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1. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
4.6
Exceptional(4894)
££££
• Japanese • Bellevue
Booked 16 times today
I made the reservation to celebrate my Army Veteran husband for Veterans Day. Our server John and our wine steward Jeremiah were exceptional. I eat as a pescatarian, so John asked the chef to leave the bacon out of the halibut dish and it was delicious. The check-in at the front desk, also exceptional along with a wonderful greeting on the way out. The crab bisque was delicious and the apple dessert we chose did not disappoint, with a crisp yet airy crust! My husband also very much enjoyed his Bravern Manhattan!
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2. Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
4.7
Exceptional(1477)
££££
• Japanese • Bellevue
Booked 8 times today
Celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. It was a great experience overall. We requested table with a nice view and that’s exactly what we got. The food was delicious.
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3. Wild Wasabi Signature
4.6
Exceptional(293)
££££
• Japanese • Bellevue
Booked 20 times today
the bar, sushi, and hibachi was great! no complaints. will be back
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4. Takai by Kashiba
4.5
Awesome(632)
££££
• Japanese • Bellevue
Booked 17 times today
What an incredible experience. We've been for a birthday and an anniversary. This is the most incredible experience and dare I say one of the top meals in my life. Chef Jun and his staff are incredible at what they do. From entry to exit this is just so well thought out. We went again last night after years away and it still takes the cake. For a special occasion try the counter omakase and you won't regret it.
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5. Momiji - Capitol Hill
4.7
Exceptional(1968)
££££
• Japanese • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 45 times today
Simply just a great experience all around. From the initial phone call, the hostess and waiter. We really enjoyed this experience. While the restaurant was busy it never felt as though the waiter too too long to tend to us. The support staff took finished plates and also refilled our water frequently. 10/10 experience.
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6. Fujiwara
4.9
Exceptional(40)
££££
• Japanese • Bellevue
Booked 7 times today
Our go-to omakase moving forward! Chef Fuji-san and his wife really took good care of all of us. Fresh seafood and amazing sake collection. See you again soon.
A photo of KAKURENBO Restaurant restaurant
7. KAKURENBO Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(30)
££££
• Japanese • International District
Booked 4 times today
The fish was incredible and so fresh. Our first omakase experience and definitely not our last! The staff was kind and friendly. Would absolutely recommend going there on a night out for a nice dinner!
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8. Matsu
4.4
Awesome(499)
££££
• Japanese • Pioneer Square
Booked 9 times today
Awesome pre-game meal here, 3rd year running. The food is so good (the KFC wings, the Yakisoba, etc), the service is amazing and speedy, the Jell-O shots on the patio were a fun end to our meal/start to the game…this place is really wonderful!!
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9. Gohan
new
(0)
££££
• Japanese • Beacon Hill
Focus: An izakaya spotlighting rice as the centerpiece alongside Pacific Northwest ingredients, including wild Washington seafood, Puget Sound uni, foraged kelp, and locally foraged Matsutake mushrooms.Craftsmanship: Designed and hand-built by owner Brian Solazzi using sustainable materials such as Tacoma Paperstone countertops, FSC-certified Oregon maple plywood, Osmo Top Oil, and reclaimed cedar shoji screens.Community: Features handmade pottery from local artist Anya and connects with the local Seattle artist community.
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10. Shabu Shabu Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(16)
££££
• Japanese • Bellevue
Booked 3 times today
Always great food and service! First time coming here during happy hour and great to see that they offer not just appetizers and drinks at happy hour pricing but shabu shabu/sukiyaki and tonkatsu curry meal as well.

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  • Korbin
    3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Exceptional customer service and hospitality. the food is amazing and I will be coming back multiple times to try the other dishes they have and drinks. every single person I interacted with at this restaurant was kind, friendly and gave me a my date a perfect evening going out together
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    KAKURENBO Restaurant$$$$• Japanese• International District
    •
    4.9
  • Nasili
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    the bar, sushi, and hibachi was great! no complaints. will be back
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    Wild Wasabi Signature$$$$• Japanese• Bellevue
    •
    4.6
  • Lindsay
    Atlanta •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our go-to omakase moving forward! Chef Fuji-san and his wife really took good care of all of us. Fresh seafood and amazing sake collection. See you again soon.
    More info
    Fujiwara$$$$• Sushi• Bellevue
    •
    4.9
  • CharlesGold
    Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Simply just a great experience all around. From the initial phone call, the hostess and waiter. We really enjoyed this experience. While the restaurant was busy it never felt as though the waiter too too long to tend to us. The support staff took finished plates and also refilled our water frequently. 10/10 experience.
    More info
    Momiji - Capitol Hill$$$$• Japanese• Capitol Hill / First Hill
    •
    4.7
  • Kaleigh
    Philadelphia County •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Oct 2026
    What an incredible experience. We've been for a birthday and an anniversary. This is the most incredible experience and dare I say one of the top meals in my life. Chef Jun and his staff are incredible at what they do. From entry to exit this is just so well thought out. We went again last night after years away and it still takes the cake. For a special occasion try the counter omakase and you won't regret it.
    More info
    Takai by Kashiba$$$$• Sushi• Bellevue
    •
    4.5

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