Ichi Bento

We came in expecting a wait because it was popping for a Friday night, but we were able to get a…read moretable within 5 minutes as a walk-in. Looking over the menu, there's a great variety of food (both sushi and non-sushi options)! We started off with the black cod as an appetizer which was buttery and flaky. Then we ordered a large variety of nigiri, and the server told us they were excited to be using the large serving board lol. We enjoyed every piece of sushi we ordered, and again, appreciated the variety of fish they offered. This will become my go-to place for à la carte sushi, and I'd like to to back to try their other dishes as well.

4.5 overall. We two had dinner on a Sunday, seated at the counter - which we had reserved. Great…read moreplace for sashimi. Reservations recommended. SERVICE: 5.0. Attentive and timely. We especially enjoyed our (reserved) counter seats directly in front of the sashimi chef. AMBIANCE: 4.5. Pleasant, with counter seating, table seating, and a couple of semi-private rooms. FOOD - SASHIMI: 4.5. Excellent. We shared a small (24piece) Sashimi Omakase. The chef arranged two pieces of each type of sashimi. All very good; the scallops practically melted in my mouth. The accompanying shiso was very high quality. TAKO NIGIRI: 4.5. OKRA GOMAE: 4.5. Seasonal special. Excellent. SHRIMP & VEGETABLE TEMPURA: 4.0. Very good, with light crisp batter; would have been even better if accompanied by daikon oroshi. CHICKEN KARAAGE: 3.5. Good; might have been better if accompanied by lemon. DRINKS: we had Sapporo beer (in a bottle) and excellent plum wine. In terms of beer, a couple of other Japanese brands were also available.

(3/23/26)

Spider Roll (5 Pieces)

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Great rolls - ask for the extra spicy

Niku Feast Yakiniku

4.3(447 reviews)

2.5 mi•Haller Lake

•$$$

Welp this is wagyu factory now which I'll try sometime too but we went for an early friendsgiving…read moreand unfortunately they aren't really designed to accommodate large groups. We had to crowd around the table, slowly cook the meat, and pass a little snippet around our table of 10ish to the point where by the time our time limit came, everyone could still ear. Everything tasted good though and even though it was busy they acrually did let us stay an extra 30 min

Celebrated my partners bday dinner here and I was not disappointed! The vibe and experience was…read moreamazing. The food was delicious too! We had the angus set, the only thing I'm a little disappointed is the portion. It might seem a lot on the video or picture but a lot of them were bite size so they go by pretty fast. Enough for 2 people but definitely not more than that. But overall this was a fun experience!

Peak of our environment :)

A5 Wagyu Rib Eye!!!

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Pork Jowl and something else :)

Matsunaga

4.6(54 reviews)

3.2 mi

Found this amazing donburi spot in MLT! Love supporting local businesses and especially family…read moreowned businesses. The dad and daughter were working hard and still made us feel so welcome. Service was great and felt like a home cooked meal by the mom! Cute interior and low ambient lighting. Definitely recommend this spot for a fair priced "home-cooked" meal!

It's not going to be the best food you've had in your life, but comfort food is comfort food. We…read morewalked in without a reservation on a Sunday evening before they closed at 7pm (around 530pm?) - there were two tables available and we took one of them. Parking in the plaza wasn't too difficult. We ordered a koshihikari beer, a Sukiyaki nabe, an oyakodon, and an agedashi tofu to start. The missus liked the tofu the most - the nabe had a ton of broth (I always figured Sukiyaki would be a thinner layer?), and the oyakodon was decent. Honestly I'd probably come back if I lived nearby, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Pricing felt reasonable for the portion sizes - we both left reasonably full, given that we only ate one meal before then in the morning.

