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1. Mashiko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 935-4339
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: West Seattle
As a Japanese-American, it's a personal mission of mine to know the Japanese and Hawaiian restaurants inside and out.
Mashiko is one of the best mostly-traditional Japanese restaurants in town. I've been to over 60 Japanese joints (and counting) in…More »
2. Maneki Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-2631
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: International District
Yup. It's the best Japanese joint in town.
I've made a point of yelping as many Japanese joints as possible and this one is by far the best.
It's like being served by my aunties in their dark old kitchens. Crammed seating. Old decor. Awesome food.…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/10/2009
There are a lot of quality modern Japanese restaurants in Seattle, but if you're looking for quality… Read more »
3. Maekawa Bar
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-0634
I know what you're thinking: 5-stars? Wha? It's hard to quantify restaurants within a one-scale-fits-all rating, but I think Maekawa deserves 5 stars.
I'm so tired of all the Japanese restaurants with their long sushi lists and their anemic…More »
4. Wann Japanese Izakaya
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-5637
Categories:
Japanese,
Asian Fusion,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Yummy izakaya. Fun. Classy. Nice neighborhood. I give them 5-stars for atmosphere and menu variety. The food is 3 or 4 stars but if you want an unique experience with lots of fun stuff to try, this place is for you. It's perfect for a big group…More »
5. Village Sushi
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 985-6870
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese,
Gluten-Free
Neighbourhood: University District
I've reviewed over 80 Japanese restaurants in Seattle and this one is in the top 5 due to quality and value.
Their sushi is good, but there are many quality sushi joints in Seattle. What sets them apart is their bento boxes -- many small tasty items,…More »
6. Shiro's
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 443-9844
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Belltown
Solid traditional Japanese restaurant. Small space. Great service. Funny sushi chefs. Smallish menu. Not too expensive. Good stuff.
7. Kushibar Japanese Bar & Restaurant
Modern Tokyo feel. Good service. It's reasonably priced Japanese fusion tapas.
Some of it is awesome and some of it is just okay. It depends on what you order.
Kushibar serves many of the items I had in Japan recently: various grilled skewers (veggie…More »
8. Saito's Japanese Cafe & Bar - CLOSED
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-1333
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Belltown
Probably in the top 15 Japanese joints in the area. Great food.
Basic modern izakaya. Interesting, long menu.
Pricey, but worth it.
The service was a little spotty but it was packed and the servers seemed pushed to their limit.
9. Wabi Sabi
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 721-0212
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Columbia City
So far, I've reviewed about 80 Japanese joints in Seattle and I think I would put Wabi Sabi in the top 15.
I would put this restaurant in the "standard semi-expensive semi-fancy Seattle Japanese restaurant" category, but with a small asterisk: they…More »
10. Sake Nomi
It's like wine tasting, but it's yummy sake instead.
Very fun. You taste 10 sakes for $5. A good bottle of sake can be around $25. So it's not as expensive as a typical wine tasting experience.
The owners are relaxed and charming. They plays cult…More »
11. Koji Osakaya Japanese Restaurant - CLOSED
Above average Seattle Japanese joint. Not in the top 5, but probably in the top 20 out of 50.
The traditional and modern sushi were fresh and delicious. Their bento was above average, but I've had better. They have box sushi which is sort of like…More »
12. Tsukushinbo
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 467-4004
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: International District
A 60-year-old, more-than-just-sushi, old-school ID Japanese restaurant.
They have a good menu with some good Japanese dishes like onigiri and yamakake. For this reason I give them 4 stars. I'm so tired of the sushi-focused Japanese restaurants.
The…More »
13. Shiku Sushi
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 588-2151
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Lounges,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Ballard
Great izakaya joint.
Great menu. The pork was delicious. The kara-age was the best kara-age I've ever had. The Bruce Lee roll was one of the best rolls I've ever had. You can tell the chef has really done his/her research. Although, my friend…More »
14. Samurai Noodle
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-1774
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: University District
Apparently some of my fellow yelpers have had bad experiences here. I can see how the seemingly low-paid staff may make a few mistakes here and there. But overall, I think this is a good place to get a cheap, yummy bowl of ramen.
I think people…More »
15. Umi Sake House
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 374-8717
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Belltown
If you're looking for a classy, expensive, dynamic, interesting, busy izakaya joint, then this is a good bet.
One of the classiest izakaya joints in Seattle. A little pricey, but I guess that's normal for that sort of thing. Great atmosphere,…More »
16. Gambas Japanese & French Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-5092
Categories:
Japanese,
French,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Belltown
It's basically an above-average traditional Japanese (American-style) restaurant with some French menu items (like escargot). It's small and in an odd part of Belltown, so it doesn't seem inviting, but once inside, I felt comfy.
I would put this in…More »
17. Wasabi Bistro Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-6044
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Belltown
Best thing about Wasabi Bistro: comfy seats. The chairs have much padding. Why are restaurants chairs always so uncomfortable? Padding = profit. Think about all the people with hemorrhoids who will frequent a restaurant with adequate padding. It…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/26/2008
Love it. Good food. Nice atmosphere. Good service. A little pricey. Great neighborhood.
Some… Read more »
18. Musashi's
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 633-0212
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Wallingford
I don't like hype.
So I was skeptical of Musashi's. I haven't been in a while, so I decided to reacquaint myself with the small, popular, Wallingford Japanese joint.
I'll start with the negatives. It's small. The atmosphere is like a convenience store.…More »
19. Ototo Sushi - CLOSED
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 691-3838
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Queen Anne
There are different categories of Japanese restaurants and Ototo is in the category I'll call... let's see... modern-fancy-decor (slash) sushi-focus. (I'm sure that non-wordy category will catch on quickly.) The menu is mainly sushi which is…More »
20. Ohana
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 956-9329
Categories:
Japanese,
Hawaiian,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Belltown
Love it!
But I'm a big fan of Hawaiian food, so I'm easy to please.
Fun atmosphere. The service can be a little lacking sometimes -- I think they don't have enough staff. The food is modern Hawaiian, so don't expect traditional food. The sushi is…More »
21. Kisaku
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 545-9050
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Wallingford
People have orgasms when they talk about this restaurant, so I had to try it myself. It's definitely a solid sushi joint. The sushi seems really fresh. I like how the slabs of sashimi are large. The prices are good. The service is adequate. The menu…More »
22. Fuji Sushi
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-1201
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: International District
This will be the 98th local restaurant I've reviewed. Compulsive?
The atmosphere is clean and pleasant, but a little cold. The menu is traditional in a good way. The service was excellent. It's a little expensive though -- sometimes Japanese…More »
23. Hiroshi's Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 726-4966
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Eastlake
As I've mentioned before, I'm on a mission to review every Japanese restaurant in Seattle and I'm almost done. I think I rated 80 joints so far and Hiroshi's is in the top 15.
Good menu -- it could be a little more diverse but it's not bad. The…More »
24. New Zen Japanese Restaurant
Traditional Japanese-American fare served by Japanese-Americans to Japanese-Americans.
The menu was longer than normal, which I appreciated. The ramen was above average. The sushi was pretty good.
Might I drive all the way to Renton again? Not sure.…More »
25. Miyabi Restaurant
Definitely a solid Japanese joint in the South End.
The menu has a little more variety than other places which is always nice to see. They even have a list of shochu drinks which is strangely rare in Seattle. Of course, their sushi is good, but there…More »
26. Aloha Ramen
If you want ramen and you're in the north end, this is a solid choice.
Small, cozy, mom and pop ramen joint. Smells so good! Very standard ramen. No surprises. No disappointments. Totally packed.
Some say this is the best in Seattle. It depends…More »
27. Chiso Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-3430
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Fremont
I'm a fan of Japanese restaurants and this one is one of the best in Seattle.
The staff really care about their jobs. The atmosphere is modern but pleasant. They always have interesting things on the menu like geoduck, yum.
But remember, Japanese…More »
28. Warabi Japanese Restaurant & Bar - CLOSED
Solid Japanese food.
Their menu seems diverse for a small joint: udon, bento, salad (including seaweed), donburi, katsu, teriyaki, regular entrees, ramen, etc. The sushi is standard for Seattle, which is a good thing.
They even have an "Aurora Avenue…More »
29. Densho's Sushi & Sake Fest
In contrast to the fellow yelpers' reviews, I'll say, "Yay! I'm a fan."
I agree with the previous reviews in that there wasn't enough food, the lines were too long, people were shoving a little, the traffic was bad and the sushi wasn't all that good.
…More »
30. Moshi Moshi Sushi
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 971-7424
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Ballard
One of the better Japanese joints in Seattle. The decor looks modern but the menu is down-to-earth.
Good drink menu. A good assortment of traditional and modern sushi. Lots of Japanese fish dishes, which is common in Japan. Some good appetizers. They…More »
31. Nishino
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 322-5800
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Madison Park
One of the top twenty Japanese restaurants in Seattle. Quality food. Classy joint. Great service. But small menu.
Their menu is a little lame though. Not many selections. No bento. Short sushi list. Some staples aren't represented. For me, this is…More »
32. Maruta Shoten
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 767-5002
Categories:
Grocery,
Delis,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Georgetown
Like a convenience store sized Uwaji's. It's got a wide selection of stuff for a small place: sushi, musubi, senbei, snacks, sake, Japanese beer, fish, onigiri, etc.
The food is similar to Uwaji's: cheap and low quality. Yet I eat it all the time…More »
33. Mio Sushi
It's a small chain of fun Japanese joints. Clean and hip. Good food. Great service. Nice atmosphere. I think it's one of the only Japanese joints in that neighborhood. I really appreciate the longer-than-normal menu. Good cheap bento. The…More »
34. I Love Sushi
Okay, this will be number 88 on my Japanese restaurant yelp list. I'm on a mission to go to every Japanese joint in the area. Wish me luck.
Some people say this is the best, but I will say it's at the 70 percentile.
Their menu was medium-length. The…More »
35. Kaname Izakaya
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-1828
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: International District
It's where the old Yoshinobo used to be. I miss that place.
The food is definitely worth your time and effort. I ordered an off-menu onigiri and it was awesome.
But the best thing about this place is the value. We ate several appetizers and were way…More »
36. Nijo Sushi
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 340-8880
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Okay, I'm going to update my review. I didn't like this place at first, but it's growing on me.
All the servers seemed young enough to be in high school. I know that Asians can sometimes look 15 when they're actually old enough to be happy about…More »
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1/15/2009
Great sushi, great service, very posh atmosphere, good sushi menu, long sake menu.
Aside from that, I… Read more »
37. Obasan
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 282-2333
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Queen Anne
My 99th Seattle-area Japanese restaurant review.
It seems like a second-rate joint from the outside, but the food is actually pretty good.
If you live in the area, this place is definitely worth your time.
Very standard menu, standard atmosphere, good…More »
38. Ginza
Solidly above-average Japanese food. A very traditional Japanese-American experience.
Good selection of items. Nice touches, like iced fruit at the end.
I think it opened about six years ago. The staff is friendly. They have tatami rooms so you can…More »
39. Kozue Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 547-2008
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese,
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Wallingford
Good sushi.
40. Bush Garden Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-6830
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars,
Bars,
Karaoke
Neighbourhood: International District
It's like a multi-complex of Japanese fun: food, tatami rooms, drinks and karaoke every night.
I would give their food 3.5 stars. A solid old-school menu: bento, basic sushi, Japanese beer, udon, shabu shabu, yakisoba, katsu, etc. There's nothing…More »
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