Ikiiki

The tofu foie gras was so amazing - I highly recommend it! Super creamy and such a unique flavor -…read moreI can't believe it's tofu! Everything here is so delicious (though the portions aren't big, so just be aware when ordering and for the price). I recommend getting reservations in advance or walking in right when it opens (there was a line before it opened).

Kamonegi specializes in two things - soba first, and then tempura…read more It's a pretty small place with a large number of advocates - I had to make my reservation a few weeks in advance due to the limited number of eating / overall space in this restaurant. The first thing we had was the foie gras 'tofu' - which is only shaped like a tofu, but made up of foie gras mousse, in a dashi. This was pretty awesome. I've had foie gras at restaurants before, but never has it been this cheap - so I was unsure what to expect. And what I got was a flavor that basically matched what you would get if you paid five times the price for this. The intensity is just as strong; as is the richness, saltiness, and mouthfeel. The dashi adds that extra competing flavor. Obviously, it's easy to make foie gras taste good, but the fact that it's offered as an appetizer and such a cheap price point makes this possibly the best starter you can get anywhere in the city. The next thing was the black tiger jumbo shrimp tempura. This was alright. It was high-quality tempura, lacking oil and having the shrimp inside steamed very well, but the batter was pretty inconsistent and salt levels were missing. Also the sauce didn't really taste like anything. Next was the main dish - the soba. I opted for the namesake Kamonegi Seiro, which comes with the soba, plus a hot broth with duck breast and a duck meatballs on the side. This was pretty good. The soba noodles themselves is not the same quality as what I've had in Japan, but they're not bad. I do get a slightly nutty flavor. The broth was much better. It was salty to the absolute maximum - providing a punch of flavor that complemented the noodles very well. Both the duck breast and duck meatball were super juicy and flavorful. Rather than dipping the noodles in the broth, I found it (possibly sacrilegiously) easier to put some noodles in the broth and eat it like ramen. Unlike a thick ramen broth, this was very clear and light, being primarily dashi/shoyu based. For dessert, I had something I did not expect to see on the menu - Oreo tempura. It's practically impossible to make this not taste good. The frying steams the inside of the oreo such that it melts but not fully, and the light batter on the outside gives a crunch that works. Also, it just feels a lot better to eat than the deep-fried oreo you get at fairs and such. The price of most things is pretty expensive here. It ended up being roughly $65/person here, for our four total items. Overall, this is a very high-quality Japanese restaurant, provided you stick to the soba. 8.5/10

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My annual Ozoni Mochi Seiro

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Ikura oroshi soba

Kamakura Japanese Cuisine - Seattle

4.2(261 reviews)

0.9 mi•Fremont

Surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet - it's been a solid go-to and I can confidently claim…read moreto be a loyal customer. The staff and management have been nothing but kind and professional over dozens and dozens of visits and deliveries. What prompted me to write this review was an online order experience I just had. We ordered a chirashi bowl and seared salmon nigiri (my personal #1s, though I've literally not had anything from here I didn't like) but accidentally left the "pickup" option in the Clover form. We meant to request delivery and wouldn't have been able to do pickup. I spoke with a hostess as soon as I could get through on their phone line, explained the situation and asked to cancel the order. After telling the kitchen to not work on the order, she politely said that she would need to check in with her boss about a refund and hung up. I started having doubts after a few minutes with no news and felt bummed - many a times in food service I've had to refuse people refunds on accidental orders, and I know how stressful it can be, but business is business. But the manager called me back, very friendly despite it being the end of the night, and told me they refunded me! Anyway. I love this place. I know it's extra work and I caused the issue myself, but I really appreciate the effort and care they put in for us customers. Excited to return soon :o)

Rainbow roll and Chirashi are in my regular rotation. Chirashi is a little pricey but it's worth it…read moreif you're really craving a lot of big fat pieces of sashimi. If you want a variety of fish but not go as hard as chirashi, I recommend the rainbow roll. I have a feeling Kamakura is not run by Japanese people, but it's still very good. People working here are quite nice, and I appreciate their service. With that being said, the only thing I don't recommend getting from here is the karaage. I need to write this down for myself because I keep forgetting. I believe they used to make the chicken pieces bigger, but now each piece is really small and it's more like popcorn chicken than karaage. They should actually consider renaming it popcorn chicken, really.

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Uni sake

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Geisha Roll

Kayava

4.2(100 reviews)

0.8 mi•Fremont

this place has INCREDIBLE ramen! wow. the flavors and options are fantastic. when we went, they had…read morea meal for 2 deal and it was great. 2 apps, 2 entrees, 2 desserts.

