35 Best Japanese Restaurants in Tacoma

“First time coming here last Friday. Came here with my cousin, we ordered the karaage chicken, tempura, sashimi rolls & spicy tuna roll. iIt was pretty good, I can tell everything was freshly made. I'd definitely come back“

“The menu here is large and varied! So many options, including baked rolls. The shrimp tempura in the Lucky Cat roll was delicious - I recommend it. Also get the sushi dip, it comes with fried crispy wonton chips and jalapeno sauce! Everything was nice and fresh. Beautiful presentation. Portions are generous and prices are agreeable. Friendly service in a nice and clean environment. I definitely recommend!“

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

“Locals put me onto this stop while I was in town. The lady who runs this place is very nice.

Best Teriyaki I've had. They don't play around with their lunch size. I ordered a Mango Milk Tea with Rainbow Jelly to drink. It's more of a smoothie than a milk tea, but it's delicious.

Not sure what lunch runs around Tacoma, but $20 for this felt like a solid deal.“

“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.“

“The food is so amazing, the sweet and salty go together perfectly, and the savory elements bring so much to it. The unagi sauce on the eel is top notch. And the tempura is so fluffy while also having a great crispness. All around the atmosphere, the food ,and the service, is so amazing“

“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.“

“Stopped by for a weekend dinner with family. Pleasantly surprised by the variety of menus and friendly staff. All the food was generous portions and also tasty. All meat dishes were cooked right without overcooking and dryness. The sauteed Chinese menu had the unique wok cooked open flame taste. Highly recommend for a quick dine out option.“

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

“very comfy !! if i was local i would get takeout here regularly! the guy who served me and my family was super sweet and interactive. you could tell it was a family-owned business which warms my heart. get the katsu if you're going !! <3“

“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.“

“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 Apple teriyaki has been my go-to ever since I moved to the area many years ago. I usually get teriyaki and/or some Chinese food from here. Always good with leftovers for later. I’m sure I’ve ordered from here over 100 times over the years.

Parking: Depending on time and day, it can get a bit cramped, but there had always been a spot available for me to park.“

“I've been to many sushi places in the Tacoma/Seattle area and Fujiya certainly stands out as one the best. I can really only speak to the nigiri, but it is always fresh, melt in your mouth tender and generous slices of fish. So good! I want to go back just talking about it!“

“As someone from Hawaii who’s accustomed to Michelin-rated Japanese cuisine, I have high standards when it comes to sushi—and Sake Sushi & Grill absolutely delivered! I ordered the Chirashi (Sashimi Salad), and my husband had the Sushi Bento. Both dishes were outstanding. The sushi rice was a standout—perfectly cooked and seasoned, which is rare to find even at well-known spots. The selection of sashimi was exceptionally fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. You could taste the care and quality in every bite. My husband couldn’t stop raving about his Sushi Bento dinner, and we both agreed: Sake Sushi & Grill has officially become our new favorite. If I could give it a Michelin rating, I would—hands down. We can’t wait to return!“

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

“The food is so delicious!!!“

“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 really appreciate the ladies up front. When it’s not busy they have time to visit with you and the cooks you never see but the food that comes out of the kitchen so some of the best ever definitely the best locally I’m a picky person when I order and they are so nice to make me happy. And I always come back“

“Wonderful service and the food is very tasty.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Okay Teryaki, but too much sauce on my teriyaki,sauce is a bit too strong and way too sweet,and salad sauce container on top of the food ,kinda unsanitary :/ , this place use to be better, so I may come back next year to see if any improvement.“

“This has been a go to spot for my family, friends, and most of my significant others including my current one whenever we are hungry and at Tacoma Mall. I miss when they had punch cards but not they only have it when they have it on their app but it only applies if you do an online order.

The food here has consistently good the food has been. There are times where the rice might be a bit too mushy or undercooked but other than that, the meats are always good great and the steamed vegetables are delicious and made to perfection. The service here is decent, the cashier is usually friendly and professional and the cooks are good about announcing order numbers and making sure orders go to the right people. The food also doesn't take too long either which is great as they always have a line here. The station can be clean for the most part but sometimes it does get messy due to customers. I also appreciate that they have sriracha packets rather than the bottle cause I felt grossed out cause some people just don't know how to use it.“

“Stopped in for a quick bite. We had the vegetable tempora as a starter. Husband had the Phoenix and I had a order of California rolls. Excellent food“

“Their house fried rice is the bomb! Teriaki is also fabulous. I am trying something different this evening. Kung pao chicken. So we will see how great this is? The place is very clean and the owners seem like they are always there. It's Christmas and I saw that they were open, sooo, I ordered again. I will let you know how the Kung pao chicken went 😋.“

“The sushi was fresh & delicious. . I loved the presentation of the sushi🍣 The service was good. They were very nice. The restaurant is very clean and organized. The katsu & mongolian beef combos were on point! I will be back🫰“

“I come from West Tacoma all the way to Browns Point for their delicious food., and for the many vegetarian options. See you again soon.“

“Love this place great food fast service“

“Great service from staff and food always is delicious. Big, generous portions too!“

“The food here is amazing, such an almost hidden gem. Owner at the front is very nice and whips up the food so fast. 15 minutes and I'm eating more than I can usually handle but its oh so yummy. Kids had the Pho and 10/10 would recommend; we had chicken teriyaki and have had some of the other teriyakis and they are all good 🤤🤤“

“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.“

“food was made quickly and delicious. large portions“

“Probably best teriyaki spot I had around here. They have the lowest pricing compared to other Chinese restaurants. MAKE SURE YOU TRY THE SALAD DRESSING!!! 10/10 I would recommend to come and try. Also, the lady there is very nice.

Vegetarian options: For Vegetarian, they have good salad and a delicous dressing.“

“We were in town for a show, and ate two meals at The Greatroom. Our server was Johnathan both times, and he is absolutely wonderful! He took such great care of us. The food was good…especially for hotel food, but the service made it such a great experience.“