As a sushi lover I am always looking for a new place to check out and had heard great things about Tamari bar. We had a bit of a wait to get in on a Thursday but it was worth it. The menu is quite unique and typical Seattle prices. We got the chirashi jewelry box which had a diverse array of seafood to share. I was very pleased with the quality of fish and would definitely get this again in the future. Left feeling full and happy to have found a new quality restaurant that isn't afraid to create unique and delicious food. read more

Tamari Bar - CHIRASHI JEWELRY JU-BOX - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We got the Chicken Karaage, Cilantro Udon, and pork poutine. Everything was really flavorful! Didn't have to wait long at all. Drinks were so amazing and perfectly balanced. It was an amazing time! read more

Tamari Bar - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food quality does not meet average standard. The salmon sashimi, which is such a staple to most Japanese restaurant, was particularly frustrating. The thickness of each slice was not even. Many pieces were so thin that I could see through the meat. The grey part close to skin was not cut off, which gives the fishy / unpleasant after taste. The salmon is low quality, meagre white part. Simply put, a sashimi box sold at H Mart would beat it. Fresh and quality raw material is a fundamental value of Japanese cuisine. That's why I'm so frustrated by the way this bar treats sashimi. In a nutshell, this is NOT a place for decent Japanese cuisine. read more

Tamari Bar - 7 Slices Atlantic Salmon Sashmi - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Solid 4.5 stars if I could do a 0.5 star. Though busy, we were seated within 15 min on a Wednesday night and had the best server. He did a wonderful job going over the menu with us and was quick and responsive to us. The bento box was excellent and the crafted drinks were out of this world--I highly recommend the Umeshu Highball (yuzu sake, orange bitters, soda) on a hot summer day! The only reason for the 0.5 star deduction is due to the overwhelming saltiness of the fried furikake brussels sprouts and the duck breast chowder. Otherwise, I would absolutely come back and try other dishes! read more

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Ordered from Uber eats. I got the lunch special ahi tuna and hotate ju-Box. I saw the pictures on Instagram and yelp and the tuna looked fresh and delicious. The tuna I got in my box did not seem fresh and I don't feel comfortable eating it. (See photos) The Hotate on the other hand was really really yummy and fresh. It had both large pieces and a chopped mix which was a nice lunch variety and pretty filling. read more

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This spot is definitely worth the visit. The sushi is amazing and fresh. I would also recommend the bento box (that changes seasonally). What's super cool and unique is that you can order grade A steak and cook it yourself on a hot rock. They also have a very nice outdoor seating area for those beautiful Seattle summer days! read more

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Visited this place with a couple of friends and could see the love they have for this place. I ordered the Chirashi Jewelry Box and the fish tasted fresh and high quality! You get a wide variety of fish and is very filling. The drinks were also fantastic! I would recommend coming to this place if you are a fan of sushi or sashimi. read more

Tamari Bar - CHIRASHI JEWELRY JU-BOX - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was such a cute restaurant. They had anime playing in the background which fit the ambience of the restaurant well. We got the bento box and it came with a wide variety of meats and fish. Everything was flavored really well and was juicy. If you're not into Japanese food I would just go to the bar for drinks just because it's a cute place to catch up with friends or go on a date :) read more

Tamari Bar - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tamari Bar is my favorite restaurant in Capitol Hill. Very rarely do you find a restaurant that's consistently delicious each and every time you go, in combination with a friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. My favorite items to get here are: - The Dan Dan Ramen. Spicy, rich, complex broth and tons of noodles. Usually I'm not a huge fan of ramen, but this one has such intense textures and flavors that it's in a league of its own. - The Maze Men Noodles. How many places do you know that put Parmesan cheese in Japanese noodles? It's a lethal combo you surely won't regret trying. - The French Fritz. I know it sounds tacky to order fries at a place like this, but trust me, these are some of the best fries in town. They come with a delectable honey mustard and sriracha sauce that's so good I always order a second. - The Tamari Bar Sushi Roll is also excellent- a refreshing complement to all the rich, hot foods. Drinks: - I love the Yokohama T.G. and the Tokyo V.C. They are fun renditions of the classic mule and vodka soda drinks. If you walk in and put your name in, you can normally get a table reasonably quickly. Their service is super fast. If you haven't been to Tamari Bar, you gotta give it a try! In my opinion, it's the best of the Suika/Rondo/Tamari Bar sister restaurant trio. read more

