
Takai by Kashiba
Japanese · Bellevue · $$$$

Japanese · Bellevue, WA · $$
Minamoto is proud to serve its customers a unique and enriching experience of various traditional Japanese cuisines. From our beautifully arranged “Teishoku” (Japanese Meal Sets) to the featured “Omakase” (Chef’s Choice Meal), each menu item has been carefully crafted to entice your senses. Premium quality ingredients are flown in fresh from Japan each week, and they are prepared creatively by our highly experienced chefs.
“Did the omakase here and really enjoyed it. 18 courses total (10 sushi + 8 dishes), and everything tasted very fresh. They used high-quality ingredients and are generous with them, such as uni and caviar. Portions are okay, I was pretty full, but my husband was about 80% full. Definitely worth trying.”
“I wish there was a way to give this place a higher number of stars. Everything has clearly had thought and intention put into it. From the cut of meat or fish the food is made from to the dishware is served on. This is one of if not the best Japanese restaurants I have been to in the US. The owner of this restaurant should be proud of what their vision turned into.”
“We did the Omakase experience with six people. Everything was delicious and phenomenal. It was one of the best sushi experiences I’ve ever had. Highly recommended!”
“So happy to have found this Restaurant! Fresh and authentic food, artfully presented. I must-visit if you love seafood. Restaurant was very clean and had a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. We had the funniest server who made us laugh. I read the reviews and was worried they did not have desert on the menu. They actually do! Make sure to check it out. We had passionfruit and Matcha cake - light and creamy texture, not too sweet, perfect finish to dinner. We will definitely be back!”
“For the price, foods are disappointingly mediocre - restaurants I've been to in Tokyo Kyoto and Osaka with similar price definitely give you more memorable experiences. Selection of alcohol is fine, although I was a little surprised that there is no umeshu and has very limited fruity drink options. The white-fish-with-truffle appetizer is plane. I am not sure if the lack of seasoning is deliberate. The small chirashi-styled bowl is good, but the shape of the container is definitely not designed well. At the bottom, there is an extra layer extending out to hold the cap on top. Salmon Roe would easily fall under that layer and you cannot get it out with the little spoon they give any more. The sequence they present Nigiri is a little abnormal for me - started with blue fan tuna, ootoro and king salmon, then went into while fishes. I definitely struggled with clearing the taste in my mouth, so I wonder what was the chef's intention of doing so. I did not get enough food - I can only eat 500-600 calories per meal at home, yet that night I left still feeling hungry. With mandatory service fee the overall price is $250 per person. I'd say absolutely not worth it.”
11061 NE 9th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, US
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