Five stars. Nakagawa Sushi was recommended by a few locals who know Japanese food, and I brought my…read moremom, who's Japanese and picky about her sushi. She approved. Everything was delicious, but the yellowtail and scallop nigiri stood out: fresh, clean, and perfect. We'll be back!

We visited for a casual omakase dinner and it was a good decision!…read moreCall in to reserve a counter seating for the best experience! Service was attentive as usual, small restaurant but well lit and more than enough room to be comfortable. The omakase set is such great value here. Super fresh seafood. The sake flight was an added pleasure that accompanied the dinner so well. Don't remember all the names of each piece :) but left very satisfied and anticipating our next visit soon!

Definitely my favorite new sushi spot in the Puget Sound. Fresh, gorgeously presented sushi at a…read morereasonable price. Just discovered it this month and already been over there twice. Am totally in love with the Salmon Lover's plate, and Bryan is loving the Chirashi Bowl. The udon noodles are also not bad. Highly highly recommend!

As evidenced by a nearly five star average rating on both Yelp and Google, Sushi Koushi is much…read moremore than just a creative fun name. I'm placing this as one of my new favorite sushi spots on the Eastside! Four of us came for an early dinner around 4:30P on a Saturday and got seating right away in a booth. The restaurant is on the smaller end with just a few tables on each side and a few seats at the sushi bar. In addition to an appetizer, two of us shared three specialty sushi rolls and the other two in our group ordered the chicken katsu meal set. Our sushi arrived beautifully all on one plate. Each specialty roll included 10 pieces and they all contained a generous amount of filling with a relatively thin rice layer, making the average price of $18 - $19 per roll worth the value. + TAKOYAKI ($7.50): These deep-fried dumplings had a soft creamy interior and housed a small piece of tender octopus. Four pieces came in an order, topped with mayo, unagi sauce and bonito flakes. I loved the crispy exterior and they were served steaming hot. I am not sure they were made in-house or frozen, but they were delicious. + KOUSHI ROLL ($17.99): A crab, avocado and cucumber roll topped with cajun seared salmon, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, green onion and fish roe. Between the crab filling and spicy mayo, this is a pretty creamy roll. The salmon on top had a very light sear, so while the smoky flavor was noticeable, I considered it closer to raw. The unagi sauce added some sweetness that offset the mild spice. + NAGOYA ROLL ($18.99): Tuna avocado roll topped with salmon, ponzu sauce, sweet sesame sauce, green onion and fish roe. The freshness of the fish especially shined here between the large cubes of tuna inside and the meaty slice of raw salmon on top. The sauce simply enhanced the roll without taking over the flavor, so it didn't distract from the purity of the ingredients. + SETO ROLL ($18.99): Spicy tuna and cucumber inside topped with tuna, ponzu sauce and green onion. This roll is HOT, like at least 3/5 stars on the spice scale! As spicy as it was, I really enjoyed it, especially since half the roll was topped with medium fatty tuna which was such a nice treat. Lean tuna draped over the other half. Chopped green onion on top added pops of freshness. The chicken katsu meal ($16.99) came with salad, rice and miso soup. I tried one piece of the chicken which was tender and had an excellent light crunch! Service was great as the two employees managing the dining room checked back a couple times and were actively watching in case any of the tables needed anything. I know I'll be back again for more sushi!

Highlights: really liked the pecan on the saguaro roll. Different and new…read more That's it. I can't recommend this place. Salmon was fishy. Rice was al dente. Pink lady roll was bland, fish on top fishy. We were the only people in there and the food still took a while. Attention to detail on the walls and interior look is poor. Needs some work. Looking back at the reviews, it loos like maybe management changed? Just a complete drop off on reviews, but still coasting at above 4 from a huge base of old reviews. Very disappointing.

We love this Sushi restaurant, recently we wanted to go back for dinner, and unfortunately the…read moreplace was closed (completely empty) , with no signage or nothing. Yelp is still showing as in business. So disappointed. If you do know where they moved to please post a note. Thank you!!!

