“ SOOOO FREAKING GOOD!!! I would recommend this place more than Fogo De Chao! It's less expensive, better, and faster! ”

“ Tried Ashiya for a late lunch mid-week. Super quick to order and the food came in about 5 minutes. Staff interactions were minimal but very friendly. Small place with my 10 tables; seems they do a lot of take-out/to-go business. We had their gyoza (good, but nothing particularly special from other places) and the Curry cream Udon with chicken katsu (delicious! chicken was moist, curry was very flavorful and _thick_, noodles were.. well, noodles cooked appropriately :D). Price was a little steep for the entree given what you get, but it was a decent portion of everything--I wasn't left hungry. I'd definitely come back for the their cream udon, and maybe try a few other dishes. ”

“ I stopped by Ashiya for a katsu curry lunch since I was in the area. This is basically a counter service establishment - order at the front, pick a table, and if there are any leftovers, containers are easily accessible. I believe Ashiya is owned by Koreans, given the kpop playing in the background and the use of Korean rice. At any rate, I ordered just that one dish since I was craving some Japanese curry. Chicken Katsu Curry ($16.99) - This dish is served on a deceptively large plate, with a huge piece of katsu that is probably double the size of what you would typically get. There's a side salad carefully positioned at the top of the plate, with a sweet dressing mixed in. It's a bit puzzling why they include the salad there instead of on a separate plate, since the dressing starts mixing with the curry. The katsu has a fantastic crisp exterior, with the breading that starts to peel away from the meat, but doesn't manage to fall off entirely. The meat is exceptionally tender and soft - almost like it's not meat since there isn't enough bite to even detect any meat fibers. I wouldn't say it's mushy at all, but it might be too tender for a katsu. The katsu covers a mound of rice, which I believe is a medium grain. It has a nice bite and fragrance and is cooked well, allowing the grains to be felt on the tongue. Surrounding everything is a very neutral tasting curry - I'd say it's similar to a boxed Golden Curry, with some additional spices added for pizzaz. I ordered it one spicy level, which gives it a bit of spice - enough to warm up the dish, but not enough for any pain in the mouth. There are tender onions mixed in as well, but it doesn't seem like Ashiya does a good job keeping the onion skins out - I had one piece of skin that was very tough. At first it looks like there's not nearly enough rice for the amount of curry on the dish, but it's actually quite adequate since the dish isn't very deep. (4/5) They serve free "hot" tea in a dispenser, but it was completely cold when I had tried it out. Puzzling since the restaurant had just opened 30 minutes prior. Ashiya is a place I wouldn't go out of the way to eat at, but if I'm in the area again and am craving Japanese or Korean food, I wouldn't mind stopping by again. Bathrooms - One unisex room in the back ”

“ The following are the items which we ordered. Spicy Pork Ramen - my wife loved it and won't mind having it again if we come here Omusoba - this was my first time i tried it, maybe would request not to have those sauces on the eggs if i order it again Chicken Wing 5pcs - good taste Beef Donburi - my daughter didn't like that little sweet taste of the beef, but i did like it and so did my wife. We would definitely visit this place again. Service was good, courteous staff. Small and nice place. ”

“ THIS PLACE A true gem!! The food here is outstanding. The creamy curry katsu udon was everything I imagined it to be. The chicken was flavorful and crunchy, with a good portion. The udon was perfectly bouncy, and the sauce itself was superb. My husband had the katsu curry, level 2 out of 3. I great level of spice and the curry was great. We recently got back from Japan and we finally found something on par with what is served there! The portions are great, there is plenty of parking, and the staff are incredibly nice. The place is unsssuming and not a "super nice" restaurant but really resembles what you'd get in Japan. We can't wait to go back, a new favorite added to the rotation!! ”

“ I placed a take out order for creamy kimchi udon and a side salad. The meal was available quickly and the service was very nice. The flavor of the ginger soy dressing was lovely and the creamy kimchi udon was delicious. The udon portion size was plenty! I'll come back to try the other vegetarian dishes! ”

