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    Kamonegi

    4.2 (575 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Noodles
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Firefly squid tempura
    Tara H.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. I love soba and Japanese food, so this was the perfect spot. I went here with my husband and we started with 2 small plates to share. Before we got our first dishes, they provided us with an amuse bouche which was chilled watermelon with seasoning. The king oyster mushroom was very good with a mixture of umami seasoning. It was firefly squid season - so we decided to get this in tempura. Their tempura is so light and tasty, I also loved the fresh seafood taste. My husband ordered their Kamonegi seiro. It was a dipping soba that came with a bowl of broth with a duck meatball. I ordered the shrimpcado bukkake. This was a cold soba noodle bowl that came with shrimp tempura and avocado. Both of these meals tasted great. We finished off with their strawberry rhubarb soufflé style cheesecake. This was also very good and I loved the texture of the cheesecake. It wasn't overly sweet and the perfect way to end our meal. I'd highly recommend coming here. Tip-you can make reservations ahead of time to secure a spot.

    Uni shiso bomb
    Samantha C.

    It's between a 4 and a 5 for me, but I'll lean 5 because the dishes are pretty unique! The dishes we ordered were the anago, uni shiso bomb, kamo-nanban, and cream of morel. They also give a complimentary amuse bouche! The anago was lightly fried and I love the curry salt that it came with. The uni shiso bomb was probably our fav! Uni + ikura, what's not to love? A little salty imo, but packed with flavor. I got the kamo-nanban and I thought it was good, but the highlight was the cream of morel. Super leek-y, creamy, and so delicious. Their soba is flat, whereas I'm used to round soba, but it's good nonetheless!

    Chawanmushi
    Estella K.

    Came in for our 5:45 reservation. We started with the chawanmushi and smoked hamachi kama, and both were warm, comforting, and nicely done. Unfortunately the soba didn't live up to the same level. I ordered the tempura kake and while the tempura itself was crispy, the broth and noodles had very little depth or flavor and tasted pretty flat. We also tried the chestnut coffee custard for dessert. The crust was hard and stale, and it was paired with some orange ice cream that didn't really complement the custard, so the dish felt a little disjointed. Service was fine for most of the night, but the pacing toward the end felt rushed. When we were still deciding on dessert, we were told there was another seating after us, and once we finished we were quickly prompted with the check. I understand timed reservations and table turns, but it did take away from what could have been a more relaxed experience. Overall not a bad meal but the soba and the rushed ending made it less memorable than I expected.

    Cindy L.

    Ordered a few items 1. Duck soba noodle. Warm broth is good. A lot of soba noodle but not a lot of duck pieces 2. Hamachi Kama. Pretty good and Smokey 3. Coffee chestnut custard. Oh my this is a flop. The mandarin sorbet doesn't go with this dessert at all. The coffee crisp is soggy and hard. Feels like it has been living in the fridge for a while. The service is good but there is a 20% tip added automatically regardless of the group size.

    Gargi R.

    We came here around 8 pm on Friday without a reservation and had to wait about an hour. We didn't mind and decided to check out a nearby bar while we waited. I highly recommend making a reservation since it's a small restaurant. Their specialty is handmade soba noodles, and our server recommended ordering one dipping-style dish. My husband got the Matsutake Beef Sukiyaki, and I got the Birria Curry Nanban. Both dishes were incredibly flavorful, and we're already looking forward to coming back.

    Free starters / potato mochi
    Melissa N.

    Was able to get a reservation for two. Small restaurant that I've actually been to when it was Art of the Table a longggg time ago. Service was excellent. We got a little free appetizer bite which was super nice. I got the signature duck noodles. Nice umami tasting broth. The kabocha app was very much like Korean wings. I'd def come back to try other things next time! Easy street parking as well.

    Janet N.

    One of the best meals I had in Seattle! It is a must and was great for a rainy night like the one we had. The space is very small but well worth the wait. Our total wait time was over 2 hours because we were 4 adults and one child with no reservations. We ended up checking out the brewery up the street during our wait and wrapped back around. The staff are all extremely nice and welcoming. Everything was flavorful and the noodles had the perfect bounce to them. We ordered a sake that we tried sharing with staff to no success, but instead, they came around with a shot of their spicy tequila! It was definitely a memorable last night in Seattle and i would definitely go again. MAKE A RESERVATION. PERIOD.

    Tempura fiddlehead

    The restaurant was absolutely sweltering when we walked in, like a sauna. Much hotter inside than outside. There were overhead fans and standalone electric fans in the restaurant, but we were seated in a corner without any airflow (barring a window, but there was no breeze outside). We were sweating within seconds and it took over 5 minutes before we were served water - which is not out of the ordinary at all, but felt like forever since it was so hot. The food was all good and came quickly though. Tempura was crisp, mushrooms had an interesting sauce, and the cold soba noodles were fresh and delicious. Would have given 4 stars if not for the discomfort we experienced while there.

