Izumi
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Top Sentiments among Izumi Reviewers
Best sushi restaurant
Best Japanese restaurants
Great Sashimi
Good shrimp
Spicy tuna roll
Fresh flavors
Excellent king crab
Fresh salmon belly
Excellent Japanese dishes
Terrific chicken teriyaki
Customer Reviews (41 reviews)
georgemagic
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2009iIzumi - service is beyond POOR!!!! never again, to many other good sushi places to waste my money here!!!! FLO in Belleuve is the place to be- worth the drive!!!! (more)
Mike M.
on Judys Book Feb 11, 2009The food tasted okay, not the greatest. I had a chirashi, didn't taste too fresh. For the quality, I don't know if I'd pay that high of a price tag. Though everything is relatively, there aren't many that great Japanese... (more)
IFHTP
on Citysearch Sep 12, 2008I have been an Izumi customer for 15 years. I don't get out that way much anymore, but we made it out tonight. I read the reviews on this site before we left and I called the restaurant to see if the person on the other end was... (more)
Sushi23
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2008Made the trip from the University District to meet a business associate. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Very rude staff and extremely snobbing for a "strip mall" in Totem Lake. They flipped their OPEN sign to CLOSED as I walked... (more)
Liza M.
on Judys Book Jul 22, 2008I love the chirashi dinner combo at Izumi - fair sized portions with of variety. Sashimi is relatively fresh too, especially compared to the rest of the choices on the east side. (more)
Back2Sunshine
on Citysearch Apr 23, 2008We waited over 40 minutes for our edamame to arrive and another 20 minutes for our sushi. Meanwhile two other tables, ordered, ate and left the restaurant. The waitress told us the delay was our fault since we arrived... (more)
HelenSeattle
on Citysearch Apr 23, 2008Don't go unless you want to be insulted. There are alot of great sushi places on the Eastside, there's no need to put up with the rude owners and staff members for decent sushi. (more)
wineguy1954
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2007I have been dining at Izumi's for at least 15 years and I get some of the best service and outstanding food anywhere. It is a little more spendy than some of the other Japanese restaurants but the food is consistently... (more)
rkapciuk
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2007I will never go there again. I went to get a take out order because some friends at work had recommended it. I ordered an Udon dish and asked for an extra side of meet with it. It's normal for a nominal extra charge. They... (more)
fishmn
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2007All I can say is either Izumi was having a bad night or the people writing the negative reviews don't know Japanese food. Izumi has been around for decades for a reason, they do Japanese food right. Nobody makes a Spider... (more)
markhen57
on Citysearch Jul 07, 2007This is the best sushi on the Eastside. It is a little more expensive than some places but worth every penny. (more)
Pete S.
on Judys Book Apr 10, 2007I've had some of the best Sushi here. Pieces of fish are very fresh and large. Menu prices are slightly higher than what you would find at other places - but the better quality makes it worth it. This place makes you... (more)
marktt84
on Citysearch Feb 05, 2007I absolutely love this place. I would eat here every day if I could. If you enjoy Japanese food, this is the place for you. (more)
asu86
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2007My girlfriend wanted to get some Japanese food for dinner a few days ago, so we went to Lzumi. Food was okay...but, it wasn't what I expected with the money I paid for.. However, yesterday, she and I went to Sushiya and it... (more)
Marcello M.
on Judys Book Oct 22, 2006Family-style authentic Japanese Restaurant. Exactly what we are looking for in a restaurant. Nothing fancy, just real good food. 'Had the dinner special salmon teriyaki and shrimp tempura. Teriyaki sauce was... (more)
jdfristrom
on Citysearch Oct 12, 2006Just to let you know where I'm coming from, my favorite sushi restaurants are the two omakase places on Sawtelle in Los Angeles - Sasabune and Hiko. Some accuse those places of using too much sauce or pandering, but... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Oct 03, 2006<b>In Short</b><br>Tucked into Kirkland's taco-and-burger land, the restaurant is its own self-contained world. Just part the dark-blue half-curtain inside the front door to find competent servers in... (more)
Omer K.
on Judys Book Sep 15, 2006I couldn't stop laughing when someone told me that I could find some of the best sushi in the Seattle area in the Totem Lake strip mall in Kirkland. But I'm so glad that I listened to them. I've been to most of the sushi... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2006My son-in-law was raised in Japan, and he loves this place. The outside, a tired strip mall, doesn't look promising, but inside it is a small, pleasant bit of transplanted Japan. Service is leisurely but efficient,... (more)
gizmo99
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2006Still my favorite, a real taste of Japan I've been to many Japanese resaturants (ILoveSushi, SushiLand, Wasabi, etc) in WA but Izumi is my favorite. I like it because its very authentic. The Sashimi was great, we... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 24, 2006Izumi offers lots of good means--sukiyaki, katsudon, a nice sushi bar, nabe, on and on. These are all Japanese dishes, served with a true Japanese flavor (I lived in Tokyo for 2 years). The taste is delightful, the... (more)
shooter7697
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2006I've only lived here for a year now, but I've tried many sushi places, and decided to try Izumi based on the citysearch rating and another acquaintance of mine recommended it. I will definitely not go back. The place... (more)
scbsee88
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2006Sushi here is quite fresh and delicious, however their other items are not very inspiring. Their tempura is quite average as their batter is not very flaky. The chicken teriyaki tastes more like a Hawaii-inspired... (more)
kisa101
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2005I've dined at Izumi numerous times over the last 3 years, including parties of 8. The food is always great, even though service is average. It might not be the best place for sushi (try Kikuya in Redmond), but... (more)
chapati
on Citysearch Nov 03, 2005No customer service. Food served in aluminium bowl. Completely watery. Lost my apetite for couple of days... Will never ever step into the restaurant again. My advice stay away from this place as much as you can.... (more)
lethadunn
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2005I know, it's hard to accept that Seattle's best sushi is in a strip mall in Totem Lake! But believe it. Izumi is the perfect traditional Japanese restaurant. They serve the most exquisite cuts of fish you'll ever... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 09, 2005Izumi is in the Totem Lake area, inside a boring strip mall. However, the decor is authentic and ambience is very cozy. Everytime I go there, I will ask the server for its daily special sushi menu. They carry quite a lot... (more)
icsukkar
on Citysearch Sep 20, 2005Wow - this place is awesome. Their sushi is traditional, no-frills. Their sashimi is some of the best we've had in the area - large pieces of fish and very fresh. The service is excellent. Very quiet, low-key - simply a... (more)
Kin K.
on Judys Book Aug 16, 2005This place has a special sushi menu if you ask (the listing is NOT in the usual dinner menu). The items are fresh and seasonal, usually hard to find elsewhere. For example, they have live uni (sea urchin) in mid winter.... (more)
Encore H.
on Judys Book Aug 05, 2005Do a serch in Google for "Izumi, Kirkland, Wa" and you will see lots of people agree with me. It's really a low key place, the menu does not have fancy names or presentation either, but the taste and freshness is top of the... (more)