Ta Joia is a Korean-Brazilian fusion restaurant that you should definitely try out! They have fejoada, which is the national dish of Brazil. It's like a hearty black bean stew. And they also have teriyaki chicken (a Seattle staple), and korean food! I got the fejoada bowl with the house teriyaki. First off, their teriyaki chicken was so tasty. It was charred well and the chicken was so juicy with the teriyaki sauce. I also go the ta joia fried rice. This was my favorite because it's exactly how perfect fried rice should be made. It's comforting and it pairs really well with the sausage and pork. read more

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After having a disappointing feijoada a couple of weeks ago in Montana, I was looking for more Brazilian food near Seattle and Ta Joia popped up. Seattle/Korean/Brazilian fusion? And on a bunch of top food lists in both Yelp and Eater? Say no more, we're heading over immediately! We arrived at Ta Joia on a brisk Monday evening for dinner. The restaurant wasn't too busy at the time - we did spy a couple of parties eating inside and waiting for takeout. The restaurant is counter service and they have a self serve water and tea station, with fresh barley tea given the Korean roots. We ordered two dishes for this visit: Feijoada Bowl + House Teriyaki ($18.50) - The feijoada consists of mostly black beans and is mixed with a decent amount of meat, including pieces of thick cut bacon, sausage, and tender pork, all stewed together. The taste is mild and salty but very pleasant. The feijoada is mostly drained, so there's no soup, just a small amount of moisture to cover the rice underneath. The rice is perfectly cooked, fluffy, with just a bit of bite with each grain easily able to separate. There's a side of pico included, which is more like a fresh and zingy cabbage salad. When I say zingy, I mean super acidic with a vinegary tang that almost makes me pucker. Very helpful as a palate cleaner to cut through all of the meat. Resting on top of the feijoada is a sunny side up egg cooked in a mold with the yolk soft and runny. As the main meat, I went with the house teriyaki for an extra $4 to the base $14.50. The chicken here is smoky and very tender with a great charred taste and smell. I'm still an amateur at recognizing a good teriyaki, but I thought this one was very good. Most other places just have a teriyaki sauce to douse on top, but Ta Joia also provides a cilantro sauce that's thick, tangy, fresh, and a little spicy. The perfect accompaniment. There's always the giant bottle of teriyaki sauce provided at each table for people who want a more classic option. (5/5) Crispy Chicken ($16) - This dish comes with a choice of pico or salad. We went with the salad, which is just the normal sweet and tangy dressed salad that typically accompanies Seattle-style teriyaki. The salad is simple and not overly dressed which is good. The chicken katsu here is pounded really flat in some areas and possibly has more breading than meat. But the breading is good and adds a nice crisp, remaining crispy even in the portions that touch the rice and/or the bottom of the bowl. The chicken is tender with no fatty or gristly bits. It's a good chicken katsu overall. Again, the dish comes with Ta Joai's perfectly cooked rice. It also comes with a choice of sauce - since this was our first visit and we didn't know which to get, we got both. One is the same cilantro sauce as above, the other is the typical tangy, mildly sweet, and savory tonkatsu sauce. (5/5) I was very impressed with the food served at Ta Joia. It's always nice seeing a place that cooks inventive fusion cuisine. I will be back for more in the future! read more

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My friend took our group to this place while visiting Seattle and this is hands down some of the best food I've had in a while. Every dish was flavorful, and the cilantro sauce was insane! The shrimp was so succulent, the fried rice was addicting, the spicy pork was tender, the chicken wings were fried to perfection yet still juicy, and the spicy pork with rice cakes had such a deep cumin flavor. The vibes of this place is so cozy and welcoming, and the staff were nice and accommodating. One of the workers, Christine, was so kind and kept checking up on us to make sure everything was going well. The mom/owner of the restaurant was also so sweet, coming out to talk to us and gave us and everyone else dining in some free Haagen Daaz ice cream. I love this place and will come back everytime I'm in the area! read more

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Had a great time here, food was great if a bit expensive, but portions are large and the staff is nice.

Seattle teriyaki is basically its own food group, and I thought I knew the syllabus. Tá Jóia just handed me the final exam and graded it "A+" with extra sauce. I ordered the combo with House Chicken (spicy) and I'm not exaggerating when I say it might be the best meal I've paid for in the last year. The char, the flavor, the portion... it's the kind of plate that makes you stop talking mid-sentence and just nod at your own fork. But the sleeper MVP: the white rice + pico + that cilantro dressing. Mix it all together and it turns into this bright, creamy, salty-fresh magic that shouldn't work... except it absolutely does. My wife is still raving about it (she went fried rice and basically declared it a life event). We finally have a real reason to come back to Seattle. (Sorry, family and friends--you're still a close second.) read more

A teriyaki-korean-brazilian restaurant. What a unique fusion! TLDR this is one of the best teriyaki places I've been to in Seattle. Their chicken is grilled with plenty of char flavors. Despite that it still retains its juiciness and tenderness. The flavors from the marinade and sauce are very flavorful without overpowering the chicken. Even if you don't live near Bothell, it's still worth the drive to try the teriyaki! read more

Ta Joia - House Chicken Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Latin Asian Fusion. What is that I thought. Do so I walk in. Ordinary eatery. Order with sone help and get the "special Bowl" with spicy chicken. As I look at all the stuff in the bowl. I wonder how it's all going to work together. Odd combos. Fantastic! Great portion. Mixing everything in pairs or trios. Who thought of this? Definitely come here to try something a little different. You'll think about coming again. It's a good feeling. read more

The service was amazing. It was our first time and the gal working the till was super helpful and gave us a sample of their cilantro sauce which was tasty! I ordered the house chicken bowl with pico. I loved it. My fiancée got the kalbi bowl 10/10 all around. I was worried they may not get a ton of business but I was happy to see it fill up after we ordered! Will be back. The vibe of the space is minimalist but it works for them. read more

The food is good and the spicy chicken is definitely spicy and delicious. The bulgogi beef is also good but I would say it's your typical bulgogi. their food definitely has so much meat in it as well. The location does have parking lot so there's ample parking spaces. The service gave us free sesame balls which is so nice of them. The service is also good. You're supposed to order food in the counter before sitting down. The restaurant entrance had so much plants that you would be intrigued when you come in / out, and stop to look at them. read more

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We get take-out from here regularly, we love Kalbi and House Chicken bowls! Noodles are also great too - note that the veggie noodles can be customized with protein of choice! Service is prompt, friendly and clean! Definitely recommend for any meal. read more

Wow! What a delightful fusion experience. Highly recommended to my friends and family!!! I'll be back to try more of the menu items for sure... read more

Ta Joia is family-run restaurant located in a small plaza in Bothell. It was recently on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants of 2024 so we stopped by for lunch. It's an interesting combination of Korean (the owner's birthplace), Brazilian (where the owner grew up), and Japanese (Seattle teriyaki) influences all wrapped up in one restaurant. We ordered the spicy chicken ($16) and the kalbi ($22) bowls. Both meats were tender and flavorful, and chicken had a good level of spice. We got them both with pico which was the right choice because it was addicting mixed with the rice and their cilantro sauce. I would even ask for extra cilantro sauce next time because it was so good. We also ordered the potstickers ($3.50) which were crispy and flavorful that they didn't even need a dipping sauce. The service was lovely and the food was delicious, and this is a really great lunch spot! read more

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This place is located in Bothell, at the same shopping complex as the QFC. The inside is quite small, so seating is limited. The restaurant interior design is quite cute. During lunch hours, this place can get quite crowded. One orders at the front from a wall menu and the server brings the food out to you after its ready. We ordered the bulgogi beef bowl, the shredded pork bowl, and the Ta Joia fried rice. All three items tasted solid, but lacked the wow factor for me. The salad that came with the main entree was fresh, but rather ordinary. The flavors of the beef and pork were decent but still a level below those of authentic Korean or Chinese restaurants. Finally, because the server also acts as a cashier, it is difficult to get service once food is out. read more

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We have gone to Ta Joia many time. Great service, and great food at a reasonable price...and their shrimp is the best. Try it once and you'll be back. read more

My husband and I are in town for business and stopped by this place that happened to be on our way and had food that looked clean and healthy. Oh my... we did not expect to fall in love with this spot! This can't be! We don't live here. We're just visiting so we can't fall in love with a spot we can't visit regularly! It's a bummer. We both got bowls with pico - bulgogi for me and spicy chicken for him. The girl at the front was absolutely amazing and a breath of fresh air. She just had this amazing attitude and she was happy to offer us a salad in addition to pico just to let us try since its our first time. The place itself is cozy and bright. I can see why this place has 5 stars not just on Yelp but also what I've observed from the patrons in the store. They all seem to love this place! read more

Good food and easy take out (order, package..,etc). I like their spicy teriyaki chicken and kimchi fried rice!

We needed someone who could deliver for a big family gathering. Based on word of mouth, the moment I walked in the door to the timely delivery of delicious food they "over delivered" and made our perfect event, perfect. read more

The food here is 10/10! So good. The owners are so friendly and you will leave wanting to come back again asap.

