The 10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Seattle
Updated: December 12, 2020
Did someone say Japanese food? To get you the definitive list of the finest Japanese restaurants in Seattle, we analyzed the top review and restaurant sites incorporating millions of expert and diner reviews. Find everything you need to know about the best Japanese restaurants in Seattle below.
Find the perfect Japanese restaurant
Sushi Kashiba
17 Notable Destinations for Sensational Sushi in Seattle
Eater, 2020
The Best Sushi in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2018
Shiro’s
17 Notable Destinations for Sensational Sushi in Seattle
Eater, 2020
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Nishino
17 Notable Destinations for Sensational Sushi in Seattle
Eater, 2020
The Best Sushi Restaurants in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2015
Wataru
17 Notable Destinations for Sensational Sushi in Seattle
Eater, 2020
The Best Sushi in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2018
Maneki
Eat Your Way Through the International District's Many Asian Cuisines
Eater, 2020
Kamonegi
Top Japanese Restaurants in Seattle That Go Beyond Sushi and Ramen
Eater, 2019
29 Seattle Japanese Restaurants That Won’t Let You Down
SeattleMet, 2019
Ramen Danbo
8 Elite Ramen Restaurants in Seattle
Eater, 2019
The Best Ramen in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2018
Wa’z
Top Japanese Restaurants in Seattle That Go Beyond Sushi and Ramen
Eater, 2019
29 Seattle Japanese Restaurants That Won’t Let You Down
SeattleMet, 2019
Tsukushinbo
17 Notable Destinations for Sensational Sushi in Seattle
Eater, 2020
The Best Sushi Restaurants in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2015
Momiji
17 Notable Destinations for Sensational Sushi in Seattle
Eater, 2020
The Best Sushi Restaurants in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2015
Why these restaurants?
We know how time consuming it can be to find the best Japanese restaurants in Seattle. We looked at Yelp and Google’s ratings for 4854 spots across Seattle, analyzed 1095134 restaurant reviews, and sifted through 1116 lists and articles from the likes of Zagat and SeattleMet – applying our Feastfox magic to sift through results. We cross-referenced with top lists, like Zagat - Best Japanese Restaurants in Seattle and SeattleMet - 29 Seattle Japanese Restaurants That Won’t Let You Down. As restaurants continue to adapt to COVID-19, you can trust us to show the latest information on which restaurants are open and how with our real-time data recommendation engine. Every restaurant shown earned its spot fair and square. With Feastfox, money never makes the list. These ten options are sure to delight.
Drink pairing tips
A next-level pairing for Sauvignon Blanc
Experts recommend pairing a flounder sashimi with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, a popular white wine.
Pair soba noodles with Sake
For an elevated experience, pair your soba noodles with Sake. This combination works particularly well because this rice wine brings out the true flavors of the dish.
Chenin Blanc with your Wagu beef
When considering how to best enjoy your Wagu beef, we would highlight how well a glass of Chenin Blanc complements the dish as it fights the fattiness with acidity.
Parking info
Seattleis notorious for tricky parking. To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen Japanese spot.
