50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Seattle

“I love Sushi Kappo Tamura and Taichi!! I have a hard time eating sushi anywhere else.“

“A very nice experience today with nice service and nice ambience. I'm not a big sushi fan but there are many other nice options too here. 5 out of 5.“

“Nicely traditional, extremely busy, and almost perfect.

One hour before closing on a weekday we still had to wait almost 30 minutes. It's not the biggest restaurant and it's very popular. Definitely worth a try but it can get kind of expensive at almost 30 bucks per meal.

Kurobuta Oroshi Katsu: GET!
The pork is soooooo juicy it's some of the best tonkatsu you'll ever have. The sides are very fun to give it some contrast. Play around with the sauces on your pork and salad too

Katsu Curry: Skip
The pork itself is delicious as above but the curry missed its mark by so much.... I would have loved to give this restaurant 5 stars but this curry was so lack luster I just can't. It was quite plain and flat. We couldn't finish it.

Food: 8/10
Service: 6/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
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“How special to get to experience one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in the country! Wonderful, classic Japanese dishes I’ve had a hard time finding in other parts of the US. Jean Nakayama (I think) was so kind and squeezed us in as walk-ins.“

“Foodies, this is a must try if you are ever in the area. Most sushi houses have a hard time getting Uni, but we had 4 dishes with fresh Uni in it. You won't regret it.“

“Grilling is n art Issian has mastered . This is why we- my family and friends- love this place.“

“Hands down some of the best food I've ever had in my life...if you love Japanese food then you have to come here. Servers were sweet and the place is super cozy. It is small so it's likely you'll have to wait outside (there's a nice canopied area) but it's WORTH IT. Very reasonably priced too imo.

I had the unagi yaki chazuke (added marinated sweet kelp), sweet miso yaki, and ebi mayo onigiri. Sorry I was too hungry to take pictures lol.

The eel is rich and fatty. If you've had a lot of cheap eel before you'll really be able to taste the difference.
The dashi broth was insanely good.
The miso glaze on the yaki ball was thick and concentrated, totally different from a teriyaki glaze.
The ebi mayo was what rice ball dreams are made of. Perfect if you're craving something fried.“

“Great food, broad Japanese food menu and saki options. Good flawless service. Tiny space plan for it. Also bring your Covid vaccine card or recent test.“

“Service is ON POINT !!!! Food is amazing and our waitress is amazing ! We had to bring our little one last min because child care wasn’t available. But they kindly accommodate my little one and gave her some cooked sushi !!! We really appreciate it ! We definitely will come back for a different menu because their menu changes every month ! I recommend anyone coming over to try it if they want an authentic Japanese meal in Seattle !!!“

“Toyota Sushi is a gem in our community! As a family-owned business, they truly go above and beyond to make every visit special. Their food is consistently amazing, with fresh ingredients and beautifully crafted dishes that never disappoint. The service is top-notch—always accommodating, friendly, and attentive to every detail. I've been a loyal customer for a while now, and I can confidently say I've never had a less-than-excellent experience here. If you're looking for a sushi spot that combines great food with warm, personalized service, Toyota Sushi is the place to go. Highly recommended! Five stars all the way. Ps. We love our Tia Helen ❤️“

“Sushi Kashiba will provide you a memorable meal with the freshest fish. The chef are amazing of selecting and preparing amazing nigri sushi with wonderful hot dishes for your enjoyment. The omakasa is a must while a nice glass of sake or wine will pair well with your meal. Highly recommend and will be going back“

“One of the best sushi restaurants I’ve been part of!“

“Had an amazing 1st experience here. The sushi nigiri just got better and better as the night progressed.

Items to note: Miso Clam soup , wagyu Nigiri and uni nigiri

Great service. Reserve early as it get noisy later in the evening.“

“Provide high-quality local ingredients and creative dishes, with a comfortable atmosphere and attentive service.“

“Excelente service thank you 🙏“

“Wow, just wow. My fiancé and I ate here for dinner today, and we were absolutely blown away by the quality of the ingredients and the precision that went into the presentation of the small plates. The fact that Sakana Sushi serves its food at such an affordable price adds an additional point of praise. Eating here is a must if you want to have a gourmet sushi experience without breaking your wallet!

P.S. The matcha tiramisu is a must try!“

“Came here for my girlfriend's birthday last night. It was out first time at an omakase, and we will be back for sure to try their other rotating menus. The staff knew what they were doing. Sushi chef made some amazing sushi for us to eat. All for only $89pp.“

“Spicy tuna, crispy rice, you’re tired and is chasing the dragon.“

“Best teriyaki in Seattle!
It was really nice to be greeted by a Korean owner!
I had beef teriyaki, and there was a lot of meat, salad, and rice, so it was like eating beef bulgogi wrapped in ssam.
The taste of home cooking in Seattle!“

“It was a great experience for my family. We highly recommend Sai Sushi & Sake!“

“Living on 2nd Ave makes you forget theres restaurants on 1st and 3rd in Belltown. I always make a mental note to try this spot. Today is the day! The service was immediately a bit off. No mention of scanning the QR code on the table to order so I'm just sitting there for 20 minutes with water before I finally glance down on my own 😓. A bit strange, anywho, on to the food! Izakaya style portions are small but tasty. I tried a variety of yakitori dishes and loved them all. The standouts were the wagyu and miso beef skewers. So, so good! I will definitely return and still highly recommend this place, just hope they can be a bit more welcoming to first time visitors.“

“Excellent sushi. Great and fast staff with easy menu on app ordering.“

“Super quick, convenient spot to grab a delicious meal that is a solid value. I always get the chicken teriyaki, my Fiance loves the yakisoba. One of the few places in Fremont you can get a filling dinner for <$20

