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from Izakayas to yakitoris, sushi to ramen house, these are the places I've chowed down at representing the land of the rising sun!

 1. Maneki Restaurant

304 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-2631

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/20/2010

Yes, I feel compelled to yet write another glowing review of this place.  I brought some very dear friends here visiting from Atlanta.  Knocked their socks off!  First of all, Maneki is usually so busy and their space so tiny that reservations are…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/15/2009

    It seems crazy that I haven't reviewed this place yet.  Probably one of the first Seattle… Read more »

 2. Ginza

103 102nd Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 709-7072

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

5.0 star rating
  4/14/2010

Another great asian food place on the east side!  

Ginza offers great sushi/sashimi but also sport a huge menu of other cooked items if you have picky eaters in your group.  They do everthing really well!  I had the O-toro which these days is like…More »

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 3. Issian

1618 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7010

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Wallingford

5.0 star rating
  7/21/2009

Issian has become a favorite place in Wallingford to hit up. The small plate format is also a great and relatively affordable way to try several types of Japanese fare (sushi/sashimi/grilled meats etc.) My latest 'food crush' has been the tuna collar…More »

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 4. Mashiko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

4725 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 935-4339

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: West Seattle

4.0 star rating
  12/4/2009

I must admit, I do like the sustainability philosophy of the place which earns them an extra star in my bood.  I eat so much sushi that I am positive that I am depleting the oceans of the likes of blue fin tuna and sea bass. hmm....tuna...  anywho,…More »

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 5. Nijo Sushi

83 Spring St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 340-8880

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  12/3/2010

What is your favorite dessert?  Umm..Sushi of course!  There is always room for sushi!
Yes, we came here for our 3RD dinner of the evening!  It was my first visit here and I liked it very much.  Its located in an interesting place down and 1st…More »

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 6. Wabi Sabi

4909 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 721-0212

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Columbia City

4.0 star rating
  7/27/2010 ROTD 2/3/2011

Spam-o-licious!

yeah, they get some bonus points for having my favorite canned meat on the menu.  This essentially is a sushi joint that has a fairly large menu of cooked items as well.  
The dishes:

spam musubi- an interesting twist with egg tamago on…More »

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 7. Umi Sake House

2230 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 374-8717

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  9/8/2010

Umi Sake House!

late night sushi in the hub-bub of belltown! The space itself is more of a modern trendy sushi joint with techno pulsing in the background.  The rolls are decidedly non-traditional with funky names like 'Legend of the Roll" and…More »

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 8. Aloha Ramen

8102-B Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 838-3837

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Greenwood

4.0 star rating
  8/17/2009

I was craving some ramen and was lured to this place with all the good yelp reviews that have popped up.  This place is small pretty small (6 tables for 2 and 6 seats at the counter) so watch out if you have a big group.  I liked the menu.  Straight…More »

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 9. Kushibar Japanese Bar & Restaurant

2319 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98127
(206) 448-2488

Categories: Japanese, Lounges

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  1/10/2011

Izakaya stye and yakitori type place in Belltown.  They feature many types of skewered items from various chicken bits (skin, heart, darkmeat, ground meat) meaty bits (steak, tongue, heart), seafood and veggie items.  Tried the scallops wrapped in…More »

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 10. Wann Japanese Izakaya

2020 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-5637

Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  1/17/2011

I am a big fan of izakaya food!  Japanese bar food essentially.  Small plate stuff, fried, skewered or grilled essentially.  What's not to like?  
The place itself has that sort of trendy sushi bar feel to it with a mix of comfy booths and tables.  
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 11. Samurai Noodle

606 5th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-9321

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  9/17/2009

Oh, I like this place.   I have no idea if it is traditional or not, I don't care!   Its tasty!  I got the tonkatsu (pork broth) ramen.  I guess the thing here is the charging for some extra items which throws some people off.  I actually orded mine…More »

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 12. Maekawa Bar

601 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-0634

Categories: Japanese, Pubs

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  5/27/2010

Where else can you get some grilled sliced beef tongue after 12 am?  
I love Japanese Izakaya joints and this one has decent hours, 12 am on weekdays and I believe 2am on Friday and saturday.  The selection is pretty decent ranging for broiled miso…More »

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 13. Boom Noodle

1121 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 701-9130

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  8/12/2009

What can be better than slurping a bowl of hot broth and noodles? Next to the regular pho joints I hit, I go to the Boom Noodle when I need to get my slurp on.  The overall feel of the place is very trendy and modern which seems to be in line with…More »

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 14. Blue C Sushi

503 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-8288

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

3.0 star rating
  6/17/2010

Ah...the Kaiten Sushi joint.  What better than a conveyor belt to eliminate the middle man or woman.   who needs a server!   Bring me my sushi now!  Alas, as  is the case in most Kaiten type places, is the quality on par with a regular sit down?…More »

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 15. Oasis Cafe - CLOSED

1024 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-3293

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

3.0 star rating
  10/17/2010

maybe more 2.5 stars
I give them an extra 1/2 star for the very nice folks who work there.  Located in a very desirable location of Cap Hill just south of Cal Anderson Park, this place should be packing it in.  The intererior is pretty comfy with a…More »

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 16. Bush Garden Restaurant

614 Maynard Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-6830

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Bars, Karaoke

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/16/2010

Tried the food here finally!  We were seated in one of the tatami rooms which was a nice experience.  This place reminds of japanese restaurants circa 1960.  
Solid old school Japanese fare.  I went with the combo box with tuna sashimi and grilled…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/26/2010

    A fun temple for the ancient asian art of 'Kara-oke'!  
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 17. Dragonfish Asian Cafe

722 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 467-7777

Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  9/9/2009

I have been here a couple of times and have been pleased every time.  What is key about this place is the hours (serving until 1am) which is very nice to us late night chow hounds and their prices.

Tonight I got miso soup, dragonfish salad…More »

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 18. Fort St. George

601 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 382-0662

Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: International District

3.0 star rating
  11/13/2010

Fort St. George!  Sounds like a British style pub full of pints of Guiness and soccer hooligans! I wouldn't describe this place like that.

They are open late esp. on the weekend (2 am) so extra points for that.  Located on the 2nd floor of building it…More »

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 19. Fu Lin

512 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 749-0678

Categories: Chinese, Japanese

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  1/16/2010

hmmm... Ramen.. I crave ramen like no other.  Fu Lin is somewhat odd being a chinese restaurant that has Ramen as a main feature of the menu.  Anyhow, I got the Tonkatsu charsiu ramen which was good and pretty cheap.  At $6.50 a bowl, add $3.00 for a…More »

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 20. Aoki Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

621 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 324-3633

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

3.0 star rating
  12/1/2011

Reviews of the place are all over the map!  Stopped by here as I have craving fish in a big way.  I went with the hamachi kama (yellowtail tuna collar) which was amazing!  Also had the grilled mackrel with rice which also came with miso and salad.…More »

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Location

Seattle, WA

Yelping Since

July 2009

Things I Love

dim sum, sushi, loose-leaf tea, donuts or doughnuts, meat on the bone, restaurants open after 11pm, Snuggies

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My Hometown

Detroit, MI

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I am learning patience from my patients

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I am always hungry...its a gift

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Kitchen Confidential

My First Concert

Violent Femmes

My Last Meal On Earth

something with pig, or bone marrow, or both

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they have filipino food in Tukwila!

Current Crush

Pork belly