Really solid karaage & Japanese-Hawaiian restaurant! I ordered the Deluxe curry and the portion was huge! Came with hamburger patty, chicken karaage, tea eggs, curry, and rice. The curry was really well seasoned, the karaage was nice and crispy with just the right amount of breading, and the hamburger meat was juicy and tender. The service here is very fast. Despite being quite busy on a Friday evening, I ordered through the QR code and got the complimentary miso within a minute and the dishes a couple minutes after finishing the soup. I'd definitely come again! read more

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

Get the 20 piece karaage when you come here, it's worth the value! The plates are only good if you actually want the sides. The various sauces were interesting, bbq was my favorite. Also, the takoyaki is surprisingly good with a crisp shell and no skimping on the octopus. They service was friendly here and it wasn't packed at all when I went at around 4 pm. Not a michelin 5 star interior, but definitely a yelp 5 stars for value. read more

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*everyone in your party has to be present to be seated* There was no paper menu. We were told to scan the QR code and order online. I asked for hot tea, and was charged $2 for it. There were 4 of us, so we tried a wide array of food. My favorites are: *Kara-age (4.5/5, $26) - we got the original. It was juicy and flavorful. It's weird to me that it didn't come with any FREE sauce. Each 2oz. sauce is $0.85 sauce. I like the curry ketchup and hot habanero. *Curry Deluxe (4/5, $24.95) - A big long plate that holds fried chicken and hamburger patty with boiled egg and vegetables with Japanese curry sauce. It's a good dish to try a few varieties, and enough to be shared by 2-3 people. Dishes that didn't impress me are fries (soft/soggy), takoyaki (soggy) and the unagi roll (nothing special). read more

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I really liked this place! We ordered a bunch of shareable appetizers and they were all really good! I liked the chicken karaage and the pickled vegetables we ordered (Kimchee Takuan). Also I really like the variety of dipping sauces they offer. I haven't been to a place that offers many different sauces. We got the curry ketchup, spicy mayo, and mango mayo. They went really well with the fries and the chicken karaage. Service was good. I didn't feel like we waited too long for our food. The interior of the restaurant is nice. They use a lot of wood and warm colors so it feels homey and like you're in a Japanese restaurant. We sat in a booth in the back which fit our group comfortably (and had space to put our bags down). read more

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The look and feel of the restaurant stayed the same while the food changed since the new owner bought the restaurant. When you order food from original owners of Karaage Setsuna, the combination of each dish was equally distributed. Right now, they are mostly salty. They also reduced the portion of the rice which offsets the flavor, making it saltier and unbalanced. It's really unfortunate. I used to enjoy food from this restaurant but now it seems like they are focusing on wider range of food to compete in sacrifice of quality. The service was quick but pretty inattentive. I used to recommend new friends moving to Belltown to check out this restaurant but it's off my list of recommendation starting today. read more

This is my favorite sushi in Seattle! Highly recommend, It never disappoints. Service and ambiance are also always pleasant.

This place is so cute! The staff were super nice as well. The karaage was so perfectly crispy and very well flavored. You can also make it flavored like lemon pepper. They also have a wide array of different dipping sauces. Of course we did the class spicy Mayo! The plate was a decent price for the amount that you get. I would definitely get it again! The sushi is also very fresh! read more

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

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Looking for a place for dinner on our last evening in Seattle and we came across this place (while looking for parking) and the banner advertising Hawaiian Japanese food sounded appealing and my family would enjoy this place. It was relatively empty when we arrived, but filled up quickly. We were seated immediately & service was prompt. We ordered the spicy tuna roll, ginger pork, loco moco & char siu wonton udon. Other than the wonton both dishes included a side of potato mac salad, which gave it the Hawaiian twist and a hard boiled egg. The loco moco reminded me of Japanese Hamburger Steak. A little different from real island loco moco, but nonetheless it was quite tasty. The ginger pork was okay--good ginger flavor & the wonton was pretty tasty. It clean and bright and the decor is Hawaiianish with Japanese flair--very cute. Definitely worth checking out, if you're in the area. read more

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This was had so-so ramen. It was salty and the broth was heavy/think. It was $18 for a bowl. Not sure if i will be back.