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Nice bar. They've got super good light beer. I'm not a beer person but I love it this time. Their style of Manhattan is a must try. The service is good, and food came up pretty quickly. Garlic shrimp is the best. read more

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So yummy and fresh! We got the chirashi and the croquette and that was perfect for two! read more

Tamari Bar - Chirashi jewelry box - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My visits to Tamari Bar have been a worthwhile experience. I'd suggest making reservations ahead of time via Yelp as the place tends to be packed. *Sashimi "7" Sampler 7 kinds of sashimi: Maguro (tuna), sockeye salmon, atlantic salmon, tako (octopus), hotate (scallop), hamachi (yellowtail), and ebi (shrimp). They were top notch and extremely fresh! Worth the $29, not to mention the aesthetically pleasing presentation! Highly recommended! *Shokado Bento Box 9 appetizers in a bento box. A nice option to try multiple dishes in one sitting. All of them were tasty but the highlights for me were uni shooter, fried oyster, and tuna tatsuta (fried tuna)! Highly recommended! *Dan Dan Ramen The broth was slightly too rich for my liking but overall was pretty appetizing! *Spider Bao (HH) Fried soft shell crab drizzled with teriyaki & black pepper aioli. It was decent and unfortunately a tad over-fried *Saba-O (HH) More like Saba-OMG! Sweet miso marinated fried mackerel in a bun. Flavorful and had nice texture! Highly recommended! *Crazy Journey (HH) Fried chicken thigh with sweet and sour sauce. Succulent and delectable! Tasted great on its own without the sauce *Aburi-Tamari Bar Sushi Roll (HH) Great deal for HH! Seared fish slices topped with miso aioli, jalapeno, tobiko, and sesame soy dressing. Fresh and flavorful, highly recommended! *Panna Cotta + Kurogoma, Matcha Creme Brulee, and Hoji-Tea Flan You can't go wrong with any of the dessert option! All of them was nicely executed and not too sweet! By the end of this review, you can probably tell how much I adore this joint by the amount of $ I already spent. Everything was well thought out and service was attentive! Definitely check it out! read more

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Could be good but we waited 70 minutes beyond reservation time for table. Hostess unfriendly. Ramen was so spicy I sent the dish back, the first time I have ever done so. Very noisy so no conversation. I don't get the big deal, too many choices out there that are better. read more

Ate here last night around 8pm. They were very busy but a few spots at the bar were open so we snagged those. Service was prompt, efficient, and friendly. The menu is a bit confusing and we had to ask a few questions about what was what. It sounds like the menu changes throughout the night so be prepared for that. We ordered the dumplings, the spiral tower, the Aburi roll, and the hamachi carpaccio. All were delicious but didn't necessarily wow me. The tower had a great variety of fish: bluefin tuna, albacore, sockeye, mackerel, scallop, octopus and spot prawn. I discovered I'm not a fan of raw spot prawn, but everything else was good and tasted fresh- again just didn't wow me. I wish we would have tried the bento box, next time we will go early and do that and hopefully catch happy hour too. With all that we ordered our bill totaled out to be around $80 which seems decent. Overall, worth the visit and I'm sure we will be back. read more

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Happy hour here is one of THE BEST places. Food,service, and the ambiance is AMAZING! Price point is worth it and the quality of everything is immaculate. Definitely worth going here! read more

Tamari Bar - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have came here a few times, pre and during-covid. I love the food here, really good quality and some creative dishes. Since covid, the menu selection is slightly less, which is understandable. I had a few different bento boxes, mostly with raw seafood like seared scallop, tuna and spicy salmon. Loved all of them. I look forward post-covid when they can have full menu again! read more

