# Minato Japanese Restaurant > Mid-century modern design shapes a cozy, intimate space with private booths and a communal sushi bar. Retro Japanese rock music plays softly, creating a relaxed and inviting vibe. Sushi masters prepare fresh, high-quality sushi that draws a dedicated crowd seeking authentic flavors. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MinatoJapaneseRestaurant1 - Address: 2697 Spring Rd SE A, Smyrna, Georgia, United States - Phone: +17704326012 ## What it is good for - Hidden Gems — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Nigiri — 9/10 - Sushi — 9/10 - Sashimi — 8.8/10 - Japanese Food — 8.7/10 - Lunch Spot — 8.5/10 - Food — 8.2/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.1/10 - Salmon — 8/10 - Fish — 7.7/10 - Seafood — 7.3/10 - Authentic — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The Japanese food here, especially the sushi, is incredibly fresh." - "I found it to be a wonderful hidden gem." - "The atmosphere here is so cozy and welcoming." ## Good to know - The combination lunch costs $21.50. - Getting there for dinner when they open is recommended to avoid waiting. - Expect to wait on weekends if arriving later in the evening. - The restaurant is located at the rear of the building down a steep parking lot hill. - Minato has been locally owned and operated for 36 years. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.