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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Sukiyaki Udon
    Maggie W.

    Very authentic and delightful dining experience. They have a few easels set up around Pike Place where the fish looks super fresh, so my interest was naturally piqued. I met up with my friends and my boyfriend here for lunch, and we shared an unagi don, some sukiyaki udon, salmon sashimi, and uni nigiri. The unagi rice was seasoned very well, and the unagi itself was flaky and delicate. The sukiyaki udon came out piping hot and with a heaping amount of beef! I thought the broth itself was a bit bland, but the soup helped warm my bones for sure. My personal favorite was the uni nigiri- there wasn't a hint of fishiness in this, and they heaped on the most I've ever seen any sushi spot give. Service is good, I would 100% come here again and my local friends agree.

    Ms. A.

    3.9.2025 Urara Japanese Restaurant offers an authentic and delightful Japanese sushi experience. The restaurant is very clean with minimalist decor that reflects the simplicity and beauty of Japanese culture. Soft lighting and traditional Japanese art pieces create a warm and inviting environment, perfect for a relaxing meal. We sat down at sushi bar and ordered nigiri from chef's choice. Chef was very friendly and miso soup and tea came quickly after the order. Server was very attentive and our tea was always hot!

    Michelle L.

    We walked by this place for ten years and never dined in. Tonight we went for dinner and they were phenomenal. The fish was so fresh. They also have really good agedashi tofu, which is one of my favorites. We got the omakase, spicy tuna roll, ceviche roll, agedashi tofu, and they were all delicious. The service was great too. We will definitely be back.

    Furikake Wings (4)
    Philip P.

    Very small sushi spot by Pike Place Market. Always passed by it whenever I was in the area and I'm glad I've finally ate here for once. Sushi was great! Ended up ordering way too much because I thought I was ordering nigiris by the piece, but it was by the pair! So I doubled what I wanted to eat. Managed to do it luckily, but boy was I stuffed. Anyways, when I said this place was small, I meant it. Probably fills about 10 people or so, but I enjoyed my time there. Menu was smaller than expected, but I was able to make do and order something I liked which was sushi. Honestly was craving a Katsu-don that night, but they no longer offered that apparently. I liked their selection of sake, so that made my time more enjoyable and made up for missing out on getting what I was craving. Overall, I enjoyed my time here. It's a very small local restaurant that offers quality food. Very quaint and I dig it!

    Seattle Roll, California roll, tempura roll
    Maria G.

    We came in like 30 minutes before closing, and they were very attentive and fast in service. The waitress recommended the Seattle role and it honestly was my favorite.

    Alicia T.

    Cozy spot tucked away in the heart of pike place market. It was dumping down rain so we decided to make a quick pitstop before roaming around the market. The Seattle roll was absolutely delicious and the service was quick!!

    Rainier Longneck
    Pete B.

    Quaint, cozy place near Pike Place Market. Tempura Shrimp Roll and the Ramen with Pork Belly and Shrimp were both delicious. They also had Rainier longnecks, which I was looking for. Prices were reasonable, especially given how expensive Seattle can be.

    Mr. S.

    Love this spot! Not a single bad thing to say, food was amazing, service was great, and the place was so cozy. Definitely a place to come back to :)

    Omakase
    Malisa N.

    It was an intimate no frills affair. The people that served you were incredibly kind and had integrity behind their product. I got the omakase set, and the chef's choice did not disappoint. Beautifully cut piece of fish, awesome work dinner.

    Not sure how there are any positive reviews on this place - none of the food, service, and ambiance was near anything on par. We got a sushi roll, sukiyaki udon, and some kind of nagasaki ramen. Sushi rice had the seasoning and handling of a grocery market roll. The udon had an underseasoned broth that had cilantro in it for some wild reason. The ramen was the worst of all, where the ramen noodle was defrosted and barely cooked, in a broth that was clearly not ready for service. We also waited 30 minutes between the first sushi roll and the noodles to come out - just for food that was lesser than store bought instant packs and costed way too much for what it is. Looking at the past reviews am not sure if the owner recently changed, but it's a shame that this is what we're serving to people in the heart of Seattle. Pike Place deserves better.

    Shrimp Tempura Roll
    Alexis C.

