Definitely my favorite new sushi spot in the Puget Sound. Fresh, gorgeously presented sushi at a…read morereasonable price. Just discovered it this month and already been over there twice. Am totally in love with the Salmon Lover's plate, and Bryan is loving the Chirashi Bowl. The udon noodles are also not bad. Highly highly recommend!

As evidenced by a nearly five star average rating on both Yelp and Google, Sushi Koushi is much…read moremore than just a creative fun name. I'm placing this as one of my new favorite sushi spots on the Eastside! Four of us came for an early dinner around 4:30P on a Saturday and got seating right away in a booth. The restaurant is on the smaller end with just a few tables on each side and a few seats at the sushi bar. In addition to an appetizer, two of us shared three specialty sushi rolls and the other two in our group ordered the chicken katsu meal set. Our sushi arrived beautifully all on one plate. Each specialty roll included 10 pieces and they all contained a generous amount of filling with a relatively thin rice layer, making the average price of $18 - $19 per roll worth the value. + TAKOYAKI ($7.50): These deep-fried dumplings had a soft creamy interior and housed a small piece of tender octopus. Four pieces came in an order, topped with mayo, unagi sauce and bonito flakes. I loved the crispy exterior and they were served steaming hot. I am not sure they were made in-house or frozen, but they were delicious. + KOUSHI ROLL ($17.99): A crab, avocado and cucumber roll topped with cajun seared salmon, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, green onion and fish roe. Between the crab filling and spicy mayo, this is a pretty creamy roll. The salmon on top had a very light sear, so while the smoky flavor was noticeable, I considered it closer to raw. The unagi sauce added some sweetness that offset the mild spice. + NAGOYA ROLL ($18.99): Tuna avocado roll topped with salmon, ponzu sauce, sweet sesame sauce, green onion and fish roe. The freshness of the fish especially shined here between the large cubes of tuna inside and the meaty slice of raw salmon on top. The sauce simply enhanced the roll without taking over the flavor, so it didn't distract from the purity of the ingredients. + SETO ROLL ($18.99): Spicy tuna and cucumber inside topped with tuna, ponzu sauce and green onion. This roll is HOT, like at least 3/5 stars on the spice scale! As spicy as it was, I really enjoyed it, especially since half the roll was topped with medium fatty tuna which was such a nice treat. Lean tuna draped over the other half. Chopped green onion on top added pops of freshness. The chicken katsu meal ($16.99) came with salad, rice and miso soup. I tried one piece of the chicken which was tender and had an excellent light crunch! Service was great as the two employees managing the dining room checked back a couple times and were actively watching in case any of the tables needed anything. I know I'll be back again for more sushi!

The best teriyaki and sushi in the area! Came here on a Wednesday and received excellent service…read moreand the food came out quick! Had the Orange Chicken Bento Box with California roll and I would highly recommend. Plenty of clean seating and a great vibe with the high level customer service from Amga! Will definitely be back!

I used to go to this place a lot for years and it was always great, I always recommended it…read more Anyways I just went there after a year or so of not going because I moved. The sauce on my chicken breast was great but the quality of the chicken was disgusting. Half of my pieces had the woody, rubbery texture like you're eating Cartillage. Super disappointing.

Decided to check this place out tonight for a last minute dinner and we're glad we did. Super cute…read moreinterior and friendly owners/staff. We ordered the chicken teriyaki, black garlic tonkotsu and chicken karaage. The chicken teriyaki was really good - better than many of the places we have tried around the Maple Valley, Issaquah areas. The chicken was very tender and flavorful with just enough char. The karaage was good too. The tonkotsu definitely hit the spot with just the right flavors and tasty, perfectly chewy noodles. They have all the extra toppings available too (I ordered corn). For drinks, we ordered the Taro Milk Tea (they were out of the boba) and a Thai Iced Tea. Both were good. The Taro Milk Tea was especially nice -- very similar to an Ube Milk Tea. Service was quick, efficient and easy! Prices were reasonable. Overall, a nice surprise in North Bend! We'll be back! And I'll post food pics next time we visit! (all I took was their gallery wall )

We love Yama Si. The owners are just the sweetest people ever. They've made the dining room feel so…read morewelcoming and comfortable since taking over. The food always tastes like it was prepared with care. My teen enjoys the ramen and sushi. The tempura shrimp roll is my go-to. The teriyaki chicken bento lunch is also very good.

Awesome! Great place to dine real good Japanese katsu. Loved this place! Consistently good. We…read morehave been coming to this place for years. Food is great. Servers are friendly and they make sure you are doing good. Nice place. Good for large or small groups. Recommend making reservations. Parking however is very limited. Not much space so go early so you can search for a place to park. Otherwise, great place!

I treated my friend out for his birthday here on a Saturday noon at exactly 12pm on the dot…read more Parking is tough around here as their shared parking lot is compact, and street parking is limited given it's near Redmond Way - a very busy street - and a ton of residential buildings; I got lucky and snagged parking along 170 Ave NE just two blocks away. If you've been to their first Seattle location in Cap Hill, this location resembles that one in many ways, though this one in Redmond is noticeably much bigger and has more seating that isn't squished together. There's bar seating and a bigger number of four-tops compared to the Cap Hill location, though the wooden wall scheme is the same for both. They serve katsu here with many types of meat cuts, all of which are listed on their menu with descriptions. Service overall was fast and efficient even when tables around us started filling up with hungry patrons. For our food: - The K&O karaage was all right at best. Meat inside is very tender and juicy but the aromatic toasted powder has so much salty flavor - and outer coating was also so dry - that my friend and I needed to drink water constantly while eating it. We could have skipped getting this. - We each got their jidori chicken oroshi katsu. This comes with their jidori chicken, essentially high-quality free-range chicken breast cutlet... and it was very juicy, with the Panko coating being the right kind of crunchy in all areas. We weren't fans of the grated radish sitting on top of all that katsu though, and most of the dish was their shredded cabbage as usual. The cabbage goes really well with their peanut sauce provided at our table. We both left feeling really full and overstuffed in a good way, though I would pass on getting the karaage if you're already getting one of their katsu dishes. Distance- and seating- wise, I'd come back here for their katsu whenever I don't feel like dealing with the parking situation that is Cap Hill.

Such great food and service! The food was delicious! We had Hector as our server and he gave us…read moresuch a great experience and advice on the menu.

Not a big fan of having to download a QR code to order, especially with such a large menu. Part of…read morethe restaurant experience is looking at the menu pictures. We ordered the Tendon set because I didn't feel like looking on my phone for the rest of the menu. Presentation was very nice, but was expecting dipping sauce. Tempura in my opinion, fell short of my expectations-batter not flakey crispy. Matcha latte was yummy and the beer was ice cold. Won't comeback for the tempura anytime soon. Will check out your menu online and try something else. We also got in line 15 minutes before they opened only to find out we had to wait in a different line because we didn't have reservations. The restaurant just opened and had many open tables. If they prioritize reservations (which was closed online for the day), they should know which tables will be filled and allow non-reservation patrons to be seated without having to wait in a different line.

The service here is amazing. Very lowkey place with an amazing happy hour. The servers are…read moreattentive and very welcoming. Food is priced well for Washington and the server Kimmy is a great guy with humor and care (deserves a raise). Will definitely be coming here often!

the food was delicious. service was wonderful, As a Japanese person I enjoyed everything there BUT…read morethe ai generated art. why couldnt you get an artist or someone to draw something. that was extremely distasteful and unfortunately ruined the mood for me and my friends when I was expecting something of more higher quality. the food was delicious, everything looks great until you see the ai generated art here and there.

Crepes and a king salmon bowl!…read more The ube crepe with powdered sugar and a mountain of whipped cream was so good and we left nothing on the plate A little expensive but I ate every bite of food so it was worth it. We even came back the following day to try the savory breakfast crepes Right next to the lovely garden store

Japonica Diner is hands down one of the best finds on Whidbey Island. It's a wonderful two-in-one…read morespot -- a charming crêperie in the mornings and a fantastic sushi haven for lunch and dinner -- and both sides of the menu are outstanding. Joan, the owner and chef, is absolutely amazing. She made me feel like a genuine guest in her home rather than just another customer, checking in with such warmth and care throughout the meal. You can tell how much passion and skill she pours into every dish. If you love sushi bowls and sushi rolls, this is an absolute must-visit. Everything came out fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Between the food and Joan's hospitality, this easily earns a 10 out of 10 in my book -- I just wish Yelp let me give more than 5 stars! Can't wait to go back.

Five stars. Nakagawa Sushi was recommended by a few locals who know Japanese food, and I brought my…read moremom, who's Japanese and picky about her sushi. She approved. Everything was delicious, but the yellowtail and scallop nigiri stood out: fresh, clean, and perfect. We'll be back!

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!

Located by the Whole Foods Market, the place is hard to find! It has a very small sign by the…read moredoor. It's in between inSpa and Asiana Bistro Sushi & Grill. Maybe the sign is still getting made?....after being open for 3 years now I think? Anyway, once you find it and go inside, you're greeted by very friendly staff and you see the sushi chef at work by the sushi bar. I recommend sitting by the bar if you'd like to see the chef in action. This establishment is owned by the same owner of I Love Sushi in Bellevue and brings Japanese Kaiseki -- a multi-course Japanese meal emphasizing seasonality, balance, and aesthetic presentation. The menu has course options priced at $150, $200 or $250 (per person). A 20% service charge gets added. Since it's our first time and not sure what to expect, we chose the $150 course -- 8 courses: Soup, Tempura Hand Roll, Sashimi, Steamed Dish, Appetizer Assortment, Grilled Fish, Iron Pot Seasoned Rice, Dessert. We were warmly greeted by the staff including the chef. Our place at the sushi bar is nicely set with a more detailed menu of the course we had chosen (see picture). Everything was delicious! At first we were worried that it's not going to be enough because the portions are small (more like a tasting menu), but by 5th course (6th course for my companions), I was feeling full. It was fun watching the chef worked his artistry with the food. We had sake pairing with our dishes at additional cost. Because we were there to celebrate a birthday (mine!), I was given an extra dessert. Servers were very attentive and food was great! We will be back!

The missus and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary here. I booked about a month in advance…read morefor a 6:30pm bar seating, the $250 premium option which included A5 wagyu Filet mignon and some other high-quality choices. We were reminded by the text system a day and an hour in advance, and since it's tucked away in a plaza in Redmond, it's got plenty of parking. The only issue you may have is not knowing where the door is, because there's no big sign - the towa sign next to the doorway is smaller than the window panel in the door. When you step in, you feel a sense of quiet and calm - because that's what it is. Nori Morita (of the I love sushi group in Bellevue) runs a music-less, authentic Japanese kaiseki experience here. There's 6 seats at the counter, and maybe about 10-12 seats in the surrounding tables. It's a small space but it doesn't feel cramped. There's one all-gender bathroom and one single-stall female bathroom at the very back. Service throughout the meal was generally polite, courteous, and proactive. My water glass and the missus' tea were never left below half. They cleared each course quickly as we finished it, and the meal pacing is such that Nori can keep up with you, even if he's making all six counter dishes and all 12 table dishes at once. It's kind of like a maestro orchestra, but he has plenty of helpers - at least two wait staff, and an additional one or two sous chefs that are handling the auxiliary things around him. Food: while the meal was overall satisfying and filling, there was no standout highlight, or any particular dish that disappointed. It wasn't "meh", but it didn't really wow either the missus or I. I'm sure it'll be forgettable in a few weeks, which is the main reason for 4 stars - it's a bit more pricey than I'd expect for something this high quality. It qualifies for top 10 Omakase / Kaiseki in Seattle by nature of having high end ingredients and baseline high service quality, but those are table stakes given the competition.. The Miyazaki A5 wagyu was genuinely a decent portion size, but given that I've had it before, I guess maybe I expected a deeper flavour profile? The dish that I enjoyed the novelty the most was the Shabu Shabu king salmon - being able to eat sashimi-grade King salmon that you dip into boiling hot soup was a fun treat that definitely elevated the fattiness in the taste profile. Drinks: besides water, the missus ordered the hot hojicha tea, and I got the seasonal sake flight for $39. It was a decent selection, but it was heavily overpriced for the quality of sake and the amount you got. At most I'd expect to pay $25 for four 2oz pours, especially since one overlaps with Ltd Edition (kokuryu - black dragon). Verdict: it's lower half of the top 10 in Seattle - but it's still worth going if you want to celebrate something with high quality service and ingredients. I personally probably wouldn't do the $250 version again, but I'd be interested in doing the other ones. We both enjoyed ourselves - but idk if it's worth $700 for two people (service charge of 20% is added, plus tax...), so take that for what you will. Fun coincidence: all three couples seated at the counter when we were there were celebrating an anniversary - 11th for the farther couple, and 18th for the couple next to us. So for what it's worth - this place is definitely a destination for those that want to celebrate something.

Came back to Hi Life three years later and had another great experience. I once again got the spicy…read moreaburi salmon bowl and enjoyed it. Next time I come back, I want to try the Hi-Life traditional ahi tuna poke bowl. I also tried the area 206 curry and it was delicious and spicy. We sat outside on a beautiful August afternoon for lunch.

Came here about 12:30pm on a Sunday and it was packed! Lots of seating though but prepared to share…read morethe space :) the service was very friendly and quick. They give you a paper receipt and you give it back to them when you pick up your order. The salmon poke bowl was decent and very fresh. Wish the truffle / aioli flavor was a bit stronger. The soft serve was very much worth it for the $5. Order Truffle & yuzu aioli salmon poke bowl $19 Hojicha soft serve $5 Vanilla soft serve (you can ask for no sauce) $5