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    Japan Ginger

    4.1 (111 reviews)
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    Teriyaki menu

    Hi Folks! Eating here at Japan Ginger. It's a small neighborhood sushi and teriyaki restaurant owned by a man since 2004. I had various sushi and hot sake. I would highly recommend this place. Yes, it's a hole in the wall joint that seats 32 people, but if you like sushi and sake, give this place a try!

    Justin O.

    I got four different rolls and really liked all of them . Seattle roll Dragon Spider roll And the fourth is Escaping me at the moment. I really did like all the rolls. I had the Dragon and Seattle rolls before. They both are good, the Presentation here was nice . The gentleman that was there at the time I ordered did a good job rolling all the food for us and the others that can in and ordered. The The sake I had at the time was good too , but I preferred cold over warm. Will be going back.

    Gyoza, beef fried rice, general tao's chicken

    We always leave satisfied. Been coming here for over 20 years. This is our ultimate favorite place for beef fried rice and all the different teriyakis. Service is friendly, ambience is cozy, and restaurant is clean. Calling for takeout is efficient too.

    Spicy Tuna

    Hands down the best meal during my trip to the Seattle area this spring break. 10/10 recommend the eel roll, sake, gyozas, everything. Chefs kiss!

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    Christine Z.

    Japan Ginger is one of those little unpretentious gems that you stumble upon once in a while. This was the best sushi I had in a year. And the last really great place was downtown LA and quite expensive. The service here is impeccable ingredients were utterly fresh and perfectly prepared. I don't know how it's possible that this place is not swamped!

    This was 4 types of rolls Rainbow Spicy tuna California  Specialty five fish

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    Very nice service, great food. I like the location off of Front street because of the easy access.

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    7 years ago

    It has a good view of the mountains and good food with it. Great service and is done by all one guy.

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    10 years ago

    This is NOT a sushi restaurant. The rolls they have are good, but apparently pre-made.

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    18 years ago

    Good sushi, service and teriyaki. Sushi chef/owner is really nice and always happy to make special rolls upon request.

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    9 years ago

    Love this place. Chicken Katsu and egg rolls are our faves so far. Always great service and accuracy.

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    13 years ago

    Not very good teriyaki. Chx was fatty, rice was overcooked and they messed up our order even though I clarified it with them multiple times.

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    8 years ago

    place is alright, but food tasted weird, tasteless i would say.. service was good. one man operation

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    Zushi Sushi - Lunch Bento "Box" A with spicy tuna roll and spicy chicken teriyaki.

    Zushi Sushi

    4.3(338 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    I often dine at mom-and-pop local places seeking neighborhood gems that are worth the drive, as…read moreopposed to ones that are 'good' because it is near you. Zushi Sushi is somewhere in between. I would not say to a Seattle person to purposely drive there. But I will say to folks nearby that it's a worthy restaurant. The place is neat and tidy, not showing its age yet, even though I know it has been opened for years. The service is swift and to-the-point. I am fairly certain this place is Japanese owned. Prices are fairly reasonable without the common 'Eastside tax'. I often find older restaurants to be more reasonably prices due to lower overhead. The Food: Avocado Bomb, $10 - 3.5 Stars Other than a bit too covered with tempura bits, this dish met expectations. The price matches what I have seen in Seattle. Salmon Belly (Sake Toro) Nigiri, $7 - 4.5 Stars Good cut and good white fatty stripes for sake toro. Thumbs up. Lion King, $15 - 4 Stars Menu: California with seared salmon on top and parmesan aioli, unagi sauce, scallion With these type of specialty rolls, presentation is as important as the ingredients, combination, and creativity. This roll as the best out of the three we ordered. Zushi Flower, $19 - 3 Stars Menu: Shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy tuna with seared salmon on top, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, parmesan aioli, and kaiware, red tobiko on top This specialty roll did not at all look like the photo. At $19, it's the most expensive amongst their rolls. Disappointing. The ingredients and taste were fine. It didn't warrant the Zushi namesake, and I don't see 'flower' in its presentation. Cherry Blossom, $15 - 2.5 Stars Menu: salmon, avocado, cucumber, and tuna on top This roll was the most 'man-handled' looking roll amongst the three we ordered. It also did not look like the photo. In one of the pieces, I spitted out a brown piece of something. It turned out to be the tip of the avocado. They graciously offered to take it off the check or make a new roll. Grilled Hamachi Kama, $14 - 2 Stars This was a very dull and boring hamachi kama. Not much seasoning, not much sear, the skin is not crispy, yet the fish is overcooked to the point of being dense. Tempura Oreo, freebie We were gifted a tempura Oreo. Interesting and pretty, but not something I would order. No rating. I wish Yelp would do half stars. I think they are a solid 3.5 Stars. Not enough 'good' happened (other than the comp'd roll) for me to bump them up to a 4 Stars.

    Great value sushi restaurant located in a small strip mall. We were able to park directly in front…read moreof the restaurant. It's on the smaller side but was completely empty around 5pm on a Monday. A couple other tables filled up as we had our dinner. Service was great! We were given complimentary miso soups at the beginning of our meal and enjoyed some basic rolls and seaweed salad. All soy sauce on the tables are low sodium by default. At the end of our meal, the server brought us a free deep fried Oreo. Good first experience and nice value for the rolls.

