Shiki

Good service and lovely atmosphere. The drinks were delicious especially the pineapple margarita. I didn’t like the shrimp buns because they were a bit too sweet but the cold cucumbers were delicious and nicely balanced. The chicken ramen was good and the gyozas were so delicious. We utilized paid street parking and we did not have a reservation so we did have to sit at the bar.

Being a "ramen head," i always rejoice when I hear a new ramen spot opened. Shiki Noods specializes in chintan or clear broths ramen, which is pretty rare in Minnesota. Only a few does it right too. I had the Shoyu Ramen. Pork broth with dashi (a seaweed broth usually with fish that is used in many japanese dishes), seasoned with shoyu/soy (its a special seasoned soy, not just a basic soy), and wavy noodles. This shoyu ramen is legit. It reminds me of the old school Tokyo shoyu ramen in Japan. Nice, comforting, flavorful, and simple (you can taste the simple pork, dashi, and soy). If you ever wonder how old school Tokyo shoyu ramen tastes like in Japan, this bowl is a decent representation. I also had their chicken meat ball skewers, and pan fried pork buns. Both were solid. U can tell they make the dumplings in house, which you gotta love (many spots use frozen). What are the cons? Yes its pretty pricey. $20 for a shoyu bowl is definitely pricey, being that shoyu ramen is a humble and cheap food option in Japan. However, this isnt japan. Its America. With the tarrifs, inflation, and owning a brick and mortar in the suburbs, i cant imagine the costs. Being new, everything is not yet executed perfectly (noodles a bit overcooked, the pan friend pork bao batter was a bit under cooked). But i cant hate on that, they just opened. Staff is still learning and accustoming themselves. If youre in the area and want a taste of japan, definitely check them out. Is this spot worth driving far out for? If ur a fan of Asian and Japanese food, sure. Overall, I love the growth of ramen in MN, and again this spot serves a legit shoyu ramen. The place is nice and the staff did a great job.

Service rating is tough- we walked in and were seated at the bar, with 5 staff behind the bar we had to ask who our server was. The server was with the manager… however after that conversation was finished she was great. Bummer the 5 other staff couldn’t back her up. The manager clearly was struggling to get the operation organized making the staff seemed stressed and disorganized. Also we arrived an hour before close and they were already obviously preparing for close. Including closing out our tab before we got food… so so so much more to this experience… Vibe- it is cute! Behind the bar is hectic. I wouldn’t come with more than 2-3 people. Food- both the chicken ramen and kimchi ramen tasted the same, it was cold and the noodles weren’t cooked. The potstickers as you see dripped oil. Actually YUCK I’ll come back after a few more months of business… note there’s at least 8 people working for a very small place. I’m leaving STRESSED OUT for how much money they probably lost. lol… thank you Culver’s. Good luck!

Shiku in Excelsior, MN: A Steamy Love Letter to Ramen and Dumplings If you’ve ever dreamt of slurping rich, umami-laden ramen while basking in the sun like a pampered housecat—Shiku in Excelsior is your spot. Let’s start with the apps: the pan-fried bao and shrimp steam buns were straight-up killer. Like, do I have to share this with my kids? level good. (Spoiler: I didn’t.) The pork potstickers had that ideal crisp-to-chewy ratio that could start a TED Talk. And the dipping sauce? So good I thought about drinking it. I didn’t. But I definitely thought about it. The ramen was solid—comforting, flavorful, and it just hits right. The broth’s got that deep, savory thing going on, the noodles are springy like they’ve got something to prove, and the soft-boiled egg? Absolute jammy perfection. Add tofu or chicken and it’s a whole meal that’ll hug your insides. Pro tip for future customers: grab that soy sauce and sriracha on the counter. A few extra drops of salty heat and boom—next level. The vibe inside Shiku is cozy-cool. Giant windows for prime people-watching, fun murals on the wall (anime-meets-floral-goddess energy), and a bar setup that invites you to linger. Whether you’re solo, with the fam, or out with friends, it’s got the right energy. Also, shoutout to the drink game. Ramune and Diet Coke on the table like they’re old pals? Love to see it. The kids loved it, adults left full and happy, and we’re already planning to come back. If you’re in Excelsior and don’t hit Shiku, honestly—what are you even doing? Get the dumplings. Get the ramen. Use the sauces. Trust me on this one ☝️

This is a great new restaurant! I really enjoyed my ramen...what a great experience watching it being made up close.