Parking: Usually a spot available, small lot with ~5 spots“

“It is time for to review Mashiko after 15 years of enjoying great sushi and after one pandemic I am happy to say that my most recent experience dining at Mashiko was one for the history books. The Uni was amazingly fresh with that umami that it is hard to find anywhere else. The freshness and the flavors were to die for. I wish them the best and many more years of great sushi.“

“This is my absolute favorite teriyaki in Seattle. My wife and I always get the number 1 with extra sauce, it is that good. The portions are great, the chicken is perfectly cooked, hot rice, and a superb, simple salad is served alongside it. The owner is such a charismatic character, it honestly makes the whole experience even better! If you like spicy food, get the spicy version! I wish I had a picture to upload but I always eat the food too fast! Thank you, Yoshino Teriyaki!“

“Amazing, will go back in the next trip to Seattle“

“Delicious food. Amazing service. My partner and I absolutely love this restaurant.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a tasty dinner, a nice drink, and a lively atmosphere.

Thanks Nicholas! You're the best!“

“Out of this world Sake, Staff and Food!!! Hannyatou took me back to my years living in Japan! The tastes, the aromas and the friendly atmosphere flooded all my senses causing my brain to feel like I was back in time We live in Maryland and would come back to Seattle at the drop of a hat just to go to Hannyatou! Kanpai!“

“Just went there for the Gyudon and it exceeded my expectations. It was very delicious and on the spot. Down side is nothing to do with the restaurant but parking. It is hard to find a good parking spot. However will be coming back but probably picking up the food rather than dinning in.“

“Real beef and chicken pieces. Enough for two meals. Perfect sauce and perfect salad dressing.“

“This has got to be the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. Their staff is phenomenal and I’ve loved everything I’ve eaten there. They have a nice variety of dishes and appetizers. and it’s a restaurant I highly recommend for their delicious food and super sweet staff.“

“Good time and good food was had by all“

“Great service and tasty menu“

“Had this awhile back and had to have it again when I was back in town. Had the Katsu Curry this time which gave what I expected. The server (Yeong I believe) was super friendly and hospitable beyond what I expected! Perhaps he just liked us or we were a big group but he served us some complementary sides that were delicious. The fried gyoza was bomb. The whole place was decorated for Halloween. I hope to return to this place sooner than later.“

“My favorite poke place by far! The macaroni salad is not something I would have ever thought like bowls needed but it's the stuff dreams are made out of.

Parking: Looks like parking is prohibited for the month of November 2024“

“Almost hesitant to review this place as I want to keep it a secret, but there’s no doubt that this is one of the best sushi restaurants in the PNW. Had the chance to try their take out omakase and chirashi sets - both were amazing!! Can’t wait for my next chance to dine-in!“

“According to the chef, the menu is updated on a monthly basis. I can understand why as they incorporate quite a few seasonal ingredients ranging from seasonal veggies (corn, wintermelon) to fish ( fried fish, clams) .

The seafood I had were black throat sea perch, tuna from Spain, uni, Toro, mackerel,Hokkaido scallops , oyster bites, abalone, monkfish liver, alaska king crabs bite. A lot of the dishes were steam and or marinated with sake.

The pacing here is quite fast despite one person making the sushi and another chef prepping the plates. The whole experience took a little more than a hour despite waiting 15 minutes for late people.

They have a restroom that is up a small ramp. The building also has a restroom that was much dirtier.

The homemade ginger is less spicy than usual.

Other omakases I been to had more nigiri and things like miso soup and salmon .

Reservations were hard to get, it took us two months to get one. Might have higher chances choosing a weekday than weekend.“

“I love Musashi! They do not have a website but unfortunately someone evil out there has made a fake one. Don’t be fooled! Call or go to Musashi’s to order food. Do not use the fake website to order or you will be charged for a fake order. Very sad.“

“Delicious, curteous, fast, and they offer sake flights. Very creative specialities, and the rolls are generously sized. They also clearly label where they use real crab and where they use imitation crab, which is a level of forthrightness I appreciate in a good sushi place.

Vegetarian options: Great vegan sushi rolls too.“

“Best Teriyaki by far. Chicken is fresh and has that crispy grilled flavor and salad dressing is Amazing, I rate it a 10/10I drive 20mins to come eat here. Recommend calling ahead of time for order as they do get busy. Also small little spot so not guaranteed a spot to sit.

Parking: Parked above by Safeway“

“it's okay! I'll leave it just like that.“

“Excellent sushi and service !“

“The store's service is attentive and the workmanship is very detailed and painstaking.“

“Great place!! Food and service is excellent!“

“Chicken Katsu is ?. Really really good.They've got all sorts of interesting snacks and drinks! They carry Goat brand Cascara soda that's sooo good. CC transactions cost 60¢Can't recommend this place enough if you live in the CD“

“This was, without a doubt, the best sushi I have ever had in my life. I would go here every day of my life if I could.“

“Great food, great employees ( especially Raechel). We love going to Shiku. They are very helpful with recommendations, and we've never been disappointed. We highly recommend trying them out.“

“Wow, a Japanese owned gem kaisendon place!! Takeout only but the small interior waiting space is modestly decorated and nice. The staff is kind; the salmon ikura don is amazing!! Already thinking about the next visit when I’m eating this bowl :)“

“Excellent food and taste.“

“Very nice folks run this place! They are always so happy and kind! Great energy here! Great food! So delicious! Quick service and good prices for how much food they give you!

Parking: Has its own lot, but there are only a few spots. It's such a good place to eat that it's always full! :)

Kid-friendliness: Could not be more friendly! Not just with children, but everyone, including my service dog!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp for people in need of one.“