If you're anywhere near Whidbey Island, do yourself a favor and stop by Japonika Diner…read more We had one of the best Japanese meals we've had anywhere. The blue crab poké bowl was outstanding, every ingredient tasted incredibly fresh and pristine. You could tell real care went into the details, the rice was perfectly prepared, the ginger was bright and clean, and the seaweed salad was balanced and fresh. Nothing felt rushed or generic, it all felt thoughtfully made in-house. We also ordered the hamachi poké, which was spectacular. The fish was exceptionally fresh, the texture was perfect, it was cut impeccably, and the portions were very generous. Beyond the food, the entire experience was elevated by the atmosphere. Every detail of the décor, from the lighting to the tables, felt intentional and carefully designed. It's clear the owners care deeply about the experience they're creating. From the food, to the service, to the ambiance, everything was excellent. Highly recommended, and we will absolutely be back.

Absolutely Delicious! Excellent quality, excellent flavors, savory or sweet, crepes are a…read moresatisfying and thoroughly enjoyable meal. Also, fresh poke bowls, wow! Award winning sushi chef with South Whidbey cult following, custom crafts in the evenings. I had chicken carbonara crepe and enjoyed every bite! And I'm stuffed! Langley address, but they are actually in Bayview - further up island at SR 525 / Bayview Rd. Come enjoy and then wander Bayview Nursery or Saturday Farmer's Market.

This. Place. Is. Amazing…read more First thing: this is a NOODLE restaurant. Not just asian or any specific cuisine. They serve different types of noodles from all over the world. From top to bottom, everything about this place is incredible. The ambiance was perfect. It was a little chilly outside but the comfy seats with blankets and the fire places made it incredible. The food was to die for. I can honestly say this was the BEST pad Thai I have ever had in my life. The second it touched my taste buds, I couldn't believe it. Instantaneous flavor that was unforgettable. I added the shrimp. The customer service was top notch, too. She gave great recommendations and was honest with her opinions.

Friendly staff. Delicious food - we got the yellow curry bowl and it was incredible. Don't miss out…read moreon a browned butter rice krispy!

Consistently great experience! I've mostly ordered delivery from Sushi Koushi and it has never…read moredisappointed. Today, I stopped by in person while running errands and ordered the Sushi Lovers combo--loved it! The staff is incredibly polite and welcoming, and the service is efficient without ever feeling rushed. The food is fresh, and the presentation clearly shows attention to detail and care. I'm already looking forward to coming back with friends to explore more of the specialty rolls menu!!

Super quality fish at decent prices! Had uni, sweet shrimp, fatty tuna, salmon, and salmon roe-…read moremelts in your mouth! Will definitely be back!

I'm not sure why it only shows 3.9 stars for this place. That's insane. The food and service were…read moreincredible!!!! Value was reasonable. Kudos to the wait staff, they were hustling. I'd actually place it up there as one of the top Japanese restaurants I've been too (never been to Japan.... Yet lol). Will definitely visit again when in the area.

This place sure hit the spot!…read more My family and I stopped in on a whim for dinner and were very pleased with our experience. There were a fair number of patrons, but our servers were helpful and did a great job. We ordered beef udon, tonkotsu ramen, pork bento box, karaage, takoyaki, California rolls, and crunchy rolls. Everything was delicious!

Delicious traditional Japanese breakfast! My son recently spent a month in Japan, and he originally…read morebrought me here to feed his craving and give me a breakfast adventure. The owners are incredibly nice, the space is clean and well-organized, and the food is spectacular--enough so that breakfast here was my Mother's Day celebration request! Highly recommend.

Great Japanese food option in the area…read more Tried all the onigiris. Definitely order over the phone and pick it up. I'll be back to try the curries. The service was great and it looks really family friendly

This restaurant is located right off of E. College Way. Their building does not look like an…read morearchetypical restaurant but rather a residential home. The inside is very clean and quaint while the staff is very courteous and polite. We ordered a green curry and an unagidon. After ordering, the food came out after about 12 minutes. They tasted delicious and the portions were spot on for each person, just enough to fulfill our stomach without any leftovers. We highly recommend trying this place out.

Delish!!! we went here while visiting family in Mount Vernon. Our group ordered the egg rolls and…read moretempura platter. I ordered the cha cur pork tonkatsu ramen. it was very good. We also ordered the Tom Yum Ramen prawns, I thought it was a bit heavy on the sour, but still really good prawns. all of our food was very good. I wanted to try sushi but half of our group were very anti-sushi so I was surprised I got them to come at all.

We LOVE Shima and always go there for any of our special celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries…read moreand other special days! We live on Camano Island so it's just a hop, skip, and a jump to get there without having to go too far from home! The sushi is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Service is exceptional!

We were a party of four. We ordered chicken breast teriyaki, tako sumono, sashimi combo , hotate…read moreand some rolls. Our dishes came with miso soup, which was good. The tako in the sumono was good and not chewy. My rolls were just average overpriced. Chicken teriyaki was very good. The restaurant only had one other couple eating when we were there, but it was early in the day. I think I would come back.

Tried Oishi today with my wife and we loved it! The service was fast and friendly,and we really…read moreenjoyed the comfortable ambiance. We really enjoyed everything we tried! We got and appetizer, and two entrees and the total came out to about $40 so it's a very affordable option. One thing to note: there are certain options (yakitori) that are only available during dinner time, so keep that in mind! But overall we really liked it, and we will be back soon!

Wow, the serving sizes are huge! My husband and I shared the fried chicken skins. Perfect way to…read morestart the meal, and they have a denser texture than pork rinds if you're wordering. Definitely worth a try! I ordered the karaage chicken bowl. There was a lot of chicken pieces and a heavy serving of "egg fried rice" underneath. Very filling, and very delicious. The chicken is fried, and it comes with green onion which breaks up the creamy richness from the egg and fried chicken flavors. It was so much food, I had leftovers to take home for lunch the next day. The entrees come with miso soup before the meal arrives at your table, so we were happy with the fried chicken skin appetizer and miso soup starter, then to finish it off with our entrees. Everything tasted good, hot and fresh. The staff were friendly, fast, and attentive. It's located in a shopping strip next to a gas station. It's a great spot for a hearty, quick bite to eat.