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Sushi Kappo Tamura

2968 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102
  • (206) 547-0937
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  • Natsha C.

    We came here for dinner at 7:30pm and actually made a reservation 30 minutes before just in case but it wasn't crowded. The place has a nice environment, modern but traditional, and clean. We sat at the sushi bar, the staff was really friendly and knowledgable about the menu. The sushi chefs are also very welcoming. Since we really love Japanese food and are sensitive to authentic and freshness of the fish so we like to find good Japanese restuarant to dine at and this is definitely on our list.

    (4)

  • Grayson W.

    The sushi was decent, but comparable to I Love Sushi and about twice as expensive. I had the omakase, 2 beers, and 2 extra pieces of salmon nigiri and the total came out to $131 before tip, which is a gigantic ripoff.

    (2)

  • Hilary R.

    Best sushi I've had, not to mention the freshness of the seafood. I definitely would recommend this sushi spot, best place in Seattle in my opinion. The outdoor seating is great for Seattle summers.

    (5)

  • Flora L.

    Had Real-Crab California roll which was OK, spicy tuna roll was great, and prawn tempura roll was good. For the price, you only get 6 rolls instead of the usual 8 in other places for more price. It little over priced in my opinion. Restaurant interior is beautiful and service is friendly.

    (3)

  • Megan J.

    Cute little place with a wonderful atmosphere for slow dining and good conversation. This was my first stop for sushi in Seattle and the bar has been set pretty high. Between two of us, we split the omakase, which is the chef's choice five course menu with a little bit of everything and supplemented with a few more sashimi and nigiri orders of pieces we really liked from the omakase and it was just perfect. Everything was fresh and it was a great way to branch out and try new things.

    (5)

  • Jimmy W.

    I love this restaurant, me and my friend had the brunch there. The food is great the service is the best. The host she is very friendly. I recommend everybody be there and try yourself.

    (5)

  • Vanya C.

    Excellent sushi prepared by the knowledgable and friendly owner. A must try for Seattlites. Service was quick and frictionless. Order oysters on the shell for an amuse bouche.

    (5)

  • T J.

    No question its good, but its overpriced. Service was meh, took order, brought food, and never came back. We got two $7 glasses of wine, 2 salmon sashimi sets, 2 rolls with 5 pieces in each, and 2 miso soups ($5 each!). $90 after tax and tip. Way too much in my opinion when you can go somewhere else and get the same quantity and quality for $30 less.

    (3)

  • Julia L.

    First, to be clear, I love this place. I think the specialty apps coming out of the kitchen and sushi bar are amazing. The chef is friendly and so are the staff. The reason I did not give it five stars is I did not feel like the sushi and rolls are as good as the specials. Don't come here to order rolls or nigiri. It's all about the ippins!

    (4)

  • Elaine K.

    To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. I don't mind paying (sometimes, quite a lot!) for good sushi. Although the restaurant has nice decor and decent service, the food was only...meh. We ended up ordering a chirashi, spider roll, spicy tuna roll, a seaweed salad, and another salad of some sort. Like I said, it was only "o.k" - it wasn't awful sushi but it wasn't amazingly awesome either. And for the price we were paying, I was expecting amazingly awesome! One good thing about this restaurant is that there is a choice to order more sustainable fish options. Now that's awesome.

    (3)

  • Stephanie S.

    Fish was fresh! SO FRESH. Veggie tempura was perfectly fried. It contained some root veggies, which you don't often find. Seattle roll came with six decent sized pieces. Miso soup had butternut squash in it! Had the "apple pie" sorbet and the creme brulee for dessert; not too rich and a great ending to a clean meal. I WILL BE BACK. Oh and service was wonderful. Lil' cherry on top.

    (5)

  • Arie L.

    Went here for dinner, and I was expecting a lot especially after the reviews. Ordered the sashimi set, and dh husband had organic pork tonkatsu with yellowtail sashimi. I was not too happy with our server, very opposite from the treatment we received from the front desk lady (whom was the sweetest). Our server "forgot" about us for half an hour and also seemed "busy" to tell me what each sashimi was on my set. Really disappointing that she would treat us this way. The restaurant is very clean and the sushi chefs prepare the cuts right in front of you. Make sure to verbally ask for the complimentary green tea, they won't offer it to you.

    (3)

  • Rachel A.

    I really enjoyed my platter of sustainable sushi. $23 for 6 nigiri, 1 gunkan and a 5-piece roll didn't seem outrageous to me, even though I am seeing a lot of other reviewers who thought the price too high. The albacore was totally dreamy. I only eat fish every two years or so, I want it to be the really good stuff when I do. Cocktails were hit and miss-- the shiso mojito was amazing, but the grapfruit chu-hai (if I remember correctly) was blah. The space was a little too cold & industrial for me. Overall, though, Sushi Kappo Tamura is a good place for a date night (make reservations!!!)

    (4)

  • Celeste T.

    I'd been a big fan of Chiso Kappo, and was awaiting the opening of Kappo Tamura with bated breath. It took a couple of weeks to get there, but I had the omakase that evening, and it was incredible. The sushi was tender, the salad with steamed greens and mushrooms was a great starter, and my favorite - the fish head. I do so love Taichi's fish head. I am definitely going back with my dad this upcoming week!

    (5)

  • Annie Y.

    You know when someone asks you what your top 5 favorite meals are and a montage of imagery flashes in your head? Yeah, the food at this place is definitely one of them for me. From their oysters and sashimi to pork katsu and miso cods, all of the food here is done right. It's prepared traditionally Japanese, artfully crafted and meticulous to a tee. You won't see rolls oozing with spicy mayo or eel sauce here but a refined and delicious fare. A meal here sets me back a week but it's so worth it. I don't make safe choices here. It's one of those places where you should be adventurous because taking chances here pays off. All in all, highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    As mixed-Japanese people, my boyfriend and I were raised on Japanese food. More often than not, rice and miso soup was on the table and we had sushi for Thanksgiving. We've also been lucky to experience fabulous Japanese food in Hawaii and in Japan. To say the least, we're pretty nuts about all things sushi and sashimi. So when I moved to Eastlake, I was overjoyed to find this nice sushi joint nearby my place. Sushi Kappo Tamura's decor is definitely Japanese chic with its black tables and warm wood accents. The service was polite and low-key. We had ordered their pre fixe menu ($36/person) with three courses (appetizer, entree, and dessert). The boyfriend chose the Washington Albacore tuna with mustard greens (appetizer), bara chirashi (entree), and chestnut/butterscotch brulee. I chose the local Shigoku oysters with Momiji ponzu (appetizer), bara chirashi (entree), and the house-made millet mochi with azuki beans. Here are some of my notes on what we had: The Good: -The Shigoku oysters with ponzu were great! The ponzu had a nice balance of tart citrus and savory shoyu. These definitely didn't disappoint! The Meh: -The bara chirashi was alright, but I couldn't help but think that I've had better (and at a cheaper price point too). -The house-made millet mochi was slightly puffed and greased up in what seemed like too much butter. The mochi didn't taste exactly home made either. The azuki beans were a little undercooked and a little toothsome. The WTF?: -The chestnut/butterscotch brulee was burnt. Not burnt in a charming, rustic way, but burnt like in an overly-acrid Charbucks kind of way! -The Albacore tuna with mustard greens was basically like a Costco vat of peanut butter on a clump of choy sum. We must've been having an ESP moment with the diner next to us because he exclaimed, "Hey, this tastes like peanut butter!" when we were thinking the same thing. Overall, I'm grateful that Japanese food exists in Eastlake, but I think there are better, more authentic finds in the ID and Wallingford (especially around North 45th St.)

    (3)

  • Paul G.

    You will not find better sushi in the U.S. Period. A few, maybe, as good in America, but none better. It's fresh, beautiful, inventive and delicious. This isn't a "BS fashion craze" roll place. You want jalapeño sushi- go to capital hill. Better yet, skip capital hill and eat something better here, instead. This is perfect sushi with a deep understanding of fish and other prepared Japanese specialties. The sushi rice is also perfection. There's a reason the chef here beat Bobby Flay. His fundamentals are very strong. The front of house is run flawlessly, as well. Do yourself a favor and eat here.

    (5)

  • Amabel N.

    It was my first time here. My friend ordered the barley tea, which she enjoyed. We shared the Seikyo Takehara sake: fruity and light, mustard greens with albacore tuna: interesting and tasty. For rolls we were pleased with out selections: spicy tuna (flavorful), ebi tempura, black cod/avocado (smoky & good), Rosanna - all fresh and prepared to perfection. The decor features clean lines and a lot of natural wood. The real star is the food. Brad, our server, threw in a delightful handmade mochi and bean dessert to cap my celebratory birthday dinner! I'll be back!

    (5)

  • Rich T.

    Wow what a neat find under the freeway. It's a wonderful little oasis that reminds me of out of the way spots in Tokyo. Residential streets and then suddenly a wonderful restaurant. It's really five minutes away from busy south lake union but feels like a serene spot. And we were lucky enough to sit next to a Japanese couple sitting next to use completed the picture. :-) The decor is industrial chic with organic shapes. And the picture windows really have a nice urban view for those of us who love the rain But of course the main thing is the food. Taichi-san was here and we put ourselves in his hands. They have a nice sake selection as well so make sure to ask for a recommendation (at least those of us who aren't sake experts). The mustard green and albacore tuna was delicious and a nice balance of sweet and savory. The sashimi was excellent. The ling cod tempura as light and the peppers were terrific. The sushi is spectacular. We had the ama ebi, sea scallops, yellow tail, firefly squid, washington king salmon and sockeye. What a great omakase! The ama ebi was sweet and delicious. Super fresh. I'm not usually a geoduck fan but this was so light and tender that I enjoyed it. The tako was a little tough (not massaged enough if uv watched Jiro Loves Sushi :-) The firefly squid was well marinated and another unique flavor. It was particularly good a a mini-wrap with shiso lead and daikon. The two salmons were also super fresh. The king salmon in particular was so tender yet rich. Yum! The hamachi was really good as well. Uni, squid fin, king crab, albacore toro, ebi, halibut, razor clam were the omakase sushi. It isn't for beginners but a great adventure in the flavors of the sea. The variety of flavors was so good. One tip is that they don't need soy sauce and wasabi. It's nice to have it in one pop and see what the chef intended. The king crab nigiri had a nice spicy kick but was so sweet and delicate. Nice contrast. I'm not usually a razor clam fan but this was really a delicate flavor. The toro albacore was excellent. The oka was light and just salty enough. Super fresh. I know it's an acquired taste but uni Nigiri was such a great way to end. Rich and sweet at the same time. Overall one of the best sushi and sashimi combos I've had in a long time for freshness and variety. Bravo!

    (5)

  • Cristina P.

    After seeing Taichi beat Bobby Flay I had to come in and try Sushi Kappo Tamura for myself on a recent visit to Seattle. I've never been to the Eastlake area and it's a nice quaint lakeside neighbourhood. The restaurant fits in quite nicely; not to upscale but not too casual either. We walked in and sat at the bar. Love it when the chef is front and center behind the sushi bar and very friendly and interactive with his guest! We asked what he recommended and my friend and I shared a few dishes: - Sushi and sashimi combo (super fresh); - tempura appetizer (can't go wrong with this, but nothing super extraordinary); - special whitefish with the most delicious soy/miso-ish marinade...he actually called it 'idiot fish' but there was nothing idiotic about it! So good - for dessert; we shared the Millet Mochi and Red bean (yum) and the yuzu yogurt panna cotta. Two of my faves and having both did really balance out the meal! :) A really great dining experience not just for the delicious food but for the awesome service! From the hostess to our server to Chef Taichi himself, everyone wore a smile on their faces and this made for a great evening.

    (5)

  • Tara K.

    Taichi, Steve and staff have recreated and improved upon the magic of Chiso once again. I attended the soft launch opening of Tamura last night, and as expected, they exceeded my every expectation. The prawns and maitake tempura was fantastic. I didn't think it was possible for the rolls to better than what they had perfected at Chiso, however the spider roll I had was the best I've ever had. The space is gorgeous, open yet intimate. The staff consist of mostly the well-loved favorite folks from Chiso, whom were great to see again. Well, done, my friends. Congratulations on achieving perfection once more!

    (5)

  • Kimberly B.

    Got sucked in by the hype of multiple magazines and foodie recommendations, and went here for date night. After a year in Alaska, I've turned into an admittedly huge fish snob, but Sushi Kappo Tamura really met some high standards. The fatty tuna may, in fact, be some of the best fish I've ever eaten. The geoduck was tasty, all of the rolls were fresh and delicious without being over-Americanized. Pretty good service, and beautiful restaurant.

    (5)

  • Diane M.

    I love their bara chirashi and I enjoy dining here but it's very difficult to find the parking space. They need to relocate to the more convenient location such as U-Village if they want more business.

    (4)

  • Sam S.

    I've been to this restaurant twice now. Not really living up to all the reviews it gets. I won't go out of my ways to come here, but might stop by, but it will be a while. The premium roll I ordered was small and tipical. The quality and freshness is comparable to any other decent sushi restaurant. Not extraordinary!

    (3)

  • Jen L.

    I was able to get in during the last week the groupon was good. It was good sushi--the toro was excellent and the super yummy roll was aptly named. The desserts were also very good. The service was efficient and knowledgable, but should have been dressed a little more professionally. I am all for casual, but don't wear leggings as pants, especially at work.

    (3)

  • uyen n.

    Had the best black cod collar! It was the best piece of fish I've ever put in my mouth. It just melted in my mouth. Went a second time and ordered to orders of it! Rolls were just ok. I would only recommend getting sashimi or their specials.

    (4)

  • Thomasin L.

    The menu consists of sushi and sashimi options, but if you really want to try something new go for the ippins! The wonderful chefs know how to cook. One favorite is the seared scallops and locally raised beef short ribs over yu choy. Try it, you won't be sorry.

    (5)

  • Kirstie C.

    I went to Sushi Kappo for the first time last weekend to celebrate Mother's day and it was excellent! My mom and I had the omakase where as my brother and his girlfriend shared the Tasting Menu and extra sushi board. Though we didn't have the traditional, sit-at-the-counter-while-the-chef-gives-you-one-­piece-of-sushi-at-a-time omakase experience, the meal was still great, plus, my mom prefers the dinner variety in an omakase and this dinner was for her =) The quality of everything was beyond fresh, especially the live spot prawns they had and served in our sashimi platter. My favorite part of course was the uni! We got to try two types of uni in different parts of the omakase and I was extremely happy. The service was great and the atmosphere inside was very comfortable. It was a gorgeous, sunny, Seattle evening so the walk around the Eastlake area was comfortable too. We will definitely be going back there to take one of my cousins when he comes back in town. For more photos and a more in-depth review, check out my blog post here: kfclovesyou.com/2015/05/…

    (5)

  • Jennifer B.

    Taichi is a master chef! I've come back a bunch of times since my last review. I still am amazed by the freshness of the fish and perfect flavor of the rice. It's really a winning combo. We did the "Beat Bobby Flay Omakase" and it was the best yet. My new favorite dessert that I dream about is their apple pie sorbet a la mode. The vanilla icecream on the bottom ties everything in like I'm eating real pie with ice cream. So delicious!!

    (5)

  • Jonelle T.

    In what may be the best kept secret around; Sushi Kappo Tamura has a wonderful brunch! I came here with the fam last weekend and there were three entree options: braised wagyu beef skirt with maitake mushrooms & yuchoy broiled Alaskan sockeye salmon sashimi We all opted for the wagyu and the salmon, which came with miso soup, sashimi, steamed rice, a few vegetable sides, and dessert. Talk about a steal of a deal at $20 & $25. The braised wagyu was melt in your mouth, and the sashimi was ridiculously fresh. If this 'brunch bento' was any indication of quality and freshness, I'm sold on a return trip for dinner.

    (4)

  • Rachael M.

    For better or worse, my husband and I have become total sushi snobs. We're over the super americanized rolls and love the really good quality basic fish and rice variety of sushi. Luckily Sushi Kappo Tamura has fantastic sushi that we love. To start I had the string bean salad while my husband had the tuna and mustard greens salad. Both were very good, although the tuna and mustard greens was a bit better with its incredible almond wasabi sauce. We both got the chef's sushi combo, which was amazing. We have been to Nishino as well and thought this place was just a bit better. The fish was very fresh and flavorful, with excellent texture. We were also served miso soup, which was very good as well. We shared the apple pie dessert, which was very good as well - lots of interesting and creative textures! It is a bit pricy, but that's what you have to pay for this amazing quality of food. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Tony L.

    We stopped by on a stormy night for dinner, and reserved a spot at the sushi bar. Perhaps it was a slow night, but there was only two other people at the sushi bar the entire time we were there. The place is very industrial-looking, right off of Eastlake Ave. We were using a Travelzoo coupon, and both got the omakase dinner, which included: Shigoku oysters: three oysters with ponzu and salmon roe: very good, maybe the best part of the meal. Asparagus, shimeji mushrooms, crab with tofu sauce: the sauce was interesting, but you can't go wrong with mushrooms and crab. Chef's sashimi: beautiful presentation that included salmon, geoduck, albacore, shrimp and tuna (all very fresh). Black cod: hard to beat miso-glazed black cod (love the crispy skin) 1st sushi course: sockeye salmon, scallop, Spanish mackerel (my favorite one). Washington albacore, unagi. 2nd sushi course (interesting that we got sushi twice in a row, but this was a good thing): I can't remember everything in this course, but there was salmon roe, king crab and black cod belly (cooked, and really good). This was the end of the omakase, other than the dessert course, so we added on a tempura dish. The shrimp and vegetables were fried nicely, but at $14, the price is pretty steep. Yuzu yogurt panna cotta: nice and light way to end the meal. Overall, the sushi and sashimi was really good. The service was decent (waitress was ok, sushi chefs were really nice). Not sure that I would say that Tamura has the best omakase in Seattle (I really liked the one at Nishino), but overall, really fresh fish is served here.

    (4)

  • Yuchi C.

    We were utterly mad about our experience. Had a reservation at the bar on a Saturday night, being busy is understandable and actually a good thing. Our seats opened up, we were told that they'll need a couple minutes to clean up, 15-20 minutes later, still no one cleaned up our spots at the bar. Boyfriend showed frustration eventually, we got seated immediately. We are indeed, sushi snobs, and were looking forward to be wowed but the chef who beat Bobby Flay. Nigiri: We ordered 2 (2 pieces an order), and let the chef pick 4 (8 pieces), so that'll be 12 in total. We received 14 pieces, no problem we are happy to eat them, and ordered 1 more order of Amaebi. That was 16 pieces in total. Why did I go into all that? We were charged 2 extra orders when I looked into the receipt after we got home. Because it was so ridiculously expensive. When you are at a great sushi restaurant, ordered from a good chef, they shouldn't be eager to sell you the MOST expensive items they had. And that was what happened. According to our receipt, we were charged multiple $10 BITES. Boyfriend and I have been to places in US and in Japan where we are more than happy to pay $10 per nigiri, because the rice was perfectly seasoned at perfect temperature, fish should be thick and long that covers the rice balls. Here, the rice was cold and al dente, no vinegar flavor whatsoever, and the fish way too thin and small. We had to leave out half of the rice in order to taste the fish. Was the fish fresh?? I guess so, I could barely taste it. I thought about going to the restaurant and talked about our over-charged bill. But $20 is not enough for me to step into this painful restaurant again. I really hope the chef/owner sees this review. We had high expectations, and really wanted to like the restaurant. However, we weren't let down, we were traumatized by the experience.

    (1)

  • Vivian H.

    My bf and I had our Valentine's Day dinner here. They did not offer their regular menu -- only a Valentine's Day omakase of 6 courses for $100/person and an optional sake pairing for an additional $40. There was also an optional lobster sashimi course (MP). The first course was shigoku oysters with momiji ponzu and ikura. Delicious but I think there was too much ponzu sauce on the oysters. Second course was albacore tuna with mustard greens and almond sauce. I think this dish was just OK. I didn't enjoy the tough stems of the greens and I'm just not sure about almond sauce on fish -- it honestly just tasted like peanut butter to me. The third course was chawan mushi with Alaskan king crab. This was amazing! The egg custard was so silky and smooth. I really enjoyed this and wished for just one more spoonful. Fourth course was broiled cod. It was so smooth, like butter. Amazing texture. Flavor was mildly sweet. Loved it. Fifth course was 8 pieces of sushi and a large sushi roll. Everything was so fresh and I enjoyed every piece. It was a lot of sushi for two people. The sixth course was dessert and there were four options. We went with the millet mochi with red bean and the yuzu panna cotta. The mochi was salty and savory which was balanced out with the sweet red bean. The yuzu panna cotta was so perfectly creamy and had great yuzu flavor. Service was pleasant and they promptly cleared away our plates after every course. We were stuffed after these six courses and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.

    (4)

  • John K.

    After a long day of yoga, hippies, and beer. We came here for a healthy change up. Sushi is off the hook! A tad pricey, but worth it! A lot of babes work here. Softest TP I have ever used.

    (4)

  • Sisi Z.

