Wanted something quick while I waited for my train, so I popped in to Beanfish and got the Roscoe San. The sweet chili flavor really popped, and the cabbage gave it a nice crunch. The dough was perfectly fluffy on the inside while still being crispy on the outside. The cashier was very nice, and they cooked my order up as quickly as possible, just in time for me to finish and get to my train. The food hall itself has so many tasty options, but Beanfish really stood out to me for its savory twist on Taiyaki. It's a bit pricey for how meager of a meal it ended up being, but if we're judging purely on taste, it was fantastic. read more

BeanFish - Roscoe San - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Stumbled upon this truck on our trip to Uwajimaya and we were instantly drawn in from the intoxicating scent of fresh dough. The sheer number of choices was overwhelming--there's everything from savory breakfast themed options to sweet custard classics. I was used to red bean options, so the variety was exciting. I opted for the matcha custard, while my friend got the strawberries and Nutella. The prices seemed pretty fair, considering every fish was made to order and STUFFED with its filling. The matcha balanced out the sweetness of the custard, although at some points the filling was too much. The same could be said for the strawberry and nutella combo. I would come back to try a different option, but I wouldn't actively seek it out. read more

BeanFish - Kissing fishies - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Looks like somi somi, does not taste or resemble somi somi at all. Go ahead and try it if you're curious but it's totally not worth it It's literally tasting like Klutz waffle batter shaped like a fish with some cheap fillings read more

OMG!!! I am so glad we found this food truck. My bf and I decided to take a trip to seattle I wanted to visit UWAJIMAYA MARKET they were parked right outside the market and it made my day. We ordered 4 fish Colonel Custard, Gimme S'mores, mmmBacon, Roscoe San they were so good my favorite was definitely the custard. My bf loved the mmmbacon its breakfast and is his jam. If you have never been here go seriously these are so yummy and made fresh. read more

See all

So many fun flavors whether you prefer to go traditional, dessert or wild; this place has great variety! I couldn't pick just one so, I got 5.. lol def best when fresh. They recommend you eat it within the first 5 mins or it will get soggy. The only downfall is they're smaller than I anticipated (the size of my petite hands), and depending on when you go, there will be a long wait. There are shops around though if you want to grab some quick groceries or gifts while you wait. Colonel Custard: sweet but not overly vanilla-y. Custard was the perfect amount without over flowing or being less than filling. Get this if you like custard and just want a light dessert. 8/10 Princess Ichigo: for strawberry and Nutella lovers, it was a great choice. The only thing you might find odd is the warm strawberries but that's usually what happens with any crepe or breaded type dessert. The strawberries can get a little slippery while eating so use a napkin or two. 7/10 K-pop: I didn't get that Korean feel in its meat flavor but was still good and would say, try it at least once. Would be a great "this now, dinner later" option so that you don't starve yourself until dinner. 8/10 mmmBacon: literally how it sounds. Breakfast in a breaded fish rather than pancakes or waffles. Easy go to for breakfast lovers and nicely filled. 8/10 Oh Sugar, Sugar: think cinnamon toast but soft. Great with the maple syrup they provide on the side. Nice if you want a light bread but careful with the syrup and sugar getting everywhere. Personally, I think this one would've been great with custard filling option. 6/10 read more

See all

I'd waited years to finally try Taiyaki when I discovered this place, and it was certainly worth the wait. I got the custard and matcha flavors, both of which are great. They also let you watch the process of making the Taiyaki, which was cool to see. I highly recommend this place; it's a must-try if you're in the area! read more

なつかしい! OMG! I haven't had Taiyaki since I was a child! And it was even better when my aunties in Japan would take me to get this when we would visit. The wait here for the Taiyaki is a little long but you can't rush good food. They make it fresh upon ordering and it was nice and warm. I always get the original red bean paste one. Always brings back wonderdul memories of childhood. ごちそうさまでした！ read more

I stumbled across BeanFish's food truck with my friend at the Fremont Sunday street market. I couldn't resist the aroma that was making its way to my nose, so I had to stop by! We both were trying Taiyaki for the first time and we were craving something savory. We ended up going with the Roscoe San which is Katsu chicken & slaw all smothered in sweet red chili sauce with tillamook cheddar cheese. Although we both enjoyed it, the waffle was a bit too sweet for the both of us and it took a lot of attention away from the inside fillings. It was still yummy and crispy, but next I will definitely go when I am craving something sweet! read more

BeanFish - Roscoe San Taiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Holy moly, this place is a must try. It's nothing like the traditional Japanese taiyaki. But their twist on it is actually good. They put a lot of stuffing inside their taiyaki, to the point where when they were making it, I was like there is no way all that will fit inside it but they make it happen. The mix they use is very very similar to a pancake mix/taste. It's more fluffy and soft compare to the traditional Japanese version. I guess they have to make it a bit soft and fluffy to get all the fillings fit inside it. We tried their strawberry and matcha flavors and they were both excellent. They put real fruit inside! Come give them a try and support this small business. We came here on a raining Sunday and they had a tent set up next to their truck for customer to wait for their food. They also have my little one a taiyaki stickers x) read more

See all

Super fun and tasty! Lots of both savory and sweet options and they are so nice! You can watch them flip your fish waffle to perfection in the window! read more

BeanFish - Roscoe San - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Staff was friendly and helpful. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. Only wish there was more dining tables available as it shares with other restaurants in the food court. read more

Hungry but still need to complete your grocery shopping at Uwajimaya before you may return home to cook? Craving for some treats while you are stranded in a long line before you get to enter Daiso? Fear no more as long as BeanFish is still open. You may get the fish in both sweet and savory flavors at affordable prices within a short amount of time. This will keep you going while you complete your grocery shopping or wait in a line! There is also no concern about in-door dining and the risk of catching SARS-CoV-2 virus that comes with that, because all that they have is a truck, so you'll have the freedom to savor your treats out in the open, anywhere you like! I ordered the custard beanfish and was immensely satisfied. The flavors are exactly what I had expected, and the fish was served hot to me. I may return to try other flavors when feeling more adventurous, but I suspect that I may still get the same custard flavor over and over again cuz that's my personal favorite. read more

BeanFish - Where is Waldo? The custard-filled BeanFish - eat it while it's hot! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tried these guys yesterday at a brewery event in Woodinville. We didn't even get beer; we drove all the way just to try BeanFish. It's officially been 3 years we've been meaning to try them and they did not disappoint. There was always a line while we were there--we parked nearby and ate in the truck and they were churning out orders non-stop. They have a long list of savory and sweet waffles. Check the photos--they all come out looking perfect, and they're easy to eat with your hands. We got the Mr Roberto, which is chorizo and such inside. Very flavorful, just a little hint of heat, and perfect in combination with the dough. It's like a perfect breakfast sandwich that kinda looks like it was made for little kids, 'cause it's a fish. They all look like kids' food, really, but they're so good you don't even think about it. The K-Pop advertises itself as being either kalbi or bulgogi inside (I should remember but it's slipped my mind). It was delicious, but the filling was definitely lightly-seasoned ground beef, not a short rib or any other cut. Still pretty great, but could probably stand a re-write on hte menu. The Colonel Custard is one of their more-famous dessert waffles. It's really good, but I could only handle a bite since it was so sweet. Later in the day I might be able to handle the sugar. The prices here are very fair. One waffle would fill up most people for quite a while. I can't wait to see these guys more often. I even got a sticker to put on the beer fridge in my garage. read more

The food was okay. Not sure if it's what we ordered, but the whole thing was soggy even though we ate it right away after picking up our order. The worker that I ordered from was very friendly and helpful. Food came out in a timely manner. They have many options for sweet and savory items. I didn't like my food but come and try for yourself. read more

People are really really nice but if you want taiyaki, this is not it. Outside is mushy and taste like salty pancake. Ao I am also pretty sure red bean is not Japanese or Korean red beans, as those are sweeter and more expensive then Chinese canned red beans. read more

I've had BeanFish a handful of times now, not sure if it's just me or it's different but it's not as good as it was 3-4 years ago. I recommend getting custard or red bean, which I know seems pretty bland compared to the fun flavors. The new location sure is handy but something about the truck I liked more, maybe nostalgia. read more

There is no "review" here, only a command. Get your a$$ up off the sofa or whatever... and stick a BeanFish inside of your open mouth, immediately. Ok? I keep having one of these every year or so and then I remember that I want to have them every day. 3 is too many, but get a savory and also a sweet. Do yourself a favor. Are you a good boy? Do you deserve to be happy? Go get a BeanFish. One last note, and it's important, eat them immediately. Don't hold it. Don't have it delivered. Just go for it. They consistency is made to eat fresh. You don't make a waffle and walk 30 blocks to eat it. You don't über order a waffle. Are you crazy? Eat the BeanFish. read more

So, I love the food here, absolutely, but the when it comes to the app, it isn't easy to work with. I accidently hit Pick-Up rather than Delivery, which was what I meant to hit, and then I realized I couldn't cancel my order due to there being no option to do so on the app. So I had to reorder delivery and I am now out of an extra 27 dollars. I also called the number on the app several times and no one answered the phone. read more

This food truck has a great concept. Taiyaki are awesome and I encourage people to try them. They are essentially fish shaped waffles, traditionally with red bean filling. Got the Jiro (standard red bean) and crackyaki (gooey butter filling with extras after Milkbar in NY). The crackyaki was definitely a good dessert and I'd recommend trying it. The Jiro was decent, but the res bean filling needed more sweetness for me, and needed to be more smooth. I'll be coming back to try their other creative options, and you should too. read more

on my trip to seattle, beanfish was one of my first stops, and i am so glad it was! beanfish is located in the food court of uwajimaya in international district, so you can get in either via the food court entrance or through uwajimaya. i went at around 6:30 PM, so it wasn't really busy (i think the food court was actually about to close). the two people working were super sweet, and i especially appreciated how helpful the cashier was! ok food review time: S-tier: ramen heads (shrimp curry & ramen): at first glance, you'd think this would be a really weird and slightly gross flavor, but the curry, ramen, and shrimp works SOOO well in the taiyaki! it's slightly reminiscent of a curry puff except with a taiyaki outside instead. A-tier: big kahuna (pineapple & spam): as a strong proponent of pineapple on pizza (will not eat it any other way), i thought this flavor was really good. the pineapple and spam create the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory, while the croissant taiyaki outside adds flakeyness and a buttery flavor. princess ichigo (strawberry & nutella): honestly, the combination of strawberry and nutella is impossible to go wrong, and this flavor was no exception! i only wish the strawberries were a little sweeter, but i think that just depends on the season. overall, beanfish is definitely a spot worth checking out, but as a san francisco bay area native, it'll unfortunately be a while before i return... :,) read more

Stumbled upon this food truck when I was walking around International District. They have different savory and sweet flavors. I wanted to try the classic flavor so I got the sweet custard flavor. I didn't wait for long to get my taiyaki. It was so great to taste it fresh but a bit disappointed that the waffle portion was soggy and not crisp at all. At the same time, I wish there was more custard in the center. read more

This place is unique in that they not only have sweet taiyaki but they have savory flavors. The outside of the taiyaki tasted more like a waffle batter rather than the traditional taiyaki batter. Since they make these fresh to order, you'll have to wait a bit for your order. read more

BeanFish - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hmm, was really excited about BeanFish opening up in Uwajimaya but I was pretty disappointed. I came to Uwajimaya with a friend on Friday during the daytime, so I didn't expect it to be too crowded, but it seemed like they were getting a lot of orders. I ordered an Oh Sugar Sugar (cinnamon sugar with a side of maple syrup), which was one of the more simpler ones. It was... a 20 minute wait. In addition, while watching the workers make the taiyaki, I noticed there was TONS of cross contamination which is really concerning to someone with a nut allergy :( It seemed like the person taking orders kept having to multi-task. Hoping that this location can get more workers and get things rolling off the ground, but for now I would not recommend it. The taiyaki itself was not bad - the the dough was soft and the flavor was fine, but the taiyaki was pretty small and not filling. In addition, the way the maple syrup is given on the side is super inconvenient for trying to eat on the go. read more

BeanFish - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Wow I am shocked at how tasty this was. Multiple savory choices! I chose jalapeño spam with pineapple and cheese. I also got six mini with an oatmeal cookie filling. I am so very impressed read more

I was excited to finally have the opportunity to try the taiyaki here. Perhaps it was an off day, but it was disappointing. Ordered the Jiro (traditional anko) and Matcha Custard Cream. I tried the matcha first - clumpy filling, little lumps of matcha powder left me with odd bites of bitter powder. The anko in the Jiro wasn't too sweet or chunky but it doesn't have the anko texture I'm accustomed to in Japan. Both taiyaki exteriors had a strange koge taste, even though it didn't look burned. Outside was not slightly crispy as expected and completely soft. Perhaps it's from the molds? Either way, I'm hoping this was just a bad day to try it. シアトルの日本人の皆さん、味どう思う？ read more

BeanFish - Matcha Custard Cream - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

My apartment building had beanfish food truck outside one day and I said why not try something new. I'm so glad I did! I didn't know what to expect but I was amazed how tasty these were. I got the big kahuna and it's a thing. Both I recommend!! "It's a thing" are chips dipped in house made honey butter.... um yum!!! My friend got the mmmmbacon and really liked it as well. I'm going back at the end of this month, I looked up their schedule and they go to some breweries which I'm down for. I'm excited to try one of the sweet ones as well. Not sure if I'll try something new because I loved kahuna so much but we will see! read more

Taiyaki is so delicious and beanfish just proved that. They have a variety of savory and sweet taiyaki and the kpop and roscoe san were so delicious and well made and the princess ichigo had a nice sweet touch that my girlfriend and i appreciated for dessert! read more

See all

Piping hot and fluffy made-to-order taiyaki! Both sweet and savory options are presented, and they frequently introduce new stuffings. Below is what was available at my time: - Jiro (aka 'The Original'): sweetened organic red bean ($4.54). - Roscoe San: katsu chicken, sweet red bean chili sauce, cheddar cheese, and slaw ($6.36). - One Twelve: peaches and vanilla custard ($5.45). - Princess Ichigo: fresh strawberries and Nutella, dusted with powdered sugar ($5.45). I picked the Jiro Taiyaki and was delighted by its freshness and perfect cook time! It was well stuffed with the sweet red bean paste as well. To be honest though, it is indeed pricey considering the size of the taiyaki. read more

BeanFish - Menu. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Pretty mediocre and not great for the price. I tried the matcha flavor. The pancake shell was just fine at best, a bit dry/powdery and tasteless. I usually like matcha a bit bitter but the matcha filling was all bitter. It certainly wasn't bad, but I wouldn't go back again read more

BeanFish - Matcha - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had the ummmm bacon and the princess strawberry and Nutella. The bacon was really good but the strawberry ane Nutella was a bit mushy. it is located in a food court with limited seating. all and all it was fun to try but not sure I would go back. read more

I found BeanFish at the night market at Magnuson Park. It was a cold rainy evening and I wanted some dessert. Of all the options, some taiyaki looked nice and warm! I chose the Jiro. I felt I couldn't go wrong with a classic and didn't want anything to be overly sweet. Mine was $4 but prices increased based on the complexity of fillings you choose. There are sweet and savory options. The taiyaki was so satisfy on a cold day. It was crispy on the outside and warm and fluffy inside. There was so much filling and it was warmed throughout. I'd want to try the matcha custard one next time! read more

