First and foremost, the service was outstanding! From the time we entered to the time we left, we felt 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! read more

Tokuni - Japanese food for lunch in Lynnwood, Washington... - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

I came in for lunch and ordered the Japanese curry udon with rosu katsu. The noodles were probably my 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. read more

Tokuni - Japanese curry udon with rosu katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

100% would go back. I went for lunch around 2pm to avoid the regular lunch crowd. Definitely go on a weekday as I got seated pretty quickly. Friendly service and the food tasted great. A lot of options on the menu but I ended up ordering their rosu katsu with oroshi ponzu sauce (basically grated radish and ponzu on the side). This was a good choice as I was able to try their tonkatsu with the grated radish ponzu sauce and alternate with the regular tonkatsu sauce that's provided on the table. Only thing I wish they did was provide unlimited cabbage salad and rice which other tonkatsu places I've been to did. Parking was easy. Just use the retail parking lot located at Ember Apartments (parking entrance is off 40th Ave W). If you need to wait, there's always He Cha Lou next door. read more

Tokuni - Rosu Katsu with Oroshi Ponzu Sauce - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Excellent restaurant that specializes in various katsu dishes. You can choose the type of katsu dish like curry, oroshi ponzu sauce, regular katsu, etc and also the meat type like chicken, or a type of pork katsu, etc. All the dishes were delicious. Staff were very friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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We came around 11:30 AM on a Tuesday. We really enjoyed our Kurobuta Katsu and Katsu Nabe--the katsu was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich and authentic flavor. I especially loved that we got to grind the toasted sesame seeds ourselves, which added a fresh, nutty aroma and made the experience feel even more traditional. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the interior was nicely decorated with a great vibe. It was also nice to come during lunchtime when it wasn't too crowded. Parking was easy with free retail garage parking. Overall, a great experience! read more

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Greeted and sat promptly. Interior is low lit and cozy. Started with fries which were standard. Son got the pork tenderloin katsu meal which came with miso, rice, and cabbage. I liked that they included a mini Japanese mortar and pestle to freshly grind sesame seeds then mix with the katsu sauce (delicious). Hubby tried the salmon katsu curry udon which was huge but difficult to eat, perhaps scissors would help to cut it table side. I got the kurobuta katsu curry rice which was also large, at least cut up into manageable strips. Our dishes all seemed very high quality and were very tasty. read more

Tokuni - Kurobuta katsu curry rice - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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This is our second time here. The last time we were here, I gave it 4 stars. I believe it just opened the last time we went. So they must have ironed out opening kinks because we had a better experience this time around. The katsu we ordered were all good. The rosu pork is my preferred cut, because it is a little fattier than the tenderloin. It was tender and crunchy outside. I loved the grated radish. One of us got the salmon katsu and she loved it. It was a thick slice, but it looked moist inside. Our server was really nice and knowledgeable with her suggestions. The food came out without much wait, even if they were about 80% full. The server was attentive, always asking us how our food was and refilling our ice waters. Love the space and tasty, simple decor of this restaurant. There's covered parking attached to the apartment complex above. This place is surely comparable to the other katsu places here in Seattle. I'm glad it's in our neighborhood. read more

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Great tasting katsu, friendly service and overall a nice experience! We came on a weekend and it was a full house for lunch. Plenty of street parking. Service was welcoming and they were accommodating to our little one with a high chair. We got their gyoza and a side of udon for our one year old and we always bring our own food scissors to cut food up for him. My husband and I had the Nagoya miso style katsu. Very tasty and perfectly cooked. We really enjoyed our meal and would come back again to try their other items! read more

