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Wann Japanese Izakaya

2020 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121
  • (206) 441-5637
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  • J. L.

    I really like the ambiance here, and it's probably one of the only reasons I'd chose to eat at Wann over some other Japanese restaurant. I love the dark wood, the clean lines, and the accessible bar. The quality of the food isn't bad, but it isn't mind-blowing either. In particular, the sushi is kind of disappointing, but some of the other appetizers and entrees are decent. Regardless, I think the dishes are too pricey for what they are, but I do like how everything is artistically presented. So, it balances out to being a little above average. The best thing here is the happy hour! Looking for a classier feeling place to have sushi and sake-bomb with a group of friends? Wann is definitely good for that. But if you're looking strictly for some high quality sushi, I'd try Musashi's instead.

    (3)

  • Rowena M.

    How can it be that Wann's gets reviews all up and down the scale? This place was fantastic on Valentines day when my family who was visiting from California wanted to explore Seattle and we found this place as a last minute thing. We had no reservations and they still sat us down so that we could grab a bite. I'd never been to an izakaya and I have to say that this was a fantastic experience. I mean really, the bill for the 5 of us came to $200 which included drinks--lots of drinks. How awesome is that? Service was great, they weren't slow with anything and the food was delicious. The octopus was tender and slightly citrusy from the ponzu sauce, the seaweed was briny and fresh, the sushi rolls were beautifully presented, and don't get me started on the yellowtail cheek. Ugh, I'm making myself hungry again. Maybe they just have good days and bad days. Granted, it is a bit loud, but I liked the decor and the hustle and bustle. I'll have to check it out again to see whether or not it stays consistent with me, so as of now, yes, it is 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Shirin S.

    WANN! What happened? I came back to you just the other day and you failed me miserably. Did I do something to upset you? The tempura brie with raspberry soy sauce was oily and needed too much sauce to taste ok. A sauce is supposed to enhance, Wann, rather than be necessary for edibility. I will, however, give you props for our sweet waitress that didn't charge us for it since we didn't enjoy it. The chamame was excellent, as were those little potato things with that amazing dried seaweed seasoning (I'm currently spacing on the name). My fire castle roll was lacking any fire, and was no where near the size it used to be. 9 bucks for four pieces? Did you get so popular that you decided to shrink the sizes? My spider roll was forgettable as well. Too much lettuce, not enough crab. Don't get me wrong, the fish was still fresh but I'll go to Umi's next time. I get so much more for the same price.

    (3)

  • Jami S.

    All day happy hour on Monday and Tuesday. Awesome bar tender with great service. Sapporo on draft. I love this place.

    (4)

  • Soo O.

    I've only been here for happy hour and the food is delicious for the price you're paying. The staff is friendly and helpful and the food comes out pretty quickly. They're takoyaki is good and I'm a fan of the yellow tail collar (but maybe it's just cuz I love the collar). It's more on the dry side of pan-fried then the wet but still yummy.

    (3)

  • m g.

    You know, I thought Wann was fine. I went in a group of 4 on a sunday night during happy hour, and sat in the bar area. Here's what we had: --a couple of beers, crazy non-alcoholic watermellon slush and a calpico / cassis. --fried angel hair --fried aonori potatoes --kurobuta sausage --japanese fried chicken --simply soft tofu --shrimp tempura roll Maybe i didn't love the place because we didn't venture off of their happy hour menu, but I'm a firm believer that the happy hour menu should be so good it DRAWS me into the rest of the menu. It should have some shining stars that make you want to know more about what the kitchen can do. Overall, I thought it was a little too fried for japanese food, and a little too plain-jane for belltown. I wanted magic. I wanted stars. I wanted food that made me long for the time I spent in Japan. All that being said, our bartender was fantastic - he even indulged my crazy drink order and made me something off the menu. I'm not sure. It was just meh. You know... *fine* but not something I'd seek out ever again.

    (3)

  • M C.

    Quiet location, Zen like atmosphere, Great Service. Service = Waitress was awesome and super accommodating! Ambiance = Love the Zen like environment, but not a big fan of the location as well as lack of ppl Crowd = pretty minimal, business Food = mostly good, and few select entrees were great! Octopus as well as the shrimp! Price = $$$ Favorite = Raw Shrimp! Worst = location, and the rash I got from the raw Shrimp :( Final Say = Good balance to value, worth a try!

    (4)

  • Nicholas C.

    The happy hour prices for this kind of food is fantastic. I've been here twice. Both times the service and food were very enjoyable. The zen atmosphere sets the tone and small plates is the way to serve any food. All the plates are a work of artistic creativity. I recommend the salmon sashimi and do not leave this place without ordering the Brie Tempura.

    (4)

  • Stacy Y.

    One of the perks of living in belltown is definitely the choice of restaurants you can get to by foot. Wann is one of them and with the beautiful decor inside and great selection of hh food, we took many of our visitors to Wann for their first happy hour experience. Wann has become one of our favorite spots for happy hours for several reasons. First is their drink: Frank loves Mac and Jack and with happy hour, it's only 3.00 (used to be 2.50). My favorite drink is Casis Oolong and Casis Orange. Creme de Casis is a black currant liquor that goes with almost anything. Pair it with Oolong tea is just pure awesomeness, not too sweet, just the way I like my drink. Pair it with Orange juice is refreshing. 4.00 well spent. Second is food selection: This is no traditional Japanese cuisine, more of Japanese fusion. Our usual happy hour choices are fried chicken or 'Tatsutaage' (my favorite, juicy and savory), sashimi appetizer, mussels, house salad, shrimp tempura roll, and spicy tuna roll. Other interesting items to try: fried angel hair and dried squid. All the choices above are 4.00 or 5.00. except sashimi for 7.00 Finally - Service and speed are usually good, staffs are attentive. We do occasionally mix in some items from regular menu but often feel not worth the money (or had more than enough from HH menu already). But if you must try something: get their yellow-tail collar, Agedashi tofu and mochi, Wann roll, and maybe share a Kamameshi (cook right on your table in a small pot) for experience. Overall - great atmosphere, relatively cheap, good for small group gathering or just for the drinks.

    (4)

  • Angela H.

    4.5 stars for a great late-night Happy Hour (HH) menu that featured a lot of tasty cocktails and food for cheap. We stopped by here after walking around Belltown on a Friday night, right before the hordes came out from the bars, so we were able to get the full attention of the bartender. After perusing their HH menu online, we were excited to try out their deep-fried takoyaki. Unfortunately, they were out and had been for a few weeks. However, we were able to order a selection of truly tasty treats- the Kurobata sausage, the Japanese fried chicken, the dried squid tempura, a spicy tuna roll, and the Fire Castle roll. What stood out especially, was the Japanese fried chicken, which was nicely seasoned, crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, and super-hot and fresh out of the fryer. We also LOVED the dried squid tempura- sooo gooood. The tempura was crisp, not too greasy, and the dried squid was addictively chewy. As for the cocktails, I tried the Cassis Orange- creme de cassis with orange juice. It was the perfect cocktail for me because it was low in alcohol and at $4, a great way to try something new. My sister had the Watermelon Sour, which was tasty and refreshing, but with much higher alcohol content. Draft beers are $2.50 while well drinks run $4. Sitting at the bar was a stroke of genius for us, since the bartenders were pretty free and they were able to get our orders out to us quickly. Our late evening meal ended up being somewhat hefty, but it all cost less than $50, tax and tip included -- a fantastic deal indeed.

    (4)

  • M O.

    Wann's has a fabulous happy hour if you like Japanese food/sushi and I believe happy hour prices are served all day on Mondays. The fried chicken on the happy hour menu is my absolute favorite, I could easily put away 2 orders by myself and call that dinner. It's never crowded here and I've always had good service. The establishment is very clean which is always a plus to me. The only con would be that parking is tough to come by as you are limited to metered street parking.

    (5)

  • Vasant K.

    Nice decor, decent food, overpriced. The decor and ambiance is great. The food is pretty good, albeit small portions. But the price is about 50% higher than what it should be.

    (3)

  • roy p.

    There are many things here that are authentic. The flavor and sauces are up to par with real non Americanized Japanese food. Agedashi Egg plant Takoyaki Mushrooms coocked in iron pot (awesome) Mushroom Kamemushi Miso Soup Spicy Tuna Bowl (Not authentic, but had to try it. Don't recommend this dish) I am japanese and i'm pretty picky about japanese food and i give this 4 star for it's quality and atmosphere. Is this the best izakaya? No... there are better ones out there, but it's stll worth a shot if you have some appetite for this type of food.

    (4)

  • Tassa T.

    Having formerly lived in Japan, I have missed the izakaya scene - so as soon as I heard about Wann's, I had to try it. For the most part, I was not disappointed. The place offers a nice selection of both sweet and dry/hot sakes, all manner of shochu, and of course fruit sours. I tried a sweet potato based shochu that was absolutely divine, smooth with a mild, sweet burn. The food was also excellent, for the most part. Izakaya are known for their bad-for-you-but-delicious type tapas, and I was not disappointed. The takoyaki (octopus balls) were excellent, squishy with tender octopus at the center - best I've had in the States, hands down. Also of note were the corn croquette, a crisp, panko-battered round of fried creamed corn. I have not been able to find a restaurant that serves them since moving to Seattle. My dining companions enjoyed their rendition of yakitori (grilled marinated chicken on a stick). In general, I was pleased with the selection of tapas available and for the prices ($4-8 a plate) you can try pretty much anything without fear. Finally, the service was excellent. We came in with a large group who (in traditional fashion) just kept ordering random things every time we saw our server remotely look in our direction but she took it all in stride. The food came out very, very quickly, no matter what we ordered when - I was quite impressed.

    (4)

  • Anne M.

    The restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff is friendly, without being annoying, and knowledgeable. The waitress tried to warn me about a dish I ordered (Octopus in a wasabi marinade). She said usually only people from Japan order it. I asked if it was slimey and she said "yes", but I thought what the heck I'd give it a try anyway. She was right! I'm sure it was prepared how it should have been, but EEESH. Too slimey for me. So listen to your waitress there! I ended up having the peppered duck breast which is chilled and has a light peanut sauce. It was very good. The rolls and sashimi were fresh and nicely presented. Even though I didn't have a cocktail their selection is very inviting. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

    (4)

  • Kelly L.

    I just moved here recently from New York and for those who know NY well, there are tons of authentic izakayas. I was very happy to have found Wann as I thought they had a very good selection and the prices were reasonable. Ambience and service were fantastic as well. Will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Shauna K.

    I went to Wann for the first time last night. We were downtown looking for a Sushi restaurant and decided to try out their happy hour. I was very impressed! They had a huge happy hour selection with prices from $2-10. Their happy hour rolls are delicious, and full sized. Their drinks are unusual, delicious, and only $4. We left happy and very full for $20.

    (5)

  • Zhenya F.

    Great place! The tune castle roll is amazing. The staff are nice and accommodating. Definitely will be back.

    (5)

  • J K.

    Yummy izakaya. Fun. Classy. Nice neighborhood. I give them 5-stars for atmosphere and menu variety. The food is 3 or 4 stars but if you want an unique experience with lots of fun stuff to try, this place is for you. It's perfect for a big group on a Saturday night.

    (5)

  • Jean Y.

    I've been here for both dinner and happy hour with groups ranging from 2-12 in size. It's easy to get seated here immediately. Food is served quickly. The wait staff are polite and check back often. The interior is clean and pleasant. The food is not the best Japanese food you will ever get, but when you want variety in your dinner, this is a great place to come and order 4-5 items for one person and still have a reasonably priced dinner. Most dishes range from $6-$10, and the happy hour options are a few dollars less. (Try this at Kushibar and you'll pay 2-4 times as much! I personally like the food here better.) ==== Food ==== Ochazuke (rice soaked in tea with seaweed and a topping of your choice such as salmon or sour plum) - Comfort food. Haven't found this anywhere else! Fried potatoes covered in aonori (dried seaweed) - Like steak fries with an Asian twist. Delicious Fried angel hair pasta - This is the only thing I wouldn't order again. Not bad but not what I expected! Not a pasta dish but sticks of dried pasta (the way pasta looks/tastes when it's uncooked and straight out of the bag) with large salt crystals stuck to them. Takoyaki - Delicious!! Kurobuta sausage - Tastes like regular sausage. I expected more of kurobuta sausage! Fire castle roll - Not as spicy as the menu claims but tasty Other things I've tried: agedashi tofu and mochi, spicy tuna, chicken skewers, corn croquette, potato croquette, salmon sashimi, seafood kamamashi, yakisoba omelette. These were all pretty standard- no complaints. Again, not the most gourmet Japanese food ever, but all the dishes are all well-made and fairly authentic, in my opinion. ==== Drinks === The drinks are fairly weak, but they're about as weak as the drinks at the many izakayas I've been to in Japan. You get a fairly good selection of sours - lemon, lime, grapefruit, cassis, capico, oolong, etc. (Too bad Wann doesn't have nomihodai - all-you-can-drink for a fixed price - like a lot of Japanese izakayas do!)

