Beautiful spot in international district that serves great drinks (ordered the Jackson street lemonade which was delightful) and food. That being said, it is a bit pricy so I'd save it for a nicer dinner or just go for drinks. read more

Love the bartenders here! Wish the kitchen stayed open later because rhe food is sooo good

First time visiting this establishment and we were so glad we went! Upon entering the vibe felt almost like a casual "bar and grill," very informal and rustic. We participated in their Valentines tasting menu, and can say that EVERY dish exuded not just sophistication, but distinct flavors, and food that felt just right. The balance was spot on, and the venison was THE BEST we have ever eaten. It's on the more expensive side, but if you're looking for something different, give this gem a try! read more

This place is a hidden gem! I came on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too crowded. Service was friendly and attentive. The food is next level - definitely try the karage cauliflower, I still think about it often. The toffee mochi was killer too, would also recommend. read more

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I have seen their scotch loco moco all over Instagram so I was so excited to try it. I went on a Thursday night with some friends and to my surprise it was quite crowded. The restaurant space is smaller than I expected, but regardless the staff was so nice and accommodating and found us a table. We did get some drinks, but sadly I forgot to take a photo of it. Silly me. Ordered a Distiller's Day off and a Yuzu Hazy IPA both delicious and refreshing. For a starter, we ordered Yuzu Kauliflower (Cauliflower) Kaarage which were so crispy and I could eat them all day. For our mains, we got the Loco Moco Scotch Egg, Mapo Mushrooms, and Tikka Tonkastu Don. The Loco Moco Scotch Egg was such a great way to elevate such a Hawaiian food staple. I loved the balance between the hamburger and egg. The Mapo Mushrooms had such a nice heat along with the maitake mushrooms. The Tikka Tonkatsu Don was such an amazing combination of an Indian Curry and a Tonkatsu Don. Everything complimented it so well and definitely amazing. They do have a smaller menu but that means everything on it is delicious. read more

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Drinks and food here are delicious. I recently had the ox tail saimen which was perfect for a chilly Seattle evening.

Itsumono is a different breed of restaurant. From the imaginative dishes to the creative Bartender's Choice cocktails, you can always expect a delightful and delicious experience each time you come in. While there are a few staples that stay on the menu, I wouldn't expect most of the dishes you see uploaded here to be available. I wouldn't even come in expecting a certain type of cuisine. I avoid the word "fusion" because, from my experience, it implies a forced mashup of highly cultural foods. Instead, I've always felt the dishes at Itsumono multiple influences while never trying to emulate them. Their tasting menu (reservations required) was incredible and a great way to taste more than a dish or two. Not feeling so fancy? No problem. Grab a side of tots and have a drink (or three) at the bar. The bar is very approachable for a casual pint, but don't let it's unpretentiousness fool you. The cocktails are fantastic and fun, and the Bartender's Choice has never let me down. Don't take my word for it. Like I said, Itsumono's a different breed, and it's something you really have to try for yourself to decide if you like it or not. read more

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Sean Arakaki and his team are always killing it here. Years later and I still love coming here!

Amazing food! It is unique. Taking inspection from dishes around there world but having a clear and power connection to Japanese cuisine.

Our group of six trickled in without a reservation on a Saturday around 6:00. The space is quirky. The walls are dark and seating winds into what is surely a historic ID building. The front of the seating area was full of springtime light. My booth seat offered a view of both a TV showing the original Iron Chef and--inexplicably--a framed print of Picasso's Guernica. The vibe was casual and uncanny (or charming). The Toki Highball was a little flat, missing the bright bite I wanted; Gf: "It's like a whiskey water". Oolong-hai was fine, if icy. Gf did not seem impressed by the Distiller's Day Off or the marg she ordered after. Maybe we just struck out. One member of our party went through most of the drink menu and was pleased, I tried a sip of the Shiso Salty which was quite good. Oysters were oysters (overpriced, fun). Cauliflower Karaage was tasty and is easy to recommend. Loco Moco Scotch Egg: a little strange, but scratched that itch. Mac salad would have been unremarkable but for the fact that it was covered in tabasco for some reason. Gf's Tikka Tonkatsu was solid; another weird fusion, but the katsu was juicy and breaded nicely. I appreciate the creativity, but the food felt more experimental than innovative. In short, a vague but not at all unpleasant meal. Service was friendly and attentive. Our group was feeling good by the time we left and we rounded out the evening by wandering tipsily through Uwajimaya. read more

