The food here never disappoints. The service is attentive and the atmosphere takes me right back to…read moreJapan.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Food felt very light and flavorful, all while having great variety.read more

I really have enjoyed my last several meals at Sushi Joa!…read more Sushi Joa is a small sushi restaurant located in Town Center that is a delight. I had vague recollections of eating here over a decade ago and found an improved dining experience in my recent meals with delicious rolls and delightful glasses of wine. The kaleidoscope roll has been my favorite so far as it has a bit of everything I like so much! While only 6 pieces I find I can't put the whole piece in my mouth as it is a substantial roll! Tuna, hamaichi, salmon, imitation crab, tobiko, and avocado all combined for one delicious hearty roll. The nigiri has been excellent as well! Each come out as delicious as the next. The service is always a delight. The servers are polite, prompt, and attentive. Water glasses are quickly refilled, empty plates whisked away, and always an offer of check-in I never feel rushed nor neglected here. The space is tight and it can get rather crowded Friday night. I find dining earlier helps me avoid the mass of people and it feels more relaxed. They offer daily specials so be sure to check out the chalk board by the sushi counter. Also, if you decide you wish to regularly dine here, use the same credit card as you will earn points that will give you a discount on a future meal. Such good food and great service!

This tiny sushi restaurant on Mercer Island is my go to for crispy rice bites. If you haven't had…read morethem, you are missing out! Seriously. Rectangles of crispy rice with spicy tuna and a slice of jalapeño on top. I've ordered the crispy rice bites from Seastar for twice the price, and as theirs is flavorless (you literally are told to flavor it with salt!) the ones from Sushi Joa are full of flavor, ridiculously good, and makes me add this to my order every single time! They remind me of the ones I would get at Nobu in Honololulu back in the day.

Yuzen is one of two sushi restaurants on Mercer Island, and each has their pros and cons…read more Yuzen is cute with a lot of character. The seating density is such we never felt crowded though the sushi bar is designed for more separation than a typical sushi bar. Yuzen is a Japanese restaurant that has sushi on the menu whereas the other sushi restaurant is more of a sushi restaurant with a handful of other dishes. Yuzen's menu is extensive! They have five different types of salads, they have udon noodles, ribs, yakisoba, sukiyaki, takoyaki, oysters, curry, rice bowls, and clams in addition to sushi. The menu diversity makes it unique and sets it apart from other restaurants. When we were there I very much enjoyed the chicken karage - fried and breaded tender chicken pieces. The nigiri was also very good. Their rolls were lacking. I ordered the Vancouver roll upon recommendation and ended up giving it mostly away after eating two pieces. The tangy sauce was very mild but left an unusual texture behind that made the salmon unappetizing. I think the cucumber was mostly forgotten and with large pieces of avocado that overwhelmed the flavor profile it was textually a very smooshy roll. I did not enjoy. Their shrimp tempura roll was rice and a piece of shrimp tempura, which is the basic preparation. I realized I may have become spoiled with the nearby competition and their preparation. Though I recognize the difference I prefer the others' shrimp tempura rolls. They have quite a few sakes on the menu but not much else including wine. The service was fabulous. Everyone was very attentive and kind hosts. While we had one primary waiter it felt more like a group effort as we were frequently checked in on by others. I will certainly be back to explore more of the menu.

Fantastic! Fantastic!…read moreFantastic! Our family gathering was complete with great food and drinks!

Food was ok Service was ok…read more Keep looking for more places Son of the owner was nice Soup was so so

The pho was ok the spring rolls also ok check your To go baggy do you don't end up with spoiled…read moresprouts

Fire meal, 10/10 recommend - easy parking, fast food…read more Great service, will come back again soon~

Good price for the food. Great environment. Very good service. The food is quite nice.read more

I come back every week. The sushi was super fresh and you can really taste the quality, especially…read morein the salmon, it just melts in your mouth. The rolls were simple but done really well. I also liked how straightforward everything was. It's mostly self-serve with the kiosk, which makes ordering quick and easy, but the staff are still around and super helpful if you need anything. The food does take a little time to come out, but it's clearly made fresh so it's worth the wait. The environment is clean, organized, and has a chill, no-frills vibe. It's not super fancy, but it's comfortable and perfect for a casual meal. It can get a bit busy and seating is somewhat limited during peak hours, but that just shows how popular it is. Overall, great spot if you want high-quality sushi without spending a ton. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

Great spot for a decently priced chirashi bowl! I like that they allow substitutions of different…read morefish. I also enjoy the hot tea that's provided. I asked for spicy mayo the last time I went and it was not like what I'm used to. It tasted kind of gingery? It wasn't bad, just not what I was wanting (literally just kewpie and sriracha!). Service is decent.

Really nice space. Quite a leg up on most neighborhood sushi places. Comfortable, airy, and…read morewelcoming. Service was excellent. The moment you sit down, you get a hot towel and miso soup while you contemplate the menu. The lunch sets are amazing value with large pieces of fresh fish, and they all come with a tempura appetizer comprising 3 pieces of shrimp and an onion ring. The crispy batter and flavorful shrimp made this one of the better tempura in town. Something I would consider coming back for. We had the Chef's Special Chirashi (dinner) at lunch, and the sashimi lunch. Both outstanding in freshness and size. Definitely worth coming back! Dinner next time

Making my way through all the sushi spots in the area at this point lol. Came by for a weekday…read moredinner and it was pretty empty. We were sat at a cute booth seat, though I wasn't a fan of the overly orange light above us. We ordered the takoyaki, Aji roll, and the baked scallop roll. Food came out pretty quick and service was prompt as well. The food itself was fine. Some of the pieces were uneven, size wise. Nothing super good or noteworthy Overall, an okay place. Probably fine if you're in the area and are craving sushi, but wouldn't come out of my way for it.

We walk to this restaurant from our place. Nice location in downtown Bellevue. The food is amazing…read more Be sure to order the pumpkin fried rice. It's to die for. Service is always great and food comes out pretty quickly too. Highly recommend.

I love this place, would totally come again. their pumpkin fried rice is insanely good and they…read moreabsolutely pack the flavor and punch into the pumpkin so there's even more to eat in terms of the pumpkin insides as well. the sushi was also good. felt like everything was quite reasonably priced for bellevue. got to have a nice time eating with my friend and loved this:")

WOW! Not often do I get blown away by a restaurant and immediately text friends and family about…read moreit, but Itadaki IS that place. From the moment I stepped inside to the decor and service to the taste and quality of food, I was impressed the entire night. Most bbq places are laid back and loud, but this place is refined, sophisticated, and everything you'd want for a date night or celebration. Starting off with service, everyone we spoke with was lovely and inviting. We felt welcomed and our server kept checking on us, but wasn't too invasive, so we were able to catch up. We were greeted with hand towels and 3 options for water. Cutlery and tableware were nicely set up and I'm obsessed with their plates! I was blown away by all of the dishes we ordered but my favorites were definitely the Uni Toast, Wagyu Volcano, and honestly all the meats we ordered to grill. They grill your meats for you, so it is a bit awkward because the person stands there until everything is done, but it's cooked to perfection! Highly recommend for a nice date night or celebration dinner.

Three of us did the Omakase (chef's choice). You choose the price and then they add items based on…read morethe tier. Everything we had was excellent. We started with a wagyu toast and the meat just melted in your mouth. We also had alaska king crab with A5. Kind of a surf and turf nigiri. The uni toast was a little too much toast but it was a generous amount of uni. The Rubik's cube was a literal cube of meat. They cook it to perfection in front of you. Lots of sauces and sides to try. Everything was very good. It's amazing how different each cut of meat tastes. I loved the silky egg yolk in the volcano. They offer bottle service as well as drinks and their drinks were excellent. Would definitely go back!

Great experience at Kuro Sushi! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we…read morewalked in. The restaurant itself is very clean with a modern feel, and you can really tell they care about the little details from the presentation of the food to the overall atmosphere. Honestly, it's the kind of place you wouldn't necessarily expect to find in a strip mall, which made it an even better surprise. Everything felt thoughtful and well put together. The food was fresh and beautifully presented. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

I took my dad here for a birthday lunch and it didn't disappoint at all. I was surprised at how…read moreempty it was this time around but it was nice. A little quiet and calm. We ordered a few things from the happy hour menu as well as their regular menu: - tempura sampler 5/5 - still good as last time. -2x sashimi combo 4.5/5 - there was some variety and the fish was definitely fresh, but didn't really stand out -wagyu donburi 5/5 - steak was tender and good, the bowl was balanced. Everything went well together - salmon kama 5/5 - my favorite of the meal, juicy fish, flavorful Salmon sampler - 4/5 : pretty standard. They also gave us a complimentary fruit at the end which was nice. Definitely my go to place for sushi and Japanese food.