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Alexanria J.

Beautiful modern hip cozy luxurious Japanese restaurant atmosphere. We tried the restaurant week lunch special - TTY spicy negitoro don. Impressed that it comes with house made salmon katsu and miso soup for $20. Maybe hard to find parking. Some street parking available. Service was okay, we were a bit disappointed they didnt let us sit at a bigger table when we asked as we had large bags with us even though there were a lot of empty tables with only couple of other tables occupied.

Katsu Curry
Helen H.

Stopped by while I was in Seattle and enjoyed this spot with a couple friends. We came without a reservation and luckily only had a short wait. It's located in Capitol Hill with a fun vintage Japanese-inspired interior. Service was friendly and the host was especially nice. We also had no trouble finding street parking nearby. We ordered quite a few things to share but these were my favorites: - Uni Seafood Creamy Maze-Udon: best item here imo. Creamy, rich, and topped with a variety of fresh seafood. Definitely the most memorable dish of the meal. - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen: Yummy! The broth was light but flavorful and the noodles had a nice chew and grabbed onto the soup really well. The veggies added a nice crunch. - Bara-Chirashi Donburi: Super fresh with a nice variety of high quality fish and perfectly seasoned. No additional soy sauce needed but I did ask for extra wasabi. We also tried a couple other items. All were good but nothing that particularly stood out. Glad I checked this place out while I was in Seattle! I enjoyed the meal but with so many places to eat in the city, it probably wouldn't be on my must-visit-again list.

Michelle C.

Yummmy. Seems like a real family owned spot. The decor is fun and cute- had Kiki's delivery service on the television and toys smattered about, but it's still a chill vibe in there. And it gets POPPIN here. We were ravenous in the morning thank god so we got there right as it opened. Line quickly formed soon after. Bento box - star of the show, good deal and all the items were good Unagi bowl - delish but small! Black garlic ramen - still delish but I'd maybe hop elsewhere for knock out ramen

Hamachi don
Jane V.

I tried this place with my son during our visit to Seattle. We did not have to wait and were seated right away, a good plus. Ambience: (5/5) The atmosphere here felt very authentically Japanese, and fun. Food: (5/5) We ordered the Ahi Tuna Goma Crispy Toast, which came with four pieces and had great flavor. It's a relatively small dish, but that's what we expected going in. We also had the Hamachi Rice Don, which is raw fish over rice, and it was perfect, topped with egg, seaweed strips, and more. At first, we thought the rice looked too plain and would need extra soy sauce, but we were wrong. The rice was already seasoned with some kind of delicious sauce, so no extra soy sauce was needed at all. Service: (5/5) Our waiter was very attentive without being pushy, and was always available whenever we needed something.

Katsu-curry set. Large quantity: we took some home with us. Curry taste was spot-on Japanese style.
Jeff B.

4.5 overall. Japanese native among us especially adored the food and ambiance. SERVICE: 4.5. Pro-active and friendly. AMBIANCE: 4.5. Felt like a relaxed casual local dining spot in Japan. Reservations recommended. A Miyazaki video was playing (muted with subtitles) on one wall. Two spacious and clean unisex bathrooms. FOOD: 5.0. - Beer: Sapporo on tap! One of us ordered and liked the WA Rice lager. - Hokke (mackeral): 5.0. As good as we ate weekly in Hokkaido for a couple of years. - Katsu curry: 5.0. Much volume - took some home with us. Curry was really good Japanese-tasting curry; Yum! Katsu excellent: the breading was fine and light (as found in Japan). Would be especially good on a chilly day. - Sashimi: 4.5. Very fresh. - Fried chicken (kara-age): 4.5. Came with an excellent creamy green sauce. - vegan Udon dish: 4.0.

Drinks menu
Wen C.