Tamari Bar - Spicy salmon half half sushi ju box - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went here for a date, and I loved their fried chicken, dumplings, and aburi-tamari sushi roll. I knew the foods may be a little bit small portion, so I ordered rice and soft cooked egg on the side. Everything was $37 before tax, for two people, so the price wasn't bad! Many dishes are good for sharing. All the foods we ordered were amazing; the fried chicken was crunchy outside, soft-and-juicy-meaty inside. The rolls were soooo good. Creamy, sweet, savory, and crunchy. And the dumplings was good! Would recommend. read more

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Good for gathering with Friends on Cap hill if you have that one friend in the group who wants more than sushi. They have a wide variety of Japanese foods and everything is good. Only down side is its very over priced. You are paying for nice plating, and the fact that its on cap hill. read more

Get the bento box. Get the karage chicken. Eat at Tamari. Review complete. Keep writing since yelp says my review is too short. read more

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FOH is awful. Gentlemen that was sitting and serving was rude. Food was mid, lacking in drinks. Pork belly Bao was more belly and less pork. If FOH was better atmosphere would have felt more inviting. read more

Came here at random sort since we were craving Japanese small plates and it was open late. Pleasantly surprised how quality all the dishes were. The sashimi was fresh, and the fried foods like kaarage and fried hamachi were light and crisp. Waitstaff also really nice which made it more enjoyable. Would go again for sure read more

The interior is quite spacious and the service here was great. They have some interesting decorations, like a giant wall clock made with colorful chopsticks and some nice food watercolor paintings by the bathrooms. They also were playing Studio Ghibli movies by the bar counter. We came during the late night happy hour (9:30 and after). We made a reservation for 2 but it seemed like there wasn't really a wait even if you just walked in, though there were definitely a lot of people inside. Here's what we ordered: - Umeshu Highball: This drink was fruity but not overpowering and went down smoothly. Very pleasant and refreshing to sip at. The alcohol taste was pretty much masked and you could hardly tell that it was alcoholic. - Pork Bao: The pork belly inside was delicious! The meat was fatty and super tender but also had a very crispy glaze on the outside. Wish there was more meat in the bao! - Tamari's Poutine: The poutine was great, I liked the touch of nori on the fries. The spicy pork on top seemed like a mix of minced pork and bacon with chili oil. I honestly think this would've been nice with more sauce to dip the fries in. - Tora Gozen Set: The "main dish" of our night, this was actually 7 different dishes: 3 sashimi, 3 fried, and 1 veggie. It also comes with miso soup (a bit salty) and rice. My favorite was the yellowtail sashimi and the panko fried dish at the bottom of the staircase (not actually sure what it was but I think it was some kind of shellfish). Overall though, each dish was very good and I'm glad we tried it. read more

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Looking for a place that would be great for a first date, my best friend recommended I go to Tamari Bar. What made me settle on this place was the fact that they served wagyu, so I became very excited to try wagyu for the first time! Along w/ their Rockin' Wagyu Beef, I also ordered the Sashimi Sampler which comes w/ 7 different kinds of fresh sashimi sampled on a spiral staircase. Both dishes created an overall amazing presentation that all leads up to how it tastes. Since I came here for the wagyu, that was obviously the first thing I had to try. Cooking the wagyu beef yourself on a hot stone is definitely an experience, but I was honestly disappointed in it. I felt like it lacked flavor & didn't really meet expectations for what I was expecting of wagyu. This disappointing experience resonated w/ me for the remainder of the meal. The sashimi sampler was great, everything was fresh. However, I am not too familiar what each one was so I can't really formulate a strong opinion other than how fresh it was & that all of them was great in its own way. We also decided to try the shrimp head fried which was suggested by our server. I never tried this before but I thought it was good, so something worth to try. Overall, I think this place was great for a first date. However, the wagyu was very disappointing. read more

Tamari Bar - Sashimi Sampler & The Rockin' Wagyu Beef at Tamari Bar - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So yummy! I tried the Ocean Salad and fell in love! They're generous with the seafood to salad ratio. My friend and I also got the bento box, which is so fun to try; but definitely had hits and misses. The French Fritz, you can pass on. We got it bc the dip was recommended by the waiter, but there's plenty of better things to try on the menu. If it's your first time, I highly recommend getting the bento box to try nine different bites. I'm definitely coming back for happy hour! read more

