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Shoyou Sushi - Baltimore, MD Sushi
Shoyou Sushi - Baltimore, MD Sushi
Shoyou Sushi - Baltimore, MD Sushi
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SHOYOU SUSHI

(4.9 Score)
1450 Light Street,
Baltimore, MD 21230 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

✓ Tuna Magura ✓ Salmon Sake ✓ Yellowtail Hamachi ✓ Smoked Salmon ✓ Albacore Bincho Magura ✓ Shrimp ✓ Freshwater Eel Unagi ✓ Salmon Roe Ikura ✓ Bean Cured Inari ✓ California Roll ✓ Shrimp and Crab Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Roll ✓ Spicy Salmon Roll ✓ Spicy Scallop Roll ✓ Tuna Roll ✓ Salmon Roll ✓ Yellowtail Roll ✓ Philadelphia Roll ✓ Mini Futo Maki ✓ Vegetable Roll ✓ Cucumber Roll ✓ Asparagus Roll ✓ Avocado Roll ✓ Oshinko Roll ✓ California Tempura Roll ✓ Shrimp Tempura Crunch Roll ✓ Salmon Tempura Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Tempura Roll ✓ Big Boss ✓ Baked Garlic Tuna Roll ✓ Spider Roll ✓ Baked Alaskan Roll ✓ Baked Scallop California Roll ✓ Rainbow Special Roll ✓ Eel and Avocado Special Roll

"Shoyou Sushi is a Japanese sushi specialist offering classic maki and sashimi, plus a large menu of creative rolls. This sushi spot is always guaranteed to serve fresh food. Chef Bruce handpicked the fresh fish to provide a high standard in the fish section. He has a passion for the sushi roll and prepares unique dishes like hot night baby roll, who's your daddy, and legendary Japanese burrito. Shoyou Sushi attracts a diverse Baltimore clientele and is known for serving exceptionally fresh, premium fish. They serve delicious sushi at an affordable price. Shoyou Sushi offers vegetarian dishes and provides high chairs for children.

2026 Update: Shoyou Sushi's menu features a variety of unique and delicious sushi rolls, with fun, memorable names like the ‘Hot Night Baby’ Roll, ‘Who’s Your Daddy,’ and the legendary Japanese Burrito. They provide gift cards."

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Price:

Sashimi
Tuna (Maguro) Sashimi $18.00
Salmon (Sake) Sashimi $16.00
Yellowtail (Hamachi) Sashimi $16.00
Salads
House Salad $9.00
Seaweed Salad $9.00
Cucumber Salad $8.00
Octopus Salad $12.00
Fresh Cold Tofu Salad $12.00
Spicy Tuna Salad $16.00
Crab Salad $14.00
Sashimi Poke Bowl $24.00
Hawaiian Poke Tuna Bowl $24.00
Hawaiian Poke Salmon Bowl $24.00
Classic Maki
California Roll $9.00
Spicy Tuna Roll $11.00
Tuna Roll $12.00
Salmon Roll $11.00
Yellowtail Roll $11.00
Tunaavo Roll $14.00
Salmonavo Roll $13.00
Shrimp & Crab Roll $11.00
Spicy Salmon Roll $11.00
Philadelphia Roll $13.00
Mini Futo Maki $13.00
Vegetable Roll $11.00
Cucumber Roll $7.00
Asparagus Roll $8.00
Avocado Roll $8.00
Oshinko Roll $7.00
Ultimate Special Rolls
Japanese Burrito $17.00

Contact:

(410) 685-2989

Mon-Wed: 12pm - 3pm|5pm - 9:30pm
Thu-Sat: 12pm - 3pm|5pm - 10pm
Sun: 3pm - 9pm

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Minato Sushi Bar - Baltimore, MD Sushi
Minato Sushi Bar - Baltimore, MD Sushi
Minato Sushi Bar - Baltimore, MD Sushi
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MINATO SUSHI BAR

(4.9 Score)
1013 North Charles Street,
Baltimore, MD 21201 Directions

Since 1990

Specialty:

✓ Asahi Roll ✓ Arizona Roll ✓ Boston Roll ✓ Yellow Diamond Roll ✓ Eel and Cucumber Roll ✓ California Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Roll ✓ Salmon Avocado Roll ✓ Tuna Avocado Roll ✓ Spicy Salmon Roll ✓ Eel and Avocado Roll ✓ Yellowtail and Scallion Roll ✓ Avocado Roll ✓ Cucumber and Avocado Roll ✓ Sweet Potato Tempura Roll ✓ Inari and Cucumber Roll ✓ White Tuna and Avocado Roll ✓ Olivia Roll ✓ Tsunami Roll ✓ Sweet Potato Roll ✓ Seaweed Salad ✓ Sashimi ✓ Super Bowl ✓ Volcano ✓ Dumplings ✓ Soups and Salads

