Nakagawa Japanese Restaurant

The sushi was so fresh. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The staff was great too—friendly, helpful, and you could tell they actually cared about making sure you had a good experience. If you're in the area and love sushi, definitely check this place out. I’ll be coming back for sure whenever I’m nearby again.

Had the Nakagawa Bento Box and wow what a treat! This place is a great place for proper Japanese food! There are many places in the Seattle area and this is my top 3! I recommend getting there as soon as they open because seating can be limited. Prices are very reasonable for the food!

We had some really great authentic Japanese food here! Their tempura offerings were particularly good compared to other places I have been. Our group of 6 were seated easily and service was wonderful. The star of the evening was the pork belly appetizer it was out of this world yummy. Give me 2 orders of that and some sake and call it good!

I had previously given them 5 stars. Now it’s down to 3 stars because the bento box no longer includes a salad, the serving size decreased, and the quality and service went downhill too.

It’s a reasonably priced authentic Japanese restaurant. As a Japanese, I thoroughly recommend the place. The staff was super friendly too. The space is limited though and only fits a dozen groups at a time so I would recommend also making a reservation just to be sure.

Updated Review 5/31/2025: I've been here several times now and the food has always been very fresh and delicious. In this review, the "recommended food items" list doesn't show all dishes options so adding gyoza, volcano roll, chicken katsu, PNW roll, scorpion roll, Seattle roll...basically, every roll I've tried was 5/5. :)

one of my favorite restaurants ever! everything i've tried here has been fantastic :) the tonkotsu here is the best

A very low key and casual Japanese restaurant provides quality ingredients and good food. Nothing fancy here but honest authentic good Japanese food.

This was the perfect place for our 34th Anniversary. Counter seating for the best experience, we ordered the omakase set. To start, we added fresh "Oishii" oysters and requested a sashimi version of the geoduck in season. No better initialization! The omakase set was superbly crafted in front of us, each piece of nigiri balanced with just the right ratio of rice. A touch of wasabi and a corner dip of soy sauce, made a mouthful of delight! We had toro, hamachi, tai, hirame, and engawa in the first plate. The sliced ginger was the perfect palate cleanser between each nigiri. I was again impressed by the freshness of the fish, allowing me to clearly experience the difference of texture and taste. The second plate was the chuutoro, ama-ebi, and the slightly seared hotate. I closed my eyes with each nigiri to focus my senses on the absolute goodness in my mouth with every chew... The accompanying deep-fried shrimp head caused my tongue to do a 180° switch from fresh seafood to a crunchy and savory explosion in the confines of my mouth. The ikura-don came with a generous layer of uni which opened up other taste buds. The clear soup with fish, seaweed and mushrooms was a good part of the closure, the warmth washing down the taste of fresh fish. Finally the hojicha crème brûlée was our added dessert and the gentle tea-infused sweetness brought the grand meal to an elegant close. For drinks, we had started with a draft beer and then with the help of our attentive waitress, we each had a flight of Dasai sake to accompany the course. Great selection from a famous and delicious sake maker. It was a marvelous way to celebrate 34 years of adventure together! Many more experiences await!

Fresh sashimi, yummy rolls. Nice tucked away restaurant. It's standard pricy sushi. We did the large sashimi omakase (3 pieces each). We got the nakagawa house, pnw, and scorpion rolls. The nakagawa was okay, but the other two were good. Didn't expect the scallop on top to be so small but still fresh. Would come back again.

underrated hidden gem approved by my former sushi restaurant owner father. The uni was unbelievably sweet and supple. Calamari legs only is S tier of calamari's. Hamachi was buttery. Negitoro tekka makis are always a favorite.