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Overall, good! I've been a few times now. Most recently I got the HH salmon box & hellz bao. The salmon box is standard, good but nothing stood out to me - price is good, & I think the size was a perfect meal (aka I did not need to order a bao too haha). The hellz bao was tasty, karaage chicken with some spicy sauce - yum! I'd come back for HH for sure, the interior is cute too & they were playing "The Cat Returns" with subtitles, which was nice. read more

Tamari Bar has a cool selection of food and drinks where the menu is simple and easy to order from (be sure to look at both sides of the menu!). I like that they cover the outdoor seating with heaters in the winter which give a lot of space where my friend and I sat there without feeling rushed or cramped. The sushi staircase was really good for the price point and they even fry the amaebi head for you which is a fun thing to snack on. Perfect for two people as there was a piece of each thing to try. Would definitely come again for the sushi and the Shokado box. The only thing about the Shokado box is that my friend said they came for lunch once and it was underwhelming and said the dinner box we had was much better. I guess the experience one can have with this can vary quite a bit. read more

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Really lovely outdoor seating, good service, good food. Beautiful presentation, very instagram worthy. Got the baos, chirashi, and my friend got the special bento. It was overall a good experience but I knocked off a star because I felt like it was a little overpriced, and the uni was not my favorite. I felt the chirashi was too heavy on the fish roe in a way that was off putting for me. Still worth coming. read more

This has been on my to go list for quite some time. I was excited to finally come here on a sunny afternoon where we grabbed a seat outside. The waiters were all really nice and made sure we had a good experience. I came with my bf and order the bento box, rocking marinated waygu beef, and sashimi sampler. They were all good portion sized to share, where we were able to get a bite of each item. They only make the bento box in limited qualities (12) so be sure to get there early if you want to try it. The bento box came with cartilage, octopus, cauliflower puree, and more. Each item was interesting and delicious, a great way to try new things. It was fun being able to sear the marinated wagyu beef onto the rock. The beef itself was very flavorful and tender. The sashimi 7 platter was my favorite, the fish were all so fresh and delicious and stacked beautifully on a wooden staircase. With all the orders you definitely get what you pay for with the presentation and quality of the food. It's worth coming here if you're in the area and you want to try something unique. read more

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I wanted to try out Tamari Bar since I've eaten at their sister restaurant Raisu in Vancouver and that was a wonderful experience so Tamari bar had to be great too right? wrong. Arrived around 6pm on a Saturday night and put my name down for a table of 6 and luckily we only had to wait 20 minutes so that was a bonus! We all ordered our food, about 3 mini chirashi bowls, one roll, a bento box, and an udon, but the waitress informed us that the food won't all come out at the same time since their policy is to serve the food once its made instead of waiting for the entire group order. The chirashi bowls and roll arrived pretty quick. 15 minutes later the bento arrived and then I had to ask the waitress asking about the udon. By the time the udon arrived, over 40 minutes have passed and the entire table was finished with their meal. The portion sizing was very disappointing that we had to order more appetizers. Overall, the portion sizing was very small for the price point; however, the chicken karaage was the lone shiny star of the dinner experience! The quality of salmon didn't amaze me and getting the food all at such random times combined for a meh experience. This place really isn't good for groups but can see it much better for a group of 2 people max. read more

OMG! I can't believe all the times I've seen Tamari Bar I never visited. The atmosphere, the staff, the service, the food -- AAAAMAZING. I loved that they had the movie Princess Mononoke playing and great 2000s R&B music. I could tell everyone who worked there enjoyed it and they all make a great team together. I ordered the Vege - Sushi Roll, and for appetizers we ordered the French Fritz and Shishito Peppers. One thing that can be improved on is having two bao's with the order instead of one because they are already small to begin with. I loved how big the appetizer proportions were and the dipping sauces were perfect. There aren't a lot of vegetarian options which may not make you want to visit so I hope more will be added in the future. I would come here again even though there aren't a lot of choices for me as a vegetarian, but for the price and taste and atmosphere it's worth it. read more