I went with a few friends during Restaurant Week. As expected during Restaurant Weeks, it was super packed. Thankfully, we were able to be seated at the main shared table. Tonkatsu Curry Udon Set ($35) - Panko tonkatsu with 224 umani curry and Japanese inaniwa udon, mini grilled BBQ Wagyu yakiniku don and umami poached egg. I love their curry! It's pretty complex in flavor with such amazing savoriness with the perfect consistency. The tonkatsu is crispy and yet the pork is super juicy and tender. The Wagyu has great beefy flavor over a bed of perfectly cooked rice. Taiwan Ramen ($17) - Oxtail broth, egg noodle, spiced ground pork, house made garlic oil, beansprout and chive. Hmm, I'm not sure what to make of this dish. The ground pork and noodle combination reminds me a bit of Zha Jiang Mian, Unfortunately the pork goes to the bottom of the bowl and then lost in the soup, making it hard to fish out. Mentaiko Cream Udon Set - I got to sample a bite of this and wow, it was amazing. It's super savory and creamy and coats their udon perfectly. I recommend getting this!

The karaage chicken with curry.
Marcus D.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Although it was busy the service was quick. I got the karaage chicken with Japanese curry. It really hit the spot. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu.

ALL ABOUT SEAFOOD BENTO and Salmon CHIRASHI DONBURI
Emily H.

The ambiance and service are great here! The food is eclectic and beautifully presented. I got the seafood bento, and it came filled with raw fish, uni croquette, salad, grilled fish, and pickled vegetables. The croquette was creamy and filling, and the fish was fresh and soft. It was more than enough for one person. The drinks are delicious as well, and are on the lighter side. I'd highly recommend coming for their affordable happy hour and making a reservation!

Ribs
Tim W.

Wow the food is flavorful and worth every dollar. We got the ribs as an appetizer and geez it was so delicious and fell right off the bones. The karage curry was yummmy. Service was great. It was a bit squish and wished they opened the outside part. P

Lunch special ($20!!) Grilled beef tongue, chicken karaage, kalbi
Elizabeth L.

Favorite Japanese izakaya in Seattle. Authentic Japanese street eats done well. Excellent happy hour with solid food and drink specials. Recommend checking out lunch bento specials are great. Friendly staff, lively, rowdy vibes- always a good time at Rondo! Favorite dishes include the Bara Chirashi Donburi, uni cream croquette, spicy negitoro roll spicy tuna on crispy rice. Save room for the deluxe parfait - delicious and perfect for sharing.

Jackie N.

Rondo is a casual, izakaya style restaurant, yet still classy enough take a date to. It's always so lively in the evenings, and a great place to hang out with friends. They offer many Japanese dishes, small plates, and drinks. I've been here a couple times, and you truly can't go wrong with anything you choose. The restaurant is small and compact, so it can get quite crowded and loud inside. I'd recommend making a reservation on weekends, especially with a large group. Definitely would suggest trying Rondo at least once.

Salmon special
Anastashya A.

shame they don't carry Ichinokura Junmai taru anymore, but the food is still impeccable.

Winnie L.

Had a great happy hour at Rondo Japanese Kitchen. I'd read that their bara chirashi donburi is a must-try, and luckily it's on the daily happy hour menu. I ordered that along with the spicy tuna on crispy sushi rice and a sake. The chirashi was a standout--loaded with sweet shrimp, wagyu beef, uni, and a generous variety of fresh seafood. The spicy tuna crispy rice was also solid, with a really interesting, flavorful twist. The vibe (as you can see in the photos) is warm and inviting, with an open kitchen that adds to the experience. Service was friendly and quick, which made everything even better. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood.

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What foods are served for happy hour? I only see a drinks HH menu on their website?

there's a happy hour menu on their website

How do you make reservations?

We use Yelp reservation website. Also our website tamaribarseattle.com or call 206.979.8800

Do they take reservations?

Yes they do!

Are there any gluten free options?

They have a wide variety of sushi, sashimi, and chirashi options available. But none of their katsu or noodle dishes are available gluten free.

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