    (4)

  • Steven L.

    The food here tasted delicious! And based on my friend that lives in Seattle, this place is still a quiet little unknown as well. It has a pretty nice decor, great for a quiet dinner among a small group of friends with the booths. We tried a little of everything -- agedashi tofu w/ mochi, agedashi eggplant w/ nameko mushrooms, tako & mozuku sunomono, tuna tartare, spicy sea treasure roll, and fried aonori potatoes. Surprisingly, I enjoyed all the dishes (I never been a big fan of eggplant and I didn't expect to enjoy mochi in my tofu dish). Sadly, I can't give it a five star review -- for starters, they must improve their service. It took forever to order our food and there was no follow up check to see how we were doing. We had to wave down a waiter to get our check as well. It's great if you want to go with a companion and chat the night away, but for a typical dinner, the waiters there just aren't giving you the attention you deserve. I have hope the service will improve...

    (4)

  • John S.

    During my most recent trip to Seattle, I made sure to check out Wann. I've been there before and had a pleasant experience. This second trip only confirmed my preference for the restaurant. We ordered 3 rolls (a Spicy Tuna, Rainbow Dragon, and a Seattle Roll), an order of hot sake, a pint of Sapporo, a skewer plate sampler, and one of their signature lychee cocktails. The bill came out to about $65 before gratuity. My friend and I went to eat there on a Friday night around 7:45. We were seated immediately. We had a server by the name of Kyle who was friendly without being annoying. He knew the menu well, answered a couple of questions we had regarding the food, and even told us which streets we should avoid when walking over to the Space Needle during that time of night. We didn't wait an awfully long time for our food to come out, but it was a longer than average wait. What I appreciated was that the server updated us on the status of the food multiple times. He was truthful in explaining that they were training some new chefs and apologized several times for the delay. The food was really good. The tuna was spicy, the fish was fresh, and the sake came out hot. I really enjoyed the bacon wrapped shrimp that came in our order of skewers. They were plump, juicy, served at the perfect temperature, and not too fatty. I was surprised that on a Friday night a place like Wann was relatively quiet. There were still plenty of vacant tables. The place was clean, the décor was nice, the food was really good, and the staff was friendly.

    (4)

  • Lilly T.

    I came here for my 20th birthday dinner and have bitter-sweet memories of this place. The food came out quick and everyone was satisfied with their food. They have some unique sushi rolls and it all looked so good! They were accommodating and provided us with whatever we needed.... All is good until we go and pay... The waitress we had was just HORRIBLE. We had a party of about 15 and our waitress was grouchy because we asked for separate checks. She refused so we spent a good 15 minutes calculating out who got what and handed our cash and cards with the bill. On our way out, she complained to us and said next time don't bring that many people in if we are paying separately. Just plain rude. I hate to only give this place 2 stars, but I must.

    (2)

  • Jamie T.

    Okay so I went to Wan a few months ago with 3 of my girls and my current bf, but not at the time. I heard about this place for their all day happy hour everyday so we decided to give it a shot and as soon as we walked in we fell in love..... with our server! Asian, shaved head, tattoos, and the cutest smile! If you are there, ask for him because he was also a great server, not just for looks. Our only disappointment that night was when he told us he had a gf. what a bummer! Anyways, we went back twice again and he wasn't working either times. Service wasn't very good, a little slow to be honest, we got our food before our drinks?? So 3 visits, 1 great, 2 not so good, it seems fair to give them 2 stars? fair?

    (2)

  • Yvonne D.

    So I went back to this place for happy hour with my friends last night, all my senses were telling me not to go here, but it's kindda late, my friends wanna go to a place to just sit and drink with cheap happy hour. Before we left I already said, ok, if you're willing to be pissed off cuz of the bad service then we go to Wann. And oh yeah Wann never fail to disappoint, we got a BIG. B! to the I! to the G! BIG DISAPPOINTMENT, we got Mr. I'm -so- cool- to- work- here, d@#$ of a waiter. First of all when we first enter the bar, he checked all of out IDs which was cool, although he misread one of our friend's ID and said she was under 21, then instead of saying, "oh sorry you guys can't sit here because she's under 21, but you're welcome to sit in the dinning room" No, that's not for Mr DB, He proceed to tell us to "Ok! everybody out! lets go! out of the bar!" haha excuse me???? Are we not customers?? even if we sit in the dinning room we would be paying more than the freaking happy hour stuff in here, are we not customers? you talk to your customers that way? Ok then we straighten things out, cool yeah whatever. Mr. D@#$ took forever to get out drinks, wine, errr how long does it take to pour wine, I work in the food industry so I do have high tolerance for this kindda stuff, but really??? there's a line, I'm paying for these stuff. Anyway, drinks take forever to be made, water took forever to be refill, and mind you there was only like 5 ppl there, and 3 barternders, come on! Then as were sitting around 1 o'clock he drop the check, yeah I know we haven't order anything, and I know this place close at 2AM said so on your website and everwhere else! anyway dropped the check at 1am, sure whatever, at 1:30 he said "ok guys you guys have 10 min to get out" I was like WHAT THE F@#$%^ did he just say?" He's like we close at 1:30 so you guys have to get out in 10 min, we're like the Freak who closes at 1:30? it's 1 or 2 or 3 whatever, who closes at 1:30? and this place close at 2am. anyway we were mad, but we just ok whatever lets just get out, so we take turn to use the restroom and get ourselves ready, at 1:40 he said ok guys you have to get out now, I was pissed off at this point! man! comeon ! really????? Now I think about it, why the heck did we felt obligated to tip him anyway? I wish that we can take back that tip and give him a piece of my mind! Yeah you wanna go to WANN? Good luck getting services from the "princesses" and "prince-charming-with-a-dark-side" Seriously! Ruin your whole D@#$% night!

    (1)

  • Adonisa V.

    Absolutely love this place and always go back and bring friends. The restaurant itself looks fancy, but don't worry, it's not that expensive! The happy hour deals are awesome, and the menu is pretty varied. Also one of the few places I've visited that offers a selection of shochu. Try the Brie Tempura... Takoyaki is also yummy despite being the frozen-and-fried kind.

    (4)

  • Garee B.

    Popped in for a drink around lunchtime while waiting for tables to clear at Serious Pie. The place had 2 people inside eating and no actual bar tender other than the hostess. I ordered a drink and the hostess disappeared and never came back to make the drink. We just got up and walked out since they did not seem to be to interested after 10 minutes of waiting.

    (1)

  • Diana L.

    This izakaya restaurant provides good services and food. Happy hour is a steal. I would recommend the mussel, Japanese pork sausage, and Kamameshi.

    (4)

  • Kimberley D.

    It was late at night and we NEEDED sushi. I was overjoyed to learn that this place is open 'til 2am some nights and serves food late. They're pricy under normal conditions but they have a reasonably priced late night happy hour menu. It has both sushi and other non-sushi Japanese dishes, cheap drinks, beer/sake specials, interesting cocktails etc. Many of the rolls are not at all traditional but contain creative Americanized combinations. Friendly service, quality fish... sole complaint was the music. It was godawful 90s soft pop crap that didn't remotely suit the style of the restaurant, the hour of the evening, and it's hard to imagine that very many employees or customers were enjoying it.

    (3)

  • Jonathan P.

    Excellent happy hour, good food with great prices

    (5)

  • Renee L.

    I love going to Wann. The street parking is difficult, but once you get past that, it's only uphill from there. I like to go for happy hour and order their sashimi. Great quality fish at a very reasonable price. They also have a seasonal beer (wheat beer) that has a passion fruit after taste!

    (5)

  • Mike T.

    This is my current favorite Japanese restaurant. The food is unique for Japanese food in Seattle and done very well. I haven't had anything that I really didn't like. The happy hour menu has a pretty good mix of things on it. I would also recommend venturing off the HH menu and getting the chicken nanban, seafood kamameshi, and of course WANN spareribs. The sushi is ok and the sashimi is fresh. But that's not what you go to an izakaya for. The service has improved over the past year. The interior is very nice. I like the dark wood they used throughout the restaurant. Oh, save room for dessert. Granted, I haven't met a dessert I didn't like, but the ones at Wann are excellent. Very light and unique - not an afterthought like in other restaurants.

    (4)

  • Sally A.

    Why does Wann only have 3.5 stars?? This is my ABSOLUTE FAV HH place! It does help that it's directly across from where I live, but hey. I've been to plenty other HH places and nothing beats it. I've probably tried almost all of HH offerings as well and their variety is awesome. So many different choices in drinks and apps. Not just the usual "fries, burgers, beer, boring stuff". They have Mango Oolong, Oolong, Casis, Calpico,etc. flavored cocktails, fruit flavored chilled sake, hot sake, beer, AND wine (?) on their HH menu. For food items, they have seaweed salad, potato wedges w/ seaweed, TAKOYAKI (this is the BEST!), Seattle Crunch Rolls, Potato Croquettes, other rolls, sashimi, etc. Can't even name them all from the top of my head! Happy Hour All Day Happy Hour Mon & Tue!! Daily 4:00pm - 7:00pm Late night Fri Sat 11:00pm - 2:00am

    (5)

  • Kiel H.

    I've been to Wann two times now, both for happy hour. And each time I've walked away satisfied with the results. Wann is actually part of a chain of izakayas in Japan, so naturally, I would say it fits the mold of an authentic chain-style izakaya pretty well. Plus if you go during happy hour, you can stuff your face with delicious foods like takoyaki, chicken tatsutage, seaweed salad, and sakiika (tempura squid complete with mayo for dipping!) all for decent prices. Sushi/rolls are good but nothing to really yelp about - but I wouldn't go to an izakaya expecting fantastic sushi (it's kind of like going to Denny's and ordering filet mignon). Not to mention the happiest part of happy hour is the drinking. One of the things I miss about Japan are the cheap, standard, izakaya-style drinks (besides beer and sake). Wann hosts a decent selection of these drinks like moscow mule, grapefruit sour, cassis-orenji to name a few. They can be hit or miss depending on who's mixing, but it's as close to the real thing that I've found so far. They also have a decent selection of shochu and standard spirits, and if you're more of a traditionalist, they have Kirin and Sapporo on draft. One thing that's missing though is the nomihodai/tabehodai experience (all you can drink/all you can eat), but I doubt there's an establishment in America that would allow such a thing. The service is prompt and polite - very Japanese. It wasn't crowded when I went and food expediting was well timed. I'll most definitely be back, perhaps I should try their regular dinner menu next time....nah.

    (4)

  • phoebe l.

    YUM YUM YUM! Came here for happy hour. So for cocktails, they have some really interesting ones! I had the mango oolong first and that was pretty good. I don't really like the taste of hard liquor, so if you're like me then you'll like these cocktails :) Make sure not to forget to mix your drink! I also had the Calpico Sour. That one definitely didn't taste much like alcohol at all! It was yummy! Anyways I loved their takoyaki!!!! That was my favorite dish from Wann! It's going to be difficult to find a place comparable to Wann for takoyaki in LA :( I also had the Seattle Crunch Roll without the cream cheese because I'm not very fond of cream cheese in my sushi! That was pretty good, the Spider roll was different from what I'd usually have, but it was still pretty good. I didn't really find the potato croquettes to be very good our friend liked it a lot. The potato wedges w/ seaweed are exactly as they sound. It's different from other potato wedges though.

    (5)

  • Steven W.

    Real cool place when they have happy hour! not the party spot like the rest of belltown but good drinks, good food, and nice place to chill.

    (4)

  • Z Z.

    Go on Monday night. Happy hour lasts all night, and it's not crowded. You and your pals can belly up to a table at one of the large windows and try a little of everything for cheaps. The mussels on the happy hour menu are delicious. Not on the happy hour menu, but surely created by a mystical Ninja, is the Brie tempura. It comes with a raspberry dipping sauce and is amazing. Extremely fattening and gluttonous, but amazing nonetheless. Their drinks are on the sweet side. I had an Oolong cocktail with Cassis and I had to let the ice melt for about 15 minutes before I wanted another sip. Too syrupy for my taste.

    (4)

  • RowerRob C.

    Happy hour price not too bad for sashimi plates...

    (3)

  • Eugene W.

    ***UNHAPPY WITH SERVICE*** (see other reviews). Is it their default setting to provide incompetent service and charging an automatic service fee/tip of 18%? I am avoiding this place in the future. Wann's operation is status equivalent to a sneaky SCAM artist. Couple of nights ago, my friend took me out to this restaurant for happy hour. Our final bill included a service charge of 18%. We received insufficient service except the delivery of our food and bill (it wasn't a busy night). It was disappointing and my friend had to grab the pitcher of water for us. My friend was a LOYAL, long time, and frequent customer of this restaurant, and provided adequate tipping (15% or more) for each visit. However, I heard there was this one occurrence...the service was just unacceptable. Just because less than 15% tip was provided for such poor service, the restaurant had to penalize my friend/us the next time by slapping a 18% service fee on our final bill. We spoke to the manager and she had her say (see other review). I have never experienced such inappropriate and unprofessional handling of customer service from a restaurant. Just watch out for this downright nasty behavior from this restaurant with a close eye on your bill...

