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    Minato

    4.7 (119 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Poke
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    California Don
    Phoebe C.

    Great quality of fish and the price is great. The amount of rice in the trio cup is a lot though so good for kids or a side. The service was great and waited about 10 minutes. It's a bit like a hole in the wall so no seating but there's a nice park nearby!

    Chirashi Don
    Vy N.

    One of the best Chirashi bowl in Seattle hands down!!! One important thing to note is that this place is take-out only as there is very limited space in the restaurant. Usually there is a not a long wait during the weekdays but on weekends and near dinner rush can get really busy as the staff team is quite small. I recommend ordering ahead online so you can skip some of the wait near those rush times! The restaurant is also located on a busy street with limited parking so I usually park a street or two over near the residential area which has plenty of parking! I recommend trying the Chirashi Don which is $25 but well worth the price and you get to try almost all of the fish offerings. The quality of the fish is AMAZING and I am satisfied every time! The tuna quality stands out so much. The service is also super nice and friendly! Patience is key because there is only one person running the front but I am more than happy to wait because it's so delicious!

    Gyudon, Scallop Sundae, and Chirashu Bowl
    Alex T.

    There's a great reason why this place has over 4.8 stars on over a thousand reviews! Amazing Chirashu bowl and also Gyudon. I got a scallop sundae as well which was also very tasty. I am very pleased with the value delivered by this meal and it was definitely worth going out of the way for (I live in Belltown). Gyudon was super fresh and meat was very tender. Scallop and nigiri was also quite fatty as well. Wish this place was closer! Only drawback is no seating but they make that clear before you go. Service was polite and the food took less than 10 minutes to come out.

    California Don
    Diana C.

    They were really careful about my sesame allergy, which I appreciated. I had the California poke bowl which was very tasty. They had it ready in like 5 minutes or less and it was really reasonable pricing with the portion sizes. It was also super well packaged so service was 10/10. The ambiance was still really nice with lots of wood and traditional Japanese vibes but it is take out only just to be clear.

    Jane L.

    New fave chirashi spot. The fish quality is fresh and I love that theres other toppings than sashimi so you can even make maki hand rolls with them. Every time I crave sushi now and want something more casual, I'd think of this place! No seating, seems like its a take out spot. Service is quick and seamless! Food comes out reasonably fast.

    Chelsea O.

    Ordered the chirashi bowl and it was very filling. Fish tasted very fresh and the rice was nicely seasoned. Reviews said food took around 5-10 minutes to come out but mine took a little over 30 minutes to come out. This was on a Saturday evening. Parking wasn't too bad. There are residential streets with lots of open parking available if you don't mind walking a block or two. There is limited waiting area inside and just a small bench on the outside.

    Salmon Ikura Don
    Brenda K.

    The staff was really nice and friendly! The fish wash fresh and the rice was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We went during dinner rush on a weekday and they were super busy like non-stop online orders, phone orders, and walk-ins but our order came out super quick (20 mins) for how many people were there. This place is takeout only so I'd suggest ordering online but it was a nice day out so we didn't mind walking around waiting for our order.

    Negihama don
    Normandean C.

    If you're looking for chirashi bowls or dons in general. This would be the spot in Wallingford. It's a takeout joint that makes everything expediently without skimping on the quality. If you can't necessarily make up your mind because of the options, don't fret. They have this things called sundaes where it's small servings of their big ticket items. So grab a bunch and find a favorite. I ended up getting 1 oyako don (egg with chicken) 1 negihama(hamachi/yellowtail): my favorite of the 3 dishes 1 salmon avocado sundae It's a great place with good eats and humble staff.

    Salmon Avocado Sundae
    Helen C.

    Overall, I'd say Minato serves up solid sashimi dons at a decent price point. I don't think anything blew me away, but the fish quality was pretty good. This location is to-go only and they weren't too busy on a Sunday night. I would expect to wait up to 15 mins even when it isn't too busy, but you can probably call ahead as well. There's some bench seating for folks waiting on their orders and I appreciate that they do 'sundae' sized bowls if you want to sample more of their menu. Salmon Avocado Sundae (4.25/5): I really enjoyed the marinade on the salmon and the fish was super fresh. The texture of all the toppings was perfect and the rice was perfectly fluffy as well. Unagi Sundae (3.75/5): The eel was cooked well, but didn't impress me a ton - I'd opt for their raw fish options instead. I thought the texture wasn't outstanding because of the way the eel was sliced (I prefer thicker cuts) and the sauce was just okay.

