Nakagawa was our go-to place for great Japanese food. We would literally drive 35-40 min to dine…read morehere whenever we had the craving for sushi and bento boxes. Yet, it's disappointing to say that we've been sourly disappointed the last 2-3 times we came here. Not sure if it's management change or something happened, but Nakagawa lost its magic with us. 1. The service has been terribly slow and just not inviting anymore. After ordering, we waited easily 35-40 min for the food. I know it takes time to meticulously prep rolls, but after 30 min of just sitting and waiting, you can't help but start feeling hangry. And this isn't just a one-time occurrence - this happened multiple times for us. 2. The bento box quality. I LOVE bento boxes - it was such a treat to dine on so many different Japanese options, like a sampler box of goodness. Ranging from nigiri to sushi, from tempura to the soup, bento boxes have a special place in my heart. Yet, I feel like Nakagawa's bento boxes have sadly missed that mark. The protein (chicken teriyaki/katsu) tastes old and oddly mushy, and the portions are quite small, just leaving me wanting more. Don't get me wrong - the fish is still good. Solid place for seafood, paired with a lengthy wait. But Nakagawa just lost its touch with us, and driving that 30-35 min trek is not worth it for us anymore.

We visited for a casual omakase dinner and it was a good decision!…read moreCall in to reserve a counter seating for the best experience! Service was attentive as usual, small restaurant but well lit and more than enough room to be comfortable. The omakase set is such great value here. Super fresh seafood. The sake flight was an added pleasure that accompanied the dinner so well. Don't remember all the names of each piece :) but left very satisfied and anticipating our next visit soon!

2 of the best cocktails we've ever had- my husband said the Smoking Chair tasted like Redman…read morechewing tobacco, but in the best way- I can't relate, but I thought it was complex and delicious! I had the Monkeys Nuts, super delicious also. We got the Burrata app, it was really good, mainly because they paid so much attention to the surrounding yummies. The ravioli with steak was incredible. This is clearly a place where they focus on details, and they got it so right.

I love: - the cocktails. They make great Caiparinha…read more - the karaage - the clean bathroom! Service is slow but friendly! The main courses aren't as tasty as the apps.

Place is great. It's a choo choo train sushi joint so no need to rate it on some scale with NYC or…read moreTokyo level Sushi... But they even have O Toro here that's always a great deal and occasionally spectacular. Highly recommend for super casual fun conveyor belt sushi.

This was an OK experience. First, I'll say that the pricing is generally good. Dishes are priced by…read morecolor and they don't try to hide the costs. I also appreciate the warm and the cold belt separately. The cheese wontons and puffs were certainly the highlight of the place. As well as the tutti fruttti (or something) roll - its the roll filled with fruit and topped with a mango sauce. The fish varied in freshness and most folks at the table agreed that the seaweed had an odd taste to it that we don't normally see at sushi places. The mango cake on the dessert menu was the worst - so fake tasting and not even as cold as I thought it should be for a cake with cream. I may come back here but wasn't impressed.

When you arrive there is a order kiosk to the left of the door inside and you can order there…read more Then you can find a seat. It's a pretty small place so there is seating for maybe 25-30 people. It was busy so we took a seat at the bar seating. We ordered the Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen, Black Tsukemen and the Takoyaki. It came out pretty quickly and it was all good. The portions are great. Not too much and not too little. The Ramen were really good and they hit the spot. They had nice pieces of pork and we added the soft boiled egg which was cooked perfectly. The Takoyaki had a nice sized piece of octopus in them. A lot of the takoyaki I have had at other places use tiny pieces of octopus which is disappointing. Here it was a nice piece of octopus which made it really good. I would come back for a good quick meal. Recommend for sure.

Pretty casual tsukemen (and ramen) spot! Payment system directly on your left when you walk in. No…read morecash payment option here. This couple tried to take the only table left as we were finishing our order, but the staff told them to order first so we're thankful for that. Also saw the staff chase down customers that left stuff behind. I'ma say 5* for service lol. Couldn't decide between their black and red tsukemen so I went for their hybrid option. The noodles held up really well. Good thickness and had that good chewy bounciness to it too. I would say the broth met expectations - rich flavors that may be a bit too salty for the unaware. I didn't see any offer to top off the dipping broth with daishi broth (soup-wari). Not a deal breaker though! The chicken kaarages were a little disappointing because they didn't lock down the texture. It was crispy for some part and kinda soft for others. Would just stick with their tsukemen or ramen options next time.