This is more of a 4.5 star review with a potential for a 5, but we will have to come back to evaluate :) We came during lunch on a Sunday and it wasn't too busy. The front looks a little deceiving Because you think they are only doing takeout, but you are allowed to dine in. We had a group of 5 people. Ordering is through a QR code. And food came out really fast too. They definitely got the whole process down because there was only one woman working the front. We got the curry rice with chicken karage ($17.95) --this was really good. The portion was generous as it fed two of us. I like the gravy a lot, it wasn't too thick or too salty, just right. It went really well with the rice and chicken. My favorite dish for sure. I was able to taste a few things from my friends as well: Karage plate -- we tried the Karage and it was crunchy, plump and good, but I think we like our curry version better. Takoyaki - standard Fries- these were expensive fries in my opinion and nothing really stood out to justify the price. Overall, our dish was good and we react to come back to try their sushi and other non-karage food dish read more

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Not at all what I hoped for after seeing all the positive reviews. The batter was more like popcorn chicken rather than traditional karaage batter. In addition to the base cost, sauce can be added at an additional charge. Initially, we went without the sauce, but the chicken wasn't flavorful enough to enjoy on it's own, so we ended up getting one of their sauces to dip the chicken into for about a dollar more. I can see why others may enjoy this type of fried chicken, but since it was called karaage, I was expecting something different. It wasn't bad, but it was not amazing either. I would not return. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The place is very close to CityU so convenient to eat during lunch. They close during mid afternoon when it's slow. The karaage plate has a good portion of meat that it was shareable for 2. It came with miso soup but it tasted a bit bland so perhaps it was diluted too much. The karaage on the other hand was okay, the sauces are extra $ though (just fyi). Parking is not so great because it is just street parking so you'll have to be creative to look for them when it's busy. The California roll was good and I am surprised how well it held itself. The sushi rice mixture was very good. Service is also good and very attentive. The place is a mix of Hawaiian and Japanese. Overall I will still come back here for a quick lunch. read more

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

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Looks like the food taste is telling me that this place now has new ownership. Tuna poke bowl is not same anymore and karaage is different as well. Can't come back to new and different place anymore. Wonder why price is different now. read more

I was drawn in by the karaage but didn't realize they did Japanese/Hawaiian fusion food. Didn't get to try too much of the Hawaiian dishes this time, but they looked good! I got the karaage plate and split a California roll. The karaage was tender and juicy, and there was a ton of it so I wasn't able to finish it all! It came with a side of rice and choice of Mac salad or greens salad. I got the greens salad and I was pretty good to balance out the meal. The California roll was very tasty too! Overall had a good experience here. The food wasn't anything mind blowing, but it was tasty. Next time I'll probably split the karaage plate and order one of the Hawaiian dishes to try! read more

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

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Karaage comes out piping hot, crispy, and juicy. I like that you can pick and choose your sauces: we got spicy mayo (a must), wasabi ranch (better than regular ranch), and onion yuzu (not great, but like a katsu sauce). Love karaage. read more

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

Quaint restaurant, almost resembles a mom-and-pop shop. Was able to get a table for two fairly easily on a Sunday afternoon. I think the food was all right, would honestly come back for the fries alone. However, I did enjoy the vibes and the music selection. ..... YAKISOBA FRENCH FRIES: 5/5 perfectly fried and flavored! VEGGIE MOCO: 3/5 the brown gravy sauce looks more savory than it actually was, ironically the most flavorful part of this dish was honestly the mac salad HAKUTO WHITE PEACH SODA: 5/5 fruity and refreshing! read more

