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Kim D.

This is the cutest sushi gem right by Pike Place Market! Love how they have a nice blend of traditional and fusion sushi with unique bento and box plating. Aburi Nigiri is one of their specialty entrées that we ordered, which came with beautiful compartment wooden bamboo boxes holding 9pc of seared and fresh nigiri - presenting such unique plating style. Aburi Bento was the other dish we ordered which came with 4pc seared nigiri + 3pc salmon oshizushi, 2pc shrimp shumai and tofu. Both dishes came with a complimentary miso soup and house salad! All the fish and ingredients were so fresh and flavorful. The vibes here is cute & perfect for a first date or meet up with friends. The staff are very friendly and attentive!

Yuzu Tea. 1 star. Insta/Beli: @amei_eats
Alex M.

(Overall: A) - Overall, the staff were quite accomodating and the service was pleasant. Their menu has lots of interesting and aesthetic items, so I'm honestly not sure why they don't have more business. They even have an AYCE on the weekdays that I'd definitely want to check back next time I'm in town. (Salmon Poke Bowl: A) - Their salmon poke bowl looks quite nice and was surprisingly filling. It had a fresh blend of vibrant flavors coming from the cucumber, salad, corn, daikon, crab, tomato, salmon, and seaweed salad mixed together on top a bed of rice and a heavy sweet soy. (Yuzu Tea: F) - To be fair, I wasn't sure what I was expecting with this, but it ended up being a yuzu syrup mixed in water, which is not great as normally people mix this at home with some tea for an easy hot honey lemon tea, but $6 for this was not it. -- Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: +1 Menu: +2 Overall: +4 A Insta/Beli: @amei_eats

Aburi Nigiri Box
Philip P.

Came here for lunch during the work day and it was fairly empty. The restaurant looked new still with a good amount of tables and seats for the size that it was. It felt pretty spacious too. I got the Aburi Bento Box and surprisingly, only 1 of the 9 nigiris were torched. When I go to a places named Aburiya, I would think majority of the sushi would be seared in some manner. I was very shocked to see that was not the case. But I was fine with it because it's hard for me to discriminate sushi. I did enjoy the pieces that I had and honestly could not remember what was what despite the waiter telling me what each piece were. Thats on me. The presentation was what attracted me the most. It's very much photogenic and would impress any one I would think. Price for it all was very much on the higher end of what I would've liked to paid, but it's what I get for wanting to try this restaurant out. For me, this place is okay in my book. It's good and pretty, but is overpriced. The only real issue I have is that the name of the restaurant did not reflect what was sold. If a place is named Aburiya which means flame seared store in Japanese, I'm going to expect to be sold seared fish. I got the Aburi nigiri box so I expect every piece to be seared. It's in the name, so that's what I should get, right? I'm. It bashing on the food, it's fine honestly. I'm just going to directly order seared stuff next time.

Nigiri Bento Lunch Special
Andy M.

Some friends and I went here for lunch during our visit to Seattle. There was a bit of a mix up with the order as I wanted the Aburi Nigiri Bento and was served just the Nigiri Bento. A little disappointed as I really wanted to try the Aburi Nigiri Bento but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe I misspoke since the names are so similar. The Nigiri Bento itself was a little underwhelming. The nigiri were definitely my favorite but nothing special, especially wishing there was more fish like tuna and yellowtail (instead of the tomago and shrimp). The Seattle roll is essentially a Philly roll, so I found the name change interesting. I wish there was an option to substitute it with spicy tuna or something else. Salad and tofu were solid, but the shumai was strange. It was more like a uniform dough ball rather than the traditional meat with wonton wrapper. The Toro with uni was nice but doesn't compare to the quality of the same fish but at other sushi spots. Overall nothing was terrible but I left a little underwhelmed and would probably choose another option out of the plethora of sushi places in Seattle.

Salmon tataki - IG @bougiefoodieboi
Kyle W.

