Place has been around for 107 years. You can tell from their with real, traditional black and white photographs, silk origamis, and geisha women pictures hung on the walls all around. We were quickly greeted by two friendly Japanese grandma-sans when we walked in-- one who opened the door and seated us, and another who took our reservation. (Reservations only because place fills up quick, even on a Thursday night. Otherwise, you can sit at the bar, but it's not the typical sushi bar where you order sushi but an actual bar where you order drinks. The sushi bar is located at the back but its not available for sit down.) Everything we ordered was super fresh. The Ankimo wasn't drenched with soy sauce or ponzu but mixed with fresh cucumbers and daikons. The Takoyaki and fried chicken were lightly battered and not oily. The eel rice and black cod were warm and sweet, and they definitely hit the spot in the end. Overall: Unpretentious and traditional. Reasonably priced - $88.50 for 10 items. Meter parking. Great service. Only drawback is no AC. read more

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If I were to describe this place in one sentence, it would be that it's an unassuming and cozy restaurant serving delicious authentic Japanese food. The entrance is located on 6th Ave - there's usually a sign with a cat to let you know the place is open (they only open for dinner hours). It looks like a small, glass windowed store front from the outside. Once inside, the hallway is split into two: left side is the bar, right side is the restaurant with table seating. They also have two tatami rooms for groups only (traditional Japanese rooms where you sit on the floor). The place is pretty small and popular with many returning patrons, so I recommend getting a reservation before heading over. Often times, because of their limited hours, the best way to get a reservation is to call them and leave your name/contact info/preferred reservation time/number of people. They will get back to you pretty quickly with a confirmation (usually by text). The menu has a variety of Japanese comfort food (yakitori/skewers, onigiri/rice balls, nabemono/hot pot, karaage/fried chicken, etc.), standard classics (teriyaki, miso soup, tempura, seaweed salad, udon noodles, etc.), and plenty of sushi. Everything is priced very fairly. For a taste of a bit of everything, I recommend ordering the variety ozen. It's a set meal that's prettily arranged in small bowls/plates and served on a tray. It comes with miso soup, rice, fruit, tea, shredded cabbage salad, sunomono (refreshingly flavored cucumber salad), 4 pieces of nigiri (all different), vegetable tempura, and chicken kuwayaki (glazed pan fried chicken). Although each item individually appears like they're not much, but they come together to become such a delicious and filling meal. I want to highlight the nigiri and chicken kuwayaki dish - the sushi is so fresh that the fish almost melts in the mouth, and the chicken is very tender with a well balanced sweet/savory glazing. Highly recommend! read more

Maneki - Ika maru yaki (whole squid sauteed with soy sauce & ginger) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Yes, I feel compelled to yet write another glowing review of this place. I brought some very dear friends here visiting from Atlanta. Knocked their socks off! First of all, Maneki is usually so busy and their space so tiny that reservations are highly recommended. We were running late but when I called in the lady was so nice. She said that the table was reserved for us already and will be ready whenever we got there! Can I be adopted? Anyhow, the food was again spectacular. Here is the breakdown: Blue Fin sashimi- this should be a controlled substance. It is tasty beyond comprehension. I would gladly crawl across a sea of razor blades for this dish. So tender, it is Otoro like. If I could eat this every day I would. At $15, it is one of the more pricier things on the menu. Broiled Miso Black Cod Collar-this was fabulous! nice and tender, oily with healthy fish oils. Broiled Mackeral- NIce char on the skin, tasty! Broiled wild Salmon- seems like a Seattle cliche but there is a reason we are famous for salmon. Nice and crispy skin, flesh that is not overcooked. Simple and amazing. Pickled Mackrel nigiri- Usually not my favorite fish as it can be a bit on the fishy side. Not at Maneki! Mild flavor with only a hint of fishyness. Chicken Kaarage-straight up japanese bar food. crispy and yummy w/ almost hint of curry in the batter. Fried squid- squares pieces of squid battered in panko and deep fried. Hard to go wrong with fried squid. Spicy tuna roll- spicy! nice fish to rice ratio. Most standard rolls clock in at around $5-6 so always a deal! I adore this place! The fish is always spectactular. It is pretty basic japanese fare w/o the slick modernity of some of the newer sushi joints. In my opinion one of the best restaurants in town! read more

