The 10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Seattle
Updated: February 16, 2021
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
Shiro’s
17 Notable Destinations for Sensational Sushi in Seattle
Eater, 2020
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Visit Seattle
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
Nishino
17 Notable Destinations for Sensational Sushi in Seattle
Eater, 2020
The Best Sushi Restaurants in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2015
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
Maneki
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Eater, 2020
Wataru
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The Emerald Palate
Tsukushinbo
The 15 Best Places for Udon in Seattle
Foursquare, 2020
Sushi Kashiba
29 Seattle Japanese Restaurants That Won’t Let You Down
SeattleMet, 2019
Fremont Bowl
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
Sushi Kappo Tamura
29 Seattle Japanese Restaurants That Won’t Let You Down
SeattleMet, 2019
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 SeattleMet, Eater and Zagat – applying our Feastfox magic to sift through results. We cross-referenced with top lists, like SeattleMet - 29 Seattle Japanese Restaurants That Won’t Let You Down, Eater - Top Japanese Restaurants in Seattle That Go Beyond Sushi and Ramen and Zagat - Best Japanese Restaurants in Seattle. 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.
