Great food and great service! We ordered the Premium Tendon Set, Rare Salmon Katsu Set, and Mentaiko Cream Udon, and everything was delicious. The tempura was light and crispy, the salmon katsu was tender and flavorful, and the mentaiko cream udon was rich and creamy. We'll definitely be back! Reservation is a must. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Premium Tendon set, Mentaiko Cream Udon and Thick Cut Rare Salmon Katsu set - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The service was amazing, friendly and nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance felt like Japan[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the food was amazing, tempura was so crunchy and the matcha was amazing. 5 stars! read more

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Perfect food. Nicely presented and good serving size. As I would expect in Japan. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is gorgeous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would come again. read more

I love love love Tendon, to the point where as soon as we finished our meal here I just went ahead and booked a meal for our next visit, yes its that good and if you leaning towards well it wasn't anything special... comes closer... did you get the Katsu Curry? So, here's the deal guys, this is visit number two and if the first time was exceptional then visit number 2 cemented it. The service is friendly, efficient, welcoming, everything you could hope for (thank you Hector!), but we were really here for the food so lets get to what we ordered Chicken Katsu Curry (upgraded with Omurice) 6/5 this comes with the Hokkaido chocolate manufacturers Royce adding a little extra depth to their curry, and oh wow when I first saw this I was so so SOOO intrigued and I'm so glad we tried it, it now a must on every visit. The chicken was cooked perfectly (a little dry on the thinner edge but that's expected with frying chicken breast) the rice is utter perfection on each dish and here there was no exception. The one thing I truly loved was that they absolutely packed it with curry, there is no spoonful or rice that won't get enough curry. This is a monster of a dish I would say if you ordering this alone for yourself, you'll have plenty of leftovers but absolutely recommend sharing between two with another dish or one for a table of 4 with other items     Chicken Karaage 5/5 I love how lemony this is, pieces are a little larger than when I've had karaage elsewhere and you cannot beat the flavor Kohaku Tendon Set/Signature Set 5/5 comes with the following tempuras, prawn, pumpkin, chicken, shitake. crab leg. French beans, lotus root and squid. This, is a great way to sample all of what they have without over doing it since we wanted to try other items, we also ordered one with the upgraded tencha set, I will say its easy to eat without the dashi, but it got much harder to use chopsticks with rice that wasn't sticky anymore lol but everything did taste yummy with or without the dashi. My favorite would have to be the prawn, French bean and chicken. Other things to note, they absolutely have parking right in front of the restaurants entrance but if it's dinner (7ish) you might have a hard time finding a spot, lunch you'll 100% find a spot You're better off reserving then walking in but we absolutely missed our reservation and not even 10min into waiting they gave as a table. Also price wise these guys are pretty decent especially for the quality of food you're getting read more

Everything we got was yummy, but kinda expensive. It worth a try once if you're in the Seattle or the Bellevue area. Before my trip to Seattle I made sure to make a reservation because this place is so popular & always has a wait. I was right. Even before the restaurant opened, there were already people waiting outside. I got the beef steak aomori tendon set & it was yummy. I ordered it with the spicy kohaku sauce & it wasn't even spicy. The beef was yummy & well seasoned. The tempura was crispy, but nothing special. I also tried the thick cut rare salmon katsu & kura don set. I was good, but not my favorite. The salmon was soft & cooked medium rare. The egg & mayo sauce goes well with the salmon. The rice was soft & fluffy. FoWe got the sweet potato brûlée for dessert. It was good, but not worth the price. There was creamy & not too sweet. Overall, I had a great experience here, but can't justify coming here all the time. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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This continues to be a gorgeous spot for a meal, whether you're going for a work lunch, dining alone, or with a group. The tempura is consistently crispy, fresh, and flavorful. Our server, Andrew, was helpful and attentive, and I appreciated the attention to food allergies. Definitely a 10/10 experience with the only criticism being the parking situation. read more

