14 Best Japanese Restaurants in Kirkland

“Great foods and awesome service!“

“Their fish is of superior quality compared to other Japanese restaurants in this area. I used to live in Japan for a long time so when I feel like eating Japanese food I always go to this one. I am a routine customer and I always order their salmon box, which they remember every time.“

“Pleasantly surprised by this spot. Went in because the Mediterranean place I was going to try next door was super slow to even acknowledge me.
Friendly and chill guy, very generous amount of meat and it tasted good. I got the spicy chicken. They also have brown rice to sub and a couple Korean dishes and sides of kimchi for sale. If you’re looking for a quick and easy teriyaki spot, it’s definitely one of the better ones. I’ll be coming back for sure“

“I had. The tonkatsu ramen here a few years ago, I think it has changed hands since. Today I ordered the Shibu ramen (kimchi) and enjoyed it very much. The broth and kimchi were the stars of this ramen bowl. They also sell canning jars of the fresh kimchi. The ramen is definitely worth trying if you’ve not had it before.“

“Portions were pretty good for an average of $15. Once upon a time, teriyaki was provided in this volume for $7-$9, but at least this place didn't go with both shrink-flatiron AND inflation. They increased prices as expected, but respected reasonable portions. So many places have given in and cut both corners now.

We were happy with our meals. Chicken was flavorful and not dry or undercooked. We did ask for our meals to be well done, but we do that at all teriyaki places. They break the mold by providing cucumber salad instead of standard iceberg lettuce and dressing. I found the cucumber salad to have a bit too much vinegar for me, but my husband happy with it. I still enjoyed it as it cut the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce, which also happily wants not overly sweet.

Additional plus is they actually provide undiluted sriracha sauce. I have come across at least 3 teriyaki establishments that dilute their hot sauces with teriyaki sauce now.

To note, this place isn't necessarily a fast eat. As a to go order, it took a little over 20 min to receive or order an early Saturday evening.

Parking is limited in front, but if you don't mind parking a bit further behind the complex and a five minute walk, then there's no problem.

Space is very clean and looks like it may have been recently renovated or at least repainted. My husband said the restroom was clean.

Highly recommend.“

“I was pleasantly surprised - extremely homey, tastes like home-cooked Japanese food! What an unassuming little spot!

My partner and I had the Oyakodonburi, Katsu Curry, salmon cucumber avocado roll, and a side of tempura.

The portions are big! The Oyakodonburi was the star of the show - usually I don't like oyakodon because it's very easy to do wrong; too slimy and too saucy, but theirs was just perfect!!

This is gonna be a top lunch spot for me for sure!“

“Teriyaki was always reliable here, especially pork and beef. Chicken is just so so for me. I think it is just a personal difference. The place seems very simple but most of the food is quite good. I have never dined in, so I can not judge the atmosphere, but just by looking at the inside, it is just the vibe of the food court, not fancy restaurant. I would recommend this place for people looking for fine food. You can not go wrong with food at least.“

“Good food as always. we ate there with my co-workers for lunch today and it was so good i have to go back to buy some for dinner to take home.“

“Not only is the crispy rice and tuna, pork belly bun, and ramen delicious but they are also life savers. My best friend started choking and one of the employees came and gave her the Heimlich maneuver. Thank you for helping her! I tried to tip the employee and he refused. Really thank you. I know everyone’s adrenaline through the roof!“

“Reasonably Priced; Outstanding Sushi!😋 Oh, and the FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE was very appreciated.“

“Everything there is delicious and always artfully presented, and the service by the staff is also very good.“

“A nice little spot for some delicious sushi in downtown Kirkland. Walked in on Friday evening and were seated really quickly. The staff was welcoming and friendly in a down to Earth way. Our table was clean and comfortable. Great variety on the menu; I was able to order non-sushi items for myself and daughter while my friends found some great looking sushi plates. My chicken Katsu was crispy and cooked perfectly, and included a fresh salad and a cup of miso soup, which was very tasty. We tried the potato-ball/squid dish (I can't recall the name) and it was VERY good!!! Great on a cold evening to warm you up. Prices seemed fair and our waitress was very helpful and friendly. Definitely worth a stop! :-)“

“Fav local sushi place in Juanita“

“The reviews from others were right on, 👍🏾 this place is Amazing! The door was hard to find at night, but once inside. What a Great, small yet full of life restaurant! The service was excellent, and the food served was Delicious & Perfect!

The sushi 🍣 🍱 was So Fresh, the cod so light and delicious! And the tea ☕️ was exquisite!

And to top it off, the area was Alive & vibrant!
I will be going back Often!

Parking: At night look for the door 🚪

Kid-friendliness: There were kids there enjoying it all

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for all“