NIGIRI. OMG. It literally melted in my mouth. I had the tuna and blue fin. SO FRESH. GOOD PORTIONS. and VERY DECENT PRICES. it literally made my trip. If you come here...you HAVE to try the raw stuff. The rest of the menu you can find at any other decent sushi spot. read more

Maneki - Tuna & blue fin - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Have you ever given a 5-star rating that you kinda didn't want to? Make no mistake, Maneki, the Grande Dame of Seattle's Japanese restaurants, earns it's 5 stars. I just feel by continuing to pile on the accolades, this wonderful restaurant will continue to be a tough place to get a table. But, ah well, a restaurant can suffer worse fates, and I would be committing an injustice if I withheld a star or two. First, a qualifier: don't look for anything experimental, esoteric, or derivative here. This is not Mashiko, where chef Hajime sets new standards with sustainable sushi. This is a classic, unapologetically old-school 'family style' Japanese restaurant. You will find yourself in a cozy, comfortable old space, kind of like having dinner at your grandma's - if your grandma lived in old Kyoto. Old prints, masks, & photos adorn the walls. A pleasant, motherly hostess greets you, and a very pleasant and efficient staff serves you. So what about the food? Well, all the best 'usual suspects' in classic homestyle Japanese cuisine are there: a variety of noodle dishes, tempura, teriyaki, sushi, sashimi, and all the rest. What sets them apart from the pack is the high standard of execution: everything is done very well indeed, and I get the feeling everything (down to the delightfully light yet flavor-packed sukiyaki broth) is made from scratch. Prices are very reasonable as well. So come on in and enjoy it if you must (sorry, I'm just being selfish here; I want a table too!). Top tip: make a reservation!!! read more

Maneki is one of those must-have-reservations type of restaurant so I was surprised how empty it was on a Thursday evening. Nevertheless, our party of six happily sat down in a tatami room. The seating was actually very comfortable! We ordered some appetizers, sushi, and dinner sets. The highlights for me was definitely the sukiyaki and salmon shiso. The sukiyaki has very unique vermicelli noodles that are thicker than normal so they give more interesting texture. It also had thinner udon noodles than normal which gave it a home-made feel. However, while very tasty, I do think there was a lot of MSG in the dish, as I was very very thirsty after this meal (common side effect of MSG consumption). The Salmon Shio from the Sakana dinner was also great! It was still very tender but the skin was crisp and overall it was seasoned perfectly to give enough flavor but still let the fish shine through. The grated radish on the plate was AMAZING also! Usually it has a bitter taste but this radish was a nice gentle clean flavor that went very well with the fish. Overall, the other dishes we ordered were OK-- it wasn't mind blowing but there is definitely consistency and some dishes are very traditional/authentic and wouldn't be commonly found at other Japanese restaurants. Highly recommend this as a fun Friday night dinner with friends or taking visiting relatives so as long as you're able to nab a reservation! read more

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I've never heard of Maneki! Why didn't I know about this place before? We went to celebrate one of my friends birthday and our experience was great! It was really busy when we got there, I highly recommend you make a reservation. Prices were very affordable, you can order a lot and get your money's worth. It's a great place to share different types of appetizers. I don't remember everything we ordered but honestly everything we did order was really good especially that buttery squid! I'll definitely have to come back soon! read more

Maneki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fresh ingredients and traditional Japanese dining ambience. Now I shall list the do-order and do-not-order dishes. Do order: Monk fish liver: potent, fresh just like it should be, mmm! Unagi don: very tiny bowl! But the unagi is so perfectly grilled. Cannot stop eating! We ordered another bowl! Black cod collar: wow! What the? The miso marinade is delicious and does an excellent job on the collar. The order is also small, And we had to order another one too!! Do not order: Chicken skewer: boring, tasteless cardboard chicken Octopus: umm, it's not salty or anything, like I could use some sauce with this Gyoza: not the worst but honestly I could have avoided eating this to save some empty stomach space for the "do-order" stuff as mentioned above. Service was a little off. The Japanese ladies gave us an attitude like, "we don't even need your business, so don't rush me"... ok??... read more

