Super yummy! The food quality is so good! The price was very reasonable. I want to try more next time I come back! read more

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Great food and service. Jennie, our server, was very attentive and very accommodating! The steak and unagi set was my favorite.

Supper good. Worth for the price. I would def come back next time visit seatle. 10/10 read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I liked Tendon Kohaku so much that it ended up being the first and last meal that I had during my latest trip to Seattle. Tendon Kohaku is conveniently located near a metro stop - although I did stop at my hotel first on my way from the airport, on my return, I was able to get onto the metro towards SeaTac easily after my meal. I went on a sunny Saturday afternoon in September, and a week later on a rainy Sunday morning. On the sunny Saturday, I arrived around 1pm and was quoted an hour wait for a party of 1 (it ended up being slightly over an hour). On the rainy Sunday, I walked in around 11:20am and did not wait at all. Not sure if it had to do with the weather! Either way, there are things to do in the area - for example, Kinokuniya is across the street if you are interested in stationery, manga, books, etc. It's a really nice place. I was seated and directed to a QR code with the menu (you can and should review the menu beforehand through their website at https://tendonkohakuusa.com/download-menu-seattle). The menu is HUGE - 40+ pages and opens as a Google Drive document! I would recommend that you take a screenshot of anything you might be interested in so that it's easier to look back after you've narrowed down your choices. It seems like they change their menu pretty regularly - I noticed that within the week that I visited, there were some slight differences in what was offered. Today, a week or so after my last visit, I double checked the link and saw a squid karaage that was not offered when I was there. I'm really picky about the udon and tempura that I eat, and Tendon Kohaku does both beautifully. I really enjoyed the seasonal Creamy Hokkaido Uni Udon - this is literally the dish that I will measure any Uni udon/pasta to, moving forward. There's a good amount of uni, and the flavor packs a punch. Their tiger prawn tempura also seemed to be one of their best items per reviews, and I'm really glad I added them on (first visit as a 2 piece, 2nd visit as a 5-piece set). I don't particularly even like prawn but this changed my mind! Batter was well balanced and the provided sauces were good (plus, I dipped my tempura into leftover uni sauce too). I think the only thing I wasn't particularly impressed by were the lotus tempura - it was fine but didn't stand out. Overall I would definitely come back. In fact, I texted my sister (a bigger tempura fan than me) that if she goes to Seattle, she has to stop here for the tempura and udon! Also, please consider expanding to the Bay Area!! read more

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Came here for dinner with couple friends. The 30 mins wait wasn't enough for us to decide what to eat from the massive 46 page menu! Luckily the staffs were very friendly and gave us some great recommendations. I end up ordering the Unagi Aimori Tendon set, which came with grilled unagi, assorted tempura, chawanmushi, yuzu pickled cabbage and miso soup. The tempura was fried perfectly, light, crispy and not greasy. The unagi was nicely grilled with the classic sweet and savory glaze. The chawanmushi was silky smooth with a hint of seafood flavor. The portions are generous, though the flavor can start to feel a little repetitive at the end. Thankfully the yuzu pickled cabbage was a great palette cleanser between bites. The 17 pages dessert menu was also extensive. We were so full from dinner but ordered the Coconut Bouncing Cat Pudding to share anyways. We had a lot of fun decorating our cat, the pudding was surprisingly delicious. read more

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Before I even get to the food, let me commend the service. My friend had just mentioned that her phone was low battery and was about to ask someone from the group is she could use their phone. There was no need! Within seconds, a server must have heard us because brought over an iPad so she could jump into browsing the menu! I had the Beef Steak Aimori Tendon Set and the Mentaiko Udon. Both were amazing, but you absolutely have to try the Mentaiko Udon. Perfectly creamy and soothing on a rainy day. I didn't get to try the seasonal Uni Udon, but my friend said it was delicious and that the uni was surprisingly fresh! It isn't pictured because we were so hungry, but we shared a honey butter sweet potato at the end. It was the perfect way to end a lovely meal. The restaurant felt very warm and welcoming. It's a marked difference from the previous restaurant in this location. It feels surprisingly large in the space and I felt free to enjoy my conversation without worrying about bothering others! Overall, I really enjoyed this place and can't wait to visit more throughout the fall and winter for sure! read more

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Since my friend shared this with me, this has been on my to-go list for my next visit to Seattle. Now here in Seattle, it was a chance for me to go! My friend booked a reservation for 7 pm on a Wed night, and we got seated quickly after arriving. They have quite an extensive tempura set menu, but their seasonal bowl (Akiaji Tempura set) caught my eye. There was a mix of various seafoods (salmon, soft shell crab, shrimp) and veggies throughout. The bowl is massive at $29.95, and it can easily be shared with 2 people. The tempura is nice and crisp, and the pickled vegetables with the set provided a nice reset between bites. The bed of rice it sat on is not to be overlooked too, as it was well cooked and provided great flavor. The chawanmushi that came with the set was smooth, silky and provided great flavor. I learned that evening that there is such a thing as too much tempera. But I'm glad I was overloaded with tempura at this spot! Crisp, flavorful, and all around filling for the price! read more

Tendon Kohaku - Akiaji Tendon Set (seasonal menu) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had the tempura and eel bowl - it came as a set with steamed egg on the side. I really enjoyed the steamed egg, had lots of seafood flavor and bits of crab and mushroom in it! I did enjoy my tempura and eel bowl, but there's a lot of food and the tempura got a bit overwhelming near the end. The tempura was fried well, had great crunch. The eel was good, but I've had better - the flavor of the eel didn't really shine through for me during this meal. The unlabeled pictures are what my friends ordered read more

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I was in flow state here. The ambiance, the menu, the dishes, the presentation, and the taste!!!!! So authentic and brings nostalgia, this is my third time but it's one of the only restaurants I'd want to come back to try all the dishes. Sad they're not in the bay but so happy they're expanding in greater seattle!! read more

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First time at this location and it didn't disappoint. Parking is street parking so it can be hard to find. The place itself is very nice looking. The interior is bright, not casual but not formal either. Service was excellent. Our server was knowledgeable, considerate, and accommodating. Food wise: Unagi and steak bowl --- too much rice for the protein but flavor and texture was on point. They do give dashi to eat with rice if you don't finish the rice which was nice. Geso karage -- cooked perfectly, squid was not chewy and flavor was good Salmon "noodle' sooooo refreshing and delicious --- I can eat a lot of this. Definitely would come back to try other dishes if I'm in the area read more

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Don't let the 44 page menu (and 17 page dessert menu) scare you off. I subscribe to the " there's no way they can do that many things good" attitude but Tendon Kohaku is the exception. From their tempura, chicken katsu, seared salmon, to their sweet potato crème brûlée. Our table ordered a spread and it was all delicious. Plus the service was top notch and honorary mention to the ceramic plates bowls etc. it was all so beautiful. Be sure to make a reservation in advance. Only note is that the bathroom is not attached and it was uncomfortably hot in there. read more

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Finally got around to trying the Seattle location and believe it's comparable to Bellevue. Great service, Nathan (I believe) was super friendly, outgoing, and made good conversation. After about a 30 minute wait on a weekday dinner, we were seated in the back at one of the booths which I love at both locations - nice and secluded, closed off by a curtain, and cozy. My biggest complaint is more regarding the menu which applies to both locations. Omurice add on is not really omurice, so a big let down. Adding fried egg on top for nearly $5 can be okay, but advertised as omurice makes it frustrating because it's quite uncommon in Seattle and it'd be a specialty. I would not suggest the omurice add on. However, the tendon bowls are simply delicious. Hurts paying 10x as much compared to Japan but grateful we have the option here. Dessert is also amazing, the Mont Blanc is rich and flavorful, showing off the chestnut taste extremely well. While we often go to dessert spots after a restaurant, it's hard to turn down a Mont Blanc here. read more

