This is definitely one of those spots you want to make reservations for ahead of time because it…read moregets busy fast - and after going there, I can see why. The decor and overall vibe are really fun, making it great for both a group dinner or a date night. Parking in the area can take a little patience, but it's manageable and will need to drive around abit. The drinks were good, the service was friendly and attentive, and I really appreciated how many vegetarian options they had on the menu. Overall, a great spot with good food, nice service, and a fun atmosphere.

Great: drinks and service Good: ambience, good for groups…read more Meh: sushi quality could be much better. It was more apparent trying the sashimi, as sauces and other ingredients hide the quality of the fish. Some of the rolls were also surprisingly spicy (I have a medium tolerance level), which makes it harder for a group to enjoy with different levels of tolerance.

Wa'z had been on my list for a long time. Went with friends celebrating their February birthdays my…read morefirst Kaiseki experience and it didn't disappoint. Service is impeccable without being stuffy. Dishes are beautifully presented and explained in detail. Every dish was delicious and prepared with such care and passion for the ingredients. As a Japanese American it was fun to come when the menu featured dishes for celebration is Sestsubun. I went with glass of the Masumi. One of my friends had the pairing, another the flight of three premium sake and the last friend had a NA peach Bellini. All the proteins were perfectly balance and prepared. I loved the variety of the menu and the nostalgia of many of the ingredients. Chef Hiro and staff do a wonderful job! Space is simple but welcoming. Feel like the main counter seats 8-10 and there about maybe five tables. Definitely a must experience. Our menu for the evening: ~ Deep fried house made Sesame Tofu Sea Urchin, Wasabi, Dashi Sauce.(Tapioca flour added gave it a mochi like texture). -Presented in celebration of Setsubun: Braised Soybean and Seaweed with Creamy Tofu Sauce, Grilled Black Cod, Braised Duck Breast, Pickled Mackerel Sushi -Monk Fish Liver and Turnip Purée soup. Deep fried Fish fillet, Chrysanthemum Leaf purée Yuzu Peel, Micro Greens -Toro "Namero" Monaka: Bluefin Tuna Toro, *Ikura, Takuan, Green onion, Ginger in Monaka Shell. (The monaka shell was very nostalgic to me, love the texture it gave to this dish) -A5 Wagyu Beef, Fried Maitake Mushroom in Egg Yolk Sauce with Spanish Truffle shavings -Dry Aged Bluefin Tuna Nigiri -"Ehomaki" uncut Sushi Roll a traditional Setsubun food eaten in silence facing the year's lucky direction: Braised Wagyu, Negi-Toro, King Crab, Ikura Egg omelet, Shiitake mushroom, Cucumber -Japanese Angel Hair Noodle Snow crab, Shimeji Mushroom, Green Onion, Egg, Ginger -Matcha Tiramisu: Sweet Red Bean Paste served with Raspberry and Ruby Chocolate Ice Cream

Great multi course meal with a very limited seating. There were nine people in the whole restaurant…read moreand it kept things very intimate. Top plates were the wagyu beef with shredded truffle, the matcha tiramisu, and the Tuna sushi on the wafer cracker. Lots of unique and unusual flavors, nothing boring! Super fun sitting at the bar watching the dishes get compiled.

Karaage Setsuna is a popular Japanese and Hawaiian casual restaurant in Belltown. Their portion…read moresizes tend to be large, while their service tends to be swift. The restaurant is smaller, with tables for mostly two or four people. They have an outside area, though the tables were not set up when we went. We were running late for a show, so I previewed the menu before arriving and ordered immediately upon seating. Our total time there was an impressive 40 min with their fast service. Very good to know for future reference. Karaage is in the name and is their signature dish. They make it the right way using chicken thigh. Prices are reasonable for the Seattle area. We will return again. The Food: Curry Rice with Karaage, $17.95 - 4 Stars This popular curry rice comes with a choice of protein, which naturally, we chose karaage. The curry sauce is delicious. There is a lot of rice on this plate though. Hubby left half behind. Poke Salad with tuna, $14.95 - 5 Stars Their poke salad with choice of 3.5 oz protein was excellent with the mixed greens. The salad wasn't overdressed and tasted refreshing with a light dressing. I would order this again. Karaage Chicken, small, $6.95 - 5 Stars Glad they offer the chicken as a side. The small is a good compliment to salad. Instead of four pieces, we had five. Hubby was happy to have more protein to go with the rice. They are more of a 4.5 stars rating. Their service speed bumped them up to 5 Stars.

Solid spot for a bite if you're in Belltown. Nothing fancy--very casual, laid-back vibe. The…read morerestaurant does tend to run a bit warm, but it's manageable. If you order a rice dish, they include complimentary miso soup. It leans a little salty, but it's still comforting and a nice way to start the meal. I got the karaage curry rice this time--the karaage was crispy on the outside and super juicy inside. The portion was definitely filling. Service was quick and friendly too.

I returned to Moon Tree for a pre-Kraken game dinner. We got four rolls, three types: spicy…read morescallop, California, and salmon roll. I liked the spicy scallop more than the salmon roll. We kept it simple this time, but I remember last time we came we got some of the signature rolls and they were really great. Next time I come back I want to lean more into the signature rolls.

Wow! I don't know if it's just because I haven't had sushi in 9 months or if the second pictured…read moreroll was that good. The fish in general was very fresh and delicious. I could have eaten 17 rolls. I forgot the name but it had yellowtail, crunchy onions and cilantro. De-lish. We were sat right away as it was not crowded because we came at an off peak day and time. The restaurant was very clean and the staff were very friendly. The sushi came out fast also. Not many cooked rolls for those who don't like raw fish (my husband) It is a bit expensive but that was to be expected. If we go back to seattle we'll be back there!

Good service. Friendly staff…read more Portions are small. It's meant for you to get multiple plates of skewers but the rice bowls are also pretty small. Prices are a little much for the amount of food you get. Super chill and relaxing atmosphere. Good for hanging out and catching up with friends. Street parking only. Clean bathrooms.

Manzoku Izakaya offers a budget-friendly AYCE option for yakitori that is hard to find anywhere…read moreelse in the downtown Seattle area. There is a caveat though, which is that they only have select items in the AYCE menu. The ambiance of the place was inviting enough for us to give them a try! There is a 90 minute window for AYCE, and you can order a maximum of 3 items per person every 15 minutes. All orders have to be made from an app on your phone so make sure you have a fully charged device! When we logged in the app, it was confusing to manage at first so we worked with the server to put our orders in. She had to put in our orders for us a couple of times and then we figured out how to work the system after that. To do the math for those reading the review and maximize the number of items you can order with the 90 minute window, you can potentially order up to 18 sets of skewers per person. Each set of skewer has two sticks. My hubby and I missed a few items from our order but we were getting full after my 10th skewer and his 15th skewer so it did not matter too much! The AYCE menu also has options to order zaru soba, corn cheese, and takoyaki! Presentation is great but I wish the flavor matched the visuals. The standout skewers for us were the boruta pork and the wagyu beef tongue. I was really hoping that the yakitori would be crispier and had more of a smokey flavor but I really can't complain too much for the price point. The food is solid but not like a wow, I have to come back here again! We only saw one server for the busiest part of the night, serving 8 tables all at once. She made sure that our glasses were never empty and she treated us warmly. Wile the decor and the general atmosphere are pleasant, the quality of the food would not merit another visit for me.

I want to clarify that I rate places based on how they compare to other similarly priced places,…read morenot necessarily compared to all other restaurants. For what this place is, I think it's great! The prices are really good considering all that you get and the quality of sushi is pretty good considering the price as well. I was pleasantly surprised to see their combos come with additional appetizers like the agadashi tofu, the salad with dressing choices, and miso soup. The chicken katsu definitely had more meat and a thinner layer of breading as an FYI. I ordered the sushi combo for 38 dollars and got great tasting sushi for that price. Overall, I'd recommend this place if you want somewhere casual with good options and little extra items mixed in with your meals. It's definitely not like Umi, or Shirros but you're also paying like 1/3 to 1/2 the price. I definitely see myself returning when I want a quick or convenient bite to eat (it's one block from my home).

