This is hands down our favorite spot in Edmonds, and it's our go-to spot for quick bites, family dinners, date nights, and late-night happy hours. Don't let the location fool you, once you step inside you forget about the five-corners roundabout strip-mall feeling, and are transported to a high-end dining experience. We've been enough times to have tried all of the mainstay menu items and always jump to try new seasonal offerings - but our can't-miss items include the appetizer pork dumplings, coconut shrimp, tempura anything, and for main courses the blackened cod is unusual and so buttery. The drink menu pairs beautifully with the food, and the cocktails are fun and well-crafted. The wait-staff is professional, efficient, and so friendly. We always have a wonderful experience here! read more

Service improves the more you spend but the food is consistently good regardless. The rice was so special.

This place has a really good happy hour! I love the chill ambience and the food is tasty too! Their pork belly tacos are soooo good! Some other things we got that were good were - crispy dojo wings and crab and poke bowl. The bowl has AVOCADO RICE which is a total game changer. GO GO! read more

I'm sorry to have to write this review. My wife and I were frequent diners at this restaurant when it first opened. The food was excellent. The portions were small and the prices a bit high, but the quality of the dinners made it more than acceptable. The food has since changed to the degree that it frankly is not even moderately good. The quality of the raw ingredients as well as the preparation and presentation of the dishes were sub-par. The prices are also way out of line for the type and quality of the food. We ate at another local restaurant last night and had an excellent meal for exactly one third the price of what I was served at Bar Dojo. Bar Dojo clearly has a local following but we have moved on. read more

Our experience was delightful! The service was warm and caring, And the food was absolutely delicious. I had the beef noodles and the broth was so good! My wife had the chicken and loved it, and my son and his girlfriend had the salmon that was as beautiful as it was tasty. We also had a couple of cocktails that you could tell were assembled with care. We will definitely be coming back! read more

It was Saturday date night and Bar Dojo had raving reviews. We decided to give this place a try. This place was so hit and miss. We ordered the pork belly tacos for appetizers, the pork belly ramen, the black cod kasuzuke and the smoked tea chocolate mousse. Lets start with the pork belly tacos. Everyone seems to be raving about how great it is. It was okay. It lacked acid and flavor in general. The fact that it was pork belly saved it somewhat. I mean it's practically unbrined bacon. The pork belly ramen was.. interesting. Interesting because these flavors actually reminded me of ramen from my childhood. It was korean bag ramen called Neoguri ramen. Because they use a dashi broth, there's seafood flavors. As far as I know, ramen broth is used with boiling down pork bones. So when you use seafood dashi, this ceases to become ramen. It becomes something else. It becomes Tang (chinese hot soup). This is very important when someone is expecting ramen, but gets something else instead. Sure you could say, "Oh asian food is all the same. It all tastes garlicky. Does it matter what you call it?" Well I could slap a burger in front of you and say, it's steak. it tastes the same so does it matter what you call it? After I tasted this soup, I was genuinely mad. This place charged me $16 for a bowl of "ramen" I could buy at a korean grocery store for 89 cents. This was the only thing I'd probably ever get if I ever came back. The black cod kasuzuke. It was delicious. The cod was cooked perfect with a moist center and a crispy skin. Avocado rice was amazing with all the flavors of cilantro and avocado spilling onto you mouth. Here was my gripe. The cod still had bones in it. Once again, sure I can just remove the bones and not worry about it. Here's the thing. If you went to a fine dining restaurant, and you ordered a $26 fish dish and you found bones in it. You tell your waiter/waitress about it, they'll apologize profusely cause their kitchen staff cant even prep a piece of fish right. Lastly, we had the smoked tea chocolate mousse to top off the night. Didnt taste any smokiness. It also had this mandarin orange confit on the side which did complement the chocolate. Overall, I was a bit disappointed. I was expecting much more flavor, much more depth but this place just couldnt hit the ball out of the park. Definitely not worth driving up from Seattle to eat here. There are so many different places that sell the same stuff this place does for a fraction of the cost. Want delicious wontons in spicy sauce? DTF (Din Tai Fung). Want really good pork belly ramen? Izakaya ramen at Northgate. Want delicious asian fusion tacos? Marination Station or Ma Kai. Want fine dining experience that costs the same as this place? Art of the Table on a Thursday or Sunday night. tldr; Food was mostly mediocre and not worth dropping $100 for a meal for 2. read more

