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!

Torn between rounding a 3.5 for this historic Seattle restaurant, but ultimately leaning towards…read moredown because of service. Food was excellent, price is slightly on the steeper side but food quality is also high. We arrived at 6 sharp as a walk-in and were told they could seat us if we finish by 7:30 for a reservation. That's a good amount of time, no worry there. The entire time we dined we were reminded about the time and how we had to hurry up. As soon as we sat, we were introduced to the menu which was great, but then told to put in certain orders now because of "that 7:30 reservation." Throughout the dining experience when we were checked on or given food, they'd allude to the time. We finished up around 6:50 and were asked about dessert and decided we should just leave and get some sweets elsewhere because of the rush. Miso Dengaku Eggplant - these are a favorite around here for good reason. Soft and delicate eggplant paired with a flavorful sauce. Slightly sweet, savory, and salty mixed with the perfect umami. Eggplants are great at absorbing flavor and really made use of the sauce. Spicy Cod Karaage - cod was rich in flavor, soft in texture. Not too spicy, but just enough to enhance the buttery fish meat and fried outer layer with another flavor. Overall great to share. Black Cod Collar Miso - one of their famous dishes for good reason. Extremely soft cod that falls off the bone and is easy to tear apart. Miso glaze that is all three parts savory, salty, and umami. Worth ordering over and over. Beef Yakiudon - one of the more basic dishes built for filling up the group. Beef was tender, yakisoba udon noodles and vegetables were standard. Sauce was a bit on the sweeter side, but this had a good amount of carbs to pair with the delicate seafood and fill us up. Kama Meshi Unagi - I'll start by saying this is tasty, but man is it pricey. Supposedly feeds two which we collectively thought was laughable. Unagi was super soft and tender, using the word delicate again would be accurate. Rice was well sweetened and marinated with unagi juices. Worth trying but definitely don't expect this to be filling. Spicy Tuna and Sassy Salmon Rolls - while seemingly basic, these rolls were on the tangy, sour side. Primarily the fish, which tasted like it was doused in vinegar. Would honestly skip these rolls in favor of actual fish dishes here.

Came for seattle restaurant week lunch $35 for agedashi tofu, chirashi and a green tea tiramisu…read more Great portions! Didn't realize they validate parking up the hill so found street parking nearby. Server was very friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Bright and spacious interior.

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.

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.

Ringo curry is a newer curry spot in Chinatown/ID. There is a good amount of seating but I went on…read morea Sunday for lunch and still had to wait a little bit. There is no parking so good luck in Chinatown. Overall it was pretty good Staff: nice (5/5) Sanitation: nice (4/5) Mala spice curry (4/5) This was pretty good to me, it was also one of their summer specials. The mala spice came through the more I ate and it had a minimum spice level of 2. I decided to add the egg omelette since it looked really good. It ended up being about $25 after tax and tip so I felt like it was definitely on the pricier side. You do get a decent amount of food though.

I got the HH Seattle Crunch. I added their habanero aioli for some spice. We came in 5/24/26 right…read morebefore close, and our server got us in and out super fast and was extremely attentive. Tipped 25% because of how good it was. Outstanding and delicious. We were seated right next to a window and it felt amazing, packed and good lighting, not too overwhelming. Already planning my return!

Japonessa was a solid dinner stop while I was in downtown Seattle. We ordered six different sushi…read morerolls to share, and although I can't remember exactly which rolls we chose, I remember enjoying all of them and appreciating the variety. The presentation was nice without feeling overly flashy, and the rolls arrived looking fresh and well-prepared. What I liked most was that each roll had its own flavor profile, so sharing several different options made the meal more interesting. The fish tasted fresh, the rice was well-balanced, and nothing felt overly heavy. The restaurant itself had a lively atmosphere, but still maintained a pleasant atmosphere throughout the bustle. Service was attentive, and the staff did a good job keeping everything moving smoothly throughout the evening. If you're in downtown Seattle and looking for a nice sushi dinner, Japonessa is worth checking out.

The ambiance and service are great here! The food is eclectic and beautifully presented. I got the…read moreseafood bento, and it came filled with raw fish, uni croquette, salad, grilled fish, and pickled vegetables. The croquette was creamy and filling, and the fish was fresh and soft. It was more than enough for one person. The drinks are delicious as well, and are on the lighter side. I'd highly recommend coming for their affordable happy hour and making a reservation!

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Although it was busy the service was quick…read more I got the karaage chicken with Japanese curry. It really hit the spot. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu.

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.

I want to clarify that I rate places based on how they compare to other similarly priced places,…read morenot necessarily compared to all other restaurants. For what this place is, I think it's great! The prices are really good considering all that you get and the quality of sushi is pretty good considering the price as well. I was pleasantly surprised to see their combos come with additional appetizers like the agadashi tofu, the salad with dressing choices, and miso soup. The chicken katsu definitely had more meat and a thinner layer of breading as an FYI. I ordered the sushi combo for 38 dollars and got great tasting sushi for that price. Overall, I'd recommend this place if you want somewhere casual with good options and little extra items mixed in with your meals. It's definitely not like Umi, or Shirros but you're also paying like 1/3 to 1/2 the price. I definitely see myself returning when I want a quick or convenient bite to eat (it's one block from my home).

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.

Steve and I got out of a movie in Seattle a few weeks ago and it was on the threshold (seems like…read morewe are always there) where it was late enough that quite a few restaurants were closing which left a few still open with later hours. Momiji was one of those and it was extremely close to the movie theater we were walking out of. Sushi sounded great so we strolled over to get some. The sushi didn't disappoint... not in the slightest! We got some specialty rolls off of that portion of the menu and they were so very good! Fresh and extremely flavorful! Moonraker was one of the rolls we got. I highly recommend it! In addition to that we got an order of the Spicy Tofu... again delicious and made an excellent side with our sushi! I got a hard alcohol I wasn't used to getting. It was fun and it was quite good! It was Shochu which is a distilled beverage and involves sweet potato. If memory serves I got the one with sweet potato and pear. Very different but very good. It had a nice dryness to it. To wrap it all up we got some deep fried mochi ice cream. It held up nicely to being a great finish to a very high quality meal. We are definitely coming 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.