Kikugawa At Riverplace

09/28/09

Where's the customer service?

by SamPuckett

During the course of our dinner there last week, a matter came up that needed the managers attention. My request was ignored/refused by the waitress/server (or I suspect by the manager) resulting in a very unpleasant dining experience. Business was quiet, so being too busy isn't an excuse. Although the food is generally good, the lack of respectful customer service and overall negative attitude makes this visit our last.

• Pros: Food is above average
• Cons: Customer service

08/10/09

best in minneapolis

by montezuma2

ask for jr.

• Pros: good food and drink
• Cons: cost

08/07/08

Tacky ambiance, slow service, and terrrible food.

by goodkaul

My friend suggested this part of town, so I did some reviewing and found Kikugawa to have the best ratings on this beautiful strip. I was disappointed with the restaurant. The caterpillar role had hardly any eel in it and the special sauce on the over baked bay scallops and mushrooms "dynamite" tasted closer to hollandaise than anything. The green tea tasted like hay and the server had very little knowledge about the food. As far as selection it all looked pretty expansive except for the maki rolls. The style is very 1990's with its cheap wood and teal colors. And worst yet NO patio for this great location. Price's are fair.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Too many!

04/21/08

Favorite Japanese Restaurant

by jayleck

The tempura is light, fluffy, and full of flavor; by far the best in town. The bento boxes are also very flavorful. Love the Japanese atmosphere. Truly my favorite Japanese resturant in town.

• Pros: Taste of Food

01/29/08

A worthwhile spot

by c197933

I've been here a number of times and have enjoyed. The views from the one spot are fantastic, the main dining room is boring but there is also another area that one dines while sitting low to the ground on pillows (semi-authentic). The sushi is good but nothing extraordinary. I really enjoy the Bento as well as the teriaki. I would not say this is $$$ but more $$; especially so if you own a happenings/entertainment book!

• Pros: Good food, great views from one room, fun seating in other room
• Cons: Parking (meter), small soda glasses, main dining room is dated

10/28/06

Sushi was fresh, tasty and atmosphere was quiet and enjoyable.

by tg55422

As a lover of sushi, a friend of mine and I went to Kikugawa last night and we were greated promptly. Even though the place wasn't very busy, the service was prompt and courteous. The staff was in Japanese dress. If you are not a sushi expert, the cool thing they had on the tables were a menu with pictures so you know what something looks like. This came in handy when I ordered the Specialty Platter with 8 pieces of various types.

Overall, the price was good. My friend ordered Tempura (fresh vegatable) and couple of sushi rolls. Our dinner came to about $50, total. I was suprised as I am use to paying about that for 1 person for good sushi!

The location is GREAT! Right along the river overalooking the Minneapolis skyline.

07/05/06

great japanese crusine

by mainface

i had sukiyaki & vege tempura, my friends tried bendo dinner, and we are all very satisfied with the food. the service is good, too. however, we were taxed for 10%....

• Pros: good food, service, atmosphere

Sushi spot near the Mississippi River serves Japanese favorites like sashimi and tempura.

by Contributor

In Short
It isn't the most creative Japanese restaurant in town, but what it lacks in flair it more than makes up for in reliability, dedicated service and unhurried confidence. After hot hand towels, locals and foodies turn their attention to the gorgeous Minneapolis skyline over the Mississippi as they sample the extensive sake menu. There's an enormous prix-fixe dinner, which includes your choice of sashimi or yakitori; broiled marinated salmon and shrimp and vegetable tempura.

02/15/06

Good food, understaffed

by benark

I've been to Kikugawa twice after finding it on CitySearch and reading that it was the "best sushi in the TC." I've been to other good sushi joints around the US and Canada and Kikugawa is on par with "good" sushi. As others have said, the restaurant is large and has nice views. Once we were one of three groups so the service was prompt. The last time we were there was Valentine's Day and it was not pleasant. We were seated immediately but it took 45 minutes for appetizers to arrive. The sushi dinners arrived shortly after but the cooked dinners took another 30 minutes (!) to arrive. The staff was very cordial and polite but clearly overworked on one of the busiest nights of the year. Recommended for casual dining on an off night.

• Pros: Food, View
• Cons: Understaffed

10/19/05

Amazing sushi and sashimi!

by shirleses

The food here is sublime. I would ask to sit at the sushi bar, so you can watch the chefs turn out these fascinating creations. I recommend the sashimi roll - it's like a regular roll on steroids, and you don't have any rice taking up space in your stomach! and if you're into cooked food, the yakiniku is the most amazing beef dish EVER. someone in our group didn't eat beef, so she just spread the sauce over her rice - it is THAT good. And of course - fried ice cream!

The service was lovely and prompt. All in all, there's no better sushi in the Twin Cities.

• Pros: Food, Parking in the ramp is comped
• Cons: Nothing, really :)