About Tengu Sushi Japanese Restaurant
The Retired & Disabled Police of America (RDPOA) is a fraternal organization formed in October, 1990 and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia as a non-profit corporation, and is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director.
I came sat down thinking it was only going to be 4 star experience and it was a 5. Everything I had at lunch was fresh and delicious. The staff was very attentive and the atmosphere was nice and quiet there was a slight off putting smell but it went away very fast. Have the salmon belly and the medium fatty tuna.
I’ve eaten here many times and the sushi is fresh. It reminds me of a conveyer belt sushi spot that makes just enough as to not waste instead of making a lot and the sushi sits there. The seared ahi is always my favorite. I love the 5 spice seasoning and it has a nice aggressiveness to the flavor that balances well with the slight horseradish sauce. The rolls are well done and I enjoy the many variations that have the eel sauce. Everything is solid and the quality reminds me of Blue See sushi. Service is fine. No one is going out of their way but they are present. Atmosphere is fine and it feels like a fun place to go after a movie. My only complaint is that I recently dined here and saw some disgusting crud under the conveyer belt right in front of my eye. It reminded me of looking under a bed and seeing dust balls and grime. I honestly lost my appetite seeing the juxtaposition of dirt and grime so close to raw sashimi. I told a staff and he told me it was hard to clean. I would only return if the crud is gone. This is why I’m giving 3 stars.
I’ve been tried a lot of Japanese restaurant in Seattle area, The sushi place definitely is outstanding! The fish is fresh, beautifully presented, and thickly sliced. A truly premium Japanese dining experience. They also have wonderful desert! My kids love it. Parking is convenient! It’s a great place to bring kids and enjoy as a family.
If you're thinking about trying sushi in a tube like I did, I highly recommend reading this review first. First, the wait time was very long. I ordered two tubes for my wife and me, and it took about 40 minutes to prepare them. Second, the taste was disappointing. My wife's tuna roll contained what looked more like minced fish rather than actual pieces of tuna. My salmon roll was made with scraps of salmon that had a lot of connective tissue and tough bits, which usually happens when lower-quality trimmings are used. Overall, it was an interesting experience, but not one I would repeat. Honestly, the sushi and rolls from a regular QFC taste much better than what we got here.
As far as conveyor belt sushi goes, we think Tengu is one of the best around. They pretty much always have a good selection on nigiri sushi not just the run of the mill fish selections. Their cooked food is quite good too.