TLDR: Really enjoyed the restaurant week bento as it came with great flavor and variety. The space isn't huge but there is a variety of bar or indoor/outdoor seating options. Would recommend making a reservation! Food: We had the restaurant week benton which came with a variety of sashimi and small bites. Everything was fresh included a good amount of different flavors and textures. We also had the tamari bar roll which was solid but not something I'd come specifically for Price: The restaurant week bento was $35 dollars and I thought it was a great deal considering the food and location. Service/Ambiance: Service was solid and the staff was friendly. They have an outdoor patio that includes tables and counter seating. For a weekday evening we waited about ~40 mins since we wanted a table. I would definitely recommend making a reservation read more

Tamari Bar - Tamari Bar Roll - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food - I had just 1 soft shell crab bao because i was so full from before. the softshell crab was good but i basically ate all of the meat in the first bite because it was hard to bite off a piece. also tons of sauce so it was a little on the messy side. they had a ton of other dishes i would have tried so maybe we'll come back. Service - food came out fast but all at different times. they had us sit outside since we didn't have a res on mothers day - so maybe also part of the food being a little scattered. but overall friendly and didn't take too long. Ambiance - tons of seating. inside, outside, upstairs. very chill area. and can order desserts from baiten next door. read more

Tamari Bar - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Solid spot to grab dinner! Recommended to make reservations as they were pretty packed so we had to sit outside (covered and heated patio). Service was pretty good. They were friendly and checked on us frequently. Food came out at decent paces. Both of the Korean fried chickens were good. Fries were great too. I ordered the hamburger bento and it wasn't that good, though. The burger meat was dry. I'd come here again. read more

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This place is amazing. It's loud and the seats are small so if you're easily over stimulated, take your meds - but it's all worth it. The food is amazing. The service is attentive and kind - I love cooking the waygu on the hot rock and their unagi the most but everything is so fresh and delicious. read more

I've been to this place twice in the last week and a half. So good, everything is so fresh as well. The happy hour is a couple dollars off their normal menu. I really enjoyed the chiraishi bowl and tako wasabi with such fresh seafood. The curry was a little salty, but it was ok when paired with the rice. I also really enjoyed the BB sukiyaki which had nice flavor with a little mala. Service was good as well read more

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Food was amazing! Their nigiris are some of the best! Bibimbap was good but the cheese made it heavy Skip the yuzu ice cream cover in chocolate, nothing like ice cream. Drinks were good too! On the whole a very good izakaya Service was quick all the staff were friendly and quick. Clean bathrooms. L shaped seating area, great for small groups but had a couple large group tables too. read more

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I have only been here for the rotating daily lunch specials and they average at $10 for quality Japanese style lunch. To be honest probably some of the cheaper lunch specials in the city. They are usually changing so it's hard to pinpoint but every $10 meal I've gotten is so good. I think the lunch specials are new because I'm the only person here but it's bomb and I highly recommend. I always leave full too! read more

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One of my favorite spots! Tamari Bar is a great place for almost all occasions! I have made a stop here for a casual night out, for a quick lunch, for special occasions like birthdays and Valentines, it has a great vibe for almost anything! It can get quite busy during dinner rush so a reservation is recommended, however there is a $25 deposit that is required but it does go towards your check. I have gotten daily specials here and restaurant staples as well. My absolute favorite thing to get here is the tamari roll which is dressed so perfectly! Their happy hour is also great and their pork bao buns are also AMAZING! Their bento sets are also a great choice and are huge. The price point is on the higher end but for the amount of food and variety, I would say it is quite reasonable, especially during happy hour. The service is always very nice and friendly and the chefs are super speedy. I have never experienced waiting a long time for food after ordering. I will be back when I am in the area! read more

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A unique take on Japanese cuisine adapted for Seattle tastes and ingredients. Cilantro pesto udon with flash fried brussel sprouts and Japanese eggplant was delicious. read more

Tamari Bar - cilantro pesto CILANTRO UDON - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wagyu bites were so good and the ramen was nice and fatty - solid izakaya in Capitol Hill. Love that the bathroom had mouthwash! read more

