50 Best Japanese Restaurants near South Hill

“I Have taken taken meals out twice thus far and the meals were excellent! The service was polite and well received. I highly recommend Joy Teriyaki.“

“Sammie awesome! Thanks for always taking good care of the girls and I!“

“Always tasty and large portions! Excellent restaurant.“

“we ordered several items from ramen to dumplings to fried rice to chicken curry katsu and everything was absolutely amazing! the best ramen I have ever had! will be coming back as a frequent diner for sure! highly recommend!!! Lastly the staff was so on point from taking our order to checking on us through out the meal! kudos to your entire staff!!!!“

“Now that there is a great sushi chef there I hope that we will be seeing sushi added to the menu“

“The sushi was pretty good, presentation was very good, service was also very good. The miso soup was on point and the salad dressing was outstanding. The tea was also very good.
The owner was super friendly and nice almost felt like we were in Japan.“

“Located in a food hall with street parking. No AC so in the summer it can get a little warm inside. The food was fantastic with great portions. One of the best pad Thai I had since moving to Washington. Not too sweet, tangy, spicy. Husband had the fried garlic chicken I believe and he said that was fantastic as well. Owner (I think) was super sweet and asked us how we liked her food afterwards. Highly recommend! If we didn’t live so far we would be here more often.“

“Best take out Teriyaki on the hill. The food is Amazing & Affordable and the staff is Outstanding and so Polite. We love this place“

“This place is so bomb! I paid $20 for combo of chicken teriyaki and sesame chicken with 2 scoops of rice and a salad, it was so much food and so delicious. I have leftovers for work tomorrow this place never disappoints I wish I would have took a pic before I dug in“

“Super calm and quiet little hole in the wall teriyaki joint. I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and the little tucked away places like these are always the best! And I was not disappointed! The fried rice was some of the best I've ever had, Tempura shrimp and gyoza seemed very fresh and super flavorful and crispy. I got the Mongolian Beef as my main dish and while it seemed like it was missing something, maybe it wasn't as saucy as I'm used to at other places, but who knows this could be the traditional way to make it so I won't jump to conclusions. It was still very delicious though!

The only little downside is that I wish the meal portion sizes were a little larger. But other than that, service was very kind, it seems like this lovely older man and woman running the shop all by themselves. I had walked in to tonight get a to-go order tonight and was probably waiting a little less than or around 10 minutes, this was a Saturday night too. The place wasn't very busy, but I think it definitely deserves more attention. I will be coming here again!“

“I have always loved this place. The food and service have always been wonderful and delicious. The other day I was having an issue with Door Dash. I called to let them know. I was not mad. I just wanted them to know about it. The guy that answered the phone is the guy that is always there. He is amazing. He personally delivered my order and he did it with a big smile. Thank you so much for caring so much. You are amazing.“

“I can say for years I am impressed with staff and management as clean as you can get inside,special fun🥳drums for your birthday! soup salad rice two meals ice cream and a drink for under $70 This place has consistent food,sauce,good quality cuts, attention to detail, amazing drinks and happy workers ... keep up the good work no steakhouse is 233 cities,29 states comes close ...“

“I have been dining here for over a decade, and every time, the food is just as amazing as the first time I had it. Teriyaki portions are bigger than you think, and if you dine in, they'll start you off with some egg drop soup! Friendly service, and a tv with movies to distract you“

“This place never disappoints. The service is great and the food is amazing 💖“

“The short ribs were really good. Super tender and full of flavor. I thought they’d be expensive, but the prices felt fair, especially considering how everything’s gone up lately.

I also tried one of the wok dishes, and it was tasty. If you like chicken, they’ve got a few solid options worth checking out. Overall, a nice spot. I’d come back again.“

“The music is nice, and the sushi bar has a beautiful light grain wood stain. They add garnish and floral decorations to their dishes which is a nice touch on presentation. Staff are sweet and respectful.
I enjoyed eating here and the gentleman behind the counter let me know they've been here for almost a year which was a pleasant surprise. It's nice to see a traditional style sushi bar in Bonney Lake.“

“Wow! The food was so delicious! The place looks so clean! Love the service! Definitely going there again!!“

“Good foods, good price and they are very kind for customers. Recommend 10 of 10“

“Ordered the Family Comb just over an hour ago, EXCELLENT food!!! We will be back again!!!“

“My favorite chicken teriyaki place in town! The owners are absolutely sweet hearts and very hard workers. It’s always fast and very fairly priced. I can also tell the actual chicken is a higher quality than some of the other places in town which taste like it’s from a can. I eat her 2X a week and have never been disappointed“

“I can't say enough good things about Modoo Teriyaki in Sumner! This place has quickly become my favorite spot for chicken teriyaki. The flavors are absolutely amazing, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection—juicy and tender every time.

