Walking into this cute little shop somehow brings me memories of my time in Tokyo. They have automatic Japanese voice greetings when you walk in and order and Japanese music playing in the background. Everything is self serve and easy to order. Chirashi bowl (5/5) For the price, you just can't beat it anywhere else. It's totally worth it with 5 different kinds of sushi, shrimp and eel and roe. The fish tastes fresh and the wasabi is strong. Amazing price, generous portion, excellent quality. Unagyu don (4/5) This bowl has a mix of tender beef and eel and it's quite heavy on the sauce. I wouldn't say it's very salty but it is saucy and you need to mix it with the rice properly to balance it out. The portion is generous and it is very filling. Not bad but I'd go for the chirashi every time. read more

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Georgetown has some nice hidden gems and I would consider this one of them... just good, no-nonsense Japanese rice bowls of comfort. If you're a fan of Red Bowl in Financial District, this place has a similar vibe with its approach to rice bowls. Having been here twice on different weeks, I think this will become one of my go-to places in the area when I'm craving fresh seafood on a weekend south of downtown. LOGISTICS Parking is convenient for Georgetown area, given they have a dedicated lot for customers of businesses in the area. Entering in, you order through the kiosk and if you're dining in, you can seat yourself and they'll bring the order to you. The space is small for larger groups but if you're 4 people or less, generally there are tables available on off peak hours (at least what we observed Sat/Sun). Ordering happens at the kiosk, which you can choose for takeout or to dine in. Keep in mind there are some items available for dine-in only (ex. udon or seared salmon bowls), but if you plan on doing takeout anyways you can order online or call ahead for pickup. Note - they do close at 2:30 pm but re-open at 4:30 pm. So long as you get your order in by 2:30 pm they'll still service you... which was nice since the last two times we came in around 2:00 PM. FOOD First off, they have nice nice presentation both in how the food is arranged and the bowls they use when dining in. From the ceramic/decorative bowls to the trays they use... it's the little things that add to the dining experience and make you think a business cares about its food. (Note: there was one time we had initially ordered togo but decided to eat in person; so they kept the food in plastic bowls for one of my photos.) In every bowl we had during our two visits, the rice was excellent! We've had some terrible rice at other donburi places before where it can be too overcooked or too mushy. Fortunately their seasoned rice was a good texture and tasty to eat on its own. The seafood was also excellent for the price / quality - fresh tasting with a melt-in-your mouth texture. Volcano Bowl: Spicy salmon + spicy crab salad w/ masago - despite the description it wasn't too spicy (siracha mayo) but it went really well with the rice, like a deconstructed sushi roll. I liked mixing in some wasabi to give it a stronger kick. Aburi Sake Bowl (seared salmon bowl): This is only available to order for dine-in; if you love salmon... I would recommend this one. Seared salmon is delicious seafood umami. I liked how the salmon had the right amount of fattiness too. Chirashi Bowl: If you like variety, then this is an excellent bowl to try a little bit of everything. I was amused that they also included unagi (I don't think I see that in most chirashi bowls). Even the shrimp, which is usually my least favorite part of chirashi bowls, tasted good with a slight sweetness. OVERALL Awesome place and a good location for the area given there's parking available. Price was just right for the quality (I'm amused how much cheaper good seafood is here in Seattle compared to the Bay Area) and the staff were really friendly. There are also two excellent bouldering gyms nearby (Castle Climbing Club and Momentum)... so if you're looking to recharge after a climbing session, I would highly recommend coming here! read more

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Tried Donburi Station and really enjoyed it. They're from the same owner as Fremont Bowl, which we're frequent customers of, so we had high expectations going in. We ordered the Una Gyu Don and the short ribs yakiniku don. Both were super flavorful and satisfying. Only downside was that the dishes leaned a bit salty for our taste. The decor is cute, staff were nice and welcoming, and overall it's a solid spot. Would definitely recommend for a quick lunch or dinner! read more

