The ambience of the restaurant was top notch. I haven't had a chance for a nice quiet and relaxing…read moredinner for quite a while. The decor was tasteful and the service was great. The nigiri The soup ... The grill salmon ok The fried rice was The food did not wow me but maybe I need to have more sushi to be sure. The ambience and the quality service bequest me to return again.

Minamoto is such a gem in Bellevue. From the moment you walk in, the vibe feels cozy yet…read moreelevated--perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner when you're craving really good sushi. The fish quality is excellent--fresh, clean, and beautifully prepared. Every piece tasted thoughtfully crafted, especially the nigiri, which really lets the fish shine. The rolls were well-balanced (not overloaded with sauce), and you can tell they care about technique and presentation. If you're someone who appreciates high-quality seafood and subtle flavors, this place delivers. Service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out at a great pace. It's the kind of spot where you want to slow down, sip your drink, and enjoy each bite. Overall, Minamoto is a must-visit if you're in the Bellevue area and love sushi done right--simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be back.

Was craving poke and so I decided to try it here. It's been a long time since i had their poke but…read moreit still as good as I remember. They give you a lot of food for the price. I think mostly people come for the sushi but the poke is as fresh and good quality. Service is good and the place is a little busy but there's plenty of seatings. I got the large bowl and it fed both me and my husband.

This is a pay-by-weight sushi bar and BYO poke bowl…read more I came here on a Saturday (July 4th) and the line was super long. You grab a box and grab your sushi & weigh. They are great at replenishing all the sushi options. I got over a pound of sushi for about $20 ($16.99 a pound) - I could barely finish! The Poke Bar and the Sushi Bar are next to each other. There is no seating inside but it's located on the ground floor of an Amazon building where there are tables.

Japonessa Sushi delivers a true five-star dining experience from start to finish. The quality of…read morethe fish is exceptional fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented in every dish. Their creative rolls strike the perfect balance between innovation and authenticity, making each bite memorable. The atmosphere is vibrant yet refined, ideal for both a casual night out and a special occasion. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming, enhancing the overall experience. Very very cozy! I'm from miami

Disappointing experience. I used to think it was just okay, but now it's borderline edibility…read moreissues. The location is great and the staff was friendly, but the food was a complete disaster. We ordered rolls, gyoza, and a bento box, and everything was disappointing. The rolls were so poorly made that they completely fell apart when picked up. Worse, the fish didn't taste fresh at all and had a noticeable, unpleasant smell. The rice was mushy and clumpy, and everything was completely drenched in sauce. Great service can't save terrible food. I won't be coming back.

Pretty cool sushi bar....revolving sushi that u can pick the ones u like. Variety of sushi…read moreavailable with custom options available on a little screen on your table. The custom order arrive in a separate conveyer delivery shelf. Condiments and water or drinks are delivered by a robot that has shelves. Pretty high tech and efficient. When u are done with the sushi plates, you get rid off it right from the table to another electronic receiver that counts the # of plates. Food taste and quality is pretty good

I've eaten here dozens of times. I've brought family, friends, and colleagues here as I thought it…read morewas a great place for decently priced sushi. Well my patronage ends here due to their extreme shrinkflation. I've ordered 4 sets of nigiri with light rice, and they basically gave me scraps today. After the 4th order I finally had enough and flagged down a server to show her what I was served. She told me that these are the same size as the pieces on the conveyor belt. No it's not. I pointed to one of the pieces riding by and the size was different. That's not to say the premade pieces are that much better. They've gotten thinner and thinner over time. Prices are getting higher and the food is getting smaller. Make it make sense! I don't want to pay $4 for some flimsy scrap pieces.

Service kinda sucks here(my service work EVERYWHERE) but I sat at the bar and watched them make…read moresushi. Service was good and food was good. The teriyaki chicken was so authentic I might have to come back for it again.

Went back 6 months later and made a reservation this time. It was easy at least one week in…read moreadvance. Good service and again got the weekend special (chefs choice plus California roll). Also got the rainbow roll ($18) and the udon. My kids liked the rainbow roll (without the sashimi on top) more than the California roll.

Great experience, good food and super nice staff . Waiter checked on us every time we were brought…read morefood. Booths have a curtain you may close and good ambiance with music and lighting.

Seasonal Black Truffle Grilled Steak Don- strong truffle flavor. Rice was incredible. You could…read moretaste the truffle in a few grains of rice. I know this because a little bit fell on my napkin. Beef was tender. Absolutely loved every bite. Seasonal Creamy Hokkaido Uni Udon- this was also amazing. Very creamy. Loved the saltiness of the salmon roe and chewiness of the udon. Wouldn't mind getting this again. Seasonal Lavender Matcha Latte- I don't usually like to drink my dessert but this was exceptional. Absolutely loved the lavender foam. It was perfectly balanced and perfect amount of sweetness. I'd get it again Seasonal Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc- this looked better than it tasted the sweet potato itself was more savory and needed the soft serve to make it taste more like a dessert. Once you make your way to the soft serve, spoon a little bit of the sweet potato with a full spoon of soft serve, then it'll be good, in my opinion. Kohaku Matcha Parfait- delicious. Loved the little bit of strawberry and the warabi mochi. Probably not the best matcha parfait I've had but I'd get it again. Got the Sakura Tendon Set to go for dinner on the plane. While it was tasty, the crispiness didn't hold up so I would not recommend taking it to go/eating it at room temp. The grilled steak don probably would've been better for this purpose but I have no regrets. Service was excellent, friendly, and helpful. Looking forward to visiting again next time I'm in town.

Great service. Delicious food. What more can you ask for?…read moreSlightly expensive but it's a great place when you want to splurge and it's part of the Chase benefits network! Check this place out if you have a CSR! Wife and I had omakase. One normal and another the sashimi variation. We both left full and happy! A night to remember. Thanks Matt for making the night fun and engaging!

We got the nigiri and sashimi set but weren't super impressed. It was interesting to try some…read morefishes that we've never had before like grunt fish and belt fish but honestly for the price point, there are better places to go for sushi à la carte. Some of the nigiri's also had enough wasabi to overpower the natural flavor of the fish. I don't think I'd come again given the price point. The one bright spot was the service! Our waitress was attentive to my partner's gluten allergy, providing him with gluten free tamari soy sauce, as well as giving us complimentary shrimp heads fried in gluten free tempura. We were very appreciative that she did consider the restriction throughout the meal.

We got the chirashi deluxe, Bellevue roll, sukiyaki, ikura, and albacore :)…read more For me, it's the real wasabi that came with the chirashi deluxe ! I love real wasabi :D

I love this place, would totally come again. their pumpkin fried rice is insanely good and they…read moreabsolutely pack the flavor and punch into the pumpkin so there's even more to eat in terms of the pumpkin insides as well. the sushi was also good. felt like everything was quite reasonably priced for bellevue. got to have a nice time eating with my friend and loved this:")