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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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Rondo is a great spot for appetizers and fresh sushi, I also think their happy hour is a hidden gem in Seattle. The only reason I'm giving them a three star review is because I got the black garlic shoyu ramen and the oxtail was 95% fat. Although the broth and vegetables in the dish were great that was very off putting.
Flew in from San Diego and checked this spot out as our first meal. Parking on the street was easy but gotta pay a few bucks. Service was excellent! Server was very nice and had great recommendations. Food came out very fast which was a plus for us. The ribs were amazing. The bento boxes are huge. We got random noodles with soup for the kids and it was surprisingly one of the highlights. Highly recommend checking this place out!
Fun authentic Japanese spot with great food! Has all the basics covered and then some. Came with 8 people and got a wide spread. I got the pork katsu curry and it was delicious. Good portions, fun spot.
I read some reviews and feel like most people think the same thing about the Bara Chirashi Donburi so I'll keep it succinct: great presentation and a great variety of ingredients, but they don't combine for a cohesive dish whatsoever. A good example is what is a random piece of beef doing at the front of my dish? I did enjoy some of the meats like the shrimp, but I thought most of the fish wasn't super fresh or high quality. There was still some flavor though so I wouldn't say I had an unpleasant experience by any means - just probably not an experience worth $25. We went around 3pm for happy hour - service was pretty fast but that might've been because there were around 4 other people inside eating. Ambience was pretty standard for a casual Japanese restaurant. 3.4/5
A MUST in Seattle. Hands down the best in Capitol Hill. You have to try the uni noodles, insane
26 days ago
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 read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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! read more
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 read more
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! read more
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. read more
6 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
3 months ago
Rondo is a great spot for appetizers and fresh sushi, I also think their happy hour is a hidden gem in Seattle. The only reason I'm giving them a three star review is because I got the black garlic shoyu ramen and the oxtail was 95% fat. Although the broth and vegetables in the dish were great that was very off putting. read more
Flew in from San Diego and checked this spot out as our first meal. Parking on the street was easy but gotta pay a few bucks. Service was excellent! Server was very nice and had great recommendations. Food came out very fast which was a plus for us. The ribs were amazing. The bento boxes are huge. We got random noodles with soup for the kids and it was surprisingly one of the highlights. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more
I read some reviews and feel like most people think the same thing about the Bara Chirashi Donburi so I'll keep it succinct: great presentation and a great variety of ingredients, but they don't combine for a cohesive dish whatsoever. A good example is what is a random piece of beef doing at the front of my dish? I did enjoy some of the meats like the shrimp, but I thought most of the fish wasn't super fresh or high quality. There was still some flavor though so I wouldn't say I had an unpleasant experience by any means - just probably not an experience worth $25. We went around 3pm for happy hour - service was pretty fast but that might've been because there were around 4 other people inside eating. Ambience was pretty standard for a casual Japanese restaurant. 3.4/5 read more
Wow!!! I wish I came here sooner! Service was exceptional from the time you check in till you leave. Definitely recommend you make a reservation. Food is amazing. Everything g we ordered was yummy. It's a small place with a few tables outside. Street parking also read more
8 months ago
What a VERSATILE menu! Similar to the sister restaurants, Tamari Bar and Hi-Life on Bainbridge, this restaurant was SO delicious! It's pretty small inside so it's highly recommended to make a reservation. We got seated for 6 and had to wait for a few minutes since there was a group that was close to being done. When we got to our table, we had to squeeze in the corners bc there were tables around with small space so that wasn't great but we had managed. They even have hooks to hang your coat on the walls which is super convenient. They had happy hour until 5:30pm. I got the Rondo Bento which was $17 at happy hour. It featured Rondo's famous fried chicken, fresh tuna tataki, wagyu bench cutlet (almost similar to Korean BBQ short ribs,) fresh yet tasty grilled fish (I believe this was eel) with Japanese pickles and rice! It was superb! My bf had the maze-men! Delicious too! My bf and I shared the curry donuts! These are one of a kind -- must try and if you like curry! We also had the spicy tuna crispy sushi bites! Also a must try! At the end, we had a whisky soft serve and a deluxe parfait! The whiskey soft serve, again, one of a kind -- delicious! The parfait reminded me of Nana's green tea -- I got the Hoji-cha flavor and wow, it was a sight to see and it took me a while to finish. Bf loved it! Their yuzu and ginger-ale highballs are so refreshing and good! Recommend the highballs! read more
