This place was really good. I was super excited to try it. I ended up not getting the tendon because we all decided we would just share meals. So I tried the udon and it was amazing as well. Literally did not have one single bad bite of food. Can not wait to be back in Seattle/Bellevue to go again! read more

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We had to place an order to go because it was so busy. If you want a reservation, you have to book EARLY There was a lot more Uni than in the photo. It was eaten early because it was so fresh. The sauce for the Uni udon already had Uni in it as well. You have to like Uni A LOT to like this dish. I wish it had a bit more of a balance so then you wouldn't get tired of the dish fast. The curry udon was so good. The sliced beef brisket marinade/sauce perfectly balanced with the curry sauce. Staff was friendly and helpful read more

Tendon Kohaku - Uni Udon - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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This place is nearly impossible to get a table without a massive wait during dinner. The wait has not died down since the grand opening. We came in on a Sunday before opening, around 20 minutes beforehand, but we weren't early enough to get in for the first round of seating. We were told the wait was going to be 40-45 minutes. They were accurate with the time and we were able to get seated at the counter. Not as much room at the counters considering the tray they place all the dishes on when received, but it was a minimal issue. The food is worth it and is very tasty. I would continue to go back, but not enough for me to keep waiting in line for. read more

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Second time @ tendon kohaku and ultimately, I left with the same, following conclusions: 1) the wait time is still really long (although they do take rezzies + accept take out orders now!) 2) the food quality is really good 3) I left hungry 4) service is pretty good considering how busy they are Typically rezzies need to be made days in advance so keep that in mind. We were in the area and wanted to see if they'd have any walk in's available at opening... low and behold... even though we literally got their at 5pm when they opened, the wait was still 1+ hours long hahaha. Regardless, we signed up for it and ventured across Bellevue to check out Lucky Claww to kill time. All in all, we waited just about 75minutes--not bad at all. Also note: they do have a parking lot but for those of you who also have a truck or bigger cars, just know their spaces are pretty close and the lot itself is rather tiny (also a huge pothole on the road, IYKYK). For food, we went w some classics: their traditional tempura set + their mentaiko ikura udon. Bro... sooooo good. Both are so FN bomb. My only issue... is that I still leave hungry after my meals here even tho I end up eating 1.5-2 entrees per meal The total for both entrees + some yuzu tea was about $57 without tip. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Traditional Tendon set - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I can see why this place is so popular. I felt momentary transported to Japan. From the greeting, to the interior design, to the authentic menu items - everything was quintessentially Japanese. I was very happy to their tea menu. I've just about run out of my Yuzu Sencha and Sakura Sencha from Japan last year and I was shocked to see both of these teas on the menu here. Our food came out very quickly. We ordered some of the seasonal dishes and portions were very large. The Uni udon sounded very unique so I decided to give it a try. I tired out of it pretty quickly- but creamy noodle noodles are typically not my go to food. I thought the tempura was fantastic and would definitely come back for this, although some of the items like the mushroom mushrooms were a little oily so you'll definitely want to balance it out with rice and tea. Our waiter was very professional and delivered excellent service - which can be hard to find sometimes. read more

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3/7/2026 Update: I am changing my previous 4 star review to a 5 star review. Tendon Kohaku's service, hospitality, food presentation and quality exceeds other similar restaurants in the greater Seattle and Bellevue area. The seasonal items that include the Black Truffle Steak Don and the Creamy Salmon Katsu greatly impressed my table. Drinks and desserts are a must here, they are not an upsell. The unreal hype that this restaurant generates is well deserved. read more

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waited a long time to try Tendon Kohaku downtown because I had a genuinely good experience in Bellevue, and the owner had sold us on the excitement of the new opening. We came in excited. That said, for how busy this place gets, after the full experience, I'm not sure it's worth the wait yet. Maybe I'm old school, but the QR/PDF menu felt over-the-top and hard to follow. I'd rather have a clean printed menu with quick English descriptions when needed. Plus, signal in the International District can be rough, so it just slows things down. Service was average, and the hosts weren't very friendly. Food-wise, mixed bag. Presentation was a bit sloppy. The tempura was the standout, but the wagyu steak and unagi landed average for me. Honestly, I've had a better Japanese meal at their Bellevue location, or better than, Fremont Bowl, minus the tempura. My girl's meal came out first and mine much later, but nobody mentioned food would arrive separately. By the time mine came, hers was cold from waiting. Still ate it all though, I don't waste food. Didn't make room for dessert because of the Sapporos, but the sweet potato dessert looked good enough to maybe try next time. Like any new place, this feels like growing pains. We're rooting for them, but it still needs work. read more

