Super yummy! Bad boy roll was a fav for the table, we also got a glass of plum wine and wouldn't…read morehave minded seconds. Atmosphere was nice and chic, fun vibes for friends hanging out. Our waiters were also very friendly and helpful in their suggestions!

Made a reservation for Saturday dinner and the seater informed us that we had an hour and a half…read morebefore they needed the table back for the reservation. The way they worded this really rubbed me the wrong way. First, I've never been give a time limit at a restaurant that was not all-you-can-eat. Second, the amount of time I spend in your restaurant heavily depends on the speed of your service (spoiler alert: it was not fast). They then sat us at the most uncomfortable table I have ever had the displeasure of dining at. The table was low and the seats were so deep that I could not rest my back on them while eating. Definitely brought the mood down further. Food was a hit or a miss, no in between. Hit: Garlic short ribs (my partner said these were tender and a good portion for happy hour), Poke sushi roll (good fish quality and taste) Misses: First Ave Roll (sauce was just walloped on top, weak flavors), veggie and shrimp tempura (heavy and soggy batter), pink lychee cooler (artificially sweet with no strong lychee flavor), green tea tiramisu (photo speaks for itself). For all the rave reviews, I was pretty let down. Thankfully, we went during happy hour so we didn't pay full price. I would not visit here again.

Wa'z had been on my list for a long time. Went with friends celebrating their February birthdays my…read morefirst Kaiseki experience and it didn't disappoint. Service is impeccable without being stuffy. Dishes are beautifully presented and explained in detail. Every dish was delicious and prepared with such care and passion for the ingredients. As a Japanese American it was fun to come when the menu featured dishes for celebration is Sestsubun. I went with glass of the Masumi. One of my friends had the pairing, another the flight of three premium sake and the last friend had a NA peach Bellini. All the proteins were perfectly balance and prepared. I loved the variety of the menu and the nostalgia of many of the ingredients. Chef Hiro and staff do a wonderful job! Space is simple but welcoming. Feel like the main counter seats 8-10 and there about maybe five tables. Definitely a must experience. Our menu for the evening: ~ Deep fried house made Sesame Tofu Sea Urchin, Wasabi, Dashi Sauce.(Tapioca flour added gave it a mochi like texture). -Presented in celebration of Setsubun: Braised Soybean and Seaweed with Creamy Tofu Sauce, Grilled Black Cod, Braised Duck Breast, Pickled Mackerel Sushi -Monk Fish Liver and Turnip Purée soup. Deep fried Fish fillet, Chrysanthemum Leaf purée Yuzu Peel, Micro Greens -Toro "Namero" Monaka: Bluefin Tuna Toro, *Ikura, Takuan, Green onion, Ginger in Monaka Shell. (The monaka shell was very nostalgic to me, love the texture it gave to this dish) -A5 Wagyu Beef, Fried Maitake Mushroom in Egg Yolk Sauce with Spanish Truffle shavings -Dry Aged Bluefin Tuna Nigiri -"Ehomaki" uncut Sushi Roll a traditional Setsubun food eaten in silence facing the year's lucky direction: Braised Wagyu, Negi-Toro, King Crab, Ikura Egg omelet, Shiitake mushroom, Cucumber -Japanese Angel Hair Noodle Snow crab, Shimeji Mushroom, Green Onion, Egg, Ginger -Matcha Tiramisu: Sweet Red Bean Paste served with Raspberry and Ruby Chocolate Ice Cream

Great multi course meal with a very limited seating. There were nine people in the whole restaurant…read moreand it kept things very intimate. Top plates were the wagyu beef with shredded truffle, the matcha tiramisu, and the Tuna sushi on the wafer cracker. Lots of unique and unusual flavors, nothing boring! Super fun sitting at the bar watching the dishes get compiled.

Karaage Setsuna is a popular Japanese and Hawaiian casual restaurant in Belltown. Their portion…read moresizes tend to be large, while their service tends to be swift. The restaurant is smaller, with tables for mostly two or four people. They have an outside area, though the tables were not set up when we went. We were running late for a show, so I previewed the menu before arriving and ordered immediately upon seating. Our total time there was an impressive 40 min with their fast service. Very good to know for future reference. Karaage is in the name and is their signature dish. They make it the right way using chicken thigh. Prices are reasonable for the Seattle area. We will return again. The Food: Curry Rice with Karaage, $17.95 - 4 Stars This popular curry rice comes with a choice of protein, which naturally, we chose karaage. The curry sauce is delicious. There is a lot of rice on this plate though. Hubby left half behind. Poke Salad with tuna, $14.95 - 5 Stars Their poke salad with choice of 3.5 oz protein was excellent with the mixed greens. The salad wasn't overdressed and tasted refreshing with a light dressing. I would order this again. Karaage Chicken, small, $6.95 - 5 Stars Glad they offer the chicken as a side. The small is a good compliment to salad. Instead of four pieces, we had five. Hubby was happy to have more protein to go with the rice. They are more of a 4.5 stars rating. Their service speed bumped them up to 5 Stars.

