I've been wanting to try this place for a while because of its high ratings and it did not disappoint. We arrived around 45 minutes before close planning on getting take out which worked as they informed us they were only doing take out at that point. The person at the register was very kind and told us the spicy chicken was the most popular item and so we ordered one of those as well as a bulgogi beef. She did not lead us astray as the spicy chicken was so good! The bulgogi was solid but really it was all about the spicy chicken as it had so much flavor and a good level of spice. The cilantro sauce is also a must as it just elevated everything. They give you the option of pico or a teriyaki style salad and I thought I'd love the pico but honestly I preferred the salad. The menu isn't too large but I would definitely try the other options here as everything looks good and one I am particularly excited for would be the feijoada but the spicy chicken is definitely a must and worth returning for on its own.

We are visiting from Colordo and we were looking for lunch. I didn't know what to expect from a Korean Brazilian fusion restaurant. We got a flavor explosion! My husband had the Bulgogi and I had the grilled Shrimp, both were deliciously well seaoned and the pico salad was extremely tasty, so was the mayo based sauce with a little kick of spice. I loved the hot, roasted rice green tea, since I was cold. The young ladies at the counter were very helpful and friendly, explaining the menu to us. The restaurant was casual and more importantly, clean. To top it off we even got a military discount. I would eat here as often as I could if we lived in the area. Two more happy customers

Best good ever, I always order the Kalbi, but everything else is delicious also. And they're so nice here, the staff is super sweet and attentive. Now, let's talk about that creamy cilantro sauce! Insanely delicious with the rice and pico. They go together so well, I always order a larger container because I need a lot of it, I'm greedy.

Honestly this is one of the best Japanese/ Mexican fusions I have ever had. I ordered the Shrimp bowl and wow, just wow. The cooking tastes like home. And home for me is with my Nicaraguan father who used to make dishes similar to this. I cannot begin to explain how delicious the food here is. I will definitely come back another day to try out the other menu items. The staff were extremely helpful and expedient. Plus the house music was a nice touch to the atmosphere.

It's pretty rare that you find great customer service in quick-service food spots these days, but that's not the case at Tajoia. The cashier was so unbelievably polite that it stopped me dead in my tracks! I love everything about this place: the mural on the wall, the enthusiastic bright yellow branding, the amazing staff, and of course, the food. I don't know how they do it, but even after a 30-minute drive home, my chicken katsu and wings were still crunchy and crispy. Even the next day after sitting in the fridge, my leftovers were crispy! I don't know what kind of culinary sorcery this is, but the crunch factor keeps me coming back for more. And don't get me started on the cilantro sauce...I imagine this is what the apple of Eden tasted like. If I had a choice between saving humanity and Tajoia cilantro sauce, I'd 100% pick the sauce.

Interesting korean/latin fusion restaurant in the bothell area. Plenty of parking spots available in the lot. Inside was spacious and open. The line can get pretty long during the busy hours but it moves pretty fast. Their menu was interesting. Korean inspired teriyaki style, but more smokey/less sauce on the meat which i liked. They also offer poke/korean poke bibimbap style. I think they use frozen fish though which i think how they can keep the price low. I ordered spicy pork, spicy chicken, and poke. I did like all their dishes! I want to go back to try different dishes.

After having a disappointing feijoada a couple of weeks ago in Montana, I was looking for more Brazilian food near Seattle and Ta Joia popped up. Seattle/Korean/Brazilian fusion? And on a bunch of top food lists in both Yelp and Eater? Say no more, we're heading over immediately! We arrived at Ta Joia on a brisk Monday evening for dinner. The restaurant wasn't too busy at the time - we did spy a couple of parties eating inside and waiting for takeout. The restaurant is counter service and they have a self serve water and tea station, with fresh barley tea given the Korean roots. We ordered two dishes for this visit: Feijoada Bowl + House Teriyaki ($18.50) - The feijoada consists of mostly black beans and is mixed with a decent amount of meat, including pieces of thick cut bacon, sausage, and tender pork, all stewed together. The taste is mild and salty but very pleasant. The feijoada is mostly drained, so there's no soup, just a small amount of moisture to cover the rice underneath. The rice is perfectly cooked, fluffy, with just a bit of bite with each grain easily able to separate. There's a side of pico included, which is more like a fresh and zingy cabbage salad. When I say zingy, I mean super acidic with a vinegary tang that almost makes me pucker. Very helpful as a palate cleaner to cut through all of the meat. Resting on top of the feijoada is a sunny side up egg cooked in a mold with the yolk soft and runny. As the main meat, I went with the house teriyaki for an extra $4 to the base $14.50. The chicken here is smoky and very tender with a great charred taste and smell. I'm still an amateur at recognizing a good teriyaki, but I thought this one was very good. Most other places just have a teriyaki sauce to douse on top, but Ta Joia also provides a cilantro sauce that's thick, tangy, fresh, and a little spicy. The perfect accompaniment. There's always the giant bottle of teriyaki sauce provided at each table for people who want a more classic option. (5/5) Crispy Chicken ($16) - This dish comes with a choice of pico or salad. We went with the salad, which is just the normal sweet and tangy dressed salad that typically accompanies Seattle-style teriyaki. The salad is simple and not overly dressed which is good. The chicken katsu here is pounded really flat in some areas and possibly has more breading than meat. But the breading is good and adds a nice crisp, remaining crispy even in the portions that touch the rice and/or the bottom of the bowl. The chicken is tender with no fatty or gristly bits. It's a good chicken katsu overall. Again, the dish comes with Ta Joai's perfectly cooked rice. It also comes with a choice of sauce - since this was our first visit and we didn't know which to get, we got both. One is the same cilantro sauce as above, the other is the typical tangy, mildly sweet, and savory tonkatsu sauce. (5/5) I was very impressed with the food served at Ta Joia. It's always nice seeing a place that cooks inventive fusion cuisine. I will be back for more in the future!

Ta Joia was on my bookmark list for quite some time! We finally made a few visits when we were in the area after some robust wine tasting in Woodinville. It's a small, family operated business, and with counter service. For those not familiar with counter service, make your orders at the counter and they'll bring the food to your table, it's a very Asian concept. I generally order the Kalbi/house combo with pico and add the cilantro sauce! That cilantro sauce just takes the dish over the top!!! I swear it's like crack!!! The food is consistently good and service is decent. The reviews for this place are what brought me here, the food (and that cilantro sauce) keeps bringing me back!!! BTW, I also love the wall mural!

A teriyaki-korean-brazilian restaurant. What a unique fusion! TLDR this is one of the best teriyaki places I've been to in Seattle. Their chicken is grilled with plenty of char flavors. Despite that it still retains its juiciness and tenderness. The flavors from the marinade and sauce are very flavorful without overpowering the chicken. Even if you don't live near Bothell, it's still worth the drive to try the teriyaki!