50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Burien

“Fantastic sushi and people. Casual, kind and some of the best service and fish around.“

“This was uber eats order korean spicy tofu! It got here in lightning speed :). It was very good! So impressed as a vegan curious its very hard to fins savory asian food! I hope you add other non meat dishes like cauliflower spicy etc definitley ordering again!!!“

“Clean spot with friendly staff in Burien

​Visited around 5:30 PM on a weekday and easily got street parking. The inside is super clean with a great atmosphere, and the staff were very polite and attentive!

​Finding the menu via QR code was a bit tricky, but we ordered the Chef’s Special Roll and the Katsu Curry. The katsu curry had plenty of crispy cutlets (just wished it had a little more curry roux!), and the special roll was okay, though a bit heavy on the mayo sauce.

​I'd definitely return to try different dishes on the menu!“

“This place is absolutely wonderful. I’ve been to a handful of teriyaki spots over the years, and Toshi’s is easily one of the best. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The chicken is tender, the sauce is amazing, and the portions are VERY generous. Honestly, the portion sizes are huge, easily double the meat compared to many other teriyaki places I’ve been to. You definitely get your money’s worth here. On top of that, the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Thanks again for the great food and service.“

“The cashier was pretty nice. The restaurant was clean. I had ordered the chicken fried rice. I was disappointed because it was mushy and the chicken in it was dry and flavorless. My daughter had the chicken kastu and she enjoyed it. My son had the yakisoba and he said it was ok, but not the best. I like that there was parking available and the prices were decent. I didn't like that the bathrooms were located on the outside of the restaurant. I rated high because of the cleanliness and the lady was nice even though she didn't say much.“

“FOOD IS FIRE. Whatever else anyone says they are haters. I’m a Seattle native and this is the best fried rice I’ve had in Seattle. They don’t charge extra for the beef fried rice which was $14.99. They also have actual photos of the meals for everything posted inside. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Lady was very nice and accommodating as well so treat her with respect!“

“Had a Great Experience. Would definitely Recommend.“

“Excelente service thank you 🙏“

“One of my favorite Japanese restaurants (not to mention the oldest in Seattle) and it has never disappointed me. The food is delicious and the service is friendly and warm. It’s a difficult time we are in with the pandemic of 2020, but Maneki has transitioned to take out, which it never did before, and is so organized that it blew my mind when I saw how clearly labeled each item was when I got home. I could easily tell which was part of the teishoku 定食 or “set meal.” Support this small business because it needs us now more than ever. 01 DEC 2020.“

“Phenomenal restaurant. The best fresh fish I've had in this area, and at an incredible deal (for the area). The owner is super nice and welcoming, the food comes out faster than should be possible for the fact that I can see them cutting the fish fresh. Took like 1-2 minutes to get my food at 11:45 on Friday, there was no line. At around 12:15 there was a consistent line with 5ish people.
My only wish is that they were open on weekends.“

“Good was great, I ordered the chirashi and was really happy with it. Service was a little unintuitive, but after ordering at the kiosk we just waited at the table and our food was brought out to us. Definitely recommend ordering drinks though, forgot to do that...“

“My favorite sushi restaurant hands down. Been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Well worth the drive to get there.“

“Great, filling (I'm a dude who likes to eat), Japanese feeling spot near waterfront in seattle. Spent 40 for 2 plates for 2 people and am stuffed. Spiry teriyaki and katsu are delicious. I like the salad dressing as well. Definitely better value and possibly quality than the places right at pikes market or the water front“

“Had a tasty lunch! Thank you!“

“5 stars would recommend to everyone“

“This is by far my favorite teriyaki spot amd my go to! I love their chicken yakisoba, they don't skimp on anything. The food is always fresh and delicious. The helping is definitely worth the money spent. We ordered over the phone and then by the time we get there the food is ready. So service is standard time, which I would expect when the food is that good. I've never had a bad experience here like I've had at many other teriyaki places.“

“We had the sashimi and some offerings from the chef... to. die. for! Presentation was a work of art, and flavors matched!“

“unagi onigiri was especially delicious! the pork belly donburi was super flavorful, but a bit on the saltier side, while the sake ochazuke was hearty but perhaps a bit bland for my personal taste. staff were lovely & the vibes were v homey and cozy!“

“I have been eating here regularly for over 3 years, this is my favorite place to get lunch in Kent! The food is always fresh and healthy, the menu has lots of great options, and the portions are more generous than in other similar restaurants. The staff is always friendly and polite, and the service is very quick.“