Solid spot for a bite if you're in Belltown. Nothing fancy--very casual, laid-back vibe. The…read morerestaurant does tend to run a bit warm, but it's manageable. If you order a rice dish, they include complimentary miso soup. It leans a little salty, but it's still comforting and a nice way to start the meal. I got the karaage curry rice this time--the karaage was crispy on the outside and super juicy inside. The portion was definitely filling. Service was quick and friendly too.

Moon Tree Sushi and Tapas was absolutely incredible. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely…read morewelcoming from start to finish, thank you Kevin . Every dish we tried was next-level delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared -- but the Super Moon sushi completely stole the show. It was insanely good and honestly one of the best rolls I've had in a long time. If you're looking for amazing sushi with standout service and a great atmosphere, this place is a must-visit. Can't wait to come back!!

Wow! I don't know if it's just because I haven't had sushi in 9 months or if the second pictured…read moreroll was that good. The fish in general was very fresh and delicious. I could have eaten 17 rolls. I forgot the name but it had yellowtail, crunchy onions and cilantro. De-lish. We were sat right away as it was not crowded because we came at an off peak day and time. The restaurant was very clean and the staff were very friendly. The sushi came out fast also. Not many cooked rolls for those who don't like raw fish (my husband) It is a bit expensive but that was to be expected. If we go back to seattle we'll be back there!

Good service. Friendly staff…read more Portions are small. It's meant for you to get multiple plates of skewers but the rice bowls are also pretty small. Prices are a little much for the amount of food you get. Super chill and relaxing atmosphere. Good for hanging out and catching up with friends. Street parking only. Clean bathrooms.

Manzoku Izakaya offers a budget-friendly AYCE option for yakitori that is hard to find anywhere…read moreelse in the downtown Seattle area. There is a caveat though, which is that they only have select items in the AYCE menu. The ambiance of the place was inviting enough for us to give them a try! There is a 90 minute window for AYCE, and you can order a maximum of 3 items per person every 15 minutes. All orders have to be made from an app on your phone so make sure you have a fully charged device! When we logged in the app, it was confusing to manage at first so we worked with the server to put our orders in. She had to put in our orders for us a couple of times and then we figured out how to work the system after that. To do the math for those reading the review and maximize the number of items you can order with the 90 minute window, you can potentially order up to 18 sets of skewers per person. Each set of skewer has two sticks. My hubby and I missed a few items from our order but we were getting full after my 10th skewer and his 15th skewer so it did not matter too much! The AYCE menu also has options to order zaru soba, corn cheese, and takoyaki! Presentation is great but I wish the flavor matched the visuals. The standout skewers for us were the boruta pork and the wagyu beef tongue. I was really hoping that the yakitori would be crispier and had more of a smokey flavor but I really can't complain too much for the price point. The food is solid but not like a wow, I have to come back here again! We only saw one server for the busiest part of the night, serving 8 tables all at once. She made sure that our glasses were never empty and she treated us warmly. Wile the decor and the general atmosphere are pleasant, the quality of the food would not merit another visit for me.

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.

Absolutely amazing sushi experience in Seattle! Everything…read morewas incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. From the melt-in-your-mouth sashimi to the creative specialty rolls, every bite was delicious. The service was warm, Deon is very nice and attentive, and made us feel so welcome. The atmosphere was elegant yet cozy -- perfect for a lovely dinner. If you are looking for outstanding sushi in Seattle, this restaurant is definitely a must-visit. We will absolutely be coming back again. Highly recommend!

Wasabi is my go-to sushi spot in Belltown: easy, central, and consistently solid. We stopped by on…read morea random Thursday evening and, as usual, it delivered. The space has an upscale sit-down vibe, always clean and polished without feeling stuffy. Service can be a little hit or miss personality-wise (some staff are super warm, others more reserved) but everyone is polite and efficient. My partner and I went for the omakase and were honestly almost too full to finish it. A few of the tougher-textured fish weren't our favorite (just personal preference), but the salmon was an absolute melt-in-your-mouth banger. The uni also deserves a big honorable mention, rich and beautifully fresh Reliable, delicious, and easy to recommend. We'll definitely be back.