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I had heard about this place through a few listicles online about best Japanese places in Seattle, so my friend and I decided to check it out. We walked in around 930-940pm and didn't have reservations because we came straight from the airport, but they accommodated us and we got to order right before the kitchen closed (probably around 945pm). I really wanted to like this place a LOT because I'd heard how authentic it is. The inside is actually decorated quite nicely. There are plenty of tables as well as a bar section. I was really looking forward to a nice meal since I come from TN where jp food is not amazing and I had just been to tokyo recently and missed the real deal! FOOD - we ordered 2 rolls, 1 sashimi of blue fin tuna toro, a sukiyaki, and an agedashi tofu. The only thing I really loved was the agedashi tofu. Really great and just as expected. Everything else was just all right - fish was pretty fresh, but not 10/10. Rolls had a lot of rice to it and the rice itself wasn't proper sushi rice. The tuna sashimi was pretty decent, but still not as fresh as I expected from a state located right next to the Pacific. Sukiyaki was very salty and sweet and the flavor was overwhelming. We ordered the pork one and expected thin slices of pork, but it was thicker cuts and the meat itself was quite dry. Not a fan.. All in all, it was decent, but I don't think I'll be making a second trip back when there are tons of other places to try in Seattle! read more

I would say 3.5, but rounding up is good practice. The service was on point, but it wouldn't make my Seattle must-eat list. The hostess quite literally reminded me of my grandma, she was kind and efficient. We ended up doing the cod, chirashi, tempura, karaage, and gyoza. I would only recommend the cod and chirashi. Everything else was pretty uneventful and I came it wanting to love it (came for our anniversary). I would say the history is worth going to, the food was unremarkable read more

Maneki - Chirashi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Conveniently located a block from Light rail's international district station. Great food (sushi/sashimi or non raw food). Fresh seafood, nice spiced chicken Karaage. They also have a great selections of sake, beer and wine. A lady at the bar is nice attending to people sitting at the bar. read more

This place is amazing. Best, most authentic Japanese we've had in forever. We had a melt in your mouth miso eggplant (my husband said "like desert" but I didn't think it was too sweet), a big avocado salad with much more than just avocados, the black cod collar (amazing!), scallops and mushrooms (roasted??), hamachi sashimi, saba nigiri (loved it with lemon!), and a whole squid. Of all, the squid, while perfectly cooked and not chewy, was the most basic. We will 100% be back. read more

Maneki - Hamachi sashimi, miso eggplant, avocado salad. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Forewarning, I have been to Japan and back 2x and every time I go, I always have sushi at Tsukiji market, that being said.... I had to try their tuna, but they only had chutoro. I usually get the ohtoro to compare (fattiest tuna compared to the 2nd fattiest tuna). It was fresh, but not as fresh as what I've had in Vancouver BC and Tsukiji. The rice was somewhat flavored well, so I still needed to use the soy sauce and wasabi. They also put wasabi underneath the chutoro piece, so my friend wasn't happy. Teriyaki yakitori skewers were a bit too salty for my friend and me. Shabu shabu-don't bother ordering... it's not hot pot style, rather it's been assembled and cooked for you already with very few noodles, not enough meat and lots of cabbage underneath. Broiled miso cod collar is the ONLY dish that prevented me from giving this restaurant 1 star. It's cooked very well since it's more charbroiled than other places like Nishino or what I've had at Fish On Rice in Vancouver BC. Also, we made reservations for 815, but we didn't get seated until 830... I was really disappointed in this restaurant. I'd only come here if I had a huge craving for miso cod collar and remembered to do a reservation. Reservations are highly recommended if you're not a friend or relative or the owner. read more

Came here with a reservation for 4 + 1 baby. Boy was I glad I made a reservation. Even before they opened at 5:30 pm there was a line outside. They won't seat you until your entire party is there. Ordered spicy tuna sushi ($5.50): overall pretty good, no complaints. For the price, it was worth it! It's basically what you'd expect, except the spicy tuna does have a kick to it which was more that I was expecting. Also got the beef sukiyaki, was craving something soupy and hot since it was a cold day. It comes in a wide cast iron flat skillet. Overall good flavor and texture, it actually is a lot of food (looks can be deceiving!) I barely ended up finishing it! Service: very attentive but sometimes I felt like the waitress was too overbearing, wasn't sure if she was just trying to shoo us out to make room for new customers. Tips: DEFINITELY make reservations or you won't stand a chance to get a seat. Even people who made reservations for a later time came early to see if they could get seated earlier and they were turned away. Next time, I'll probably make a reservation for the tatami rooms! read more