If you're ever craving legit and superb quality sushi and sashimi, Nakagawa is a MUST! It's tucked away in a hidden corner of an unassuming strip mall shared with a PCC Market and facing a Taco Time drive thru. Although its surroundings don't do it justice, everything else about this restaurant is OUTRAGEOUSLY phenomenal! Serving sizes are just right to be able to share and finish, which allows for room to try so many things! And that's just what we did! Prices are going to be a little higher, but you will be able to taste why. I can't remember the last time I had quality, fresh fish like this in the north end. We tried the fresh oysters and ordered more. The sashimi was magical. My new favorite roll of all time is their Deja Vú roll with soft shell crab, I will definitely be dreaming of this one! The sake sampler was perfect to try three completely different flavor profiles, again tasting the quality. We came an hour before closing, but service was attentive even after closing as the last table to leave. The roll took the longest to come to the table, but it was worth the wait!

A very low key and casual Japanese restaurant provides quality ingredients and good food. Nothing fancy here but honest authentic good Japanese food.

Been by this place so many times and never tried it and not have I been missing out. Gave this place a try and I was amazed. Friendly service and quick service. Onto the food: 1) gyoza - crispy outside and soft and piping hot inside and flavored well. 2) tonkatsu was good. The only downside was breading was falling off as though it needed an egg wash to help hold it together. Thick and juicy which is nice. 3) omakase....i am always a sucker for omakase and glad I tried it. A good selection and very fresh. Would defiantly do this one again! 4) yuzu panna cotta....this was heavenly and should be availability year round. Sweet, silky, citrusy/tart. What a combo. I am still thinking about this. Overall a great experience and I will definitely be back!

Loved it! Food was amazing, big portions, takoyaki were huge and hot!! Great service and environment.

Thanks to Yelp I found this little unassuming restaurant that has pretty decent sushi! I came around 5pm on a Friday and the place was pretty packed! A good sign. The sushi selection is not huge but diverse enough. The fish quality is quite good, tho it varies depending on the fish. For example, I really enjoyed my negitoro rolls, as it was fresh and fatty. The res snapper and yellow tail (I believe) on the sushi deluxe were a bit less fresh. Salmon and tuna were decent. I tried the Cloud 9 based on many reviews but unfortunately didn't like it. I found the pairing a bit muddy in flavor. I think that a seared salmon instead of huge salmon chunks may have worked better. I am neutral on the croquettes. It's not bad but not amazing. Atmosphere was nice but not super romantic or anything. There are quite a few to go boxes on a table in the middle of the dining room, so jt kinda dampens the mood for me lol. Pricing is on par with other sushi places in the area.

I have been to this place numerous times throughout the years for lunch and dinner. Always enjoyed the authentic Japanese dishes and the simple environment. But my last visit to this place was a little disappointing. The staff put 2 plates on our table - one plate was still fully wet from being washed. I was hesitant to take the plate. But the staff still put the wet plate in front of me. I used the napkin to wipe off the water in front of the server and asked for more napkins. We ordered braised pork belly, shrimp and vegetable tempura, house ramen, large sashimi, baked scallop roll, and Yuzu panna cotta. My friend confirmed the sashimi was delicious and fresh, but she was dissatisfied with the baked scallop roll. She asked them to heat up/bake the roll more but she still did not find the baked scallop roll delicious. My ramen was good as expected. We both liked the shrimp and vegetable tempura which was deep-fried well and flavorful. Parking was easy as there was a parking lot.

Another great Sushi restaurant in Snohomish county. I have been to this restaurant a few times and todays experience was the best! I came with my friend sat at the counter that I usually don't. It's a little intimidating experience when you sit in front of sushi chefs in my opinion. It was easier this time as my friend seems to know the chef. He was very pleasant. My friend ordered "battera", pressed sushi with marinated mackerel and sea kelp. It's traditional Kansai style sushi I love but not finding at Japanese restaurants around Seattle. It's not in the menu at Nakagawa either you have to request ahead of time. I'm glad she did! Saba fish was really soft melted in mouth, perfect balance of vinegar, saba and rice with a little hint of shiso. I'd like to order again!! I ordered take out platter with lots of nigiris for my daughters graduation lunch a while back and was really pleased about the quality. I order sushi platter from other restaurants like I love Sushi in Bellevue once in a while and find the quality not as good as the sushi I have at the restaurant. So whether you order take out or eat in, this restaurant is a 5 star. We made a reservation at 5 pm when they opened today, Thursday. The tables filled quickly. Lots of sushi flying. They have really good appetizers and soup as well. Geoducks with butter sauce was so flavorful. The clear dashi soup with tamagotodu and crab meat, delicious! Todays special menu is on the white board which should be the best fish of the day you want to try. I tried toro and iwashi, aji, amaebi and ikura. They were all really fresh and delicious. Just the rice amount of sushi rice, not too much. Reasonable pricing makes me want to come back again very soon.

