Nicely decorated albeit a bit small. Food was good, I ordered the green tea broth and it had a balanced green tea flavor. I wish the meal / tempura was a bit more flavorful than what it was. Onigiri was decently sized. Service was fast, seated immediately around 5pm and had our food a few minutes after ordering and servers checked up on us. Overall a bit overpriced for what it is, but a good place for nice ambience and a light meal read more

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The food overall is bit salty and average. The Onigiri was hard to eat even though it looks appetizing. The gyoza was the best dish but it's $12 which is quite expensive. The agedashi tufu has good flavor but I'd like the bonito broth to be less thick. The restaurant does not have a sign with its name and the air conditioning was not strong enough. The highlight has to be the server, she was very nice and had to do a lot but service was still pretty fast. read more

Onibaba - Onigiri with Salted Salmon and Salmon Roe - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As soon as an Onibaba Instagram reel popped up on my phone, I knew I wanted to go there; so we went there for lunch the very next day. On our table: Tuna Mayo Onigiri Cheese Yaki Onigiri Oyako Onigiri - salty salmon and salmon roe Ajitama Onigiri - marinated egg and sesame seeds Unagi Yaki Chazuke - Grilled rice ball, grilled eel and egg We had ordered Tuna Mayo onigirl in another restaurant the night before we came to Onibaba. Our daughter had really enjoyed the Tuna Mayo onigiri the night before; she enjoyed the Tuna Mayo onigiri at Onibaba even more.  My daughter and I are both cheese lovers so we each got a Cheese Yaki onigiri to ourselves. Crispy rice on the outside, gooey cheese on the inside. I loved this; however, with all the other food we had on the table, the Cheese Yaki onigiri was a bit heavy on the stomach. I might have fared better if I'd gone with a Kombu onigiri, which was my original plan. Oyako and Ajitama were both tasty. I did wish there had been a bit more egg in my Ajitama onigiri. I let my husband try it, and there was almost no egg left in it by the time he handed it back to me.  Unagi Yaki Chazuke came in a bowl, accompanied by a teapot which contained broth for us to pour over the onigiri. I love how this restaurant has so many different types of onigiri offerings! Service:   Good Parking:   Paid parking on the street Location: 515 South Main St., Seattle read more

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Came to Onibaba the other day as a group of 3. One thing you need to know about this place is that it seems there will always be long waits due to the restaurant being small and also the popularity behind it. We were told that it would take about half an hour for us to get seated, so we spent our time walking around the International District. After being seated, we all ordered donburi bowls. I chose the Pork Katsu bowl, and I had also ordered their special Spicy Tuna Mayo onigiri. Being that this place specialized in onigiri, I really enjoyed the Tuna Mayo onigiri. It was a good size and the rice to filling ratio was perfect. For the Pork Katsu, it was good, but I don't think it was for me personally. Perhaps I would have liked it if I chose the chicken katsu instead. If I came back it will definitely be for the onigiris, there are so many that I want to try! read more

Onibaba - Spicy Tuna Mayo Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I visited Onibaba on a Sunday for lunch since I heard that they were new in the area and had pretty good reviews. I arrived there around noon just in time to nab a table, which was lucky since the restaurant filled up quite quickly! The waiter was nice, and I particularly appreciated how they greeted customers in japanese as they walked in. I ended up ordering the Oyako (salmon and salmon roe) Ochazuke, which I was super pleasantly surprised to see, since I rarely, if ever see japanese restaurants in Seattle have the classic dish I grew to love after visiting Kyoto. I also ordered a salmon onigiri. The food was on the more expensive side, but I had high hopes. I was a bit surprised by the ochazuke, which was made with dashi broth instead of green tea (which is supposed to be the o-cha in ochazuke). This made the whole dish super flavorful but wasn't as refreshing and light as I expected it to be. They also didn't give much rice, and it also didn't include many pickled vegetables on the side, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, though, the dish was quite flavorful. All in all, I would probably come back here again, but I won't go out of my way to do so. read more

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I was really excited to try this place because I love their sushi (tsukushinbo?) . I thought their onigiri was okay . It was something I would try once but don't think it's something that I would go out of my way for . read more

