29 Best Japanese Restaurants near Vashon

“Is this place worth a trip to Vashon? Probably. Definitely if you live in North America already. This place masquerades as a super-low-key bottle shop connected to an ice cream parlor/arcade, but it's more than that. The beer and wine selections are masterfully curated, and while the staff seem like super laid back people who just want to make sure you're having a good time, asking a few questions about anything makes you realize that they're actually complete experts about everything there, and will happily teach you anything about anything they sell there if you ask about it. And don't get me started on the food. Anything you order will be delicious and underpriced.Bring your kids, shove them off into the arcade and enjoy a couple hours there. It is one of my favorite things now.Kid-friendliness: Unassuming atmosphere and there is an arcade/ice cream shop next door, my kid loves this place.“

“For about a week, I've been wanting sushi for dinner. I happened to be in Burien & drove by Tori Sake & Grill in a small, not fancy strip mall. Ordered miso & a couple of rolls - the Burien (quick deep fried) and a CA. Fresh, flavorful, can't wait to return with friends.“

“This is some very tasty chicken teriyaki. They use thigh meat which is juicier than breast. The meat was tender and flavorful. It didn't need the extra teriyaki sauce, but it punched the flavor up another notch. The mac salad was creamy and cooling; it was a great side to the chicken. I got the cucumber salad and it was also very tasty; I felt like I got the veg that I was craving.They only do takeout, so the atmosphere is okay, but not great. I wouldn't call it a bargain, but the portions were generous.I'll be back to try some other menu items.“

“I love this hidden gem and will def be back! If you're looking for a relaxed and welcoming neighborhood spot with great food, this is it. The sushi was excellent. I got a Cali roll and something with salmon and cream cheese that was tempura fried (I forget the name), chefs kiss!! The owner and sushi chef were so nice and very personable, it made it feel really welcoming. They serve a wide variety of drinks (I saw margarita glasses) and are bringing karaoke back soon.“

“This restaurant is absolutely outstanding!!! We stumbled on it during a day trip a couple of hours south of where we live, but we are absolutely making the trip back again and again because it's so worth it! The menu is jam packed with so many unique choices, we ordered a few things simply because the name sounded interesting, and we were blown away with how wonderful and delicious everything was! And with the traditional foods (yes, there are plenty of options there too) they were incredibly fresh and beautiful! The food, the service, the setting, all of it, was THE BEST - a hidden treasure!“

“The food is amazing! Super good quality and huge portions for the price. It cost me $21 for an order of chicken teriyaki and two egg rolls. The chicken teriyaki was enough for two people to eat I literally got around two pounds of chicken with my order and the egg rolls were delicious! Staff was very friendly too. Will definitely be ordering again soon!“

“Best burgers I've found in Seattle. And the shakes are well made, great consistency, and full of flavor. And unique flavors at that. The burger options of meat, toppings, and sauces make for a variety of options. It can be a costly meal, but lately, where isn't?“

“Visited Tomo for my 12 year old's birthday dinner. It was a great place for a multigenerational dinner with grandparents and aunts and uncles. Everyone shared a sushi boat with several rolls and pieces of nigiri and it was fantastic. The vegetarian sushi was also quite good. Recommend if you are looking for affordable sushi in a relaxed location.“

“This is one of our favorite places to eat, and is a staple in our weekly diet. The service is incredible, and the chicken katsu is consistently incredible. Be sure to add a side of gyoza, you won’t regret it. We love Nikko!!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“There isn't a lot of choice when it comes to sushi or Japanese food in general in West Seattle. Thankfully, Irashai is great. I routinely get sushi takeout from here - they're quick to fill the orders and the staff is always pleasant and friendly. The non-sushi part of the menu is also really solid. Glad to have this place close by for my sushi needs.“

“Amazing sushi -- and sustainable! The only downside is the server with the Coke-bottle glasses, easily the most annoying server I have encountered in my many years of dining. He was like something out of an episode of _Curb Your Enthusiasm_. If you have the misfortune of getting him, make it clear at the outset that you want to enjoy your meal in peace and will not tolerate his clueless pestering.“

“We come here all the time! Sushi is super fresh, balanced, and fairly priced. The family that runs it is incredible. Warm and inviting and happy to be there. Highly recommend the Allison roll (for their daughter Allison) and the Katsu Curry. My bf tries something new each time, but I go for the Allison roll and to steal bites of his curry. Give this local small business a shot for a perfect lowkey evening. *Can also confirm we've gotten their takeout and the sushi is just as fresh!*“

“On a busy corner in Georgetown, down from the historic brewery row.... It's an interesting spot, feels like we might be in some part of Yokohama? Interesting art of trains. The lady who takes our orders was so very helpful. The Food? One of the Best Chicken Katsu Curry this side of Japan. Yummy!!!! Awesome presentation and the tonkatsu sauce was fruity and tart. My Son said it's second best to his Moms.“

“Honestly I am scared to share this place with anyone. It's great value and delicious. There's a huge variety of things to try, so much that I have my next 3 orders already nailed down. They have Chinese American, teriyaki, and Korean food! The owner was so sweet and friendly as well. Just a great time overall. Katsu rating was a 8.5/10 pretty darn good, crispy, not dry and well seasoned!“

“This place needs more than a 5 star rating!I was recommended this teriyaki restaurant by a co-worker and upon showing up, I was kindly greeted and not rushed. I’m sure he probably knew it was my first time, but still very patient. We ordered their:- chicken teriyaki- chicken and beef combo &- their chicken and 5 pc gyoza combo w/ drinkWe got it to go, so their packaging was tight and well put together, anyone ordering take out would agree!Overall, we highly recommend this place and will be back again!Pictures to come~“

“Delicious, fresh food. There's plenty of options; teriyaki, wok, sushi rolls, noodles, and more. The portions are big enough to share. I had the chicken and short ribs combo; the chicken was perfectly seasoned, tender, and the ribs, too. Service was friendly and quick. There's plenty of sitting space to eat there, or you can pick up and take home.“

“I got the spicy chicken teriyaki (my personal default) combo with the four piece gyoza. I came in after lunch around 1:45pm after calling in my order. I picked up my order, paid, thanked the staff and left. It was a nice day, so I drove down to a park to enjoy the weather while I ate.The plating was three quarters rice, one quarter salad with the chicken on top of the rice. Portions were pretty generous. I would say there was about three chicken thighs worth of meat on there. The chicken was a little messy in its arrangement, but it may have been jostled on my journey down. It did look like the chicken was tossed in a sauce after cooking, as the cut sides of the chicken were colored by the sauce pretty consistently. But that also could have come from an additional application of sauce once the chicken was plated. The chicken itself was great. It had a little bit of char on it (as it should) but wasnt overcooked. It could’ve had a little more char on it, but what I got would suffice. I wouldn’t describe it as juicy, but it was not dry whatsoever. The sauce coating the chicken was sweeter than what I was used to, but balanced out well with the rice. They gave me an additional sauce cup that I put on top. That sauce was unusually thick, and took some work to get mixed/spread over the chicken. I honestly don’t even think it was necessary for me to use it, but it was fine. The chicken was good, bordering on great.The rice took up enough of the sauce to imbue it with some of its tasty flavor making the rice experience quite pleasant. The grains were of a medium to medium-short variety which is pretty typical of most teriyaki establishments. The rice didnt show any signs of it sitting in a rice cooker too long nor did it show any signs of overcooking. The rice stuck together in clumps pretty well even after absorbing some of the sauce. Overall the rice was good.The salad was of the iceberg mix variety with a few slivers of carrots in it, again pretty typical. Like it came from a grocery store pre-mix bag. Not that its a bad thing. The dressing was medium thickness, sweet and slightly acidic. It was pretty comparable to most teriyaki restaurants.The gyoza were fried well, and had a nice crispy shell. The shell itself did not show signs of freezer burn and had nice blistering from frying. The filling felt pretty average but that is saying that I still enjoyed it very much. The dipping sauce for the gyoza was not too soy sauce heavy. It had a nice acidity likely from a mirin or a rice wine vinegar and a touch of sesame oil for flavor paired very well with the dumplings.The meal was expensive though, I was out the door $21 poorer (not including tip). Now this could totally be my fault for not looking at the reciept or menu more closely, but I was expecting the charge to be more like $18 based on the images of their menu on google. However, they dont have a spicy chicken teriyaki + gyoza item on their menu specifically though they do have one thats teriyaki + 3 gyoza + 1 egg roll. So maybe I was charged a non-combo price.Overall, 8/10 experience on the meal. The price knocks down a point and the chicken not being fresh sliced does as well. But it still gets 5 stars because its great. Theres nothing wrong here and they get most everything just the way it should be. I would recommend this spot to anyone in the area.“