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TLDR: Fresh, large portioned, and great value donburi bowls in South Seattle Food: I had the chirashi bowl and it came packed with a variety of fresh fish on top of sushi rice. The menu also includes specific fish donburi (salmon, tuna, etc.) and hot items like tonkatsu. Service/Ambiance: The restaurant isn't a huge space, but has a variety of tables to sit and eat. The staff was friendly and took our orders at the front with water being self service. Price: The chirashi was a great value, coming out at around $20 for a large portion read more

Donburi Station - Seattle - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. I'm so glad I went today. I ordered the chicken katsu don for my boyfriend and I ordered the chirashi bowl with green salad. My soul has been restored! Omg this is what I've needed in a long while. The chirashi bowl is perfect having tuna, chopped fatty tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, shrimp, fresh water eel, masago with fresh wasabi! I mean WOW! Not bad for the price too! My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed his chicken katsu don as well. It looked so good but I saved myself for my chirashi bowl. The salad is a simple salad but with their ginger dressing. The dressing is great and it compliments my chirashi so well. It's not too sweet, and the ginger doesn't overpower the rest of the dressing or the salad. I ordered this to go, but they have a small and very cute dining area. There is 2 hour parking around the building. The staff were super friendly! There was a little bit of a wait because they had so many orders to go and well as some dine-in patrons. I don't mind waiting for good food and I'd wait for this any day! I cannot wait to try their udon and other offerings. I told my man we need to dine in to try it fresh even if it's only 15 mins away from us. read more

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Donburi Station offers quick Japanese rice bowls that are tasty and worth the price you pay for. The place is quite casual -- you walk in, order on the iPad, your food comes, and then you bus your own table. Our table got a variety of bowls and everyone enjoyed their dishes. I enjoyed the chirashi bowl and eel the most! All of the fish tasted fresh and the sushi rice was just right. Service was quick and workers greeted us when we entered and left. read more

Donburi Station - Seattle - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I arrived right as they opened and parked in the small parking lot adjacent to the business. An elderly couple raced in before me as they saw me approaching the restaurant and frantically used the computer station to place their order. Joke's on them because the woman behind the counter took my order and sent it through before the couple finished theirs . I ordered the chirashi and the unagi don, plenty of food and the unagi don was a lot of eel! The fish was also a substantial portion. I think if I returned it could be nice to have a chirashi that had more fish but the same amount of rice. The service was very quick ( so not sure why the couple was so intense about getting there ahead of me). And I think it's a great value for the amount of food. This place is casual and I think perfect for a quick lunch! read more

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Just as good as the Bellevue location! I went to Donburi Station with family earlier this month as a pitstop before the Georgetown morgue haunted house. We've eaten at the Bellevue location many times and the food is amazing, so I wasn't skeptical. Coming here as expected Donburi station Seattle was exceptional. Let's get into the actual review. Ambiance The Seattle location feels small, but it's not; it's kind of shaped like an L when you exclude the kitchen and there are a few tables in the front, but the majority of the tables are along the wall all the way back to the back of the restaurant. In the fall/winter it does get chilly, so I recommend not sitting too close to the door. I did like the set up with that said I think they can probably improve by adding additional traditional Japanese art on the wall. Food The food was banging. Getting the spare rib bowl is nonnegotiable, but I decided to get the salmon bowl instead... one of the best decisions I've made this year. The salmon was cooked to perfection and blending it with the rice and the soy sauce turned my mouth into a house party. I'll probably add the salmon dish into my rotation moving forward. Service The service was OK. There were a few times where I tried to get the attention of the staff, and I locked eyes with the cooks in the back and they didn't try to get the cashier or manager's attention for me. That was a little disappointing. Outside of that, the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. All in all, I give this restaurant for all the five stars, would definitely recommend! read more

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Love this spot! Easy parking & the food comes out fast and delicious. The atmosphere is casual and you order at the counter/ at the machine. It's consistently good-- great spot when you're craving fresh a fresh chirashi bowl. read more