Itsumono Seattle - Loco Moco Scotch Egg. Tabasco(?) on the mac salad... - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice little izakaya bar in ID area with some good food offerings. Not many people were there on a Wednesday dinner so it was easy to snag a spot. The wagyu don was really good - the meat was super tender and I loved the grilled onion combo. The tikka tonkatsu don was an interesting concept - I've never tried combining these two different cuisines together but it worked out really well! The tonkatsu complimented the tikka masala curry well. The lemonade cocktail was good but the plum flavor from the umeshu was pretty strong so it was slightly overwhelming for me. read more

Itsumono Seattle - Wagyu Don, Tikka Tonkatsu Don, Jackson Street Lemonade - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

everything was great. atmosphere drinks food service The deserts were amazing and the cocktails were delicious. i will always take my out of town friends here. read more

The ambiance was mismatched from the menu. It felt like going to a high end restaurant but also being at a hole in a wall. Wanted to love this place and had some good moments but overall felt disappointed. I think it was because it was expecting a little bit more elevated dining. For the price, I honestly did not feel like the value was there. There is no doubt the chef is great here but overall our food did not compare to other restaurants placed in the calibre of dining in Seattle. Major quality control needed for the bar. Every drink we had was bad. I wish I was lying but that is the truth. It was unbalanced and had quality. The Katsu masala felt overdone and the flavors competed too much to where it felt unbalanced. Moreover the meat was drys The Scotch Egg was really good and lived up to its reputation. However, the flavor profile was The waghu was just way too sloppy for a 55 dollar price tag. This isn't a competitive dish across the market. I truly love the ambition and vision for the food here but didn't feel like I got anywhere near where I would like to feel after a $260+ dinner. read more

This place is legit and even though I no longer work in the immediate area, I plan to return on a regular basis. It's also nice that it's not too far up Jackson - where the walk is more annoying and the sketchy-factor clearly rises. The food here really is different from the Japanese, Hawaiian, etc. classics - all intentional and they pull it off very well. Their scotch egg loco moco is an outstanding example. The kalua pig okonomiyaki and cheesesteak lumpia are 2 others. They should do a meat jun variant too! I'm not a huge veggies guy, but their cauliflower yuzu "karaage" was something I'd order every time if I had enough space after trying all of the new dishes. The tasting menu option was Pure Gold - a very memorable experience along with a wine/sake pairing. read more

I sat at the bar top with my brother, who I haven't seen in so long!! Our bartender, Azzy, gave us such a great experience! She gave us great service and still gave us the privacy to have an intimate conversation on the bar top. Will be coming back for sure!!! PS: get the nashville karaage and gyu don! So delicious and filling. read more

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It is wonderful to join this restaurant. Although it is quite dark when you enter, the staff are so friendly and the food is SO good. I love a good drink from here after work when they're open. It has been wonderful to be able to taste their food, and I love the space! read more

Pretty busy at Thursday night . Can't get a table if you are walk in. Not bad cocktails. Next time we'll try food as well. read more

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They only had the happy hour menu at the time but went here before a Sounders game and loved it! Cool spot good drinks. Cool ambiance as well. read more

Came here for a quick bite and ordered the Kalua Pig Okonomiyaki ($14). The actual pancake itself was really thick, dry, and tasteless. There was a small portion of smoky pork butt with cabbage and drizzle. I wouldn't order this if you're on the fence. The other thing we ordered was the Furikake Salmon ($28) with mushy peas which was good. It took a very long while to come out but the server and chef were apologetic. Note that the menu changes every week so photos you're drooling over here aren't what you'll probably get. read more

Itsumono Seattle - KALUA PIG OKONOMIYAKI $14 - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This may be the best meal I've eaten in Seattle. We tried everything on the starter menu. The fried cauliflower and compressed eggplant were seasoned and cooked perfectly. The hamachi melted in my mouth. Even the simple dressing on the salad was thoughtful and beautiful. There is one more surprise I won't spoil for you. I love food, and if this was a coursed tasting menu at a white tablecloth formal stuffy restaurant and cost twice as much, it would still be underpriced. It almost makes me happy that Michelin doesn't come to Seattle, because you wouldn't be able to get in without a month long wait, because it would have a star, maybe two. Eat here. Bring your friends. Order too much. Get the desert. Raise a glass and make new friends. Thank you TN and crew. We will see you soon. read more

I thought the food was really good. Had sensitive teeth and had to order some soft food to eat but the eggplants were excellent, and the seafood bowl was also very good read more

Had an early dinner before a recent Sounders match and it was very good. They have Asahi NA beer, which was a good start. The menu is limited but the food was great. We had Scotch egg and Nashville pork cutlet, both good. The macaroni salad is worth mentioning. The place is run by young, energetic and courteous chefs who seem to be trying new things and building a friendly casual atmosphere. Note it is busy place and reservations are recommended. read more

Delicious food. You must try everything on the menu at least once before it disappears. Friendly staff. Awesome cocktails. read more

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The inside decor here is fantastic. I love the way it looks and it definitely makes me feel more immersed in the dining experience. Their menu items are so unique that I was so ready to satisfy my curiosity. Their menu is my favorite type of fusion that really takes 2 incredibly unique components of different cuisines that normally are never associated with each other and fuses them into 1 cohesive dish. Since there's a bit of a price tag on each of these dishes, and since they all sounded good, I went with the cheapest - the miso risotto. I really liked the flavor combination and I'm inspired to try to make this on my own but I would've liked it less salty and with more textures in the dish. I ended up adding some of the sauce for my friend's oyster into the risotto to cut the salt and that ended up being a great idea. It really helped add a bit more complexity and added something much needed. read more

Itsumono Seattle - Miso risotto - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious! We ordered pork dish and the steak salad. Never had anything like it! Great service good prices.

Amazing meal! We got cucumber salad, nacho wontons, cauliflower karaage, and a very very delicious shrimp gumbo. The service was great. Our server was super friendly and fun. The food came out fast and surprised us both with how delicious it all was. I will definitely be back! read more

Best birthday ever thank you guys . Food and service incredible Highly recommended Mike is the best read more

Come on, if there is one way to unite all Asians, take them to this place. All our ancestors will cry. All the ingredients in the dish were surprisingly random: fries with wagyu, egg inside a bland meatball... Am I crazy? read more

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Believe the recent reviews, this place is ! Very warm and intimate dining areas, small but inviting bar area, family style service and the food is really interesting AND delicious. The loco moco scotch egg and tikka tonkatsu don exceeded every expectation. If there was a single negative it would be the limited menu but even then - you don't have to have a huge selection when what you make tastes this good! read more

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Foods were delicious and staffs are friendly. Recommend booking a reservation during mid- weekend read more

Itsumono Seattle - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A friend and I had to use the restroom, I'm talking about dying completely cause every other business on the block was closed. We decided to stay for a small bottle of sake, they immediately brought us some water and told us to hydrate. Gotta love attention to the customer, this place is awesome though. Calm ambient, they got anime going on the tv. Would do it all over again!! read more

This place seems like a hidden gem in the midst of the international district! I love the Japanese style interior and decor and it's very spacious on the inside. The company is lovely here and it's fun to see anime played on the TV screens in the background, especially Food Wars. Service is good and the food is also delicious, especially noodle dishes. Drinks are uniquely named and sweet! read more

Itsumono Seattle - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great vibe. Great crowd. Great bartending. Don't judge a book by the cover. Open the door and walk on in. You won't regret it. read more

I ate here with my cousin recently and was disappointed. I don't understand the five star reviews and if I could give this place zero stars, I would. First, they don't have paper menus. What do they expect diners to do when only one person in the party has a smart phone and the other doesn't? The waitress told me to use Instagram to get the menu and I told her I don't do Instagram. She told me to use Google Maps. When it comes to my smartphone I am not that tech savvy so I have no idea how you bring up a menu using Google Maps and 99 percent of the time, I can't get the QR code to work on my phone. The waitress helped me bring up the menu on my phone but it's hard to look at a menu when my cousin doesn't have a cell phone. He tried looking at the menu on my phone but couldn't read it, so I had to read the menu to him. My cousin told me me "just order me tempura" and I had to tell him they don't have it on the menu. We were surprised at how limited the menu was and my cousin felt the place really wasn't a Japanese restaurant. When the waitress came to take our order, my cousin ordered the tonkatsu and I ordered the Loco moco. We asked what came with the meal because usually at Japanese restaurants you get miso soup and a small salad before your main entree. She didn't seem to understand what we were asking, but did say that all the meals were bowls. My cousin really didn't say much about his tonkatsu bowl other than it was okay and what he thought was tofu, was chunks of bread. I had the loco moco and instead of a hamburger patty topped with a fried egg and gravy, I got a meatball with a soft boiled egg in the center, with gravy, rice and macaroni salad. The hamburger meatball had a funky taste and was really gristly that got stuck between my teeth. The macaroni salad also had a funky taste that made it inedible to me. I felt service was horrible. It was like the waitress didn't want to deal or wait on us. I noticed that she interacted with the tables around more than she interacted with us. She didn't even check on us to see how our meals were until we were almost finished. And the table next to us, came in and ordered after us but yet they got served first. I thought the service was worse than some Chinese restaurants where the waitstaff hardly spend anytime taking your order; then tossing your order on the table was they whizz by. I feel this service is better than what we got at this place. For the quality of the food and the lack of service, I feel this place is overpriced. If I was paying for dinner, I wouldn't have left any tip but my cousin was paying and he did leave tip. read more

정말 괴랄한 음식. 돈이 아까웠다. 살면서 수백 수천 식당 및 요리를 경험했지만 이런 음식은 손에 꼽는 최악. 퓨전이라는 장르는 존중한다. 다양한 종류의 요리를 섞는 실험은 가치 있는 결과를 낳을 때가 많다. 그러나 이것은 식재료로 장난을 치는 것 이상이 아니었고 모욕적이었다. 앞으로 오래오래 옐프를 쓰면서 아무리 별로여도 별 한 개를 쓰는 일은 다시는없을 것이다. 아무래도 정기적으로 메뉴가 바뀌는 듯 하다. 참고하시길. read more

Itsumono Seattle - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

An amazing culinary experience! I'm sad the menu is always changing so I didn't get to try everything I wanted when visiting but the food was so good. My only thing is you need to order some apps and an entree to feel full, especially if you're going hungry read more

So good we came back this week to try other menu items. The oysters were still around to our happiness. I was sad the crab Rangoon was gone, but the pig head musubi was super decadent and delicious. The wagyu don is wonderful but so was the loco moco last week. Both are great meat options. The tikka tonkatsu is very tasty. We enjoyed the mochi cake last week and the donuts this evening were also a hit. Basically 2 out of 2 dinners, we have come away full and happy. Word is out now with the great review in the Seattle Times. Service was excellent. They handled the volume really well. Yay for having a great place in the ID! read more

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Top 5 favorite place in Seattle. Amazing food, and very friendly staff. Their menu changes often so everything you come there is something new to try. They have a full menu and also a tasting menu which was amazing. This place isn't very well known but I am sure that is soon to change! Highly recommended! read more

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Rotating menu, everything was delicious. Friendly service, cool vibe, and open late late. read more

Itsumono Seattle - Loco Moco - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service was great. Music was a little loud, so I felt ambiance wasn't as peaceful. The cauliflower was the best; very flavorful and delicious. The katsu tikka masala was disappointing. Slighty dry katsu on rice with some tikka masala sauce on the side. I would not get it again. We had the toffee mochi for dessert, which was tasty but not enough for me want to order it again. read more

Itsumono Seattle - Tikka Masala Katsu - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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