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Fellow Yelp Elite/IGer Carol C and I met up for brunch at Tokuni right at their 11am opening (2/7/26). Street parking around the vicinity was a bit scarce on this rainy Saturday. Reading other Yelp posts, looks like there is complimentary garage parking while dining onsite. The restaurant interior was sleek with table/booth seating around the perimeter. Our wait person was very helpful and well versed with the menu providing helpful recommendations. The menu provided a variety of preparations: lunch bento, apps, sandos, bowls, noodles, katsu with rice, shredded cabbage, and various sauces like ponzu, curry, as examples. There's also beverages and a few ice cream based desserts. Other staff members worked in tandem taking away dishes and refilling our water glasses throughout our meal. I appreciated their unobtrusiveness during our 90 minute brunch. We both started with the chawanmushi appetizer. This version had sliced fish cake and chicken tendon with a pleasant custard consistency, served hot. Carol selected an impressive entree, one of the katsu nabe. Nicely prepped cutlet with a bubbling hot soup base placed above a heat source. This came with shredded cabbage and black sesame topped steamed rice. I went with a favorite, but with a twist. I picked a menchi katsu don bowl. This was a generous serving of minced pork and beef prepped cutlet, tender egg, and roasted onion atop steamed rice with a balanced sweet and savory sauce. I really enjoyed this and it was very filling. Katsu is having a moment, whether as a sando, burger, bowl, or entree. It is better than Hurry Curry of Tokyo (Seattle/SLU), but I feel Kobuta and Ookami (Seattle/Capitol Hill & Redmond) slightly edges them out. I look forward to returning and trying other menu items. Tokuni is a great northend dining option. read more

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Top notch tonkatsu in Lynnwood! I had their kurobuta katsu with Nagoya miso sauce for lunch. What I love is the panko has large pieces that add a huge crunch to every bite, yet the batter isn't so thick that it overwhelms the pork. Speaking of the pork, this was a very generous portion of thick tenderloin, I had to take half home as leftovers. Staff was very friendly and helpful when ordering, the food takes a little while to come out because they make each order fresh and hot. Love the modern styling with traditional elements too. Street parking is hit or miss, I hear there's retail parking in the building somewhere but have yet it. Perhaps the website should give us directions to the entrance of the lot. read more

Tokuni - Nagoya Miso Katsu, Kurobuta - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

What a great place to get Katsu for a good price around Lynnwood, Washington! Service was great, large and clean space, they have a huge menu with a lot of different items! The food came out relatively fast. The food was very juicy and flavorful. Parking was a little hard to find. Overall, I highly recommend and I would come back. read more

Tokuni - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

overall was happy to finally try this spot and would def go back, it's a cute spot that's clean and bright. The service was pretty nice. All of the food was pretty good. We thought that the curry chicken udon was the best but the others were good too. I would note that the service was definitely a bit slow, and it took a bit to get all of our items. You might be able to tell in the photos, but my group and I share all our items and we were served the curry item first and we completely finished the curry dish before the other two were served. The server even joked that we ate it all already. Overall I didn't mind too much on that bc we were sharing so we all had something to eat either way, but if we weren't sharing I'd probs be a little annoyed. read more

Tokuni - Nabe hire, cheese oroshi - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Had such a good experience here! Parking was so easy to find and there was no wait when we came at 7 PM. The food came out pretty quick as well I got the nabe and it was so comforting since it was raining that day. Also got the mozzarella katsu as a side to share and ITS SO GOOD read more

Tokuni - Nabe - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

I came here on a weekday with some friends and had the kurobuta toji w/ chicken katsu on the side. The portion was huge but comparable to Ookami. I would say that it was pretty good, but I definitely think that the meat could be a bit juicier. The sauces for the vegetables were decent as well. The service was great as we were seated quickly and were provided a lot of attention. The ambiance of the place was very clean and pristine. I would definitely come back again, especially with its adjacent ample parking across the street and with a refreshment store next door. read more

Tokuni - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

I love katsu and was excited to try Tokuni since it just opened. We stopped by around 2pm for a late lunch -- no line, which was nice. The ambiance was clean and modern, and service was friendly and attentive. Parking was a bit tricky though -- no dedicated lot, just street parking. Ordered the rosu katsu set (fattier cut) and the hire katsu (leaner cut). Rosu Katsu - 3/5 Portion was good, but it wasn't as crispy as I expected. The meat itself was a bit under-seasoned, and the bottom was soft (almost soggy) even though it was on a wire rack which was disappointing. Hire Katsu - 3/5 Meat texture was softer and slightly moist. There was a faint metallic/iron-like aftertaste -- not super strong, but noticeable. Overall, portions were solid. The main thing holding it back was the lack of crispiness. If the batter had more crunch, it would've made a big difference! read more

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I have been eyeing this spot for a while and finally had a chance to give it a go. Browsing the menu there was so many options to pick from including what cut of pork we wanted. I quickly settled for the Kurobuta tonkatsu and it was so good. The katsu was hot and crispy, meat was moist and it was not greasy at all. This is a definite must come back to type of spot! read more