First and foremost, the service was outstanding! From the time we entered to the time we left, we…read morefelt so welcome and important to the business! And the only staff member serving that day was so efficient, and in spite of her load, she was still very friendly. All decked in smiles! The food was also outstanding! I have always seen Japanese shows where the characters always eat potato salad (poteto sarada). I can scratch that off my bucket list... LOL! Everything else just tasted so good! In fact, we recommended this to two close families of ours in Seattle and they also sampled the food and loved our recommendation! The place is beautifully decorated. With enough light from the storefronts that won't make you squint at the menu. Lots of room on the tables and to move around. My family and I love this place... We're sure you'll love it too! Come try them out!

I came in for lunch and ordered the Japanese curry udon with rosu katsu. The noodles were probably…read moremy favorite part--cooked perfectly with that chewy, bouncy texture you want from good udon. The Japanese curry was flavorful with a little kick, and it was nice and thick. Personally, that's exactly how I like Japanese curry, and many other things. The interior is clean, modern, bright, and open, which makes the restaurant feel comfortable and welcoming. Service was just okay. My lunch date wanted a substitution, but there seemed to be some confusion and we ended up being charged for an additional side of potato salad. Normally, no big deal, but nearly $8 for a scoop of potato salad felt pretty steep. Overall, I enjoyed the food, but pricing is definitely on the higher side for what feels like a quick lunch. With tip, we were pushing $75 for two people, which makes it harder to call this a casual lunch spot. Also, street parking around here can be a bit of a challenge during the lunch rush. Good curry and udon, nice atmosphere, but bring your appetite--and your wallet.

Yes, the sashimi is better than it looks. Yum!!…read more Great service. If you want something special, just ask.

In short The vibe is all friendly neighborhood joint, but…read morethe fish (especially the sashimi) is excellent. Hard to beat this place. In long We've been meaning to try it forever and finally dragged our carcasses in here when we were coming back from an afternoon up north. Quiet Sunday night on Thanksgiving weekend, and we scored perfect parking and got a table instantly. So we're already in a great mood, right? It's a shoebox-shaped room with a few extra tables in one corner. Newish strip mall construction. You can come in from either end, which I would not have guessed. It's sparkling clean and well lit with some nice warmth to the lighting. Big flatscreens behind the sushi bar, probably tuned to the ballgame or the news or something. The menu feels comfortingly familiar. The usual apps, solid list of sashimi, lots of classic rolls and then a couple full pages of specialty rolls. Matcha for later. So far you don't feel like you're in crazy territory, though they do list hamachi collar as an all-the-time hot dish, which is cool. So many places run out of it right away and list it only as a special, but not here. The sake list is just enough--a couple of each type, some solid and reasonably-priced house options, a couple really nice picks. You get your sake right away and the miso doesn't take much longer. The takoyaki was delicious and beautiful. Lots of garnish, boiling hot, great flavor. Nice tako bits in there, lots of creamy filling. They garnish the seaweed salad with daikon and load it with cucumber. More places should do both of these things. The cucumber in particular enhanced the flavor a ton. Once the rolls showed up, things got better and better. The Love Hunter and the Amazing were both fantastic. Great combinations of flavors and textures, generously portioned and topped. We got some classic taki too, and that was a great contrast. I love it so much when places nail the classics and the modern. I got the deluxe sashimi dinner. For $36 this is such a value. The hamachi and the other tuna were both super buttery, the salmon had tons of flavor, and there were a couple other nice fish on the plate as well. It's great when you find a place you're super happy you tried, but this immediately goes into the rotation as an any-night sushi spot. Affordable enough you don't have to wait for a special occasion! Dig this place hard.

Visiting Washington and was recommended to try Ta Joia, and so far it's one of my favorite places…read moreI've eaten! First off, the ambiance was warm and welcoming. The establishment is family owned and I could tell that the owners are very involved and interactive with customers. Service was good, you stand to order and pay at the front then grab a number and sit at any open table. They also have takeout as an option. This was my first time having real teriyaki chicken and it did not disappoint! I got the spicy crispy combo with pico and rice (chicken katsu and spicy teriyaki chicken). Lots of food for a good price! I would rate my meal a 10/10! I have nothing bad to say about it and I think it's perfect just the way it is. If you need a quick hearty meal with veggies and protein, this Ta Joia is the place to go!

Counter-serve Asian fusion restaurant in the Canyon Park area of Bothell. In a strip mall with the…read moreQFC, plenty of parking. Small-ish seating space. Pretty popular on a weekend night. Simple bright interior. If you eat-in, they bring the food to your table. Menu is small but interesting, as it's Japanese and Korean with a little bit of Brazilian influence. Got their spicy chicken teriyaki which seems to be the most popular item, with rice, pico and cilantro sauce. Also got a side of the feijoada, which is a Brazilian black bean and pork stew. Total was ~$25 before tax and tip. Did take them a bit of time as they were busy with other orders. Pretty good portions on the teriyaki bowl. The chicken was surprisingly tender for teriyaki. Good flavors, although not really what I'd call spicy. The pico is like a crisp side salad. The creamy cilantro sauce is supposed to mix with the rice, which tasted good. Better with the rice than dipping the chicken. As for the feijoada, it's got decent flavor and a couple pieces of pork and sausage. Good for mixing with the rice, but didn't taste anything out of the ordinary. Overall a good dinner. It's a little pricier than typical hole in the wall takeout teriyaki, but better quality.

I came on Friday night. I dined alone, so I searched for a good restaurant that was not overcrowded…read moreand had a wonderful atmosphere. I really had a pleasant visit today. The cuisine has excellent seasoning. I chose two appetizers, Takoyaki and Hamachi Karma, and found both to be delicious. The Takoyaki had a well-balanced flavor. Yummy. The Hamachi Karma displayed both the fish and dipping sauce with wonderful flavors. The drizzle sauce and spinach on the plate seem to be intentionally included. They complement the dish altogether. I think both the recipe maker and the chef demonstrated great skill in their execution. I should experience different dishes next time. The restaurant was nice and clean. The staff were friendly, polite, and attentive to their customers. My green tea never ran out. I rarely ate at a restaurant without asking for more water or tea. It may seem like a little thing, but I valued their attention. This restaurant may become one of my go-to places to eat.

This place is so good. The food is phenomenal. We've been here twice now and it was a great…read moreexperience both times. They're quick, friendly and clean. Kaarage was delicious. Every roll we ordered was delicious. The special rolls come out pretty saucy so be warned if you're not into that.

I love: - the cocktails. They make great Caiparinha…read more - the karaage - the clean bathroom! Service is slow but friendly! The main courses aren't as tasty as the apps.

I love love love Kro Bar, everything from their aesthetic to their ridiculously good drinks,…read moreeverything is on point! I came in to celebrate my friends engagement and of course I had to have my drink the Aqua Ardens Vol. 16, ugh its so so good I cannot recommend it enough. I also had the What We Found in the Jungle... and... YES! For food I had the Steak Frites and I'm so sorry to say that it just wasn't good, for the price point and just how well they do everything else, I expected better, the cut just didn't do it for me and they use different fries for this and it wasn't nearly as good as their happy hour fries, add to the fact that the sauce was miniscule. Guys if you can't slather your Frites then we have a problem. I will say though there was so many new items on there that I would love to try, so one dish is not going to stop me from coming and again our servers were awesome. Oh and just a reminder their happy hour is Tue to Thur and all day Sunday so make it count!

Hana Sushi is a gem of a neighborhood spot in Bothell that always delivers a solid sushi…read moreexperience. It's cozy, welcoming, and has the kind of vibe where you can tell they've got a loyal following of regulars - and for good reason. We made a same-day reservation for dinner, which I highly recommend since it gets pretty busy in the evenings. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout. If you sit at the sushi bar, you can have a fun view of the chefs in action. We ordered three rolls - the TNT, Main Street, and Paradise. The TNT was the standout for me because of the flavor and right amount of spice. We're big fans of salmon nigiri, so we also got six orders (yep, 12 pieces total); it was fresh, buttery, and absolutely delicious. Prices for full rolls are right around average for the greater Seattle area. If sushi isn't your thing, they also offer a good selection of appetizers and other dishes. Whether you're popping in for a casual dinner or date night, Hana Sushi is a dependable, tasty option in Bothell that's worth checking out!

Always delicious. Great staff. We've been going for 30 years. It's awesome! Sushi is always fresh…read more Tempura is hot, crunchy & fresh.

10/10 food was clean and tasty! The owner was so lovely! First place in Seattle I have seen proper…read moreJapanese comfort clean food! The restaurant was clean and presentation of the food made it even more delicious! Stop by and support a local business! You won't be disappointed!!

It's not going to be the best food you've had in your life, but comfort food is comfort food. We…read morewalked 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.