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Casual Friday night date night, but probably good any day of the week. More of a bar with lots of appetizers than a restaurant menu. Everything was tasty and service was good! read more

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Fun place to try new foods! Recommend the sampler! Would not recommend for people aren't adventurous eaters read more

Tamari Bar - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

OK overall. This place has great vibes and great food. The drinks were good (although not amazing) and the fish was fresh. Loved the 7 type sashimi on the staircase. Luxury bento box (part of restaurant week) Duck breast: OK. Cold but super tender Oyster katsu: surprisingly good. The way they fried is really good. And oyster didn't taste weird cooked. Uni shooter:good but you need to stir it all up. It came with a raw egg, some seaweed, ikura on top of rice. Short rib :good flavor. Some pieces of fat, but decently tender. Pork belly:great flavor, a little bit tough but my piece may have been different. Friend says hers was good. The potato salad (underneath pork belly) and the flavoring sauce on it was amazing though. Unagi tempura : good. Super soft and tender eel. Well fried. Wagyu beef croquette: amazing flavor, tender ground beef, but unsure if I'd want too much of it Black cod:amazing. Super render. Not a miso black cod but the flavors were still good. Umami shrimp: least favorite. The shrimp is too old and not impressed by the flavor. read more

Not sure what's up, they're supposed to be open until 11 for late night happy hour? They were closed up by 10:00 Make a note to call ahead. read more

Tamari Bar - Walked almost a mile and they are closed at 10? - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tamari Bar is a cute and modern Japanese restaurant that has a few instagrammable dishes for that hype factor such as their beef that you grill on a stone or the bento boxes. I came here for dinner with a couple of friends for dinner. We unfortunately missed happy hour so everything was on their regular menu. We ordered the Spicy Tuna Roll, Curry with Fried Bread, Dan Dan noddle and Mazemen. I liked the curry with fried bread! The curry was very flavorful and it was fun to dip the fried bread into the sauce. We enjoyed it so much that we ordered a second helping of bread to finish the curry up. All the dishes were very aesthetically pleasing and good.Would like to come back for HH sometime! read more

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I come mainly during their happy hour which is 5-6 pm. Their cilantro udon, sashimi, and karaage are must gets! Drinks are also super inexpensive so def try to come during this time :) read more

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Great food, great service, great ambience. Do your research before hand -- this place isn't known for their sushi. It is all of the small plates and the noodle dishes that are outstanding! Get the hellz bao and the Dan Dan noodles and the Waygu rock -- all outstanding! read more

Sooooooo good! This is an ideal place for a date night before heading out to town. Their bento box is a great start if you're wanting to go for something new and you're in the mood for your tastebuds to explore. The staff is very nice and you're greeted as soon as you walk through the doors. Even when there's a wait, you're already acknowledged. Follow @eatingwithjacklyn on IG for photos read more

I try their SRW menu for lunch and it was amazing! The bun I got had mushrooms and fish fillet. The mushroom is seasoned very well while the fish fillet is so crispy and juicy. My third course is hayashi rice which contains eggplant, squash and okra. The meal was served in a hot stone pot and the rice was covered by cheesy and savory sauce. So good! Highly recommended read more

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I was looking for some solid sashimi. Yamato opened 2 weeks ago so I have it a try. Walked in. No wait. Sat at the bar. A sprawling fridge stocked with sake. I made a cardinal sin and got 16oz Chardonnay, but it was $15. Great deal. Beautiful decor. Nice vibe. Not crowded. Monsoon chicken wings on happy hour. Crispy but a little soggy on the bottoms. Would have it again. Got the 7 course sashimi platter. Actually more like staircase. Uni was fresh. I don't usually like mackerel, but it was great. Not to strong. Octopus, sweet shrimp, salmon , tuna, and one other. The tuna and sweet shrimp were old and slimy. The octopus was tough. The rest was great. I told them about it and hopefully they'll fix it. read more

Tamari Bar - Izakaya Near Me - Seattle, Washington