One of the few not super high end Japanese restaurants that have japanese speaking staff and servers! Their food is really yummy and fresh. The service was excellent and everyone was friendly. The inside is pretty small, so make sure to get there early on a Friday night or call in advance for a table! They have different specials on the board, so if you're not feeling menu items, there might be a special menu option for you! Overall, good place to eat sushi in Bothell area. It's a little expensive for the portions, but I thought it was delicious.

I absolutely love the ramen and oysters that are served here! Can be really busy during lunch hours but we love the food.

Our family came here based on reviews, and I am super glad and happy the reviews were right. This place is amazing. I am happy there is a spot near home that has legit Japanese food nearby and no longer has to travel through gridlock traffic to go out to eat. The place is not fancy, but it was really clean. The service we had was excellent. They had sent out a wrong order, and without question, the chef fixed it right away. We are definitely coming back to enjoy their other options on the menu.

Delicious sushi with a variety of fish available. It had my favorite soft-shell crab sushi, which is great for me. There's mochi ice cream they have for dessert, which is a perfect small bite to end the meal. Service of the place is great. Our waiter checked in often and made sure we enjoyed our meal. This restaurant is super casual and located in a large plaza. If you're in the area and craving sushi, I recommend trying this place!

We visited Nakagawa Japanese Restaurant for dinner on a snowy Sunday evening. We e welcomed to an attractive place that felt very comfortable and looked somewhat Japanese. Special menus hung on the walls and there were a variety of tables and places at the sushi bar. The server brought us menus and water and we asked for hot tea which came quickly. The menu has extensive offerings if sushi, sashimi, and kitchen (cooked) items. The server answered our questions and gave some suggestions on our order and we chose bento boxes with good selections. The meal started with miso soup and salad. One had oysters from the "kitchen" selection and both boxes had gyoza, sushi and sashimi as well as tempura. The food was excellent and all fish was great. There was plenty of rice. The server made sure we were enjoying everything and it was a very nice meal. Prices were reasonable and we left warm, full, and satisfied. We will certainly return when we hunger for Japanese food again. Parking is easy but the restaurant is slightly hidden around a corner of the shop building. GPS found it easily.

For a neighborhood restaurant deep in the suburbia of Bothell, Nakagawa sets itself apart as a quality sushi restaurant. The menu is comprehensive, covering nigiri/sashimi items, fishes of the day, rolls, and cooked kitchen items. We ordered a full range from starters, sushi, rolls, and cooked meals; everything was fresh and satisfying. Particularly for Japanese restaurants, I prefer the cooks to be Japanese, and theirs are. Even the waitstaff are Japanese, bonus points! He was very good at answering my questions. I'm definitely coming back. The Food: Vegetable Croquettes, $6.50 - 5 Stars When a Japanese deep-fry is done right, it's magical. These vegetable croquettes are in that category. Magical. The breading is light. The inside is a whipped mash potato with savory tiny bits of veggies. It's so good with the katsu sauce. Sushi: Toro $10, Sockeye Salmon $5.95 - 5 Stars A thick cut of fish on perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Excellent quality fish. Déjà vu Roll, $14.95 - 4 Stars Listed under their popular rolls, the Déjà vu roll is unique having (chopped) soft-shell crab mixed in spicy mayo as the inside. It's topped with seared spicy tuna and drizzled with a divine house-made jalapeño sauce. I like softshell crab a lot, but I learned I don't like it when it's not recognizable. That's on me. Other than that, it's a very good roll. The spiciness is at about 3 stars. Hamachi Kama Yaki, $17.95 - 5 Stars Grilled hamachi collar. Originally, we were put off by the price. $17.95 is pretty steep. Then we decided - F it, call it inflation, and ordered it. I tell ya, this piece is huge! It's easily the biggest and most meaty cut of a Hamachi collar we have ever ordered a.n.y.w.h.e.r.e. If you like a grilled collar, give it a chance. I hope you're as pleasantly surprised as I am. House Original Ramen, $16.95 - 4 Stars This is a house original soup base, served with pork slice, shrimp, egg, fried onion, seaweed, and ginger. Hubby liked it better than me. I'm not fond of the whole sesame in the broth. Otherwise, it's a good bowl of ramen.

