I went to Origami with a group of friends. When we go there it was pretty slow but it got busier around 8pm. The sushi was very fresh and there were a lot of options and specialty rolls. Service... More

I went to Origami with a group of friends. When we go there it was pretty slow but it got busier around 8pm. The sushi was very fresh and there were a lot of options and specialty rolls. Service was a bit slow when we wanted to order a few more rolls. Green tea ice cream was excellent but maybe too small of a portion. Overall, cool atmosphere, cool neighborhood, I would definitley go back. Pros: Good Food, Good Ambience Cons: Service was a bit slow
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Perhaps I set my standards a bit high because I've heard many wonderful things about Origami, but I would classify the sushi as average. Definitely tasty, but nothing to write home to Mom about. I... More

Perhaps I set my standards a bit high because I've heard many wonderful things about Origami, but I would classify the sushi as average. Definitely tasty, but nothing to write home to Mom about. I much prefer Bagu in south Minneapolis. I will give them props on the many interesting specialty choices. I had a tasty roll called NY, NY and the combination of green apple and shredded crab was quite delicious. My other choices were average...the raw Tuna, which is usually my fav, was not the nice melt-in-your mouth kind and it didn't taste particularly good. There were a lot of unique sake choices that were quite good and our waiter was spot-on with his descriptions and recommendations. Pros: easily accessible Northloop neighborhood, mini parking lot accross the street, specialty rolls Cons: average food, average service, average prices
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The title easily describes what I feel about Origami. The problem is...sushi should not be strictly ok...it should be an experience, especially when its expensive. I really liked the decor of the... More

The title easily describes what I feel about Origami. The problem is...sushi should not be strictly ok...it should be an experience, especially when its expensive. I really liked the decor of the establishment and the music choice playing in the background. Unfortunately the sushi was average, at best. The fish itself was not the freshest that I have ever had, and the rolls were a bit sloppy in creation. I guess the reason why I was so disappointed was because everyone spoke so highly of Origami's sushi. Regarding service...it was also average. Our server was very pleasant, but not very helpful and the service was quite slow. Overall, I probably would not go back for sushi. There are at least 3 other sushi restaurants where I would go for sushi in its place. Pros: atmosphere Cons: food and service
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I've been an Origami veteran since I can remember and it is the one place I can go any day of the week & still find fresh fish. Staff is usually unorganized, but friendly. Sushi chefs are a bit... More

I've been an Origami veteran since I can remember and it is the one place I can go any day of the week & still find fresh fish. Staff is usually unorganized, but friendly. Sushi chefs are a bit stiff and slightly arrogant, so don't expect much friendly conversation with the exception of a few. This is typical Japanese, I would say, work first, talk later. This is probably why their sashimi is always top notch in MN. Much appreciation to the chefs and Ichi-san for sticking to quality. I think all they need is better staff training and a few more smiles from the chefs and there would be no more complaints. Love ya! Pros: Fresh fish Cons: better service & friendlier sushi bar
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Favorite sushi bar . Well worth the wait . Love the special treats from the sushi bar. Send the boys behind the bar some SAKE!!! Pros: Sushi, Chefs, Service Cons: waiting

Favorite sushi bar . Well worth the wait . Love the special treats from the sushi bar. Send the boys behind the bar some SAKE!!! Pros: Sushi, Chefs, Service Cons: waiting
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Whenever we go for sushi in the Twin Cities, this is always the place in which we end up dining. The fish always tastes fresh, and the rolls are great also. Speaking of the rolls, try the Never... More

Whenever we go for sushi in the Twin Cities, this is always the place in which we end up dining. The fish always tastes fresh, and the rolls are great also. Speaking of the rolls, try the Never Ending Summer Roll if it's still on the specials menu. The fresh flavor of this roll (fresh herbs, tuna, avocado) is accentuated with a garlic citrus ponzu sauce. Ask if they have any sockeye salmon and order it sashimi style. The martinis are creative and tasty. Don't be afraid of the Ichitini (cucumber, sake, vodka); it has a very clean smooth flavor. Pros: great sushi and drinks Cons: busy on weekends, limited bar space
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What a shock! We've eaten at Origami many times before, but this time, the service was inexcusable. We called ahead to see what the hours were for happy hour. They told us that it goes to 6:30... More

What a shock! We've eaten at Origami many times before, but this time, the service was inexcusable. We called ahead to see what the hours were for happy hour. They told us that it goes to 6:30 (40 minutes left) and as we were already downtown, we said "great - we'll be right there". When we arrived, we couldn't find the host for at least 5 minutes. Finally someone showed up, and he told us that the lounge was full, but would go check. We followed him upstairs, and he went to check, but disappeared. No sign for over 10 minutes. All the time, we stood staring at an open table. Next we found the real hostess, who told us that the guy we talked to was "in training". She also said there were no seats upstairs (despite the open table) and that none would open until happy hour was over. She would be happy to seat us downstairs with the full menu. By this time, 20+ minutes have passed. We left. Too bad - they will miss any business dinners I have coming up over the next year.
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Food was good, service not so good. We waited a half hour before a drink order was taken. The sushi was well prepared, fresh and good portion size. Parking was easy (and free) across the... More

Food was good, service not so good. We waited a half hour before a drink order was taken. The sushi was well prepared, fresh and good portion size. Parking was easy (and free) across the street. Pros: Food, Parking Cons: Service
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I'm a HUGE fan of Japanese food. I'm also kind of picky when it comes to sushi, so giving this place a 5 means something! It's on the high end, price wise, but it's TOTALLY worth it. I have taken... More

I'm a HUGE fan of Japanese food. I'm also kind of picky when it comes to sushi, so giving this place a 5 means something! It's on the high end, price wise, but it's TOTALLY worth it. I have taken my lunch break here a few times, and I have gotten Uni, Maguro Bin Cho, Hamachi, and Masago I think it was called, as well as their Chicken Teriyaki. All of it was exquisitely prepared. The service was great as well, overall an incredible, pampered experience!
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