50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Kenmore

“A diamond in the rough! Great food and the owner is friendly and personable. I will return. I had the chicken teriyaki and there was plenty of food as I was very hungry after a long morning of doing chores and yard work.“

“Food was good, but it took half an hour to come out. In fairness they said so before we ordered. We weren’t in a hurry, so we stayed.
Food was good, service was good and polite.
The restaurant was clean.
It seems this place is geared more towards takeout orders, there were a lot of people coming in and out to pick up previously placed orders while we sat at a table.
Brighter lighting, more of a cafe vibe than a restaurant.“

“I had a fantastic experience at this sushi restaurant! Sushi Combo B was perfect - fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The wait time was impressively low, making the dining experience even better. The atmosphere is really nice, with a relaxing vibe that makes you want to stay longer. Definitely coming back!“

“I love Sushi Kappo Tamura and Taichi!! I have a hard time eating sushi anywhere else.“

“A very nice experience today with nice service and nice ambience. I'm not a big sushi fan but there are many other nice options too here. 5 out of 5.“

“Great rolls and sake. I had the red dragon and little tokyo and they both were delicious. Also had the shrimp tempura appetizer which was also great. The server was very attentive and patient. The chef was a master at rolling, the dishes were art pieces you can eat. I will be back here soon.“

“Nice place,good service,good food“

“Best sushi. Joe is an exceptional sushi chef. His support staff are incredible. Vintage stereo equipment and vinyl records on the walls. Don’t miss out.“

“A great spot for authentic kaiseki in Seattle. The dishes are creative and the presentation is thoughtful, extending to the beautiful ceramics and plating. It’s a quiet, intimate space that’s perfect for a focused meal or a date. Service was excellent and professional. They apply an automatic 20% service charge but don’t ask for tips on top of that, which simplifies the end of the meal. I’m looking forward to returning.“

“Foodies, this is a must try if you are ever in the area. Most sushi houses have a hard time getting Uni, but we had 4 dishes with fresh Uni in it. You won't regret it.“

“Service is ON POINT !!!! Food is amazing and our waitress is amazing ! We had to bring our little one last min because child care wasn’t available. But they kindly accommodate my little one and gave her some cooked sushi !!! We really appreciate it ! We definitely will come back for a different menu because their menu changes every month ! I recommend anyone coming over to try it if they want an authentic Japanese meal in Seattle !!!“

“excellent sushi! everything was fresh and delicious! highly recommend checking them out!“

“This was, without a doubt, the best sushi I have ever had in my life. I would go here every day of my life if I could.“

“Love LOVE this place. I used to love their Kirkland location and was sad when I moved away, so I was absolutely ecstatic that they opened a Ballard location. The rolls are affordable and tasty, and the wine pours are the most generous in Ballard.“

“The ramen selection is so unique! Went there with friends, there was wait even though it was past peak lunch hour. The waitlist goes fast but expect to wait 5+ mins to get seated.

Service was prompt and fast but nothing personal to note for. Their ramen was great!!
Original tonkotsu was super flavorful but not too heavy, and their seafood ramen was amazing too!! Can’t wait to go back to try their pesto and black sesame!“

“Tried the pork katsu curry and chicken karaage at this Japanese spot. The portions are pretty big, and the curry tasted really good and rich and comforting.

Just a heads up, you can only order once, so make sure to get everything you want. Overall, a solid meal!“

“Grilling is n art Issian has mastered . This is why we- my family and friends- love this place.“

“I have only ordered to go from this place. The Katsu and teriyaki chicken are excellent.
Everything showed up hot like it should . I ordered Gioza with my chicken as well.. It was also hot and fresh.. even though I didn’t pay for it, they included some salad and dressing along with my order 😌.

I ate most of the Gyoza 🥟 as soon as it showed up. Had a bunch of the cartoon and a few pieces of the teriyaki with my fingers. Excellent quality and consistency.“

“Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this unassuming restaurant offers high quality sushi and sashimi dishes.

My favorite is the Sushi Candy, fish wrap around crab meat salad and torched to get a smokey flavor. The standard one uses imitation crab meat. Definitely ask to substitute with real crabmeats.“

“🥰🥰sushi、 ramen、Hibachi，Chinese wok“

“I found this place wonderful, not only were the waiters there so kind and INCREDIBLY warm, the food was transcendent! I recently went with my dad, and we both have been to japan, and at Izakaya, we both agree it took us right back to Osaka! The menu was incredible, we ordered the beef udon which had a broth that was so 3 dimensional and smokey, duck, chicken, and wagyu yakitori (ps order the wagyu it's worth it) which were cooked perfectly- and you can tell, with an expensive charcoal! As well as The udon carbonara- which was also fantastic, although personally I found it was very hearty and filling- which was great, but with the amount of food we had on the way, I couldnt eat much. But I think what was truly the star of the show we're the desserts, I tried the yuzu cheesecake and WOW! It was delicious! My dad agreed it was probably the best cheesecake he ever had! It had such a light and sweet yet tart and rich flavor, and let me tell you, I left feeling like a million dollars afterwards! One other thing I would like to point out is how quick they were- (we ordered a lot more I didn't mention) and it came out progressively I'd say by the time we were seated to the time it was in my mouth... 10 minutes? The service was great, the atmosphere was great, the food was great, and overall the next time I come back to Seattle this is the first place I'm heading!!! And you should too!!“

“Area is for the most part a restaurant desert. Parking lot is small. If you don't live nearby, please leave room for nearby residents by parking at Husky Stadium.“

“Manna has the best Teriyaki and Korean in town, maybe even the whole Puget sound region!

Manna is family owned, run and operated, and they genuinely care about the quality of their food and the happiness of their customers. This place is a gem of the Seattle area and I hope they can continue serving great food and service for years to come.“

“It was a great experience for my family. We highly recommend Sai Sushi & Sake!“

“I just want to say, I drive by this place all the time when I go run my dog in magnolia, finally stopped in. Quiet little spot but the lady taking my order was so sweet and nice, made me understand the order, because I wanted extra side of gyoza with my Teri chicken, she insisted I just do the combo. I don’t normally do combo because it usually means you get less chicken but she told me that’s not how they do it :). I was more than surprised and happy. I got a feel stack of chicken, two scoop rice (which is also rare) 6 gyoza on the side and side salad, and it was freaking delish! Want to try the katsu next. Also as a side note, the salad was so fresh.

Great stuff“

“My grandfather introduced me to Toshi's teriyaki back in the early 90s. After 3 decades of trying other teriyaki spots throughout this state, I have yet to find a better one. This is a real gem of the great northwest. thank you Toshi“

“Super clean restaurant and quick service! Most important of all, the food is phenomenal! Single best katsu curry in Lynnwood.“

“Came here cos of the high reviews. The place was spacious and a few tables were occupied already at 5pm. We ordered Kaarage bento. Lion King special roll and the chirashi bowl. Everything was delicious. Lion King was seared salmon and unagi roll, it was very good. The chirashi to our surprise had some uni and unagi, which was a pleasant surprise, although it doesn't have amaebi, but better than what we usually get for chirashi bowl elsewhere. Not sure if it depends on the days availability. Service was nice, we will definitely come back.“

“the sashimi cups are to die for, the portions aren't big but they are delicious!! only complaint is that the cashier will ask you if you want spicy mayo and they will not tell you that it costs extra :( so there will be an extra charge added to your account“

“Great food, broad Japanese food menu and saki options. Good flawless service. Tiny space plan for it. Also bring your Covid vaccine card or recent test.“

“The food was very good, well portioned, and full of flavor. The ingredients were fresh and everything was cooked just right.

The owners are very friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better.

Prices are fair for the quality offered. I definitely recommend it and would come back again.“

“Update Jan 2026*** I didn't know Teriyaki Bowl could get even better than it already is but now they offer the best crab rangoons and sweet and sour dipping sauce! I have tried so many dissapointing rangoons/sauces in WA but finally Teriyaki Bowl for the win! Thank you! Not sure if they are offered online but definitely in store.

OG Post - Delicious food, clean and cute environment, large portions, and very friendly service! We tried the fried gyozo, chicken teriyaki, and general tso chicken (pictured) and everything was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly for both and the sauces were delicious! The general tso was one of the best I have had in a long time. Saucy, crispy, no dry or chewy pieces, all just juicy yummy crispy chicken. I enjoyed all the added veggies too! The salad looked and tasted so fresh with a tasty dressing. I love that you can buy bottles of their homemade sauces. If you eat inside, the presentation of the food is really nice. I can't wait to try more items from the menu. We will definitely be coming back!“

“One of the best sushi restaurants I’ve been part of!“

“Toyota Sushi is a gem in our community! As a family-owned business, they truly go above and beyond to make every visit special. Their food is consistently amazing, with fresh ingredients and beautifully crafted dishes that never disappoint. The service is top-notch—always accommodating, friendly, and attentive to every detail. I've been a loyal customer for a while now, and I can confidently say I've never had a less-than-excellent experience here. If you're looking for a sushi spot that combines great food with warm, personalized service, Toyota Sushi is the place to go. Highly recommended! Five stars all the way. Ps. We love our Tia Helen ❤️“

“Very good food. Service was wonderful“

“The Salmon Bara-Chirashi Bento was quite literally the most phenomenal bento box I’ve ever had. The vibe of the restaurant was great, Japanese music, great decoration, and just felt perfect. The flavor of the rice combined with the soy sauce and salmon all summed up the perfect bowl. Totally would try again and recommended to anyone who loves themselves a good taste of Japanese cuisine.“

“Always so good! One of the best teriyaki places in Seattle. Always get the beef with fried rice, my hubs gets the spicy chicken. Great place to just grab dinner on the way home from a late night at the office. Easy parking in the back and always quick.“

“this is honestly my favorite teriyaki spot ever. me and my boyfriend go here all the time, it’s our go-to place when we just want something good and comforting. the food is always sooo good, like consistently, never disappoints.

the guy who works there is always so nice and friendly, every time we come in he somehow puts us in a better mood. just super sweet energy.

this time we got the spicy pork bulgogi (on the photo) and it was so good, but honestly everything we’ve tried here so far has been perfect. we love it!“

“I’m a foodie and am a fan of gourmet restaurants. Sakuma is one of the BEST Japanese restaurants I’ve been to-ever! I’ve lived in Japan before. Sakuma’s so good that it’s like being back in Japan. 👍🏼 Itadakimasu, Totemo Oishi!!!“

“we order from them on Uber Eats delivery a lot and it’s always great quality! They forgot a bag of ours and one of the workers personally drove it out to us with complimentary soda. Amazing service. This will be our #1 teriyaki spot from now on.“

“The food is tasty, especially for the large portions you get. I really like all the kimbap they have (especially the triangle tuna kimbap). It was properly seasoned with a good kick to it! This place deserves to be a lot more busier than it typically is.“

“so yummy Japenese food and fresh dishes😘😋😍“

“Just went there for the Gyudon and it exceeded my expectations. It was very delicious and on the spot. Down side is nothing to do with the restaurant but parking. It is hard to find a good parking spot. However will be coming back but probably picking up the food rather than dinning in.“

“Server/ Owner was very nice and kind, food was great… very warm and comforting. I recommend the ume konbu onigiri and miso soup…as a celiac I had no problems and that’s very hard to find in places nowadays … and it’s vegan too! No complaints, very grateful celiac here. Thank you.“

“What they lack in space they make up for in freshness, flavor and presentation. Tried lots of different rolls and the chicken teriyaki w gyoza and it was all amazing. P.S. komorebi is a Japanese word for light peeking through the leaves of trees and casting patterns. Perfect name for a such a little spot with such beautiful food.“

“I’ve been coming to Nasai Teriyaki for just over 10 years for my Teriyaki fix, and they’re consistently the best around. It’s actually hard for me to eat teriyaki elsewhere because Nasai is just that good. Things are made to order (and they ask me for level of spice!), and the resulting flavor is perfectly charred and absolutely delicious.

I always get the spicy chicken & gyoza combo, but also love their chicken yakisoba. My household will always go out of our way to eat here when we have a teriyaki craving!

Easy strip mall location with a parking lot, and the folks running this small business are so kind and hardworking. I hope to continue to visit for many more years!“

“I was at Kenmore Air looking for a quick bite to eat. This place was a short walk away. It’s a very unsuspecting as I thought it was take out only but they have a little indoor seated area. The entrance is small, there was a party of 4 ahead of me ordering from the kiosk blocking the rest of the place then the chef came out from the kitchen and explained the options of ordering and showed me seating. You order, pay, then sit and wait for your meal if you’re eating in. I ordered the assorted poke bowl. It was fresh, flavorful, crisp salad, warm & fluffy rice. I was delightfully impressed as the initial appearance was unassuming. They were very kind & polite. Priced fair for their quality of food. I would definitely come back.“

“I can’t believe I have not frequented this place before. It’s fantastic!“

“Best fresh fish (sashimi) and an incredible environment for food & fun“

“I already went to the teriyaki place like six times, literally the best teriyaki best people kindest hard-working fast and you get a free drink included with your teriyaki. I love the spicy chicken teriyaki it literally tastes like it’s homemade not like a lot of that cheap mass produce stuff. I could see myself coming here literally every week, and I might just do that!“