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A complete hidden gem of a spot! They have designated parking spaces for their restaurant customers which is genuinely one of the nicest things since parking in downtown Bellevue can be rough. We came for lunch on a weekday and it wasn't too busy but there were still a decent number of people inside. We each got the sushi combo which came with 9 pieces of nigiri, and a roll. We chose to upgrade the tuna roll to negitoro, which was completely worth it - it was so buttery and delicious. The set itself was super generous in portion size, and each piece of fish tasted so fresh! I loved the toro piece so much. We also got the pumpkin fried rice to share since it was highly recommended, and WOW that did not disappoint either. It was packed with pumpkin and had a good wok hei aroma. Definitely worth it. All in all, I would absolutely come back here and it is probably one of my favorite spots I've tried yet!
There's a parking lot with less than 10 spots. Inside there's not many tables. Managed to get a table for 2 without a reservation. Got the crispy tofu with egg lava which was tasty. Asuri chawanmushi which is clam egg savory custard. Also good. Didn't care much for the beef tongue but the obento was a good deal with tempura shrimp, okra and other veggies, , pickled veggies and a whelk. Would order it again
I love this place, would totally come again. their pumpkin fried rice is insanely good and they absolutely 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:")
Delicious! Will review again once I dine in. I came here a couple times a long time ago, at least 8+ years. Was good, but nothing shocking. Got takeout today and was pleasantly surprised! $35+ and the sushi was good quality. The fish was fresh and the rice wasn't too seasoned. Will try again and dine in.
A hidden gem in Bellevue! Ginza is a small, family-owned Japanese restaurant with incredibly friendly staff and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. We stopped by for lunch on a weekday and were blown away by how delicious everything was. The Tonkatsu was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside -- the shredded cabbage and sauce on the side were the perfect pairing. We also ordered the Sukiyaki, which was packed with flavor and came in a generous portion. The California roll was fresh and satisfying -- you could really taste the quality of the ingredients. Don't skip the hot green tea -- it ties the meal together beautifully. Highly recommend supporting this local spot. You'll leave full and happy!
Ginza is a TRUE GEM! It's been around for a while, not sure how long. The outside has an old exterior but inside feels like home. It is small but the experienced waitresses and chefs make some of the best Japanese food I've experienced! My sister who was visiting has been here a few years back and has raved about their Japanese bbq. (Sadly, it is not being offered as of June 2025... it could be due to the rising prices and inflation or the amount of labor and cleaning... who knows, I only heard it was not being offered and not sure why...) Their menu is versatile and reasonably priced. From tofu with a thousand year old eggs, to basic and premium sushi rolls and sukiyaki/ teriyaki. They even have salmon and tekka donburis -- my favorites! Our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Their signature dish, the pumpkin fried rice is a must try!!! It's served in an actual pumpkin and the fried rice has bits of bacon in it, it's PERFECTION!!
Came in for a weekday dinner. There's a little parking lot with spots reserved for ginza, which is super convenient. The place was half full so didn't have to wait for a table. Servers were all super nice and attentive. Ambiance inside is cute. The tatami rooms are really cute, but there's only 2, so quite limited. The table seating is casual. As a free appetizer, each person gets a small dish of marinated/pickled cucumber which was a good amount of sweet and savory and refreshing. I ordered the salmon Kama and a scallop nigiri and a salmon nigiri. The salmon came out hot and crispy, but most of the meat was a bit too cooked. Could've had a bit more salt and a bigger chunk of lemon to juice. I ended up having to dip my salmon into soy sauce for more flavor. The nigiri were yummy. They came pre-wasabi'd, but unevenly so haha. The salmon ones came with a teeny tiny bit of wasabi (perfect for me) but the scallop ones came with a way more wasabi (overpowering for me). Some consistency issues with the wasabi, but the fish itself was tender and fresh. Overall, very solid Japanese place. I love the vast menu of specials, would maybe come back and try other dishes
I tried a bunch of items from this restaurant, and I like the raw fish and sashimi, but I'm not a fan of any of those hot dishes but you were either stirfried or fried My favorite was the sea urchin sashimi, and the scallop sashimi Salmon teriyaki was a little fishy for me, and the tofu was not cooked in a Japanese way that I'm used to (not as flavorful or soft As I would expect, although that Yuzu dressing by itself was nice) The store has a really down to earth moms and pops store vibe and we spent quite some money here but I am on the fence about whether I want to come back maybe just to get the sashimi because those are very fresh and high-quality
Pros: friendly, welcoming, food is good quality and authentic, reasonably priced for Bellevue. Cons: parking can be tricky given its location, carpet flooring (well, this is just my pet peeves, I don't believe one can clean the carpeted floor as well as non-carpeted ones)
Always a great experience here. Even when the restaurant is packed, the service is quick and efficient. The atmosphere is lively, especially during dinner hours. The pumpkin fried rice is a must-order every single time.