“ We stumbled upon Ashiya on the way back from a hike, and wow, we were impressed! Located inside a small shopping square, Ashiya might seem unassuming on the outside, but their food is top notch. I got the curry cream udon with chicken katsu. This was so delicious. I really enjoyed the umami and cheesy flavor from the curry cream sauce. It also came with a generous amount of chicken. 10/10! I also tried some of the chicken teriyaki and gyoza combo. It wasn't anything too special, but it was much better than most other teriyaki places I've tried in Seattle. Service was quick despite the restaurant was busy the entire time we were there. The staff here were also very nice. I definitely would come back and try other dishes on their menu! ”

“ Food was super on point in terms for flavor and every dish was delicious! Decor is adorable and everything tasted amazing. Totoro fan? This is your place! Friend chicken Japanese curry was phenomenal! We also got ramen, the portion was excellent but we weren't a fan of the burnt meat. I prefer super soft meet in my ramen. Plenty of veggies and worth trying though! Teriyaki and chicken katsu was also delicious! Good balance flavor and fresh crunchy katsu. Service was very nice and friendly. Clean bathroom. Adorable ice machine and it even has a tea dispenser. They use cute sturdy bowls for soup and when we asked for extra bowls for sharing , our child got a super cute Japanese character bowl. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area. Small restaurant, so not for larger than group of 6. Recommend checking this out if you're in the area. ”

“ I can't believe I didn't know about this place until now. Honestly, I had heard of Ashiya before, but I never bothered to visit until recently. Finally, I decided to check it out. Ashiya is conveniently located near Martha Lake, right across from Walmart and Bowlero. Parking is easy, with plenty of free spaces available in the building. Upon entering Ashiya, my friend and I were warmly greeted by a man who seemed to be the manager or owner. All the staff were polite and wore matching shirts that read, "Do you want to eat ramen?" The menu at Ashiya is impressive, offering a unique variety of dishes including ramen, udon, curry, donburi, fried rice, yakisoba, cream udon, stir-fried dishes, and teriyaki. With so many options, my friend and I had a hard time deciding what to order, so we did a quick search for the most popular dishes at Ashiya. Since it was our first visit, we chose two entrees and one appetizer from the highly recommended dishes: Calamari, Omusoba, and Curry Cream Udon with Chicken Katsu. While waiting for our orders, we enjoyed iced tea. My friend then noticed some interesting sodas that appeared to be imported from Japan. Naturally, we had to try them for the new experience. The soda, called "Ramune," was a bit of a challenge to open, but the manager, who showed up with our calamari at the perfect moment, kindly showed us how. He was very nice and funny. The soda had a unique and pleasant taste, slightly sweet, and definitely worth trying for the novelty. As for the food, the calamari was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The crispy exterior and tender interior made it the perfect fried dish. The Omusoba and Curry Cream Udon with Chicken Katsu were special in their own way, blending Korean and Japanese styles into something uniquely Ashiya. The Omusoba had a delightful mix of flavors, with the soba noodles inside complementing the omelette outside perfectly. It's hard to describe, but it was absolutely delicious. If you prefer rice over noodles, you could order for the "Omurice" instead. The Curry Cream Udon is another dish that's unique to Ashiya and can't be found anywhere else. All the dishes we tried were amazing and well worth the drive up north from Seattle. I will definitely come back anytime soon to try more of their popular dishes. ”

“ I have had a bookmark on this place for 7 years. Finally had the chance to come and try the kimchi creamy udon. It was soooo worth it! I rarely order such a high carb meal but I read so much about it, I had to try. It is a big portion, so I packed half of it right away to take home. So saucy/creamy and flavorful. Very satisfying. Has pieces of broccoli and kimchi...nom nom nom! My daughter ordered ramen with chicken and she said it's the best she has ever had. Chicken had a nice grilled charred taste. Very friendly service. They also have a self serve water and hot tea station. I will definitely be back to try more dishes. ”