48 Best Japanese Restaurants near Covington

“Excellent service. Hassle-free. The gentleman picked up the phone, took my order and listened so well, he repeated it back to me, I confirmed, he confirmed my total and gave me the time it would be ready. I arrived, my food was packaged, he handed it to me, checked out. All done! Everything was delicious and better than expected. I made sure to tip well and will be back.“

“I’ve been knowing them my whole life, i’m now 22. They’ve always been nothing, but nicest people. I’ve gone to many teriyaki places, but this one will definitely always be my number one. Best teriyaki you’ll ever try. Highly recommend

Parking: You don’t have to worry about parking any time of the day and any day of the week.

Kid-friendliness: They love to give candy to kids, they even give some to me and i’m 22 hahaha“

“We love Trapper's a bit pricey but well worth it. Only complaint I have is we ordered the teryiaki chicken tonight with some Sushi rolls. The teryiaki chicken was very bland had not taste to it. 🤔😒“

“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.“

“I'm at the hotel across the street. I was originally going to walk over to the mall area and the Olive Garden, but I saw the sign for teriyaki and thought it would be good to support a small business.

I walked in through the mini mart. The man behind the counter asked if I was looking for teriyaki after I looked a little lost. He pointed me to the other side of the shop and met me over there.

I wish I'd thought to ask his name. He was very nice and personable. I told him I'd be in town for a couple days and was looking for a good spot. I asked what's good on the menu. He pointed out a few things, but I settled on the spicy orange chicken.

When I checked out, I thought it might be a tad pricey, but I also recognize the importance of helping a small business. While I waited for my order, I went back to the mini mart side and got a ginger ale and some gum. The same gentleman rang me up there.

Then, back next door, I looked at my phone for a minute or two, and he came back to thank me for my patience. While thoughtful, I was not put out at all, I had only placed the order a few minutes before, and it really didn't seem like much of a wait.

My food came out in short order, he bagged it up and put all the things I'd need (utensils, napkins, soy sauce) inside before I asked. He left me with a smile, and I walked across the street to my hotel to eat.

Bringing it up to my room, I saw that it was a lot of food. Honestly, I SHOULD have only eaten half and saved the rest for the next day. But I didn't.

The orange chicken was perfect. Just delicious. The rice was just right. Honestly, I can't think of a thing that would make it better.

Highly recommend for both the food and the service.“

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

“Finally visited the new location! Their udon is so good! The owner remembers me from the original Kirkland location 5 years ago!“

“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.“

“Absolutely loved my experience at Nori Sushi! From the moment we walked in, we were treated like family by the incredibly friendly and attentive staff, who made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The sushi presentation was absolutely stunning – each plate looked like a work of art, with fresh, vibrant ingredients that instantly made my mouth water.

The quality of the sushi was beyond impressive – each piece was impeccably fresh, with not even a hint of fishiness, which speaks volumes about the high standards Nori Sushi maintains. We tried a variety of dishes, from the appetizers to the rolls and even a sushi boat, and every bite was more delicious than the last. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and you could truly taste the care and skill that went into crafting each piece.

Dessert was a perfect, refreshing finish – the ice cream tasted exactly like fresh-squeezed Japanese oranges, a treat that rounded off an already phenomenal meal. With such a warm and attentive staff, beautiful presentation, and the freshest sushi I've had in a long time, I honestly can't say a single negative thing about Nori Sushi. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an exceptional sushi experience!“

“great food,and supper friendly stuff will be back again“

“I come to this place often for lunch. Sometimes they are quite busy, and it’s easy to see why: great food and reasonable prices. I particularly like the chicken salad, but the chicken katsu is also a favorite, as is the fried rice and sweet and sour chicken from the Chinese menu.“

“I've ordered once in the past when this place first opened and never went back because the quality of the food. I decided to give this place another try and I'm glad that I did. I assume it's new owners now or they've changed the way they make their food. This place is fire! I ordered take out a few times in the past couple weeks. Portions are huge and the quality of the food is excellent. Customer service is top notch too. This is my go to spot for teriyaki.“

“It's been nearly 20 years since I had last eaten at Soho Teriyaki, and I was worried that I was misremembering how great it was. I ate there today and it is still hands-down my very favorite teriyaki place of all-time!!! Thank you for the awesome food and memories.“

“Tried the chicken bowl for the first time and wow — easily some of the best grilled teriyaki I’ve had, period. The chicken was charred to perfection, full of flavor, and juicy. The white rice was cooked just right — soft, fluffy, and a perfect match for the teriyaki. On top of that, the service was fast and super friendly. I totally get why this place has such high ratings. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Variety of rolls to choose from. We ordered Godzilla roll & Super Dragon roll. Both tasted great and affordably priced too. Very friendly staffs with cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended.“

“Great people that work here, they remember me and that makes me feel important. The food is great and they have good music going on a rotating schedule.
Another trip today and of course the food was great. The owner greets everyone that walks in with a smile and asks how you are doing.“

“I have never had teriyaki like this before, most teriyaki places have sauce all over the meat, sure, but the meat will STILL be dry. NOT HERE - the chicken is the most moist I have ever had at a teriyaki place, it isn't dripping in sauce, it just has a perfect layer for flavor. I 100% recommend this place to get your teriyaki, go ahead an ask for a side of sauce, but you'll barely even need it. ?“

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

“Awesome spot! Wish I went sooner! Fast, fresh and generous portions. Chinese options are great and teriyaki is delicious. Love that they have weekday specials and a Tahoma HS special for students. Hope they continue to stick around- they have a loyal customer ?“

“I read the reviews. As a black business owner I experienced no discrimination. I actually got really great service. Also the food was awesome and a large portion of meat and rice. It wasn’t filled with a lot of filler like broccoli or cabbage.

This is a great restaurant. I recommend this place time and time again.“

“Great food and quick service“

“Thank you so much Chopstick Teriyaki for making my day :)

I ordered over the phone for orange chicken. I asked if it tasted like oranges and she said no, but she through in an orange LOL! I had a good laugh and a bright day, thank you“

“Absolutely amazing, hands down the best sushi we have had. This is a one man operation and honestly, I don’t know how he does it. All of the fish is flown in from all over the world and is the absolute best top notch quality. Follow his IG to see when reservations drop. You’ll have to book a couple weeks out but it’s worth the wait! You’ll preorder your food while making a reservation as well.

Other notes: pretty easy to find street parking in this area of Kent, we’ve never had an issue. Enter right at your reservation time, no earlier. It’s an intimate space best for couples and small groups.“

“I ordered the Sushi Deluxe, and it was hands down the best sushi I’ve had in a long time! The nigiri was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared, and the chef’s choice roll was flavorful. Everything was perfectly balanced and presented with care. The quality definitely exceeded my expectations for the price. Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving quality sushi. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I. Love. This. Place. They are our go-to teriyaki spot and have been for years, but what I really love is that they are family run and get to know and care about their customers. Highly, highly recommend!“

“Beautiful new sushi restaurant at The Landing.
Presentation is awesome for quality sashimi and sushi!
They have another location that is much smaller in Newcastle.
The menu is large with lots of cooked items as well! Looking forward to trying more of the menu.“

“I tried this place for the first time today. Ordered spicy chicken teriyaki. I didn't like how they put onions and carrots mixed with the chicken. They also didn't give teriyaki sauce to put on your rice. The food was just alright, for what I spent ($15) There's plenty of better teriyaki places in Kent.“

“Shiva provided the best service I’ve ever had at a sushi restaurant. Michael came in to relieve him and made sure we were fully satiated with our meals. Both Shiva and Michael gave us a great conversation and delicious food. Some of the best presented sushi as well. I’ll definitely be back. I would give this a 10⭐️if I could.“

“Everyone loves their karaage chicken...huge servings! They also have the best Tom Kha...the flavor is spot on! Pad See Ew, drunken noodles, etc are all wonderful. Portions are large & prices are reasonable. But, biggest reason I keep returning is their terrific staff...just the nicest people!“

“I'm pretty picky about teriyaki these days but this place is EXCEPTIONALLY good. The staff member Rianna was super friendly and helpful and had amazing recommendations. The food is great. The katsu, teriyaki and fried rice are literally mouth watering and FRESH. This is our new go to spot and can't wait to try more!“

“I love this teriyaki place. It is by far the best around and I’ve been to plenty of teriyaki restaurants. The food is always good and consistent. Same goes for the service. It’s very quick and the owner is great. My favorite thing is the teriyaki sauce which is made in house according to the owner. Will definitely be coming back for more delicious teriyaki.“

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

“Good Teriyaki, pretty simple and straight forward. I feel like it’s hard to mess up teriyaki but you never know. It came with a little side salad. Teriyaki chicken, Teriyaki beef and shrimp combo they were both good. Surprised that the shrimp came on a screwer with pineapples but it was good. Only a few pieces tho. Kinda worth it depends if you really like shrimp. Overall pretty decent place. Nothing to rave about but also nothing to complain about.

Vegetarian options: Not very many vegetarian plates.“

“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 haven’t been here since probably 2 years and I went yesterday and got a ‘moms plate’ which is essentially a family meal and I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of goodies you get with it for only 50$ (3 large plates of entrees with fried rice and lots of side dishes&soup) it’s supposed to feed 4 but it definitely can feed more than that. And my favorite sweet and sour chicken has gotten much better since the last time I’ve gone, they must’ve started using better chicken as it was a lot fresher and not dry. Owners are extremely kind and I’m always greeted with a big smile, certified auburn classic and I’ll be coming back more often!!“

“Good Job Chef'
Debit/Credit cards ONLY.!!
impossible Burger; Yummy ,crispy,
i am just happy with this place!!!
Thank you for the Meal.

has: Energy drinks, Soda machine, T'Shirts and More.“

“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.“

“So I ordered chicken teriyaki from Buck’s Teriyaki through DoorDash, thinking I’d have a nice, quiet dinner at home. What I didn’t expect was a box the size of a small suitcase to show up at my door. I almost tipped the driver extra for what must have been a heavy-lifting fee.

The food itself? Incredible. The chicken was juicy, drenched in this heavenly teriyaki sauce that I swear made me drool before I even opened the container. The rice? They gave me enough to survive an apocalypse. I’m not exaggerating when I say I ate for 20 minutes and barely made a dent. It felt like the meal was multiplying every time I put my fork down.

And don’t get me started on the leftovers—I’ve got teriyaki for days. Honestly, I’m considering sharing with my neighbors, or maybe starting a food drive.

Verdict: Deliciously excessive. Order if you’re hungry—or hosting a party. Or, you know, both.“

“Had a family dine in. Food had good flavors, enough portion size. The ambience was traditional. Felt little awkward when food was served in take away boxes, but later it became a good strategy to pack left overs. Would definitely visit again.“

“Love this place, the Salmon Poke is incredible!
The owner give me a sample of a nigiri seared salmon.They put a twist on it. It had a perfectly slice of onion on top bed on some kind of souce on top of the salmon. Best seared salmon I had !“

“I moved out of Seattle and still think about this place. Is it gourmet? Nope. It is a metric ton of chicken and rice, and it is tasty. The customer service is...well they take your order and money and you get food, that is it. Perfect. I gave this place a 3.5 star review, but it is definitely a 3.5 worthy place, and if you know anything about Teriyaki in Seattle, 3.5 stars is the best spot for the best Teriyaki, because food is made with love not manners and customer service voice!“

“This place is a gem in a “good food wasteland.” Black Diamond has been growing, and some of the new stuff is pretty good. But this place has been there for a long time (at least ten years). Classic PNW style teriyaki and a thousand other offerings, including an extraordinary cheeseburger that reminds me of the old Pick Quick in Fife. Chef’s kiss! Huge helpings and incredibly friendly small family run and family-owned business. They have a nice restaurant, always clean and always seating. (Restrooms are always very clean and well-stocked as well.) I love this place and cannot recommend it enough!

Vegetarian options: They offer many dishes, all easy to replace meat with (delicious, well-prepared, not soggy) tofu.

Parking: While parking may be sometimes limited directly in front of the door, the restaurant sits in a huge parking lot, with Disabled parking up front.

Kid-friendliness: They have many kid-friendly options, especially if your child likes cheeseburgers like mine does!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp to the door, and tables are far enough apart to easily accommodate a wheelchair or a walker, etc. The restrooms are also ADA friendly, with plenty of room and accessible sink and towels.“

“We ordered the Caterpillar and Big Fish rolls, and both were not only delicious but also beautifully decorated. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The wait time was reasonable, and both the servers and chefs were friendly and welcoming—it was nice to see everyone smiling. They also offer a large variety of sushi options to suit different tastes. I didn’t notice anything negative during our visit. Definitely recommend this place for sushi lovers!“

“One of my go-to spots for teriyaki—super solid every time. The chicken is always cooked just right, sauce is bomb, and the portions are big. It’s a small family-run place and they’re always super nice. Feels low-key but in the best way. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re craving something comforting and tasty.“

“I like is very good 👍 is delicious“

“Been coming to this restaurant since we moved here I’ve seen it all the prices going up the food sometimes not being what they used to be but the owner is such a lovey lady I can get mad… yes yes I know you want to get what you paid for, want the best quality food possible I get that I do too. I understand we all have different opinions about things but just like we all have our off days so do restaurant owners. They are lovely and have always given the best quality possible but maybe sometimes things don’t go quite as expected. Everyone always deserves a second chance!“

“Not too shabby! I ordered the stir-fried vegetables and chicken, and was not disappointed. Order was prepared in a timely manner, and service was quick when I arrived to pick it up. I will be back to try some of the other items on their menu.“

“I like here lol. With rising costs I get it portion sizes much smaller than before but still reasonable for what you pay. You all want some good yakisoba then go here and enjoy but remember as with all places nowadays portion sizes smaller lol“