Onibaba - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was pretty ok. Very small on the inside and not suitable for large groups unless you're ok breaking apart. I think probably no more than 4 people max for a group. My boyfriend and I got the oyako (salmon with salmon roe) and mentaiko special (roe with cheese) and ebi mayo (shrimp tempura with honey mayo). It was pretty good and beautifully presented. Everything came out quickly. The oyako has lots of filling with I appreciated, the mentaiko special had loads of rich cheese, and the ebi mayo reminded me of honey walnut shrimp but without the walnuts. I wish there was more filling in the ebi mayo because at one point I was just eating rice. This makes a good snack if all you're ordering is onigiri (they have other meal items but I wasn't in the mood for it) but realistically it is pricy for a snack. I say snack because I wasn't actually full after. We also ordered one cup of green tea (free refills!) and the total after tax but before tip was around $30. I don't really see myself going back but if I was showing friends around or we had plans for something else after and wanted a quick bite, I think this would be a good place to drop into. read more

Onibaba - Oyako onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We had the Unagi, Ebi Ten, and California Onigiri. All were very flavorful and the service was quick. read more

Onibaba - onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I arrived on a Saturday night with a friend and we waited about 10 minutes before getting seated. The restaurant is cozy and small. I ordered the unagi onigiri and unagi yaki chazuke with original dashi broth. I liked my unagi onigiri and thought the seasoning & unagi was great! My unagi yaki chazuke was just ok, I wouldn't order this entree again. The food overall was very comforting. I'd come back just for the unagi onigiris or to try something new! read more

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I of course went on a busy spring day where there was a line out the door! This place is popular! It's a small cozy space hidden in the back area of the ID. I think it would be better for dine in because their ochzuke looks good. I got the onigiri which although a bit in cost were very tasty. I liked the sake (salmon) best! read more

Onibaba - Cute mascot - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've only gotten onigiri at Onibaba. Definitely go early for lunch as the restaurant don't have a lot of seating so might have to wait a bit. I've tried the regular mentaiko, mentaiko special, oyako, ebi mayo, and spam tama musubi. Personally, I really enjoyed mentaiko and oyaka onigiris. They were packed with ingredients. I'm not a huge of the mentaiko as the cheese wasn't completely melted on top and too heavy on top of mentaiko that mask the cod roe. Personally, I thought the ebi was too greasy and don't seem to be a good value. I do enjoy the honey mayo though. The spam tama musubi was good and taste exactly as it expected. read more

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We arrived on a Saturday evening 15 minutes before opening and were seated as soon as doors opened (there were about 4 parties ahead of us. I ordered the unagi onigiri, salmon onigiri and mini curry udon. Everything was tasty but the unagi was definitely my favorite. We also ordered the rice bowl with chicken katsu, it was tasty. I would recommend everything but I wouldn't wait on line for this, food was good but not life changing. The lychee fizz non alcoholic drink was very tasty as well! read more

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Onibaba is a cute dinner spot when you're craving a comforting rice ball or soup with good company in close quarters. Super busy for a small place. Expect a wait but service staff are very kind and are trying their best to get everyone in and out and provide good service. We waited probably 45 minutes for a party of 2 on a Monday night, another time we didn't have to wait at all on a Wednesday night for 3 people. They try to give updates periodically to let us know what's going on. Chu-Hi (Lychee and Calpico) 5/5 I love their lychee chu hi it's like juice. A simple fun drink to sip throughout the meal. Very easy to drink for the alcohol averse crowd. The calpico flavor tastes sweet and milky but lychee still wins out for me, you even get a lychee in your cup Special Mentaiko Cheese Onigiri 5/5 I could eat multiple of this, the smoky flavor from the torch along with the mellow cheese that blends very well with the slightly salty Mentaiko is just another level. Una-Tama 4/5 The eel and egg are both really soft, the egg especially. Egg is sweet and seems like it just melts away on your tongue. The eel was saucy and seemed like there were tiny edible bones so don't be surprised Kaarage 4/5 Pieces are big and the meat is succulent and juicy, Doesn't taste very marinated and it doesn't come with any dipping sauce, just a wedge of lemon for some tang. Ochazuke (Grilled Unagi Onigiri Ochazuke 4/5, Sake Ochazuke 3/5) Salty cooked salmon on a rice ball. The salmon is fairly salty so the addition of the light broth balances the flavors well. Personally however not my top pick. I enjoyed the concept but i don't think that it's something I'd regularly order if I came to this restaurant. They bring more than enough broth for your bowl and a little more later as well. It is all very light tasting, like a gentle hug. The ochazukes also come with two small sides. read more

