Nice food! I would give 8/10. Love majority of the dishes we ordered. I will go again!

I went with a few friends during Restaurant Week. As expected during Restaurant Weeks, it was super packed. Thankfully, we were able to be seated at the main shared table. Tonkatsu Curry Udon Set ($35) - Panko tonkatsu with 224 umani curry and Japanese inaniwa udon, mini grilled BBQ Wagyu yakiniku don and umami poached egg. I love their curry! It's pretty complex in flavor with such amazing savoriness with the perfect consistency. The tonkatsu is crispy and yet the pork is super juicy and tender. The Wagyu has great beefy flavor over a bed of perfectly cooked rice. Taiwan Ramen ($17) - Oxtail broth, egg noodle, spiced ground pork, house made garlic oil, beansprout and chive. Hmm, I'm not sure what to make of this dish. The ground pork and noodle combination reminds me a bit of Zha Jiang Mian, Unfortunately the pork goes to the bottom of the bowl and then lost in the soup, making it hard to fish out. Mentaiko Cream Udon Set - I got to sample a bite of this and wow, it was amazing. It's super savory and creamy and coats their udon perfectly. I recommend getting this! read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch. Although it was busy the service was quick. I got the karaage chicken with Japanese curry. It really hit the spot. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

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The ambiance and service are great here! The food is eclectic and beautifully presented. I got the seafood bento, and it came filled with raw fish, uni croquette, salad, grilled fish, and pickled vegetables. The croquette was creamy and filling, and the fish was fresh and soft. It was more than enough for one person. The drinks are delicious as well, and are on the lighter side. I'd highly recommend coming for their affordable happy hour and making a reservation! read more

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Rondo is a great spot for appetizers and fresh sushi, I also think their happy hour is a hidden gem in Seattle. The only reason I'm giving them a three star review is because I got the black garlic shoyu ramen and the oxtail was 95% fat. Although the broth and vegetables in the dish were great that was very off putting. read more

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Rondo is a casual, izakaya style restaurant, yet still classy enough take a date to. It's always so lively in the evenings, and a great place to hang out with friends. They offer many Japanese dishes, small plates, and drinks. I've been here a couple times, and you truly can't go wrong with anything you choose. The restaurant is small and compact, so it can get quite crowded and loud inside. I'd recommend making a reservation on weekends, especially with a large group. Definitely would suggest trying Rondo at least once. read more

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Amazing food! We ordered karage and salmon lunch combo, as well as a Tonkatsu set. Very authentic and delicious. Service was great.The vibe is good. We were lucky to get a seating immediately during lunch hour. This place is packed with people. There is designated parking in the building so parking is very convenient. read more

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Favorite Japanese izakaya in Seattle. Authentic Japanese street eats done well. Excellent happy hour with solid food and drink specials. Recommend checking out lunch bento specials are great. Friendly staff, lively, rowdy vibes- always a good time at Rondo! Favorite dishes include the Bara Chirashi Donburi, uni cream croquette, spicy negitoro roll spicy tuna on crispy rice. Save room for the deluxe parfait - delicious and perfect for sharing. read more

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Had a great happy hour at Rondo Japanese Kitchen. I'd read that their bara chirashi donburi is a must-try, and luckily it's on the daily happy hour menu. I ordered that along with the spicy tuna on crispy sushi rice and a sake. The chirashi was a standout--loaded with sweet shrimp, wagyu beef, uni, and a generous variety of fresh seafood. The spicy tuna crispy rice was also solid, with a really interesting, flavorful twist. The vibe (as you can see in the photos) is warm and inviting, with an open kitchen that adds to the experience. Service was friendly and quick, which made everything even better. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Fun authentic Japanese spot with great food! Has all the basics covered and then some. Came with 8 people and got a wide spread. I got the pork katsu curry and it was delicious. Good portions, fun spot. read more

