I guess the cocktails and appetizers are okay. However, the unknowledgeable staff and manager definitely dissapointed me big time!! Apparently, their take on INDONESIAN Cuisine is including WASABI... More

I guess the cocktails and appetizers are okay. However, the unknowledgeable staff and manager definitely dissapointed me big time!! Apparently, their take on INDONESIAN Cuisine is including WASABI in the dish. And both the waiter and manager insisted that wasabi came from Indonesia.
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There just aren't enough stars. Five stars are not enough. I would give Temple six stars after my last dinner there. I was there for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner with my beloved. We are both... More

There just aren't enough stars. Five stars are not enough. I would give Temple six stars after my last dinner there. I was there for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner with my beloved. We are both vegetarian an had planned to split the Singapore noodle--an amazing dish with five spice. But it had been recently removed from the menu, much to our dismay. The hot and spicy eggplant had been too hot and spicy for us the last time, so we didn't know what to do. The chef made us a new creation with noodles and five spice and a variety of vegetables. It was better than anything I've ever had before anywhere. He is truly talented. As usual, we ordered the squash dumplings, edamame, tamago, and seaweed salad. Everything was delicious, as always. These are my favorite dishes at Temple. The dumplings are more flavorful than any I have ever tasted before. The edamame shells just fall off the bean. The tamago is smoother and more perfectly layered than any I've ever had. The wine list is great too. I recommend this restaurant for anyone who is looking for a relaxing evening of sensational flavors, great service, and romantic ambiance. Pros: Talented chef, flavorful food, romantic ambiance
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I went to Temple hoping to have an experience similar to its sister restaurant Azia. My group was really disappointed. It took about 2 hours for us get our entrees. We arrived and were sat and the... More

I went to Temple hoping to have an experience similar to its sister restaurant Azia. My group was really disappointed. It took about 2 hours for us get our entrees. We arrived and were sat and the waitress didn't come back for so long we actually had to get up and ask for her to be sent to our table. The thing is, it wasn't busy at the time. We went early and the restaurant wasn't busy yet. It took 35 minutes until she came back to take our orders. Our water and drink glasses remained empty for long periods of time, she brought the wrong drinks twice, and never came by to apologize for the long wait in receiving our appetizers or meals. To make matter worse, the seared ahi tuna and other fish ordered were both overcooked. Maybe it was new restaurant quirks but I will give it a long while before returning so they can fix their issues. In the meantime, I'll go to Azia. Pros: Good atmosphere Cons: Poor service, overcooked food
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The reason I came to review is that I was dragged to the Nekid (damn filter!) Sushi (body sushi I know) by my friend and you know what? It was really clean, innocent, and the sushi was outstanding!... More

The reason I came to review is that I was dragged to the Nekid (damn filter!) Sushi (body sushi I know) by my friend and you know what? It was really clean, innocent, and the sushi was outstanding! I went Sunday for the Body sushi grand opening event and it was like going to a private art show with sushi served. The experience was A+ I ate there for a birthday party a month ago and we shared dishes...every dish was superb. Everyone's favorite was the Sea Bass. Everyone also loved the Kobe steaks but I didn't get to try it because my doctor says no red meat right now. Service was perfect. There were a few cheapskates in our group who to our surprise tipped 20%, we only learned this after tipping about 30% in anticipation to offset them...I don't mind though it was worth it. They really went the extra mile to make not just the birthday girl but everyone in our party happy. My only complaints from the birthday night was that it was a bit warm in the room and so I drank a lot of beer and water to cool me down but then I had to go to the bathroom twice (maybe it was setup that way to make sure I saw the beautiful bathrooms haha!). My other complaint is the website...it looks like it has not been updated as it clearly has the old menu and not the new one online. Pros: Service (top 5 in town), Seabass :), Sushi, and Body Sushi is actually quite beautiful. Cons: A bit warm in the room (maybe it was me?), website needs work stat
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Temple has become my favorite spot in Minneapolis! This restaurant is the perfect place for a date, out of town guests, or just a night out with friends. The atmosphere is stunning, and has beauty... More

Temple has become my favorite spot in Minneapolis! This restaurant is the perfect place for a date, out of town guests, or just a night out with friends. The atmosphere is stunning, and has beauty unlike any venue in the Twin Cities. Their sushi is flawless, the appetizers and entrees (I have tried almost everything) are mouth watering and so tasty! Kudos to the owner for bringing a true gem to our city. Thank you! Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere, Location Cons: Parking is tricky unless you valet :)
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We ate here on a Sunday evening and the place was dead, which meant a nice table for us! The server seemed a little new (only because he had to look at the menu when we'd ask him about things), but... More