I love the atmosphere it is bright and welcoming, and the mural is absolutely gorgeous! For food we tried Edamame with the yuzu salt, a different twist on an appetizer I love. The cucumber salad was light and bursting with flavors. We then tried the Shrimp and Pork Dumplings, which were so tasty with or without the sauce. The BBQ pork buns were so soft on the outside and delicious savory goodness on the inside! We finished up with the Kimchi Ramen, which was absolutely delicious, and got better as we ate it. The kimchi is probably one of the best I have ever tried, and the pork was so delicious! Over all I would highly recommend this awesome new restaurant in Excelsior for a highly unique twist on Asian cuisine.

My husband and I came in for a soft opening lunch. We had the chilled cucumber salad, pot stickers, bbq pork buns and fried baozi. The food and service were incredible. The atmosphere was fun and bright. Another great addition to Excelsior!

Had the kimchi ramen and it was phenomenal. Honestly some of the best I’ve ever had. I was a little hesitant when I saw it was $20 compared to the usual $15–17, but it’s absolutely worth it. Everything was legit. Real pork belly grilled right on the flat top in front of me, not the sad boxed stuff you get at most ramen spots. The broth was rich, the kimchi had bite, the mushrooms were perfect—no weird pink filler toppings thrown in just for looks. The chef behind the bar clearly wanted to be there and cared about what he was making. You could see it in the way he flipped the pork and grilled the pot stickers. Not just someone just punching a clock. Potstickers were also phenomenal. Crispy, juicy, clearly fresh. Lemongrass was unique and the sear was spot on. Overall, totally worth the $20, and easily worth the extra $5 compared to your typical Minneapolis style ramen joint. I’ll be back for sure. This is a jester concept restaurant who was previously very guilty of tacking on BS fees. A rare win for the MN legislature stopping that. This place is making up for it with a 3% CC. At least there’s an actual cost behind that fee and you can avoid it with a debit card.

Shiki is a great addition to downtown Excelsior. They are located at the old Jake O'Connor's Public House where they have transformed that space into 3 different restaurants, Shiki, Parlour Excelsior, and a Supper Club that will open soon. We went for lunch and it was very good. I had the Kimchi Raman and it was delicious. The broth was wonderful. I can't wait to return and try the dumplings and cocktails. A cute little spot and something that Excelsior needed. Very friendly and quick service. I will absolutely be back

I am giving Shiki 3.5 stars, so I am rounding up to 4. There are some good things here and some misses. The cocktails are very good, we tried the Sakura and the Bamboo cocktails. Excellent and well made. They have a good selection of beer and sake too. The cucumber salad and the pork potstickers were good. We ordered the shoyu ramen and the spicy kimchi ramen. Both came with large pieces of pork belly which was excellent. The shoyu ramen, I would definitely order this again. The spicy kimchi ramen was not remotely spicy. I think it was just the shoyu ramen with a glob of kimchi. Major disappointment. The restaurant is small but wasn't too noisy. Service is good, with the exception of clearing used dishes. Our table was completely cluttered by the end of the meal. I might come back here for a cocktail and apps.

Been meaning to try this restaurant since they opened in downtown Excelsior. Picked up a takeout order for the miso vegetarian Ramen today.. it was delicious! Generous portions of noodles as you'd expect, but I loved the intense flavor of the Rich miso-based broth, the occasional bite of fresh ginger, along with the tofu, mushrooms and other veggies. It's nice to have another option in Excelsior for delicious Asian comfort food. Next time we'll dine-in and sample the dumplings!