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2026 Seattle. Lunch review. Tendon. Premium Tendon Set (Anago Eel) 極み天丼 ( あなご) セット Anago tendon is served with anago conger eel, organic chicken breast, prawn, Kisu, crab stick, French beans 2 pcs, lotus root, shiitake mushroom, organic onsen egg atop Hokkaido-grown rice and choice of signature, spicy or ginger sauce. Upgrade to Tencha Set Add rich and savory kombu dashi + condiments to customize your tendon. Kohaku Tendon Set 琥珀天丼セット Our signature tendon served with golden battered prawns 2pcs, squid, french beans 2 pcs, pumpkin, lotus root, shiitake, organic chicken breast and crab meat stick atop Hokkaido-grown rice, choice of our signature, spicy or ginger sauce. Kurobuta Pork Katsu Curry Rice 豚カツカレーライス Pork katsu curry Rice features our golden panko-crusted Kurobuta tonkatsu served atop Hokkaido-grown rice, accompanied by our signature Royce Chocolate infused curry sauce. Upgrade to Omurice (organic egg) Coconut Bouncing Cat Pudding ココナッツ猫ちゃんプリン Enhance your calligraphy skills with our Bouncing Cat Coconut Pudding! Enjoy doodling faces on your jiggly pudding, then drizzle it with rich kuromitsu with side of boba pearls. Overall, great tendon. "As good as it gets." read more

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Absolute gem of a restaurant! A reservation is a MUST, otherwise you could be waiting up to 2 hours! The parking lot is tight and small so street parking is suggested. Now the reason for my 5 star review...their food is AMAZING! Japanese tempura dishes are their specialty. They are so light, fresh, and beyond delicious. They have seasonal items that make me want to return again and again and again. If you love green tea, their iced matcha green tea in a small shareable carafe is truly refreshing on a hot summer day. Andrew, our server, was helpful and quick to attend to our requests/questions. Highly recommend this unique eatery! read more

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I wanted to enjoy my experience at Tendon Kohaku, but there were several service issues that made it a little disappointing. We had a reservation for 2:00 PM, yet we weren't seated until 2:24 PM. I'm not sure what the purpose of making a reservation is if guests still have to wait that long. When you're planning a celebration or trying to stay on schedule, reservations should be honored as closely as possible. It was also a weekday during non-peak dining hours and I've personally never let a reservation wait more than 5-10 minutes if they called ahead. After we were finally seated, it took about 10 minutes before anyone greeted our table. A booth that was seated after us received water first, while we were completely overlooked. I eventually had to ask for water, and our server even mumbled, "Oh shoot," which made it seem like he realized he had forgotten about us. It wasn't the best first impression. The food itself was amazing, and we were there celebrating a friend's birthday, so I was glad the meal was enjoyable. However, the service and long wait overshadowed the experience. With better organization and more attentive service, this could have easily been a much better visit. read more