Tokuni - Kurobuta tonkatsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

"If you love Katsu, you may try this restaurant." I tried Katsu Toji Kurobuta and Premium Hot Green Tea. It tastes great. The portion is pretty big for me. I enjoyed half way eating it, then it started feel too sweet after awhile. So I stopped and had it for to go. The premium hot green tea was great! I love the taste and perfect temperature. All the staff were friendly from start to finish. I came 30 mnts before close and I can say they all seemed working happily! So I, as a customer, can feel good energy. Love it. The restaurant was clean and neat. I would recommend Tokuni! read more

Tokuni - Katsu Toji Kurobuta - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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I had high hopes for Tokuni, given all the hype I was seeing on social media. Not sure if the demand and long lines may have died down, but on a Wednesday at 11am, there was no line at all. The Rosu Katsu came with rice, cabbage, miso soup, and toasted sesame seeds that you grind and add the katsu sauce to in which to dip the katsu. As the star on the plate, the katsu was unfortunately not as crispy as I was expecting, and the pork loin was a bit dry. Dipping it in the sauce did help, but I feel like the katsu should be able to hold its own. The sesame dressing was a hit - I would honestly buy a bottle of that to take home. Generous portion size overall, I took a little less than half of the meal home to enjoy as leftovers. The staff here were super kind and attentive. There is limited street parking around the block, or also in the garage (entrance is half a block down from the restaurant entry). From the parking garage, you can take a nice stroll through the apartment complex courtyard to get to the restaurant. Swung by the tea place next door for a sweet treat afterwards! read more

Tokuni - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

It would be closer to 3.5 stars, so just wanted to state that here. But overall it was just okay, nothing spectacular. Wanted to try because they opened recently. Food wise, the katsu was slightly greasy. Nothing really stand out. The miso soup was very salty but it might be because they used black miso instead? I got the regular chicken rice bowl, I thought the flavor was decent, but the portion was on the smaller side. Price was slightly on the higher end but in this economy, some might consider it average. Service wise, we were originally going to get the lunch bento but the server said it is not available on the weekends which nothing on the menu specified that. We got there first thing they opened and the server didn't seem very nice about it when she said it wasn't available which that was a little disappointing. She did come over to refill waters a few time which was nice. Ambiance wise was nothing fancy but it is a brand new restaurant so things were overall pretty clean. Definitely a modern vibe. But overall, flavor was decent but just wish the portion was slightly bigger and there's room for improvement since it is a newer restaurant. read more

Tokuni - Chicken rice bowl - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Was craving katsu and decided to give this place a try! It's located near apartment complex's and there's parking in the garage for retail which is really nice if you can't find street parking. I ordered the regular cutlet and it came with miso soup and rice. Best part has to be the cabbage and sesame dressing at katsu restaurants and this place is no different. Food was great but service could have been better. Being one of 2/3 tables dining in, we didn't get checked up on at all. Not very attentive with things like water refills or noticing we finished all the food and want the bill. Interior is nice and small, clean and trendy. Would come again for the food and hopefully there will be more service. read more

Tokuni - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

The pictures drew us to Tokuni and happy to announce this place blew us away. Tokuni is a rather new joint specializing in Katsu in all its forms, and we were happy to give it a shot. Anything from katsu sandwiches to regional specialties of Katsu were on offer, and it showed a deep appreciation of the source. The restaurant was spotless and the service was prompt, and we ordered a Nagoya style miso katsu (chicken) and a Curry Rosu Katsu (pork). The presentation was immaculate and the attention to detail was impressive. The curry katsu came with a cute pot to ration it to your own taste, the miso katsu as well. It was cooked perfectly with what you want to see from a good katsu spot- A crispy exterior with a perfectly tender center. Its probably the best katsu I've had outside of Japan, which is the best compliment I could offer. So if you're craving katsu, either traditional or more modern takes like the cheese stuffed ones- I'd highly recommend Tokuni. Was a highlight. read more

Tokuni - Nagoya style miso katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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I've been eyeing this place since it first opened and finally got to give it a try with a group of friends! I'm already trying to see when I can come back LOL. Food & drink: (5/5) I had zero expectations going in and left VERY satisfied. I got the rosu katsu toji, which is pork loin katsu that comes in a pot simmering in a delicious sweet broth/sauce with cabbage and egg. I can't even describe how comforting and perfect it was for the chilly night. My partner got the hire katsu in the same broth which is just tenderloin instead of loin. The rosu was definitely better in my opinion. The hire resembles duck because it's a darker cut of meat, which I didn't think went well with the sweetness of the broth. Service: (4/5) Like some other reviews mentioned, the food did take a little long to come out but I didn't think much of it since they're brand new. Otherwise, everyone there is really nice! Other notes: They don't have a parking lot of their own but you can park across the street at the furniture store, or down where Anytime Fitness is. read more

