50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Spanaway

“This was such a FUN and very filling meal!! We had Minh and he is a comedian, laughed way too hard! I felt the price was worth it for the service and the food was great quality.“

“I can’t believe I’ve never stopped here before, this place serves some of the best sushi I’ve had in a while. Meals are a very reasonable price, most being around $15 or less. The two servers we had were very sweet, me and my friends will definitely be coming back.“

“Peaceful seating area, all the food was fantastic, spicy chicken teriyaki had a nice char to it and was tender.
The irange chicken was still super crispy and had amazing orange flavor
The mando and eggrolls were crispy and good aswell“

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

“I always get the vegetarian bento box, which has a nice variety and always fills me up and then some.“

“Always tasty and large portions! Excellent restaurant.“

“Food were delicious, beautifully prepared and service is over beyond!!! 100%“

“Just had lunch at this little gem of a restaurant!!!! Everything was amazing. Had the black garlic Ramen dish and couldn't have been happier with it. Amazing soup dumplings and delightful stafff. Will deff be coming back here!!! 10 out of 10“

“First order: I was really excited. The portions felt on par with what I would expect for the cost, and most importantly, the meals seemed fresh. The flavors were really good and packaged well. As someone who hates leftovers, I really enjoyed my first order. I would have given 4/5 stars.

My second order this week, not so much. (Maybe I ordered the wrong things this week). The breakfast portions were small (I was still hungry afterward), and the quality didn’t feel the same as the week before. The scrambled eggs with asparagus turned the eggs slimy and brown—not the most appealing. Dinners during the second week were decent but included fillers, like what appeared to be canned green beans. More roasted broccoli would have felt better, in my opinion.

So it depends on the week, I guess. I already ordered for next week, so we’ll see. I’ll update my review if the quality improves. I would order again for convenience (I’m currently postpartum, so having premade meals is super helpful!), but for this price point, I would expect the quality to stay consistent or improve.“

“My family visits Nari often and the staff goes out of their way to make us feel welcome. Their food is delicious and I love the energy they put into selecting cute and unique dishware. We always order sushi and my kids loves the katsu chicken. Don’t sleep on the desserts.“

“One of my favorite lunch stops on a weekday.
Fresh food ( some foods have to be prepared in advance like merinades).
Good sushi ( sorry only a california roll for me).
Lunch special Bento boces are plenty of food.“

“This place is absolutely gorgeous!!! 10/10 would recommend. Everything is so fresh, I highly recommend getting their sashmi, itis so incredibly delicious. The service is also phenomenal! Everyone is so sweet and makes you feel you welcomed ☆“

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

“We tried the spicy pork salad, kimchi dumplings, and kingbap roll. All were delicious, especially the spicy pork salad. The spice level on the pork was perfect, good heat, but not make you cry hot, balanced well with some sweet. We will definitely go back.“

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

“Recently moved back home after 10 years living on the east coast. This was, hands down, the BEST sushi I have had since leaving Washington. The food is so fresh! I’m normally a tuna person but the Salmon Ladder was UNBELIEVABLY TASTY. Make sure to squeeze the lemon on top! Miso soup was perfect, and the spicy rainbow was so yummy! Even ordering this for delivery was perfect.“

“What can I say, I love this place!! I recommend the sushi made with tempura shrimp & the deep-fried, crispy gyoza. I odered the bulgogi that came with rice & salad... delicious! So much gogi, I needed to take it to go.

As someone who cares about the atmosphere & dining experience at restaurants, I would say that this place is extremely underrated. I give it 5/5. Don't let the outside location fool you. Dining in is a good idea if you're looking for a place to relax (maybe it's just me, but I feel like I'm at a spa when I'm here). I wish I knew about this place sooner. It would make for a good place to wait for traffic to clear up -- and maybe read a book or something, hehe.

If you're looking for a cozy place for a small family birthday lunch or dinner, this place is the type of place that can become a traditional spot. In fact, when I went, a family of seven held their son's birthday here.

FYI, there is parking & entrances on both sides of the building.“

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

“The ginger delight has 0 ginger flavor, and the only parking is street parking so when its full you get to walk 1-2 blocks to get there.
Food was still good, gals up front were polite and friendly, one of the chefs in the back would not stop staring at me tho and it made me v uncomfortable. Id get food from here again, but will definitely send my husband instead of picking it up myself“

“This is the best orange chicken place in Tacoma hands down.

