Katsu-ya Seattle
The menu at this popular Japanese sushi chain features dishes like crispy rice with spicy tuna, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, Japanese ceviche, creamy popc…
122 Westlake Ave N
South Lake Union
206-580-0080
South Lake Union
206-580-0080
Oro Kitchen
Chef Manu Alfau's new fast-casual lunch eatery Oro Kitchen focuses on Latin American bowls with a base of either winter greens or Cuban black bean rice, topped…
227 9th Ave N
South Lake Union
(206) 457-8941
South Lake Union
(206) 457-8941
Kai Market South Lake Union
Where else in the city can you enjoy a handmade bento box for lunch and also choose from a selection of live crab, lobster and oysters for dinner? Uwajimaya's …
400 Fairview Ave N
South Lake Union
206-957-1060
South Lake Union
206-957-1060
Teinei
The menu at this South Lake Union sushi and ramen spot, whose name refers to a Japanese sense of care and hospitality, includes ramen, sushi, udon, curries, sk…
1256 Republican St.
South Lake Union
206-420-4500
South Lake Union
206-420-4500
Hurry Curry of Tokyo
Hurry Curry specializes in Japanese curry, served over rice and topped with vegetables or deep-fried slices of breaded chicken or pork. It also serves oddball …
825 Harrison St
South Lake Union
681-9443
South Lake Union
681-9443
Fresh Flours
Specializing in Japanese-inspired pastries, Fresh Flours has lots and lots of loyal fans.
432 8th Ave N
South Lake Union
206-706-3338
South Lake Union
206-706-3338
I Love Sushi
Ignore the worthy-of-a-food-court name; I Love Sushi remains a perennial favorite of Seattle sushi fans. Lunch draws a crowd, and take-out options are ambitiou…
1001 Fairview Ave N
South Lake Union
206-625-9604
South Lake Union
206-625-9604
Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery
The University District's popular ice cream shop, which offers unique flavors like banana Nutella and dirty chai affogato made with organic local milk, has ope…
1555 NW Market Street
Ballard
206-858-0125
Ballard
206-858-0125
Shiku Sushi
Shiku Sushi in Ballard serves all the usual sushi suspects, plus ornate specialty rolls and appetizers like jalepeno poppers with crab meat. At the bar: beer, …
5310 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 588-2151
Ballard
(206) 588-2151
Moshi Moshi Sushi
Moshi Moshi’s salient feature is the Tree, a two-story-high artificial cherry tree with LED-illuminated blossoms. It would be especially amazing if you were st…
5324 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 971-7424
Ballard
(206) 971-7424
D'Ambrosio Gelateria Artigianale
University-certified Master Gelataio Enzo D’Ambrosio makes Italian gelato every day, using only the best organic dairy and fruit. You won’t see any experimenta…
5339 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-327-9175
Ballard
206-327-9175
Arashi Ramen
Ballard’s Arashi Ramen brings even more of the rich, porky broth called tonkotsu to Seattle ramen slurpers. (Arashi’s wildly popular original location is in Tu…
5401 20th Ave NW
Ballard
206-492-7933
Ballard
206-492-7933
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Caffé Umbria
Caffe Umbria has its own roastery (in Tacoma) supplying coffee to cafes across the country. Their cafe serves really good espresso, pastries, sandwiches, and g…
5407 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-3945
Ballard
206-420-3945
Billy Beach Sushi and Bar
Billy Beach (of Gaba Sushi and Japonessa, and formerly of Kushi Bar and Umi Sake House) finally opened a restaurant named after himself. The “and” in the name …
5463 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
206-257-4616
Ballard
206-257-4616
Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery
Autumn Martin, former Canlis pastry chef and Theo head chocolatier (and fourth-generation Washingtonian), makes all-organic desserts from carefully sourced, lo…
5427 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-453-3792
Ballard
206-453-3792
Salt and Straw
This artisan Portland ice creamery has attracted a loyal cult following. Flavors are often made in collaboration with local producers, like Rachel's Ginger Bee…
5420 Ballard Avenue NW
Ballard
(206) 294-5581
Ballard
(206) 294-5581