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Tamari bar is such a cute spot to eat at on a night out. I personally like the vibe and decorations here more than its sister restaurant, Rondo. I happened to come on the last day of restaurant week, so I tried their special dinner box which looked pretty, but the taste failed in comparison. At both restaurants, I have not been impressed with their sashimi. It tastes a little fishy and honestly the rest of the box wasn't outstanding either. I did also get to try their hot stone wagyu which was good and a fair price. The service was attentive and the food came out relatively quickly. I think if I ever come again, I'll just stick to ordering the katsu curry. read more

Tamari Bar - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

=== Overall === Very cool place, good vibes to hang with friends and hit or miss food and drinks. === Food === I came for Seattle restaurant week and my friend and I both got their box. Half of the items in the box were very flavorful- I'm looking at the sashimi, macaroni salad, and chicken. The others were unmemorable except for the deep fried crab, which my friend and I couldn't even get past our first bites. That unfortunately took this place down a lot food wise in my opinion. I would get their sashimi, and their drinks looked good! Side note: I've tried baiten (their connected dessert place and was not impressed. Would skip). === Service === Friendly and fast service. No problems here. They ask everyone if they have a reservation so would be good if you had one. === Ambiance === Absolutely love the 80s Japanese decor with ultraman & ghibli. Cool ambiance and they keep it clean. read more

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Great service, great happy hour, and great vibes in Cap Hill. Came here with coworkers and we were here with hours! Love the ambiance and decor. It felt like it'd be a great place for girls' night and date night alike. Drinks were flowing and strong. Happy hour deals were aplenty. We enjoyed rolls, sashimi, bao, cabbage salad, chicken skin, and more. Everything was good. read more

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Overall, I would really recommend this place! I had a mixed good experience but the service was fantastic, the food came out very fast and played beautifully, and it was very fun and lively in there without being obnoxious. I loved the ahi tuna sashimi- perfect texture and delish accoutrements. It also was a really good portion for the price. As for the thing I didn't like: the cilantro udon was essentially inedible for me. The udon was what i would describe as chewy and slimy and there was a taste in the cilantro pesto that was quite foul to me. My partner also didn't like it. We couldn't figure out what the strange taste could be as we both like cilantro. I would absolutely recommend the restaurant as a whole, just maybe not the cilantro udon. read more

Tamari Bar - AHI TUNA - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cool vibe and yummy food! This spot is in the heart of Cap Hill, and has such a live fun vibe. The food is fresh, house made, and a blast of flavors. The katsu curry had the perfect umami house made deep curry flavor. You can taste the flavor pop of spices with a crispy chicken katsu. Every bite was heavenly. Great drinks and bar scene. The servers are all super friendly and welcoming. read more

Tamari Bar - Dining room - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been wanting to try this place again and I finally did today. Delicious food and drink as expected. I tried hayashi rice bibimbap in a stone bowl piping hot and gooey with lots of cheese and fried Brussel sprouts and eggplants on top. I also ordered tora gozen which is 9 little appetizers, 3 kinds of sashimi, curry, pickled cucumbers, chicken with syungiku, eel with cuc sunomono, aji fry, soft shell crab. I had everything I wanted to try minus dandan noodle. Everything was satisfying balanced flavor, great quality, the right temperature. So happy that the quality of their food has not changed. Hope to be back soon. read more

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Tamari Bar and Rondo are among my favorite places because of their rotating menu, food variety, and yuzu drinks. We come here almost every week. The 206 curry is iconic and there isn't anything we hate except for maybe the tora gozen "appetizer tower" because they no longer serve it as a tower and instead give you a 9-square prison tray and the food didn't seem fresh. If you arrive before 6pm for happy hour, you will likely get a table. Otherwise you'd need a reservation. read more

Tamari Bar - yuzu soda - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a great spot for those who like to try multiple items from a restaurant's menu! In particular, they have a wide variety of appetizers (almost like tapas) and even have an appetizer platter. It's also a great spot for unique and tasty alcoholic beverages! I made a reservation on Tock, which required a $10/per person deposit. This amount was instantly refunded when I checked in for my reservation. The unagi bowl was scrumptious. The rice was soft and cooked perfectly. The toppings complemented the bowl and added extra texture. It was a decent portion and didn't leave me feeling too heavy or stuffed! The servers were very attentive and checked in with us frequently. They did not rush us as we ordered another round of drinks and eventually dessert. I love that you can order Baiten soft serve to be served at the table! I will be back to try more items and drinks!!! Really want to try their slush drinks. NOTE: The Area 206 curry has pork even though it's not explicitly listed on the menu. read more