Maneki - Beef sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It took me four times to finally get a table here. My experience with their reservation system has been unforgiving. But the experience has rekindled my desire to come here! The inside is kinda homey and traditional. There are rooms with Japanese styled dining areas that feel real authentic and then the hallways in between feel like a home owned Asian restaurant. The food is Japanese fare. Not just sushi and tempura, but a lot of other great classics; sukiyaki, teriyaki, black cod, etc. It felt like every dish came in a combination. Before we knew it we had 4 plates of tempura on the table, 3 bowls of miso, sushi rolls... there was food everywhere. Everything was delicious and I was definitely stuffed. The service was like Hawaiian friendly, they would constantly interrupt our conversation but it was to refill or waters and in a way that felt like it was my grandma telling me to eat my vegis. All in all I'd come for dates or large friend gatherings read more

We came here on a Saturday for dinner. We tried calling to book a table beforehand but no one answered the phone. After we arrived, the receptionist told us their answer machine is an automatic system. It will report the next availability and take reservations from the caller. How cool! Anyways, tables were fully booked, but we were lucky enough to get seats at the bar. The receptionist gave us one fun fact & one tip: 1. Maneki is the oldest Japanese restaurant on the west coast; 2. Always make reservations 2 weeks early. If not, try coming in after 9pm when people may have canceled their reservations. Once we took our seats, the bartender set us up very fast. We ordered the Kaibashira Bata-Yaki (scallops &mushrooms sautéed w/ butter & chili sauce), and the croquette to share. My boyfriend ordered the teriyaki beef dinner set ; I ordered the Sakana dinner set with Mackerel fish. Food: Kaibashira Bata-Yaki: overall good, but slightly over-seasoned. If I didn't eat it with my rice, it would have been too salty for me; Croquette: the portion was unexpectedly HUGE. It literally was two "donuts". Crispy on the outside, mushy on the inside. It was said to have pork in it but I only tasted potatoes. I would call it a vegetarian version of Katsu (since I couldn't taste the pork). It was okay. I'm not a big fan of fried breaded potatoes in general; Teriyaki beef dinner set: the average teriyaki beef set you can get at any okay~good Japanese restaurants, but with miso soup; Sakana dinner set: great! I absolutely loved the mackerel fish! Not the best pan-fried mackerel fish I've had but good enough. It also came with a small plate of sashimi (besides miso soup & rice), and they are AMAZING! So fresh and tasty. I loved the silver fish sashimi. It made my boyfriend and me regret not ordering sashimi at all. I would guess sashimi/sushi is Maneki' s signature dishes. Overall the food was slightly above average. We loved the mackerel fish and the sashimi for sure. However we came with a much higher expectation of the food. The service was great! Our bartender managed to take very good care of us even though she was super busy. It was a good home style dinner experience. I'll probably come back for their sashimi. read more

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Love everything about this place. The food and service are always consistent!! Sushi is always fresh and good portion. Be sure to go early or make reservations in advance. read more

We had a reservation but ended up coming about 20 min early. Fortunately they were able to accommodate us. We got a variety of appetizers, entrees, and nigiri. The night was chilly so we started out with a pot of tea that hit the spot. The service was fast and our waitress was very accommodating. Appetizers: Black cod collar - tender with a sweet glaze! Worth trying. Steamed takoyaki - they do it differently than most places but I liked the steamed texture. It was soft and very flavorful. Grilled squid - this was a little disappointing. Felt like they overcooked it a bit as it was rubbery and hard to chew. Entree: Nagasaki udon - my kiddo loved this and he ate a good portion of it. The broth was also spot on! Came with shrimp and sweet potato tempura. Kama meshi with unagi - it was a good portion. Could share among 2-4 people depending on how many other entrees or nigiri you will be ordering. The unagi was ldelicate and delicious. The sauce they used on the unagi also permeated into the rice. One of my favorite from all that I tried. Nigiri: Salmon, white King and sockeye - fresh and delicious! The white King doesn't have a traditional salmon taste and was more delicate/soft texture. Would absolutely recommend! Uni, unagi, bluefin tuna, and mackerel- did not try as I ran out of room eating everything else but seemed fresh and was enjoyed by my company. Overall a wonderful dining experience in International District. There are private rooms inside if you are looking for that as well; however, it is a traditional Japanese setting where shoes come off and dining is done sitting on the floor. The inside was more spacious than expected from the outside. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Definitely delicious and definitely historical! Service was efficient and personable, while the food was consistent and authentic. The spicy tuna roll was so good and the black cod collar was perfectly tender. Only reason it didn't get the full 5 stars is because I live in Hawaii so my standards are stupidly high. All in all, a memorable visit to the ID! read more

