Taku
Top Chef: Portland fan favorite Shota Nakajima's late-night bar Taku is inspired by the street food of Osaka. The spot features karaage chicken, marinated, bat…
East Pike and Boylston Avenue
Seattle
Seattle
Ben Paris
Named after the late Seattle sportsman and entrepreneur (who used to run a famous restaurant of the same name in the same location) during the early 20th centu…
130 Pike St
Pike Place Market
206-999-3971
Pike Place Market
206-999-3971
Tamari Bar
Suika owner Makato Kimoto opened up another izakaya place called Tamari Bar right down the street from Suika last February. The two pubs serve similar fare, bu…
500 E Pine St
Capitol Hill
(206) 979-8800
Capitol Hill
(206) 979-8800
Musashi's
This spot is a favorite for its shockingly good deals on sushi and chirashi bowls.
512 S King St
Chinatown-International District
206-829-0277
Chinatown-International District
206-829-0277
13 Coins
After closing its original Boren location after fifty years of business, the twenty-four-hour favorite has landed in its new location in Pioneer Square. The ne…
255 S King St.
SoDo
SoDo
Rondo
Makoto Kimoto, the owner of Suika and Tamari Bar, runs this bustling izakaya on Capitol Hill. The spot takes inspiration from the Japanese tale of the fisherma…
224 Broadway East
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
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
Deluxe Bar & Grill
The Deluxe Bar and Grill has been in the same location since 1962, and along the way has managed to amass a very loyal following. People especially like the sa…
625 Broadway E
Seattle
206-324-9697
Seattle
206-324-9697
Ishoni Yakiniku
A Japanese barbecue restaurant called Ishoni Yakiniku is set to take over the former space of Rooster's Tex-Mex BBQ in Capitol Hill in 2020. High quality meats…
611 Broadway E
Seattle
425-455-0898
Seattle
425-455-0898
Aki Kushiyaki
This swanky Japanese kushiyaki destination from the team behind Arashi Ramen provides a thirteen-course omakase experience centered around skewers with deluxe …
2106 E Madison
Miller Park
206-492-7933
Miller Park
206-492-7933
Kamp Social House
This Madison Valley bar hopes to lure the "sober-curious" with an inclusive menu that features non-alcoholic options for cocktails, beer, and wine alongside al…
2800 E Madison
Madison Valley
Madison Valley
Tio Baby's
This "high-quality bar food" pop-up-turned-restaurant specializes in deluxe versions of snackable favorites like nachos, hot dogs, and chicken wings. Look for …
3801 Stone Way N Suite D
Fremont
206-420-1549
Fremont
206-420-1549
Kamonegi
This pint-sized Japanese spot from chef Mutsuko Soma, who was named one of Food and Wine's best new chefs for 2019, has racked up national accolades for its te…
1054 N 39th St
Fremont
206-632-0185
Fremont
206-632-0185
Portage Bay Cafe
A tasty place to go for an all-American, local/organic/sustainable-focused breakfast or brunch, including cage-free eggs from Olympia, hams and sausages made i…
4130 Roosevelt Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-547-8230
Northeast Seattle
206-547-8230