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Tendon Kohaku serves really satisfying tempura donburi. The chawanmushi (steamed egg) was my surprise favorite -- silky, savory, perfectly seasoned, super comforting bite to start the meal. I got the signature kohaku tendon bowl. The tempura comes out hot and wonderfully crispy at first. That said, since it's all deep‑fried, it starts to feel heavy and greasy halfway through eating. Ask for extra sauce on the side, it cuts through the richness really well and balances out the oily tempura. Portions are generous, so one full tendon bowl can be quite filling for a single person. I'd recommend sharing if you don't have a huge appetite. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I took my meal to go because the weight was a little too long. I regret that I should've either waited or made reservations. The place inside looked amazing and it was very packed and busy. The decor was really nice and classy. Perfect for grabbing dinner with friends or a date night. Service was very nice and friendly. Even though the place was packed and there was a wait to get a table,they went above and beyond to make sure everybody was happy and comfortable. Parking wasn't too bad. There's a lot in the back. There's also like four different doors to this place but only the on the sidewalk of the main street is the true entrance. The to go packaging was pretty impressive. When she handed it to me, it looked like I had a gift bag. It only took me about five minutes after receiving the takeout to sitting at a nearby park to eat, but by then the tempura vegetables were already a little soggy. So another reason, I regret not waiting for a table. It was also a little pricey, tempura vegetables with a small side of rice and miso soup was about 30 bucks. I guess they have to pay for the packaging somehow. read more

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One of our last stops in Seattle and honestly one of the best! We weren't expecting much, unfortunately this area of little Saigon has gotten a little sketchy but this restaurant is well worth the trip. Bo ne or sizzling beef with pate, eggs and fresh baguette is one of my all time favorite foods. This is probably the best I have had outside of Orange County, CA. The beef stew is delish and all our friends raved about the banh mis and the fresh bread. Our waitress convinced us to try some new menu items, the salted foam Vietnamese coffees (not pictured) and salted foam strawberry matcha and a Pandan coffee. I have had Viet coffees in vietnam, all over the east coast in NYC, Philly and in Houston and Westminster, CA. These drinks were the BEST! Flavors were fantastic and price point was great. I came back to Philly for a sea salt Viet coffee and was saddened it didn't taste as good as this one in Seattle lol. Parking is free via QR code inside. Dont leave visible valuables in your car (honestly anywhere downtown Seattle) and come give this place a try for great food, drinks and friendly service at a great price point. read more

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My cousin recommended Tendon Kohaku. This location just opened in May 2026. They have a parking lot in the back $9/hr or paybyphone street parking. Note: Entrance is on S. Weller Street. Reservations highly recommended! Elegantly decorated. Dual level seating with booth-style seating. Japanese easy listening house music playing. Kristoff was our server today. He was friendly, patient, helpful in recommending some favorites. The menu is pretty extensive. I ended up choosing the... Kohaku Tendon Set: Signature tendon served with golden battered prawns (2pcs), squid, french beans (2 pcs), pumpkin, lotus root, shiitake, chicken breast and crab meat stick atop Hokkaido-grown rice, choice of their signature, spicy sauce or Ginger sauce (5/5). I liked the tempura sauce on the tempura but my wife likes her tempura more crispy and should have gotten it with no sauce. Pork Katsu Curry Rice: Pork Katsu Curry Rice features their golden panko-crusted tonkatsu served atop Hokkaido-grown rice, accompanied by their signature curry sauce +$ Omurice (3 egg omlette) (4/5). The curry was medium spicy. Though, I didn't detect the chocolate in the curry sauce. A comfort dish for me. I've bookmarked this restaurant and would definitely come back in a heartbeat. Come check them out! Support your local business. read more

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We came on a Monday without a reservation for lunch. The restaurant was still very popular, and we had to wait to see if we could get a table. The server told us that all the unagi items were exclusive to the Seattle location, so we each ordered the Unagi Tendon Set, one with white rice and the other with brown rice. When they served our meals, they didn't check which one of us had ordered the brown rice, so we didn't realize we had received each other's orders until we had eaten some of the ingredients on top of the rice. We also each got an Iced Kuromitsu Houjicha Latte with Oat Milk, but our server didn't inform us that oat milk would cost an additional $1, so we didn't know until we saw the check. Overall, we enjoyed the unagi and shrimp tempura very much, but the chawanmushi was a little bland. The restaurant was decorated beautifully. Parking was available on the street in Chinatown. read more

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Tendon Kohaku opened a second location in the International District, occupying the space that was Momosan. I have avoided the crowded Bellevue location and was quite happy to learn they opened a second one. We walked in, were quoted a 45 min wait, and went shopping at Uwajimaya across the street. The wait was accurate at 40 min. Tendon is short for tempura donburi. At the moment, the Seattle location has unagi but the Bellevue location doesn't, possibly subject to change. The staff is impressively well-trained considering this location is new-ish. I find their portions to be well-sized while the prices are reasonable for the basic sets, especially considering their popularity. The Food: Kohaku Kabayaki Unagi & Grilled Steak Set, $35.95 - 5 Stars This is one of their popular dishes at this location, combining steak and unagi, Japanese surf and turf. The beef is tender, while the unagi has the proper smoky grilled flavor. It deserves the popularity. Traditional Tendon Set, $20.95 - 5 Stars This tempura set includes 2 prawns, squid, 2 french beans, pumpkin, lotus root, shiitake, organic chicken breast, and krab stick. This set has a lot of food, and I couldn't finish, in a good way. Creamy Hokkaido Uni Udon, $35.95 - 4 Stars This is also one of their popular dishes with the udon in a thick uni cream sauce. The cream sauce is a bit milder or 'normal' than I had hoped. Maybe while also eating tempura, my flavor palette skewed, so the subtle uni flavor didn't stand out. I seem to prefer the mentaiko flavor. Most went home for a second meal, which I expected. The above three entrees are sets that come with chawanmushi, cabbage pickles, and miso soup. None of the cabbage pickles were particularly well pickled, just a mild flavor. Chawanmushi is pleasantly light with a piece of krab and a piece of mushroom. The miso soup is pretty good. Tiger Prawn Tempura with Sweet Chill Sauce, $15.95 - 5 Stars Hubby didn't want to miss out on prawns with his unagi and steak meal. This appetizer filled the gap perfectly. read more

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Ordered: - Truffle Steak Don Set - Tiger Pawn Tempura - Pumpkin Tempura We tried to do a walk in and they were fully booked out so we ended up doing take out. Honestly impressed with their takeout packaging. Tempura was still pretty crispy even though I didn't eat it immediately. For the don set, they had a fancy tray to separate the egg to prevent it from getting overcook/prevent the rice from getting soggy. If I had to pick between Seattle vs Bellevue location, I would just pick Bellevue just because it had a parking lot. But highly recommend reservation for both locations. read more

Literally everybody and their moms recommended Tendon Kohaku for my recent Seattle trip. This international chain has two locations in the Seattle area, one in Seattle and one in Bellevue. Reservations book up well in advance, so if you're planning on walking in, it's recommended to line up early. My friends and I arrived around 4:40 PM and were the third party in line. We were seated about 30 minutes later and placed our orders shortly after. SASHIMI AIMORI TENDON SET - 27.50 This came with a variety of tempura: two prawns, chicken, pumpkin, and two French beans. Since tendon is literally all about the tempura, I was really excited. Unfortunately, the tempura was incredibly oily. The first bite of prawn tempura practically burst with oil in my mouth, and every piece after that was no different. By the end of the meal, I peeled the batter off just to eat what's underneath. It wasn't the light, crisp tempura I was hoping for from this restaurant. The sashimi was decent for the most part. The ikura, however, was one of the worst I've had. The outer membrane was dry and almost plastic-like, with none of the burst or pop that's expected. The miso soup, chawanmushi, and house salad were all fine, but nothing to rave about. Overall, I left pretty disappointed. When a restaurant specializes in tendon, I expected the tempura to be the star of the meal, yet it was underwhelming and greasy. My friends ordered the Beef Steak Aimori Tendon Set, and the beef steak was well seasoned and tender. We skipped dessert this time, but I've heard the sweet potato with butter and honey is a must if you're visiting. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Sashimi Aimori Tendon Set - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Grabbed a last-minute, early weekend reservation at 10:45am, which is 15 minutes before they opened. It was sentimental being back in the area, we visited a few bakeries/cafes before our reservation. Service was prompt and professional. Loved the look of the menu and all its options. Wished I had more stomach space so I can try all the dishes :( (5/5) Kuromitsu Matcha $6.49 -- Kuromitsu syrup added a nice depth, it's similar to brown sugar. The matcha itself was so so good, would get it again. It wasn't too watery or milky. (2/5) Sashimi Aimori Tendon Set $27.50 -- While the rice and sides are nice (the steamed egg was especially light and delicious), I found the sashimi to be off-putting because it wasn't fresh and was a bit fishy to me. I wished I had gotten more tempura instead. The tempura itself is nice and crispy, it's a bit hard to describe. There's a bit of chew after the initial crunch that is nice. They also had an in-house sauce at the side -- it does pack a punch, so be warned! But I really enjoyed it a lot, it's a bit soy saucey. I think I would have been happier without the sashimi, it wasn't worth it for me. I would recommend getting a set with just the tempura (e.g. Kohaku Tendon Set) and save yourself $7. I also saw that a lot of people ordered the curry and heard somewhere online that they use Royce chocolate, so it does seems very interesting. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try it this time. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Sashimi aimori tendon set - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Honestly, quite wild how when we showed up Saturday at 1pm, we heard the host telling others that it's a 1.5 - 2 hours wait. Luckily, I have a very organized husband who made reservation for us so we got seated quickly. Also to mention is that they have a fairly small parking lot, but it's connected to other adjacent lots that offers more parking spaces. We were wide-eyed when we saw the menu and everything looked good. Our group of 3 decided to try a little bit of everything - we all ordered the signature/classic tempura bowl, each with different add in (steak, seafood, and seared salmon). The bowl also comes with a miso soup, tsukemono, and chawamushi to make it a small set meal. To be frank, the tempura indeed is good and worth the hype. I don't know if it's worth 1.5 hr wait. The tempura batter was perfect and I loved the sauce they had on the table to go with the tempura. However, the add on (steak, seafood, seared salmon add on) didn't feel quite as worth it. The steak and seared salmon quality was poor and too thinly sliced, and the seafood felt like a poke bowl. BUT, I do think that the tempura was worth trying and is better than others I've had before. Staff was super friendly and attentive to us. Would come back if there's an LA location for us! read more

Love this location! We made reservations online which made the process easy. Staff was great! Friendly and attentive! Food is delicious! We love thr Bellevue location and are so happy we have one in CID now! My go to is their tempura set. Always delicious! My husband enjoyed his steak and unagi bowl which is one of their monthly/seasonal specials being promoted right now. It's a nice space with a nice ambiance! read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A true Japanese-inspired restaurant down to the ambiance! We sat in the back of the restaurant where there are booths with seating concept and curtains like you typically would see for a Japanese restaurant. Service was great, our waiter checked in on us regularly and explained how the dishes work. Notable dishes were the black truffle carbonara udon and the tempura set. Tempura was so crispy. Matcha was delicious just the way it was. Very worth the price, definitely will come back to try their other sets! read more

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The food is quite good! Each dish was distinct and flavorful. The chicken katsu was tender and the egg of the omurice was perfectly cooked. The carbonara udon was rich and creamy. The tempura was crispy and had a light sauce on it. Service was quick and polite. read more

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Was visiting with a few of my friends from out of state and wanted some quality Japanese food and Tendon did not disappoint. I got the beef steak aimori tendon set where you get an ample amount of beef and plenty of tempura variety. The meat was cooked medium rare just to my liking and the tempura was nice and crisp. Love the restaurant itself with plenty of seating and my friends were saying this was one of the newer locations. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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I've been to Tendon Kohaku a few times, but this was my first visit to their Seattle Chinatown-International District location, and I really enjoyed the experience. The first thing that stood out was the restaurant's layout. The booths are cleverly designed to give each table a surprising amount of privacy, making it feel cozy without being cramped. We visited during their summer seasonal menu, which introduced curry to their already impressive selection of tendon bowls. I ordered one of the curry options, and it didn't disappoint. The tempura was light, crispy, and, most importantly, not oily--a noticeable improvement from my previous experience at the Bellevue location. The curry was rich and flavorful, pairing perfectly with the freshly fried tempura. Service was warm and attentive throughout the meal. The staff checked in regularly, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. Just one small suggestion: if you're serving a curry bowl, please include a spoon! Eating curry with chopsticks alone is a bit of a challenge, and I'm sure I wasn't the only one trying to chase the last bit of curry around the bowl. Overall, this was a great lunch in a comfortable setting with delicious food and excellent service. I'll definitely be back to try more of their seasonal offerings. read more

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Summer specials: black truffle carbonara and the black truffle wagyu don. My cousin was here for a layover for Asia flight. Managed to get a reserved same day by checking the website/calling in. Service is super fast, our waiter had the timing down to the minute lol. We ordered drinks and we had them in less than 5mins just like he promised. I did not catch his name, but he was great and very friendly. Food didnt disappoint, the carb was really good and not too heavy or overwhelming. The wagyu don was fantastic, definitely the favorite among our orders. You can really taste and smell the black truffle in both dishes as well. It's great they serve a side of miso soup, pickled veg, and chawanmushi with your entree order. Honestly, I thought this place was overhyped, but my cousin who has traveled to japan manymany times gave his seal of approval too. We also really liked the decor, and overall was a very nice and fun dinner for us to catch up. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A spot I've been wanting to try and I finally got to! We almost didn't get to try it becuz of the long wait time. We couldn't reserve so we did a walk in. I think we waited like 1.5 hrs so we were just killing time at the mall nearby. The food did not disappoint, it was yummy! I got the beef set and the meat was so tender! They gave a good amount of rice I couldn't finish it. The tempura was fried perfectly and the sauces were great. The inside is quite pretty and a good amount of seating. But since it's a popular stop, the wait times are long. read more

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The food is yummy, portion sizes are generous, the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, and the interior is stunning. The highlight of the meal was definitely the jiggly coconut cat. It was not too sweet, and really fun to eat. The coconut flavors really come through, and the tapioca pearls in sugary syrup was quite complementary. The main dishes were good, and really quite filling. Our meals cane with an egg custard, pickled cabbage, and miso soup. The bowls deceptively hold a lot of rice. When we commented on how good the rice was, our waiter told us that this location has a special rice washing machine that changes how the rice turns out?!? I'm not sure the science behind it, but it was def some of the best rice we've had. It's worth checking out, although I wouldn't go without a reservation. read more

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I've visited twice - on my first visit with Marie B., I got the eel & steak set and the 2nd visit, i got the traditional Tendon Kohaku set. The steak was tender and came with plenty of eel. The set included a broth and accoutrements to use with the leftover rice. The tempura was not as crispy as the first visit on the Kohaku set. I enjoyed the creamy custard and soft serve accompanying the bruleed sweet potato dessert, but though the sweet potato was tough and not tender. After two visits, I've noticed there's inconsistency with service and the food, ex, the tempura was not as crispy on the 2nd visit, chawanmushi was warm at one visit and room temp the next - texture was silky smooth, miso soup was tasteless the first visit. Chicken karaage was good - crispy exterior and flavorful. The lemon sauce is a nice surprise. Service was attentive on both visits though the staff's knowledge seemed to vary. What is the purpose of the standing bowl? One answer was to hold the tempura, so you can access the rice and the other answer was for presentation purposes. The 10:45 am reservations are easy to obtain. Going early increases your parking karma in the CID. read more

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Such a great place for the udon noodles and tempura and sushi. Enjoyed every thing we tied here. Started with lavender matcha. Just right amount of the sweetness and supper creamy. We had tuna sashimi and grilled skirt steak as the appetizers. Both are excellent. Steak was close to medium rare and seasoned perfectly. Got the sashimi tempura bowl set which was huge for one person. Salmon katsu set was so surprisingly crispy outside with raw and tender meat inside to make it a great meal. We had a super nice experience with the bouncing coconut pudding dessert with a brush to make the cat the way you can wanted. Loved it. Our server was excellent to listen to us and made some excellent choices for us. We were seating a nice semi closed booth area towards the back of the restaurant. So much fun conversations for the dinner time. Definitely Wil come back. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Coconut pudding - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was the last restaurant I got to go to with my husband before we had our daughter. Although I heard it can be hard to get a spot, we were able to get seated right away since we went on a Wednesday afternoon. There definitely was a line of people queuing up closer to open. My husband is from Japan and can be kinda judgmental about most Japanese or "Japanese" restaurants in the US, but he was pleased with this spot and agreed it was a spot he'd be happy to bring our baby to when she's bigger. We were happy with all our food and also got the sweet potato creme brûlée and really enjoyed it. Growing up in Japan my husband loved eating sweet potato from a street vendor so this was a nice treat for him. The staff was organized and patient as we decided on what to get and good at keeping our waters filled and accomodating requests. read more