Phenomenal Japanese restaurant. So much more than sushi!!! Actual Japanese people work here!!! Full bar. 5 - I wish more Japanese restaurants had full bars - not just beer / wine / sake. Tempura app. 4.5 - Crisp. Fresh. Shrimp. Sweet potato. Zucchini. Cod. Delicious. Teka maki. 4 - Eight pieces. Almost perfect but they could use better rice. Sukiyaki. 5 - legit! Lots of really good perfectly sliced beef. Veg and rice noodle perfection. Really really fn good. Appetizers teriyaki and sushi 5 5 5 I wish I could give this place a 4.5 but it's a 4. The servers work hard but It's a little dumpy inside / outside. Honestly I was surprised by some of the patrons who camped at the tables. read more

Maneki - Sukiyaki. As good as it gets!!!! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Certainly a hard to miss place if you don't know what you are looking for. We came in on a Sunday evening and we're lucky to be accommodated a little before our reservation time. Unfortunately we weren't too hungry so we ordered fairly light, one sushi roll and a pasta dish. Both were great, the sushi roll was actually huge. Almost too big for bite size Hahha but delicious. Def a great local spot read more

Like many restaurants in Seattle, a little overrated. But overall we had a pleasant experience. Made a reservation the day before, over text, which was very convenient. It was Saturday evening, and we arrived 15 minutes before our 5:45 reservation, which was also when the restaurant opened. There was a lineup already, but all of us got seated right away (the few who didn't have reservations were asked to either sit at the bar or take the next open reservation after 8:30). The menu looked pretty authentic, so we decided to skip the maki and try some other stuff. I liked the teapot they brought when I asked for hot water. My brother's pork sukiyaki had SO much more meat than I've ever seen in a Japanese restaurant, it was almost shocking. The soy sauce soup was unfortunately too salty for our taste. The spicy cod karaage was quite good. The server said it would be "mild", but I would say it's at least moderately spicy -- just not in an in-your-face way. My Variety Ozen was also SUCH a large portion that it blew me away. First came miso soup. Then 4pc sushi -- sashimi was decently fresh. Then the big bento box with sunomono, rice, tempura, chicken-kuwayaki, and fruit. Tempura was ok, just wish there was yam instead of carrot... A ton of chicken, which tasted quite good but I couldn't finish... The sunomono was refreshing, and the rice was actually acceptable by my very high rice standards. The fruit was a bit disappointing, just a few tidbits of mango and something else. In summary, definitely good value for price! Nice setting, good service... Just didn't quite have the "wow" factor for taste. read more

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One of the best sushi spots in Seattle. Make sure you get a reservation ahead of time because they can get busy. Every item on the menu was delicious and they post limited-availability menu items on the wall. Sashimi was fresh. The rock-cod collar was on another level. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

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Food was incredible and well priced. The inside of the restaurant is very peaceful. I would love to sit in one of the private rooms next time. Be prepared to wait a while when it comes to service. The food still came out very fast. They have limited staff but are still very clearly going as fast as they can. I would recommend this place to people who want to take their time enjoying a lovely meal. read more

One of my favorite places in Seattle. So much history in this spot and sosososo many items on the menu that I love. The place gets busy so make sure to get a reservation, I prefer texting to get my reservation. The prices are great and the menu has such a wide variety of stuff. I don't usually get sushi here, but I've never had a bad experience. I much prefer some of their authentic Japanese dishes. My absolute favorite items are their Salmon Namban and their Black Cod Collar Miso. read more

Best Sukiyaki in Seattle. Maneki is the oldest Japanese restaurant in all of Seattle. Currently they are located just up the hill from their original spot, as they were affected by the interment of Japanese during WWII. Maneki serves only traditional, authentic, and delicious foods. What really made my review 5 stars though was their Sukiyaki. Their sukiyaki is one of the things that they are most famous for and it is also one of their cheapest dishes on the menu. Their sukiyaki is less sweet and more umami than a lot of sukiyaki in the Seattle area and this makes it all the better in my opinion. Sukiyaki is one of those dishes where you really have to try it at each restaurant you go to. You can't really get a true feel for it at one place just by trying it another restaurant of the same ilk. Maneki has the best sukiyaki I have had in Seattle and when you couple that with the rest of their amazing offerings it is definitely a restaurant worth trying out. read more