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Flew in from San Diego and checked this spot out as our first meal. Parking on the street was easy but gotta pay a few bucks. Service was excellent! Server was very nice and had great recommendations. Food came out very fast which was a plus for us. The ribs were amazing. The bento boxes are huge. We got random noodles with soup for the kids and it was surprisingly one of the highlights. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Wow!!! I wish I came here sooner! Service was exceptional from the time you check in till you leave. Definitely recommend you make a reservation. Food is amazing. Everything g we ordered was yummy. It's a small place with a few tables outside. Street parking also read more

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A MUST in Seattle. Hands down the best in Capitol Hill. You have to try the uni noodles, insane read more

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I read some reviews and feel like most people think the same thing about the Bara Chirashi Donburi so I'll keep it succinct: great presentation and a great variety of ingredients, but they don't combine for a cohesive dish whatsoever. A good example is what is a random piece of beef doing at the front of my dish? I did enjoy some of the meats like the shrimp, but I thought most of the fish wasn't super fresh or high quality. There was still some flavor though so I wouldn't say I had an unpleasant experience by any means - just probably not an experience worth $25. We went around 3pm for happy hour - service was pretty fast but that might've been because there were around 4 other people inside eating. Ambience was pretty standard for a casual Japanese restaurant. 3.4/5 read more

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What a VERSATILE menu! Similar to the sister restaurants, Tamari Bar and Hi-Life on Bainbridge, this restaurant was SO delicious! It's pretty small inside so it's highly recommended to make a reservation. We got seated for 6 and had to wait for a few minutes since there was a group that was close to being done. When we got to our table, we had to squeeze in the corners bc there were tables around with small space so that wasn't great but we had managed. They even have hooks to hang your coat on the walls which is super convenient. They had happy hour until 5:30pm. I got the Rondo Bento which was $17 at happy hour. It featured Rondo's famous fried chicken, fresh tuna tataki, wagyu bench cutlet (almost similar to Korean BBQ short ribs,) fresh yet tasty grilled fish (I believe this was eel) with Japanese pickles and rice! It was superb! My bf had the maze-men! Delicious too! My bf and I shared the curry donuts! These are one of a kind -- must try and if you like curry! We also had the spicy tuna crispy sushi bites! Also a must try! At the end, we had a whisky soft serve and a deluxe parfait! The whiskey soft serve, again, one of a kind -- delicious! The parfait reminded me of Nana's green tea -- I got the Hoji-cha flavor and wow, it was a sight to see and it took me a while to finish. Bf loved it! Their yuzu and ginger-ale highballs are so refreshing and good! Recommend the highballs! read more

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Great spot for a quick lunch special! $20-$25 for 3 mini donburis or the bento. The donburi is short ribs, spicy tuna poke, and mini kaisen donburi with tako, tuna, albacore, ikura, and salmon with sprouts diced daikon over rice. The poke was only okay but the sliced salmon especially was so buttery smooth. The bento had a flavorful pork rib, chicken karaage, ebikatsu roll, and salad. Good option if you want a lot of variety in a reasonable portion! Pretty casual ambiance (we walked in around noon on a weekday) and very nice service! Would recommend read more

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My friend and I came here for the happy hour. She got the BARA CHIRASHI DONBURI which she liked. I got the Classic BB noodles. The noodles were cooked well, but there was very little flavor. They were also all stuck together, so a bit difficult to eat. The inside is very simple. A nice casual place to hang out with friends, & I would come back for happy hour drinks. The service was also very quick. read more

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Again 10/10! Their seafood always so fresh and the service was top tier!!! Will definitely go back when I'm around the area! read more

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Rondo has a very chill and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for hanging out with friends. My friend and I tried the Rainbow Uni Shooter and Uni Hand Roll, the uni was great quality and tasted really fresh. For the main dish, I had the Bara Chirashi Donburi and Amabi was so good. Everything was delicious and the fish was very fresh. The staff were friendly and provided great service. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