Counter & Kitchen (2/11/25)

Chicken Karaage

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Beef Sukiyaki

Tokuni

4.3(108 reviews)

4.7 mi

100% would go back. I went for lunch around 2pm to avoid the regular lunch crowd. Definitely go on…read morea weekday as I got seated pretty quickly. Friendly service and the food tasted great. A lot of options on the menu but I ended up ordering their rosu katsu with oroshi ponzu sauce (basically grated radish and ponzu on the side). This was a good choice as I was able to try their tonkatsu with the grated radish ponzu sauce and alternate with the regular tonkatsu sauce that's provided on the table. Only thing I wish they did was provide unlimited cabbage salad and rice which other tonkatsu places I've been to did. Parking was easy. Just use the retail parking lot located at Ember Apartments (parking entrance is off 40th Ave W). If you need to wait, there's always He Cha Lou next door.

I came in for lunch and ordered the Japanese curry udon with rosu katsu. The noodles were probably…read moremy favorite part--cooked perfectly with that chewy, bouncy texture you want from good udon. The Japanese curry was flavorful with a little kick, and it was nice and thick. Personally, that's exactly how I like Japanese curry, and many other things. The interior is clean, modern, bright, and open, which makes the restaurant feel comfortable and welcoming. Service was just okay. My lunch date wanted a substitution, but there seemed to be some confusion and we ended up being charged for an additional side of potato salad. Normally, no big deal, but nearly $8 for a scoop of potato salad felt pretty steep. Overall, I enjoyed the food, but pricing is definitely on the higher side for what feels like a quick lunch. With tip, we were pushing $75 for two people, which makes it harder to call this a casual lunch spot. Also, street parking around here can be a bit of a challenge during the lunch rush. Good curry and udon, nice atmosphere, but bring your appetite--and your wallet.

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Ebi Curry

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Akebono Japanese Cuisine

4.5(96 reviews)

5.0 mi•Ravenna

Really great neighborhood sushi spot! Excellent food at a good value and the staff was great. Will…read morebe coming back next time I'm in the area! Food: I had one of the bento combos and it came with miso soup, a side salad, and a large dinner plate. The first thing that stood out to me was how much of everything came with the bento. On top of that, everything was very fresh and tasty. The dragon roll was also very good! Service/Ambiance: The staff here was very friendly. The restaurant isn't huge so I'd imagine it could get pretty packed during a lunch or dinner rush. There a few parking spots out front in the plaza, but also lots of street parking nearby. Price: For the quality and portions of the food, I would say this is a great value. The bento was around ~25 and the roll was ~18 which is pretty standard in 2026

Buurahhhh idk man! I really wanna like this place but I js don't get the super high ratings…read more Decided to give the chirashi bowl a chance bc who doesn't like a chirashi bowl.. and yooo I js wasn't that impressed by the selection of items, quality, and quantity Now don't get it twisted. It's not bad at all. It's good. I'd def go if my friends wanted to. I js haven't experienced greatness fam

Matcha tiramisu $7

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My bento box with tempura, salmon, pork katsu, rice.

Sumo Sushi & Grill Ayce

3.4(172 reviews)

4.7 mi

•$$$

Definitely worth coming back again!!…read more Service was very quick and all the staff were very friendly and attentive to our table. Always making sure our water was full, making sure we understood how the ordering system works and ensured we knew that they are standing by for whatever we needed. But what really made my night was thanks to Isabella and Erika! These two went above and beyond their day to make sure that the energy of my table was high and treated us as if we were all regulars all night!

First time going on a Monday for the lunch. A little confused by the order system, but the waitress…read morewas helpful and bypassed the first 15 minute cutoff to help me get what I wanted. The food. Noodles were fantastic as was the curry.. I would pass on the fried rolls again. Salads and appetizers all good. No sashimi & no sushi. There are pictures on the advertising. I don't count rolls as sushi. I don't know maybe it was a Monday or lunch thing. The buffet didn't have them either. Most definitely next time I will sit down and look at the menu before deciding silver or gold. And ask where the heck the sushi is?

Part of the buffet

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Beyond The Bowl

4.5(280 reviews)

2.5 mi

Been a while and was in a mood. The default 'Beyond the Bowl' poke bowl had a nice variety of…read moreingredients. It's a big/solid serving size and the side sauce was not overpowering. Had the chicken gyoza appetizer which was freshly made; warm, not burn-your-mouth hot and it was enough to split between two. Service was pleasant. No one else was dine-in and saw a couple pick-ups; obviously quiet atmosphere. The entrance could use regular sweeping with fall leaves making their way in.

Vibes were depressing, service was slow, and the poke bowls were questionable. Spicy tuna were…read moremince and regular tuna were tough so texture was all off. Ordered avocado and had to pay extra but did not receive avocado. Overall, would not be back or recommend this spot.

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California Roll

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Kiriba Sushi

4.0(301 reviews)

2.4 mi•Bitter Lake

Great Place. I've been here before and wanted to give a quick shout-out!!Consistent with fresh…read morefish. Nice menu for all. Staff is extremely attentive and efficient. I love the small intimate atmosphere. I will be back.

This is my go to sushi place, since most others are too far or too expensive. The tables can fill…read moreup towards prime dinner time on Fridays and Saturdays, so I always try to get here earlier when they first open for dinner if it's one of those days. There's only 2 small rooms to sit in, plus the sushi bar (small counter). Even though the majority of the tables are in booths, it's not that private and is especially tight in the front door room. The prices here aren't that outrageous, and the serving sizes match the pricing pretty well. The rolls aren't huge or generous, but they don't skimp either. I prefer to get the chirashi here because they provide a decent amount of variety compared to other places with chirashi. The only items I wouldn't order again are ones with smoked salmon because they tasted like canned fish.

View of sushi bar/counter seating from my two top (12/28/22)

Phoenix Roll & Kiriba Roll

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Sashimi Combination

Toma Sushi Restaurant and Bar

4.4(19 reviews)

2.8 mi

I'm planned having dinner here on a Saturday evening on the way to an event. The restaurant and bar…read morehas its own parking lot, which is convenient. Not much to look at from the outside. You enter through the sushi bar; everything looked clean and we were greeted promptly. Went to the restroom to wash my hands, and I appreciate when restaurants actually have hot water in their restrooms for washing your hands. My friend ordered a Vietnamese tea and a curry with tofu. I had lemonade, edamame (which we were supposed to share), and the eggrolls. There was leftover edamame and lots of leftover curry with tofu which my friend was happy to take home with them. The eggrolls were wrapped like spring rolls, which threw off my friend who is currently choosing not to eat meat. (I grew up on the East Coast, where eggrolls are different at Asian restaurants.) The menu is extensive and we would return.

They have so many options on the menu, including Japanese and Thai food. We only tried Japanese…read morethis time and ordered many rolls, and loved all of them. They were fresh, tasty, and priced reasonably. We tried the Soft-Shell Crab Mango Salad Roll, Golden Dragon, Rainbow, Sea Turtle, Sunshine, Samurai, Volcano, and Godzilla, basically most of their rolls. My favorite was the Volcano, surprisingly spicy and really good. The restaurant is nice and big, and they can accommodate large group reservations. Our group was 15 people. Service was good, fast, and attentive. I want to go back to try their Thai menu next time.

Interior

CRISPY GARLIC CHICKEN

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Spider Roll, $11.50 - 3.5 Stars, Sake (salmon) nigiri, $6.50 - 3 Stars

Q Sushi Bar & Kitchen

4.5(209 reviews)

4.4 mi

We had such a great experience at Q Sushi! Timothy was our server and was incredibly attentive,…read morechecking in on us throughout our meal and making sure everything was going well. We ordered: * yam fries * salmon nigiri * dragon roll * bento box and I left feeling very happy with our experience. The chef, Kenny, was amazing, and a special shoutout to him for noticing all the little details, like clearing and cleaning up as we finished each dish. That level of care really stood out and made the whole experience feel extra special!

Stopped in for some basic rolls and left very satisfied. All were fresh, well-balanced, and nicely…read moreprepared -- clean flavors and good rice texture. Nothing groundbreaking, but solidly executed and exactly what you want from a reliable neighborhood sushi spot. Great for what it is. Would happily return for quick, quality rolls. Highly recommended if you're in the area!

Meow.

Calamari

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Yum, try it. Very refreshing not too sweet and carbonated . Love it!

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Giny M.

18 years ago

Inconsistent. It's usually just fair, maybe one of a few last resorts if your starvation strikes before closing time and you reside in North City, but it depends upon who is cooking that day. Once, just once, it was freaking unbelievable. Tempura so good that it tasted fabulous as leftovers, hours after purchase, having first traveled in a Styrofoam clam-shell punctured with steam holes for a to go order, plus time spent in the fridge. What a feat that was! That night the sushi was also good. However, to fast forward a few weeks, the magic was over and the tempura was not even seasoned properly. The pork was abhorrent and the beef teriyaki was tough and wow, I wish I knew who was cooking that one miraculous night. I think it was a Thursday. Sigh. read more

Brian L.

11 years ago

Absolutely loved this place. Had the Chicken Katsu bento recently. My wife had the Spider Roll and Tempura Roll. Not only was the katsu perfectly fried, the portion was large. The accompanying tempura was also delicious. Rolls were good. Overall the value is here. Free tea. They have a great take out business. Will definitely keep coming. Great gem in Shoreline. read more

Amber S.

8 years ago

This place not only has excellent food, but is also not too expensive! It is wonderful for either take-out or dining in. They have quaint little tables and hot tea to drink, as well as miso soup. I recommend one of their bento boxes, as it is very tasty and has a little bit of everything! read more

A S.

2 years ago

This place is very good. This review is mostly for the chicken teriyaki. It has a nice grilled flavor and the sauce is not cheap tasting or overly sweet. I've also had the yakisoba which is good. Food quality is consistent too and the service for takeout is always good. read more

Jane D.

11 years ago

I really wanted to like this little place, as it's right around the corner from my house. Got the Bento box twice, and both times the salmon was bone dry and generally gross all over. Parsimonious with their sauce to go and don't give you chop sticks unless you ask. read more

Stacy W.

6 years ago

We visited this place every time we were here on the Shoreline for a business trip or a family party, and as planned, we just had a wonderful meal. The service was great, too, highly recommended! read more

Nancy L.

11 years ago

Love this place. Always a go to when in the area. The two key things that make this restaurant so incredible is the level of quality and the very affordable price read more

Richard L.

7 years ago

The potion is so big and tasty I ordered a ck yakisoba but I couldn't finish it ^^ Ck katsu was only $3.99. I will keep those for my dinner again ^^ read more

Jen K.

9 years ago

I had enjoyed their teriyaki for a while, but not anymore.. I found this from their tempura

Jeannine W.

3 years ago

Huge portions and excellent service. Please give them a try. You won't be disappointed

Derek V.

12 years ago

This place has the best chicken&katsu. I drive there at least once a month for thatt!

Sandra Y.

12 years ago

good portion, and always tasty, fast service, will go back again!

Laura C.

10 years ago

My favorite restaurant. Great food and great service..

Jeff L.

14 years ago

Very good place to eat good bento. I like it alot.

Lauren P.

8 years ago

Great food! I have never had a meal i didnt enjoy!

Tommy H.

16 years ago

Omg so tasty. That is about all you need to know.

Karen N.

16 years ago

Reasonable price and portions for teriyaki.

Ryan P.

15 years ago

Great food for the money but take it go.

Seattle W.

16 years ago

Great Teriyaki and Quick Service!

Mr J.

15 years ago

It's tasty

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