This has always been one of our go-to for quality sushi. I have noticed sukiyaki is not on their menu any more. This is one place we ALWAYS stay for desserts. The green tea mochi and red bean cake is delicious!

Pretty decent sushi that is unassuming in a shopping center. Everything was fresh and tasty, and felt very welcoming.

Food and service were excellent , it seemed like I was back in Japan. Thank you to our friend Yoshi for recommending this Japanese Restaurant , superb and the quality of food served were all scrumptious

Not your average rice and salmon sushi. Authentic and traditional fare, knowledgeable staff, but easy to spend lots of money.

Best sushi in all of Bothell. Hole in the wall authentic sushi. Katsu curry that can cure homesickness in one bite. Daily authentic specials like Toro tartare and Hamachi carpaccio can't be skipped.

Food | I order the chicken katsu lunch bento box, it came with miso soup. The size was decent for the box but I wasn't a fan of the chicken. The California roll was decent. Service | l got here around 12 on a Wednesday they weren't busy. I was seated right away. Waitress was nice. Ambiance | The elevator music was relaxing but it was a little loud. The place is small just tables along one front and side of the restaurant and you can see the sushi chefs.

Cute small place with great food. While my wife and I were there on Sunday, they did a great job and also took care of some larger groups . They service was great as well.

I ordered the katsu curry - SO GROSS. Nasty chunks of over cooked/nuked frozen carrots and veggies. The katsu was subpar. It was expensive and way better and cheaper @ my neighborhood teriyaki takeout place. Won't be going back.

The seafood is SO FRESH. Service was good. And the ambiance is laid back and relaxing.

Great Japanese place in Canyon Park area. Delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommend it.

Was looking for a light dinner and decided that sushi would do the trick. Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Walked in without a reservation on a Thursday evening and was seated promptly at the sushi bar. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Originally I was just going to get a sushi roll but the specials board had a grilled salmon cheek listed on it and I just had to try it. Man was it amazing. Not sure how often they have it as a special but I would come back just for that! Sushi was great as well.

I was already fan of chef Nakagawa when he had an another restaurant few years ago. I was huge fan of his Japanese Yoshoku (yoshoku are primarily Japanized forms of European dishes.) I am huge fan of his Omurice and Hambagu. I recently found out he has been opened new restaurant! NAKAGAWA! His restaurant has very warm vibe and everybody welcomed us so friendly I felt like I came back home back in Japan! I ordered little bit of everything and his Omurice and Hambagu were amazing. Flavor hasn't been changed and I was so happy and excited to tried his dishes again. He makes great desert and Yuzu Panna Cotta and Green Tiramisu are must!

This is a great place for a quick, delicious and reasonably priced lunch. I only wish their lunch hours extend to 3pm instead of 2 pm.

Comfortably located off of the freeway, with plenty of free parking around the location! Exterior is potty consistent with the rest of the strip mall, but the sign is very modern and inviting. Gives you a fancy vibe, so to speak. They interior does not disappoint, and has a clean bathroom with plug outlets. No changing tables though. The service was friendly and staff are nice, maybe a bit slow. But it seemed like it was one waitress working, so hard to judge during the pandemic time. Menu was very full and included Japanese classics. Priced pretty average for this type of cuisine. No kids menu, but kids eating utensils and plates and a high chair. All of the food came out fairly quickly, and was plated very beautifully. Food itself was ok. There are a LOT of Japanese restaurants in western Washington so it's hard. They almost have a rating scale of their own. It was good, but it wasn't life changing. Although, their yuzu panacotta is with another visit for sure! Yum

Nakagawa's food is very good and the staff is always friendly. They frequently have items you can't find at other Japanese restaurants. Very good ramen for a cold rainy day.

Food is fresh, delicious, and attractive. Prices are a bit high, and the service was at the sushi counter, not table service. Ambiance was quiet and cozy.

Segued to this place after learning that the initial location we were supposed to go to was closing early that day. While this spot is a bit off the tourist track, it is worth stopping by if you are in the area. All the bites were delicious, the chef is knowledgeable about what he was doing, and the staff is very friendly. All in all, great experience.

Very good quality. Bento box was excellent. Authentic. Better than "Izumi" in Kirkland. Highly recommended.

We got take out from this place on Mother's Day. We were utterly disappointed with the quantity and the price for each. My father got the teriyaki chicken and it looked dry -- the sauce was separate but that's all it came with; no side salad or anything. Most Japanese places serve a salad with entrees like this. My mother's udon was small soup size and she just ate from the plastic container... I only got a side of takoyaki and a scallop roll. I was still hungry to say the least. The amount was over $50. I must say, quality + quantity have to really be worth the buck. And this wasn't.

Hidden gem. Delicious food meticulously prepared. Friendly service. Simple but clean ambiance.

What a hidden gem! You are warmly greeted as you arrive and exit. It's small and very casual with a sushi bar where you can watch the chef make your meal. The sushi is the star here with a large traditional menu and for the less adventurous they have great rolls like California and tempura. It's definitely in my top 3 choices for melt in your mouth fresh fish.

Yelp needs more than 5 stars. When I walked in there were 7 groups there, and at each table they were speaking Japanese! ( Yes, Japanese, I've spent plenty of time there so I could absolutely identify it ;) ) Seriously, that is how you know an amazing sushi spot. I had small poke salad as an appetizer, and it was a whirlwind of flavor. Beautiful. Sushi was fresh, simply plated. Service was extraordinary. I think I found my sushi spot in Mill Creek. Coming back with my husband.

We traveled from Bellevue to eat at this restaurant in the search of finding a good Japanese place to take my mom who has moved to Bothell. This was not it, unfortunately. The good news is that the raw fish alone seemed very fresh and I would recommend that to people who eat here. Two of our dishes had hair on them which was confusing to us because our waitress had her hair in braids and the chef was bald. We had a chuckle over that! When we drew attention to the hair on the sushi, they replaced it with a new sushi roll. I had the Bento box which was a generous serving compared to other restaurant's bento boxes. My complaint is that there was some miscommunication about the salad. I thought I could order a small version of the crab Caesar salad instead of the house salad that came with it and a huge crab Caesar salad came to the table I was surprised but halfway through a tiny salad showed up and I figured out that I had purchased an extra salad. It turns out my daughter purchased this salad as well this was a situation where maybe it was nobody's fault but I would've appreciated the clarification from our waitress. Because the dinner comes with a salad why would someone order an additional salad with it? It doesn't hurt to clarify. Unfortunately the crab Caesar salad was beyond unimpressive. The dressing was light and watered own And the stuff shredded on the top did not seem like crab at all. Also the croutons did not taste like croutons they tasted like they had been kept in the freezer and had freezer burn but then were warmed up somehow so the texture when I bit down was like a fragile cube of sawdust that just melted in my mouth but had no flavor. We really should have returned the salads, they were horrible now they I think about it. Th crab didn't taste like crab either. I don't know why I ate as much of it as I did, it tasted like iceberg lettuce with nothing on it. I learned a lot of things here that I have no idea why it took me so long to learn. For example, at a strip mall restaurant how could a crab Caesar salad be done well? Also, if we were to want a really good complicated role, Japonessa or UMI sake House is a place to go. So I take responsibility for bad ordering. I will not take responsibility for the hairs in the food, however. I want to end on a positive... the Tempura was done well. I would give one star, but I'll give an extra for my bad ordering. But, it shouldn't be like that- the menu was large for a small place, I would suggest taking the items off that are not done well so whatever people order they enjoy.

