Wonderful little ramen restaurant in Langley! On a rainy Tuesday, we were the first ones there for…read morelunch so were able to enjoy the little counter seating. Perfect dishes for the day, warm and so yummy. We had a Tan Tan shrimp and a Tonkatsu, with no additions although it was tempting to amend! The ramen broth is very rich and each was different. You have the option to add sesame oil, chili oil, a delicious soy sauce, 3 kinds of pepper in shakers and a fresh grind of sesame seeds. The egg is cooked to perfection - whites solid and the yolk mostly cooked with the center soft and creamy. A small dish of edamame is served as an appetizer. The staff are friendly and the food was served by the chef with a smile. We enjoyed watching the dishes being created. You might have a wait on a busy day but it is definitely worth it.

Few better ways to complete a recreational day on Whidbey Island than to have a tasty bowl of ramen…read moreat Ultra House! Nestled behind the main walking areas, you can follow the street signs to this restaurant. We arrived just before they opened for the evening from 4:30pm. It is not a large restaurant but we were early. Bright and cheerful interior with shelves of Japanese sweets and some souvenirs on the side. Our favorite and go-to is the tonkotsu which has the thicker pork bone broth. We have not visited for a year or so and the price has gone up while the volume seemed to have gone down. Nevertheless the taste was great and we were satisfied with the meal.

Crepes and a king salmon bowl!…read more The ube crepe with powdered sugar and a mountain of whipped cream was so good and we left nothing on the plate A little expensive but I ate every bite of food so it was worth it. We even came back the following day to try the savory breakfast crepes Right next to the lovely garden store

Japonica Diner is hands down one of the best finds on Whidbey Island. It's a wonderful two-in-one…read morespot -- a charming crêperie in the mornings and a fantastic sushi haven for lunch and dinner -- and both sides of the menu are outstanding. Joan, the owner and chef, is absolutely amazing. She made me feel like a genuine guest in her home rather than just another customer, checking in with such warmth and care throughout the meal. You can tell how much passion and skill she pours into every dish. If you love sushi bowls and sushi rolls, this is an absolute must-visit. Everything came out fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Between the food and Joan's hospitality, this easily earns a 10 out of 10 in my book -- I just wish Yelp let me give more than 5 stars! Can't wait to go back.

Island Nosh has the best food! It is always so difficult to decide what to get. When I was eating…read moremore pasta I'd always get the Mac & cheese with crab, soooo gooood! Then I switched to Korean bbq salad, meat very tasty & veggies so fresh. But first I check specials, & will choose Spätzle if they have it! If not taking out , then they have a nice selection of craft beers on tap. Can choose to sit outside. Service is faster than you would expect for all the ingredients that go into most of their menu items. Just wish they were opened more than 3 days a week!

Friendly staff. Delicious food - we got the yellow curry bowl and it was incredible. Don't miss out…read moreon a browned butter rice krispy!

Definitely my favorite new sushi spot in the Puget Sound. Fresh, gorgeously presented sushi at a…read morereasonable price. Just discovered it this month and already been over there twice. Am totally in love with the Salmon Lover's plate, and Bryan is loving the Chirashi Bowl. The udon noodles are also not bad. Highly highly recommend!

As evidenced by a nearly five star average rating on both Yelp and Google, Sushi Koushi is much…read moremore than just a creative fun name. I'm placing this as one of my new favorite sushi spots on the Eastside! Four of us came for an early dinner around 4:30P on a Saturday and got seating right away in a booth. The restaurant is on the smaller end with just a few tables on each side and a few seats at the sushi bar. In addition to an appetizer, two of us shared three specialty sushi rolls and the other two in our group ordered the chicken katsu meal set. Our sushi arrived beautifully all on one plate. Each specialty roll included 10 pieces and they all contained a generous amount of filling with a relatively thin rice layer, making the average price of $18 - $19 per roll worth the value. + TAKOYAKI ($7.50): These deep-fried dumplings had a soft creamy interior and housed a small piece of tender octopus. Four pieces came in an order, topped with mayo, unagi sauce and bonito flakes. I loved the crispy exterior and they were served steaming hot. I am not sure they were made in-house or frozen, but they were delicious. + KOUSHI ROLL ($17.99): A crab, avocado and cucumber roll topped with cajun seared salmon, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, green onion and fish roe. Between the crab filling and spicy mayo, this is a pretty creamy roll. The salmon on top had a very light sear, so while the smoky flavor was noticeable, I considered it closer to raw. The unagi sauce added some sweetness that offset the mild spice. + NAGOYA ROLL ($18.99): Tuna avocado roll topped with salmon, ponzu sauce, sweet sesame sauce, green onion and fish roe. The freshness of the fish especially shined here between the large cubes of tuna inside and the meaty slice of raw salmon on top. The sauce simply enhanced the roll without taking over the flavor, so it didn't distract from the purity of the ingredients. + SETO ROLL ($18.99): Spicy tuna and cucumber inside topped with tuna, ponzu sauce and green onion. This roll is HOT, like at least 3/5 stars on the spice scale! As spicy as it was, I really enjoyed it, especially since half the roll was topped with medium fatty tuna which was such a nice treat. Lean tuna draped over the other half. Chopped green onion on top added pops of freshness. The chicken katsu meal ($16.99) came with salad, rice and miso soup. I tried one piece of the chicken which was tender and had an excellent light crunch! Service was great as the two employees managing the dining room checked back a couple times and were actively watching in case any of the tables needed anything. I know I'll be back again for more sushi!