    Recommended by a Japanese hair stylist. AWESOME place!!!!! I love sushi so much and almost have tried all of the Japanese restaurants that claim themselves authentic in Seattle. I must say this is my No.1. We had mustard green and albacore tuna with sesame sauce, monkfish liver, idiot fish head, vegetable tempura and multiple sushi. Enjoy all of them. The fish head is definitely the highlight of this night. It's fresh tasted without bad sea fish odor. The fish itself is so tender and rich. The marinated sauce doesn't hide the original fresh taste of eyes, lips, cheek, brain at all. Haven't had such a delightful one for a long time! Monkfish liver also not bad. The tempura plate is a combination of all my favorite! Not like a common seen boring tempura with carrot, cucumber. They offer yam, asparagus, squash, kale, etc. This is just tiny little change but exciting to see them for me! Last thing to talk about is their sushi. Their sushi is generally good, except for I feel like the rice part is a little bit too much. But the fish themselves are fresh and delicious. They have more choices than other restaurant. Like they offer herring fish, amberjack and more kinds of tuna. I don't order them but still good to see them on menu. Have to say their dessert is a surprise! We had Mochi with red beans. Fun one. I think actually each of their dishes has a little bit area of improvement. Just a tiny bit. But I will definitely try here again! If using one word to describe here I would say sincere. It makes me feel like it does care about the customers' taste compared with Shiro's which I think might be a little cold to their customers. Update: Been here again! Good as last time! Grilled Black cod is nice. King salmon is pinky and good tasting. But geoduck this time is not that fresh.

    (5)

  • Kari G.

    When it comes to sushi, I am a simple girl with simple needs. The simpler the better! No need to "do" anything to the food or get fancy, just give me slabs of fresh, delicious, unadorned fish and I am a happy girl. In fact, if you do get fancy with something with roots as deep as sushi and sashimi, it makes me suspicious, contemptuous even, thinking you're trying to hide or cover something. (There is a time and a place for this kind of inventiveness in sushi restaurants, but if I order a straight up sashimi plate, it had better just be that.) F O O D Sushi Kappo Tamura literally has some of the freshest fish in Seattle -- seriously, it rivals places like Nishino and Shiro's, which I would definitely consider some of the best. The raw product for making sashimi and sushi cannot be beat: there is literally not a hint of fishiness and the fish literally tastes like the sea with a hint of sweet buttery-ness (if that is even a flavor). The texture is perfect -- just melt in your mouth! We ordered the tuna toro and the sashimi plate and OMG it was heaven on earth. There is really not even a need to use soy sauce or wasabi: the fish is perfect on its own. The only part of the meal that was a little "odd" to me (but not necessarily unpleasant) was that some of the tuna on the sashimi plate was cubed and not sliced thinly. I've never seen it done like that before, but I suspect that it might not be the traditional way. Even the miso soup was on point. It had a robust flavor to it and the tofu was puffed, as opposed to cubed. Delicious and a nice subtle change from the usual firm tofu cuts one gets! For dessert, we got the yuzu yogurt panna cotta. The yuzu added some acidity and was delicious and pine-y tasting, while the panna cotta offered a nice light, creamy base. The dessert was the perfect amount, flavor, texture and density for finishing off the meal. S E R V I C E I thought the service was excellent. The restaurant was full since everyone was in for a quick New Year's Eve bite, but the servers were very fast, friendly and attentive -- coming by to fill my tea several times, perhaps even "too" much, if there is such a thing... coming over when I hadn't even finished my last cup :). A T M O S P H E R E It's mostly couples and families that frequent this izakaya-looking place. The atmosphere is actually not that notable (in a good way). Honestly, it looks like a very humble place (both inside and out) with no indication from the outside of the greatness that lays within. There's a sushi bar where you can watch the chefs in action and hear them proudly presenting their dishes. L O C A T I O N It's located right on Eastlake in a place that's a little hard to get to via public transport. The parking situation was a little difficult, but we were able to find something on one of the side streets. V A L U E If you want the very best, come to Tamura and enjoy! The value is definitely there and the prices are very reasonable. Every sushi lover knows, you get what you pay for. It's very reasonable considering you can pay very similar prices in New York for sub-par sushi. C O N C L U S I O N Overall, we left feeling full but not uncomfortably so. Of course I'll be back -- this place is one of my favorites!

    (5)

  • Tim H.

    I like this place a lot. Sushi is great, the room is pleasant, and service very good. Not cheap, but who wants to eat cheap sushi? Parking is on the street and can be a little challenging. If you want, you can park across the street, nearer Lake Union, and take a nice walk down there before or after dinner.

    (4)

  • Tamara H.

    My partner and I just moved to the area. This is a review for our first visit. We scheduled a reservation thru OpenTable, same day, on a Saturday evening. When we arrived, we were greeted with enthusiasm and were immediately seated without any wait. Our waitress was quite nice and accommodating when my partner requested if he could have the green apple soda without dairy. She was also quite attentive and helpful throughout dinner. We were not without drinks, food nor water. The restaurant has a really good ambiance. Despite the amount of people, we were able to have a conversation. We ordered a 3 different rolls, 2 pieces of nagiri and 2 pieces of sashimi. The rolls were very meaty and filling. I ordered the sea scallops and received 8 pieces! I also ordered the octopus and the four pieces I ordered were quite meaty like a steak and I was pretty much too full to eat the roll I ordered. At the end of our visit, we were quite happy with the food, the ambiance and especially the service! We talked about how great dinner was for the rest of our evening!

    (5)

  • Boun K.

    Woah, Everyone be posting giant essay reviews about this place so I'll keep it short... I ordered the Chef's Choice Sushi combo which satisfied all my sushi needs. The price did not break my wallet and I was content and full. Don't hesitate to try this place out! Sushi melts in yo mouth!

    (5)

  • Brad K.

    Great experience here! We had a small wait for our reservation (previous diners taking their time) and the manager comped us our drinks, which he really didn't have to do. It was much appreciated and set the tone for the night. We ordered omakase style and were filled to the brim with some of the best sushi and japanese cooking we've ever had. Stand outs were the "Black Cod Miso Yuan Yaki", which I would return again for alone, and the variety of excellent nigiri. The rice was excellent as was the quality of the fish. Some were paired with the house's special soy sauce, which was very good as well. This place is absolutely killing it!

    (5)

  • Vicky L.

    The best sushi I HAVE HAD EVER! Tried their pre fixe menu. It is absolutely PERFECT! Reasonable price but super high quality sushi, even compared to those in New York!

    (5)

  • Nina S.

    Excellent food! I usually get hamachi roll, salmon and hamachi sashimi, eel is like candy. Black cod is always divine. The negative - service. They can be a bit abrupt. One time I ordered a dish on a menu and the menu prices were not updated with new prices so when the bill came I was charged more than what I saw on a menu. I notified the waitress about it but she told me that their prices changed and this was an old menu. After some long conversation she did honor the old price. But that left a dour taste in my mouth.

    (4)

  • Siera M.

    My boyfriend and I made reservations for 8pm on a Saturday night. We arrived an hour early and they had no trouble seating us. The ambiance was very clean and refined-looking. After perusing through the menu, which I think changes due to seasonal availability, we decided to go with the omakase for two. The omakase consisted of 7 courses, the first being 3 Shikoku oysters served with ponzu and ikura. My boyfriend loved them, but they weren't that memorable to me. Second course was a Kansai style ozoni, a type of New Years soup with mochi, daikon, carrot, satoimo, snap peas, hint of yuzu in a sweet miso broth. My family is from Kyoto and I'm used to eating ozoni prepared in a similar fashion so I was really happy with this dish. A little on the sweet side however. Third course was a tray of assorted sashimi. Presentation was elegant and I loved the beautiful ceramics. The salmon was my favorite. Also really enjoyed the aji(?) stuffed with ankimo and sprouts. Wish they served ankimo on the menu... Fourth course was snapper simmered in a shoyu/mirin sauce. A bit sweet with ong choy, gobo, and thinly julienned ginger. The fish was very moist and well flavored. Fifth and sixth courses were composed of two sushi dishes. Nothing unusual or exotic, which is what disappointed me a little as an omakase should consist of some out of the box dishes. You had your anago, ikura, toro (okay qualify), uni (also okay), etc. For the seventh and final course my boyfriend and I each got to choose one of the three dessert options. He went with the chestnut creme brûlée. I was a little saddened when the crust did not make that beautiful cracking noise when hit with a spoon but the flavors did not disappoint! Rich and almost savory/sweet. I myself ordered the yuzu yogurt panna cotta which had an amazing burst of freshness to it. I loved it. Overall the decor and service were commendable. Our server did forget to bring us extra gari even though we asked twice. I had to flag someone else down. The food was good, but the omakase wasn't worth the $100 price tag. We would definitely come again however.

    (4)

  • Katie S.

    So good! My mom and I both had the chef special and it was amazing! Very fresh and tasty. Although it was a bit pricey, it was totally worth it for an amazing sushi fix :)

    (5)

  • Klace K.

    Great place to eat! This is my favorite sushi place I've been to. Brad S. was my server and he was super professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. Brad's service complimented my already wonderful meal and made my experience here even better. The busser was friendly and very prompt with removing plates and filling waters. The manager/host was also very pleasant and accommodating. The food is excellent and very fresh. You can tell the chef really cares about his craft.

    (5)

  • Chi M.

    Two word: Spot Prawns sashimi. Okay, another two: Fried prawn heads. Well,that's a third. The seafood is fresh, delicious and perfectly cooked. This is the only sushi restaurant I will eat at in Seattle. Yum! They also have a fantastic weekend "brunch" menu with a full selection of sushi.

    (5)

  • Laleh J.

    Cute little sushi place in Eastlake. Food is great!

    (4)

  • Jonie N.

    Sushi craving satisfied! I came here for dinner with my boyfriend because we had a deal for a dinner for two to use. Let's just say we pretty much feasted, it was so much food for just the two of us. The quality of food was pretty amazing, but be warned it's pretty pricey at regular price! See photos for portion and prices. Here's a rundown of what we had: 1. Lychee limeade. It was really refreshing and worth trying, but the lime definitely overpowers the lychee flavor. The real lychee on top was a nice touch though, bumped it up to 4 stars. 2. King salmon sashimi. Super fresh and delicious! MAYBE the freshest I've had. However, at $20 for 4 slices, it was hard to believe each piece was $5. Even though I'd want to eat this again, I wouldn't be able to justify it. 3. Bara chirashi with sustainable fish. I don't' think I've ever been offered the sustainable fish option so we decided to try it. Not sure anything tasted different, but I guess it was cool knowing they care about the well-being of oceans? It's an additional $3 though. Anyway, the chirashi itself is substantial enough for dinner, in my opinion. Plenty of rice at the bottom that's seasoned and with seaweed flakes, and a good variety of fish piled high. Quality of fish is great, too. I'd get it again, regular option, for $19. Comes with miso soup, too! 5 stars. 4. Copper salmon nigiri. Really good, but the slice of fish was too thin for $5/piece, so no thanks again. Random, but it was funny that it looked like those fake plastic sushi that's on displays. 5. Crab nigiri. A generous portion of fresh crab bundled and wrapped up. Yum, I could've eaten both myself. I'd get it again. 6. Duck breast. We got this to switch things up and try something in addition to sushi. Not sure it was the best idea. It was prepared and presented well.. but for $17, it wasn't entrée sized like it should've been. I appreciated the mustard greens that accompanied the duck though since it provided a good veggie fix for the night, but that's beside the point. I wouldn't get it again, 3 stars. 7. Sashimi combo. This is a variety of sashimi that's chosen by the chef. Also comes with miso soup! The variety and portion of the sashimi was good, and the quality was 5 stars! For $25, I'd say it's worth it and I'd get it again. It's definitely enough food for dinner, as it's served with rice too. The only bummer was that we weren't told what selection we were given, so when we wanted to find out what we had just eaten because it literally MELTED in our mouths, we asked, and weren't really given a confident answer. I guess it'll always remain a mystery, but it was the first time fish pretty much dissolved as we were eating it, unlike anything we've ever had before. Amazing! 8. Washington albacore toro sashimi. This was suggested to us when we were trying to figure out what the melt in your mouth sushi was. It wasn't the same, and wasn't as good, but it was still very buttery and extremely fresh. For the same price as the king salmon though, I'd choose that over this. I would not get this again for $5/slice. I think I always prefer salmon over tuna though. 9. Assorted tempura. Six pieces of tempura for $14. The two plump shrimp were the best part, and made it decent, but otherwise, would not recommend. The veggies, couldn't tell what they were, potato and pumpkin? were also harder than I've ever had before for tempura. 3 stars. I guess overall, sushi was 5 stars, other food was 3ish, service and ambience was 4 stars. I really want to give this place 4.5 stars, but I'll be generous and give it 5 for some of the best fish I've ever had. I could go for some more right now!

    (5)

  • Kay C.

    I'm torn. I have been here a couple of times. Did I like it? Yes .... but will I really come back? No ... It's tough b/c maybe in any other city it might be a fave spot for me but in Seattle, there are soo many options that I'm not sure it's that great. The good - I find their sashimi always very fresh and very tasty. I have tried chirashi and also their omakase. The raw fish is always good. The omakase - I was expecting a lot for the price. We came with the Travelzoo deal - which was basically half off and we also went with the sake pairing. There was a lot of food and they definitely fill you up. However, some of the dishes, they just put too much sauce. In the case of the toro with the mustard greens, you can't even taste the sashimi with all the sauce, etc. What's the point of eating a perfectly good piece of raw fish and dousing it in sauce. Same with the raw oysters, there was so much ponzu sauce that it was super salty. The sashimi was quite good as was the chawanmushi. The dessert was nice as well. The sake pairing - would not be worth it without the half off deal for sure. I didn't get the sense that the sake paired that well with the food - they all tasted frankly very similar. Some of them I did like more than others, so in my mind I was getting more of a sake sampler - which was nice. With the deal - I realize it was tax not included, but apparently they automatically bill you for the full (18%) gratuity too.... it makes sense, but combined with the fact that I wasn't WOW'ed by the omakase and sake, ... it really made it feel like not a deal at all. I much prefer omakase at Mashiko - you pay less, and it's all you can eat - but most importantly, the quality is better and you get to try more things. I know some people's complaints are that the omakase is more cooked stuff than they'd like - well .. Mashiko is similar to this one in that regard - there is a balance of raw and cooked but it's much more balanced, tastes better, and you get to try more. Long story short - while fresh (and lovely restaurant space), I would say I personally didn't find it that special and for omakase, I would go elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Ninette C.

    Sushi Kappo Tamura had been on my to-try list for years and I was so excited to try it during this spring's Restaurant Week. This might be one of those places that's best left to non-RW or as my friend puts it, don't go to Japanese spots during RW! She may have a point... We started with the oysters in a momiji ponzu. We each received three and they were excellent, cold and the ponzu was the perfect accompaniment. The meal was off to a good start. Our main course was the chirashi and this was where it all went downhill. I order chirashi bowls all the time and its usually succulent sashimi slices over rice with some vegetables thrown in there. This one was a plate with a lump of sushi rice and some cubed sashimi. The sashimi was marinated- was it to mask something? There was also no salmon despite the menu stating the regular chirashi had salmon so my guess is they skimped on Restaurant Week. After this, my friend wasn't full or satisfied so he ordered a Seattle Roll that was ...ok. That's all there really is to say about it. Our pana cotta and creme brûlée desserts were nice. I would say the strongest course was appetizer, then dessert, then entree. There were a few courses I enjoyed but to me, a sushi restuarant is nothing without great fish, great nigiri and a killer chirashi bowl. I'm sorry to say I was disappointed.

    (3)

  • Michael A.

    Sometimes the best way to experience a new restaurant and really enjoy the food is to dine alone. That's what I did with this restaurant, and it was a fun culinary treat. Like the other Yelpers said, the tab does get a bit pricey fast. My total came up to $63 for myself (Ok I did have a $50 groupon), but that's still a little pricey even for a treat. The space is small and tucked in a corner down Eastlake across the Eastlake Bar and Grill, but the interior of the restaurant was nice - modern and minimalist. The service was excellent. To start off, I had the mustard greens with albacore tuna in a sesame sauce ($8) which was excellent, but rather small - I finished it in about 2 bites. I also had the Totten Inlet Kumamoto oysters on the half shell with momiji ponzu ($15) which were super fresh and some of the best oysters that I've had in a long time. I had a tasty shisho mojito (Japanese style mojito), which was made with vodka instead of rum ($8). For my mains, I had the Bara Chirashi (sushi rice layered with nori, tamago, ginger and topped with a mix of tuna, salmon, yellowtail and tobiko). The Chirashi was an explosion of all my favorites - fresh sushi rice, fresh fresh sashimi, and nori/tamago/ginger. For $14, it was pretty hearty, and it came with their house miso soup. Yum. Any Japanese restaurant I go to, I always have to order a spicy tuna roll ($6.50). It was average - it didnt seem as fresh as all the other seafood I had ordered. And yes, I did order dessert. You're probably thinking that I'm a glutton, but when I heard that they had mochi cakes pan-fried in butter and sugar and then topped with adzuki beans ($5.75), I had to get it. The texture was rich and crispy on the outside and chewy in the inside. And they gave me 3 sizable squares. I'd go again soon but would save it for a special occasion because of the cost.

    (4)

  • sammick d.

    Great sushi,,great service great atmosphere...the best sushi we have ever tasted. We would love to go back

    (5)

  • Tyra P.

    I had a Groupon so a friend and I decided to go in for dinner. The omakase was really good. It was definitely pricey. I'm giving this three stars because, I don't know exactly what it was about the place, but I don't want to go back. The place was busy and there were definitely a lot of people enjoying their food. I guess it's just not the spot for me.

    (3)

  • Cattoisseur M.

    Pottery was great. It is always nice when the plate that you're eating your food from looks good. Nice fir table tops as well. Wish the food was that good - just mediocre. Service was worse - seems like server had vested interest in overrating; not authentic.

    (3)

  • marq d.

    Surprisingly good fresh sashimi. A little pricey but the proof is in the Uni and the Yuzu Panna Cotta.

    (4)

  • Hallie P.

    Took my sister and her new husband here for a celebratory dinner. The food was exquisite, the fish creamy as butter. We loved the chiriashi and the scallops with short ribs. The desserts shouldn't be missed either, although I would never have thought a squash creme brûlée would be my thing. We wanted to lick the bowl it was that good. Highly recommend this place, but be prepared to drop a good bit of cash on dinner.

    (5)

  • gary g.

    well, in reality tamura should get a 2.5 star rating; i've rounded to 3 as i am a math nerd. the sushi is OK. but the rice in the sushi? bad. undercooked, not sticky, missing the slight taste of vinegar. it's quite expensive; even with my $50 groupon it was $125 for my wife, son and myself. the albacore toro was phenomenal and melt in your mouth, but was $20. the regular tuna was bad; they were out of king salmon but the coho was good. the hamachi was nice. the cooked dishes were pretty good; i expected more of the chawan mushi, it had little seafood in it at all. so overall, a C, or 3 stars. i definitely don't think this is one of the better spots in the city for sushi (Nishino, i love sushi, kisaku . . .)

    (3)

  • Brooke G.

    AMAZING! It is definitely pricy but so very worth it! You should make a reservation as we tried to go on a Sunday at 5pm and it was totally booked so we ended up going back on a Thursday with a reservation. The atmosphere is wonderful. The grilled unagi is amazing as is the albacore toro. We did the sushi sampler as well as some other nigiri and it was fabulous. Wish it was a bit less expensive so I could go more often but so worth the price you pay.

    (5)

  • Rick B.

    Don't get me wrong. I really liked the food here at Sushi Kappo Tamura. The fish was extremely fresh, and just the right temperature to melt in my mouth. The Prawn Shashimi tasted like popcorn butter (delicious). BUT after it was all said and done, I realized I had just spent 70 dollars before tip split between two people and I was STILL hungry, I just can't do it again. Good food. Ridiculous prices. See you at Umi or Wann's.

    (1)

  • Tracy L.

    Favorite sushi restaurant in town. The fish is really fresh, the restaurant clean and simple and the service is great. We eat sushi a lot and this is one of the best.

    (5)

  • Christine C.

    went here last wed with a groupon-- other yelpers are right-- they have the most amazing creme brulee i've had in a really really long time... i had to fight myself b/c i wanted SO BAD to lick the inside of the bowl to get every last bit.. service was also prompt and attentive, BUT-- it didn't offset the fact that i felt a little ripped off after dinner, even with the groupon. the ippins here are pricey.. we ordered the tatsuage chicken.. $10 for three chicken nugget sized pieces!? :\ not a fan and wasn't tasty enough to justify the price. nigiri & rolls were average price and marginally above average. they do give you options to order sustainable and/or local options which is cool, if you're willing to pay a few extra bucks and find it worth it. i think what made it worse was finding out the chef's other restaurant, Chiso, over in Fremont has the similar, if not the same, dishes for dollars cheaper than Tamura (for example.. the tatsuage i mentioned earlier.. only $6.75 at Chiso) if that's how it's gonna be, I'd rather go to Chiso, b/c overall Tamura's isn't bad, but not necessarily good enough for them to charge that much. why not go to Chiso where you get the same food & quality for cheaper

    (3)

  • John P.

    My wife and I went there tonight, with a Groupon, to celebrate our 15 year anniversary. I read a few blogs on the place and was expecting it to be great. It was average at best with way too high of a price tag. I think the waitress was put off by our Groupon because she was not very helpful. We were new here and she made no effort to explain the Ippin concept or even tell us the special. She really showed us no personality or care at all. It wasn't too bad except we got to listen to her give the full spiel to a table seated next to us- after we had ordered. Not only did this show she was not giving us her "A" game, it shows how the tables are way too close together. This was made worse by the fact that the couple who sat next to us were very loud talkers. Also, we had to ask for soy sauce even though all the other tables had it- she had to see it wasn't there! Now, for the food. We had a tempura platter, the chef's tasting menu, the short ribs and scallops, and a California roll. The tempura was good but, like everything we ate, overpriced for what was given both in size and quality. The scallops and short ribs were decent but not great. There was a duck dish on the tasting menu that was flat out a poor dish. The bitterness of the yu choy clashed with the vinegar dressing. One bite was very heavy on the vinegar then the next was bitter. I really couldn't taste the duck. The tastings menu also included a chef's choice sushi platter. With both this and the California roll I agree with all those who say the sushi was no better than any of the corner sushi places and cost way more. The fish was good quality but that is the standard I expect. The rice was actually poor. It seemed dry and tasted stale. A high end sushi place (as this claims to be) should have excellent rice. That is sushi 101 and unforgiveable for what they are charging. The only upside for me was they did put a good amount of wasabi on the sushi. I like it that way. But, if you don't like wasabi, don't eat the sushi here. All in all, I left feeling hungry, ripped off (even with the discount), and depressed this is the place I chose to celebrate such a special milestone. We would've been better off at one of the sushi and teriyaki places.