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Pictured: spicy tuna donburi: i should've read the description on the menu because this was not what I was expecting when I ordered spicy tuna. I appreciated the greens and pickled vegetable in the dish. Not pictured: maze-men. It had diced potato which was interesting, but was not texturally appealing to me. Would've opted for a crunchier veg such as bamboo shoots. Overall, I have had better here. We were also seated in a crowded area where it was hard to get in and out due an obstructing table despite half the restaurant being empty. Next time I'll probably stick with the chirashi or curry. read more

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Rondo was a highlight for our Seattle trip this year because it was so good! We went to Tamari Bar a few days later because we heard that Rondo is its sister restaurant, but we weren't as wowed/in love with the food and ambiance as Rondo (it might not have been the fairest comparison because we went for Tamari Bar's happy hour and sat outside). We went on a Monday night around peak dinnertime without a reservation, and it was packed. They had two open spots at the long shared table in the middle of the restaurant, between the booths and the bar seating, so my husband and I sat across from each other. The interior of the restaurant has a very cool vibe from the unique decor (retro toys, S&B curry powder tins, fun Japanese posters), and I loved the tiles on the bar. The restaurant is well-designed to fit a good amount of people, but since it is so popular, I would probably recommend that you snag a reservation beforehand if you are visiting at a peak time/day. I ordered the unagi bara chirashi because I love eel, and my husband got the kaisen don (Monday special). Food took maybe around 20 minutes to come out, but I understand because the whole place was really busy and our food came out hot and fresh. I loved my unagi bara chirashi because the individual cubes of eel and tamagoyaki were fun to eat and made for perfect one-biters with the rice. The eel was slightly smoky/charred, fatty, and had just the right amount of sauce that went really well with the sweet egg. My husband loved his kaisen don, which was full of fresh fish and a side of clear beef broth on the side. I thought the price for everything was fair for the amount of food we got, but it's definitely not an every day splurge (although I would probably eat at Rondo daily if I could afford to/lived nearby). Service was great, and multiple staff checked in on us just the right amount. Also, is it just me, or are the staff really handsome? We had a great time at Rondo, and I can't wait to return again when we visit Seattle in the future! read more

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How can this place be sooo good and so reasonably priced? They have a rotating lunch menu and we tried the trio sampler - delicious and hearty. Came with a chirashi bowl, a curry bowl, and an unagi bowl - each worthy of its own place in my stomach. Also tried the ramen which came with a roll on the side. The ramen had a kick and was full of umami flavor. The menu selection was so extensive, will have to come again. Super friendly service with helpful suggestions. Cool ambiance of a Japanese gastropub. read more

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Cute ambience, I can tell the food is high quality and there is care+thought behind it. I think the portion sizes are definitely a little small for the price, and it's on the mid-high end of the pricing spectrum within Seattle's Capitol Hill food scene. None of the dishes had a flavor combo that stood out to me to earn 5 stars, but it was generally good all around. read more

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Right when we walked in, we were immediately assisted and seated. The food was delicious, while the drinks were just okay. The ambiance was clean and made for a great spot to meet up with friends. I would definitely come back for the dishes I ordered. read more

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We ordered uni shooters, chirashi bowl, and the seafood parmesan pasta and all of it was pretty good! The seafood was very fresh, and perfect for a light lunch. The restaurant is also vibey and had comic book decorations. Come early to try the daily specials! They were all out of lunch combos by 11am on a Saturday. read more

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Great Japanese bites. We had the Bara Chirashi, black cod uni udon, tako wasabi, chicken karaage, and corn fritters. Tako wasabi was delicious fresh and loved the amount of nori it came with. Bara Chirashi was good - great seasoning. The only down side is that the ikura and uni was really salty. Black cod uni udon is delicious if you like a deep creamy cheesy base - which I def the cod went really well with. Chicken karaage is nice crispy with a good cilantro-ish aioli sauce. All good food, portions are decent but not huge, and prices reasonable - especially before 5:30pm (happy hour). Service was attentive and fast. Ambiance is nice and casual. Tables and bar seating inside. They have cans of curry and empty whiskey bottles on the walls and dividers that add a fun touch. A nice place to eat and drink together. Parking: street parking in Capital Hill. Never easy but possible. Bathroom is very clean meaning the kitchen is very clean! read more