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Worth the hype! We came a couple minutes before opening on a Monday and we were seated right away. So, don't get discouraged if you don't have a reservation. We ordered the tendon with steak. The steak was very tender, but we would've preferred to have more tempura. So next time we'll just stick with ordering a basic tempura set. The sweet potato dessert was excellent. It came with a side of delicious soft serve too. read more

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We made a reservation one month in advance. It was hard to find an available day with a decent dinner time. I booked for 8:00pm on a Wednesday, and it was pretty busy. We got seated at a booth in the back room. There were so many things that sounded good on the menu; my bf ended up taking 10 minutes to decide what he wanted to order. I ordered a seasonal item, Black Truffle Grilled Steak Don and added the Hokkaido Uni topping for $7. My bf also got a seasonal item, Chicken Katsu Curry Rice and upgraded to Omurice. We also ordered the Kohaku Chicken Karaage and a side of Tiger Prawn Tempura. Everything was delicious. My Black Truffle Grilled Steak Don was so flavorful. The Chicken Katsu Curry Rice was huge, big bowl, and my bf loved it. Staff was attentive and friendly. We wanted to try a dessert, but we were so full, we struggled to finish everything. We definitely want to come back to try more. read more

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It was good food but it didn't blow me out of the water. It's overhyped and overpriced. If you either need a reservation to get in or ve on the waiting list as a walk-in for 1-1.5, then there's better alternatives out there. The tempura batter of the tendon set was subpar, wasn't crispy enough and the spicy sauce overpower the flavor of the eel - which was supposed to be the star of the show. The dashi stock for the udon that we ordered was on the slightly sweeter side. Last but not least, the most underwhelming dish was their sweet potato creme brulee. It would've been the perfect bite if the sweet potato was more cooked so the flesh was more tender and if it came out hot instead of room temperature. Not a place where I would want to come back anytime soon. read more

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Saw that this place is really popular and my friend really likes it so I had to try it. I liked the ambiance of the place! The restaurant opens at 11, but we missed the first round of seating so we put our names down and went to get thai tea before getting notified to come back to get seated at around 12. Got the akiaji tendon set (seasonal offering) to share. It came with yuzu-marinated salmon, soft-shell crab, roasted chestnut, golden-battered prawn (1 pc), kakiage (purple sweet potato, squid), chicken breast, etc. I thought it tasted pretty good but I think in general I just can't eat too much tempura at once as it becomes kind of heavy. While the seasoning set was decent, I think I would opt for a more classic set with prawn and veggies next time just so it's more balanced. read more

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Highest quality of food/large portions for a decent price! The wait is kind of annoying (reservations fill up so fast, so we put in our names right at opening and got called back in an hour). The carbonara udon was so rich and flavorful and the tiger shrimp tempura was fried perfectly and was so light. The sweet potato creme brulee is a must, you don't even feel like you're eating the sweet potato and the ice cream on it doesn't feel heavy at all. read more

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TLDR; staff were great. Come before noon to avoid a wait. Uni cream udon was a hit with my toddler! I came on a Thursday around 11:30, received food by noon. Right before the rush! Staff were great - super helpful and respectful. I came with my son who made a bit of a mess, and the staff were very cordial and understanding. Ambiance is very nice - I like the decor and feel inside and in the outdoor seating area too. Food - I ordered the uni cream udon. The uni quality was very nice and delicious. And, the roe was also nice. But - why did the cream sauce taste like Kraft (boxed) mac & cheese?!? I wonder if they used a powdered cheese for the sauce similar to the powder packet in the mac and cheese. On the side, they had pickled cabbage, miso soup, and steamed egg. In order of what to eat, I'd start with the steamed egg because it cools down quick. The bright side was that my 19mo old son devoured the cream udon so it was a win in my book. Would love to come back and try some of the other dishes. read more

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Finally got to eat at Tendon Kohaku, and it was no easy task, but we did it! Before 5 PM, when they opened for dinner, we immediately waited in line so we could put ourselves on the waitlist for Valentine's Day. They told us that it would take 3 hours for us to get seated, which didn't surprise me at all, given what I've heard about the restaurant. During our 3-hour time period, we just walked around Bellevue Square and hit up some other spots we wanted to go to before we finally got seated around 8 PM. Now you're wondering, was it worth it? It sure was, especially for an occasion such as Valentine's Day. We got seated in a booth when it was time. We ordered the Akiaji Tendon Set, Salmon Carpaccio, Creamy Mentaiko Uni Udon, and we got a Sweet Potato Creme Brulee as a complimentary dessert for our long wait. We started with the appetizer, the Salmon Carpaccio. It was refreshing and, honestly, a cleansing palette before we ate any of the heavier dishes. It was made to perfection! Next came our main courses, The Akiaji Tendon Set and the Creamy Mentaiko Uni Udon, which was well worth it! The Akiaji Tendon Set contained a variety of tempura with Yuzu rice, which you don't see often. The quantity of it was enough to share. The Udon was creamy and had the perfect umami taste to it. Also pretty shareable between two people. The waiter informed us that we got a complimentary dessert for our long wait, and we chose the Sweet Potato Creme Brulee. The Creme Brulee was perfectly toasted, and I loved the add-on of ice cream, even though I was full by the time. The staff of Tendon Kohaku was so generous and nice, given how hectic this day was. I would likely come here again, just on another special occasion. read more

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First of all, it was really hard to make a reservation, and their parking lot was too small. My party was seated in a private booth. The inside was much bigger than it looked from the outside, with a nice, clean interior. We ordered potato salad as a starter--it was okay. I should've ordered something more refreshing since we were going to eat a lot of tempura. My kid loved the bacon bits in the salad. I was so excited to try the Sakura don. It was beautifully served; however, the tempura wasn't crispy at all. No ASMR! It was too soggy, and I was really, really disappointed. They did cook the rice well, though, and the choice of short-grain rice was great. My kid was excited to try the Royce chocolate curry. The chicken katsu seemed a bit burnt, but he still enjoyed the curry. I could taste a nice subtle bitter spice. The best was the yuzu cabbage pickle side. I wanted more, but they charged $1.50 for just a bite--haha. I wonder where they found the bite-sized bowl. The best of the best was the skirt steak with sautéed carrots. It was topped with crispy potato chips, and having the sliced steak, chips, and carrots in one bite created a great harmony of textures. Love, love, love. However, today's highlight was the matcha vanilla swirl Mont Blanc. I've never tasted such a purely bitter, not-sweet matcha soft serve like this. The vanilla soft serve reminded me of the lightest one I used to love at old McDonald's--like the kind without rich milkiness, more like skim milk powder soft serve. Yum. I would definitely crave the steak and soft serve again, but I won't miss the tendon. I gave one more star to this place because of my server. He was very pleasant and attentive. read more

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took Chooksedo Sam here, and she loved it! Food had us quiet the entire time while we ate. It was that yummy! We ate at the counter area, so a bit restricted with space. Wait was 1.5 hours, fr!!! Got lucky with parking, so nice to stay inside in the warm restaurant to wait. Staff was really nice...shoutout to hector, I think, because he was putting down on his first day on the job. read more

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I've visited this location several times now and each time I come it hits the spot!! Tendon kohaku is a popular Japanese restaurant chain with many unique menu items. Definitely come during weekday or make a reservation though, wait times range from 1.5-3 hrs during dinner time but you could always walk around Bellevue square while you wait. I would suggest coming right when they open at 5pm to get your name on the waitlist to get seated faster. You can also opt to take out and there is a dessert counter on the side where you can quickly place an order. Parking is free but spaces are compact. Ambiance of the restaurant is elevated casual. If you sit in the back, they have private booths with traditional Japanese style decor, which I LOVE The tendon tempura dish was so savory and the crunch on the tempura was so satisfying. The rice was coated with their sweet kohaku sauce that paired well with the tempura. The mentaiko udon was also very creamy and the cod roe was very fresh and flavorful. The star of the dinner was definitely the matcha sweet potato crème brûlée. It is a seasonal item and I'm not usually a sweet potato fan, but the warm sweet potato paired with matcha crème with the carmelized sugar crust to top it off was SO delicious. It also came with a matcha soft serve on the side which was a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend trying this place out at least once, definitely one of my favorite eats in Seattle. read more

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This was the very first stop we did when we visited Seattle. My bf as usual was the one who found this spot. We've heard that they have reservations and it tends to be booked. But when we tried to reserved we couldn't anymore, so we tested our luck to just do walk in, and we got there probably like an hour before they opened, straight from the airport. Then by like 20mins before it opened we saw people starting to line up but most of them were reservations, so we were able to sit down after a few minutes. We already know what we were gonna order days before lol. My bf ordered the kohaku tendon of course, and I ordered the truffle pasta. I'm a pasta girly and add that it has truffles, I was already sold. We both tasted each other's dishes. And let me tell you first bite 10/10 already. Food was so good. Service was great as well. The ambiance of the place was nice and the decor was so cute. It was definitely worth the wait and as our first dish in Seattle was great! read more

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My friend booked a reservation for us WEEKS in advanced and I am so glad he did because this was one of my favorite eats in Seattle! The inside was decorated so nicely and I couldn't help but take pictures and admire. Also I wanted to shout out our waiter!! I didn't get her name but she was super sweet and we talked about nails LOL. Food wise, I knew I had to try their tempura because it's what they're known for, so we got the shrimp tempura as an appetizer. They were so nicely seasoned but I wish it was just a tad bit crispier. The texture and taste was still really good. For my main, I got the black truffle steak don. OMG I was actually blown away! The truffle flavor was so prominent and complimented the savory sauce soo well. The steak was soft and was so good with the egg mixed in. I loved every bit of it!! It looked like a small bowl but I was STUFFED by the end. Of course, we topped our meal off with dessert. We got the sweet potato creme brulee, which was so delicious paired with the soft serve. We finished the whole thing despite being stuffed after our main meals. This place definitely compared to some of the places I tried in Japan. I totally get why people wait hours for this place! read more

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I had nice experience overall. I love the ambience. I sat at the back room that feels more personal in each Japanese cabana setting. Food were all great, except one: carbonara udon. It was very salty. We loveee the Shrimp Tempura! We also ordered 3 desserts. They all looked great. Love their specialty green tea dessert (if you like bitterness from green tea). The other two dessert were okay in my liking. The host was very friendly. The server served us great, but hope he can smile and friendly while serving. Even just a few second smile, it would elevate great dining experience. For the udon & server reasons, I gave it 4 stars. It could be better, for sure :) I recommend this place. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This spot has been on my list for so long, and I was finally in town to try it. There was about a 45-minute to 1-hour wait, which seems to be pretty standard for this place--so definitely plan for that. Once our name was called, we were seated in a private area in the back, which was really nice. Our server was also super friendly and helpful. We ordered the Wagyu box, and the meat was incredibly tender. The uni and ikura complemented it perfectly--so delicious. I also got the Akiaji Tendon Set, which came out looking so beautiful I almost didn't want to eat it. I'd recommend sharing this bowl because there's a lot of tempura for one person. Every piece was perfectly cooked and super tasty. The truffle carbonara was amazing--hands down my favorite dish of the night. Overall, a great spot to try, just be ready to wait a bit! read more

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Value for money: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Food Quality: 5 Customer Service: 5 (service was attentive and nice) Look and Feel (Ambiance): 5 Thank you, Come Again?: 5 This was my first time visiting Tendon Kohaku in Seattle, and I already cannot wait to come back. Shout out to our server "A" for the great and prompt service. They were friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. I ordered the Mentaiko Udon Noodle Set and it was delicious. The set came with pickled cabbage, miso soup, and steamed egg, and everything paired perfectly together. The flavors were comforting and well balanced. Not too heavy! I also tried the strawberry matcha drink. It was tasty and refreshing. I would have liked a little more strawberry puree, but overall it was still very good. Tendon Kohaku is definitely a spot I would return to for great food and great service. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Tendon Kohaku! - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I've been to Tendon Kohaku in Vancouver a few times and have always enjoyed both the food and overall experience. This was my first time dining at the Seattle location since it opened a few years ago. I'd recommend making a reservation - walk-ins can expect a 1-2 hour wait.. We ordered the premium tendon set and the beef steak Aomori tendon set. PREMIUM TENDON SET ($29) - 4.5/5 The premium set costs a few dollars more and includes fried unagi (eel). Standout tempura items were the mushroom, chicken, and white fish. The prawn tempura was a bit too soft, and the pumpkin wasn't as sweet as expected. The green beans, egg, and lotus root were mid. The unagi was nice to try, though not especially memorable. That said, the variety of tempura was enjoyable overall. BEEF STEAK AOMORI TENDON SET ($27) - 4.5/5 The beef steak comes with a lot of the tempura that came in the premium, but not all. The beef steak was excellent. The rice was fluffy and fragrant--according to the menu, it's Hokkaido rice. Each set comes with pickled yuzu cabbage, steamed egg, and miso soup. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with warm decor. The host was efficient and friendly, and our server, A, was attentive throughout the meal. There is parking available, but the number of spots is limited. read more

Tendon Kohaku - PREMIUM TENDON SET - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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So, my friend made reservations to eat at Tendon Kohaku, a lovely Japanese restaurant. I declined to go because of the hour chosen was too late for me. Welp, I decided to get reservations for us, which is highly recommended, and was for mid afternoon. Prior to going, I chose to peruse the menu, I only got through the first few items, and immediately thought out loud to myself, I'm spending at least a hundred dollars tonight. Can I just tell you that there are so many menu items that I wanted to try. We're definitely going back to this beautiful Japanese Restaurant. The restaurant is not huge but once inside, you are warmly welcomed by the staff and everyone is met with an enthusiastic saying or cheer. It's so cool. Although the dining area is on the smaller side, you really feel like you have the place to yourself. We ordered two appetizers ,Endive Salmon Carpaccio, $12.95 . This dish was amazing and the fish was so amazing and fresh. I would have been satisfied with just that, also had the Tiger Prawn Tempura Sweet Chill Sauce, $14.95 light and crispy tempura. Absolutely the best tempura I've ever had. For our main dishes, we had the Wagyu Don Box, $39.95 and the Pork Katsu Curry Rice $23. 95. Again very light and crispy exterior with delicious juicy pork interior with a delicious and to delicate curry sauce. For dessert we shared a rather large, probably 4 could share this matcha ice cream dish that was not only delicious, visually appealing and layered with several components that it was like a new experience with each bite. Our table attendant (A) was very attendant and treated us like long time customers. I loved the food, service and hospitality. Definitely going back to explore the menu. read more

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Big fan of this spot! I've come back here a few times now. I came with a group of 4 and waited about 30 minutes on a Monday night. There's an outdoor patio you can wait around and also a to go window with a touch screen menu if you wanted to order to go. This place is popular so just a heads up I have had to wait around at least a half an hour every time I have come here. I ordered the truffle steak rice bowl with an uni add-on (cost extra), which is my go to dish for this restaurant. They also make really good tempura bowls as well as very fresh desserts. I got the purple yam matcha vanilla soft serve for dessert which had a good balance of yam and soft serve giving a taste that isn't too sweet. I would recommend anything on their menu. It just really depends on what you are craving at the moment. The ingredients all taste very clean and fresh and the dishes are made with care. The restaurant inside is maintained well with booths and table seating. They have a parking out front but it can be full during the busiest times (weekends). Give this place a try when you have the chance! read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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My review of Tendon Kohaku is solely based on vibes and food. The restaurant knows how to operate and efficiently get customers in and out. This place can get extremely busy and packed very quickly. The staff greet you when you walk in and I find it very welcoming and totally worth going to eat there. Although parking is very difficult to find and the road to Tendon Kohaku is very bumpy. The food is so worth it. Amazing options. There is nothing you can go wrong with at this restaurant. The dessert options are great as well. A variety of many Japanese desserts that include matcha and very aesthetically pleasing sweets! read more

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4.5 stars. Tendon Kohaku blew me away! Very professional waitstaff with a great selection of Japanese classics with a modern twist. We arrived 30 minutes before they opened for dinner on a rainy Sunday and got seated within the first round. What we ordered: + Steak Bento Combo [4/5] + Seared Salmon Bento [3.5/5] + Mont Blanc Matcha [5/5] The bento combos were such a great portion size for the price and variety of food! I thought the seared salmon wasn't the most flavorful or tender, thought it was pretty unique. The steak was adequately tender. The tempura in the bento were really delicious and by far the best part of the combo-- salted to perfection and super crunchy! Our mont blanc matcha dessert was really interested but strong! We had trouble falling asleep after this. :P Tendon Kohaku is definitely worth the price, but maybe not worth the wait. Their other dishes looked great as well and I might try my luck again to try those out next time! :) read more

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Phenomenal. I have been giving out 5 stars too freely. This is easily a 6 out of 5. Authentic. Delicious. Very kind staff. Beautiful atmosphere. This is a must try place in Bellevue. There was a 2 hr wait, if you're okay with waiting, but that should be a testimony to how fantastic this place is. We will be back. Again and again. Note: I never got to get a good photo of the Kohaku Curry, but oh my goodness was that nothing short of amazing. Please give this place a try. read more