Outdoor not really enticing, but don't be fooled. Inside is clean and cute. A bit dated, but that's part of the charm.

Well portioned servings of orange chicken and general tso. The radish kimchi could use a bit more work, but that's fine.

Service could also be friendlier, but that's not what we came for so overall, this place still deserves a solid 5 stars.“

“1st let me say..had food twice, once from order service and other in person. Both times the service and food were great! The manager is very nice and respectful along with the staff. The funny differences from other sushi restaurants are the fact you have to order everything by QR code ( so if you want a mobile device free night..not gonna happen) and your order comes via a robot! Now that I found funny because I kept on despite directions from the “robot waitress” trying to take food from the other shelves until I got used to things. Speaking on getting “used to”..try maybe 1 or 2 times order something small to get used to how the quantities are served. My friend meant to only get 2 of something and ended up with 3 and I had to eat the extra 1 for respect of the dining rules “whatever is left when you are done you must pay for”. Now the “all you can eat” bit. Please understand that the food here is really good and that they offer quite a unique variety of items to try and eat. That is the meaning of the “all you can eat” here. This is not a legit “all you can eat” restaurant . For $30 you are getting way good quality..so do you want good quality or high quantity? In this tight market you can’t really get both. So please be mindful & respectful of this. They do sadly have techniques to let you know when you are reaching “their” maximum..and after much thought…I can respect that. Overall the food, service and everything else was excellent. I ate mostly the sashimi which I thought tasted fresh and buttery when needed to be and when ate rolls I had the rolls that were cooked and those were handled expertly. My friends had the coconut shrimp which was the favorite for them and such like items. One said the ribs were tough and the fried rice was too hard. Overall I will return and be more “menu venturing “ knowing that there is actually a limit. Again..out of respect, please respect quality over quantity.“

“Teriyaki chicken has great char. Superior strip mall style ‘yaki with generous portions.

Tempura shrimp was large, light and crispy. Don’t let the rundown mall scare you off! This is good food, freshly prepared by a friendly owner!“

“The young man working there was very friendly and helpful. The food came out fast and was delicious. I got the spicy pork and it's perfect. Hot enough to make you sweat, but not regret. The portion could serve two people, so if your partner likes the same food it becomes very cheap. I plan to go again.“

“Be going here over 15 years. Never disappointed!!!! Great people and great hosts!!!“

“Stopped in today for the first time for a quick bite while running errands.... smelled delicious driving by...greeted with a genuine smile by a friendly gentleman (likely owner or manager). Lunch menu very reasonable.
I had the spicy chicken teriyaki to go.
Graat sized portion of Chicken. Chicken was tender, juicy, Hot, fresh, and perfectly spicy to keep delicious flavor with a kick. Plenty of sauce. A few onions on top gave it great flavor. 2 big scoops of sticky white rice and a decent sized side salad with dressing in a separate to go box.
So delicious.

Ended up stopping back there again on the way home tonight to pick up dinner to share the experience.
Second visit. Greeted again with a genuine smile by a nice lady. Fast efficient order to go. Gentleman from earlier remembered me! Family Loved it too!

Will return. Excited to dine in next time. Thank you!“

“Despite the exterior looking a little worse for wear, it's very cozy and friendly inside.
We ordered the chicken yakisoba and it was some of the best I've had in a loooong time--plus there was enough to last for two meals. And even though we ordered take-out, they still served us a complementary egg drop soup. Very pleased to have discovered this place and will definitely be coming back!“

“Super cute little spot, very clean and the women taking orders was very nice. The food was hot and fresh, husband liked the chicken teriyaki. The shrimp tempura was crisp and crunchy on the outside and so tender on the inside. But let me tell you about the wonton soup!!! 10/10, five stars, highly recommended. The broth is glistening with flavor, the wontons are perfectly soft and the veggies are bright and not overcooked. So happy I stopped here, this wonton soup healed me. I wish I would have gotten more.“

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

“Best Teriyaki in town hands down. Best Teriyaki in town hands down. Best Teriyaki in town hands down. Best Teriyaki in town hands down. Best Teriyaki in town hands down. Best Teriyaki in town hands down. Best Teriyaki in town hands down.“

“I stopped by on a whim because I was nearby, it was lunchtime, and I had never been here before. The interior is charmingly decorated and welcoming, and the person behind the counter greeted me as soon as I walked in the door. The prices feel reasonable to me, and I really enjoyed my food. I ordered the beef bulgogi, which was delicious, and the service was prompt and polite. I will definitely be returning!“

