Many menu options Attentive waitress, fast service ‍…read more ‍ Dine-In: small side salad and dishes, miso soup come with your order To-Go: order with no side salad, dishes, or miso soup; 　cheaper to order on the restaurant website vs. food delivery apps

I haven't been here for a few years, even before Covid, to enjoy some sushi. But my grandson wanted…read moresome sushi on our way back home from Bellingham so we stopped in for the sushi combo #2 with three rolls and a bento box with spicy teriyaki and beef short rib. I'm so happy we we stopped. The foo was excellent from the Spicy Tuma Roll to the Dynamite Roll. I'm happy they survived Covid. I will return again soon.

This is a huge plate of food. Delicious all around. The Miso Soup was good and I usually don't get…read morethat because I am not a huge fan... but they put it down on the table when I sat down. Bonus for me! Chicken Teriyaki and General Tso combo was tasty. I usually get in town here about once a year, I will definitely be back.

I had an order delivered, and it was very hard to get down. The meat was extremely dry. I ordered…read morethe chicken teriyaki and the cabbage that comes with It was nothing like the picture. I wanted vibrant, green and bright vegetables, unfortunately, the broccoli was a grayish green is terrible.

This is our usual spot for sushi here in federal way and since our last visit we've come a hand…read morefull of times and our experience has been great since. The service is very attentive and friendly, I'm sure it has a little bit to do with us not being served by the same lady anymore lol. The ambiance is always pretty chill and the music selection is great. I always catch us singing the songs to ourselves while eating They just updated these menu and prices aren't that drastically different but I'll say their chicken teriyaki is 23 bucks! I wouldn't normally order teriyaki at sushi but it was for my nephew so I had no choice, it was delicious but growing up in Seattle charging almost 25 dollars for teriyaki kinda blew my mind. Besides that we had a great experience and will continue to come back.

Very disappointing experience, especially considering we spent around $140…read more The service was horrible. Our waitress, a younger Asian woman, barely checked on us the entire time. She never asked if we needed more water, didn't clear our plates, and never checked to see how our food was. The food also took forever to come out. I do want to mention that a younger male employee came over at one point and asked if everything was okay. My husband said yes because that was genuinely his experience, but I personally did not feel the same way and wasn't happy with the service or overall experience. To make matters worse, within about 15 minutes of leaving the restaurant, I became extremely sick with symptoms that felt like food poisoning. I obviously can't say with certainty what caused it, but the timing was very concerning and made an already disappointing experience much worse. For the amount of money we spent, I expected much better service, attentiveness, and overall quality. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would not return.

I (45 year old Black woman) had dinner with my date (54 year old White man). The moment we sat…read moredown, the server seemed annoyed. She kept looking at me in a judgmental manner, and seemed annoyed whenever I asked her a question. When it was time to order drinks, she sarcastically asked me 'would you like an apple juice?' Yes, as a beautiful Black woman, | look much younger than my 45 years! However, I did not go out to a dining experience to be judged. POOR SERVICE!! I (45 year old Black woman) had dinner with my date (54 year old White man). The moment we sat down, the server seemed annoyed. She kept looking at me in a judgmental manner, and seemed annoyed whenever I asked her a question. When it was time to order drinks, she sarcastically asked me 'would you like an apple juice?' Yes, as a beautiful Black woman, I look much younger than my 45 years! However, I did not go out to a dining experience to be judged. POOR SERVICE!! UPDATE: I received a response from someone who identified themselves as the owner/manager. This person took no accountability for the poor behavior of their staff. I was told (among other dissatisfied responses) that they spoke with the server. Not once did they ask where we were seated, so how could you know where we were seated, to know whom exactly of your staff to have that talk with? Very poor encounter from management, and I see why their employees are no different!!

If you want sushi and udon noodles then this hit the spot!!…read more The location is near the salon and 7/11 so it kinda looks like it's Hiding in between. Once you find the spot there's no turning back lol. The inside of the place has an amazing atmosphere, the guys that usually make the sushi are friendly and will answer any questions you have. My cousin and I would always come here when we're craving for sushi or whenever we just want to treat ourselves with good food once in a while.

