Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Updated 05 April 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in Seattle / Eastern Washington? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

SanKai

4.9

4.9 (857)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Sushi master Ryuichi Nakano casts a wide net at SanKai, drawing longtime fans and welcoming newcomers to his intimate new sushi restaurant in the heart of downtown Edmonds. Enjoy our cozy dining room, omakase sushi bar, or heated outside dining in our domes.

Please note we are a small restaurant and children (babies) need to me accounted for in your reservation if you need seating/highchair. Stroller space is limited and may not always be accommodated.

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Russ

Dined 6 days ago

Best sushi that I’ve had. Highly recommended! Great location in downtown Edmonds.

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Sushi Bar

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Standard Indoor Table

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Heated Outdoor Dome

wa'z

4.7

4.7 (455)

$50 and over

Japanese

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

wa'z is now opening for dine-in along with serving "Take out meals". For the most updated menu, please go to our online order page below and our website.
Online Order: https://wazseattle.cloudwaitress.com/

We also have Facebook, Instagram and Youtube channel! Please check them out!

https://www.facebook.com/wazseattle
https://www.instagram.com/wazseattle
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8617TtnERpw5DqVONMBDhg

wa’z is a Japanese Kaiseski restaurant that distinguishes its menu with a modern Northwest Kaiseki tasting of artful, seasonal fare.

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JenniferVIP

Dined on 13 Apr 2025

It's amazing food and ambiance! Love Chef Hiro and Staffs' service and enthusiasm. They describe every dish in details on how they have been prepared. I love that Chef Hiro allows us to take plenty of photos.

Momiji Capitol Hill

4.9

4.9 (1833)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Momiji is a hand-crafted Japanese restaurant located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Our menu features sushi, omakase and other traditional Japanese foods prepared from great Northwest ingredients. Our courtyard will be an oasis in the bustling neighborhood.

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Michael

Dined on 15 Apr 2025

Delicious food and drinks. Great service. Can't wait to go back

Umi Sake House

4.8

4.8 (2585)

$30 and under

Japanese

Downtown

About the restaurant

Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!

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Roberto

Dined on 10 Apr 2025

I love the atmosphere, great place to eat & excellent service

Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

4.7

4.7 (1766)

$50 and over

Japanese

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features sustainable seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation.

Tamura is a Kappo style restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner.

*Please note that a 20% living wage charge is included (dine in only). The house retains 100% of these charges to help fund higher wages and benefits to all staff. Additional gratuity is not expected.

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Shirley

Dined on 29 Mar 2025

Tamura is our favorite sushi restaurant hands down. Always fresh and always good. The sushi plus the regular food is so good and consistent. Highly recommend.

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4.7

4.7 (13)

$30 and under

Japanese

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

Sugo Hand Roll Bar brings Seattle's freshest seafood to life with innovative sushi creations. Located in the heart of the city, this modern eatery transforms the hand roll experience, allowing you to savor the finest seafood in a unique way. At Sugo, each hand roll is a burst of flavor and texture, featuring sustainably-sourced fish paired with bold ingredients. Enjoy the signature Snow Crab roll's delicate sweetness or the Spicy Tuna roll's fiery kick—each one is a culinary masterpiece. The vibrant atmosphere matches the food, with a sleek design that creates a sophisticated yet inviting space for any occasion. Watch our chefs craft each roll with precision in our open kitchen. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or trying it for the first time, Sugo Hand Roll Bar promises an unforgettable experience. Discover the art of hand rolls and let your taste buds embark on a delightful journey.

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LoriVIP

Dined on 11 Apr 2025

Sat at the hand roll bar and it was a great experience! Loved these rolls: truffle avocado, kampachi, crispy shrimp, otoro, torched unagi. Sushi chefs were really nice and accommodating to my dietary needs. Lychee martini is a must try too!

Japonessa Sushi Cocina - Seattle

4.6

4.6 (2007)

$30 and under

Japanese

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Seattle next to Pike Place Market, Japonessa houses the latest talents of renowned Chef Billy Beach. We are a sushi cocina, featuring a Japanese menu with hints of Latino flair. From traditional offerings at our full service sushi bar, to innovative rolls and exotically imagined Japanese tapas, Japonessa boasts a menu to tantalize all palates.

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Myriam

Dined 3 days ago

Everything great food and service Food was served in a minute

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4.7

4.7 (244)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Momiji SLU has one goal in mind: giving our guests a unique, delicious, and unforgettable experience. Our menu reflects innovative Japanese kaiseki-style dishes, skillfully prepared to perfection. Every single item we serve is carefully made to dazzle your senses, so browse our site and check back for future updates.

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David

Dined on 16 Apr 2025

Great food. Great service. Excellent happy hour value.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Bellevue, WA | Mountvue Place

4.6

4.6 (647)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Heather

Dined 5 days ago

Fun experience, great grill selection (meat and vegetables). Will go back.

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Wild Wasabi Signature

4.4

4.4 (160)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Tokyo Steak House is currently under the new management to become "SIGNATURE" performed by Wild Wasabi. Experience the excitement of Teppanyaki tableside grilling with fresh seafood, steaks, vegetables and rice are perfectly seasoned and grilled to order.

You will be experiencing the authentic cooking skills of our talented chefs who juggle hot flames and sharp knives while artistically create a delicious meal for their guests. Our guests relish in the aroma of our special herbs and seasonings and enjoy a completed meal fresh off the grill.

We also offer a wide variety of nigiri, sashimi, sushi rolls as well as extensive appetizers. Our executive chef-owner, Yong, is an Iron chef who are experienced in the fine art of sushi creation for more than 25 years.

Best restaurant awarded in 2023 by Restaurant Guru, at Wild Wasabi Signature, we serve only the highest quality product and strive to give the best service possible. Dine in with us to have a SIGNAT

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Kari

Dined 3 days ago

Did not regret this spur of the moment reservation. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, and the hibachi chef was entertaining. My 3 year old grandson caught the broccoli in his month! You'll have to go to find out. A very nice place for a special occasion

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