The teriyaki sauce is the best I've ever had, with just the right balance of sweetness and savory goodness. The portion sizes are generous, making it a fantastic value for such high-quality food. The staff is friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to come back again and again.

If you're in the area and craving some delicious teriyaki, Modoo is the place to go! Five stars without a doubt!“

“Incredible. Quite possibly the best plate of food I have ever had. My son and I each ordered the lobster, shrimp and filet. The chef made it fun but the taste made it unforgettable. The price was right and I can't wait to go back. Fantastic restaurant.“

“We love sushi and this place did not disappoint 😊“

“Loved the chicken katsu that I just demolished! The katsu had good flavor, katsu sauce is solid with a little sweetness and tang. Rice was a little dry, but we in Auburn, so i guess you got to appeal to the demographics. You don't come here for the salad although the dressing was good. The restaurant feels homey with a nice korean couple running the show. Overall, the food, homey feeling and sweet auntie and uncle makes this place a winner. 잘 먹겠습니다.“

“Got the combo with Chicken Teriyaki and Sesame Chicken for takeout, and was very pleased. Food was excellent, and even though they forgot to put my sauce on the side, they offered to remake it for me! I didn't have them remake it because that would have been just a waste of perfectly good food, but the fact that offered was nice.

Only small nitpick is that for a double plate like that, the amount of rice you get is pretty small. I assume it's the same amount of rice that you get for a single plate, so one more scoop would have felt more balanced.

Overall though, I think it's a pretty small complaint. Very good food, not too expensive. Definitely recommend!“

“The people running this restaurant are so sweet and kind. This visit, I got beef teriyaki and Thai tea. It hit the spot. I went at an off-peak time, so I had the dining room to myself.

I've had their crab Rangoon in the past. It has always hit the spot when I am craving it.“

“Everything was excellent from our host, food, and especially our Server Courtney was amazing.“

“DO NOT RECOMMEND It's what I pushed and then all the sudden it said I recommend it no I don't I went in today to go get my Beef Teriyaki with fried rice I paid extra for the rice. I ended up not getting a sauce for my fried rice so I asked for one. I showed the girl that I didn't get one and she was rude to me in front of all the customers saying that it doesn't come with 1. Trying to charge me $1 so I'm confused that not only did I just pay 12.49 plus 1.99 for some rice and you want to charge me for a sauce. She slammed down 2 sauces and said "next time I'm charging you". I took 1 to my table and said you know what I'll put it back because I ordered a side of fried rice and will give my mom mine. Shes slamming the ice around etc... Also I had bean sprouts in my food a few weeks ago when I asked for none in 3 of my meals. I didn't complain. I did have 2 complaints from the past about sweet and sour chicken being hard it was all like bone cartridges. If you complain one time the rest of the time on they treat you like crap. I'm done with going here I've had enough of thier bs.“

“I have been taking my family to Kinza for over 20 years. They are always super friendly and have the best beef teriyaki anywhere. ( I have ate teriyaki from Seattle to New York) They are the best.

Kid-friendliness: Since I had taken my grandson there many times since he was small and now I get to take his two boys. The owner is great with the kids.“

“Me and my boyfriend since we started dating back in 23 have always come here it’s our goto place! the people even remember our order now because we come here so often. We love the chicken teriyaki we come here at least once a week but this is our favorite place no where else compares and the food is the same delicious meal every time no inconsistency!“

“I ordered a teriyaki bento and some kimchi. I found nothing wrong with the food. The woman who took my order was very hard to understand and she was very impatient. I am accustomed to getting kimchi served hot with rice, what i got was cold in a to-go container (it was to-go) , no rice. If offered I would have ordered some white rice. The furniture, booths, appeared to be second hand and repaired with colored duct tape. Alot of there inventory was stored in view. And, the luovered doors leading to the restrooms where blinds and hung backwards to each other. It was clean and had no unusual odors.“

“I’ve been coming to this location for over 30 years. I haven’t been for a few years and my kid was really craving teriyaki so we made the drive to Puyallup for a little nostalgia.
I don’t think this place is managed by the same people. The place looks pretty much the same but possibly under new management.
The older woman who worked here for many years was not here. I didn’t recognize any of the usual staff. There is another woman behind the counter tonight. She was busy getting things done. She is loud and capable, but could rub people the wrong way. She means well, but I think things get lost in translation. For example this evening a customer ordered food through DoorDash and came to pick it up. The woman behind the counter tried to tell the customer it would be $20 cheaper to order through the store directly instead of paying for in-store pickup through DoorDash. The woman behind the counter came across loud and bossy. The customer left upset and obviously confused. The woman behind the counter said she just wanted her customers to not pay extra money.
The food tonight is different than it had been all the years I’ve known this place too. Everything is saucy, even the teriyaki. Still has a good taste and good sized portions, just different. The woman behind the counter was juggling online orders, phone orders, walk-in orders and table service. Our drinks were refilled twice and our food came out quick and hot. Bathrooms were clean, restaurant was clean.
Tonight is Thursday and there was a lot of business there.“