    (1)

  • nanu b.

    love this place!!!.......been here multiple times and every time its special......the interior is very "zen" like and cozy romantic......great for a date night;). we always start with the yakisoba omelette, jap style omelette with yakisoba inside and drizzled with okonomiyaki sauce........this time we also tried the beef tataki, tender and succulent, a winner! for the rolls we had the wann roll, creamy delicious (a favorite of ours), mecha godzilla roll( crunchy with a spicy kick) and the fire castle (not as spciy as godzilla).....we loved every single bit!!!! service is good and very polite.......i love going to wann every single time......hope they open a branch on east side so that we can visit them often.

    (5)

  • Alexandra L.

    Our bartender was super nice and we had a yummy sushi role (The Wann) and the beef yakisoba. Both were great but the tempura brie with raspberry sauce was, dare I say, genius. That last one does not sound much like authentic Japanese, but it was amazing.

    (5)

  • Hamakko N.

    I was lookig for the japanese izakaya around Seattle downtown area, and finally came up with this place. The atmosphere is stylish and separated with bar and restraunts sections. The service was okay and people were friendly. I like the variety of cuisines but the price are overpriced for the meal portions.

    (3)

  • Julianne B.

    I came to Wann with high expectations. The decor is gorgeous! It's simple, clean, and elegant with a relaxing Asian style. The happy hour menu looked good for apps but the rolls were snoring. It took 10 min before any one took our drink order, and I think a restaurant should always have a 2min rule for greetings and drinks. It might have been a little more forgiving if the place was packed, but it wasn't. The food freshness was really good but light on the flavor.

    (3)

  • Rick B.

    I Wann some more sushi. How does this place only have 3 and a half stars?? Everything was good. Try their baked mussels.

    (5)

  • Laura P.

    Finally we made it to Wann! We came primarily to use a gift cert that I bought a month ago but by some stroke of fate we made it for happy hour. The gc specifically says that you can't use it for happy hour so we asked our waitress to give us two separate bills- 1 for HH, 1 for the regular menu. No problems there. It wasn't busy when we got there but slowly more and more people trickled in. I wouldn't even say that they were half full, but the 3 servers seemed to have problems keeping up with who was at what stage of their meal. Would it be a novel idea to have one wait staff per section or is mild confusion the way to operate? hmmm. They were constantly trying to clear our table, even when we had more food on the way. Nooooo! Focusing on what I did like (other than the decor- loved the use of obis), I would go back solely for 2 menu items: Fried Aonori potatoes and the Satsumaimo Clafouti. At first I felt cheated when I saw the Aonori taters- while they were in a cute little basket, they looked like something from KFC. I DON'T LIKE KFC. It reminds me of where we'd go to lunch during high school. I didn't know what shape the potatoes would be with. They are wedges flecked with seaweed, which basically looks like parsley. Oh my. Did I ever misjudge them. They are *perfect* wedges- the interior is fluffy, airy, I could do snow angels-quality. Damn. The seaweed adds an earthy flavor. I found these to be amazing. The clafouti isn't classic- typically you'd get a cherry clafouti with cherries suspended in a batter. Here, the satsumaimo is the star of the clafouti, but the structure is slices of potato layered in cream (vs. an eggy batter). There were probably 4 or 5 layers of sweet potato, with the top layer with a shiny, thin layer (gelatin perhaps?). It looked like a tortilla espanola. What a cute spin on tapas! They topped it with a bird's nest of spun sugar with a side of whipped cream, strawberry slices, a grape, and a molasses-tasting sauce to decorate the plate. I wasn't too impressed with the sushi rolls- I found them to be greasy and insipid. No matter, I might go back right now for another helping of dessert.

    (3)

  • Miko R.

    I often am found at the bar during late-night Happy Hour ordering the takoyaki. Thus far the best takoyaki I have encountered in this fair city. Also recommended is the Reggae Punch, it's like drinking fruit tea that slowly but surely gets you drunk.

    (4)

  • Zach A.

    Not a "traditional" sushi place, sure. But the Chicken Tatsutaage is delicious, the specialty rolls (Spicy Tuna Crunch & Seattle Roll) are delicious, and the banana tempura is my favorite dessert in Belltown. Good beer on tap, all-day Happy Hour Monday and Tuesday makes my favorite items even cheaper, and it's less crowded than Umi Sake House down the street.

    (4)

  • Rache S.

    If I had to choose one word to sum up my dinner at Wann it would be "bland." While the decor is really nice, the food was totally uninspired and tasteless. My cocktail, some sort of pomegranate punch thing I can't quite remember the name of, was terrible. No distinct flavor, just a mix of random juices and some alcohol thrown in a glass. The mushroom kamameshi had very little flavor beyond the taste of the rice and the seafood udon wasn't really a classic udon, but more like a wet stir-fry. The sushi wasn't bad, but it didn't make up for the other dishes. I've eaten at izakayas in Tokyo and trust me, this is no izakaya. Perhaps this a good place for HH as other reviewers have noted, but I'll not be back after my disappointing dinner.

    (2)

  • Juliette K.

    I will preface this review by saying that I came here with a large party. In total, there were 18 of us. We had a reservation, and they put us in a private room. It was great having our own private area, however, that was pretty much the only positive of the night. We sat down at 6:30. They have happy hour until 7, which includes some great food and drink specials. So, I'm thinking that I could get 2 drinks in before it ends. Wrong. Our waitress didn't come by to take our drink orders until 6:50. First drink didn't arrive until 7:05. And it wasn't even a large drink order. . . 2 bottles of sake and 2 mixed drinks. And they only brought 1 bottle of sake since they were out of the 2nd one. Ok, so then we order food. I understand that we were a large party, but the timing difference between the 1st person getting their food and the last was seriously an hour. The waitress was asking people if they wanted dessert before some people had even received their entrée. My boyfriend ordered 2 things and didn't get them both. But since the service was slow, by the time we realized that there was no hope of the 2nd dish coming, people had ordered dessert. But of course both dishes were still on the bill. On to the food. To start, I ordered the edamame, gyoza and grilled tofu to share. The edamame tasted as if it had been steamed about an hour earlier and then nuked in a microwave. For dinner, I had the spicy tuna roll and the Haikara. The tuna was basically like ground tuna mixed with the spicy mayo rather than an actual piece of tuna, so it was really mushy. The Haikara roll was quite good. And for dessert, I had the crème brulee, which was surprisingly good. Although disappointing to go to a Japanese restaurant and have the best thing about it be the crème brulee.

    (1)

  • crystal y.

    I went there for the first time today for their happy hour and enjoyed it a lot. We had the takoyaki, japanese fried chicken, and spicy tuna roll which were all great. I also had tried the Calpico Sour which was delicioso. I don't really recommend the japanese sausages, just because I don't really see the difference between that and the any other sausage. All in all, it was a great deal.

    (4)

  • Juju F.

    This was a good find. Last minute choice of Japanese restaurant turned into a good dinner. Quality was good and portions were quite big for a reasonable price. Waiter was very professional, friendly and efficient.

    (3)

  • Thais G.

    Probably my favorite sushi restaurant in Seattle! Very fresh ingredients and good drinks. The all day happy hour is nice and convenient and ambiance is nice and casual.

    (5)

  • Veronica S.

    After a few visits, I still feel conflicted about this place. It always seems half empty and lacks HH vibe, which makes me wonder if the place will still be in business the next time I crave something from the "Pros" list below. Pros: (aka the reasons why I gave this place 3 stars) Fried chicken Short ribs Kobe tataki Shishamo Simple soft tofu Cons: Weak drinks Inconsistent service.

    (3)

  • Stephen T.

    I'm willing to give this place another try. My first experience, however, left a lot to be desired. The cocktails and the service were my biggest gripes. We ordered a Vodka Lime Sour, and a Yuhi Sunset. The latter was tagged as "A dynamic cocktail that changes from a Kamikaze to a Cosmopolitan." Ok, interesting... But the taste was very bland, and it was questionable whether they used any booze at all to make it. That might be acceptable had they charged us happy hour prices. But for $9 cocktails, I expect to taste the booze, or to at least enjoy the taste - usually both. The servers also seemed to be absent and unattentive. To his credit, the bus boy did make sure our water glasses never became half full. The food - an order of Hamachi Carpaccio, was this place's saving grace. I really enjoyed the subtle use of different oils which decorated the sashimi style yellow-fin tuna. That said, I still left with a bitter taste in my mouth. But... 1 out of 3 isn't terrible. So I'll probably be back sometime to give this place another try.

    (2)

  • nancy c.

    love this place. most of the hot menu items here are pretty good. I'm not a fan of paying for edamame (they call it chamame but I really don't know what the difference is). all of their sushi rolls aren't worth ordering. they have all day happy hour on monday but I don't order much off of it since the better items are on the main menu, like yakisoba omelette, kurobuta sausage corndog and eel/egg kamameshi. service is hit or miss here but I think it's because they only have 1 person covering like 10 tables at once. I just flag them down and make sure they know I'm there.

    (4)

  • Tamara M.

    We took full advantage of the Happy Hour menu. There was a small, but decent variety of dishes. Taco-wasa: fresh and cool-ly spicy; Tako-yaki: nicely done, flavorful, good consistency in the middle; Gyoza: kind of small and over-cooked, more like a crispy wonton than traditional gyoza, and they should stick with a traditional dipping sauce rather than the sweeter, thicker version they served; Grilled Ika: very tender, generous portion; Atsuage-tofu: a bit bland, but tasty. We had just one roll: Wonder Girl, I think. It was huge, and had great flavors, but a little heavy on the decorative sauces drizzled over the top. Finally, we tried the tempura brie (as dessert). I just can't seem to wrap my mind around cheese as an ingredient in Japanese food, but the bf was a fan. Drink specials were priced to sell. They were decent, except for the green tea-hi, which was flavorless. Service was quick and attentive.

    (3)

  • jack g.

    I slipped in here tonight after a few at the Whiskey. It was delicious. The HH all day mon made it even better. Great location and maybe the most comfy bar stool I have ever sat on.

    (4)

  • Alex G.

    I normally don't like eating anywhere near Belltown but I rather enjoyed this place. The Japanese fried chicken was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxed and the sushi was great. I would easily go back on a Monday for all day Happy Hour

    (4)

  • A E.

    UPDATE: (4/13/08) Umm I don't know why I thought this place was so great before...it hasn't been very good lately...the service and food is SO INCONSISTENT it's annoying! the sashimi wasn't fresh at all...actually still a little frozen, and tasted so fishy!! UGH. UPDATE: I'm still in love with this place. We came here for late-night happy hour, and it is so worth it! Rolls are $4 which are tasty and good portions (and still pretty), drinks are also $4. Appetizers are around $3. The sashimi plate is $7, but it comes with 3 different kinds with 3 pieces each, so 9 pieces--the albacore tuna melts in your mouth! It's a great value, and they have many vegetarian options! ------------------------------------------------ Love, love, LOVE this place! We actually came here non-happy hour, and the bill was pretty steep-about 25-30 bucks per person! As we stared at our steep bill in disbelief at first, we concluded that it was definitely well-worth it! Every dish seemed as if it was prepared with delicate care. It was very aesthetically pleasing--you know what they say "taste with your eyes first, then with your tongue." We were satisfied with EVERY single dish, and many times blown out of our minds. All the rolls were amazing! We even tried the mecha-godzilla roll. WHOA. My boyfriend was sweating from the habanero sauce, which was funny to watch...but it was not funny to hear him suffering the next day with a burning butt; I guess he couldn't handle the spice..poor him. The rockin-duck roll mmmmelted in our mouthes. My mouth is watering as I am writing this. The combination of flavors were just simply amazing--especially the tempura brie with matching raspberry sauce. Not too rasberry-ey, and perfectly sweetened. The ochazuke is also one of my favorites; much like a Japanese comfort-snacky food (it is rice, seaweed, with hot greentea poured over) I had the salmon one, which was so tender. The shortribs were wowness of tenderness and the sauce to compliment was so good, we wanted to eat with rice! The agedashi tofu and mochi was perfect also. Well, I really cannot say anything bad about this place, except for it being a little too pricey, but definitely worth the high quality of food. I love the atomosphere and it really just makes you want to come with a good group of friends, have some drinks and good food, chat for hours. (This is what I did the first time, we were here for 5 hours!) The staff are very friendly and relaxed. :) The only thing I wondered was that, if they are calling it an izakaya, why don't they have ODEN?!!! I really wish they had some kick-ass-mindblowing oden here...would give them a bonus star for it.

    (3)

  • L M.

    I love going here for happy hour. I think Mondays through Wednesdays are happy hour all day. The happy hour menu is great with a good selection. This time I had the following (all from the happy hour menu): salmon poki, seattle crunch roll, spicy tuna crunch roll, calamari salad, potato appetizer things, leichi sake. Everything was delicious. We had a group of 8+ so the service was a little slow but everything came out without mistakes. The servers are always knowledgeable and nice.