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I've been here 3-4 times and I've always had a wonderful experience. The waiters are so nice! They were helpful with suggestions and helped us understand certain ingredients we were unsure of. This is a great place to go with a small group so everyone can share and try a bit of everything. My favorites are the unagi onigiri, mentaiko onigiri, and spam and radish musubi. Honorable mention for the mustard leaf and kombu onigiri for veggie lovers. Our mini chicken curry was delicious with the right amount of spice in my opinion. Very hot and comforting. Onibaba is a cozy spot that I think is a special spot to bring close friends and family for a yummy treat. Never disappoints! Ps- come early if you're trying to get lunch, there's sometimes a line! read more

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Food came out at such a good speed! The ochazuke with salmon, roe, and dashi was so cozy and hearty. I wish they gave more pickled veggies on the side. There was only 1 piece of radish. The onigiris are sizeable and made fresh! My favorite of the two was the shrimp with honey mayo. The space itself is small and may require some wait time but it was by really quickly. The staff were very attentive and kind as well. read more

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Onibaba is a small restaurant which was busy on a Friday evening. Quite the popular restaurant. We ordered takeout, which took longer than expected to prepare. The sake onigiri was outstanding, plenty of salmon and not too salty. The shoyu butter Yaki onigiri was very good, well cooked and great taste. The salmon ochazuke was good with plenty of salmon and a nice dashi broth, it was very filling. The Tori karaage was good, fresh and well seasoned. It would have been nice if they included a shoyu mayo sauce to dip into. The katsudon was very good, the best katsudon east of the pacific. There was one mistake with our order, we ordered agedashi tofu, but instead received yakko (cold tofu). I chalk the misses up to being a busy Friday night. But the food was good and I will be back. read more

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So very yummy! Came in at opening time and was quaint and cozy. Service was nice and curry udon and karage was tasty. One of the best and filling spam musubis I've had. And very generous amounts of soju and ramune if you order the cocktails, almost lethal haha! read more

Onibaba - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's one thing to have to line up to order takeout, which is understandable, but they make you then wait outside for 20 mins while they prepare your food and then you have to line back up behind however many people are ordering/paying to get your food when there are perfectly fine workers zipping past your bag of food multiple times but refuse to hand it to you. It's very, very, expensive - $18 for a donburi! Mine was all unrendered fatty pork chunks. read more

Onibaba - Couldn't eat this grisly fatty pork - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First, great to see Tsukuahinbo return in a new avatar. The OG place was a favorite and we were really sad when they shut down. The new place is less densely packed - fewer tables, spacious. The place breathes, and there is little risk of your walking derrière edging a table as was always the case in the past. But the table sizes are still tiny. We went for lunch with 40 mins to closing time. They were out of a lot of stuff. We had: 1) Agedashi Tofu - Don't be fooled by the dense looking pillows of tofu. They are ultra soft, drowning in the thickened bonito broth. Different from what I've eaten elsewhere but very nice. 4/5 2) Katsu Onigiri - So good. Almost like what I've sampled in Japan. The Katsu is breaded beautifully, and with the rice, the Tonkatsu sauce and Nori, every bite is pure delight. Well not ever - there are portions where the rice is missing the Tonkatsu sauce - which just nudges your mouth to take another bite to find that missing ingredient. Bug or feature? Don't know! 4/5 3) Sake (Salmon) Okazuke with the Soy dashi broth - I reluctantly picked this because they were out the ones I wanted. I love fishy food - when the olfactory lobes can feel it before your tongue! It is a simple dish and a big part of magic is the dashi broth 5/5 4) Piri Kara Buta Bara Donburi- My partner got this. Winner all the way. The pork belly is very tasty 6/5 5) Tan-Rei - I was looking for a sake not too dry nor two sweet. This house sake met the bill 4/5 Would we go again? Absolutely read more

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I came here for dinner after seeing it all over TikTok. The inside was a lot smaller than I thought it would be. We ended up waiting for about 10 minutes for a table which was not bad. The inside had cute decorations and felt very cozy. The onigiri was soo good! The ration of rice and filling was perfect. It had a lot of flavor and I would definitely come back to try the other ones. I also got an ochazuke which was really yummy and comforting. It was cold outside so this was perfect. It reminded me of food I ate growing up :)). The miso soup that came with my partners dish was super salty but flavorful. Over all I would definitely come back to try more onigiris :) read more

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I definitely miss Tsukushinbo's sushi bar and omakase offerings but I am not disappointed in what they have transformed to. Staff is still friendly, the space is a lot more open and lighting is way better. The Ochazuke was the star of our lunch. Everything was perfectly portioned 10/10 The Yaki Cheese could have been better with a different cheese. The Karaage was huge and delicious but had parts that were more salted than others which threw us off. read more

