Food was fresh and clean and oh soo good.very authentic as…read more Well as the service. Very quick to receive your food. Highly recommended...

Went here on a night out with friends and sat outside on the patio. Service was nice, and the sushi…read morewas honestly delicious. My friends and I all thought the sushi tasted fresh and high quality, especially the negitoro. The ramen, unfortunately, was a completely different story. None of the four of us could finish our bowls. The broth was extremely bland and almost gave me the ick. I even added chili powder to try to give it some flavor, and it was still flavorless. This was not just average ramen. It was bad ramen. Prices were also very high for what you get. I really did enjoy the sushi, but the ramen was so disappointing that I would not come back. Good sushi, nice service, but the ramen was bad enough to ruin the whole experience for me.

I got the chef's lunch combo w/ sashimi. I would say the sushi is good, nice and fresh pieces. I…read moregot a spicy salmon roll with my combo and it wasn't spicy but still tasty. The miso soup was nice and warm. Bit expensive for the set, I will have to say. But a standard classic experience. Inside had great seating with chairs and booths. Fast and simple service. No bells and whistles but very clean and nice staff.

Had a great dinner! The Takoyaki wasn't cooked quite right... a little chewy... but everything else…read morewas great! The Sushi Boat was fun! Rice was a bit dry/not sticky so the nigiri's fell apart. Generous portions/cuts.

The missus and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary here. I booked about a month in advance…read morefor a 6:30pm bar seating, the $250 premium option which included A5 wagyu Filet mignon and some other high-quality choices. We were reminded by the text system a day and an hour in advance, and since it's tucked away in a plaza in Redmond, it's got plenty of parking. The only issue you may have is not knowing where the door is, because there's no big sign - the towa sign next to the doorway is smaller than the window panel in the door. When you step in, you feel a sense of quiet and calm - because that's what it is. Nori Morita (of the I love sushi group in Bellevue) runs a music-less, authentic Japanese kaiseki experience here. There's 6 seats at the counter, and maybe about 10-12 seats in the surrounding tables. It's a small space but it doesn't feel cramped. There's one all-gender bathroom and one single-stall female bathroom at the very back. Service throughout the meal was generally polite, courteous, and proactive. My water glass and the missus' tea were never left below half. They cleared each course quickly as we finished it, and the meal pacing is such that Nori can keep up with you, even if he's making all six counter dishes and all 12 table dishes at once. It's kind of like a maestro orchestra, but he has plenty of helpers - at least two wait staff, and an additional one or two sous chefs that are handling the auxiliary things around him. Food: while the meal was overall satisfying and filling, there was no standout highlight, or any particular dish that disappointed. It wasn't "meh", but it didn't really wow either the missus or I. I'm sure it'll be forgettable in a few weeks, which is the main reason for 4 stars - it's a bit more pricey than I'd expect for something this high quality. It qualifies for top 10 Omakase / Kaiseki in Seattle by nature of having high end ingredients and baseline high service quality, but those are table stakes given the competition.. The Miyazaki A5 wagyu was genuinely a decent portion size, but given that I've had it before, I guess maybe I expected a deeper flavour profile? The dish that I enjoyed the novelty the most was the Shabu Shabu king salmon - being able to eat sashimi-grade King salmon that you dip into boiling hot soup was a fun treat that definitely elevated the fattiness in the taste profile. Drinks: besides water, the missus ordered the hot hojicha tea, and I got the seasonal sake flight for $39. It was a decent selection, but it was heavily overpriced for the quality of sake and the amount you got. At most I'd expect to pay $25 for four 2oz pours, especially since one overlaps with Ltd Edition (kokuryu - black dragon). Verdict: it's lower half of the top 10 in Seattle - but it's still worth going if you want to celebrate something with high quality service and ingredients. I personally probably wouldn't do the $250 version again, but I'd be interested in doing the other ones. We both enjoyed ourselves - but idk if it's worth $700 for two people (service charge of 20% is added, plus tax...), so take that for what you will. Fun coincidence: all three couples seated at the counter when we were there were celebrating an anniversary - 11th for the farther couple, and 18th for the couple next to us. So for what it's worth - this place is definitely a destination for those that want to celebrate something.

