Awesome! Great place to dine real good Japanese katsu. Loved this place! Consistently good. We…read morehave been coming to this place for years. Food is great. Servers are friendly and they make sure you are doing good. Nice place. Good for large or small groups. Recommend making reservations. Parking however is very limited. Not much space so go early so you can search for a place to park. Otherwise, great place!

Came on a Wednesday around 1:00 PM and there was no line and no issues parking in the lot…read more Menu has many options of pork cuts and other proteins like chicken and shrimp. I love Japanese curry, and was so stoked to see such a unique curry on the menu (made with dark chocolate so it gives a richer flavor). $5 more to add shredded cabbage and miso soup; I definitely think this is worth it because there's no other fresh greens in the entree. It helps cut the heavy, fried-ness of the katsu and provides a different texture. My shrimp (ebi) katsu curry was so flaky and crispy, which is so hard to find at katsu shops where the breading is cakey and falls off the protein. However, the shrimp to flakes ratio was off and I could hardly taste the shrimp or know when I bit shrimp versus the flakes because there was so much breading. This wasn't a problem for the pork katsu, though! The portion size is massive; half the plate is rice, and the other half is the curry. For $29 for the shrimp katsu ($34 total pre tax and tip after adding the shredded cabbage and miso soup combo), I think it's worth the price if you're starving or sharing. I think it'd be cool if they did a protein combo where you pick two proteins, especially because they have a variety of pork options. This would help people justify their cost while tasting more of the menu with less overwhelming commitment. Servers are kind and attentive, and they don't rush you when you order or need more time. The interior is beautiful and well-lit with bar seating, tables and booths, and high top tables too. I'd come again if I wanted to share a katsu entree with a friend!

good food good vibes, will like to come again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Got a couple skewers, miso soup, shishito peppers, minced rice, and a wagyu donburi bowl…read more The wagyu donburi was so creamy! I really loved the lamb skewers and the beef tongue skewers! Everything here was fantastic! I loved the miso soup because you can get unlimited refills. Service was lovely, the interior made it seem like you are eating in a restaurant in japan. Love to come back next time I visit Washington!

The missus and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary here. I booked about a month in advance…read morefor a 6:30pm bar seating, the $250 premium option which included A5 wagyu Filet mignon and some other high-quality choices. We were reminded by the text system a day and an hour in advance, and since it's tucked away in a plaza in Redmond, it's got plenty of parking. The only issue you may have is not knowing where the door is, because there's no big sign - the towa sign next to the doorway is smaller than the window panel in the door. When you step in, you feel a sense of quiet and calm - because that's what it is. Nori Morita (of the I love sushi group in Bellevue) runs a music-less, authentic Japanese kaiseki experience here. There's 6 seats at the counter, and maybe about 10-12 seats in the surrounding tables. It's a small space but it doesn't feel cramped. There's one all-gender bathroom and one single-stall female bathroom at the very back. Service throughout the meal was generally polite, courteous, and proactive. My water glass and the missus' tea were never left below half. They cleared each course quickly as we finished it, and the meal pacing is such that Nori can keep up with you, even if he's making all six counter dishes and all 12 table dishes at once. It's kind of like a maestro orchestra, but he has plenty of helpers - at least two wait staff, and an additional one or two sous chefs that are handling the auxiliary things around him. Food: while the meal was overall satisfying and filling, there was no standout highlight, or any particular dish that disappointed. It wasn't "meh", but it didn't really wow either the missus or I. I'm sure it'll be forgettable in a few weeks, which is the main reason for 4 stars - it's a bit more pricey than I'd expect for something this high quality. It qualifies for top 10 Omakase / Kaiseki in Seattle by nature of having high end ingredients and baseline high service quality, but those are table stakes given the competition.. The Miyazaki A5 wagyu was genuinely a decent portion size, but given that I've had it before, I guess maybe I expected a deeper flavour profile? The dish that I enjoyed the novelty the most was the Shabu Shabu king salmon - being able to eat sashimi-grade King salmon that you dip into boiling hot soup was a fun treat that definitely elevated the fattiness in the taste profile. Drinks: besides water, the missus ordered the hot hojicha tea, and I got the seasonal sake flight for $39. It was a decent selection, but it was heavily overpriced for the quality of sake and the amount you got. At most I'd expect to pay $25 for four 2oz pours, especially since one overlaps with Ltd Edition (kokuryu - black dragon). Verdict: it's lower half of the top 10 in Seattle - but it's still worth going if you want to celebrate something with high quality service and ingredients. I personally probably wouldn't do the $250 version again, but I'd be interested in doing the other ones. We both enjoyed ourselves - but idk if it's worth $700 for two people (service charge of 20% is added, plus tax...), so take that for what you will. Fun coincidence: all three couples seated at the counter when we were there were celebrating an anniversary - 11th for the farther couple, and 18th for the couple next to us. So for what it's worth - this place is definitely a destination for those that want to celebrate something.

