50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Shoreline

“I love this place. I stopped randomly on my way north as I was looking for a place to charge my EV. I plugged in at the Safeway across the street and walked over. The food is comforting, fresh, and relatively inexpensive. The folks at the counter were kind and all business— efficient with a smile.

I’ve been back two more times and I have loved sitting in the back corner booth watching regulars dine in or take out.“

“Genuinely the BEST chicken katsu I've ever had! I ordered online and had to call the restaurant back just to tell them how fantastic it was! Perfectly tender and juicy chicken, and the breading was so light and crispy. Absolutely recommend this! It was a perfect lunch to tie me over for my 12hr shift! Thank you guys! Can't wait to try your other options. I'll absolutely be back!“

“Great Pork Fried Rice at a very reasonable price. Portions are generous.“

“Dined in with friends while visiting the area. Cozy environment, spicy yaki udon was flavorful and enjoyable to eat, as it was similar to my experiences in Japan. The lady in charge, when I visited, was very patient and kind when I took some time to decide my meal and went out of her way to take care of my friends and I. Overall, I would definitely come back and try the sushi the next time I visited.“

“The food was delicious, especially the fried rice super flavorful the almond chicken was just as delicious as were the spring rolls. Crunchy but soft and flavorful. Loved the complimentary miso soup.
The server was very nice and friendly.
She allowed our special needs child to eat her subway in the restaurant, we truly appreciate her.
Thank you!“

“I enjoyed it so much, I took home 3 orders for the family.“

“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.“

“We recently treated ourselves to AA Sushi and were super impressed by the food, service and ambiance. They had a wide selection of items that were expertly prepared and ready quickly! I was amazed to get an array of salmon rolls at an affordable price as part of their lunch special. The service was friendly and super helpful. I have been looking for a good sushi restaurant in North Seattle over the past two years and I think I have finally found our spot! We will definitely be returning.“

“Visiting Washington and on our Seattle day wanted sushi. Looked at a ton of places on line and saw this set away from downtown with great reviews, gave it a shot.

This was one of the better meals I’ve ever had, happy hour gets you a $1.50 off select items and drinks.

Got the fried pork gyoza (amazing)
Garlic green beans (best I’ve ever had)
Chicken karage (excellent, really good sauce)
A lemon salmon roll (can’t remember the name, but also incredible)

Very reasonably priced, friendly and prompt service, great atmosphere. I can’t say enough to let people fully understand how happy I was with this dinner. Go now!“

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

“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.“

“Nice place,good service,good food“

“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 !!!“

“This is an extraordinary restaurant. Small, 3 tables and 6 seats at the chef's bar. No sign out front, tasteful simplicity. You're there for the food, anyway. And the food! Japanese tends to be long on presentation, and sometimes not the flavors. This has it all. It just recently opened and we've been back already. There are 2 fixed price menus, $130 and $300, and on weekdays, there is a $70 4 course menu that was plenty of food for our geriatric appetites. The $130 menu was very special -- I can't imagine what $300 gets you...“

“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.“

“This is by far the most authentic Katsu Curry I’ve had in Seattle. 2 weeks removed from visiting Japan and dealing with post trip blues, this was an incredible meal that checks every box. The fried Shrimp (Ebi) was incredible. The Pork Katsu curry set was fried to absolute perfection.“

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

“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.“

“Wow!!! New favorite teriyaki place hands down! And they have so many other things, all done super well! Teriyaki had a really smokey quality to it that was so delicious, and the katsu and curry was spectacular! I saw their Korean Fried Chicken being served and it was top notch. Nothing here is done lazy, it's all taken seriously and the gal at the counter has a hilarious sense of humor! Will be back!“

“Such a gem this place. We ordered sashimi, sushi candy, magma roll. The sake menu is delightful. Fish quality was good, service was great, cute cozy spot. Next time we will be back for the omakase special. Our server Angie was so welcoming, love restaurants like this.“

“🥰🥰sushi、 ramen、Hibachi，Chinese wok“

“This was the evening post Christmas Eve, there isn’t a line at opening time, because people were waiting in their cars for the opening! And I was one of them.
Love the grilled unagi. Good quality and good sauce. Like the udon but after a long day of flight, I only wanted the hot broth!
Love the sake and the flight.
The bartender seems to assume I know nothing about Sake … he presented it wrong and when asked … his answers were also wrong! Nice kid thought!“

“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 ❤️“

“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.“

“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.“

“We visited this sushi place from Vancouver because we heard so many good things about it and it did NOT disappoint!! The owner is so kind and welcoming, and the fish is fresh even compared with the best Vancouver places. Get their special rolls!“

“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“

“I ordered for take out for the first time from Akebono tonight. I’m terrible about doing reviews, but I had to make a point to do it for Akebono. It was amazing!!!! This will definitely be my new go-to place to satisfy my sushi craving!“

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

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

“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“

“Delicious food, great vibe“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“I've eaten here numerous times, ordering various dishes from this restaurant and they cease to amaze me with their friendly staff, fast service, big portions (especially for the price), and amazing quality. I'm always greeted with a friendly smile from the employees and the food always comes out fast and fresh! It has great options for vegetarians as well. They have many substitutions and upgrades to the food for amazing prices. This place is great for solo lunches, quick family dinner, and just grabbing bite with a friend!“

“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.“

“Sooooo yummy, I highly recommend! I was really craving the onigiri that I had in Japan, so I found this place in seattle and am so grateful this place exists! Dedicated gluten free, delicious food (the potato salad is amazing and of course the many different onigiri to choose from), and most importantly the lady (owner?) is always sooo incredibly kind, thoughtful, and very nice (it makes you want to support local businesses because there is so much care in the food and overall experience). If I lived closer, I would regularly go there. Definitely check it out!“

“I really enjoyed the chicken fried rice here! It has a smoky flavor that makes it stand out, and the portions are generous. I also appreciated that they offer free refills and provide a self-service setup for sauces, including salad dressing and spicy options. It’s a convenient spot for a quick, satisfying meal. Definitely worth a visit!“

“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.“

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

“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“

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

“Excellent sushi. Great and fast staff with easy menu on app ordering.“

“Been coming here for years. Nice staff and good food.“

“Friends recommend this place to me. I wasn’t disappointed.
It started with friendly service. Wait time after ordering was not super fast, but reasonable. They offer self serve hot soup, also free soda or bottled water with each meal order.
My plate came with good presentation and nice portion size. I like their teriyaki which was slightly sweet (most other places are far too sweet).
I would recommend if they can tune down the use of starch in the soup, and a bit less salty. I also prefer if they provide full size forks/spoons instead of mini sizes.“

“Ordered the aji fry (horse mackerel fish) for $9, and salmon collar. The aji was perfectly crunchy and fried without being too greasy - highly recommend. Didn't come with rice or lettuce as it was served as an appetizer, so I'd suggest ordering those separately if you're looking for a meal!
Salmon collar was supposed to be grilled but appeared deep fried. Still delicious, just sharing for other seafood lovers.

For the price, drinks (good sake selection) and ambience, it was very worth it - hidden gemstone in Cap Hill, and fairly spacious (6+ tables with counter area that could easily seat 6+ ppl). Would be happy to come back.“

“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!“