I love this place!!! I come here specifically for the wagyu bowl but I really want to try their ramen next time. read more

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The food and environment here are both really good! It's a great, comfortable spot, and everything we ordered came out delicious and fresh. Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Wagyu Tataki Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Service was great. Food came quick for all you can eat, sake was dank. Vibes were chill. And cheap for all you can eat

Got a couple skewers, miso soup, shishito peppers, minced rice, and a wagyu donburi bowl. The wagyu donburi was so creamy! I really loved the lamb skewers and the beef tongue skewers! Everything here was fantastic! I loved the miso soup because you can get unlimited refills. Service was lovely, the interior made it seem like you are eating in a restaurant in japan. Love to come back next time I visit Washington! read more

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Good food! It was a good way to hang with friends and share small bites! Not a Seattle local but still approve of this place! However the service could be better. They seemed to forget a few things we requested and made us wait a bit for specific dishes and for the check. read more

Beautiful dining room, exceptional servers and service, delicious food. Reservations are recommended. I came with a group of 4. We made individual selections and shared much our plates. You can get Sapporo draft pitchers!! Yum. Super crisp and fresh. We enjoyed so many delicious items including chicken skewers, katsu curry, spicy rice, ramen, onigiri, mochi, and chicken hearts. Highly recommend!! read more

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It is my second time going to this place and I prefer the traditional izakaya food over the yakitori. Everything that we had was flavorful. I love the curry katsu omurice which is a great combo of crispy fried pork chop and rice with generous portion of curry sauce. We went for an early dinner so service was super fast and the staff are very friendly. Overall I would like the temperature to be warmer and the chairs bit more comfortable. It is a good spot to have a nice Japanese dinner with friends and family without breaking the bank. read more

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This place was jammed pack full of Asians. So I'd say its a good sign. I came here before I headed off to the airport to catch a red eye outta Seattle. The menu is the the QR code is on the table, Our server was probably the only white dude in the building. Kidding. There was another egg in here with his ABG. So how would I describe this place? It's like the Honda Civic of Japanese restauant. It's reliable. It gets you from point A to point B but you probably won't pick up too many hot chicks in that car unless you're Justin Bieber circa 2010 a week after he released Baby... The place fills you up. It's not super expensive and nothing too exotic. They got pictures on the menu so if you're wondering what Mitarashi Dango...Don't feel bad. I thought it was the name of an anime character. Shows you what I know... read more

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Food is amazing. Coming back 2nd time with my daughter She became a big fan. Love all the food. read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I had such a great experience at Shinya Shokudo in Redmond. We ordered the wagyu tataki donburi, salmon donburi, shiitake skewers, and a yuzu cocktail, and it ended up being more than enough food for two people to share. The shiitake skewers were honestly one of my favorite things we ordered. They were so tender and perfectly seasoned. The wagyu tataki donburi was incredible too, the wagyu was buttery and melted right in our mouths. The salmon donburi was also super fresh and delicious. What really stood out though was the staff. They were so sweet and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We had a reservation for 8:15 but showed up earlier than expected, and they seated us right away without any issue. Throughout the entire time we were there they were attentive and kind, even though the restaurant was very busy. They also asked if it was our first time and took the time to explain how their ordering system works, which we appreciated. The restaurant itself was clean and had a great atmosphere. Overall the food was amazing and the service made the experience even better. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Shinya shokudo is one of my good reliable restaurants. I used to frequent their location in belltown before they were replaced. Came into this Redmond one for a weekend dinner. There's a parking lot around the plaza, which is convenient. Without a reservation at 5pm, the server sat us immediately with an hour time limit as they had lots of reservations that night. The interior is cute, trendy, dark. I ordered the creamy tobiko udon and the negima skewers. The udon was nice and chewy and the sauce was super creamy. It was super milky though, and didn't have any umami flavor. I ended up adding some tare sauce and chili flakes and those upgraded the dish 100x. Negima skewers were really yummy. Combination of chicken and sweet grilled green onion was so good. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. Their food is pretty consistent even across locations. Although the sauce for the udon was missing some extra flavor, I was able to dress it up with the condiments on the table. Will be back to have their other dishes! read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Tobiko Creamy Udon - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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I went with a couple of friends after work and was surprised by how empty it was for a Friday evening. We had reservations, but honestly could have been seated right away even without them. Ordering is done through an app, which is convenient, but a bit confusing if you're dining with multiple people. Everyone's items get added to the same bill, and while you're asked to enter a name, it doesn't actually split the check -- you have to request an itemized bill instead. We didn't try the skewers, so maybe we ordered the wrong things. I had the spicy ramen and the takoyaki. The ramen had decent flavor, but the noodles were soggy and overall underwhelming. The takoyaki also tasted like it had been deep-fried from frozen -- nothing particularly memorable. Given how strong the reviews are, I was surprised. I'd be open to giving it another try and ordering the skewers, but the main dishes didn't leave much of an impression. read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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I come here often as the food is great and the staff is friendly. There are not many places to get legit skewers. Other food options like udon or Ramen are also good. A decent place to visit with friends! read more

