The best karaage I've ever had! Overall great food, price, flavor, etc! I would definitely come back, my whole family enjoyed it. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and juicy in the inside. Good portion size too. Sauce was definitely needed! read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

HANDS DOWN the absolute best karaage you'll find in all of Seattle. For those who haven't had it before: karaage is Japanese style fried chicken. You can find it as a shareable appetizer or as an entree with rice at most Japanese restaurants. Usually it's pretty good, but as with most fried/breaded food, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. Sometimes the ratio of meat to breading is off, or the meat is over/under cooked, etc. You will find absolutely none of those issues with the karaage at Karaage Setsuna. Every single piece of their karaage is cooked to divine perfection. The meat is ridiculously juicy, with the exact perfect amount of breading, fried to the optimal level. You can eat it with rice, salad, fries, mac salad, Japanese style curry; basically any conceivable combination of items you'd want to eat with karaage is available here. Typically I can't decide and end up ordering almost one of everything -- it's that hard! And sauce lovers are in for a special treat here. Their dipping sauces are some of the best and go great with their karaage and fries. There's the Japanese twist: wasabi ranch, but also curry ketchup. There are delicious sweet ones like sweet onion ponzu and mango bbq. And then there are some more daring ones for spice lovers: hot habanero, spicy miso, and spicy sweet chili. Only choosing 1 or 2 sauces is so difficult. They all taste so damn good. If you like karaage and you haven't had this place yet, do yourself a favor and try this place ASAP. read more

What an amazing restaurant for Hawaiian-Japanese fusion! I tried the Karaage plate (original with spicy Mayo) and the Char-Siu wonton udon. The kaarage had the perfect texture - crunchy yet juicy - and very flavorful. The lemon and dipping sauces also really complimented the dish. And of course you can't call this Hawaiian with out the macaroni salad and boy was this tasty. I definitely think its one of the best I've had. It wasn't too heavy and was great with the karaage. The udon was also really good and great on a cold and rainy day. The udon was bouncy and the broth wasn't too salty. Overall I would come back if I visited Seattle again. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Char-Siu Wonton Udon - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Have you ever been to a ramen joint and ordered a chicken karaage appetizer only to immediately devour it craving for more of that juicy crispy goodness? Well crave no more because this place specializes in it! Karaage Setsuna is the prime spot to go to if you're looking for large portions of deliciousness. Yeah, not just appetizers, but full on meals of this stuff. My GF and I shared an order of their Karaage plate and the Curry Rice and wow it was so filling. The Shichimi Karaage (spicy version) isn't too hot but it does add some nice flavor. I would definitely recommend the Red Sauce (Spicy miso) if you like some heat but more flavor. The curry rice comes with less chicken, but it is still super filling. If you're really hungry but gotta have the curry, I'd recommend ordering the Curry rice with a small order of chicken karaage on the side. Trust me there is enough curry to go around haha! I'm quite jealous that we do not have a place like this in the bay area, but at least I know where to get my fix when I'm in the area. read more

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Delicious! We ordered the medium karaage and small fries for the table, which ended up being perfect for sharing between 3-4 people. The butter/soy sauce on the fries were addicting! We also got the udon wonton soup which was fantastic as well - that broth! Super comforting on a chilly winter evening :) read more

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Had this place in my "to try" collection for months! Finally I've decided to stop by and I don't regret it. The place is currently for pickup only, which is a shame, because it's a very cute place. Went for the medium original karage, it was very good and very filling. I had more delicious karage in japan, but this one is by far the best I've tried around here. They have a small portion which makes the perfect snack when you're on the go, try it! read more