When we made the reservation, there were several tasting tiers to choose from with the menu varying…read moredepending on your selection. Upon arrival, a printed menu was waiting at our table listing each course, which I thought was a thoughtful touch. In a way, I know what we would be having that evening and able to take it home as a memory of the experience. We had bar seating so we were able to watch the chef and sous chef work together throughout the service. Every dish was artfully plated with well balanced flavors. I recommend Towa for a special occasion, celebration dinner, or anyone looking for an elevated dining experience in the area.

The chicken hearts captured my heart. And the happy hour beer quenched my undying thirst. Also, the…read moreWagyu beef donburi bowl made my stomach sing with delight.

The service here is amazing. Very lowkey place with an amazing happy hour. The servers are…read moreattentive and very welcoming. Food is priced well for Washington and the server Kimmy is a great guy with humor and care (deserves a raise). Will definitely be coming here often!

The food and service were absolutely amazing! Really immerses you into Japanese style foodread more

Such a wonderful experience with exceptional food, great service, and the whole atmosphere inside…read morewas perfect. We ordered things that we have never had before and enjoyed every moment. Truly, it was a fabulous experience. I very rarely walk away from a restaurant feeling wowed, but this took the cake. The flavors were out of this world. Hats off to the chef! We had a blast and will be back soon.

Good place for pretty well priced food! I got a salmon maki roll, chicken teriyaki bento, and…read moreunagi/sukiyaki don (shared with a friend). All the items were tasty and not too expensive. The bento in particular felt like the best item because it also had banchan, which was unexpected for a Japanese restaurant. The eel on the bowl was also delicious, very melt-in-the-mouth as eel should be. It did have a LOT of rice though so I would say this was the least "worth" it item, though maybe it's because I got the eel version of the bowl and the sukiyakidon would be better proportioned. The maki roll wasn't super special but it was good and well priced. Overall a great place to get lunch!

No-nonsense, delicious sushi thats more affordable than what you'd get at a grocery store…read more California maki made with the fresh avocado hits the spot! The sake don has extremely fatty salmon and a good amount of rice. Will be back to try their bentos! Grabbed these items as take-out at the start of lunch rush, so there was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. There are nice and clean tables for dining in and the music playlist is fire--a ton of anime classics, jpop/jrock bands, and nostalgic Japanese song from the early 2010s. Great place for a little lunch date during the week day!

This is my second time going to this restaurant, but it was so good, I thought I would leave a…read morereview. I came last year and this year was just as good, if not better! I recommend their sparkling saki that is a must to try if you like light champagne. All the rolls are delicious and well prepared. We had 2 special rolls which were both delicious. Miso soup is tasty also. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town; unfortunately I live near Vancouver BC so I can't visit very often.

I was excited to try Kuro Sushi as I've heard good reviews about it from friends and Yelpers. Even…read moremore so, I was excited to try their weekday Happy Hour menu. When I first stepped in the door, I was so glad I brought a light jacket with me even though it was 80 degrees outside. I'm not sure why, but the restaurant had the A/C turned up so high that even the people eating next to us had their puffer coats on. Even with my coat on though, I was still cold. The interior is small and modern. However, the tables and menus were extremely and unpleasantly sticky. The soy sauce bottle was also empty at our table. I ordered the HAPPY HOUR CHIRASHI BOWL ($22 which is half the size and price of the usual $44 Chirashi Bowl off their main menu). It came with two pieces of salmon, two pieces of albacore, two pieces of hamachi, and two pieces of some other tuna (or maybe it was mackerel) plus tamago (egg), and Ikura (salmon roe) on top of their signature purple rice. The presentation was nice, but the fish quality lacked. The albacore in particular was so chewy I had trouble biting through it and so I knew it wasn't fresh; I ate one piece but left the other in the bowl because I didn't want to chance it. Regardless, my stomach regretted it later in the evening and the next day... Service was fine, but we had to waive down the waiter both to order and get our check. When he asked if I wanted a box for my piece of albacore, I told him it was too chewy and he said sorry and walked away. Overall, I was unfortunately disappointed by my experience at Kuro. For a recommended place on Yelp, I expected a better environment and fresh fish. Overall: 2/5 for food, 3/5 for service, 2/5 for atmosphere