The lady at the front was super kind! I wasn't sure what to get and she recommended me the ramen…read morewhich I ended up getting with pork. It was so good, I think it's probably one of the best ramen i've ever had. The pork was super good and the egg was cooked perfectly.

I can't quite believe that the average rating is under 4 stars! The restaurant is pleasing to the…read moreeye. The server we had was friendly and efficient. The food was excellent and presented with an artist's touch. I ordered the Umi Set (8 Nigiri, plus a California Roll). She ordered the Hamachi Kama plus a Caterpillar Roll. The Hamachi Kama wasn't just the cheek, but also included two Yellowtail steaks. The sushi rice was perfection, and the fish were prepared properly (no stringy bits) and were generous compared to most sushi restaurants. We over-ordered (oops!) and ended up taking enough home to make a light dinner. I heartily recommend this place. I look forward to returning and trying their Korean specialties as well.

This restaurant is run by a friendly husband and wife team where the wife is the cook and the…read morehusband runs the front end. The restaurant is very neat and clean. The food here is authentic fresh and delicious. If you want a variety of items, order a Bento. As the photo shows, the bento contains a piece of apple for dessert, a salad with delicious miso dressing, macaroni salad, tonkatsu dipping sauce for the main course, potatoes and carrots cooked in a broth, edamame, sweet egg blocks, bean sprouts lightly cooked in a sweet soy broth, pickled cucumbers and rice with sesame seeds sprinkled on top. The star of this bento is the wonderful pork cutlet. It's so crispy on the outside and so moist and tender on the inside. It's one of the best I've had since my obaasan (grandma) was around. We'll be back to try the other options soon!

Great Japanese food option in the area…read more Tried all the onigiris. Definitely order over the phone and pick it up. I'll be back to try the curries. The service was great and it looks really family friendly

Everything is exceptional! The food is genuinely delicious and attention to detail shows the care…read moreput into every dish. The owner personally works with the chefs and is always in attendance w making sure your order is exactly what you want. My favorites are the ramens and tempura. My husband loves the sushi. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming. We love the patio too. They don't skimp on quality. It's a special kind of place to experience...

This restaurant is located right off of E. College Way. Their building does not look like an…read morearchetypical restaurant but rather a residential home. The inside is very clean and quaint while the staff is very courteous and polite. We ordered a green curry and an unagidon. After ordering, the food came out after about 12 minutes. They tasted delicious and the portions were spot on for each person, just enough to fulfill our stomach without any leftovers. We highly recommend trying this place out.

We LOVE Shima and always go there for any of our special celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries…read moreand other special days! We live on Camano Island so it's just a hop, skip, and a jump to get there without having to go too far from home! The sushi is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Service is exceptional!

Very underwhelming. We've come here for years and it was just not very good. Crab mixture? It's…read morebottom fish not crab. Not just that, small amount of soft shell crab. Did they change owners? The scallop sushi was good though

Oishi Kitchen has been on my list of places to try for a while and we finally came to dine with…read morefamily visiting from Hawaii. My mom is originally from Japan so she is very picky when it comes to Japanese food. She was so happy with everything we ordered, she wants to come back next time she visits. We ordered the geso (fried squid legs), grilled squid, ahi tataki (seared ahi special), katsu don, shishito peppers, yakitori combo, variety meat combo, udon, and Kalbi. Everything was cooked perfectly and was so tasty! My mom is still raving about the katsu don! I can honestly say this is the best and most authentic Japanese restaurant in Kitsap County. Thank you Oishi Kitchen for being soooo oishi!! We will be back soon!

Service lacking, but friendly once we got it. Food was dry and unflavored. Probably won't try again.read more

Decided to check this place out tonight for a last minute dinner and we're glad we did. Super cute…read moreinterior and friendly owners/staff. We ordered the chicken teriyaki, black garlic tonkotsu and chicken karaage. The chicken teriyaki was really good - better than many of the places we have tried around the Maple Valley, Issaquah areas. The chicken was very tender and flavorful with just enough char. The karaage was good too. The tonkotsu definitely hit the spot with just the right flavors and tasty, perfectly chewy noodles. They have all the extra toppings available too (I ordered corn). For drinks, we ordered the Taro Milk Tea (they were out of the boba) and a Thai Iced Tea. Both were good. The Taro Milk Tea was especially nice -- very similar to an Ube Milk Tea. Service was quick, efficient and easy! Prices were reasonable. Overall, a nice surprise in North Bend! We'll be back! And I'll post food pics next time we visit! (all I took was their gallery wall )

The service was gracious, the wait for our meal was appropriate, and the meal was superlative…read more It is under new management, and the mural is fun, but the decor also functions better. There is a wall at the entrance that keeps the cold wind from bothering the guests. All together, a high end experience at affordable prices.