I decided to stop by on a sunny spring afternoon. This spot is located in Wallingford area. The pictures from other users on Yelp drew me into trying this spot. The shop is takeout style with some seats to wait for your order. I decided to order the chirashi don (D7) and the order came out within 5-10 mins. I walked back to my car into enjoy this meal. There wasn't any immediate, convenient spots to sit but the staff at the store said there was a park nearby. I was blown away with how fresh everything tasted. The meal was very filling and was more than enough for me. I definitely would recommend if you were in the area and craving a chirashi bowl. Hoping to visit soon in the near future. read more

Minato - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

the chirashi bow is a dream. so many types of fish and the sushi rice is perfectly cooked and seasoned. plus only about a 5 minute wait for takeout! read more

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. read more

Minato - Salmon Ikura Don - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

Minato - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

Minato - California Don - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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! read more

Minato - Chirashi Don - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

Minato - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

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Chirashi bowl is delishhhh one of my faves in the area! They really pack on the fish and I love the taste and texture of the sushi rice as well. IMO, the quality of the fish was great (especially the salmon) and worth the price. I went in on a weekday for lunch and only waited like 5-10 min after placing an order. They don't have seating inside, however there is a little public seating area directly outside the restaurant for you to enjoy your bowl. read more

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. read more

Minato - Salmon Avocado Sundae - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

Minato - Una Don, Salmon Don - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Minato is so good! It's my favorite chirashi spot. My friends and I order ahead for pick up (or else it can be a wait) and take it to picnic by the lake after. Their salmon chirashi bowl is for the salmon lovers. It's so fresh, the pieces are large, and they give you plenty on a bed of freshly cooked rice. Not only that, but the price is very reasonable as well ($16.50)! read more

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. read more

Minato - Salmon & Avocado Sundae and Unagi Sundae = delish!! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

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

Minato - Salmon avocado don and chirashi don - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The chirashi don was delicious; it had a good portion of fish and rice. This is a take-out only place, with some benches inside for waiting. The food was ready in around 5 minutes and includes disposable chopsticks and a small container of soy sauce (if you wish). PS: There's a "public parklet" with two swing seats about a block east from Minato. read more

Minato - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A great place to grab a filling lunch or dinner if you're in the Wallingford neighborhood. They are known for their delicious and filled donburi/poke bowls. A quaint and small restaurant built for grab-and-go. There are small places to sit while you wait but no real table to share a meal. The restaurant is located in the Wallingford neighborhood and there are many amazing parks to have a picnic. Their rice was inconsistent. We noticed that one of our bowls had drier more hardened rice, while our other bowl and cup had nice soft rice. The fish quality and cuts of fish were delicious. read more

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My favorite takeout chirashi bowls in seattle! IMO better than fremont bowl and donburi station. The fish is thicker, and they fill the bowl with other goodies like seaweed salad and imitation crab so it feels a lot more complete. It's a small store with really kind people - it's become a regular in our rotation! read more

Minato - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food tastes fresh and the place looks clean. The bowls are pretty big and will definitely make you full. read more

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Minato is a takeout spot only. I placed my order online for when they were opening. I ordered two Chirashi bowls and it came with a lot of fish. It tasted very fresh and they had a lot of other good looking options on their menu. I would definitely order from here again. read more

Minato - Chirashi bowls - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is great - high quality fish, always tasty. The service, not so much. You'd think for a takeout-only place they'd pay more attention to the takeout orders, but my partner and I have had our order messed up nearly every time here. They've left out sides, accidentally given our food to someone else, and worst of all failed to handle an allergy (added crab salad to a bowl noted with a shellfish allergy). Hard to justify coming back, even if the food is good. read more

Fresh fish and good portions! This is a takeout only spot but there are some outdoor tables shared amongst the spots in the area. I came around dinner time on a weekend and there were quite a few people waiting, and it took around 15 minutes for our food to be ready. The cashier was super friendly. I wanted to try the hamachi and salmon, and they let me get half of each which was nice :) Both fish were super fresh and tender, and it came with some shredded egg, crab salad, and seaweed salad. There was also a generous portion of seasoned rice beneath which I absolutely loved. Definitely a good spot to pickup food for a picnic! I'd come back again to try more of their bowls. read more

