40 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.“

“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!“

“This was the first time we visited and it was delicious 😋. The atmosphere was great, the staff was super friendly and the food was perfection. There is a lot of variety to choose from. We had a great experience and will be back to try even more sushi rolls.“

“Bistro is one of the best. Always friendly service, good size portions and extra sauce in take out containers. The salad is more of a coleslaw, and packed in, not a few leaves of iceberg and the dressing light and delicious. The teriyaki sauce is light and flavorful. I prefer a darker thicker style, but this is a solid alternate. And the garlic sauce? It’s what they’re known for! Addicting and it’s great in every bite whether salad, rice, or any teriyaki on the menu. Bring a bottle home and use on everything there too. Fountain Coke is a nice option and hits also. A must try in Issaquah“

“Don't get me wrong, I like this place. I'm just writing this to warn people against getting the prawn ramen, because it costs $6 more than the original and you literally get 1 prawn lol. My friends laughed, but as a shrimp-enjoyer, I was sad. 🍤🥲“

“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“

“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.“

“The food was delicious! I am a big fan of teriyaki restaurants and this is some of the best stuff I have had. The home made onion kimchi was so good and the service was amazing. I will be making this a staple restaurant when I’m not in the mood to cook.“

“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.“

“If I was not a teriyaki fan I would still come here because all of the food is not just excellent but perfect. The flavor is explosive, and the price is extremely reasonable. The service was on point, and I could not have asked for a better place to bring my family. For a premium meal, it was more than a pleasant experience. I'm not lying when I say this is the best teriyaki you can find in the greater Seattle area. I met the owner, and he was one of the nicest people I have met in the food industry. Thanks for the great meal!“

“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 used to eat here when I worked in the area. It’s been years, yet I still missed the chirashi that they were kind enough to let me customize. Coming back, it feels the same except for their great new electronic payment system.

The hamachi is still some of the best I’ve had. They use plain scallops, a difficult thing to find at many sushi restaurants, and they offer ikura as an upgrade.

I’d rather drive here than settle for the typical rolls I’d find elsewhere. Still the best value for quality sushi that I’ve found anywhere in the USA.“

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

“This is such a hidden gem. My best friend and I have been here a few times and the food is delicious. We've decided that next time we are going from front to back on the menu until we try everything... because all that we have ordered so far has been wonderful. The dragon roll, ahi tuna salad, and the pokemon roll have been favorites.“

“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“

“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.“

“I've been eating at Kami Teriyaki for years, and it's my go-to place for General Tao's Chicken and other dishes. So tasty!

Yes, like all restaurants their prices have skyrocketed and portion sizes aren't huge, but that's pretty normal everywhere now so I can't fault them for it. They solved the parking problem for pick-up, which is great (there are reserved spots for their restaurant).

Last I checked they switched sauces for their spicy chicken teriyaki and the new sauce isn't good, but all of their other food is great.“

“Cozy place to enjoy Teriyaki.
Good delicious teriyaki plus other menu items

Nice friendly service.

Higher prices than average, but we are in this gorgeous nice city of Bellevue, every thing here in every where is expensive. Nothing cheap. Nothing has reasonable price.

But here the Portions are good.

Convenient place
Near QFC.
Large parking lot.“

“This place is truly about the authenticity and passion for making good Japanese food. I ordered 6 gyozas, a full bowl of chicken with rice, a miso soup and a drink for only 24$. I came home and was surprised by how amazing it tasted for such low costs. Can't wait to come back and try more.“

“Great food. Great service. Highly recommended.“

“Great sushi and flavors here. I love the variety and the fact that they don't have the exact same rolls that every other sushi place seems to have on their menu. Fun and creative names and truly different combos for their sushi rolls and I'm here for it!“

“I definitely like it 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻“

“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!“

“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...“

“Great food and quick service“

“Today is my second visit. During my first visit, I didn’t know where to park, so I parked in a nearby church parking lot and had to pay for parking.
Thanks to the owner’s kind guidance, I learned that if you park in the parking garage, they give you a free 2-hour free parking ticket.
Today again, the fresh vegetables and warm teriyaki were delicious.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Friendly Service and excellent Teriyaki of various kinds!“

“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“

“good restaurant“

“Delicious food. Excellent portions. Good friendly service. Reasonable prices. Clean spacious seating lounge.

But if something not up to your expectations.
Please talk to the owner at the casheir They will make it right to make you happy. So you can have a very good eating experience.
Convenient location, large parking lot. Lots of free parking

Highly recommend“

“First order: I was really excited. The portions felt on par with what I would expect for the cost, and most importantly, the meals seemed fresh. The flavors were really good and packaged well. As someone who hates leftovers, I really enjoyed my first order. I would have given 4/5 stars.

My second order this week, not so much. (Maybe I ordered the wrong things this week). The breakfast portions were small (I was still hungry afterward), and the quality didn’t feel the same as the week before. The scrambled eggs with asparagus turned the eggs slimy and brown—not the most appealing. Dinners during the second week were decent but included fillers, like what appeared to be canned green beans. More roasted broccoli would have felt better, in my opinion.

So it depends on the week, I guess. I already ordered for next week, so we’ll see. I’ll update my review if the quality improves. I would order again for convenience (I’m currently postpartum, so having premade meals is super helpful!), but for this price point, I would expect the quality to stay consistent or improve.“

“Awesome burger, good fries, Awesome onion rings.
For a full meal, burger, fries and drink it gets pricy per person. Worth it for a better lunch than MacDonald or taco time. The fries are sized in your favor, the onion rings are the same. Highly recommend the onion rings. Figure $20 for burger, fries. I always get fries and onion rings.
I'll be back every week, even when I'm not working.“

“This is a wonderful restaurant with excellent food and genuinely kind staff. Every visit has been a great experience, and I especially love the salad. It is always fresh, flavorful, and something I look forward to ordering.

My only small wish is that they were open a little later, maybe until 10 or 11 p.m. instead of 9 p.m., because I would love more opportunities to stop by. That is honestly the best kind of “complaint” to have. The place is so good that I just wish I could enjoy it for longer!“