Solid musubi snackS! Great little spot to pop in a grab a little snack or order a couple and make it a full meal! Beers available too! read more

Musubi Kai - SPAM + EGG + CUCUMBER - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Musubi Kai is a cozy restaurant currently under construction scaffolding. I popped in for a quick weekday dinner. I was originally going to order some musubi, but after seeing a curry dish, I couldn't resist. Curry Loco Moco Don ($16) - The chef first piles a mound of rice in the bowl. It seems to be higher quality short grain rice, giving great mouthfeel at first, but then biting into it, the overcooked mushy qualities emerge. The rice is sprinkled with a bit of furikake, adding a briny and savory flavor profile. Two beef patties are set on top, both with seemingly fake grill marks, perhaps indicative of commercial patties. They are homogeneous with a kind of spongy texture, pressed into a puck with a bunch of filler like Japanese hambagu. The beef is somewhat tender, but isn't soft enough to be cut through with a plastic fork. There's a fried egg on top, complete with runny yolk and even a small amount of runny white. They then ladle a couple of scoops of Japanese curry over the top. It's somewhat generic, probably a normal boxed curry mix with no embellishment, but it's cooked well. It has a nice thickness, isn't too thin or runny, lending a good curry flavor to the dish. I do with it came with a bit more curry since after eating about half the dish, it was all gone. Finally, some pickled ginger on top completes the dish. The curry is quite filling, probably close to 2 pounds of food. (4/5) Musubi Kai is a convenient and quick stop for a bite while downtown. Bathrooms - One unisex room in the building lobby, requires a key from the cashier Note: Musubi Kai charges a 3% credit card fee read more

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This pineapple sukiyaki donburi was around $15, and I would've liked more rice to balance out the meat, but otherwise, it was delicious and filling. I'll definitely try a Musubi next time I visit! The space had a wooden interior that was cozy and a nice place to sit down and eat. The staff were also very friendly and were quick to jump into action when my friend was missing an order. This is next to the Seattle Symphony, so a great place to stop by for a meal before a concert! read more

Musubi Kai - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Musubi Kai is a little hole in the wall, with a small amount of chairs and tables for dining in. I assume most people take their food to go since the musubi comes in Saran Wrap. The musubi are heftier than you'd expect. They can be a hearty snack or even a light meal. I got the spam + egg + avocado musubi. My order was freshly made and was excellent. If I lived in Seattle this would be one of my go to grab-n-go lunch spots. Highly recommended! read more

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Definitely a very convenient choice if you're in a hurry or just need a quick snack. Tempora shirmp musubi was a little stale and not crunchy. Eel + daikon musubi ratio was very off. Too much rice with very little eel. In terms of service, food came out pretty quick. But then again, it's just protein on top of rice. read more

Musubi Kai - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Solid place to grab lunch or a snack. Two musubis was 12$ and they weren't super big so it is pricy. Employees are friendly and I like that you can order on an iPad. Nice seating in here. Came on a Sunday around 1:00 it wasn't crowded at all. Nothing outstanding but solid if you want a musubi. They do have some more exciting toppings here other than just spam. read more

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Cute little place in downtown perfect for a casual bite to eat! I tried the inari musubi and the eel bowl. I've had many eel bowls; this was one of the prettiest. I've never had inari musubi and it was delicious! They have a few tables and some counter seats. Service was fast and friendly, and they easily accommodated my partner's shellfish and nut allergies. read more

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Hands down some of the best musubis in town. I work across the street from here so it's super convenient to put in an order and pick it up. It's delicious and there are some seats for dining in as well! read more

Musubi Kai - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am so glad that this place exists since we can't always go to Oahu for our favorite musubi place! We've ordered here a few times already and their musubis are delicious! The spam slices are thick and their sauce is just perfect! The interior is pretty cool and I'd love to dine in here next time! read more

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Yes, I absolutely do recommend Musubi Kai!! I came here while visiting Seattle...and the Musubi reminded me of the ones I've had in Waikiki!! The sizes are just the same too!!! The service is quick and friendly' read more

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Stopped by Musubi Kai while in downtown Seattle, to pick up a little something to eat later. I was glad I did! The service is friendly, and there are a good variety of snacks and bowls especially which held up well with take-out. In particular they had great musubi (maybe not unexpected given their name). read more

This small little gem is tucked away just a short walk from the bustling Pike Place Market -- perfect if you're exploring downtown Seattle and craving a quick, satisfying bite. The place specializes in musubis, and they offer a pretty impressive selection, from the classic Spam to more adventurous options like Unagi with Takuan (which was my personal favorite -- a perfect blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors with that crunch from the pickled radish). Because it's so close to such a popular tourist destination, don't expect to find easy parking. It's definitely more of a grab-and-go type of spot unless you're lucky enough to snag a table for a short sit-down. The space inside is a little small inside and there are some tables. It's a self service kiosk and once the food is ready they will promptly let you know. Everyone behind the counter was welcoming and helpful, even with a bit of a line forming during peak hours. Price-wise, I will say it leans on the expensive side -- over $5 for a single musubi means this can add up quickly if you're hungry or feeding more than one person. That said, the quality and creativity in the flavors help justify the cost to an extent. It might not be the best value in town, but it's a unique offering you won't find everywhere. If you're a musubi lover or just curious to try something different while in the Pike Place area, it's definitely worth checking out -- just go in knowing what to expect. read more

Musubi Kai - Unagi/Takuan and INARI (tofu) AVOCADO CUCUMBER (VEGGIE) - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My colleague and I came here for lunch last Tuesday around 12:15pm. We came at a great time cuz there was hardly anyone around! They have a kiosk that you can order from and they bring it straight to you! The rainbow poke bowl was good, loved the addition of edamame and corn. I also got the inari avocado cucumber musubi -- delicious! They have different varieties of musubi, a most common one being Spam Musubi! My colleague got the loco moco, she said it was a bit too salty but still fairly good. We loved that the prices were reasonable! Great fix for lunch and dinner! read more

I've been to Hawaii many times, and I can confidently say: Musubi Kai is the real deal when it comes to authentic musubi. No mainland shortcuts here. The space itself is small and casual, tucked into downtown Seattle next to Target. You can grab a seat and see the menu via QR code or use the touchscreen kiosk by the register when you want to order. Easy, efficient, and very on-brand for a quick but satisfying bite. I decided to live dangerously and try the rum old fashioned. Flavor-wise, it was solid, but since we were dining in (and the can literally says "pour over ice"), I wish we'd been given a glass with ice. That little upgrade would've taken it from good to great. Now, let's talk highlights. The Uni Matcha was excellent! Smooth, not overly sweet, and perfectly balanced out the matcha. I'd happily drink that every day and pretend it's self-care. Food-wise, the Breakfast Musubi was my all-time favorite. That smoky garlic sauce is elite-level delicious and will absolutely make you wish you had a bottle at home to put on everything. We also tried the Spam + Egg + Avocado (classic, satisfying) and the Beef Frank + Egg, which totally delivered. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with salted meat on rice. Simple math. Even though we weren't hungover, we ordered the Loco Moco because, well, respect the culture. I remember the meat being a bit more seasoned in Hawaii, but this version was still solid and comforting, not a miss by any means. All in all, Musubi Kai nails the flavors and the vibe. If you're craving authentic Hawaiian comfort food in Seattle, this spot absolutely earns a visit. read more

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This place looked pretty affordable and convenient, so I came by with some coworkers. The line went relatively quickly, but it looks like the best option was to order online. I got the curry loco moco and a Spam Musubi. The Spam Musubi is your normal size musubi but just a tiny bit smaller than what I'm used to, and it is a relatively solid size for the price. Looks like a lot of people were getting two musubi as their lunch, and it was pretty filling. The Curry sauce was a bit bland, so I was disappointed. The patties felt a bit dry, but the rice was very good. The curry + musubi combo lasted me about 1.5 meals, so it is a pretty affordable place to get a pretty good quality meal. read more

Musubi Kai - Curry Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the variety of musubi available! Nicely packaged to-go, and a relatively short 10 min wait for fresh to order. A little too much rice, would love to see more inventive combos! read more

Musubi Kai - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was a fun find. A pretty small restaurant but surprisingly a lot of seating. I had a large order but they fulfilled it super quickly and e dry thing tasted amazing! The Musubi was nice and warm and paired well with spam and egg and not too salty. Potato max salad was fresh and tasty. Would come again if I'm in the area. They do have a credit card surcharge (3%) but do not charge for debit cards. Didn't realize until after I paid so just something to note. read more

Musubi Kai - POTATO MACARONI SALAD - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here for lunch during the work week with a friend, got there on the earlier side of lunch time so it wasn't busy. Location is on Union between 1st & 2nd Ave. Walk up to the counter, order at touch screen, pay, they will bring out your food to you when dining in. Dining area isn't big so a lot of people do takeout. I had to try one of the musubis and got the Spam+Egg+Unagi(eel), it was pretty darn good, good sized chonker. I do like they have poke bowls, so I got the Ahi Tuna bowl. Pretty good, all the standard toppings you would see, they give you a side of hot sauce to pour over the top, a must do! My buddy got the Loco Moco Donburi bowl, pretty hefty for lunch and he said he enjoyed it. Overall, no issues with the food. If you work downtown it's a good spot to put in your rotation or come by and buy a few musubis to put in your pocket. Glad to have checked this place out! read more

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Absolute trendy and fun cafe for small plates! It is visible from moving traffic and the ambiance is very cozy and chic. There is something for everyone, great vegan/ vegetarian options. The serves are helpful and fast. It is a good value for the flavorful food they serve. Highly recommend after visiting Pike place market. They also have some very cool merch! read more

Musubi Kai - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

While walking around in Seattle, my husband needed a little snack. We saw this place and stopped in. He ordered a Spam musubi. I was still full from the lobster roll I had eaten earlier, so I didn't even take a bite. He said it was just okay. He was born on Maui and visits often, so I'm sure that's why it didn't impress him. read more

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5. Absolutely devoured the spam musubi with avocado. Solid price and the rice is good, sauce is good. Good ratio of rice to spam. Service was great. Got it out in a flash. Ambiance was fun. Many people here for lunch. Will be back soon. Absolutely fire. read more

Musubi Kai - Snack options as well - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Musubi Kai caught my eye in my walk back from Pioneer Square to the Convention Center area. It's located just a couple blocks north of Pike's Place. If you're a fan of musubi, I would recommend coming here. They had really fun and unique musubis. The musubis are priced in the $4-7 range. There are a great selection of Hawaiian drinks and some poke bowls. There were a couple of options that could be made gluten-free. Seating is fairly limited, maybe 12 can sit inside comfortably, 20 if squished. The food is easy to take to go. read more

The musubi was delicious (large too), and I was even able to sneak it into climate pledge without any issues. There were many options, along with customizable choices. The two girls behind the counter were friendly and polite, and they recommended some of their favorite drinks. It's a cute, small place right next to the market, though there isn't much seating if you're looking to sit down. I went with my beautiful girlfriend which was a plus read more

Looked for a quick satisfying snack and walked into this place. What a hidden gem that this place was. I got the shrimp tempura katsu musubi, spam and egg and eel. All 3 were amazing in their own way and was a good mixture of what they offer. The staff was friendly and the inside of the café was cute and spacious. It is located close to pike place which is a convenient location if you are walking around and want a pre snack to warm yourself up before hitting up the public market. read more

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Musubi Kai is a cute musubi shop just down the street from Pike's market main entrance. Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. Lots of indoor seating available. Ordered the Shrimp katsu and spam, egg musubis. The musubis are smaller than Hawaii convenience stores but the flavors were spot on. The musubis were made to order and served hot. They offer more than spam, you can order musubis with eel, bacon, and avocado. Poke bowls, donburis, potato mac salad, seaweed salad and miso soup are available. Affordable prices. Will add Musubi Kai to our stops when we're at Pike's. read more

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Downtown in the tourist area but it's got authentic place. Doesn't feel very tourist oriented and I enjoyed it a lot! And I don't even like spam read more

Musubi Kai - Unagi daikon and spam egg unagi - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After spending time in Hawaii and trying musubi I've been wanting to try it again. There aren't any places on the east coast that sells this dish so to our surprise when we stumbled upon this, we had to stop in. A simple musubi with just the nori, rice and spam was $5. Thankfully they were served warm. They taste just like they did in Hawaii but yes, very salty. Glad we got to have it again. Order at the counter. read more

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So many different musubi and bowl options here, it is hard to choose just one. I ended up picking up a bunch to snack on, and I am glad I did. The regular musubi was great with the perfect ratio of rice to spam, simple but delicious. I also tried the variation with egg, and it felt like breakfast in a wrap, really satisfying and flavorful. The one with avocado was a pleasant surprise, adding a creamy texture that worked so well with the other ingredients. Service was fast and efficient, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a great spot if you are craving musubi or want to try a few different takes on a classic favorite. read more

I stumbled upon this eatery after leaving the Seattle Art Museum. It's conveniently located on a street with foot traffic, so it's perfect for the grab and go lunch. Musubi Kai prides itself on bringing the islands to Seattle, and particularly being my first trip visiting the melancholy weathered city - I'll say this was exactly what I needed! I had the egg, spam and eel 'subi. It came out hot and the seaweed was well intact, so I imagine they are recently made or even made to order. As for ambiance, this spot is a no frills dining experience, with tables and seating if anyone were to even want to work and eat. read more

Musubi Kai - SPAM EGG EEL - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I like that it is where it is. The service was nice. The sushi was run of the mill but, I am still glad it is where it is. read more

Grabbed a take out one night when we were over all the heavy fried foods and burgers and most places and it was a refreshing change. Simple, fresh and tasty. Good tuna and salmon, decent portion size. Quick and easy, just what we were hoping for read more

Musubi Kai - Rainbow poke bowl with half salad/rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is average unfortunately. Their musubis are decent though, but at the quality that you can get an any shop in Hawaii, nothing spectacular. Their poke bowl sadly has been gentrified, sweet corn and edamame with a salad base. Please try the Seattle Fish Guys, Ono Poke in Edmonds or Kuzma's for better poke bowls. Staff are a bit rude, seating is limited. This place is great for tourists as it's near Pike Place. read more

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Came here to grab some musubi to go. They have several different options that include breakfast, typical musubi flavors and some unique ones. We ordered three: egg and avocado, shrimp Katsu, and a gyro musubi. Overall, they were all very good. I would definitely come back here. read more

Musubi Kai - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

10/10! The musubis are packed with flavor (the spicy gochujang sauce pairs so well with the each bite!) The spam is thick and the glaze is delicious (not too sweet and salty). The rice doesn't overpower each bite and the Mac salad has some potato in it which really balances everything out. The service was fast and quick and I'd definitely come again! Price was also very reasonable and great for a quick bite or to take on the read more

A little place that specializes in musubi! The choices for fillings were unique to and I loved it! It's about $5 for each one and there are choices of donburi and poke bowls. I really liked the gyro musubi a lot and would get that again. The spam egg avocado one was good too but wasn't mind exploding for me. The unagi son was good and cooked well but was similar to what I've tried at other places. I would definitely recommend trying their musubis and there's a fair amount to choose from too. The food came out fast when we ordered. There weren't many people inside and there was a good amount of seating along the walls. It's a narrow interior but it's not very tight, just long and not that wide. read more

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I'm having a hard time deciding whether ths is overpriced or not. On one hand, musubi is a cheap quick bite usually so $5 for a piece is a little pricey but on the other hand it's in downtown Seattle and it's an option for a quick bite without paying for a full meal. For those who don't know musubi is this quasi Japanese food that became the mainstay of Hawaiian food. It adds spam to Japanese sushi with the use of heartier and harder rice along with some optionally stronger sauces. For a small place the decoration is more like a cafe for coffee and it can be surprisingly busy with a line. I personally think this is amazing for takeout especially if you need to catch a flight and either eat at the airport or on the plane. The pieces are wrapped really well too. Each piece has a huge amount of rice and if you want a light meal 2 pieces should be enough. Of course if you eat a lot I think for the price of 4 you can get other stuff in normal restaurants that can be more filling. I do think the eel piece is too small and can be hard to taste the eel with all the rice. Overall I like the existence of this restaurant and I think it's great for a quick bite in between meals. read more

Musubi Kai - Eel egg spam musubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Musubu are bomb !!!! They have a lot of different selection. Perfect snack while walking seattle read more

Musubi Kai - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What's there to say? Various musubi options. Seems fresh. Yum! Quick service. Some seating. read more

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Tasty poke, good size portions Here you can try different musubis (every costs $5), various poke - you can choose one of the menu or customize it, donburis and sides. Sauces are separated, so it's your choice to add them or not. All ingredients are fresh. There are also cup noodles options. For drinks you can choose one of the sodas and juices, wine, beers and canned cocktails are available as well. Free Wi-Fi. Cashless, friendly staff. read more

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Loved it so much we went twice. Great flavors. Walked in and ordered and got our food very quickly. Also grabbed a beer. Would def go again. Even recommended to friends coming to the area. read more

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