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The experience was okay overall. We ordered ramen, three sushi rolls, and karaage. The food was decent--not bad, but nothing remarkable either. Service was great, and the staff was attentive. However, the prices were way too high for the quality. I even heard the microwave going in the back, which was a bit disappointing not very fresh. Not horrible, but I wouldn't come back here there are much better options in the area read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I finally made it to Karaage Setsuna, and I'm kicking myself for not trying it sooner. This is seriously one of the most underrated spots in Seattle, especially if you're looking for Japanese Hawaiian food. My fiance and I went for the curry rice with chicken karaage, so we could try two things at once. It looked unassuming in pictures, but my expectations were quickly blown away. Not only is the chicken crazy juicy, it has incredible flavor from the marinade - specifically sake. The curry and red pickles were also outstanding. It tastes home cooking in the best way possible. We also got a side of macaroni salad, which in my opinion is a great litmus test for Hawaiian food. It was awesome! Ditto for the french fries, which are made using butter and soy sauce. It all gives me a lot of confidence in the rest of the menu, and I'm now trying to figure out when I can make it back here. read more

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I have only ever come here for the karaage and that's enough for me. Understandably if you are reading this review you are asking yourself why should you eat here. Well let me explain about karaage or Japanese fried chicken. There are many different types of fried chicken that I have had. Southern breaded styled, Korean chicken wings, and even some Chinese styled chicken. Some American friend chicken include nuggets and chicken tenders. Why do I bring this up? When karaage is nothing like any of those~ It is soft juice tender pieces of chicken wrapped in a delicate fried shell that gives you the slightest of crunch and then a mouth full of flavor and chicken juices. This place delivers on that to the point. My friend and I on a hungry day can do a large (20) pieces each. IF I were to make one complaint would be some more different stronger sauces. That being said there is already plenty of sauces you can use here. On a side note, I have tried both the fries and the salad and the seasoning they use for the fries makes it a unique experience and the salad I would give a solid ok. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A great spot for your Japanese Hawaiian cravings. Hawaiian inspired cuisine isn't common in FL so when I saw Karaage Setsuna, I had to stop in for a bite to eat. This small restaurant had indoor dining available and an easy ordering set up in the front in case you wanted to take your food to-go. I was seated quickly and was told to order directly through the QR code at my table. The system is super easy to navigate and has photos of all their dishes (which I love!) I ordered a white peach soda and the Kara-age Plate that came with fried chicken karaage served with furikake rice, mac salad and came with a miso soup. I also ordered a side of mango mayo, which cost an extra $0.75. The food came out in record time even if they had a bit of a lunch rush. The servers all made sure to check up on me & that I always had a full glass of water. The karaage dish was delicious and was portioned just right with no leftovers to take home, which I preferred since I wasn't going back to my hotel until late at night. I've never had a mango mayo before but it was a great dipping sauce for the karaage to add a little sweetness to the salt. I'm not a soda gal but the white peach soda might just be my go-to if I ever see it on a menu. It was light, refreshing and the right amount of carbonated. This spot has no frills and delivers exactly what you expect plus friendly service! read more

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If you love Karaage, you gotta check this spot! Everything is so good here! My favorite is the karaage but their takoyaki and deluxe curry are super tasty as well. The fries are amazing - I love the yakisoba sauce flavored dry spice - I couldn't stop going for more! The restaurant has lots of dipping sauce options. My favorites are the hot habanero and wasabi ranch! Their white peach soda is a great drink option - it's refreshing and goes very well with the food! Overall, food portion is big, price is reasonable, ambience is casual but nice, and service is great! read more

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We were seated immediately. Menus were accessed via QR code. Our server brought us water and recommended that we order on one phone so all meals would come out together, then we could pay as we wish afterwards. We all ordered the karaage plate, each with different seasonings. Each plate came with miso soup, rice with furikake seasoning, and macaroni salad. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful and once I took a bite so juicy inside. The rice was good I liked the additional seasonings. The macaroni salad was made with large elbow macaroni, edamame, and corn. I was expecting the typical sweet Hawaiian flavors but was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too sweet. The restaurant is in downtown Seattle in a corner building. The restaurant is small but has about 10 tables. It seems to have a pretty regular take out business. We were impressed with our meals, great flavors, and unique dipping sauce flavors. read more

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The sushi was forgettable, but the Karaage was a star! For sushi, I ordered an Unagi (eel) and Lucky Tuna roll. Unagi roll was middle-of-the-pack, pretty much on par with a half-decent grocery store. The only difference is they are more conservative with the (usually quite sweet) eel sauce. Lucky Tuna roll was also lackluster, but, I did like the use of pickled jalapenos. It added some pleasant heat without an onslaught of heat for those more sensitive to such things. Then came the divine karaage! They cooked the chicken to absolute perfection! When I tell you I don't remember the last time I had chicken this moist and tender, I don't exaggerate! The breading was crisp and light as can be. The Red Sauce was as paradisiac as the chicken! It had remarkable savoriness, and a perfect level of heat. Dare I say, for my memory isn't what it used to be it also had a perfect touch of sweetness. Finally, the location is small, and the service was very kind and very sweet. If you want to try something different, or love chicken, do not miss it, or the spicy red (miso) sauce. read more

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1 star added for good front desk service. Yesterday, 11/23/24, we received a very over cooked order of karaage. Seemed like there was a new person cooking last night. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Large karaage overcooked - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My friend recommended this place for their karaage, and I was craving some good karaage so I decided to give it a try with another friend. I thought the food is decent - there's nothing wrong with it but I didn't think it was anything special either. The portion was generous. No offense to Setsuna but I think the karaage at Kizuki is still better. read more

Curry might have had some tikka masala spices in it. Did not taste authentic at all.. the karaage was ok tho. Service here means ignoring you till it is time for the tips, except if you are white When you see the white cloth (noren) curtain outside the restaurant to be dirty, you can tell how Japanese the place really would be. read more

I had a wonderful karaage plate here on a beautiful fall afternoon. Complete with miso soup, tender, chunky karaage pieces, macaroni salad, and rice with seaweed, this meal can't be beat, all for ~$20. I was immediately seated by a kind waitress and used my phone to order. The service was prompt and efficient, and the food came out in a timely manner. I was pleasantly surprised by not only the quantity of the chicken, but also the delicately delicious balance between the crunchy skin and juicy meat. The macaroni salad was also unique, with edamame and corn toppings. I appreciated that it was not smothered in rich sauce but rather allowed each of the topping flavors to speak for itself. The attention to detail, from the miso soup appetizer to the seaweed bits on the rice, speaks to the awesomeness of this place. Location-wise, it's a short walk and nestled between the Space Needle and Pike's Place, making it a convenient pit stop to fuel your journey. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area in search for a tasty meal! read more

One of my absolute favorite spots in Belltown! Their karaage skewers are so crispy and flavorful and they are always changing up the menu with monthly specials. Don't sleep on the ramen either, it's some of the best I've had in town. Whether you're doing a take out order or coming into the restaurant, the staff is always so friendly and quick. Definitely recommend read more

