Yumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Edina

Stopped in without a reservation at 6:30 on a Friday, no table but plenty of room at the bar. It was busy but not noisy and even though they had tvs behind the bar, volume was down. Jonatan the bartender was friendly without being intrusive and offered suggestions which we took a couple and they did not disappoint. The titanic roll was topped with guacamole which oddly worked and we loved it. The crispy rice spicy tuna app was perfectly cooked and ample tuna on top. Both were very fresh and had good quality fish. Calamari although well cooked with a tasty dipping sauce isnt something I think Id order again because the menu had lots of other options. We shared two apps and a roll and that was plenty for us. We had the Hanami Spritz and Big in Japan cocktails..forgot the photo but they were very refreshing. Definitely will go back. You cannot enter the restaurant from the mall, you have to enter off of parking lot, its between Macys and Lifetime Fitness.
Mar 30th, 2024

absolutely wonderful experience!
Mar 29th, 2024

The sticky chicken wings were good. The Mexican Roll, over priced and over rated. The spicy tuna roll tasted, legit, like canned tuna mixed with Sriracha and mayonnaise. Service was great. Other than that.... ehhhh
Mar 15th, 2024

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Mar 1st, 2024

Yumi is an absolutely delicious Japanese restaurant in Edina. The knowledgeable and friendly waitress made recommendations and suggested the Bob Marley Roll (not on the menu). The roll is sweet from the mango salsa, spicy from the chili oil, and a unique mix of fish, avocado, etc. The California Roll is beyond imitation crab as this roll has real crab, which is really nice. The seaweed salad is something beautifully presented with shredded carrots, cucumber, water cress (looked like), and a delightful dressing on the bottom of the bowl. The calamari was lightly fried but light to eat with a nice sweet sauce. All of these are my recommendations and pair that will be a balanced, not overly sweet. Take It To Go libation served in a to-go box. Take note that portions are generous, less is more, and order more if you ate little. Update: The Mexican roll is a buttery, melt in your mouth. A suggestion is to boost the flavor up as the chili oil did not add much spice. The fruitiness of ponzu could have been paired with a fruit salsa like the mango salsa on the Bob Marley roll. Angelene is great at offering suggestions! Restaurant week is a killer deal with an appetizer, your choice of yumi roll (2-3 to pick), and dessert of ice cream or mochi. Note if on the menu, the combo sushi roll of California roll and Spicy tuna is the best bang! Update on restaurant week as they've changed the menu a little. You can pick 2 appetizers, and sushi roll choices are 8-10 pieces. They've added 3 new sushi rolls: Souzo Roll, Peppermint Roll, and Marianne Roll. I tried the suggested Souzo Roll consisting of salmon, crab, truffles, and some green shoots, or sea greens. Chefs kiss to that suggestion from Mara at the bar.
Mar 1st, 2024