Maneki was your typical Japanese restaurant. We went as a group of 3 and split a few rolls with our individual dishes. I personally had a chirashi bowl and it was fine, but nothing to write home about. The fish was fresh, but the amount of sashimi for the price seemed on the pricier side. I wouldn't look to come back again. read more

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

The food was excellent. We had the classic sashimi platter, beef sukiyaki with tempura, and unagi kamameshi. Service was excellent. Although the restaurant was close to the Line 1 station, the sign was not easily visible until you were in front of the entryway. Also, lots of riff raff on south side of street in our walk to and from the train station. There was tatami rooms in there which was pretty cool to see. read more

The oldest sushi joint in Seattle. The history and the vibe was incredible. The food was very fresh. Don't expect the fancy decorations with your food. The quality freshness and history is worth the trip . I really enjoyed the hamachi check and the king salmon. Everything on the menu is delicious. If you're in Seattle area give them a try. There are many other sushi around but go do the ambience the old lady will be there to greet you. read more

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Let's talk about Seattle's oldest Japanese restaurant Maneki! Opened in 1904, Maneki has been through so much history! I love the cultural part of the restaurant~ but the food was meh Starting with the appetizers, the edamame was bland, their signature spicy cod kaarage was bland and I don't think it paired well with the watery spicy sauce. I liked the Dashi Tofu though. Their sushi were ginormous, ingredients were fresh and wasn't bad for a family style restaurant. The daily special fatty tuna has too many fat lines that were hard to chew~ My favorite was the Sukiyaki~ it was simple but with lots of flavor perfect for a cold night. I immediately ordered a bowl of rice to go with it! Ended our meal with their Maneki Supreme Ice-cream which is deep fried matcha ice-cream with poppy seed batter. The ice-cream itself barely had any matcha flavor and the combination of the poppy seeds made it taste pistachio like. I hate canned cherries dipped in artificial coloring and sugar so the dessert was also a let down. I really wanted to enjoy Maneki but I was quite disappointed. Service was also a bit slow and the serves seem a bit flustered. Will not come back again. But if I do, I'll only order the Sukiyaki with a bowl of rice read more

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By far the most traditional Japanese food in the Pacific Northwest and the oldest. Not an Asian fusion restaurant, a Japanese Restaurant. The majority of the products used are sourced from Japan. Including a lot of the seafood. However, locally sourced seafood quality is superb. The attention to detail, the subtle flavors are indicative of Japanese cuisine. Be sure to get a reservation as wait times can long. Tatami rooms are available too! My wife and I have flown from San Diego just to enjoy Jean's food and suggestions for the freshest Maneki has to offer. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. read more

Maneki serves delicious, authentic Japanese home-style cooking that truly feels like a meal prepared by a caring Japanese grandma. We tried the miso cod with rice, tempura, and the sukiyaki set--each dish was flavorful and comforting. The decor is charming, with cute touches like lucky cats throughout the space, adding to the inviting atmosphere. Unfortunately, the service didn't quite match the quality of the food--staff were slow and not very attentive. It's also a bit expensive for the portion sizes you get. Overall, the food is excellent, but the service and value could use some improvement. read more

Maneki - Miso cod - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a wonderful experience dining at Maneki for the first time! The owner was so welcoming and treated us with such kindness. The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. If I ever return to Seattle, Maneki will definitely be at the top of my list! read more

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It is a hidden gems in Seattle. We regret just knowing it. Yummy, yummy, yummy. Highly recommended the tofu dish. read more

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One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Seattle. It always has a home-like feel and I also love that they have tatami sitting for special occasions and larger groups. I highly recommend making a reservation because they are always crowded. The menu can be overwhelming but everything is delicious so I suggest ordering anything that sounds good to you! We ordered the Kaibashira Bata-Yaki (scallops and mushroom), Miso Black Cod, Chicken Karagge, and the Sassy Salmon and Yellowtail Roll. Everything was so delicious and fresh. My favorite is always the Miso Black Cod and Yellowtail Roll. Every time, I go to Maneki, I recommend the Miso Black Cod, Yellowtail Roll, and the Kama Meshi. It is a great place for sharing small plates and trying different dishes. Everyone is always so nice and greets you with a smile. I cannot wait to go back. read more

