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.

I work nearby and my coworker and I dropped in. I am so…read moreglad we did. I love Japanese style curry, the flavour of the curry was warm and comforting and I had the omelet/hamburger curry. The egg was so fluffy and when you mixed it with the curry, rice and hamburger I was in heaven! My order cam out fast and warm-so it is perfect for a quick lunch when you are at work. The service was unbelieveably friendly-the person who greeted us, taking our order and serving us our food-it was perfect! and I loved the seating comfortable and clean. I will be coming back again and cannot wait to try some other items!

If you're ever craving some simple Japanese curry while exploring ID, look no further than Ringo…read moreCurry. Decent portions of rice lathered in sweet curry with the protein of your choice - not too shabby. A bit pricey in my opinion, but it does scratch that itch. My wife and I ordered both the pork and chicken cutlets with the curry and rice. Presentation of the food was on point, and there's enough for both the rice partnership and the cutlets for dipping purposes. The sweet and warm Japanese curry felt like a welcomed hug on a cold and brisk May afternoon. The biggest complaint was actually the cutlets - despite a nice crunch to it, something felt a little off. Like the cutlets were a bit old or were previously reheated or something. I had to drench each slice with curry to fully enjoy the meal. At the end of the day, two regular-sized curry dishes actually made us quite full and content. We left feeling stuffed and warm - the perfect combination for a chilly spring day. I would say this was a bit pricey for my liking, but what isn't pricey these days in this economy? Solid 4 stars!

We got in line before opening and there was a huge wave people who came after us when they opened…read morefor their dinner shift. This place specializes in katsu dishes so we definitely had to get that. Kurobuta Katsu Nabe (5/5): I always keeps my expectations for katsu places low because I alway think it's just a fried pork, but this was by far the best pork katsu I've ever had in my life. It was so tender and juicy with a delicate balance of meat and fat. I think the nabe is good when you want a big dinner. It's give a variety to try so I don't have to eat the same thing everything This was definitely one of my favorite places to go Duong my Seattle trip

Came here on a weekday afternoon with some friends while not too many people were seated. By the…read moretime we finished lunch, there were people waiting in line. Service was friendly and explained the menu well, which was quite extensive with different kinds of katsus and fillings. I tried their original Hire Katsu, which came with a side of miso soup and a generous portion of katsu. I loved being able to make my own fresh sauce with the grinder and sesame seeds provided. I loved the crispy and fresh chicken! Would love to come back to try one of their other katsus, including the cheesy one!

Came here with my coworkers for lunch in the SLU area and stumbled upon hurry curry. It's…read moredefinitely a spot for a quick mid day lunch for nearby office workers. You order at the counter, grab a number tent and find your own seat and they will bring the food out to your table. You also need to grab your own utensils and water up front and bus your own table but it is quite convenient. I ordered the Japanese curry with braised beef and it came with a plate of rice and a side salad. The beef was tender enough and the curry was flavorful, though not a hint of spice at all. Overall it was a fulfilling meal but not outstanding.

This has got to be the bestest ever Japanese curry in town!!! Everything we ordered was delicious…read moremore so because of that curry! It is an absolute shame that I go to know about this place only now and it is closing down. Make sure you HURRY and try the CURRY because it will be a shame to miss it. They are permanently closing on April 12th 2026 but they still have a Santa Monica location if you happen to be in the area... I'm going to Santa Monica specifically for this curry!

nana's is a seattle staple. pricey but i'd say it matches the quality of the matcha. we got most of…read moretheir matcha options but the parfait is their most popular/was my favorite. so many different textures throughout the ambiance was so cute aswell!

Desserts - they have food here, but i've only ever tried the dessert. i love this place, we used to…read morego to the one in hawaii but even then i only ever tried to the dessert. tons of options but anything with dango is my fav. the matcha is sweet but still has a good flavor to it. its not too strong. service - we usually just get it to go. comes out fast though! ambiance - on a nice summer day it can get busy but tons of seating inside and out. close enough to the convention center that people walk down.

Had a great happy hour at Rondo Japanese Kitchen. I'd read that their bara chirashi donburi is a…read moremust-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.

Rondo is a casual, izakaya style restaurant, yet still classy enough take a date to. It's always so…read morelively 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.

I am from Japan and I love this place. Not only sushi,…read moreother food tastes extremely authentic and great. It tastes mild but flavorful. My favorite Japanese restaurant.

Always come here when I'm back home visiting my parents. We drive from Puyallup and it's definitely…read moreworth the trip. We usually order A LOT of nigiri and a couple appetizers + a bottle of sake (or 2). Sushi quality is similar to high-end places I've had all across Japan. The size of each nigiri is massive (at least 1.5x the size your usual). My mom always comments on how they recognize her voice when she calls to make a reservation. That in itself is top tier customer service. 11/10, would HIGHLY recommend. They have parking in a lot about 50 steps away from the restaurant.

LOVED the Godzilla roll! We ordered a bunch more rolls and it came out on a boat for us. The boat…read morewas fun, the fish was fresh, and food was yummy! Also the service was amazing!! Everyone was super friendly and attentive! Thank you kamakura, we'll be back!

Love this place! Sushi is so fresh and they really give you a lot of fish. Service is quick…read moreeverything came out at once. Parking is really rough not gonna lie. We circled for a while and almost gave up.

I had been wanting to try this place for a bit so finally got a chance to, and I'm so very glad…read morethat I did. The staff was wonderful, the food was fresh and delicious. Not many places serve traditional Japanese style curry katsu so I was pleasantly surprised and it brought back memories. A must for chicken katsu curry lovers.

Came here on a sunny Sunday afternoon and it was busy and popular that day. The line moved quickly…read moreand we ordered on a tablet, there's some seating inside and limited outside seating which is great for the warmer days ahead. I got the pork katsu sando and the matcha soft serve. The ice cream had a good matcha flavor and was sugary enough that my friend who doesn't care for matcha liked it enough to take a few bites. The restaurant is next to Gasworks park so we took our food over there to look at the view and picnic. The sandwich is juicy, has cabbage which cuts the fat and the standard tonkatsu sauce on it which gave it that flavor. 8/10, def recommend if you're in the area.

Fore Gras Tofu- this is my favorite thing here. I've been here twice and I had it both times. Melts…read morein your mouth and you absolutely must try this. Duck Soba- this is their specialty and I remember loving it the first time but it was not as the first but still delicious Cream of mushroom soba- my friend had this and I ended up dipping my soba in her noodles it was absolutely delicious I would recommend coming here. I always forget about it but it never disappoints!

This place is pretty limited in seating , I would say you need to make a reservation for a table…read moreotherwise you will have to seat at the bar or chefs table . Service was really good, they did recommend couple items and explained to us what it was or how it was . We ordered a foie gras tofu . Which melts in your mouth , I would suggest it tastes better if they pair it with some toast or bread to spread it with which will make it less salty to just eat it plain . Soba noodles were good , but was abit hard , Their tempura was the best . I tried different places tempura and I think they mastered it pretty well on that . It's crunchy yet not dried , and still juicy inside . Overall it's good place to stop by . But they charged 20% gratuity even for 2 people . I think they auto charge 20 % no matter how many people .