I visited this place about a month ago with my aunt and fiancé. The food is fantastic. It has an authentic taste. If you like sashimi, I would recommend the chirashi. It's a chef's choice of the best seafood served over sushi rice. It's sooo amazing! My fiancé got the beef sukiyaki and it was good as well. If you get the beef teriyaki, don't expect it to be like the typical "American" teriyaki. It's really good but not the traditional sweet teriyaki like other places. This place gets booked quickly so I would suggest calling ahead and getting a reservation. Every time I visit Seattle, you'll know where to find me! read more

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Went here on Sunday night after working and cleaning as a reward. We were originally trying to go to Tsukushinbo. We walked around multiple times to try to find it and finally asked this lady who then told us they were closed. We saw the Maneki sign and decided to give it a shot since it was another restaurant for Japanese food we wanted to try eventually. We were greeted inside by two kind and cute elderly women who I came to find out were the owners. The inside of the restaurant was very welcoming and familiar for me because it was filled with a ton of historical and traditional Japanese things that my family has in their home. We didn't have a reservation but the women squeezed us in before another party and got the last available table before this huge rush of people came in and had to wait. We ordered the black cod collar bone, an order or amaebi and uni sushi, monk liver (I forgot the Japanese name), clams brewed in sake broth (I forgot the Japanese name), and the Saba set dinner that came with soup, cucumber shrimp salad, tempura, and sashimi. Everything was amazing. The sushi is a little expensive but they give huge amounts which equals out the cost. We actually got the last bit of uni since they give so much and it sold out right after us. The sashimi was fresh and good quality as well as the liver. The Saba was very traditional Japanese too. By far the best is the black cod collar, you must get it! They messed up on our order because the order machine got jammed. So we had gotten everything on time except the Saba dinner. Our waitress was so caring and apologetic. They gave us an extra black cod collar order for free to make up for it. After that, the two owners gave us our check and liked us so much, they gave us our ice cream dessert for free. Highly recommend to anyone! We will definitely be back and hopefully become regulars. Everyone is so nice and respectful, the food is amazing, the restaurant feels like home. read more

Great recommendations by the staff. Everyone came up to check in on us, but never felt overwhelmed or uncomfortable whenever they asked how the food is/was. This place felt like I was eating in a living room. The eel bowl (forgot what it was called) was to die for! The rice absorbed all the flavor. Would come back whenever I'm back in Seattle. read more

Maneki - Karaage - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I can't race enough about this place. EVERYONE needs to go. This place is amazing. I wish I could take it back to CA with me. This is officially my favorite Japanese place on the West Coast. Authentic Japanese cuisine. Great prices AND genuine and attentive service SUPER FRESH fish - Everything we got here was amazing. Hamachi Kama ($9.50, not on menu) - Perrrrrfectly cooked. Uni, hamachi, or wild salmon nigiri (~$5.50) - everything was so fresh and flavorful. The boyfriend and I were saying "mMMmmmm!!!" So much that I think the table next to us copied some of our dishes. Cute, cheap, and delicious! Some say you can't have it all, but this place defies that notion. Can't rave about this place enough. Make reservations 2 wks in advance. read more

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The BEST overall neighborhood Japanese restaurant. The lovely nostalgic music playlist, quaint dining space (individual tatami rooms), consistent food quality, and homey bar staff. Not only this is our all-time favorite Japanese place, but also an iconic joint where we often treat out-of-town guests. Plan ahead and make a reservation will save you some precious waiting time. Starters: ANKIMO: delicate texture which melts in your mouth right away. BLACK COD COLLAR: savory and always perfectly seasoned Entree: Unagi Kamameshi: Takes 20-30 minutes to prepare, but worth the wait. each bite in this dish is like watching a Japanese beauty dancing in pretty kimono. it's phenomenal. will update with photos shortly! read more