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I can't believe it took me this long to try this place! My partner and I stopped by after the Fremont Sunday Market and I already know that we will be back soon. Food & drink: (4.5/5) You absolutely cannot miss the salmon chirashi bowl and yuzu soda. Both are incredibly light, refreshing, and flavorful. The uni and seafood creamy udon was also pretty good but we felt like the sashimi didn't go well with the dish. Otherwise it's amazing! The handrolls were just ok, though I did like the uni one more than the negitoro. I would likely pass on them next time. Service (5/5): They somehow work at the speed of light and are really nice. Props! Other notes: They're located directly across from the Cap Hill link station so it's really convenient for those taking public transit. Their happy hour also seems pretty popular and I liked how it includes weekends. I enjoyed how they were playing Your Name on the wall since it's rare to see something other than sports. read more

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Bara-Chirashi Don ($29) 2/5 "Wagyu+Diced sashimi,Ikura and more on sushi rice. topped with tobiko, garlic flakes, etc." Rice is seasoned which is nice but toppings were lacking comparatively, felt like it was more pickled radish bites than other assorted seafood and meat. The meat is seared nicely and is fairly tender, just cut a bit too big for the don to feel optimal. Seafood is not abundant in the dish. Uni Creamy Seafood Maze Udon ($21) 4/5 "Chef choice seared fresh sashimi, uni (sea urchin) & corn creamy sauce with Japanese udon noodles topped with ikura, tobiko, kaiware radish & dried nori" Cream sauce was just like a regular cream sauce but much less thick than I was expecting. The udon noodles were thinner than other udon but cooked just right. Even with the uni toppings, the sauce didn't feel unique in that aspect. Wish there was more noodles and the sauce was thicker. Katsu Curry ($19) 3/5 "Rondo 224 Curry with fresh panko breaded tender pork cutlet topped with cabbage salad, onion pickle, ra-yu and original tonkatsu sauces" Curry was slightly on the salty side, not enough rice to combat that. The katsu was exceptional, with a very crispy shell and moist/fatty meat. Ate the curry rice with a bit of the cream udon sauce to help balance the flavors a bit and it was tastier that way. The sides included didn't help the dish much but it didn't take a way from it either. I would just get the katsu next time and skip the curry. Hojicha Tiramisu Cup 4/5 The cake was moist and the cream wasn't too sweet or buttery. It was a good palate cleanser for the end of dinner. Hojicha (roasted tea) taste was subtle through the dessert so wish it was a bit more prominent but was still tasty nonetheless. read more

Found this Japanese restaurant on the yelp and wanted to try for so long, finally tried when visiting seattle. We strategically went there before dinner time to avoid the wait time. It was great that they had happy hour 2:00pm - 5:30pm Daily and we had three different dishes (SPICY TUNA CRISPY SUSHI BITES, BARA CHIRASHI DONBURI, Cream pasta). All of them were fresh and delicious! Server asked us how we are doing and enjoyed our food regularly, which we appreciate very much. Restaurant appeared well managed, cleaned, organized, and loved their little details on the wall. read more

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Had a great time here on a Saturday night. Food/drink: Food was great. Sashimi was some of the best I have had in Seattle. The black garlic ramen was also good. They had a couple specials which looked really tasty. We also had warm sake which seemed like a good helping for the price. Ambiance: Very fun. They had anime playing. There is bar seating as well as some larger tables and some tucked away booths by the window - they have it all. Service: Our servers did a great job. It was really busy, and the reason that I docked a point is because one of our food arrived far before the other person's. The table right next to us had the same problem. I think if they could correct this, it would easily be a five star for me, and I would be happy to come back and give them another chance! By the time we left, there was a long line. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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A busy and crowded Japanese restaurant in the city. Food is tasteful but the portion is not very large.

I came here solo on a weekday night at prime dinner time and didn't have to wait at all. The ambiance is social but intimate with slightly dimmed lights, great place for a quick bite alone or a nice dinner with friends. Service was 5/5 - my server was very attentive, friendly, and timely the whole time. Food was 4.5/5 - I got the unagi bara chirashi (eel with egg omelet and rice) which was delish! My favorite part was the egg omelet bites which had a little sweetness to it. read more

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We were visiting Seattle and looking for a convenient and good place to eat lunch. There are a lot of places to eat, especially around Pikes, but we got away from that trap and went a little further inland. After checking Yelp, we decided to give Rondo a try. They had mostly good reviews, and their menu looks great! We arrived just as they opened, and were promptly seated. They have lunch specials, which made the choice more difficult. I forgot to take pictures of the menu, so I can't really name the dishes, but I have pics attached! Everything was beautifully arranged, and I could tell they were thoughtfully put together. All the seafood was super fresh and tasty! I'm from Hawaii and visit Japan, and the seafood here is right up there! Highly recommended! read more

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Rando's happy hour runs daily from 2:00 to 5:30, and it's definitely worth checking out. I grabbed a seat at the bar, where the service was excellent from start to finish. For my appetizer, I ordered the raw octopus with wasabi sauce. It came with eight sheets of seaweed, so I could wrap each bite myself. I love this fun and interactive dish. Next came the drinks and hand roll. At $4, the Sapporo beer is an absolute steal during happy hour. The salmon hand roll was made fresh by the chef right in front of me, the salmon lightly seared and topped with salmon roe. The highlight of the evening was the raw fish and beef rice bowl. Every slice of raw fish was exceptionally fresh, paired with rich cubes of A5 wagyu beef. To make the bowl even more luxurious, the chef topped it off with a fresh raw shrimp and uni. read more

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Always a safe choice! Came here before a concert for a quick bite and it did not disappoint. The chirashi options here are fantastic, and we opted for one with variety. The seafood was decent quality and tasted fresh. We also got the Classic B.B. Noodles that helped us feel full. They were cheesy and very filling. The cocktails are worth mentioning due to how delicious they were. An excellent choice for lunch and dinner! read more

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Decided to stop by for a warm meal as it was pretty chilly. So delicious, such a nice comfort food. It was flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly with the right amount of crunch!! Not the biggest fan of raw meat but this was perfect...not too slimey! read more

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Opened during the pandemic, Rondo has been one of the standout restaurants in Capitol Hill area and has become one of the restaurant jewels in the chef-owner Makoto Kimoto's empire that once included Suika (now closed) and Tamari Bar (#1). Inspired by the "Dragon Palace" from a Japanese folktale, Rondo's menu has a heavy focus on noodles and bowls, ranging from ramen to donburi, from bento to teishoku sets. Having gone multiple times in recent trips, I can attest to the excellent food, dedicated customer service, and festive ambiance. The Japanese inspired decor is evident throughout the place. While it's not the largest interior, they've managed to do a decent job in squeezing in tables for their indoor and outdoor space. It's a tight squeeze with questionable ventilation, but the vibe has lots of energy and it's a fun place to drink and feast with friends. The cocktails we had, in addition the sake was as expected. The food on the other hand, was excellent all around. My large and hungry group and I ordered several daily specials, which included the negitoro roll ($14), the mixed fried party set ($23), and the Katie's wagyu BB bolognese ($20). The pasta dish blew us all away, so much so that we had to order it again. The butter and oyster sauce were subtle, but the creamy finish with the wagyu and porcini mushroom meat sauce was decadent. The tako wasabi ($6) was by far the most simple dish of the night, with octopus bits sitting in a wasabi based liquid to be paired with sheets of dried nori. A table favorite was also the Mr. Pork Rib ($17), which is a braised pork rib coated in a sweet balsamic glaze. I have high regard for the uni creamed croquette ($12 for 2), which was sort of like a cadberry egg if it was filled with sea urchin and corn sans chocolate, and served with a umami tarter and katsu sauce. The creamy udon was ($24) was indeed creamy, but with a nice pile of seared sashimi, uni, and some nori. It's a terrible dish to share frankly, but a nice dish for someone who wants to experience noodle slurping with additional textures. The bara chirashi donburi ($29) was the rice equivalent with a nice sized bowl of a cornucopia of gorgeous colors of raw fish. Uni fans would love the rice pairing more frankly, as it was easily the most decadent dish of the night. It was the only destination in Seattle that I've gone to multiple times during the same trip. The bill was outrageous each time, but a good time was also had each time. Many return visits are merited, just make sure to go hungry and bring good company for the ideal experience. __________ (#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/tamari-bar-seattle read more

