17 Best Japanese Restaurants near Maple Valley

“Absolutely loved my experience at Nori Sushi! From the moment we walked in, we were treated like family by the incredibly friendly and attentive staff, who made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The sushi presentation was absolutely stunning – each plate looked like a work of art, with fresh, vibrant ingredients that instantly made my mouth water.

The quality of the sushi was beyond impressive – each piece was impeccably fresh, with not even a hint of fishiness, which speaks volumes about the high standards Nori Sushi maintains. We tried a variety of dishes, from the appetizers to the rolls and even a sushi boat, and every bite was more delicious than the last. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and you could truly taste the care and skill that went into crafting each piece.

Dessert was a perfect, refreshing finish – the ice cream tasted exactly like fresh-squeezed Japanese oranges, a treat that rounded off an already phenomenal meal. With such a warm and attentive staff, beautiful presentation, and the freshest sushi I've had in a long time, I honestly can't say a single negative thing about Nori Sushi. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an exceptional sushi experience!“

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

“Awesome spot! Wish I went sooner! Fast, fresh and generous portions. Chinese options are great and teriyaki is delicious. Love that they have weekday specials and a Tahoma HS special for students. Hope they continue to stick around- they have a loyal customer ?“

“Had a family dine in. Food had good flavors, enough portion size. The ambience was traditional. Felt little awkward when food was served in take away boxes, but later it became a good strategy to pack left overs. Would definitely visit again.“

“Food was pretty good. Solid burger and plenty of fries. Service was fine: friendly enough and all business. I'd probably make a bigger effort to eat there, but this place is desperately in need of a deep clean and spruce-up. The entire dining area is grimey and dingy.“

“Tried the chicken bowl for the first time and wow — easily some of the best grilled teriyaki I’ve had, period. The chicken was charred to perfection, full of flavor, and juicy. The white rice was cooked just right — soft, fluffy, and a perfect match for the teriyaki. On top of that, the service was fast and super friendly. I totally get why this place has such high ratings. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Great food and quick service“

“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 tried this place for the first time today. Ordered spicy chicken teriyaki. I didn't like how they put onions and carrots mixed with the chicken. They also didn't give teriyaki sauce to put on your rice. The food was just alright, for what I spent ($15) There's plenty of better teriyaki places in Kent.“

“I drove around during my lunch break yesterday and decided to give this place a try. Overall, the service was excellent and the staff were very friendly. I ordered the sashimi set, which came with complimentary miso soup, I believe. The portion was more than enough for me. Everything was fresh and delicious—I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended!“

“This place is a gem in a “good food wasteland.” Black Diamond has been growing, and some of the new stuff is pretty good. But this place has been there for a long time (at least ten years). Classic PNW style teriyaki and a thousand other offerings, including an extraordinary cheeseburger that reminds me of the old Pick Quick in Fife. Chef’s kiss! Huge helpings and incredibly friendly small family run and family-owned business. They have a nice restaurant, always clean and always seating. (Restrooms are always very clean and well-stocked as well.) I love this place and cannot recommend it enough!

Vegetarian options: They offer many dishes, all easy to replace meat with (delicious, well-prepared, not soggy) tofu.

Parking: While parking may be sometimes limited directly in front of the door, the restaurant sits in a huge parking lot, with Disabled parking up front.

Kid-friendliness: They have many kid-friendly options, especially if your child likes cheeseburgers like mine does!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp to the door, and tables are far enough apart to easily accommodate a wheelchair or a walker, etc. The restrooms are also ADA friendly, with plenty of room and accessible sink and towels.“

“Excellent service. Hassle-free. The gentleman picked up the phone, took my order and listened so well, he repeated it back to me, I confirmed, he confirmed my total and gave me the time it would be ready. I arrived, my food was packaged, he handed it to me, checked out. All done! Everything was delicious and better than expected. I made sure to tip well and will be back.“

“My wife and I have been coming to this wonderful teriyaki restaurant for a while now, and it has never disappointed us. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The owners and staff are incredibly kind, making every visit feel welcoming.

Recently, we ordered a large platter for a special occasion, and it was absolutely amazing! Every bite was delicious, and you could tell the quality and effort they put into their food.

This place truly deserves more recognition. If you’re looking for great teriyaki and a place that genuinely cares about its customers, please support this local gem. You won’t regret it!“

“OMG the woman that works up front is AMAZING!!!! So sweet and kind. She literally chats with all her customers and genuinely cares for everyone that walks through the door like a mother would. ??? She even bagged up all our leftovers for us with a smile.
Fast service and the Food is excellent. The red sauce with the egg rolls was so good and the T5 Chicken Breast Teriyaki is my new fave. We are Traveling.... but if we're in this neck of the woods I would definitely go back. Thank you for the GREAT experience.“

“I’ve been knowing them my whole life, i’m now 22. They’ve always been nothing, but nicest people. I’ve gone to many teriyaki places, but this one will definitely always be my number one. Best teriyaki you’ll ever try. Highly recommend

Parking: You don’t have to worry about parking any time of the day and any day of the week.

Kid-friendliness: They love to give candy to kids, they even give some to me and i’m 22 hahaha“

“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. 🤔😒“

“The portions are good, the food is good, but the service/people are exceptional. For the last one alone, I will be back. They brought us an extra bowl of soup for the 4 of us. My youngest is a toddler so she shared my meal but ate all of my soup. :) So, so friendly. Thank you!“