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.“

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

“Under new management!!

The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The restaurant is very clean, and they have the cleanest restroom I've ever seen in a restaurant! You can tell they really care about their customers and take pride in keeping everything spotless. I highly recommend giving this place a try!“

“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.“

“Always tasty and large portions! Excellent restaurant.“

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

“This restaurant is top 3 lunch/dinner spots in the state. I eat here at least once a week. Food is always prepared perfectly, prices are fair and competitive, and the staff are kind and engaging. I bring my kids also and they have a great kids meal that even my picky toddlers will finish. Recommend the lunch time specials- food portions are large.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“I was across the street from the happy teriyaki on Bridgeport Way at another business when I saw happy teriyaki. I asked the man behind the desk. Can you tell me if the food across street is good he said yes’s it’s good. Finishing there I walked in to the happy teriyaki, I was met by a very pleasant, kind and courteous woman. I ordered chicken yakisoba, and teriyaki chicken. It was one of the best yakisoba and I’ve ever tasted. It was very very good. I will be going back.“

“really liked it here i felt like the food was pretty good i liked how warm the lights are where i sat and it created this nice moody lighting but hannah was really nice and fun to talk with. her personality really brightened the whole experience. i liked the roll that was wrapped in cucumber with raw salmon and crab meat. that one was one of my favorites although i don’t usually like rolls but this place does it amazingly“

“Wow is truly all I can say. My husband and I met in Pai, Thailand (Northern Thailand) and fell in love in the town of love. We love Thai food but wrote off Thai food in Washington state because it was Americanized. When we opened the menus, our mouths dropped—Larb!!!! Papaya Salad!!? Khao Soi!! And several other Northern Thai dishes.

We ordered the garlic pork ribs, Panang Curry, and Pad See Ew, and holy cow, it was the best Thai food we have had in the US, period. It was even some of the best Northern Thai food we’ve ever had in Thailand. My husband, who often gets overly excited when we find a new spot, was raving about it. He was over the moon. My little sister, who is a picky eater, was raving about her Pad See Ew. The noodles were made fresh and melted in the mouth.

My husband heard Thai people speaking in the kitchen and smiled. The prices were reasonable and I just can’t say enough about the incredible food and incredible service. I also ordered the crying tiger salad (Suea Rong Hai) and it was equally as wonderful. The owner is such a sweet lady and was incredibly welcoming. We will absolutely be back.“

“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.“

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

“2 men after a very rainy 5 mile beach hike found this a great experience!
It was a perfect temperature to warm us up. Food was amazing, their daily chicken teriyaki special, gyoza and Won Ton Soup was perfect. The woman server was extraordinary. We will be back.“

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

“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.“

“Absolutely phenomenal sushi experience!
Everything from the moment we walked in was perfect. The staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive without ever feeling intrusive. The fish was unbelievably fresh—melt-in-your-mouth good—and every roll was beautifully prepared with great balance and flavor.

The presentation was stunning and even the small details—like the quality of the soy sauce and the perfectly seasoned rice—showed how much care goes into their food. We tried several specialty rolls, and every single one was a hit. The roll were a little on the smaller side but made up for it with the taste. Definitely quality over quantity.

The atmosphere was clean, cozy, and relaxing, making it a great place for both a casual night out and a more special occasion. This is easily some of the best sushi I’ve had in a long time.

Highly recommended. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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 🥳“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Wonderful service and the food is very tasty.“

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

“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!“

“Tasty food and portions are large. We dined in and were provided with extra bottles of dressing and another spicy sauce. My husband had the bento (teriyaki chicken, bulgogi, fried rice and gyoza/egg roll) and I had chicken katsu that I shared with my little one. There was plenty of food to share. The server/owner anticipated our needs and offered to go boxes before we even asked and gave us complimentary fortune cookies. The restaurant was clean and atmosphere was great. We look forward to going back and highly recommend this place.“

“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!“

“This place is so good!!!! I see a lot of rude creepy guys who tell the cashier to “smile” or try to flirt with her and get mad when she doesn’t flirt back. Don’t trust the low reviews I see those guys that come back and try to make a scene over their food being sub par just to make conversation. This place has better teriyaki than yummy teriyaki!“

“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 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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“A gem in the middle of a strip mall. We stoped in spontaneously after shopping and were happy to see vegetarian options. Their tofu teriyaki dish was generously portioned and very tasty! As was the tofu fried rice dish. Also very flavorful and plentiful. The egg soup and hot tea were welcome on a cold rainy day. Atmosphere was welcoming. Clean tables and surroundings, and friendly service. Will come back!“

“We went for an early dinner at 4:30 p.m., and we had the place all to ourselves. It was fantastic—the entertainment was great, and the food was delicious. The only small downside was that the shrimp were a little overcooked. And if I could make one recommendation, it would be to go light on the salt—that would be excellent!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“Great food, good service! Very welcoming and pleasant atmosphere.

Poke bowl was ginormous, Love the menu for it as well. You pick your own toppings and type of raw fish.

Sweet and sour chicken was delicious and not overcooked where the chicken can be tough to chew. Good job, Chef!“

“We have been getting food here for years and never once had a bad meal or lack of food. The portions are good sized and the food is fantastic. They even have Kimchee which I love and they make it right there.“