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    Musubi Kai

    4.5 (176 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dole whip
    Tiffany Y.

    A conveniently located Hawaiian spot with dole whip and spam musubi (and other things)! You can order at the kiosk or with the cashier. Service was quick! Parking is a bit difficult. You could find paid street parking, but it won't be right outside.

    Salmon poke bowl
    Rae Y.

    Enjoyed our masubi and poke bowls! Not crowded early, right when it opened. I prefer a tad less rice in my masubi but otherwise DELICIOUS!

    Bbq eel
    Vince L.

    Food is excellent. Service is super fast. They were really busy after the us soccer match and we still got our food in probably less than 5 minutes. Nice place not a lot of table space.

    Tracy H.

    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!

    SPAM + EGG + CUCUMBER
    Aaron W.

    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!

    Holly Z.

    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.

    Digital menu
    Jason C.

    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!

    Interior
    Albert T.

    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

    Winter B.

    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.

    Marie R.

    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!

    CURRY LOCO MOCO DON
    Xochitl L.

    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.

    Cardin N.

    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!

    Unagi/Takuan and INARI (tofu) AVOCADO CUCUMBER (VEGGIE)
    David J.

    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.

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    Kona Kitchen - Seattle

    Kona Kitchen - Seattle

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    It took me back to Maui... grub was amazing…read more. The people here are really nice and welcoming, seems like a good place to hang out. Pricing was good, specially since we're in Seattle. So happy we came here. If you want some real kine Hawaiian food, you gotta come here. Thank you for sharing the Aloha spirit.

    Updated review from 2 Months ago…read more.. I've been back roughly 6 times from my previous review of Kona Kitchen. Then it was too many staff, not many customers and it was difficult to get service, that has been improved upon. They are nice and attentive when they see you. Service was normal, the wait staff came around and offered more beverage. This time it was still slow period, so what gives it only 3 stars instead of more? It's the fact that the main door the employee use to go into the kitchen to give their orders to the cooks had cob webs on the top of the door.i mean everyone of them walk through that door hundreds of times throughout the week because I could tell it's been there for some time. Where's the food inspector, should be a concern because if it's there in full view of customers and employees, what else is happening as far as cleanliness at Kona Kitchen. I will be there within two or three days and wonder if the cobweb will still be a fixture there... it's something that is annoying because nobody's done anything about it. Amazing.

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    Band area (part of unoccupied half)
    Band area (part of unoccupied half)
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    Kauai Family Restaurant

    Kauai Family Restaurant

    4.4
    (757 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    This was one of two places I wanted to take my bestie to for some great food I've had during the…read morepeaks of the pandemic. Thankfully dine-in is back open again, so we got here on a Saturday morning around 11:20am to indoor seating that was nearly full and a small line that was forming at the front counter. Walls have a bunch of photo frames, and overall place felt very homely. They have a ton of Hawaiian style plates and even burgers and some seafood, though we and most others got the former to eat. I ordered their chicken and pork combo Hawaiian style plate, and my bestie got their chicken katsu Hawaiian style plate. Portions are huge for both plates and both also came with macaroni salad. They give you sooooo much meat no matter what you get. To go in slightly more detail: - Chicken and pork combo: both meats were flavored very well, and a little sweet too though pretty salty without using the rice as a palette cleanser. Chicken had more depth in its flavor; the pork's flavor was a little too much for my liking, and was slightly harder to chew. Both meats had some sauce hat went onto the rice itself. This didn't detract from my overall experience here, though. - Chicken katsu: we both agreed this was our favorite after exchanging pieces of each other's dish. The katsu is crispy and crunchy, and the chicken itself retained a lot of its juiciness. Katsu sauce on the side is honestly optional since the meat itself is already salty enough. This place does share extremely limited parking with Cakes of Paradise next door, so get here early or be prepared to drive around the area to find some. Just get here, it's a place you can't pass up when you hit up Georgetown!

    Kauai Family Restaurant is a true mom-and-pop spot with no-frills décor, big flavors, and a loyal…read morefollowing that proves how good the food is. Parking is scarce, so plan ahead and be patient. We came on a Wednesday and happened to score a parking spot right in front of the bakery. Once you arrive, get in line immediately--there will be one. The woman taking our order was incredibly peppy and friendly, even while juggling everything: taking in-person orders, answering phones, serving customers, and bagging food. Seriously impressive. All the seats were filled, so we ordered everything to-go. We got the famous crispy ginger chicken, spam musubi, and chicken long rice. I was hoping for oxtail soup and asked about it--she explained they only offer it on certain days and recommended calling early in the morning to check, then getting there quickly because it sells out fast. Can't wait to come back and try it. Back at the hotel, we feasted. The crispy ginger chicken is famous for a reason--so flavorful, perfectly crispy, and somehow even better the next day. The chicken long rice was packed with noodles directly in the soup (not separately) so the broth had mostly soaked into the noodles, but it was still deeply flavorful and comforting. The spam musubi leans on the sweeter side, which is great if that's your thing. Overall, this place is all about heart, hustle, and seriously satisfying Hawaiian comfort food. Come early, expect a line, plan for parking--and you'll be rewarded.

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    Inside
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    Fried Chicken
    Inside the restaurant.

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    Inside the restaurant.
    Karaage Setsuna

    Karaage Setsuna

    4.3
    (554 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Karaage Setsuna is a popular Japanese and Hawaiian casual restaurant in Belltown. Their portion…read moresizes tend to be large, while their service tends to be swift. The restaurant is smaller, with tables for mostly two or four people. They have an outside area, though the tables were not set up when we went. We were running late for a show, so I previewed the menu before arriving and ordered immediately upon seating. Our total time there was an impressive 40 min with their fast service. Very good to know for future reference. Karaage is in the name and is their signature dish. They make it the right way using chicken thigh. Prices are reasonable for the Seattle area. We will return again. The Food: Curry Rice with Karaage, $17.95 - 4 Stars This popular curry rice comes with a choice of protein, which naturally, we chose karaage. The curry sauce is delicious. There is a lot of rice on this plate though. Hubby left half behind. Poke Salad with tuna, $14.95 - 5 Stars Their poke salad with choice of 3.5 oz protein was excellent with the mixed greens. The salad wasn't overdressed and tasted refreshing with a light dressing. I would order this again. Karaage Chicken, small, $6.95 - 5 Stars Glad they offer the chicken as a side. The small is a good compliment to salad. Instead of four pieces, we had five. Hubby was happy to have more protein to go with the rice. They are more of a 4.5 stars rating. Their service speed bumped them up to 5 Stars.

    Solid spot for a bite if you're in Belltown. Nothing fancy--very casual, laid-back vibe. The…read morerestaurant does tend to run a bit warm, but it's manageable. If you order a rice dish, they include complimentary miso soup. It leans a little salty, but it's still comforting and a nice way to start the meal. I got the karaage curry rice this time--the karaage was crispy on the outside and super juicy inside. The portion was definitely filling. Service was quick and friendly too.

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    Nice restaurant!
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    Ono Authentic Hawaiian Poke

    Ono Authentic Hawaiian Poke

    4.6
    (871 reviews)
    12.7 mi
    $$

    I visited Ono Poke on a Saturday afternoon to pick up my preorder for Butter Bandit and decided I…read moremight as well also get a bowl of poke. This was at 12:30PM and there was a long line out the door and around the corner, taking almost 30 minutes. I had previously visited on a rainy winter weekday for lunch and there wasn't a line at all. What a difference the day and weather can make! While in line we could see the chefs cutting up ahi fresh right in front. The longer line gave me time to chat with the owner as he was trimming off the skin and other bits. I learned that tuna skin is much tougher than salmon skin so can't be eaten like salmon skin chips. He also said that the trimmed parts can be taken for free if anyone wants them. Apparently they make good crab bait! Medium w/ Rice, Traditional Limu Ahi, Hamachi, Mac Salad ($21.50) - I love the Hamachi poke mix. It's fresh, tender, and buttery fish tossed in a creamy and slightly spicy sauce, filled with little briny pearls and plenty of aromatics giving a super umami bite. The Limu Ahi is very fresh as well - I mean, it's sliced right in front, and there's so much turnover of the food that's it's pretty much guaranteed fresh. The tuna is fresh and tender, but there's noticeably more sinew compared to the hamachi. The Mac Salad is also really good. It's super creamy and the macaroni isn't overcooked so it still has some bite. The rice is unfortunately the weakest item in the bowl. It's a little too dry for my tastes and is only lightly tossed with rice vinegar, giving a tangy flavor. Overall all the poke is fresh, the flavors all meld together into a delightful balanced bite, and the sauces are not overwhelming. Ono Poke definitely serves some great poke! Bathrooms - One unisex room the back that requires a key from the staff Note: Ono Poke charges a 50 cent fee for credit cards. They also offer a 3% discount for cash

    Start off by saying their poke is really fresh. I ordered a regular with Scallops and Albacore…read morewith seaweed as side. The sweet taste of the seaweed balanced out the spicy of the Albacore. You get a lot of rice with decent amount of poke. You should be full at the end of the meal. I could not finish all my rice. I don't think getting a large worth the extra $$ as not much extra poke unless you want more rice. Price is a bit high in my opinion given amount of poke one gets but poke is fresh. Also no toppings like other poke places. I also got a Ahi Tuna Poke BOM and it was too much. That would be a good meal by itself. Once again, not much Poke but a good amount of rice wrapped in a sweat tofu skin.

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    Ono Authentic Hawaiian Poke
    Regular size poke bowl with Spicy ahi and albacore with spicy mayonnaise, Mac salad and seaweed salad
    Regular size poke bowl with Spicy ahi and albacore with spicy mayonnaise, Mac salad and seaweed salad
    Large Poke Bowl. Hawaiian Albacore Tombo, Shoyu Salmon with Mac Salad, Seaweed Salad, and Crab Salad.

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    Large Poke Bowl. Hawaiian Albacore Tombo, Shoyu Salmon with Mac Salad, Seaweed Salad, and Crab Salad.
    Seattle Fish Guys

    Seattle Fish Guys

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Where do I even start?…read more I feel blessed to live down the street from Fish Guys. You've no doubt heard how killer the poke is, that's why you're here on Yelp. Well, let me tell you - the hype is real! You can't go wrong with any option, but my personal favorite is the spicy salmon. And that's just the tip of the iceberg, my friends. Smoked salmon belly bowl is to die for. Same with the eel. So are ALL of the sushi bombs. Did I mention the smoked salmon mac salad is the undisputed king of mac salads? Don't even get me started on Sal's specials. From the crab rolls, to the Salmon Sinigang - the lunch options just don't miss. All of the smoked salmon is some of the best I've had in my 15 years living in Seattle. Especially the salmon jerky. I put the smoked fish up there with the best in PNW. All of the seafood here is so fresh, no matter what you're looking for you're getting the best the city has to offer. The staff are all amazing at what they do and are so friendly. You can tell they really love what they are doing and that speaks to how great the owners are. Love supporting good businesses. One trip and it won't be long before you have a new go-to take out spot and you'll be rocking fish guys gear. Trust me, just go...now.

    Honestly was unimpressed by the poké but they gave a lot for the 2 kine poké and the sides were…read moreactually really good. I highly recommend the sweet shoyu and the smoked mac salad which my friend ordered. My poké was a weird texture and chewy with like a tendon-y feel? Lots of seating to eat indoor and outdoor to eat.

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    3-Item Bowl
    3-Item Bowl
    Sea Urchin
    Sea Urchin
    Spicy ahi tuna, avocado tuna with white rice, seaweed salad, mac salad

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