WHEN: Tue @11:30am My goal was to put in my order early so that my meal would be ready to pick up at opening time: 11:30am! However this wasn't the case. I can't order ahead (by the day or hour) until around 11:15am when my order finally went through for 11:34am pick up). Lord knows how many times I had to start my order over and punch in my credit card info. I arrived at 11:30am and there were other others done before mine. I'm glad I was able to use their restroom while I waited. To my surpass they have a front dining area with tables, but no outdoor dining is set/offered. My order was ready at 11:45am, and I walked over to SLU to enjoy my meal. Here's what I had: KAR-AGE PLATE - $10.95 (HH) Fried Chicken Kara-age of your choice (Original-traditional soy sauce, ginger, garlic marinated), served with furikake rice and macaroni salad. Most bang for your buck, especially during lunch hours, where you get "happy Hour" price ($13.50). You get 8-9 pieces of friend chicken that has nice savory flavors, 2 scoops of rice with furikake toppings, and one large school of macaroni salad, which I thought was VERY good. The pasta is hue, and there's corn in it. Oh and you get a lemon wedge too. Everything on this plate was delicious! HAKUTO WHITE PEACH SODA - $4.50 Japanese peach soda (house original). I don't drink soda. I hate soda. Me loving this soda and finishing the whole thing says a lot. The color is lovely and I like how there's tiny chunks of peach fruit in it--so you know its real fruit! It's not too sweet--it's the perfect amount of sweet served over ice. Sure it's a bit pricey but you can't get this anywhere else! UNAGI ROLL - $7.50 Grilled eel, avocado, cucumber, tobiko. Your standard unagi roll of 8 pieces. It was good! DIPPING SAUCE - SPICY MAYO - $0.75 Exactly how'd you expect it to be: creamy mildly spicy sauce. Yummy! DIPPING SAUCE - SWEET ONION PONZU - $0.75 Kind of like tempura sauce with more flavoring. I'm honestly a bit turned off that you have to pay for the dipping sauce, but it's no deal breaker--just something I've never seen done anywhere else. Although the prices seem a bit high overall, I can understand that it's actually decent considering the location. And its hard times all around for food businesses. I honestly don't think the HH prices are necessary but it's very nice of them! This spot was worth the far trek on foot from Capitol Hill. THANK YOU KARAAGE SETSUNA! read more

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Great restaurant! The portions are huge and everything was fresh and flavorful. I got the spicy karaage plate with spicy Mayo, added egg, and avocado. The salmon poke roll was very fresh and filling on its own too. The shrimp was delish too! Both plates came with miso soup. I recommend getting the white peach soda here! read more

Karaage Setsuna - Kara-Age Plate, Loco Moco-Setsuna Style Hamburg, Poke Roll, Garlic Shrimp, White Peach Soda - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really enjoyed dinner here. Tried a bunch of things. The chicken karaage didn't have a lot of flavor in and of itself, but the texture was great Also tried fries, kim chi, shrimp, a couple rolls. Curry ketchup, mango bbq, and onion ponzu sauces were great. Each sauce was $.85 extra. I'd definitely go back. read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday, not busy. Ordered the tuna poke bowl packed with fresh albacore and bluefin, fresh leafy salad as well as seaweed salad. Rice could have been fresher. Great portion! The green bean goma-ae was cold blanched green beans with sesame, a unique flavor I enjoyed. Partner ordered the kaarage, it was juicy but still fried hard. Restaurant could go for a fresh paint job and a deep clean. Waiters were very attentive. Would definitely return! read more

Karaage Setsuna - Tuna Poke Bowl, Dine-In Oct 2024. Hand to bowl ratio - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Had been to this spot a few years back when they only had like less than 3 tables. Now I'm glad they're doing so well that it necessitated more space - good for them! I get the always crispy, delicious fresh karaage every time - and it comes with miso soup as an included app! You get so much protein here and you want to eat it all because of this chickens satisfying bite. The mac salad and rice are great sides but I can honestly eat the chicken alone some days. Don't forget to squeeze the lemon and get a sauce for dipping to tie together the whole dish. Apart from awesome food, the service is quick and efficient. We will definitely be back! read more

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

The atmosphere of this restaurant was pretty cozy, definitely felt like you were in someone's kitchen enjoying a home cooked meal, and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. I had the Karaage Plate with Spicy Mayo, substituted my macaroni salad with an actual salad. The portion sizes were generous, and the flavor was great. The chicken was hot, crisp, and tender - and the togarashi spice (Spicy Chili powder) added another depth of flavor. There was a good variety of sauces to pick from, and I was also able to try the Wasabi Mayo dipping sauce - Which caused me to cry tears of joy and pain from the flavor. The price was good for the amount of food received ($15), and I would definitely recommend going to this restaurant and giving it a try! read more

