3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Seattle, WA

Expert-recommended Top 3 Japanese Restaurants in Seattle, Washington. All of our japanese restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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MOMIJI CAPITOL HILL

1522 12th Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98122 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

Crispy Calamari Ebi and Vegetable Tempura Maitake Soft Shell Crab Panko Fried Oysters Black Cod Kasuzuke Halibut Cheeks Anago Kabayaki Spicy Ginger Chicken Chicken Karaage Agedashi Tofu Spicy Tomato Tofu Spicy Ginger Tofu Seafood Gyoza Ika Shoga Momiji Roll Casino Royale Ponyo Crunchy Lizard Rockstar Sounder Roll Pine Street Roll Gladiator Mr. Perfect Poke Roll El Diablo Caterpillar Moonraker Street Fighter Hotter than Hell Pike Place Roll Sea Monster Capitol Hill Roll Angel Roll Three Devils Matador

"Momiji Capitol Hill is a stylish restaurant for sushi and upscale cocktails in a serene space with a Kyoto courtyard. This is nice and cozy inside, beautifully lit on Twelfth Avenue in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Momiji Capitol Hill is a perfect spot for dinner, happy hour, and late-night bites. Their menu features sushi, rolls, omakase, and other traditional Japanese foods prepared from great Northwest ingredients. They also feature sashimi and nigiri for the purists who prefer gothic, proper sushi. Outdoor Seating is also available at the Momiji Capitol Hill. They can also accommodate large parties and events, and look forward to serving you.

2026 Update: Momiji Capitol Hill dining room can consist of up to 100 guests, and the interior log-house can accommodate up to 40 guests. Their cocktail lounge seating accommodates 30-40 people."

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License #603107448

Price:

Fried
Crispy Calamari: $15
Ebi & Vegetable Tempura: $18
Maitake No Tempura: $10
Soft Shell Crab: $21
Panko Fried Oysters: $13
Pan Fried
Black Cod Kasuzuke: $21
Halibut Cheeks: $21
Anago Kabayaki: $16
Spicy Ginger Chicken: $16
Chicken Karaage: $14
Agedashi Tofu: $11
Spicy Tomato Tofu: $13
Spicy Ginger Tofu: $13
Seafood Gyoza: $14
Ika Shoga: $18
SPECIALTY ROLL:
Momiji Roll: $22
Casino Royale: $22
Ponyo: $22
Crunchy Lizard: $23
Rockstar: $24
Sounder Roll: $23
Pine Street Roll: $21
Gladiator: $26
Mr. Perfect: $22
Poke Roll: $23
El Diablo: $25
Caterpillar: $22
Moonraker: $23
Street Fighter: $23
Hotter Than Hell!!!: $23
Pike Place Roll: $21
Sea Monster: $23
Capitol Hill Roll: $22
Angel Roll: $25
Three Devils: $22
Matador: $26

Contact:

(206) 457-4068

Sun-Thu: 4pm - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 12am

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WASABI SUSHI & IZAKAYA

2311 2nd Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98121 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

Chicken Teriyaki Salmon Teriyaki Grilled Short Rib Entree Tempura Udon Nabeyaki Udon Seafood Yaki Udon Tonkotsu Ramen Seafood Ramen Shoyu Ramen Tofu Yaki Udon Sushi Dinner Regular Sushi Dinner Deluxe Chirashi Bowl Salmon Lovers Sashimi Dinner Deluxe Sashimi Omakase Small Sashimi Omakase Medium Sashimi Omakase Large Nigiri Omakase NIGIRI Amaebi Ankimo Benijake Binchomaguro Chu Toro Ebi Hamachi Hirame Hokkigai Hotategai Ika Ikura Inari Japan Uni Kuro Tobiko Madai Maguro N-King Salmon Natto Nodoguro O Toro Saba Sake Shima Aji Sokomutsu Sp Tuna

"Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya offers creative sushi and fresh takes on Japanese cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lively vibe. Their extensive menu features a variety of sushi, sushi rolls, and izakaya-style small plates, combining traditional Japanese ingredients with contemporary presentation. Wasabi is dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience by blending authentic Japanese flavors with innovative culinary techniques. Guests rave about their delicious offerings, including crab, sake, miso soup, ramen, tempura, sashimi, pork belly, and more. Every event is carefully customized to reflect your unique tastes and needs, by creating a personalized and unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

2026 Update: Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya is a great place for parties like birthday parties, baby showers, office functions, and more."