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The hostess (owner?) was so great! We didn't have reservations and were trying to figure out another option while waiting outside. She found a way to seat us and came out to welcome us back in. Had a wonderful meal for the sushi (and non-sushi) eaters in the group. A nice end to our visit to Seattle. read more

Maneki - Family dinner - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had reservations for the traditional seating room and it was so nice and private. The staff were all friendly and the dining experience was amazing. My ONLY complaint is that it is a little warm in the restaurant. Food: for appetizer we got the karage (delicious!!), eggplant (this one was definitely and favorite), takoyaki (good but not the star), gyoza (super yummy). We got the sashimi platter and the fish was so good!! No "fishy" smell. Spicy tuna maki roll was delicious and everyone loved the spider roll. My favorite by FAR was the spicy scallop. It was so delicious. We got the unagi don, a couple more sushi, beef, and the miso cod. I wish I could live in Seattle just to eat here again. So so good. Sushi was so fresh. read more

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We made reservations for Saturday at opening since that was the only time available. They offer text to reserve and reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance. It was a simple process which was nice. Age Dashi Tofu (4/5): A good side dish to have along with our meal. It was nice and hot. A little salty but nothing too bad. Sashimi Moriawase Popular (4/5): The fish tasted so fresh! It was a good amount of food for the price. I enjoyed the variety. I wasn't too fond of the snapper. My favorite was the tuna which usually isn't the case but it was so buttery and fresh. Definitely check this place out! The owner is a little old lady who handles the front and she is so welcoming. The interior is nicely decorated and cozy. We were seated in the regular dining area. They have traditional private booth seating where you can sit on the floor. It looked like they also had bar seating. read more

Maneki - Sashimi Moriawase - Popular - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

For first impression, I found the interior of the restaurant very nice. They had a regular dining area, bar and even traditional Japanese rooms! I had ordered tonkatsu and decided to give the potato croquette a try as well. The tonkatsu had the right amount of crisp and the amount given is generous every time. As for the potato croquette, the exterior was crunchy and the filling is delicious. I will be back for sure! read more

My husband made reservations on a Wednesday night for a Thursday dinner, and we were glad we had one, because they had a sign that said they were no longer taking walk-ins! All to say- reservations are highly recommended, even for a weeknight! We had a sashimi platter (the middle option on the menu, I think), uni sushi, and chicken karage. And as I'm writing this, I'm wondering why we didn't order more, because everything was SO delicious. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and they did not skimp on the uni. The chicken karage, which were made from what looked like breast pieces, were so crunchy and moist. The interior is brightly lit and clean; no frills, the focus is all on the food. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the hot tea is complimentary! The location can be a bit hard to find; their windows were boarded up as of March 2023, so you have to look out for a sign on the street. The restaurant is a little more than halfway up the hill, and there was a large dumpster bin outside which made it hard to see from the car-street or the other side. read more

Maneki - The sashimi platter (I think the middle option?); I didn't know tuna was supposed to taste like that. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A lovely dining experience to enjoy traditional japanese food. We got reservations to do the traditional seating and I'm so glad! It was private and intimate . Love seeing how much this place means to the community for its historical roots as the oldest Japanese restaurant in seattle. The owner and staff were friendly and fun! We often see lots of Japanese restaurants and associate it with sushi, ramen, udon, Katsu, etc. It was great to go beyond that with miso cod, soba noodles, etc. all the flavors were incredible, beautifully served, well priced, and done so well. I definitely will be back to try more. Appreciate the variety of options to try more Japanese food here. read more

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This is some of the best Japanese food I've ever had. The fish was so soft and flavorful; it just melted in my mouth! The service was a bit slow due to understaffing and the dinner rush. read more

