Fantastic innovative food. Desserts are superlative. Great service as well. The chef makes his own…read moresoy sauce. The restaurant has a calm ambience, nice spot for a quiet lunch.

Fresh off the plane from San Francisco, my daughter and family took me here for dinner…read more Izakaya reminded me of shops offering skewers in Tokyo, my not here, it is more modern fusion Japanese restaurant. We had a bowl of chips served with adamame dip, sooo good! Then chirashi, pomegranate honey black cod, butter clams and udon and tempura for my grandson. Everything was very delicious! We also added some nigiri but I forgot the pictures. We were full for dessert, sooo next time! Service was awesome, friendly and on point. We came early, but the restaurant was full by the time we left.

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.

The chicken hearts captured my heart. And the happy hour beer quenched my undying thirst. Also, the…read moreWagyu beef donburi bowl made my stomach sing with delight.

The service here is amazing. Very lowkey place with an amazing happy hour. The servers are…read moreattentive and very welcoming. Food is priced well for Washington and the server Kimmy is a great guy with humor and care (deserves a raise). Will definitely be coming here often!

Located by the Whole Foods Market, the place is hard to find! It has a very small sign by the…read moredoor. It's in between inSpa and Asiana Bistro Sushi & Grill. Maybe the sign is still getting made?....after being open for 3 years now I think? Anyway, once you find it and go inside, you're greeted by very friendly staff and you see the sushi chef at work by the sushi bar. I recommend sitting by the bar if you'd like to see the chef in action. This establishment is owned by the same owner of I Love Sushi in Bellevue and brings Japanese Kaiseki -- a multi-course Japanese meal emphasizing seasonality, balance, and aesthetic presentation. The menu has course options priced at $150, $200 or $250 (per person). A 20% service charge gets added. Since it's our first time and not sure what to expect, we chose the $150 course -- 8 courses: Soup, Tempura Hand Roll, Sashimi, Steamed Dish, Appetizer Assortment, Grilled Fish, Iron Pot Seasoned Rice, Dessert. We were warmly greeted by the staff including the chef. Our place at the sushi bar is nicely set with a more detailed menu of the course we had chosen (see picture). Everything was delicious! At first we were worried that it's not going to be enough because the portions are small (more like a tasting menu), but by 5th course (6th course for my companions), I was feeling full. It was fun watching the chef worked his artistry with the food. We had sake pairing with our dishes at additional cost. Because we were there to celebrate a birthday (mine!), I was given an extra dessert. Servers were very attentive and food was great! We will be back!

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.

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

The ramen tastes good! The service is great:)…read moreOur kids love the kids menu! They eat both kind on the menu. They said it tastes good. We will absolutely come back soon!

Justin and Austin were so attentive, and provided exceptional service. Love the food always, will…read morebe returning soon. Thanks guys!

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!

Avoid the teriyaki chicken bento. The chicken was flavorless and rubbery. The teriyaki sauce had…read morelittle flavor. The service is minimal, but polite. The room seems clean and neat, but zero ambiance, with overly loud annoying music. We won't return.

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.

Went here on a night out with friends and sat outside on the patio. Service was nice, and the sushi…read morewas honestly delicious. My friends and I all thought the sushi tasted fresh and high quality, especially the negitoro. The ramen, unfortunately, was a completely different story. None of the four of us could finish our bowls. The broth was extremely bland and almost gave me the ick. I even added chili powder to try to give it some flavor, and it was still flavorless. This was not just average ramen. It was bad ramen. Prices were also very high for what you get. I really did enjoy the sushi, but the ramen was so disappointing that I would not come back. Good sushi, nice service, but the ramen was bad enough to ruin the whole experience for me.

Food was fresh and clean and oh soo good.very authentic as…read more Well as the service. Very quick to receive your food. Highly recommended...

We found this small cute spot for dinner during our last trip. I loved the variety that came with…read morethe Dinner Nigiri Plate. The Dragon roll was also super tasty. Beef plate was a nice addition to the sushi. Definitely recommend checking out this cute spot! You can order via QR code or with the staff.

We stopped here for a quick lunch. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table…read more The menu is extensive with rolls, nigiri, teriyaki, noodles, grilled veggies, and a few combos. Service was quick and friendly. I got the lunch nigiri combo which came with 5 pieces of nigiri (shrimp, tuna, albacore, yellowtail and salmon) and 8 pieces of cut roll (2 each of salmon, cucumber, albacore, and what I think was spicy yellowtail). Everything tasted fresh and was yummy. The nigiri were huge with a generous piece of fish. I really enjoyed this. My husband got the bento box which came with a chicken and steak skewer over rice, some grilled veggies, sashimi, pickled radish, and tamago. He also opted for the miso soup instead of noodle salad. He enjoyed his food and the variety. A great spot to stop in if you're looking for a quick but tasty Japanese meal. Prices were also really reasonable ($13.50 for the nigiri combo and $14.95 for the bento box).