The service was good. The waiter was very attentive and on top of everything. The restaurant was very clean and spacious. The food was delicious. No complaints.

We had a great experience here during restaurant week. We got two of the offerings for the SRW which was a great selection of beef, chicken, cuttlefish, pork belly along with miso soup, salad, rice and a yuzu sorbet for dessert. All of the proteins were well marinated and delicious after grilling ourselves. The sides and accompaniments were perfect and my kids loved the yuzu sorbet. Service was fast and everyone was very helpful and accommodating. The interior of the space is clean and modern and I would come back to try more. It was very difficult to get a decent reservation but the restaurant didn't seem like there was a long wait on a Friday night.

We came here for their $35 Seattle Restaurant Week Combo. We each got a combo and added the Fried Chicken and Fried Oysters. The SRW Combo came with the meats: Beef Tongue, Beef Rib Finger, Beef Short Rib Karubi, Pork Belly, Chicken Thigh, and Cuttlefish, and the sides: Kimchi, Ishoni Salad, rice, miso soup, and a little thing of Yuzu Sorbet. Everything was delicious. The meats were great quality, tender, and seasoned well. I usually don't order chicken at the BBQ places, but their chicken thighs were really good, and so was the Cuttlefish. The Beef Tongue was our favorite. I like to dip my meats in sauces or hot sauces, and I wished they had better sauces to dip in. The Fried Chicken didn't come with any dipping sauce, but it had good seasoning. We also added Fried Ice Cream for dessert. It was good, but I've had better. Place was nice and clean, and friendly service.

Got to try their $35 restaurant week deal! Food was great overall: the beef cuts were my favorite, the chicken was probably the least impressive. But all in all a good deal for the amount of food you're getting (their regular items seemed a bit pricier though). We also tried their seafood udon which was yummy but not too creamy. The yuzu sorbet came in a tiny shot glass but the rest of the food made up for that. Service was quick and super friendly!

amazing yakiniku restaurant the beef quality is really amazing ! It's tender and juicy, and it's just the right thickness! Especially ox tongue, really not enough duck breast is also fat and not greasy ~ their meat only with salt and some black pepper to marinate, retain the original taste of ingredients, love is suddenly full ~ tea rice ordered salmon and Ming prince these two, but in fact, there is no difference in taste after mixing. For dessert, we have baked ice cream , sweet vanilla ice cream with a crisp caramel crust and chocolate sauce, which is delicious The three girls ordered a beef platter + a duck breast + two bowls of tea rice + a dessert, a total of $115.46 including tip, very full, I think the price is very cost-effective, to tell the truth, I think this restaurant is better than the Japanese barbecue I have eaten in Vancouver, the dining environment and service attitude are also very good! After dinner also sent a small cup of grapefruit smoothie to solve the greasy, don't be too intimate ah ~

We recently had dinner at this amazing Japanese barbecue restaurant with my partner and his mom, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The restaurant specializes in beef, and they really know how to do it right. The variety and quality of the cuts were impressive--from tender wagyu to flavorful short ribs, every bite was mouthwatering. The interactive experience of grilling your own meat at the table added a fun and engaging element to the meal, allowing us to cook the beef just how we like it. The marinated beef was packed with flavor, and the sauces provided complemented the meat perfectly. The atmosphere was lively but not too loud, which made it a perfect spot to enjoy with family. If you're a beef lover or just want to experience authentic Japanese barbecue, this is the place to go.

TLDR: Best non-AYCE yakiniku experience I've ever had. Highly recommend the Ishoni Beef Combo (or Flat Meet) and/or their Seafood Combo. - - - - - - I had a strong itch to have yakiniku and was glad I stumbled upon Ishoni Yakiniku while browsing Capitol Hill. I ended up visiting with a friend, and we were welcomed by a nice wooden interior well decorated with Japanese pieces and friendly staff members. We ordered their Creamy Mentaiko Udon with Seafood, Ishoni Beef Combo, Seafood Combo, and Salmon Ochazuke. The Creamy Mentaiko Udon with Seafood was a surprise, since I wasn't expecting this when thinking about yakiniku. Nonethless, it was a very solid dish with clean clams, juicy tomatoes, and creamy pasta. The creaminess with a bit "watery chunky" and a solid 4/5. The Ishoni Beef Combo... now THIS is a good sampler to get. Between all the meats, the best one is the tender flap meat and rib fingers. The other meats were also delicious, but those were the ones that stood out, especially with their garlic butter. We also added on the Seafood Combo which included cuttlefish, shrimp, and scallop. When grilled, the shrimps and scallops were crisp - even more delicious when dipped in their citrus sauce. The cuttlefish was also tasty and best eaten with their darker sauce. The salmon ochazuke was a nice palate cleanser and light carb. Though there was not much salmon, the rice was smooth and went down nicely. Its submergence in green tea made it even softer and smoother - yum! Once we finished, we were also treated to a small cup of yuzu sorbet, an unexpected treat. I'm generally not a fan of sweets, but I ended up finishing the entire cup!

Ishoni Yakiniku in Seattle is easily one of the best Japanese BBQ spots I've had the pleasure of visiting. The experience here is all about quality and authenticity, from the premium cuts of meat to the attentive service. Each piece of meat was fresh, tender, and perfectly marbled, providing that melt-in-your-mouth sensation that makes Japanese BBQ so special. The selection ranges from rich, buttery Wagyu beef to succulent pork and flavorful chicken, each offering a unique taste experience. The grilling process at your own table adds a fun, interactive element to the meal, allowing you to cook each piece to your liking. The dipping sauces and marinades were spot on, enhancing the natural flavors of the meat without overpowering them. The side dishes, from the salads to the miso soup and even the fried rice, were the perfect accompaniments, balancing the richness of the BBQ with fresh, clean flavors. What sets Ishoni Yakiniku apart is not just the food but the overall experience. The atmosphere is cozy yet vibrant, and the staff are knowledgeable, guiding you through the menu and ensuring you have everything you need for a fantastic meal. They ended our meal with a small yuzu shaved ice dessert that was the best way to end our meal!

This spot is great! Definitely pricey for what you get, but the meat quality is absolutely fantastic. We made a reservation ahead of time, and were seated promptly after arriving a bit early. There's a lot of seating inside and the grills are at all of the large booth tables. This spot does japanese bbq which is a bit different from kbbq, so keep that in mind! We got the beef combo and added the pork jowl too. It's served on a cow shaped platter with a few different cuts, and you're supposed to eat them in a certain order. I understood why after - it definitely felt like the better cuts were in the middle/end. I really liked the short rub karubi and wagyu, both of which literally melted in my mouth. The dipping sauce they have is also really yummy! I ended up also getting the ishoni rice to try and fill up a bit more, which was rice with onions and scallions on top, and a little drizzle of some soy sauce - it was good but tasted exactly as described. They also gave us a tiny yuzu shaved ice at the end for dessert which was really good :) The overall experience was really fun, though the portions are quite small. I'd recommend ordering more than you think and definitely get rice too!

An underrated spot in Seattle! This spot serves delicious and premium meats that left me wanting more! The quality of meat here was amazing. Didn't know what to get here, but they have na ishoni beef combo which comes on a cute cow platter with a selection of different cuts like Premium Beef Tongue, Flap Meat, Beef Rib Finger, Beef Short Rib Karubi, Wagyu Beef Short Rib Karubi! All cuts were fatty and melts in your mouth. I also order the spicy miso pork jowl. It was also amazing! I loved how they have different flavors for pork jowl. I wished I tried the other flavors! Overall, everything was so good here and was it hit! Must visit and remember to make a reservation before coming!