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Maneki is one of the oldest Japanese restaurants here in Seattle, especially in CID! I was so happy to finally try it out with a friend. They are doing a weird text-to-reserve system right now, so make sure you text ahead of time to make a reservation. I had no idea about this until an hour before I got there, but thankfully I was able to work out a res for 2. The restaurant is a little hard to locate, since it's on a slope and there is no sign. Just trust Google Maps :) My friend and I decided to order the Fried Tofu, Black Cod, Squid, and Eel Bowl (Kama Meshi). We thought we had gone overboard but the food was actually the perfect amount for us. I LOVED the fried tofu; the texture was amazing and the flavor was great. The Black Cod Collar was probably my favorite, it was crunchy and seared perfectly. I love how it had meatier pieces and bonier pieces. I think the Squid (Ika Maru Yaki) was surprisingly my least favorite dish due to it just being dashi soy sauce flavored, but it was really good still. The Eel took around 30 mins to finish cooking, so we were really anticipating it, and we were not disappointed! The iron pot really retains the heat, so the rice at the bottom was crispy. Mixed with the eel, it was really flavorful and I see why it's so popular :) I love how extensive the Maneki menu is and would love to come back forever until I have tried everything on the menu! This place has such a rich cultural history, I would highly recommend looking up videos with Jean talking about the restaurant on YouTube. read more

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I was really looking forward to dining at Maneki. My family had a reservation for four on Tuesday, January 29th, and we ordered a variety of dishes, including the Pork Katsu Beef Curry, Miso Dengaku, Black Cod Collar Miso, Chicken Teriyaki and Tempura Combo, Steamed Salmon in a Foil Pouch, and Nabeyaki Udon. The food was excellent--especially the salmon and Miso Dengaku, which were among our favorites. Given that this restaurant is a favorite of our cousins' uncle, we came in with high expectations, and taste-wise, those expectations were met. However, hygiene was a serious issue. We found hairs in our food not once, not twice, but three separate times: a short black hair in the pork katsu, another in the udon, and a third in the salmon. We're not the type to overreact to a single mishap--our families have worked in the restaurant and hospitality industry, so we understand that mistakes happen. But three instances in one meal? That's unacceptable. As much as we enjoyed the flavors, this experience has left us questioning whether we'll return. I strongly recommend the restaurant implement stricter hygiene measures--perhaps requiring kitchen staff to wear hairnets--to prevent this from happening to other guests. read more

Maneki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've heard this is the oldest Japanese restaurant in Seattle so I had to stop by and try it for myself! We made reservations by texting the provided number on their website and we were easily able to make a reservation for a Wednesday night. Throughout the night it was very busy so they must have been booked with reservations because there's also a sign that says "the restaurant is fully booked for the night". We ordered four items to share between two people - salmon namban ($12), miso dengaku tofu ($8), beef sukiyaki ($19), and jojo roll ($14). Everything was so good! I think my favorite was definitely the salmon namban and beef sukiyaki. The crispiness of the salmon was on point, and the flavor of the beef sukiyaki was so rich. There wasn't anything too special about the jojo roll but I was craving some sushi so it did the trick. As for the miso dengaku tofu, I feel like it was pretty costly for a few pieces of tofu. The service was very attentive, taking our order right when we were ready and continued to ask us throughout the night if our meal was going well. It also didn't take long for the food to be ready. The food came out a little staggered timing wise. I'd definitely come again to try out some of the other options. They had so much listed on their menu and I'd love to come back again to try more out! read more

Maneki - Jojo roll, salmon namban, miso dengaku tofu - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were super impressed by everything here! We've been here twice and the second time, we brought our family and ate in one of the private rooms, which is super cozy and intimate. The service was also really excellent - our waitress was very accommodating of one of our family member's food allergy. But above all, their food was incredible! The miso black cod is soooo good, it is our favorite and it's also reasonably priced! Their other grilled fish like salmon and Saba were also amazing. I also highly recommend the miso glazed eggplant appetizer. We were also impressed with their sashimi plate (not pictured) - the fish quality was really good. I would definitely bring all of our out of town visitors here. read more

