26 Best Japanese Restaurants near Tumwater

“Wonder spot for quality food.“

“Love this place. Started going a month or so ago with my ol lady. The lady at the register is so nice and helpful, the cook knows his business for sure. I LOVE the portion sizes lol. Can't be beat for the price and quality of food. My lady usually gets rainbow rice and wonton soup, I usually go for the chicken and beef teriyaki with extra teriyaki sauce. They don't add potato as a filler in their teriyaki like most places, so i love that as well. I'm surprised it's not busier, but every time we go, we see them with a handful of online orders and pickup orders prepped.“

“Great sushi and Chef Song rocks!!“

“Không gian thoáng và đồ ăn ngon“

“The young lady working the counter was very kind and considerate. She asked me if I minded waiting a moment while she went to hold the door for an elderly couple who were leaving the restaurant as I came in. She took my order and was willing to answer all my questions. I wish I'd have gotten her name, but she was amazing and definitely deserves recognition!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommended!

My family and I visited Bonsai Wok Teriyaki today for the first time, and honestly, I can’t believe we didn’t discover this place sooner!

We ordered the yakisoba, teriyaki chicken, chicken cashew, and shrimp tempura, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Each dish tasted like it was made with care, not rushed, and the quality really stood out.

The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. It felt like one of those neighborhood restaurants everyone already loves—and somehow we were the last ones to find out!

This place is definitely going to become one of our family favorites. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out. Highly recommended! 😊🍜🍤“

“Delicious fusion burgers, unique flavors, and hearty portions. Always fresh to order. Great addition to have as a food option here.“

“I moved to Olympia in 2022 and began looking for good restaurants. After going to 4 Japanese I hit on Kamakura and have been returning there at least 1X/week. Great rolls, rice is perfectly executed, the Drunken Noodles with shrimp are AMAZING(every time). The staff is so kind and accommodating (makes me feel relaxed) The only thing I feel want for is more seaweed in the miso soup. This restaurant reflects everything with a touch of Japanese family tradition. The prices are fairly set and reflect the quality of food. So this is “my go to” Japanese place in Olympia“

“The Sushi House has wonderful bathrooms. I am also partial to the simplicity of it all. It's brightly decorated, fully serviced, and delicious.

Hands down, better than Aya Sushi, and leagues above that trap house in downtown Olympia - Asahi

Family-friendly and fast, Sushi House is the ideal choice.

The Pepper Tuna roll is to die for. I can confidently say that I have never had anything that didn't deserve a 5-Star rating at this establishment. I get Fried Gyoza, Miso Soup, Edamame, and 3 rolls. Be sure to ask your waitress if she has a new favorite and try that!

P.S - Aya is great for first dates or to treat your new mistress. Sushi House is for your wife and family.“

“Just visited tonight and as always, loved the food and service! Super sweet waitresses and delicious food. I ordered the beef teriyaki bento box and a plate of crab rangoons. My friend ordered the beef bulgolgi. We were both surprised at the fast service and generous portions. It's not often that my friend and I get to go out to eat, but I'm so glad that we chose koibito 🤤“

“The Zen has the best food and great workers! We will be back soon❤️“

“First time order for pick up and so glad I tried them. A friend picked up so I am not sure about parking, etc. The sushi was fresh and delicious. I ordered the tuna and yellow fin. The teriyaki short rib was cooked just right and generous portion. Crab Rangoon was very tasty and I could tell it was made to order. Great menu with lots of options and very easy to order online. Kind and accommodating service. Highly recommended!“

“The fish is amazing and well prepared. I tried 14 different nagiri and all were excellent. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I have never given 5 stars before...until now.“

“This restaurant/food stand in the mall is a great place to eat with your friends and family. But for me it a place where you get a lot of your protein because the dishes are basically 1 or 2 maybe 3 meat you choose and steamed rice or fried rice and veggies. It just a great place to eat after a workout.
Sauce is delicious by the way“

“This is my favorite place to eat. Great food, great service. Price is right. Lots of yummy food cooked to your liking. Definitely recommend going.“

“I love going to Aya, the food is delicious and the restaurant feels elegantly cozy. The staff are always attentive and friendly.

This was my first visit in awhile and the presentation of the rolls is even more spectacular.“

“I have ordered takeout from here many times in the last few years and can't complain. High praise from other reviews are good indication of consistent quality meals they've been serving, hot and fresh everytime and its served timely.

My favorite is the Chicken Katsu and for Lunch Special get Chicken Teriyaki and Chicken Katsu combo for $13.99 (pre tax). It comes with two scoops of rice and side salad. Chicken Teriyaki is tender and has a great smoke charred flavor, sauce is not overly sweet or salty. Rice is good quality and texture, cooked perfectly.

The owner is friendly and the restaurant is kept clean. I read on other recent review that dine-in customers were served their meal in take-out containers and I can confirm that I saw a couple eating in at the restaurant today (while I was waiting for my takeout) and they were eating in takeout container as well. I know some places do this by default so I don't know if they've always done it this way, but I guess if I am eating in, I would prefer to eat my meal on a plate.

The location is in a newer plaza complex in Lacey with plenty of parking and easy to get in and out roundabouts. Great pricing too. They kept it true and consistent through thick and thin over the years!“

“Got the chicken breast teriyaki I think if I got the regular chicken teriyaki it would have been a larger portion of protein but I'm not sure.
It was good though and they gave me plenty of rice since I didn't get veggies.“

“Koibito One Sushi & Teriyaki has become one of my favorite restaurants. I've done takeout and had food delivered on multiple occasions. I've tried various sushi rolls, tempura (shrimp and veggie), teriyaki chicken and salmon, salads, and hot entrees. The food is always delicious!“

“After 35 years worth of sushi dining, I've just about seen it all on the spectrum of maki, nigiri, and hand rolls. If you are looking for the best and most bang for your buck, without sacrificing quality and originality, Trapper's is definitely your spot 👌. There were non existent wait times for a spot to sit at the bar. Upon seating we were immediately given water, just before a dashing server with stylish frames and french braided pigtails visited to take our drink and appetizer orders. This young lady was super attentive and checked on us every 5 min or so. The chef that was taking our orders as we went on through the meal was highly efficient and skilled, very friendly, and extremely knowledgeable of the menu and their ingredients. Execution was fantastic; everything tasted wonderful, and it almost seemed too good to be true that it was endless dishes for a flat rate. Ordering this way allows you to get the perfect amount your belly is seeking. 5 stars overall. There were a couple of ingredients they didn't have but it was all you can eat, so it's understandable completely. Would certainly go back anytime.“

“I've been coming here for years, since it first opened, actually. They have always been the best and most consistent of the Happy T's, in my experience. The staff have always been friendly, the food tasty, and the restaurant clean and comfy. Sadly, the Froyo Machine saw its last...it will be missed. However, everything else remains in top form.“

“Best Vietnamese food in the area. Highly recommended. Family own and very friendly. My wife and I love it. Place is clean, good vibe. The food is cook to perfection. The meat is so tender and full of flavor, this spot is a hidden gem under the new ownership.“

“They were awesome and good customer service love how they care about their customers that comes in and love the food it was delicious“

“From mine n my roommates regular HT#3. Roommate likes the bigger menu and food but #3 is alot more relaxing. the remodel is nice but it seems to have cut least a 1/3 of seating guess you needed the added kitchen space 👍. I've been coming to this location since atleast 2013. when my family would come and get unlimited sushi for birthdays had a sake bomb aswell. today (04/25/21) I had the "Bad Girl" roll extremely yummy. also had the crab rangoons which were good aswell.“

“I love getting take out from here! They have a huge variety of options. We can find something to suit all the picky eaters in my family. I love their chicken breast teriyaki and salmon nigiri. My fave!
If you haven't, give them a shot. They have nice specials through door dash and fair pricing.“