Walking into this cute little shop somehow brings me memories of my time in Tokyo. They have…read moreautomatic Japanese voice greetings when you walk in and order and Japanese music playing in the background. Everything is self serve and easy to order. Chirashi bowl (5/5) For the price, you just can't beat it anywhere else. It's totally worth it with 5 different kinds of sushi, shrimp and eel and roe. The fish tastes fresh and the wasabi is strong. Amazing price, generous portion, excellent quality. Unagyu don (4/5) This bowl has a mix of tender beef and eel and it's quite heavy on the sauce. I wouldn't say it's very salty but it is saucy and you need to mix it with the rice properly to balance it out. The portion is generous and it is very filling. Not bad but I'd go for the chirashi every time.

Georgetown has some nice hidden gems and I would consider this one of them... just good,…read moreno-nonsense Japanese rice bowls of comfort. If you're a fan of Red Bowl in Financial District, this place has a similar vibe with its approach to rice bowls. Having been here twice on different weeks, I think this will become one of my go-to places in the area when I'm craving fresh seafood on a weekend south of downtown. LOGISTICS Parking is convenient for Georgetown area, given they have a dedicated lot for customers of businesses in the area. Entering in, you order through the kiosk and if you're dining in, you can seat yourself and they'll bring the order to you. The space is small for larger groups but if you're 4 people or less, generally there are tables available on off peak hours (at least what we observed Sat/Sun). Ordering happens at the kiosk, which you can choose for takeout or to dine in. Keep in mind there are some items available for dine-in only (ex. udon or seared salmon bowls), but if you plan on doing takeout anyways you can order online or call ahead for pickup. Note - they do close at 2:30 pm but re-open at 4:30 pm. So long as you get your order in by 2:30 pm they'll still service you... which was nice since the last two times we came in around 2:00 PM. FOOD First off, they have nice nice presentation both in how the food is arranged and the bowls they use when dining in. From the ceramic/decorative bowls to the trays they use... it's the little things that add to the dining experience and make you think a business cares about its food. (Note: there was one time we had initially ordered togo but decided to eat in person; so they kept the food in plastic bowls for one of my photos.) In every bowl we had during our two visits, the rice was excellent! We've had some terrible rice at other donburi places before where it can be too overcooked or too mushy. Fortunately their seasoned rice was a good texture and tasty to eat on its own. The seafood was also excellent for the price / quality - fresh tasting with a melt-in-your mouth texture. Volcano Bowl: Spicy salmon + spicy crab salad w/ masago - despite the description it wasn't too spicy (siracha mayo) but it went really well with the rice, like a deconstructed sushi roll. I liked mixing in some wasabi to give it a stronger kick. Aburi Sake Bowl (seared salmon bowl): This is only available to order for dine-in; if you love salmon... I would recommend this one. Seared salmon is delicious seafood umami. I liked how the salmon had the right amount of fattiness too. Chirashi Bowl: If you like variety, then this is an excellent bowl to try a little bit of everything. I was amused that they also included unagi (I don't think I see that in most chirashi bowls). Even the shrimp, which is usually my least favorite part of chirashi bowls, tasted good with a slight sweetness. OVERALL Awesome place and a good location for the area given there's parking available. Price was just right for the quality (I'm amused how much cheaper good seafood is here in Seattle compared to the Bay Area) and the staff were really friendly. There are also two excellent bouldering gyms nearby (Castle Climbing Club and Momentum)... so if you're looking to recharge after a climbing session, I would highly recommend coming here!

I'm glad my sister chose this place for dinner! The restaurant is small so you should definitely…read moremake reservations. We reserved a table with a view and it was really nice! I think he must've been the owner, but we were chatting with him when he would bring our dishes to the table. Super nice guy! All the dishes we ordered were really flavorful, I must admit, my favorite was the asparagus corn dog, who would've thought that a short spear of asparagus with a corn dog coating would be so satisfying! The octopus was good too, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. My sister enjoyed the bathroom with the Japanese style toilet. I think we'll be back in the summer to try the seasonal menu. Street parking but easy to find spots around. Thanks for a wonderful dinner!

If going here on a date or with family, try to get a sit by the window, great views! And good food…read moreto match! I've been here a couple of times in 2021 and 2022. Food was delicious, their soup shot (often different) was delicious, and the staff was amazing. Just felt like a mellow evening out eating great food.

I haven't been to Daimonji in YEARS! I used to go somewhat regularly but moved away and haven't…read morebeen in ages. Finally made it back and OMG still fantastic. I got some hamachi appetizer and a bento box for dinner. I was stuffed and realized it had been way too long. My server Stephanie and I chatted a bit, she was super nice, friendly, and attentive. Sadly, I neglected to take any photos. Bad Yelper.

Wow I really love this place! The rolls were great and we loved everything on the fresh sheet! My…read morebuddy and I got most of what we ate off the fresh sheet specials and were really blown away with how tasty and fresh everything was! I'm pretty sure the owner was the one making our rolls and he checked on us multiple times and made the experience both delicious, but also fun! The places wasn't very crowded, but the food was fresh and the space was clean! Overall, can't wait to come back. I have a mission to try every place is Georgetown and wish I went here sooner!