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Reservations are easy to make. Each visit to Maneki is a memorable one. The food is fantastic and the staff is so kind. The historic restaurant is a must! read more

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We had a group of 5 people for dinner and we were starving! We didn't have a reservation but they had room and squeezed us in. The restaraunt still had capacity but the service for food took much longer than expected. It could be because we were really hungry. Presentation of food looked great. I ordered a shabu shabu with beef. The dipping sauce was good but without it, the soup was very bland. I'm unsure if this is more traditional version or not but excited to see this historical restaurant still around. My group ordered other food and the set combos and beef sukiyaki looks delicious! read more

Maneki - Shabu shabu with beef - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wholesome dishes filled with umami flavor. The lineage and history of the place was astounding: first sushi bar established in 1904, and all the memories & photos recorded on the walls. Definitely a unique dining experience! The unagi over rice is reminiscent of clay pot rice, and much deeper than it appears - very filling. The salmon bathed in vinaigrette is surprisingly refreshing and would recommend to a curious palate! As for the black cod, nothing hits the spot like a properly grilled fish: only skin and bones left on this cod. Highly recommend this place for any Seattle travel bucketlists! read more

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An interesting traditional Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown Seattle. My family was sat in one of its private rooms with a low table where we left our shoes neatly outside and felt like we were in Tokyo! The food was very traditional too. We had the Age Dashi Tofu which was soft and smooth. The Black Cod Collar Miso and Saba Ichiya Boshi were excellent! They were juicy and succulent. We made sure we try their sushi roll items and they didn't disappoint. read more

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Got the private tatami room!!! Just amazing food and service. So delicious. We tried so many dishes- on the specials, bento, udon, the special eel thing that everyone talks about, eggplant, I can't remember the food. I don't think I've anything like I can say that hasn't already been said. read more

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Although unassuming from the outside, Maneki brings all the charm of authentic Japanese cuisine. Food: We had the tuna nigiri and unagi. The tuna is deliciously fresh and graciously portioned. It is served traditionally with the wasabi in between the fish and the rice, but it is a subtle heat. The unagi(eel) was my favorite, both sweet and savory, there is plenty to be shared between two people. The soft rice underneath is marinated and flavorful. Service: attentive, but if you need anything additionally after your food has arrived, you will need to ask. Ambiance: cozy wooden interior. Tip: reservations are made through text, so be mindful ! Sometimes this place is so popular that reservations need to be made well in advanced (up to 1-2 weeks). read more

Maneki - Unagi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Since my cousin and I no longer exchange Christmas gifts, I took him to dinner instead. A few months ago we had tried eating there but we couldn't get in because we didn't have reservations, so we went someplace else instead. This time I made reservations ahead of time, which I thought was efficient even though it was by text messaging. We showed up and get seated promptly. It had been years since I've eaten there and my cousin and I were commenting on the fact that we were seeing items on the menu that we hadn't eaten since our grandmother or his mom passed away. When the waiter showed up to take our order, he mentioned that due to large parties service from the kitchen would be a little slow and we were fine with that. He should have mentioned that our food would not be coming up at the same time. My cousin ordered the saba and I ordered the sukiyaki and tempura combo. My sukiyaki came up first and I was halfway through eating my sukiyaki before my cousin's saba came up. I was almost finished with my sukiyaki when my tempura finally came up. My sukiyaki was flavorful and reminded me of when grandma used to make it. The tempura was just okay - the batter was not light a fluffy but kind of soggy like it had been under the heat lamp. Service from the kitchen was slow and the wait staff did not follow up to see how our meal was. No refills on our tea or water. Had a hard time getting a server to stop by so we could get an extra bowl of rice. Not sure If I'll be coming back. read more