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    iSushi - Seared Ahi Bowl

    iSushi

    3.4(313 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    iSushi in Issaquah is our usual go-to location for belt sushi. Even with the conveyor belt style,…read morethe quality and freshness of the fish remain consistently high quality. The sushi pieces are a competitive size and the pricing is very fair for the high quality you receive. It's the perfect spot when you want sushi in a more casual, accessible setting. This is a family-run business and it is our favorite place to get ikura--the quality is always spot on. The selection on the belt is excellent and stocked with fresh options, and the sushi chefs are always willing to take custom orders if you are not able to find something on the belt. We are always greeted with a smile when we arrive. During checkout, the server reviews the plate count with you to ensure accuracy. Personally, I appreciate them taking the time to ensure they are billing the correct amount, though I trust them regardless because the service is so honest and friendly. They never disappoint, and we will return to dine at this location when we are in the area.

    My boyfriend and I wanted to grab lunch together, and iSushi happened to be on the way, so we…read moredecided to drop in and try it out. Despite having lived in Issaquah for ten years and loving sushi, I've never been to this restaurant and after actually eating here, now I know why. One of the things my boyfriend loves about carousel sushi is that it satiates the hunter/gatherer instinct within him so we were super disappointed in the lack of sushi on the conveyor belt the whole time we were there. I understand that there were only maybe two or three other parties in the restaurant so maybe it's not feasible for them to have a variety of sushi on the belt at all times, but it was still unfortunate and not the experience we were looking for. I ended up ordering a shrimp tempura roll from our server, and it was brought to our table. The roll was okay, and tasted the way I expected it to, I just wish it had more eel sauce and spicy mayo on it. With so many other options for delicious sushi in Issaquah, I don't think my boyfriend and I will be returning.

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    iSushi - Ikura

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    iSushi - Crunchy shrimp roll.

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    Crunchy shrimp roll.

    Umi Cafe - Roasted Duck Curry: roasted duck with coconut milk red curry, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and basil ($16).

    Umi Cafe

    4.2(505 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$
    Grab-and-go
    Healthy dining

    I was walking out from their cute little feng shui-inspired court yard after dozens of times having…read moregrabbed a boba or bite to eat and realized I'd never reviewed this fine cafe. There is nothing boastful about it, the owner can be a little militant and he might have intimidated me the first time I went in, but I'm sure he is a softie at heart. The rest of the staff is sweet. And one thing is for sure they work hard and really make delightful Asian fusion mostly Vietnamese inspired dishes. I love the matcha with boba milk tea. I find it so refreshing and almost a meal in itself. I am also partial to the Banh mi and pork belly bun sandwiches. The sandwiches are perfectly seasoned and their pickled ingredients give it the right tang. The bread on the Banh mi is light, crispy and fresh. I actually haven't tried anything else because I'm always needing something quick to go. Next time I may have to sit and enjoy a meal and boba. And I'll add photos next time.

    We came in for dinner. Ordered garlic fries, vegetarian pho, pork fried rice…read more Cons: Pho was very under-salted. I had to ask for soy sauce. Pork fried rice was very greasy Indoor atmosphere was not cozy Pros: Outdoor sitting area is beautiful - garden, pond, etc. Good service Pho was pretty good once I added plenty of soy sauce Just ok: Garlic fries Pork fried rice. I don't eat out very often so I wouldn't come back here.

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    COO pond and patio at night

    Umi Cafe - Umi Wings: deep fried wings tossed with vinegar & house mustard sauce and dried red chili peppers ($12).

    Umi Wings: deep fried wings tossed with vinegar & house mustard sauce and dried red chili peppers ($12).

    Umi Cafe - Their patio

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    Sea Town Foods - Welcome to Sea Town! Come check us out.

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    4.8(6 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Wasn't aware Sea town-foods was opened in Downtown Issaquah. I happened to walk by after shopping…read moreat Fischer's Meat market Not sure how many people are aware of this seafood market cause it's sort of behind a restaurant and the entrance is not actually on Front St. You have to walk pass the parking area along side of the restaurant. I didn't buy anything this visit but will definitely patronize this market in the future. They carry a wide variety of flash frozen seafood, crab, other shell fish and many varieties of fish vacuum packed in individual portions. They also carry a wide variety of Asian dumplings. One wall is stocked with condiments and sauces too. If you are planning on eating "Asian style Hot Pot". This place is a must to stock up on fish balls, squid and shrimp. Next time you are in downtown Issaquah, I highly recommend your stopping in to browse their offerings and buy your next home cooked seafood meal

    Sea town foods is the go to place for a at home dinner. The seafood was amazing, tasteful and high…read morequality. If i'd have to choose a favorite it would be the easy to make poke kits. The owners explained how to prep and even handed out their very own recipes that they have tried at home themselves! They also sell asian foods like snacks, drinks, and condiments. Any time i need a sweet treat i'd go here to pick up a quick snack. Great pricing and amazing family people!

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