    (2)

  • Nicky H.

    Out of the 5star rating I would give it a one star which is for the environment, the setting and they way the restaurant decorated..as for the food it wasn't good at all. It's one of the worst sushi restaurant I've ever been. The rice on the sushi was dry and falls apart. The miso soup was very bland. The sushi roll wasn't as comparable with the Togo box sushi at Uwajamaya. If I were u I would save 50 dollars and get an inexpensive else where.

    (1)

  • martin p.

    very nice place good service good sushi

    (4)

  • Sea T.

    After multiple visits since Chef Kitamura opened this restaurant, it remains clearly the best in Seattle and certainly among the top-ranked in North America. Only the freshest sustainable fish (except for the things that can come only from Japan, of course), the greens grown freshly atop the building, knowledgeable and attentive service at the sushi counter. I rarely order cooked foods (this is not an izakaya, after all) and never order the made-up-only-in-America rolls that inexperienced eaters think are supposed to be "sushi." Indeed, reading some of the reviews on Yelp makes it clear that some diners would be just as well served by going to zaiten-sushi fast food places rather than taking up space in a sophisticated restaurant with an expert chef who pays meticulous attention to his customers and the food that he prepares for them. If your only reason to visit is because you have a Groupon two-fer, you're undoubtedly going to miss most of what's happening around and in front of you. Meanwhile, if those folks disappear, the rest of us who fill up the restaurant because of its stellar quality will have an easier chance of getting in!

    (5)

  • Josephine F.

    We didn't make it to the opening gathering but we have since come for dinner twice. We were fans of Chiso-Kappo and were waiting for the opening of the new restaurant like other Yelpers. Both omakase dinners we had were wonderful and it felt like coming home. As expected and delivered, the food and sake were wonderful. We'll be back for sure.

    (4)

  • Jon K.

    Only been twice, but each time I have sat at the bar and service has been excellent. Atmosphere is great. The head chef always seems to know and remember everyone who sits at the bar. Not only is the fish excellent, but the other Japanese dishes are delicious as well. The featured dinners are definitely worth trying.

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    This is a first class establishment. I wanted to buy a special meal for my parents and my visiting out of town aunt and decided on omakase here after significant online research at others (Shiro's and Nishino, specifically). Tamura did not disappoint. The co-owner, Steven and his staff made the experience for them seemless. I wanted to present my parents with a gift certificate without showing them how much it cost, so Steven created custom made gift certificates for presentation. My parents had what they describe as the best sushi meal they've ever had, expertly prepared and served by Taichi and his staff, and they didn't have worry about a thing. The service was impeccable and dealing with their professional staff was a breath of fresh air. Thank you to Steven, Taichi, and everyone here who made my parents' and aunt's meal very special.

    (5)

  • Alli D.

    My boyfriend flew up from Cali to visit me at school, so we went out to dinner at a fancier place, I didn't want to make him eat the nasty dorm food I eat. We got the tasting menu, along with some sushi and some non-alcoholic drinks. The tasting menu was soooo good and I loved the presentation. The sushi and sashimi was so fresh and buttery too. Alright so I'm the type of person to say "WAIT LET ME TAKE A PICTURE" before we started digging in, so when the dessert came I dropped my phone in the yogurt panna cotta, but tbh it didn't taste that great, i'm not a fan of yogurt. Our meal came out to be about $160 including tip but it was worth the price, and I didn't have to pay :P

    (4)

  • Clint W.

    a couple of my friends got lost trying to find this place. that, in addition to a horrible parking situation, led to us being late and me waiting by myself for half an hour. inside is pretty small, but with windows facing eastlake for good people watching. i tried to hold out, but i ended ordering some hamachi (wonderful), tempura and a sapporo during my wait. the menu had lots of items i was interested in trying, but i ended up with a bowl of chirashi. interestingly, they have a sustainable version and one that is not. the presentation was beautiful and i appreciated that the sushi rice was not as densely packed in a small space, like i've seen elsewhere. the fish was well done. i will admit that i was glad i ordered other dishes to start with, because i thought portions were a wee bit on the small side.

    (4)

  • Natsue M.

    I love food and service here at Tamura and their visually artistic presentation never disappoint me. My husband and I went to Tamura the other day with a friend. Since I'm pregnant, I couldn't eat raw food, but they had a lot of other yummy food to offer. I especially loved mixed green salad with apple and almonds. The sweet miso dressing had a such nice taste. My husband order albacore tuna and mustard green with wasabi dressing if I were not mistaken. He said super yummy with closed eyes :)) I tasted mustard green and surely it was good. I cannot wait to enjoy their raw food once I give birth!

    (5)

  • Annie T.

    I took advantage of the groupon deal and decided to try this sushi place. The first night I tried coming without an reservation, I was told the wait was 1.5 hrs. We decided to try another day. The next time, we called ahead and the hostess told us that she can put our name down on the wait list. This was so perfect because when we arrived 40 min later, we only had to wait about 10 min. The place is very posh and we were sat at the sushi bar. The chair is very comfy. I ordered the tempura assortment and a spider roll. Both were very delicious. My bf ordered the $23 chirashi bowl and some uni. The fish was extremely fresh but the portion was not too big. For dessert, we got the chestnut creme brulee. It was amazing! I wish I got another one. Our total bill for food and diet coke + sapporo was $66. Definitely not too bad in price for sushi.

    (4)

  • Alice K.

    It's very tasty, but as another reviewer said, not sure what the hype is about. Super fresh fish, but for the wait time not sure I'd make special reservations. 2 of my friends ordered the tasting menu. I found my salmon roll better but I'm canned and like the same thing. Suppose I just am confused as some people give it a 5/5.. I feel like there are plenty of other better sushi places around town.. Maybe it's an ambiance thing that I am oblivious to. Between the 4 of us the bill was 300 bucks or something like that, so perhaps that's why I'm not too impressed. XD

    (3)

  • Peter L.

    I had high expectations for the re-opening of Kappo, and after a visit last week, I was definitely not disappointed! Although it is still possible to do a tasting menu or omakase dinner here, there are definitely more options and flexibility in a larger space. The menu can be roughly divided into two areas: one for sushi and one for ippin or small dishes. Actually, Chiso also has this split, although the small plates at Kappo are definitely more refined as well as pricey. We started off with two small plates. The first was seared scallop (yes, singular), shortribs, and mustard greens. The seasoning was minimal, allowing the quality of the ingredients to speak for themselves. Definitely a bit pricey at $17, but a tasty start to the meal. We also tried a steamed duck breast, which was very mild for duck, but we were not too fond of the preparation. It wasn't bad, and the quality again was very high. But duck seems to be tastier either roasted or in a confit. Moving on to sushi, Sushi Kappo Tamura gets kudos for high-lighting local seafood. Definitely pay the premium for the local BC amaebi - the texture is amazing and is worth the splurge. Queasy about small smelts with their skin on? The local smelts were very fresh with no hint of any fishiness. I have never been a fan of albacore for sushi, but toro from local WA albacore was heavenly. Even the standard maguro had plenty of flavor, as did the yellow tail. There was also a grilled sea eel, which wasn't drenched in sauce. Sake selection is decent, and with half bottles running $25 and up, it's easy to spend at least a $100 per person here, although you can get away with spending less if you stick to the combos and drink tea or beer. Parking can be tough if you arrive early, since there is no parking northbound on Eastlake from 4-6 on weekdays. Overall, Sushi Kappo Tamura is definitely one of the top sushi restaurants in Seattle. The quality of sushi was excellent, and the small dishes were delicious, if not a bit pricey. We had a table for dinner, but next time, we'll stick to the sushi bar/kitchen, which was packed out and where the action is at.

    (5)

  • Jean Y.

    One-line summary: I'm going to stick to Shiro's and Umi for my sushi. The rolls were inexpensive but not much better than rolls you get anywhere else in Seattle, not even the really ordinary neighborhood restaurants. No interesting ingredients, no pretty plating. The ippin specials were unimpressive in flavor and pricey. The $9 chawanmushi (steamed egg) with black cod and Dungeness crab was tiny and had about three morsels of seafood. The maitake mushroom, beef shoulder, and yuchoy konabe (small pot) was very simple and bland. Not much better than my own attempts at making Japanese food. Also, many of the dish names are heavy on Romanized Japanese, so if you don't know your Japanese food terms, you'll probably have to call for help. Too bad a Japanese-ish menu != better food. 2 rolls, 2 ippin specials, 1 sashimi order, 1 nigiri order = $75. We were still hungry and contemplated ordering more, but since we weren't impressed by the food, we decided to get the check and go elsewhere for more food afterwards. (You know it's bad when you start the night planning to have a lovely sushi dinner and end up at a McDonald's drive-thru getting 20 chicken nuggets for $4.99. I know they taste like cardboard and are completely vile, so please don't discredit any review I ever write because I admitted to eating them. It was the first time in months or even longer, if you don't count highway exit stops to survive long drives.) Cool lights and nice simple decor. Our server was nice, but Kappo seemed understaffed. We waited quite some time to order and to get our checks. Once our orders were placed, the food came out really quickly though. Reservations recommended on weekends.

    (3)

  • J K.

    You get what you pay for. 4-star experience minus 1 for price. The menu is a little more diverse than the typical fancy Japanese joint. The service was great of course. The atmosphere is woodsy/fancy but I prefer a more intimate/cozy setting. The parking situation was awful. The food was adequate for the price, however you can get a similar culinary experiences for half the price somewhere else. If the owners read Yelp, I would suggest either lowering the prices or somehow offering a unique product.

    (3)

  • Arry Y.

    Looks like there are two kiddos that went for the "first to review" star... so I'm adding my review to this one. Anyways - I got lucky and was able to attend the soft launch opening of Tamura too over the weekend (Thanks B, C, and D!). I liked Chiso - but that was more of a 3 star place for me. Tamura - while I haven't dined as a guest yet, I have high hopes for you. Ambiance - beautiful space with expose concrete, lovely wood work, etc... Good location. Tai and his staff, very friendly and inviting - service was great. Loved the chiso-mojito, drank it on an empty stomach so it was quite the "bang". Tried bits of the home-made dumplings, the pork, the cucumber avocado roll, the spider roll, the california roll, ... very tasty. Tai even came to our table with a large ceramic pitcher of sake under his arm - a wonderful way to close out our first experience at Tamura. Yum! Hey, when the chef/owner approaches with a large jug of alcohol and says drink, ... you drink. You all drink. We'll be back, for sure.

    (4)

  • Henry L.

    I'd give this 3.5 stars. Better than A-OK, but not quite a fan yet. I really enjoyed the locally sourced selection of sushi. The big stand out is the BC scallops. Soooo good. It's melty and delicious. Overall, I thought all the food I tried was quite delicious. My only issue is with my spider roll. If you know me, I order the spider roll at any new sushi restaurant I try. It's one of my sushi judging criteria. Well, the one I ordered was a bit mushy. We sent it back and one of the owners/managers came out to talk to us about it. He pointed out that since their spider rolls were quite meaty, it was expected to be a little mushier. I pointed out that I had only eaten a small piece of the claw and that was mushy. He was quite nice about it and sent out another roll. It was night and day difference. So in my mind, I was right and he was wrong. Hurray for me! (In my own little world) The spider roll was decently seasoned. I would've preferred just a tad more avocado in the roll, but overall quite tasty. Given that it's their first full week being open, I'm much more forgiving to pace of service. That being said, our dinner still took almost 2 hours. There was a big gap of time between ordering and when anything arrived. Growing pains for sure. Hopefully that'll be resolved in the near future.

    (4)

  • Ashley A.

    A bit far to travel for sushi. Their yellowtail and sockeye salmon sashimi melted in my mouth and basically titsed the night.

    (4)

  • Ryan N.

    Great sushi and great authentic Japanese. Our server was great and helped us pick out a Saki for our meal. Ambience was good. Only complaint was that dessert was just OK.

    (5)

  • John O.

    Sushi Kappo Tamura has some of the best and most fresh fish I have ever tasted.

    (5)

  • Peter C.

    My favorite sushi place in Seattle. Pricier than other options, Taichi serves traditional favorites with a unique nouveau twist. In my mind worth it.

    (5)

  • Linda Z.

    Love this place! Sushi is always fresh. And you can't go wrong with the Lychee martini.

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    If you want a nice secure dinning experience that is sterile with very little personality then this is a perfect restaurant. Everything was good from the miso soup to the tempura, when we received our main course of scallops and beef it looked delicious but unfortunately my first bite was a big piece of fat, the scallops were cooked nicely though. Overall a Par experience that I would not go out of my my way to return to, I can get this sushi and a better Seattle experience in downtown.

    (3)

  • Yoko N.

    Didn't really have a good time. We ordered omakase sushi ($75) but the chef kept serving us extra nigiri without the server letting us know these are 'extra' at the counter. I particularly do not like they clean up my sushi plate before we leave hence I told the server to please not touch my sushi plate. Perhaps the chef thought we wanted more food? Anyhow we ended up getting charged $210 at the end..... Food was good but we never received any explanation or heads up about 'extra' (no single booze) and our receipt didn't have details at all. i have to say the server sucked. The food is good with no doubts but they really need to work on better customer service. I will never going back. [Please note this review dates back to when they opened the restaurant - somehow this review was stuck in my Saved Review folder].

    (2)

  • Zarkle B.

    The sushi here was so super fresh. Their miso was different. Minimal roll selection. Lychee limeade and iced tea shoju were tasty. Get the super yummy roll. Chestnut Creme brulee was delish as well

    (4)

  • Cecilie H.

    My husband and I went there for the first time last evening, and enjoyed the food very much. We started with a miso soup, followed by sustainable chirashi and 3 items from the tapas menu: veg tempura w kale, lotus root and yams ($9), black cod (the fattier part, $9) and the most expensive on the menu (and, boy, was it worth it!): scallops w slices of some kind of beef and kale in a most delicious broth, topped w fresh, finely chopped spring onions - DIVINE! We were very impressed that Sushi Kappo Tamura offers sustainable sushi/chirashi choices, and we enjoyed our good table w the lake-view and the sun greeting us through the windows. The food was worth coming back for, and the positive greeting from all the chefs lined up at the sushi bar was a big plus, but the waiting was too fast for my liking (probably because there was too few tables to wait on, and the staff wanted something to do): I was asked more than once if they should take my plate when I still had sticks in my hand = clearly aiming at using them for something. And one of the times I even had a huge piece of kale tempura on my sticks. Result: fortunately I had the small, white side plate I could use instead. Conclusion: with Tamura being too far away from me to walk to (contrary to my local options), the service should probably be better (less hasty on me) for me to come back. But worth it for the food if you live in the neighborhood (walking distance).

    (4)

  • Ann M.

    This is a beautiful restaurant. I love their use of reclaimed douglas fir. If it's a nicee day, it's great to sit by the large windows. Parking was a cinch. I love Chiso in Fremont (their sister restaurant?), but I think Sushi Kappo is even better. I have not yet been disappointed. Prices are decent - with drinks, sushi, appetizers, dessert, it came out to about $90 with tip The BEST part is the option to have only sustainable seafood on your plate. I had the special copper river king salmon of the day, BC scallops, local spot prawn, geoduck, green bean salad with miso dressing, then yuzu yogurt panna cotta. All incredible. Please just avoid $7 miso soup they try to sell to you.

    (5)

  • Melissa C.

    This is a tough review for me because I really wanted to like this restaurant. The restaurant itself is nice and the staff is friendly and attentive. We easily got a same day dinner reservation for omakase with sake pairing at the sushi bar. We started with Kumamoto oysters which were very good. The next course was an albacore salad which I did not enjoy as the dressing was too heavy although the mustard greens did have a nice spicy flavor and are from their own garden. The third course was a masutake dobin mushi which is like a savory steamed egg custard, it was good but could have had more flavor. The fourth course was cold snow crab which was ok but nothing special. The fifth course was my favorite and the only one I moderately enjoyed, scallops and wagyu shortribs. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the wagyu was nice and juicy although the flavor hinted that the meat was slightly old, but I do kind of like that taste since I only eat dry aged steaks. The sixth course was the worst and most surprising, sushi. Now I may be spoiled from going to Shiro's so often but I also go to places like Japonessa and Wasabi Bistro, hey even Sushiland now and then. The sushi here was awful. My husband actually gagged once, no lie. The rice had absolutely no flavor and the fish was not fresh. There were probably 10 pieces of sushi on the plate and everything tasted the same, fishy and old. I was so completely disappointed to the point of embarrassment for the establishment. The dessert course was a panna cotta which was actually very good but at that point I was ready to go. The only high points of the experience were the service, sake, and certain parts of the hot foods. Not enough to bring me back unfortunately. Which is a shame because Taichi and his sushi chefs were a delight. Oh and btw the Omakase is $300 for 2, for that you may as well just head to Shiro's.

    (2)

  • Jay C.

    I'm really shocked by the low-star reviews of this place. Maybe they have off nights, which is unfortunate, because I went on a night when everything was perfect. The sushi was immaculate and uber-fresh, the chawanmushi was delicate and beautiful, the albacore and mustard greens were super-delicious and the dessert was wonderful. It was during restaurant week (total fluke) and I practically had to roll myself out of there it was so much food (4 courses for $30). The room was comfortable and the service was great. Some of the complaints about this place are just ridiculous... no wasabi on nigiri?

    (4)

  • Michelle M.

    Their chirashi was very well-done and so delicious. It was the best I had in Seattle. The rolls were okay. I will return soon and order chirashi again.

    (5)

  • Andy S.

    Highest quality sushi and service available in Seattle. They know how to do it right and have some cool and unique options. Love the millet mochi for dessert! Only mixed experience we had was when Jeff Bezos sat nearby and maybe had a few too many... Can't blame the restaurant for attracting exclusive guests with a rarefied taste for sushi and sake.

    (5)

  • Sarah B.

    The best chirashi I have had to date! I am not saying I am the final word on this but the bara chirashi was quite delicious! The salmon, tuna and yellowtail were thick and meaty with gorgeous color and the perfect texture. Along with the seasoned sushi rice it was a beautiful bowl of food. The miso that came with it was a notch higher on the quality scale than your usual miso. I also had the spider roll (5 pieces) which was quite delicious. My friend had the salmon sushi and the spicy tuna roll. She liked both of them. My lychee martini was also very good. If you have any room I highly suggest the crème brulee. The Okinawan sugar they use is rich and dark which makes the crème brulee a darker brown color and the flavor is absolutely fantastic. *Be warned parking can be tricky in this area in the evening so plan a little extra time especially if you are meeting someone.

    (4)

  • Joe B.

    Have been here twice, once with a date, and once with a large group that booked the whole place for a lunch, and both times had a great experience. We essentially did omakasa both times, and were lucky enought to have chef Tamura personally prepare our dishes. While pricey, this was some of the best quality sushi I have had in Seattle

    (4)

  • Chris Y.

    I'm a huge sushi fan and after reading that it won Seattle Times Best New Restaurant 2011, I thought I'd give it a try. The concept here is to serve sustainable fish. Big props there... The fish was very fresh and I enjoyed the Albacore Toro I was served. But my issue was the rice. It's a bit on the hard side and I wish it was served a bit warmer. I also ordered two hot dishes: The scallops and the beef short ribs. The scallops were prepared well...medium rare just how I like my scallops. But the short ribs were just ok. It was a bit too fatty and wasn't anything more special than the pre-marinaded short ribs you can buy at Uwajimawa. It's a nice place and I like the way its designed, but I certainly don't think it lives up as the Best New Restaurant for 2011.

    (3)

  • Jessica K.

    I think this place is highly overrated and overpriced. We went there because we saw all the great reviews. They had run out of the two kama dishes that I thought sounded interesting. I asked for a dragon roll and we were told they didn't have eel. We had 5 -6 different kinds of sushi and rolls. It was pretty uninspiring...bland tasting, the rice was too dry, even the miso soup wasn't great - had some fried things in there, no seaweed thatbi could find and it cost $5... The service was arrogant, not very helpful, I didn't feel welcomed and comfortable in her presence. We sat ouside as the weather was so nice - it is rather noisy there as it is on a major street and right under the big metal highway bridge. I wouldn't recommend going there. If you are looking for great sushi and it's also more reasonably priced, try I Love Sushi either in Seattle or on Bellevue Lake - the food is phenomenal and a good variety, the atmosphere is awesome, has outside deck over the lake and the service is the best...

    (2)

  • Steven M.

    Outstanding omakase! Get your seafood hot or cold. Try the beef dishes. You won't be disappointed. Expert preparation. Quality fresh and sometimes local ingredients. Always delicious. Helpful and friendly staff.

    (5)

  • Elizabethe A.

    Best new restaurant in 2011 in the Seattle Met Magazine? Ummm.....what? I actually had a really bad experience here. The service was lacking which was because they happened to be severely understaffed. I am understanding to a certain to extent when this happens but our waitress kept on getting all of our food mixed up with each other and bringing us the wrong thing. More than that I was just disappointed by the menu. I found it to be extremely flat and uninspired. I think that this restaurant was stuck between two ideas. You can either be a purist sushi restaurant that perfects their execution in the raw fish realm. Or you can be a fancy (new) Japanese restaurant with a diverse menu of small plates and offerings. This restaurant had pretty good fish (not amazing) and an extremely shallow array of small plates. We ordered two different fish plates, one cod, and one halibut that had completely different descriptions and when they came out they had been prepared exactly, EXACTLY the same ways. Same seasoning, same vegetables, same sauce, same garnish. I will give them credit for their tempura mochi! What a great idea! I could make that at home, pop some green tea ice cream on that baby, and have a great time.

