10 Best Japanese Restaurants near Monroe

“I'm giving this place five stars, but I have to say something in here.

I discovered it right before they changed management. I had some of the best tonkatsu and shoyu ramen I'd had in a long time. The new management removed those from the menu and replaced them with just spicy Korean style ramyeon. It's still very good! But it's not what I had come to love about the place.

If the new management isn't comfortable making that I get it. But dang it was good. I will say the yakisoba has not changed at all. Though the udon soup now has a very different broth. I like it, but I preferred the older broth.

Anyway! Great place, high quality, nice folks. Just wish I didn't have to drive to mill creek or Woodinville to get Japanese style ramen now.“

“Best sushi I've ever had. I'm not exactly a sushi fan, but I love thiers!“

“Quality food and excellent service! They’ve consistently made great food since I was a kid! This place makes WAY better food than the other Kami restaurant in the middle of town. Some personal favorites I recommend are their egg rolls, pork fried rice, wonton soup, beef yakisoba and sweet/sour chicken.“

“We ordered the beef and chicken teriyaki, and it still holds up as the best teriyaki in the surrounding area—maybe even the best I've ever had. The serving sizes are generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry.
My only critique would be that they could include a little more teriyaki sauce. I'd highly recommend asking for extra because it's worth it.
The egg rolls are good, but they're not the star of the meal. The teriyaki is cooked fresh, so expect about a 5–10 minute wait, and you can taste the grill in the best way possible. The staff are always friendly and helpful, making every visit a great experience.
This is always a must-stop location whenever we're in the area.“

“My husband loves this place. We’ve been coming here for a few years and doing take out. The portions are great, and the food is tasty. Bonus points because tonight we ordered a chicken teriyaki for my daughter and they pre cut the chicken into small bites for her. Thoughtful and great customer service.“

“This was my first time eating at this teriyaki shop, and it was so good. They had free teriyaki sauce for my chicken, and it was the best ever. I would give it an 8.5 out of 10, and it was almost as good as another teriyaki shop that I have been to before. I would eat here again.“

“I come here fairly often, and today, as I ordered, I failed to communicate properly that I wanted tapioca pearls in my bubble tea; this is entirely on me, but the owner here was nice enough to fix it for me.

He pointed out the error, and was STILL kind enough to fix it for me with 0 extra charge. Thanks very much 🙏

This 5* review is the very least I can do.

Thank you!“

“Teriyaki Bliss in the Autumn Sun

While walking home on a lovely fall afternoon, I stumbled upon a charming little teriyaki place that seemed to scream, “Eat outside while you still can!” Naturally, I obliged.

I ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl, and wow! It was like a warm hug from a long-lost friend. The chicken, grilled to perfection, bathed in a sweet-savory sauce, had my taste buds doing the cha-cha. The rice was fluffy, and the veggies were fresh enough to make you think they just jumped off a farmer's market table—if I knew what that looked like, of course.

As I savored my meal, the sun beamed down, and I had to fend off some curious squirrels who clearly believed my bowl was their next treasure. I perfected my “I will not share” face—an impressive masterpiece, if I do say so myself.

Overall, this teriyaki spot is a must-visit for a delightful meal that pairs perfectly with the last sunny days of fall. Just make sure to bring your sense of humor and maybe a jacket for when the sun sets and the squirrels start plotting! ???️“

“Happy at the Bay Teriyaki in Duvall is a hidden gem and worth the travel. Easily one of my top three teriyaki restaurants in the Greater Seattle Area. High-quality ingredients, incredible taste. I get the chicken and beef combo (no salad all rice). The beef is steak, cooked perfectly.“

“Stopped in on a Friday evening, dine in and it was wonderful. Small dining area with the basics but is so clean. The dine-in area just had one other couple but the to-go orders were plentiful. The owners greeted everyone with sincerity and all the to-go peeps seemed to be regulars. We enjoyed a chicken bento box and an order of the orange chicken. Both were played well and tasted amazing. So fresh! Japan Teriyaki was a great surprise find tucked away off of 20th.“