    Una Don, Salmon Don
    Ashley L.

    Great little spot that delivers solid food at a great price. The fish isn't the highest quality I've ever had, but it still tastes good and the portions are generous. They do pile on the rice compared to the fish, though you still get a fair amount of fish. For the price, you get exactly what you'd expect and a bit more. Service is warm and friendly. It's a hole-in-the-wall type place with a small window seating area, but it's definitely better for takeout than dining in.

    Salmon & Avocado Sundae and Unagi Sundae = delish!!
    Peg C.

    I debated about telling y'all about this place because I wanted to keep it to myself, but what the heck, I do want Minato to stay in business FOREVER, so here goes. The sashimi sundaes are the best deal in town. Yep, they are. Salmon, avocado, soy sauce and sesame oil on rice in a "sundae" cup for $6.50? Insane. You can also get the same with tuna for $6. Again, insane! Both are simply delicious. The unagi sundae is also decent for $6.80 but is a little too over sauced for my taste. This is a takeout joint only. Order online and pick these beauties up. You're welcome.

    Harry S.

    Such a quaint place on 45th! I hope they expand in the future to allow dining in. Currently, they only do take-out and since I had some Uber credits, we decided to use that platform to order lunch for the four of us on a weekend. Parking is tricky and the 45th going towards Ballard is a busy street to begin with. So, we planned ahead of time by placing the order when we were about 20 mins away from Minato and assigning one of us the duty of picking up the food while the other either looks for a parking spot or circles around. Luckily, we were able to find parking close by but I think it will be good to have a plan if driving there. The interior looks clean and modern with a Japanese touch everywhere. I had fun waiting in the waiting area (only a few mins) appreciating their decor. We ordered hamachi don, salmon don, salmon and ikura don, and minato don. They were very fresh and we all enjoyed every dish. Hamachi was my favorite and it was perfectly fatty, fresh, and tasty. Salmon was just as fresh and tasty and the ikura went really well with salmon. The minato don was a nice mix with ground tuna, salmon and fish eggs. We are coming back. Maybe tomorrow. haha.

    Salmon avocado don and chirashi don
    Hucky K.

    Pros: good portion for the price, fresh and delicious food Cons: rice is not seasoned enough with vinegar

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    Secret Fort

    Secret Fort

    4.1
    (160 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    We love Secret Fort. It has a cool retro Japanese pop decor, it's great to be able to see into the…read morekitchen and watch them grilling the izakaya. Everything we've tried here has been delicious. The grilled skewers that are favorites include the bacon wrapped mochi, the pork wrapped dango, the salmon and the chicken. We've had both the Salmon carpaccio and a yellowtail carpaccio that were seasoned just right and so tasty. The quality of the fish has always been high. We always try to get one sushi dish. The staff is great and after a few visits remembers us even though we only go a once every few months. Pro tip: Make a reservation. It's very popular and there can sometimes be long waits otherwise. Especially Fridays and Saturdays.

    I think it is really cool watching them cook the skewers. However, the skewers are just okay. They…read morewere tender, but I wish the tare flavor was more obvious one the ones we got in the sampler. The best on the sampler was the beef! We also ordered the mochi bacon and that was my favorite one overall. The mochi so soft and the bacon went well with the sauce. Skip the okonomoyaki it is not worth it. The sushi rolls were mostly rice with little fish. I would skip getting any of them. The carpaccios were interesting... not really what I was thinking when I order carpaccios at other restaurants but the fish was good quality and the sauces paired well. I liked the the yuzu sour! It was so tart and fizzy, whereas the lemon sour mostly tasted like water. They are really just known for their decor, which is indeed super cool. The ambiance is very fun. It can get super busy so make a reservation, especially if you have a bigger group coming. I think it would be a fine place to get drinks and maybe have a bite or two, but the food is not really worth it in my opinion.