    (4)

  • Me H.

    Happy Hour all night long on Monday nights! With both food and drink specials! I only had drinks because I was still stuffed from dinner but the food did look pretty tasty. The drinks, well lets just say the Oolong High with Vodka and I were not the best of friends until some simple syrup came along. On the other hand the Moscow Mule was rather tasty and both were four bucks each. The food for happy hour consist of Japanese tapas and sushi all reasonable-ly priced. Ranging from a buck seventy-five to seven dollar with most being in the three to four dollar range. On their happy hour menu they have something called Kurobuta Sausage which is Japanese black hog sausage, I'm curious as to what black hog sausage is. It is my mission right now to find someone to go back there with and have them order it so I can see what a Japanese black hog sausage is. I also would like to try the Japanese Fried Chicken it sounds yummy and maybe even their fire castle roll. Oh and how can I forget they have two fifty Manny's at happy hour as well! Yes you can drink Manny's all night on Monday's for just two fifty each!

    (4)

  • Jacquie P.

    Everything about this restaurant is beautiful! The lighting, the atmosphere, the presentation of the food...I was blown away. The service was quick and accomodating, and our happy hour meal (all day on Mondays!) of chamame, yam frites and tuna sashimi perfectly complemented our Sapporos and was easy on the wallet. I have a feeling this will become a standby and I will definitely be bringing my husband here for date night!

    (5)

  • k e.

    Great happy hour pricing and good selection of sushi! Seattle's best downtown Japanese place!

    (5)

  • Donny L.

    Pretty good overall. We ordered takoyaki, tako wasabi, ika maru, atsuage tofu, tempura brie, gyoza and a wonder girl roll plus a couple of cocktails each. The takoyaki was by far the standout, it's her fav not mine and I even quite enjoyed it. The gyoza were definitely overcooked and the sauce that came with them wasn't your typical dipping sauce though it was tasty. The service was very good, the server was attentive and helpful. I would say the 3.5 average rating is pretty accurate.

    (3)

  • Carrie C.

    Depressing corporatism with unexpected good quality on some dishes. Crowd and service make me feel like I'm on my way to senior prom. $8 bottles if hakutsuru help to make it all more than tolerable. Rounded up from total middle of the road 2.5.

    (3)

  • Ane P.

    I came here with a friend, and was pleasantly surprised at the tastes I was able to indulge in. I ordered a couple of small dishes that the server warned me would be spicy (oh come on, I eat spicy food all the time! Bring it on!)...well they were. Really spicy. And I won't even say that I was upset about it...but usually someone will tell you that, and then you pump yourself up to get ready for a super-spicy meal, and it's nothing of the sort. They definitely live up to the expectation. It has gotten busier over the past year, and I'm in love with the agedashi eggplant. The waitstaff is wonderful and extra-friendly, and the zen-like feel of the restaurant leaves you with the ability to think clearly.

    (4)

  • Selena B.

    This place is extremely stylish, its got an up scale Izakaya look to it and serves Japanese Pop/Posh izakaya foods and drinks. (You can get Oolong High's and Calpis Sours here!!) I went the other night here with a friend for their happy hour and found the food good, but a little on the expensive side, even for a happy hour. $4 for a plate of Tofu!!! Though, some other plates were well worth the money, like the fried Takoyaki. The wait staff were completely confused the entire night, they couldn't keep orders straight and kept on serving people the wrong food. I ended up with the wrong bill too :S. Over all its a fun atmosphere, great if place if you're into Japanese culture. :) ' Oh one thing, street parking in Seattle = Weird spots, parallel parking and/or 10 bucks for 2 hours!

    (4)

  • Alice C.

    This is one of the few places I will venture into Belltown for... As a disclaimer, I've only had a few appetizers here and I don't drink so no comments on the strength of their alcohol... Somehow I always end up here with a large group. And, unlike most other establishments in Seattle, the service is friendly and we never have trouble with the bill. The best was having our NYE get together here. We were lazy and didn't look for a place until the last minute. Luckily, their 'private' room was still open. We filled it and then some... Throughout the evening, we had people coming and going. The wait staff kept track of everything and made it super easy for me. It made for a great evening!!!

    (4)

  • Eleyna M.

    I absolutely love Wann! The food and service are both great. I have not once been let down. The interior design and decor is so gorgeous and serene. I want this place in my back yard. The prices are very reasonable. Big fan of their happy hour! I keep bringing more and more friends back with me, everyone leaving very happy. You can't really go wrong with any selection.

    (5)

  • Mz A.

    Went for happy hour, and had some great food. Miso soup was fantastic-not too salty, and with a nice soft square of tofu in the middle. Sashimi-fresh and velvety. Salmon poke, good. Gyoza-Fried little gyozas. Average, but that's okay...(after all, it is happy hour)

    (4)

  • Jon L.

    Although not fully authentic, this restaurants offers fresh sushi with a unique blend in the menu. The creativity in each of the rolls is amazing and they are sized nicely. The service is general decent, however I do notice a dropped in attentiveness during the extreme hours -- expected I guess? (Perhaps in easy remedy could better management of staffing during the the rush hours). Overall, I love this place and will frequent.

    (4)

  • Kay C.

    This place is great. I love that it's a non-sushi centric Japanese restaurant. Their best item is the fried chicken - seriously melts in your mouth - so tender and tastes incredible. I love the other items as well - their sushi is good too and so is their drink menu. Also great service though a little slow at times. I think happy hour is a great deal too. I'd say probably one of the best Japanese restaurants in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Romeo V.

    Shout Out to Claire... I don't eat Sushi but this place has plenty of good food outside of the Sushi realm. Usually, when I go to a Japanese restaurant, i order the typical chicken katsu or teriyaki. I actually enjoy eating here especially since the happy hour is within the time I get off work (5-7pm) and all day Mondays. I've been to this place about 5 times now. The service I've had has been good overall and if I lived closer to Seattle, i'd probably be a regular at this joint. Now this review is coming from a person that hardly eats Japanese food so if you're a novice like me, take a chance...you'll enjoy it. Favorite Dishes - Japanese Fried Chicken, BLT Rolls, Short Ribs, Takoyaki, and the Fried Angel Hair (like pretzels, good with beer) You can't beat the $2.50 drafts of Kirin Ichiban and Sapporo during happy hour.

    (4)

  • Sangorama s.

    Tasty Izakaya in Seattle. Lots of twists to your standard fare and overall good grub. We had a lot of stuff that you normally wouldn't find in your typical Japanese place - brie tempura, somen, etc, and most of it was really good. I wanted to try to tofu and mochi dish but was totally full by the time I saw it on the menu. They open till 2am Thurs-Sat which is neat. Decent sake menu and Japanese beers on tap - gotta love that. You pay heavy here. Things aren't cheap. The knucklehead at the front desk is the exception, he comes free of charge. The place is kinda hip looking, very chic-ish modern kinda place. Don't ask for a highchair, they really didn't want your kids in the first place. The knucklehead mentioned above took one look at us, then looked at our kids, paused for like 5 seconds and said, '...so how do we want to handle this?' I was gonna bring down some whoopification but remembered how hungry I was and just asked for a booth instead. The wait staff was very good though.

    (4)

  • rosylen m.

    I'm not from the area, but went with my family because my sister had read somewhere that they had pregnant fish. I'm pretty snobby about food and this place kicks rear. I would highly recommend-- yellowtail collar kobe beef tataki tako & mozuku (sp?) daikon radish salad godzilla roll and the sesame ice cream for dessert I wasn't impressed with the pregnant fish or the tuna & tofu tartare, but all of the above were absolutely delicious. For those of you in the know, it rivals Kirala in Berkeley, CA as far as tastiness goes. I only gave four stars because the service was spotty (never got our water glasses refilled), but it was Valentine's Day and they were very busy. The waitstaff were all very nice though. Eat here NOW!!!

    (4)

  • Betsy T.

    Other than the fact that we were charged $4 for extra toast points (!) this place was a great choice on a weekday night. We got a little bit of everything - the yellowtail (delicious but the portion was bit mean), the tuna tartar or whatever is spread on the toast points (also delicious), spareribs (surprisingly generous and tasty), some sort of okonomiyaki that was not as good as real okonomiyaki but still cool that they had it, and a bunch of rice sets all around with miso soup. The miso was especially delightful. The ambience of the place was nice too. Very clean and urban with the traditional Japanese restaurant elements, like woodcut prints and dark wood paneling.

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    I was not sure what to expect going into this restaurant. For some reason I had thought it was slow there but being friday night I still made a reservation, and thank g-d that I did! We came in and it was crazy, but because of our reservation we were able to sit right down. Like Amanda B said I hear they have happy hour all monday night and the happy hour menu looks good, so I know I'll be checking that out. Anyway, we ordered some really good food. The brie tempura which was amazing. The whole squid, which was all right. The sea monster treasure roll which was absolutely amazing, I got 2!! And, this kobe beef roll, which was surprisingly delicious. Overall the food gets at least a 4 rating. The reason that my rating is a 3 is because of the service. We had one waiter who placed our first order, and then another waitress who came over and brought our food, that's fine. Then another waitress once we were done, and after we had ordered more from the waiter, came over and said are you good can I bring you anything, and that was our whole night! 3 different wait staff people kept coming up to us asking if we were okay and could they get us something while we waited an hour for our rolls. An hour of them saying so are you done do you want the check or are you going to order something else. And, we stared at them and said uhm we did order something else 2 rolls, and then them saying, oh really, I'll go check on it, and while they check on it , the next waitress comes over and says so you're full, want the check, or do you want more, no we say the last waitress was just here checking on the food that we had ordered. This place was very disjointed and unable to handle all the people that were there. I still had a good time and was not in a rush, but I would not go here if I was in a rush.

    (3)

  • Cathy S.

    Wann has happy hour from 4-7pm daily! The Kobe Beef Tongue Steak with mustard ponzu saucce is so tendor and flavorful. I tried takoyaki here for the first time (they look like donut-holes, but are filled with pieces of tako, green onions, and other goodness). It's a bit on the heavy side, but my god...it's heaven in your mouth. My fave has to be the Mediterranean Mussels (also on the happy hour menu for only $5!!). The actual mussels are good, but it's the broth that blows me away. It has a seaweed base, which goes really nicely with the shallots and leeks. I often feel the urge to throw my head back and drink it straight from the bowl. Their drinks are fun and creative. Really liked the Calpico Sour with Shochu.

    (4)

  • Adam M.

    Went here back in June with my aunt and uncle. We sat in a booth, and tried a variety of things. All of their specialty unique rolls that we tried were great (the Fire Castle, the Wann Roll, and the Haikara Roll I think), and we each had a different desert, most of which were very good, especially the mango-flavored ice cream and the mochi, but their website doesn't show these as on the menu anymore. The atmosphere was pretty cool in my opinion; the decorations were just beautiful and subtle without being mild. On the wall next to the entrance there was even some Japanese-style graffiti of a samurai with the Wann name in it. I would DEFINITELY return again; in fact, I would seek this place out to show my friends.

    (5)

  • Angie L.

    This was our first time here. My boyfriend is a huge fan of Japanese food and found this place on a search engine. So we went here more for the food than drinks. First of all, the restaurant was way under staffed.. it took forever to get our food. Secondly. the food was totally not worth the money. We had the kobe sashimi and soft shell crab and I was utterly disappointed. Save your money and go someplace else.

    (1)

  • Andri P.

    Went here last night with my friends for their happy hour. The foods are good. We ordered a lot. I ordered Mango Oolong. It's a really delicious alcoholic drink, but the alcohol content is not strong at all. But it's good. The rolls are okay. The calamari is different than a regular calamari, but it's sinfully really good. You should try it.... The atmosphere is nice. Love the interior decor of the place. Oh, by the way, we also ordered the molten lava cake... and unfortunately, it was a dissapointment. However. everything else is good.

    (4)

  • Nina N.

    I love Wann!! I recently found a new love for sushi here.. I never even liked sushi until I came here.The environment is very mordern and I love that!! The best times to go is for happy hour, it is insane on how cheap it is! I like to go on either Monday or Tuesday because it is happy hour all day long. I try to go there every week if I could!

    (5)

  • Michelle B.

    Update 10/22/07: The happy hour now kicks ass. Japanese fried chicken, some seaweed flavored potatoes, and a cheap glass of beer. Is this Japanese or Southern food? Who cares? It's good! --------------------------------------------------­------ The restaurant is well designed and sports a modern Zen theme. There are even polished rocks hidden under plexiglass...oooohhhh. The menu is interesting - I was glad I was with someone who knew way more than I did about Japanese cuisine. Since he is schooled in the ways of Izakaya restaurants I simply let him order. The food was only ok. We both agreed. We generally have trouble agreeing. At least we can come together over mediocre food. The bill was stupid expensive. I may go back if they get a happy hour, but until then it's certainly not worth my time, money or daily caloric allotment.

    (4)

  • chelley L.

    i love izakaya. i especially love izakaya with happy hour! i love it even more when there's izakaya happy hour on a saturday night! i'm so glad we stumbled into this place after walking around belltown and not feeling the other places around, something called my name and said "hey fatty we got food here" it wasn't just good, it was GREAT. $4 cocktails, plus all the yummy things to chose from. takoyaki, beef tataki, mini sausage, spicy tuna rolls, mussels in excellent broth, and excellent sashimi plates, fried squid pieces with mayonaise and then some more. oh my this place was soooo good, i wanted to fall asleep eating. the service was really great too. our waitress was friendly and smiley, ready to serve us! food and drinks came out quick!

    (5)

  • Josie N.

    I am amazed at the lack of proper izakayas here in Seattle. I fell in love with them in Tokyo, and the closest I can find to what I experienced there is in Vancouver, BC (Guu, Gyoza King, etc). I've been meaning to check out Maekawa for a while, but Wann is much closer to work. My boyfriend and I decided to have dinner there before catching a movie at the Cinerama the other night. Decor: clean lines, subtle decoration. The layout is very open. The booths on the back wall could probably hold 4 average-sized people reasonably well. It was a lot of space for 2. The menu was upscale in a way I associate with Belltown. High prices, small quantities-- even for tapas sized portions. The selection felt somewhat small because many of the choices seemed purposely food-snobbish. (Although, to be fair, I _did_ enjoy the Brie tempura with raspberry soy sauce.) No bacon-wrapped, Camembert-stuffed mochi balls... no karaage... no butter corn... no croquettes... no chikuwa... This is not That Kind of Place. When I think "izakaya," I think "pub". This is most definitely not a pub. The food was good, but I really wanted pub fare that night. I will go out of my way to try Maekawa next time. However, in Wann's defense, I thought I would point a few things out-- It was nice to eat at a Japanese restaurant run by actual nihonjin instead of kankokujin. Of all the people there, we were some of the only gaijin. 98% of the people there were nihonjin. Maybe I'm reading too much into that, but I would think it says something positive about the food. It's also the only place in Seattle we've seen "Oolong High" on the drink menu. An assortment of girly mixed drinks with Cassis, too.

    (4)

  • Chanda I.

    thanks wann for having happy hour the whole month of september. i love izakaya (japanese pub food) restaurants. this place has more of a trendy look then other izakayas i've been to and it fits the belltown neighborhood. this style of eating is meant for sharing and trying lots of dishes. i love agedashi tofu and they had a similar tofu dish for happy hour that made my tofu charchoiled (YUMMY). all the food i had was tasty with the right kind of sauces. also they had some interesting cocktails including the type of cocktails i have dreamed about - tea infused cocktails! that's right - they had green tea and oolong tea cocktails with a fruity liqueurs.

    (4)

  • Heather O.

    The food was amazing. Def try the takoyaki, delicious. We also had the Mecha Godzilla Roll which was also amazing. The Omakase - "chef's choice" was a great deal, very fresh. This was a great place to spend my birthday and I can't wait to go back!!

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    I love wann, and in particular I love wann's happy hour for several reasons: -it goes until 7, making it a welcome haven for those of us who just can't get off work in time for all these ends at 6 happy hours -they have a lot of space and have happy hour in the whole restaurant not just the bar. I like to go out in groups of 6 or more and we never have trouble getting a seat. -Both the food and drink deals are outstanding. The food is delicious and unique. Where else am I going to go to get my brie cheese tempura? -The staff is very friendly. When we wanted to know the difference between edamame and chamame, our waitress gave a brief definition and when we wanted to know more she actually went and did some research and brought it back to us. One of my favorite spots in Seattle without doubt.

    (5)

  • Kevin S.

    The food here is very tasty and a quick look around the places tells you one thing - they spent a butt-load of cash decorating it. That said, if you're looking for the typical Japanese style Izakaya - well you should go to the Maekawa Bar and grill (which actually plays JPOP for those who care). But, if you're looking for an upscale place to entertain clients or take a date this is the place for you. So be prepared to pay 6-7 bucks for small plates of food and up to $14 for one of their drinks (most are 8-10 bucks). Sadly they don't have a happy hour here yet, so there's no cheaper options, but the place is a very nice place and definitely a nice change of pace from my point of view. I'll be back with clients ;) *** Updated 3/1/2008 **** As a side note this place does have a great happy hour from 4-6 and 10 pm to close every day. It features a bunch of great little items, a few sushi rolls, and some mixed drink specials. Truthfully, as a happy hour is concerned it tends to be one of my favorite to grab a drink at as its typically not that crowded so you can still talk to your friends.

    (4)

  • Erick F.

    Delicious hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. I also order their tako-yaki and agedashi tofu every time. It feels just like an izakayas in Japan. Fast, friendly service. Order lots of things and share it all with your table!

    (5)

  • Sara F.

    I went here recently with some of my girlfriend's for a ladies night out. We got there around 7 on a Friday night & the bar was pretty packed. They recommended we sit at the bar as they have happy hour all night, which was music to our ears & were really happy as they had great food & drink specials, (that's my idea of a real HH! Not sure a couple discounted plates, but drink specials as well). The food was pretty yummy. I got those octopus balls, (I think they're called tokoyaki?) & it was delicious. Plus the spicy sushi roll, (fire castle), was fantastic. It had a great spicy tomato sauce that went so well with the sushi. Everything here was really solid for a happy hour menu & the service was prompt as well, even for a busy Friday night. I think they do all day hh on Mondays as well. I'll be going back soon!

    (5)

  • Alix H.

    They have Takoyaki here! AND they have this other grilled octopuss dish that tastes amazing. The fish is also fresh and the Lychee Martini IS nomalicious!!!! I would go back again anytime... in fact, I'm going with friends this Friday :)

    (4)

  • Mei-I F.

    I love me some happy hour and Wann has it EVERY day. When I see octopus I order. Period. I love them deep fried octopus balls! Everything on their hh menu is delicious, but their dinner menu has a delicious assortment not to be missed especially the little rice pots and yakisoba omelet. Sushi is pretty good too, standard fare. I am curious about that corndog on the menu........

    (4)

  • Avitania B.

    Wann Izakaya has all the characteristics that make my hungry happy hour heart smile: a good menu, nice drink specials, and lasts past 6pm. We arrived at around 6:30 on a Friday night to get some grub prior to an 8pm show at the Moore. We were seated at one of the booths - ooh la la, very romantic. Here's what we ordered: - Sashimi appetizer: whoa, yum. I was expecting crap for cheap happy hour sashimi, but the fish was fresh and succulent. The yellowtail was like buttah. - Deep fried angel hair: It looks like raw dried pasta, but it's crunchy salty sticks of goodness. YES. - Creamy corn croquette: More deep fried goodness. Perfectly crispy on the outside, gooey sweet corn and potato goodness on the inside. - Japanese Fried Chicken: Nicely spiced deep fried chicken thigh meat. Probably some of the best tatsuaage I've had outside of Japan. - Cheese Tsukune: A ground chicken patty with a molten dollop of mozzarella cheese inside, covered in a sweet soy sauce. The sauce was a bit overpowering, but otherwise tasty. - Koukutou Creme Brulee: OMG. So tasty. Do not miss this if you're a creme brulee fan; this one is amazing with a complex mocha-y flavor to it. Hellz to the yeah. - Grapefruit sours: these made me very happy. Maybe a little too happy. Service was good. The place got more crowded when we left at around 7:30, so next time I go, I'm going to go a little early. This is a perfect place for pre-show nosh. I'll definitely go again. Next time, though, I'm not going to share my creme brulee. MINE MINE MINE.

    (4)

  • Shari d.

    4 stars if you are coming for Happy Hour...3 stars if you are coming at any other time of day. I guess that evens out to a 3.5. I have been here twice, once about a year ago for dinner and once again not too long ago for Happy Hour. The first time I came I thought the food was good but slightly overpriced for what we recieved. The second, and more recent, time I came everything we ordered (with the exception of the gyoza) was $4 each. -Assorted Tempura Appetizer: light and crispy with a good assortment of vegetables. -Kurobuta Pork Sausage: Good...but not great. I hear this pork is supposed to be superior to other types but I couldn't really tell. Probably because it was in sausage form. Grainy mustard was a plus! -Takoyaki: Crispy on the outside and perfect on the inside served with a duo of the sauces you should expect when ordering this dish topped with the beautiful dancing bonito flakes. This is exactly how Takoyaki should be. -Cream Corn Croquette: Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside...cooked perfectly! -Chicken Karaage: Very good...kind of stringy but I think that was attributable to the cut of meat and the not the meat itself. Perfect with lemon squeezed on top. -Spicy Pork Gyoza: these were good...but SPICY! I am not that tolerant of spicy so it was too hot for me...for most other people it was probably just right. Definitely coming back for Happy Hour!

    (4)

  • S L.

    I am a little biased because I had Japanese style Izakaya in Van City (Vancouver) the day before eating here. Not to say the food was not awesome in its own right....but nothing beats Hapa Izakaya. I arrived in Seattle on a Tuesday a little after 7 PM and headed out for dinner shortly thereafter. Knowing I missed any potential to hit up happy hour, low and behold...they hand me a happy hour menu to my stomach's delight. I ordered a good amount (tatsutaage, spicy tuna roll, eel roll, and sashimi appetizer) which I washed down with two pints of Kirin. The decor was very well done and I would recommend anyone from out of town looking for a casual Japanese style Izakaya to check this place out.

    (3)

  • Peter L.

    The two times I've been here, it's been eerily empty, so I was expecting the worst. But there were a few gems in the menu along with a dud. Wann specializes in small plates, and simple dishes such as chicken karaage was good, but the shishamo could have been grilled a little more. The 11 spice crab however, was oddly a real dud in terms of flavor. The best dish was the seafood kamemeshi, a traditional Japanese rice dish cooked in a Japanese iron pot with your choice of meat, seafood or vegetables. Definitely unique and very flavorful. While the sake list was limited, I did appreciate a selection of smaller bottles (300 ml). There were a few rolls on the menu, but no sushi or sashimi, which is just fine, as Seattle has many fine sushi restaurants.

    (4)

  • Laura K.

    I love the decor. It is a very pretty space and it is very affordable. This is a great place for a party or a date. The quality of the tempura, agadashi tofu, and the hamachi kama is top notch and I've been to the best sushi joints in town. This is not a sushi restaurant but they do have some. It seems that they have a never ending happy hour during the week. I find myself there every week.

    (4)

  • T.J. S.

    After work HH with a co-worker, Japanese style. Hot Sake and Yuzu Sours kept conversation flowing. The service was nondescript but the food was good enough to keep ordering. Small plate tofu, sashimi samplers, fried chicken, and black hog. It was simple and complex, like our conversations of work, politics and the politics of our work. "Another hot sake, please?" Yes, this place is good enough for such carrying on but frustrating in spots. The decor and lighting make you feel as if enough of you can be revealed but not so much that you give it away. "Gam bei!"......oops, I meant "Kampai!" More Sake!

    (3)

  • Laura G.

    I had a good meal at Wann on Saturday night. While the wait times at every other Belltown restaurants were over an hour, we were able to walk right into Wann and get a great booth with no wait. The atmosphere is great at Wann - modern, interesting, and comfortable. The servers are upbeat and helpful. The dishes are unique and good. We ordered five dishes for two of us, which seemed about right. The dishes included the wasabi-marinated octopus, spicy tuna and tofu with garlic toast, tempura-fried brie with raspberry sauce, green beans, and the kurobato sausage. For those who aren't familiar with Izakaya-style restaurants (I was not familiar with them), the menu takes a bit of explanation. Our cheerful server did a great job explaining everything to us. I especially loved her description of the black hog in the kurobato sausage: "It's like a really, really ugly pig, not like the cute pink pigs that we love. It's juicy and delicious though!" She was right, the sausage was juicy and delicious. I thought the wine selection at Wann was just so-so. They serve a few well-known local wines. It would be nice to see some more interesting bottles on their menu. Like other reviewers, I'm a little stumped by how empty Wann was. It may be that local diners don't understand the format of the restaurant and the dishes. I'm hoping that the good reviews for Wann encourage others to take a chance and try something new at Wann. It would be great if this restaurant stuck around for a while.

    (4)

  • Matt B.

    Dining at Wann was an altogether satisfying experience. I recommend checking the place out on Monday's when they have all day happy hour including numerous food plates at reasonable prices. The Japanese friend chicken was superb and the sushi rolls were great (though the spicy tuna roll was a bit more spicy than I would have liked, but I also have rather low tolerance). The seating arrangement was perfect for small groups with little alcoves and nooks to sit with a fair amount of privacy. I will definitely be back here soon!

    (4)

  • Tonya N.

    This place i have mixed feelins about... First time i went here it was great, very good brie tempura with raspberry sauce which i think is my fav dish here. Sushi is pretty good... but i have to say, I feel the management is rather poor, seems they dont think they treat their employees very well based on what i saw during my evening. Very cool looking restaurant though i like what they did w/ their wall txture, very chic and good floor plan.

    (3)

  • Garrett H.

    I like it. The service is good and they have a great happy hour which is all day Mondays and Tuesdays and between 4-8pm in the bar the rest of the week. The food is good and they have a full bar.

    (4)

  • Jandrew T.

    Pretty awesome happy hour selection. The takoyaki is incredible (6 for $3.50!!).

    (4)

  • T W.

    Been here twice a week apart both for happy hour. I have to say I loved the ambiance, the happy hour appetizers, and more importantly, the taste, price, selections, and service - our wait staff were friendly and professional. So, a great experience if you are looking for very satisfied happy hour. Check this place out. Cheers!

    (4)

  • Christine C.

    I've been here twice, both times for their fantastic happy hour specials at the bar. We had 2 different bartenders, and both were friendly, helpful, speedy and all-around great. The food was tasty and the drinks were perfect. I'd recommend this place in a heartbeat!

    (5)

  • Chanya A.

    I happened to be in Beltown after lunch hour, and was hopeful to try a new Japanese place since I'm a sushi-nuts. I hang out with Japanese friends who are 'sushi snobs'; who have a very high standard with Asian food in general. At the first glance, the place looks very impressive; clean and cozy. As for the menu, I was intrigued by one of the Rice dishes served in stone pot (which is similar to the very famous clay pot rice I once had in Japan); so I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately, it was tasteless although the presentation was nice. The service, as many people mentioned, is very slow although there were only two customers at that time. I gave the benefit of the doubt that the hostess seemed to be doing double duties, perhaps its the end of her shift and she's tired. Since the other customer seems to like his sushi roll, I'm inclined to be willing to come back to try the sushi. The Happy Hour and the green tea tiramisu sounds great. I'll give it a second shot ;-) [Meanwhile, there's still Hiroki's in tangle town for best GreenTea Tiramisu, or perhaps this was his creation?]

    (2)

  • bruce d.

    Very good happy hour, plus I got fantastic help. It helps to interact with the wait staff. They will treat you like a freind.

    (4)

  • Beth T.

    I'd given this place four stars before, but I need to amend that rating - every time I go here, there's some issue with the service being slow. The food is still incredible, but I'm starting to think it's no longer worth it if you have to wait 20 minutes at your table before a waitress even comes by. And then, the waitress only came after we asked another waiter what the deal was. Luckily, the food came out relatively quickly, but they never came around to ask if we wanted another round of drinks (or anything else for that matter). There's enough good Asian food in Seattle that I doubt I'll be back given the several slow service experiences I've had now.

    (3)

  • Nina N.

    pro's- `great food....sashimi...rolls....fresh.... chicken danban.....really.. `maybe the best chicken i've had in a long time..... `no one speaks english...so it's pretty authentic.. happy all day on monday's... ` cute bartenders hahah ` really busy..meaning fresher food.. cons ` bad service..like above.. no one speaks english.... ` bad parking ` kind of pricey.... -------- they have alot of comfort food here, so it's just not the usual japenese sushi only restaurant.. -------------- I love that they are keeping it real... :)

    (4)

  • Susan G.

    go for happy hour! this place is awsome!! I dont like the crunch rolls but everything else is a win! Especially fire castle!!!

    (5)

  • C C.

    Another Sushi joint in Seattle's Belltown area how original. We decided to try out happy hour. They have really cheap $2.50 tap beers. I think I had a couple of Mirror Ponds or was it Manny's. The happy hour food was good, just not much to choice from. I'd go back for the beer prices alone!

    (4)

  • Mike K.

    Going down fast ... I was here several months ago, the food was competent if expensive. Still, I love eating at Izakayas in Japan, and I was glad to see someone trying to get one going in Seattle. My recent second visit was a disaster ... the place was uncomfortably warm (79 according to the wall therm), the hamachi wasn't prepared correctly (every piece had tendon right in the center), and the staff was preoccupied and unresponsive (a lot of their friends hanging around ... what's that all about ?). I'll stick with Saito's next time, no way will I be giving any more money to Wann.

    (2)

  • Sharon A.

    Visiting Seattle for 1 day stopped by wanns I zakaya food is great prices reasonable the best was the Teri salmon belly but everything was good too!

    (4)

  • Vanessa N.

    Great service and drinks right in the heart of Belltown. We were vacationing from Orange County, CA and we came here TWICE because we loved it here. Sit at the bar and ask for Kegan. You won't be disappointed! Drinks are tasty and don't forget the tonkotsu ramen in your next order.

    (5)

  • Yang L.

    Not so great of service average food and do not order the deep fried roll crazy oily. I don't think I'll come back to this place. Before they change the ownership used to be a great place

    (3)

  • Alice H.

    I was hoping I would be able to stop in here and grab some food on my way home since I live across the street, but the chef won't make any special rolls to go "because it's the chefs personal choice not to do so", leaving me with very limited options... So much for that idea.

    (1)

  • Megan A.

    For the love of sushi, stop using so much cream cheese! Wann is conveniently located near my work and open during for lunch, so although I would avoid all of their specialty rolls, because cream cheese and rice is just nasty, it is okay to satisfy my day-time sushi cravings. Their happy hour menu (all day Monday and Tuesday!) is extensive and has some great, simple options. Sushi Set A, which includes tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, and ebi is a good value. I have definitely had better quality fish - the last time I ordered this, the texture was slightly off, but was okay. The spicy tuna roll was actually spicy and so filling! The space is cute and great for large groups of people. The service is friendly, albeit slower than molasses. If they ask to take your order, you better be prepared, because if you ask for more time, they are not coming back. If you are in the area, it is worth a try!

    (3)

  • Kelly C.

    Not open hours as advertised. Kicked us out walking in at 10:45, website says they close at midnight. Try Kushi Bar instead for late night ramen.

    (1)

  • Asia N.

    Hands down my favorite sushi place in Seattle. They have an amazing happy hour menu with great prices. My favorite is the Seattle Crunch roll- just enough crunch and the perfect amount of cream cheese. They also use a delicious chili sauce on top. The service is quick, friendly and the food is very fresh and tasty!!

    (5)

  • Dominick S.

    This is the best place in town as far as Sushi is concerned. Happy hour is pure bliss with all of our favorite Japanese delights We also went for Valentine's day dinner which was amazing! The waitresses are very caring and attentive to us every time we go and know us now since we're regulars. We will continue to visit this place and bring our friends as well.

    (5)

  • Pete M.

    I've been going to this place off and on for going on 2 years. they're always super-nice, the sashimi is always fresh and the sushi is tasty and diverse. Monday and Tuesday are 'happy hour all day' with 5 pcs of 3 kinds of tuna or salmon for $8. All the good rolls are $6. Makes you wonder where they're skimping?? Nowhere, not size, quality, service, atmosphere. The fault in their stars is they're practically across the street from Wasabi (which I also love). Happy hr menu requires a drink order - so what? Order an interesting soda for $3. The whole experience is absolutely dependable, not trendy or forced, and I can't get enough.

    (5)

  • Doc V.

    I would have given this restaurant 5 stars based on the fact that they serve Hana Sake-lychee flavor, (which they don't list as one of their main stars on their menu, but upon request, they'll serve it in a glass). Boyfriend and I came here for date night and we just so happened to stumbled into this restaurant because we wanted sushi. So, boyfriend was convinced that the restaurant would be awesome based on the fact that we saw these Japanese men in suits, carrying briefcases who just stepped foot out of the restaurant. Well, much to his disappointment, that wasn't the case. Boyfriend decided to order Udon...really?....REALLY! You're probably wondering, "Seriously?" YES! SERIOUSLY! He wasn't happy with that dish. I'm smarter than boyfriend so I ordered sashimi and a roll which was good. Boyfriend also ordered the chicken meatballs which were actually surprisingly tasty! What I was super psyched about was the fact that they had Hana Lychee flavor sake there. Though, it is not listed as a separate drink itself and it's listed as an ingredient for another girly- sweet- mixed alcoholic beverage, the waitress was able to grant my request to have 2 glasses of it. (Of course, not at once.) The interior was quite nice with its Asian influence decor. The staff was hit or miss. One of the gals we had appeared reserved. My boyfriend (who is non-Asian) pronounced one of the dishes as though he was Japanese so I said, "Don't mind him, he thinks he's Japanese." The waitress didn't laugh one bit. Another waitress appeared quite friendly and closed our tab out for us. Whatever the case, the food was not exciting nor was it completely a failure, and since they have Hana flavored Sake, I'll definitely come back specifically for that. I'm not sure if they have other Hana flavors but I've yet to find out! Oh...I believe they serve Happy Hour with some pretty cool hours, too!

    (3)

  • Rheanna S.

    I've been looking for a sushi restaurant that also has a romantic feel to it. Wann was just that. My boyfriend and I went here a few months ago for one of our date nights. I really liked that it was quiet and had lower lighting. The background music was nice too. I had tempura udon - I enjoyed it and would come back to get it again. I also got a specialty roll, but can't remember which one it was. My only complaint is that the menu on their website didn't match the menu in the restaurant - the menu in the restaurant had a lot more options, but at the same time was missing some of the items I saw online. There was a roll on the online menu that I wanted to try, but it wasn't on the menu in the restaurant so I had to pick something else. I'd like to try Wann again sometime, either to try more of their sushi or for a late night dessert.

    (4)

  • Seth R.

    I've been eating at and bringing people to Wann's for almost five years now. They have an amazing happy hour that is by far my favorite in or around downtown. Their nigori or unfiltered sake is deliciously creamy and their chicken Katsu wrap has to be tasted to be believed. Both their Seattle and Seattle Crunch Rolls are great for people who say they "don't like sushi" and their menu has very reasonably prices. I hope this place is open forever!

    (5)

  • Sonya G.

    Having been to happy hour here several times with large groups of friends, I think I may have to reevaluate my impression of the service. It turns out my brain seems to excuse poor things when I know I'm with a large, slap-happy-it's-Friday group of drinkers. Jump forward several visits: I went back for a small, quiet, pre-show snack with two friends and realized just how disorganized things actually are at Wann. We arrive to a fairly empty restaurant given the holiday, Saturday night situation, and after some confusion about table availability (huh? I can't point to a dozen within view of the door) are taken to sit. Menus and water come in no certain hurry, and we wait about 10 minutes to order. Eventually our drinks (which, by the way, were certainly billed to have alcohol in them, but was completely undetectable) arrive and we continue waiting for our food. After about 25 minutes and a failed attempt to catch our waitress' attention, we ask another waiter if our food is coming, as we have to leave in 20 more minutes. He says he'll check... Eventually the food (a salad and two simple sushi rolls off the happy hour menu) arrives and we ask for the bill immediately. Again, confused service. The sushi isn't bad, per se, but for the slow, the crummy drinks, and the price, Wann really doesn't warrant returning.

    (2)

  • Katleiah R.

    Come during happy hour! (Monday and Tuesday all day and other days 4-7pm and late night happy hour from 10-close)

    (4)

  • Douglas G.

    Great place for drinks and light sushi apps but only if you sit in the bar section; otherwise prepare to wait a long time to get orders and refills. The bar tenders take care of you and the happy hour menu is tasty. This insight is after multiple visits, not just one unique occasion.

    (3)

  • Natalie G.

    If you want some interesting sushi rolls this is the place to go. Mecha Godzilla made with kobe beef. Seattle Crunch roll with salmon and tempura battered with a sauce that goes perfectly with it. And their happy hour is excellent. Where else can you get half price rolls that are full size! And cheap beer, cool mixed drinks, and Sake.

    (5)

  • S V.

    I really like this place. I got introduced to it by a buddy and I loved the workers, service, decor, ambiance, drinks, and music. It is a nice place for adults to come and catch up with friends/family. The bar is also nice too.

    (5)

  • Spread E.

    Service was pretty terrible. Our waiter never ordered our dinner by mistake and then never checked on our table to see why we were just sitting there for over 30 minutes.

    (1)

  • Sean B.

    I was so excited when I came across an "Izakaya", having spent many years living in Japan I was hoping that this experience was going to take me back there. Unfortunately I was wrong, all of the varieties of fish we were served tasted flat, as if they were stored in the same ziploc bag. The restaurant felt a little to Americanized and trendy...

    (2)

  • Eve T.

    Tuesday all-day happy hour! They have a great variety to choose from on their happy hour menu and they're all really cheap ($2-$8 dishes, including 6-8 piece rolls). My group went with agadeshi eggplant, salmon poke, calamari salad, spicy tuna crunch roll, and spider roll. We definitely ordered too much for 3! I absolutely loved the calamari salad. The calamari is fried then added to a bed of mixed greens and sprinkled with a sweet chili sauce. It was delightful- the hot crispy calamari pieces with the cool salad and a hint of spice. I was a bit disappointed in the spicy tuna roll. I did not, at all, expect it to be fried. Usually, a crunch sushi means they roll the sushi in tempura crisps/pieces and the ingredients inside stay raw. This roll was fried which means the tuna came out fully cooked! It was .... weird, to say the least. Or, maybe a Seattle thing? Everything else was good for what it's priced and worth. Service was great, our waitress would come over periodically and try and strike up conversation with us. (aren't these great? are you have a good time?) Overall, great experience with friends, ok experience with quality of food. Price and service is well worth coming back to try other items on menu.