Visiting Washington and was recommended to try Ta Joia, and so far it's one of my favorite places…read moreI've eaten! First off, the ambiance was warm and welcoming. The establishment is family owned and I could tell that the owners are very involved and interactive with customers. Service was good, you stand to order and pay at the front then grab a number and sit at any open table. They also have takeout as an option. This was my first time having real teriyaki chicken and it did not disappoint! I got the spicy crispy combo with pico and rice (chicken katsu and spicy teriyaki chicken). Lots of food for a good price! I would rate my meal a 10/10! I have nothing bad to say about it and I think it's perfect just the way it is. If you need a quick hearty meal with veggies and protein, this Ta Joia is the place to go!

The vibe is super chill and bright, love the little plants setup right at the entrance! The staff…read morewere so friendly especially since it was my first time. They helped me decide and recommended the spicy chicken with coriander sauce, which I grabbed to go. The chicken itself was super tender and juicy, but it leaned a bit dry, so I'd 100% suggest getting for extra coriander sauce and pico to make it saucier. I'll definitely be getting this again! This spot might become my new go to.

Fantastic authentic Korean restaurant! They serve a great…read morevariety of banchan (side dishes). We ordered pork ribs, chicken wings and pork belly, all packed with amazing flavor. The marinade leans slightly sweet, and it tastes remarkably similar to the food I had in Korea. Every dish was savory and satisfying. Love how well all the flavors come together. Definitely will be coming back!

Modoo Hansang was my favorite meal on my most recent trip to the Seattle area. Our party of five…read morestopped by mid-day on a Saturday and were seated right away, we may have snagged one of the last larger tables for lunch. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share: Soondobu (soft tofu stew), Kalbitang, L.A. Kalbi, Seafood Pancake, Grilled Mackerel, the meal came with purple rice and an assortment of banchan. Every dish was made to order and delicious - our favorite dishes were the Kalbitang and Grilled Mackerel. Service was great, restaurant was nicely decorated, and spacious which was perfect for our little family. The owner of the restaurant stopped by at the end to check in with us and she was so sweet. If we are ever in the Bothell area in the future we will definitely stop by again!

Great find! Servings are ample and freshly made. Service was quick and pricing was reasonable. I…read morewould highly recommend them.

So good and super fast!! I got an order of spicy chicken teriyaki and an order of chicken yakisoba…read more They both were equally delicious. The chicken was cooked exactly how I prefer, charred with good crunch for texture! The yakisoba was cooked in this delicious sauce that really added extra flavor and pulled the whole dish together. I am dreaming of coming here again and getting their egg rolls, they look so good! Yum!

I'm planned having dinner here on a Saturday evening on the way to an event. The restaurant and bar…read morehas its own parking lot, which is convenient. Not much to look at from the outside. You enter through the sushi bar; everything looked clean and we were greeted promptly. Went to the restroom to wash my hands, and I appreciate when restaurants actually have hot water in their restrooms for washing your hands. My friend ordered a Vietnamese tea and a curry with tofu. I had lemonade, edamame (which we were supposed to share), and the eggrolls. There was leftover edamame and lots of leftover curry with tofu which my friend was happy to take home with them. The eggrolls were wrapped like spring rolls, which threw off my friend who is currently choosing not to eat meat. (I grew up on the East Coast, where eggrolls are different at Asian restaurants.) The menu is extensive and we would return.

They have so many options on the menu, including Japanese and Thai food. We only tried Japanese…read morethis time and ordered many rolls, and loved all of them. They were fresh, tasty, and priced reasonably. We tried the Soft-Shell Crab Mango Salad Roll, Golden Dragon, Rainbow, Sea Turtle, Sunshine, Samurai, Volcano, and Godzilla, basically most of their rolls. My favorite was the Volcano, surprisingly spicy and really good. The restaurant is nice and big, and they can accommodate large group reservations. Our group was 15 people. Service was good, fast, and attentive. I want to go back to try their Thai menu next time.