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The tempura was really good. The curry also very tasty and atint of spiciness. The tempura sauce goes great with rice. The coconut dessert doesn't taste very strong but it's very cute and fun cause you can paint over it before you eat it. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Absolutely worth the hype I thought... This was the best meal we had on our mini weekend trip to the PNW! We tried coming here the Thursday we landed, but unfortunately the wait was an hour and a half! Parking was a challenging as well, we got lucky, but unfortunately were unable to make use of the parking spot. Eventually we realized why... lol. One of da wahini's ex co-workers came here and had glowing things to say. My mate also recommended Tendon Kohaku as well. I see why... we made it out unofficial mission to dine here before we left. We made it out to Tendon Kohaku on a Monday afternoon for a slightly late lunch, right before we headed to the airport. SUCCESS!!! We still waited an hour for a table! Tendon Kohaku is apparently known for their Tempura. However I digress, since I'm not the biggest Tempura fan. We opted to procure their SEASONAL OFFERINGS, since we probably won't be back for a while. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tendon Kohaku is not the largest of venues; I'd say medium size. There is an outdoor area. However, it's a bit confusing, since there is a TAKE OUT window and I didn't see any patrons actually eating outside. I'm guessing the outdoor area is just for waiting and not actually dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] #TastyEats: ~ Lavender Matcha Latte ラベンダー抹茶ラテ - 5/5 We could definitely smell and taste Lavender on top, not too sweet. Mix it up, it gets even better; perfectly balanced refreshing Matcha flavor without being overly bitter. (SEASONAL OFFERINGS) ~ Black Truffle Grilled Steak Don 黒トリュフのグリルステーキ丼 - 6/5!! Probably one of the best rice dishes I had. Even the rice was amazing. I believe this was my first time trying a Black Truffle Donburi. The steak was perfectly cooked; tender, juicy & moist. The Truffle flavor on the rice was absolutely divine. We loved this dish! It even comes with a side of Chawanmushi, pickled Cabbage and Miso Soup. (SEASONAL OFFERINGS) ~ Creamy Hokkaido Uni Udon クリーミー北海道うにうどん - 5/5 absolutely amazing - 5/5 An absolutely brilliant Udon dish! Exactly what you envision a perfect Uni Udon to be; delicate, silky, smooth with a creamy umami and briny finish. This also comes with a side of Chawanmushi, pickled Cabbage and Miso Soup. (SEASONAL OFFERINGS) ~ Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc 紫芋モンブラン - 4/5 We thought the Purple Sweet Potato purée was a bit overbearing, especially since we were nibbling it from the top. It was a lot better once we mixed everything up. It's more like a Parfait on the bottom; with vanilla soft cream and corn flakes, so be sure to mix everything up. (SEASONAL OFFERINGS) ~ Kohaku Matcha Parfait 琥珀抹茶パフェ - 5/5 I opted to order this as well since we felt the Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc was a bit of a let down. Very happy to say, this was NOT a let down. It a SIGNATURE item, so it won't be going anywhere. A perfect Matcha Parfait; Matcha Ice Cream, Corn Flakes, Strawberries, Shiratama Dango, topped with Warabi Mochi, Whipped Cream and Matcha dust, all layered in a glass horn. DELISH! (SIGNATURE OFFERINGS) ~ Sakura Tendon Set 季節天丼 桜セット- 4.5/5 While I'm not a Tempura fan, I decided we need to try some of the other signature dishes, namely Tempura. We ordered this to go for dinner whenever we got hungry, which happened to be on the plane. I can see the appeal, just don't make the mistake we did. This needs to be eaten fresh, it's not one of those dishes that can sit around for a bit. Having said that the batter was still very good. I can see this being very appealing when it's fresh. I'm sure the presentation in person is brilliant as well. Make a reservation if you are able to, otherwise you be prepared to wait... there is always a wait. The hype was justified! read more

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Overall: A+ // 6 stars The might be the most popular restaurant in Bellevue and I can clearly see why. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating is comfortable, the staff are top notch, and the food excels in both aesthetic and taste, all for a reasonable price with easy to acquire reservations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It would be a shame to not visit this place if you're ever in Bellevue. Uni Tempura - Battered sea urchin wrapped in a shiso leaf, it tastes quite delicate as you could imagine. This concept works and maintains the delicate nature of the uni, so perfect for those who don't want to eat it raw. Wagyu Box - Love this high quality box of the jewels of Japan- wagyu, ikura, uni, and fresh wasabi all in one set for under $40. The box had all the comfort flavors of izakaya with that elevated element of indulgence. The pickled cucumber and cabbage also are perfect pairings to give a contrastive acidity. Jelly Cat - Super fun concept where they give a charcoal paint so you can play with your jelly cat as you wish. The crystal boba adds a mild bounce and light sweetness that gives the dessert depth. I would be curious if the charcoal could be substituted with a sesame paste to add another layer of flavor. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: +1 Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

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Seasonal Black Truffle Grilled Steak Don- strong truffle flavor. Rice was incredible. You could taste 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. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Seasonal Creamy Hokkaido Uni Udon - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

It was our first time trying this place out. It did not disappoint. We made reservations way ahead of time knowing this place was always busy and booked out. We went on a random Thursday afternoon time outside of lunch time and it was still so busy!! So advice is to book ahead of time to guarantee seating! The service was good from the start! We thoroughly enjoyed our food. Husband and I got different sets of food, so we could try it out! We will definitely come back again, theres a few other items on the menu we would love to try out! read more