I really wanted to love this place, especially as it's considered Seattle's first Japanese Yakitori restaurant. While I'm glad we tried it out, I wouldn't say it's worth the value. Five of us came on a Saturday at 2:00P and had no problem getting a table right away. An employee pointed out the QR code on the table for ordering with our phones, but also provided a tablet for us to view the menu in larger print and place our order. Seeking variety, we selected three combo plates to share with a few small side items. Each combo had four different types of skewers that came in pairs. * Seafood Combo - $35 - eel, hotate (scallop), ebi (shrimp), salmon * Kushiyaki Combo - $35 - garlic beef, negi gyu karubi (beef short rib), kamo no mune niku (duck breast), gyusuji (beef tendon) * Yakitori (chicken) Combo - $28 - kara miso mune (miso breast), negi mune niku (breast & green onion), momo (thigh), negima (thigh & green onion) * 1 order of garlic stems - $5.50 * 2 orders shiitake - $11 * 2 orders zucchini - $11 * 2 bowls of white rice - $5 The Kushiyaki and Yakitori combos had approximately five bites of meat per skewer, while the skewers on the Seafood combo had between two & four pieces each. We ordered the shiitake, zucchini and rice for some balance. My favorite items were salmon (very moist and flaky), garlic beef and chicken thigh (momo). I was most excited for the beef skewers, but was somewhat let down since they weren't as tender as I had hoped. The pieces I had were on the chewy side and/or contained gristle. The chicken skewers were alright overall, except for one pair that came topped with a green onion sauce; it was too acidic for my taste. I was surprised how much I enjoyed eating the garlic stems with bites of meat. They look like green onion stalks, but have a mild garlic flavor, slight sweetness and add a little crisp texture. Once an employee brought our food, we weren't checked on again. Being towards the back of the restaurant, I don't even recall seeing employees pass by very often. We didn't need anything specific, but it almost felt as if we were forgotten until we waved at one of the employees to indicate we were ready to pay. Before tax and tip, our total came to about $135. Normally, this would be a very reasonable price for five people, but the quality of the meats were only okay, and I wouldn't say we left completely full either. Overall, it just wasn't a very memorable meal. read more

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Came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and it was quiet but service was quick and everything tasted delicious. My aunt, who is a chef and critical of a lot of restaurants, even complicated some of the dishes. Tried the katsu curry for the first time and that was good. The tobiko creamy udon unfortunately did not taste as good as the mentaiko udon that they used to have. All the portions are a lot smaller, but most of the other dishes were still good. read more