“The definition of a mom & pop shop that cares about what they do. Food is consistently great. I always order take out and the dishes are still always well-prepared and presented, quick service, etc. If you’re in the area and haven’t tried it then you’re robbing yourself.“

“I’ve been here several times for both dine-in and takeout, and it’s always been a great experience. The service is consistently friendly, and the food is amazing. The rolls are flavorful with plenty of great options to choose from. The chef’s choice nigiri always includes excellent selections, and the teriyaki dishes are delicious as well. Highly recommend!“

“We had so much fun! It was our first time there! It was so good and the waiters and waitresses are super friendly! The food was so good! Thank you for a great birthday 🥳“

“The food is good, BUT in that past year they have become SOoooo EXPENSIVE and its NOT worth the money any longer. The portions used to be larger and now they barely fill their boxes. Not going back because of those reasons. They need to drop the prices again and add more food to boxes again.“

“Wonderful service and the food is very tasty.“

“The food was absolutely delicious, and great portions. We were traveling all day and it was so nice to have some warm and fresh food! The egg drop soup to start off was amazing, and we got the Garlic Chicken and Bulgogi Beef, both are worth trying. The fried rice was such a nice balance to the meal, not too overpowering or greasy like we’ve had at other restaurants. Definitely recommend!“

“YESS!!! amazing place when at the mall! I’ll always eat here!!“

“We had Destiny as our server and she was the best I’ve had in a very long time. She was accommodating, friendly, personable.. honestly the best server that I’ve had maybe ever. She made me so excited to come back. we were blown away with her service.“

“Our first time trying this restaurant, I drive past it on my way to work. So I finally stopped in.
I was nervous cuz it looked closed & the open sign wasn’t on. It was indeed open thankfully 😂
The customer service was nice, he was very helpful & friendly.
The food came out quickly and hot.

I ordered the Steele st special B all my favorite things in 1 box. It definitely hit all my expectations. I will get this again anytime

My daughter got the bbq pork fried rice, no veggies. She also got enjoyed her food.

On the side we shared an order of egg rolls. Very tasty.

Not one complaint from us today.
Very happy & satisfied with our choice to stop in today.
Thank you ☺“

“I had a great experience at Happy Teriyaki! The service was impressively fast, ensuring I didn’t have to wait long for my meal. The food itself was delicious, offering a delightful blend of flavors that truly satisfied my cravings. Additionally, the staff was exceptionally nice and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable.

Overall, I highly recommend Teriyaki for a quick and tasty meal!“

“Decent conveyor-belt sushi spot in Pyuallup! The restaurant is spacious and clean, with cheerful decoration. The sushi menu is limited with nigiri options (only the very basic), they do have a wider variety of rolls. For the nigiri, the rice is too much, the sashimi is nice-size cut. With less rice in each piece we’d be able to enjoy more plates. There are now hot items on the belt and many choices for kids too.“

“The teriyaki is decent & you get quite a bit for the price. The lady at the front was very nice! It's not a place we'd stick around to eat, but we did order take-out!

Photo: Chicken teriyaki - they don't skimp on the sauce!“

“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.“

“We order from Yum Yum Teriyaki often and are always satisfied with their food and service. We especially like the house Yakisoba and beef broccoli, but all their food is delicious! The owners are very friendly and work hard to please. We highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Eat here if you want food unless your not hungry then eat no where cus eating makes you full and you don't want tp be even more full if your already full so don't eat he fr e if your full but if your not it tastes good if your hungry“

“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.“

“one word...EXCEPTIONAL! An absolute must visit.“

“Honestly this place isn’t as bad as some of the people are making it out to be. The food isn’t always the most consistent I’ve noticed over the years of getting food here, but it is still good and the price point makes it worth it. Sometimes the grilled teriyaki comes with more sauce than other times but that could be simply from a different cook at that time. But it taste fine and the portions are good too.“

“I used to come here almost every day when I worked across the river bridge in Fife, I would come when they had the two old guys back in the mid 2010's and their sushi is the greatest sushi in the world. I've never had better sushi in my life. It completely changed my perspective on sushi and they have always done an elite job on their products. Here's to hoping i can go back again some day, because you should go. It really is incredible!“

“My family has been enjoying this restaurant for many years, both dine in and take out. We have never been disappointed. The beef in the broccoli beef is always tender and they put pineapple chunks and green peppers in their sweet n sour pork.“