Wabi Sabi is our go-to spot for sushi when we're in Columbia City. We usually stop in for happy…read morehour: 3:30-5:30 PM, which offers a small discount on select menu items -- a great excuse to try a few extra rolls. They also provide complimentary miso soup, which is such a nice touch and the perfect way to start the meal. We typically order 4-5 different rolls and share, and everything is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It's fun to mix and match and try something new each visit. The service is consistently good -- friendly, attentive, and efficient. We always leave happy and looking forward to the next time!

Food was pretty good. Service was excellent. My nephew eats here all the time so he ordered the…read morechef's special...and there were quite a few and each one was wonderful! Great staff! So friendly! Thank you!

Always love my ringo curry experience! This is our favorite "Japanese" style curry in Seattle. Nice…read morebold, and strong flavors with just the perfect blend of underlying spice in the one star as well as the two star. You don't need to go any spicier in my opinion. Great portions of omelette and protein! Rice is very fluffy and beds the curry perfectly. I tried this to go for the very first time, and it worked really well as well. I would recommend getting the Hamburg for to go, as katsu don't hit the same as eating freshly deep fried. But the Hamburg is also what I order when I eat in. Portions are rather large, so with kids, I split one large size and I add extra protein. We do katsu and hamburg. Very very very delicious! Always recommend. Even my picky Asian parents approved of it! Always first restaurant that comes in mind when we visit international district. Staff is also always kind and helpful and efficient.

If you're ever craving some simple Japanese curry while exploring ID, look no further than Ringo…read moreCurry. Decent portions of rice lathered in sweet curry with the protein of your choice - not too shabby. A bit pricey in my opinion, but it does scratch that itch. My wife and I ordered both the pork and chicken cutlets with the curry and rice. Presentation of the food was on point, and there's enough for both the rice partnership and the cutlets for dipping purposes. The sweet and warm Japanese curry felt like a welcomed hug on a cold and brisk May afternoon. The biggest complaint was actually the cutlets - despite a nice crunch to it, something felt a little off. Like the cutlets were a bit old or were previously reheated or something. I had to drench each slice with curry to fully enjoy the meal. At the end of the day, two regular-sized curry dishes actually made us quite full and content. We left feeling stuffed and warm - the perfect combination for a chilly spring day. I would say this was a bit pricey for my liking, but what isn't pricey these days in this economy? Solid 4 stars!

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.

omg. such amazing food!! one of the BEST spicy teriyaki i've ever had…read more the spot is really tiny and hard to park in, there's no where to eat inside but it's worth getting take out. the workers are so sweet and let you know about their life and history which i love. def come here!!

I don't understand why there are so few reviews for one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants …read more We are addicted to the teriyaki chicken and have ordered it an embarrassing number of times. The sauce is complex, not just sweet - umami! The chicken's a bit crispy, and it's extremely delicious! Today we learned that Teriyaki Abe also makes Indian food and we can't wait to try that next.

Had the Bento, with garlic chicken as a protein. SUBLIME! (Very limited seating, however!) We'll be…read moreback

First time here. Good stuff…read more Tried the bibimbap and the bulgogi. Should have ordered banchan but next time. There will be a next time for sure - this was enjoyable. I always feel bad posting shots of takeout but it is what it is. On a dreary rainy day I can't get the better half to eat out so takeout it is. Fusion is a good descriptor for the offerings - one thing that stood out was the kale. Never in my life did I imagine I'd be raving about kale :D but the tempura kale was really, really good. Crunchy and tasty. Didn't really like the parking situation - but that's a minor consideration for pickup.

Utterly charming spot for sushi, loved the interior aesthetic with its lofty ceilings and beautiful…read morewood. We went here for a rare date night and it was a wonderful spot for the two of us but looking forward to returning with our children. The food was fantastic with sushi fresh and melting in your mouth. We started with three samplers --the tuna sampler, belly sampler, and salmon sampler. All were rich and delicious with quality similar to the more expensive sushi spots we've been to. We really loved the two rolls as well--the Pioneer square one (never thought pico de gallo would work with Asian flavors and salmon and tempura shrimp) and the scallop one. I loved that these roles were cut so nice and thin. We also shared the creamy udon which had a generous amount of mushrooms, scallops, and shrimp and was so good.... everything was fantastic! Service was really good--our waitress was friendly and gave good suggestions, our water glasses were regularly filled, and our dishes came quicker than I thought. Quite looking forward to returning with our children in tow the next time.

Their sashimi is amazzzzing!! We went there on a Saturday…read moreevening and were seated right away. The restaurant has a lot of seating so it was easy to get a table without a reservation or we were just plain lucky . We ordered for a bunch of stuff as we were hungry but also wanted to try their menu and boy we were in for a treat. Everything was so delicious. Service was quick and the place was clean. A must try for a date night.

I heard really gray things about this location from a Japanese community and so far my second…read morevisit, but this place by far has the freshest sashimi compared to other local places. It really feels like home when entering the place since it's filled with the photos the owner took with all the famous people across the country. Really recommend this spot! I am so excited to for people to try out this location for my wedding in April!

If you're looking for Japanese comfort food, this is the place to go. It's authentic, delicious and…read morefulfilling. It's a bit of a hole in the wall with great food. I would definitely go again. I just wish I lived closer to the place!