Great experience. If you are looking to impress and have a nice hands free dinner this is it. Came as a double date and ordered ala carte since we weren't sure about the chef set menu. Ordered several meats some apps and the kamameshi rice. All very well presented and delicious. We also got some house sakes and were presented a selection for our own cups. Nice touch. Lovely place! read more

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Went for lunch. Great ambiance. Had the burger, which was delicious and an incredible price, which is what drew me in in the first place. Had some difficulty getting the attention of the server on multiple occasions, but overall a great experience and I plan to come back soon! read more

One star for beautiful interior, because other than that, I don't really know what this place is trying to be? Came here for lunch on Valentine's Day. We were the first group to arrive, and sat down while the restaurant was empty. There were 4 of us but only 2 table settings were on the table. And it stayed that way all the way until AFTER our food arrived. No plates, no bowls, no spoons. We had to try very hard to wave people down to give us utensils, plates and bowls so we could start eating. Staff number was sufficient but it seemed like everyone was busy with not being attentive to the customers. Our waiter didn't write down our order as we were telling him, and had to come back to check and ask us to repeat our order. I get that you're trying to achieve a fancy vibe here by doing that, but if you can't memorize and do it correctly - maybe you should have a notepad with you while taking down orders? Our calamari arrived crispy but lukewarm/cold. Clam miso soup had 0% miso flavor, and the clams surprisingly had no clam flavors either. Tastelss was the best word for it all. I felt like I was eating a cream of mushroom soup but the texture was watery. Even though they took that miso soup off our bill, people still deserve to know what they're getting - because miso soup it was not. Lastly, there was NO sight of chopsticks anywhere. At a Japanese restaurant!! We ordered noodle soup and rice - it was very weird to only have forks to eat with and it was something I really did not appreciate. read more

I've been here for lunch twice now and the waygu burger special for 9.99 is so hard to beat. You get a double patty smash burger and fries! We also shared the beef waygu special for 39.99. Good for sharing, says it serves two but if you order other dishes it can stretch to more people if you're looking for a couple bites. Service is friendly and attentive, they are still new so the food came out slower as it was the lunch rush but they were overall informative and friendly. Upscale Japanese steakhouse with great lunch special and prices for Bellevue, I will be back! read more

Itadaki - Espresso martini - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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The place is beautiful and service seems to be great when the server is actually there.. First, why am I given an attitude or sigh of annoyance when asking about the omakase selection? Then proceeds to ask what things I do and do not want when I've already said it's my first time. Even then there's not a list of items or ingredients I can choose from so there's no clear instructions. It's misleading to say we have no sushi options just because it's called Omakase but they clearly have "sushi" on some of their menu item names. I was there for a total of 3hrs... and 1.5hrs in I received 3-4 items with about a 30min gap before receiving the 5th. When the servers are there, they have their ear plugs in so they are not making any conversation with you and when I try talking to them they have to remove their earpiece and bend down to me to respond. They tell me they are trained for 1 month prior to serving to learn the menu, I ask about some of the cuts that they provided and I get no explanation of the cut, where it's from, what part of the cow it is other than the name. What is it that you're trained on other than grilling the meat in a suit? I asked for salt , did not receive for 20min until I had to ask a second person for it, no paper towels in the men's room and just overall a terrible experience. Lastly when paying they charged me a different tables check.. as my party was leaving they come back to stop everyone and correct the mistake.. Don't get me wrong, the meat was very good and I appreciate that they got that right but you'd think you'd be treated better with what they charge. I don't eat out like this often but it was my birthday so why not splurge? I spent over 1k for this? I wish I could take it all back. Also be prepared to spend 10$ per water bottle. read more

Service was good... I went there for lunch on a Friday. The wait was about 20 mins. Not terrible. Hosts were friendly and helpful. Wait staff was efficient but a bit short handed. The burger was not bad. Hope it was hotter. It was warm. I'd prefer piping hot patties. Fries were warm but not hot. The bottom line is that you can't find any 10 buck burger anywhere in Bellevue that can outshine that. If youd prefer piping hot burger and fries, this may not be your spot. read more

Itadaki - lunch special: waygu cheese burger - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Finally got to try this place, and it was an amazing experience! The ambiance was great, the ingredients were top-notch and incredibly fresh, and the service was excellent. Every dish had its own unique charm, and everything was absolutely delicious in its own way. I highly recommend the beef tongue, duck salad, and anything with sea urchin... oh, and anything with Wagyu! The only downside was that there weren't enough dessert options--if there were more, it would have been perfect. read more

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Overall service, speed of serving, and food quality, I think this restaurant deserves five stars. The front desk was very polite and courteous. Although we didn't have a reservation, they quickly arranged a table for us even though they were about 80% full. During the casual conversation with us, the waitstaff was excellent in both food and wine recommendations. They really understood the menu and helped us order according to our preferences. After we ordered, the dishes started coming out in about 15 minutes. Although this is a BBQ restaurant, their sushi offerings are also very delicious and will definitely be one of my must-order items every time I visit. As for the meat, the quality is excellent, no need to say more. I will definitely come back often to enjoy the food here whenever I get the chance. It was a wonderful experience. read more

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Came here with my family and everything was delicious! My top picks were the foie gras sando and wagyu tongue toro, both were amazing. The vibe is perfect for a date night and the service was excellent,our server was super attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Itadaki - Sake cups - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Super fun... Loved the vibe, such a fun place to go with friends and family... Highly recommend it.