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We reserved a spot for two at 4:45pm, came at 4:50 and got seated immediately! The reservations were pretty booked but the inside was half full. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is spacious but nicely organized to maximize seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is quite lovely and on theme![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon seating everything was very clean but our water was lukewarm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the black truffle grilled steak, creamy Hokkaido udon, and sweet potato crème brûlée for dessert. After receiving the steak bowl we still had to wait 5-10 minutes for the second bowl. The food looked amazing and tasted amazing!!! Both were very fulfilling but the steak to rice ratio definitely could've been better. The rice however was seasoned with some sort of truffle sauce and still tasted good on its own. After clearing our dishes we received our dessert and it was very delicious as well!! Our bill came out to around $95 including tip. Overall the food was amazing, inside was aesthetic but service could have been better. read more

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Found this spot on Yelp when looking for dinner and it had a really promising review. The only reservation I could get in advance was 9pm, which I took anyway since I'm not a fan of waiting in line. We arrived about 10 minutes early and were seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was pretty busy and lively, but it was unusually warm inside. It was a warm day outside, but it felt like the AC was either off or not doing much. That made the dinner a bit uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food-wise, it was solid overall. I had the carbonara udon. It was good but I don't think I would order it again. I did steal a bite of my husband's pork katsu curry, and that was really good. Super crispy pork, juicy inside, and the curry was flavorful. I'll definitely order that next time. We also had the sweet potatoes crème brûlée, which was excellent and would order again! The lemon sour was a bit of a miss for me. It basically tasted like lightly flavored sparkling water. I'd skip it next time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, good food and a nice vibe, just a bit too warm inside for comfort.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Everything we ordered was delicious! The Beef Steak Aimori Tendon Set was flavorful and tender, and the steak was cooked perfectly. The thick-cut rare salmon katsu and ikura don set was also beautifully prepared. As someone who loves salmon, seafood, and vegetables, I really enjoyed how the salmon paired with the purple cabbage, tomato, and avocado--it was such a fresh and well-balanced combination. I'm not usually a big pork person, but my boyfriend ordered the Kurobuta Pork Katsu Curry Rice, and I was impressed. The katsu was perfectly crispy and paired so well with their signature chocolate curry. The curry was unique in the best possible way, with an incredible depth of flavor that made the dish stand out. The purple sweet potato Mont Blanc was pricey, but great to share amongst 5 people who want a few bites. I loved the unique texture and flavor from the soft serve and it worked really well with the matcha soft serve on the bottom. This place gets very packed very quickly. My family and I got there a little over a hour before opening and got to be first in line on a Saturday, but soon after I got there, there was already a long line before they opened. I can tell that they take pride in their quality of food and it was definitely worth the wait read more

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It's my first time coming, wayyyy after they opened! I realized if I came alone at lunchtime, the wait-list probably wasn't as long. I got the opening of the restaurant time wrong though and it was still a half hour wait even for me haha. That's okay! But definitely if you have a party come early or preferably make a reservation. There were two people parties with an 1.25 hr wait by the time I got seated at noon. My server Joshua was so friendly and helpful! He was able to check ingredients for a dish for me quickly (and also unrelatedly gave me some tips as a new grayscale phone user). I am a sucker for seasonal advertisement, so even though it was my first time here I got the Sakura tendon set and the carbonara udon. Joshua helpfully warned me it would be a lot of food since I mentioned it was my first time, but I was determined to try both! (And made sure I'd be able to box up anything I didn't finish.) It took a while for the food to come out (30min?) so I'd be ready for that. Once it came though, wow, the food was gorgeous and delicious. I see why I was warned about the quantity though, I'm not sure I would've even fully finished one of the dishes, let alone both. Not sure how much the Sakura sugar stuff added to my dish so I'd probably skip the extra cost, but the tempura chicken and green bean and oo all of it was so great. The asparagus was a little stringy but also well cooked. The udon was amazing as well, very creamy (though maybe a little on the light side for me). And! Definitely a shout out to the chawanmushi and the pickled yuzu cabbage sides, they were so good. I'd gotten the $4 add on for the rice- I'm not sure I'd do it again. It wasn't bad, but I don't think I needed it. I took home 80% of the udon, almost all the rice, and half the tempura. Eyes were much bigger than my stomach today haha. read more