Are you kidding me? A chic new restaurant at 5 Corners? 5 Corners? Really? I read about this place at My Edmonds News (thanks for the tip) and wanted to check it out. My daughter and her boyfriend went and raved about it. We stopped by tonight and what.a.meal. Super friendly service. We had a hard time choosing what to try. Everything looked so good. We started with the Ginger Salad and it was very good. We decided to order a couple of shared plates and see where it went from there. The Chili Lime Wings were excellent. Crispy goodness and OH the sauce. Then on to the Red Curry Mussels and Frites. O.M.G. The mussels were perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I have to admit to a potato problem and I loved the frites (my favorite type, thin and crispy). There was so much sauce leftover that we asked for some bread. None to be had (sad face, or so we thought), our server brought us out some crispy rice cakes (real rice) and that was perfect for sopping up the rest of the sauce. They were awesome. We finished off with a nice Tawny Port. We wanted dessert, (the dessert menu looks great) but we were completely full. We'll have to come back to try more menu items. The bar selection is not bad. The cocktails are a little pricey, although I really did like the Sensei. Beer and wine seems to be a little bit more reasonable. They did a good job with the decor. You are definitely limited with a strip mall location and they've done a good job. I live up the street and plan on becoming a regular. Edmonds is really doing a good job with all the great restaurants, this one is a stand out. read more

My wife and I have now been twice - once for dinner, and once for happy hour. Both times have been great! For starters, they give you toasted garlic edamame like an italian restaurant gives your bread - this alone is worth visiting for. Don't go without ordering the crispy avocado, and if you still have room after dinner, their crème brûlée is amazing! Their happy hour menu was an incredible deal - 1/2 price off the bar apps - we had curried clams, green bean fries, and beef screwers. All were great, and we'll be back for more! read more

Already planning my next visit back to Bar Dojo! Everything was amazing from the service to the cocktails to the food. Definitely ordering the avocado tempura again! The braised beef noodle soup hit the spot on a cold, rainy Seattle day! Can't wait to try more of the menu items! read more

We enjoyed our visit this afternoon, went at 4PM, no rush yet. We were seated with waters and edamame. I ordered an Asian Pear drink, very tasty, highly recommended. GF got the grilled black cod with spicy avocado rice which was awesome. I got the soft shell crab with ahi tuna, pretty darn tasty. The waitress needs to know to ask "would you like another drink?". I may have had three Asian Pears, excellent flavors! We both look forward to returning, gotta try the pork tacos, and again for brunch. read more

We dined at the new Bar Dojo last week with some friends for a post holiday dinner. We were pleasantly surprised with the level of service and the quality of food at this new Edmonds hidden-gem. Located at 5 Corners, you would never except such a great restaurant at this location, but let me tell you, it works! The food was fantastic- we started with tempura avocado (to die for!), beef satay and coconut prawns. All had great sauces and were cooked perfectly. For dinner we all chose noodle dishes. We had the braised beef noodles which were out of this world, and the laksa noodles which had lots of seafood and coconut milk in the broth. It was a great experience at a new restaurant. We will definitely be back! read more

Appetizers only. I can't get over the happy hour pricing. For a $7 happy hour salad I would expect something amazing. Instead I received a about a half cup of lettuce, carrot and jicama. It was good, but not worth the price. The tofu fries and shishito peppers were also good but again at $7 each? Everything on the regular menu was overpriced (red curry for $24?? We can get that at the local Thai joint for $8). The place was jam packed with the elderly! Nothing against them but I thought it catered to a younger crowd. Won't be back to try the rest of the food because I don't like feeling ripped off! read more

Went here for the happy hour and was blown away by their menu. The pork belly nachos were delicious...a perfect blend of spice, sweetness, and savory flavor. The fried green beans were yummy as well. This place is not close to my home, but I would travel to visit it again. read more

We found this place by mistake one day as we were driving by. It smelled delicious and was packed full of people. We decided to go back for our anniversary dinner and give it a good once over. Not disappointed! We each tried a specialty cocktail which had fresh ingredients and was mixed well. The complimentary starter Edamame to our table was appreciated! We shared the calamari, a few raw oysters (the radish addition was stellar), the burger (with the Beechers and fried egg extras) and the snap pea risotto (I had it with scallops). Every dish almost seemed better then the last, only they were all hard to top. The chocolate tea mousse was good, but a bit too rich for my blood. However, the mochi trio had me hands down. The service was superb and we will make this a regular stop. The atmosphere was boisterous but not what I would consider obnoxious. If you want something very private and quiet, this may not be your first choice...but it should be read more

I'm not sure why there are so many 5-star reviews for this place. The positives: cleanliness (it's only been opened for 2 months), service (Ashley was attentive although she repeated everything the host told us), atmosphere - nice music and lighting. The big negative: overpriced food. I would advise you to check out their menu on-line before your visit. We followed other Yelper's recommendation and ordered the avocado tempura - it was unique but not that special at $9 for 6 pieces. The coconut prawns was tastier but steep at 6 for $12. Both the host and our waitress raved about the $14 braised beef noodle soup from the owner's grandma's recipe, so my husband and I both ordered it. It was average at best as the broth was not as flavorful or aromatic as they claimed. You can get a more authentic and better tasting beef noodle soup for $6.99 at King Noodle House in Everett. My daughter opted for the $13 Chicken Soto which had noodles, chicken, and potatoes in a strange flavored bland curry broth. Desserts were $8 with the exception of sorbet and gelato at $5. We had high hopes for Bar Dojo based on the rave reviews but were quite disappointed at what you get for the price. Our dinner tab for three was $110. Unfortunately, it's another "new for now" restaurant hoping they can justify overcharging for Asian dishes by making up on service and atmosphere. This place reminded me of the review I wrote on the now-closed Signature on Broadway. read more

My sister and I were lucky enough to have dinner at Bar Dojo recently and we can't wait to return! Walking through the door we were amazed by the beautiful and modern décor inside...what a gem in Edmonds! We started with amazing cocktails (Red Lotus & Dojo 75) and the tempura avocado--both were delicious and something we'll for sure order again. With everything on the menu looking amazing it was hard to choose just one entree, but I settled on the salmon with shitake mushroom risotto and was not disappointed! The only negative was that we found ourselves too full for dessert, something to keep in mind as the offerings were very tempting. Overall a must-try for anyone looking for a new, warm and wonderful neighborhood spot! read more

This restaurant has pretty decent food, some dishes better than others. It's apparently restaurant week and when we called to place a to go order, first they said it'll take an hour because it's restaurant week. Then the chef (3rd Transfer by this time) came on the phone saying that it's taking 45+ mins for diners to get their food in the restaurant and that it would take over 2 hours to get to the to go order so he doesn't think he can do it. That's fine, just odd for a restaurant to not be able to handle the increase knowing restaurant week would increase customers. read more

Excellent food and best martini's in town! This little gem is always packed so be sure to make reservations. The staff are very friendly and the food is always fresh, unique and delicious. Our favorite date spot in Edmonds! read more

Came here to celebrate a friends birthday. After reading all the amazing reviews was super excited to try this place, and they did not disappoint!! Our server was super great at giving recommendations and telling us about the deals! They have a great drink menu with something for everyone! Now for the food the complementary edamame was super yummy! Loved the pork belly tacos! Had great flavor without being over spicy! Was missing acid but over all would totally order again! The chicken wings were super crispy, the only part I didn't like was that they didn't have sauce on them. So they were basically just fried chicken. But the sauce they have on the side was excellent amount of spice and flavor!! The short ribs were excellent! Loved the sides that came with it. Who doesn't love fried onions!! The risotto was super rich and creamy! Loved all the mushrooms!! The dessert menu was very interesting! The smoked tea truffle was unique. The inside was perfectly chocolate. But wasn't a fan of the smoked flavor. If I am ever in the area I would totally come back! read more

I've eater here twice. The food is so-so. The concept of the dishes is exciting, but the execution is poor. It seems like they try to cover up the lack-luster cooking by frying everything or over-salting. Food just isn't "fresh", which is what I love about Asian Fusion. Terrible waiter. I think he forgot we were there for about 45 minutes. Our entrees came out almost an hour after our appetizers. Finally, overpriced for the quality and presentation. read more

My friend kept badgering me to go and I'm so glad she did! The Poke Tacos were my favorite and they also have tempura bacon and avocado- genius! We sat at the bar and Matthew the bar tender was on point. I didn't care for my drink and he insisted I order something I like. Great customer service. read more

Bar Dojo is my new favorite restaurant! I've eaten there two weekends in a row. I actually probably would have eaten there during the week, but they aren't open for lunch (I work close by). Their menu is full of things I want to try and this is the perfect place to go with friends who like to share. So far I've tried: Crispy Calamari (exactly what you want every time you order calamari), Red Curry Mussels (the sauce on this is no less than drinkable and these are the most juicy, plump mussels I've gotten in forever), Black Cod Kasuzuke (I'd been dying to find black cod on a menu and I'm so glad I found it here because now I know I've had it like it should be prepared), Braised Short Ribs (simply the best short ribs you'll ever have), Seafood Bowl (I had this last night - Yummy, yummy, yummy and unless you are allergic, get the egg, it adds to the brilliance of the dish); 10 oz. Grilled Ribeye Steak (I know what you're thinking, why would I order a steak at a non-steakhouse? Because it's this steak. I've had this medium well [sin, I know] and medium rare. Both times, it was like butta. And the Ginger Sauce . . . both people who ordered this practically licked the dish), Screw Pine Brûlée (In my humble opinion, the BEST brûlée I've ever eaten), and the Smoked Tea Chocolate Mousse (more dense than you might be expecting for mousse, still yummy). Oh, and let's not forget those signature cocktails. Order the Dragon's Fire and get the salt. It may sound weird or spicy or whatever. It's Delicious. You'll want more than one. Now, please look at the list above and remember . . . I've been here twice and we've ordered the Calamari, Ribeye, and Screw Pine Brûlée twice. You need to go here now. Make a reservation if you're planning on a weekend visit!!!! It's worth the wait, but you won't want to the first time a waitress/waiter walks by with a plate of ANYTHING. Tell Chef Shuburt Andrea says Hi and I'll see him soon. read more

We've been to this restaurant several times since opening because it's right up the street from where we live. This is a family friendly, welcoming restaurant with great service and best of all great food. The beef noodles are wonderful and the coconut prawns are outstanding. We have had great dinner and will go back again and again. read more

This is a wonder combination of Asian and European food styles, with a great atmosphere. I'd highly recommend eating here.

A very worthwhile dinner. Ate off the happy hour menu and hard to say which of the five plates was my favorite. Avocado rice, avocado tempera, asparagus, tofu fries and jicama salad were all worth getting again. read more

A great neighborhood gem. We stumbled on this place when looking for a "new" place to go. It was a great experience. Food was amazing and service was top notch. We tried the coconut shrimp, a few specialty drinks and two entrees. I have to say it was all quite delicious. Consider making a reservation, because it is pretty small. Definitely worth a try. read more

We enjoyed a phenomenally wonderful dinner here last night. The service was professional and friendly; all the food was delicious, and the facility was clean, pleasant, warm, and welcoming. What a treat to have such a high quality, delightful restaurant in the neighborhood! We'll be back for sure. read more

1. Portion was poor 2. Food was just okay 3. Recreation of Asian dishes turned out nasty 4. Over priced 5. Service was good I won't be going back. read more

Delicious food, fabulous service, great location. House made bourbon cherries for you cocktail!

One of THEE BEST in edmonds. Just go there you'll like it. Plus, they have the best bartender EVER. Yes, EVER.

This is great food. Very diet friendly and I love the avocado rice. Couldn't be happier from there service!!

Went for brunch, the portions were very small for what you paid. For chicken n waffles I expect a nice fried chicken breast, not one the size of a chicken tender. Wife's scramble was ok, but wouldn't repeat. read more

A hidden jewel in Edmonds - incredibly well prepared food, killer drinks, great staff with no turnover, cozy venue. First of all, I'm not a first timer here, just lazy in getting around to posting. Having been here many times (my kitchen remodel lasted for three plus months.... Bar Dojo became nearly a hangout), it's easy to explain what I love about this place. The staff. Host/owner is friendly, casual, yet thorough and speedy. Never waited more than two minutes to be seated, and that day, the two minute delay was because one of their waitstaff called in sick. Plus, another restaurant opened nearby, and was having problems getting their kitchen in order, and he went in to help them out. Think about that for a sec...and then watch how engaged the waitstaff is. Waitstaff consists of just a few people. They have no real turnover of people - they love this place, and they earn their place here. Barkeeps are friendly, fast, and they have the presence of mind to help get the food out when there's a big table. When you see that in action, you know you're being served by a great team! Atmosphere. Upscale casual. No white tablecloths. Wood tables and chairs, mostly 2 and 4 tops, spaced well, no chair-bumping during meals. Have been in there with well behaved kids (usually age 8+), but rarely. Only one large party table up front. Bar area connected to dining area, with about 8 barstools at the bar for those focusing on the liquids. OpenTable works for instant reservations, though I've had excellent luck just walking in. Menu. Asian fusion, done not-quite-over-the-top, but mind-blowing for this sleepy neighborhood in Edmonds! Precisely spiced - you get exactly what you ask for. Flavors in every dish are so broad and full they defy description. Last night, I had the Seafood Bowl, which included seared Ahi crusted with a full-flavored, but not too spicy layer of deliciousness. Scallops seared to perfection, marinated shrimp full of flavor to their center... again, not a weak dish to be found My wife normally leans toward one of the noodle bowls, curried or otherwise. Again, broad list of ingredients and spices keep things interesting, but not so much that they get confused. Great balance of flavors and textures throughout. A dear friend joined us last night, and decided on the sliders appetizer as her entrée. She bit into it, and closed her eyes for a few seconds, enjoying it in silence. The cilantro aioli knocked her socks off. Another Bar Dojo convert. Drinks. I'd like to be able to say that I've sampled the drink menu widely, but I haven't. Had a few standard mixed cocktails in my first visits, but then tried the Liquid Swordsman. Now, I can't order anything else. A mix of Hendrick's gin, lime juice, and Cointreau, the mouth feel of this drink is rich and full, and the flavors come in waves of sweetness, and mild herbal notes. Do yourself a favor and order one. Best.Drink.Ever. Price. This is not a noodle house, it is a top-notch restaurant and bar tucked into my quiet neighborhood. Dinner for two, with drinks, normally runs about $60 or so. Prices are spot-on, in my opinion, based on the consistent quality and clear attention to detail. Want to impress your significant other while not having to fight I-5 S to Seattle, and also show how you can find the secret gems of culinary delight? Hit Bar Dojo. read more