“A riotous experience of hybrid Japanese food and interesting other accoutrement. Make sure to check out the specials board by the bar for some interesting other things. Try Japanese style hamburger steak and Japanese style spaghetti in a bento box of all things! Open a little bit later in Seattle so you can get in your late night munchies. Weekends are probably banging here, but I usually go during the week. And it's on the second floor of FYI.“

“Amazing homestyle Korean food with awesome value, I was super happy and the lady at the front was very very nice 🥰
Get the tofu stew and bulgogi combo it’s awesome! I’ve had the jajangmeon and that hit the spot 😎“

“Fresh, beautiful presentation, friendly, clean. Our first visit was amazing. We will definitely return!“

“daily specials are awesome. delicious food that’s so worth checking out“

“delicious and big burgers, the fried were bomb“

“I don’t know much about japanese cuisine, but I had an opportunity to come here with a friend who is half Japanese.

He ordered a lot of things, and I asked the waiter if we missed anything important, he gave us a suggestion.

Everything was so dang delicious. Sorry about the photo, I had already murdered half the meal.

Food is incredible, the service was perfect, the bartender was great.

I don’t know what to order next time I go but I am not worried because everything was tasty.“

“The best teriyaki in town and the customer service is amazing“

“I am so glad we have Rainier Teriyaki as our go-to takeout spot! I’m a vegetarian and this is the best tofu teriyaki I’ve had! It’s nicely fried and stays crispy and reheats really well in air fryer. Their sauce is delicious and my partner loves their chicken. Our order has always been correct and neatly packaged and they confirm when you pick it up! I really admire their consistency. Very friendly staff, once I called just before closing and they kindly took my order which was for a friend who had just been visiting a family member in the hospital. It was such a comfort meal for her and I was so grateful! Really great spot with qualify food!“

“Still located in Pioneer Square this small restaurant can be missed if you are not paying attention. We stopped in for lunch and we are so glad we did. We shared a plate of the ginger teriyaki chicken with an extra order of steamed rice. The food tasted fantastic, it is freshly made almost right in front of you. The restaurant only has a few tables to sit and eat. Many customers just come in, pick up their food a leave. During lunch time the restaurant is busy and deservingly so because the food was great.“

“We catered food from Yamada Teriyaki and were blown away. The samosas were perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the House Special Fried Rice was a total hit, generously loaded with tender meat, shrimp, and vegetables, all seasoned to perfection.

Everything arrived fresh, hot, and beautifully packed. The portions were generous, and the quality was outstanding. The service was smooth, friendly, and reliable. For the price and portion sizes, the catering option is absolutely worth it.

One thing I also really like is that Mandalay Deli Mart is right next door, so it is super convenient to grab drinks, snacks, Burmese goodies, or quick deli items all in one stop.

Highly recommend Yamada Teriyaki for catering, authentic flavors, great presentation, and excellent value. We will definitely be back for more.“

“Food was good. Service was good, but their QR code ordering system was really bad. We couldn't order individually in the app, and had to submit one order as a table. We had to seperate all our orders afterwards with the waitress, and ended up just splitting the bill down the middle.“

“Very good sushi and Japanese food. I don't remember many eclectic or unique items, but the menu is extensive and everything is well prepared. They have just about every kind of Japanese food and a nice variety of sake, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. The service is friendly and efficient.“

“The food at Shinya Shokudo was good, and we enjoyed our meal. However, the service could definitely be improved. It was difficult to get the waiter’s attention, and it took quite a while just to pay our bill. We actually had to go find the waiter ourselves, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. Good food, but the slow and inattentive service made the overall experience a little disappointing.“

“We went to visit Sumo Japanese restaurant for the first time after church service. The food and the service were great. I highly recommend this restaurant and the robots service was a great touch.“

“Came in for the first time after the gym next door, and wow! The teriyaki bowl is amazing! It's even got broccoli and cabbage, no one does that with their teriyaki bowls! And it's a great portion! Excellent flavor and char, I'm coming back!“

“Provide high-quality local ingredients and creative dishes, with a comfortable atmosphere and attentive service.“

“the menu is unique and set apart from every other burger restaurant. food is incredible, prices are great, staff is great, restaurant is clean and inviting. 5/5 love this place!“

“There were people outside waiting for their orders. The inside was crowded too. I saw the man take 3 telephone orders before he helped a customer. It was about 2 minutes. But I prefer a busy restaurant. If food is flying out the door it means fresh ingredients are often needed. I don't mind the wait. And all the customers I saw left smiling. Same as me.“

“The best teriyaki I haven't been able to buy!

I've tried to go here twice while working on a night job nearby, but both times I ended up showing up after business close and wasn't able to pick up my meal. And both times the owner kindly refunded me! What a nice guy!

