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From the moment we walked in I was in love with it's a cute (but small place). Service was absolutely phenomenal, our drinks were always full and he even got the preteen to smile. The food was so freaking good and was enough for two adults (though I'm not a big eater).
This is our second time here. We wanted to try the Millefeuille Nabe, which looks very attractive and beautifully presented as a hotpot dish. We also had the Sukiyaki Nabe which was delicious, as well. We also enjoyed the Agedashi Tofu which had thick cubes of fried tofu. The Ebi Mayo was unique, never had it any restaurant before. It's a small restaurant with a few tables. It's brightly lit. The service is friendly and amiable The Korean owners are nice and very professional.
My second visit to Matsunaga. We tried something different Mille Feuille Nabe, Sukiyaki Beef Nabe, Ebi 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.
If I could give 100 stars i definitely would. I wasn't feeling the best today but man!!! The food you can't beat!! Authentic delicious comforting hot pots like sukiyaki and Mille-feuille nabe. The katsudon was to die for I thought it was chicken it was so enjoyable!! The service was absolutely something to write home about. I was quite entertained and felt the love of each dish with how wonderfully they crafted everything!! The ambiance is amazing and flourishes!!! Definitely come down here!! They get pretty busy but I'm so happy I came here tonight. Cheered me and my friend right up!!!
I came when this place opened earlier this year so I am sad to hear that the owners have changed along with their menu. While dining here, I had their mille-feuille nabe (hot pot with napa cabbage & pork belly slices) which came in a set with rice and small side dishes. The nabe definitely hit the spot because it was cold that night. The service was friendly and the inside felt cozy. I don't mind going back to try their new menu one day :)
As another Yelper mentioned, it seems like there is new ownership. The menu has more Korean items now compared to other menu photos. When I was there, I think it was the owners working. I asked if the nabe was still available and thy said no; it sounds like many folks were looking for this and have asked too. Despite the menu change, I ordered the katsudon and it was tasty. The presentation was nice, served on the tray with miso soup and side. The pickled cabbage had a nice vinegary flavor. Everything had lots of umami and was served hot/fresh. It's def a nice homey-vibe restaurant and friendly owners!
To start off - service was great! The presentation of the food was nice as well. My rating is strictly based on food. The menu I reviewed on google was 5 months old & outdated. I didn't know this till I arrived. The two seafood items seafood rice bowl & salmon rice bowl are no longer offered which was disappointing. I wasn't interested in any deep fried bowls or udon. I ended up getting the App Chicken Karaage with a side of rice since I was already there. Nothing special, little bland. I prefer ones served @ ramen houses. I wouldn't come again unfortunately.
This was a spontaneous dinner stop, and due to traffic I ended up meandering from Bothell, to Kenmore, cutting through Brier to the west side of Mountlake Terrace to check out Matsunaga Japanese Cuisine (2/11/25). It turns out I had visited two other businesses in the vicinity. Popular businesses since the shared parking lot was fairly full. The restaurant was very clean and could use some wall decor or foliage to warm up the interior. Soft jazz was heard overhead. It was a chilly evening, so the hot tea definitely was a great welcome as I perused the food and beverage menu. Menu items include apps (edamame, gyoza, karaage, agedashi tofu, and korokke), five kinds of donburi, butano kakuni, four kinds of udon, and five kinds of nabe. The latter would be ideal with the current wintery weather. As others mentioned, a nice break to see other choices beyond sushi and ramen. It seems this is a mother and daughter family run restaurant. The daughter provided attentive and welcoming service. There was another solo diner two tables over, two sets of trios also dined onsite after I was seated, and one person came in for takeout. Despite the dinner rush, the vibe remained calm and serene. The mom/chef did not seem stressed with the sudden influx of customers. The person who came in for takeout, decided to have a small sake while waiting. The gyoza and katsudon was nicely prepared - both visually and a palate pleaser! I appreciated the miso soup, salad, and other vegetable accompaniments. I was pretty tired and hungry upon arrival, but after this delicious meal I left satiated and satisfied. I also enjoyed the chocolate baked treat - madeleine or financier - nice way to end my dinner. This hole in the wall, family run spot is a wonderful culinary find in Mountlake Terrace!
The greater Seattle area has a lot of Japanese restaurants that are heavily focused on Sushi and ramen. Nice to finally see an addition of something else. We tried the oden & the pork belly. Both were very delicious! Pork belly was super well marinated that melts in your mouth. Oden is very generous in portion--it's enough for like 2 girls honestly. A lot of oden can be too greasy from the residual oil from all the fried fish cakes, but the broth was very clear and fresh. Service was prompt and friendly. The open kitchen was very clean. The place has about 6 tables from what I remember. I didn't see a line necessarily, but I can see this happening once they're a bit more well known. Add some bar seats maybe? Would definitely come back to try more things!
I had a positive experience at Matsunaga! It seems like a small family-business run by a husband and wife, and they were very friendly. I ordered the Oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl). It was tasty - the dark meat chicken was tender and plentiful, and I especially liked the egg and the light, savory yet slightly sweet flavoring. It came with a little veggie side dish and a miso soup. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant! I would come back to try something else from their menu.
Food is amazing, ingredients are super fresh and you can see they put a lot of efforts into cooking/plating. Waitress is super duper sweet, but they only have 1 waitress/cashier, so the wait can be very long. I think once they hire more staff, the experience will be even better. Def recommend and will come back!! Restaurant is in a small plaza, plenty of parking spaces
Great spot! Stopped on the way up from Seattle to Vancouver. We were very hungry and needed something quick and refreshing. The food was hot and so delicious. The menu is concise with a nice variety of options. I had the Oyako Don and my husband had the Unagi Don. The food came out quickly and it was hot. It was served with a red miso soup and pickled cabbage. The dishes were beautiful Japanese porcelain. If we lived here we would definitely be regulars.
Cozy homey dining experience. It's a small restaurant with an casual 5 tables. Everything is neat and clean. They start you off with a hot tea and the server is a sweet lady who is very attentive. Ordered the most beautiful thing on the menu and the layers of shisho leaves compliment the cabbage and beef flavor, it's a heavenly warm combination. Their rice is fluffy, the side dishes od seaweed salad and pickled cabbage was flavorful, and all the portion sizes was just right. Definitely coming back here to try all their other dishes, even if it's a bit of a drive, it's 100% worth it to me!
1 month ago
2 months ago
It's not going to be the best food you've had in your life, but comfort food is comfort food. We walked in without a reservation on a Sunday evening before they closed at 7pm (around 530pm?) - there were two tables available and we took one of them. Parking in the plaza wasn't too difficult. We ordered a koshihikari beer, a Sukiyaki nabe, an oyakodon, and an agedashi tofu to start. The missus liked the tofu the most - the nabe had a ton of broth (I always figured Sukiyaki would be a thinner layer?), and the oyakodon was decent. Honestly I'd probably come back if I lived nearby, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Pricing felt reasonable for the portion sizes - we both left reasonably full, given that we only ate one meal before then in the morning. read more
This seems to be a small family run restaurant with neighborhood diner feel. We were came off peak time on a Sunday in the afternoon, and there was no wait. We had Sukiyaki Nabe which is a Japanese hotpot dish with beef, tofu, vermicelli, and bean sprouts. The sauce base is sweet as expected for sukiyaki. The tofu appetizer is fried with a crispy exterior, and it becomes soft once it soaks up all the sauce at the base. Both dishes were good, though nothing to be wowed. This is a good place to catch up with a friend with casual eating. It has a warm vibe, and the service was great! read more
5 months ago
From the moment we walked in I was in love with it's a cute (but small place). Service was absolutely phenomenal, our drinks were always full and he even got the preteen to smile. The food was so freaking good and was enough for two adults (though I'm not a big eater). read more
This is our second time here. We wanted to try the Millefeuille Nabe, which looks very attractive and beautifully presented as a hotpot dish. We also had the Sukiyaki Nabe which was delicious, as well. We also enjoyed the Agedashi Tofu which had thick cubes of fried tofu. The Ebi Mayo was unique, never had it any restaurant before. It's a small restaurant with a few tables. It's brightly lit. The service is friendly and amiable The Korean owners are nice and very professional. read more
My second visit to Matsunaga. We tried something different Mille Feuille Nabe, Sukiyaki Beef Nabe, Ebi 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. read more
2 months ago
If I could give 100 stars i definitely would. I wasn't feeling the best today but man!!! The food you can't beat!! Authentic delicious comforting hot pots like sukiyaki and Mille-feuille nabe. The katsudon was to die for I thought it was chicken it was so enjoyable!! The service was absolutely something to write home about. I was quite entertained and felt the love of each dish with how wonderfully they crafted everything!! The ambiance is amazing and flourishes!!! Definitely come down here!! They get pretty busy but I'm so happy I came here tonight. Cheered me and my friend right up!!! read more
I came when this place opened earlier this year so I am sad to hear that the owners have changed along with their menu. While dining here, I had their mille-feuille nabe (hot pot with napa cabbage & pork belly slices) which came in a set with rice and small side dishes. The nabe definitely hit the spot because it was cold that night. The service was friendly and the inside felt cozy. I don't mind going back to try their new menu one day :) read more
As another Yelper mentioned, it seems like there is new ownership. The menu has more Korean items now compared to other menu photos. When I was there, I think it was the owners working. I asked if the nabe was still available and thy said no; it sounds like many folks were looking for this and have asked too. Despite the menu change, I ordered the katsudon and it was tasty. The presentation was nice, served on the tray with miso soup and side. The pickled cabbage had a nice vinegary flavor. Everything had lots of umami and was served hot/fresh. It's def a nice homey-vibe restaurant and friendly owners! read more
1 month ago
To start off - service was great! The presentation of the food was nice as well. My rating is strictly based on food. The menu I reviewed on google was 5 months old & outdated. I didn't know this till I arrived. The two seafood items seafood rice bowl & salmon rice bowl are no longer offered which was disappointing. I wasn't interested in any deep fried bowls or udon. I ended up getting the App Chicken Karaage with a side of rice since I was already there. Nothing special, little bland. I prefer ones served @ ramen houses. I wouldn't come again unfortunately. read more
This was a spontaneous dinner stop, and due to traffic I ended up meandering from Bothell, to Kenmore, cutting through Brier to the west side of Mountlake Terrace to check out Matsunaga Japanese Cuisine (2/11/25). It turns out I had visited two other businesses in the vicinity. Popular businesses since the shared parking lot was fairly full. The restaurant was very clean and could use some wall decor or foliage to warm up the interior. Soft jazz was heard overhead. It was a chilly evening, so the hot tea definitely was a great welcome as I perused the food and beverage menu. Menu items include apps (edamame, gyoza, karaage, agedashi tofu, and korokke), five kinds of donburi, butano kakuni, four kinds of udon, and five kinds of nabe. The latter would be ideal with the current wintery weather. As others mentioned, a nice break to see other choices beyond sushi and ramen. It seems this is a mother and daughter family run restaurant. The daughter provided attentive and welcoming service. There was another solo diner two tables over, two sets of trios also dined onsite after I was seated, and one person came in for takeout. Despite the dinner rush, the vibe remained calm and serene. The mom/chef did not seem stressed with the sudden influx of customers. The person who came in for takeout, decided to have a small sake while waiting. The gyoza and katsudon was nicely prepared - both visually and a palate pleaser! I appreciated the miso soup, salad, and other vegetable accompaniments. I was pretty tired and hungry upon arrival, but after this delicious meal I left satiated and satisfied. I also enjoyed the chocolate baked treat - madeleine or financier - nice way to end my dinner. This hole in the wall, family run spot is a wonderful culinary find in Mountlake Terrace! read more
2 years ago
The greater Seattle area has a lot of Japanese restaurants that are heavily focused on Sushi and ramen. Nice to finally see an addition of something else. We tried the oden & the pork belly. Both were very delicious! Pork belly was super well marinated that melts in your mouth. Oden is very generous in portion--it's enough for like 2 girls honestly. A lot of oden can be too greasy from the residual oil from all the fried fish cakes, but the broth was very clear and fresh. Service was prompt and friendly. The open kitchen was very clean. The place has about 6 tables from what I remember. I didn't see a line necessarily, but I can see this happening once they're a bit more well known. Add some bar seats maybe? Would definitely come back to try more things! read more
5 months ago
I had a positive experience at Matsunaga! It seems like a small family-business run by a husband and wife, and they were very friendly. I ordered the Oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl). It was tasty - the dark meat chicken was tender and plentiful, and I especially liked the egg and the light, savory yet slightly sweet flavoring. It came with a little veggie side dish and a miso soup. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant! I would come back to try something else from their menu. read more
2 months ago
Food is amazing, ingredients are super fresh and you can see they put a lot of efforts into cooking/plating. Waitress is super duper sweet, but they only have 1 waitress/cashier, so the wait can be very long. I think once they hire more staff, the experience will be even better. Def recommend and will come back!! Restaurant is in a small plaza, plenty of parking spaces read more
1 year ago
Great spot! Stopped on the way up from Seattle to Vancouver. We were very hungry and needed something quick and refreshing. The food was hot and so delicious. The menu is concise with a nice variety of options. I had the Oyako Don and my husband had the Unagi Don. The food came out quickly and it was hot. It was served with a red miso soup and pickled cabbage. The dishes were beautiful Japanese porcelain. If we lived here we would definitely be regulars. read more
Cozy homey dining experience. It's a small restaurant with an casual 5 tables. Everything is neat and clean. They start you off with a hot tea and the server is a sweet lady who is very attentive. Ordered the most beautiful thing on the menu and the layers of shisho leaves compliment the cabbage and beef flavor, it's a heavenly warm combination. Their rice is fluffy, the side dishes od seaweed salad and pickled cabbage was flavorful, and all the portion sizes was just right. Definitely coming back here to try all their other dishes, even if it's a bit of a drive, it's 100% worth it to me! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Love this place! This is where my family and I come to celebrate the good things happening in our life :-) The food here is special. The ingredients are fresh and food is made to order. I wrote this poem in February after my first visit here. I'm now posting it as a review after my second visit. -- MATSUNAGA Oh dont give me the gimmicks. I only want their sunny strip mall table. Their deep bowls, nice plates, wood trays, and dainty patterned cups. Give me the hoodie the waitress is wearing, mentions and hashtags I've had enough. Influencer hype is not real, Many reviews are deceit. To enjoy is to accept a warm welcome, a hand waving softly, please have a seat. Take me to the Japanese restaurant-- Matsunaga. The food is simple, made by mothers, beautiful, and well prepared. Matsunaga: one neat row of lucky cats, and paper lanterns hang above. take me to Matsunaga, food presented and made with love. -- read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
We came here for lunch because of the 4.5 star reviews. What a gem! Every dish was deliciously prepared, even the small side dishes that came with each meal. We had kakuni and buta nabe. Both were delicious and beautifully presented. Super great service, friendly staff. Clean restaurant, high ceiling for an open feeling to the room. Will definitely return! read more
The service here was amazing! Super attentive staff. There are not a lot of tables so we had to wait a bit but the food was tasty. The menu is not large but the food that is on there is done well. I personally loved the utensils and plates and bowls. Lots of cute details. read more
What a homie small quiet hidden Japanese restaurant around the Mountlake Terrace neighborhood. The staff is super friendly and the menu is small and easy to read. I highly recommend the eel Rice plate. All the sides were delicious. There are beef cabbage hot pot was interesting and tasteful. I would come back. read more
2 years ago
Omg nabe and it's cold out?! Yes please! My favorites so far is oden and buta. They load the pots, especially the oden The buta nabe I think is a good balance of pork to vegs and friends, but if you like fish cakes, oden! For desert, they got a really good chocolate madeleine. read more
2 years ago
Warming and delicious - we tried the Unagidon (grilled Eel bowl) and the millie feuillie nabe - The eel was cooked perfectly, but a little too much teriyaki sauce. The nabe needed a little bit more flavor in the broth, but the presentation and quality of all the ingredients was excellent. Service was friendly and easy. The atmosphere was very relaxed and calming. read more
1 year ago
My new favorite Japanese restaurant!!! It was amazing, the presentation, the staff, absolutely everything, the food was delicious!!! Like a home cooked meal We got the Japanese braised pork belly, the beef udon and the tofu which we had never had before but it was a hit! We will be ordering the tofu every time we come in. The place was clean and just a beautiful vibe overall. GO TRY IT!!! read more
2 years ago
Wonderful family owned restaurant with comforting, homestyle dishes! My girlfriend and I went here to treat ourselves and we ended up getting the Beef Sukiyaki and a Tempura Meal with a side of Karaage. None of the dishes were oily and were very clear and light - the type that whets your appetite on a cold day. I can clearly taste the passion and the love that went to the dishes. I was afraid that the Beef Sukiyaki's broth might be strong but it turned out to be very refreshing yet still rich in beef flavor. The high quality ingredients paired with the soup were extremely comforting. The Tempura Meal's batter was cooked to perfection. It was very crispy and does not overpower the taste of the ingredients. It turned out to be one of my girlfriend's favorites so we'll definitely come back here for the tempura. Their Iced Maesil Tea also turned to be one of my favorites that I'll definitely get with all my meals. The staff were also very welcoming and the place had a very homey vibe. Will definitely come back and recommend highly! read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
Visited for the first time, looks like a few changes in their menu/ownership based on other reviews but we still had a great experience! Service was wonderful- they were very kind. Food was delicious and comforting! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Enjoy this spot a lot. In the weekly rotation. Great food and service, nice family restaurant. read more
2 years ago
This place is so cute. It gives you very cozy and warm vibes. The server is very kind. The nabe tastes wonderful. More you boil, you will taste deeper flavors. They also give you yolk like dipping sauce to lower the temperature of the meat and vegetables before you eat. I would definitely come back read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Really enjoyed this family owned, authentic Japanese restaurant. We were welcomed in by the owner and her daughter, who served us savory soup and rice dishes that reminded me of home cooked meals with my own family. The food was oishiiii and the service was wholesome. Definitely will be coming back with more family and friends :) read more
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21919 66th Ave W
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