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    Fun interior
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    Beef Tongue Eel Yuzu Sour
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    Yoroshiku

    Yoroshiku

    3.8
    (761 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Yoroshiku is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Seattle. The food is delicious, service is…read morefriendly, brisk, and attentive, and the place is cozy, with low lighting, and a good vibe. My favorite spot to sit at is at one of the high tables for two on the left side of the dining room. We like to sit more towards the back so it's a bit more quiet. My hubs and I like coming here for happy hour and getting two orders of Zangi (fried chicken), two orders of the Pork Chashu Bao, and two orders of the sashimi special (which comes from their connected restaurant Secret Fort). We also like to get the iced green tea for two which comes in a big, beautiful bottle and you can see the leaves floating in it. Thanks for this rec, Gina! If you have room, get the Matcha Tiramisu for dessert--it's light and very delicious. Just writing this review is making me hungry!

    The ebi katsu came out first and wow. It had the perfect crunch on the outside and soft on the…read moreinside. The cabbage did well in balancing out the grease. For the ramen, I got the monthly special of miso butter hamari steak ramen and the broth was super flavorful and rich but a bit heavy for me. My partner had to get the gluten free ramen and was not impressed. The broth was very plain and didn't have any depth. He immediately asked for chili oil for any flavor and even contemplated adding salt. I tried it and agreed as well, it tasted very boring. We also think they don't eliminate cross contamination when they cook the gluten free noodles as my partner got a very bad headache after eating. Would not recommend for people with gluten allergy or sensitivity

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    The Largest Japanese Whisky and Sake Selections
    Modern Yaki, Savory pancake with Yakisoba noodle

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    Modern Yaki, Savory pancake with Yakisoba noodle
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    Issian

    3.9
    (549 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    We've been obsessed with this place since we first wandered in about a month ago. Like, we agreed…read morewe have to limit visits to only once a week, lol. Menu is broad but not in an overwhelming way. We're always pleasantly surprised when we get the check and it's much less than expected. Our favorites so far are the octopus skewer, bacon-wrapped quail egg skewer, tsukemono, negihama roll, and orange roll. But again, the menu has a nice variety of options for all different approaches and preferences, so we're excited for our next visits and to nail down our true favorites.

    This place was packed on a Friday night with not a lot of waiting area space, so everyone's crammed…read moreat the front door. It got pretty noisy, and my hair smelled smoky when I left. We ordered only from the happy hour menu because they had a ton of good sounding options there. The yakiton came first and was really greasy and black peppery. The yakitori meat was smaller than the chicken skewers I've gotten at Southeast Asian restaurants in the Seattle area, but these ones had a softer texture like teriyaki chicken. The kalbi beef was inconsistent. One of our plates had large pieces, while the other plate was full of small pieces. The smaller kalbi was drier. The bigger kalbi was chewier. I'd stick to ordering kalbi from Korean restaurants where the meat is more tender and easier to eat. The best item we ordered was the crispy chicken wings. They really were crispy - nothing like I've had before in terms of crispiness. Next time I would try the JFC to compare. Something that I didn't like was that they put both orders of the wings on the same plate instead of splitting them up. They split up the kalbi plates, but nothing else. It was ok to combine the skewers because they're so tiny, but the wings were almost falling off the plate they were on and very close to being a bad jenga situation with how they were placed.

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    View to my left from izakaya counter (4/14/23)
    View to my left from izakaya counter (4/14/23)
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    Chicken and pork belly skewers
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    Kisaku Sushi

    Kisaku Sushi

    3.9
    (851 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    24 years in business

    This was a cute sushi spot I had never heard of before since I don't come to this neighborhood…read moreoften. It was quiet when I came in for an early dinner on a weekend evening. My friend and I ordered a few different rolls and shared them. I thought all the fish was very fresh! I liked the simple but elegant presentation as well. I would certainly come back here in the future if I was in the area!