    (3)

  • Silvia H.

    Dearest Jessica, I loved it! Here's why: I'm glad they did something different with the miso soup other than serve the typical pre-packaged stuff a lot of sushi restaurants use. I also liked the sustainable sushi combo, except I didn't care for the scallop (although excellent in quality) because I don't think it has much flavor, I also should've made the request for no salmon roe since I just don't care for the flavor or texture. Other than that I was in bliss with every bite of the nigiri sushi. Please don't suggest they get rid of the wasabi in the nigiri, because I would've liked more - it may be you're more of a chirashi fan. The decor was beautiful - modern, clean lines, spacious...I skipped dessert for the lychee martinis, also delicious.

    (5)

  • Diane C.

    I was really looking forward to finding my go to sushi spot here in Seattle and having one in my neighborhood was amazing news. The first time I went here with a group for a friend's birthday. We were looking to try out a new spot and enjoy ourselves. So...good news/bad news: Good news: - all the fish was really fresh - really bright atmosphere Bad news: - pretentious servers - sushi was nothing special All in all, I was floored that this place was named the best new restaurant in Seattle Met magazine. I love Seattle Met's blog Nosh Pit and think they do a good job, but total miss here. I've had much better sushi elsewhere...so the search for great sushi continues.

    (3)

  • Sashimi M.

    Friday, sushi bar is wide open, tables half empty, and a 45 minute wait to be seated...REALLY? Don't think so....

    (1)

  • Bernie F.

    I wish I was able to give this place 3.5 stars. The sushi was very fresh and we were happy with the quality. My gripe about this place was the lack of selection and of the selections...they were not very exciting. The prices were high for what seemed like very small portions - and this is coming from a moderate eater! Good luck finding parking too, oy!

    (3)

  • Amanda M.

    Beautiful sushi, beautiful decor, and at reasonable prices to boot. I have not a single complaint about the several rolls and nigiri we tried, which included the Ebi-Tempura (tempura shrimp), Seattle roll (comes standard with wild- READ: not farmed!- salmon), and the vegetarian Super Yummy (with a surprising tang from the pickled plum that is true to its name!). The Alaskan King Salmon nigiri they were offering at the time was hands down the best single piece of sushi I have ever tasted, which is as much a testament to the quality of the fish as to their sushi-making skills. My friend ordered the chef's selection of sushi, which I'm not even going to try to remember, but he enjoyed everything he got. I would be tempted to go this route next time! One of my favorite things about this place is that they make a real effort to source seasonally from regional fisheries, and it is very clear what you are being served. I am one of those nerds who has been known to pull out the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Guide when I order fish, and it is sometimes discouraging how hard it is to make "good" choices when eating out... so a place like Tamura, where making these good choices is possible (even if it costs a bit more), is a very welcome change. I swear it tastes better, and you know you are doing your part to support sustainable fisheries... too bad more sushi restaurants don't follow suit. Tamura is a bit of a different experience than its sister restaurant, Fremont's Chiso, another favorite of mine. Chiso is like the gregarious younger sibling, with equally excellent sushi but more laidback delivery (though still quite nice). Tamura would be my choice for a special night out. Chiso is where I go to fuel up for a night of Fremont adventure. Both are worth a visit!

    (5)

  • Max Z.

    So there are all kinds of sushi places in Seattle: there is the conveyor belt sushi, the places where there are more tempura'd rolls than not (I'm looking at you, Umi!), places who load their rolls with cream cheese, etc. I generally like it all and there is a time and a place for all of them, but they are not "the real deal." Sushi Kappo Tamura is the real deal. Their nigiri is as it should be: a fresh piece of fish with well packed rice and a dab of wasabi. Their food is all very well presented, without all the extras that some places like to add that ultimately mask what you actually came there to eat. The other dinner items that I had were great (seriously, get the oysters) and their sake list is expansive, but I would skip their desserts. The mochi thing is weird-even for someone like me who loves mochi- and the crème brûlée just wasn't quite right. The panna cotta is probably the best to finish off your meal; it feels light and won't leave you with an odd taste in your mouth that makes you question the excellent dinner you just polished off.

    (5)

  • Sharann M.

    Authentic and great quality sushi. 4 stars only because it's not open for lunch, only dinner. 5 stars for quality because fish is so fresh & sushi is made very well. Great location if you live or work in the city. Parking can be an issue. But at least it's worth the drive in and trouble to find parking. Clean establishment and perfect atmosphere. The only sushi place that I feel like my money is worth it because everything was so fresh. I've been to other sushi places that have higher prices but less quality food. Service is friendly and fairly timely unless it's very busy, which is expected.

    (5)

  • Jessica N.

    In a land of 10,000 sketchy teriyaki places, it was good to find a Japanese place that is actually Japanese. Well, sort of. Tamura's kitchen food doesn't rate too high on the authenticity scale in my book, and here's why: what's the deal with the miso soup? Onion (not green), fried tofu, and spinach (not seaweed) and the broth wasn't good and fermented either. I appreciate trying to do something different, but this was akin to ordering french onion soup and receiving beef and barley. Ippins are small plates, and the short rib and scallop one that I had was pretty good. Also, they have green tea shaved ice. It's a lot sweeter than the korean green tea shaved ice I've had before (probably in line with Caucasian preferences), but it's still worth eating if you're hungry for dessert after your meal.

    (3)

  • Wendy L.

    I don't mind splurging, esp. if it's for my birthday, but it was a horrible birthday meal. However, we had a great waitress. I was hoping the meal would ble as delicate and impressive as the decor.....but...really disappointed. The Shimeji Salad w/ spinach was really bland- it was like it was simply boiled and served. It was tiny and it was 8 dollars. While the Chawanmushi was okay, the most disappointing was the sashimi. The Yellowtail was SO fishy!! This is really unordinary at Seattle sushi restaurants (it's something I would have in DC), but the fishy taste was really prominent. As for the albacore toro,expensive as it was, it was not impressive. It was also fishy and while I'm aware that when a fish falls apart, it may be because it is so fatty, I have my suspicions that it wasn't actually otoro. I've had regular albacore that melted and was hoping this would do the same....but as the segments fell apart, it was not soft. The uni was alright- a golden orange color with some whiteness...I'm usually accustomed to the soft yellow color. It was rich and firm, but less flavor than the creamy yellow. The dungeness crab maki roll was alright. Finally the desserts: Mochi and the Yuzu Pannacotta. The Deep fried mochi with red beans was like eating a chewy donut-- I can see the chef was focused on texture rather then taste. I just felt it was a cop out- it could've been great.....but they just deep fried mochi (which is usually bland ). The Yuzu Yogurt was actually pretty good....more yogurt than yuzu. It was just too expensive for what it was.

    (1)

  • Michelle F.

    It was expensive for the two of us to get the Omakase (chef's selection tasting menu), but well worth it. There was definitely enough food that the both of us left satisfied in our belly as well as our palate. The fish was all very fresh, the steamed fish was exceptional, I adored the gobi... everything was delicious. I'm not much of a dessert person, but seriously... SERIOUSLY. People - take my advice. If you see it on the menu, ORDER IT. The Chestnut Creme Brulee. It was absolutely insanely the best dessert I have ever put in my mouth. If it wasn't totally inappropriate I would have been rolling around on the ground cuddling with my dessert ramekin, trying to lick out every last bit. It was AMAZING. The omakase was amazing aside from the dessert, but holy smokes, if the chestnut creme brulee is available, TRY IT!!!!

    (5)

  • Mendy B.

    If you're looking for QUALITY (and when it comes to raw fish, that's ALL I care about), Sushi Kappo Tamura is THE place to be. Focusing on local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, Taichi-san cuts his fish to absolute perfection. Pair it with a great bottle of sake and you're sitting on top of world. The must haves...UNAGI. They grill this in-house!! I don't know anywhere else that does that! Also, their albacore toro just melts in your mouth, SoOoo buttery....mmmmmm They also have plenty of kitchen items which they call "Ippins" that you need to try. My favorite is the geoduck saute and the black cod collar. Even their desserts are good! Chestnut creme brulee and pan fried mochi with sweet azuki bean. I got 'em both :) If you want to get seated right away, make a reservation. There's always a wait. BUT if you happened to forget, they take your name down and give you a call when your table's ready. You can go next door to RAVISH and have a drink while you wait. I love this place!! I'd eat here everyday if I could....^_^

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    Sushi Kappo Tamura has the authentic Japanese flavors of Japan. Everything is so subtle and just so. You will not be disappointed. The hot dishes are delicious.

    (5)

  • Yvonne C.

    Kappo Tamura is good, but really not worth the steep price tag. Sat at the bar, ordered omakase, and was served by Chef Kitamura himself. All of the fish was fresh, but the cuts were pretty stingy. With some sushi and 2 beers, the bill came out to be $100 a piece! I don't mind paying for good nigiri, but it wasn't THAT good. Basically the quality of Shun's at the price of Shiro's. I'd choose to return to Shun's or Shiro's over Kappo Tamura anyday.

    (3)

  • Duane L.

    The owner/chef Taichi is the man. He knows his stuff. I judge a Japanese/sushi place by their omakase. Yes, it's a bit of a food overload and pricey, but that is truly how one should eat Japanese food in my opinion. Their omakase is friggin awesome. I'm talking a full onslaught of delicious food. Kuchi oysters, geoduck butter, deep fried eel bones, tuna collar, red snapper head, some kind of spinach salad, seafood flan, shrimp/vegetable tempura, two plates of nigiri, and mochi. Don't stick a fork in me, because I'll explode. They even have a sustainable sushi menu with all locally farmed fish. That's awesome!

    (5)

  • Nanako E.

    Yup. Still five stars. I got to try more dishes this time! *Beef shoulder stewed with maitake mushrooms and yuchoy (a kind of green). The beef was SO TENDER. Slow cooked to perfection. *Mixed greens with Washington apples/ The dressing MADE this dish. So simple, and so refreshing. *Okinawa yams, lotus root and kale tempura. Wonderful. *Green bean salad with miso sesame (?) dressing. Mediocre but good. *Black cod (yup..again). Delicious like before, duh. *Ikura (salmon roe), albacore toro (fatty albacore tuna), yellowtail sushi - SOOOO FRESH. *Mochi (sticky rice cake) pan fried in butter topped with sweet red bean compote. Yeah, it sounds as amazing as it sounds. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong at this place. Everything is so delicious. Go here from March 28th to April 3rd and 10% of total sales will go to the tsunami and earthquake relief in Japan. Help out AND eat amazing Japanese food! ( ganbarojapan.com ) Officially my favorite Japanese restaurant in Seattle. P.S. Yes, it's expensive, but the ingredients are locally sourced and organic. What do you expect?

    (5)

  • Naomi D.

    My husband took me here to celebrate my 30th Birthday last night. I am almost 40 weeks pregnant, half-Japanese, and have been missing a real sushi meal so this was particularly special. I tossed out all of the pregnancy rules and indulged in a bit of sake, raw oysters, and perhaps the best Omakase of my life. Screw that guy at the bar that gave me the stink eye! I am a doctor so suck it! The Omakase started with yummy oysters in Ponzu sauce. We moved on to tuna over a bed of spinach in some kind of miso, wasabi sauce. Incredible. The next course was not our favorite, but that is only because everything else was so good. It was an egg custard served hot with crab and halibut in the bottom. A drop of soy sauce added just enough salt. Next, the waiter brought out a steamer basket of live spotted prawns. I think he wanted to show us how fresh our meal was. They returned steamed with an incredible wasabi, butter, miso dipping sauce. The next course was a soup with Wagyu beef, Inoki mushrooms, and some type of green. Sort of like a hot pot. The meat was so tender you could eat it with a spoon. The next 2 courses were assorted Nigiri. All incredibly fresh and beautifully served. Dessert was an amazing fried mochi with Azuki beans on top. We have dined at Tojo's in Vancouver a few times and I think Kappo Tamura just topped it! Didn't put me into labor like I hoped, but truly an experience to remember.

    (5)

  • Coty H.

    Sushi Kappo Tamura is not my favorite sushi place in Seattle, but it is definitely close to the top of the list. The prices are a little high, but worth it. My waitress knew about gluten ingredients in the sushi and the appetizers were marked in the menu as gluten-free with a tiny G. They also offer gluten-free soy sauce!

    (4)

  • natalie n.

    Wanted to treat my boyfriend -- so we ordered ourselves the omakase. The spot prawns we got were such a simple dish but it was pure happiness dipped in miso flavored butter. The rice is a bit packed for my liking, but the seafood is locally sourced and top-notch quality. Geoduck sounds like a pokemon and looks something like a mutant alien phallus, but sure is tasty. In summary, I left overall with a positive impression, but my wallet isn't in so much of a hurry to go back. The omakase was ~$100 per, and we still left a little bit hungry.

    (3)

  • Claudine H.

    Everything was good. The sashimi and sushi were so fresh and tasted buttery. I had the saba sashimi, hamachi sushi and unagi. The cooked black cod was lick your fingers flavorful and kind of tasted like chicken in an odd good way! The other surprise of the meal were the greens in the short ribs & scallops dish. I wasn't expecting to find the best greens I've ever had at a Japanese restaurant. We still felt hungry and ordered the yuzu yogurt panna cotta. It was infused with lightness and freshness. We scraped the glass it came in because we were still hungry and mainly because it was a refreshing after dinner sweetness. After we left the restaurant, we felt like we needed more food. But wait 1/2 an hour and you realize you are utterly satisfied.

    (4)

  • Eric G.

    I've been back to SKT multiple times since my initial review, and I've gotta say it's still 5 stars for me. It is consistently the best quality fish I've had in Seattle, if not the US. I don't know how Chef Kitamura does it, he is clearly very discerning in what he buys and is willing to serve. I've eaten at Kyubei and many other high end sushi bars in the Ginza over the years, I've had the morning's fresh catch at 5am in sushi joints across Tsukiji, and the quality of the fish served here is consistently on par with these sacred places for raw fish lovers. Plus, Chef Kitamura is just a really nice guy. He'll talk to you at the bar, he'll recommend the best fish he has that day, he'll tell you all about the fish and where it's from if you're interested. The more sustainable fish is identified on the menu, nice for those who are passionate about this. My last time here I had incredibly good geoduck, Fraser River sockeye, hamachi & hamachi belly (toro-quality buttery fatty hamachi, awesome), superb uni, and fantastic nishin, not a hint of fishiness. Nishin is herring -- herring, dude! The herring was so good we ordered another round of it. Ask yourself when else you've been excited to order herring -- that's the quality of the fish here. I criticized the wait staff a bit in my initial review, but in my follow-up visits they've been more attentive. I didn't feel neglected, they were accessible, friendly and helpful if you had a question. One additional positive comment I'd offer is on the quality of the drinks -- I had a shiso vodka mojito for the first time here, and it was fantastic. They've also added sake flights from some good kuras, or distilleries, to the menu, which is a great way to try a few different kinds of sake without passing out while trying to make it back to your car! I really can't say enough about this place -- if you're a sushi fan in Seattle and you haven't been, you're missing out.

    (5)

  • Brian Y.

    uni is perfect fish better than kisaku taichi is the bomb

    (5)

  • Dannon F.

    I didn't drink the Sushi Kappo Kool Aid... this place is great for people who don't buy groceries who have no clue as to how much something costs and for those who have suffered their whole lives in Seattle's crappy sushi scene.... so I have a real review. This place is nice looking. The staff are great people. The decoration and presentation are nice and the East Lake location is ok (no parking). Their hours of operation are a bit of an annoyance. But.... and this is important for a sushi place.... they don't have good sushi. Its blah, average, and way, way, way over priced. Two shrimp will cost you six bucks... lets do the math... 1 lb of 35-40 shrimp costs 5.50 at the market... two shrimp cost 6 bucks.... yeah, that's a deal. Unagi...12 oz costs ten dollars at the market.... two bites (without the sauce) cost 10 dollars. Let us continue... and this is the zinger... a five piece, thin, California Roll with real crab...10 bucks. 10 dollars for the most basic roll known to the Sushi kingdom. To all those who have been blessed with Sushi in Reno..(Sushi Pier, Atlantis, all of the others)... don't eat Sushi in Seattle. It will make you cry. All you can eat, 8 piece, professional rolls, hand rolls, apps..18 dollars in Reno. .... so sad

    (2)

  • Paul W.

    A bit pricy. But the food was amazing! Well worth it for all you sushi lovers.

    (5)

  • Sunny L.

    I was super excited to visit this place after finding out that it's run by the same people who run Chiso (which I LOVE). I have to say that I'm pretty disappointed. The fish is fresh and the sushi is good, but it is very expensive for what you get. My boyfriend and I spent around $90 for our meal and one carafe of sake and neither of us left full. I'm usually a light eater too. We got two orders of the more expensive chirashi and a roll to share. The table next to us got the less expensive chirashi and it looked like the same portion size, except that the fish was chopped up instead of sliced... I felt pretty ripped off paying an extra $9 each for ours after seeing that. The waitress wasn't very helpful in explaining the difference between the two when we asked earlier either. The miso soup also tasted much different than what I'm used to tasting...it wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. For that price, I can get a much better meal at another top-notch sushi restaurant AND leave completely satisfied.

    (3)

  • Jeff L.

    Hi, My name is Jeff. I am one of the close to 4000 people who bought one their Groupons. Let's see 4000 groupons x 25 dollars each... holy cow!!!!!!!!! (no, they didn't have beef sashimi on the menu for anyone who went tangential) Anyways, Went there fairly early last week and decided to see what all the fuss was about. The place is very very nice. Definitely date worthy. My wife and I got time away from the kids to try this place and the restaurant did not disappoint. We started off with the saba kama(I believe it was the saba at least, I was enjoying it too much). which was DEL-I-CIOUS. It was grilled to perfection with just the right amount of flavor. We had to fight to see who got the bigger piece( I did, all's fair in a sushi restaurant). Next we had the chirashi and the rolls. The fish in the chirashi was really good and the rolls which probably a little of a let down relatively. Why the 4 stars? It's as everybody said, price. If I didn't have the Groupon, this place would have really hit the wallet. That being said, we'll go back again...

    (4)

  • Kim C.

    Went there the first time a couple weeks ago for my sister's birthday and returned a week later with just the 2 of us. Both times we had fairly good experience. Their food is the best part. The sushi/ sashimi are of high quality. I'm still contemplating trying their chirashi some time soon. I also loved the broiled black cod. It was absolutely delicious. They have 3 dessert options: fried buttered mochi with red beans, yuzu (citrus) yogurt panna cotta, and cane sugar creme brulee. The mochis are good, but the other two are definitely our favorites. The restaurant has a limited capacity so I'd highly recommend making a reservation (you could do it on their website!) Call ahead if you have a party of 5 or more; their layout is more ideal for party of 2 - 4. The pricing is actually not very expensive given the quality. It's about $35 per person including tax/ tips and drinks. The lovely blend of traditional and modern setting makes for a nice romantic date spot.

    (4)

  • Melinda M.

    I've been here once, with a Groupon, and while the meal was decent, Sushi Kappo Tamura isn't taking over the place in my heart reserved for favorite sushi restaurants. We ordered from the menu, rather than omakase, which this place seems to be known for. They have an interesting selection of small plates/starters (ippins), and in hindsight, we should have ordered several. The albacore with mustard greens in an almond-wasabi dressing was delicious -- probably the best part of the meal. Rolls were okay -- the shrimp tempura roll was tasty, the mackerel+ginger+shiso leaf roll had a unique flavor, and the spicy tuna roll had lots of tuna, but hardly any spice. The wild salmon nigiri was tasty and the albacore toro nigiri was excellent. Overall, the fish was fresh and the flavors tended towards subtle. I liked that the menu gently points out the more sustainable options, but these are admittedly few on a sushi menu. Make a reservation if you're headed at 7, or be prepared to wait. The ambiance could be warmer, but was okay, and the service was friendly and enthusiastic.

    (3)

  • Hai Yen N.

    Top-notch, fantastically fresh sashimi. Probably the most amazing salmon sashimi I have ever eaten. Skip on the rolls, they were just okay and I've had better and cheaper at other restaurants. Focus on the sashimi and you won't be disappointed. Soft lighting, clean lines and a lot of two-tops make this place a great date spot. I loved our server too. Cocktails were just okay.

    (5)

  • Melissa S.

    This is not to criticize but to provide helpful and useful info for management and I know how customer feedback is important. Please suggest making a reservation on your website. We didn't make a reservation and were pushed to sit at the sushi bar. You have a fantastic, new looking spot...but all we got to see was the shiny silver in the kitchen. It was an awkward bar because the seats are so close together and we have no option really to turn our chairs to look at my husband whom accompanied me to eat...not the fish on the bar. I know it has been busy, but just suggesting to make the reservation would have made the experience better in order to sit at a table. Also, I was asking so many questions during the experience. Who do I ask for this? Who do I get water from? Who do I pay? Maybe it's cause I'm a newby to the particular "bar" section of a sushi joint, but I still felt under served and confused about the whole thing. So possibly when we're hosted they might tell us who will be taking care of us. Food - the food tasted amazing. Of coarse it did, for $10 for what seemed like half a roll. We enjoyed the food, and if we didn't appreciate the groupon, we would have opted out of trying new things ($$$). Then when it came to desert, you had ONE really great selection - the creme brulee. unfortunately, it wasn't finished and crisp on top, but still warm at the top, however it was cold at the bottom. This was a very small portion of creme brulee and I don't understand how it was so inconsistent in the temperature. I hope this is helpful for management and future customers. MAKE A RESERVATION or you will have to miss the nice new restaurant while you stare into the silver abyss.

