10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Auburn

“I’ve been here about half a dozen times now, and each time I’ve left extremely satisfied. It’s nice to have a good ramen and katsu don place here in Auburn. In fact, I prefer the ramen here compared to what was once my favorite place in Federal Way.

Both their spicy and black tonkotsu ramen are absolutely delicious. They give that first-sip satisfaction that just heals me when the days get colder and more gloomy.

During the warmer months, I’m kind of obsessed with their chilled tofu. The sauce it comes with rotates, so sometimes it’s shoyu based, and other times it’s a sesame dressing with shaved bonito flakes on too. It’s so simple and clean.

Their katsu curry dons are so comforting to me. More than anything, I could probably eat this every day.

Everyone who’s ever served me here has been really nice. I’m not a hugely talkative person, and so for me they strike that right balance between tending to my needs and letting me eat and chill.“

“Friendly service, food is great, plenty of selections; Korean, Chinese, and Japanese foods in one place. I had the spider roll and the Mongolian Beef. I didn’t order the combos on purpose but who knew the Japanese food and Chinese food complimented each other very well. Talking about a great service, my wife order the sesame balls for a dessert. 2 of 5 were a bit under cooked somehow. We broke them a part but didn’t eat them. One other staffs walked by and asked if we didn’t like. My wife told her those 2 seemed like they are not full cooked so we didn’t want to eat them but we are okayed. She then insisted that she asked the chef to make a fresh batch of 5 for us. This time they were perfectly cooked. I was impressed with her and felt very appreciative. I recommend this place if you like delicious food and something quick.“

“We love sushi and this place did not disappoint 😊“

“Anyone rating this place less than 5 stars has some serious mental condition. I’ve eaten here hundreds of times. I used to work next door and I’d eat here almost every day. THE BEST teriyaki you will ever find. I moved out of state and this place is one of the things I miss most about Washington.“

“Loved the chicken katsu that I just demolished! The katsu had good flavor, katsu sauce is solid with a little sweetness and tang. Rice was a little dry, but we in Auburn, so i guess you got to appeal to the demographics. You don't come here for the salad although the dressing was good. The restaurant feels homey with a nice korean couple running the show. Overall, the food, homey feeling and sweet auntie and uncle makes this place a winner. 잘 먹겠습니다.“

“Mostly do 'take out' so I didn't rate 'atmosphere' but there's always lot's of people eating in when I pick up my take-out order. I don't think they'd be there if they didn't feel good about eating in or the service.“

“I grew up in Seattle eating teriyaki regularly. I know the difference between a good spot and a bad spot - thick sauce vs thin, those little burnt pieces on the chicken and the yakisoba, etc.

This place is certainly the best in Auburn, but I’d go further and say it might be the best I’ve had in general.

I’ve been here 15 or 20 times now and it’s always great quality, and the employees make me feel valued.

The best“

“Excellent food here.Kung pao chicken was fried perfectly and a great combination of sweet and spicy. Just like my Chinese mother in law makes.Chicken teriyaki has a grilled taste and was also excellent.Portions are large.Extra teriyaki sauce at the table, so you can add extra sauce and flavor.The egg roll was massive and delicious.The kids meal is also an excellent value and delicious.“

“I go here during lunch any time I'm in the area. Hands down the best teriyaki spot I've been to in Washington. The portion sizes are great and the food is brought out rather quickly. I usually get the L2 combo as it's very reasonably priced and tastes amazing.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! The food was bomb, every bite was full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. You can tell they put real heart into every dish.

But what truly sets this place apart is the service. I dropped my fork, and I kid you not, not even a second later, the lady brought me a new one — without me even asking! She was so on point it blew my mind.

She also makes conversation with every single customer, and not in a fake or forced way, she’s genuinely warm and makes you feel like family. It’s rare to see service like that these days.

If you’re looking for amazing Japanese food and the kind of service that makes you smile, this is the spot. Will 1000% come back again! 🙌🍜❤️“