I treated myself to some chirashi for my birthday, and was not disappointed! It was fresh, arrived quickly and was plated beautifully. You get a lot for $30 and it was both flavorful and filling.

Food was authentic and service was great. We will definitely be back! Seating is very close to the next group. Not for the first date :D

Very busy during lunch time, even on weekdays, so you know this place is good! First Impressions- The restaurant itself is pretty quaint, with about 5-6 tables (I think), most of them being 2 tops. All of the staff were super friendly and welcoming, including the chefs. We ordered 2 ramen bowls and a deluxe bento box, everything was satisfying. Prices were slightly on the more expensive side, so unless you order a simpler meal, you're looking at about $15-$20/person for lunch. That being said, their portions are pretty big so you'll definitely be full and honestly, for a treat yourself type of meal, I think it's worth it. Or you can always share a dish! For bento box- fish was fresh, tempura perfectly crunchy, katsu had good flavor, and they give you lots of rice. In terms of ramen- obviously they don't claim to be a ramen restaurant so it's not your typical good ol' bowl of ramen. Eggs were towards the hard boiled side, broth was good but nothing to rave about, however noodles were perfectly al dente. I'd definitely recommend if you're in the area and want to treat yourself to a good meal. I'll be coming back soon to try out their dinner menu!

Bothell has quite a few really good sushi joints. Nakagawa has been an institution here for a long time. The original family sold the business to a new owner last year, with their son staying on to provide continuity. Like some other locals, I was concerned that this would have a negative impact but as it turns out... I actually think the place has gotten even better! I always thought of Nakagawa as the place where the basics were done right: The best miso in down, the sashimi so fresh you don't want to put anything on it that might spoil the experience. That is still 100% true... The sashimi last night was unbelievably fresh and tender, and the pieces were decently sized. We also had the Cloud 9 roll, the Nakagawa house roll and the Rainbow roll, all of which were fantastic. I wish I had taken pictures as they looked as good as they tasted but alas... They didn't last long enough for a photo. But it doesn't end there. We also tried a couple of the specials and they were out of this world. For our appetizer we had the firefly squid. They are so delicately flavored, and the accompanying mustard-ish sauce pairs very well. For "desert" we had the tempura-fried brie cheese, which came out just perfectly melty. Finally, the service was top notch. Our server was friendly, professional and always on top of things. If you're into really good sushi, Nakagawa is definitely worth a visit.

First time on this Japanese restaurant. The food was great and plenty of parking infront. We will be back for more for sure.

We ordered takeout from Nakagawa and it was tasty. The sushi and sashimi was well prepared and delicious. The rolls were a nice size and full of flavor. We did order a couple of bento boxes and even though everything was there, I think this is one of those food items that's really nice inside a restaurant, but doesn't appeal much in takeout form. I would try their bento boxes again when dining inside, but for takeout I think we'll stick to the sushi and sashimi, which were good sized, traveled well, and were delicious.

Food was delicious! Very fresh tasting and amazing sushi! However even though they had 2-3 waiters, they never once came to our table to check up on us and we had to continually stand up to get their attention. I hope they are more attentive next time!