    (3)

  • Amy M.

    lalala, sushi nirvana. Favorite dining companion ("FDC") and I hit up Kappo after hearing so much about it (when it was above Chiso), but not hitting up the old location before it closed. FDC insisted on trying all local sushi. Fine. I was picturing local spot prawns plumbed from the murky depths of lake union, lake washington, or any local water hole, and felt slightly ill. Not to fear--everything local was AWESOME. likewise, the tuna and salmon (which I perpetually fear, bad salmon sushi is the worst thing ever) were light, fresh, perfect. the rolls were excellent as well, and they didn't dick around with a bunch of stupid ingredients either; we had the negihama roll, ebi-tempura roll and the salmon skin roll. size and taste were both spot on. then, and then, the geoduck entree. I think it was ordered in a moment of post-big-Sapporo bravado, but it was definitely my favorite. the geoduck was tender, rather than chewy, and perfectly sliced and cooked. the mushrooms and sauce served therewith--excellent counterpoint. we also had a local spot prawns with maitake tempura, excellent call FDC. I really could go on and on, FDC ordered about 10 dishes. the server was nice, attentive, and not overly friendly, the trifecta of perfect service. FAN.

    (5)

  • Daniel E.

    Atmosphere was fine & food seemed ok, until I started vomiting at 1AM. Worst case of food poisoning ever. Still not right two days later, either. Luckily, my girlfriend and I were not sharing food that night. Uggh!

    (1)

  • Daniel S.

    Best sushi in Seattle hands down. This is not the typical Americanized sushi restaurant, over sized chunks of fish on rice and fatty rolls that resemble a Big Mac wrapped in nori. The sushi reminded me of Tokyo, fresh, delicate flavors and the perfect size. A single piece should fill your mouth, larger is not better. I was impressed by the selection of sushi, sustainable local fish, toro which literally melted in my mouth. Price, not cheap but not overly expensive, comparable to I Love Sushi but less than Shiro, at least for lunch. If you are looking for big chunks of fish on rice go to a sushi belt restaurant this place is not for you. Atmosphere is pleasant, minimalist, like a neighborhood sushi house in Japan. Again, if you want the bar, bright lights, drinks, and oh yeah, they have sushi, this is not your place. A bit mystified by the 3 star reviews, but tastes vary. I typically order only nigiri or sashimi which is excellent. Local sustainable fish with selections not found at other restaurants, the Washington state albacore tuna belly could become an addiction. My wife ordered a lunch special, presented kaiseki style, perfectly cooked salmon, and as others have noted a crazy good yogurt panna cotta for desert. They now have a weekend brunch 11am-2pm Sat and Sun, parking can be a challenge, I suspect, but no problems Saturday morning. I will be back and often. Bon Appétit lists them in the top ten best new sushi restaurants in America and with good reason. And don't be fooled by all the reviews that say Seattle has so many good sushi houses, we don't, a few good ones and now one great one.

    (5)

  • Joyce B.

    Part 2 of a previous review on sushi for Nishino. My husband and I dined at SKT last night because it was rated one of the Top 10 Best Sushi places in the United States by Bon Appetit magazine. Compelling. We are not your salmon-tuna-yellowtail-california roll type of diners. We prefer Omakase because it gives the chef a chance to really show his talents, and we don't want to order off the menu. We want to be WOW'd. There's really nothing that we won't try, but there is one challenge: My husband is allergic to fish. Gilled fish and fish stock would make for a very dramatic and scary evening. However, he CAN eat shellfish: shrimp, crab, the many varieties of clam, geoduck (i know, it's also a clam, but deserves to be called out), scallops, oysters, octopus, squid, etc. And those items can be prepared in a variety of ways, including raw. We arrived around 6:30 on a Thursday night. It was not [yet] packed and we were able to sit at the counter. Steve, the Co-Owner, was super friendly and remembered from my reservation that there was a fish allergy and reminded the chef, Hiro. From the first dish of oysters in ponzu sauce with grated daikon and a dab of Japanese hot sauce, we were hooked. The chef not only prepared our dishes, but came out from behind the counter and hand-delivered our beautifully presented dishes. Each time. We had sauteed geoduck with wild mushrooms and greens, seared scallops with short-ribs, I was given chawan-mushi, one of my favorite authentic Japanese dishes of egg custard with "whatever" in it. My "whatever" was dungeness crab and black cod, and it was heavenly. My husband had nigirizushi of geoduck, seared duck, scallops, paper-thin slices of shiitake mushrooms marinated in something awesome, and a never-before-seen slimy pinkish-brown squid over rice and wrapped in nori (seaweed) that was the best squid preparation my husband has every had. It was so amazing, he said, that it gave him chills. I was given amaebi, with the deep-fried head (which my husband basically stole and ate!!), salmon eggs wrapped with copper river salmon? king salmon? I forget, but it was rich in color and taste; shiro maguro toro, which melts in your mouth, tender herring and a bunch of other super fresh, beautifully prepared nigirizushi. We were WOW'd. We're hooked. I cannot neglect to mention that SKT also offers flights of Sake. For those who think sake is sake, think again. The choices are numerous and the descriptions are spot on. If I had to venture a guess, I would say that Steve is a Sake Sommelier. He created flights for us that were not on the menu. By the time our stomachs were full, SKT had filled. The service never waned. I love Shiro's in Belltown, but SKT may be our go-to sushi joint. We're committing to being regulars there, where everyone knows our names. Truly fantastic. Thank you, Bon Appetit! Thank you Steve and Hiro. Homma ni saikou no keiken deshita. Mata kimasu node, yoroshiku onegai itashimasu!

    (5)

  • Kari K.

    I went here for a roommate date w/ a groupon and it was well worth it. if you're looking for a more lively atmosphere, try their other restaurant-Chiso in Fremont. The rolls are not very original but they are well made and the fish is fresh! The ippins on the "specials" menu are pricey and they give really small portions, but are well worth it for the deliciousness. tip: dress nicer than casual, otherwise you might feel kind of awkward. Also, I recommend making a reservation if you're going at prime dinner time.

    (4)

  • Arnold W.

    Went to the soft opening last night at Tamura Kappo. Nice place with large open windows that really brightens the place. At night the beautiful light fixtures bring out a nice elegant mood. But let's talk about the food. It's your typical sushi bar restaurant in the same vein of Chiso or Kisaku. However they specialize in a Omakase meal that changes to what is fresh in season. The head chef Taichi Kitamura comes from the famed Kappo and trained by sushi chef Shiro of Shiro's fame. Taichi creates the 10 course meal. The meal isn't for the budget-sensitive crowd, but you will have dishes that are super authentic and won't find in your run-of-the-mill Japanese restaurant. My favorite dish last night was the geoduck with a butter miso sauce and kale. The scallop sushi with jalapeno was also so popular my friend ordered another one. Speaking of which her botan ebi (spotted prawn) sashimi couldn't get any more fresh (read: still moving)! The duck breast dish was exceptional the first few bites, but after awhile you wish they would've rendered the fat a bit more. For Kappo fans, Taichi is manning the sushi counter and kitchen and is right up front, but the intimate setting is missing in Tamura. I suggest reserving sushi bar and settling for nothing less. His food is the same. Bottom line is that this is a high end japanese restaurant that sources great local ingredients (Vancouver BC Spotted Prawn, Columbia River Salmon, local geoduck, Totten kumamotos, etc) and will have you keep coming back every season for the ever changing omakase.

    (4)

  • Tommy K.

    The food here is excellent and the staff is wonderful but, truth be told, I would probably give this place 3.5 stars because of the price. I have no problems paying a lot of money for really good food. Sushi Kappo is not inordinately expensive and, again, the food is great but there are other places where you can get sushi just as good for less or places where you can get better sushi for the same price. If I happened to be in Eastlake and wanted some sushi I would not hesitate at all to pop in but I definitely wouldn't bother making a special trip.

    (4)

  • David P.

    This place has probably the best and most cutting-edge Japanese food I've ever tasted. Service is refreshing and includes green tea and hot towels. If I had to recommend a few dishes, I'd go with on of their sushi combos. Either sushi rolls or nigiri sushi over a bed of delicious rice, mushrooms, and vegetables. I had never seen sushi prepared this way, and I must say it was delightful. Oh, and you're a fool if you don't try their dessert. Between the melt-in-your-mouth mochi ice cream or the rich creme brulee, you just can't lose! My one complaint about this place is, aside from it being expensive, is the lack of seating. We literally could not get a table for even 3 or 4 for several weeks after their Gruopon went live. I guess they'll be in business for a while :)

    (4)

  • Trevor B.

    Have always wanted try Sushi Kappo Tamura and finally got around to it. Really nice restaurant, parking wasn't too bad in that part of Eastlake. Had a bottle of Sparkling Sake that server recommended which was delicious. Decided to try a little bit of everything on the menu. The best items I had was the Sashimi which just melted into your mouth, Albacore/Mustard greens salad which while small was super tasty, and the Duck which was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately everything else we ordered really missed the boat and was a little disappointed considering the restaurants good reputation

    (3)

  • Joe S.

    I feel very lucky to live right across the street from this place! While they do not have a crazy extensive menu, what they do have has never disappointed in the least. They have amazingly fresh produce (often times from their rooftop garden). The service has always been great and they are very consistent.

    (4)

  • Tom L.

    We decided to try this new sushi joint that my girlfriend read about. We had been hearing some good things about the place. So with that said we made our way down to Eastlake to give Sushi Kappo Tamura a go. Sushi Kappo Tamura is a modern japanese restaurant located at the base of I-5, on Eastlake Ave. The restuarant itself looked very clean and organized. The decor I thought was definitely modern with a touch of Japanese culture to it. When we walked in we were greeeted by the host. We requested the omakase, which required us to sit at the sushi bar. I prefer it there, cause you can watch the chefs at work. I find it very intriquing. Anyways we were shown our seats and given the traditional hot towel to clean off with. The servers were very attentive to our needs and it was very much appreciated. Since it was the omakase the menu was already set for us. Our first course was a albacore tuna salad. The salad had pieces of raw tuna on some lettuce with what I though was a almond, soy, wasabi dressing. I have to say it was delicious. The tuna was tender and fresh and tasted incredible. Our next course was a soup served in a tea kettle. The soup was a light broth with pieces of lettuce, a pieces of fish, crab and mushrooms. The soup was tasty. Next up for us were the 4 fresh oysters. The oysters had a light sauce that added to the flavor of the oysters with out masking them. It was very good. Then we were served a sauteed/braised Alaskan halibut in a sweet soy sauce. The fish was very tender and well cooked. The sauce was delicious and only served to enchance the natural flavor of the fish. Absolutelt delicious. We were then given dish with scallops, geoducks, and mushrooms. The scallops had a hint of sweetness to them and were cooked perfectly. The geoducks was very tasty without being overly chewy, which can happen if they are over cooked. Overall the dish was very good. The last of the main courses were 9 pieces of sushi. This is where I am a bit let down. Half of the pieces of sushi were so so good. Tender, moist, melt in your mouth good. The other half of the sushi pieces were a little tough, still tasty, but considering my experience a little bit of a let down. I still have some problems with sea urchin, mainly the texture, the actually taste is very good. For dessert we had Japanese fruit on a yogurt panna cotta and perssimion with a light syrupy coating. The desserts were excellent and probably worth going there just for that. Overall I'd say my experience at Sushi Kappo Tamura was very good. It was worth the money and effort to go there. I would say that unless you're really hungry get something other than the omakase. It was too much food for me, but might be more suitable for someone else with a bigger appetite.

    (4)

  • Ann M.

    First time we went, the food was so good, but the service was sketchy and the noise (crying babies & loud voices) made the omakase experience not as good as it should've been. Second time, we tried eating off of the regular menu and the dishes were hit and miss. Very disappointing.

    (2)

  • Phoenix mi m.

    I LOVED IT!!! I enjoyed the environment and our wait-service. I loved the taste of everything we ordered. The Miso Soup, the Chirashi bowl, the Black Cod, Spider Roll, Hamachi Sashimi, Salmon Negiri - YUMMM!!! My friend and I ate this in one sitting - no left-overs. We were stuffed but ULTRA satisfied.

    (5)

  • Michael K.

    I have eaten at Tamura three times since they opened, and love it. I had good cooked foods, but mostly I go for the sushi. For sushi, I liked being able to have both wild Sockeye and wild King Salmon sushi, and even wild Yellowtail - all excellent. The Nigiri here is well balanced, too - you get a proper ratio of fish to rice to wasabi and it is comfortably eaten in one bite. I've been to some Sushi Bars that serve massive slabs of fish with a tiny pad of rice and no wasabi - this may be a good value, but when I want just fish I order sashimi. This place goes out of the way to bring their patrons great fish, so if you are a discerning sushi fan, check out Tamura.

    (5)

  • d'Arcy M.

    My Advice: Ask about portion size, even if something looks and is priced like a regular entree on the menu, or you might end up with (literally) a 2 bite dinner. Nice decor and atmosphere, pleasant and attentive service. Spacious seating areas even though it is an intimate place. My sense is this place is just getting its bearings since it hasn't been open even a week yet. It's better if you're wanting to spend a lot. I am not eating fish right now so maybe the fish would make up for the the so-so flavor and small portion size of what we ordered. Obviously high quality but flavor is not always something to call home about. I will visit again later when I am eating raw fish again and want to spend a bundle and hopefully I will think more highly of it. It is right in my neighborhood and I want it to do well.

    (3)

  • Kari A.

    I usually don't like sitting at the sushi bar in restaurants because I worry that the sushi chef is silently judging me. (Yeah, I know, I know...) But sitting at the sushi bar in SKT is the best way to experience the AMAZING food. We just sit down and let the chef tell us what is freshest. And if he's judging me - well who the heck cares when the fish is this good??? It's pricey, but the quality is obvious. I've easily spent more at other sushi restaurants for fish that isn't half as good as the stuff here. Parking is super easy, and we can almost always get a same-night reservation (which is almost a shame, given how packed some of the lesser sushi joints are, but so long as I can get a seat, I won't complain). It says something that the first time we went here, we considered coming back the following night. Luckily we live too far away for this to become a weekly destination, or else I'd be in the market for a sushi-based second mortgage...

    (5)

  • Marlyn C.

    Awesome. The food is fabulous and I disagree with the previous posters- not really that pricey as far as Seattle goes... I don't know If we just don't eat much or what, but my husband and me split the tasting menu for $55, ordered one extra dish and a couple extra pieces of sushi and we were stuffed. The food was delicious. However, the waitstaff was not the best. We sat at the sushi bar because our friend is a sushi chef there and we chatted with him all night- which made me overlook the abysmal service. The waitress brought water and took one drink order. She didn't come back until we were trying to leave- and trying to flag her down to pay was not easy. Even after we had her attention, it took awhile to get the bill, get it paid and then have her come back. The first course was roasted mushroom course- maybe 5 different types of mushrooms. Second course was a grilled snapper with greens in an amazing sauce. We additionally ordered the geoduck tender and it was one of the best things I've ever eaten. It was outstanding. The next course was a duck breast in yuzu. There also a chef selection of sushi, which was great. Lastly was a chestnut creme brulee- which I didn't think would be good but it was incredible. Chestnuts and caramel go very well together. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Stephan J.

    I was really excited to try this place after reading the Seattle Times article on the ten best date night restaurants. It was in some amazing company, so this place has to be pretty good I thought. I also read the press in Seattle Magazine and Bon Apetite naming this one of the best sushi restaurants in the country. Really?!?! This place has a nice atmosphere and adequate service, but I honestly found the sushi to be average at best. I can only hope this was an off night, as I don't know that is deserving of such hype with all the other amazing sushi restaurants in Seattle.

    (3)

  • King C.

    Excellent ambiance w/ jazz music in the background but just so-so food. I got a few rolls, and my date got the chirashi bowl. We got the fried mochi for dessert, which wasn't sweet at all.

    (2)

  • Melody P.

    I was excited to try this restaurant after reading all the great review on yelp. Went there last night and felt like I left the restaurant still hungry and unsatisfied. Everything seemed to be over priced and the food was just average. I went with 3 other people and here's what we had: Beef short ribs & sea scallops - $17 There were 4 very thin slices of beef and 3 medium sized scallops. Flavors were okay but definitely not enough for an entree. 3 rolls- between $10-12 each 5 pieces for each roll, nothing special. Again, not worth of the value. Sashimi Dinner- $19 About 12 slices of thin fish with 5 variety. Hamachi Kama- $12 Salty outside, watery inside, not very good Chirashi Dinner- $23 I didn't have any of this so not sure if it was good. But small in quantity also. Between the 4 of us the bill came to $113 with only one cocktail. Luckily I have a groupon so we got a discount, but without it I will never go back. Service and decor was good so we had a good dining experience. Nothing tasted bad, either. But I just don't think the food is good value.

    (2)

  • Ryan F.

    Great fish, decent prices, speedy service, and plenty of options beyond sushi for variety.

    (5)

  • R L.

    after recently being verbally abused by the hideous owner chef over at mashiko's in west seattle and otherwise being subjected to the mediocrity of the broader seattle sushi scene--- i had nearly sworn off sushi entirely. but i finally decided to check out Sushi Kappo Tamura on the advice of friends whose tastes i greatly respect. it's easily the best decision i made all year. this place is outstanding. i ordered the omakase and every dish without exception blew my mind. however, if you're looking for sushi on a budget then this place isn't likely a good fit. you're going to drop some significant cash, especially on the omakase, but it was beyond worth it. do yourself a favor and check out this place immediately!

    (5)

  • Jenny H.

    I am probably not the best perspective of a review as I have only gotten Take Out (I live a block away) from Sushi Kappo Tamaru, but I love the rolls I have gotten and he fish for sashimi is perfectly fresh. Fantastic sushi rice in the rolls and perfect balance of fish, spice and veg/sauce. Highly recommend the salmon skin roll and the spicy tuna isn't that nasty mayo-coated mystery fish.

    (4)

  • Jim D.

    3rd to review, not to bad =) We've been waiting for this place to open for months with great anticipation, praying for a good sushi joint on Eastlake. Tamura seems like it will nicely fit the bill We ordered a bunch of food, tried several of the local fish options, and a few rolls. The nigiri style sushi was excellent, and they made some seared salmon which was off menu which was super cool of them - and very tasty!! All the local nigiri was awesome The spider roll was amazing as well, and my wife loved her cantaloupe flavored cocktail, very fresh. The decor is cute, but a bit sparse still. I'm sure it will fill out as it gets lived in more. Really looking forward to them getting settled in a month or two. The bad: The basic tuna roll was not very fresh tasting, and the cucumber in my kappa maki was a little tough. The wait staff was awesome and friendly, but the food took a bit longer to come out than expected. I'm assuming this is because the place is new and they're learning, I expect the next time I go it will be flawless. Can't wait to come check it out again - hope they start a happy hour or something!

    (4)

  • Shan T.

    I came with a friend for dinner and the quality of the sushi blew me away. This is a more pricey sushi place but you get what you pay for. The waitress and the sushi chefs were all really nice. Our waitress checked on us frequently to make sure we had enough tea. We ordered the sashimi plate, uni, hamachi belly, washington albacore toro sashimi. My friend had the geoduck, sockeye salmon, and hamachi nigiri. I absolutely loved the hamachi belly sashimi. All of the sashimi was super fresh but the hamachi belly was tender and extra buttery. It melted it in my mouth and released an abundance of fish oil in my mouth. I was so satisfied with the sashimi. The uni was really creamy but it left a weird after taste that I didn't experienced at other places. I never had geoduck and I tried a piece of my friend's nigiri and it is an interesting texture. It was chewy and refreshing. The Washington albacore was good too but my favorite fish was the hamachi belly. We ended our meal with the yuzu yogurt panna cotta and chestnut creme brulee. Yuzu is a citrus fruit so it has a sour and bitter but refreshing taste. They used the yakult yogurt drink in the panna cotta and I grew up drinking yakult. It definitely brought back some childhood memory. I liked my panna cotta more creamy but this one is too light for me. However very refreshing. The creme brulee is so good! The hard caramel layer was alright (not crunchy enough) but the cream filling was so good. It has the aroma of the chestnut. The butterscotch gives it a sweet taste and enhances the taste of the chestnut. I would definitely go back and order it again. I am super satisfied with the meal and would definitely come back if I want some quality sashimi!

    (4)

  • Jen L.

    Omakase! Go big or go home. Tip: come with a completely empty stomach. For $100 for omakase, I expect perfection, and it delivered! 7 courses of amazingly fresh seafood! Everyone I've come here for Omakase it's perfect and different! *Loved the first course of freshly shucked sweet Willapa bay oysters. I would have preferred unsauced, as it slightly overpowered the oyster. So I just pulled it out. *My favorite was the Chawanmushi egg custard soup. So great!! Full uni on the top of deliciously smooth egg custard, with slices of mushroom and sweet fresh crab on the bottom. Amazing! *Albacore belly.... any fish belly is amazing. * The surprise was another course of uni on the second sushi platter. stack of 2 smooth creamy uni!! * Lobster sashimi presented with the full lobster. The most amazing presentation! *Our Asian female server was fantastic. I wish I could remember her name. She saw that we were filling up fast, so spaced out the courses perfectly. My only negative was the desserts selection.

    (5)

  • Marie B.