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Cute little Japanese restaurant in the International District. The lines can get pretty long for dinner, so if you can, try to line up when they first open. My friend lined up at 5pm and we got the last available table. Otherwise we probably would have needed to wait an hour. Half of the menu is onigiri but the other half has things like ochazuke, karaage, curry udon etc. I actually don't really like onigiri that much because I feel like you're eating primarily rice half the time, so I got the curry udon. That bowl they used insulated extremely well to the point that the soup was so hot for like 90% of the time we were there! The temperature made it a little difficult to eat the dish since it was so hot for so long. But I thought the curry udon itself was decent. Nice chewy noodles. The broth was a pinch too salty (probably because they used dashi broth) but otherwise okay, not too thick but not too watery. read more

This is another one of those places I really don't want to write a review for, but fairness demands that I do... Once upon a time there were some enterprising restauranteurs who opened a small Japanese restaurant in the Japantown section of Seattle's International District. It was called 'Tsukushinbo', but I called it 'The-Restaurant-With-No-Name' because it was operating incognito - no signage outside to let you know what it was The restaurant was a big hit, and one of Seattle's hardest tables to get. It operated quite successfully for several years, and then.... The owners decided to switch gears and do a somewhat different Japanese restaurant, so out with Tsukushinbo and its sushi bar, and in with 'Onibaba', a casual eatery with a rather limited, casual menu. Most people (like me) would've told them 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Was this a crazy thing to do? It appears these folks were crazy like foxes... THE ROSES: First and foremost, the food - it is uniformly excellent! Their specialty is onigiri, and I've never had better (and I've eaten it in Japan!). Other dishes like their ochazuke are excellent as well. I'm personally partial to the Curry Udon; it's the best I've ever had. Portions are right-sized and the prices are reasonable. Service is always efficient and very pleasant. THE THORNS: As other Yelpers have noted, the dining space is a bit small, so waits for a table are common. Parking can be tricky, but there are pay lots nearby. Thanks to a shamefully inept city government, the area is overrun with vagrants and addicts; be aware of your surroundings, especially at night, and don't leave anything visible in your car if you drive and park. Menu is a little limited, but everything they offer is done extremely well. NEITER ROSE NOR THORN: Onibaba is still 'The Restaurant with No Name'. There is STILL no signage outside. If you're not familiar with the area finding this place may be a challenge, but that's part of the fun, isn't it? SOUNDS LIKE YOU REALLY LIKE THIS PLACE; WHY DIDN'T YOU WANT TO WRITE THIS REVIEW? It's hard enough to get in! The last thing I want is to have even more people crowding me out! Still, I can't be greedy and as a Yelp Elite, I figure I have an obligation to share great restaurants with my fellow Yelpers. THE VERDICT: Onibaba is a true hidden gem in Seattle's Chinatown, it's well worth the effort to find and worth the wait for a table! Highest recommendation! read more

Cute little place with reasonably priced onigiri. I think my partner and I spent less than thirty minutes here because we were so hungry and the food came out very quickly. I'd really like to try out their udon and other menu items in the future! Be aware that you may be asked to wait outside while they are getting some tables cleaned and ready. I personally didn't mind, but this may be a problem for some. read more

Onibaba - Oyako (salty salmon and salmon roe) and California onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Have been wanting to try this place for a while! It was a bit hard to find but super worth it. Food was super tasty and came out quickly. This place fills up super fast and not suitable for groups larger than 4 as seating gets tight. A lot of people do take out so if you are just getting the food that is a great option. The drink menu looked yummy too! read more

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Came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered the mini su udon, karaage, and mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and oyako (salty salmon and salmon roe) onigiri. I loved the spicy cod roe onigiri. The su udon broth was rich in flavor. I liked that they had full and mini sizes of their udons. The karaage was cooked perfectly. We came on Saturday right when they opened. They had a line forming outside the door and thankfully we got seated right away once they opened. They definitely had a lunch rush and I can see why! The restaurant is a bit small but cute and enjoyed the Japanese comfort food. Looking forward to trying new onigiri here! read more

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My friends and I really enjoyed our dinner at Onibaba! The place is pretty small, but it's cute and cozy. The staff made the experience really great because they were really accommodating and friendly. I ordered the unagi onigiri (eel) and the chicken katsu curry. The unagi onigiri was AMAZING! I definitely will be coming back to try the different onigiris. The chicken katsu was what I was expecting what it would taste like, but nothing mind blowing like the unagi onigiri. That being said, I will definitely be coming back very soon for the yummy food and friendly staff! read more

