Saji Ya

Family-owned Japanese kitchen on Grand Avenue since 1979. Newly reimagined and reopened! Elevated sushi and Japanese cuisine. Est. 1979

TRADITIONAL // JAPANESE // COMFORT FOOD

Saji-Ya is proud to serve traditional Japanese comfort food on Grand Avenue for over 35 years. We are passionate about creating food that is both delicious and beautiful with service that is always friendly.

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Attention Animal Lovers... we're hosting Humble Hounds MN tomorrow on our furry friendly patio with our sister restaurant Emmett's Public House! Come enjoy Draft and a Dog special for $10!

09/07/2024

We're thrilled to be a part of this year's Paws on Grand and Grand Avenue's raffle, thanks to the wonderful team at Grand Avenue for having us!

Join in on the fun and win exciting prizes, including gift cards from our restaurant and our sister spot Emmett's Public House! Get your raffle tickets now and support a great cause! 🐾❀️

Join us for Paws on Grand on Sunday, September 8! 🐾
Buy tickets for the raffle day of. There will be prizes from:
Grand Avenue Dental
Grand Groomers
Red Balloon Bookshop
Red Rabbit
Pet Evolution
Emmett's Public House
Saji Ya
European Wax Center
Cooks of Crocus Hill
Golden Fig Fine Foods
AND MORE!

09/05/2024

Yellowtail for the win! πŸ† Our expert sushi Chef Tou proudly presents a masterpiece, crafted with the freshest fish delivered weekly & daily. 42 years of serving the best sushi to our loyal customers at the oldest sushi restaurant in the Twin Cities!

09/03/2024

This week at Saji-Ya!

08/29/2024

Fresh bluefin tuna for this weekend!

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Sushi perfection! 🍣 Our Sake and Maguro Nigiri, made with the freshest fish and a dash of sushi chef mastery. πŸ’« Come taste the difference at the oldest Japanese and sushi restaurant in the Twin Cities! πŸ™οΈ

08/27/2024

Twenty dollar Tuesday
Mariko roll and an ice cold Kirin.

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Patio love is in the air! β˜€οΈ

We're thrilled to be featured in the Grand Ave Patio Series! Join us on our shaded patio this week and indulge in a taste of Japan on Grand Avenue.

As one of St. Paul's most enduring Japanese restaurants, we're proud to honor the past while serving up high-quality ingredients and masterful craftsmanship. Experience Saji-Ya like never before. Authentic. Fresh. Simple yet dynamic with a depth of flavors that bring you back for more. www.sajiya.com

08/15/2024

This weeks chef's special maki
(inside) Hotate,asparagus,green onion and spicy mayo
(outside) Avocado, black tobico and garlic miso mayo.
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08/12/2024

TWENTY DOLLAR TUESDAY
TOTO-ROLL returning to our menu for a limited time and served with a glass of Pure Grain cold sake.

08/10/2024

Sushi Friends!
Join us tonight and spend some time with these guys and maybe a bite of chu-toro.

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Friday feels on the patio! 🌞

Kick off the weekend with a taste of Japan on our amazing patio. And don’t forget, Sundays are special - our Funa Mori boat sets sail just for you! πŸš£β€β™€οΈ

Join us for dinner and make Sundays even more unforgettable with Set Sail Sunday at Saji-Ya! 🌊

08/06/2024

Tuesday Pairing
Bun Bun Zee served with a Kirin
Chilled chicken on cucumber topped with a spicy seasame sauce. Perfect for summer!

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Sushi bar perfection! 🍣

Fresh, vibrant, and expertly crafted, our sashimi selection is the best in the Twin Cities. Featuring:

Maguro (rich yellowfin tuna)
Albacore (melt in your mouth white tuna)
Sake (succulent salmon)

Join us Tuesday-Sunday at the sushi bar and experience the art of traditional Japanese and sushi cuisine. Over 40+ years of excellence in the heart on St. Paul on Grand Ave!

08/01/2024

Bun Bun Zee
Here's a super yum old school Saji recipe with chilled chicken on cucumber topped with a spicy seasame sauce. Perfect for summer!

07/30/2024

Twenty dollar Tuesday
Crunchy scallops roll served with a Lychee-Tini

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Fresh off the sushi line! 🍣✨

Introducing the Kenton House maki roll, expertly crafted by Chef Tou, our head sushi chef since 1986. This stunning roll features:

🦐 Shrimp tempura & cucumber inside
🍣 Hamachi maguro, unagi sauce, sesame, and togarshi outside

Named after our luxurious location at the base of the Kenton House building, this roll is almost too beautiful to eat. Almost. πŸ˜‰

07/25/2024

OKONOMOYAKI!
Join us for one of my favorite Japanese treats!

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Happy Hour 4-6pm!

Indulge in our signature Maki Rolls:

✨ Crunchy Scallop: succulent scallops in a spicy mayo sauce, paired with refreshing cucumber
✨ Vegetarian & Vegan favorite: Cucumber Avocado Roll, a delicious treat πŸ₯’πŸ₯‘πŸ˜‹

Join us at Saji-Ya friends!

07/17/2024

Sunny skies ahead! β˜€οΈπŸŒž Enjoy the warm weather with our refreshing 'KIJI' cocktail on the patio! 🍹🌳 This Japanese-inspired drink, named after the lucky green pheasant, features Midori, Malibu Rum, pineapple, and lime on the rocks. πŸ‹πŸŸ© Cheers to good luck and good vibes!

Perfrect night on the patio at Saji-Ya
Try the "KIJI" named after Japan's green pheasant with midori, rum, pineapple juice and a hint of lime. so refreshing!

07/15/2024

OKONOMOYAKI!
Join us for one of my favorite Japanese treats paired with a Kirin.
See you Tuesday!

07/12/2024

βš“οΈ Set Sail Sunday βš“οΈ

Embark on a culinary journey with our stunning Funa-Mori Boat 🚀 Special, expertly crafted by Executive Chef Noe.

As the oldest sushi restaurant in Minnesota, we’re serving up authentic Japanese cuisine that will transport you to the Land of the Rising Sun! This is as authentic as it gets, all aboard friends!

07/12/2024

Fresh Otoro for the weekend!

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695 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
55105

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

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