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Kyoto

4.1 (500 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Colrain F.

I want to share something that seems overlooked. The included sides at Kyoto are something I greatly look forward to! It's common in Korean restaurants to have little sides included, but I LOVE the little assortments here! Today we had a Jellyfish salad for the first time, and I loved it! The flavor is very much like a seaweed salad with a delicate sesame dressing, very light pepper flakes, and soy, the texture was an unexpected crunchy, creamy, silky combo! I asked for more to take home with our leftovers. SO fun and delicious!

Oshi-Zushi

Delicious quick dinner with friendly service. Fresh fish, tasty veggies, classic yet with some pops of yummy innovation like the basil oil in one of the cod garnishes. Lovely surprise to have tasty free taster items (miso soup, edamame, pickled radish, and sweet potato.) disappointing that they were out of white and jasmine teas (tea forte). Still, looking forward to coming back! Full disclosure: there is a free drink or dessert offer with reviews. It influenced my decision to leave a review but not the content.

Rosa S.

If you're looking for a kid friendly, clean and with amazing customer service this is the place to come!! The food was absolutely delicious!! The atmosphere is so comfortable, friendly and welcoming! They have a nice small water fountain and bridge at the entrance. Highly recommended! They offer ramen, sushi, nigiri, ect. They serve miso and other small sides.

Fried Shrimp Tempura
K D.

A Great Lunch We stopped in for lunch and left completely satisfied. The servers were friendly and genuinely appreciative, making the whole experience feel warm and welcoming. The food was excellent--crispy fried shrimp, savory yakisoba, and a rich, flavorful chicken curry. Everything tasted so good that I almost ordered dessert, but I simply didn't have any room left. A solid five-star lunch. Highly recommend.

D8. Chicken Katsu
Faatima M.

Looking for a family lunch date, also needed some amazing chicken katsu! First time, was not sure if but was hopeful;thanks to other reviews we have it a try. Plus thankfully it was close to where we shop for grocery specialties. Greeted quickly, the host was very polite and friendly. Brought us over water and straws. Waiter, friendly-answered questions. Made sure the child's food came out first and it was great! Always looking for a decent, yet delicious restaurant that does not hurt our stomach's or make us stick later. This restaurant did not disappoint, the fish was fresh, the rolls were soft and sturdy, the miso soup plus side dishes were all a wonderful treat while waiting for our meals to come. Each time a dish came it was more and more amazing. We ordered the Jasmine tea and the ginger peach tea. We did not see a sweetener but also did not ask for any. The water and ice taste clean, if you care about those things. Tables were clean, the restaurant did not have an any strange orders and the restrooms were clean and well maintained. The only exception to how excellent the service was: Two dishes were forgot, the shrimp and the cheesecake. Also the menu says plain cheesecake but when it came out there was chocolate sauce and cream on the side. Next time we come back, I will ask for no sauce and also the cheesecake is not homemade or made in house. I am only assuming because I make cheesecake from stretch and it time plus you it cost for quality cheese. Though two items were forgotten, all the staff were in between having their own lunch and all the staff made to sure someone was being attentive to the customers that were still dining. My heart and stomach was filled with happiness to see them all eating and sharing conversations of their day and general life. I appreciate everyone who works here and I am looking forward to sharing this wonderful experience with others! As always stay safe and healthy out there and I will see you all at my next bite! :0)

Miso soup
Demi Z.

Best sushi I've had south of Tacoma. I moved here 2 years ago and have been looking for a good sushi spot and I finally found it! We got the garlic Ebi nigiri, dinner beef bento, and wagyu lover roll. My husband loved the bento, I thought it was quite good too. Same with the Ebi. But that wagyu lover roll. Might be the best piece of sushi I've ever had, and not just because of the novelty of wagyu. But it was suuuper delicate, textural, and balanced. I will be coming back for it. I meant to take a picture, but got too excited Here are the small plates they served, haha I remembered those. The ambience is nice The staffs sweet. No complaints, and very excited to come back.

Bentonville box and lobby
Jax N.

Nice atmosphere and great lunch specials. Got the Bento box with chicken teriyaki and sashimi. They also give you 3 small dishes of tiny appetizers (like Oregon shrimp), edamame and miso. The Bento also comes with tempura shrimp/veggies, salad, rice and California rolls. Best deal and a military discount!

Love eating here! It has quickly become my favorite restaurant. The sushi rolls are so good and the care put into the presentation and delivery of the food is fantastic. I've had great service each time I've come in. I love the waterfall and Koi pond in the entrance and the decorations really add to the overall experience. 10/10 would recommend

Alexis V.

service quick, but not attentive. No refills in water unless u asked. I felt parched for much of the meal. But, the sushi specialty rolls were okay. Tempura okay, too many choices with food and alcohol, too. Nothing to make my jaw drop. Just...okay! My friend said that the hi-ball was actually "kinda hitting", which surprised me because it tasted just like soda...no alcohol. Restaurant is very pretty inside with quite some space between tabling arrangements. Makes it easier for guests to move around and staff to make their rounds. I like that they have the private dining rooms where you get to kneel by the table. Reminded me of Japan with that setup. Neat for them to have active duty military discount that is all over the menu.

Assorted sashimi bibimbap (Hwedupbap) + udon
Seongho K.

Great atmosphere, food quality, and service. They serve miso soups and side dishes free!! If you come with 4 or more, I recommend booking a dining room. You will love it. I appreciate their dedication to the military service members with discount.

Spicy pork bulgogi with appetizer plate of egg rolls, won tons and crab Rangoon

Really good food and great service. We were seated immediately, and after ordering we were brought complimentary soup. The food was delicious and the portions were huge. Prices and portions were really really good. My husband loves Asian food and this is by far his new favorite spot.

Shannia Fe U.

What a beautiful place, I've been here twice with friends and family. The food was amazing, I can't recall all the food we got but everything was GOOD, and I've been to a lot of sushi places. Just wish I'd find this place sooner. The service was good too, always attentive. Remember to dine on the tatami seats for a fun experience. Overall amazing and highly recommend.

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Everything was great and service was excellent! My family had the katsu curry, bulgogi, and ramen!

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Happy Teriyaki - Salmon Poke Bowl

Happy Teriyaki

3.3(199 reviews)
1.7 mi
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This Happy location has been around for as long as I can remember and over the years, we've eaten…read morehere a handful of times. I hadn't been in this place for probably over a decade, but I found myself right next door the other day while taking my mom to the doctor. Dad was with us too and the doctor had sent us to the wrong address, so we decided the grab lunch instead of continuing our search. I noticed right off the bat that this place had gotten a serious glow-up since the last time I had visited, and it looks really good! Everything was new from the floor up. The menu is impressive with a large variety of choices from sushi to Japanese and Chinese cuisine. The staff are very friendly and accommodating but we were taken aback when our waitress was surprised to hear that some dishes like Mongolian beef or General Tao chicken are supposed to be spicy. She told us that they can add spicy to our dishes but that there is no scale of how hot you can order. Dad had the vegetable stir-fry, and it came with beef, pork and shrimp! Mom had Mongolian beef spicy and I ordered the lunch special of General Tao chicken. The dishes for mom and I both came with rice and salad and everything tasted very good. Normally, when I order General Tao' chicken, I get soggy nuggets of chicken however, this place does it right. A nice crispy batter that holds together after being tossed in the sauce. I feel like they could add a bit more dressing to their salads but overall, we were all happy with our meals and we all agreed that we'd like to return again to try other offerings from the menu. The restaurant overall is clean and comfortable with a great, relaxing ambiance. This place is proving to be a hidden gem to folks like us who wrote them off back in the day. We're glad we went back. Thanks for reading. Cheers!

I have to say I love their spicy chicken teriyaki and bento box here but I've never tried the sushi…read morerolls. Well, we came her for a family late lunch and my grandson wanted sushi so we ordered their two sushi roll special. I've been looking at their sushi bar when entering this restaurant since I've been coming here but I'm so glad my grandson wanted to try them and I'm so glad he did. Now, I'm going to start enjoying the sushi rolls here, too. Our waitress was so helpful with suggestions, as she always is. They were some of the best rolls I've had and they were definately the best rolls my grandson has had. He couldn't say enough positive things and I tried the rolls he ordered too and feel the same way. Well done, Happy Terriyaki on 100th street in Tacoma/Lakewood. I plan on visiting again soon.

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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya - Chashu ramen.

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya

4.1(436 reviews)
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Stopped in for lunch today first time ever. The place was packed. Our server Kamika greeted us up…read morefront. We were on a time crunch they were super friendly got us seated in no time and gave us phenomenal service despite having what seemed like a million other things going on. I will definitely be back again. Kaagay don was awesome Five stars best service

I arrived at Kizuki Ramen around 4:00 PM, looking forward to enjoying a bowl of ramen…read more Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing before I even had a chance to dine. I had already checked in and added my name to the waiting list. While waiting, a male server approached me and directed me to move to the designated waiting area, which was already crowded with customers standing and sitting. There was simply no comfortable space for me to join the group. I completely understand that restaurants have procedures and designated waiting areas. My issue was not with the policy, but with the server's attitude and the way he communicated. His gestures and manner came across as dismissive, unwelcoming, and unnecessarily rude, almost as though he was trying to chase me away rather than politely assist me. As someone who understands the hospitality industry, I believe there are many respectful and professional ways to communicate with guests. A simple, polite explanation would have been more than enough. Customer service should never be about winning an argument or asserting authority over a guest. It should be about making customers feel welcome and respected. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and reminds staff that professionalism, courtesy, and respectful communication matter just as much as the food being served. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling unwelcome before I even had the opportunity to try the ramen. I am not rating the food or the restaurant itself. This rating is specifically for the male server's extremely poor customer service. ZERO STARS for his service. If negative stars were possible, he would receive them.

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Kyoto - japanese - Updated November 2026

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