I was wrong! Young…read morekids running in the place I thought everything would be too spicy I thought millennial like? Atmosphere was too upbeat and bar like for me yet I got the ChiRashi and it was absolutely fu(king fantastic Very very fresh with enough of a rice bed to compliment each bite of sushi I asked for and received extra hot sake Very very fresh The guy serving me was easily 40 years younger than me But he took the time to engage in some chitchat Which I find very meaningful when I go to a restaurant to feel appreciated Thank you very much!! When I revisit Seattle, I will definitely come back and bring friends This is A great place to come by yourself or with friends, better yet a date I'm glad Yelp sent me here thank you Yelp. Thank you yelpers!

Wanted Sushi and wanted it to be fresh…read more Got exactly that! We dropped by for lunch and it happened to be their happy hour. Perfect. We were greeted and seated immediately. Waters were filled up any time they were half full. Excellent service. Ordered the sashimi and did the chefs choice. All of the cuts were nice and generous. It had a side of onion sliced thinly and sea weed. Paired nicely. Overall I had a great experience there.

been meaning to try this place for over a year and was never able to make it work. finally was able…read moreto secure a reservation during seattle restaurant week! it's not a big establishment, but it's very cozy inside; lightly decorated with japanese knick-knacks and trinkets by the entrance, especially. the chefs even greet you as you walk in, since you walk right into the sushi bar. that's just the beginning of the wonderful service, too. our waitress was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive. she told us the specific order to eat each piece in (it differs depending on which hand is your dominant one -- ironically enough, i was the only right-handed person at my table), whether or not it needed soy sauce, what sauces/glazes/garnishes were on each piece, and where every fish was from. it was incredible. at $65 per person, each of us 19 thoughtfully chosen and beautifully crafted pieces of nigiri over five courses. i can say with confidence that this is some of the best sushi i've ever had. i'll be back.

Came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. He loves sushi, so I thought we'd try a new place…read more We arrived around 5 PM for our reservation, and it was quite busy since every table and bar seat was occupied. We started with the miso soup and carpaccio, then ordered the 19-piece chef's choice sushi course. We enjoyed the soup. It was perfect for a cold, rainy day. However, the wait between courses kind of took away from the experience. It felt like we were waiting about 10 minutes for each course, which made it hard to stay excited for what was coming next. Our dinner ended up taking about two hours, and honestly, it felt like we could have finished much sooner if the pacing between courses had been a little quicker. Out of the five courses, my favorite was definitely the second course, the Fuji salmon. It was delicious and the most memorable nigiri of the night. The rest of the courses were good, but we found ourselves comparing it to other sushi experiences we've enjoyed more. We ended dinner with the hojicha tiramisu, which was extremely delicious. I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. They also sang happy birthday to my boyfriend, which was a really thoughtful touch. Overall, the food was okay. I've had better service and sushi quality elsewhere, but I wouldn't mind coming back if someone invited me.

We've been to this places lately. This is the second in the week around the same neighborhood. So…read moreeven I didn't want to compare them, I did :( BUT I still have yo say they are different. They ambience of Shomon is brighter, open, and uplifting. I was surprised of how many people were involved. There were 2 servers who were VERY patient, friendly, and attentive to every single thing we needed. This establishment is small and you have to make reservations. You can find easily their door. We all sat down at the bar which makes it easier to see how food is prepared and listen to the chefs about their creations :) This gives you the opportunity to experience the whole thing and ask questions to the Team about food, species, differences, sources, etc. I am worried about uncooked food, but this really was worth it. They open with a soup which was rich and so good for a rainy day -which it was-. Then the round of makis started. It started with the "basic". But for me they were amazing since the beginning. Of course the further it went, the more noticeable the delicacy and tenderness of the meat became. There was another soup at some point. I lost count of how many pieces we had. I was focused on the ingredients when they mentioned them. Pure art. I remember the second plate was a beautiful collage of many bites. Loved all of them! The mix of all these flavors is unique. I believe they cook everything previously (marinades and rice) and put everything together in that moment. At the end we had dessert. And thay tiny dessert felt so good. I didn't feel hungry even with just one bite of each. There's a parking lot on the next corner. So no need to drive around. I really recommend the experience.

The Seattle Restaurant week chirashi box was a great deal for $20 at the sister restaurant of…read moreShiro's. Everyone working there was Japanese. I don't think I can splurge for omakase at the sushi counter, but for $20 it's totally worth! All of the pieces were super soft, fresh, and tender. It was so good I got it twice. Only small gripe is there was no wasabi and the rice wasn't seasoned. I'd get it again and I believe it's around $30 something regular price.