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We ordered a seafood BBQ platter and really appreciated how they kept it simple with just salt seasoning. You can taste the natural sweetness and freshness of the seafood without it being overpowered by heavy sauces. That said, I personally enjoyed it even more with tartar sauce on the side--it added a creamy, slightly tangy contrast that made each bite richer and more satisfying. The foie gras hand roll was a highlight. The foie gras was buttery and smooth, with a rich flavor that paired beautifully with the rice and seaweed. It felt indulgent but still well-balanced in portion, not overwhelmingly heavy. We also tried the omurice. It's not just egg laid over rice--the egg was not running, wrapping the rice nicely. The rice itself was flavorful, though the dish leaned a little on the oily side for my taste. Still, the texture of the egg and the overall presentation made it enjoyable. read more

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The skewers were perfectly cooked and the donbori bowls were fantastic! the staff was attentive and accommodating since I was with our 15 month old. read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Wagyu - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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The food here was really good. Portions are on the smaller side, which is fine with me because I don't have leftovers and I can enjoy everything fresh. The wait times were non-existent and food came out quick. The servers were very helpful. My favorite was the katsu curry - very good flavor on par with what you would expect from the dish. read more

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Amazing unagi don! Happy hour after 9pm half off alcohol! Service and ambience are great. One of the best late night options around! read more

Delicious Japanese food in a cute atmosphere. There are lanterns and umbrellas have beautiful patterns and the lanterns have words and flowers on them. We love the unagi and and the sampler is a must. Get to try a little of everything read more

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Shinya Shokudo has happy hour everyday from 9pm to close which is basically just 50% off alcoholic drink. Food is still full priced, but you can get some affordable food like Shinya Rice (pork on rice with egg) for $6. I've been here twice for Happy Hour and have tried the CHILL-CHEE (lychee with lychee vodka), the LAVENDER MOJITO, and the YUZU MOJITO, all which were $7.50. The CHILL-CHEE was the strongest of the drinks but had excellent lychee flavor. The LAVENDER MOJITO was my favorite as it had the perfect ratio of rum to mint with slight lavender flavor. The YUZU MOJITO was slightly watered down and was my least favorite of the three. Service is excellent and our waitress was very friendly and prompt to deliver our orders. You order food and drinks via QR code online and can earn reward points if you sign up for their membership club. Atmosphere is modern, clean, trendy, and casual. Overall: 3/5 for drinks, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Wagyu Steak ($25) - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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A good late night option. Bellevue / Redmond really needs more late night restaurants.... I love their oden , it's delicious! read more

If you're coming here, know that the staff are here to bring your food but if you're new at the experience, they're not going to offer help. It's a QR-code, order what you want experience. We enjoyed our dinners, and the garlic stems were great. I had the chicken skewers and enjoyed the different sauces. The restaurant was busy when we arrived. We were seated quickly, the place was friendly and cute. The reason I took two stars off is that you have to know what you want, what you're ordering, and how you like it, which is really hard to do. When you ask for help, staff aren't the friendliest about that. There's definitely an assumption you know what you're doing. read more

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Udon was so warm and comforting. Was visiting from out of town and craving some warm Asian food and this really hit the spot. Service was kind and efficient and we got seated almost right away. Will definitely want to come back if in the area! read more

Yakitori cooked to perfection on a Japanese grill. The salmon skewers were perfect...a little fatty and 100% tasty. The appetizer selection might be a good way to sample a few dishes. Overall, selection,quality and flavor was great. read more

