Thank you for the information!  We noticed the sign last week, but couldn't locate any information about opening, etc.  We are looking forward to Hibachi in Duluth!

Dan and Lester sound like buddy cop names.

I would watch that movie.

I saw the sign up and figured it was open so I was just doing a search to find out for sure. Please keep us posted on an opening date for the Duluth location! I heart habachi!

Dudes, there's one in Eden Prairie:  osakamn.com

I'm surprised at the negative response that this restaurant may be a chain.  I'm all about keeping our money local, but even a franchise is usually locally owned.  It's not another Texas Roadhouse or Buffalo Wild Wings; which, by the way, people complained about before they got here, and are now some of the busiest restaurants in town.  Doesn't competition make us all stronger?  It's another option, and it's more jobs (ooh I sound like a Republican there).

Just stirring the pot, and hungry for some sushi ... can we get a Hu Hot in this town while we're at it??

I just checked there are Osakas in Apple Valley, Eden  Prairie, Richfield, Coon Rapids, Rosedale, and two new ones in Roseville and one in Rochester ... hmmm seems like a chain to me.

When I was out at Best Buy today there was a sign out that said "Grand Opening" for the Osaka restaurant.  I didn't have time to stop in, but it seems a pretty good bet that it's open.

I have been looking for the phone number as well, to no avail.

Thanks, Paul.  You're a dear.

We live in the Cities and part-time in lovely Duluth.  When Hanabi came to Duluth, with it's excellent Sushi, my world was complete!

We have lots of Osakas in the Cities and they are all the same.  If you like the Habachi and smelling like you just got done working in the kitchen or you say you like sushi but only ever eat rolls, then this is the place for you.

However, if you want the real thing:  Hanabi is the answer!  We have eaten Sushi all over the country and in Japan, and Hanabi is as good if not better than most places we've been.

The Sushi chefs and waitstaff know their Sushi.  Don't be afraid to try new things and ask for any special dishes.  We love the Uni (sea urchin), but it sells out quickly.  I like how I can send a quick message on facebook asking if they have what I am looking for.

If you don't like Sushi, they have some excellent entrees and the entree soups are amazing.

So, we are Hanabi fans all the way!

I went there on Saturday night @ 6:45 and the Hibachi side was full of reservations until 9 (High School Dance).  The wait on the other side was 30 mins but was seated in 15.

I had a Sake bomb which was very good.

Appetizers - Gyoza and an order of Sushi appetizer.  The Gyoza was well made crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.  The sushi was a chef preference and contained a total of four on the plate.

Dinner - Hibachi cooked Filet, Lobster with fried rice and cooked soba noodles.  

The filet and lobster were like butter.  Well cooked with a hint of smokey flavor from the grill.  The noodles and fried rice tasted great.

We also had teriyaki beef.  It looked like it was a cut of sirloin grilled with teriyaki sauce over it.  It was really tender and the teriyaki sauce was not overpowering.  

Overall I had a very good experience and will definitely go there again.  It exceeded my expectatiions.

I will call ahead and make a reservation in the future.

I am looking forward to going. I haven't went in years because we do have to travel to the cities. It's about time we get some nice resturants here.

Mike, I actually do boycott Walmart, as much as for what they do to local businesses, as for their politics concerning the books and music they will and won't stock.

Looking for the phone # to make a reservation