Tendon Kohaku
$$ • Japanese
Hours:
233 106th Ave NE, Bellevue
(425) 357-7179
About Tendon Kohaku
Customers' Favorites
Mentaiko Spicy Cod Roe Cream and Ikura Udon Set
Thick Cut Rare Salmon Katsu & Ikura Don Set
Sliced Skirt Steak with Sauté Carrots
Sweet Potato Tempura and Soft Cream
Rare Thick Cut Salmon with Ikura
Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc
Kurobuta Pork Katsu Curry Rice
Beef Steak Aimori Tendon Set
Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée
Taro Bouncing Cat Pudding
Tendon Kohaku Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM 11AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
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Tendon Kohaku is a restaurant known for its tempura dishes. Guests should be prepared for a long wait, often around an hour or more, especially on weekends. The restaurant offers a pleasant waiting experience by providing water and snacks. Once inside, diners can enjoy a beautiful setting, especially the private booths in the back.
The menu includes a variety of options, such as the Akiaji Tendon Set, Beef Steak Tendon Set, and Mentaiko Udon. The Akiaji Tendon Set features a seasonal item, yuzu marinated salmon, which is popular among customers. The Katsu Curry is also highly recommended, with its tender meat and crispy tempura batter. However, some may find the portion size smaller than expected, despite the impressive appearance of the bowls. The seasonal tendon with soft shell crab, tempura shiso leaf, and toasted chestnut has also received praise for being delicious and special.
Dessert options include the Kohaku Matcha Parfait and Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc. The Matcha Parfait is made with real matcha, offering an authentic taste, but some customers warn it can be very strong and large, causing a caffeine high and stomachache if eaten alone. It’s suggested to share this dessert or opt for vanilla ice cream instead of matcha ice cream and matcha paste. The Mont Blanc ice cream with matcha and matcha paste was described as delicious but potent, with a warning to avoid eating it all at once.
The staff are friendly and patient, providing good service. Overall, the restaurant is worth visiting for its beautiful setting and interesting menu, though the long wait times may be a challenge. The interior is simple with limited waiting space, and reservations are recommended, especially for groups of five or more, made at least two weeks in advance. Despite some inconsistency in the tendon’s quality, the place remains a favorite for many, offering a modern zen Japanese aesthetic and a variety of tempting dishes.