Japanese Restaurants in Seattle, Washington

Living in Seattle gives you a great selection of many great restaurants. I love ethnic food, especially Japanese. There are many different Japanese restaurants around Seattle, Washington. These are the very best Japanese restaurants in Seattle, you wont be disappointed if you try one of these Japanese restaurants.

Ai Japanese Restaurant- This is located in Wallingford near the ever popular Musashi's, but this restaurant is usually less crowded and just as good. They have great specials that include soup, salad, a California roll, rice, and a choice of two entrees from a huge list. Their special is a huge amount of food and a great deal at only $8.95 for dinner or $6.90 for lunch. They also always have one appetizer tat is served on the house. They have a very extensive menu with many choices from sushi to donburi and teriyaki. Their pickled cabbage appetizer is very unique and good, I have been pleased with everything I have ordered here.

Kiku Tempura House- This is a great place for a good and cheap meal in the university district. They serve large portions at very cheap prices so be prepared that during lunch and dinner times it can be quite busy. If you want to avoid the crowds you can always get your food to-go. The have all the simple Japanese favorites here. They have beef and chicken teriyaki over rice, and as you would expect from their name their tempura is excellent. I love the tempura at Kiku, it is light and tasty, not oily at all. If you are looking for simple Japanese food this is the perfect place for you.

Mashiko- This is one of the most popular Japanese restaurants in Seattle for a reason. They are often very crowded, but well worth the wait. The have enormous portions that you could easily split. They have a large selection of sushi, they even have a few specialty hand rolls that you won't find anywhere else in town. The offer a bento dinner that changes daily, but is always a bargain. The bento dinner usually includes a good variety often including tempura, sushi, teriyaki, with rice and soup. There is something for everyone on this menu, even kids are sure to find something they will love.

Banzai Japanese Restaurant- This is a delicious restaurant, with a extensive menu. They have several one of a kind sushi's such as their gizzard shad sushi, and their "Redmond roll" named after their location. Some people might not be used to the some of the traditional Japanese flavors here, but once you get used to it you won't ever want anything else. Everything I have tried on the extensive menu I have loved, and I love that they have so many choices I can get something new and different each time.

Takohaci- This is a small family-run business that has been around for almost a decade. The owner is excellent and got his start at his father's restaurant in Japan. They have a large selection of very different items. The have a special board with varying specials each day. They also have "American-Style" Japanese favorites. They offer combination meals starting at $6.95 that include your entree, rice, soup, salad, and a platter of tsukemono which is a variety of pickled vegetables. The also have great raman combinations for lunch that you can either get stir-fried or in soup.

Musashi's Sushi and Grill- This is a great place for the atmosphere, but be prepared to sit at the sushi counter very close to all the other customers. If you like your privacy or don't like crowds I recommend getting take-out or try going during slower lunch hours. Tea is complementary and they bring out delicious miso soup right away. They have an excellent variety of sushi, and it is all very reasonably priced. A huge California roll is $4.50 and for many people would be a meal on its own. They also have a good selection for the non-sushi lovers. The have Grilled vegetable skewers, bento, and delicious teriyaki. Everything I have had here has been fresh and delicious.