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    Musubi Kai

    4.5 (165 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    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!

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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!

    Tony C.

    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'

    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.

    Vince U.

    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.

    Curry Loco Moco
    Michelle Z.

    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.

    Kailey C.

    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!

    POTATO MACARONI SALAD
    Sophia W.

    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.

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    Willy M.

    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!

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    4.8(87 reviews)
    0.5 miPioneer Square

    We had our annual event on October 8th at the Edmonds Waterfront Center with Shooby Doo catering as…read morethe food vendor. The Waterfront Center has them as an exclusive contract so we had no choice but to use this caterer. We signed up with them back in 2020 believing that we would have an in-person event in 2021 but the Delta virus made us have to do a virtual event. Shooby-doo refused to refund our significant down-payment, so we were stuck with them for a future opportunity. Which we utilized them, as I said, on October 8th 2022. The tasting that we did those years ago was absolutely wonderful. The food was quite delicious. And that team worked with us to make sure that we would have a really good selection of food items to meet all pallets, allergies, and so forth. Thus, the food is quite expensive. The major issue that we had with this company is that we are a non-profit organization and have to abide by state guidelines in regard to serving alcohol. It was almost impossible to work with Scooby-Doo on this issue because they had really bad information that they kept telling us was accurate. It was not good. It took weeks on end to finally get them to deal with the state directly and understand that we were correct and we would not do anything that would potentially jeopardize our nonprofit status. In the end it was resolved well but the frustration that we were put through is still something that has a scab on the wound. One expects for someone who is providing a service that particularly has to meet state guidelines would know what they are doing and what they are talking about. And not asking us to work in a gray area. And that's what we were told over and over again. "Just work in the gray area", but like I said it was finally resolved. One other minor thing that was aggravating but we dealt with quickly was them wanting us to get more alcohol than we needed. We got what we knew we needed and still had a few bottles left over. And the only other minor aggravation was they didn't know their full contract the evening of when everything was said and done. They thought we were supposed to be out of the building at 10:00 p.m. but we were actually scheduled to be out by midnight. Again it got resolved but it was something else to add to a more stressful moment in time. Now on to the good stuff: The night of the event was extraordinary. Their employees had everything set up in advance as it was supposed to be and the venue looked amazing. They were so friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. They literally catered to our every need asking questions along the way to make sure that we were satisfied before our guests even arrived. The staff members were amazing. The food was out of the ballpark extraordinary. People absolutely loved the food. We had a double-sided buffet in order to make things would go smooth and quickly. I'm glad we opted for that rather than having them serve the dishes. It worked well. I'm absolutely sure that we would never use Shooby Doo again for our agency events, because of the massive issues we had with them in the beginning. However, I do think they would be good for things that are not related to being a non-profit: Like weddings, birthdays, small corporation celebrations, and such. If you're considering Shooby Doo to cater your nonprofit organization, be careful, be warned, and make sure you check everything, especially the legality around alcohol service. Also, know and monitor the contract so that you know exactly what's in it. While the service was excellent the night of, and the food was extraordinary, the price tag on this event was far more than we anticipated. We recognize that food costs are up and inflation is a nightmare but this is a very expensive catering service. Scooby-Doo gets a five star on the food quality and the evening of service. They get a one star on the knowledge on working with nonprofits, or at least with our non-profit. They get a negative 5 for not allowing us to get our down-payment back when the Delta virus came and shut everything down for everyone. I feel they should have offered it back with perhaps a small penalty but they did not so we were forced to have to use them a couple years later. I thought that was absolutely ridiculous. I told them that I would give an honest review. And this review is that.

    We recently hosted an event at the Waterfront Center in Edmonds, an exquisite venue. Unfortunately,…read moreour experience with Shooby Doo catering left much to be desired. Despite hearing positive feedback about them, we were disappointed with both the service and the pricing. While the food itself was satisfactory, the service fell short of our expectations. The staff, particularly the head staff member, displayed below-average professionalism and a snarky attitude. Additionally, the setup did not align with what was agreed upon and promised beforehand. Despite planning for 90 guests, the seating arrangements only accommodated 64, causing inconvenience and dissatisfaction among attendees. During the event, the catering staff were conspicuously absent, leaving us to pick up the slack and handle tasks that should have been their responsibility. Adding to our frustration was the unexpected 23% additional fee, which the catering company failed to justify adequately. When questioned about this fee, we were met with vague explanations about covering costs, which left us feeling misled because they also leave room for minimum of 16% tip that must be paid BEFORE experiencing their service. You do the math. Overall, while the venue itself was stunning, the experience with Shooby Doo catering staff left a lot to be desired. The combination of subpar service, unexplained fees, and high pricing makes it difficult to recommend their services to others. You still have to use them if you have an event at the Waterfront. Don't get the chocolate cookies, or the deviled eggs on toast. If you go for the fruit plate, this cost us $1,710 plus tax. ($19 a person). The empanadas were yummy, the beef sliders were finished, and people complimented the salmon in puff pastry.

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    4.6(25 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    I visited Isidros at a booth at Chateau Ste. Michelle so perhaps that experience was not as good as…read morethe food truck. Most reviews seem great, but I was very disappointed. I ordered the Tijuana Burrito with chicken. It is supposed to come with rice, cilantro, onions, lettuce, cheese and beans. Unfortunately, it was almost all rice and really bland. There was just one bite of chicken, almost none of their homemade beans and some lettuce. Then they did not seem to have any cheese, but did have some sour cream (maybe they ran out of cheese, but should have told people). The burrito was $19 and no excuse to pack it full of rice. This was really disappointing, the food vendors here are usually excellent (my wife was smarter and had a sandwich from Purple and loved it). Perhaps the tacos or Baja Bowl are better.

    Decided to try here for lunch as it has sort of a residence near one of my work sites in downtown…read moreBellevue. It's parked in a lot that's within walking distance of my site and I imagine quite a few other places as when I would look out the window, I'd see a few people ordering each time. I decided to go with the "Street tacos" - It comes with not 3 but 4 tacos, on corn tortillas (instant points for this) and the usual other accompaniments - radish, onion, sauce. I got the 2 asada and 2 Soy chorizo as you can mix and match. The asada was good, not the best I've had when it comes to tacos and the seasoning I've had with comparable tacos, but the soy chorizo was really good. Very impressive flavor. It was about $16 I believe so about $4 a taco, not the most egregious I've seen in pricing, but decent. I also got bag of tortilla chips free, but they did give any salsa. The ones included for the tacos also were pretty small. That all said the food is decent and if you're looking for some food truck tacos and see Isidros, they'll do the trick.

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