Minato - Salmon and hamachi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was a great bowl crafted with care and high quality ingredients. The sushi rice was precisely flavored with rice vinegar and perhaps some of the best that I've had in the Seattle area. read more

Minato - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I hate to be writing this review, but my second experience at Minato was truly disappointing. The chirashi don I ordered had spoiled spicy tuna, and the sashimi pieces were inconsistent in both size and quality. One of the pieces of bluefin tuna had turned brown...something I can understand because of oxidation, but it tasted bad. I was also served a noticeably smaller piece of sashimi that was hidden beneath another. Presentation? Beautiful, but deceiving. The consistency and quality is definitely lacking. To make matters worse, I had brought the spoiled fish to their attention, and I was told it got "busy", and they assured me they would get back to me in 10-minutes. Never followed up. Terrible customer service experience. I will NOT be back. See screenshot of what I was messaged shortly after I posted my review. SMH. read more

Minato - Inconsistent sashimi...this was hidden beneath one of the pieces. The toro was also brown and tasted funky. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I got the chirashi bowl which is $25 and definitely the best option to try different kinds of fish, which are great quality and sooo tasty. The space is super clean and modern but they only serve for take out. The service was also quick and friendly. There are options for bowls as low as $12, you just get less variety and fish but the portions and freshness are great! read more

Minato - Chirashi Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sushi was really good...and we really loved the combination and particularly the scallops. Beef was good too in flavor but I was expecting something more tender. My shock was that the bill came out to be $75 for three bowls of takeout (no dine-in option). Lots of rice underneath...so if you are hungry and want low carb this is not a good choice. You are paying for good sushi yes, but I didn't expect to still be hungry after that. Chirachi bowls were $25...so it adds up really quick! read more

Minato - Chirachi Don...mixed shashimi bowl over rice. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Oh my gosh, this place was SO good. I saw their sashimi don's review off of TikTok and immediately added it to my list. I finally got to go here today and I was not disappointed! The fish is so fresh, portions are huge, and the cost is affordable. Both of our bowls were less than $15! Note that they only do takeout because the space is small. The service is very friendly and quick! I will be going back read more

Minato - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cute and quaint. Take out only! No seats inside or out to eat there. Minato bowl had some salmon, negitoro, and tobiko. Also came with seaweed salad, imitation crab, and shredded tamago? Dont think I ever had egg like that so that was interesting for me! Overall good with well made sushi rice. I think next time I'd try the chirashi bowl for more variety. Also had the gyudon! This one really hits the spot. Simple but so flavorful! I can imagine coming back for this specifically. Prices are on par with similar places around the neighborhood read more

Found this little cute spot and decided to pop by to try it. Def didn't regret! It was pretty empty when we went (about ~6 on a Saturday) and we ordered a salmon bowl and a chirashi bowl. It's take out only, so we waited about 5-10 min inside the small waiting area for our food. The salmon bowl was really yummy, the fish itself tasted fresh. The rice was nicely seasoned as well. I wish it came with more toppings, but at that point, just go get poke lol. The chirashi bowl was a bit of a disappointment :c the pictures we saw online and on the menu showed that they had some kind of fatty tuna, but the cuts of fish we got didn't. So if you're hoping for a specific fish, I'd recommend asking if they're serving that at the moment. But regardless, the rest of the fish was good. Last complaint would be that it's super rice heavy. We were both left with about half the rice after eating all the fish. I guess you can repurpose it and make sushi out of it lol Overall, would definitely recommend. The price is super fair for the portions. Also seems like a really good place to get food for a little picnic when the weathers nice!! read more

Minato - Salmon don - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Presentation: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 To go only but there is seating while you wait for your food! Easy to read menu. Great quality fish. Chirashi don is great if you want fish variety read more

Minato - Chirashi don - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Enjoyed tasty donburi bowls, which were made fresh with generous amounts of protein. We got the Chirashi, Gyu-don, Negi Hama and the salmon avocado sundae cup to sample. My family was happy and we plan on coming back! Ordering online was easy and order was ready at the assigned time. Keep in mind this is takeout only and there is no indoor or outdoor seating. Great customer service! They called to clarify my no ginger request, as the negi hama is mixed with ginger. I'm fine with the ginger mixed in, but did not want the additional ginger and wasabi. read more

Minato - Chirashi bowl, Gyu don, Negi Hama & Salmon & Avocado sundae cup - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Update: I posted a bad review, and I got a message from the manager/owner, Todd M. I guess he's Todd Mori. Kind of scary, seems like a threat. I guess we won't be coming back. Original: Such shitty service. Had spoiled tuna and they would not refund me right away. They put me on hold then said that they would call me back in 10 minutes. They didn't, so I called them, then they said they'd call me back eventually. Wtf, thanks for ruining dinner. Never coming back. read more

Minato - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I believe Minato is actually the most authentic Japanese sushi place in the Seattle proper area. It's run by a Japanese family and the fish they get for their sushi is top notch fresh, unlike some of the other restaurants that use older or cheaper cuts. For the price, you can't beat the quality and amount you get!!! I loved the chirashi bowl and will definitely come again to try out their other bowls. So many kinds of fish, shrimp, scallops that were all so delicious. This place is takeout only, but if you call ahead or go when it's not busy in the early evening, it's not long of a wait. I will definitely be a regular customer here as long as I live in Seattle. I recommend all my friends to try it! read more

Minato - Chirashi don and unagi sundae - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We're fans of this takeout only spot! Fish quality is very fresh and prices are reasonable! Service was friendly and quick. We placed our order and it came out in 10 minutes. They have some benches to sit inside while you wait. My husband got the Minato donburi and I got the Chirashi. Both were so fresh and delicious! We ate in the little public space Parklet located in front of Molly Moon's next door. read more

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Love this place. Rice is so good. Fish is so fresh. The owners are friendly and willing to make substitutions as they can. Wish they had onsite dining though , it's takeout only. read more

Delicious and fresh sashimi bowls!!! Been wanting to try this place for a while since the store front is cute and so glad we did. This spot only offers take outs and we got a Chirshi Don and a Salmon Ikura Don. We ordered online and pick up from the shop, the staff was friendly and efficient. We were so delighted by how fresh the sashimi is and we loved each of the pieces that we had. Highly recommend this spot and will definitely order from them again. read more

Minato - Chirashi don - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I really wanted to like this place after seeing it blow up on the internet. Service was quick and the restaurant was cute, modern, and small. I thought it was unique that they offered mini versions of their bowls, which meant it would be easy to test taste their offerings. However, food was subpar. For $30, I expected more fish. It felt like the bowl was full of filler items which included seaweed salad, eggs, tuna salad and crab salad all of which were mid-tier and nothing to write home about. The slabs of fish were ok with my favorite being the hamachi. Maybe I went on an off day, but I didn't find anything impressive about this place. read more

Minato - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Minato is light years ahead of Fremont bowl and Donburi station in every way: freshness, taste, price. The only downside about Minato is that there is no seating area and all orders are takeout only. I've been a few times now (and thought I already reviewed!) and ordered the negihama (yellowtail), Minato special, hamachi, and the chirashi. All are phenomenal, but the negihama is my absolute favorite. I could eat it every day. The buttery -ness of the fish paired with the fresh, crisp scallions ("Negi") is pure heaven. The rice is also delicious sushi rice. The staff are kind and helped explain the differences between the menu items. We waited on the benches indoors while they prepped our food. They provide takeout utensils as well. There is only street parking available, no dine-in, and no restrooms. read more

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The chirashi was incredible and a great price for the amount of food. The fish were deliciously fresh and the rice was perfectly seasoned and soft. The scallops were especially good. The only flaw was because of the way they put the wasabi (horseradish) on the ginger, the ginger delivered an unexpectedly pungent punch. A must eat! read more

Takeout Only! We went to Minato to pick up some dons before heading to a park to chill. The Hamachi and Salmon Don was fresh and slices were a great size. The Negihama also gave a very generous portion. Loved both of them! read more

Minato - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington