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    UMIGAWA

    3.9 (118 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Crispy Calamari ($15) - it wasn't crispy
    Courtney L.

    We recommend the sushi, but the hot food... not so much. Three of us came for lunch on a Saturday around 11:45A and were the first customers of the day. We were seated on the left side of the restaurant in a booth with a clear view of the sushi bar. While sushi makes up a majority of the menu, they have a pretty large appetizer selection. Additionally, they offer a lunch menu featuring sushi sets, teriyaki, a chirashi bowl and udon. These lunch plates include miso soup and a small salad as long as you're dining in. + SUSHI LUNCH B ($17.50): Five pieces of nigiri (salmon, tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, white fish) came with a standard 8-piece California Roll. The rice and fish ratio on the nigiri was great and there was a nice little hint of wasabi that gave each one some oomph. My favorites were the tuna and the smooth salmon. The California Roll was good and exactly what I expected. Along with the soup and salad, this lunch filled me up. The salad was fresh with crisp spring greens, a couple cucumbers and tomato, but it was overly dressed for my liking. + R1 ROLL ($19): This roll had prawn tempura and cucumber inside, topped with seared salmon and a spicy mayo. For the most part, I enjoyed this since I love seared salmon. I just found the sauce to be overpowering as it completely dominated the flavor. + CRISPY CALAMARI ($15): This was the most disappointing dish. The calamari was not crispy whatsoever and void of flavor. It was rather limp and wasn't even hot by the time it reached our table. Plus, the serving size was extremely small for the price. One person in my group ordered the CHICKEN TERIYAKI ($14.50) which was a thin grilled chicken breast with teriyaki sauce, served with rice. She said the flavor was fine, but the chicken itself was unfortunately on the dry side. Service was friendly and our waiter checked on us a couple times which was appreciated, considering that he was the only server taking care of all the tables. If I come back, it would specifically be for the sushi lunch special, and possibly to give the other rolls a shot, however I probably wouldn't take another chance with the hot food items.

    Lunch special
    Angeline C.

    Beautiful restaurant, great date spot. We came for lunch and they have awesome lunch specials. You can get a 5 piece sushi with California roll for $17. Not bad! Calamari was perfectly fried with a tasty batter. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!

    Sashimi combo $45
    Ann T.

    Overall good but pricing of hot foods seemed expensive. The best bang for your buck is definitely the Sashimi combo. It was thick cut but the actual piece of fish was smaller in length oddly enough. Spider roll was underwhelming since it was only 5 pieces. For some reason the servers looked so busy the entire time but they seemed fully staffed. It was hard to get the servers attention. Decorations are spot on.

    Red dragon roll
    Brittany D.

    I came here on a weekend evening for dinner. The overall experience was alright. All the servers were really nice and friendly, and we were notified that there was a delay in fish coming out, which was alright. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant, and it was nicely decorated. I ordered the sashimi set and red dragon roll. Most of the sashimi was just alright, and I enjoyed the salmon and tuna the most. The red dragon roll was pretty good in terms of flavor and crunch factor. I thought the food overall looked better than it tasted, so although I'm glad I tried this restaurant, I'm not sure if I'll be back anytime soon.

    Nigiri - chutoro, wild salmon, yellowtail, red snapper and ikura
    Vance L.

    Located in The Village at Totem Lake and it looked very clean and the aesthetics were in point! We were seated right away and the server was very welcoming. The manager also came out to greet us and thanked us for coming in today as they're quite new still and assured us they always try to get the freshest seafood of the day some straight from Japan. We ordered a board of nigiri which was very fresh and outstanding, although they ran out of Otoro but opted for the Chutoro instead. The ikura nigiri was also very fresh out of the nigiri's but what stood out was the uni hand roll that came out first and we ate that asap. The crispy rice sushi with spicy tuna was nothing to cry home about but it was still fresh. We ordered the last halibut collar but we were so full by the end. Not photos was the black cord kasuzuke which was so tender and seasoned perfectly that we ate it before we could take a photo. I would definitely come back to try this omakaze which is only $80pp

    Garlic Better Edamame
    Shivani K.

    The service was amazing! The restaurant was busy but the server made sure we were attended too and was very sweet. The California roll, R1 and cucumber rolls were our favorite! 100% try the Brussels sprouts. The restaurant was very clean, well kept and had a nice atmosphere. We would go again :)

    Complimentary salad
    Huong L.

    My husband and I decided to check this place out for a lunch date and it was pleasant. We came right when they open for lunch and was the only group there. The place is very quiet and peaceful. We got the lunch sushi combo B and the salmon with rice dish. Each entree also came with soup and salad. For the price, the portion is pretty decent. At first I thought it was small, but if you add in the soup and salad, it is more reasonable. Both dishes was definitely high quality The salmon was perfectly season and the skin was crispy. I was surprised at how good the rice was :) There was one server during that time and she was pretty good, check in on us once in a while to see how we were doing. Overall, it was a good place and I can see myself coming back once in a while.

    Sashimi
    Shirley B.

    The food is great! The service is excellent. Although the dishes are bit pricey, we will return again.

    Cod was so light and tasty
    DL L.

    The reviews from others were right on, this place is Amazing! The door was hard to find at night, but once inside. What a Great, small yet full of life restaurant! The service was excellent, and the food served was Delicious & Perfect! The sushi was So Fresh, the cod so light and delicious! And the tea was exquisite! And to top it off, the area was Alive & vibrant! I will be going back Often!

    15pcs omakase
    Jacqueline T.

    They had some really good rolls! Really recommend their dragon roll. I wouldn't spring for their omakase again. Their specials didn't taste special, and I wouldn't categorize them better than their basic tuna and salmon. I would have rather saved 50% and gone for their lunch specials, and that extra fund for a special roll instead. Our omakase did not come with their cotton candy nigiri, so I'm not sure what I missed out on. A lot of cartridge full fish which I wasn't a fan of. Definitely would have enjoyed my time more if I just ordered salmon/tuna basics. Giving them a solid 4 stars for this. And wouldn't blame it on my wrong menu choice. Service was attentive even tho it was only one server/host for the entire establishment. We went right when it opened, so it was easy to find seats (self seated at the bar).

    Spider roll. Caterpillar roll. Rainbow roll. Spicy tuna roll. Red dragon roll.
    Sherryl R.

    Stumbled across this spot while walking around the shopping area. Not to busy in the evening. The host was very kind but he was also our server and there was no other servers or staff. We only saw 2 chefs preparing the food. One server for the restaurant and we felt bad because other guests kept coming in and he would stop in the middle of our order to greet the guests. But he was still very friendly about it. The wait was long but our server gave us edamame for free since they seemed understaffed. The other tables were waiting too but no one was unpleasant about waiting for our server. He never took the menus back after we ordered. And the other tables had their menus too but placed them on the seats beside them since he didn't collect them. Our water was never refilled. He came to check on us once, poor guy had to keep running around. Our sushi was pretty good. Only one roll was outstanding. Great location but understaffed. We ordered the Spider roll, rainbow roll, red dragon, caterpillar roll, spicy tuna roll. It was a birthday dinner for us which we mentioned to our server but he was too busy and forgot at the end so we did not order any dessert. We wouldn't mind giving them another try but nothing spectacular either. If you eat sushi just once and awhile, then yeah definitely check out this spot. If you are a sushi snob, like one of our guests who was with us, maybe not.

    Stacey P.

    My friend and I came here with no plans to do so - we were walking around the complex looking for dinner options when we stumbled onto Umigawa. It was impromptu and a great choice. Full disclosure I wasn't initially sure if it was a great choice. Upon entering the hostess regarded us much like I regard an ant on a countertop - a glowering disdain. We obviously caught her at the wrong time because she was glowering angry. She motioned to a table which we interpreted as that's where we ought to sit, but never received verbal acknowledgement. I sat at this little table with the tightest table density I've seen at a sushi restaurant and was not comfortable. Here's the thing though - the feeling didn't last. Our waitress turned out to be the polar opposite of the hostess. She was gregarious, charming, funny, and went above and beyond. At that time they didn't have plum wine on the menu and I made a comment about craving a glass. She noted they had a bottle but it hadn't made it to the menu. She checked with someone to see if she could sell me a glass without me even asking and made it happen. I was so pleased! The nigiri was delicious. I ordered a special that day with a sampling of salmon, hamachi, white fish, and albacore. It was perfect. The presentation was nice, the rice perfect, and the fish buttery fresh. All in all we left much happier than we came in. The seating is still a bit close to what I prefer. Our waitress couldn't turn a circle sliding in between the tables like a card. In the beginning when no one sat next to us no biggie, but by the end of our meal when the other two tables were taken I could clearly hear every word of every conversation. It was time to go then.

    Emelina W.

    This seems to be a Korean-owned sushi place. The decoration is great. The environment is clean and chic. The price for the other food like Udon is a little pricy. The lunch comes with a miso soup but didn't provide spoon. The salad sauce is too much and tastes too strong. And the Udon's spoon is small and hard to use. Tempura sauce too strong, and Tempura is a little oily. The overall taste is a little salty and strong. The nigiri sushi is in good quality. The seafood quality is good. maybe the rice could be a little bit sourer. But overall the price for sushi is ok. The service is friendly. Free Parking at Totem Lake village

    Sushi combo set (came with miso soup and salad)

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    Great sushi here! Service was friendly and made great recommendations. Not loud at all.

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    4.4(67 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    We visited on a Monday for dinner and had a great experience. We ordered the Tofu Curry Bento,…read moreVegan Poppers, and the Death by Crunch roll -- everything was amazing. The tempura was perfectly crispy and delicious, and the vegan karaage in the bento was especially tasty. I'll definitely be coming back to try the karaage as a full plate next time. The space is small with only about six tables, but we were able to get one easily on a Monday evening. For vegans, this place is truly heaven -- so many flavorful and satisfying options. Highly recommend!

    My husband had a craving for Sushi so we decided to try something different. We saw this on Google…read moreand decided to try it. The reviews were good and the pictures looked pretty good too. For an appetizer, we got the special which was a four piece crispy rice appetizer. It was pretty good. My husband and son liked them both but one was a little too spicy for me and the other I thought needed a little something more. But overall pretty good. I ordered the Chirashi bowl. The tako (octopus), seared tuna, sake (salmon), hamachi (yellowtail), maguro (tuna), tamago (egg), ikura (salmon roe), ebi (shrimp), hotate (scallop), and superwhite tuna in the chirashi were sliced nice and thick. Some places cut them thin but here the size was perfect. Not too big, not to small. Just right. My husband got the ultimate Bento and my son ordered the Tuna Bento. They both got sushi, tempura and salad in their bento. The tempura was super crispy and the perfect amount of thickness of the batter. My husband and son loved the tempura. Their sushi was really good and the cut of the fish was just the right thickness. This is a family business and the girls serving us we're really nice and checked on us often. I like supporting small family businesses so I definitely will be coming back and recommending this to my friends!

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    4.1(893 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    While in the Kirkland area for work......when in Seattle? Eat sushi! The lady at our hotel…read morerecommended Izumi. Wow! I am so glad she did! Upon arriving, about 15 minutes prior to them opening for lunch, the cars started arriving and by the time they opened there was a line of 6 to 8 nice folks, waiting to get in. Once we entered, we were greeted by the most gentle and kind ladies in uniforms of white blouses, aprons and black trousers. We had the hot tea to drink and the vessels were so beautiful. That really elevated the experience. We had the sashimi platter with miso soup, salad and delicious hot jasmine rice; and the spicy salmon roll. Our sashimi and make were absolutely delicious and tender and fresh and creamy and and and...... All items were beautifully served and the sushi chefs plated everything perfectly. The service was impeccable and very pleasant. The interiors had a very authentic feel and it was perfect. Everything, including the restrooms were very clean. I hope I get to return to this fantastic restaurant one day!!!

    Visit: 4+ Date: 3/6/26…read moreTime: 5:32pm What they got right: Friendly & efficient service, tasty food, and nice decor. Areas for improvement: n/a. It's been a few years since we last dined here. It's one of our go-to restaurants whenever we visit Seattle. Over the years, the menu has changed and so have the prices! I noted the higher menu prices but I wasn't surprised since the economy has been unstable lately. We were a family of four dining and our server graciously took group photos of us before and after the meal. What a cute gesture to offer to take after meal photos. hahaha! I think our smiles were bigger then. The fresh seafood, friendly and efficient service, and tasty Japanese food makes this still my go-to Japanese restaurant. I recommend this place.

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    4.2(275 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    I came on Friday night. I dined alone, so I searched for a good restaurant that was not overcrowded…read moreand had a wonderful atmosphere. I really had a pleasant visit today. The cuisine has excellent seasoning. I chose two appetizers, Takoyaki and Hamachi Karma, and found both to be delicious. The Takoyaki had a well-balanced flavor. Yummy. The Hamachi Karma displayed both the fish and dipping sauce with wonderful flavors. The drizzle sauce and spinach on the plate seem to be intentionally included. They complement the dish altogether. I think both the recipe maker and the chef demonstrated great skill in their execution. I should experience different dishes next time. The restaurant was nice and clean. The staff were friendly, polite, and attentive to their customers. My green tea never ran out. I rarely ate at a restaurant without asking for more water or tea. It may seem like a little thing, but I valued their attention. This restaurant may become one of my go-to places to eat.

    I admit that I first tried this place because it is within walking distance of my hotel in Bothell…read more However, I was staying in that hotel for two nights and actually enjoyed my experience so much the first night, that I came back again to sample more menu items the second night as well. Both nights, I enjoyed great food and excellent service. The first night, I thoroughly enjoyed ikura (salmon roe) with quail egg, ami ebi (sweet shrimp) -- love me fried shrimp heads, and a specialty roll -- black lava spider roll. The second night I ordered miso soup, yellowtail scallion roll, saba (mackere) nigiri, eel avocado roll and tobiko nigiri. On both evenings, I opted for green tea instead of an alcohol alcoholic beverage. Another reviewer commented that there is a brisk takeout app service, which was noticeable both nights I was there. I am talking these experiences up as a win. I will be back in the area, and it is nice to know there is a restaurant I can count on for great food and service.

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