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One of my friends used to go here pretty often and loved their unagi don, so that's what I got here for this visit. Before getting to that, you might struggle finding parking to get here since it is in Georgetown; nearby parking is rough to come by but not if you go during a weekday like I did on a Thursday evening. The inside is as casual as you can get, with brick walls and relatively dim lighting inside. You'd be surprised how many tables there are inside given it's on the side of a very busy Georgetown area. As for ordering, there's a kiosk you can use up front, and servers bring the food over to you. I'm not sure how they know who's order is who's but they're very solid in knowing that without having a number system in place. As mentioned, I got the unagi don and a side of gyoza to make my meal more complete. Gyoza were all right but were hot and fresh as well with the provided sauce. The unagi don was awesome, had tons of good taste and was very umami and fresh! It was definitely a big winner of a dish, and better than I thought given i usually don't like how scaly eel is. I didn't eat too much of the rice since it's just regular rice, and it was also mildly warm. Portion sizes here are relatively big, and you can easily get filled up with just one don bowl. Because of the taste profile of the don I got, I feel this place could be a future go-to when deciding where to go eat with friends! Food is not too little, and also not too large so that you can still enjoy dessert later. read more

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TLDR: great prices and good portions, wish there was more sauce on the side salad. I'll ask next time ! The mixed katsu don comes with pork and chicken. I liked the chicken better just because of the consistency and it basically melted in my mouth. The side salad dressing is to die for ! I would prefer it in a bigger plate with more sauce because the sauce is just on top. The miso soups are so flavorful and for only ~$3 , it's a steal ! I would go just for those. It wasn't busy at all so it was served quickly. It is self order, self seating. It's a small space with a parking lot, nice wooden booths and chairs. It was quite cold in there on a cold day. Would definitely go back ! read more

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Very humble, unassuming, almost hole-in-the-wall shop a few minutes drive away from the Costco on 4th Avenue. The food was incredible for the value - where else could you get your hands on a chirashi bowl for under $20, in this economy? Loved the variety of fish. Service was quick since it was practically empty when we arrived, but soon after we sat down a large group came in. Definitely worth the great reviews it has. Would happily return and try more of their menu! read more

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Delicious food! They were very busy with takeouts and customers dining in when our big group came in.. We placed and paid for our orders on the iPad. The food took awhile because everything was made to order and they were slammed at lunch time. Especially the teriyaki chicken bowl. Presentation was beautiful and the food was fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant! Restaurant was small and only 3 people working there so I don't suggest it for large groups. read more

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Sushi is fresh and portions are great! I love that they provide more salmon pieces in the Chirashi bowl - it's obviously the best! Wish I could try more items from the menu but I mainly come here for the Chirashi. Service is nice and staff is friendly as soon as you enter and exit the door. Cute tiny spot on the corner of Airport Way with a shared parking lot. Lots of space to dine in and could get busy during lunch hours. Sad I don't live in the area anymore but when I'm around, I'm always in the mood for Donburi! read more

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Ordered tonkatsu and sukiyaki beef bowls to go. The wait wasn't too long. The taste was average. The beef bowl was dry. I wish they had some of the beef juice in it. The tonkatsu was alright. read more

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4.5, really, but you know... It's not 5 stars because of a few reasons: poor parking situation, which can really dampen someone's ability to actually get to know this very popular restaurant; the drink situation was disappointing to my husband, as he felt there should've been more options; as a plus size person, the seating/spacing can be quite tricky, and those metal chairs are the bane of anyone who has a booty. Negatives aside, the staff seemed to be very warm and friendly, and our food was delicious! My husband yearns for Yoshinoya (IYKYK), and he said this place is definitely a runner up for a dupe, so yay! You get very large and filling portions, food is hot and fresh, and quality seems to be fresh and good. The inside of the restaurant is simple but welcoming on a windy, cold evening. I would recommend but...maybe Uber there. read more

Donburi Station - Seattle - Una Gyu don for my husband and tonkatsu with a side of pork curry and a veggie croquette, not pictured - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

From San Diego visiting and. Came across this shop on Yelp, it's kinda hard to find and but all great places are a gem! This place was soooo yummy. Service was friendly and Japanese chief made all food with love. Watching all the bowls come out in perfect condition shows he cares and loves to cook. read more

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Loved the sake bonburi (salmon sashimi with yuzu soy sauce) and chirashi bowl. We stopped by after a nearby event in Georgetown, and wanted something healthy and filling. The sashimi in both bowls were incredibly fresh. It's very no-frills, but gets the job done at a reasonable price and really high quality for the price. The veggie croquette was also amazing! So crispy on the outside, incredibly umami-packed, fluffy, and flavorful on the inside. It's more like a potato croquette with a light sprinkling of other veggies. The chef was also very friendly. Highly recommend if you have a craving for a rice or sashimi bowl. read more

I got the una-gyu don while my boyfriend got the sukiyaki don. Overall, there was a decent amount of food with tasty meat but it still felt quite pricy considering it was ~$20/person after tax (before tax). The service was minimal-- they simply brought us our food and cleaned up after we were finished. The ambiance is very quaint, clean, and reminded me of small shops in Asia. Good experience but I don't think I'd go out of my way to try it again when there are cheaper and better places more north. read more

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The location is small, quaint and clean. The staff are nice and pleasant especially for a counter service restaurant. The food was fantastic. My wife loved the volcano bowl and I enjoyed my chicken katsu curry. The curry has a nice delicate flavor, but I do wish it was a little spicier. Overall we really enjoyed coming here. read more

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We were visiting at Seattle and found out the place from Yelp. It was worth every efforts and time to visit here to eat. Amazingly taste of these Danburi we tried. We tried Sake, Chirashi, and Una-kyu Donburi. read more

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If you are fortunate enough to live within driving distance of Donburi Station, consider yourself fortunate. We made this restaurant our final meal yesterday and we found a gem. Although not at all fancy, the food is authentic Japanese cuisine. The chefs are ready to prepare your meal the minute you step inside and place your order at the counter. The restaurant is clean and simple and there is seating for about 12 with 2 and 4 tops. Many people order take out, but many also eat in. We ordered short ribs over salad and unagi (eel) over rice. Both dishes were spectacular. The unagi was grilled to perfection with a faint toasted charcoal taste. So rich and tasty, it literally needed the bed of rice to accompany and balance the smoky, fatty and flavorful grilled eel. I don't think i uttered a word for a few minutes-- it was that delicious. The other dish we ordered was flanken short ribs over salad. Different dish, same result; delectably tender, perfectly seasoned beef with smokiness and the perfect meat, fat ratio cooked to perfection. The meat was so tender. If you are near this establishment, I highly recommend that you give this small restaurant a try. You will love it, if you love traditional Japanese food. The staff is welcoming, friendly and respectful. Thank you Donburi Station!! Keep up the great work. read more

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My husband stumbled upon this gem while exploring Seattle and I still think of the incredible meal we shared. It's a cute little restaurant with a decent size parking lot nearby. Ordering is simple, they have an iPad right out front. Once it's submitted, they quickly begin preparing your meal. We tried the chicken katsu and some of the raw fish selections. Everything was fresh, flavorful and a great portion! read more

My boyfriend and I found this spot through Google and decided to give it a try because the food looked delicious. The service was very friendly and quick, and the environment was clean and welcoming. They even had water available to grab on the way to your table, which was a nice touch. We finished both our bowls! read more

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Flavor - ***** Presentation - ***** Service - **** Wait Time - ***** Cleanliness - ***** Discovered another hidden gem in Seattle! The food quality is impressively fresh--even as someone who doesn't typically go for sashimi, I could tell from the vibrant color and firm texture that they take great care in ingredient selection. The presentation is top-notch, and the portion sizes are generous for the price. Honestly, where else can you find a chirashi bowl of this quality for under $20? It's a small, self-service spot--don't expect full table service beyond having your food brought out. The store is clean and has a vibe that brought back memories of my trip to Japan. The only downside is the ventilation; it's not great, so you may leave with a bit of a lingering food smell. read more

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One of my favorite places for chirashi bowls!!! They give you so much and the price is so good for $18. I need to go back and try their other bowls because everything looks so good read more

Price is soooo good for the chirashi bowl. Also, their sushi rice is awesome. I'd definitely miss this place when I go back to Cali. Good stuff read more

Donburi Station - Seattle - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Passed the spots couple times, hidden spot in Georgetown. But worth a trip to try, ordered the traditional beef don. This is prob the best dong in Seattle area. Small store but with friendly staff and service. 5 star for sure read more

Donburi Station - Seattle - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was amazing, I just had all 4 of my wisdom teeth taken out and this was my first REAL meal in 6 days the service was warming & ambiance? Well I got take out lmao read more

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Freshest poke bowl that packs an umami punch without all the frills of excessive sauce. Went to Japan in 10/2025, and this restaurant is reminiscent of its authenticity. read more

Lovely small restaurant in the Georgetown neighborhood with delicious donburi (Japanese rice bowls). The katsudon with side of curry was fantastic! Service was friendly and nice. Will definitely come back again. read more

Donburi station is one of my faves! Tasty, good fish, and generous portion sizes! I've had their Poke, Chirashi bowl, and una-gyu don, and I cannot reccomend any of them more. They were all delicious and are why Donburi Station is my go-to restaurant anytime I'm in the area and craving japanese food! read more

Can't wait to go back! Soooo good, ordered a bowl, plenty of food, fresh ingredients and was ready to pick up in a timely manner.

I heard about the place a while ago, and so glad I finally tried it because I've been missing out! The food was delicious! It is a little pricey for an every day lunch spot, but definitely reasonably priced for what you get. The chirashi bowl was delicious and came with a lot of extremely fresh fish. The una-gyudon was sooo good - I love the fatty, thinly sliced meat. Unagi was delicious! The karaage wasn't too oily and I loved the sauce it came with. Usually karaage comes with like a spicy mayo, but this was like a refreshing gingery sort of fresh salad dressing like sauce which I loved! The inside is cute, though not much seating. So might not be good for large parties. Conveniently shares the parking lot with the pizza place right across. Overall, would come again! I think this place is the most reasonably priced chriashi bowl near me! read more

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Fast casual Japanese food. Highly recommend the chicken teriyaki Donburi! Limited seating and parking.

Been wanting to check out Donburi station for so long! Went on a Wednesday night, and it wasn't busy. Ordered thru the kiosk which was convenient. I got the chirashi bowl and liked it! Some of the fish didn't seem as good quality tho. Salmon was the one i liked best!! I think next time i'd just go for the salmon bowl. There aren't plenty of seats, but they are available. They bring your food to you, but you bus the table yourself after. Overall, It's a nice little Japanese restaurant in Georgetown! read more

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The Chirashi bowl was really yummy and the fish was fresh and not fishy at all. But you do order on an iPad and have to buss your own table afterwards. Would just be nice to get greeted and have my order taken instead of standing around looking a little dumb not knowing that's how it works. read more

The Donburi bowls were realllly good here. The fish all tasted fresh and they had options to add on extra sauces and sides(for extra$$). The store itself is pretty small but has a cute sign inside. The food came out pretty fast and the service was quick, would definitely come here again. The only thing I would note is that we didn't get any waters with our food when we dined in. read more

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Absolutely wonderful chirashi bowl!!! Right near the airport if you're there on the corporate side. Cute little place, I asked if theyd work with me on the fish in the bowl and they were very accommodating and helpful. Not much to say except I'll be going back every time we get a flight to BFI. read more

Donburi Station - Seattle - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place took us right back to Tokyo! Small and a bit dark, order at a big computer and feel sort of confused at times. I never did figure out how to pay for drinks and there is literally no one to help you. Salad was excellent, loved the gingery dressing and very fresh. Hubs enjoyed his ramen. Now, we get to my unagi bowl. The fish was severely undercooked. I have never eaten unagi that had what looked like guts hanging off it, a bit chewy and slimy. I should have sent it back but the sauce was tasty, and I was starved. I couldn't finish it due to the ick factor and had to give some bites to my husband. Unheard of! I have loved unagi since I was a tyke. First time I couldn't eat it. That part did NOT remind me of Tokyo. read more