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

I love this restaurant! It's humble in atmosphere but with amazing comfort food! Whenever I go I always get the Loco moco plate, the meat patty is juicy and tender, so good! The portions are quite big I usually don't finish the macaroni salad side dish. A lot of people really like the karaage here too. I tried my friends karaage and it was pretty good, but didn't blow my mind away but my friend said you're supposed to eat it with their sauce which makes it amazing. I also had poutine here before and I thought it was pretty good here! I also tried their Calpico Hai drink, it was pretty decent. It's yacult flavor with soju. Overall, one of my favorite places in Belltown! read more

Karaage Setsuna - Loco moco (14.50) amazing patty!! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I may have been extremely hungry but this is some of the BEST Japanese curry I have EVER had. Ordered Takeout from here! We tried the deluxe curry ($19.95) that came with hamburger, karaage, and egg. The "hamburger" was more of a deliciously seasoned meatball. The rice was perfectly cooked and fluffy. The curry sauce came in a separate container and was so flavorful and amazing, which is had a tad of spice but now I'm just being nit-picky. The poke roll ($8) was fresh. Ordered online, it was ready in about 25 minutes. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Deluxe Curry ($19.95) and Poke Roll ($8) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Simple service, awesome flavors. Had the Thai Chili Sushi and the Poke Sushi Roll, along with edamame. Yum. Yum. YUM! read more

Karaage Setsuna - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I took advantage of the happy hour pricing for weekday lunch and was very impressed by the quality of food here. It's also a relatively small place so it's good to go in a less popular time as well. I ordered the karaage plate with spicy mayo dipping sauce and really enjoyed the dish. The karaage chicken is sooooo juicy and honestly, I don't even need the sauce as it was so flavorful. I only ordered the sauce for completeness, but the sauce itself further enhances the food. Rice is a little bit on the mushy side, but the Mac salad was solid. If anything, for future visits, just ordering chicken karaage a la carte would be the way to go, although just a snack. Service was swift and efficient, ideal for the fact that I took a quick lunch break to check this place out and I was kind of on a time crunch. read more

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

I came here on a whim due to a friend telling me about how good it is - and I was absolutely satisfied. There was no line when I went there around 7 on a tuesday night, and I was greeted by a very friendly waiter. I ordered the karaage sichimi and the setsuna fries with a side of spicy mayo and got them pretty quickly. The karaage chicken was really tender and juicy, with the perfect amount of crunch. By itself however, it really just tasted like chicken and was lacking in some sort of a kick. That extra required kick came in the form on the lemon on the side. DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AS ME! LEMON IS ESSENTIAL. The lemon juice brings out so much more of the spices on the chicken and balances super well with the chicken's meatiness. Unfortunately, the dish only came with one lemon slice, so I had to order a few more lemon slice to really enjoy the chicken. The setsuna fries were super unique to say the least. I've never tried soy sauce and butter fries, and I was really pleasantly surprised. The fries had a bit of a funky fermented smell due to the soy sauce, but the fermented soy actually paired really well with the spicy mayo, which I would highly recommend getting. The intense savory taste of the fries really balanced well with the spicy mayo which provided a nice kick as well as a bit of a refreshing creamy flavor. I wish the fries were a bit crispier though, as they were a bit soggy for my tastes. read more

Karaage Setsuna - Small setsuna fries - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food We ordered ramen (4.5/5), pickled radish and cucumbers (4/5), karaage with mayo/bbq/chili sauce (5/5). The karaage and sauce pairings are amazing! I prefer their mayo sauce. Service Friendly and attentive servers! Ambiance A little loud and casual. Lighting is darker on the inside. In terms of location, it's great and really close to the water! I'd come here again if I had a hankering for some yummy Japanese fried chicken! read more