Pleasant dining experience for me. I decided to have dinner here last minute since it was walking…read moredistance from my hotel stay. So I came over. Once I arrived, I was seated at a table. My waitress gave me a warm towel to clean my hands and I appreciated the gesture. I ordered miso soup, a hand roll and one of their specialty sushi roll. Westlake roll: spicy California roll with sliced salmon and lemon red onion with mild mayo 5 pcs. Delicious, fresh and satisfying for me. 5/5 I also decided to get a hand roll and went with the Cajun salmon hand roll. The hand roll was made well, stuffed and fresh salmon. The sauce added a great flavor overall. 5/5 Service went well and staff were attentive the whole time I was there. It was busy and the staff kept up with the flow.

We just dined for the first time at wasabi sushi. I was initially nervous because I've passed by…read moreand was never sure about how good it would be but I was pleasantly surprised! Our server was Praew she was very professional and fast! We ordered a bunch of classic rolls and they were so good along with a few of their cocktails also super worth getting! Over all really good experience

Absolutely amazing sushi experience in Seattle! Everything…read morewas incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. From the melt-in-your-mouth sashimi to the creative specialty rolls, every bite was delicious. The service was warm, Deon is very nice and attentive, and made us feel so welcome. The atmosphere was elegant yet cozy -- perfect for a lovely dinner. If you are looking for outstanding sushi in Seattle, this restaurant is definitely a must-visit. We will absolutely be coming back again. Highly recommend!

I was wrong! Young…read morekids running in the place I thought everything would be too spicy I thought millennial like? Atmosphere was too upbeat and bar like for me yet I got the ChiRashi and it was absolutely fu(king fantastic Very very fresh with enough of a rice bed to compliment each bite of sushi I asked for and received extra hot sake Very very fresh The guy serving me was easily 40 years younger than me But he took the time to engage in some chitchat Which I find very meaningful when I go to a restaurant to feel appreciated Thank you very much!! When I revisit Seattle, I will definitely come back and bring friends This is A great place to come by yourself or with friends, better yet a date I'm glad Yelp sent me here thank you Yelp. Thank you yelpers!

Wanted Sushi and wanted it to be fresh…read more Got exactly that! We dropped by for lunch and it happened to be their happy hour. Perfect. We were greeted and seated immediately. Waters were filled up any time they were half full. Excellent service. Ordered the sashimi and did the chefs choice. All of the cuts were nice and generous. It had a side of onion sliced thinly and sea weed. Paired nicely. Overall I had a great experience there.

10/10 experience. This meal is something I will be talking about for quite some time. I made a…read morereservation a month prior to make sure we could sit at the bar top, as it was for a special occasion. Their staff was friendly and extremely attentive as they refilled our drinks several times, and if we left the table they would refold our napkin before we returned. The food was out of this world. The chefs were extremely knowledgeable on their craft and educated us before each course. My personal favorite was the fatty tuna courses. I loved experiencing this restaurant from the bar top and watching the chefs do their craft. It is a pricey meal for sure but was one of the best experiences and well worth it!

Got to try Shiro during Restaurant Week. The vibe was nice for date night and/or birthdays. They do…read moresing to people on their birthday if you're at the counter and provide a small cute dessert. Everyone was friendly and service was always prompt. We got the Restaurant Week's set menu and the quality was pretty good for $65/person. I did notice not all the fish were as fresh as I'd like since we didn't get the chef's menu. Overall, it was worth trying out if you haven't been here. Definitely more affordable than the omakases at other places.

The Seattle Restaurant week chirashi box was a great deal for $20 at the sister restaurant of…read moreShiro's. Everyone working there was Japanese. I don't think I can splurge for omakase at the sushi counter, but for $20 it's totally worth! All of the pieces were super soft, fresh, and tender. It was so good I got it twice. Only small gripe is there was no wasabi and the rice wasn't seasoned. I'd get it again and I believe it's around $30 something regular price.

One of the best kaiseki/omakase restaurants in Seattle! It the more elevated sister restaurant to…read moreShiro's and the food is amazing! The cooked bites are honestly better than their raw dishes! They do really cool fusions of other cuisines that work really well with the fresh fish they get. Service was also impeccable :) It is more expensive at $185 a person, 20% gratuitity added automatically on top of that. But it is definitely worth it for a special occasion! They make the birthday special for sure.