    Went awhile ago with the family and totally enjoyed it, so this evening was a great opportunity to get reacquainted with Sushi Kappo Tamura during the Seattle Restaurant Week three courses for $30 campaign. I met up with a former colleague and supervisor for dinner this evening. Online reservations made the day before was straightforward and the overall customer service from the host, wait staff, and support staff was great. We were greeted warmly, menu questions were answered, appropriate substitutions for one of my dining companion's dietary needs were provided, and we were attended to promptly and unobtrusively. Dishes were brought to and from and water refilled seamlessly and never distracted from the lively conversation. For the first course, of the four choices, two had selected the Washington albacore tuna and mustard greens dressed with an almond wasabi sauce which was deemed delicious. For me, I tried the local Shigoku oysters on the half shell with momiji ponzu. The only other time I had a raw oyster was on a dare on a Hood Canal beach thirty-two years ago. This was off to an awesome start with the freshness and presentation that SKT is known for. For the second course, two of us had the Chef's choice sustainable sushi combo with 7 pieces of nigiri (salmon, shrimp, octopus, scallop, ikura, hamachi (sorry I forgot the last one) and a spicy tuna roll. Another had a substitution of Chef's choice sashimi, a bowl of steamed rice, and an alternate dietary okayed nigiri order of ikura. Again, very generous and leftovers were kindly packaged up with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce to take home. For the third/dessert course, we each selected one of each: Chestnut and butterscotch crème brulee - It didn't meet the palate of the individual who chose it though. If I didn't have eggs for breakfast this morning, I would have selected it. The sample I tasted was subtle, smooth, and had a nicely torched crust. Upon the recommendation of our wait person, I chose the house made millet mochi topped with sweet azuki red beans. I enjoyed that because it was lightly toasted and warm with toothsome and not cloying azuki. Perfect! The third person chose the Yuzu yogurt panna cotta. The sample I tasted was bright and assertive from the citrus yuzu and creamy panna cotta. The company and conversation was a delight, well minus the louder table seated to my right. And I'm happy to report that the overall food quality and customer service remained consistent to my earlier visit to Sushi Kappo Tamura in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood. Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • May Y.

    Like other stubborn girls, I preferred dating bad boys to good guys. While I had past the phase of dating bad boys, I seemed to continue being attracted to restaurants that provided great food yet terrible service, such as Japonessa. Although Sushi Kappo Tamura provided great service and has a sleek design, it failed to win my heart. Once my friends and I stepped into Kappo Tamura, we were immediately greeted in Japanese by the sushi chefs. All of us were impressed by the extreme cleanliness and tidiness of the restaurant. The decor was simple, but it matched the philosophy of the restaurant, which was to excel in cooking and serving basic dishes. Then, why was I not attracted to Kappo Tamura? The food at Kappo Tamura was fresh and well executed. I enjoyed having the tamagoyaki, which had a heavier sake flavor than the ones in other restaurants. However, I was disappointed that Kappo Tamura did not update its yelp menu, and currently only had two vegetarian options - tamago sashimi and vegetable tempura. I understood that the restaurant wanted to focus on one item - sushi, but I would have appreciated if the host did not mislead me when I called about the vegetarian options the previous day. On the other hand, my friends shared several sashimi and sushi, and loved the fact that the chefs tried to bring out the freshness and the original flavor of the seafood with a minimal amount of sauce. Their only complaint about the restaurant was that the tables were close to one another, and this made it difficult for them to put their jackets and belongings next to them. Sushi Kappo Tamura is a restaurant that provides fresh sushi and sashimi made by Japanese chefs. While I have not fallen in love with it as some of my other friends did, I would recommend this good guy to other Yelpers.

    (3)

  • Richie R.

    I'm not sure why this restaurant doesn't get better reviews. I went here after it was highly recommended by a friend of a friend, and tried the chef omakase with the sake flight and the food was off the hook! I believe it was probably one of the best sushi meals I have ever had. Would definitely return here if I return to Seattle. The service was attentive and accommodating as we had a 2 mo baby with us. They even let us buy some online coupons using their wifi! The atmosphere was just right and the location a little remote but calm. C'mon Seattle, you better appreciate the amazing sushi this place offers!

    (5)

  • Alicia M.

    This was the most amazing dining experience that I have ever had, the food was heavily. The restaurant its self was designed like a more traditional Japanese style resturant, very simple, clean and understated. However the food was the total opposite, opulent, beautiful and full of the natural flavors. Nothing had a heavy over powering sauce (the eay sushi was ment to be served and eaten). We did the 7 courxe with sake paring. I would fly to Seattle just to eat here anyday of the week. This was by far and away the best sushi that I have ever eaten.

    (5)

  • Michael G.

    The sushi was very fresh and tasted quite good, but the cuts were extremely small. It seemed as if the Nigiri was designed to be child sized. Inari also was very good. Miso soup of the day, on the other hand, was creative in preparation, but somehow lacking in terms of flavor. The Tempura was decent but not anything that differentiated this restaurant from others. As another highlight, oysters on the half shell were excellent. Then again, dessert did not impress at all and would have been better skipped. The space is very modern, sleek, and comfortable, and the service was also good. We suspected that too much salt or msg may have been used in the food, as we were extraordinarily thirsty and uncomfortable the rest of the night after dinner... which did not help for a relaxing nights sleep. Overall, it was an interesting restaurant, but it is not clear that dining here is a good value and that they deliver enough items consistently at the top level to justify the high prices.

    (3)

  • Mardy E.

    To start, the ChawanMushi was the BEST - BEST I have ever had here in the US. I always order Omakase from the sushi bar, and this was my 4th time trying it here. Hearing nothing but great things about the chefs, I was really looking forward to it. Sad...Got 4 pieces at a time, and there was nothing, nothing special about it at all. The fish was tough, chewy, and hard to swallow eat. Salmon should be like butter on your tongue! I love sushi, I do, but why can't Seattle understand that Omakase is suppose to be one piece at a time, and very inventive let the Chef select what he knows is good? It was so disappointing! What is more disappointing? I was in Newport Beach at Wasabi Bistro and even they talked about this place in Seattle...Really surprised how unoriginal the Omakase was, and how bad the fish was. The lady next to me stated it looked like the Chef cut the fish wrong. Anyways, would go back for the ChawanMushi - and then just have rolls.

    (2)

  • Carmen B.

    Husband and I made a reservation here because we wanted to try a new sushi restaurant. We sat at the bar which is our preference. The atmosphere is nicely understated and warm. Our server was prompt and attentive. I had the sashimi combination plate which was delicious and just the right amount of food for me. My husband had the sushi combo plate and he was very pleased with his as well. The lead sushi chef was a sweetheart. The other chefs didn't utter a peep. My only recommendation might be for the other chefs to greet the patrons. They didn't take away from our dinning experience but I think they are missing an opportunity to enhance it. I think people tend toward sitting at the bar because they are wanting an interactive experience. Overall, it was very good. We look forward to returning.

    (4)

  • Minjee K.

    Girls night out, we had omakase. The highlight of the course was black cod dish! Coming from a sushi fanatic who doesn't usually like cooked fish this dish really shined. Literally melting in the mouth. The rest of the omakase was well prepared for it's price ($100). Although I've had better sushi in NYC and Tokyo I definitely walked out feeling happy. You won't regret trying this restaurant. The service was a little slow but overall friendly.

    (4)

  • Cassie N.

    So I've been hearing a lot of great things about Sushi Kappo Tamura, I have been wanting to go here for quite a while now. I saw that this place was on the list for SRW so it was the perfect opportunity to go. I've been to a lot of really amazing sushi places (Shiro, Mashiko, etc..) and to be honest I was rather underwhelmed with this place. Both my friend and I ordered the oysters for our appetizer, which were absolutely amazing! They tasted so clean, not even a fleck of shell in my oyster and the ponzu complimented the oysters wonderfully. I could have eaten a dozen of those easily. The appetizers came out pretty fast but our entree took about 15-20 minutes to come out, it was crazy! My friend and I both ordered the Chef's selection 7 piece nigiri and a roll. The selection of nigiri was pretty nice but all I could taste most of the time was wasabi. The wasabi overpowered a lot of my nigiri pieces. Halfway through I just scraped off some of it on my other pieces because it was just so overwhelming. My friend was doing the same thing. Some of the pieces of nigiri didn't taste as amazing as I had expected. The salmon was okay, and the tako was extra chewy. The roll was a California Roll which was okay as well, nothing special, the one at Palisades was better. I just wish our entrees tasted better overall For dessert I opted for the chestnut and butterscotch creme brulee. It was delicious, it had a wonderful rich and nutty taste. My friend ordered the yuzu panna cotta. It was very refreshing and full of yuzu flavor. Overall we had a okay experience. The appetizer and dessert made up for the entree. I don't know if it was because I hyped it up in my mind to much or it was because we ordered off the SRW week but it just wasn't as great as I thought it would be. Service was cold and slow. I would give it another chance but I'm not rushing to come back anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Richard C.

    Reasonably priced, solid sushi joint.

    (4)

  • Elise G.

    What can I say that hasn't already been said? They serve INCREDIBLE sushi, but I think it's the cooked dishes that make this place sing. The geoduck in sake butter was unbelievable. Do not just order sushi here or you'll be missing out. Taichi is a true artisan.

    (5)

  • Adam C.

    Come hungry, sit at the bar, order a drink, ask for omakase, and STFU and let the house take care of you. I GUARANTEE you'll walk out completely satiated and extremely happy. Is it "cheap"? Not quite. But then again, if you wanted cheap sushi, your palate's probably not ready for their food.

    (5)

  • Anondah M.

    A group of us decided to try Tamura again. This time, I even did not think food was that great. Portions were so small like last time. And EXPENSIVE! I paid more than 60 dollars and left there hungry. Never more...

    (1)

  • Shutian X.

    It's awesome. Enjoyed all the foods I ordered.

    (5)

  • Mariko L.

    Phenomenal. Amazing. Perfection. Sushi Kappo Tamura is one of the best restaurants to hit Seattle. They perfectly execute both sushi and kitchen dishes. Not to mention they have an amazing Japanese style brunch on weekends. The service here is so so sooo nice- our server remembered us on our follow up visits after our first time here, and even ran over to let us know our table was ready when we grabbed cocktails next door at Ravish. The food quality, taste, and presentation is everything I want from Japanese food. And I love that they have sustainable seafood options denoted on the menu. Also, when I was testing food allergies, I was notified that they did a lot of their cooking with gluten-free soy sauce. I would double check on the specific dish but if you are used to avoiding dishes with soy sauce because of a gluten sensitivity/intolerance, you may have more options than you think! My heaven is where one eats Sushi Kappo Tamura every day.

    (5)

  • namiko y.

    I think our expectation was too high. Oshibori, hot towel, color was beige, looks very dirty. Sushi chef uses a pen and makes sushi without washing his hands. Menu selection was also not our favorite. It was 300 bucks total. I would be stick with Kisaku.

    (2)

  • kjn s.

    My friends treated me to their omakase and it was heavenly: 1) Oysters on the half shell with ikura & ponzu sauce 2) Egg custard with Nova Scotia lobster in green pea dashi 3) Albacore toro with egg yolk glaze 4) Steamed amaebi with a miso/butter dip 5) Whole "idiot fish" prepared in a soy dashi sauce 6) Sushi assortment 7) Mochi with azuki beans. Chef Taichi Kitamura was very attentive and took good care of us. Highly recommend spending the $ on the omakase. Worth every penny.

    (5)

  • J G.

    I took my son to dinner at Kappo tonight. As you can see it's been two years since we were both at Kappo together (I've been back with friends). Anyway, my son and I both agreed that the sushi was AMAZING! The presentation was beautiful and the staff was diligent, friendly and helpful. Great experience!

    (5)

  • Andres H.

    My favorite sushi restaurant in town. Taichi is a master sushi chef and a very fun person as well. We love going to visit them. I would recommend sitting at the sushi bar it is a wonderful experience. The quality of the sushi is excellent and we are often exposed to new things. While Shiro's and Nishino are top notch I appreciate the less stuff and more Seattle vibe of Kappo Tamura. Love this place!

    (5)

  • Korinne K.

    Happened upon this place on my way home from work. I'm so glad I did! Such a cool contemporary ambiance--very clean and organized. The staff was incredibly attentive and kind. A major bonus for me is that majority of the menu is gluten-free (I'm allergic), and the options are phenomenal! I sat at the chef's bar, everything tasted delicious and fresh. I'm so satisfied, can't wait to come back here.

    (5)

  • Ragan L.

    AVOID. AVOID. AVOID. I've being yelping since 2009, I have never left a review for a restaurant. From street fenders in Hong Kong to Michelin 3 stars in New York City, I love eating, anything and everything. However, no restaurant gave me as bad an experience as Sushi Tappo Tamura did. It deserves a review. Service was okay, so I will only write about the food experience. I went with my girlfriend, we were seated at the sushi bar in front of Chef Hiro, which was pointless because the whole point of sitting at the sushi bar is that the customer can talk to the chef and see the process of sushi making and have the chef serve you the nigiri, but this chef doesn't talk except basic greeting and then never looked back up until we had a problem with a piece of nigiri (I'll get to this later, the incident deserves its own paragraph) and he never served us any dish. We went with omakase + braised snake river farm wagyu beef skirt, which was more like omakase + tasting menu. First course was oysters topped with ikura (salmon roe) 2 shigoku oysters + 1 Virginia. I have never had fishy shigoku, but they have it, the fishy taste stayed in my mouth long after the dish was finished even after a full glass of water. So we thought maybe the second course will be better, it was, but not much. Second course was chawan mushi (steam egg) topped with roasted uni. You would think with uni on top of the egg the dish should taste interesting and good, but no, it was bland at best. We were lowering our expectations at this point, but still had hope in sushi. Third course was braised wagyu beef, the dish we had the highest expectation for. It only took one bite to let us down. The beef was so overcooked, there wasn't any color or texture left, it so chewy, we couldn't break it down in our mouths. However, the taste was okay so was the mushroom in the dish. Fourth course, assorted sashimi. 1pc Amaebi (sweet shrimp), 1pc geoduck, 2pcs tuna and 2pcs yellowtail. They were either tasteless or fishy, worst of all, the center of the yellowtail pcs were still frozen!! So that frozen piece surprised us. Fifth course, grilled black cod. While the fish was cooking the assistant chef kept taking the fish out of the oven to check if the fish was thoroughly cooked and gave it almost burnt skin when he finished cooking it. The fish was tasteless, it was like they didn't put any condiments cooking it. Sixth course, nigiri, our last hope. 1pc each, black cod belly, geoduck, copper river sockeye salmon, ikura, uni, albacore, mackerel and a couple more I can't recall. Again, fishy and tasteless. However, they saved a big "surprise" for me with the mackerel. THERE WAS A BONE IN THE MACKEREL!!!!!! I have never ever in my entire life of sushi eating encountered a fish bone. I'm happy it didn't go down my throat, the bone poked into my gum. From the cheapest and crappiest sushi joints in a third world country to Michelin starred Jiro's in Tokyo, having fish bone in your nigiri is just unacceptable. This is the sole reason I give this place 1 star. This was the first time the chef looked at us with a flummoxed face and the manager apologized but didn't seem to care. Oh and our desert was crem brûlée which had the thickest caramelized crust I have ever seen. Took me 4 hits with a spoon to break it. For the price, go to Nishino, Kisaku or Shiro's. They know how to prepare their fish. Not Sushi Kappo Tamura. Will. Never. Return.

    (1)

  • Erin M.

    Really fresh sushi and very accommodating to gluten free diets.

    (5)

  • Ka L.

    Best meal in Seattle I've had this last trip! My first omakase - Chef's choice. Came here on recommendation by store owner of Momo in International District and I must say this was an awesome experience. We came by on a quiet Monday evening and booked seats through Open Table. Servers were friendly and we were seated at the sushi bar upon request! Ambience - Taichi, the head chef, was basically our food guide and chef of the evening. Everyone at the restaurant was friendly with each other and seemed to enjoy their time working there. There was great conversation between patrons at the sushi bar and the sushi chefs, very fun and friendly! Very clean layout with wooden tables - simple yet classy. Light is dim so you get a nice romantic feel over here, great place for dates! Food - Best sashimi ever. so fresh, so delicious and I love that they have a sustainable version of chirashi and sashimi if you're willing to pay a few bucks to save the fish!! As much as possible, Taichi emphasized his interest in sourcing seafood locally. 1) 1st up - locally sourced Kumamoto oysters, served with fish roe and momiji ponzu sauce. I am NOT a fan of raw oysters, but Taichi has made me a convert! 2) Next - Mustard greens and Washington Albacore Tuna salad. Oooohhh I love the sweet yet tangy almond wasabi sauce. 3) Seafood clear soup served in a tea pot. Had mushrooms, mussels, fish and dungeness crab. Ohhhhh so good for a cold night. The soup was so refreshing and had so much ingredients! 4) Chef's choice sashimi - there was squid, sweet ebi, wild king salmon, some tuna cut and I'm not sure what the last kind is. OMG. it was out of this world. The sashimi were all so fresh and sweet... 5) Grilled snapper-like fish fillet. Oh my taste so good. The skin was fabulous and the meat was so fresh. I love it!! Tasted great with the grated Daikon too! 6) Chef's choice sushi - uni, anago, geoduck, fish roe and I forgot the last two. Very tasty and fresh uni and anago. Love how it tastes different from unagi. I still prefer sashimi though. It was fun that wasabi doses were placed in the sushi, and not on the side for you to dip. 7) Yuzu panna cotta - very very very very tasty. The real yuzu peels in there added little bits of bitterness to the sweet yuzu sauce/juice. And the panna cotta was so smooth it was unbelievable!!! 8) My boyfriend had the fried mochi with red bean paste. Woooohoo. I can say I like red bean paste now! And the crispy edges of the mochi was unbelievable!!!! This will probably be my stop for authentic sushi and Japanese food whenever I visit Seattle again.

    (5)

  • Dan S.

    *Just. Wow. Def. a top tier sushi place in Seattle *Service was perfect, friendly and knew their stuff, the sushi was incredible, loved the green bean salad *THe difference between good and amazing sushi is that melt in the mouth fish and they nail it.

    (5)

  • Lisa B.

    Came here for dinner during restaurant week. Service was very good - attentive and knowledgable. She was happy explain every type of fish. My cocktail, a lychee martini, was superb. Appetizers were the best part. My friend got the oysters (yum) and I got the green bean salad, which was surprisingly the highlight of the meal. Beans were perfectly crispy in a miso dressing. The nigiri and spicy tuna roll were very fresh, excellent texture and flavor. My friend got a beef dish that was a bit tough and I wasn't impressed. Dessert was okay - I don't expect amazing desserts at Japanese restaurants but the homemade millet mochi was certainly unique and actually pretty tasty. Restaurant itself is crisp and clean, and quiet.

    (4)

  • Li W.

    I've been here five or six times, and have gotten the Bara Chirashi bowl every time. The presentation, the flavor and texture of the fish, the amount of food, everything about it is perfect and satisfying. It even comes with miso soup on the side. The nigiri is a cut above other sushi restaurants. It genuinely baffles me how the same item (hamachi nigiri) can taste and feel so much better here than, for example, Shiro's. Yes, I recommend this place over Shiro's, on the quality of the fish alone. It has this amazing texture, soft but not mushy, with just the right amount of fattiness and flavor. My thoughts on other items here: the spicy tuna roll is average, but the Seattle roll is fantastic. The broiled black cod is very tasty, but it's a small portion. The sushi combo isn't really worth it; order what you like a la carte. The ambiance and service here just seals the deal. Sushi Kappo Tamura spoils me. I'd like to try other sushi joints, but the Chirashi bowl tempts me back.

    (5)

  • Hai H.

    One of the best sushi restaurant in Seattle. Staffs are very attentive and friendly. Warm ambient for casual meeting

    (4)

  • Crystal F.

    Such a great night! Had the salmon skin roll. MY FAVORITE. Tried the creme brûlée and moshi which was pretty good. Love the atmosphere and design of this restaurant

    (4)

  • Stephanie C.

    When I drop a Benjamin on omakase, I expect to eat me some raw fish. While Sushi Kappo Tamura did deliver some interesting and unique flavors, I never felt like the meal was completely satisfying my hunger for sushi. Out of the seven courses, there was a salad with Spanish mackerel, a course of sashimi, and a course of nigiri. That being said, the fish I did have was fresh and delicious. I left completely full and yet still hungry at the same time. If there's a next time, I will get the chirashi and some nigiri.

    (3)

  • Janet W.

    I tried to make a reservation for a group of 12 and was told I would need to provide a credit card and a $25 deposit for each person. That is really unusual. Needless to say, we didn't go there and I still have yet to try it.

    (2)

  • Kevin L.

    Great service by Toshi. Sashimi was super nice. Especially melt in your mouth Albacore Toro. I had to have another piece before the unagi and tamago. WOW. Chicken Tatsuta (fried wings) - small juicy, thin well seasoned flour/starch. very tasty. Steamed live prawns with sake butter sauce - sweet and buttery. Chawan Mushi - smooth and silky. "Idiot" fish, white fish tender and had great fatty skin Uni, Mackerel, Herring and couple other sushi was perfect. Quite expensive but quite good.

    (5)

  • Phoenix A.

