Japanese / Ramen / Noodles · Excelsior / Water Street

Shiki

★ 4.2 · 58 Google reviews · $$

30-seat noodle counter. Ramen and dumplings. Jester Excelsior location.

The Room

What it's actually like

Shiki is widely praised for authentic, flavorful ramen with quality ingredients and creative cocktails, though opinions are divided on consistency and value. Strong positive sentiment around the welcoming atmosphere, hand-painted mural, and standout staff members, but some reviewers criticize high prices, occasional bland broths, and loud music levels. Recent reviews suggest the restaurant has improved since opening.

bright and welcomingfun and invitinghand-painted muralcasual date night spotcozy bar seating
Diners keep mentioning
pork potstickerskimchi ramenpork bellysambal/pineapple margaritamochi/ube ice creamcucumber saladpork buns
Ambiance
casual upscale
Noise level
loud
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
casual date night, lunch with friends, solo dining
Reservations
Counter service

Wait reality — Friday nights can see 15-minute waits during peak hours, but reservations are recommended. No reservation needed for bar seating, which fills quickly.

Derived from 54 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

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Address
200 Water St, Excelsior, MN
Phone
952-922-3820
Restaurant group
Jester Concepts