Finally, my partner went for me and since they actually go to things on time (lol), I finally got to taste their excellent food!

10/10, would attempt to go to again“

“I personally love there original & classic chicken teriyaki. That chicken on the drill is just tasty especially adding that spicy Siracha Sauce 😌 I worked in the Des Moines Theater for a couple years and I always looked forward to eating there on my Fridays 👌 they never let me down.“

“Truly excellent teriyaki.

Had friends in town who can’t eat gluten, and they wanted whatever I considered Seattles signature dish so I had to find them teriyaki. Called Himitsu and they kindly explained my options (all the teriyaki is gluten free, the fried rice CAN be if you specifically order it gluten free). When I picked up the food they were kind and friendly with a big smile.

The food itself was fantastic. Fried rice was excellent, and the teriyaki is of the less saucy variety. While the chicken didn’t have a lot of sauce it was well marinated and seasoned so it was very juicy and flavorful. Our favorite was the beef. It was thin, tender, and no unpleasant gristle to be found.

Our friends loved it and we now have an option we’d happily recommend to anyone, whether they can have gluten or not!“

“Such a unique experience drinking coffee with jelly inside. Beautiful interior design and limited seating available with electrical outlets. Per owner, can get very busy on weekends.

I will be back. The jelly coffee convinced me to visit once, but the hospitality of the staff here has made me want to return and try the other drinks :)“

“So yummy! I was excited to see this place here in the Seattle area. I had only been to the one in Honolulu before and it was so good! The noodles are thick and the flavors are amazing. The tempura is fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend.“

“Stopped by with my family on the way home from a trip. There are almost no options for decent teriyaki where I live, and I am so thankful I decided to gamble on this place because they did not disappoint. The food was wonderful, and so was the woman that took our orders and served us. This place proves once again that Western WA has the best teriyaki in the US.“

“Good food and good staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Will be back!“

“I have been wanting to come here since I saw they first opened on social medias. The food here always looked amazing, the reviews are very high and many friends who have visited this spot make it a weekly stop. My boyfriend and I finally had the chance to visit with one of our friends who have stopped by here saying that the food here is really good. I got their pork tonkatsu with omelet set A, my boyfriend got their chicken tonkatsu, and we got a ebi curry udon to share too.

The service here is friendly. They do check up on you every so often, especially for water refills. The space is quite big and they can seat lots of people, they even had a big party of 10 when we dined in but without enough space to walk around and still seat many in booth or chair seating. Food didn't take too long to arrive which was nice as we were starving. The food portions are pretty big! The breading on the katsus were crunchy and flavorful. The udon was perfect: gooey hard boiled eggs, huge ebi katsu, chewy noodles and the same comforting curry. The chicken katsu was good but the chicken was on the dry side for me. My boyfriend was very pleased with the curry and katsu saying that we had to come back and try the other dishes. The iced green tea was refreshing, the salad's dressing for the side salad was pleasant and the miso soup had tofu, seaweed and green onion so it was excellent! Definitely recommend this spot to those who enjoy Japanese cuisine.“

“Excellent sushi and service !“

“Amazing food!! Next time I am in Seattle, I will be eating here ❤❤“

“A SUCCULENT CHINESE MEAL! Egg rolls were a little unimpressive, but crisp and decent. General tso and Mongolian beef were amazing. Usually you get chicken that half breading but these were just lightly coated so you got genuine chunks of chicken. 100% will be back.“

“My long overdue review comes down to 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ words: Best Taiyaki Comfort Food Ever‼️‼️💯🥰😋😍 Need I say more? . Taiyaki, a popular Japanese fish-shaped pastry, has an interesting history rooted in the Edo period's imagawayaki, a round pancake filled with sweet red bean paste. The modern version of taiyaki was invented in 1909 during the Meiji era by Seijirō Kanbei, who owned a sweets shop called Naniwaya in Tokyo . Seeking to create a unique twist on imagawayaki, he used a mold shaped like a sea bream (tai in Japanese), a fish symbolizing good fortune. The delightful combination of its distinctive shape and delicious taste quickly made taiyaki a favorite across Japan, often sold by street vendors and enjoyed at festivals . Over time, taiyaki evolved to include various fillings such as custard, chocolate, cheese, sweet potato, and even savory options, and in BeanFish case, MmmBacon 😍😋🥰, though the iconic fish shape remains. Today, taiyaki has spread globally, becoming a beloved treat in many countries and appreciated for its nostalgic charm and the enjoyable experience of biting into its crispy exterior to reveal a warm, sweet filling!!! 🍥🥮🫘“

“Loved their Spicy Teriyaki Chicken. It was actually spicy...“