Tokuni - Rosu Katsu Toji - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Found this place on a whim and we very happy with our selection. If you are looking for Katsu, the possibilities are endless here. We went with the traditional Katsu. It was light and fluffy and full of flavor. It came with a traditional cabbage salad which was very refreshing. The udon curry was right up my wife's alley, and I do like curry but I'm not the biggest udon noodle fan. It still was very full of flavor and delicious. Side note, the dressing or sauce that was in the table was let me say to die for. We put it on everything. If I had it on hand all the time it would probably be a condiment that I used on a very regular basis. The service was top notch and our server was very sweet and patient. We took awhile to look over the whole menu and there are so many things that I would come back for just to try. The only let down was the edamame as it is a staple that we usually order at any restaurant when available. They were very hot and cold and felt like it was a frozen edamame that was nuked in the microwave. The establishment itself was very modern looking with a very clean vibe. We will definitely be back. This is definitely a spot in lynnwood that needs more love from people. Then again, it could be packed all the time, but we were there very early on Mother's Day. read more

Tokuni - Chicken Katsu and Curry Udon - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Ordered the udon curry with chicken katsu. Was very impressed with how crunchy and juicy the chicken katsu is. The udon curry is super flavorful and chewy. They also have complimentary parking in the same building. read more

Tokuni - Udon curry, with chicken katsu (highly recommend!) - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

New Tonkatsu place in Lynnwood area. Parking: in the same apartment building, garage parking, free. We seated right away. We ordered: Oroshi kurobuta pork ponzu sauce katsu Sukiyaki noddle Croquette Hakien lychee martini Overall just ok, sukiyaki flavour is nice, but the katsu, it is not the usual japanese katsu as I wish. And the rice bowl is not even full, they only give you half bowl, interesting. Croquette is just ok, wish they were crisper. Service is ok, food came out slower than expeted. read more

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Every menu item sounded the same when I read it, so it was hard to get interested in them. I figured out that you have the same choice of proteins, and you're picking a serving style. Nearly all of them are carb-heavy; this place is aiming for comfort food. My brother went with tofu katsu donburi, while I went with chicken katsu curry rice. The curry was served to the side, looking like gravy. I dipped each katsu piece into the curry, which was at least good for portion control. Neither the chicken nor the tofu protein wowed. Certainly crispy on the outside, but I wish the chicken had been marinated in something. The tofu was just kind of plain. For me the highlight was my brother's sweet, yet acidic yuzu martini. I wish I'd had one too. I went with a bottle of the pure snow nigori sake, which wasn't creamy at all. read more

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Went back again and they did not disappoint. This time we tried the Hiro Katsu Toji and it was super flavorful. It was sweet and savory. It had a soy sauce based sauce, almost like a soup and really good for a cold, rainy day. Their curry udon is king! This is definitely my favorite dish I've tried in both of my visits. The staff were so kind and welcoming - they were very attentive. Excellent service! read more

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First timer at this great little katsu place. Plenty of seating, friendly staff and clean environment. Now to the important stuff, the food! Nice variety of katsu dishes all the hit the sport for our party of 5. Personally I had the mozzarella katsu and it was perfect. Nice and crispy on the outside with great cheese pull. Everyone seemed to enjoy their dishes as well. The only part I was a bit disappointed in was the lack of stuff in their chawanmushi (steam egg). It tasted good but only had a small piece of protein and a slice of fish cake on top. Otherwise everything else was great! A nice katsu place for a katsu lover. Plenty of options for your group. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Visited this spot a couple times already and I see what it's trying to do with offering another choice for a katsu experience that is outside of Seattle. The atmosphere of the restaurant feels like a good spot to dine for dinner and there's a reasonable amount of tables, so you wouldn't have a problem getting a seat. The service isn't anything to really rave about, they do their job and that's as much as you can expect. So nothing wrong with that. Honestly the food isn't too wild either. I'd hate to compare this with Ookami and Kobuta, but they are definitely trying to compete with them by offering similar dishes and choices. If you don't want to drive out to Redmond or Capitol Hill and are fine with just any kind of katsu, then this Tokuni is right for you. read more

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I ordered the mozzarella katsu and kurobuta katsu. The mozzarella katsu was good but the kurobuta katsu had a lot of just fat and smelled a little gamey. Around 4 whole pieces of the katsu was just pure fat and I couldn't eat it. The seats and windows had splatters of katsu sauce everywhere and was pretty sticky. The service was good but I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

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The positives: modern and airy space; prompt, friendly service; great value (the price is right for the portions); easy parking in the building garage. Negatives: all relate to the food itself. First of all, it's not a nihonjin-operated business, so do not expect authenticity. I wouldn't normally hold that against the food, but the prep is just all over the place. The Oroshi (grated daikon) is chunky - it should be smooth/pureed; the miso soup is way too salty; and the katsu, while seemingly well-fried, suffers from a soggy bottom (despite being propped on a wire rack on the plate). You can see the limp/damp under-coating falling off the katsu in one of the photos for this review. Potato salad and karaage were drenched in black pepper, too. I dunno. I appreciate the concept here, but not the execution. read more

Tokuni - Rosu katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Was very excited to try Tokuni out because I've been looking for a solid katsu spot up north that's not around the Bellevue/Redmond area. This restaurant just opened October 1st and deserves all the recognition. We got the Hire Katsu Nagoya miso and the Hire Katsu Curry. The miso katsu came with rice, shredded cabbage and miso soup. Both the miso and curry sauce came on the side. The pork was fried perfectly, very crispy, and golden color. Each dish came with 4 pieces of Katsu which I thought was filling. The miso sauce was more on the salty side than sweet and the curry sauce was very rich and tangy. The rice was cooked nicely. Soft opening has a special deal going on. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, with friendly staff. Parking is limited, we had to do street parking and the roads are tight. Would come again though I prefer the ones in Redmond/Seattle. read more

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Came to Tokuni in Lynnwood and the tonkatsu absolutely stole the show--perfectly crispy on the outside with a light, golden breading and incredibly juicy, tender pork inside. You can tell it's done right because it's not greasy at all, just clean, rich flavor with that satisfying crunch in every bite. The portion size is generous, and it comes with all the classic sides that complement it really well without overshadowing the main dish. read more

Tokuni - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Kurobuta pork cutlet was good! Fatty and flavorful, the hire katsu was a bit more dry but if you don't want the fattiness this is a reasonable alternative. I think the prices are fair for what katsu goes these days, I wish they had the sesame you could ground up to make your own sauce. I would recommend the curry if you want it to be more filling and with flavor. The oroshi ponzu (grated radish with ponzu sauce) was very mild and I wish I had more to eat with my katsu. Still good but something to keep in mind. I would come back, especially with the hechalou tea combo next door which is very smart. Staff here was so friendly and attentive. read more

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I've been waiting for this place to open for a long time since I live in the area. One of my friends messaged we should go and I drove by and didn't even realize it was open. Apparently based on other reviews it's a soft opening but the experience didn't feel anything like it and it felt it was just open. Luckily we came here before it opened and my friend had the smart idea to be the first in line, as the line quickly grew behind us. Upon opening we were seated right away and first thing I noticed was everything was clean, probably because the building and restaurant was still practically brand new. Looking at the menu I already knew we were about to eat some incredible food. Keep in mind the restaurant is pretty small so I would assume getting here earlier and waiting in line would be ideal. Unfortunately they didn't have any kurabuta pork that day, but I don't think it mattered personally. Everything was still fantastic. Very happy for a soft opening, they had alcohol ready to go. Had to kind of figure out what they had available on the menu here. Yes, there was a little thing on the table that told you some of the things they had, like a sake sampler and other sake bottles, but we didn't know what beer they had until we asked. Also looking near the kitchen area we noticed some Japanese whiskey which looked like Hibiki? Would be nice if they carried a larger selection of Japanese whiskey so maybe in the future? As for the food, we ordered a lot to try out. Ebi (shrimp) Katsu Toji, Rosu (pork loin) Katsu Nabe, Hire (pork tenderloin) Katsu Oroshi Ponzu Sauce Katsu, Hire Katsu Curry Udon, and a side of Menchi (minced pork and beef basically a meatball) Katsu. Don't sweat the menu. Basically all the Katsus are the same and the only thing you have to consider is what you would like to compliment it with. My personal favorite was the Curry Udon with the Hire Katsu. The infusion of curry with the slick udon noodles was so good and dipping the crispy katsu in to the curry adds so depths levels of flavor and textures. The next best IMO would be the Katsu Toji. Almost like a "Don" but has more of that sweet sauce into almost a broth hits the spot. Unfortunately it does lose some of the natural crunchiness of the katsu because of the way it's prepared, so choosing it with the ebi shrimp was great because the snap of the shrimp adds a little bit of snap texture. Was too full to eat dessert. Looking at some of the other reviews would love to try it out next time. Overall a good experience and so happy to have a restaurant like Tokuni hit Lynnwood as it will be undeniable there will be more similar quality restaurants coming to this area soon. read more