Amazing food and great service. The affogato is one of our favorite desserts in town!

My sister and I came here for the Happy Hour. We had the crispy chicken wings, pork belly tacos, and two oysters. The pork belly tacos were good. As much as I wanted to continue ordering, I just couldn't justify ordering two tacos for the pretty price of 9 bucks. I'm sure the ambiance and plating was the additional charge but seriously, these dishes wasn't anything I couldn't make. Service was excellent. Our server was attentive and courteous. read more

I was referred to this restaurant by a fellow foodie. We started with a drink (nice local IPA and some wine for my dining buddy Heather) some oysters, oyster shooters, the pork belly lettuce wraps and the ahi tacos. Unreal!! I'm not a fan of pork belly, but it was excellent. The ahi tacos Did Not Suck.. I ordered another for my entree. I think my friend had a burger, but who really cares at this point. Amazing, great service and a nice, small-town environment. read more

Our multigenerational foodie family had an extraordinary meal in their really comfortable atmosphere. Amazing tempera avocado, squash and broccoli with this insane ginger daikon dip. Tender calamari and spicy pork dumplings got us started. Between the 8 of us, ranging from 14-80, we had a variety of dishes, all spectacular. Our waiter made up a variation on the Moscow mule for me: ginger sweet heat with the crispness of lime: the best drink on a hot day. I wanted protein and vegetables and he modified my dinner to include what I wanted ( without the rice). I don't know who was more excited about our meal: us or the staff who clearly love crafting amazing cuisine. Families: teach your kids about REAL FOOD and the joy of new tastes and don't let the "Bar" in "bar dojo" turn you away. This is a neighborhood restaurant that serves New York quality cuisine. Uber YUM!!! read more

Went to Bar Dojo for valentine's day very excited since the last time we went it was very good. Got the 5 course tasting menu it looked really good even though it was pretty expensive at 120$ each. When we sat down we noticed nobody else had the tasting menu which we thought was weird. First course was waygu beef rice cake really salty second course was aguachile oysters my wife was very excited for these but I don't think the chef knows what flavors are in aguachiles they really had no flavor, 3rd course was lobster dumplings but had no flavor of Lobster still not sure if there was lobster in it or surimi (imitation crab) 4th course was filet it was actually very tasty but this was the last savory course and everything was so small we had to order something else so we got the pork belly tacos which were amazing but we were spending 240 for the 2 of us and adding another item. The final course was miso chocolate mousse it was so rich we both couldn't finish it. Love the place but tasting menu is not there forte. Spent almost 400 dollars and am very disappointed I didn't go somewhere downtown Seattle. Edmonds restaurants are starting to think they are a little more high end then they think they are. Salt and Iron specifically. read more

Wonderful! Great food, quiet, great prices. Loved it. Menu is interesting and drinks are great. Plus, my mother LOVED IT! First time I think she has ever loved a restaurant and had absolutely no complaints on food, service, location, restroom, etc. read more

Nice Ambiance! Second visit to the restaurant, much better! Service sometimes can be a little spotty & slow. Met the chef/owner - friendly and accomodating! read more