    4.5 round up to 5. "Stupid good" says the bf. I'd been hunting for decent sushi for the past 7 months (the bf doesn't care, he only eats stuff that's cooked). I'd eaten at 2 places prior to this then became discouraged...in Seattle! WTF? I'm not talking to the right people, not getting the low down, not knocking on the secret doors... Next thing you know it's 1 degree of separation from Molly of Molly Moon's who recommends this place, just the in I needed...this is how it would have been done at home in Hollywood, my people call your people and BAM! I had made rezzies via Open Table for dinner for a Friday night, early. I learned the hard way trying to casually walk into Japonessa how critical reservations are. At the time, I had assumed that good sushi places were a dime a dozen. Not true for me so far. Street parking is a crap shoot but we lucked out with wedging our truck between another truck and a scooter. After a welcoming greeting, we were sat at a deuce by the window. The decor is clean, organic, and soothing with lots of wide, vertical wood paneling and paper lanterns. Our server, Alexis, was nice, but didn't start on her A-game with us. I think we were her first customers. The 2 tables that sat after us received what seemed like her standard greeting and relaying of information about the sustainable fish items and the rooftop garden. Nonetheless, we had had good service overall. To start, I ordered a Shiso Mojito, a Japanese style mojito made with Crater Lake vodka from Bend, Oregon. It was really refreshing on what may be the last sunny day of the year....sigh. We ordered the Dungeoness crab California roll and the spider roll for the bf. I ordered the Washingont toro nigiri, Copper River salmon nigiri, and some kind of whitefish sashimi (that I hope to remember sometime). We also ordered tempura with prawns, red snapper, and daikon radish. The bf was right to say that our meal was stupid good, fresh-tasting, too...with dabs of shoyu or lemon juice to compliment the fish. I felt compelled to show both my gratitude and relief of finding this place by buying a round of sake for the chefs. For dessert, we tried the traditional mochi and I had the chestnut creme brulee for myself, both interestingly and deliciously different. The creme brulee had a slightly granulated texture to it, like finely cut oatmeal. We enjoyed our meal...as if we hadn't eaten for days. And technically, as far as our search for sushi is concerned, it's been months. We will come back here soon as I'd like to try the omakse menu and check out what this miso is soup that everyone is complaining about.

    (5)

  • Mark L.

    This is hands down my favorite sashimi outside of LA! The selection and quality of fish is perfection! Some very interesting dishes and combinations of flavors. It is definitely not the cheapest place around but, its worth the price! Interior is very well appointed, comfortable and pretty, not pretentious. Staff is very very friendly! Always get a hello and goodbye from behind the Chef counter! Solid drinks, just a nice nice experience!!

    (4)

  • Susan C.

    A solid three and a half stars. Pros: Freshest sashimi around and a wide selection of seafood. Great service, especially if you sit at the counter. Authentic - the sushi chefs don't understand English, except for one guy who spoke fluent English. Cons: The PRICE - ouch! OUUUUCH! For the neighborhood and food offerings, the prices could be a tad cheaper. $14 for 4 lil slices of tuna sashimi that's about the size of my nose? The food is also a bit uneven. We had the Waigyu (sp?) beef and scallops. While the scallops were perfectly done, the beef was a little overdone and difficult to chew. We shared a bottle of sake between us, but the cocktails seemed very inventive. The Ebi Shrimp, on the other hand, was very fresh. So fresh that their heads and eyes were still moving while dismembered from their bodies and on our plates. (If that wasn't an advertisement for going vegetarian, I don't know what is.) My dining companion freaked out, so the guy took it back and deep fried it and presented it to us again. I would go back to Sushi Kappo Tamura, IF someone else is paying, and/or IF the prices were slightly less expensive. While the sashimi was fresh and the flavors good, the overall dining experience wasn't one that justified such high prices. I could think of several other places (ie. Kisaku), which has more honest prices, but not quite the same culinary experience.

    (3)

  • Summer O.

    WOW. This place is awesome. Easily my new favorite sushi spot in Seattle! I chose this restaurant purely based on positive online reviews, and was very impressed. Sushi Kappo Tamura has a wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, and AMAZING sushi. The service was prompt and the fish absolutely melted in my mouth. Very fresh and flavorful fish! Also, the price value for the amount and quality is great! I can't wait to go again!

    (5)

  • Joseph D.

    We came here for brunch on a quiet Sunday afternoon just before the restaurant closed. The food was quite good although as people have mentioned- certainly pricey. We'd probably give this place a 3.5 stars for value. We had one of the lunch sets that came with veggies (carrots, lotus root, etc) in a flavorful dashi broth, a slightly sweet seaweed little dish, a bland tofu-veggie dish, a chef's choice sashimi (yellowtail, sockeye, and scallop) and wonderfully tender stewed beef. We also ordered sweet shrimp, albacore toro, herring, and inari sushi as well as a mackerel-shiso roll. The fish were all incredibly fresh and we found the scallop and yellowtail particularly delicious. The mackerel-shiso roll was too heavy on the pickled ginger to the point where it was hard to taste anything else and albacore toro just did not have the richness of other toro we've had in the past. The shiso and lychee limeades were good complements to the meal. Overall a yummy lunch but we certainly paid the price for it.

    (4)

  • Jonathan W.

    This sushi place is the best! We were in a rush last night about 6:00 and told them. They were totally accommodating, pleasant and quick. The taste and quality, some of the best I've had. Spider rolls are out of this world. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Lauren B.

    Life is full of such tough decisions - like whether 4.5/5 should be a 4 or a 5. Yawn. Honestly, I've had better, so 4 it is. Anyway, I've been here twice and was very satisfied both times. They have a wide assortment of fish available as sushi, all of which were very tasty. My favorite was the unagi. Tried a different roll each time. The Seattle Roll (wild salmon, avocado, cucumber, tobiko) did not find favor, but the Negihama Roll (yellowtail and green onions) was quite delicious. Also very much enjoyed the lychee martini, and they concocted a shochu/cranberry cocktail for me (had to have one after I tried it at Mameki!). The atmosphere is very interesting - somewhat dark, fairly traditional feeling. Ate once at the sushi bar, which I always enjoy, and once at a table. Their bathrooms, of all things, are very cute. The service was fine - sometimes felt my server had disappeared, but she always came back. A nice place for sushi "in" the U District (actually just over the bridge on Eastlake). Will return.

    (4)

  • Jolene R.

    Authentic Japanese! We came on New Years Eve and ordered the Tasting Plate for 60.00/pp. Included: *Mustard greens and Washington Albacore tuna dressed with an almond wasabi sauce *Chawan mushi with Skagit River Ranch organic eggs, Alaskan Black Cod and Dungeness crab *Duck breast sansho yaki, served medium rare with sautéed mustard greens *Chef's sushi selection *Honey Quince yogurt panna cotta Not the place for your typcial California Roll, although the Spicy Tuna was great. Parking was EASY and service was great. Will go back.

    (4)

  • David L.

    Talk about EXPENSIVE!! I went to this place for their omakase "chef's choice" for three person. They asked what stuff did you want? We said sashimi and nigiri sushi. On top of that, we got 3 beers, 3 miso soups, and the egg custard. The sashimi plate came out. We all had about 10 slices of fish. Then the nigiri plates came out. Again, 10 pieces of sushi. So all in all we had about "20" pieces of sushi. When the bill came, I was baffled. It was over $500! We each paid $190 plus tips!! This is not NY or a Michelan rated restaurant. Paying that price is absurd. I've done omakase's all the time in other Seattle, LA, and NY restaurants and never paid that much. As for the quality of the meal, the fish was mediocre. All the pieces were too cold. I did a omakase at Sushi Mizutani which is a 3 star Michelan restaurant in Ginza for $150 a person........

    (1)

  • Blazer F.

    One year later, the place continues to impress. Omakase was extraordinary and service was great. Nice sake selection and warm, welcoming staff. In addition, they made a gluten free, sustainably-harvested omakase. Wonderful! Worth every cent.

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    I was sadly unimpressed by Sushi Kappo Tamura. The location is great and the super modern and clean look is appealing. However, it's just lacking a certain pizazz. To start, the miso soup too oniony. Has lots of white onions (not just green onions). The sustainable sushi combo was bland, but ok. The scallop was awesome!! I wish they didnt hide little blobs of wasabi between the fish and the rice... Creme brulee verrrry good. Best part of the meal! Overall this place probably deserves 3 stars for the great service and awesome dessert, but I was just so underwhelmed with my sushi that I'm giving it two.

    (2)

  • J. T.

    It helps to admit where your food sensibilities lie first before you rate a place I feel - that helps others to understand what you appreciate and what experience you have for your opinion. I lived in Kyoto for many years and also spent about 25 years going back and forth to Hawaii, trying out every single restaurant, particularly those that were newly opening, to taste what there was to taste. Kyoto, as Japanese will know, is known for very refined Japanese food. The Japanese dishes I enjoyed reminded me somewhat of "country food," but were outstanding just the same. The miso shiru for example, was served more country style, with bits of potato, spinach and an incredible miso dashi - I feel when you can do the simple things well, then you can do the complex exceptionally. Organic vegetables I did note that the spinach was fibrous and had good texture. This led me believe it was organic - I spoke earlier asking the waitress if she spoke Japanese and she went on to explain that all of the vegetables were grown on the roof top in an organic manner. The butter lettuce salad we ordered was simply one of the best I've had... and I'm not a leafy green guy. I noted care was taken to provide good quality shoyuu and the green tea seemed to be sencha - a good match for sushi - naturally it was served in an "agari" (or big cup for tea used at sushi restaurants). Toro sashimi - negihama - oshinko - kappa - yummy roll - braised scallop w/yuzu Sushi was exceptional as you might imagine. What I thought was otherworldly was the braised scallop w/yuzu... just the hint of braising so you could clearly define each flavor - yuzu, scallop and char. It was really enjoyable. Dessert was a yuzu panna cotta which I found amazing but then again, I'm a sucker for yuzu anything. Cost was high but expected. In Japan this would be considered moderate or low priced by comparison. More formal Japanese restaurants aren't supposed to be all lovey dovey, warm and friendly so I can understand the confusion perhaps with customers giving mixed reviews about this. I found the Japanese staff to give the appropriate amount of attention and yet distance expected at a Japanese restaurant. I withhold a star because parking is really a gamble on Eastlake and the area is always busy making access difficult. Cost is also prohibitive for frequent visits too.

    (4)

  • Queen C.

    I don't eat fish, but their avocado and vegetable rolls were very, very good. The interior is lovely - clean, tastefully decorated, and nice. The staff was incredibly helpful, attentive and friendly. For example, when you get takeout, they offer you water while you wait - a nice touch. This is a more upscale sushi place - a nice, paper menu in a folio, no waving Buddha cats, etc. Prices are average and what you would expect. My reason for 4 stars is that they don't offer brown rice - which is a nice option, and I have never tried their actual sushi.

    (4)

  • Lisa E. L.

    Minus one star because my iphone5 has no reception while dinning here, and for not having couple of my favorite Japanese dishes. But not bad, I'd come here to try new dishes another time! Oh, love their decor and the great service!

    (4)

  • Krystle C.

    A really good friend took me here for my birthday/srw. I was excited for two reasons: one to try the food and two, the owner, Taichi is an old friend of my cousin's. My cousin suggested I should try it out. We had reservations for dinner and didn't have to wait very long to be seated. We were able to order our food pretty quick. Seems good so far... our apps of fresh Shigoku oysters came out and were absolutely delicious, very clean and refreshing. For our main dish, we ordered the Chef's selection 7 piece nigiri and a roll. It seemed like a long time before we got our food. When we were served the main course, it was presented on the plate nicely. I proceeded to sample a piece and was overwhelmed with wasabi. Before I attempted to eat another one, I tried to scrape off as much as I could on the remaining pieces. That kind of ruined it a bit for us. I ordered the yuzu panna cotta for dessert which was delicious! Very "citrus-y" and creamy. Service: Service was okay. They kept our water glasses full. Didn't get any greetings coming or leaving (maybe it was just us). Ambiance/view: The ambiance was modern mixed with a bit of traditional Japanese. Parking: The restaurant has no dedicated parking. There is only street parking. Verdict: The appetizer and dessert were delicious, but not totally impressed with the sushi/nigiri. I'd be willing to try it again, but might overlook it when coming to Eastlake.

    (3)

  • Jerry K.

    Very delicious oysters!!! They bring the spot prawns out live for inspection before cooking. Nice Touch.

    (5)

  • Christine T.

    Going out to eat is just as much about the customer service as it is about the food. You never want to feel upset after a meal, but that's how my friends and I felt after having brunch here Saturday morning. This one star rating is purely based on our experience with our waitress, but the food was good (fish was extremely fresh) and the space was nice (very bright and clean). These good things can't make up for the way our waitress treated us after taking away our plates and accidentally dumping miso soup all over my friend (not just a splash, it got into her hair and soaked her pants) with barely an apology. We get it, accidents happen, and my friend didn't make a big deal of it at the time, but there's a certain level of expectation that one has when going to a restaurant, especially a high end Japanese one like Sushi Kappo Tamura, that the incident will be addressed. After dessert, when nothing was said or done, we finally complained and what initially resulted was an all out argument with the waitress about what happened and us made to feel like we were just looking for a free meal. I have never been spoken to in such a contentious and condescending tone by a waitress before and it was actually kind of shocking. In the end (after a lot of back and forth) we got an apology from the manager and my friend's meal taken off the bill, along with the original offer to pay for her dry cleaning, but at that point it was too little too late. I hope this is an isolated incident and that customer service will be more of a priority for them in the future, but we will not be back to find out.

    (1)

  • Sean K.

    A favorite which never disappoints. As with any good sushi: eat at the bar (they even take reservations for bar seats), stop ordering rolls, and leave your preconceptions at the door. Kappo Tamura is a wonderfully open space, with the bar as its main focal point. The staff has always been warm and welcoming, though I've never dined at their tables. Taichi himself treats guests like family and you'll get the most out of your experience by making him one of your party rather than walling yourselves off. Have a question about the dish? want to know what sake to best pair with it? don't be shy and ask away. Taichi serves fresh, in-season offerings at very reasonable prices for omakase. You won't find boats, pagodas, or conveyor belts here, and you won't miss them. Mixing traditional staples with more inventive preparations and local bounty, the effect is high quality sushi without being formulaic. Never would have thought crème brûlée post-sushi would be so perfect.

    (5)

  • Rick S.

    Bottom Line - Over-priced, but overall the quality of food is on par. I wouldn't come back, only because the quality of the food is better elsewhere. The ambiance and decor were great. I give 2.5 stars for the food, only because I wasn't repulsed by what we ate. Rosanna Roll ($6.50, scallops, crab, tobiko, avocado, mayo) - This roll was pretty small. I kept thinking how this same roll from Umi Sake House is a much better deal and with more scallops. Spider Roll ($8.00, fried soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko) - This roll was small... the soft shell crab was tiny. I kept thinking how Umi Sake House's spider roll was better executed. Tempura Assortment ($11.00, wild pacific prawns, red snapper, lotus root, okinawan purple yam and satsuma yam) - Disappointed with what you get for $11.00. The batter was good, but not worth it for me. Alaskan Cod ($9.00) - This was the only thing that we ordered that I thought was worth it. The cod was great, and so was the flavour. If I came back, I'd order two of these and a side of rice. Pan- seared Alaskan Scallops ($17.00, mishama ranch beef shortribs, yuzu gosyo scallion sauce) - The scallops were good, but the beef shortribs were way too tough; the shortribs were poorly executed. We didn't finish the shortribs, and I would not order this again. Service was good. We sat at the sushi bar. I wish the height of the sushi bar were higher so you could see what they were doing in the kitchen.

    (3)

  • Emily B.

    The sushi is fantastic, the ambiance is great, and the service is excellent. Everything we've tried has been delicious, and the quality is top notch. I think it's probably the best all-around sushi experience I've had in Seattle. We live nearby and it's consistently our favorite date night spot. I highly recommend it.

    (5)

  • Molly A.

    I've wanted to come here for a really long time and I was really looking forward to it when I finally made it yesterday. The food definitely lived up to my expectations. We had the tempura combo app, sushi combos, and mochi dessert. It was all fresh and super yummy and the chefs looked to be taking great care putting orders together. However, the hostess that greeted us couldn't muster a smile or eye contact and really barely acknowledged us - it wasn't a warm welcome. Unfortunately, our waitress wasn't much friendlier. Service was definitely cold and slow, though the food came out quickly. I can't say the same for water, tea, or the bill. Had the service been better they would have received a higher rating!!

    (3)

  • Anon Y.

    I have to admit to being confused by people saying that Sushi Kappo Tamura is overpriced. You don't WANT to eat cheap fish, as to source fish ethically involves eating things that are long line caught (not trawled, which rips up the ocean floor and involves a lot of by-catch). The chef at SKT is catching his own, or sourcing from responsible vendors that understand the population the fish came from, etc. Sorry, world, but in 2012, eating seafood (or any responsibly raised meat or produce) shouldn't be cheap. Righteous ranting aside, the uni sashimi I had on my third visit this past Tuesday may be the best piece of urchin I've ever eaten in my life. Such a balance of that buttery/metallic/tidal flavor... I feel like I may not be able to eat other uni without feeling disappointment. The service is warm and guest-centered. I love the ability to eat delicious fish and shellfish, and not feel like I'm contributing to the demise of an animal's existence as a whole. Thank you, Sushi Kappo Tamura, for doing what you do so well.

    (5)

  • Marimo A.

    If you can spend money on good Japanese food, go there. Yes, not cheap! But it's not a place most of us go weekly or even monthly right? Had Hirugozen ($25) served only on weekends. This comes with several dishes including dessert. Very, very traditional food. Nothing Americanized, one bit. Healthy balanced meal. Meat - tender, maitake - awesome, sashimi - gergous, miso-soup - perfect etc. Exceptionally good WHITE rice (don't go healthy on this one, just say white not brown). Lychee soda drink (name?) was also great. Refreshing. Of course the dessert comes with not green tea. Their dessert is also well known among local Japanese. Again, very Japanese...not too sweet and yet rich and elegant. Portion was small but enough for me. All the dishes come with beautiful plates, which is another good sign. The owner was generous and told my friend and I "just order more rice! Seconds, thirds!" My friend had Sushigozen ($25). Not sure why it comes with a bowl of rice in addition to sushi, but whatever. Any chance to get that good rice we'll take it. This is the one I want to try next. The quality of fish is very high...just melts in your month. Is is worth $25 for lunch? For me, maybe once or twice a year. This is a solid restaurant that I can trust. I've heard parking is pain. Sun AM, easy breezy.

    (5)

  • Riya K.

    My favorite sushi place in Seattle so far! Omakase was fresh, seasonal and creative, ranging from a poke-like dish over greens with mustard sauce, fresh steamed prawns, chawan mushi with Dungeness crab, and a fine selection of nigiri. Chef Kitamura is actually Japanese (unlike at most other "trendy" sushi joints in the city), and obviously cares about the food and his customers. Plus, for what it was, it was incredibly reasonably priced. I was quite pleasantly surprised when the bill came. The one downside of the evening was unrelated to restaurant. I felt like I was in the middle of a Portlandia episode because a couple at the bar kept harassing the chef with questions such as: "How old was the fish that this roe came from?" "How long does roe last?" "Are fish eggs fertilized?" I expected them to ask if they could go visit the hatchery where the fish came from and to verify if the fish had friends. Insufferable.

    (5)

  • Johnny W.

    One of the other restaurants in Seattle I hit up for the purpose of trying as an izakaya, I think Tamura may also have been the only restaurant I ever went to out here on Eastlake during my two years in the city. While I can't say much for their sashimi (friends will know that I do not particularly appreciate raw fish in this form), their rolls were standard fair, and not nearly as good as other places in Seattle like Umi and Japonessa. Their ippins, however, are pretty good, with a tasty black cod (that falls on the sweeter side of things), good duck breast shio-ni (interesting due to the citrus sauce), and a solid, albeit small, chawanmushi. Service was good, but shame these folks are so pricy, as they definitely don't fall under the umbrella of your everyday go-to izakayas.

    (3)

  • Neil W.

    I am slowly getting into sushi and I am still exploring what I like. I like this place and the sustainable fish options. My wife is not a seafood fan and Tamura has plenty of great options for her. They have a (this is how they described it) Japanese tapas. We order several plates; the deep fried chicken was really good. They also had some very unique vegetable options. I had the chef's choice sushi plate. The roll was not very good. It was a little too chewy and a bit fishy. The octopus was delicious, very tender and sweet. It has been a while so I don't remember all the fish, but I remember it was very good. The price seemed reasonable for the amount we purchased. I was not too thrilled with our server. She looked like she was having a bad day and was not really thrilled with having to answer questions. Parking can be a little problem.

    (4)

  • Jeanny M.

    I had to use my $50 groupon so we came here for my birthday and made reservations online (which turned out unnecessary, but I will always make a reservation). The hub and I have been on a chirashi bowl kick, so we knew we wanted that and we filled in the rest of the order with a couple rolls (spider and california). They don't use mayo in their spider roll, which is nice. You'll see on their menu that there are two chirashi bowl options. The lower priced one has the fish cubed, poke-style, while the expensive has more in quantity and the fish is sashimi style. We opted for the more expensive one. The food came out pretty quickly and we were a bit apprehensive about the amount of food we got, but it turned out to be just right. Presentation was beautiful. The server was really nice about repeating what the different sashimi were. Their chirashi also came with large salty roe, which tasted almost like soy sauce..so I didn't really need to season it at all as I enjoyed. And so, it was a good experience here. I would certainly consider coming back for a special occasion (even with the groupon, we didn't really save much considering we tipped very well for their service) and try their omakase.

    (4)

  • Janelle L.

    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed dinner here tonight. The sushi combo presented a wide range of fish and octopus that all fought for best bite status. The bara chirashi bowl lived up to expectations as well. I could live happily on just the seasoned rice portion. We will certainly be back!

    (5)

  • Erica W.

    I've been here once before and loved the food and atmosphere. Recently, I went with a friend and her family and it was even better than I could have imagined. We let our lovely server (didn't catch her name, but she was a beautiful redhead!) choose everything from the sake to dessert. Her timing, choices, love of the food and knowledge were impeccable. Every single dish we had was perfect. Putting our trust in our server was the best decision, as we were able to sample the best dishes and freshest fish off the menu. The talented Chef was kind enough to stop by our table -- he too is so humble and lovely! It was really one of the best dining experiences I've had in the city, and I'm pretty picky since I work at a restaurant myself. Try this gem, let the servers guide you and you won't be disappointed. Thank you for the magical evening!

