My boyfriend and I came here one time but saw that they had a sign up that said they were temporary…read moreclosed due to a kitchen maintenance. We tried again a week or so later as my work is close by and we wanted something quick and affordable as we had a comedy show to go to afterwards. As we entered, we were the only ones and we were greeted warmly by the sushi chef and our waitress. Our waitress told us to pick any table we'd like and she brought us menus. Once we had ample time to glance over the menu which honestly had the right amount of items, I got the udon and shrimp tempura while my boyfriend got their Philadelphia roll and chicken katsu. Our waitress asked if we were fine with water and I didn't see a drink section on the menu but they do offer fountain drinks, canned drinks and hot tea. The inside is small but it's cozy and initmate. They have K-pop playing in the background with the music video. There is a good mix of natural lighting from the sun and inside. The bathroom was clean and well-maintained. We received our roll and shrimp tempura first, udon next and finally the chicken katsu. The katsu sauce here is one of the best katsu sauce we've ever had as it had a perfect balance of tangy, sweet and savory flavors. There was a lot of katsu and my boyfriend said the only complaint was he wished there was a bit more rice as the ratio was off. I loved my udon, they give a generous portion of fish cakes, fish balls and a piece of shrimp tempura as well as plenty of tempura flakes. I do wish there was a bit more noodles but that was my only real complaint. The shrimp tempura was good but I do wish there was a bit more sauce. My boyfriend's roll was delicious and fresh! Their hot green tea was also comforting and delightful! The service here is pleasant as our waitress was kind and checked in on us often. She was also courteous and professional with other customers. We look forward to coming back whenever we're hungry for good and affordable sushi and Korean food.

Love this place! It started to be the place we go to when we're wanting sushi and want it to…read moresatisfy the craving. The owners are really kind, and make you feel so seen and taken care of! Tried takeout one of the times and the quality was exactly the same which is a win if you don't have time to dine in. Will DEFINITELY be coming back!

Shinya Shokudo is an unexpectedly delightful restaurant in the Tukwila area. The interior was…read morewelcoming, comfortable, and clean. It had an effortless relaxed vibe and the perfect amount of other diners there that it neither felt too busy nor too quiet. Our food went along the same lines. It all tasted effortlessly good and delicious. We weren't that hungry so we ordered small plates to share. Everything hit the spot and we left there feeling full and satisfied. Sweet touch with the complimentary birthday ice cream treat that my friend and I shared. I'm adding this restaurant to my Tukwila go-to list.

I have always wanted to visit the Shinya Shokudo in Seattle but no one I know wants to go to…read moreSeattle so when I heard they had a location at Tukwila, I was elated! My boyfriend and I were done with an event and were looking for a bite to eat pretty late-ish and we saw this place was still open. We got there around an hour before close. When we arrived, it took a little bit to get noticed and the waiter wasn't really the most friendly and was telling us we should order fast as the kitchen was doing a last call. He didn't even tell us how long we had so we just put our order in. We got the two yakitori trio combo (happy hour), takoyaki, scallop taco, beef udon, udon, and iced white peach green tea. We were getting our order fast but it was like one by one which was a bit disorientating. The food was pretty tasty. The iced tea was refreshing and definitely got good flavor. The tofu being cold in the udon was a bit off-putting as well. The yakitori, takoyaki and scallop tacos were absolutely delicious. My boyfriend loved the beef in his beef udon and looks forward to ordering their gyudon. I want to order the oyakodon for sure next time. Hopefully the service and experience will be better next time. Our waiter didn't really check in too much with us but he did refill our water once. The inside is gorgeous and definitely has date night vibes. It is dim-lit but enough lighting to get some pictures. They have tables with different types of seating available for party sizes. They have sauces and spices to put on your yakitori that pair very well.

It's been over a year since my last review. When available,…read morewhen a four seater is available, we invite other couples to experience Chef Sean's sushi. They all know it's strictly sushi, sashimi, nigiri, etc... You don't get ramen, teriyaki meat dishes, katsu like other establishments. Should be called Sean's Strictly Sushi hahaha. I've also invited my gal friends who love sushi when I can get a two seater. Hubby doesn't mind not having some just so my friends could experience chef Sean's sushi. Everyone we've invited to dine with us were so impressed, including a sushi chef from Palm Springs. Her father owned a popular place for our 50 years, but has since retired. She was very impressed by the quality, and craftsmanship, the love Chef Sean pours into his creations. All my friends know how difficult it is to get reservations, so they rely on me to make them. Chef Sean keeps his little place clean, with relaxing music playing at all times. Usually Japanese music. But last night he had jazz playing and we loved it. We've been visiting Sean, and my check ins say we've been here over 50 times wow!!! Not only does he create quality delicious sushi, sauces, and tea, but we got to know him so well, we call him friend. Even like family since we got to meet his little one also. When he had the time, Chef Sean and his little one had attend events that we put on. Thank you Chef Sean for giving us quality sushi in our little town of Kent. If you haven't been to sushi Kaunta, follow him on IG so you know when reservations are open, and you can enjoy even if you have to wait weeks to get in.

We finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint! It's reservations only and it seems like they…read morebook out daily. You do have to put a $40/person deposit but it gets refunded once you pay for your meal. There is street parking available. The place is very small which makes sense since he only serve 1 group at a time. This might be my personal opinion but Because it's only one group, I hoped it would have been a little more interactive, like the chef could have explained his technique and skills while we were waiting or at least let us see what he was doing. We sat at the bar table but it was blocked by a counter so we couldn't see anything and he didn't talk and we had to wait around 15 minutes for our first dish. Foodwise: 10 piece nigiri --- love the different fishes that was available and all of them has their own distinct texture and flavor. My husband who loves nigiri said it was a fun experience. Scallop inari - scallop was cream and soft and smooth, I think the sweetness was a little overpowering though. Seabass crudo --- for how little there was of the fish itself, there was a lot of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. After finishing the fish, I was hoping to have some bread to eat more of the oil. Special maguro don--- I love this dish - the fish melts in your mouth, the rice went well with the fish and the wasabi was delicious. Price was also very reasonable for the quality of fish. Overall, it was a good experience, I definitely would recommend

Such great food and service! The food was delicious! We had Hector as our server and he gave us…read moresuch a great experience and advice on the menu.

Not a big fan of having to download a QR code to order, especially with such a large menu. Part of…read morethe restaurant experience is looking at the menu pictures. We ordered the Tendon set because I didn't feel like looking on my phone for the rest of the menu. Presentation was very nice, but was expecting dipping sauce. Tempura in my opinion, fell short of my expectations-batter not flakey crispy. Matcha latte was yummy and the beer was ice cold. Won't comeback for the tempura anytime soon. Will check out your menu online and try something else. We also got in line 15 minutes before they opened only to find out we had to wait in a different line because we didn't have reservations. The restaurant just opened and had many open tables. If they prioritize reservations (which was closed online for the day), they should know which tables will be filled and allow non-reservation patrons to be seated without having to wait in a different line.

It's a great deal for all you can eat sushi, ramen, grilled meats, and more! My girlfriend and I…read moretried it out for the first time last night, and the interior was nice and clean. Our server explained how the ordering worked, and they had little robots bringing the food over. They had a great variety of sushi options including handrolls, specialty rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and more. The fish wasn't fishy for the sashimi or other items which is always a big relief. We ended up getting the gold option which included the sashimi and nigiri options. So if you're into raw fish, we highly recommend getting that dining option. They also had a mini salad and fruit bar, but because we came closer to closing they weren't as stocked up as I assume they would be during peak hours. Overall if you're hungry and looking for a good deal, highly recommend checking this place out. I believe they do reservations for future dates but not same day reservations. When we went in there was no wait time so it was good timing. They're also located in a shopping outlet area so there's plenty of parking.

Located in a plaza with plenty of parking options. There are a few businesses around but doesn't…read moreaffect the ability to find a parking spot. Upon walking in, there's a drink station with Mango Juice and Thai Tea. They also have a buffet bar with sides and desserts. For the All You Can Eat option, there's silver and gold based on the options you want on the menu. You can order up to 15 items every 15 minutes with a 90 minute cap no matter how small or big your party is. Service comes with a mixture of a person bringing out the items alongside these robots that also deliver your order. With that being said, I've been here a few times ever since moving to the area the past year and the staff has always been very friendly and I appreciate the consistency of the items throughout each of the visits. Our go to are the Seared Salmon along with the Unagi Bowl. The way the sear the fish and add just the right amount of sauce makes those our go to. With more and more visits, we've come to know which items we want to select for our rounds. The decor is cool with the floating umbrellas and the lively music playing. At the end, you can help yourself to an ice cream bar or sandwich near the check in desk.

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!

