I can not wait till this place opens for dine in. It’s only take out right now because of Covid. Aside from that, the food is great as are the prices. I was impressed by the portions. I ordered a variety of food for my husband and me and we had leftovers for 2 more meals. Everything was tasty!

Still only pickup for food, it seems. The food tastes like Japanese home cooking. In particular, the gyoza was hand wrapped and tasted like what would be in a household Japanese gyoza. The croquette tasted nearly identical to croquettes I've eaten in Japan with family. Portions are mostly generous. There are some things (like the nasu den) that I wondered how they were priced due to the small portions, but I think the labor involved for a small kitchen was probably high (same with the pork katsu curry - high labor, higher cost, but most likely Japanese boxed roux, because that's what most japanese homes use for curries). I recommend the variety ozen for anybody who wants to taste Japanese cooking and doesn't know what to try (portions are generous and really are a variety). Of course, the food was all very good. I recommend this place for Japanese expats and other people who want a taste of (Japanese) home.

Very good traditional Japanese food. Delicious and fresh, very quite environment , make you enjoy it together!

My new favorite in Seattle for Japanese food. Every dish is worth the price with the quality, taste, and portion sizes. Definitely try the black cod and mango kochi. I got the bar seat due to the crowd, but the hostess was generous and amazing. Book seat in advance!

Historic institution for Japanese food. This place has a vibe that can’t be matched. The same owners have been serving and hosting for decades. I expected the kitchen food to our shine the sushi and to be frank both were exceptional. Sometimes you need to wait to get a table but it’s a wait worth while. Don’t sleep on their saki menu. We found everything served to be on point. What a lovely place for a big family dinner or a date

I’m super happy about this place. Everything we ordered was good. We started with salmon nanban, which was a light and refreshing appetizer. Moved on to beef sukiyaki that was cooked to perfection. And the unagi kamameshi simply stole the show. Nigiri were just alright though but I thought they were quite reasonably priced (negitoro was $12 for 2 pieces). The cooked dishes were not that expensive but portions were a little smaller than expected. Amazing service and nice ambience though. They have been around for so long and I finally understand why and how. Would definitely love to come back if I have the chance to.

Very old, historic, authentic and traditional Japanese restaurant. You have to reserve through text first to ensure your spot. I love their eel rice, it takes 30-40 mins to cook. And all the other dishes are great. They have great service and very home like feelings. Parking: street parking or at the back of this restaurant building, there is a public parking lot, or you can park at the Japanese supermarket and shopping for 20 dollars for 2 hours’ free parking.

Fresh seafood and a beautiful atmosphere. I got to learn a bit of its glorious history while being waited at the bar. Arrive early for seating, or you will need to make a reservation. They are still recovering from the pandemic. Please support local.

How could I not go to this famous spot. Was on a business trip and glad I stopped to grab a bite. Service was quick, staff friendly, and even the patrons were amazing. Met a nice guy named Simon who gave me a history lesson on the restaurant, the city, and drinks I should order. He was kind enough to buy me one. Overall an enjoyable night. I didn’t have a reservation so I sat at the bar. If you’re going with another person or group make sure you call and make reservations as it gets filled up quick.

This is a restaurant that has been around for over 100 years. If you want a Japanese meal in Seattle, you must consider this restaurant!

Cozy family run Japanese restaurant. Reserve your seats ahead of time. They don't take walk-ins lightly. The food was alright. If you never had unagi on rice before, you will be blessed. The sauce was amazing !

I enjoyed the food here. Takoyaki was good. Rolls were okay, I liked the big mouth roll and spicy tuna. Sassy salmon was just okay and kinda sweet (not a fan of that). Steamed salmon in foil was amazing, definitely recommend getting that. Spicy cod karaage was decent only because of the sauce it came with, but not sure I'd get it again. Do not recommend chicken karaage as the pieces were large and dry. Tea was complimentary which was great, but was not refilled enough (imo they should have just given us 2 pots, our group kept running out). We were in the tatami room which was a super fun experience. One of the questions asked on the reservation criteria is what the dinner is for (e.g. anniversary/birthday). I wrote that we were celebrating my birthday and we reminded the server, but they did not do anything special or give any dessert or anything. I guess that's fine, but they should remove the question from their form if they don't do anything so customers don't get their hopes up :p Total after tip/tax was ~$27 per person for our group.

We wanted to try this place for awhile and we finally texted them to make a reservation. Maybe our expectations were to high but the food was only ok. Our favorite was the salmon dish, the miso eggplant was way too salty, it was not pleasant. Server was friendly, but not the front desk receptionist. I can’t say I’d come back again.

Amazing! Everything was so amazing and fresh. I can't wait to come back. I already know my order the next time I visit!

Lovely place but was little bit disappointed. Everything was fresh and flavorful, yet quite salty to my tasty. Some fish wasn’t available that day but server wasn’t aware of it. Only after the order was made, he came back twice to let us know they couldn’t prepare the items. It’s worth visiting for sure, but not worth waiting in line.

Makei you have won my heart 💙. I'm so glad we got to finally visit. Reservations were made in advance through text message. When we arrived there was already a line before the place opened. It appears to be a bunch of regulars that were lined up. Seating was prompt and the elderly lady was very nice. The food: - Black Cod Miso. I would highly recommend this dish if you love seafood. Such a great balance of mirin and miso in this entree. Very reasonable price for that portion. It does have bones so beware. - Chicken Karrage. I can't quite put my finger on the seasoning, but the batter was crispy and thin. I don't like when karrage is overly battered. It was accompanied with a nice generous serving of coleslaw. - Garlic Butter Squid. I would get this again. It was fresh, tender, also huge for an appetizer and super delicious. - Grilled Salt and Pepper Steak. This was ok, but I wouldn't order it again. It lacked flavor, but they did get the medium rare right. It's accompanied with a small side of miso soup, salad and sunomono. All were very flavorful - Unagi. Another dish I would highly recommend. Although it is suggested serving for two, I'm sure if you're extremely hungry and you love Unagi this can be demolished in a matter of minutes. It's fresh, delicious and not overly sweet. I love all the decor in this place along with the exceptional service from the staff.

The black cod collar miso and the unagi were absolutely fabulous. Sashimi was fresh too. Unagi was freshly made and took about 30min. The fish was very flavorful and the sauce was soaked in. It was the best unagi I had outside of Japan. The black cod collar was crispy outside and tender inside . Reservation is needed.

Some of the tastiest non-sushi Japanese food I’ve had in many years. Everything looks prepared with care but still has that casual eatery vibe. The fried eggplants with miso sauce is the best of the night, and the miso grilled black cod collar is to die for. Definitely coming back for other dishes

First time here after a recommendation from a friend. Sat at the bar and had excellent service from Gina. We tried the cod collar by her recommendation and it was fantastic. Also had the Katsu curry. Thanks Gina for the great customer experience and service! Highly recommend and we'll be coming back.

Small restaurant with excellent sushi/sashimi and a broad selection of izakaya options, recommend their specials. Great service, such nice people You can't go wrong here, but remember to book as they are often full.