    Ship soba
    Megan T.

    This place is wonderful. I went on an unusually hot day (90F), and although they definitely wernt built for the heat, they accommodated well with little personal fans for everyone. Wait staff is super friendly and the place is very cozy. They are known for their soba noodles and the one named "ship" or something adjacent was amazing. True fried nostalgic mochi and salmon roe with very good soba and broth. You can definitely tell the freshness of the soba in house. Fried pumpkin was my favorite side dish and my top pick, it was fantastic, although I really did enjoy the pickled and miso assortment as well. I would love to come back.

    Amuse bouche (devils club miso cucumber)
    Ethan W.

    Fancy Japanese nook serving made to order soba and seasonal apps. The foie gras tofu was STELLAR!!! Make sure to properly mix the wasabi paste into the soy sauce before eating. The sharpness from the wasabi really cuts the fattiness and the foie gras is enhanced by the saltiness of the soy sauce. Burst of flavor. There is not much shrimp that comes with it though. Their soba is very fresh, they make it per order and don't pre-make / freeze the batches! It is more on the fully cooked side, but it is nice for the dipping soup because it's softer, almost like you're drinking the noodle. The Kamonegi seiro (duck + yuzu zest) was nice in flavor and adds a "darker" richness to the dipping broth. There wasn't much duck meat itself but the one duck meatball was nice and savory and the duck breasts weren't overcooked. Tastes best when warm so eat it while it's hot! Their menu is seasonal which keeps it quite interesting :) The service was really great the staff are well informed on the dishes and are very friendly. There is limited seating so I recommend reserving. The ambiance is also nice, great for dates and dim lighting.

    Kelly Z.

    We made a Friday 4:30p reservation as a group of 4. The vibes are very cozy tucked into a relatively quiet street. Servers were all nice and introduced the menu well. Overall the apps were unique and tasty and we really enjoyed them. The soba unfortunately was little underwhelming, so if the goal is just soba probably overhyped. Our favorite actually ended up being the dango tempura with black sesame ice cream. The ice cream has crunchy bits in it and pairs well with the hot dango. Other standouts were (1) uni shiso bomb which had crispy tempura and a smooth sweeter uni on top (2) foie gras tofu which was extremely creamy and unique in flavor. Apps - uni shiso bomb $13 - foie gras tofu $14 - kabocha squash wings $15 - duck meatball $18 Soba - kamonegi seiro $26 - kamo nanban $26 - nira beef $27 - salmon bukkake $29 Dessert - dango tempura $12

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    Joyce L.

    Small quaint Japanese restaurant that specializes in soba noodles. Overall, it was okay. I'd give them 3.5 stars, because the food was good but nothing spectacular. (I'm an Asian food snob - my hubs is Japanese and he makes Japanese food for me, including soba, so it's a hard comparison.) - Foie gras tofu was unique. A little heavier of a flavor than expected, but something I've never had before. - Coffee salmon tartare was a crowd favorite. Though I didn't care for the chive sour cream on the side. - Duck meatballs was mid. But always love a good sous vide egg. - Kabocha squash 'wings' was also a bit heavy, but a well made tempura. - Soba was ok. Sukiyaki was pretty sweet. Preferred the seiro dipping broth. But overall, underwhelmed. I guess I didn't know what I was expecting, something more umami? The noodle to have more texture? Not sure. Just recall it being ok. We enjoyed our meal, but don't think I'd seek this place out again. If someone else wanted to go, then sure, I'd be down.

    Uni shiso bomb
    Sabrina P.

    My husband and I went to Kamonegi on a Tuesday at 5 PM- we did not have a reservation, but were able to grab seats at their back bar (they have 9 or so seats at their two bars available on a first-come, first-serve basis for those without reservations). At the time we arrived it wasn't too crowded but was starting to fill up by the time we left. The back bar experience was kind of nice because it feels like an izakaya where it's just you and the waiter. Our waiter was prompt to take our drink order, as well as our food order- he was very attentive and always seemed to know when we were ready to order! The pacing of the food was great- first an amuse bouche of pickled watermelon bites, then we ordered the uni shiso bomb appetizer and our main courses. The uni shiso bomb came first and was absolutely delicious- their tempura batter is great and it was my first time trying roe! Soon after, they brought our entrees of the Kamonegi seiro (cold noodles with hot duck breast and meatball broth) and for my husband, the fish curry seiro (cold noodles with hot fish curry broth). I greatly enjoyed the contrast of hot and cold, and we both ate every bite! They do bring hot water towards the end of your meal in case you want to drink the remaining broth as a digestivo which was a nice touch. For dessert, we ordered the Oreo tempura which was hot and fabulous- definitely gives state fair vibes as our waiter pointed out! We will definitely be back the next time we want to celebrate a life win- at $125 for two people it's a bit on the expensive side, but they do include a service charge so any additional tip is purely optional.