I treated my friend out for his birthday here on a Saturday noon at exactly 12pm on the dot…read more Parking is tough around here as their shared parking lot is compact, and street parking is limited given it's near Redmond Way - a very busy street - and a ton of residential buildings; I got lucky and snagged parking along 170 Ave NE just two blocks away. If you've been to their first Seattle location in Cap Hill, this location resembles that one in many ways, though this one in Redmond is noticeably much bigger and has more seating that isn't squished together. There's bar seating and a bigger number of four-tops compared to the Cap Hill location, though the wooden wall scheme is the same for both. They serve katsu here with many types of meat cuts, all of which are listed on their menu with descriptions. Service overall was fast and efficient even when tables around us started filling up with hungry patrons. For our food: - The K&O karaage was all right at best. Meat inside is very tender and juicy but the aromatic toasted powder has so much salty flavor - and outer coating was also so dry - that my friend and I needed to drink water constantly while eating it. We could have skipped getting this. - We each got their jidori chicken oroshi katsu. This comes with their jidori chicken, essentially high-quality free-range chicken breast cutlet... and it was very juicy, with the Panko coating being the right kind of crunchy in all areas. We weren't fans of the grated radish sitting on top of all that katsu though, and most of the dish was their shredded cabbage as usual. The cabbage goes really well with their peanut sauce provided at our table. We both left feeling really full and overstuffed in a good way, though I would pass on getting the karaage if you're already getting one of their katsu dishes. Distance- and seating- wise, I'd come back here for their katsu whenever I don't feel like dealing with the parking situation that is Cap Hill.

Our favorite and we live 3 hours away. Use to go there for lunch but I have since retired but when…read morewe're over in the area we love to go. The owners are great!! Good food and great memories having work lunches there often.

We tried this restaurant in late June and are just now getting around to writing a review. Some…read morefamily friends catered food from here for a small wedding reception, which gave us the chance to try their food--and we loved it! That experience convinced us to come in and try more dishes. The server was really nice and friendly, and we enjoyed dining in. We ordered the karaage chicken, supreme fried rice, and spicy stir-fry katsu chicken--all were amazing. The karaage chicken was our favorite; it was juicy and perfectly seasoned. The fried rice and katsu chicken were slightly saltier than our preference, but still very tasty. Portions are generous, and while we were there, we noticed many customers ordering karaage chicken to go. If you're a fan of karaage, this place is a must-try. The space is large and well-suited for families and gatherings. We'll definitely be back for sure.

Many positives to highlight for this location!…read more Excellent quality fish. Portions are big. Pricing is reasonable. Presentation for a takeout order was also lovely! Whoever did this clearly cared and I appreciate it. Paid about $34 for a chirashi bowl, 2 fatty tuna nigiri, and a spicy salmon roll. Worth it!

Well, when we walked in, it was unfortunate that we did not get a warm greeting. But we walked…read moreover to the kiosk thinking that was the only way to order. I was a little confused when we ordered our sushi because when we sat down to dine in. The menu on the table was a bit different from the kiosk? Other than that, the seared salmon I ordered was good and the size of the salmon was a nice size too. The prices are for single nigiri and it's not bad. The restaurant is cute and underneath the new apartments there in Kent. There's lots of parking when we went, which was sometime after 5pm and there is some reserved parking for the restaurant as well.

Quite a gem! Dropped by for Friday dinner and there were only a few parties sat. The place itself…read moreis quite small and simple. Service was friendly and quick as well. I ordered the chicken katsu curry, which came with miso soup and salad. The soup and salad were good - hard to mess up also. The chicken katsu was really yummy. Nice and crispy exterior, tender and flavorful interior. The curry served as the perfect dipping sauce. I do wish the "vegetable curry" came with more vegetables :c but yummy nonetheless. Overall, a good spot. Prices are super reasonable which is always a plus.

A solid casual family sushi place tuck away in a one story building off of Sunset Blvd. Service is…read moreprompt and attentive. We ordered the salmon teriyaki bento. Salad was tasty, potato croquette was good and the salmon very fresh. It comes with a bowl of miso. Overall bento box portion was very big and we would order again in our future visits. The crispy rice appetizer topped with salmon was pretty delicious. Deep fried cube of rice topped with small chunks of salmon covered in light sauce. The Agedashi tofu was ok. I have had better elsewhere. It was very basic with deep fried soft tofu in tsuyu (soy sauce liked) sauce. The dragon roll was pretty tasty too. I would definitely return for a quite casual meal.

Wow! This ramen is the real deal! By far the best ramen I've had in WA and I've tried a lot. The…read morebroth is chef's kiss. Cozy little shop tucked in the corner of a strip mall next to Highway 18. Super friendly staff. Absolutely will be back.

Great small place for a quick lunch/dinner. I just wish they were located in Federal Way so I can…read morego there weekly, haha. Loved the chicken katsu curry & ramen. The waitress was super nice, too!