Cute little spot in Bothell. Light flavors and the fried chicken doesn't make you want to food coma after. Which isn't a bad thing but it's nice to be able to have plans have a meal too haha. Support local business and try this out! Pictures are spicy chicken, crispy chicken, and hwae-dup-bap (Korean style poke bowl). The crispy chicken and the poke style bowl were my favorite! read more

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I didn't realize this place was in Yelp's 2024 Top 100 list until recently, but I was super stoked to check it out before even knowing this. I flew into Seattle for work, but I was heading north to check out some sights. Along the way, I wanted some lunch and spotted Ta Joia was nearby. Seeing it was well reviewed and I almost always have a craving for Asian cuisine, I dropped by to check it out. It was a weekday lunch, so it wasn't too busy inside. I took a look at the menu, and I had several questions about what to choose. I talked with the cashier to get his opinions and answer some questions regarding the menu, and he was super helpful to provide recommendations. I opted for the Bulgogi Beef bowl and added rice cakes to the dish. They also sold Guarana sodas in store, which was a nice plus for me given they're hard to come by! Individually, each of the components that made up the bowl were delicious. The bulgogi was super flavorful, the rice cakes were soft and chewy, and the side of pico was refreshing. I mixed them all together and added a bit of their cilantro sauce, and YUM! All the flavors blended well together, and I left feeling full and satisfied. There's plenty of space available in the restaurant, and even though it's not a full-service restaurant, the staff checked up with me and other dining patrons to see how everything was going. I'm glad that during my limited time in Seattle, I was able to dine here! read more

Ta Joia - Bulgogi Beef with rice cakes - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

this was surprisingly good food. We got the chicken and the beef and it was really good. The restaurant is a little place in a strip mall. Does not look like much in fact you might drive away. But it's actually really good food. read more

Ta Joia - it's not easy to find. But don't give up. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

If you care about what you eat, but also don't want to sacrifice your taste buds to plain food, this is the place to go! The girls are very friendly and good at recommendations. There are a lot of vegetarian/vegan options, which are just as good as the traditional options. The atmosphere to the restaurant is very comfortable, with additional seating outdoors which is definitely nice in the summer time. Perfect place to sit down and also satisfies people who are on the go, trying to get back to the office. Highly recommend this restaurant! Hoping for an expansion in the future! read more

Ta Joia - Bibimbap with Tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Was so excited to try this place after all the good things I've heard, but felt let down after tasting the food. It's good, but honestly doesn't stand out much. Maybe I just need to try a few other dishes. I had ordered the crispy chicken bowl and my friend got the Feijoada bowl. The crispy chicken was ok. It seemed fresh but tasted a little off. I did appreciate the crispiness and perfect crunch to the outer layer of the chicken. Portions were pretty big and filling as well. Loved the salad and the green sauce was amazing! The chef, I believe, also came by the tables to check in and to refill the sauce. Service was really great! They are all friendly and kind. The place is really clean and lots of space for people to sit. read more

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I learned about Ta Joia a couple of years ago because of attending a pastry pop up at the restaurant and have been hooked since! On this last visit, I had the House Chicken which was grilled perfectly and was very moist and flavorful. Adding the pico and cilantro sauce is what it makes it the best! I love their Asian fusion food. Friendly and helpful staff. I like that there is a dedicated person who walks around the dining room serving up additional cilantro sauce! read more

Ta Joia - House Chicken with Pico & Cilantro Sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Tasty, well-made food. The people here are very warm. Place is always packed. I like that this place is accessible to vegans but I wish they had a few more options. read more

Had the amazing spicy pork and rice cake plate. Delicious! Just the right level of spice. Ordering was easy and service is fast. A+ read more

Ta Joia - Spicy Pork with Rice Cakes - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Ta joia is best enjoyed fresh! Service is friendly and super kind. The food came out hot and we really enjoyed our meal! Portion sizes are pretty big, we were excited for our leftovers the next day. Ta joia Fried rice: the brisket, pork, and sausage were all so juicy and meat was tender. Didn't have the wok hei kind of taste to it, but tasty all together with the sauce and a little bit of hot sauce Spicy chicken: wow this hits every time. The char on the chicken and the flavor is just so good Feijoada: enjoyed the side of feijoada which is a bean stew with pork and sausage. Great addition to eat with some bites of rice/fried rice read more

Ta Joia - Feijoada (bean and meat stew), spicy chicken bowl, fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Summary: This is a must try restaurant if you're in the area. Great food quality, portions and service. Food: High quality and a good portion size. I recommend getting the pico on the side. And I like how they chop/portion size the meat already for you. Service: excellent. Very friendly, and helpful. Ambiance: I love the choice of music. First place your order, and then grab any available seating. I love the free water fountain on the side, and the busing your own tables. It just makes everything more efficient. read more

Ta Joia - Bowl: Chicken + pico & rice. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Best good ever, I always order the Kalbi, but everything else is delicious also. And they're so nice here, the staff is super sweet and attentive. Now, let's talk about that creamy cilantro sauce! Insanely delicious with the rice and pico. They go together so well, I always order a larger container because I need a lot of it, I'm greedy. read more

Ta Joia - This is the Kalbi short ribs, and a large container of their delicious creamy cilantro sauce. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

The spicy chicken definitely earned the five stars. A lot better than you anticipate pulling up . Will be back The right amount of kick read more

By far the best teriyaki I have ever had. I always get the spicy chicken with fried rice and it has never disappointed. The pico and the cilantro sauce are the perfect complement to any dish which is crazy cause I absolutely hate cilantro. I just recently tried their gyoza for the first time and as expected, they were also very tasty. The employees are always friendly and helpful, and the decor of the place is cute and colorful. I would eat here every day if I could. read more

Ta Joia - Spicy Chicken with fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Ta Joia has consistently landed on Yelp's "Top" lists and I finally got to experience why! My order was takeout so I can't speak to the restaurant experience, but the inside is super cute and has a fun vibe. I went with the grilled shrimp, which is grilled shrimp, pico de gallo, a side of the signature green sauce, served over rice. I almost went with the poké bowl and I'm so glad I didn't because this was BOMB. The shrimp was cooked and flavored perfectly and the green sauce was insanely delicious. The sauce also had a kick to it which just enhanced the whole bowl. Weirdly enough the RICE was addicting too! It was super buttery and light and fluffy and I could've just had a bowl of that. Overall a super solid option for lunch or dinner in the Bothell area and I definitely plan to return to try more of the menu. read more

Tl;dr great casual fusion Super interesting fusion that mixes Korean and Brazilian food. Overall some great food and a nice ambiance when sitting down. read more

Really enjoyed this place and will be back for more. I see it as fast casual - you order at the front register and will get a number. While this place has gained notoriety as a teriyaki spot, I feel that it would unfair to Ta Joia to stop there, as they truly offer many other (excellent) dishes alongside their teriyaki. Ta Joia doesn't just do teriyaki great, they do many dishes well. My girlfriend really enjoyed her bibimbap, and my employee-recommended Ta Joia Special was excellent, too. This is a family run business and you will almost always see the mother (Yoo-Mi) and Daughters (Vivian) in the back cooking. Ambiance is very welcoming and bright. We ate at the restaurant and really enjoyed it. The chef(s) came out during our meal to make sure everything tasted as expected. This was a nice touch I am not used to seeing at other spots. read more

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Everytime we visit Ta Joia we are blown away! Love the fusion elements, light-bright welcoming interior and the friendly staff. If it's your first time visiting they are more than happy to steer you in the right direction. The food is always fresh, flavorful and unique. Perfect spot to grab some food quickly and know you'll have plenty of leftovers for later! My husband and I enjoy the spicy chicken teriyaki and the bulgogi bowls. read more

This is the best Teriaki in WA by far. The chicken is made with perfection and you have an option of fried rice or noodles. Service? Absolutely! The staff is amazing and kind. On top of all of that you get lovely chill house music in the background with displays of DJs playing on the TV. read more

Based on one visit, this would be my "go to" lunch spot if I lived in Bothell. A food vlog-er posted and I followed. Amazing choice. I had the spicy chicken with pico. The pico adds a necessary "sour" note for the chicken and rice combo on this one. Great stuff. read more

This has to be one of my favorite spots for a quick meal! My boyfriend loves the chicken tereyaki and I always get the garlic shrimp bowl. I love that they have options for all dietary restrictions- I am gluten free and don't eat meat, so it's rare for me to find a place like this that has options for me! The food is always super flavorful and I just love the sauce they put on it too. The portions are large and I usually end up with leftovers. They have a great online portal to set up pickup orders and my food is always ready earlier than promised. The staff is super friendly and accommodating and always wiling to answer questions or update me about new menu items. The inside of the restaurant is cute with fun decor. I generally take my meal to go, but do appreciate the general ambiance of the spot. read more

Ta Joia - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Vivian and her team were absolutely incredible! I had a last-minute catering request, and they managed to make it happen seamlessly. I've been using their services for my company events for several years, and this year, despite giving them little time to prepare, they still delivered. The food was fantastic as always, and my team truly enjoyed it! -G read more

I was in the Bothell area and decided to try Ta Joia. I heard amazing things about this place and was excited to check it out. Everyone was so nice, kind, and friendly. They seem that have a great community and support the community as well. Nice amount of seating inside. We ordered the combo plate of crispy chicken and spicy chicken and the grilled shrimp bowl. It was grilled and cooked to perfection. The taste of the grill came through perfectly and paired amazingly with their signature green sauce and pico salad. The combination and mixture made every bite delicious. The portion size was appropriate and I would come back again. read more

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