    The food was fine, but I left with real concerns about hygiene practices here…read more Around 6pm on a recent visit, I went to use the restroom (shared with a neighboring business) and found no soap at the sink. The dispenser was wet, suggesting it had recently been used and run out. I flagged this to an employee who was handling food at the time. They acknowledged me but didn't address it. I waited and brought it up again and was met with visible annoyance. Another staff member eventually mentioned that employees use a sink in the kitchen. I asked if I could use it. Shortly after, soap appeared in the bathroom with no acknowledgment or apology. What concerns me most is this: if the customer-facing restroom had no soap during the dinner rush, and the response to being asked about it was irritation rather than urgency, what does that say about how handwashing is handled behind the scenes? I'm not looking for perfection. I'm looking for basic food safety protocol to be taken seriously. I didn't see that here.

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    Akebono Japanese Cuisine

    Akebono Japanese Cuisine

    4.5
    (90 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Really great neighborhood sushi spot! Excellent food at a good value and the staff was great. Will…read morebe coming back next time I'm in the area! Food: I had one of the bento combos and it came with miso soup, a side salad, and a large dinner plate. The first thing that stood out to me was how much of everything came with the bento. On top of that, everything was very fresh and tasty. The dragon roll was also very good! Service/Ambiance: The staff here was very friendly. The restaurant isn't huge so I'd imagine it could get pretty packed during a lunch or dinner rush. There a few parking spots out front in the plaza, but also lots of street parking nearby. Price: For the quality and portions of the food, I would say this is a great value. The bento was around ~25 and the roll was ~18 which is pretty standard in 2026

    A decent Japanese dining experience in Wedgwood with some hits and misses. We had a big table and…read morethe place was packed, so on the positive side the staff is very friendly and welcoming, they quickly took our 12+ orders and repeated them to make sure it was right, and always kept our water glasses full. The sushi bowls and rolls are huge portions and they tasted good, and I appreciate the warm sushi rice underneath (hate when it's cold). Finally, we were celebrating a birthday so we appreciated them bringing out a complimentary dessert and it was very cute having them play the birthday song on the speakers so the whole restaurant sang along! On the misses, the spicy salmon hand roll was extremely salty to the point where it was burning my tongue. The hot dishes like the salmon chanchan yaki and chicken teriyaki were bland and overcooked, didn't even want to bring leftovers home. And the sushi took FOREVER to come out, at least 15 minutes after the hot dishes, so be warned if it's busy. Parking is also very limited on site so that;s another warning if you're going during busy times.

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    Matcha tiramisu $7
    My bento box with tempura, salmon, pork katsu, rice.

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    My bento box with tempura, salmon, pork katsu, rice.
    Sushi Taiyo

    Sushi Taiyo

    4.7
    (26 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    A great space for a nice sushi dinner…read more My partner and I decided on this spot for our Valentines date dinner and we were very satisfied ! Located in a pretty central part of Fremont, it offers a lot in its location. Gas Works park is only about a 10 - 15 minute walk from here which is great! Street parking may be difficult so I suggest looking at the the nearby neighborhoods for parking. The restaurant itself is quite small so I suggest a reservation if you are planning to visit during a busy weekend night which we did. The menu offers a great selection of entrees and we decided to share the tuna dinner and the salmon dinner which came full with nigiri, a roll and sashimi. We also shared a roll in additional to the salmon and tuna dinner. Each entree was perfect to share because there were two of each kind of nigiri on each plate. We were very happy with the quality of the fish and I could not decide which entree I preferred more. The service was not super memorable but I do not remember being unhappy with it either. The price point was quite reasonable for the quality. I was very happy and will be back!

    Ambiance: Very comfortable restaurant with a variety of seating. I would recommend sitting at the…read morebar so you can see the sushi chefs prepare your food! Service: The waiter was friendly and provided recommendations for food. He ensured my water glass was always full. Even the sushi chefs checked in to see if I was enjoying my food. Food: I would recommend starting with a cup of green tea, miso soup, and edamame. I enjoyed all the rolls I had, which were the Hamanegi (yellowtail), Negitoro (fatty tuna), the salmon avocado roll, and the Fremont roll (spicy, with shrimp tempura, avocado, tuna, and salmon as main flavors). If you are looking for something light, go for the standard rolls. If you're looking for something filling, go for the chef's special rolls.

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    Taiyo Fish Lover Futomaki
    Tuna Dinner (Miso Soup Included)

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