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.
one of my favorite japanese restaurants of all time. also happens to be the oldest japanese restaurant in seattle and i believe one of the oldest in the united states.
if you come with a party large enough (make sure you reserve in advance), they will put you in a tatami room. i always bring out of town friends and family here.
absolutely phenomenal food, there is not a bad dish on this menu. my favorite is the black cod collar miso. everything is authentic and feels like i'm having a home meal.
I don't think it's a bit expensive and it's a place that suits my taste. Again, thank you for everything.
Annie Harris
I came here for my bachelorette dinner! We were visiting Seattle from Boston, so no one in our party had been to Maneki before. As soon as we enter the door, we were greeted warmly and led to our table. The atmosphere was awesome. They put us in this amazing Tatami room. It was an experience like no other. Let me just say we were blown away by everything. The food was spectacular. As someone who loves Uni, I was absolutely delighted with my Uni nigiri. I also ordered the Chirashi bowl, one of my favorite things to order at a sushi restaurant. It was loaded with fresh fish, and very good rice. Not only did we get our food in a timely manner, our waitress was incredible and very accommodating for us splitting our check four ways. One in my party also had a dairy allergy, and they were able to accommodate her request for a specific dish to be dairy-free. One day I will return to Seattle for another visit, and I will absolutely be visiting Maneki again!!
The best Japanese food in Seattle and the staff are so friendly. Maneki has so much history and you can tell the care they put into their food and service. I hope they survive for another 100 years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aysam Mahmoud
One of the best sushi restaurants that I have ever eaten at. Definitely the best sashimi that I have ever eaten. The service was absolutely outstanding, and the atmosphere had a very traditional Japanese vibe to it, very casual and low key, but in a good way. Can't wait to visit Seattle again so that I can eat here again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Cod Collar Miso, Unagi Don
Top notch Japanese food. More than just sashimi and sushi.
Prapasri Nilpoom
We went there an hour before they close, they were take good care of us and gave us a really nice service. We ordered a lot of food and all of them were meet our expectation. All dishes were so good and delicious. Highly recommend if you are looking for authentic Japanese food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Cod Collar Miso, Ankimo, Seafood
Authentic and delicious! Be sure to google to learn more about this restaurant's long history. I'm a tourist so just in town for a few days. We went two nights in a row. Had o-toro nigiri, miso soup, unagi don, and sashimi the first night. Had o-toro nigiri, miso soup, unagi don, and unagi kama meshi the second night. Everything was really good! The last time I had such great tasting eel was in Japan!
I had high expectations of this place, and while it was very good, it wasn’t amazing. Black cod collar is worth it, and the sushi is good too. The staff was attentive and we enjoyed our experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Young Choe
Uhh I rally want to like this place. Even though it’s popular for tourists, this is below than average place without AC. Not even authentic sushi place. If you like to eat in one of the oldest bldg in Seattle then yes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Tomoko Clark
It's been so hard to find a "real Japanese restaurant" and I'm so happy that I finally found it! I thought they closed long tome ago somehow, but they are still open!! Thank you for the great food and service! We will definitely be there again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 自家製コロッケ
Rupi Sekhon
Very cool place that feels super authentic, yet casual. Fantastic food with great portions. Staff was attentive and service was great.
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu, Beef Sukiyaki, Gyoza, Soup
one of my favorite japanese restaurants of all time. also happens to be the oldest japanese restaurant in seattle and i believe one of the oldest in the united states.
if you come with a party large enough (make sure you reserve in advance), they will put you in a tatami room. i always bring out of town friends and family here.
absolutely phenomenal food, there is not a bad dish on this menu. my favorite is the black cod collar miso. everything is authentic and feels like i'm having a home meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Gyoza, Black Cod Collar Miso, Unagi Don, Salmon Sashimi
I don't think it's a bit expensive and it's a place that suits my taste. Again, thank you for everything.
I came here for my bachelorette dinner! We were visiting Seattle from Boston, so no one in our party had been to Maneki before. As soon as we enter the door, we were greeted warmly and led to our table. The atmosphere was awesome. They put us in this amazing Tatami room. It was an experience like no other.
Let me just say we were blown away by everything. The food was spectacular. As someone who loves Uni, I was absolutely delighted with my Uni nigiri. I also ordered the Chirashi bowl, one of my favorite things to order at a sushi restaurant. It was loaded with fresh fish, and very good rice. Not only did we get our food in a timely manner, our waitress was incredible and very accommodating for us splitting our check four ways. One in my party also had a dairy allergy, and they were able to accommodate her request for a specific dish to be dairy-free.
One day I will return to Seattle for another visit, and I will absolutely be visiting Maneki again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Gyoza, Black Cod Collar Miso, Salmon Sashimi, Tuna
The best Japanese food in Seattle and the staff are so friendly. Maneki has so much history and you can tell the care they put into their food and service. I hope they survive for another 100 years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best sushi restaurants that I have ever eaten at. Definitely the best sashimi that I have ever eaten. The service was absolutely outstanding, and the atmosphere had a very traditional Japanese vibe to it, very casual and low key, but in a good way. Can't wait to visit Seattle again so that I can eat here again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Cod Collar Miso, Unagi Don
VERY WELL DONE. WAS INCREDIBLE.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Sukiyaki, Takoyaki, Black Cod Collar Miso, Unagi Don, Soup
I got the Nabeyaki udon and it was good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Top notch Japanese food. More than just sashimi and sushi.
We went there an hour before they close, they were take good care of us and gave us a really nice service. We ordered a lot of food and all of them were meet our expectation. All dishes were so good and delicious. Highly recommend if you are looking for authentic Japanese food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Cod Collar Miso, Ankimo, Seafood
Restaurantji Recommends
Authentic and delicious! Be sure to google to learn more about this restaurant's long history. I'm a tourist so just in town for a few days. We went two nights in a row. Had o-toro nigiri, miso soup, unagi don, and sashimi the first night. Had o-toro nigiri, miso soup, unagi don, and unagi kama meshi the second night. Everything was really good! The last time I had such great tasting eel was in Japan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Unagi Don, Soup, Tuna, Seafood
I had high expectations of this place, and while it was very good, it wasn’t amazing. Black cod collar is worth it, and the sushi is good too. The staff was attentive and we enjoyed our experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Uhh I rally want to like this place. Even though it’s popular for tourists, this is below than average place without AC. Not even authentic sushi place. If you like to eat in one of the oldest bldg in Seattle then yes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
It's been so hard to find a "real Japanese restaurant" and I'm so happy that I finally found it! I thought they closed long tome ago somehow, but they are still open!! Thank you for the great food and service! We will definitely be there again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 自家製コロッケ
Very cool place that feels super authentic, yet casual. Fantastic food with great portions. Staff was attentive and service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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