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Rondo is located on Broadway Street in Capitol Hill. Very easy to locate since this is the main street of the Capitol Hill area of Seattle. Our group of three visited specifically for happy hour. Rondo does take reservations, but we didn't make one. Luckily, the hostess allowed our group in since there was a table available before the next reservation was coming. We ordered two Taro Mules and another drink that was exclusive to the daily special menu (I forgot what it was). I ordered the Spicy Tuna Crispy Sushi Bites for us to share. My friend and I both ordered the Salmon Chirashi Donburi. My sister ordered a curry meal off the daily special menu (I forgot what it was called again). Then, my sister ordered the Deluxe Parfait for us to share. Our food and drinks were good. It did take a little longer than we thought to get assisted with placing our orders, but we weren't in a rush. It was hard to tell if there was actual alcohol in our drinks...They didn't check our IDs either when we ordered the drinks. The Deluxe Parfait was messy. The matcha syrup was drizzled right on top and was sliding off. It looked like most of it was on the plate. Just a suggestion to maybe drizzle it inside the cup before adding all the different layers of the parfait. read more

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Came here for lunch one day with a friend and we shared a couple dishes. Also had some nice hot green tea to go with our meal. For the starter we had the crispy tuna, which was so good. Don't miss it! Then we shared a rice bowl with a mixture of fresh seafood. Th quality was good and it was filling for both of us. The ambiance was cool and they had a big screen playing old Jackie Chan movies in the back. The music was a big loud/strange at a few points. Otherwise the service was very quick and friendly. Would try this place again if in the area! read more

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So worth it! I definitely can see why this place is always busy. This izakaya-style restaurant is elevated in their service and food quality but also down-to-earth, hip, and vibrant in atmosphere. Overall, the staff is prompt and accommodating. Their menu is big! So far, I have tried their $20 pitcher of sapporo beer (shared with a friend), bara chirashi donburi, and rondo deluxe bento box. Beer is beer, but I appreciated how they chilled our glasses. And the pither easily = 6 glasses ($3/glass). The beautifully arranged seafood and wagyu in the donburi are luxurious. The seafood included hamachi, ikura, spot prawn, tuna, tobiko, uni, and unagi-hopefully I didn't miss anything. This option is better than the Chef Omakase 3 or 5 since you can try a little bit of everything! Individually, each part tasted fresh. However, the salinity of the ikura and uni and the also salty dashi soy sauce that drenched the rice became overwhelming. This dish could be a 10/10 if the sauce was offered on the side. On the other hand, the bento box was perfectly delivered! I enjoyed their mix of fish, meat, veggies, and a surprise item (for me, it was short rib, which tasted like Korean kalbi). Honestly, I am still dreaming about the chicken karaage smothered in their zesty sauce and fried mackerel! Will definitely be back~ read more

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