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There we so many menu options, it was hard to pick! I ultimately went with the Sakura Tendon Set (which is seasonal) and it was delicious. The portions were pretty big so come HUNGRY. the staff were kind and quick, and the decor was very well done. I can't wait to come back here and try some more ! Street parking is minimal 5/5 read more

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This place is amazing!! I got the wagyu rice bowl with uni and truffle, and it was insanely delicious. I asked for the wagyu rare, and as you can see in the photo, they definitely took that seriously because it came out extremely rare lol like borderline not cooked at all haha, but it was still sooo good. The flavors worked really well together, and the egg custard dish that came with it was phenomenal too. So tasty!! The atmosphere is also really nice and makes the whole experience feel a little more upscale. Def make a reservation in advance though, because if you don't, you can end up waiting forever. Reservations also fill up pretty quickly, so I'd book ahead if you know you want to go. I've been here before and tried other dishes as well, and everything I've had has been amazing. I've also heard from a lot of people that the tempura is really good, although I still haven't tried it myself. Overall, this is such a great spot and one I'd absolutely come back to again!! read more

Tendon Kohaku - amazing wagyu rice bowl! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been to the Bellevue location a couple of times and this one is slightly bigger and has a special unagi menu. We all ordered the unagi tendon set which was delicious. The were 3 or 4 pieces of well-cooked unagi and the tempura was good as always. But they forgot to mark down which sauces we had picked and we just had to guess which one was which. We ultimately had to just go with it and it didn't matter much because there was barely any sauce to begin with. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Unagi tendon set - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tendon Kohaku has been one of those elusive restaurants that I've been curious about because of its popularity, being a respected Japanese restaurant import, and I guess the challenge and frustration of trying to get a reservation made getting here more interesting. I basically gave up on trying to get a reservation to their Bellevue location, which worked out in the end because I'm more of a Seattle girl and I really want to support CID businesses more. I'm glad they recently opened a location in the CID and, after a couple of attempts, I was able to get a reservation! The CID restaurant was bustling and larger than I thought it would be. It was beautifully decorated, bright, and clean. I love all the different levels of the restaurant with some tables located in semi-private dining booths. The drinks we ordered tasted refreshing and delicious. The food also all tasted really good. What threw me off were some of the elements in the sets we ordered which were rather tasteless and unnecessary to me. Perhaps I didn't know how I was supposed to eat it. In hindsight, that may be what the condiments on our table were for?!?! Besides that, all of our food, especially the tendon, were perfectly cooked. Service was efficient and friendly. I would totally dine here again. read more

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Got the salmon aimori tendon and the sakura set tendon with a side of unagi tempora. Loved the presentation of the food! It was an amazing experience eating the meal. I love the spicy sauce that was on the table; it added an extra flavor profile to the tempura! We also had a sweet potato creme brulee for dessert and it was an amazing way to end the meal! I would recommend reservations because I waited 2 hours for a walk in, but it wasn't too bad because i walked around the area to kill time. read more

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We made a reservation for this spot and still had to wait around 10-15 minutes for our table despite arriving on time. I've been to the Bellevue location a few times already so knew what to expect food wise, but the decor here was beautiful too. I got the whitefish, squid, and tamagoyaki tempura along with a bowl of brown rice since they never let me sub out the shrimp in the sets (I am allergic). Tamogoyaki I believe is unique to this location, or a new item - it was so good! Crispy but not greasy, and the egg was so soft and flavorful. I also loved the tenderness of the whitefish especially dipped in the sauces they provide. We also got the sweet potato mont blanc for dessert which had a pretty strong sweet potato flavor, and I always love the matcha ice cream per usual. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Brown rice and tamagoyaki, whitefish, squid tempura - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Yummy tempura and a very kid friendly restaurant. We came at around 1pm and it was a 20 minute wait for a table. We ordered 3 dishes and they were HUGE! My favorite was the wagyu and unagi set, followed by the premium tempura set. The fish was fried so well! There was also an egg which i was surprised by. The katsu was massive, but too salty in my opinion. For my 8 month old, I got him a baked sweet potato. He LOVED it , but it was $13. The offer high chairs which fit my son perfectly. Note, they bring the food out as soon as it's done, so I would eat once it arrives. It can take a while for the rest of the food. read more

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