This cute little place is tucked in between stores but serves ultra fresh sushi. Service is always…read moreprompt. We normally sit at the bar and let the sushi chef make 3 rolls of his choice and some sashimi, we pair that with tea and enjoy his creation. We are Kiwami regulars.

I'd come back to try the happy hour. The food was good and priced reasonably. The portions are good…read moreand service was attentive. We went on a weekday before 6pm and there were plenty of seats. After 6:30 it started to get filled up Dive bar music was a fun twist to normal Japanese spots

I've both dined in and ordered a to-go order multiple times. The food quality is consistent for…read moreboth dine-in and to-go. For the price, the portion size is decent. Staff is absolutely friendly and wonderful. This was once a conveyor belt sushi but they no longer serve food on the belt; you order a staff which in my opinion is better because everything is made fresh. A really casual place for a quick sushi bite.

Either the restaurant turns off the conveyer belt during dinner or they transitioned away from it…read more But I feel the restaurant still functions like a conveyer belt restaurant. It seems like they have one person waiting the tables for the whole restaurant while also acting as the host. Kudos to him. FOOD Agedashi tofu: it feels like they repurpose me their tofu from another dish for this. It was made with FIRM tofu and was not the right texture. Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake): a bit thicker than I'd like but the flavor was good and had a lot of veggies. Udon: this was a surprise. Didn't use the typical brown memmi broth but rather a clear, maybe dashi?, broth. Full of flavor and kids loved it. Ramen: pretty decent. Noodles were cooked well and I'd definitely order this again if I come back. SERVICE Food comes out erratically as it's completed by the kitchen. Appetizers never came out. Server offered to take the tofu and appetizer off our bill. Overall, great service. VERDICT For the price, this place is quite reasonable. There are some dishes that are great, and others that are just okay.

Everything is incredibly fresh here at Japonessa. Their lunch prices are pretty good and you save a…read morefew dollars for many items. I got the Chirashi bowl with chef's choice of fish and it was really good and fresh. The chef picked scallops, tuna, yellowtail, surf clam, salmon, and I was very pleased with this option. Located in the mall so it may be hard to find, but you'll see it.

Japanese sushi restaurant in the 1st floor of Lincoln Square South. Pretty spacious modern looking…read moreinterior, with a sushi bar area and a good amount of table seating. Not a lot of people there for a random weekday lunch. Lots of different rolls and sushi on the menu, along with beverages. The happy hour menu is also valid during lunch time. We tried a bunch of appetizers. My favorite was the calamari. There isn't much batter but there is a sweetness from orange zest. The edamame and takoyaki were decent. The chicken kaarage was not particularly flavorful nor did it have much of a crispy skin. Also tried the Cos-no-politan mocktail which definitely had that grapefruit flavor. For mains, I got the bento and the Super Bad Boy roll off the happy hour menu. The bento box has good portions. The contents change day to day, but I got chicken teriyaki over rice, 3 pieces of a crab roll, 2 pieces of fish nigiri, seaweed salad with some small octopi. Everything in the box was decent except the teriyaki, which was a bit rubbery. As for the Super Bad Boy roll, it's one of their fried rolls, and the frying made the roll taste a bit dry. Should have ordered a non-fried roll. Overall, service was good, portions okay. Some items were good, some were not that great.