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Really great tempura bowls, [[HIGHLIGHT]]clean and nice atmosphere, and friendly service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the Sashimi Aimori Tendon set. The tempura was GREAT but the actual sashimi was slightly below average. The fish tasted dry and not very fresh. Everything else was amazing and I'd love to return and try their tempura focused bowls. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Sashimi aimori tendon set - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I've been here 3 times and each time it's the same result, I leave feeling that I should've spent my money elsewhere. For a place who specializes in tempura, I would expect the batter to be perfectly light, crispy, and warm. But today, it was room temp and soggy. Usually I don't mind eating fish by itself, but I don't think the quality is high enough to stand on its own to eat with just rice here. It would be nice to have some kind of sauce to make it more flavorful. Outside of the tempura sauce, everything was bland afterwards. The salmon carpaccio slices were thick but I think slicing it up thinner with more slices on the plate so that each piece of salmon can soak up more of the flavor would be better. I wanted to give this place the benefit of the doubt because it's so popular. But after 3 attempts, I've concluded food is just so-so and service is standard. Parking lot is small, better to park across the street. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Tempura was soggy and fish has no sauce or seasoning - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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All I can say is I was thoroughly mind blown!!! From the presentation to the quality and the taste, everything was perfectly made. The potion was great and you can taste the freshness in every bite! It was quite a long way so recommend making reservations or calling in early. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior decor was very authentic and complemented the experience very well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This location has a parking lot next to it. read more

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Everyone and their mom insisted that we had to try Tendon Kohaku! Everyone and their mom were right. Tendon Kohaku is known for their stunning tempura sets, but their menu goes way beyond that. Even though I have personally never been to Japan, I think this culinary experience brought me the closest to that. We got the Traditional Tendon Set, Black Truffle Grilled Steak Don, and Chicken Katsu Curry with Omurice. Every single dish was an absolute hit. It was love at first bite and every single bite after that. The tempura was so perfectly cooked. The steak was some of the most tender meat I've ever had. The curry was probably the best Japanese curry of my life. Each set was served with Hokkaido-grown short grain white rice, chawanmushi (egg custard), cabbage pickles, and miso soup. We were mind blown! From now on, everyone and their mom who comes to town will be taken here haha. read more

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Was super excited to try Tendon for the first time since I've heard great things, but was a little disappointed Food: I had Sashimi Aimori Tendon Set - the portion was quite large and came with a good variety of fish and tempura. The most disappointing part was that our whole table's tempura was a little floppy/soggy/mushy. The fish was decent quality, but came with no additional sauces. We also tried the endive salmon carpaccio which didn't hit home for us. Everything on the plate was so large that you couldn't really get a full bite of all the flavors. I also felt the endive and turnip made the taste a little too overwhelmingly bitter. Price: I would say the tendon sets are a good value considering you're getting tempura, sashimi, and sides Service/Ambiance: The staff here was kind, we didn't have a reservation and walked in at 4:55 (they reopen at 5 but were letting in tables early) so we didn't have to wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is modern and bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Tendon Kohaku - Sashimi Tempura Set - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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With an advanced reservation, seating was easy. I did hear the host tell a walk-in for three people the hour was over one hour long on a Wednesday evening. The food was delicious and mostly worth the hype. read more

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This review is strictly for the matcha strawberry drink, which I order at least 3x a week, every week. My biggest gripe is that it's never consistent. The amount of matcha, strawberry, ice, and milk all depends on who's making it. Tendon would really benefit from having a standard on how their employees make their drinks. It's the same case with the hojicha strawberry drink as well. Today's is the most disappointing. If you look at my picture, this drink is just colored milk. Very little matcha, very little strawberry. I paid $8 for a cup of milk. And the drink was less than usual; barely at the lid's level. Speaking of lid, please get rid of the dome covers. Giving it an extra star because their matcha is actually fantastic -- that is, when they put enough of it. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Matcha strawberry. - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I'll be honest, I went in skeptical. Hype-driven spots recommended by food influencers have burned me too many times. This one caught me completely off guard. The quality here holds up to what I had in Japan recently. The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce had great balance. I also loved how they package it, the egg and the rice/meat are separated so nothing gets soggy. Really thoughtful. The shrimp tempura had a really pleasant sweetness to it. I picked it up at the window and ate it in my hotel literally 5 minutes away and it was still perfect. One weird thing though: I asked for a small side of sauce to dip the tempura and they had to go check and came back saying they couldn't accommodate it. Such an odd thing to say no to. Service at the pickup window was friendly otherwise. Can't wait to come back and work through the rest of the menu read more