We reserved for a large part the night before and got a private room with tatami style seating. Really liked the ambiance and the waitress was very sweet and accommodating. I ordered the chicken katsu it came out very fast but it was just okay. Their star dish is definitely the pumpkin fried rice, I would recommend ordering that!
Yes, yes, yes! Fantastic quality food and at a reasonable price point. Establishment - plenty of tables and private rooms for larger parties that allow for more traditional seating (sitting on cushions with a low table). It doesn't give off a fancy or dressy atmosphere, but it also doesn't have a 'hole-in-the-wall' feeling to it either; very casual and quite comfy. To note, parking can be a bit tricky depending on when you go. I was able to find street parking but be aware of the signs in the parking lot of the restaurant as there's only a handful that are reserved for Ginza customers. Service - wait staff has always been very friendly every time I've visited. They never make you feel rushed and are always patient with answering questions about items on the menu or the daily specials. Overall quick and attentive. Also love the cucumber salad they serve you once you're seated; curves my hunger a bit every time. Food! I always get the combination dinner because I like having a variety of items in my meal. The most recent order I had was the sashimi and tempura combination dinner. The tempura is ne very soggy and was piping hot when I got my food, while the sashimi tasted fresh and the pieces were generously sized. I do wish there was more veg sitting in the little dish, but I really can't complain. My order also came with miso soup. My friend ordered a soup udon - I didn't try it, but it looked good enough to make me think that I'll order that next time I go.
2 years ago
I am torn writing this review. Normally this is one of my go to sushi places but the last order we got, Chirashi and Black cod were just okay. This may be my high standards for Black cod dishes at other places (Maneki and Kashiba) but it was not that good. It had an off-putting fishy taste that I just could not get past and the Chirashi bowl just wasn't the normal quality we are used to having. I am not sure if this is because of the times and it was just better before all of COVID times or something else is going on. If you had asked me before I would only recommend rolls, sashimi and nigiri. That has also not changed, I would still only recommend the rolls, nigiri and sashimi but add in some hesitation. Their other dishes stand no competition. The stars I am choosing to give is going to be for all the other times where the food was good and maybe they just had an off night. read more
4 years ago
Unsure why we have to make reservation on a Tuesday night. I think couple items were great but rest of the menu was a bit mediocre. Agedashi tofu: was good but not great. The tempura coatings was not crispy and was soggy Chirashi bowl: good amount of sashimi. Sashimi boat: unsure if this is worth $52. Sashimi was pretty fresh but not super fresh. Too many variety and couldn't tell which was what on the boat (wasn't even sure what we ordered from menu). Nabeyaki udon: Just a udon with one tempura shrimp, poached egg, and couple other condiments pumpkin fried rice: This i think it's worth trying. The Kabocha pumpkim was nicely cooked and the flavor of the fried rice was good (had some smokey flavor! YUM) Hubby's bento: hubby said he probabaly won't get it again. Too much rice and nothing that wow'd him Chicken katsu dinner: crispy and good flavor. A lot of cabbage salad. Side dish was mung bean sprouts but did not have any flavor. it was mung bean. I doubt I will go back, only because the parking is terrible and the food was only mediocre. I would rather go to a place that I can at least park right away if the food is mediocre. read more
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I haven't been here for well over 5 years and got a chance to come back with a few coworkers for lunch today. The service was fabulous and the food was great! We ordered a few rolls, the sunflower roll was refreshing with the lemon zest. The chicken katsu was slightly dry to my liking. Tempura was on point and the batter was super light. My favorite was definitely the pumpkin rice. It wasn't on the lunch menu but I can't help to ask if it was still available. The pumpkin fried rice is truly the epitome of Asian comfort food. The shrimp, bacon, rice in the perfectly cooked pumpkin!! I was so glad to be back. read more
4 years ago
Came here with a group of friends for a birthday dinner! Got seated in the large room, where we got to sit on the floor (fun experience :)) I ordered the pumpkin fried rice, per everyone's recommendation on Yelp and google reviews but sadly missed the mark for me. The pumpkin was yummy but the fried rice was bland and had no taste.. Don't know if the kitchen was having an off day today but was a bit disappointed! read more
4 years ago
This Bellevue hidden gem has fresh fish, lovely service and a cucumber starter that is my new addiction. The intimate and cozy restaurant is tucked inside Old Bellevue, and is a must-stop for sushi lovers. Can't wait to visit again soon! read more
3 years ago
Food quality and taste are very different now. Orders: -Sushi & Sashimi combo basically is a repeat of the same type of fish in sushi n sashimi. How boring.... The fish quality is not awesome in the first place. Now, it took a deep dive. There is no fresh seafood flavor in them. -Deluxe Sushi Combo fish quality is same as above. Especially, the eel sushi contains so much small bones. I choked on it once and thinking should I spill out the whole thing; awful, or trying to spill out the bones only. Omg.... How awkward and awful to experience... -Deep fried oysters are my go to whenever I come here. I returned the same dish to them last time because of foul oysters. I was thinking oh well once in a blue moon type of situation. I ordered it again. The oyster is not foul but not fresh either. It's just not good eats. -Extra ginger and wasabi costs additional $1.50 when seeing the bill. -It's nice to have a small parking lot in Old Bellevue area. -Service is jiffy and staff are very busy trying to care for all tables. -If you speak/understand Cantonese, this is a cozy place to dine and entertainment among this traditional complex dialect. People in kitchen, counter, server and customers spoke alike. All in all, I lost another casual sushi place as far as food taste and quality in my book in the area. read more
Wonderful dining experience, made the long wait worth it. The small staff were a bit slow to clear out tables which contributed to the wait time. They use a pen and paper waitlist. The waiting area is small, so you would likely need to wait outside. We ordered a sashimi platter, pumpkin fried rice, nabeyaki udon, and tonkatsu. Everything was very high quality, authentic, and delicious. After ordering, the food came out fast. Note: They do not take reservations for parties of 2. Come close to opening for a shorter wait. Otherwise, I would recommend making reservations. There is parking in a small garage but it is shared with other businesses and could be filled during busy hours. read more
I've had this place bookmarked for a while now and I finally decided to try this place out. I called in for pickup a couple times and it only took about 15-20 minutes for my order to be ready. This place is located in the downtown Bellevue area and there is a small parking lot. I ordered multiple rolls on different occasions but my three go-to rolls have become the dragon roll ($13), the spicy tuna roll ($6.50), and the Seattle roll ($7.25). The dragon roll is definitely my favorite one. I've also had the crunch roll ($9) but I preferred the other three rolls. In the last couple months this has become by go-to sushi spot because of the good prices, nice staff, and the proximity to my apartment. read more
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3 years ago
Love this place! Great service, quality food, and the restaurant is clean and comfortable. Highly recommend this place if you want some good Japanese food! read more
Always a solid choice for fresh sushi and good service! There are several sushi restaurants in downtown Bellevue but Ginza has one of my go-to for sushi especially for the price point. The sashimi boat is such a good deal! It's less than $40 and you get about 25 pieces!! The quality is fresh as well. Haven't tried their famous pumpkin fried rice yet -- but definitely will try next time! The udon and the tempura is yummy and their other appetizers are great too! One minor complaint is that the deep fried soft shell crab appetizer was a huge disappointment. It was not good, tiny and really sad -- kinda looked half eaten. We were a bit shocked when they brought it out because it was so small hahah maybe it was just a bad day for crabs... Other than that, it's great that they have a great selection of Japanese cuisine other than just sushi. If you're in the area, definitely give it a try over the other more pricier sushi spots in Bellevue :) read more
This is a lovely place to go for late night Japanese izakaya and sushi. They have very delicious food and fresh fish. The pumpkin fried rice was personally my favorite- it is unique, delicious in taste, and served in a large quantity stuffed inside a cooked pumpkin. Overall, would recommend everyone to come and try their food!! read more
3 years ago
9/10 sushi based in Bellevue! Such a cute little shop in old Bellevue - it gets pretty busy so I'd recommend making a reservation even on a week night since they close at 9pm. If you are looking for some good quality fish without the fancy stuff this is it. They do have sushi rolls so if you aren't into raw fish they have other options :) they also give you this cute fruit plate at the end! Check out their specials for the seasonal fish as the value is really good! read more
4 years ago
We lived down the street for 4 months and only discovered this place on our very last night here. We sat at the bar and had the greatest experience watching the food be prepared in front of us. They have the most amazing sushi myself and my fiancé have had. The fish is fresh, great portion sizes, and amazing flavor all the way from the miso soup to the nigiri. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place to any sushi lovers as a must-eat. read more
