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A Local's Guide to The Best Sushi in Minot, ND
While being far from the Pacific Coast, lovers of Japanese cuisine can easily find high-quality sushi in Minot. Minots culinary scene has cultivated a handful of excellent sushi options that prioritize fresh ingredients and masterful preparation. When it comes to sushi in Minot, patrons can easily find exciting options that go well beyond the basic rolls. Here at South Pointe, one of Minots premier apartment communities, we love to help our residents discover new and exciting restaurants. Thats why weve put together this list of our six favorite sushi spots in the city it was hard work, but someone had to do it!
Without further ado, here are our favorite places to get sushi in Minot, ND.
N.D. Asia Restaurant and Lounge
Well known by locals as a Minot staple, N.D. Asia Restaurant and Lounge offers an exciting experience that includes a full sushi bar, Chinese food, and a hibachi grill. The sushi selection offers a wide variety of both classic rolls and unique signature creations. Such an example includes the Texas Roll: a deep-fried roll that is filled with spicy tuna, cream cheese, and avocado. For authentic Japanese flavors, sushi and sashimi pieces and sets are available. If you're entertaining a party of sushi lovers, sushi boats are available that can feed 2-5 people.
Do Eat Asian Cuisine
If you have a huge appetite, we recommend "Do Eat Asian Cuisine." This restaurant is well known for its all-you-can-eat menu, which includes a respectable sushi and sashimi section. Patrons can enjoy classic rolls like a California Roll or an Alaskan Roll. Yet, the restaurant also features an exciting selection of unique signature rolls. One such example is the "Spicy Mama" roll, which features spicy flavors of yellowtail, salmon, jalapeno, and chili paste all topped with seared escolar. If that's too hot for you, the "Green and Peace" roll is a flavorful alternative. This roll utilizes the healthy flavors of cucumber, asparagus, sweet potato, mango, avocado, and eel sauce. As their name implies, "Do Eat Asian Cuisine" also offers Thai and Chinese dishes, making it a good spot if not everyone in your group loves sushi.Oishii Ramen
While mostly known for its fantastic Ramen, Oishii Ramen also has a well-reviewed sushi selection. This sushi bar offers a range of both classic and contemporary rolls, providing an excellent pairing to their hearty ramen dishes. Should you prefer to dine exclusively on sushi, Oishii offers a variety of sushi boats that can accommodate groups of 2-5 people. The atmosphere is known as fast and casual, making it a great place to get a quick sushi fix.
Lucky Bowl
If you prefer your sushi to be a topping on a delicious rice bowl, we recommend Lucky Bowl. This eatery is well known for its customizable bowls, which can include sushi-esque protein options. One such example is their namesake, "Lucky Bowl". This rice bowl is topped with cucumber, avocado, crab sticks, shrimp, tuna, and salmon. However, patrons choose to build their own customizable bowl. For a sushi-inspired bowl, patrons can select ingredients like avocado, cucumber, mango, salmon, tuna, spicy tuna, tofu, shrimp, and much more. The possibilities are endless with an extensive list of fresh ingredients to choose from. Lucky Bowl is as casual as it gets, making it a great spot for a quick bite for dine-in or take-out.Try Thai Food
Try Thai Food offers a comprehensive menu that blends two distinct culinary traditions: Thai street food and Japanese sushi.The Thai selections offer an array of traditional dishes, from rich curries to savory noodle dishes. Patrons can enjoy classics like Pad Thai or Kaeng Ped. The restaurant also offers unique signature dishes like the Gai Med Ma Muang, a sauteed chicken stir fry topped with cashews served on top of jasmine rice.
As for its sushi selection, "Try Thai Food" offers several classic rolls. Diners can enjoy a spicy tuna roll or the classic California roll. The restaurant also features some unique rolls, like the deep-fried crispy salmon roll. Whether you choose Thai or sushi, be sure to finish your meal with the restaurant's most popular dessert: mango sticky rice.
Kainan Filipino Restaurant
While technically not a sushi restaurant, we believe that Kainan Filipino Restaurant is worth your consideration for its uniqueness. Most major cities off the Pacific Coast don't offer Filipino cuisine, but fortunately for you, Kainan is located on the west side of Minot.If you enjoy hearty meats, you're bound to enjoy Kainan's Filipino menu. Perhaps the most sought-after dish is the lechon kawali, a pork belly that is deep-fried in a pan or wok. The chicken adobo is also excellent with its bold flavors of vinegar and soy sauce. If you're in the mood for something lighter, we recommend the tortang talong, a flattened eggplant that is shallow fried in egg.