Dont come here for seattle restaurant week- so not worth it. The desserts taste like they bought…read morethem from a grocery store and plated them. Worst tiramisu I ever had in a restaurant. Honestly, may be the worst tiramisu I have had in my life because my friends' tiramisu are far better than the dry cake they served. The appetizers were such sad and small portions. The "deal" is 65 for 2. A normal ramen is $21-23. 65-46=19 I can assure you that you are not getting 19-22$ worth more with the seattle restaurant week "deal." I would call it a scam. Ramen is fine. If you come, just get the chicken paitan. Spicy one had so much oil on top and muted the flavor of the broth. Noodles were firm and fine. I have been to Kayava about 3 times now- a mix of the belltown and fremont location, and outside of SRW would give it 4 stars but this review is to warn about their SRW "deal."

Interior

Matcha mochia dessert

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Spicy Chicken Paitan Ramen

Hannyatou

4.6(88 reviews)

1.2 mi•Fremont

This place is a treasure. The whole experience was one of being welcomed and cared for. That alone…read morewould be enough to give this place five stars in my book. I had the Osaka Dog, which I would like to suggest a name change for, because I'm whimsical. How 'bout "Osaka Doggo"? LOL Ok, ok. It was, really really good. So yummy!!! The beer and sake were also delicious. Seriously, thank you so much for the recommendations. :-)

We love this place! We had sake flight, nachos, and oden. It was a perfect Friday HH /date night…read moredestination. We also got great sake recommendations.

Outdoor seating

Alisha's Seoul Tofu

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Sake flight

Sushi Taiyo

4.7(30 reviews)

1.2 mi•Fremont

A new favorite sushi spot emerges!…read more Sushi Taiyo is a rare gem that treasures the art of sushi without breaking the bank. Really impressed with the sushi here. The rolls have a great rice-to-fish ratio, and the fish itself tastes very high quality. You can tell they're actually paying attention to the balance of each piece instead of just loading everything up with rice and sauce. The nigiri was probably the highlight. Each piece had its own sauce, seasoning, or garnish that was clearly chosen for that specific fish, which reminded me of what you'd get at an omakase. It makes the nigiri feel much more thoughtful than the standard fish-on-rice you get at a lot of sushi places. It's also cute inside, definitely a good ambiance for a casual date at night. The restaurant is small enough that it's always easy to get service when you need it and the staff are friendly! Overall, this is a great middle ground between an expensive omakase and cheap everyday sushi. You get genuinely good fish and some of the care and attention to detail of a higher-end sushi restaurant without having to spend a ridiculous amount. They clearly respect the art of sushi here, and I'd definitely come back.

I honestly didn't know what to expect because I've been pretty spoiled when it comes to sushi after…read moreliving in both LA and Vegas. a lot of places in Seattle are rated highly but it feels like "good for Seattle" rather than actually good (minus the crazy expensive places). but this place was really good!! Everything tasted fresh, and I was especially happy that the rolls weren't overloaded with rice. The negitoro roll was great I ordered a bunch of different nigiri, and every single one was great. The fish tasted fresh, the portions were good, really yummy. I'd totally come back here again. Another big plus was how easy it was to get seated - I didn't have to wait at all, which is always nice for a good sushi spot. The space is super big, lots of tables, staff was warm. Overall, really solid sushi, good portions, and a very easy, enjoyable experience. Again I've been very spoiled but I would totally make this my go to spot over anywhere in else nearby!

Salmon Set

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Taiyo Fish Lover Futomaki

Minato

4.7(129 reviews)

1.8 mi•Wallingford

Great take out spot!…read more Exclusively bowls but lots of topping and flavor varieties. We had the unagidon and the tofu bowl. Both were tasty and fresh! Service was fast and friendly even though they were quite busy.

The 2 bowls we purchased----Chirashi and Hamachi/Salmon Don were both very well made. The fish…read moreslices were thick enough and tasted fresh. My salmon/hamachi had shredded crab. Filling with a warm sushi rice in the bottom was good. The chirashi had a nice assortment of fish and seafood on top. It's a good value for the quality. I would have given this restaurant had dine in. And the website didn't really emphasize that it was only take out. The restaurant is on busy 45th, so parking can be a bit difficult. It's a nice clean counter to order, small. The person taking order was nice and friendly.

Salmon and hamachi

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Spicy tuna don

Fremont Bowl

4.4(823 reviews)

1.4 mi•Fremont

You know a place is really good when you fly up from CA and choose the same restaurant each time…read moreyou're in Seattle. Their Chirashi has the freshest fish with plenty of rice. After entering and being greeted in Japanese, you place your order on a kiosk. With only a few tables inside, we decided to get takeout instead. Compared to other places, prices are just right. We'll be back the next time we're in the Pacific Northwest.

Aburi Sake Don: Delicious, loved the sear and the salmon. I've come back just to have this dish…read moreagain. Chirashi: The salmon and eel were yummy, but some of the other cuts of fish were not great and didn't taste so fresh. You order on a kiosk and sit down at a table. The inside seems kind of small, but theres a good number of seating available.

Interior

Teriyaki Bowl

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Chicken Karaage

Made in House

4.5(227 reviews)

0.9 mi•Fremont

Made In House is a bustling, cozy, and casual Korean café that is located in the Fremont…read moreneighborhood. First, you order at the front counter. After you pay, you are given a number, and offered a choice where to sit. There is seating inside and outside. Not only are they a full-service restaurant which incorporates fresh seasonal produce and an array of vegan and gluten-free choices, but they also offer a diverse variety of hot and cold beverages, and an interesting dessert menu. A popular choice-- and my go-to favorite-- is the "Mom's Medley Bibimbop" in a Stone Pot w/ Wok-Tossed Bulgogi Ribeye and Hot Bop Gochujang Sauce. It pairs well with their Toasted Buckwheat HOT Tea.

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat while exploring the surrounding Fremont area. The food was even…read morebetter than I expected. The garlic soy wings were delightfully crispy and full of flavor. I only wish I had more stomach capacity so I could try the other flavor as well. The daily plate was also a great sampler of their many different dishes and portioned just right. I had mine with the beef bulgogi which itself was flavorful and tender. Their napa kimchi salad had slices of apple which added a wonderful sweet and crisp balance. The miso soup included some firm tofu and daikon radish and had a mellow flavor. The jammy egg was perfectly cooked. My favorite part of this dish, by far, is the tempura. It is so light and crispy, not even a bit greasy, and the flavor of the vegetables just shine. Will definitely stop by again when I'm in the area.

Interior to left of order counter

Mom's Medley Bibimbop

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Tempura mushrooms

Musashi's

4.1(1.4k reviews)

1.8 mi•Wallingford

Chiarashi bowl is a nice lunch treat with a great assortment of sashimi on top of rice-very filling.read more

On the positive side, the food was fine, the portions definitely some of the largest I've seen in…read moreSeattle and the fish was very fresh. Ordinarily a 3 or 4 star experience. However, because of the very rude waiter/server we wont be going back. He was dismissive and hostile to a number of patrons during our visit today (when I asked what the dashi base was for their miso soup he snapped at me like i should have known; he yelled at some kids that they dont accept cash and belittled a lady who came in to order telling her "wrong Mushashi". My family has owned a relatively successful restaurant since 1985 -- we must be doing something right and know a few things about service -- but this guy was possibly the worst I have ever experienced. He has absolutely no business interacting with paying patrons. Do better Mushashi Wallingford.

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Nigiri Lunch Plate

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Chiarashi bowl and tea

Daruma Sando

4.2(97 reviews)

1.1 mi•Wallingford

This place is awesome. The owner Tomo was extremely friendly and prepared every dish beautifully…read more The food tasted amazing and every drink tasted great. The Blue Hawaiian was my favorite and the curry was so good. This place also had Sapporo on draft which is one of my favorite beers and it was smooth and ice cold. I'd highly recommend this place if you are looking for a crispy, amazing tasting sandwich and with gasworks park only a few blocks away, it's a perfect spot to grab a sandwich to go and enjoy it at the park. Go support Tomo!!

*Ambiance was cool, clean and smelled great *Yuzu honey…read moresoda was great? But for $4 I would have liked my cup to be full and contain a little less ice / drink ratio *Fries were fine, the spice was nice and had a kick to it, I enjoyed the cut * skewers were chicken I believe but they were very fatty and chewy, not sure if it was pork instead but that's what it tasted like *Spicy chicken Katsu Sando was also extremely chewy chicken and had a fatty pork like texture and taste, also the spicy mayo was great but the Daruma sauce is not my style, like a eel sauce texture but the flavor was off for me personally, Expected different from all the crazy good reviews online but not someplace I would go to,

Inside seating

PORK KATSU SANDO

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EBI KATSU SANDO

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Alisa N.

9 years ago

Really good sushi at great prices. They have a lot on their menu and I haven't disliked anything I've ordered. Not super fancy presentation but way better sushi than the other one on the top of Queen Anne. Great wait service and no wait time to get seated. Been there quite a few times and plan to go there next time I'm craving sushi. One of the best in Seattle. read more

Sandra B.

3 years ago

Sushi is pretty good. The staff could be a bit nicer. They never give me enough spicy mayo even when I ask for extra. When I walk inside and ask for extra, the owner (I think he's the owner) always yells at the cashier to make sure to charge me. Definitely not the friendliest staff. read more

Angela H.

6 years ago

I love this place. I love the food. I love the employees. I hope they open to in dining soon..

Tim R.

5 years ago

The sushi is excellent, love the noodles, and great prices!

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