Tamari Bar - My Unagi Bowl - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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i'm a huge fan of rondo, so it should come as no surprise that i love tamari bar, as well. i think the owner is a master of japanese food because tamari bar has never missed. the inside is laid out like a standard bar, but it is decorated like an izakaya. behind the bar, there is a large screen playing japanese movies every day. it can be anywhere from akira to ghibli to an obscure anime movie. all the waitstaff are super sweet and they have some really cool bartenders. usually, i go for the happy hours. from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM is the standard happy hour, and then late from 9:00 PM-close is their final happy hour. my only suggestion is that if you go to the closing happy hour, make sure you know what you're ordering quickly - during the weeknights, it's only a single hour! the cilantro udon is truly special & the happy hours are 1000% worth it. read more

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Happy hour is the way to go! We ordered: - Sapporo ($6) - Tako Wasabi ($4): very unique item, have not seen this item on the menu before!! - Tori Kara-Age ($10): delish! - Curry ($10) read more

Tamari Bar has been on my list for some time now, and I've been able to visit twice within the last few months! Located in cap hill, this place can be busy, that or parking is going to be impossible to find so you might have to be prepared to wait a bit! The first time I came was on a Friday and it was about a ~20 minute wait for a group of 4 (which became like 7 but I'll touch on this later), and the second time was on a Thursday night, with no wait at all. I loved the Izakaya style of the restaurant, with the moody, dimly spaces and open patio for seating. It made the space very comfortable! In terms of food, it seems like they always have a rotating menu, which a few more consistent items. Of all the items I ordered my personal favorites were the area 206 curry and the wagyu yakiniku BBQ. The 206 curry, despite no meat in it, was delicious, flavorful, and held itself very well as an entree. The Yakiniku was so good that my friends and I ordered it twice! The beef was perfectly fatty, and paired with with the spicy mayonnaise that it came with. The drinks here were great as well, my friends and I each got our own highballs, my personal favorite was either the cola highball, or a classic yuzu highball. I can certainly see why this place is so popular, and will definitely come back for more late night bites! read more

Tamari Bar - Wagyu Yakiniku BBQ - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Parking: can be hard if you go during busy hours, weekends. Uber/walk recommended Ambience: open area, natural lighting, great for intimate date or group. Service: attentive, friendly, and fast. Cost: happy hour daily until 6 pm. They got a huge happy hour menu! Food: ordered chirashi bowls, pork skin, taco wasabi, and bao. I was surprisingly pretty full afterwards. Food was fairly seasoned, fresh. Pork skin's texture was not what i expected though-- it was more chewy (expected to be more crunchy). I would come back here to try different menus! read more

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Cool vibe at the place. The service was great and our waters were always refilled. We were told we could eat for two hours, probably because it was busy and popular. The bibimbap tasted amazing but was a little heavy for one person, definitely needs to be shared lol. The curry was great, just a bit spicy. Got the Ramune Crusher which was really good as well. Definitely need to try other items on the menu if I'm ever in the state again. read more

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TLDR: great happy hour options for a great price. Didn't personally enjoy the flavors. Loved the atmosphere though for a fun night out and the service was awesome. Quick and friendly. We came for restaurant week without a reservation ON A FRIDAY NIGHT and luckily they had spots open ! The restaurant week dinner bento came with: macaroni salad, one katsu lamb chop, one uni shooter, two blue fin tuna sashimi, two bluefin toro, 3 slices of threee different sashimis, 2 pieces of grilled miso, one large potato croquette and 3 pieces of karaage. A small side of soy sauce and wasabi was provided to pair with the sashimi. In addition, we ordered more karaage which came with their tartar sauce and the poutine. Everything came hot and fresh and beautifully presented! As a personally preference, I just didn't enjoy the flavors. The cuts of sashimi were thick so if you aren't the biggest raw fish fan, not the best choice (obviously lol)! I'm new to sushi so it was hard for me to enjoy. read more