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Got a reservation for lunch on a Tuesday the day before! Hector was great, super friendly and attentive even though his section was really busy. Ordered the sashimi don, beef don, and udon. Everything was delicious, and I especially love their little steamed egg. Also note that the seasonal lavender latte is iced, we didn't realize that when we ordered. Hector was so kind in taking it off the tab. Overall great food and great vibes! read more

Was so excited for this spot to open up in Seattle!! Absolutely gorgeous menu and everything is crafted so carefully. Side dishes were amazing, attentive staff, and will definitely be back to try more things on the menu! read more

Tendon Kohaku - foodddd - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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It's been a while since I been back and things changed a bit but for the better I think. Now, you can do reservations for smaller groups! They also open at 1045am! You can still walk in but there's not much of a line anymore, at least on Monday at 11am. Service is still good and food is still amazing. This time we got their seasonal items: Wagyu don, seasonal tempura set and the uni udon. Everything was as delicious as I expected. My least favorite was probably the uni udon but I think that's just personal preferences. The flavor was just not good for me, but my kids love it and my husband likes it as well.. read more

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After getting scared off by the 90 minute+ lines a few too many times, I finally got to try this place, and it didn't disappoint! My favorite unexpected surprise of the meal was the delicious lavender matcha, but the premium set (with unagi) was a close second. I would say that the tempura wasn't quite as crisp as I would've expected, just a tiny bit soggy. The staff was super friendly and gave lots of recommendations, especially for seasonal or limited menu options. read more

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Came here after friends recommended it. We made reservations-which definitely helped as the wait time can easily be 2-3 hours for walk in. Tempura was light, airy, and perfectly crispy. The beef was tender and the Hokkaido rice was cooked to perfection with each component complementing each other well. Everyone loved their meal! Desserts were terrific too-the matcha soft serve was my favorite. The kids loved the "paintable" cat too. Amazing restaurant that definitely lives up to the hype! read more

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Tendon Kohaku - 4.5/5 Reserved a week in advance and drove about 3 to 4 hours to Bellevue to try this place. It lived up to the hype and was well worth the trip. Food: Edamame (4/5): Simple and good. Lightly salted and fresh. Chicken Karaage (4/5): Very well made, tender and juicy. A tiny bit sour from the lemon, but still enjoyable. Endive Salmon Carpaccio (4/5): Thick-cut salmon with thinly sliced radishes. The endives added a slight bitterness, which balanced the richness of the fish nicely. Seared Salmon Aimori Tendon Set (4/5): Crispy, tender tempura with nicely seared salmon. Everything tasted fresh and well executed. The miso soup portion was small, but it was hot and comforting. Swirl Ice Cream Montblanc (5/5): If you like matcha, this is a must. It looked amazing and tasted even better. Red bean, matcha, and vanilla ice cream in a waffle cone. I normally do not love matcha, but this was excellent. Service (4/5): Quick, attentive, and good communication throughout the meal. Ambiance: Every table was full and people were waiting outside, which says a lot. Great spot for dates or double dates, with more private booth-style tables tucked inside for groups of four or more. Wait Time Note: My wife mentioned that if the wait had been more than about half an hour, it probably would not have felt worth it. Reservations are definitely a good idea. Overall, a great experience with high-quality food, strong execution, and thoughtful service. I would absolutely come back. read more

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Food quality was still the same (3 stars). Food came out room temp pretty much. I get that they are busy but for the price I'm paying, I expect crispy tempera shrimp to my table. The soft serve wasn't firm but already pretty melted. I bumped up my Star t a 4 star rating because the matcha lavender is amazing. I men like I would g there just to order the matcha drink. Unfortunately it. Was the only item I didn't take a pic of because I literally chugged it on. Few minutes... it was sooo good. I think it might be a seasonal item though! Also fyi... I thought Colin at 11am right when it opened we would surely have a table. We got to the parking lot by 11:03 and it was full. Not only that but it was a hour wait. Circled around parking lot around 11:40.... Still full. Had to find street parking and I got lucky. read more