BeanFish - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Taiyaki! What cute little filled and delightful fish. I grew up eating the red bean filled fish and have loved it ever since. When I found out that there was a food truck selling it, I knew that I would need to hunt it down to find it. They are in international district on Saturdays, but today they were there for the Taco Libre event. They normally have a good variety of flavors, but due to the event, they trimmed the menu down to four so it would be easier to make more due to high demand. They are also at the Fremont market on Sundays! My partner and I decided to try the Jiro (red bean) and the bacon fish. They come out fresh and hot, and don't take very long to finish up. Before the guy handed us our fish, he said that we had to do the hand motions before receiving the fish. I really enjoyed this humor as he made me put my hand up and make it swim like a dolphin. Really friendly people here. Jiro - YUM. There is just something so comforting about red bean inside a soft, fluffy waffle like fish. I adore how they stuff these fish with a lot of filling, no skimping here. The fish aren't beautifully trimmed so they have extra crispy pieces on the side which are fun to pick at and eat. The red bean filling isn't too sweet and is just so luscious and creamy. It's a perfect little snack/dessert. Bacon - Mm, it really makes me think of breakfast. It's filled with cheese, bacon and chives. Because the exterior is like a waffle, it really is like a breakfast fish combo. The bacon is crisp and chewy and the cheese flavor is so prominent. The chives add this nice extra boost of flavor. If you're lucky, some bites will land you a hunk of a piece of bacon. Really great if you are more in a breakfast mood. Each one is priced around $4-5 or so, some being more expensive than other depending on the ingredients. On regular days they have a sweet potato one that I am dying to try. They also have an apple pie one and a custard one as well. The next time I find this truck, I'll be trying the other sweet ones! read more

BeanFish - Bacon fish - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

This truck for me was in the right place at the right time. The food was really good, I had the MmmBacon. The sweat ones look really good but I held back from getting one. Quick friendly service and delicious food. The portion was small so if your hungry order a couple different ones to sound out your lunch. read more

BeanFish - MmmBacon - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered the k-pop, which was a fish pancake with beef, cheese, and kimchi. The kimchi was cold, which wasn't the best paired with the rest of the pancake, but the beef and cheese were delicious and the flavors balanced well together. I'm a big fan of savory flavors, so I was glad that they had options other than the typical sweetness of the classic red bean paste filling. On a cold winter day, it was nice to have the warm pancake in my hands, but the fish got cold so quickly, and honestly was way better warm. However, the bread component of the fish was crispy and paired deliciously with the sauces in the rest of the pastry. Kimchi is one of my favorite flavors, so my eye was immediately drawn to the fish that I chose, but I'd be willing to try out some of the other types of fish if I were to come around the area again! read more

BeanFish - Bean fish food truck + me - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hard pass... inconsistently cooked, not crispy on the outside like you'd want in a waffle. Also soggy and under cooked in the center for one and rubbery bacon in the second. Gross and a waste of money. read more

BeanFish - Inconsistent cook, soggy and uncooked in the center. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love all the options. Super good! First time here and there's so many various things to try. I'll be coming back here soon!! read more

BeanFish - Has curry and shrimp can't recall the name sorry. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Good service, but their small dry flour pancakes def not worth the $21 price tag. I had the authentic soufflé pancakes with way more tenderness and real egg milk ingredients with half of the price. read more

It's time I update my review for BeanFish. It's been almost 3 years since I first tried BeanFish and I'm glad I gave it a try again. Every now and then I run into BeanFish's food truck in downtown right opposite of Westlake Center. Just recently, I was able to catch them still open after leaving my office. I checked out the menu and ordered the Bacon beanfish and their chips with some sweet drizzle sauce. The guy who was in the truck was super nice. He made half a taiyaki for me and sprinkle some cinnamon and called me "excuse me miss, would you like some appetizer while you wait?" Well, of course I said YES! :)) That was such a nice gesture of him and boded well for service :)) I really loved their Bacon taiyaki! They definitely didn't skimp on bacon. Their fries were quite tasty too...a lil bit salty yet sweet from the drizzled sauce. My only compaint would be the savory taiyaki is a tad expensive. They range from $5ish to maybe $9 for a savory taiyaki (include some tax and tips). However, the taste was yummy tho! :)) Once in a while, it's a good thing to try and snack on. After all, who in the this world wouldn't like a Taiyaki as a treat?!? I haven't come across any such strange individual yet! :) read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE GUYS!!!!! I can't recommend this place enough. Classic taiyaki with so many different flavors to choose from! You can genuinely get a main course and a dessert here and be happy. I always have to get an original Jiro with whatever I'm in the mood for every time. read more

BeanFish - Jiro - sweet red bean paste - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious Taiyaki - so many different sweet and savory flavors to try and always made fresh. I wish they open'd earlier, I'd make them my breakfast option more often. read more