“We always get takeout and folks working are very nice and order is accurate. Spicy chicken and dark meat chicken teriyaki are my favorites. I get a full order or each which makes four meals for me, great value. Meat is cooked to perfection and we have been getting takeout for years. You need to try this place!!“

“Chicken teriyaki was delicious and moist. Price is cheapest for teriyaki that i been to so far but have had good experiences with different i luv teriyaki but still checking different ones they also do have restrooms not sure who said they didn’t you just have to ask inside just looks a bit outdated but great place for food“

“I chose dine in, even with the pungent smell of cleaner in the air. A little less Fabuluso please. The food is what you would expect from a teriyaki chicken restaurant. Nothing special about the menu, your normal stuff. The service was good, polite, friendly and brings your food out to you,...in styrofoam. The nightly news was on the tv telling grim stories. Can I suggest something more family friendly or entertaining?! Not taking away, I am sure this place is great for take out. But dine in is a no repeat for me.“

“Located in SODO & non-franchise, family owned friendly service. Great for catering! Excellent food due to quality ingredients. There is a parking lot in the side & street parking. Can order ahead for pickup via Clover site. Not open on weekends.“

“Been coming here for a decade now, place hasn’t changed much and I appreciate that! Place has a very homey feel to it, The food is delicious and are really large portions, the owners are so sweet, overall a lovely place with great food! Much love hope to see it for many more years ❤️!Parking: Parking can be a bit tricky in lunch hours but one or two laps and youll find one, I dont mind.Wheelchair accessibility: Flat parking lot and flat entrance, no stairs or obstacles.“

“Ordered Bento #2 and food was served fast. The miso soup was on the sour side which I surprisingly liked. There was a lot of vegetables but only 1 shrimp for tempura but I'm assuming that's what fair for the price. The fried gyoza was good and the beef teriyaki water my favorite. Tap water is available. We got there towards closing so I'd say that the restaurant was not at its best for cleanliness. I'd totally get it to go next time I'm in the area again!“

“The new owner Sarah uses the highest quality ingredients for her community that was shared by her and her employees. The salad dressing and all sauces are made fresh and very tasty. Portions are great, services from the staff is so inviting and friendly with care. Atmosphere is upbeat as everyone there has smiles on their faces with bright greetings. Perks for clean restroom!!! ? Price is very reasonable for the quality and portion size!!! When you do go, you’ll definitely will be returning as you’ll crave the taste of their food!No place brings people together like Kinja Teriyaki!!! Thank you for your wonderful services and delicious food!!! ??❤️??“

“Love going to Azuma as it’s one of the better Sushi restaurants in the West Seattle area. The owners/employees are very friendly and the food is good quality. Only downside is that Azuma has stayed “take out only” since COVID restrictions lifted. This would be fine if inflation didn’t make the prices skyrocket. Sadly, it’s hard to justify take out for such a high price. I would be much happier paying high prices for good sushi if we were able to sit down in the restaurant to be served and eat.“

“I was in the mood for some good Chinese food last night, and regrettably West Seattle is lacking in that. I have had some good meals from New Teriyaki & Wok over the years, and I decided to try them again. I ordered the Sweet and Sour Chicken and Mongolian Beef Combo and also an order of Pork Fried Rice. Very impressed. The food was extremely flavorful, and it was fresh and hot, and the portion size was perfect. The hostess at the front was very friendly and she was coordinating several orders. Thank you New Teriyaki & Wok, the food was phenomenal.“

“I love the tofu yakisoba here and the price point and portion is great! Very kind family owned business -- this is the place to get some tasty authentic food at price point that doesn't break the bank. Check them out, you won't regret!Dietary restrictions: Tofu / veg options“

“The food is tasty, prices are affordable and you get a large amount of food. The staff are friendly, helpful and service is fast. The restaurant is always clean and so are thier bathrooms. This will be my new place for teriyaki and sushi and best of all they are open extra late, till 12 am for pick up and delivery.“

“Stopped by to try Seattle's Best on a whim. There's a reason it's called Seattle's Best. On first bite, this soared easily to my favorite teriyaki in Seattle proper. Really fast service, order at counter and food was on the table 5 minutes later. Portion sizes were huge for the price, which is hard to come by in Seattle these days. The location is great in SODO near the light rail just off 4th Ave S in a strip mall building. I'd attach a photo, but the food was so good I devoured it all! Will definitely be back.“