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What we ordered l: Sochu Cocktails, Aooni IPA, Miso Soup, Tori Karaage, Tuna Mayo + Oyako Onigiri, Shoyu Butter + Sweet Miso Yaki Onigiri, Unagi Yaki Chazuke, & Pork Katsu Curry w/ and w/o Egg. ⁣ Roll me out of here because I was stuffed and happily full after this meal! Onibaba in Seattle specializes in onigiri and chazuke but they offer a lot more delicious bites on their menu! The katsu curry was so flavorful and delicious while my shoyu butter yaki onigiri was savory and flavorful. There was a bit of a wait since they are a rather small restaurant, but it is definitely worth checking out! read more

Onibaba - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A snug hideaway off the main strip of International District. Just a couple of tables, but if you come early, you'll get a spot. The onigiri is the star here: the rice satisfyingly packed, the eel umami and slathered in a delicious sauce. Presentation points. It was my first time having chazuke which is tea broth poured over a donburi rice bowl. The flavors were there, but I'm not sure it's my thing. read more

Onibaba - Unagi onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Solid restaurant!! Would I come back? Yes, if I'm ever craving onigiri (they have a wide variety - even specials), and honestly my favorite katsu curry in Seattle! Onigiris - Oyako was standard and very delcious. Would love to try more the next time I'm back. Personally, I didn't like the yaki onigiri (we tried the sweet miso paste). I don't think I'm into grilled rice. Unagi Yaki Chazuke - Very good and comforting. I love how the dashi broth is in its own kettle, so I can add more, or even drink alone. Would love to try the Oyako one next time, or the Saba! Just an overall comforting dish. Katsu Curry - Okay, this was so good. From the crispiness and tenderness of the fried pork, to the delicious curry. This portion was a good meal to share between me and my boyfriend. Service was amazing! We came in on a Friday night, and our host and server were so nice, chill, and down-to-earth. Great at making sure we knew it was last-call. Very attentive. Ambiance was nice. Nicely decorated. I wouldn't recommend the spot for very large groups (we talked to a group of 6 next to us, and they've been waiting for an hour, as opposed to my boyfriend and I - we were seated within 15 minutes). read more

Onibaba does every onigiri so well! The place is so cutely decorated and cozy. Every onigiri was delicious and the variety was great. It's delicious to have ingredients that are freshly cooked rolled into an onigiri. The biggest highlight for me was definitely the yaki onigiri, meaning grilled. The cheese paired so well with the rice, and there is hardly any place that does this so we got another order. We split about 6 onigiri and ochazuke; I was full and content with the size and flavors! When coming here, might be best to expect a wait on a weekend or an evening for dinner! They do not take reservations. Large party seating ie more than 4 people might be hard. Would definitely come back. read more

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My partner and I decided to stop by after grocery shopping in the CID. We arrived a little before lunch hours at 11:55am and realized there was already a line forming. Happy to be third in line, we got seated right away and the restaurant quickly filled up after opening. The day we went they were all out of egg :( We couldn't order anything that had egg included so I got the Eel Onigiri and my partner had the Spam Musubi as the alternative. The Tori Karage was soooo good and the size was huge! I expected smaller bites but they gave us six huge pieces that were seasoned perfectly. We didn't enjoy the miso onigiri too much since it was on the saltier side. A pretty cozy sit down restaurant with great staff and a calm atmosphere. I recommend getting here early since everyone that came after us weren't able to get seated for the lunch hours. However they do take out as an alternative! read more

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The owners of Tsukushinbo opened this place and we went to try the Onigiri (of course), and their Katsu curry. We got lucky getting seated an hour before closing but were informed they were out of the katsu curry. They explained the curry sauce took 3 days to make but that explanation didn't make me feel much better. The Yaki Onigiri with cheese looked great but had a strong taste of propane. It had an unbearable taste of whatever fuel their torch used to melt the cheese and char the surface. We each had a bite and stopped. Their katsu was made with a very chewy cut of pork that was over tenderized. Instead of being crispy and tender it was just chewy and gristly. The ambiance was authentic enough. Bright and pretty small. Was disappointed from our visit. read more

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After visiting Japan, we've been trying to find a good onigiri place and decided to try this place out! The storefront is pretty unassuming so may be difficult to find. We preordered the onigiri and the pickup was a breeze. We got the salmon/ikura one (the ikura was a tad on the saltier side), unagi and tonkatsu. Everything was on the smaller side for the price and oily. The onigiri in Japan are wrapped in a way to keep the nori crispy; however, these are not so you'll have to eat them fast. Overall good for the area though pricey!! read more

Popped in around 12:15ish on a Saturday (they open at 12) and the restaurant was already full, it's got about 6 tables. We ended up waiting 30 minutes, which isn't too bad. Once we were seated, most of the big tables received their orders, so we didn't have to wait long. My partner ordered the Oyako ochazuke, she loved it. I thought it was a touch salty for me. I ordered the shoyu butter yaki onigiri, ajitama onigiri and tori karrage. Everything was super delicious, karrage a touch salty but not bad, yaki onigiri crispy and the ajitama- my favorite, the egg was the best. The restaurant is in the old Tsukushinbo location, nondescript, except for a wooden placard inside the window. The interior is renovated, fresh, minimal, fits the space well. Service is good despite it being one person. Prices are super affordable. read more

The food here is incredible, of course their onigiri is amazing and the shoyu butter one was really unique. Definitely the ones with cheese are a can't-miss. The agedahsi tofu is also the best agedashi tofu I have ever had. It's pretty busy but I can understand why. The space is small but bustling and I'd definitely come back. read more

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Tsukushinbo fans rejoice! Onibaba is open for business! Onibaba is in the same space as Tsukushinbo, but it's NOT Tsukushinbo! Yes, it looks familiar and has some familar items, familiar faces, but it's rebranded! The footprint is still small, but they have somehow managed to fit more tables and seating by removing the sushi bar. Don't worry sushi fans, they will return at some point with their famous omakase sets, but not in the Onibaba spot. So what's new besides the removal of sushi and sashimi items? They have kept some of our favorites like gyoza and agedashi tofu (which we did order BTW), but now the menu focuses on rice balls. More specifically Onigiri! If you've been to Japan, you know these rice balls are everywhere and are the perfect snack! What makes Onibaba's concept appealing is there are over 20 offerings here! On this opening day, we chose Spam Tama (egg) musubi, and Una(gi) Tama (egg) musubi. This is comfort food to us, so we gravitated to musubi. BUT we are excited to try more options the next time around - I'm definitely eyeing the Mentaiko and Ebi Mayo Onigiri. Apparently the hubby's eyes were bigger than his stomach and he ordered the Pork Katsu Curry - a meal on it's own. It's a pork (or you can choose chicken) cutlet, perfectly panko-breaded and fried over rice, and topped with their homemade curry sauce, served with a green salad, pickled ginger and miso soup. I think he begrudgingly shared it with me because it was too much for him to finish. Lol. All I can say is we will be back for more of that oishii grub at the restaurant without a sign! read more

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Cute Japanese comfort food place where Tsukushinbo used to be. My kids' love language is chazuke, onigiri and agedashi tofu, and that's what this place is all about. We ordered: -okaka onigiri - packed full! -shoyu butter yaki onigiri - perfectly crisp outside with melty butter pat -ume ochazuke - paaaaacked with ume!!! -yasai ochazuke - loved the veggie-ness of it and the mix of sour and sweet pickle flavor with the rich dashi -agedashi tofu - the thick dashi was super flavorful but it took some crunch out of the tofu -oyakudon - gentle flavors but NOT bland. Pure comfort! Recommend this place A++! Look forward to coming back and trying small plates and drinks. read more

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Expect a small space like before but feeling less cramped. Nice option to do a quick take out with their onigiris. Enjoyed the food overall. It might be a bit rice heavy compared to the inside. Really enjoyed ochazuke. I'd get that again! It's a unique dish I don't see anywhere. The egg on the pork belly don is perfection. I'd recommend arriving before opening and maybe an hour after opening to get that next seating spot. read more

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A small cozy eatery to share Japanese small plates. As the restaurant is small and doesn't accept reservations, prepare to wait if you arrive during peak hours. Food wise, the chicken karaage is an absolute must try!!! The exterior is perfectly crisp with a juicy interior and packed with flavor. By far one of the best I've had in Seattle. Onigiri were great as well with a generous amount of rice. Their chicken katsu curry is one of their most dishes but I think was outdone by the chicken karaage. The curry base was full of flavor but the katsu left something to be desired Overall if you're looking for a cozy quick bite to eat, definitely give it a try! read more

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