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This was the very first stop we did when we visited Seattle. My bf as usual was the one who found this spot. We've heard that they have reservations and it tends to be booked. But when we tried to reserved we couldn't anymore, so we tested our luck to just do walk in, and we got there probably like an hour before they opened, straight from the airport. Then by like 20mins before it opened we saw people starting to line up but most of them were reservations, so we were able to sit down after a few minutes. We already know what we were gonna order days before lol. My bf ordered the kohaku tendon of course, and I ordered the truffle pasta. I'm a pasta girly and add that it has truffles, I was already sold. We both tasted each other's dishes. And let me tell you first bite 10/10 already. Food was so good. Service was great as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the place was nice and the decor was so cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was definitely worth the wait and as our first dish in Seattle was great! read more

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This place was recommended from my sister Ava family friends, and I'm glad we came. Great, tasty food, service, and many options. The servings were huge and tasty. Don't show up if you're not hungry; you will need room for the goods. Very friendly staff. I recommend making a reservation. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Traditional kohaku tendon set - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The food was excellent, and every dish we ordered was delicious. We tried the Carbonara Udon, Beef Steak Aimori Tendon Set, Premium Tendon Set, and Katsu Curry with Omurice, and all of them were well worth ordering. The service was fast, and our server, Andrew, was incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time, as the restaurant can get busy. A nice bonus is the free parking lot, which has about 25 spaces, making parking much easier than expected. Overall 5/5! read more

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Made reservations a month in advance to avoid the usual 2-2.5 hour weekend dinner wait, so we came in with pretty high expectations based on all the hype. Unfortunately, the experience ended up being fairly mixed overall. Food is just okay but restroom/restaurant cleanliness and condition left much to be desired. The tempura itself was slightly above average. The batter had a nice crispy exterior, but several pieces were a tad under-fried and mushy inside. The tempura chicken breast in particular was a disappointment. The interior was mostly a mushy mess and no one at our table wanted to finish it. We also tried the mentaiko udon, which arrived lukewarm. The flavors were much more subtle and didn't really stand out. Would recommend sticking to the tempura-focused dishes instead. Oddly, the desserts ended up being more enjoyable than the main meal itself. What disappointed us most, though, was the overall ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurant. We were seated in the separated back room with the booths, which should have felt more intimate and comfortable, but the space felt quite worn down. The benches were visibly damaged with stains and worn spots, the walls had marks all over them, and there were noticeable sauce splatters on the artwork next to our table. The bathrooms were also poorly maintained, especially for a restaurant trying to project a more elevated dining experience. Not sure if it was because of the Memorial Day weekend rush, but the gender-neutral restrooms were neglected with dusty plants, food stains around the sink area that looked like they needed a deep clean, and generally banged-up walls and fixtures. Overall, the upkeep felt more like what you'd expect from a no-frills restaurant rather than a place with this level of hype and wait times. Overall, not a bad meal, but definitely not one that lived up to the expectations created by the long waits and rave reviews. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for 2 years now, and was very sad when there was a 2 hour wait, and so we didn't go. :( we did grab desserts though -- the sweet potato crème brûlée was very yummy! read more

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Tendon Kohaku has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Bellevue! The thick cut rare salmon katsu & ikura don set was the standout. The salmon was perfectly cooked with a crispy, golden crust while staying incredibly moist and buttery inside. Paired with fluffy rice, and a side of miso soup, it was both satisfying and well-balanced. The salmon roe and dipping sauce added the perfect finishing touch. And don't skip dessert! The adorable cat-shaped coconut pudding was almost too cute to eat. It had a silky, delicate texture and was served with a rich kuromitsu & a side of boba pearls that wasn't overly sweet. It was light, refreshing, and the perfect way to end the meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself has a clean, modern Japanese aesthetic with a cozy atmosphere that's great for lunch, dinner, or even a casual date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was friendly, attentive, and our food arrived quickly despite the restaurant being busy. If you're looking for high-quality Japanese comfort food that's a little different from the usual sushi spots, I highly recommend giving Tendon Kohaku a try. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu! read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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The food is good, tempura and battered stuff is great albeit a bit greasy. It's a hidden grease that kind of shows up a few bites after. It's a memory that always sticks with me after every meal here, "that was greasier then it looked." Food quality is also good, it's what keeps us coming back whole greasy. Food is also clean, restaurant clean, bright, good vibe. This recent visit was reserved online as a "business meeting" and we were seated in the rear of restaurant, a whole separate section and more fitting to a business meeting. Everything really is 4 star for me when it comes to food here but the service this time, especially for business, was a bit too intrusive and way too loud. We were closest to the area where dishes were unloaded after clearing from a table and the server just clanged away with zero sensitivity that we sat only a few feet away. Maybe it was on purpose since this is a high volume restaurant and he wanted to turn tables? I wouldn't be surprised if it was. But it was a turnoff. Turnoff like the bit of greasy feeling after you eat here. Will rethink returning as often as previously because of this last visit. read more