Karaage Setsuna - Karage Setsuna's entrance - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came in for dinner today and it was amazing. We came around 6:30 pm for a table of four and the hostess seated us quickly. Also, it's quite a small place so if you have a party greater than 4- it may be tough to fit everyone! Let's talk about the food. I got the karaage plate and my friends got different versions of the curry and we have to say is that the karaage is AMAZING!! The chicken pieces are nice and big, so they are juicy and tender while have just the right amount of crisp around them. Definitely must try if you are karaage or popcorn chicken type of person. I also got to try the Japanese mayo sauce, not my favorite but not bad! The Mac salad that came with my karaage plate was just okay as well. I couldn't really taste it, but I like that they put edamame in there. Your meal also comes with miso soup, which is super tasty! Parking can be tough here, so definitely take public transit! Service was great. They also split checks, but if there are four of you or more, they add on a service charge. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Karaage plate with Japanese Mayo dipping sauce - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My boyfriend and I stopped here for dinner one night because we wanted to eat fried chicken and it definitely did not disappoint. The restaurant was pretty small and seating is few, but there was no line during dinnertime. We were seated pretty quickly and given menus. We got the ramen, a medium plate of karaage, and the Setsuna butter soy sauce fries. The wait staff was very nice, and always refilled our water when it got under half full. The karaage was delicious, it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The chicken was very juicy and seasoned well. I really liked how the piece weren't too big that it was difficult to eat, but rather they were small enough that I can pick it up with my chopsticks and take little bites from it. The ramen was pretty good, although it was a little on the salty side. It came with an egg, fishcakes, crunchy fried onions, normal onions, scallions, and sliced pork belly. The portion size was also pretty good, as we ended up sharing one bowl of ramen and feeling pretty full afterwards. The most mind blowing part of the dinner was the fries. We ordered the Setsuna butter and soy sauce fries and THEY WERE SO GOOD! The fries were savory but not overwhelmingly salty. Even though I was really full, I kept on eating them. They were so addicting! We ended up paying about $15 per person for a massive amount of food that we almost didn't finish (because we were so stuffed!) This place has great food and great value, and I ended up coming back here with my friends a few weeks later and ordering a big plate of chicken and fries. I already can't wait for the next time I can come back to enjoy some delicious Japanese fried chicken. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The chicken was tender and juicy, cooked to perfection. They had a lot of options for the dip, but you have to pay extra. The dips ranges from sweet asian fusions to spicy ones. We ordered the chicken platter and poke salad. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Kara-Age Plate - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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If you want a cozy meal, this is the place for you. The food here is really good. It's almost you're having a semi Japanese home cook meal. Curry Rice with Hamburger as protein: the curry was excellent, a lots of curry flavors. The spice in the curry is very strong and it's also a bit spicy so if you can't handle spicy at all then maybe get something else. Hamburger was perfectly cooked (medium). They do give you some steam veggies on the side but those steam veggie was better left off of the plate (4.5/5) Karage plate: this is probably the best bang for your buck type of deal. You get rice and lots of crops y on the outside and juice on the inside karage. The macaroni salad was decent but nothing special about it. (4.5/5) We got to-go and we did an online order and we put we would pick up at 12:45 and when we got there at 12:45, the food was packed and ready to go. Excellent service there. The only thing that I didn't like was they charge you for sauces for the karage. I think it's better to give sauces for free and just charge customer for extra if they want more. Overall (4.5/5) read more

Karaage Setsuna - Curry Rice with hamburger - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This spot specializes in Karaage, or Japanese fried chicken, and also Japanese French fries. They offer Hawaiian Japanese fare. The inside is rather small, not much seating but the turnover is kind of quick with the type of food offered. On top of Karaage and fries, they also offer some sushi roles and entrees such as curry rice and their version of Loco Moco. They have full bar, offering beer, wine, shochu, cocktails and more. We were interested in their Karaage and Fries, so we decided to order one of each to share, and a side of rice. We went with Spicy Shichimi. The chickens were really, REALLY good!!! It was super crispy on the outside, yet extremely juicy in the inside. Setsuna French Fries were not super crunchy but more on the soft side, which is what I prefer, so it was perfect for me. The seasoning was great but not overwhelming. It was addictive and delicious! The portion was really good and the price was affordable. The service was efficient, not overly friendly but polite and courteous. The food was so good, the quality, portion and flavor all went above my expectations. No-frills, just focusing on serving delicious food. read more

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Good food, nice service, clean bathrooms. Karaage chicken was juicy, but I regret not getting a dipping sauce. I also loved their poutine. Their website has menu with pictures, which is super nice. read more

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The food was pretty good but not much variety. The alcohol drinks were yummy. Staff was nice and the spot is rather small though.

This place was open on Labor Day so those are already some brownie points. Poutine - Mediocre and unsatisfying. Not even actual gravy on the fries!! I believe it was curry, but it was NOT a vibe. Maybe advertise this as curry fires or leave it to the Canadians. Spam Roll - Fire!! If you like spam then you will like this. Basically a spam musubi in roll form, yummm. Macaroni Salad - So good!! I'm a mac salad enthusiast and it's comparable to some of my all time fav. Not too heavy on the sauce and great flavor. Can't go without if you're eating Hawaiian food. Curry Rice (with Karaage) - I am so so glad we got the karaage with the curry sauce. Without it, it was so flavorless. It's definitely some of the biggest and most tender pieces of chicken karaage I've ever eaten, but that curry brings this rating from a 3.5 to a 4. I also loved the pickled radish on the side and I'm def asking for more during my next visit. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Perfectly crispy chicken karaage, even as take out! Ordered the spicy shichimi karaage plate with a side "red sauce" for an extra $0.75. Wish the sauce came with the meal however the sauce came in a decently sizable container. Both the spicy karaage and sauce weren't spicy in my opinion. Also noticed the red sauce lacked a miso flavor. The overall portion size was also relatively big and will definitely be a filling meal for the average appetite. Planning on revisiting for a quick take out meal! read more