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Waited around 40 minutes to get seated, which was fine since we went to order drinks from next door anyway. After being seated we still had to wait around 20-30 minutes (post ordering) to get our food. They claim its because it takes a while to deep fry made to order, but I question the efficiency of the methodology. I'm not a restaurant owner though so fine, benefit of the doubt. The missus ordered hire katsu toji, I ordered Nagoya miso katsu rosu. They ran out of kurobuta katsu, womp womp. They brought out her toji but forgot the shredded cabbage until I asked explicitly (awks). Service is definitely sparse because of the number of staff vs seated customers, so don't expect "better" service than smaller places. Miso katsu is generally sweet but the outer crust should stick to the meat. Missus definitely ordered a more tasty dish, but I'm glad it's cheaper and better variety here. I did notice the quality of the katsu is quite high. They definitely pride themselves in the quality of the meat cuts. It's not as good quality of a cut as kobuta, but there is more variety here, between the new ones like Nagoya miso katsu and toji. The meats are exactly $5 less here than kobuta. Cabbage amount was not as much as the portion size here definitely felt smaller. Ambiance wise the soundtrack is light enough to hear it, but not overpowering. The normal conversation of other tables will overpower the soundtrack. I did consider the sake sampler but decided against it. We both left super full. One bathroom stall for each gender - you need a code from staff to get in. Parking is attached in the apt complex but you have to drive past HECHALOU on the main road to see it. Itll say "future resident parking" - go in, drive up the ramp and park on the right side, where it says "retail parking" (clear signage). Attached apartment building complex (that you walk across the courtyard to get the parking garage) is called Ember. read more

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Tonkatsu is a dish we make at home frequently since it is a family favorite. But once in a while we like to be spoilt by going to a restaurant and giving my wife a rest. We were pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! The location is in a quieter area with street parking and an adjacent lot across the street. Arriving at 6:45 on a Sunday evening, we got a table quickly and it got crowded soon after. Our orders were taken quickly and it did take some time for the order to arrive which is normal for cook-to-order dishes. This is not fast food :) We had the kurobuta katsu, the kurobuta curry katsu, the kurobuta Nagoya miso katsu, and the hi-re katsu. Portions were generous. Cabbage was shredded as fine as in Japan restaurants. There was a sesame dressing for the cabbage and the house sauce for the katsu. Everyone was very satisfied with our choices. Even the normal hi-re katsu was delicious so perhaps the kurobuta was a tad luxurious :) The restaurant is well spaced and not too noisy. Family friendly. We are adding this to our list of go-again places. read more

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EDIT: Edit to add another visit on Halloween where there was no wait time to get in and the food came at a more reasonable time. Unfortunately, we were told they no longer offer refills on cabbage or rice, which is a huge bummer (especially if the rice bowl isn't full). Wait time is a common complaint here. They're still soft opening so somewhat expected but it is crazy. They have a paper waitlist at the front and will call the number provided when they're ready. We waited 40 minutes to get seated and then another 59 minutes to get our food. Staff is friendly, but not sure what's up with the staffing. Our table also got the food in different intervals, there was a bit of a wait after the first meal came. Some street parking available outside but there's a lot across, home to different shops, that is convenient. We also heard about their "up to 15% off" promotion but forgot until now. They actually didn't bring this up and there was no information in store (it's on their social media and noted in Google plus Yelp reviews). After checking the receipt, can confirm this wasn't honored and from reading the reviews, there's a fun little activity to get the discount that we indeed didn't experience. On the bright side, food was tasty. Katsu is definitely comparable to the popular Kobuta and the location is solid. Not having to head down to Seattle or Redmond is a plus. Meal is filling and they seem to offer cabbage refills, but it's not quite advertised or mentioned. Verbally they offered it to another table. Oroshi Ponzu Sauce Hire Katsu - I was mainly interested in the ponzu sauce as an upgrade to the basic katsu option. The grated radish is definitely an acquired taste, I was shocked the first time I tried grated radish in Japan because of the texture. Not sure if it was the ponzu sauce, but this one was extremely bitter. Besides that, the katsu was delicious. Juicy, tender, and perfectly breaded. I'd skip the oroshi ponzu and opt for the basic or miso options. read more

Tokuni - Oroshi Ponzu Sauce Katsu (Hire) - Japanese Curry Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

The servers were very kind and checked on us frequently! It was a longer wait time for the food but keep in mind it's a soft opening and they're adjusting. The interior design + the rainy weather was the ideal moody, fall atmosphere. It felt cozy and comfortable. My favorite part of the course was the dessert, croissant was warm & flaky and the matcha/vanilla ice cream combination was chef's kiss for the season!! The katsu curry rice was not as rich as I'd like it to be, and I found the chicken katsu to be more dry :( maybe I'll get kurobuta pork next time since that tends to be more juicy, but not my preference My cousin got the gyudon and that tasted much better, I would opt for this instead! I would come back after a few months of them adjusting, they did an amazing job for their soft opening! read more

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I saw the signs for Tokuni a couple of months ago while driving through the area and wondered when they were opening. Just yesterday I surreptitiously looked them up and to my surprise, their website stated they were soft opening today, Oct 1. I decided to visit for lunch, arriving just a bit past opening time at 11AM, to be greeted with a clean and inviting restaurant, and four tables already filled with customers. Since this was soft opening, on the first day no less, I expected some hiccups. To my surprise, everything seemed to be running smoothly (although, the restaurant never really got that full). The waitresses were friendly and attentive and the menu, while limited for the soft opening, has plenty of items for everyone. The only thing I'd say could be improved is service time from the kitchen since it took over 30 minutes for my meal to arrive, but I assume that will be straightened out when they figure out a good flow in the back. Rosu Katsu Curry Rice ($19.95) - Katsu - They use a decent size piece of loin, complete with fat strip along the side, then bread and fry it. The fry quality is pretty good, leaving the panko exterior lightly crisp and not overladen with oil. The interior, while cooked until completely well done, isn't dried out or tough and instead still easily chews and has enough moisture not to feel dry. It's very fresh porky in taste - it doesn't taste like they use much seasoning on either the meat nor the panko, so the natural flavors of the pork really come through. The breading doesn't adhere that well, detaching in large clumps and just a glance at the surface of the meat indicates there's a bit too much moisture there. They also place the katsu on top of the rice. Panko, unfortunately, doesn't stand up that well to additional moisture, so the breading that faces the rice gets soggy quickly. Rice - I believe this is a medium grain rice, but it's cooked absolutely perfectly and eats like a short grain. It has fantastic mouthfeel and great fragrance. The rice is great to eat just by itself. There's not much else I could ask for. Curry - The curry is a good consistency, being thick in viscosity enough to cling onto the rice well. It's on the sweeter side with just a hint of bitterness, and is a bit lacking in the curry flavor department for my tastes. There's no spiciness at all, but the table has both shichimi and rayu to add some heat (in fact, two waitresses came over and suggested to add the rayu). The curry is served it in a small metal gravy boat on the side so it doesn't get the katsu soggy. Well appreciated. I don't think they give enough curry though. I found myself having to ration the curry while eating and my last couple of bites of rice didn't have any sauce left over to cover. Other Components - The dish comes with two other items. Firstly a salty and tangy fukujinzuke, perfect between bites of curry rice. Then, plenty of cabbage/red cabbage, sliced thinly as normal with tonkatsu. At first I thought it was a small amount on top of the rice, but it's actually almost enough to be a side salad. They provide a sesame dressing at the table to squeeze on top. Overall food rating: 4/5 For the soft opening, Tokuni is running a kind of strange promotion. When the check arrives, the waitress will shuffle three envelopes, with the customer selecting one. There's a paper inside each one and the meal gets discounted by whatever gets drawn. I assume the discounts are 5%, 10%, and 15%. I got the 10%. Tokuni is a very strong competitor to Kobuta & Ookami in the more premium tonkatsu space. It's certainly a great addition to Lynnwood and I would visit again to try out their other menu items, although not necessarily the curry again. Bathrooms - Two individual rooms, one for men, one for women. Requires a code. read more

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