Kamei Sushi

We travelled an hour from Shelton in search of good sushi for a birthday dinner with kid friendly options. Kamei exceeded expectations for the whole family! Bonus points for the atmosphere. Love this family run business!

Oh my goodness - I’m so glad I found this place! I had driven by it a few times in the past year and kept forgetting to go check it out. Today, while looking for a place to eat with my husband I remembered and we went around 12 PM. I love the atmosphere - It doesn’t have that cold/clinical feeling like a lot of restaurants that open in the area. It felt unexpectedly relaxing. When the food came, I just could not believe the presentation. I think post Covid we are all used to paying more for less, including when it comes to customer service and aesthetics. I ordered a bento box and it came so pretty, I almost didn’t want to eat it. I was stuffed by the end of it and my husband was really happy with what he ordered as well. Miso soup was delicious - side of rice and hot tea was included. We will definitely be back!!

GREAT place, sushi fanatic here and it was perfect. Better than Trappers, stop by and support they also have great prices. Fast service, great customer service and all the above. Thanks for the meal. P.S the spa music could be switched out though lol

The food is surprisingly wonderful! My husband and I live in another state but whenever we're in WA our first stop is here. The best Bento of all. Not to mention the excellent service. Thank you

A hidden gem. Take the time to stop and support a local business. It is family operated they have been around PNW for plus years. Old restaurant was in west Seattle and were forced out due to west Seattle boom. Don't be scared of current location once you walk inside you will feel like you are part of the family. My food was very well priced and quality of service and food was served very quickly. I also had sashimi unfortunately pics I forgot to take. Help support an amazing small business tell your friends and family to stop by and let there hospitality speak for itself. Cheers

The atmosphere at this place is really good, the music isn't too loud and staff are very welcoming. The food was great, such nice presentation. The Thai tea was really good and I loved the presentation, it felt fancy. The only issue we had was that the booth chairs were a bit to far from the table and we had to sit on the edge to eat. Not a biggie but something i noticed.

Wonderful Experience!! This place is a super clean and cozy family owned restaurant. The customer service was great and the food was even better. The presentation of each dish makes me feel like this family takes pride in the food they serve as well as the quality. Highly recommend.

This place is amazing! Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming, the restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated. And the food was divine and very reasonably priced. I will definitely be coming back as often as I can!

Today was our second time eating at Kamei at their new location. We were regulars at their West Seattle location, they were in West Seattle for 22 years and very very popular. Everything was soooo good today, as it always is. Well worth the 1 hour drive in rush hour traffic from Seattle. Service was wonderful, and the food came out fast and fresh. We were a party of 6, and we ordered approximately 18-20 items. Every single thing was succulent, fresh, tender and absolutely delicious. Folks down in Tacoma are so lucky to have this amazing restaurant in their neighborhood. If you've been thinking about checking them out, just GO - you won't regret it!

I decided to try a Japanese restaurant new to me this afternoon. The restaurant is well decorated and has a welcoming vibe. I presume that the woman who waited on me is one of the owner's of this establishment. She was polite and was perfect in attending to me during my visit. The meal was excellent! Normally, my biggest gripe with Yakisoba is that it's too oily and too salty. The way the chef prepared the meal I had to day was fantastic! It had the perfect amount of oil, and the spices were perfectly balanced! There was no need to add soy sauce, and the spiciness was perfect. I was informed that spice hounds can ask for hot oil if they want to crank up the heat. I highly recommend this place to everyone in the area who appreciates great Japanese cuisine.

WOW WOW WOW! Probably the best sushi I have ever had! Loved this place so much, and the service was amazing too. They used to be in Seattle and moved to this new location. Can't wait to bring the family back!!

Solid sushi for the price. Fish was fresh and could tell it was of good quality and handled well. The only thing making it 4 stars is that the service is a bit lack luster and the place is incredibly warm in the summer. It felt cooler outside at 84 with a breeze than inside. I can imagine that it is the best sushi in this area however I haven't had any. They do a really nice job with the sushi presentation.

Three cuts off fish were already and good quality. Large quantity of food for a reasonable price. Presentation was amazing. The service was quick and the staff were amazingly friendly.

There's a reason Kamei is #1. Graceious owners, serving the best Sushi. Chef and his Wife are masters of their craft for over 40 years. Save the trip to So.Tacoma Way, come to Parkland instead !

To start, hot tea and ice water. Such a selection. We really only came this time to try the sushi, which was simply Delicious! Each fish stood out in its own glory. Hachi and Salmon were slightly fatty, but with a firm texture. Tuna and the White Fish melted in your mouth. The Red snapper was firm without being chewy. Everything was so flavorful. The service was friendly and outgoing. Will definitely be back for more soon!

I love that this place but I wish I could order on DoorDash or something. The food is super good and always fresh.

I LOVE this place!!! "KAMEI SUSHI" in Tacoma The food is REALLY DELICIOUS and AUTHENTIC , the decor is very cheerful, it's so clean and the owner Vo is such a friendly, hardworking woman. (She had her well established restaurant West Seattle then had to move her business and start all over again .) If you're craving some Great Sushi I'd check this place out. We go there every time we're in Tacoma.

I tell you what this place is pretty awesome I have been meaning to get in here and try the sushi for a while and now I wish I didn't wait so long. They are very friendly here and the restaurant is very nice. I was surprised at first by the Miso soup it's really good not the bland we have to have it so here it is, it had depth to it I must say. Now I wasn't sure what I wanted so I ordered the sushi deluxe which was beautiful and I was impressed. This is a chefs choice sushi platter that did not disappoint I must say that every piece of sushi was awesome the cuts of fish were on point. To include salmon belly and white tuna, I hadn't had salmon belly before and it was excellent. I loved the buttery aftertaste. The sushi chef knows his stuff I will be coming here a lot. Totally recommend you try the place out.

Love this restaurant! High quality ingredients and great portions, and the owner Vo is so sweet and attentive. You can tell a lot of care goes into her dishes as well as the inside decor (from the lucky cat mural to each table having fresh flowers). We ordered the Tataki Ahi (which features real snow crab) and Black Mamba rolls. We also had the calamari and seared salmon salad. Our delicious lunch ended with some green tea ice cream. The owner told us that business has been on the slow side since she had to relocate from West Seattle about a year ago, so I hope that other customers see what a gem of a place this is and give their support.

Excellent sushi and great service. I ate at their restaurant when they were in West Seattle. They moved to Tacoma about 18 months ago. We'll be back for sure.

This was my first time here when I didn't love everything. They had a giant tree up for Christmas and it was the perfect size and touch for the space. The agedashi tofu was delicious, I've been trying to find a place that has it and is good since my favorite spot stopped serving it. The vegetable yakisoba was flavorful and pretty tasty. The only issue for me was my donburi. The pork cutlet was extremely try and hard to chew which kinda made the dish pretty meh. The service, as always, was on point and friendly. Will I be back? Sure. Will I get the katsu donburi? Probably not.

We came from Gig Harbor based on the reviews and Kamei did not disappoint! My husband and I were celebrating our 20 year anniversary and this was the perfect experience. Such an excellent value and the food was beautifully presented. Melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Oishi!!

My Husband suggested we eat here as we had conducted business nearby. We dined in on Friday 2/9/24. The restaurant was bright and very clean. Love all the decor and esthetics of the restaurant. It's gorgeous. The ambiance is very comfortable. We were fortunate to come in at a perfect time during their soft opening. We learned this is a family run business and had fairly opened up in this location in Tacoma. They previously were located in West Seattle. We ordered 2 Beautiful bentos: 1) Chicken Teriyaki and Tempura $19.95. 2) Beef Teriyaki and Tempura $20.95. The Bentos were served with rice, miso soup, sunomono salad and a seasonal fruit. We were both so delighted that the food was so delicious and tasty. Flavorful and not too sweet or salty. Perfectly made! It was BOMB.COM!!! I could tell that the flavors were slightly different (fresh and tweaked) - All positive! So Loved it! For the price we paid. The portions served was well worth it 100%. Our server, the owners beautiful daughter (forgot her name-please forgive me) was truly pleasant and kind. She wore a pretty smile while happily serving us. Our server surprised us with a cute little dessert (don't know the name). It was crispy on the exterior filled with vanilla ice cream with cherry on top. It was not too sweet. It was delicious and the perfect amount too! That was truly sweet of her. What an awesome way to end our lunch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! We definitely will return again and again!! =))

Overall, a solid sushi place. Our server was really nice and on top of dishes, water etc. Interior wise, clean and new. My husband said the decoration was a bit tacky but honestly, I didn't hate it. Food wise, I wasn't hugely excited about the first 3 rolls but that's probably because I'm not big on a lot of tobiko/masago and every single roll had copious amounts of it. In fact, my husband really enjoyed them! The last two rolls we got I enjoyed more. They were slightly bigger, too. We enjoyed the fish to rice ratio, as well, they don't skimp. Our only true con is the Vietnamese coffee - it was flavored coffee and it tasted off. I've never not finished a cup and I couldn't do it here. Overall, I recommend!

Come to this place y'all! You guys need to support this beautiful business! From beginning to end, what an amazing experience the food quality is above par and super fresh! My husband and I enjoyed it from first to last bite! Not only is the food exceptional but the service was also amazing! This is a true family owned business. With mother and father and family running the kitchen and daughter (who is so down to earth, kind, warm and welcoming) running the front of the house with style and grace. It made the experience better than a five star! They came from West Seattle with a strong following and I hope that they can grow the same here in Tacoma! It's amazing that we are blessed with such a business and I hope and pray that their business is successful here because my husband and I are definitely gonna be loyal customers in the future! You can feel the love and passion. That's so special. Thank you for sharing this!! (Sorry I did not take a pic! We were just so hungry and happy to be there!). We had amazingly fresh and beautifully crafted specialty rolls and a sashimi plate.

We were in the area and Yelp suggested Kamei Sushi but they were closing in 58 mins. I called ahead to confirm that we would be seated as we were only two miles away and they said we would, There was one family there but they left as we were seated. It's a small family owned business (mom and dad in the kitchen and their daughter served us) and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. The food was so fresh and delicious and came out fast. I was enjoying it so much I only got a few pictures. If you are ever in the area you should stop by and give them a try. Support local small business!

My hubby was the one that chose the place to eat tonight. May I say Great Choice! I hadn't had sushi for a long while and this place was in our neck of the woods. From the outside, you would think it's a typical teriyaki corner spot but when you walk in, oh my it is spacious and nice and clean and so cute!! I really like the way it felt in here. The staff were nice (you could tell it's a family run business. ) The food was great. We ordered the agedashi tofu and soft shell crab. So flavorful. The tofu was presented so beautifully and the crab looked like one piece but was already sliced into 4 for easy eating. It same with a cabbage slaw with that delish sesame dressing on it. Yummy!! Then of course the sushi. They use real snow crab. Not imitation crab meat!! It's so delicate and tasty!! I ate slow to savor every bite. They look to be fairly new to the area so it's just a matter of time before they start getting busy. This place is a hidden gem for now but not for long. Quality food. They put love in it! You can tell. If you're in the area, stop by. Just know they don't have Uni but that's okay. They're still yummy.

Thankful to have this amazing Japanese restaurant in the Parkland borough of Tacoma. If you like Japanese cuisine, then you'll love this hidden gem. Their quality and menu selection is off the charts. Kamei and her family are welcoming, kind and practical hosts. They have reinvented an obscure strip-mall spot into a welcoming space with amazing food. Go there for lunch and dinner, you won't regret it! There's plenty of parking in the back.

When FRANK B has craving for taste of the orient it's KAMEI SUSHI that is my go to joint. I'm a big fan of the beef Yakisoba light on the cabbage and a side of Tako Sushi, that's octopus for you troglodytes! Family business treating me like a god every time which is always appreciated. Customer service is huge and I love just as mush as the food. Like most authentic sushi joints you can watch the chef carve up your sushi needs right before your eyes. Anyways I'm sure you'll find something to consume and you'll LOVE IT!

The food was a 5 STARS! Presentation of the food is immaculate. The people and the service is excellent so another 5 stars. The vibe of the restaurant is so cutesy!!!! Mans and I loved it :)

This spot use to be a pho restaurant that I went too. Saw they changed to to sushi. I think it's different owners. Service was great! They changed the inside and it looks wonderful. I'm so happy a restaurant that is good is near home. Definitely coming back.

Came in on Mother's Day and it's a cute little restaurant. Only half the restaurant was open for seating and all the tables were full. I had called ahead of time and they let me know they could save me a table since we would be there within 10 mins. The service was good and the food was delicious! They also have gluten free soy sauce and will warn you if there's gluten in your dish so that was nice! We will be back, it's so good and reasonably priced!

This place was so good.. probably the best sushi bento box I've ever had.. they relocated from West Seattle.. spacious area but seem to maybe be a little short-staffed when we were there, but it also wasn't very busy so we didn't wait too long. Waitress was very nice and the chefs did a great job with presentation, Will be back for sure.

Family owned and run. Hands down the best, and most authentic, Japanese food I have had in the U.S. His sushi is simply too good.

Food was Good my server was friendly surprised it wasn't more packed for a Sunday a must go to sushi spot

Wanted to try this place after hearing about them from friends. Apparently, they used to be in West Seattle and relocated to Tacoma. Anyhow, everything dish that we ordered was just plain delicious.. I loved their salmon skin salad! If you're in the area and enjoy tasty sushi, please give this place a try.

This place was amazing! I've been looking for good sushi and Japanese in the area, and we actually drove 30 minutes each way to come here. It was well worth it. They have a huge menu beyond just the sushi, so plenty of options! It's a family owned business and we got to speak to the owner, his wife, and his daughter. They were very attentive and friendly and had great service. I will absolutely be coming back!

Family-owned Kamei Sushi in Parkland only opened 10 months ago and it's already one of the top 3 in Pierce County! The open interior is beautifully understated and features booths as well as table seating. The Nigiri was very fresh and well presented and the Fried Salmon Skin Handrolls (Temaki) were served in an aperitif glass and so delicious! We also enjoyed the flavorful Beef Yakisoba and a great Shrimp Tempura appetizer! Wonderful and friendly staff who really care in making their customers feel valued and welcomed. Kamei Sushi = UMAMI Dining!

What a vast improvement over the restaurant that was here previously as far as the ambience goes. The servings are VERY generous and the staff takes great pride in the food and their restaurant. The rolls as well as the bento boxes are artfully displayed. It is the first time ever that when I ask for extra pickled ginger they really pile it on! I hope this place sticks around for a long time. It is a great addition to the neighborhood.

After knowing and loving the old West Seattle location that closed some time back, we were so excited to see this location opened. The sushi is always super tasty with great portions and amazing prices. We got a gigantic sushi and sashimi platter with salad and miso soup and a carafe of sake all for under $90. The new ambiance is super cute and of course best service ever!

Started with miso soup which hit the spot on this rainy summer day followed up by two orders of the salmon nigiri which is by far the best I've had in a very long time. You can usually taste the cleaner sometimes is what it seems like on a chiefs knife when you order this but not here. It's very clean and fresh just the way I like. Then I followed up with a crispy rice special half spicy Salmon half crab. I've never had a roll like this anywhere else! Very very good a must try. Family owned and operated so a great establishment to support a local mom and pap.

Kamei use to be in our West Seattle neighborhood for almost 20 years. Sadly they had to pack up due to their business and others being leveled for a multistory business and residential building. I just so happened to hear word the family was opening up their place down in Tacoma. Drove by and was able to order my favorite and the same lovely family working hard at producing wonderful food. They instantly recognized me too. They did a great job of decorating the new place. More spacious. And food did not skip a beat and tasty as always. For my friends near Parkland area, please check out. They've been open for less than 30 days.

Delicious food & great portion sizes! We tried the nabeyaki udon, katsu, agedashi tofu, and calamari. All were delicious! We had our Japanese exchange student with us & he loved everything. Lots of flavor & a lovely presentation. The woman who served us was so sweet! We will definitely return!

This is a by far the best dining experience we have had in this area. The food was superb! The sushi was fresh and expertly made, the kitchen items were flavorful and generous and the service was warm and welcoming. When we parked, we all hesitated to go in BUT it was a huge win. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated too. Thanks Crystal and her parents for giving us a great dining experience.

I forgot o take a photo of the food before we devoured it. Pictures is a Philly roll ( make sure to ask for cucumber and avocado in it) I also had the red tuna sushi, Kobe roll and another roll Kamei special roll. All of the food was fantastic! The tuna melted in my mouth and had a buttery taste to it, all of the sushi was fresh and well plated. One of my new favorite spots! Our server was attentive and helpful with recommendations.

The presentation is so pretty, all the time! Food is so delicious. This place is a hidden gem on Pacific Avenue. Family owned and they are so sweet! Every time we go, we try something different. During this time of the year, I'm hooked on their shrimp tempura udon.

This place was great! Definitely my families new go-to place to eat. The New York Steak Teriyaki was delicious as well as their sushi and lemonade. Give them a try, you'll enjoy their amazing service.

Wonderful Experience!! This place is a super clean and cozy family owned restaurant. The customer service was great and the food was even better. The presentation of each dish makes me feel like this family takes pride in the food they serve as well as the quality. Highly recommend!!!

The foods were delicious. The waitress was nice and friendly. We didn't have to wait long for our food. It's family owned business. I wouldn't know this place if my son didn't find it on Yelp and suggested. Glad we came and tried it out.

I was a longtime customer in West Seattle and finally made it to Tacoma and I was so happy! the sushi was even better than I remembered! Their miso is so flavorful, the Agedashi tofu was delicious, the cucumber salad awesome, the salmon, tuna and scallop nigiri was the best! So fresh and flavorful. I can't remember the rolls we had but all were amazing. We also had the tempura and as with everything else, wonderful. The family that runs this this place are the nicest, warmest and wonderful people. I am so happy to make the trip down and will be going back!

Best sushi spot in Tacoma! The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with care by a beautiful family. We stopped in on a whim after deciding to spend the night in Tacoma and we're so glad we did. Mom and Dad were on the 1s and 2s--Mom cooked up some fantastic yakisoba noodles, and Dad nailed it with the fresh, perfectly crafted nigiri. Their daughter waited on us and made sure we were well taken care of. The next day, by total chance, we wandered into a thrift store called Peppermint Tuna and found out she's the owner! Her shop had amazing finds, and her warmth shone through there just as much as it did at the restaurant. If you're in Tacoma, don't miss out. Great food, great people, and a family you'll be happy to support!

Everything is amazing here! Food, service, the family. They have a great variety on the menu for everyone. Food is always consistent. Always look forward to coming here.

This place was FIRE It is family owned and there is a lot of attention to detail. The fish was SO fresh. Some of the best sushi in Tacoma. The chicken teriyaki and tempura was also amazing! They have a ton of different options. Everything is very reasonably priced and you get a lot of food with each order. This is definitely our new sushi spot for sure!

We discovered this spot a few months ago and have been back several times. Service is always great, and the food is amazing! Everything we've tried looked beautiful and tasted fresh at each visit. They are also very reasonably priced as far as sushi joints go. Would absolutely recommend

What a find! We wanted to have sushi after our son's baseball tournament (gold bracket championship, NBD ) and Kamei was nearby and open. We weren't expecting a lot, but wow! The sushi was fresh and expertly prepared, the selection was fantastic, and the service was spot-on! This family-run restaurant should definitely e on your list - it will absolutely be on ours!

Their sushi is consistently fantastic. I hesitated to write a review with concerns the restaurant will become packed. They are sweet, helpful and again their sushi is delicious. Hot Bloody, yum despite the name, black mambo also great. Can't go wrong with specialty rolls! My favorite go to sushi spot!

Everything was amazing ! Highly recommended the bento boxes my honey had the steak teriyaki bento I had the katsu curry bento .