Shinya Shokudo is an unexpectedly delightful restaurant in the Tukwila area. The interior was…read morewelcoming, comfortable, and clean. It had an effortless relaxed vibe and the perfect amount of other diners there that it neither felt too busy nor too quiet. Our food went along the same lines. It all tasted effortlessly good and delicious. We weren't that hungry so we ordered small plates to share. Everything hit the spot and we left there feeling full and satisfied. Sweet touch with the complimentary birthday ice cream treat that my friend and I shared. I'm adding this restaurant to my Tukwila go-to list.

The decor and menu of this restaurant looked super inviting, so I came in with really high…read moreexpectations. Japan is often praised for its Shokunin spirit (artisan spirit). To a large extent, and for a very long time in history, Japan was regarded as the end of the Eurasian continent. Anything that reached Japan was deeply respected and meticulously studied, which ultimately gave birth to traditions like the Tea Ceremony (Chado), Japanese Cuisine (Washoku), and Swordsmanship (Kendo). Years ago, during a visit to Japan, I had the privilege of visiting the famous "God of Tempura," Tetsuya Ototani. He has been frying tempura for over 50 years, cooking millions of pieces throughout his career. Because of his legendary reputation, Japan's NHK TV station invited him to host a show where two young, attractive women were tasked with learning under him as apprentices. After two weeks, these two women began serving guests. However, when the quality of their tempura turned out to be terribly poor, he berated them sharply: "Do you have any idea how many storms this fish had to endure, and how many predators it had to evade, just to grow to this size? It required the finest sailors using the best equipment to catch it, and the most skilled handlers to transport it to us. How dare you fry it so carelessly, is this how you repay all those people?" His philosophy and profound understanding of his craft left a lasting impression on me. The sukiyaki here is Kanto-style. The soup base, known as warishita, is prepared in advance by simmering Japanese soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and a touch of kelp and bonito stock. It is then poured directly into the pot to simmer together with the beef and vegetables. The broth was rich and the vegetables were super fresh. The soup base had a slight sweetness to it, but it was honestly way too salty. Although the word 'Omurice' is a combination of the French 'omelette' and the English 'rice,' and it looks like a Western dish, it is actually classified in Japanese food culture as quintessential Yōshoku (Western-influenced Japanese cuisine) dishes created or adapted by the Japanese between the late 19th and early 20th centuries to suit local tastes and ingredients. The curry was rich in flavor, the rice was sweet and fragrant, and the eggs were wonderfully soft and tender. The fried chicken on the side, however, was way too salty. The eel tasted great, highly recommended! The atmosphere was fantastic, they have an open kitchen, spacious seating, comfortable chairs, and just the right lighting. The staff were outstanding, they spoke fluent English and Mandarin, and their service was thoughtful, attentive, and incredibly welcoming.

Best sushi! Amazing service, incredibly clean restaurant,…read morethe owner is making the potstickers from scratch. It is like eating in your Japanese grandmother's kitchen. Do not miss this wonderful place !!

It's neat, clean, bright, and the staff is very welcoming…read more The sushi was just OK, the Ahi was not fresh tasting. The Ebi was tough. It was mostly rice in the bowl, and I got a couple bites of one fish that had so much connective tissue, I couldn't bite a piece off. And it was far too big to eat in one bite. Disappointed. They were also severely understaffed. (One sushi chef and one waitress/front of house person.)

I love Ramen, so I did some research on TikTok and on Yelp and I came across this place. We went on…read morea Saturday night about 5:30 PM. We ordered the Tonkotsu Miso Ramen, Spicy Negi Ramen (level 4 hot), an order of Gyoza, and an appetizer order of Karaage Chicken. Both of our Ramen bowls were absolutely delicious!! I'm used to eating very authentic Ramen when I lived in San Diego so this was a first for being in this area. It was a great portion size, beautiful presentation and everything tasted so good. I think the egg could've been cooked a little bit less so it would be not so well done so to speak, but it was delicious still. Also, the chicken appetizer was a good, but not as flavorful as some Karaage Chicken I have had. I probably wouldn't order that one again even though it was good, just lacked flavor and was a bit grisly. The service was outstanding. They are very kind and very attentive. The place is very clean. The bathrooms are nicely stocked and very clean as well. The lobby is beautiful and we will definitely be back!