Drawn by the aesthetic 9 pc nigiri box from many months back, I finally got to try this place because of the appeal of value from Seattle restaurant week special. For $35 during lunch, I got salmon tataki, 9 pc nigiri box (which is almost $35 normally), and caramelized banana for dessert. The salmon tataki starter was fairly good - it was fresh and served along a soy sauce that is fairly tangy. Everything went downhill after. The 9 pc nigiri box has a combination of fresh and seared nigiri, each of which are fairly large so 9 pcs of nigiri is actually a satisfying meal. This time, they served sea bream, yellowtail, seared escolar, shrimp, tamago, tuna, shrimp, amberjack, and albacore, from left to right top to bottom of the 3x3 box. It is not just plain nigiri - for example, they topped the tuna with rosemary and the yellowtail with jalapeño. My favorite was the seared escolar as it had a nice smoky flavor. The rice was not too cooked so it felt a bit hard and so easy to fall apart. The dessert was fairly decent. My friend happened to come after so we sat next to each other at the bar and he got a different dessert, the green tea mochi ice cream. The caramelized banana is slightly buttery and not too sweet, and I personally preferred that dessert over the mochi ice cream, as the mochi ice cream is just taken out of the freezer so it wasn't all that special. What docked another star was how excruciatingly slow service is. I personally do not mind normally as I can just talk to friends, but first, it is lunch, so it is supposed to be quick as the restaurant is not busy at all, and second, they force you to pay 18% gratuity for SRW menu, so they can just get away with poor service yet you cannot really do much else. That is not okay - if you are mandating gratuity, at least show to customers that they deserve it. Our lunch lasted almost 2 hours, but the amount of food served can easily be consumed for a fraction of that time, even if the food must be made to order (which I prefer nonetheless).

9pc Nigiri Bento
Linda W.

I went here with a friend and got their 9c Nigiri Bento! Service was fast and we were seated quickly. The place was also clean. The fish was fresh but the rice felt kind of dry. Overall it wasn't amazing but it was good. The presentation of the bento box was beautiful!

Seattle restaurant week Nigiri Bento
Stephanie C.

From the food presentation and price, I expected much more from this place and I'm glad I did not end up booking this place for my special events. I was a bit decieved upon walking into the resturant that looked like a standard modern sushi place, though I find their variety of window, bar, and table seating very comfortable. The salmon quality is fantastic - but can you find bad salmon in Seattle? - everything else was basic. Nothing stood out to me in their standard jewel box set. I'm sure they have much high quality fish that doesn't come in their set meals. The way they stick an imitation crab stick and tamago in a nigiri set felt ripped off. Overall, the vibes was like... a tourist trap? Also, automatic 18% gratuity for a small party is not enticing. I would love to give it another try, as the staffs are extremely welcoming and professional, and there are a lot of options on their menu. AYCE for $65 runs from Nov - Jan and I'd like to see where there will go with this.

Aburi Nigiri Box
Diana C.

The boxes are really cute and high quality, though admittedly not a ton of food. We felt everything we ordered was tasty. I enjoyed my sushi rolls. Their drink selection is a bit limited with respect to bottled beer only and cocktails, but if you like sake, they have a whole sake menu and several flight options. The service was highly attentive and timely. I'd definitely recommend. The only down side is that there's virtually nothing for vegetarians here (I'm pescatarian so I had many choices).

Tekka Maki Roll
Alysha W.

This was such a cute little spot in Seattle. We were saying the night before leaving on a cruise and this was within walking distance of our hotel so we decided to try it out. We went for lunch so we both go a two roll lunch special. I got a cucumber avocado roll and avocado maki and my mom got a spicy Tuna roll and tuna maki. We both really enjoyed our lunch. We also got hot tea which came in single glasses with a tea bag but you could just ask for more hot water. The waiter was nice and we enjoyed the experience. My mom said the sushi was good quality tuna but the best we've ever had was in California.