"Minato Sushi Bar serves creative sushi rolls and draws at this hip, colorful haunt with a buzzing happy hour scene. The style of the restaurant is unique and sets the ambiance apart from other sushi spots. The menu has a nice range of offerings. Minato Sushi Bar provides a variety of cooked cuisine ranging from inventive dumplings to stewed soups, and their goal is to provide delicious food and a memorable experience. You can enjoy their fulfilled atmosphere with vibrant music and a lively crowd. The restaurant has a full bar facility to make the dining experience more memorable. Minato Sushi Bar offers happy-hour specials, delicious cocktails, and a variety of vegetarian dishes.

2026 Update: Minato Sushi Bar has been voted #1 Sushi Bar by Baltimore City Paper six times, #1 Sushi Bar by Baltimore Magazine twice, and has been inducted into the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s Hospitality Hall of Honor. Catering service is available."

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Voted #1 Sushi Bar in Baltimore by Baltimore City Paper Six Times and By Baltimore Magazine Twice

Price:

Specialty Rolls
April Roll $12.50
Belvedere Roll $12.50
Crazy Rock-N-Roll $12.50
Dancing Shrimp Roll $12.50
Dc Roll (4 Pcs.) $12.50
Dynamite Roll $12.50
February Roll $12.50
Hippo Roll $12.50
Hotspur Roll $12.50
J Squared Roll $12.50
January Roll $12.50
J&J Roll $12.50
June Roll $12.50
Laura Roll $12.50
Maine Roll $12.50
Maryland Roll $12.50
Olivia Roll $12.50
Rainbow Roll $12.50
Raven Roll $12.50
Red Sunrise Roll $12.50
Red Tail Roll $12.50
Rivas Roll $12.50
Rolex Roll $12.50
Roman Roll $12.50
Salmon Duet Roll $12.50
Spider Roll $12.50
Super Bowl Roll $12.50
Tropical Maki Roll $12.50
Tsunami Roll $12.50
Tuna Lover Roll $12.50
Valerie Roll $12.50
Volcano Roll $12.50
Wild Mushroom Roll $12.50
Appetizers
Edamame $5.50
Garlic Edamame $6.95

Contact:

(410) 332-0332 (410) 332-1554

Mon-Sun: 11:30am - 9pm

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Yama Sushi Bar - Baltimore, MD Sushi
Yama Sushi Bar - Baltimore, MD Sushi
Yama Sushi Bar - Baltimore, MD Sushi
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YAMA SUSHI BAR

(4.7 Score)
1030 West 41st Street, Suite F1,
Baltimore, MD 21211 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓ Cucumber Roll ✓ Avocado Roll ✓ Asparagus Roll ✓ Sweet Potato Roll ✓ Oshinko Roll ✓ Inari Roll ✓ Futo Maki Roll ✓ California Roll ✓ Tuna Roll ✓ Salmon Roll ✓ Eel Cucumber or Avocado Roll ✓ Crab Stick Roll ✓ Yellowtail Roll ✓ Shrimp Roll ✓ White Tuna Roll ✓ Philly Roll ✓ Izumidai Roll ✓ Eel Roll ✓ Octopus Roll ✓ Tobiko Roll ✓ Mackerel Roll ✓ Ikura Roll ✓ Kani Roll ✓ Masago Roll ✓ Tamago Roll ✓ Scallop Roll ✓ Red Clam Roll ✓ Smoked Salmon Roll ✓ Ika Roll ✓ Bean Curd Roll ✓ Sweet Shrimp Roll ✓ Madai Roll ✓ Toro Roll ✓ Uni Roll ✓ New Yama Roll ✓ Goldfish Roll ✓ Earthquake Roll ✓ Twin Tower Roll ✓ Christmas Tree Roll ✓ Rainbow Roll

"Yama Sushi Bar specializes in familiar sushi rolls and classic Japanese dishes like teriyaki and tempura. Yama Sushi Bar strives to provide the best possible service to their valued customers with a dedicated owner, Tom D, head chef, and attentive staff. Sushi, the star of the menu, combines the main ingredients of raw fish and rice. You can enjoy a fulfilling culinary experience at Yama Sushi Bar without breaking the bank. The restaurant's commitment to using fresh ingredients, offering various sushi options, and providing attentive service creates an inviting atmosphere for sushi lovers and Japanese cuisine enthusiasts. They also offer catering services, and gift certificates are available.

2026 Update: Yama Sushi Bar is located in the Green Spring Tower Square. Vegetarian options are available. They provide high chairs for kids."

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Price:

Appetizers
Shumai $5.95
Gyoza $6.50
Edamame $5.75
Shrimp Tempura $7.95
Vegetable Tempura $6.25
B-B-Q Squid $13.95
Soft Shell Crab $9.95
Fried Oyster $9.50
Harumaki $3.75
Sushi Appetizers
Sushi Appetizer $10.25
Sashimi Appetizer $10.25
Dinosaur Egg $10.25
Pepper Tuna $10.50
Yellowtail W JalapeñO $10.50
Desserts
Fried Cheesecake $6.00
Mochi Ice Cream $5.00
Green Tea Cheesecake $5.00
Vegetable Rolls
Cucumber Roll $4.95
Avocado Roll $4.95
Asparagus Roll $4.95
Sweet Potato Roll $5.25
Oshinko Roll $4.50
Inari Roll $4.75
Futo Maki $7.25
Salads
Yama Salad $2.95
Seaweed Salad $5.75
Kani Salad $6.95
Avocado Salad $7.25
Tunasalmon Salad $9.50
Special Rolls
Most Rolls $12.50
Up To $13.95
Premium Rolls $17.95

Contact:

(410) 235-6888

Mon-Thu: 11am - 2:30pm|4:30pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 9:30pm

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SHOYOU SUSHI REVIEWS

We were just passing through Baltimore and decided to stop for dinner here since it was not far from the highway we were on. The atmosphere was casual but classy and comfortable. The wait staff was great too. They were friendly and helpful, without being overbearing. The food was delicious and was pleasantly more generous portions wise than were were expecting for a sushi restaurant. They had some very unique specialty rolls that we have never seen before, along with the typical and basic sushi roll options. Overall it was a lovely meal and experience. Highly recommend!

Easily some of the best sushi I’ve ever had! Everything tasted so fresh and delicious that I wished I had a bigger stomach. The unagi here is absolutely amazing and may have ruined all future unagi rolls for me. I’d also really like to highlight the baked mussels which had such a powerful punch of umami flavor to it. Packed on a weekday and for good reason. Service might have been a little slow but again PACKED and I saw like a dozen carry out orders while I was waiting. My only regret is not ordering more and then just getting a to-go box.

My favorite go-to sushi restaurant in Maryland. The fish is super fresh and rice is perfectly cooked. Simple but delicious.

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MINATO SUSHI BAR REVIEWS

Very cool, chill sushi bar. Chill vibes as the restaurant has high ceilings with bright colors and unique art. Intimate tables or spots for groups, there is more seating in the back past the bar. Great happy hour specials on food and drinks. Excellent, chefs kiss menu that is authentic sushi and Japanese food. Delicious. The service was on point. I already can't wait to go back.

For over 30 yes this local restaurant has served delicious sushi staples w a concoction of other Asian delicacies. Masterfully run and curated by Alex and his ever beautiful wife Tammy. This family affair continues to provide much needed sustenance to Baltimore now helmed by none other than their pride and joy son, Austin. Come here to enjoy honest food, made w care.

Great sushi, even better than Yama! Good apps and cocktails too. Friendly, attentive, quick service. Atmosphere is quiet and pleasant, on the more casual side. The happy hour deals are awesome! Regarding accessibility, there are a few steps up into the restaurant. Will definitely return.

YAMA SUSHI BAR REVIEWS

This sushi spot is a real gem, offering a wide variety that’s sure to satisfy any sushi lover. The sakura-themed ambiance is charming and adds a cozy touch to the experience. For the price, it’s well worth it. The only small gripe is that the drinks could be a tad better, but overall, it’s a fantastic place to indulge in some quality sushi.

Yama does the sushi business well. The standard spread and variations have been consistent both times. So much so, I envision a third time soon. It's good enough for Yo Mama!

Been here a handful of times. The fish is always fresh. Sometimes it’s hard to get our waitress’ attention.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SHOYOU SUSHI Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MINATO SUSHI BAR Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

YAMA SUSHI BAR Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Contact Info: 8
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10