Maneki - Sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Met the owner some years ago at my cousin's wedding. That's when I first learned about its age here in WA. I think it has to be the longest-standing-running restaurant! Once you found parking which can be a hassle...now to locate the restaurant. That can be the tricky part. There isn't a flashy sign and the windows are boarded, painted white, but one side has a cat painted on it. To think this place has seen so much history is amazing just like their food quality! As far as I can tell...they stuck true to their roots and do not carry any of those American-influenced rolls. No Seattle Roll, no Dynamite roll, and no California roll either (as far as I remember). They have dishes I have never heard of before like a rice bowl topped with oysters or eel. It takes 30 to 45 minutes for those because of how they make the dish. Tako Sunonomo (I think I spelled that right) was absolutely amazing! Albacore nigiri, spicy tuna roll, salmon skin roll, and smoked salmon roll...mind-blowing flavors. Sushi anywhere else is ruined forever! This is a standard setting sushi experience everyone needs to try. The Tatami rooms have a cutout in the center so your legs can hang and enjoy your meal on the lowered table. The noise level is not bad at all and you can rest your tone when talking to whoever you are with. I must say that even though they didn't sing happy birthday for us... it's still enough for us to come back if we ever brave driving down and through Seattle... read more

Maneki - Tatami room with enough room for all 4 of us with food and drinks! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a blast from the past. Maneki has been serving the Seattle area for over 100 years and as the saying goes, if it's not broken don't fix it. The restaurant is a throwback to simpler times when the focus was on the food rather than on the decor and dark lights to keep you from seeing other people. This place is about a sense of community and tradition. I went here with my friend from high school and loved everything we got. The fish was fresh and well cut. No tendons were found, which is always a bummer when the chef misses them. If you are looking for an old school sushi experience, definitely come here. Their menu is diverse and has all the standard Japanese fare, their fried katsu is delicious too so try it all if you come here. read more

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Heard this may be the oldest Japanese restaurant in town, so I think it's worth checking out for its history. Food was not fancy, felt very much like home-made meals in Japan. Unlike other fancy Japanese/ fusion restaurants with excessive garnishes and plating, Maneki serves authentic food. Service was nice and I am glad that they are reopening after many months of vacation. read more

Maneki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I enjoyed the cod collars, unagi meshi, and eggplant but thought the rest of the meal was meh. The sushi quality was SO POOR. $10 for two thin slices that tasted too fishy for hamachi. We also ordered the fish karaage but it wasn't anything special. Squid was forgettable as well. Literally didn't remember I ordered it until reviewing my pics lol. Dinner was $120 for 2 people. To make a reservation you have to text the number on the website. I'd def recommend trying to make a reservation since there aren't too many tables. read more

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We were so excited to find ourselves near Maneki, one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in the United States, after visiting the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience and even more so to be welcomed as a party of two, who promised to eat quickly before the bulk of Maneki's evening reservations arrived. We ordered a smorgasbord, including: Sunomono (sliced cucumber in light vinegared dressing with kelp); Age Dashi Tofu (fried tofu topped with dashi soy sauce), Tako-Yaki (donut hole filled with octopus and topped with special sauce, bonito shavings, and nori sprinkles), Gyoza (Maneki's homemade potstickers), Sukiyaki (vegetables, clear noodles, udon noodles, and tofu cooked in a soy sauce base) with beef; and Spicy Tuna Roll (raw tuna in chili sauce, green onions and radish sprouts). Everything was delicious and service was friendly and expedient. Highly recommend and will definitely return next time we're in Seattle! read more

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Super yummy, diverse menu! They have all sorts of Japanese food here, from sushi to curry to teriyaki. I loved the items I tried, which were the spicy creamy scallop roll and the takoyaki. Only thing is that I wish they had more vegetarian items! A lot of their vegetarian menu actually uses dashi, so just something to beware before eating here. If you're vegetarian/vegan, I'd definitely recommend asking about the menu before ordering! read more

Maneki - Ume Shiso Roll and Durkee Roll - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was my 2nd time here, but my 1st time celebrating a special occasion. Ordered the Sashimi Moriawase, beef teriyaki and Tempura combo, smoked salmon roll, and a glass of alcohol- i forgot which. Service was great- we made a reservation for 5:30pm and the place was clean- more people showed up around 6-6:30pm and the chatter was clear, but didnt disrupt our conversation. The sashimi was tender and "melted" in your mouth. The beef teriyaki was flavorful- blasting their home made sauce in my mouth. I'll definitely come back- for all this was about $160 :) read more

Maneki - Sashimi Moriawase - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This restaurant has a very long history as it is the oldest sushi restaurant in Seattle, and the fact that it is still open means that they are doing very well in business! Reservation process felt a bit old fashioned and a bit challenging as this place is quite popular and they take reservations by text, with variable response times (up to 24 hrs). When we got our reservations for Friday dinner for 2, around 5:15pm, we were greeted by the owner and got seated once the full party is present. Next to the stand, they say the restaurant is fully booked for the night. Ambience and food presentation are lowkey - what they excel is the food itself. A lot of the things including the tatami rooms look very traditional, and I wish we got seated at this rooms (which might be for larger parties anyways). We ordered Amaebi (sweet shrimp) nigiri, California roll, salmon namban, and unagi kamameshi. We also got hot tea which was nicely presented in a lightly decorated teapot. Amaebi (sweet shrimp) nigiri - the shrimp is quite fresh as it is to be expected for the price point ($12 for 2 pieces only). The issue was that they did not serve the fried shrimp heads until afterwards, so we thought we got a bit ripped off from the dish. The fried shrimp heads were gigantic and fried - so the portion is pretty decent. California roll - sounds basic but they use snow crab. It definitely tastes better than the regular California rolls with imitation crab. There are only 8 pieces and they are quite tiny, so if you get rolls here, you will be paying a loooot relative to other places. Salmon namban - this was an interesting dish as it is salmon that is lightly floured and flash fried, so people would think it is a hot dish. It is actually a refreshing, cool dish and the flour and flash frying gives a nice depth of fry flavor, while the lemon and soy sauce cool down the dish. This is one of the better value and higher quality dishes, which is also why this is part of their signature menu. Unagi Kamameshi - eel with flavored rice which serves 2 people. Order this ahead of time as it is cooked to order and takes 30 minutes. The eel is very good and the rice is lightly flavored and somewhat sweet. For $28, it is a bit on the expensive side but there is actually more food than what it looks as the bowl is very deep. There is quite a lot of rice so we ended up having leftovers for a small meal afterwards. Service was okay and is not really the focus. We got a refill for tea but wish they were able to fulfill ice water refill as I drink a lot of water during my meal. Prices are also on the higher end for the amount of food given. Otherwise, I had a positive experience dining here and can see why this place is still popular after many years in business. read more

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It's finally open, hurray! After a tantalizing 2 years of waiting due to the onset of COVID and much hype from my wife, I was floored to see Maneki's doors open again for business. I immediately booked a reservation and literally countered the days until the fateful day we can dine at one of Seattle's oldest Japanese restaurants. Overall, a solid 4.3 in my books. We ordered: The Chirashi bowl The Variety Ozen bento The Black Cod Collars Takoyaki Let's start with the appetizers. The black cod dish was delicious, and it's super generous that the dish came with three collars. Ever since moving to Seattle and exploring the seafood scene, black cod has become one of my favorite seafood dishes to get. And Maneki's certainly did not disappoint. However, the disappointing factor of this dish was that it came out lukewarm, which was a huge bummer. I was expecting it to be hot, but it felt like the cod chilled for a bit (literally and metaphorically) after being cooked and before being served to us. Still, the flavors and buttery texture was to die for. The takoyaki was good too. Nothing super special, but 8 pieces for $8? That's quite a steal and I was beginning to learn that Maneki doesn't skimp on its servings, which is a delight to behold. My ozen dish, following suit to the appetizer, was huge and plentiful. It came with an assortment of greens and tempura, which were great. The sushi pieces were so good and the fish slices were *chef's kiss* just so good. The teriyaki kuwayaki was interesting though. I was initially expecting just plain ole teriyaki and was surprised that it was so saucy (that was my bad). After looking up kuwayaki as a sauce, I continued to enjoy the meat, which was cooked beautifully. But my mouth couldn't get over the sweetness and thickness of the sauce, and I honestly was not a huge fan of it. I mean no offense for saying this at all, but it was like if teriyaki and Panda Express's orange chicken had a baby, it would be this. Cooked teriyaki that tasted great, but lathered in a thick heavy sweet sauce. Not my cup of tea, but the rest of the assortment was great. The downside was the chirashi. My wife said it was merely ok, with the fish having a watery odd taste that was reminiscent of defrosted fish. I didn't get to try any, but I take her word for it. Overall, it was an honor, privilege, and an long-awaited journey to finally try Maneki. It was great and I would definitely recommend tourists and friends to make a reservation to dine at a historic spot like this. I do think there's better out there in Seattle, but for a Japanese meal that won't break your bank, this is a great place to visit. read more

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Our visit to Maneki was truly a delightful and authentic experience from start to finish. As a party of seven, we were pleasantly surprised to have our own private room, adding an intimate touch to our dining experience. Before entering, we were kindly asked to take off our shoes, which immediately set a cozy and homely atmosphere. The room was tastefully decorated, adding to the charm of the evening. The service we received was exceptional - the staff was incredibly kind and patient, ensuring that our needs were met promptly throughout the meal. We were even treated to complimentary hot barley tea, a thoughtful touch that added to the overall warmth of the experience. I got the Pork Katsu in Beef Curry, which was part of their specials for the week, and it was so yummy! The chicken was crispy, and paired so well with the curry and rice. The flavors were rich and satisfying, and the portion size was generous enough to enjoy as leftovers the next day. Overall a great experie read more

Maneki - Pork katsu in beef curry - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of Seattle's best Japanese restaurants, in my opinion. In 1904, Maneki became Seattle's first sushi restaurant. Just be aware that this restaurant requires reservations for dine-in service, and the process is a little unusual. You can reserve a table by calling the restaurant and leaving a voicemail with the day, time, and number of people you'd like to reserve. If the time is available, the restaurant will call you back. The moment you enter the restaurant, you genuinely feel as though you have been flown to a sushi bar in Japan. We started with the gyoza, which was a great choice for appetizers. The spicy tuna roll, which is really well-balanced and not overly spicy, was the second item we had. Finally, we ordered the beef sukiyaki, which has a ton of fantastic flavor and is by far my favorite dish at Maneki. Although I recently moved away from Seattle, I am eager to visit Maneki when I return. read more

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Best Sushi in Seattle, hands down! First you have to make a reservation, this is a smaller size restaurant. The have been great every time we have gone here and the food was excellent. The staff is always nice and on the ball. Every time we try another sushi place, we always end up measuring them against Maneki and most do not come close. read more

Standing as one of the oldest Japanese restaurant from its opening in 1904, the food here proves its authenticity. The Variety Ozen and the expectedly the Unagi Kama Meshi took a while to prepare, but were worth the wait. ----- Miso Dengaku: choice of tofu or eggplant. Broiled and topped with our special herbal miso sauce ($9). ----- Variety Ozen: meal beautifually arranged in a bento box. Sushi, tempura and chicken-kuwayaki. Includes sunomono, rice, miso soup, fruit ($28). ----- Croquette: *Maneki's homemade* potato, pork and onion patty lightly breaded with panko crumbs and deep fried ($11). ----- Ankimo: steamed and chilled monk fish liver sliced sashimi style over a bed of shredded daikon radish dressed with ponzu sauce ($12). ----- Unagi Kama Meshi: fresh water eel rice. Cooked to order seasoned rice. Serves 2 people ($28). ----- Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by texting the number listed on their website. There are a couple of tatami rooms for larger parties. read more

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