Karaage Setsuna - Spicy Karaage Plate w/ a side of Red Sauce (spicy miso) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My family enjoyed the regular karaage plate and the curry with karaage. My daughter also enjoyed one of their grape sodas. The miso soup was also quite yummy. We even had enough leftovers for another serving. Very good food in a pleasant atmosphere with great service. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been planning to check this place out (I used to frequent their old place near Northgate) for a while now and they just brought back ramen right before we went there. The karaage is excellent, and the ramen was very enjoyable and we had some dumplings and tempura too. Very close to a 4.5 star but lost a half star for the not so great bathroom read more

Simply unique Japanese / Hawaiian restAursnt . My family is from Hawaii and this place DEFINTELY reminds me of Japanese owned restos in Hawaii . The curry , however is super authentic Japanese . This place is legit As it gets . Got to go before they closed and they were still packed . I wish I could try the other dishes but judging by the curry burger alone , I can already tell everything is had made . Curry was super on point Japanese curry style and burger was super fat / juicy / hand made jap style as well . It was out of this world legit Wish I lived closer to this gem , I'd be frequenting this place for sure read more

Karaage Setsuna - Curry burger to go - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're looking for a decent Hawaiian/chicken spot, look no further. First thing to note: Karaage Setsuna DOES NOT take Apple pay. Which is not a problem at all. My wife and I tried paying while taking our dog on a walk and we were hoping to pay with Apple pay via our phones because we didn't bring our wallets. Even though they declined the payment, they were happy enough to take our orders and wait for me to run home to grab my wallet. And when I went back, the restaurant had an amazing chicken-y aroma that wasn't there when I placed the order, so I knew that the food was fresh. My wife got the Karaage dish (what they're known for) and I got the curry dish. Both were so good! The curry was thick and warm and complimented the chicken, and my wife definitely enjoyed the macaroni salad. The star was definitely the chicken. The HYPE is REAL. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was juicy, and the batter was fried perfectly. The only reason why I'm not giving this establishment a 5 star is because the curry definitely had less chicken than the Karaage plate. I think there were only about 5 pieces, whereas my wife was enjoying an abundant amount (which low-key made me pretty jealous). Maybe they purposely added less due to the curry, but I was hoping for a bit more. read more

No hyperbole - the BEST karaage that we have ever had in our lives! We came here for lunch after checking into our hotel and we were so excited to try the karaage. We were greeted by a very sweet woman (like, so sweet, it took everything I had not to hug her) and we sat down and ordered the original karaage, spicy tuna roll, takoyaki, and two Calpico cocktails (peach for him, grape for me). We also got sides of the wasabi ranch and the spicy mayo. Everything was out of this world fantastic. It was one of those instances where I was bummed when the food was all gone because I knew that we'd never be able to get this when we went back home. The karaage pieces were huge - almost too big to pick up with chopsticks! The spicy tuna roll was excellent, simple, and delicious. The takoyaki was fantastic too, the octopus was not rubbery at all. The sauces were flavorful and pretty spicy for being "medium spice" level. The Calpico drinks were sweet but really fun to try. All in all: 5 star food 5 star service read more

Had their Karaage Chicken Curry and Poke Salad. The Poke Salad was surprisingly really good. High quality salmon and perfect amount of sauce on the salad. As for the Karaage chicken it was good. I would not say it was the best I've ever had but it was definitely well cooked and delicious. The curry sauce was not my favorite but that was more about the certain type of curry flavor as I tend to like Indian yellow and red curry over a brown more gravy like curry. All together it was a very good meal and I would recommend to people who find themselves in the area and like Karaage Chicken. I am sure there are other things on the menu, like the Takoyaki, SPAM and Sushi, that are very good as well. Thank you for the kind service and great food. read more

It's a great home style restaurant which is really near our home. Every time we don't want to cook at home and don't know which place to choose, this place is always our first choice. Fried chicken with curry and without curry are totally different style even if the fried chicken is the same recipe. A place like home kitchen recommended for everyone. read more