    (3)

  • Stacy K.

    This place is good in my book! The happy hour prices are great, the sushi was good and they had some unique drinks, many of which included booze and tea. I tried the Reggae punch (I think it was called?) which was peach schnapps and oolong tea and it tasted like a nice iced peach tea! Super yum! I'd return for the happy hour prices but probably wouldn't eat here for full menu price.

    (4)

  • Suzanne D.

    Family of 4 in town visiting Seattle for just 4 days, staying at a nearby hotel found this place on Yelp and decided to try it. Really glad we did! We happened to be there for the Happy Hour menu prices, and what a deal for the good food we had! We ordered a variety of sushi and sashimi, plus some noodles and house salads and everything was quite good. It is not the highest rated sushi I'd say but being experienced sushi eaters from out of state we thought it was very good for the price. The restaurant decor is calm and pleasing (and open), and our wait staff was exceedingly nice and friendly. Honestly a very nice person who made sure everything was to our liking and tried to get our orders to us as fast as they were available. We were there on on a Sunday early evening, so there was no wait for a table. Definitely recommend - a great place for the value.

    (4)

  • Larry M.

    An absolute disaster. Despite the entire bar ordering and eating off the "old" menu the manager refused to allow us to order off this menu in the dining room claiming the menu everyone in the bar was using was "old" and it was a mistake that everyone was apparently ordering and eating from this menu (which we were also given when seated in the bar waiting for our table). She asked us what we wanted, to which we replied, we don't know, you won't show us the menu. We got up and left and spent our $200 down at Nijo instead. I would not go back nor would I recommend this place to others.

    (1)

  • Sarah F.

    Happy hour! Inexpensive late night sushi. Location was kind of in the boonies . The bartender was also the waiter and boy was he a character.He talks too much. Expect quantity and quality. Fast service.

    (4)

  • Rachel L.

    I went in September when they had their all-day Happy Hour special and talk about bang for your buck! However, I haven't been back since and I'm not sure if I ever will, at least not for the sushi rolls. SERVICE: Although the service was really awesome (the waitress and hostess were both super sweet), we did have to wait a very long time until we got our table. This was at 8:30 pm and I was with 2 other people. FOOD: The Poke was awesome, the Angel Fried Hair was a really interesting and creative appetizer, but the sushi was sub-par. We ordered 3 rolls that night: - Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll - California Crunch Roll - Shrimp Tempura Roll I didn't like the crunch rolls because they were both just entirely drenched in sauce, taking away from experiencing the flavors within the roll. And, in my opinion, the sauce made them way too heavy, something that sushi rolls aren't typically. The Shrimp Tempura Roll: can I get some tempura with that rice? There was barely any of the good stuff and way too much rice. Not cool and not yum. IN CONCLUSION: Maybe I'll give them another shot sometime and try their other dishes. Their appetizers were good and they had a wide variety that sounded tasty. But if you want to go to a Japanese restaurant that serves good sushi rolls, go to Kozue in Wallingford.

    (3)

  • Ji M.

    My friends and I went in for the happy hour, and wow, I'm glad we chose this place! From the HH menu, we ordered: - Takoyaki - Seattle rolls - Crunchy Tuna rolls - Unagi rolls - Brie cheese Tempura - some tofu dish... the name escapes me, sorry! The takoyaki here was one of the best that I had. And I didn't know what to expect for Brie Cheese Tempura, but wow, the cheese and the raspberry sauce went really well together. Wann's HH rolls are really generous in portion considering the price is only $4.50 (veggie + some classic rolls) or $5.50 ("crunchy" rolls, basically flash-fried rolls). The crunchy rolls were probably one of the best flash-fried rolls that I have had, but still, I think I would have gotten the non-fried rolls, which taste as good, and are cheaper by a dollar! For some reason, we were the only customers in the restaurant. But I really liked the ambient of the restaurant (a bit dark, but still with lots of sun light, and Japanese-style angular furnishings with cool floor decoration), and the waiter was so friendly and helpful. Overall, nice environment, super waiter, and really good HH food and really good price!

    (4)

  • Jamie Lynn P.

    Food was tasty but service was extremely slow for an empty restaurant. My husband and I couldn't eat together because our food came out seperately.

    (2)

  • Monica N.

    We walked in and asked for a table for 2 at a nearly empty restaurant. We were told it was 15 minute wait for an empty restaurant? When I asked why, the hostess commented "we had a big party and the kitchen is backed up". You could have at least seated us at a table, WTF?! You suck Wann!! Good way to turn away customers!

    (1)

  • Will M.

    Let me just start off by saying I HATE sushi... I know I know, it's a sacrilege but I just can't stand the stuff. Oh and don't go on trying to tell me I just haven't found the right place because let me tell you, I used to live in Japan. So if I didn't like it there, I never will. Now, I've walked past this place a few times and some friends and I finally decided to stop in since I could get other Japanese goodies here and I'm glad we did. We had edamame, squid, sushi (I didn't), and a bunch of other items. Way more than we intended, but it all tasted and smelled so good! We even got out of there with a decent bill which was surprising because the place seems upscale. My only real complaint is the lack of AC or fans. It was boiling hot in there and I mean boiling! I felt like I was in a Japanese sauna, but without all the cute half naked boys haha... Anyways, definitely give it a shot if you love Japanese food. It's pretty good.

    (4)

  • Maeleen H.

    I absolutely love this place. My BFF Felicity found this place on Yelp and decided to take me there when I visited from Indiana. I love raw fish. I do not eat raw fish in Indianapolis - we are not even close to the ocean people! We ordered from the thank you - Wann, super affordable Happy Hour menu. Everything we ordered was ono. We ordered yam fries, gyoza, yakitori, spider roll, sushi set B, salmon poke and chamame. My favorite was sushi set B which included two pieces of I think 3 different type of sushi. I also liked the super fresh salmon poke. i could have eaten it all but I shared with Felicity. I wish this restaurant was in Indiana. Also, I loved the classy decor and linen napkins. The staff were super courteous and nice. The presentation of the food is appetizing and I feel that the chefs really took pride in what they were doing. I could have stayed longer lingering over our Calpico Sodas - mine was just soda, Felicity had it Sour but we needed to get going. Location is good - close to bus stops and the light rail station. Closest restaurant quality to beautiful Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Mandy S.

    this place is good for the takoyaki, yakitori and baked mussels. sashimi could be better but come here for the other side dishes you normally don't order. ;)

    (4)

  • Jessica C.

    In love with their happy hour menu. I always get the agedashi tofu, and salmon poke salad. Also their lychee sake is yummy :)

    (4)

  • Craig R.

    My wife and I have been here a couple of times now since we moved to Seattle. On the overall I enjoy the food, but the service always seems to be a little sluggish. It could also just be that the restaurant leans a little more toward letting you eat than stopping by all the time. On the overall: -The food is delicious, I love the Takoyaki! -The location is great -The staff is kind and helpful, albeit a smidge slow as mentioned above -It can get a little pricy outside of happy hour, especially if you order cocktails I'll continue to come back during happy hours as it is right down the street from my apartment, unsure if I'll return again during normal hours.

    (3)

  • Sierra F.

    Found this place when I was working night shift and for a place with sushi that is open late. The sushi I had the first time I went was THE BEST!! The second tie was great it just lacked the amazingness of the first visit. Might be a different chef. Either way I crave the sushi from this place regularly, I highly recommend going here for some of Seattle's best reasonably priced sushi.

    (4)

  • Minji L.

    We ordered the salmon poke, spicy tuna roll, takoyai, sweet potato korroke, sushi set B, and one miso soup. All this for less than $30 (not including tax). Best happy hour ever! Everything was delicious. I really couldn't pick a favorite dish. I can't wait to go back and try everything else (drool).

    (5)

  • P C.

    Awesome takoyaki in particular! Wonderful interior and atmosphere (those semi-private tables looked esp. good). The servers were very caring and thoughtful. Another good thing is late hours - good for Saturday nights.

    (4)

  • Q C.

    Good not Great...

    (4)

  • Jon H.

    Back in 2008, had the Kobe beef tongue and it was amazing! Very succulent. Best beef I've ever had. Great atmosphere and drinks were reasonably priced.

    (5)

  • Brad H.

    This review is based primarily on the service, the atmosphere and the cheese tempera appetizer I had. This is mainly a sushi style food option in Seattle; however, being allergic to shell fish, I stuck with tempera. The bri cheese tempera was amazing. It had a great flavor, a wonderful raspberry sauce to complement the cheese flavors and did not have an over fried taste to it. The cost was a little steep for the serving portion; however, the atmosphere of the restaurant makes up for it. Wann has a very elegant and welcoming feel to it. It is clean, fashionable and modern. The music selection is modern and upbeat and the staff appears to truly care about their guests. The menu selection is limited for those who cant have shellfish, but is still a great place to visit.

    (5)

  • Jen L.

    I was disappointed in this place. However, part of the reason was because of all the hype about it that I've heard from everybody prior to actually getting a chance to try it myself. Now that I have, I have nothing to rave about this place.... The decor was nice, and quite romantic. I was there with my boyfriend, during what should have been peak hours, but it wasn't busy. The wait for service was longer than I expected from a slow time of day. The waiter seemed new as he failed to tell us one of our orders was sold out after leading us to think it was placed and will be set on our table at any moment. Instead, after we finished basically all our food, we asked him about the dish just to have him go check then tell us it is not available. Other than those mishaps, the place and food was decent.

    (2)

  • Rich C.

    Drinks are pretty good overall with some yummy food here and there. Service has been good overall. Compared to other izakaya places I've been to the food is a bit bland by comparison, but I've always been told, "This is the Northwest." So I guess one can only do so much to adapt to the environment.

    (4)

  • Mar B.

    This place is cute and customer service is amazing.Their happy hour makes me happy=)

    (3)

  • Marisa G.

    This place has an AMAZING happy hour from 5-7! We went around 6:00 and each two Sapporos each (at only $2.50!) and hot sake for only $4. We ordered a decent amount of appetizers off the happy hour menu, including chamame, the steam mussels (amazing!), a couple of rolls, and the potatoes. We left super satisfied and only paid around $40 for everything! I will definitely come back here everytime I visit Seattle for the cheap happy hour prices for quality food and drink!

    (4)

  • Dominic A.

    ok... after my third visit here... im now officially a fan. the food is great, i love the decor... happy hour prices on drinks and small plates, perfect!

    (4)

  • Tanya S.

    I don't know if I've ever given a one star before but there always has to be a first time for everything. Warning: Rant Story below. Customer service should be the number one priority of a restaurant, particularly one that claims to leave you with a feeling of "pure bliss" (according to their website). My BF and I are a fan of restaurant.com gift certificates and got one to use for Wann's. We went on New Year's Eve to celebrate an anniversary and asked for a table. They tried to put us in the bar and when we asked for a booth, they reluctantly relocated us. I remember it took a while for anyone to come to take our order... The food was alright, nothing too bad but paled in comparison to nearby sushi joints (umi, wasabi, nijo). When we went to use the gift certificate at the end of the night, the waiter came back with a bit of attitude and said we couldn't use it because it was a holiday. Not sure if New Year's Eve is really a holiday... but then I read the rules and regulations and no where did it say that it could not be used on a holiday (not that New Year's EVE is really a holiday) so asked the waiter politely and, with even more attitude, he told me he would go ask the manager. HE DIDN'T EVEN ASK (I watched him) and came back and told me he couldn't make the change. Weird?? So I got up and asked again while he was standing next to another waiter (bc my bf and I decided we did NOT want to come back and use the gift certificate again) and the other waiter/manager said that it would be fine to use it. Our waiter did not even have the decency to bring us the corrected check and had another waiter drop it off at the table. I'm pretty flabbergasted because I'm not sure how I offended this particular waiter because I remained polite throughout the whole "ordeal." Maybe it was just this waiter's bad night, judging from all the other rave reviews, but needless to say, I'm not exactly running back to Wann's anytime soon.

    (1)

  • Anondah M.

    Wann has one of the greatest Happy Hour menu in Seattle. The service is always gooooooood, too.

    (4)

  • elena k.

    Good food and service :)

    (4)

  • L H.

    i'm a big fan of decor in restaurants - and this one is on the top of my list. Wann is very zen like on the inside with little surprises in every corner almost - while being quite spacious at the same time. Not to mention every monday - HH is ALL DAY long. Attentive staff, clean decor, and impressive sushi = two thumbs up!

    (3)

  • Sachi F.

    Happy hours is the time to go.... I highly recommend their Shishamo and Deep Fried Octopus balls on happy hour menu. Can't beat that price. Very friendly staff and elegant interior design. I like the bathroom mirror wall treatment :)

    (4)

  • Esteban D.

