Dojo - Edmonds

4.5 stars! As an Asian, I'm usually skeptical about Asian fusion, but some of the dishes at this place are legit. The service was great. We didn't have a reservation, and it was busy, but the server went out of their way to fit us in. The highlight of our meal was the Ube flan. It was so good, and I loved the eggy aroma, though I didn't really taste the ube in the flan. The Spicy Bulgogi Beef Rice Bowl was also tasty, but the beef could have been softer, it was a bit tough. The ahi poke taco was delicious and brought back memories of Hawaii. The salted pepper calamari was crunchy, but a too salty like they were over seasoned. The Summer Bonsai drink was tasty and refreshing. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'm looking forward to going back to try their brunch menu

The service and food were pretty good. We tried a bunch of their daily specials which hopefully would become mainstays on their menu. Definitely would come back for their french toast. Yum!

OK, a friend mentioned this place to me so I checked it out on YELP and then immediately made a reservation. The outside is not much to look at but the inside is upscale/casual. The ambiance is spot on. Wifey ordered an Empress cocktail and I had their Dragon Claw which was a little bit like a spicy Paloma. Both were very good. Junior was with us and we ordered family style to share everything because there were too many delicious looking choices to just get one item. We ordered the Spicy Pork Noodles, Ahi Poke Tacos, crab fried rice and the Coconut Honey Walnut Prawns. WOW!! The noodles were some of the best I 've ever had. The dish was SOOO flavorful and fresh tasting that I wanted more right away! ITS A MUST HAVE! The Ahi Poke tacos were super fresh and light (you get 5). The Coconut Honey Walnut Prawns were delicious. They had a very light crispy coating which really let the fresh seafood flavor shine...highly recommended! The crab fried rice was good but was not as outstanding as the other dishes. It 's a fairly small seating area so I would suggest you make reservations (we got ours for the same day). There is also a nice bar top to sit at if you don 't want a table.

I can 't say enough good things about this place! What a cool, varied menu with so many vegetarian options and they 're not your typical veggie options either. The cocktail and mocktail menus were so intriguing. All food was delicious. The crispy tofu could have been a little crispier (same with the fries) but it was still flavorful. Servers were attentive, though at times perhaps too attentive. This feels like a hidden gem an amazing dining experience tucked away in an unassuming strip mall.

Be sure to make a reservation if you want a table. We walked in last minute after seeing great reviews on Yelp and were attracted by the fun-looking cocktails. Fortunately, we were able to get seated right away at the bar. We ordered a few drinks and some food, but were left feeling disappointed. Given the prices, we expected more robust flavors. The dumplings were soft, and the noodles had a hint of spice, but neither dish really wowed us considering the cost. On the bright side, the Dragon Claw drink had a nice kick to it. The restaurant was quite busy, and the staff seemed to be working hard. However, we noticed that the bar and dishwasher setup wasn't the most efficient, which created a few bottlenecks. Nonetheless, the staff managed to coordinate well in the tight space.