The places is normally empty, but they do a lot of to-go orders based on what I've seen so far. But they do have good number of tables available. The decor is cozy & casual. Their boba is soft, chewy and fairly decent. I tried their Saigon milk tea and it's good. They seem to make it fresh each time you order. I have tried their poke bowls only so my review would be mainly about their poke bowls. The available shops nearby is pretty limited so having a place that sells poke has been great. Their portions are adequate and the bowl comes with some sides already added like cucumber and edamame. The selections change slightly based on availability but pretty consistent. The place has small local shop feel and I like it the way it is. Not a flashy place but a good spot to try on your day off feeling lazy or too tired from studying. read more

Beyond The Bowl - Saigon Milk Tea / Trà Sữa - Poke Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Not sure if it was because we ordered around 8pm or what, but this was by far the worst sushi I've ever had -- respectfully. I'm not trying to be harsh, but if you truly enjoy sushi, I'd recommend going elsewhere. Every roll we ordered was dry, especially the crab, which tasted old. None of us could even finish our food -- it was that bad. I've never had sushi that dry before. Even my roll with spicy mayo and seared salmon somehow had zero flavor. It was honestly shocking. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but unfortunately, we won't be returning. read more

This is for take out only *** We ordered online when it opened and came to pick it up 15 minutes later. During lunch time they have some discounts which is nice We ordered: Lunch poke $12.50 - you can choose up to 2 proteins, so we got the tuna and salmon. You can also choose the bae and we got the mixed greens. This was pretty standard in my opinion, nothing really stood out. I think for the price, I wouldn't say it was cheap or expensive. Lunch beef with rice $12.50 - this is basically a smaller version of the sukiyaki. This was the better of the 2 dishes in my opinion. The meat was flavorful and tender and went well with the rice. Overall, I would come back toe try their other food when I'm in the area. read more

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I'm Japanese, and I was really excited to try the karaage because the photo on the website looked just like authentic Japanese karaage. However, it was quite different from what I expected and didn't match the photo. That said, the bowls were good, and the service was great. The staff were all very friendly. This was for takeout. read more

One of the Best Restaurants on Lake City Way!!!! I could eat their food Every Day!!! Food Fresh and make to perfection!! Beautiful Presentation! And amazing detailed Service!!! Great Job Beyond The Bowl!! You have Lifetime Patrons!! We'll see ya again tonight!! YUMMY!!!! read more

Great service great people and man they don't miss when it comes to food, love the environment and that Bento box!

Tried the poke bowl lunch. First time in a while so I just went with a random mix. I assume that regular poke bowl eaters would like the selection. Good portion in a wooden bowl. The bowl was full which was nice but tough to dig in without worrying about spilling. Friendly service offering water and checked in midway during the meal. Quiet late lunch weekday so window seating allowed for pedestrian watching. Milk tea to wash it down. Tap-to-pay (Apple) available. read more

Came here recently with my husband for lunch and got the poke bowls. Very good lunch deals and fresh tasting poke with a good amount of toppings! The space was quiet and clean with great service. I would come back and have poke again or try their other menu items! read more

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We got the beef sukiyaki don & the wakiki poke bowl. Both were delicious and of quality for the price. The price at Beyond the Bowl is very reasonable. That being said, the portions aren't huge and there is quite a bit of rice. However, I did find it reasonable. The service was attentive and quick, however, we were the only people there the whole time. We were there from 5pm-6pm on a Saturday so I was surprised it was pretty slow in terms of volume. It was a calm and nice place to eat and relax. I'd lightly recommend if you're in the area looking for a quick bite. read more

Came here on a Saturday with my mom and ordered the niku udon for me and the kitsune udon for her. We also shared a croquette. The girl at the front was super sweet and there was no one else in the store, which was a little surprising since we were there around peak dinner time (~7pm). No complaints about the niku udon--plenty of meat and pretty good soft boiled egg. I like my broth a little sweet and this hit the spot. I tried some of the kitsune udon tofu skin and that also had great flavor and texture! The only other udon I've had here was u:don in the u district and I preferred Beyond the Bowl. The croquette was also yummy. read more

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The food so so delicious and fresh, the bowl looks great and service is fast don't worry. Đồ ăn rất tươi, nhìn rất hấp dẫn, phục vụ nhanh và đậu xe free ngoài đường, khẩu vị cũng hợp cho người Á Đông. read more