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I traveled to Seattle from Southern California and my boyfriend and I were craving some Asian food. We decided on Karaage Setsuna cuz it had all the fried foods we wanted (fries and chicken). And we got exactly what we expected! Nothing was amazing, but nothing was necessarily bad. I would say it's your standard Asian cuisine, but perhaps my standards are a little high living in the OC where I'm surrounded by really good Asian food. Overall, not bad! read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a little overdue since I've been meaning to write a review for this place, but the food at Karaage Setsuna is simply AMAZING. I haven't been here since COVID, but if you haven't tried their food I totally suggest getting some takeout from here! My favorite things to order would have to be the loco moco, salmon poke, and of course their KARAAGE! The loco moco is literally cooked perfectly, leaving the meat super tender and soft. The salmon poke is super fresh and flavorful. And the karaage chicken is also so juicy and tender (unlike a lot of places where the karaage is overcooked and dry...). Also do yourself a favor and get the Mac Salad (YUM!) Overall this place has delicious food, awesome owners, and is definitely the place to go to get that tasty Japanese & Hawaiian fusion fix. read more

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I found Karaage Setsuna as one of the dinner spots we'd want to try out while visiting Seattle. We were looking for a place to sit down for lunch in between museum visits. It was also in the area so we decided to stop in for lunch instead. We arrived at around Saturday 12:30 and it was pretty full. To start, we had a small order of chicken karaage, which was perfect. It's hard to find a good chicken karaage nowadays - they're either too salty or too dry from re-frying, but not here. You could really tell it was made fresh. For my entree, I went with the loco moco (house original meatball patty with brown gravy sauce, served with rice, seasoned soft boiled egg and macaroni salad). I of course added cheese for an extra $1. The gravy was really good - I ended up dipping some of the chicken karaage in it. The patty was larger than most loco mocos I've had but I ate it all. The Mac salad was unique - in a good way. It's not overly mayo-naissy like 90% of the Mac salads you'd find in Hawaii. But this one was nice and light. Plus the corn in it was a nice touch. This loco moco was better than ones I've had in Hawaii. I might even say it's the best loco moco I've ever had! Fiancé had the Deluxe Curry (Curry rice with Chicken Karaage, Hamburger patty, soft boiled egg and vegetables). I thought the curry was good but not as good as my loco moco sauce. My only irk was that it was a little pricey for lunch. They don't have lunch specials on weekends so it's dinner prices all day long. At least the portions were big enough though. Still worth a try! read more

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Came by here for dinner last night about an hour before they closed for the night. We were able to find street parking a block away and since it was after 8pm, it was free. There was no queue and we were able to get seated immediately on one of their booths. The menu is really straight forward, and we placed our order immediately. We got the Spicy Shichimi Karaage Plate that comes with 2 small scoops of furikake rice, macaroni salad (that you can substitute with green salad), and you can add soft-boiled egg, cheese or avocado for $1 each, and dipping sauce for 75 cents too. My sister ordered the Setsuna-style Loco Moco which is a meatball patty with brown gravy sauce and comes with macaroni salad and soft boiled egg. Miso soup was complimentary and was nice on the cold, blustery night. We also ordered the Setsuna Savory French Fries, which basically is a french fries soaked in butter and soy sauce. Smells buttery-great but tasted a little too salty for our preference. The Karage Plate was okay but I felt that I should have ordered the Curry version instead so I would taste some flavors and would be easier to swallow down. I did finally got a Spicy Mayo dipping sauce for an extra sauce to help. My sister enjoyed her Loco Moco, it tasted homemade cooking and it wasn't too salty or too sweet. Just the right amount of flavor and it was such a comfort food. The service was friendly and the I find the prices to be fair. It was a really filling dinner, but if I were to come back here again I'd absolutely go with a different food like the curry rice. read more

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I went to Karaage Setsuna for lunch, in which I went w/ their spicy shichimi karaage plate. The karaage is seasoned in their 7 flavored dry spice pepper, which also comes w/ macaroni salad & rice on the side. I wish I could say the food tasted as amazing as it looked.. Unfortunately, I found it to be a decent meal. There wasn't much flavor to the karaage other than the spice which made it taste kind of bland. The spicy shichimi karaage wins in appearance at least. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Spicy Shichimi Karaage Plate at Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got take out lunch from here one day last week, and decided to get the Large spicy karaage plate, I asked for rice to be replaced by the house salad. I loved the karaage chicken, it was fired crispy, with a great blend of spices on top. Looking forward to going back and trying some of the other items. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Large karaage plate, replaced rice with house salad - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We walked a mile to get here, my feet screaming at me. It was worth it. Karaage Setsuna was a delightful experience. The food was delicious, the service staff was extremely helpful and friendly, and the restaurant had a nice homely feel to it. What's not to love? Our group started off with an order of the Poutine and Edamame. You might be thinking "Why poutine at a Japanese/Hawaiian restaurant?" I thought the same thing until I tried it. Their "gravy" is more of a curry sauce than anything and it was pretty good. Almost everyone ordered a Kara-age Plate, which comes with a bowl of miso soup. The Kara-age Plate I ordered was the original non-spicy with urikake rice, macaroni salad, and an added side of Japanese mayo. The rice wasn't anything really special but the macaroni salad was of a milder flavor than the traditional American macaroni salad and I really enjoyed it. The karaage itself were chunks of dark chicken meat, fried to perfection. Very hot. Extremely juicy. Delicious. To be honest, I think this one of the few things I could eat everyday for the rest of my life. The service staff were extremely friendly and attentive, making sure all drinks were topped off and even stopping by after we had paid our bill to ensure we were taken care of. This is definitely a place I would love to go back to whether it be trying out what else they have to offer or to simply try their karaage with different sauces. read more

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How is this place so good?! It is very casual (I may do takeout next time) but the wait staff are sweet and the food is amazing! We tried the karaage, curry, and ramen. All were incredible! read more

I have no idea how I haven't written a review of this place yet. I have been more times than I can count and drag everyone I know to try it out and then become equally obsessed. The karaage is the best I have ever had. I can't even remember having anything remotely as good back home in Hawaii. It has the right about of crispiness and crunch and moist on the inside. And because it's their main staple, comes out so quickly! My only issue is deciding if I should get the OG karaage plate with spicy mayo or the curry karaage on a rainy Seattle day. Either way, I won't be disappointed so always have a hard time deciding. Service is always quick and friendly :) read more

Karaage Setsuna - Curry plate - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ratings Spicy chicken karaage - 3.5/5 Service - 5/5 Price - 4/5 Will be back to try the karaage curry. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Spicy chicken karaage - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Probably one of the better Japanese/Hawaiian executions I've tried in the city so far. The loco moco was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and not as one-note and having more complexity than most loco mocos I've had. The karaage was perfectly fried and lightly seasoned with a delicious Japanese pepper mix. Service was also prompt. read more

Great food. The chef really cares about his product. Kind of a casual vibe. Good for lunch or dinner.

Overall rating: 4/5 Wait: 4/5 Arrival time: Friday 1:30pm Food: 4/5 Order: spicy karage plate, fries Service: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Worth it, would come back read more

Great quality comfort foods, yum! When I think of restaurants that serve comfort foods like curry, loco moco, and chicken kaarage, I think of cheaper meals where the taste can be good but you sacrifice some quality for the price. But here at Kaarage Setsuna, you get bang for your buck plus great delicious quality food. My favorite dish here was the kaarage plate. Amazingly cooked chicken kaarage with rice and Mac salad. The chicken is just the right amount of crispy, and is not too salty or oily. Dishes here are all around $10-$13, which like I said, is a great price especially in Seattle. I also really loved the Tuna Poke roll. The tuna was delicious and surprisingly really good for a non-sushi restaurant, and makes a good addition to all the fried foods you might be eating. Please come give Kaarage Setsuna a try! It deserves more love. Oh and street parking only. read more

Honestly not very good for Asian cuisine , very disappointed . The service was good though, friendly,

Summary: quick service, excellent karaage We ordered the large karaage to share and I got the curry rice. Both were delicious. The karaage is very crisp and juicy, and the portions seemed very generous. The karaage pairs very well with the curry, which was slightly spicy but not too salty. The chicken is definitely a must try here. My friends got the poke salad and poke bowl. Both looked very fresh, but the difference was that the bowl comes with rice, an extra side salad, and much more fish. However in terms of value, I think the poke salad is more bang for your buck. There were no complaints about the food from our table, and everyone cleaned their plates. Side note: the chef brings out the food himself, which we found was an interesting touch. read more

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Never come here. Sushi sucks big time. Took one bite and the roll tasted like cat food . Gross

This place has a few vegetarian options (not common in other places) The food here is perfect for days when you need something light and warm. The flavors are soothing and the ambience compliments the food really well. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington