beef Sukiyaki: $30.00
Chicken Katsu: $21.00
Kama-Hamachi: $21.00
Saba-Shioyaki: $21.00
Shake-Shioyaki: $24.00
Yakiniku Steak: $30.00
Tonkatsu: $21.00
Shabu-Shabu
Beef: $36.00
Chicken: $30.00
Teishoku
Sashimi Teishoku: $28.00
Sushi & Tempura: $27.00
Sashimi & Tempura: $27.00
Bento Box
Samurai Bento: $28.00
Shogun Bento: $30.00
Makunouchi Bento: $28.00
Sushi
Sakura Sushi: $28.00
Chirashi Sushi: $28.00
Tekka-Don: $30.00
Shake-Don: $29.00
Teriyaki
Beef Teriyaki: $32.00
Chicken Teriyaki: $24.00
Salmon Teriyaki: $26.00
Appetizers
Gyoza: $7.50
Hamachi JalapeñO: $18.00
Soft Shell Crab: $14.00
Kaibashira-Age: $13.50
Agedashi Tofu: $6.00

Discount:

Buy a $100 Gift Card and Receive a $20 Voucher

Contact:

(651) 224-0185

Mon-Thu: 4pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 3pm|3pm - 9pm
Sun: 11:30am - 3pm|3pm - 8pm

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ISHITA RAMEN

(4.9 Score)
712 University Avenue West, Suite 103,
St Paul, MN 55104 Directions

Since 2017

Specialty:

✓ Chicken ✓ Beef ✓ Seafood ✓ Vegetable ✓ Shredded Char Siu ✓ Char Siu Ramen ✓ Crispy Chicken Ramen ✓ Beef Ramen ✓ Niku Soba Ramen ✓ Shredded Char Siu Ramen ✓ Kimchi Ramen ✓ Teriyaki Ton Ramen ✓ Tsukeman ✓ Tan Tan Ramen ✓ Seafood Ramen ✓ Vegetable Ramen ✓ Fried Rice ✓ Steamed Rice ✓ Shredded Char Siu Donburi ✓ Char Siu Donburi ✓ Beef Donburi ✓ Gyoza ✓ Takoyaki ✓ Fried Chicken Bun ✓ Short Ribs ✓ Chicken Kara-age ✓ Char Siu Pork Bun ✓ Edamame ✓ Crab Jalapeno ✓ Salted Cucumber ✓ Harumaki ✓ Sweet Potato Fries ✓ Spicy Chicken Wings ✓ Tofu Bun ✓ Calamari ✓ Agedashi Tofu ✓ Roasted Char Sui

"Ishita Ramen has a special menu with unique ingredients that are exclusively prepared for Ichiddo ramen. The restaurant delivers delicious Edamame, Age Tofu, Crab Jalapeno, Short Ribs & Tofu Bun. Ishita Ramen serves both ramen (with soup) and stir-fried ramen and uses only the freshest, seasonal ingredients in their dishes. Ishita Ramen offers a variety of vegetarian dishes and provides high chairs for guests, making it a great spot for families. Ishita Ramen provides complimentary wifi services to the customers. Ishita Ramen has happy hour specials and serves beer and wine exclusively to the customers. They offer table reservation services.

2026 Update: Ishita Ramen offers soy milk subs free with bubble milk tea."

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License #1061931900022

Price:

Stir Fry Ramen
Chicken: $13.95
Beef: $14.95
Seafood: $15.95
Vegetable: $12.95
Shredded Char Siu: $13.95
Ramen With Soup
Char Siu Ramen: $14.95
Crispy Chicken Ramen: $14.95
Beef Ramen: $14.95
Niku Soba Ramen: $15.95
Shredded Char Siu Ramen: $13.95
Kimchi Ramen: $14.95
Teriyaki Ton Ramen: $14.95
Tsukeman: $13.95
Tan Tan Ramen: $12.95
Seafood Ramen: $15.95
Vegetable Ramen: $12.95
Donburi
Fried Rice: $8.95
Steamed Rice: $1.95
Shredded Char Siu Donburi: $12.95
Char Siu Donburi: $13.95
Beef Donburi: $13.95
Appetizers
Gyoza: $6.50
Takoyaki: $6.25
Fried Chicken Bun: $3.99
Short Ribs: $7.25
Chicken Kara-Age: $6.50
Char Siu Pork Bun: $3.99
Edamame: $5.25
Crab Jalapeno: $6.25
Salted Cucumber: $6.25
Harumaki: $5.25
Sweet Potato Fries: $6.25
Tofu Bun: $3.99

Contact:

(651) 300-3220 (651) 348-6169

Mon-Thu: 10:30am - 8:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9:30pm
Sun: 11am - 8:30pm

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TORI

(4.9 Score)
603 7th Street West,
St Paul, MN 55102 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

✓ Korean Cucumbers ✓ Shoyu ✓ Salted Chicken ✓ Shoyu Fire ✓ Korean ✓ Dra(mn) ✓ Miso ✓ Com Saw Mi Da ✓ Salted Duck ✓ Bali ✓ Com Saw Me Da ✓ Side Of Chicken ✓ Hot Hot Heat ✓ Side Of Extra Flavored Broth ✓ Side Of Either Egg ✓ Side Of Extra Broth ✓ Extra Noodles ✓ Chefs Blend Hot Stuff ✓ Delta Seltzer ✓ Craft Lemonade ✓ Golden Ale ✓ Pyres Gold ✓ Preys Pilsner ✓ House Red

"Tori is a customer-friendly and customer-oriented Japanese restaurant. The restaurant specializes in pork-free ramen, which is served quickly and with excellent service to the customers. They offer gluten-free recipes to vegetarian specialties like succulent vegetable noodles or the exquisitely flavored green tea fried rice. The menu builds on beloved classics like the Bali and Korean ramen, while also introducing a fresh selection of dishes that signal a new chapter for Tori. A pickup window in the back of the restaurant has a few street parking spots. Tori offers a selection of delicious vegan dishes, catering to plant-based diners with flavorful options.

2026 Update: Tori offers a private dining room, happy hour food, and cocktails."

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Price:

Ramen
Shoyu: $16.00
Salted Chicken: $20.00
Shoyu Fire: $28.00
Korean: $20.00
Bali: $20.00
Dra(Mn): $20.00
Miso: $17.00
Com Saw Mi Da: $21.00
Salted Duck: $22.00
Vegetarian/vegan
Bali (Veg/vg): $20.00
Korean (Veg/vg): $20.00
Shoyu (Veg/vg): $16.00
Shoyu Fire (Veg/vg): $18.00
Com Saw Me Da (Veg/vg): $21.00
Appetizers
Korean Cucumbers: $8.00
Kids
Victoria: $6.00
Ev: $7.00
Sides
Side Of Chicken: $4.00
Hot Hot Heat: $3.00
Side Of Extra Flavored Broth: $6.00
Side Of Either Egg: $3.00
Side Of Extra Broth: $4.00
Extra Noodles: $3.00

Discount:

$2 Off for Drafts and Mocktails

Contact:

(651) 340-5866

Mon-Wed-Sun: 11am - 2pm|5pm - 9pm
Tue: Closed

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SAKURA RESTAURANT & BAR REVIEWS

The first place I ever had sushi about 30 years ago ( when they were in Galtier) and still one of my favorites. The chefs are true pros. When you order Ama Ebi and they automatically include the heads, you know they’re the real deal. Probably been here at least 75 times over the years, and I’ve never been disappointed.

Nice food for dinner although they are not that good as high quality Japanese cuisine. Scallops taste like over processed with preservative. feel ok with the sauce. Bento is the best order.

So so yummy! Everything we had was delicious and they were very sweet to my wife who had a bday :) no singing just a sweet treat which is the way we prefer! Kudos to them we’ll be back again.

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ISHITA RAMEN REVIEWS

The food was really good! The Crab Jalapeno is a good starter for an appetizer, can't really get enough of them in my opinion. Pork buns come out fresh and steamy :) Ramen was good, I haven't tried any other ramen places so I'm not sure how to compare and contrast between flavor differences. Our waitresses are always attentive when we dine here.

Always a great experience every time I come here, worth my 2hr drive to go eat. The service is always great, the appetizers were phenomenal as always the chicken Kara age was juicy and well seasoned that sauce was not needed if you didn't want to use it but is great if you did. I usually end up placing a separate order to take home with me.

Definitely A Great place to shop! Joe was very nice and attentive to our needs. If you need to talk to anyone, Joe is your guy! Good service and food all around.

TORI REVIEWS

Went here for a late night dinner and we were amazed at how delicious the food and cocktails were. The service was great, seated immediately and served within 15 minutes or less. We ordered the Korean and the shoyu ramen and were very happy with the portions. The atmosphere is cozy and quiet which was nice. Easy to dine here with a vegetarian as well! Recommended ramen spot.

Queue the drool... The Bali Ramen is to DIE for. The deep ramen flavor with tehini is just addicting. I absolutely love this place. You can just feel the love put into each of these dishes by Chef/Owner Jason, who is incredibly talented. Great atmosphere in a little train setting with dimmed lights. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for legit ramen.

Very cool decor and vibe to the place. Staff was friendly and attentive. I could tell the chef is passionate about ramen by the food, though. The ramen was stellar. One of, if not, the best ramen I've had. Every ingredient was perfectly prepped and the broth delish. Truly tasty and i will 1000% be back. Yum.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SAKURA RESTAURANT & BAR Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 2.5K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ISHITA RAMEN Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.1K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TORI Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.5K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Table Reservation: 10