Great spot for a quick lunch special! $20-$25 for 3 mini donburis or the bento. The donburi is short ribs, spicy tuna poke, and mini kaisen donburi with tako, tuna, albacore, ikura, and salmon with sprouts diced daikon over rice. The poke was only okay but the sliced salmon especially was so buttery smooth. The bento had a flavorful pork rib, chicken karaage, ebikatsu roll, and salad. Good option if you want a lot of variety in a reasonable portion! Pretty casual ambiance (we walked in around noon on a weekday) and very nice service! Would recommend read more
My friend and I came here for the happy hour. She got the BARA CHIRASHI DONBURI which she liked. I got the Classic BB noodles. The noodles were cooked well, but there was very little flavor. They were also all stuck together, so a bit difficult to eat. The inside is very simple. A nice casual place to hang out with friends, & I would come back for happy hour drinks. The service was also very quick. read more
Rondo has a very chill and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for hanging out with friends. My friend and I tried the Rainbow Uni Shooter and Uni Hand Roll, the uni was great quality and tasted really fresh. For the main dish, I had the Bara Chirashi Donburi and Amabi was so good. Everything was delicious and the fish was very fresh. The staff were friendly and provided great service. Overall, it was a great experience. read more
Pictured: spicy tuna donburi: i should've read the description on the menu because this was not what I was expecting when I ordered spicy tuna. I appreciated the greens and pickled vegetable in the dish. Not pictured: maze-men. It had diced potato which was interesting, but was not texturally appealing to me. Would've opted for a crunchier veg such as bamboo shoots. Overall, I have had better here. We were also seated in a crowded area where it was hard to get in and out due an obstructing table despite half the restaurant being empty. Next time I'll probably stick with the chirashi or curry. read more
Rondo was a highlight for our Seattle trip this year because it was so good! We went to Tamari Bar a few days later because we heard that Rondo is its sister restaurant, but we weren't as wowed/in love with the food and ambiance as Rondo (it might not have been the fairest comparison because we went for Tamari Bar's happy hour and sat outside). We went on a Monday night around peak dinnertime without a reservation, and it was packed. They had two open spots at the long shared table in the middle of the restaurant, between the booths and the bar seating, so my husband and I sat across from each other. The interior of the restaurant has a very cool vibe from the unique decor (retro toys, S&B curry powder tins, fun Japanese posters), and I loved the tiles on the bar. The restaurant is well-designed to fit a good amount of people, but since it is so popular, I would probably recommend that you snag a reservation beforehand if you are visiting at a peak time/day. I ordered the unagi bara chirashi because I love eel, and my husband got the kaisen don (Monday special). Food took maybe around 20 minutes to come out, but I understand because the whole place was really busy and our food came out hot and fresh. I loved my unagi bara chirashi because the individual cubes of eel and tamagoyaki were fun to eat and made for perfect one-biters with the rice. The eel was slightly smoky/charred, fatty, and had just the right amount of sauce that went really well with the sweet egg. My husband loved his kaisen don, which was full of fresh fish and a side of clear beef broth on the side. I thought the price for everything was fair for the amount of food we got, but it's definitely not an every day splurge (although I would probably eat at Rondo daily if I could afford to/lived nearby). Service was great, and multiple staff checked in on us just the right amount. Also, is it just me, or are the staff really handsome? We had a great time at Rondo, and I can't wait to return again when we visit Seattle in the future! read more
Cute ambience, I can tell the food is high quality and there is care+thought behind it. I think the portion sizes are definitely a little small for the price, and it's on the mid-high end of the pricing spectrum within Seattle's Capitol Hill food scene. None of the dishes had a flavor combo that stood out to me to earn 5 stars, but it was generally good all around. read more
Right when we walked in, we were immediately assisted and seated. The food was delicious, while the drinks were just okay. The ambiance was clean and made for a great spot to meet up with friends. I would definitely come back for the dishes I ordered. read more
We ordered uni shooters, chirashi bowl, and the seafood parmesan pasta and all of it was pretty good! The seafood was very fresh, and perfect for a light lunch. The restaurant is also vibey and had comic book decorations. Come early to try the daily specials! They were all out of lunch combos by 11am on a Saturday. read more
Great Japanese bites. We had the Bara Chirashi, black cod uni udon, tako wasabi, chicken karaage, and corn fritters. Tako wasabi was delicious fresh and loved the amount of nori it came with. Bara Chirashi was good - great seasoning. The only down side is that the ikura and uni was really salty. Black cod uni udon is delicious if you like a deep creamy cheesy base - which I def the cod went really well with. Chicken karaage is nice crispy with a good cilantro-ish aioli sauce. All good food, portions are decent but not huge, and prices reasonable - especially before 5:30pm (happy hour). Service was attentive and fast. Ambiance is nice and casual. Tables and bar seating inside. They have cans of curry and empty whiskey bottles on the walls and dividers that add a fun touch. A nice place to eat and drink together. Parking: street parking in Capital Hill. Never easy but possible. Bathroom is very clean meaning the kitchen is very clean! read more
I can't believe it took me this long to try this place! My partner and I stopped by after the Fremont Sunday Market and I already know that we will be back soon. Food & drink: (4.5/5) You absolutely cannot miss the salmon chirashi bowl and yuzu soda. Both are incredibly light, refreshing, and flavorful. The uni and seafood creamy udon was also pretty good but we felt like the sashimi didn't go well with the dish. Otherwise it's amazing! The handrolls were just ok, though I did like the uni one more than the negitoro. I would likely pass on them next time. Service (5/5): They somehow work at the speed of light and are really nice. Props! Other notes: They're located directly across from the Cap Hill link station so it's really convenient for those taking public transit. Their happy hour also seems pretty popular and I liked how it includes weekends. I enjoyed how they were playing Your Name on the wall since it's rare to see something other than sports. read more
5 months ago
Again 10/10! Their seafood always so fresh and the service was top tier!!! Will definitely go back when I'm around the area! read more
3 days ago
Found this Japanese restaurant on the yelp and wanted to try for so long, finally tried when visiting seattle. We strategically went there before dinner time to avoid the wait time. It was great that they had happy hour 2:00pm - 5:30pm Daily and we had three different dishes (SPICY TUNA CRISPY SUSHI BITES, BARA CHIRASHI DONBURI, Cream pasta). All of them were fresh and delicious! Server asked us how we are doing and enjoyed our food regularly, which we appreciate very much. Restaurant appeared well managed, cleaned, organized, and loved their little details on the wall. read more
Had a great time here on a Saturday night. Food/drink: Food was great. Sashimi was some of the best I have had in Seattle. The black garlic ramen was also good. They had a couple specials which looked really tasty. We also had warm sake which seemed like a good helping for the price. Ambiance: Very fun. They had anime playing. There is bar seating as well as some larger tables and some tucked away booths by the window - they have it all. Service: Our servers did a great job. It was really busy, and the reason that I docked a point is because one of our food arrived far before the other person's. The table right next to us had the same problem. I think if they could correct this, it would easily be a five star for me, and I would be happy to come back and give them another chance! By the time we left, there was a long line. Looking forward to coming back! read more
I came here solo on a weekday night at prime dinner time and didn't have to wait at all. The ambiance is social but intimate with slightly dimmed lights, great place for a quick bite alone or a nice dinner with friends. Service was 5/5 - my server was very attentive, friendly, and timely the whole time. Food was 4.5/5 - I got the unagi bara chirashi (eel with egg omelet and rice) which was delish! My favorite part was the egg omelet bites which had a little sweetness to it. read more
We were visiting Seattle and looking for a convenient and good place to eat lunch. There are a lot of places to eat, especially around Pikes, but we got away from that trap and went a little further inland. After checking Yelp, we decided to give Rondo a try. They had mostly good reviews, and their menu looks great! We arrived just as they opened, and were promptly seated. They have lunch specials, which made the choice more difficult. I forgot to take pictures of the menu, so I can't really name the dishes, but I have pics attached! Everything was beautifully arranged, and I could tell they were thoughtfully put together. All the seafood was super fresh and tasty! I'm from Hawaii and visit Japan, and the seafood here is right up there! Highly recommended! read more
21 days ago
How can this place be sooo good and so reasonably priced? They have a rotating lunch menu and we tried the trio sampler - delicious and hearty. Came with a chirashi bowl, a curry bowl, and an unagi bowl - each worthy of its own place in my stomach. Also tried the ramen which came with a roll on the side. The ramen had a kick and was full of umami flavor. The menu selection was so extensive, will have to come again. Super friendly service with helpful suggestions. Cool ambiance of a Japanese gastropub. read more
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2 months ago
Amazing food! We ordered karage and salmon lunch combo, as well as a Tonkatsu set. Very authentic and delicious. Service was great.The vibe is good. We were lucky to get a seating immediately during lunch hour. This place is packed with people. There is designated parking in the building so parking is very convenient. read more
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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
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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