“Wonderful service and the food is very tasty.“

“Best sushi EVER. Love love trappers“

“My wife went in for a 2go of our dinner tonight. It was by the far the BEST sushi and teryiaki ! The noodled from the yakisobi was also by the far the best they tasted the most real then other places. We will be eating here alot.
Thanks so much!!“

“Mom and I stopped here for lunch and the young man, Sean, behind the counter was friendly and very helpful. The starter was egg soup and it was really good! We had the Stir Fried Veggies with Shrimp and Teriyaki Beef & Chicken Combo. We were very pleased and will definitely return!
Dad wanted to check the place out and he enjoyed the lunch very much. He had Vegetable Yakisoba and I had the Beef and Broccoli.“

“This is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots to grab a bite with friends. We love the service and the food is amazing! The portions are large, and great for the price point. The employee greeted us with a friendly smile and had some great recommendations for us.“

“Sushi and Wok exceeded my expectations!
The service was genuinely amazing — super kind, quick, and made the whole experience feel welcoming. I wasn’t expecting such quality sushi and Asian food in this location, but everything I ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

The sashimi was melt-in-your-mouth good, and the specialty roll had the perfect balance of spicy and creamy. I also ordered a cooked dish with fried rice and beef — it was packed with flavor and cooked just right.

You can tell they care about both the food and the people. Clean place, great portions, and a solid mix of sushi and wok-style dishes. I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in the area!“

“Picked up the bulk office takeout order and overall this was a 4. Outdated building that has an odd smell when you come in and could use some love to the interior, but very fast and friendly service. Good sized portions but as another reviewer mentioned, sauce was a bit on the skimpy side compared to in the past - seems like an odd thing to cut back on. Delicious flavor on the chicken teriyaki and gyoza - would recommend!“

“We stopped here to try out their food. I got a miyako bento box, and my husband got the Mongolian beef. The bento box was good, kind of overpriced for the quality of food. The portions are smaller but the food is really great. My husband didn't particularly like the Mongolian beef. It wasn't bad, but not great either. We could drop by to try other dishes if in the area.“

“Was a little anxious to try this spot as the reviews were a mixed bag, but I’m real glad I did. Pick up order was ready quickly, and super tasty food- love the way they prepare the cabbage, chicken had a great char and gyozas were perfectly crisp. Yakisoba had more veggies than other restaurants around the area. The lady was very nice on the phone and in person (and I ordered close to 7pm). I think anybody with negative comments about her had to of been rude first. They have a couple of tables for seating and a good drink selection including Hawaiian Sun juices. Give them a try and be nice to the lady lol!“

“My new favorite sushi spot!“

“Fantastic quality of teriyaki, sushi, and soup; quite literally some of the best teriyaki we've had in Tacoma and elsewhere. Staff is extremely polite and provides fast and accurate service. The atmosphere is very calm and pretty, and the bathroom was clean and very nice. Will be visiting here constantly!

Kid-friendliness: Very welcoming and understanding of our little one and his want to bounce on the booth cushions.“

“When my husband and I are out of town for his job, I always miss Suzy’s!! They set the bar high on all their food. 💚 we love you Suzy!“

“great food, friendly atmosphere reasonable price“

“The minute you walk in, the atmosphere is so alive with the music, TV and friendly welcome form the staff. The place is visually and smells clean. They are so quick in getting my order out. Only 15 minutes from the time I ordered. Food tastes great with hefty portions. Great place to enjoy Teriyaki ,Chinese and Korean cuisine.“

“We had the conveyor belt special LOL. Nice variety of food served fresh. Temperatures could have been better but it is the nature of the food going around on the conveyor belt. Service was very attentive and friendly. This was perfect for sushi lovers as well as those that prefer other options. Buy one get one free saki was a nice touch as well.“

“This restaurant has the best fried chicken wings I tasted! They have unique flavor such as spicy honey garlic and lemon honey garlic sauce. As far as I know the spicy honey garlic is home made at the store. So freaking delicious. Only thing that is bad is the wait times for getting the delicious food.“

“Probably the best chicken pho I've had in Washington state. The soup base tasted like legit homemade stock. Chicken and toppings tasted fresh.
My partner got the teriyaki/orange chicken. It wasn't the best but it was still a good plate of food with salad, too. I'd go back.“

“New owners are really nice and food is great.“