    (5)

  • Opal D.

    Came here on New Years Eve this year and was very disappointed in the price, the selection and service. When I came the first time, I absolutely loved it and gave this place 5 stars. This time however, the selection of nigiri was much smaller than I remember. We felt rushed through our meal by the waitress; she took an order for something then came back later to tell us they ran out and didn't ask if we wanted dessert. When the bill came, it seemed excessively high for what we had, we didn't go through it, but perhaps she charged us for the order that they were out of?

    (3)

  • Shawn H.

    Great service, great sushi. Everything you expect from a local sushi joint.

    (4)

  • Jen T.

    Our favorite sushi restaurant was closed today so we thought we'd give another sushi restaurant a try. Arrived at 6pm. There were only 4 other people dining when we arrived. Sat at the sushi bar. Sushi chefs were very friendly. Started off with Asahi Super Dry on tap. The albacore sashimi was fresh and delicious and the spider roll was prepared perfectly with just the right amount of crunch. We asked for a spicy scallop roll which was not on the menu and they happily made it for us. It was fabulous! We also ordered the sautéed geoduck with kale and mushrooms....OMG...so delicious. Dessert was a yuzu yogurt pannacotta. What a great way to end a meal, very light and delicious dessert! The only negative is the limited street parking and I felt that maybe there was a little too much rice in the rolls. We will definitely return!

    (4)

  • Mari G.

    It was our first visit to SKT, but certainly not our last. Our thanks to Taichi and his team for taking care of my sweetie and me. It was certainly the right place for us to kick off our weekend celebration of our 8th yr anniversary. The sushi was amazingly fresh and tasty. I loved the Bara Chirasi and the scallop sushi! My sweetie ordered an assortment of sushi and was pleased with his selection as well. For dessert we shared the Yuzu Yogurt Panna Cotta which was an unexpected culinary joyride (and I'm not usually a Panna Cotta fan either), the Yuzu flavor was just heavenly. I'm definitely coming back for more! More importantly, the great service from the wait staff, coupled with Taichi's infectious friendliness, made you feel welcomed and really set this place apart. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Elsie N.

    Apparently a very popular place that always has at least an hour each time I've called. While I waited, I saw them turn away quite a few potential diners. Best to call in advance. They may even put you on the wait list to shorten your wait time. They will call once a table becomes available! I had the tasting menu ($55). There were 4 items + dessert. Overall, it was good. The sushi was really good. It was the last to be served before dessert and I thought I was getting too stuffed to enjoy it but it turned out to be delicious. I left only the sweet shrimp tail and a small clump of rice. The quality of the seafood was superb. The dessert of chestnut creme brûlée was the perfect ending. I would return for the tasting menu. Portions of the dishes are on the small side but I left perfectly satiated, so no complaints. Better fully satisfied than stuffed and bloated, I'd say.

    (4)

  • Danna L.

    One of my fav places in Seattle for sushi. They have fresh ingredients. A nice mix of simple favors that are inventive as well. Their hot dishes are very tasty as well. We had an amazing black cod dish there!

    (5)

  • Jennifer P.

    Best Uni ever. When the Fremont location (omakase only) location closed, I shed a few tears, but was very excited to hear that they were opening a new location by Eastlake that also offered the option of ordering a la carte. So, I couldn't wait to try it out when it opened and I wasn't disappointed! If at all possible, try to sit at the sushi counter. Taichi is both entertaining and a craftsman in turning sushi rice & fresh fish into a masterpiece. I've had some of the best sushi here: Uni, Masaba, Toro, Aji, Anago, Unagi, Saba...just recapping it here is making my mouth water. Just a note that they often have sushi that you can't get elsewhere, most places do not serve Anago so it is a treat to be able to order it and to be serve the soft tender sushi. Not to be outdone by the sushi, the Braised beef and Matsutake mushroom soup and Tonkatsu plate is delicious! The beef was tender, flavourful, and warms my soul. The tonkatsu was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Go there, try it, love it! =)

    (5)

  • Erin S.

    I just can't get excited about this restaurant. At first when I read some of the other reviews about the high prices, I was certain they had been written by amateurs. I glanced at the online menu and found them to appear quite reasonable. The sushi sampler was good. Above average, even. And reasonably priced. But the extra bowl of miso we had to order (the sample came with one) was $4. It's the little things that piss me off. This was a little thing. $2 would have been industry standard, $3 would have been acceptable for this specific restaurant. But $4?!?! For water and some soybean paste? Unacceptable. The veggie tempura was fantastic. I loved the taro, lotus root, and kale assortment. I probably should have ordered three. It was that good. I was also a little blown away by $11 for unagi nigiri sushi. That's $5.50 a piece for those of you without calculators. I could get two sandwiches for $11. Or two beers. Or drive across the 520 bridge a few times. So basically, the food was good. The ambiance is nice. The service was decent. All in all, it is a solid three stars, ie AVERAGE. To be fair, perhaps I should not have gone to SKT the day after I went to Japonessa's HH...mmm, Japonessa...

    (3)

  • Tony c.

    Like many other yelpers, i too have a groupon and decided to give it a try. The food is ok at best. The uni I ordered is fresh, but it is obvious that the sushi is made by an apprentice. I can understand that the head chef doesn't have to make every piece of sushi, but you do expect quality control. The sushi nori (seaweed wrapper) is soggy, not fresh (the first piece I ate, so it is not me for letting it sit). For a high class Japanese restaurant, I believe this is a big no-no. For the price they are charging, this is shocking to me. The other sushi that we ordered, the sushi rice is too big and sticking out all over the place, are you kidding me? It is obvious that it had not been rolled tight enough. The braised beef dish is bland, not flavorful. Very disappointing. I absolutely will not visit this place again. So overrated!!!

    (2)

  • Maeve C.

    I was hoping this could be our go to sushi place since it's in the neighborhood, but I was underwhelmed. The tables are fairly large and widely spaced making it feel kind of empty, our server was just ok - when I asked if the salad was vegetarian she told me that it had a dashi dressing and so, of course it wasn't, even though other restaurants serve shitake dashi that is. And when I asked what on their menu was vegetarian, she pointed me to their vegetable rolls - a list of very plain rolls, which turned out to be not all that tasty. There was no edamame, no miso soup, nothing to round out my meal. So I ate a couple rolls and sat there bored and eager to move next door where I could actually eat something as my bf ate his giant plate of sushi (which he seemed to enjoy). I'd also add that my drink - the shiso mojito - tasted funny, I've had other versions at other restaurants and really enjoyed them, but this tasted vegetal in a not so appealing way.

    (3)

  • velma v.

    the place is beauiful, the servers are excellent....the food ....not so much 4 of us dropped 225 buck last night there and not one of us thought there were more than 2 dishes that were good....we had rolls and salads and blck cod....just not very tasty....oh well it was worth a try but we won't be going back

    (2)

  • jen w.

    I've eaten here a number of times. The sushi is always amazing! So very fresh and it's definitely nice to see the sustainable choices called out. My favourite dinner here was omakase at the sushi bar. The owner chose an amazing selection for us and we all had a great time! The quality is just phenomenal, and the staff is super friendly.

    (5)

  • Juliet D.

    we were a party of 8. all of our sushi came on two large plates family style because that's the way they do it and the chef couldn't complete each order per couple, which is absolutely ridiculous since other sushi restaurants can complete a simple task as this. and of course they can't separate the bill per couple either so we sat there figuring out who ordered what and was basically doing the servers job on this end. the sushi rolls were just okay, my king salmon nigiri was good though. items were overpriced in general, but the restaurant is in a nicer location with a nice atmosphere. but i would rather overpriced good sushi instead of meh overpriced sushi. the server was nice to us in general which i appreciated. but they need to fix their "family" style serving ways because it was just stupid that we had to pile our sushi onto our sharing plates so we weren't always reaching over onto the big plate.

    (2)

  • Kati P.

    Wow! Today's our fifth anniversary and we celebrated at Tamura. Neither of us had been there before and we loved it all. We sat at the sushi bar and everyone was very friendly, which we've found is not always the case at a sushi bar. The decor is gorgeous and tasteful, the bathrooms are so clean and designed with love. We are vegetarians and ate so well right off the menu without having to ask for anything to be made special. We had two of the three desserts offered and I thought I'd died and gone to heaven! We ordered the yuzu-yoghurt-pannacotta dish and it was sublime. The other dish was butter sauteed mochi with anko on it. OMG......they were to die for! I teach Japanese cooking classes so I know my stuff and Tamura rocked! We ate so well and our bill was $53.00!!! Are you kidding me--so reasonable. I can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • iheartfood s.

    I am so happy to have a high quality, sustainable sushi place in my 'hood. The fish is extremely fresh and the restaurant is a gorgeous space. We have been several times and everything has been delicious. It's also a classy place you can take your (well behaved) kids. I think this is the best sushi place in town.

    (5)

  • Janet L.

    this is by far my favorite place to have great quality sushi! i love that they source for local and organic ingredients. many of their sauces are purely homemade and fresh! even their wasabi is freshly ground to perfection. i've tried many of their rolls and small plates and am never disappointed. some day i will try their omakase dinner (multicourse chef's choice). the staff is attentive and friendly and the decor is clean and modern.

    (5)

  • Suzanne O.

    Some of the best sushi I have ever eaten. The spider rolls were to die for and if you want a special treat, order the almond custard with palm syrup for dessert. Flavors explode in your mouth. The staff is wonderful, knowledgeable and I can't say enough about thee space. Go there and be blessed!

    (5)

  • Shar S.

    Many of their menu change on daily basis, and let you enjoy the freshest fish in various ways. They fixate on every details of restaurant, and you can experience the real "omotenashi" culture of Japan.

    (5)

  • Man L.

    okay food, overpriced and horrible services.

    (1)

  • Warren B.

    Update: the omakase here is special. I'd highly recommend. Great diversity of plates and the sushi and nigiri courses are top notch. Great seasonal sakes as well.

    (5)

  • Adriana C.

    Bobby is the best!! Fresh and good company. Thank you all was tasty !!!! We tried his recommendations and they were less perfect. Kinki fish dish was amazing. Sushi fresh. We also tried lobster fresh!!!!! You have tontry this place....:)

    (5)

  • Paula D.

    Only sushi I have had so far in Seattle that lets you know you are on the West Coast. As good as any in San Fran - melts in your mouth. The starter plates are also delicious. The duck on greens and it was perfectly cooked with rich meaty taste. The albacore with an almond paste over mustard green had a sauce rich with almond and sesame with a nice overlay of wasabi. The chawan mushi was very savoury with nice meaty cod chunks. The ponzu custard at the end was a nice light finish.

    (5)

  • Stephen H.

    We had the tasting menu. The dishes were quite tasty, but the sushi itself was a bit of a disappointment. Several pieces had wasabi loaded onto them to a degree that left both me and my wife gasping more than once. Wasabi is an accent; good sushi doesn't need, and shouldn't have, tons of it. Based on the other dishes, this place would be a tossup between three and four stars, but the wasabi overload lands this place squarely in the three star camp.

    (3)

  • Tien T.

    Friend, clean, trendy atmosphere.....super fresh fish & they have an ippin which had scallop, tuna in a custard in a tea cup sized bowl. So very yummy!! Why the 3* ??? Well, I feel like Seattle has amazing sushi restaurants and this restaurant is definitely one of them, but I would rather go where there is actually parking available & it was a bit pricier than almost all the other sushi restaurants I've been too. So I figure since there isn't one outstanding thing that makes them stand out from the rest, I'll probably stick to my regular spots....Momiji, Japonessa & Shiro's.

    (3)

  • Trevor P.

    Arguably the best sushi I've ever had. I was visiting from NYC, which admittedly isn't a sushi destination, but I think Kappo Tamura bested anything I've eaten in Manhattan. We happened upon this place during restaurant week and got a great deal on sushi + saki tastings while sitting at the bar. It was a pleasure to watch the chefs work and our bill came out to ~50/pp, which I'd gladly pay again for a meal of this quality.

    (5)

  • Ha L.

    I've been here a handful of times. The service is always on point. I've had numerous different types of sushi rolls, the sushi plate, black cod, tasting menu, bara chirashi, and hiru gozen. I've always left full and happy after a meal here.

    (5)

  • P C.

    This was our first time at this restaurant and we will definitely be back. We had the travelzoo coupon so we got the tasting menu with the additional sashimi plate. It was overkill since we left stuffed but it tasted so good we ate it all anyway. This was some of the best sushi we have ever eaten. We liked the atmosphere, the good service and the friendly staff. We will definitely be back for sushi.

    (5)

  • Justin C.

    My meal at Kappo transcends anything I could ever put to words here or any other format. It was an experience, like watching a masterpiece being painted, and the best omakase selection of my entire life thus far. I should point out though that I actually dined at the original Fremont location ( yelp.com/biz/kappo-seatt… ) which is now closed, and as the last customer that chef Taichi ever served I feel compelled to tell the story somewhere, even if it does come 2 years after the fact. Your experience may vary in the new location, as I gather it's not quite as intimate of a setting as the previous place which was situated in a quiet sanctuary a level above the bustling Chiso restaurant below. I had the unique pleasure of being the sole diner at the sushi counter that evening for the majority of my meal, so I got to delve into the chef's mind quite a bit during each dish, as well as receiving a very thorough explanation of the components and why he chose them. Normally I pass on any alcohol pairings that accompany tasting menus from restaurants, and I'm generally not a fan of sake, so I was completely blown away by the selections they provided throughout the night, each one a perfect complement to the flavors produced by Taichi. This was a fully immersive experience for all my senses, and actually left me pleasantly full by the end, something most omakase preparations fail to achieve. The first dish of Misuna greens, grilled Maitake mushrooms and seared geoduck in dashi, soy sauce, and Yuzu juice was a perfect display of contrasts working to form a whole. The bitterness of the greens accentuated the earthy flavors of the mushroom and was set against the rich oceanic saltiness of the geoduck which was brought to life by the bright dashi and yuzu flavors. It's a smaller item, but it packs a wallop of a punch, and the knife work that went into each item was superb, presenting a bounty of colors and textures for the eye. The next course was a treat for me, featuring some of my favorite oysters, the Kushi variety from Stellar Sound in British Columbia, with ponzu sauce, daikon chili, and scallions. Mignonette please... top every oyster with this vibrant combination of citrus and spice and you'll have every raw shellfish hater slurping faster than passion fruit flavored prophylactics. And even still, the brilliant touch of briny flavor that Kushi oysters deliver was not lost amidst his additions. Soup was the third course, and possibly the most surprising of all, as at first glance I just assumed it was a variation on miso with a slightly more cloudy broth. Imagine my delight when I found out it was a Chawan mushi based savory custard soup, with Dungeness crab, yu-choy, and San Juan island sea urchin! He had liquefied the traditionally thick custard and added significant robustness with the two salt water stars. There was just a bit of each element added, definitely not enough to steal the spotlight from the chawan mushi, but rather to enhance it to a more indulgent plane. The fourth item lent itself to a primal appreciation of fish, something I don't think I could have fully understood a decade ago. Chef Taichi took a wild yellowtail and served the head ( flickr.com/photos/wedoit… ) and belly, with a simple accompaniment of daikon stew and Hawaiian young ginger. The inside of the head was splendid, so succulent and soft, while the belly was plump and fatty. The Hawaiian ginger was served almost like a potato, shocking to me until I tasted it and found it much less powerful than its Chinese counterpart. It was a delicate pairing for the straightforward fish, a simple companion to round out the flavor composition. And then I had the dish that would be the basis by which I judge all future restaurants featuring Japanese style cooking. In fact it may be my favorite dish ever, anywhere. It's an umami searcher's dream, with BC sea scallops, hedgehog mushrooms, mustard greens, and geoduck, sauteed in butter, soy, and sake. The aromas alone are enough to elevate this to mastery status for me, but the flavors were truly sublime...a dish I can never do proper justice to. I could describe the entire mélange of flavors each element at a time, but it's the harmonious melody they make in your mouth that unfairly escapes me, and yet I can still recall it myself several years later. Moving on to the nigiri sushi portion after that was somewhat anti-climactic, although of the 8 individual pieces I had each one had a unique factor to it to amplify the fish, especially the amberjack with a touch of jalapeno relish. He closed with a yogurt panna cotta and kumquat syrup dessert that proved the perfect happy ending to my Japanese flavor fantasy visit. The lightness of the dessert made it unimposing, and the crisp, bold nuances of the kumquat made it rather refreshing. The understanding of seasonality and locality was clear from start to end.

    (5)

  • Jenn R.

    The food is great, but the service is super slow. There was a couple making out right next to us. The ENTIRE TIME! That's disgusting. Get a room. Don't eat sushi, and make out right after eating raw food. That's just gross. Either get a room, or order to go and do that inside your own home. On a happy note, the mochi dessert good even though I don't like beans!

    (4)

  • SM N.

    Tokyo-quality omakasse! This is our new go-to Japanese joint. Had geo duck for the first time and it was good. All the sushi and sashmi we had was buttery and just melted in your mouth! The ebi was sensational and our server offered to tempura the heads for us! Which we promptly devoured. The whole fish (forgot what kind) was just delicious. Our server was so impressed with how we demolished it. And dessert! We typically don't have sweets, especially at a japanese restaurant, but since it came with our meal, we thought we'd have it. The mochi was just out of this world. We are definitely coming back!

    (4)

  • Nolan J.

    Took my girlfriend here tonight to celebrate a new job and to be honest it became my new favorite sushi bar in the Seattle area. Great service and atmosphere, plus the food was delicious! The black cod is a must try. Best fish (possibly best food) I have ever tasted. Wasn't crazy busy (on a Thursday) but would still recommend getting a reservation which was also easy to do online. Four thumbs up from us, we will definitely be back again!

    (5)

  • Justin C.

    My meal at Kappo transcends anything I could ever put to words here or any other format. It was an experience, like watching a masterpiece being painted, and the best omakase selection of my entire life thus far. I should point out though that I actually dined at the original Fremont location ( yelp.com/biz/kappo-seatt… ) which is now closed, and as the last customer that chef Taichi ever served I feel compelled to tell the story somewhere, even if it does come 2 years after the fact. Your experience may vary in the new location, as I gather it's not quite as intimate of a setting as the previous place which was situated in a quiet sanctuary a level above the bustling Chiso restaurant below. I had the unique pleasure of being the sole diner at the sushi counter that evening for the majority of my meal, so I got to delve into the chef's mind quite a bit during each dish, as well as receiving a very thorough explanation of the components and why he chose them. Normally I pass on any alcohol pairings that accompany tasting menus from restaurants, and I'm generally not a fan of sake, so I was completely blown away by the selections they provided throughout the night, each one a perfect complement to the flavors produced by Taichi. This was a fully immersive experience for all my senses, and actually left me pleasantly full by the end, something most omakase preparations fail to achieve. The first dish of Misuna greens, grilled Maitake mushrooms and seared geoduck in dashi, soy sauce, and Yuzu juice was a perfect display of contrasts working to form a whole. The bitterness of the greens accentuated the earthy flavors of the mushroom and was set against the rich oceanic saltiness of the geoduck which was brought to life by the bright dashi and yuzu flavors. It's a smaller item, but it packs a wallop of a punch, and the knife work that went into each item was superb, presenting a bounty of colors and textures for the eye. The next course was a treat for me, featuring some of my favorite oysters, the Kushi variety from Stellar Sound in British Columbia, with ponzu sauce, daikon chili, and scallions. Mignonette please... top every oyster with this vibrant combination of citrus and spice and you'll have every raw shellfish hater slurping faster than passion fruit flavored prophylactics. And even still, the brilliant touch of briny flavor that Kushi oysters deliver was not lost amidst his additions. Soup was the third course, and possibly the most surprising of all, as at first glance I just assumed it was a variation on miso with a slightly more cloudy broth. Imagine my delight when I found out it was a Chawan mushi based savory custard soup, with Dungeness crab, yu-choy, and San Juan island sea urchin! He had liquefied the traditionally thick custard and added significant robustness with the two salt water stars. There was just a bit of each element added, definitely not enough to steal the spotlight from the chawan mushi, but rather to enhance it to a more indulgent plane. The fourth item lent itself to a primal appreciation of fish, something I don't think I could have fully understood a decade ago. Chef Taichi took a wild yellowtail and served the head ( flickr.com/photos/wedoit… ) and belly, with a simple accompaniment of daikon stew and Hawaiian young ginger. The inside of the head was splendid, so succulent and soft, while the belly was plump and fatty. The Hawaiian ginger was served almost like a potato, shocking to me until I tasted it and found it much less powerful than its Chinese counterpart. It was a delicate pairing for the straightforward fish, a simple companion to round out the flavor composition. And then I had the dish that would be the basis by which I judge all future restaurants featuring Japanese style cooking. In fact it may be my favorite dish ever, anywhere. It's an umami searcher's dream, with BC sea scallops, hedgehog mushrooms, mustard greens, and geoduck, sauteed in butter, soy, and sake. The aromas alone are enough to elevate this to mastery status for me, but the flavors were truly sublime...a dish I can never do proper justice to. I could describe the entire mélange of flavors each element at a time, but it's the harmonious melody they make in your mouth that unfairly escapes me, and yet I can still recall it myself several years later. Moving on to the nigiri sushi portion after that was somewhat anti-climactic, although of the 8 individual pieces I had each one had a unique factor to it to amplify the fish, especially the amberjack with a touch of jalapeno relish. He closed with a yogurt panna cotta and kumquat syrup dessert that proved the perfect happy ending to my Japanese flavor fantasy visit. The lightness of the dessert made it unimposing, and the crisp, bold nuances of the kumquat made it rather refreshing. The understanding of seasonality and locality was clear from start to end.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :5:00 pm - 9:3

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Trendy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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