My local friends recommended we come here for some authentic Japanese food while we were visiting…read more We texted ahead to reserve a table for 5 since it is a popular place. They don't take phone calls or reservations online - very old school. Which I think makes it more desirable. We ended up getting a special room with a "chabudai" style table! I was super excited because I've never experienced it before. What I did find pleasant was that although it was a lower table, there was an opening beneath the table that allowed your legs to hang rather than having to sit Indian style. Tyson was an amazing server. Was attentive, accommodated our allergies and was thoughtful with us having a young child. He was so pleasant and polite! We enjoyed the following: Baked miso glazed eggplant - YUM and melts in your mouth. Black Miso Cod Collar - this was pleasantly surprising and so delicious. Eat bite was tender and flavorful. Simple yet so appetizing. Sushi rolls were both fresh and well prepared. The nigiri was also great and fresh- not fishy. We additionally ordered takoyaki - which I normally don't love but this one was very tasty and I enjoyed the texture. Lastly karage chicken which came with a creamy slaw. Overall it was such a pleasant experience and we look forward to coming back!

Seattle's oldest Japanese restaurant, Maneki is awash in history and tradition, from the Beckoning…read moreCat decor that greets you at the entry, to the private Tatami rooms where you can eat at an authentic, low-slung chabudai table, seated on cushions on the floor. Established in 1904 in the heart of Japantown, the restaurant relocated to the ground floor of the NP Hotel after its original structure was ransacked during World War II, when Seattle's Japanese community was relocated to internment camps outside the city. The hotel where Maneki now resides served as repository for family heirlooms that were left behind during that embarrassing and tragic period of American history. The joy of dining at Maneki goes well beyond the restaurant's incomparable history. The traditional Japanese menu has something for every taste, from delicious Nigiri and Maki Sushi to noodle dishes and local seafood. Pair your meal with a classic Japanese cocktail or a cold bottle of Sake, and you'll understand why this is one of Seattle's best culinary experiences. Highly recommended.

Can't say enough about this place. Good food. Good price. Good service…read more Our family go-to dinner when we go to International District

Note -- ordered this for delivery. Experience at restaurant perhaps might be different…read more My group got this via ubereats. I got the tekka don (bluefin tuna sashimi over rice). I wasn't impressed by it. The quality was just alright. The rice was a bit stale and the fish itself was fine but nothing special. For over $30 menu price I wasn't impressed. I probably would give it a second chance in store but not for delivery.

YESSSSS! Ringo Curry is my jam...or my favorite curry! Katsu, rice, and level 2 curry is my happy…read moreplace. Great fast service, was given a window booth, and enjoyed sipping my Thai ice tea until my dish came! Huge portion, perfectly cooked rice, chicken katsu was perfectly breaded and nicely fried, and the curry makes you want to lick the plate clean. Save room for the matcha ice cream mochi! You'll need it if you order above level !

If I could give them 6 stars I would!…read more What a special place in the CID. The interior is so comforting, it truly feels like home. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. I had the chicken katsu curry, with an omelette for my entree and fried squid as an appetizer. The chicken was very moist and tender. The curry was so unctuous and savory, and the egg was soft and creamy. My appetizer of fried squid was also really fresh and tender with the perfect amount of crunch. And the portion size was incredible for the price! Pictured is a regular entree order. I can't wait to come back again now that I know this gem exists! Highly recommend to anyone looking for Japanese curry in the CID.

Ambience. A Service. A…read moreFood. A Price. A Street parking and garages near by. Expect to pay premium for parking. Came for happy hour. Good bar menu for happy hour. And extensive menu for reg eats. Sushi was very tender and nice bites in my $16 - 6 sampler'set. Termed fresh tasting small prices of fish. Had a $6 bubbly to wash down. Service was very helpful and friendly at host and bar. I would return. I a A FaN today!!

After a long day of walking the city we wanted some yum sushi and looked at quite a few places…read morebefore settling on one. We made a reservation via Open Table and arrived on time and were seated quickly. Even though the restaurant wasn't full they sat us next to another couple so it was a little awkward to be so close to a couple on a date. The restaurant itself is pretty dark, atmosphere is okay, servers take their time here. The menu is quite large and we enjoyed picking out three rolls that sounded different from what we were used to. Presentation-wise , the sushi looked great! Taste-wise the sushi wasn't as fresh as I'd expect it to be...being so close to the ocean. We have some really great sushi in LA and while this was okay, it wasn't a standout for us.

Nice food! I would give 8/10. Love majority of the dishes we ordered. I will go again!read more

I went with a few friends during Restaurant Week. As expected during Restaurant Weeks, it was super…read morepacked. Thankfully, we were able to be seated at the main shared table. Tonkatsu Curry Udon Set ($35) - Panko tonkatsu with 224 umani curry and Japanese inaniwa udon, mini grilled BBQ Wagyu yakiniku don and umami poached egg. I love their curry! It's pretty complex in flavor with such amazing savoriness with the perfect consistency. The tonkatsu is crispy and yet the pork is super juicy and tender. The Wagyu has great beefy flavor over a bed of perfectly cooked rice. Taiwan Ramen ($17) - Oxtail broth, egg noodle, spiced ground pork, house made garlic oil, beansprout and chive. Hmm, I'm not sure what to make of this dish. The ground pork and noodle combination reminds me a bit of Zha Jiang Mian, Unfortunately the pork goes to the bottom of the bowl and then lost in the soup, making it hard to fish out. Mentaiko Cream Udon Set - I got to sample a bite of this and wow, it was amazing. It's super savory and creamy and coats their udon perfectly. I recommend getting this!

A lively atmosphere in SLU to grab sushi, sashimi, and more. The service is prompt and attentive…read more There is a lot of seating and even good for groups. I sat at the sushi bar as it was just myself. For lunch, I opted in for the Power Lunch and it was fantastic. Served with 5 pieces of nigiri, seared salmon, miso soup, salad, edamame and more. The salad is great with the ginger dressing and the miso soup was flavorful with tofu. The nigiri was fresh and flavorful. Also got a shrimp tempura roll which was great with tempura shrimp and fresh avacado. Overall no complaints here. There are so many dishes I want to try and will be back soon for more.

**Thursday evening around 5:00 p.m., party of 2. No wait.**…read more Unfortunately, I'm going to have to echo several of the recent reviews about the slow service. When we were seated, there were only about three other occupied tables, all with couples. Two of those tables were already being served their food. We placed our order, but our food didn't arrive for about an hour despite the restaurant appearing to be fully staffed. To make matters worse, multiple tables that were seated after us received their food before we did. The long wait might have been easier to overlook if the food had been worth it, but it wasn't. I ordered the seven-piece sushi assortment with a baked crab roll, and more than four pieces of the fish were still partially frozen. The fish did not taste fresh, which was especially disappointing after such a long wait. An hour to assemble seven pieces of sushi seemed excessive. Seeing that more than half of the fish was still partially frozen made the hour-long wait make a lot more sense. Maybe they were waiting for it to defrost before serving it. My sister ordered a baked crab roll and two pieces of seared snow crab. The seared snow crab was completely forgotten until I had already finished my meal. We had to remind the staff before they rushed to prepare it. The baked crab roll itself was decent, but the combination of the extremely slow service, disorganized order handling, partially frozen fish, and forgetting an entire dish until we asked about it means we won't be returning.

I visited here for happy hour on a Monday and really enjoyed it! The happy hour items are very…read moreaffordable considering the prime location in SLU - rolls and kitchen items ~$10-15. The best part is the complimentary edamame with flaky salt. I'd come back for this detail alone. The setting inside is nice and bright, and the servers are very friendly. You'll probably want to make a reservation to be on the safe side because the restaurant isn't very large.

Great service. Great quality. Great service. Super chill ambiance and a great date night or place…read moreto gather with friends. Only giving a 4 star because I think they're better sushi in Seattle but for the price and size of the roles, I'd come back!!

First time here and was blown away by how good the service was. There was only 1 person working as…read morethe host and server for multiple tables, but she let the same positive and friendly energy all throughout our dinner! Food was good! Saw something I liked on Yelp but when I came in it wasn't here! Realized that they have a rotating menu. Which was no problem at all since they have a good selection of interesting dishes. Everything was plated beautifully and tasted delicious.

Food is a bit pricey but tasty. Servers are super knowledgeable of their drinks and were able to…read moregive great recommendations after sitting and chatting with us. Chill almost dive bar feel. Good for groups. Love this place. Will definitely be back.