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!
Food: 5
Kenny Leung
Wonderful food and experience. Reminds us of it experience in Japan.
Possibly the best meal of my life. We dined omakase and left full and very satisfied. The cook and server were very attentive and friendly, and clearly had fun along with the customers. The food was a wonderful blend of straightforward servings of high quality fish and some more adventurous and surprising dishes such as cod milt and a yuzu scallop. Truly one to remember and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open-Ended Omakase
Yiming Sun
I asked the chief, "how do you decide the order of dishes?" And he answered, "It's like composing music."Thank you for the masterpiece tonight!
Adam Stewart
Absolutely fantastic sushi and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carey Lening
One of the best omakase experiences I've ever had. Chef really knows his fish, and lovingly takes diners on a journey on the fish, how it was chosen, aged and prepared. Watching him prepare and plate the fish was also a real treat. It's rather hypnotizing.Everything feels very intimate and more like you're eating dinner at a friend's very nice home. Assuming of course, that your friend also had access to some of the best fish available.Highly recommend, will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open
Wai Shan Lau
Every time I travel to Seattle I try to make reservation here. Love the food and service. For sure go again next year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open-Ended Omakase
Shuai Chen
One of my favorite sushi place so far in Seattle area! Would like to visit again in Autumn/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open
Beverly W.
We ordered three sushi omakase to go. From years of sushi experiences n also living in Japan, I realized Wataru's rice was over cooked n mushy even for a to-go order. Sashimi cuts were as if they were from regular struggling sushi establishments, not the expected thick cut for the price we paid. Hopefully they'll realize these problems so that we can try Wataru again someday.
Julie Benefiel
Good sushi at a great price point. They make their own wasabi, which is the best I've ever tasted. Very sweet owner and service.
Fresh fish quality! Loved every bite of the Futomaki, especially the ikura. Will definitely be ordering to-go more often!
Victor B.
One of the top 3 omakase experiences in Seattle, hands down. And I've been to them all, including Taneda, Scratch, Kashiba, etc.The texture and flavor of every single one of the 20 courses was nearly perfect. Not a single miss. And I left STUFFED unlike Scratch or Kashiba. Some really flavorful and unique dishes, like the marinated Bonito with a salad of shiso and onion.Service was adequate. My water glass was never empty and the server was always available to take a drink order when I needed.Ambience was cozy. Relaxed and intimate. I suppose if you're looking for something upscale and luxurious, you might be disappointed, but I was perfectly happy with it.
Joyce
Loved everything about the omakase experience from the intimate feel of the dining experience, the fresh fish, how delicious and healthily portioned every course was, and not only how knowledgeable and experienced the chef is but also how approachable he is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Ren (Andy)
I used to live nearby. At that time they just started. Food was good but service was not ramped up or streamlined. After that, they gained popularity and it’s hard to get a spot. I only recently got a chance to come back. Food was still as good and the service has also improved.This is definitely one of the best options for Omakase in Seattle area.
Recommended dishes: Open
Adam W.
Honestly, THE BEST sushi I have had in Seattle... and I mean even compared to a sit-in place (I did take-out). Super easy pickup, amazing quality... the ONLY possible thing I wish I could do is customize more in case there was something I didn't like too much. Otherwise, perfect!
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!
Food: 5
Wonderful food and experience. Reminds us of it experience in Japan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open-Ended Omakase, Wataru Omakase
Possibly the best meal of my life. We dined omakase and left full and very satisfied. The cook and server were very attentive and friendly, and clearly had fun along with the customers. The food was a wonderful blend of straightforward servings of high quality fish and some more adventurous and surprising dishes such as cod milt and a yuzu scallop. Truly one to remember and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open-Ended Omakase
I asked the chief, "how do you decide the order of dishes?" And he answered, "It's like composing music."Thank you for the masterpiece tonight!
Absolutely fantastic sushi and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best omakase experiences I've ever had. Chef really knows his fish, and lovingly takes diners on a journey on the fish, how it was chosen, aged and prepared. Watching him prepare and plate the fish was also a real treat. It's rather hypnotizing.Everything feels very intimate and more like you're eating dinner at a friend's very nice home. Assuming of course, that your friend also had access to some of the best fish available.Highly recommend, will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open
Every time I travel to Seattle I try to make reservation here. Love the food and service. For sure go again next year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open-Ended Omakase
One of my favorite sushi place so far in Seattle area! Would like to visit again in Autumn/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open
We ordered three sushi omakase to go. From years of sushi experiences n also living in Japan, I realized Wataru's rice was over cooked n mushy even for a to-go order. Sashimi cuts were as if they were from regular struggling sushi establishments, not the expected thick cut for the price we paid. Hopefully they'll realize these problems so that we can try Wataru again someday.
Good sushi at a great price point. They make their own wasabi, which is the best I've ever tasted. Very sweet owner and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Omakase
Restaurantji Recommends
Fresh fish quality! Loved every bite of the Futomaki, especially the ikura. Will definitely be ordering to-go more often!
One of the top 3 omakase experiences in Seattle, hands down. And I've been to them all, including Taneda, Scratch, Kashiba, etc.The texture and flavor of every single one of the 20 courses was nearly perfect. Not a single miss. And I left STUFFED unlike Scratch or Kashiba. Some really flavorful and unique dishes, like the marinated Bonito with a salad of shiso and onion.Service was adequate. My water glass was never empty and the server was always available to take a drink order when I needed.Ambience was cozy. Relaxed and intimate. I suppose if you're looking for something upscale and luxurious, you might be disappointed, but I was perfectly happy with it.
Loved everything about the omakase experience from the intimate feel of the dining experience, the fresh fish, how delicious and healthily portioned every course was, and not only how knowledgeable and experienced the chef is but also how approachable he is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I used to live nearby. At that time they just started. Food was good but service was not ramped up or streamlined. After that, they gained popularity and it’s hard to get a spot. I only recently got a chance to come back. Food was still as good and the service has also improved.This is definitely one of the best options for Omakase in Seattle area.
Recommended dishes: Open
Honestly, THE BEST sushi I have had in Seattle... and I mean even compared to a sit-in place (I did take-out). Super easy pickup, amazing quality... the ONLY possible thing I wish I could do is customize more in case there was something I didn't like too much. Otherwise, perfect!