Minamoto Japanese Restaurant - Japanese restaurant in Bellevue - 11011 NE 9th St, USA

Reservations are suggested although there was an open spot inside, late Saturday night. Service is very friendly and attentive. The food was very fresh and delicious. From grilled items to sushi to special tastings and courses. Even the ginger was amazing. Be ready to splurge a little bit.

Exquisite Sushi and Impeccable Service at Minamoto My experience at Minamoto was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I walked in, the elegant ambiance and attentive staff set a high standard, which was met and exceeded throughout the meal. The sushi was a work of art. Each piece was skillfully crafted, showcasing the chef's expertise and attention to detail. The fish was exceptionally fresh, melting in the mouth with every bite. What elevated the experience was the impeccable service. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, ensuring our experience was personalized and memorable. Minamoto is more than a meal. It's a culinary journey of high-end sushi artistry. For anyone seeking a top-tier sushi experience, this is the place to be. Five stars all the way.

The best sushi place I have been to in King county. Very fresh and simple flavors. Nice bite size pieces. The fish was the star of the dishes. No excessive overloading of ingredients or fusion flavors.

We came early afternoon and ordered apetizers TOTS and oyster ceviches. Both were really good. i love the Taste of The Sea. Pricey but worth it. Then we had the Angus beef on stone and king crab nabe don. The beef was tasteless imo, the dipping soy sauce was too light. The nabe don was tasty. Overall it's good but for some reason the menu was not very interesting, took us some time to decide what to eat.

A few things to say right away is that the price doesn’t merit the flavors and quality. Nothing was of bad quality or tasted bad it just didn’t really pop or stand out. The spring rolls were just regular ole spring rolls that you get from the frozen section at Safeway. The mushroom rice was cute, nothing out of this world though! The sushi rolls were good, I’d say it was the best part. The salmon was good too! But again nothing to rave about. Drinks were good, Negroni and wine.

Last Tuesday, the crew stopped by this wonderful restaurant. It came highly recommended to us and didn't disappoint. The decor was simple yet beautiful, instantly evoking a sense of Zen. We savored a bowl of Ramen. The pork was tender, and the broth was robust and flavorful. Next, we tried the famous Shio Saba, a dish that deserves every bit of its praise. It was perfectly grilled! We also indulged in a large plate of sushi. Each piece was meticulously prepared and super fresh. The Sweet Potato Roll was unexpectedly awesome! The service was impeccable and the staff, very friendly. The range of vegan and vegetarian options was impressive. We encountered no problems with parking. The prices were very reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber. Overall, it was an "Ichigo Ichie" moment. We'll definitely be back!

Agedashi tofu and oyakodon were yum! Liked the cod with the shishito peppers as well. Will be back soon to try more of their lunch menu :)

We’ve come here for over three years and tell all of our friends and family about it! Seriously cannot recommend it enough. It’s THE BEST Japanese restaurant I’ve been to in the U.S. The service is incredible and their food is even better. Some of favorites are the crunchy ocean roll, black cod, salmon, wagyu hot stone, angus hot stone, lobster roll, chashu udon, gyoza, chicken karaage, unagi…wow just amazing. We even came here regularly through COVID for takeout. Beautifully presented, everything is just perfection.