    Kamonegi seiro dipping sauce - disappointing :(

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    Can you tell us about the parking situation? is it street parking?

    Hello! Yes, it's residential street parking.

    Are these soba noodles gluten free? Buckwheat only?

    Hello! At Kamonegi, we use a traditional nihachi ratio of 80 percent buckwheat and 20 percent all purpose flour to ensure that our noodles have a proper yield and buoyancy.… Read more

    Are any of the buckwheat noodles gluten-free?

    No, unfortunately all of there noodles are made with 20% flour/80% buckwheat. This fact is printed on the menu.

    Does this place any kind of Omakase?

    No, it's a noodle shop.

    The reservation system starts with parties of 2. What if I just want to come in solo? Does anyone in the community have experience coming to Kamonegi as a party of 1? Were you able to make a reservation? If walk-in, what was the wait? Thx.

    Walk-ins are welcome. Waits at peak dinner times can be up to an hour.

    I see that reservation is $10 a person, will that go towards the bill?

    The reservation website may have indicated that, probably in case you do not show up for the reservation, but we were never charged the $10 to my knowledge. Our final bill did not mention anything about $10 being deducted either. Hope that helps!

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    Sushi Taiyo

    Sushi Taiyo

    4.7
    (26 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    A great space for a nice sushi dinner…read more My partner and I decided on this spot for our Valentines date dinner and we were very satisfied ! Located in a pretty central part of Fremont, it offers a lot in its location. Gas Works park is only about a 10 - 15 minute walk from here which is great! Street parking may be difficult so I suggest looking at the the nearby neighborhoods for parking. The restaurant itself is quite small so I suggest a reservation if you are planning to visit during a busy weekend night which we did. The menu offers a great selection of entrees and we decided to share the tuna dinner and the salmon dinner which came full with nigiri, a roll and sashimi. We also shared a roll in additional to the salmon and tuna dinner. Each entree was perfect to share because there were two of each kind of nigiri on each plate. We were very happy with the quality of the fish and I could not decide which entree I preferred more. The service was not super memorable but I do not remember being unhappy with it either. The price point was quite reasonable for the quality. I was very happy and will be back!

    Ambiance: Very comfortable restaurant with a variety of seating. I would recommend sitting at the…read morebar so you can see the sushi chefs prepare your food! Service: The waiter was friendly and provided recommendations for food. He ensured my water glass was always full. Even the sushi chefs checked in to see if I was enjoying my food. Food: I would recommend starting with a cup of green tea, miso soup, and edamame. I enjoyed all the rolls I had, which were the Hamanegi (yellowtail), Negitoro (fatty tuna), the salmon avocado roll, and the Fremont roll (spicy, with shrimp tempura, avocado, tuna, and salmon as main flavors). If you are looking for something light, go for the standard rolls. If you're looking for something filling, go for the chef's special rolls.

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    Fremont Bowl

    Fremont Bowl

    4.4
    (820 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Met up with a friend while visiting Seattle and we went to Fremont Bowl!…read more It's street parking which took a while to find because this area was bustling with resturaunt and bars! We walked in, ordered at the tablet and sat ourselves down! Water is self serve which we grabbed before finding a seat. I ordered the small una-gyu donburi and this was delicious! Unagi was grilled and seasoned, beef was tender and the rice paired so well with the meat! Good size and we left full! Staff was nice and it got pretty busy after we got our food!

    As one of my favorite businesses in Seattle, the allure of Fremont Bowl is simple: delicious bowls…read moreof Japanese comfort food served in a no frills, unpretentious environment. There are no bells and whistles here, just excellent service, fair prices, and fantastic food. There are only a handful of tables, which is really meant for solo diners and two people at best. There is a handful of takeout patrons at any given time, but that's only because of the wait. It's far more enticing to sit in and experience the magic that exists in every bowl. Water is self-serve and thankfully presented in a filtered water tank that spits out cold, delicious water. A majority of the bowls are between $13-16 each, which in today's foodflation economy seems expected. The good news is that the portion is substantial in every bowl. My go-to is their chirashi, which is roughly $19 but features a nice array of fish cuts that include salmon, chopped fatty tuna, masago, fresh water eel, shrimp with albacore and another dose of tuna. The unagi don is their most expensive bowl at nearly $21, but the broiled unagi with the eel sauce that is dynamite. The textures, the sweetness, and the size is all on point. And due to its status as a teriyaki city, I think the chicken teri don is an excellent alternative to all the seafood. The teriyaki hits all the right flavor notes, with just enough sweetness with the tenderness of the chicken meat. Add in another $1 and it's a spicy version. I so wish there was something like this in my neck of the woods. If I lived in Seattle, this would be a weekly destination. I'm already looking forward to my next visit(s).