I'm starting to think good sushi is easier to find than I might have suspected all these years. Even up in the northern suburbs, there are so many places I really, really like. Add Nakagawa to the list of places where you can order a meal that ranges from a casual lunch to a special-occasion feast. We just started ordering and ended up on the feast end of the spectrum. This isn't the most poetic or serene setting. It's in the middle of dozens of acres of strip malls straddling the intersection of two huge busy streets a few blocks from 405. But it's surprisingly quiet and peaceful once you make your way inside. They're working the curbside pickup, the outdoor dining, and the indoor dining--and the steady thrum of activity in the kitchen shows that they're working it correctly. They offer a bunch of menus for lunch, dinner, hot, and raw. We started with the geoduck appetizer, which was excellent. Lightly chewy, well-seasoned, served on a big curved white geoduck shell (cool!). The white mushrooms and iceberg lettuce weren't the most interesting things in the world but they added texture to the bite. Two of us ordered a variety of rolls, which came out together on a big butcher block. The soft shell crab tempura roll was very generous with the crab; the spicy hamachi roll had beautiful seasoning. All the rolls were perfectly prepared and presented--lots of color, super-tight shape. Tons of flavor. We had an omakase sashimi platter which disappeared in minutes (about 12-15 bites. We ordered a bunch of other sashimi which also came out on a big wooden butcher block. Their sashimi really stands out--thick, abundant slabs of fish with sparkling flavor. We kinda lose our minds at sushi places, and we also had a plate of uni and a plate of calamari. I don't know how you can make calamari any better than this; it had a thin layer of breading that added flavor and just a bit of crunch without covering the flavor of the squid. The squid was remarkably tender. The uni had a bright, slightly sweet oceanic brine to the flavor. Nice tight seaweed wrapper that added a hint of darker saltiness. The owner stopped by just as we finally convinced the kids (early 20s) to try it for the first time. She had quite the chuckle, talking about how her kids had gone through various phases of uni hesitancy as they were growing up. All 4 of us came to it later in life, and the kids are still in early/mid stage uni hesitancy, but they warmed to it at least in theory. Without intending it to be a crazy new-to-you food experiences night, it turned out that way. We finished with some yuzu panna cotta, which had incredible bright flavors and lovely thick creamy texture. It came out with ice-crunchy matcha ice cream, whipped cream, and strawberry slices. This is a gorgeous light dessert that avoids the super-heavy sweetness of many American desserts. By the time we were done, we had way over-ordered, so I won't go into pricing. Their prices are right on the money for the quality they offer, and that says all that needs be said. I wish the service had been a little faster and more organized, but we never really lacked for anything at any point, so I won't quibble. We'll definitely be back.

Nice family owned spot. Lunch with co-workers. Had the sashimi lunch plate. Comes with rice. They have additional lunch specials like bento boxes. Easy parking. Located in same center as Big 5.

Nobody likes change. I noticed the original Japanese head sushi chef is no longer there. Did he quit? Is he on vacation? We were a bit worried. After three visits, we both agreed the replacement measured up.. sigh of relief We enjoyed their good variety of seasonal chef specialty items on the white board. There's always several featured seasonal items. Here's what we tried: 1) Tempura halibut fish and chips: were a little on the fence with ordering fish and chips at a sushi joint. Super clean tempura batter with large flavorful chunks of fresh tasting halibut with nori crinkle fries that came with house made dill aioli. Impressed it definitely wasn't slapped together. Every component from batter to the attention to detail in the perfect crisp and flavoring of the fries and the condiments were executed to perfection. Glad we managed to squeezed this dish in.. 2) Raw pacific oysters on a half shell: large deep cup oysters dressed perfectly with a light tangy ponzu sauce which is better than oysters we have had at other high end places. The only difference is variety. If you like the small and medium size variety, they don't have it.. 3) Spain tuna toro sashimi or nigiri: mild, rich, melt in your mouth. Not sure how long they will feature this. Hope it's here to stay! You may not go back to regular ahi after trying this! Everything is good but our must have's on every visit is: 1) tempura veg and shrimp- light and never greasy and delightful textures : eggplant, acorn squash, broccoli, asparagus, taro root, sweet potato. My only wish is for the veg, instead of one piece each I wish there's two each so I am not having to fight over who gets what. We have to divide each veg in half to be fair. 2) Seaweed salad- fresh, bright and balanced in flavors. Not over vinegary like some places. Nice vegan dish! 3) Nigiri -here's our favorites: A) Hotate-scallop-super mild, fresh fat pillows of creamy goodness. Our personal favorite so we double the order B) Spain tuna belly-rich and fatty yet delicate melt in your mouth feel C) Ama-ebi or sweet shrimp: raw sushi grade shrimp is delicate- comes with fried shrimp heads D) Atlantic salmon: classic must have. Note the thick slices on the pic. Fatty compared to wild. Miso soup: some days it's extra good when it's extra hot! One critique is wish they serve better green tea than the cheap green tea bags they are bland like drinking hot water. Not a deal breaker. Delicious, fair price, pandemic friendly for dine in and take out. We need to do our part to keep them in biz.