Welcome to Akita

Akita is hands-down the best sushi and hibachi value in the metro area. It's one of the first indications that Minnesota sushi restaurants are starting to compete with each other on price points, which is great news for those of us who would love to stuff our faces with raw fish daily.

The all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets are inexpensive and include everything from super white tuna nigiri and rainbow rolls to soba noodle soups and salmon teriyaki rice. With 153 items to choose from, it'll take you more than a few trips to try everything. The unagi hand roll and the spicy beef udon noodle soup are on the must-try list, as is the red bean or green tea ice creams to finish up your meal.

You may hear an "Ew..." or a "WHAT is that?" from the ultra-suburbanites having their first sushi experiences, but not to worry—they'll come around. Meanwhile, we suggest you enjoy this place before they realize they are essentially giving their sushi away.