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
Evergreens
Salads! Evergreens makes them with produce that’s sourced “hyperlocally” in the “biggest bowls in town.” They have unfortunately cutesy names—“The Cobbsby Show…
1051 Thomas St.
South Lake Union
206.402.5160
South Lake Union
206.402.5160
Yellow Dot Cafe
This cafe offers bagels and breakfast sandwiches, salads, sandwiches, paninis, and wraps.
301 Westlake Ave N
South Lake Union
206-381-9200
South Lake Union
206-381-9200
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
Yoroshiku
Yoroshiku, which occupies the space vacated by Joule, is a Japanese yakitori joint. The name is a catch-all Japanese word that doesn’t have a direct translatio…
1913 N 45th St
Wallingford
206-547-4649
Wallingford
206-547-4649
Shima
Brought to you by the people behind Hawaiian Breeze on the same block (their saimin is good), Shima serves sushi, Japanese dishes, and "ono-licious" Hawaiian f…
4429 Wallingford Ave
Wallingford
206-632-2583
Wallingford
206-632-2583
Miyabi 45th
Gourmands and Japanophiles, rejoice: Seattle finally has a soba joint! Brought to us by Mutsuko Soma—formerly of Harvest Vine, Chez Shea, and Saito’s—Miyabi 45…
2208 N 45th St
Wallingford
206-632-4545
Wallingford
206-632-4545
Udon
Pat Tharachai’s tiny, adorable udon takeout place in Wallingford has no official name, but the plastic bunting-style signage does say “Udon.”
4455 Stone Way N
Wallingford
Wallingford
Ramen Man
Ramen Man serves a distinct style of ramen that originated in the Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. It's made with straight, rather than wavy, noodl…
1616 N 45th St
Wallingford
206-258-2959
Wallingford
206-258-2959
Issian
Izakaya-style Japanese small plates plus sushi, beer, wine, and sake in Wallingford.
1618 N 45th St
Wallingford
206 632-7010
Wallingford
206 632-7010