Best Japanese BBQ I've had. I've been everywhere including NYC, NYC, LA , HI and Tokyo. Very hard to beat. Well done!!

Was so excited to try this place out seeing their advertisement for their lunch special wagyu burgers. Very nice looking place. However, hostess let us know there will be a 20-30 minute wait on the burgers if we came here for that. I told her yes we did come for that and 20-30 minute wait is no problem! They sat us down and waiter told us he does not recommend we order the burger since it's a long wait. I told him the hostess already gave us a warning and it will be ok. He said he's going to check with the kitchen just to make sure. He then came back and did it's going to be close to an hour and that we might not get it at all so just go over the nine for our other options?! Rarely happens, but just walked out after this. Kind of sad. If they advertise so much about their specials, I think they should at least have the product they advertise. read more

We were excited to come here to celebrate New Year's Eve. The food was good but the time in between courses was way too long. The 8-course meal took nearly three hours overall. At $150/per person we felt like each course should have been served one after the other and paced better. Also, the amount of food for the price was not a lot. The presentation was very pretty and the staff kind--but we likely won't go back. read more

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I've ordered from here for the past month or so for lunch every Monday. Their classic burgers are the best I've tried! Soo juicy and fresh! You can't go wrong with ordering it! read more

This was the most absolute fabulous most amazing dinner I have ever had. The food here was sooooooo delicious and insane. I really recommend the meat box as it was so flavorful and amazing. Yin was the best server ever and he should get a raise! Super kind and welcoming. The environment was super calm and nice and I really enjoyed how everything was prepped and made!! Overall amazing time. (GET YIN A RAISEEE) read more

Oh man... I'm Japanese and the food here is like an insult to our culture. This is not authentic at all... the spring roll? I'm pretty sure the owner/chef must be Chinese because a Japanese yakiniku restaurant would never serve a spring roll. Like, really?? The decor was nice and modern, but I just felt confused the whole time during dinner since this place just isn't Japanese.... and I start to question where this "wagyu" actually came from. Even the name of the restaurant (in Japanese) sounds like a joke... save your money and eat somewhere else. read more

Ambiance - I like the decor a lot...major step up from the old TapHouse Grill. Spacious, comfortable relaxed feeling. Service - at first I was a little annoyed because it took more than a few minutes for the person at the front desk to acknowledge me. He was spending his time poking on the computer and didn't even look up to greet me or inform me that he will be right with me while he finish what he was doing in the computer. Then when he finally looked up, he stumble on his words and didn't know what to say to me. Not very professional. Finally when we got seated, it took more than 5 minutes for someone to come up to take our order or give us water. Staff just kept walking past us purposely not making eye contact. However, we finally got a friendly and attentive server but the rest of the staff seem unhappy and unfriendly. Food - Definitely a great deal for the waygu burger which was the reason we came to check out this place. We also got the waygu Dan Dan noodles. Flavorful sauce but on a little on the salty side for me. I was not a fan of the smoked egg. Also, the only hot sauce they offer was also not spicy and tasted more like bbq sauce (smoky too). read more

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Don't try this place if you're on a budget. 8 course meal for about $200 per person after tax and tip. Dining here you'll be treated like an exclusive vip guest. The experience you get out of this meal is worth every penny you pay. Everyone is very attentive and fun to converse with. As for the food, it didn't meet my high expectations but the presentation was there. Everything seems fresh and high quality but the flavors didn't match my palette. Nothing was bad but it's wasn't a, "wow this is sooo good" moment. I must say, their course #2 and #6 was definitely my favorite. But the dessert on the other hand needs a bit of work. The setting of the restaurant is very dimly lit, perfect place for a dinner date or an important business meeting with how spacious the tables are. A formal attire will be more appropriate to dine here if you decide to stop by. read more

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I was very excited to come here as we don't really have many higher end yakiniku places in the greater seattle area. However the experience as a whole was not worth the price. It's a set menu of 8 courses and for the two of us, this ended up being almost $400. I'm always happy to pay the price for a great experience but this took us over 3 hours. With about 20+ minutes between each course where we were sat there twiddling our thumbs waiting for the next course. I would classify this place as an Americans introduction to yakiniku. It's definitely catered towards a little bit more of a western palette especially with the garlic butter, spring salad, and crispy spring roll. I found many of the courses to just be thrown together to seem fancy but there wasn't a great balance of flavors and it didn't feel intentional. For example the first course was a uni beef tartare but the breading on the bottom was so sweet and cookie like that I could barely taste anything else. The nigiri piece mixed warm meat with very cold scallop and the flavor of the ikura was overpowering the natural flavors of the meat. Overall the quality of meats was good, which it better be at +$150/pp but for that high of a price point, the dishes needed to be intentional and the service needed to be much faster. I was barely able to enjoy the meal as I spent over 2 hours just waiting for the next dish to come in a half full restaurant read more

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We had such a wonderful time. When our prior plans fell through, they were able to take our reservation last minute and they were so gracious despite the fact that they were preparing to close up for the night. Each course had a beautiful and unique setting, the menu was very well thought out, and the flavors were delicate and delicious. We really liked the ambiance and design of the interior as it was modern, yet tranquil. Lastly, the service was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive (thanks to Jim and the staff for saving my wife's birthday!). Given the variety of dishes and the white glove service over the course of 2-3 hrs, it was honestly not a bad value at $150pp. We're excited to come back to try their next iteration of the menu! read more

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This is an Itadaki (pinnacle) of Japanese beef BBQ (Yaki). The setting is very muji Japanese style. My first attention to water glass that shows a Fujisan shape at the bottom. I heard they just soft open but staffs are trained working together well. 8 courses are served in Keiseki style with table side bbq service and plated in unique dishes. Although the wagu might be not all from Japan, but the quality and aging process are very good. The meat is very tender but not too fatty, just perfect. With extremely attractive to service and details, this wagu yakiniku costs $150 actually pretty reasonably priced. My best yakiniku experience in US. read more

Itadaki - 8 courses with all different cuts of wagu - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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DO NOT COME HERE. The service is discriminatory. When we just got seated everything was fine, but after we ordered the server just stopped serving our table, and instead focused on the other tables the ordered more than us, she cooked the meats of the table that came after us. She checked on other tables twice and would not check on us at all (mind you the other tables were right beside ours). Our food was just sitting there raw waiting to be cooked, the rice was sitting there getting cold, we didn't even have bowls to serve ourselves. She never came to our table to serve us or cook our food and when we made eye contact with her, she gave us the side eye and ignored us. At the end another server came to do her job for her, props to him. The only time she came to our table was right before handing us the check and refilling our waters; I'm sorry but at such a high end restaurant I would expect one to know how to pour water in a cup. I'm not sure if she just had bad eyesight, but she was pouring water completely missing the cup and left a big puddle of water on the table, then just left... I never leave such a brutal review and I'm usually very forgiving when it comes to service workers however this time the service was just completely unacceptable, she should be fired. read more

You no longer need to travel to Japan for an authentic, high-end dinning experience, the place can satisfy you in every aspects of food desires. It's slightly above your budget but believe me you're every penny worth it. read more

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Very bad service... saw a bug walking around... thought this is fine dinning. Worse experience ever, will definitely NOT RECOMMEND read more

Food is amazing. Every dish is superb! The kimchi, wagyu/uni and wagyu/crab, short ribs, calamari, skirt steak and coulette steak were delicious. Will go back soon!0 read more

First time diner celebrating my brother's Birthday. What an excellent way to celebrate & enjoy melt in your mouth wagyu cuts and keep those cocktails coming...This is a splurge we won't be repeating for a bit but glad we did this time. Great service as well. read more

We celebrated our friend's birthday here on Thursday night and we will definitely come back ! The best part is we don't need to cook ourselves From the moment you step in, you're greeted with the warm, inviting ambiance typical of traditional yakiniku spots in Japan. The interior is sleek and modern, but with a cozy touch that makes you feel right at home. The highlight, of course, is the food. The quality of the meat is exceptional--every cut is perfectly marbled, tender, and flavorful. You can tell that they take pride in sourcing premium beef, including options like Wagyu that simply melt in your mouth. The service is impeccable. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable, and always ready to assist if needed, without being overbearing. In terms of pricing, while it's on the higher side, the quality and experience you get make it well worth it. Whether you're a yakiniku connoisseur or trying it for the first time, this restaurant is a must-visit for meat lovers. Highly recommended! read more

Itadaki - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Came to their restaurant week, the menu selection is huge, the portion is also big, really enjoy the meat and desert, definitely come back for their regular menu!! read more

Itadaki - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Do you love peanut butter? Or on the fence? Had to order the special Wagyu beef burger for lunch, but noticed the surprising element on the menu, offering the same burger, but with peanut butter on it. Had to ask the server if that was some kind of weird typo, but was told that this ingredient would "elevate the umami experience". And oddly, it did. It truly, surprisingly did. I don't think that this will be the new culinary trend to stay, but hey - props for creative thinking! I liked it when I totally didn't expect to and actually find myself recommending it.... otherwise, the burger is a nice VALUE, but nothing to go out of your way to order. Best part of our lunch? The warm quinoa and tofu salad!!!! Nice meal However, felt the menu items (minus the burger) were all overpriced. The ambiance was trendy, servers gave off a very chic and upscale vibe, as expected when hanging in Bellevue but......would I return? Maybe, if I was in the area but other than that? Not enough of a DRAW to make that DRIVE! read more

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This was the most luxurious dining experience I've had in Bellevue. Everything from the presentation of the food to the decor of the establishment was well thought out. Our server John was very accommodating and helpful in making recommendations. Everything that we ate blew our taste buds out of the water. The meat quality is top tier with each piece melting on our mouth. Thank you for making our girls light memorable. I can't wait to come for lunch to try the Waygu burger as well as dishes on the lunch menu. read more

They have great deals for lunch! Highly recommend their Wagyu burger of this Peanut butter cheese burger. We originally went there for their $9.99 Wagyu burger for lunch, but saw this peanut butter cheese burger on the lunch menu too and were curious to try it. The manager told us it's Taiwanese thing, and it's sweet and savory. I'm glad we tried it! It was delicious! I went back for the 2nd time in the same week to try the different dish from their lunch menu. I tried their chashu miso carbonara as it sounded delicious when I first visited there. Compared to the burger, this was a little underwhelming, both presentation and taste. It was salty and the portion size was small. If I go there again, I'd definitely get the burger, it's the best deal and super delicious! As it's a new establishment, the inside is so clean and I love the aesthetic of it. The plate and glassware they use are unique and beautiful. read more

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Incredible meal here last night. The service was great and the various orders of beef were fantastic. The filet and the tartare were my favs. Everything was cooked perfectly. read more

Food was good, move to a la carte menu made service slow. Also ran out of steak tar tar which I'm not sure how that is possible given the main food item at the restaurant is steak. read more

Love this spot. Everything was so well done and the service is unmatched. The staff is so well trained and the bbq experience was great. Also beautiful space and atmosphere, definitely look forward to coming back!! read more

There are 8 courses and I love all of them. All cuts of premium beef were cooked to perfection. I love their beef tongue and waygu slice over scallop. Appetizers, salad and cold noodles are nice compliments to the meat. Desserts were presented delicately on top of beautiful boxes and tasted very good, especially the rice ice cream. Service is attentive and efficient. Ambiences are modern and comfortable. A fine dining experience that is highly recommended for special occasions! read more

I spent $500 dollars on the omakase for three of us. Food quality is good. Staff was good. But I still feel like I didn't get my money's worth. Maybe I don't get the nuances of fine dining. The meat quality is only marginally better than at places like Gyu-Kaku or Niku, which are all-you-can-eat at well below half the price. The experience at Itadaki would've been alright if not for the heavy bill. read more

Great drink and sake selection. Very kind staff. Most of the meats were flavorful and tender. The sake ice cream was tasty. Presentation is super pretty. Some of the dishes were a little underwhelming, but good quality overall. read more

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Last evening we had scheduled and reserved a celebration dinner with old friends who had just returned to the area after a long absence.Itadaki came recommended as an elegant Japanese steak house which presented the opportunity for a special experience,quite expensive,but hopefully well worth it. The staff at Itadaki treated us quite well and the food was delicious however an experience early in the evening left a bad taste that never left. When we arrived two of us were seated at the west window facing the setting sun which effectively blinded us.When we asked to be reseated so we could enjoy our friends in a more relaxed circumstance we were seated at another table nearby which also exposed two diners to direct sunlight in their faces. When we politely expressed dissatisfaction and asked to be reseated in one of the two or three visible 4-top tables well in the shade ,we were told those were "reserved" for others. One of our party had just had cataract surgery on her eyes which caused extra sensitivity to light. Our explanation on that to our otherwise gracious and professional waiter John was met with the apologetic albeit repeated response that he could not help by reseating us in one of those other shaded tables because they were reserved. For a dinner which cost us $250 per couple with tip this was and is absolutely unacceptable.We had made reservations.Apparently there were others who had higher priority in the eyes of the restaurant management. This was disrespectful and upsetting. We will never dine at Itadaki again and will not recommend that place to any of our friends .No paying patron of a restaurant or guest anywhere should be made to feel so unwelcome and disrespected. read more

The food was perfection, the service outstanding and the ambiance is lovely. No complaints and we cannot wait to return. Finally a place that's comparable to our favorite upscale yakiniku places in Tokyo, our 2nd home. read more

Great food and Ambiance. Servers were friendly and prompt. We've enjoyed our lunches and dinners every time we are there.