Tamari Bar - Restaurant week sampler - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food amazing! Ramen I'm so impressed and loved how chewy and delicious the broth was! Curry was awesome too don't really have a lot to compare with on Japanese curry but it was flavorful & got a poached egg aswell to add to the dish. Only reason I gave the stars I did was because the website gives off a upscale ambiance with sophisticated interior vibe but when you show up the restaurant seating, decor and vibe doesn't reflect the amazing food and cocktails served. It's more like a casual place you go dressed down or even for lunch! I went for my anniversary & made reservations but when we walked in honestly didn't seem reservation worthy! Which is okay but yeah....if you want some awesome Japanese Wagyu cooked on a huge Instagram worthy looking river rock/stone GO! read more

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Came here while they offered the lunch special - good taste but absolutely just drowning in oil read more

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The SRW Yama Bento is decent. Tamari Bar's food always surprises me. This meal especially brought me back to my childhood. The meat is soft, juicy, tender... it's rare to find restaurants offer such quality meat. This one bento is heavy and served 2 meals for me. I rarely eat rice but their cuisine led me enjoy eating with rice. I'm so thankful for the quality of service and food! read more

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I was in town and my friend suggested we visit this place for happy hour which I believe runs until 6pm. We ordered a ton of food to share and it was so much fun! It gets busier around dinner time which was when it started filling up. Things I tried: 1) octopus and seaweed appetizer. Octopus was raw and was very wasabi forward, will definitely open up the nasal cavities lol 2) if you order a high ball you can get a chicken karage side as as a set. Perfect if you want a small bite with a drink. 3) we got a set of different things to try which includes small slices of fish. It's good and what you would expect. 4) chirashi bowl, small and meal for one or for splitting. The rice was on the sweeter side and I loved this dish 5) pork belly bao with beer. Bao was fluffy and it was loaded with pork and green onion. Very on point. read more

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Such a fun place to go with a wide variety of choices to order. The bao buns are delicious and the wagyu zabuton is a must-try! The 206 curry and chirashi are also excellent choices. I will be back to try the ramen! read more

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Came here for their late night happy hour that starts at 9pm to close. We ordered: HI-TORI which is a TOKI HIGHBALL W/ 3PC CHICKEN KARA-AGE. This was a really good deal that comes with both a cocktail and an appetizers. BAO DOWN SAPPORO PINT W/ BAO OF YOUR CHOICE. We ordered it with the spider and it was quite tasty but heavy on the bao. TORA GOZEN which comes with CHEF CHOICE 7 KINDS APPETIZERS. Some highlights on here were the pork belly which was very tender and nice and fatty (I should've ordered this with my bao). Fried Brussel sprouts are very tasty and fried well. The sashimi (salmon, blue fin tuna, and albacore) were fresh and good quality. "OSAKA" CHEESE CHICKEN KATSU CURRY This is the AREA 206 CURRY chicken katsu with mozzarella cheese. I normally don't like getting the cheese with my katsu curry but the ratio was just right! The chicken katsu was very tasty and I'd say is better then the chicken Kara-age. The curry meat sauce delicious and the overall dish was very comforting. This was the highlight for me. read more

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Went here after the Garden show . We got a variety of dishes. All of it was good , I did enjoy the soft shell crab one . I don't know if I will be able to make it back to this area in awhile. The food was tasty waiter was friendly The place was clean for Seattle. read more

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I took a Friday night walk in Capitol Hill with my husband, my brothers, and their partners last month. We were all visiting from out of town, staying in Denny Triangle, and just wanted to explore and grab a drink in a different neighborhood. We walked up and down Pine and Pike, scoping out the bars as we went. Tamari Bar stood out for its easy, open patio, glowing with light from dozens of Japanese lanterns. We decided to walk in for a little nightcap. Tamari Bar is a casual izakaya, where you can get booze and Japanese bar food in a low-key, comfortable setting. The interior looked cute, but we opted to sit on the patio. We lucked into happy hour, which was running until closing at 11:00. Service was good and very friendly. The drinks weren't great, but the prices were reasonable and they passed the time. I got the Taking Flight, a milk punch cocktail with Nikka gin, Giffard Elderflower, Montenegro amaro, yuzu juice, and shiso. Sounded good, tasted cloying. My husband got the classic highball, which was fine, while one of my brothers got a Ramune highball with a Ramune bottle placed upside down in a large mug. This turned out to be a poorly designed highball, as Ramune does not drip past that little marble in the neck. There was a pretty robust food menu, much of it available at happy hour prices. We'd already eaten, but my other brother asked for a miso soup. Surprisingly, there was none on the menu, but he got the house equivalent, which our server disclaimed was not that similar to miso soup. I gather that Tamari Bar isn't going for traditional Japanese food, but you can get interesting items like spicy pork poutine and cilantro udon. We had fun at Tamari Bar and while I didn't love the drinks, I am glad we went. The patio was pleasant, definitely a nice spot to relax for a spell in Capitol Hill. read more

The katsu curry chicken is one of the best things I've ever eaten. It's kind of impossible to get at how flavorful and delicious this is next to most foods. The spice blend is perfect and the chicken is so crisp in the rich curry. read more

I can't believe it took me so long to come here! Tamari Bar is such a fantastic spot in all aspects - great food, amazing service, and good vibes. My friends and I came for happy hour on a Wednesday night and were able to get a table for an hour or so despite not having a reservation. Their happy hour menu is great with a bunch of options at a good price. We started with the tofu and popcorn chicken appetizers to share. They were so so good! The tofu was light and nicely flavored with bonito, and also had a good spicy sauce on top while the popcorn chicken was well fried and coated with a delicious sauce too. I also got the buta (pork belly) bao and the toro daikon handroll - both amazing! The bao was way bigger than I expected and it had the perfect soft fluffy bao with the giant sweet savory piece of pork belly. I'd so get it again. The hand roll was also so fresh and delicious! My friend got the ocean salad which was gigantic for the price and had tons of sashimi - it looked amazing. Overall, I'd highly recommend this spot in Seattle and I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Tamari bar has been a staple of mine for the past few years. They always have such unique cocktails and delicious daily menu options. Coming here with friends is one of my favorite things to do! The staff are all so kind as well. I've tried many many things on the menu, but my current faves are the Tora set, which samples a couple of the appetizers and some nice pieces of sashimi, the Sashimi salad, the Soft Shell Crab Bao, and the Dark Typhoon cocktail! They have great happy hour promotions so I always end up coming at that time. The interior is super cute and there are always people when I go. I would suggest making a reservation if you plan to come between 6-9pm. Their sister restaurant Rondo is amazing as well, just up on the north end of Broadway. Definitely a Seattle institution. I love you Tamari Bar! read more

Tamari Bar - Tora Set - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The staff was super friendly and service was great! The kpop chicken, sukiyaki and other food we ordered was amazing. 10/10 will be coming back read more

Had the Wagyu Hayashi Rice Bibimbap and it was one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. Drinks were also fantastic, service was good, and the vibe was solid. But dear god. That dish. My partner and I both died a little when we had to stop eating because we were too full (they ordered something else but if I'm being honest I don't remember what it was because I was so locked in on this bibimbap). Portion was generous too! They also ate some of it and we still had leftovers. Partner reports leftovers were also delicious. 10/10 will absolutely be back. Came directly after some karaoke down the street and could not be more pleased with that choice. read more

This place wasn't on my list to try, I was coming to Baiten and the kids wanted sushi so when I asked the lady who works at Baiten she said why not try Tamari bar. The place wasn't fantastic I was amazed at the food, service was great although was packed on a Friday night but that kitchen was super efficient. Flavors were fantastic and prices were very reasonable. I will have to come back when I'm in Seattle every year. Ambiance reminds me of Taku fried Karage by Shota Nakajima that closed down! Must try! read more

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Had Tamari Bar happy hour for my birthday dinner and it was amazing! I had been to Rondo and Suika (RIP Suika...) and was so excited to try the sister restaurant. We made a reservation the night before - they held our reservation for $10 per person but credited it back to my card after we checked in. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas, both super cute. They had Miyazaki movies playing on the TV behind the bar. The staff was super attentive and kind! Food and drink faves: Dark Typhoon - needed to try because squid ink infused rum???? Tako Wasabi - so fresh and only $4 during HH! The Ocean Salad - surprisingly fresh greens and lots of fish presented in a beautiful dish Tamari Bar Sushi Roll - so good we got it twice. Nori Shio-fritz - seaweed french fries! read more

Food is excellent!!! Ambiance is great! Very cute decor. Oh my gosh. Love it! If you love Showa vibes. Service good. All the servers are kind and attentive to our need. Wagyu yaki niku was super! Sashimi is fresh! read more

Tamari Bar - Cute sign - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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