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My daughter brought me here for a January dinner and we were the third in the no reservation line on a Friday night. One gotcha was that everyone in the party had to be present before the staff would hand over a wooden marker which was used for seating. At least there was outdoor seating and tables to accommodate us while we waited for the 5pm opening. Once our full group showed up we just had to check back in at the front desk and luckily for us there were still a couple tables available. It was nice to be seated in the first wave. Inside decor was bright and modern. We were in the main dining area but there was also more seating in the back of the restaurant. There was a seasonal menu offering that we opted for. My daughter's Uni pasta was unique but just wasn't enough Uni inside to enjoy with each mouthful. My Akiaji tendon set was nicely served in a small bowl and overflowing. Each piece had a good balance of batter and flavors. I was happy to see maitake mushrooms served here since I've only eaten it in Japan. The bowl was filling but I was so so with the cabbage and chawanmushi sides. Service was good though it would be nice if they'd wander around more refilling water glasses. read more

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Finally got to try this spot out! The hype was so real that we went 30mins before open and there were already a line. I think its worth the wait as the hype is real and the foods we order were amazing. The ambiance is pretty cool and the staffs were nice. What we got: Beef wagyu don set w/ uni (4.5/5) Very delicious and amazing looking don! The eggyolk and the uni add a great creaminess to the dish. Aikaji tendon set (4.5/5) This dish is crazy looking good and taste as good as it looks. Each tempura were nicely fried and seasoned. Prawn tempura (5/5) This was our favorite tempura. Its seasoned well, crispy and very flavorful. It comes with the sweet chili; but i think its unecessary since its already taste so good. Chicken kaarage (5/5) By far this is probably the best chicken kaarage ive had. So juicy and so much flavor. Most restaurant will serve the chicken with a mayo and lemon; but here; it comes already seasoned and glazed; and its just perfect. Hochija matcha latte and hit o-matcha (4.5/5) The drinks were both great. But i like the hot tea better; the matcha is great. Overall Its worth the hype for sure; and i can understanf why its super popular. The place and the foods are very instagramable and looks great for social media post while at the same time it taste amazing. I suggest make a reservation if possible; if not; go 30mins before it opens. read more

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This is a really nice restaurant and reservations are required. The desserts in particular are gorgeous, delicious and creative. You have to book ahead; otherwise, you might wait in line for ages and still not get a table. read more

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There was a strong cold breeze coming from somewhere. Our server wasn't helpful. Most of the food tasted the same, and it was very oily. The food is generally photogenic - is that why the ratings are so high? You access the menu using a CR code on your phone. Unless you had no signal like me. So I was given a pad. The waiter provided no ordering assistance or guidance. We ordered 2 appetizers to share and one order of the special uni appetizer. The tempura prawns with sweet chili sauce might have been the best thing we ate. The chicken karaage was crispy and served piping hot. Unfortunately, I tired the special uni appetizer and it was actually bad. And almost $13 for the bite. Do not order this Shiso Uni Tempura The meal went downhill from there. We ordered 4 Tendon sets, 3 of us had the Akiaji, and 1 had the sashimi. The Akiaji Tendon sets was a beautiful display. Unfortunately, everything was extremely greasy. It became funny trying to guess what each item was. There were only clues in color, each item tasted the same. The worst was what I think was "fan" of enoki mushrooms. So much greasy batter. Ugh. And I'm guessing on that, as it tasted the same as the soft shell crab. All crispy, oily batter. The miso soup was nice, but the egg custard was ok (i would have preferred two slices of the mushroom and no surimi). The tiny dish of greens was welcome as it helped cut the greasy. I needed more. We tried the special dessert, Chocolat Mont Blanc au Pistache. Not what we expected, and disappointing in flavor. There was mostly matcha ice cream, a tablespoon of vanilla, some corned flakes, and the kunafa... the menu says pistachio cream but we didn't find it. And there was brown, but no perceivable chocolate. Another expensive item ($18), and not good. I do not recommend this dish. I don't know why I would go back. read more

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Wished it was easier to get seats but definitely a plan-ahead meal if you want to eat here! Reservations are also fairly hard to come by. You can walk in but be prepared to wait ~ 1 hour even on rainy weekdays. We finally got seated and I got the tempura with seared salmon set that came with a small chawanmushi, side of pickled cabbage and miso soup. Tempura was fried to perfection without being too greasy though the seared salmon could have a little more smoke flavor. Everything was delicious and the portions are good though be prepared for ~$30 entrees. The waitress was slow to take our orders and bring us waters, etc but overall perfect spot for special meals. read more