4 years ago
Food - I got the pumpkin fried rice and dragon roll. The fried rice was great - portions were good and it was tasty. I also liked the presentation. I felt like it was missing some kick to it though, so I asked for some hot sauce on the side. The rolls were also good, I did not have any complaints. Service - service was also great. Everyone was friendly and no complaints here. Ambiance - one issue I had was that the restaurant was in a small space, and the tables were very close to one another. I could hear the conversations of the parties around me. The waiting area was also small. read more
1 year ago
fish was extremely fresh, staff was so friendly, menu is well done. perfect place will come here again. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
We came here on a weeknight looking for some sushi after a full day of work/errands. When we arrived we were greeted promptly and shown to a table. Our drink order was taken and we were brought out a cucumber salad to start our meal which is complimentary to all guests. They have a full menu of sushi, noodles, entrées/plates, and ramen. We ordered some edamame to share and I had Miso and sushi while my boyfriend ordered a bowl of ramen. When all of our dishes came out you could tell that the ingredients were high quality. The miso had a very rich flavor and the fish for my sushi tasted fresh. The ramen my boyfriend ordered had fresh noodles and the shoyu broth had depth while the pork was tender. At the end of the meal we were given fruit with ice. You can tell the place is a little old, but it is clean and well maintained. There is one main dining room with several tables and the sushi bar, but there are also two small side rooms with traditional seating for large parties. It seems to be family run and had attentive service. I look forward to eating here again in the future! read more
3 years ago
I don't think I have gotten anything I don't like here... but let's be honest, I only come here for the pumpkin fried rice. I tried really hard to find it on the printed menu (almost had a heart attack when I didn't see it, but knew it was there because every table had one) and finally found it on the "special menu" board that's written behind the sushi bar. If you look, there's a massive menu of 100+ items that's not even printed anywhere... Seriously though - I can eat the pumpkin fried rice every day for the rest of my life. I lived in Bellevue for 2 years from 2011-2013 and the pumpkin fried rice is forever one of my favorite things in the world and a must get if I'm ever back. I'm so glad I got to satisfy my Ginza pumpkin fried rice craving after 6 years of leaving the area. read more
A staple/favorite for Japanese and sushi cravings. My family and I have been regulars for over a decade. Its hole-in-the-wall feel hides just how much of a gem this place is for high-quality cuts of fish and unique/seasonal specialties. My absolute favorite and must-order is their pumpkin rice - which consists of a whole kabocha squash steamed to perfection and filled with delicious, crispy fried rice (with bacon, shrimp, and egg). Their sushi, rolls, and sashimi always taste fresh and are crafted with care. Anything that is coated in their tempura batter is heavenly - airy yet crispy. The staff is typically very helpful in recommending seasonal and special menu options, which I have never regretted trying. The staff is kind, quick, and attentive. My family likes to celebrate birthdays and special days by reserving their private rooms ($200 spend minimum). Would highly recommend for a delicious, intimate, and cozy dining experience! read more
4 years ago
Very good Bellevue Sushi option! Queenie (owner) and her crew have really improved since downsizing, what used to be a 3 1/2 to 4 stars was now a solid 5 stars at our latest visit! We went early, right at opening time and sat at the bar, service was prompt and friendly. Only nitpick: an advertised special on the daily menu was out (how can it be out at opening time already?), boo! Overall service was great, 4 stars. The sushi was amazing (for Bellevue levels and very good in general): Saba nigiri were fresh, on slightly sweet rice, firm texture, delicious! The Dragon Roll (with the Crab versus the Krab option) was very flavorful, loaded with crab and eel and just the right amount of sauce. Avocado was creamy and fresh. Tuna Lover roll was stuffed full of Maguro and covered with Ahi, generous size, fresh, firm, very tasty. The Negi Toro roll was the highlight, freshly chopped, fresh green onions, wonderful. 5 stars. I would have preferred crispier Nori/seaweed but still excellent! And of course the Pumpkin Fried Rice in an actual pumpkin, very yummy, slightly sweet, delicious, lots of different flavor components, goes very well with the sushi in my opinion. Good take home as well! Now does Ginza compete with the super high end places in Seattle? No, not as good and they don't have real wasabi either, but for their price level it's 5 stars in my book! read more
5 years ago
I came and revisited this place after about 7-8 years and so happy I did. Place was very clean, everyone was so attentive, masked, and lovely. But most importantly, do you SEE how THICC my sashimi is?? Amazing. And fresh. I liked that this combo exists; the chicken teriyaki adds a nice hefty balance. Not pictured is their beautiful Kabocha squash, "pumpkin fried rice". Still the same delicious as I remember years back. This dish is one I recommend to anyone. Arigato Gozaimasu, Ginza! read more
7 years ago
I only go there for the pumpkin fried rice! It's beautiful and delicious. There's chunks of pumpkin stir fried with bacon with the rice and they put the rice back into the pumpkin for presentation. The rest of the dishes are okay but kind of overpriced. read more
3 years ago
thought the sushi/sashimi deal was pretty good for $32. i got huge chunks of fish for the nigiri and sashimi. quality of the fish was good, and i enjoyed sitting at the sushi bar to eat. the fruit that came with the check was a nice addition. we did have to wait ~30 mins getting here around 6:45 on a tuesday. no one is really there to greet you, you just have to put your name down on the waiting list and wait if the restaurant is full. read more
2 years ago
I would call Ginza your "local neighborhood sushi place." I came on a Saturday night and the restaurant looked emptyish. However, there is space in the back as well. The mood and lighting is definitely not dim. It was bright. It is not the fancy lighting you would do on a fancy date. It is definitely the place I would take family members. I didn't know this place was also a yakiniku place until I sat a table where they had a disc where I presume the food would be heated. I didn't try it however because if you didn't get the preset meals, you would have to spend $40 a la carte to get serviced and I was more in the mood for sushi. I was definitely more a fan of their nigiri as opposed to the prepared rolls. They had specials of the day and the Madai was wonderful. This is also the type of restaurant that will put the wasabi inside the nigiri (below fish above rice) so if you can't handle the heat, let the server know. They also have a policy on how they would split credit cards for party sizes over 10 people (4 cards max) and under 10 people (2 cards max) so be aware. Overall, I would come back with some friends for a laid back night or even my mom too. read more
Pictured are Ginza's american dream roll, baked scallop roll, rainbow roll, the famous "pumpkin fried rice", yaki soba, and a complimentary appetizer & dessert This place has a great menu selection if you're just feeling asian food but want a little sushi read more
8 years ago
I've dined here with large and small groups of friends several times over the past few years. This time around we were truly disappointed. The service from the staff was still very good but I felt the quality of their dishes degraded over time. Our favorite dish was their Super Dragon Roll where it used to be a roll of unagi with another unagi on top of it, hence Super Dragon Roll. This time the roll came with unagi on top but the one that was supposed to be inside the roll was replaced by some other vegi. When we asked the sushi chef about it he told us that they changed the menu since unagi inside and on top of the roll was too much. I think the sushi chef just made a mistake and created the wrong roll instead. On the restaurant website, the menu still says "unagi roll topped with 50z. of unagi and flying fish roe". Either they made a mistake and tried to hide it or they really changed their menu, it was disappointing to us. We also ordered their special otoro sushi and it was not as good as I would expect. At the cost of $16 for two pieces of sushi I was expecting melt in your mouth kind of tenderness from the fresh fish meat but it was not the case. Their pumpkin fried rice was still as good as it used to be but their other dishes were not as good. Overall I think this Japanese restaurant is losing its appeal to me. read more
Got the teriyaki chicken and overall it was pretty good. Only issues I had were that it was a little dry. I liked the rice and the side veggies though. The salad wad a little light and could use a little bit more sauce. The sauce on the chicken was good though. The miso soup was also satisfactory. We came in with a group of 8 without a reservation but it wasn't busy. We also got one of the side rooms with a sliding door and where you had to take off your shoes which was pretty cool. Overall it was a good experience. read more
3 years ago
This spot is DELIGHTFUL. Our family loves to eat here, especially for special occasions. Everything on the menu is made with love, and there are so many options. From sushi to sashimi to katsu to tempura... you've got all your japanese classics but at a high quality. Check it out! read more
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103 102nd Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
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