I visited here a few months ago in April and the best part about this restaurant is probably the…read morecustomer service? The ramen tasted great but not impressive or memorable enough for me to drive all the way back to Federal Way. I dined in solo and actually didn't finish the ramen or even remember exactly what I ordered. I'm guessing it's the spicy negi. The broth was spicy and enjoyable but definitely didn't taste any different compared to other ramen places I've been to. I tend to eat slow to savor my food, but I felt like the staff was overattentive and frequently stopped by my table to ask if everything was okay. Gave me the vibe that they needed to keep themselves busy or I was taking up a table. Might be great for other customers but it affected my experience with dining in; I usually finish my meals at restaurants but I felt rushed so I just ended up bringing the ramen home for my son, after the second or third time of them asking me if I wanted a takeout box. I'm still giving 4 stars just because the ramen tasted better than mediocre, less than spectacular. I just have high expectations for ramen and prefer more broth/topping variety (I was raised in Cali with options i dearly miss). Plus, I do like that they added a full egg for the ramen (instead of half an egg, like other restaurants I've been to) and the chasu portions were fair. I haven't tried any other ramen places in Federal Way (if there are any), but I guess if this is one of the better options (according to Yelp), it might be worth a shot to try out?

We chose the any three rolls deal for $49. Rainbow roll, manners, crispy Alaska, and added creamy…read morescallop maki. Everything was so delicious. The topping on the mariner was a hint sweet and delicious. The cream scallop was the best I've had. Rainbow roll was fresh and the rice is good too. There is a thin rice layer on all the rolls which is nice because the fish is not over powered. Crunchy salmon was to die for: so creamy and the batter is amazing. Worth the wait and we may return tomorrow.

Quality fish. Loved their salmon and I'm really picky about salmon quality when it comes to sushi…read more I can't do slimy or fishy salmon. Their salmon rolls were excellent. Love their dine in specials on the rolls. We were waiting for a flight and the rolls took 40-45 minutes after ordering and the restaurant wasn't busy. We waited awhile to order. Lunch took over an hour. Would have ordered more if it wouldn't have taken so long. We left a little hungry. Definitely not fast service. Seemed like they had a lot of takeout orders, and that contributed to the wait time. Literally had to ask for the check bc we were worried about catching our flight. Definitely put a damper on the experience. Would go back if we weren't in a rush. 5/5 Seattle roll 5/5 protein roll. Decent amount of fish. Great flavors. No rice roll 4.5/5 in-n-out roll had a nice kick to spicy tuna. Wasn't super hot either. 3.5/5 albacore roll. Fried bits seemed stale and not great. Fish portions felt smaller for some reason.

Our family celebrated Carson's 7th birthday here for dinner. The chef was very entertaining, and…read moreall the food was delicious.

I've been to Mandolin Seafood & Steakhouse a few times now, and I always have a good time. It has…read morethat traditional Japanese steakhouse experience where the food is prepared right in front of you, which makes dinner just as much about the experience as it is about the meal. The chefs make it fun and entertaining, and I've always enjoyed the food I've ordered. There's just something about watching your meal being cooked right in front of you that never gets old. The atmosphere is laid-back and comfortable, and the staff is friendly, upbeat, and adds to the overall experience. It's a great place to come with family or friends when you want good food and a little entertainment along with dinner. A solid 4 stars from me. I've enjoyed every visit so far, and I'll definitely be back!

It's a best sushi place!!!! Great food, cozy inside, awesome people and best best best sushi.read more

Simply outstanding for sushi and miso soup. Less outstanding Shrimp Tempura…read more The miso was very well flavored. Excellent umami flavors. The chef was very accommodating and allowed us to pick the fish for the mixed nigiri special, which is great and unusual. Overall a fantastic experience