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Came here with my best friend last night and I'm obsessed. The vibe is so cozy and aesthetic -- warm lighting, cute decor, and such a calm, intimate feel. The food was not only beautiful but actually so good (comfort food but elevated). Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. It's such a perfect spot for date nights, girls' nights, or a cute late-night dinner moment. read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Shinya Shokudo has been on our restaurant rotation for quite sometime now. Initially we visited the Seattle location, which is now something else, same concept. But we live on the Eastside, so I was glad they opened a location in Redmond. I also love that they're open late! I've always been a fan of skewers of any kind! And Shinya Shokudo delivers the Yakitori I miss from Japan, but not at Japanese prices. :( Anyway, they offer more than just Yakitori! One of our absolute favorite items to order is the Mentaiko creamy udon, it is one of our staples. Additionally, they usually have a yakitori set of 4 types of skewers (2 each) and you can add a pitcher of beer or some sake for a minimal price. The set includes Hiza Nankotsu (cartilage), Kimo (liver), Hatsu (heart), and Sunagimo (gizzard). And we'll usually add Gyu tan (tongue) and Kawa (skin). Honestly, they have a lot of yakitori options you can explore. And like a true Izakaya, those aren't the only dishes, there are other noodle dishes, rice dishes, some raw items, it can be a bit overwhelming! Grateful to have Shinya Shokudo close by so I can get my Izakaya fix! read more

The food was super good and the service was quick! I ordered the salmon donburi and my friends ordered takoyaki and creamy udon, all three were great and I would recommend all of them! read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Salmon Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Everything taste better when on a stick and this place does not disappoint. I just can't believe I just discovered this place! We made a reservation online and got to the restaurant and was seated quickly. Ordering is all through the QR code on the table and works well. They have a great range of variety of food, but we stuck with the skewers and started ordering after the beers came out. Basically all of the skewers are two skewers with the exception of the A5 wagyu which is one skewers. It is either seasoned with the house tare sauce or sea salt. We did a mixture of both and it did not disappoint. If you are done eating, just order more from the app and when you are ready to pay, ping them and they will bring you the bill to pay. The meats were hot, juicy and tender. It was really good and I would not hesitate to come back again. read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Just part 1 of our order. So good. - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I had really high expectations coming here based on what I've seen online and on the reviews. I came knowing exactly what to get and had a good understanding on what to order. We opted for the SPECIAL MENU ONE PRICE UNLIMITED YAKITORI which is $35.99 PER PERSON. Before we can order, we have to sign up to become a member in order to do the AYCE menu. We got the chicken skewers such as chicken breast, chicken thigh, and chicken wings. They were all very dry and flavorless. We ordered them with tare sauce which is like a sweet and savory sauce coated on the chicken and somehow it was still very dry and flavorless tasting. There was not a lot of beef options, we ordered a couple of beef options but the only one that was good/decent was the Saikyo Miso Beef, it was flavorful, tender, and juicy. The rest of the beef options were not good at all. We even paid and extra $4/skewer outside the AYCE menu to try the US WAGYU and it was not worth it. I think the best thing from the AYCE was the appetizers. The takoyaki was good, chicken karaage was juicy, high quality meat, and good dipping sauce. The udon noodle soup was also very good, perfect balance of sweet and savory and noodles were very chewy. Their salmon tamake handroll was also good. I don't think I'd come here again, especially if I wanted some beef or chicken skewers. Might come for appetizers only. Customer service was good just wish the food lived up to my expectations. read more

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The food here is pretty good! We got a gekikara ramen and a salmon don and the quality is really good. Service was super friendly, and the ambiance is nice too. Good place to sit down and enjoy a meal with your friends :) read more

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Came here to due to strong reviews but left thoroughly disappointed in the food. The ordering is all done through the app and service was attentive but I primarily go out to eat delicious food I can't cook at home. We ordered the mentaiko udon, karaage/omurice combo and the chicken combo skewers. The mentaiko udon was a huge letdown given the recommendations it received but literally just tasted like udon noodles with cream. Not much flavor from the mentaiko or the seaweed, would not recommend 0/5 Chicken skewer combo had a strange aroma but the taste wasn't bad. It consisted of unusual chicken parts like gizzards however, it definitely wasn't worth the price ($35 for 10 skewers). 1/5 The karaage/omurice was the saving grace but the curry had the taste of instant curry u could get at a local grocery market. Karaage tasted the best but looked like chicken nuggets and lacked the Japanese authenticity. 2/5 read more

Shinya Shokudo has an AYCE menu offered after 9pm or all day on Sundays that you'll need to ask the staff about as they keep this a secret. When you're seated, they tell you to scan the QR code for the menu, which features their a la carte menus, but you didn't come here to mess around. You came here to AYCE. After you inquire about this menu, they will tell you to sign up for their rewards program. Put your name in and a phone number and then show staff that you've signed up where they then will hand you the AYCE menu. So anyway, after getting this AYCE menu, you can finally eat to your heart's content. And the menu is pretty dang good. It's not just skewers of meat that are offered on the menu, but entrees, appetizers, salads, etc. You can pay a little bit more per skewer if you get the premium meat, like wagyu. But honestly, you'll have plenty of options from what is already offered on the AYCE. Everything was good. The skewers of meat were a little salty, but not bad. Some hits were the mushrooms, zucchini, chicken thigh and karaage. We enjoyed much of what we ordered and tried some items we've never had before. You have 90 minutes for your AYCE experience and they actually write down the time you start on your menu. Staff never left our water cups empty. I would definitely come back with a large appetite. read more

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My friends and I impulsively went to Shinya Shokudo after our original dinner place was closed, and what a pleasant surprise! I already love Chinese skewers because of the ability to try so many things at once, and these Japanese skewers were no different in concept. We got both the Kushiyaki and Yakitori Combos. Our favorite among the Kushiyaki was the duck. It was so tender and juicy! None of the skewers in this set were bad by any means, but the duck was just amazing. As for the Yakitori, the stand out was the chicken heart which had amazing texture and was perfectly salted. Our least favorite was the liver. As expected, it had a mushiness and strong irony flavor that we couldn't stomach. I'm sure those who enjoy liver would like this. The Tako Karaage was a good appetizer and the Chirashi Donburi was just ok. I would only recommend the former. Since it was happy hour, I also got a delicious Yuzu Mojito. If you don't like alcohol but still want a drink, this is definitely for you. I went to Japan earlier this year and this drink has been the most similar to what I had over there. Yum! read more

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Delicious, quick and music is popping. I was pleasantly surprised by this izakaya spot & highly recommend! The food was great, the wagyu skewer was out of this world and the beef tataki bowl was amazing they use the best eggs. We enjoyed all the foods, only one that went south were the garlic stems which were waaaaay tooo salty, maybe lay less and allow it to take its natural shape? :) otherwise we had a great time they also have a happy hour 9pm and afterwards! Service was consistent - we ordered via chow bus QR code menu so it was super fast for the food arriving and they refilled our water throughout! read more

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First time at this place for mothers day! Friendly and welcoming staff. Delicious and fresh food too! We are coming back! read more

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Best grilled chicken skewers in town! Meat is fresh, sauce is savory and well-balanced, not too salty. Great pairing with cold beer and sake. Perfect spot for late-night gatherings. read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

This is a nice restaurant for Japanese food! The udon was very creamy. The curry karaage was also a good sized portion. This is a good place for late night eats and the happy hour! read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I went to this place after long absence. They have modified and changed the menu. You only order by QR code and you can continue adding to your order. The ambiance is lovely however the music is louder than average making it a bit hard to hear with other tables very close next to you. We ordered some of the skewers with oyster nabe and wagyu bowl. Wagyu was tender and flavorful. The best things were the skewers, the salmon skin chips were crispy and not too salty, and the skewers were not tough but cooked to right before medium. The nabe was good initially with a deep savory taste however the saltiness or something got to us and we drank a lot of water afterwards. The service was very attentive and kept coming over to refill our water without us waiting to flag them down. read more

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Arrived for ayce and enjoyed most of the skewers. Our favorite were the miso beef, garlic stems and pork belly. The chicken breast was kinda dry. We ate mostly the beef and pork belly skewers. We didn't get that many appetizers to make the most out of ayce skewers but we did get the tofu and salad. They were refreshing to cleanse our palatte for more skewers. read more

Shinya Shokudo - Redmond - Miso beef - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington