50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Covington

“For years my Dad and I have gone here. Unfortunately I live in Illinois, but every time I visit Washington I visit this restaurant without failure. It has the best spicy chicken teriyaki I have ever had and will continue to come here when the opportunity allows me to!“

“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. 🤔😒“

“Absolutely delicious! Teriyaki Wok serves up massive portions of fresh, perfectly cooked food. The flavor is incredible and the service is always wonderful. This is my family’s go-to spot in Covington—highly recommend! YUM 😋“

“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!“

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

“This is our family’s go-to sushi spot that'd close to home! Everything is always so fresh, refreshing, and delicious. The sweet older lady who works there is always so kind and welcoming and gives the best service. We always enjoy coming back! 🍣❤“

“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.“

“Best Teriyaki in Western Washington! I grew up with Teriyaki from the early days to the present! Good Teriyaki places are few and far between! The sauce is just as good as it was way back when! Same with the salad dressing! Succulent and tastie meat! Very, very good! Get yourself out here in Four Corners and try this place!“

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

“This is a fairly small restaurant though has more tables than most strip mall places. Once inside it’s quiet with soft jazz playing. Service was quick and the order also came out quickly and hot. It was flavorful and filling. The green tea was delicious. Good place if in Auburn. It’s right near the McDonald’s, same general parking lot. Updated from previous review on 2026-09-20“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Such a hidden gem in Seattle! This place has the perfect late-night izakaya vibe — cozy, lively, and casual without feeling too loud or overwhelming.

The food is especially good for sharing. Everything comes out hot and flavorful, and there’s a great variety of Japanese-style dishes and late-night comfort food. It’s the kind of place where you order a bunch of different things for the table, grab a drink, and somehow end up staying much longer than you planned.

What I really like is the atmosphere. It feels warm and intimate, almost like a little neighborhood spot you’d stumble into late at night in Japan. The staff are friendly and the whole place feels relaxed and welcoming.

Seattle honestly needs more places like this, especially since so many restaurants close early. Definitely one of my favorite spots for late-night food, drinks, and hanging out with friends.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I really liked this place. It has a cozy feel, and the food makes it obvious why people keep coming back. It feels a little more like an actual night out and a little less like you panic-ordered sushi from a strip mall because everyone was too tired to decide. Go when you want something nice without it becoming a whole event.“

“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.“

“Sumo Teriyaki is low-key dining that mainly focuses on take-out.

I've tried the chicken teriyaki, sumo fire teriyaki, and the beef bowl. All are flavorful, without being douced in sauce, and the ingredients taste fresh.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Third time customer and IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE! I recommend upgrading the white rice to fried rice. It's the best fried rice I've had in decades! The staff and owners are authentic chefs, and provide a family environment with professional customer service. I've tried the Szechuan Beef, Kung Pao Chicken, General Tso's Chicken--each time with as a C-17 Chicken Teriyaki Wok Combo that comes with Teriyaki Chicken and a large line of choices as your second part of the combo. All of these items were amazing. Plus even the egg rolls were homemade tasting and crispy outside but not much on the inside The portions and amount of ingredients are large and varied, and DO NOT COMPARE to local competitors. Finally, The wonton soup is definitely the best I've ever ever ever ever ever had! There are so many vegetables, scrumptious broth, and the wontons in it seemed like they're made with love and homemade! I can't wait to try everything on the menu! I wish I could go there all the time. Even they're little side salad that comes with the meal has more ingredients and fresh ingredients. The salad seems hand cut--not prepackaged.. If you want a bang for your buck for delicious, mouth watering, large portion food with quality ingredients this will be as big of treasure to you as it is to me! Anybody needing an awesome place to go to lunch or get takeout on the way home, or bring your family in to their clean and pleasant facility, I exceedingly recommend this special gem! I'm a customer for life!“

“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!“

“I definitely like it 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻“

“Sat outside for lunch with my mom the other day, was our first time in and we both shared the Bento Sushi Box 🍱 & the Alaskan Roll and it was a perfect amount of food. My mom had never had sashimi OR nigiri before and she loved the nigiri 🍣
The food, the service from our waiter and the atmosphere was all amazing! Definitely would recommend and great spot for lunch! Everything was FRESH and delicious!“

“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.“

“We had a wonderful experience at California Monster Sushi in Kent! The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything we ordered tasted delicious, and the portions were very satisfying.

The lady who served us was especially friendly, pleasant, and welcoming. She greeted us with a warm smile, patiently helped us with our order, and made sure we had everything we needed. Her kind and cheerful personality made our dining experience even more enjoyable.

Great sushi, excellent service, and a comfortable atmosphere. We will definitely return and highly recommend this restaurant!“

“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.“

“We were craving teriyaki and have been slowly trying out all the ones in the area. We're very happy having had Buck's, the plan was clean , service is friendly and quick with no overly loud music(TV on but a nice low volume). The portions are great and the food itself beautifully seasoned, tender and moist with nice cuts(no cheap grisly bits in our meal). We got the spicy chicken and pork they were so good and the salad simple but so nicely chopped(love me some consistent texture) and went nicely with the meal. We're done trying out other spots this is the one. Now only if they offered catering cause I would absolutely getting catering for parties.“

“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.“

“Been going here for years. Always consistently good for chicken teriyaki or yakisoba. Eggs rolls are good too. Nice side salad. Always fresh. Never left a review for them in the 10 plus years I've eaten there and I always go back. Figured I should. A go to spot for an easy meal.“

“We bought the family meal (chicken teriyaki, orange chicken, fried rice, 2 salads, 4 large eggrolls and 8 gyozas) for $48.99. Well worth the price. Not too long a wait. No white rice, but who cares? Everything was really good. I was quite happy. Good service overall. Will return. Thank you Kami.“

“If you live in Renton or in northern Kent, this Teriyaki shop is amazing. The food is worth every penny, which isn't pricey at all. By the way, one of the only teriyaki shops that gives you a different kind of Salad dressing, and not the same thousand island type of dressing.“

“Come for the lunch special and bring an empty stomach! A huge plate of delicious food for less than 20 bucks at lunch time is a rarity these days.

Also don't miss the opportunity to grab an extra side of their simple, yet delicious Mac salad.“

“If you like spicy, textured sushi rolls, you definitely have to order The H3 Roll ($19.99) at Appa Sushi & Bento Teriyaki!

Inside, it’s packed with spicy tuna, spicy salmon, spicy yellowtail, and crunchy cucumber, then topped with creamy avocado, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. What makes this roll stand out is the four different types of tobiko (flying fish roe) on top. They add a salty, satisfying pop of texture that brings the whole roll together.
The fun part is that each tobiko color actually brings a unique, subtle flavor profile:

Red: Beet
Yellow: Yuzu/Citrus
Green: Wasabi
Black: Squid Ink

Don't let the exotic details intimidate you—the flavors are balanced and complement the roll perfectly. It's super filling, gorgeous to look at, and worth every penny. Highly recommend giving this a try if you enjoy fresh fish with a bit of a kick!“

“Great food and quick service“

“Great service the food was prepped and cooked quickly and it was delivered within 20 mins. Very nice portions of food. I got the chicken chow mein, 8 piece gyoza and side salad everything was so good 😊. First time ordering from them they will definitely continue getting my business for for future orders. A+ service and food 💕Thank you Teriyaki Wok“

“I know this isn't the main thing but idk what they're putting in the fried rice but it's SO good. I could legit live off their chicken fried rice. Everything else that I've had so far is pretty standard but great.
Good prices, huge portions, became my default teriyaki place even if it's a 30min drive for me.“

“Absolute hidden gem. I did not know what to expect coming in but was very blown away. The food was delicious and I will be dreaming about the korean chicken and mongolian beef. The service is also amazing and the new owner is so kind. We came very close to closing but nobody rushed us and let us enjoy ourselves. It's a very clean restaurant with clean and a lot of seating, perfect for solo dining or with family and friends. The place seems to have been transfered to new management very recently and still trying to find solid customer base. Please do support them!“

“My family has loved the takeout from Oshio 2 for years, both the teriyaki and the burgers! The other night I was dog-sitting in the area and ordered the Western Burger with fries (I highly recommend the fries here, they are delightfully crispy.) As this town continues growing up and corporate franchises move in, consider supporting a Black Diamond OG local favorite 🍱🍔🥤“

“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.“

“I like is very good 👍 is delicious“

“This is our go to spot for teriyaki in Auburn. The staff are so kind and efficient, their cook is super consistent, and their portions kick ass!! My wife always gets tofu+vegetable yakisoba and has never had a problem with cross contamination (not something we can always say about every place, she has some dietary/food restrictions equating to vegan). We love this place :)“

“wow this place was amazing. teriyaki chicken and spare ribs was super good, toooo goood! portion size was superb! price is affordable! i’m glad i decided to stop by here.

thank you, yeah sure I need to clock out
from a california guy!“

“Truly amazing teriyaki and katsu, if a bit expensive. But you can taste the quality. The katsu was well breaded and perfectly fried. The teriyaki had a great char and was dressed in a thin soy sauce heavy sauce, not coated like most Seattle teriyaki. The salad was excellent as well with a sesame dressing. Very traditional Puyallup style! I loved it!“

“I first visited Ono Teriyaki in 1996 while working nearby for a while I got lunch there at least 3 days a week. It's always been good food and good customer service at a good price. It's no wonder that after 3 decades they are still there.“