When we made the reservation, there were several tasting tiers to choose from with the menu varying…read moredepending on your selection. Upon arrival, a printed menu was waiting at our table listing each course, which I thought was a thoughtful touch. In a way, I know what we would be having that evening and able to take it home as a memory of the experience. We had bar seating so we were able to watch the chef and sous chef work together throughout the service. Every dish was artfully plated with well balanced flavors. I recommend Towa for a special occasion, celebration dinner, or anyone looking for an elevated dining experience in the area.

If I could give Momiji 100 stars, I would! I'm incredibly impressed by the customer service, the…read morequality of the food, and the value. We were there for happy hour when my 8-year-old daughter accidentally spilled hot tea on her lap. The server immediately came over with a bag of ice and a clean cloth to help, and later surprised her with a complimentary dessert to make her feel better. Their kindness and quick response turned what could have been a stressful situation into a memorable experience. On top of the outstanding service, the sushi was fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. Momiji has definitely earned a loyal customer, and we can't wait to come back!

Super convenient sushi spot right off the Redmond light rail! Our experience here was incredible…read more The Food: We ordered a fantastic spread: the Hotter Than Hell roll, Hamachi "soup," a sashimi set, and a spicy tuna roll topped with fresh jalapeño, all paired with hot sake and Sapporo. Everything tasted absolutely incredible and incredibly fresh. If you love heat, that Hotter Than Hell roll is amazing! My only real critique here is that they serve Atlantic salmon on some of their dishes. Being right here in Washington state, you would think they would know better given where we are located and the premium prices they charge for a meal... Atmosphere & Service: The ambiance inside is wonderful, contemporary, and beautifully designed. To match the great vibe, the service was very helpful and attentive throughout our entire meal. Despite the choice of salmon, I would still highly recommend checking this place out. The food is delicious, the vibe is great, and it's super convenient

I've been here for 4times now! Good place for noodles. Kids love noodles always! Will be back…read moredefinitely:)

The ramen noodles had a great chewy texture and were very flavorful. The broth was rich without…read morebeing too heavy.

Good place for pretty well priced food! I got a salmon maki roll, chicken teriyaki bento, and…read moreunagi/sukiyaki don (shared with a friend). All the items were tasty and not too expensive. The bento in particular felt like the best item because it also had banchan, which was unexpected for a Japanese restaurant. The eel on the bowl was also delicious, very melt-in-the-mouth as eel should be. It did have a LOT of rice though so I would say this was the least "worth" it item, though maybe it's because I got the eel version of the bowl and the sukiyakidon would be better proportioned. The maki roll wasn't super special but it was good and well priced. Overall a great place to get lunch!

No-nonsense, delicious sushi thats more affordable than what you'd get at a grocery store…read more California maki made with the fresh avocado hits the spot! The sake don has extremely fatty salmon and a good amount of rice. Will be back to try their bentos! Grabbed these items as take-out at the start of lunch rush, so there was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. There are nice and clean tables for dining in and the music playlist is fire--a ton of anime classics, jpop/jrock bands, and nostalgic Japanese song from the early 2010s. Great place for a little lunch date during the week day!

Perfect food. Nicely presented and good serving size. As I would expect in Japan. Ambience is…read moregorgeous. Would come again.

I love love love Tendon, to the point where as soon as we finished our meal here I just went ahead…read moreand 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

Delicious!! Very clean store too, great variety and food is fresh!…read more I will be back to get some of their ramen :)

Really good! Service is excellent, servers are very kind and accommodated my many requests (eating…read morewith kids...). I enjoyed my garlic tonkotsu and my husband his chicken ramen. Chashu is really tender, noodles are bouncy, and broth was not too salty (I always ask for less salty broth at other places). Convenient location with lots of parking, and they also have cute Japanese merchandise for sale too!