No wonder there are so many reviewers with 1 review
Celina S.

Beware of the inflated reviews! They offer big discounts / free food during dinner if you write a review. I got the sashimi bento lunch special which came out to $30 after tax and tip. The fish was not flavorful. I saw the shumai get prepped from frozen too and sitting at the bar, I even saw some of the fish come pre-sliced lol. The staff were very nice but I would not come back :(

Box Tekka & Sake Box
Celeste N.

The fish quality here is amazing. When I came into the restaurant we were seated immediately and the waitress was so kind to help us figure out our order. I ended up getting the box and it was really good especially for the price. After eating this ALL, I was super fully. The fish was thick cut and super tender, like butter. We also got the carpaccio which was good, but not the best I've had.

Beef Aburi Nigiri Box
Nam V.

Ambiance: a very Japanese/modern vibe at this restaurant. Service: Per usual. Greeted with friendly smile and was inviting. Good: the sashimi quality was quite good here! I especially enjoyed the salmon and unagi! I got the 16 piece sashimi bento box and a feel special sashimi. Presentation was wonderful. Definitely a must return for their daily specials!

Nigiri Bento
Ed D.

I wanted sushi and this was one of the closest places to my hotel. It didn't disappoint. I got there and there was no customers which is totally fine by me. I asked what most people ordered and the waiter mentioned the nine piece bento box. I ordered that and it came with miso soup and salad. There were nine different types of nigiri and they were all really fresh and tasty. The salad had a sweeter tangy sauce. I needed the miso soup since it was pretty cold outside. The decor of the restaurant is modern. The waiter was nice. The price of the box was about $36 so not bad. All in all a good meal.

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How much is the AYCE sushi?

64.64

Can we do dinning in?

Yes, you can dine in. It is pretty chilly inside the restaurant, so be sure to take something warm to pull over if needed.

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4.4
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4.5 stars (5 for the price point). We tried the happy hour omakase (the 19 course, at a table/not…read moreat the counter) which is a great deal (their regular omakase is very affordable too, as compared to a lot of places especially NYC). It seems great for special occasions (we saw them coming by with a polaroid for those celebrating such as birthdays or anniversaries. I enjoyed how relaxed the vibes are at this place. I wish they had more cold tea options for the summer and more non-alcoholic drinks in general, but still had a great experience. The fish selection is fresh and the pieces are very manageable. It feels like there is a local touch with the salmon course/pieces. My husband is left handed and I was very impressed our waiter noticed and adjusted accordingly. I especially loved their soy sauce (which they said was house made). Fun little date night out and we really did enjoy it. Highly recommend making a reservation as that is what we did.

Finally tried Shiro's and I have to say, it was a pretty big let down. To be fair, we didn't do the…read morebar seating and instead went for table reservations. Reservations during off peak dinner hours aren't too difficult to get on a weeknight and street parking was fairly easy to find. The omakase / tasting menu is 19 bites, which is a decent amount of food, but overall the fish quality was really disappointing. There were only about 4-5 pieces of nigiri that tasted fresh and clean; the white fish that you start with in particular were just not a fun texture or flavor. The shellfish course and sweet shrimp were solid though. Unfortunately, besides the fish, the rice was a total flop too. It just felt dried out as if they had been pre portioned well ahead of time and under seasoned. Part of the joy of a course menu, if you want slightly warm / room temperature rice against the cool fish, but you get zero of that contrast here.