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Food Quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Grea first experience at Tendon Kohaku! This place definitely lives up to the hype and the food was amazing. I ordered the Beef Steak Aimori Tendon Set, Houjicha latte and the sweet potato crème brulee. Everything was so well seasoned and so fast to be served to our table. A was our server and did a fantastic job taking care of us. Highly recommended for anyone to give this a try! read more

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Outstanding tendon (tempura don)! Delicious tempura, excellent dinner sets, fast service. Celebrated a family birthday here and Tendon Kohaku did not disappoint! Loved everything we ordered: - Beef steak aimori tendon set - Seared salmon aimori tendon set - Black truffle grilled steak set (amazing!) - Sweet potato creme brulee (get this!) - Matcha parfait Book your reservations weeks in advance (wait times hit up to 2 hrs on weekends). Look forward to returning! read more

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Loved the quality of the food in this place! On a weekend evening, my friends and joined the waitlist during peak time and waited more than an hour before being seated. I tried their braised beef curry udon, which camed with a steamed egg that was super comforting and flavorful and silky. The curry itself was rich and savory, and the udon had a nice chewy texture and was a decent portion size. My friends ordered a steak dish, and I thought they steak was delicious and juicy when they let me sample a small portion. We shared the sweet potato creme brulee for dessert, which was unique and a standout. It was creamy with a subtle sweetness from the sweet potato, and the caramelized top added a nice contrast. Satisfying meal and would love to come back to try some other items from their extensive menu! read more

Tendon Kohaku - Braised Beef Curry Udon - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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We had a great lunch experience here with family and friends! Andrew is awesome! The food is delicious, the coconut pudding is fun! read more

Tendon Kohaku - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Honestly a 4.5/5, I've been twice now! Reservations are super hard to get. The first time I tried the salmon katsu bowl and the traditional tendon set. The tendon was really good - not too oily and crispy despite there not been too much breading. The salmon katsu bowl was not my favorite - they provide this tartar sauce which is supposed to be mixed in and ultimately made it taste like a McD filet o' fish. The second time I got the curry chicken katsu and OMG this is literally the best katsu I've ever had in my life. There's something about the breading they use, so unique. And the curry sauce with the Royce chocolate? YUM. read more

Tendon Kohaku - Chicken curry katsu - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I've been here multiple times - it's just that good! The issue? Securing reservations. Seriously, even during the Superbowl (hawks vs pats) this place was packed. I've had to settle for waiting in line before the restaurant opens to get a shot at getting a table, which works fairly well. Just make sure that everyone in your party is there, or else the workers won't let you get a ticket to line up. They usually open before their advertised hours. Ordering is via QR code, or if you take too long someone will swing by and check on you and take your order. I have to say, the tendon is perfectly crispy, with the batter well adhered to the food so that it doesn't slide off with the first bite. It's not oily at all. The chawanmushi is smooth and not rubbery at all, and the miso soup is so flavorful. The rice is delicious and cooked to perfection - soft but also balanced so that each grain is distinct and not mushy. read more

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I stopped in while visiting family in town. Absolutely fantastic. For the quality, this is an awesome restaurant with surprisingly reasonable prices. The restaurant has a great theme and fun for groups. I really enjoyed the katsu pork and the house made curry, and even better with the omirice. Though everything was really good and I will definitely come back when I'm in town. The service was great, A was great and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

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