Parallel parking in busy street.. Great atmosphere, order through iPad to select dish, sauce and toppings. Very efficient. They have a selection of different sauces you get to choose of about 7. Poke bowl with 3 meats: salmon, tuna, albacore. Great taste, not fishy tasting, very fresh and clean. Not a lot of meat given compared to other places, however. Overall experience, 9/10 due to the ordering style, freshly made, freshly taste, different variety of toppings and sauces. read more

Beyond The Bowl - Poke Bowl with salmon, tuna, albacore - Poke Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I had a build your own bowl - the tuna was not marinated and there were several spoiled greens in the half and half mix. There were also few toppings - no crab salad or sesame seeds, I don't recall what else was listed on the menu but there were only edamame and ginger (requested addition). The lunch portion left me feeling hungry. read more

I can't believe I just found out about this place! LOCATION & PARKING // This place is HIDDEN. If you were driving past it, you'd have to look super hard and be careful not to blink to avoid missing it. It's hidden between some businesses and the signage isn't great. The restaurant itself is cozy and mid-sized. It is street parking but you're very likely to find parking somewhere along LCW without having to walk super far. FOOD // BEYOND THE BOWL POKE: Salmon, Tuna, and Yellowtail, masago, crab salad, seaweed salad, cucumbers, topped with tempura flakes, sesame seeds, and nori. Served with house shoyu sauce - This was really good! Everything tasted fresh and the combination of ingredients worked well together. There was a variety of textures with the fish, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, etc. I personally added some extra rice seasoning but that's my own preference. If you don't want one of their pre-set bowls, you can customize your own as well! SERVICE // I ordered in-person but got it as take-out. In general, the staff here were friendly and helpful. Nothing to complain about here! OVERALL // 4.5 stars Quite a nice place to have here on the north end of Seattle! read more

Beyond The Bowl - Poke Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was amazing!!! They try hard to provide good service, but it seemed like they're understaffed. Nevertheless, service was good! We arrived just after they're open for business, so it started with a few people. But over the time, it got busier. With that many people, it was still nice and not noisy! A joint in your neighborhood that you would frequently visit. Will definitely be back for more! read more

Beyond The Bowl - Poke with 2 Scoops of Protein - Poke Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were in the area, and saw the good reviews on yelp so decided to try this place. I ordered the Beyond poke bowl, which has a mix of sashimi over rice, it has tempura pieces which gives it a nice texture and crunch. First few bites was pretty good, but as I ate more it kind of hurt my jaw, maybe my teeth is getting weak, who knows, haha. My husband tried their lunch special poke, it was decent. Bowl isn't the biggest on both, a decent amount. Probably won't fill you if you're a big eater. We also ordered the veggie croquettes and chicken wings, which I enjoyed more than the poke bowl. The wings were quite flavorful and packed with tons of garlic. The main con was it took a long time for the food to come out. We were the first ones there and first to order but it took a good 15 minutes or so before we even got our appetizers. But overall, service and food is good. read more

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Friendly, responsive staff. I usually order the "make your own bowl" with salmon. Food is always fresh and delicious.

This place was so delicious! I particularly recommend the Donburi sukiyaki. My friend who recommended the place almost always gets the Waikiki bowl. Everyone in the group loved their food. read more

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It was ok not too impressed with the food. Service was a bit slow and ambiance is really plain and they have only like 5 tables

The Yelp reviews do not accurately reflect this business. The quality of the food was not consistent with the reviews. We dined in and everything seemed very disorganized. Not a place I can recommend. There are better options in the Lake City area. read more

I really wanted to like this place, but dang it took almost 30 minutes to get our food. Only 2 other tables in the restaurant and one table had their food when we got in. Since we waited almost 30 minutes (we were going to a movie and like to bring food in) we were very excited saying it took this long, it's going to be good. It wasn't teriyaki. We ordered 3 teriyaki's and everyone in my party was like what is this??? It wasn't bad, it just wasn't even close to being teriyaki and that was what we ordered. We were all disappointed!! We also ordered 2 banh sandwiches (not traditional banh) and it was all bread and barely any meat and no toppings or anything. No carrots, no sprouts, no cilantro = no nothing. It was very sweet and we were all very upset read more

I ate here for dinner the other day and it was pretty good. We came on a weekday around 7pm and it was empty. I'm not sure if that's because of the location or Covid, but I enjoyed it because I don't like big crowds. The menu is pretty limited with some appetizers, poke, udon, and a couple other things. That being said the tempura udon I ordered was really good. The soup was very flavorful and the noodles were cooked well. I was surprised because they also give you 3 pieces of shrimp when most places just give you two. The portions were pretty average, but I was full after I ate it. My friend who's a vegetarian ordered the tofu udon with veggie broth and actually really liked it. She complemented the broth and flavor which was surprising for me because she's pretty picky when it comes to any kind of food. She did mention how she was impressed that the tofu actually had flavor because she thinks tofu rarely does. Overall, I'd recommend the udon here. I can't really speak much about the other food as I didn't try any of it. read more

I am a bit torn. came here for takeout udon here and was disappointed compared to bullettrain udon. What BtB offers in ingredient's just doesnt justify the price difference, and bullettrain still has the better broth and noodles, but came here for poke and although the fish wasn't as good quality, it tasted way better than what I got at FOB poke bar. I think it's the sauce. They are the same price point and FOB has tamagoyaki and miso soup, more toppings and has more generous servings. BtB falls short here, but they have great deals on their lunch specials, and the sauce pulled it together for me and made it taste overall better than the signature sauce I got at FOB read more

Beyond The Bowl - 2 scoops salmon, 1 scoop yellowtail with semisweet sushi sauce - Poke Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Friendly owner, comforting udon. I got the niku udon which was tasty. I didn't realize the broth was a little sweet though (not specific to the restaurant), just a tip for those who like their broths more savory. Parking isn't bad nearby. read more

It was my first time eating at Beyond the Bowl today and I had a pleasant lunch experience here. The restaurant is following covid protocols by blocking of certain tables to maintain social distancing and having all workers wear masks, so we felt safe dining indoors. The server who helped us was friendly and quick to take our orders. Not long after ordering, our appetizer, a plate of freshly fried Chicken Karaage with spicy Mayo, was delivered to our table. Our bowls of udon came next. I had a curry beef udon and my partner had the nikku udon. All of the food was delicious and the soup warmed us up (perfect for a rainy day in Seattle). I did not give 5 stars because I felt that the udon bowls were a bit overpriced for the amount that they gave us. However, all in all, I had a great experience there and will likely return in the future! read more

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My favorite restaurant in Seattle! Their Vietnamese coffee is the best I've had, and the poke is beyond delicious and fresh every time. The service is amazing, the staff is so kind and goes above and beyond every time. read more

Beyond the Bowl may sound like an acai place, but this is actually a quaint Japanese cafe/restaurant that serves poke, udon, rice bowls, and beautiful desserts. Actually, their molten chocolate cake and green tea ice cream was what drew me here, but more on that later. When you drive through Lake Forest Park, this shop is easy to miss. It has no big sign advertising it is here - just a cute sandwich board in front. Look for the Subway on the corner and you're near! The place is clean and has wood designs all over. About 2-3 big tables, 3-4 medium tables, and a few counter seats, it is a nice intimate size but well-spaced so you don't feel cramped. The two workers today were young, happy, nice, and helpful. Menus and water were quickly provided. My friend quickly chose the beef rice bowl (gyudon) and I chose the curry udon with tofu (both around $11). We also ordered the chocolate lava cake with green tea dessert ($9) and the famous "Pot" dessert ($6-7). These take 30 minutes to prepare, so make sure to order ahead of time. My curry udon bowl was very delicious. I never had udon with a Japanese curry flavored broth before. It made it slightly creamy and flavorful. The medley of veggies was very fresh and colorful. The bowl was a good size and I could not finish the noodles and tofu. My friend's gyudon bowl was okay. The beef was not sliced thin enough and could have used a bit more flavor. It came with a side of salad. I would not recommend this item here. The desserts came out and our eyes opened wide with excitement. The pot was very cute: light and fluffy sponge cake and fresh berries under a cookie "dirt", topped with a flower, and served with a mini pitcher of what I think was milk tea. Cute concept, but I wish they gave more milk tea, more fruit or whipped cream inside the pot. I liked the whipped cream and mini slice of mango mousse they served on the side for extra looks. The molten chocolate cake here was amazing. It had more melty chocolate and green tea filling than I have ever seen in any other molten cake. It was so decadent. Served with a good sized scoop of ice cream, it was perfection. This was also served with a tiny slice of mango mousse and whipped cream. I loved that mango mousse cake so much - I will have to order that by itself next time! Overall an enjoyable visit with some solid food items as well as some food items that were just okay. Recommend to try out for a nice outing with friends or family if you're in the area and want some good udon and green tea desserts! read more

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I remember coming here several years ago to try the desserts and I remember them being delicious, but this time I decided to pick up some entrees. Their shrimp tempura udon is pretty classic, really nice rich broth and perfectly breaded shrimp, nothing too special. The poke bowls were kind of disappointing though, really small and not flavored really well. I definitely need to come back and retry their desserts in the future! read more

They have lunch special now with Affordable Price!! Will definitely come back. The drinks is really good too read more

Beyond The Bowl - They have lunch special now!! - Poke Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Time to care for the environment and water your plant babies. As you can see on the second video, I obviously failed at watering (in this case coffee-ing) this cute plant! Went to try this place with my friends. This dessert is really funnn! And add some moisture to the cheesecake, but the taste was okay, I feel like the cake is still a little too dry and not too much flavor, especially it's cheesecake. They used Japanese style cheesecake, so it's not like Cheesecake Factory style cheesecake, but I could not taste the cheese flavor. As for tacos, they made pretty good flavors but I feel like the fish were not too fresh, I could taste the fishy. But I will try their poke bowl next time when I'm around that area. Food: 7/10 Environment: 10/10 Service:10/10 read more

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I visited this place several years ago when it opened. It wasn't impressive, just another poke place. I just noticed that the reviews are very positive, so I thought I'd give it a try again. looks like the owner was changed, almost everything is changed. Less feeling of a chain restaurant, more of a local place. I tried the Waikiki poke bowl. It's impressive, tasty and not just another bowl that you feel you can make it yourself anymore. The mango mousse is really good. There were no desserts back then. Gotta add this place into my favorite list. read more

Honestly thought it was mid. The fish wasn't very good and fresh and the vibe is off. Place is small too.

Definitely one of the best if not the best udon I've had in the seattle area. Great service and the place was clean. The meats in the soup was delicious and my favorite part. The egg was marinated too which was a plus! Definitely coming back! read more

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Good! Definitely will be going back. The meat was very tasty! Quick service considering it was just one guy serving and cooking when we went! read more

The food wasn't bad, but wasn't much to write home about either. Curry udon with croquette was good but not at their price point.

Grabbed dinner to go here Monday night on our way home. Cody and I both wanted poke and surprisingly there's not too many poke spots north of downtown. We ordered: - Build your own x2 - my bowl had: tuna and salmon, pineapple, mango, corn, ginger, edamame, imitation crab, and fukuraki I picked the creamy sesame sauce, which they put on the side for the to go order. The bowl was tasty! Wish I had a lil more sauce to it. Each bowl was around $10. Fresh pineapple and mango too! read more

Beyond The Bowl - Poke Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My girl friend and I ate here a couple of weekends ago. It was quiet, only a couple and a group of 3 were there. The people and staff are attentive and friendly. The waiter was very patient with our ordering. They have a build your own poke but you can order also poke bowls that are already made. They have the cutest desserts ever! Price is reasonable. Parking is street so you have to find an area to get by and park at. read more

Beyond The Bowl - Poke bowls, half and half. - Poke Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was good. But we were the only ones there and it took a while for our food to come out. I also don't know how I feel about our server wearing sandals. Idk, maybe it's just me. read more

The food was quite good here but the poke bowls need to be in bigger serving bowls to leave enough room for your utensils! They fill the little bowls up so high it is difficult to eat without making a mess or losing poke or toppings that fall off the mound of goodness piled high. When we came here for dinner there was a family eating at the long table along the left side of the restaurant - it seemed like they were the family of the owners of the restaurant. They were fine, except for one of their children who was running around amok and being an annoyance during our meal. I finished my meal quickly so we could get out of there. I like to have peaceful meals where I'm not stressed out by other peoples' unruly children. Next time I'll order takeout! read more

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Just had lunch here on my break - got the vegetable croquettes and 2 protein poke bowl. Came out fresh and quick. They are take out only right now read more

Beyond The Bowl - Tuna salmon Poke with 2 Scoops of Protein - Poke Near Me - Seattle, Washington