Tonight was our family's first time at Tomo Sushi and everyone loved it. The sushi was great and…read morethe service excellent. Our sushi rolls were served on a "smoking" boat which the kids loved. We will for sure be back!

This was our third visit, and unfortunately, it will be our last. We have consistently dealt with a…read moremajor pacing issue: our food never arrives at the same time. Tonight, my partner's Chirashi bowl arrived promptly, but I waited nearly 30 minutes for three basic rolls, despite the restaurant being nearly empty (only two other tables). The most concerning part, however, was the food quality. I ordered three rolls--none of which were meant to be spicy. As a native New Mexican, I have a high spice tolerance, but two of these rolls were "stupid spicy" to the point of being inedible. Having had these exact rolls here before, it was clear the spice level was intentionally altered after I inquired about the long delay. The waitress was pleasant and offered to comp a roll, but the issue isn't the money--it's the lack of professionalism from the chef. Tampering with a customer's food because they asked for an ETA is unacceptable. We will not be returning.

On a recommendation of a friend, a group of us decided to go to Tori Sake & Grill for dinner. I…read moredidn't know this restaurant existed in Burien. We did 'family style' and ordered chicken karaage, gyoza, yakisoba and many sushi rolls to share among us. Lots of sushi choices. The food was amazing! Service was great. The atmosphere was chill. Music was playing but it was not so loud that you couldn't hear each other talk. We definitely would go back.

Glad we started WITH a reservation for this very first visit, as there was a significant stack of…read morewaiting customers outside the door, on a Saturday night at 6pm. The table wait was minimal and totally acceptable. The room was simple (a good thing), and the restaurant's popularity made for a busy but relaxed atmosphere. Our greeter/server was efficient and polite. The sushi was surprising good! Perfectly cooked sushi-rice, and well proportioned topping of fish and other ingredients made for enjoyable bites. The sushi chefs are well trained and talented. Definitely recommend sampling their selections of sushi. You won't be disappointed. Five stars for this. Now for the grill part. Yakisoba is usually a grill item, as it's a stir-fried noodle dish, with it's distinctive Japanese flavor profile, and ingredients. Unfortunately, this was a miss. Though the soy-sauce coloring was correct, the flavor profile was not. The amount of beef in it was acceptable, but the other components were a miss. The only vegetable component was shaved-like slices of small zucchini which I could count with one hand. That seemed to treated more like a garnish, than a component of the dish. Had the grill-cook finished it with a drizzle of tonkatsu-sauce, it would've been closer to what was suggested on the menu. They should rename it "pan-fried beef-noodles" instead. Sure wasn't Beef Yakisoba. Other than that, table-side service was excellent, and the sushi was first rate. Just not the "yakisoba", cuz it wasn't. I will upgrade and edit this review if a few things are fixed.

Amazing food, atmosphere, environment and the super friendly customer service…read more I m solo but there is plenty of space for parties of friends and or associates. Wonderful experience. Take me back to Japan

I visited around 3:30pm when the restaurant is slow. Our server Steven was very friendly. He…read moreintroduced the menu and what makes this store different from the other Shinya Shokudo. We ordered skewers, udon, karaage, takoyaki. They are delicious and I can tell they cared about the quality and timeliness of the food.

Fantastic and knowledgeable service! Everything made in…read morehouse, sustainable fish so fresh and delicious, really cozy comfortable vibe! I love experiencing this culinary treasure in West Seattle!

Went here with some friends to have their omakase--heads up, the whole table needs to choose the…read moresame course (sushi-ya vs oiwai, the latter of which has more seafood). The exception was our vegan friend, who had a vegan version of midori, their vegetable omakase. The menu said the omakase would take about two hours, but it ended up taking three hours since there was a lot of waiting between items. The quality of the fish varied--the shrimp was good, but the uni and salmon did not seem as fresh. The cooked dishes were good though, and I appreciated the interesting combinations like pickles + geoduck and ice cream + furikake popcorn. The cooked salmon was nice and soft, just barely cooked through. It was great that this omakase place is vegan-friendly, but unfortunately, my friend was not a fan of most of her food. But we all liked the soup that came before dessert! I actually really enjoyed the black cod miso soup they served; it was very rich in umami. I appreciate that this restaurant uses sustainably-sourced seafood, which contributes to the higher price, but I unfortunately still didn't find the meal to be worth the high price tag, especially given the slow service. The server was nice and filled our water pretty frequently, but the estimate of how long dinner would take was too inaccurate. We were also confused about how we got six pieces of each type of oshizushi (the cube-like sushi) to split among four people

Double date night I…read moreactually ran into a waitress I used to know form another restaurant. Haha. Food was so good. Vibe is great

Great place if you're feeling a special roll!…read more Located in the middle of West Seattle, this is my go-to when I'm craving sushi and don't feel like crossing the bridge. There is free parking on the street and a few spots in the back of the building. My very good friend took me here on a whim because we were craving sushi one night, but didn't want to leave the area. The service is good, nothing over the top, but nothing that anyone should complain about. It has a intimate feel like the restaurants you would find in Japan, but individual tables. It's great for parties that are less than 4. For appetizers, I always get the seaweed salad, edamame, and karage, cant go wrong with these, they're hard to get wrong and will pop out pretty quickly. All delicious! For rolls, keep in mind that the specialty rolls are larger than your average. I recently tried the West Seattle Roll, mainly for the fact that we are in West Seattle and I was curious. It was good, very filling, I could only finish 4-5 pieces. Another roll, I would recommend is the spider roll, it's just what you would expect, but a larger than other places I've been to in the past. Overall, highly recommend, I would say call in ahead of time to see how busy it is because the limited seating, but well worth the wait and price. Kanpai!

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

Stopped in here for a work lunch meeting with my former coworkers. It is their go to place for…read morelunch, and was one of mine when I worked with them. We got a table almost immediately, as we did get there relatively early around 11:30 AM. The place was already somewhat busy, but there were a number of available tables. We all picked a different sushi roll, I chose the Miyabi roll, which was very good. Our service and server was very good, guided us through the menu as best as she could. All in all it was a great lunch, with a nice active lunch scene and busy vibe. Thank you

We've been wanting to try this spot for a while every time we drive by, it's packed, which usually…read moresays a lot. Finally made it in, and overall, it was a mixed experience. Started off strong with the uni shot, which was really good, and the sashimi fresh, clean, and exactly what you want from a sushi spot. We also ordered the mushroom and pumpkin salad with spinach, which tasted great, but at $20, it felt a bit overpriced for what it was. The rolls, unfortunately, didn't live up to how they looked. Presentation was definitely there, but the flavor just didn't hit. On top of that, they were falling apart pretty easily when picked up with chopsticks, which made them a little frustrating to eat. Service was solid overall staff was attentive despite how busy it was but they did miss our hamachi kama, which was a bit of a letdown. A couple things to note: this place is cash only, and it gets very busy, so expect a bit of a wait. That said, the vibe is nice, and the design of the space is something I actually liked. Would I come back? Probably for sashimi and appetizers but I might skip the rolls next time.

Found this amazing donburi spot in MLT! Love supporting local businesses and especially family…read moreowned businesses. The dad and daughter were working hard and still made us feel so welcome. Service was great and felt like a home cooked meal by the mom! Cute interior and low ambient lighting. Definitely recommend this spot for a fair priced "home-cooked" meal!

My second visit to Matsunaga. We tried something different Mille Feuille Nabe, Sukiyaki Beef Nabe,…read moreEbi Mayo and Agedashi Tofu, Great pick for our dinner. Shared all of them to 3. Not too much food, perfect fo us. Tasty, not too much seasoning. Very good! Service is great. Choose between water, green tea or other drinks they have. You check the menu and the server/owner will come back to check your preferences. Food is cooked and served. For nabe dishes, they give each dish a portable burner to cook nabe on table side. Yummy! Nice decorated place. Clean and simple. Will always enjoy the home cooked style at this place. Thank good for it being close to home.

Walking into this cute little shop somehow brings me memories of my time in Tokyo. They have…read moreautomatic Japanese voice greetings when you walk in and order and Japanese music playing in the background. Everything is self serve and easy to order. Chirashi bowl (5/5) For the price, you just can't beat it anywhere else. It's totally worth it with 5 different kinds of sushi, shrimp and eel and roe. The fish tastes fresh and the wasabi is strong. Amazing price, generous portion, excellent quality. Unagyu don (4/5) This bowl has a mix of tender beef and eel and it's quite heavy on the sauce. I wouldn't say it's very salty but it is saucy and you need to mix it with the rice properly to balance it out. The portion is generous and it is very filling. Not bad but I'd go for the chirashi every time.

Georgetown has some nice hidden gems and I would consider this one of them... just good,…read moreno-nonsense Japanese rice bowls of comfort. If you're a fan of Red Bowl in Financial District, this place has a similar vibe with its approach to rice bowls. Having been here twice on different weeks, I think this will become one of my go-to places in the area when I'm craving fresh seafood on a weekend south of downtown. LOGISTICS Parking is convenient for Georgetown area, given they have a dedicated lot for customers of businesses in the area. Entering in, you order through the kiosk and if you're dining in, you can seat yourself and they'll bring the order to you. The space is small for larger groups but if you're 4 people or less, generally there are tables available on off peak hours (at least what we observed Sat/Sun). Ordering happens at the kiosk, which you can choose for takeout or to dine in. Keep in mind there are some items available for dine-in only (ex. udon or seared salmon bowls), but if you plan on doing takeout anyways you can order online or call ahead for pickup. Note - they do close at 2:30 pm but re-open at 4:30 pm. So long as you get your order in by 2:30 pm they'll still service you... which was nice since the last two times we came in around 2:00 PM. FOOD First off, they have nice nice presentation both in how the food is arranged and the bowls they use when dining in. From the ceramic/decorative bowls to the trays they use... it's the little things that add to the dining experience and make you think a business cares about its food. (Note: there was one time we had initially ordered togo but decided to eat in person; so they kept the food in plastic bowls for one of my photos.) In every bowl we had during our two visits, the rice was excellent! We've had some terrible rice at other donburi places before where it can be too overcooked or too mushy. Fortunately their seasoned rice was a good texture and tasty to eat on its own. The seafood was also excellent for the price / quality - fresh tasting with a melt-in-your mouth texture. Volcano Bowl: Spicy salmon + spicy crab salad w/ masago - despite the description it wasn't too spicy (siracha mayo) but it went really well with the rice, like a deconstructed sushi roll. I liked mixing in some wasabi to give it a stronger kick. Aburi Sake Bowl (seared salmon bowl): This is only available to order for dine-in; if you love salmon... I would recommend this one. Seared salmon is delicious seafood umami. I liked how the salmon had the right amount of fattiness too. Chirashi Bowl: If you like variety, then this is an excellent bowl to try a little bit of everything. I was amused that they also included unagi (I don't think I see that in most chirashi bowls). Even the shrimp, which is usually my least favorite part of chirashi bowls, tasted good with a slight sweetness. OVERALL Awesome place and a good location for the area given there's parking available. Price was just right for the quality (I'm amused how much cheaper good seafood is here in Seattle compared to the Bay Area) and the staff were really friendly. There are also two excellent bouldering gyms nearby (Castle Climbing Club and Momentum)... so if you're looking to recharge after a climbing session, I would highly recommend coming here!