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    Daruma Sando

    Daruma Sando

    4.1
    (85 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    After going to Japan earlier this year, I've been dying to try Daruma Sando to bring me back the…read morecrispy boi joy I had while boppin' around Tokyo and munchin' on everything in sight. Katsu is one of the finest fried items known to humankind, and even though eating fried food makes me feel like I've been punched in the stomach recently, I was willing to take a rocket to the gut for some stellar katsu and fries. Daruma has the set up of a no-frills establishment that knows they're going to be churning out orders. The kiosk order system isn't that common in the US because it seems ridiculously unfriendly, but Japan is about efficiency with a focus on the food. They only had two people working here so it was slow, but absolutely worth it. The spicy chicken katsu was incredible. Everything that was on this sandwich had a reason for being there. The cutlet itself was incredibly juicy and crispy. The right amount of sauce was applied so as to not make the sandwich itself soggy (critical on a sandwich with fried elements), and then the cabbage on top gives it a bit of freshness. I'm pretty sure the bread was fine, but that isn't why we're here. It's a vessel for fried food. The fries seem to need a bit of work. I think they may have gotten soggy because they came in a to-go box, but the seasoning was fantastic. They also come with whatever sauce you want, and there is a plethora to choose from. I thoroughly enjoyed the spicy mayo, which I then added to the katsu sando as well. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the Fremont area.

    Between Ok and Good. 3.5…read more Had this place on my radar for a bit, we came by recently to check it out. We came in mid afternoon so it wasn't busy and had open spots to dine in. You order at the kiosk/tablet, pay, get your order number, go get your drinks, find a table. They will call your name or number when your order is ready. We tried the promo Oyako Sando(egg salad and Chicken Katsu together) sandwich. It's a honker of a sando, messy, hope you like mayo, katsu wasn't as crisp as I liked, bread does get a bit soggy at the end, napkins are your friend. We also tried the regular Pork Katsu Sando. Same here, wasn't as crisp as we thought it would be, pork was ok too, pretty classic sandwich. Made these into combos, which comes with a choice of fries and a drink. You get to choose your seasoning on the fries, we got one Nori and Spice style. Combo comes with a fountain drink, or pay a little extra for a bottled drink. FYI: They go heavy on the seasoning for your fries. You get a choice of dipping sauce, we chose their Katsu sauce and the spicy mayo. Another FYI: Spice fries with spicy mayo gets a little heavy in your mouth with the spice. Don't forget to clear your own table when you are done. Prices are about $20/person if you get a combo. Overall, glad we came by to check it out so we know.

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    Midnite Ramen

    Midnite Ramen

    4.4
    (140 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Such a fun and unexpected gem! This ramen spot tucked inside a brewery is super cute and has such a…read morewelcoming vibe. The ramen was incredibly flavorful--rich, comforting, and exactly what you want. Everything tasted fresh and well thought out. I also ordered a draft root beer which was honestly so good and a fun change from the usual. We came with kids and they made the experience extra special. The kids got to pick out a Pokémon card at the bar (huge win), and our waitress went above and beyond--she was so warm and attentive. She even brought the kids Pocky for dessert, which was such a sweet touch. We also ordered the fried chicken--$8 for a huge portion, which is an amazing deal. The dipping sauce was delicious. Personally, I'd prefer the pieces to be a bit smaller, but that's just a minor preference, As well as a real utensils would be nice over plastic. Overall, such a great experience with amazing food, kind service, and thoughtful details. We will definitely be back!

    This is a great place to get your ramen fix. Its legit. You…read morecan tell they really put alot into their ramen; the broth was great, the noodle is good and the portion was perfect. You order via kiosk; and wait your order to be called when its ready. They got condiments of fresh garlic and chili oil as well. What we got: Kyoto charsu ramen (4/5) Great broth and very flavorfull. Portion was perfect. Miso Bold (4.5/5) Very very rich broth and the black garlic was great. Portion was oerfect for how rich it was. I add the spicy paste and it was great. Overall This is a great spot. I highly recomend it to anyone in the area.

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    50's Classic Shoyu Ramen with chicken. Fried gyoza shared with friends
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