We ate here on a Sunday evening and the place was dead, which meant a nice table for us! The server seemed a little new (only because he had to look at the menu when we'd ask him about things), but was very accomodating and down-to-earth. The food was delicious, albeit small portions; although had we ordered appetizers it may have been just the right amount. Dessert was very good as well. Overall, it was a great dining experience with a really nice atmosphere. If I liked seafood more, I'd probably enjoy it more; I perhaps enjoy Zelo slightly more due to similar atmospheres but slightly lower prices and more non-seafood selection. If you enjoy seafood though, definitely check this place out! Pros: Ambience, Service, Taste Cons: Price, Amount of Food
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It is a really nice and elegant restuarant. The service was fabulous, but if you're just going to have light, light dinner, go for it. The price you pay for the food is not worth the money, you're... More

It is a really nice and elegant restuarant. The service was fabulous, but if you're just going to have light, light dinner, go for it. The price you pay for the food is not worth the money, you're basically paying for the great service only. Pros: Service Cons: Meal Price
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My girlfriends and I went to Temple last night and had a fun time. The atmosphere is so sensual and comfortable, I don't think there is another place in Minnesota like it! Our bar server was fun... More

My girlfriends and I went to Temple last night and had a fun time. The atmosphere is so sensual and comfortable, I don't think there is another place in Minnesota like it! Our bar server was fun and quirky, and did a great job recommending some fab food. We shared the squash dumplings, chicken rolls, and some sushi rolls and all of it was to die for...oh so good! We had such a positive experience that I have decided to have my rehearsal dinner there in May. If you haven't tried out this piece of heaven, I suggest you do very soon! Pros: Food, cute bartender, atmosphere Cons: None
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My husband and I made the mistake of spending New Year's Eve at Temple with a group of 15 friends at the bar/Shinto Lounge and was less than impressed. Our friend had called the restaurant, among... More

My husband and I made the mistake of spending New Year's Eve at Temple with a group of 15 friends at the bar/Shinto Lounge and was less than impressed. Our friend had called the restaurant, among other bars and restaurants in the Twin Cities, earlier in the week to find out whether they had Happy Hour. He was informed they were running Happy Hour prices all night, which is why we chose to spend our night at Temple. I also called and was told Happy Hour on NYE would be from 3-6pm and again from 10pm-2am. I also asked if there was any cover charge for New Year's and was correctly informed there was not. We were highly disappointed to find out that the employees MISREPRESENTED the New Year's Eve events-- there was no Happy Hour pricing. I had my first drink, was only halfway finished with it, and was sitting at the bar talking with a friend. I had my back turned to my drink and when I turned around to get it, the drink had been cleared. I was very upset, especially with the $10-$12 per drink pricing. The bartender was gracious enough to make me a new one at no cost, which I appreciated. I ordered sushi at about 11:20pm that did not come until 12:15am and the order had been put in the computer wrong. I waited another 25 minutes for the correct sushi. It is ridiculous to make a customer wait that long for a correction on an order that was done incorrectly. I had been looking forward to trying Temple but with the "comedy" of errors that occurred on New Year's Eve I am not planning on revisiting the restaurant or bar. My husband and I spent nearly $200 for a mediocre evening of misrepresentation, overpriced, lackluster drinks, and countless errors. On an evening such as New Year's Eve where business is at its peak and the place is packed, an establishment should have their best people working and everyone on their toes. I hope no one else had or has in the future an experience such as mine. Pros: Nice atmosphere if you like that type with lots of darkness and loud music Cons: PRICE, value, service, organization, food was mediocre
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My husband and I visited Temple about a week ago, and will be back soon. When you walk into the restaurant you can sense you have found a nice classy restauarant. A male host was super friendly and... More

My husband and I visited Temple about a week ago, and will be back soon. When you walk into the restaurant you can sense you have found a nice classy restauarant. A male host was super friendly and made us feel at home, and he brought us to our table in the dining room! The dining room is GORGEOUS! The red asian theme is unlike any other you would find in minneapolis. The fishtank from Tiberon is still there, which i really liked. After being presented with the menus, we tried the oysters and squash dumpings for appetizers and the witch and twist blue martini?! I forgot the names but they were excellent. The appetizers were equally divine! For entrees I ordered the sea bass and my husband got the Kobe Top Sirloin (it is served on a hot stone and is an eye catcher) Our server was one of the best we have had. His name was Jessie, and was so personable and fun to have. Also, another server Kristine brought us our food and talked with us for awhile and was equally friendly! We were so impressed with the personable yet young professional service. Im sure they have other great staff as well. To conclude our meal, we had the chocolate cake and is was so rich, and such a perfect way to end our meal. As we were leaving we recieved a good-bye from the host. such a great expereince. Pros: everything was so great ( didn't go their for happy hour, but saw the menu and is AWSOME as well) Cons: restaurant was busy, so drinks took awhile but we understood
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