Make sure you make a reservation by calling them!! Otherwise, you will have to wait in line. I've been here maybe 5 times already and now I'm finally getting around to writing a review. Maneki has amazing food and everything is delicious. The only things I've had that I didn't particularly like was the tempura (batter is kind of mushy) and the yakiudon (flavor wasn't the best. too sweet or sour I think?). Everything else I've ordered is perfect, fresh, and seasoned perfectly. Their nigiri sushi is very very high quality. Takoyaki, udon, Unagi seasoned rice, croquette, sukiyaki, karaage, and agedashi tofu were all great. You will never get bored of the menu, as there are so many things to try. I will always keep coming here to try different things on the menu. The prices are reasonable and the portion sizes are great. The only issue would be it's hard to find street parking in the area. read more

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A friend and I ate to our hearts content. We ordered practically everything. I loved it all except the octopus donuts. I can not wait to go back ! I'm now salivating thinking about this place. What they do to Salmon; its sinful. Make a reservation; don't even think about showing up and expecting a seat. read more

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Very authentic Japanese restaurant serving classic and comfort dishes. We didn't sushi, but all the cooked dishes we had were amazing. Of course black cod collar is a must get. Marinated nicely and broiled to perfection. The collar has slightly more spongy meat than the filet, still buttery and flakey though. It's pretty awesome. My other favorite was the motsuni, which you should get if you like tripe. It looks unappetizing, but it has lots of flavor. Great for a cold damp day. Tonkatsu was also really good. Large portion, fried nicely. Not greasy. Meat was tender. read more

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This Japanese restaurant definitely does get filled up during dinner time, so reservation is a must (call and leave a message if you need to, they will SMS you to confirm whether they have you down at the time you want!). Else, if you don't have reservation, be prepared to take a risk for walk in or hope that some spots in the bar area open up for you. Maneki serves homestyle and street food cooking and is definitely worth your visit. We got the black cod collar miso (a must!!...yummy!!), agedashi tofu, blanched spinach, chicken yakisoba and a la carte sushi for grilled unagi and fresh sweet shrimps (they deep fry the heads for you too!). To top it off we also got deep fried green tea ice cream for our dessert (I know it's not traditional Japanese...but I've been craving this..so it was a must order dessert for me..and I wasn't disappointed!). We ordered so much food and the portion was definitely generous. The prices were definitely right (there was a total of around $45 for all the generous amount of food we got!!) and with the delicious food that Maneki offers, this place easily got 5 stars for me. Would definitely love to get there again! read more

The service is friendly, the lady at the front awesome. The wait time can be kind of rough but worth the wait. Seating can be dicey since this place is popular but what can you do. I had the black cod collar and the vegetable tempura. Clean, good food. I wish I had come back here again to be honest but it'll just have to wait until next time I visit the area. I could probably eat buckets of the black cod collar but I should try more of what they have haha. read more

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Maneki is phoning it in. Both their food and service were sub par when I went to their tatami room in July 2022. I spent $100+ per person - and their sunomono (cucumber salad) was sliced in large pieces (vs. paper-thin the way it should be), and the sushi included obvious end-pieces, which means the sushi chef did not care what he was producing. Our waitress did not know what she was service - we asked what kind of fish was on our $87 deluxe sashimi platter, and she didn't know - or show interest in finding out. In addition, we were lectured for drinking too much. Our party of 4 got a bottle of Sake and a beer. Overall - do not recommend. I used to come here frequently, and Maneki used to be great, but food and service have degraded. read more

Service is super top notch. The food is perfect every single time! This has remained my favorite Japanese restaurant for 7 years. I'm so happy it survived Covid times. read more

Great Great Great Nigiri. One of the BEST sushi place in Seattle for sure. The nigiri are very fresh and authentic(and with Wasabi in the nigiri!!!). The black cod and the scallop sushi is My FAV. for SURE. The black cod is sweet and delicate. And the SCALLOP nigiri is the best! The urchin nigiri was with a little bit fishy smell for me (since I am sensitive to the smell) but overall it's good. I am not a big fan of Tempura but I still try the Tempura Ice Cream, and I don't think it changed my mind. read more

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Such a cute little authentic Japanese restaurant. There are lucky cats literally everywhere you look inside. The servers are extremely friendly and remind me of my own grandma. My friend and I ordered the cold soba noodles with tempura and sukiyaki. Both were very simple but still delicious. The meat in the sukiyaki was so tender and soft, I wished there were more noodles in it. If you're looking for a traditional Japanese meal for an extremely reasonable price, then this is it. read more

Maneki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington