37 Best Japanese Restaurants near Issaquah

“An Absolutely enjoyable experience. The owner/ chef is a very nice and friendly man with a very welcoming presence. The food was excellent, presented beautifully and arrived quickly. He even surprised us at the end of our meal with complimentary spicy tuna hand rolls. The food was great but his presence really puts it over the top.“

“The food at Aji Sushi was pretty good overall. We ordered a dish with rice, meat, and a few other ingredients, and it was served in what looked like a cast-iron dish straight from the stove. It was extremely hot. The staff did warn us, which I appreciate, but the dish was still so hot that I accidentally touched it for a moment and slightly burned my hand.

I think serving this dish in a regular plate or a less extremely hot dish would be safer and more comfortable for customers. Other than that, the food was good and we enjoyed our meal.

One big plus, though, is that they bring complimentary miso soup and salad at the beginning of the meal. It was a nice touch and definitely something we appreciated!“

“Bento-ya Goemon Authentic Japanese food....been looking for good Japanese food close by! So very glad we found this take-out restaurant! I had the Salmon Bento box, cooked perfectly moist & lightly seasoned....everything freshly made! I definitely will be back! 5 star Rating!“

“I had my best teriyaki experience in this place. The food was nice with the most ADDICTIVE garlic sauce. Not only do they have chicken teriyaki, but their beef teriyaki is also fire. The staffs are super nice and kind. This place also has nice interior. Definitely my favorite go to restaurant!“

“sushi AND ramen? Yessirrr!!

Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the ramen and sushi options here.

I've tried other places that specialize in making ramen. Sadly none of them really impressed me and would usually opt out for pho instead. But here, they got ramen RIGHT.

Hear me out, the black sesame squid ink ramen?? FIRE. The soup got that addictive nutty taste to it - this is my favorite ramen.

For seafood bowls, raw seafood and rice ratio is fair. Nice thick cuts of fish. Reasonable to the price.“

“Best place ever!! 5 stars!! The food is incredible, best vietnamese I’ve ever had. Not only is the food incredible, but the servers are so kind! Overall a great experience and would highly recommend!!“

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

“A fantastic 8-course meal! Delicious, fresh, authentic Japanese food with the highest quality ingredients & unique presentation! Service & atmosphere was very pleasant and welcoming ... The entire omekase experience was One of the best we experienced in the States (or in Japan).
Chef Nori Morita is meticulous & very talented. Is was a joy for us to just watch him work. He & the entire team are very dedicated to providing the highest quality & a beautiful experience for all guests.
I wouldn't be surprised if this restaurant earns their first Michelin star in the next couple years“

“This was hands down the best teriyaki experience I have ever had.

The owner was very polite and sweet and offered me a special Korean cookie she got from the market for free. She made me feel like I was a guest in her house. She knew all of the secrets about the menu items. (The sesame chicken is best spicy and the yaki-udon is best regular) I can't wait to come back!“

“There is true joy in a calming meal. There is even greater joy in a cozy late night meal. We're greatly looking forward to our next visit, and I would like to say an extra thank you to Kim, who was refreshingly enthusiastic and kind. I hope my more exhausted maner didn't seem like I was disappointed in my meal. I was very pleased and inspired, Shinya Shokudō is definitely worth gate keeping to be sure but joy is best shared. Thank you again for a lovely and refreshing meal.“

“Their high quality tonkatsu reminds me of my home, Japan. I go there every chance I get. The staff is very friendly and nice. Highly recommend.“

“One of the best take out Teriyaki Chicken I have had. We will definitely be back for more.“

“Probably the best teriyaki place within 10 miles of issaquah. Chicken is cooked correctly and so is the rice. Spicy and regular teriyaki is good. Their salad is a coleslaw style with a light asian mayonnaise type dressing and its a thicker type of dressing, it good. Price is not cheap but at least its good! Sushi is good and decently fresh. Staff is friendly and usually highschool employed kids and they do just fine. If you are craving teriyaki in issaquah close to Pinedale, this is your place...trust me.“

“I'm a very hard person to impress, so very rarely do I give a 5 star for any business The food here is very good and this is high quality teriyaki. Only reason for a 4 star instead of a 5 star is because I specifically asked for my food to be made a certain way and they forgot to do it like I requested. I was too hungry to ask for a do over. I understand they can get very busy so make sure you specify and speak clearly and make sure the person taking your order is listening to you and acknowledging what you order otherwise, they might make a mistake. As can be expected with any business. This is one of my go to choices for teriyaki in the neighborhood“

“Amazing and authentic Japanese sandwiches! I recommend them all!“

“I definitely like it 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻“

“A friend in Seattle recommended Big Fish Sushi, so we drove all the way from Vancouver to try it—and wow, it did not disappoint!
The sashimi was incredibly fresh. The tuna literally melted in my mouth, and the thick-cut salmon was so fresh and had an amazing texture. We also ordered the Seahawk Roll, Rainbow Roll, shrimp tempura, crab tempura, and pot stickers, and honestly, every single dish was delicious!
Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Definitely worth the drive from Vancouver! We’ll absolutely be coming back again. One of our new favorite sushi spots! 🍣❤“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“This was my gf and I 1st time eating here and let me tell you it was soooo good! We will definitely be frequenting this place. Thank you guys for dinner 5⭐s“

“I highly recommend this Japanese restaurant as the best one in Seattle.👍

The small details inside the restaurant gave me the impression that it is truly well-managed; for instance, they even kept the soy sauce and spoons covered with plastic wrap, likely to prevent contamination from dust.
You can see the kitchen from your table, which allows diners to see for themselves that the place is kept clean.

The atmosphere was even better because I could hear some of my favorite Japanese songs playing at just the right volume. The staff were also friendly.🙂

I ordered the shrimp tempura udon and the avocado roll. The udon broth was mild and clean-tasting, and the noodles were wonderfully chewy and delicious. The avocado roll was packed with perfectly ripe avocado, and the ingredients were incredibly fresh.👍

I had no choice but to completely empty the bowls and plates.🤗

I was having a meal before the mountain trekking. Thinking I might get hungry at the summit, I ordered an extra spicy pork roll to go. That was the best choice. Even though it was a cloudy day, enjoying this restaurant's sushi roll at the top was truly fantastic. Even when I reached the summit, the Roll was still in good condition. I recommend you give it a try. (Please take all trash home to help protect nature.)

It was a happy day because I discovered a truly wonderful restaurant. I want to let everyone know about it.👍“

“Kind people, teriyaki is cooked decent all the time. Yakisoba is not boring, that is hard to find in a teriyaki restaurant. Salad dressing is creamy with good flavor and not water down. Rice is cooked perfectly not to dry or to sticky. Price point in NOT cheap but on par with Washington's high taxes to do business. Keep up the good work!“

“Love this place! Having lived in Japan for nearly a decade, I can confidently say Donburi Station is the real deal. The food tastes incredibly authentic, the portions are generous, and it’s very well-priced for the Bellevue area. We come here about once a month because of the fantastic menu variety. Every menu item we’ve tried has been great. Keep it up!“

“The food is delicious, the prices are super reasonable, the ordering is efficient (via QR code at your table), and the food came out very quickly. Bonus is that they have carafes of hot tea on the tables already. This is my new favorite place in Factoria.“

“Great food. Great service. Highly recommended.“

“I don’t usually write reviews, as you can probably tell from my non-review status, but this Jumbo Chicken Teriyaki Box has completely changed the game for me. As someone who travels frequently for work and eats on the go, I was not only surprised but genuinely in awe of the simple yet incredible meal that was delivered to my less-than-glamorous hotel room in Seatle.

When I say "simple," I don’t mean it in a negative way—rather, it was simply perfect. The chicken, the salad—everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I was so impressed that I feel compelled to tell others: Order from here now, and often!

It’s been two weeks since I left Seattle, and I’ve thought about this meal at least 35 times since returning home. This place is a hidden gem, and I can’t wait to get back to the West Coast so I can dine here again. For what it’s worth, I ordered from them both nights of my stay in Seattle. Highly recommend!“

“Really good spicy chicken! I got white meat and it was super tender and the sauce was delicious. Was also so impressed by the flavorful fried rice. The portions are huge, so I’ll easily get three meals out of this. My husband ate his whole meal, though, and he also loved it. The lady at the register is so sweet. We’ll be back for sure!“

“Great food and quick service“

“I love it , the food and everything was very good ... I try the tempura and the Chicken Teriyaki and both were really good...the place is very clean including the bathroom...and even the rice was very good , the dressing and the salad was great too...I really want to eat at this place again...“

“This was our favorite in Overlake. Sad they had to move but the new location is still very good, maybe even better food. Keep it spicy!

From what we could tell only take out containers, no longer plates which is a slight knock.

Thanks to the other reviewers, park in the underground lot right before you get to the restaurant. Free two hour parking“

“The food is amazing and the service is phenomenal! This was so good!“

“We are regulars at Tokyo. This restaurant has been in Factoria for many years and it is always great. The service is great. The sushi is fresh and delicious. We also order a variety of hot doors such as bento boxes, uson, and various rice bowls. I think their chicken karage is also exceptional. We do both dine in and takeout and it is always great!“

“Quite literally the best stuff ever, Joe is a straight up G, the cooks are also just straight up Gs best yaki around come eat it now. I wish I could give 6 stars, Joe not only served me great food but also gave me a ride home when my car broke down. This place is heaven on earth“

“Friendly Service and excellent Teriyaki of various kinds!“

“This is one of my go to places when I don't want to get food at work. I believe its a family owned business. My favorite is the regular teriyaki chicken. Food comes out freshly made, hot and the teriyaki sauce is the perfect balance of sweet. Usually do takeout as the lobby isn't the biggest but you can eat in. Very conveniently located by the Microsoft Studios. Way better than the chicken available on campus.“

“good restaurant“