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Momiji

4.2
(2k reviews)
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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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The bar facing the street has a beautiful washi light fixture. The best feature of this area.
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4.4
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My boyfriend took me here to celebrate my birthday and reserved seats at the chef's counter for the…read moreomakase experience. Since my birthday fell on a Wednesday, we were lucky enough to have Chef Shiro Kashiba himself behind the counter preparing and serving our meal. The entire experience was incredible. The service was organized, attentive, and made the evening feel truly special. Chef Shiro Kashiba is knowledgeable, entertaining, and incredibly passionate about his craft. With every course, from salmon and tuna to white fish, mackerel, shellfish, and eel, he explained how each piece should be eaten, where the fish was sourced, and even shared personal stories from his career. It felt like he was telling a story through every piece of sushi he prepared, making the experience both captivating and unforgettable. Chef Shiro Kashiba is truly inspiring. It was also wonderful to see that everyone seated at our counter had traveled from out of state just to experience his omakase, which speaks volumes about his reputation. This was, without a doubt, the best sushi omakase experience I've ever had. The fish was exceptionally fresh, and every bite was thoughtfully prepared. The flavors were unlike any sushi I've had before and gave me a whole new appreciation for how extraordinary sushi can be when it's crafted by a chef with such deep knowledge and experience. I would absolutely love to come back again. I left feeling completely satisfied and fulfilled, yet hungry for more of this amazing sushi experience. Thank you, Chef Shiro Kashiba, for making my birthday so memorable!

Get a cup of coffee and take a deep breath. This is a long-winded story…read more About 13 years ago, while vacationing in Seattle, we took a food tour. Our food tour was very intimate, just the two of us plus the guide. One of the restaurants we visited was called Shiro. We arrived mid-afternoon, while the restaurant was closed to the public. We were each served two pieces of Nigiri and told the story about Shiro. The two pieces that we were served were phenomenal and the story fascinating. We found out when Chef Shiro would be working next and cancelled another dinner reservation so we could try more of his food. When we arrived before opening time, there was already a woman waiting at the door. After us, a Seattle software engineer and three of his Canadian co-workers arrived. We had all arrived early because sitting at the bar in front of Shiro was on a first come, first served basis, reservations were not taken for that privilege. The year after we dined, we read that Shiro had retired. We were so disappointed that we would not get to eat his food again. Then we learned that Shiro opened a new restaurant and we planned on making a trip up to Seattle. Twelve years later, we finally made it. Reservations were made through opentable.com two months in advance. We wanted the Omakase, sitting at the bar, in front of the Master. Well, when we arrived, we found that Shiro only works on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. (sigh) Still, we had a great meal prepared by an amazing chef who hailed from Laos, whose name escapes me now. We had a pretty good conversation despite the background noise from the rest of the restaurant. The presentation was beautiful as you can see from my pictures. We asked for and received a menu list that detailed what we were being served. If you take the time to look at the photo captions, you can follow along with the menu list to see what each fish looked like. And then, on our way out, there was Shiro! We greeted him, thanked him and his Sushi Chef for a great meal. We asked for a photo and he had a staff member take the picture for us. Yes, Shiro is a slight man but not quite as small as the picture makes him look. The staffer changed my camera setting from 1x to .5x and because he was standing one step behind us, we look huge! At any rate, it was a meal that will remain with us to the end of our days. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu Shiro Kashiba & Staff!

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Maneki

Maneki

4.2
(1.4k reviews)
1.2 mi
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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!

Seattle's oldest Japanese restaurant, Maneki is awash in history and tradition, from the Beckoning…read moreCat decor that greets you at the entry, to the private Tatami rooms where you can eat at an authentic, low-slung chabudai table, seated on cushions on the floor. Established in 1904 in the heart of Japantown, the restaurant relocated to the ground floor of the NP Hotel after its original structure was ransacked during World War II, when Seattle's Japanese community was relocated to internment camps outside the city. The hotel where Maneki now resides served as repository for family heirlooms that were left behind during that embarrassing and tragic period of American history. The joy of dining at Maneki goes well beyond the restaurant's incomparable history. The traditional Japanese menu has something for every taste, from delicious Nigiri and Maki Sushi to noodle dishes and local seafood. Pair your meal with a classic Japanese cocktail or a cold bottle of Sake, and you'll understand why this is one of Seattle's best culinary experiences. Highly recommended.

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