37 Best Japanese Restaurants in Tacoma

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Crab wonton BLUE CRAB one of the best in my life
Nana Thai | Street Food in Tacoma has built a huge following specifically around their Crab Wontons with Blue Crab Meat, which local reviews frequently highlight as some of the best fried wontons“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Ordered the Chicken Teriyaki comes with rice & lettuce salad. The Beef Yakisoba was delicious comes with (1) scoop of rice. Overall the cost is affordable compared to other places. The service was friendly & fast too. I will definitely go back.“

“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!“

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

“The food is so delicious!!!“

“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!“

“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 ☺“

“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.“

“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“

“Huge portions of food for great price. Extremely good and fresh tasting food! The food is amazing and VERY consistent. No fat on meat, chicken is moist never dried out, and there's tons to choose from. I was shopping at nearby store with my mom and we decided to try this place for lunch. I haven't gone to any other teriyaki place since!! Best place! And very attentive service too.“

“Been coming here for some time and have had a positive experience every time.
Enrique always has a smile and a positive Attitude.
Good luck on finding a whole meal for $10 anywhere let alone finding one that taste Good and is so filling . Big portions .
I got the lunch special Chicken beef/ teriyaki
It came with a nice portion of rice and fresh salad. My wife ordered the chicken and gyoza meal that was delicious!
They have only raised their prices One time that I am aware of in the last few years even thru covid and it was not extreme like most of the other restaurants.
I would say i would have raised them more myself.
I fed my wife and myself for $25
Good luck i'm finding that anywhere“

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

“Went here when I was in town for a comedy show. Wasn't really impressed with the amount of food for the cost. We got a teriyaki plate and Gyoza. You get one scope of rice and a bunch of teriyaki strips and a big pile of cabbage. For me I am not a cabbage fan. If it was the normal salad that would have been good, but it was steamed cabbage. The chicken was good, but the ratio of rice and chicken was a letdown. The Gyozas we got were crunchy and seemed over cooked or like they were cooked from being over frozen. They didn't taste very fresh. Overall, the chicken was good, but my rating is based on the price vs what you get.“

“Very helpful friendly and quick service. Delicious food“

“food was made quickly and delicious. large portions“

“Love this place great food fast service“

“Easily one of the best teriyaki spots I’ve tried in Washington. The food was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were generous. I especially loved that the teriyaki sauce was served warm — it’s a small detail, but it really elevated the whole meal.

The beef dish was amazing and probably my favorite. Tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can tell they really care about the quality of the food.

On top of that, the staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Definitely coming back!“

“Fresh & great portions. Something for everyone which was a must when ordering because of my kids (ramen was a hit). Will definitely do takeout from here again.“

“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.“

“We've been coming here on and off for years and enjoy it. The food tastes good, the lady that runs the front is super sweet, and I've always had portions big enough that a plate of chicken teriyaki is enough for two meals for me. The beef in the broccoli beef is so soft that I hardly need to chew it.“

“Overall I can say, the food was not bad at all. Everything was freshly made and portion size was enough to feed my family of 3 and also have a lot of extra left over for later. Was it absolutely delicious? Yes. I would say for the price, the portions make up for it. I did order my fried rice and yakisoba spicy but I’m assuming they cooked it in the same sauce as the sweet chili chicken wings which made it more sweeter than spicy. But overall, it was still absolutely delicious.

My Order:
House Fried Rice ( No Pork ) Spicy
Beef Fried Rice ( No Veggies )
House Yakisoba ( No Pork ) Spicy
Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
Total: $80.16“

“This restaurant has the best food! The owners are some of the nicest and hard working people you will ever meet too! I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try if you have not yet!“

“I'm surprised by the low rating to be honest. I ate here 3x while on vacation (twice for the hotel breakfast package and once for lunch) and I really enjoyed it every time. The food is pretty expensive, not gonna lie, BUT you get HUGE portions. Not ONCE was I able to finish my food. And I was sad because the food was SUPER tasty! The service isn't fast but it isn't slow either - I believe they cook each order as it comes in so with that in mind it was a good pace. The employees were all very friendly and gave me free water during my stay anytime I asked for it as well. The atmosphere is nice. Low lighting, while still visible, and super comfy seating. Overall I had a great experience and would honestly probably return if I was ever in Tacoma again, even if I wasn't a hotel guest lol.“