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License #604677699

Price:

Entree
Chicken Teriyaki: $22.00
Salmon Teriyaki: $25.00
Grilled Short Rib Entree: $25.00
Noodles
Tempura Udon: $18.00
Nabeyaki Udon: $25.00
Seafood Yaki Udon: $21.00
Tonkotsu Ramen: $19.00
Seafood Ramen: $23.00
Shoyu Ramen: $17.00
Tofu Yaki Udon: $17.00
Sushi Combo
Sushi Dinner Regular: $26.00
Sushi Dinner Deluxe: $36.00
Chirashi Bowl: $39.00
Salmon Lovers: $20.00
Sashimi Dinner Deluxe: $36.00
Sashimi Omakase Small: $49.00
Sashimi Omakase Medium: $84.00
Sashimi Omakase Large: $125.00
Nigiri Omakase: $47.00
Nigiri
Amaebi: $4.00
Ankimo: $4.00
Benijake: $4.00
Binchomaguro: $4.00
Chu Toro: $10.00
Ebi: $3.00
Hamachi: $4.00
Hirame: $4.00
Hokkigai: $3.00
Hotategai: $4.00
Ika: $3.50
Ikura: $4.00
Inari: $2.50
Japan Uni: $12.00
Kuro Tobiko: $4.00

Discount:

50% Off bottles of Sake and Wine

Contact:

(206) 441-6044

Sun-Thu: 4pm - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 12am

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 Ramen DANBO Capitol Hill - Seattle, WA Japanese Restaurants
 Ramen DANBO Capitol Hill - Seattle, WA Japanese Restaurants
 Ramen DANBO Capitol Hill - Seattle, WA Japanese Restaurants
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RAMEN DANBO CAPITOL HILL

1222 East Pine Street, Suite A,
Seattle, WA 98122 Directions

Since 2017

Specialty:

Classic Tonkotsu Ramen Shio Ramen Miso Ramen Negi-Goma Ramen Ramen Egg Extra Chashu Full Kaedama Vegan Classic Ramen Vegan Shio Ramen Vegan Miso Ramen Vegan Negi-Goma Ramen Pan-Fried Yaki Gyoza Chashu Pork Donburi Soy Chashu Donburi

"Ramen Danbo is a customizable ramen bowl served in a modern Japanese eatery with blond-wood accents. The aroma of their signature Tonkotsu broth is precise, simple but genuinely tasty umami, always made day-to-day in-house with specially treated water, free from pollutants. Their menu is based around classic Tonkotsu ramen crafted in the Kyushu Hakata style, one of the most famous types in Japan. While experiencing Fukuoka's authentic taste, you can make your ramen and select delicious toppings to create your unique style. Their Kitsilano and Robson shops in Vancouver, Canada, were the Ramen Danbo chain's first restaurants outside of Japan, and they now accommodate you in locations in Seattle and New York as well. They have branches in Vancouver, Seattle, and New York; Danbo brings standard Fukuoka-style Kyushu Hakata Tonkotsu ramen to Japanese food fans in North America. They also have good vegan dishes for vegan lovers.

2026 Update: Ramen Danbo accept payments by credit or debit card."

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Price:

Tonkotsu Ramen
Classic Ramen: $15.55
Shio Ramen: $16.15
Miso Ramen: $17.35
Negi-Goma Ramen: $17.95
Vegan Ramen
Classic Ramen (Vg): $15.55
Shio Ramen (Vg): $16.15
Miso Ramen (Vg): $17.35
Negi-Goma Ramen (Vg): $17.95
Side Dishes
Pork Gyoza: $8.70
Pork Rice Bowl (Chashu Donburi): $8.95
White Rice: $2.10
Vegan Side Dishes
White Rice: $2.10
Vegan Soy Chashu Bowl: $8.95
Vegan Gyoza: $8.70

Contact:

(206) 566-5479

Mon-Sun: 11am - 11pm

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