Welcome to Sushi Minato

“ Had a wonderful time last night! Tried many kinds of sushi that’s not commonly seen in omakase restaurants in the US. The grilled hokkigai was really impressive! There are a few low starred comments about foreigners which we noticed shortly before going. We had a different experience. First, reservation is probably required. The restaurant puts on 满席 sign, meaning fully booked, for both counter and dining room last night. It is common for a popular sushi place to be fully booked for a while; we reserved 6 weeks in advance. Second, knowing a bit Japanese would be helpful if not essential to the experience. My partner’s Japanese was pretty rudimentary while I only knew the 50 sounds; we were able to order drinks just fine, phew! Helping a lot is that both of us are avid sushi fans so we know the names of the fish by sound, but I doubt you’d need that to enjoy. Overall, a lovely experience. We are both awed by how much work the chefs were able to handle, processing omakase menus and dining room orders at the same time. A feast for the eyes (and of course stomach too! :)) ”

“ This is an absolute top sushi restaurant and I mean one of the very best sushi restaurants in Japan (or the world). Some very interesting twists to many dishes. If you want really spoil yourself while in Asahikawa, this must be the place to go. This place deserves a much higher rating on Google maps. ”

“ Delicious omakase sushi with friendy staff. Please note very little English is spoken, but they try their best so you can get by with hand gestures and simple phrases. You also get a cue card of which fish you are being served, which is really helpful. ”

“ It was the first time to try Michelin-level food for our family. Food: The taste did actually surpass what we normally call "taste great!" The food was extremely fresh and delicatedly managed, and you can see all of details in front of you. Seasoning/sauice was perfect. I was afraid the food might be not too different than typical "good food" but there was reason why this restaurant got Michelin star! Service: The most appreciated aspect of the service was that the chef customed the service for me who have allergies for many kinds of fish hahaha! He said "I feel so sorry for you" and also asked my favorite seafood so he can serve me with safe and tasty food without getting allergies. I am totally aware that the chef pays full attention to my reaction since i have the allergies. The attached pictures are the special food that he serves me to avoid allergies! Atmosphere: The chef initiated conversations with us and other customers, while servers also engage in periodic, polite conversations with us. I was the only one who doest speak fluent Japanese but the chef didn't hesitate to initate conversations with me either via simple Japanese or through my family! The customers also talked with each other with soft voice which makes it a more relaxing dinning experience. The interior and music hepled generate such a good atmosphere too! ”