    Urara is a cute Japanese restaurant located within walking distance of Pike's Place. It has minimal space with seating in front of the sushi chef, at the bar, and 4 small tables (for 2) against the window/wall. It seemed to be only two people working there, the chef and a lady who was serving. Both did not interact as much with us but they were kind when entering and leaving. As far as the menu, they have a small menu so there aren't many choices but that allows them to focus more on the quality of their food. My husband ordered a shrimp tempura roll, I ordered a spicy tuna roll, and we shared an order of gyoza. The gyoza had a nice flavor and a light crispness to it. The sauce was also good that we had to double dip, sorry. Everything was sooooo fresh and delicious. It was the freshest sushi I've ever had, so of course we finished it. You pay for the freshness, so it might be pricey for some but it's good for a quick bite.

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    Fresh delicious dishes, cutest interior, and a small and mightty staff. I would absolutely risk going into Pike Place market to go to Urara.

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    The food is very good! The staff is amazing! And the place is clean and very peaceful.

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    Maneki - Sassy salmon roll

    Maneki

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    1.0 miJapantown, Chinatown International District
    $$

    My local friends recommended we come here for some authentic Japanese food while we were visiting…read more We texted ahead to reserve a table for 5 since it is a popular place. They don't take phone calls or reservations online - very old school. Which I think makes it more desirable. We ended up getting a special room with a "chabudai" style table! I was super excited because I've never experienced it before. What I did find pleasant was that although it was a lower table, there was an opening beneath the table that allowed your legs to hang rather than having to sit Indian style. Tyson was an amazing server. Was attentive, accommodated our allergies and was thoughtful with us having a young child. He was so pleasant and polite! We enjoyed the following: Baked miso glazed eggplant - YUM and melts in your mouth. Black Miso Cod Collar - this was pleasantly surprising and so delicious. Eat bite was tender and flavorful. Simple yet so appetizing. Sushi rolls were both fresh and well prepared. The nigiri was also great and fresh- not fishy. We additionally ordered takoyaki - which I normally don't love but this one was very tasty and I enjoyed the texture. Lastly karage chicken which came with a creamy slaw. Overall it was such a pleasant experience and we look forward to coming back!

    5 stars for food and 4 stars for services. I think they are doing good enough…read more Price is a bit on the high side but it's worth it for the food. Grill black cod miso fish is my favorite. Sashimi quality is good and fresh. This is my second time here and I will be back soon.

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    Maneki - Several private rooms with traditional floor seating

    Several private rooms with traditional floor seating

    Maneki - Wild Salmon

    Wild Salmon

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    Ringo Curry - Chicken cutlet curry omelette.

    Ringo Curry

    4.3(141 reviews)
    1.2 miChinatown, Chinatown International District
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    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!

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    Chicken Karake

    Ringo Curry - Hamburg omelette curry

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    Katsu-Ya - Westlake Roll

    Katsu-Ya

    4.4(345 reviews)
    0.7 miSouth Lake Union
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    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.

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    Special set with crab roll

    Momiji - Crunchy Cali

    Momiji

    4.2(2k reviews)
    1.2 miCapitol Hill
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    I visited here for happy hour on a Monday and really enjoyed it! The happy hour items are very…read moreaffordable considering the prime location in SLU - rolls and kitchen items ~$10-15. The best part is the complimentary edamame with flaky salt. I'd come back for this detail alone. The setting inside is nice and bright, and the servers are very friendly. You'll probably want to make a reservation to be on the safe side because the restaurant isn't very large.

    Steve and I got out of a movie in Seattle a few weeks ago and it was on the threshold (seems like…read morewe are always there) where it was late enough that quite a few restaurants were closing which left a few still open with later hours. Momiji was one of those and it was extremely close to the movie theater we were walking out of. Sushi sounded great so we strolled over to get some. The sushi didn't disappoint... not in the slightest! We got some specialty rolls off of that portion of the menu and they were so very good! Fresh and extremely flavorful! Moonraker was one of the rolls we got. I highly recommend it! In addition to that we got an order of the Spicy Tofu... again delicious and made an excellent side with our sushi! I got a hard alcohol I wasn't used to getting. It was fun and it was quite good! It was Shochu which is a distilled beverage and involves sweet potato. If memory serves I got the one with sweet potato and pear. Very different but very good. It had a nice dryness to it. To wrap it all up we got some deep fried mochi ice cream. It held up nicely to being a great finish to a very high quality meal. We are definitely coming back!

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    Momiji - The bar facing the street has a beautiful washi light fixture. The best feature of this area.

    The bar facing the street has a beautiful washi light fixture. The best feature of this area.

    Momiji - Samurai Spirit.

    Samurai Spirit.

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