    This place is on the edge of trendy Belltown, about a block and a half north of the Moore Theater. It's very clean and very modern, and they have Basil Hayden's at the bar. I like Wann becayse they serve one of my favorite apps, the fried tofu with the dancing bonito flakes. Not necessarily the cheapest place around, but if you're in Belltown and want some legit Japanese, skip Wasabi bistro and come here. You'll like it.

    (3)

  • lovetoeat a.

    Nice gem on Second avenue! After watching the tree lighting tonight, we figured all the restaurants downtown Seattle would be very busy, so we walked to Second Avenue and Lenora. Very nice place, beautiful bar area. We had some sushi ( very fresh ), and the kurobuta sausages with whole grain mustard, the rice with beef and mushrooms ( cooked at the table in a special pot ), the garlic shrimp, and the tempura brie with the raspberry sauce. They are all so yummy!! Our favorite must be the prawns, they are in a crunchy coating, similar to rice puffs (?). And the tempura brie is a nice twist to the brie en croute, it even has a raspberry dipping sauce!! We will come back and try more items. Totally love this place!!

    (5)

  • Corey G.

    I was referred to Wann by a friend who lives nearby. It was just before Christmas, Seattle was frozen, and I was craving a big bowl of comfort soup - which usually means a great ramen or Nabeyaki udon. She recommended I head to Wann and try the YOSE NABE, and my life was changed. They bring out a tabletop gas burner and hot-pot filled with crazy goodness like black cod, salmon, prawns, mussels, creamy tofu, pork belly, chicken, sausage, shiitake mushrooms, vegetables, rice noodles, onion... and cook it down for about ten minutes. GET THE SPICY SET and udon sides, and add the whole dish of spicy paste... It feeds 2-3 people and is pure delicious satisfaction. Our waitress and the bartender both lit up and exclaimed how good and special it was when we ordered. I appreciated the dark, zen-like interior, yet the atmosphere was casual. The staff was great too. I asked them to call a cab for us, but the bartender said it would be easier just to hail one... so she actually went outside - in the snow - to hail a cab for us! I had a terrible NYE hangover and all I could think of to fix it would be a big bubbling bowl of Yose Nabe... and it did.

    (5)

  • Ian C.

    Been here a few times and always enjoyed it. The bartenders always give you great service for happy hour food and drinks. Their happy hour menu is decent and has other things besides sushi (Takoyaki...yum!) They also have a good selection of flavored sake shots. Also one of the coolest things about this place is that they have a late night happy hour during the weekend! Def a must check out for any sushi lovers!

    (4)

  • Christopher M.

    We randomly decided on Wann for a recent Saturday night dinner if only because there was parking relatively nearby. I was slightly intimidated by the fancy decor, but with a familiar menu, I almost felt right at home for the first time in a while. The menu is typical izakaya-style fare, and nothing we tried was really a disappointment. Working our way down the menu, the tatsutaage (boneless fried chicken) was juicy and well-flavored. A new one for me, the brie cheese tempura was oozing soft cheese goodness. The edamame was about as good as boiled soybeans can be, although they did smell oddly fishy to me. One of my usual favorites, the yellow-tail collar, was really good here, and I recommend it to anyone not yet ready to jump on the raw fish train. Suggested by our waitress, we tried the beef tongue steak and were pleasantly surprised. It was very, very tender for tongue and had a very beefy pan sauce to top it off. The roll sushi was entirely edible, but definitely not remarkable. For a place that does not specialize in fresh fish (with only ahi, salmon and hamachi on the menu), the sashimi was shockingly good and fresh. Finally, dessert was a birthday satsumaimo clafoutis compliments of the house. I had almost mistaken it for a very thick apple tart, so if you are a fan of this type of dessert, then you will not be disappointed. In the drinks department, it is izakaya, so you cannot go wrong in sticking with draft Kirin and a selection of sake. I am by no means a sake connoisseur, but at least to my uncultured palate, both the Shichiken Tokubetsujunmai and the Shochikubai Ginjo were very clean and drinkable. As for the final rating, I am torn. The food was good and the wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable (credit to my waitress for faking her way through 'Happy Birthday' without even knowing my name), but their organization was lacking. With a total of at least 4 servers at our table at various points during the evening, it was difficult to figure out who to order from, and we were unfortunately neglected at some points. There should be laws against taking a man's empty beer without offering to replace it with a full one. Overall, I would go back because of the food and friendly staff, but I sure hope they get a new manager with some organizational skills. As a final note, I am not sure if or when the crowds descend on this place, but it was only about 50% full at 9:00pm on a Saturday night.

    (4)

  • s t.

    This is a gem of a place, the perfect neighborhood sushi place. I live across the street, and we have stopped by to grab a quick dinner. They have cheap and tasty happy hour specials (all day on Monday and Tuesday) which include the standard fare as well as more unique offerings (try the mussels!) The spicy tuna roll and spider roll are solid. The lychee martini and lychee sake are delicious. It's not Noshino or Shiro, but for good cheap food, it's definitely worth checking out. Sit at the bar - the bartender is a sweetheart!

    (4)

  • Nelson T.

    Wann has always been an excellent restaurant. However, for the past six months it has been an extremely overpriced restaurant. All that has changed now, as the management has been restructured. It's a god damned BARGAIN for the quality of food you will get here. The service has always been impeccable, and I don't expect that to change. Or you could go down the street to Umi to get shitty service and uninspired food for twice as much dough. Your choice.

    (5)

  • Sara E.

    Yay Wann just expanded their menu! They added a bunch of stuff, including some questionable-looking makizushi, which makes me sad. Why should they have to put sushi on their menu just to attract customers? Japanese food does not begin and end with sushi! Aaaanyway, the most important thing is that they dropped their prices!!! People have mentioned that the pricing didn't really match the izakaya theme, but it does now: most menu items are five to seven dollars. Luckily for me, they added a lot of Japanese comfort food including something called the "rice set" otherwise known as the "lazy asshole set" which consists of rice, miso, and tsukemono for when you just can't manage to press the "Cook" button on the rice cooker or open a jar of pickles but do have four dollars in your pocket. They got rid of the Nabe, which makes me sad. Why, Wann? Why? The bartender told me it will be back in the winter. Mark your calendars because $16 for a huge bubbling cauldron of noodles, mushrooms, pork belly, and veggies will rock your world. However they soothed the pain by adding a whole boatload of other delicious treats that I am slowly working my way through. Wann is not doing so hot due to its location and the flood of Japanese restaurants in the area, but I like it and go there quite often. Menu items can be hit or miss but the hits are really good. Their desserts are really, really good, somewhat surprisingly. I have never sat in the main part of the restaurant so cannot attest to the service there. I always sit in the bar, because it's the one area of the restaurant that feels cozy and somewhat busy. Bartenders seem kinda bored and sad, probably because they are not making very much money and cannot afford their student loans. Give them some business so they seem happier when I go in. The sakiika tempura is my favorite. Sweet dried squid - kind of like squid beef jerky - tempura fried to a crisp. It's chewy and delicious and good with a big old Orion and some sake. Last time I went I got two orders and was considering getting a third. Maybe I will even go get some right now.

    (3)

  • Maus Y.

    This was a great and affordable place to go after work for drinks and snacks. It's almost too well designed inside for the happy hour vibe, but I'm not complaining. I'd try the mussels, calamari, and fried cheese.

    (4)

  • Kathryn E.

    Great food and cocktails in a cool setting. Their cocktail menu is interesting - favorites are the Shiso, Yuhi (pretty and tasty), and Spumoni. The food is excellent - this is a great place to go and try lots and lots of dishes with friends. The fried eggplant is wonderful, short ribs are great too, brie tempura is interesting and good. The typical tempuras and sushi/sashimi is good here as well. Fun place to just eat your way through the menu.

    (5)

  • J J.

    Awesome happy hour! Their appetizers are great. Potatoes are wonderful and the croquette is creamy. The sushis are really good and the takoyaki balls are delish! Great ambience, decor and yummy drinks.

    (4)

  • Mags L.

    the service is excellent, but the food seems a bit overpriced. they serve shochu, so it was pretty awesome. try the calpico sour. it's really delicious.

    (4)

  • Jenna l.

    Some friends enticed me back to Wann after promises of a happy hour and a newer menu. The first time i went i admired the swank surroundings, but wondered who they were catering to, since everything was way over my budget and a little confusing since i'm not the most savvy with non-sushi Japanese food. I liked how they were trying to do a French-Japanese fusion, and all out dishes were certainly pleasant. Fast-forwart to my most recent trip! The happy hour menu is just what i want when i go out drinking at happy hour- a variety of girly drinks, wells, good beer. and some food specials. I could have easily made a meal out of the plates they were offering. The rolls were from $4-7 if i remember correctly, and there were other things like potato-fried chicken, some japanese hotdogs, salads, and a sashimi platter. I would suggest going to Wann for their happy hour, and then explore the rest of the menu as well. Everything is displayed really thoughtfully on the plate, and when they mean spicy, these guys aren't joking. The mecha godzilla roll was delicious, but left my mouth burning for many minutes. Order some sohchu (Sp?) to help it go down. It was busy the night we went (surprise!) but our servers were attentive and actually knew a lot about the menu. Oh and i second that the deserts were super yummy.

    (4)

  • Rayy W.

    I haven't had the food here but the service sucks royal hind. The first time I went in it wasn't so bad but the second time we were sitting at the bar and the two bartenders had a laptop out playing video games and they NEVER turned around. 45 minutes for another drink and I'm drinkin' Hypnotiq on the rocks, those are gone in like what, 10 minutes. Seriously it was crap. But I do love their ice cube thingies!

    (1)

  • Milton C.

    I've been an avid patron of Wann over the years, since they first opened. I hadn't been back in several months, and they had changed the menu. None of the really good stuff was on the menu anymore( Chicken Nanban, Short ribs, Croquette, Kurobuta Corndogs, Aonori Potatoes, etc.). It was TREMENDOUSLY disappointing to see a restaurant which finally offered more than the usual blah Japanese fare descend into the depths banality. Also we ordered the "Kurobuta" sausages, which were quite different than we remember- they USED to be smalled, juicier, more flavorful and were prepared more masterfully. Instead we were served giant, hard, flavorless pork wieners. The waiter said Wann had changed chefs over the course of the last 2 years and it shows. The fried foods weren't even fried well-soggy, soggy, soggy. They've expanded their menu in the sushi department at the expense of all the more unique robata( tapas) offerings. Flavor, textures, and spirit have all taken a fatal blow here. We did have a very nice and patient waiter. I doubt I will ever go back again. If someone knows where the original chef/s had gone, please drop me a line.

    (1)

  • Felix W.

    Best Tako-Yaki in Seattle!!! We have been searching for Tako yaki (Octopus Ball) and Genmai ochazuke (Rice in GreenTea) for a long time in Seattle, we finally found it in Wann. Although Wann is supposed to be a fusion restaurant, it serves some of the most authentic Japanese food. The Tako Yaki is not on the normal menu, but you can still ask for it. For those of you who are not familier with it ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Im… ), this is a popular snack that Japanese sell on the street. We haven't had such great Takoyaki since we were in Japan and Hawaii! The rice in green tea was also very impressive. Make sure you add a lot of wasabi to it when you are having it! They recently started having Happy Hour whole day Monday. We have been going back every week since we found it!

    (5)

  • M. M.

    Wann is the real deal or so I hear from my Japanese friends who said that it definitely reminds them of "after-work" bars back home. It has a very simple yet chic ambience with lots of delicious happy hour treats (& more traditional options than other sushi places in town). Don't miss the tempura brie, it literally melts in your mouth!

    (4)

  • Jon J.

    My girlfriend and I came here around 6:30 on a Saturday night for dinner. We were surprised to find they still had happy hour going on in the dining room until 7:00. This was pretty sweet, especially for a Saturday night at prime dinner hour. We got a couple appetizers off the happy hour menu, which allowed us to try a lot of different things. Then for our entrees, I had the beef bowl, which was really tasty. My girlfriend got the seafood udon and she really liked it too. Because of the great happy hour prices, we got to try many different things, plus get some beer, for a really great price. Will definitely come back!

    (4)

  • edelweiss s.

    We were sent to Wann by a Tokyo Japanese Businessman and have eaten here now several times. Best deal at Wann Izakaya is the $12 Seafood Kamemeshi which is an iron pot rice dish with Squid, Shrimp, Crab, Bamboo Shoots, Burdock Root and Fried Tofu in a Bonito Broth. Easily serves at least two very hungry adults! Happy Hour Menu items we sampled were: Spicy Tuna Roll, which was noticeably bigger portion than a few months ago; Chicken Tatsutaage Ginger soy marinated deep fried Chicken Thighs served with a sweet/sour sauce. We drink the Fresh Squeezed Fruit Sours with Shochu ($6) Yum! Regular menu items we enjoyed: Salmon Tartare with Mango salsa and Yuzu Vinaigrette; "Wann Drops" Alaskan Snow Crab wrapped with lightly seared Salmon served with Chili Aioli and Soy Glaze($9); Albacore Tataki served with Jalapeno Garlic Ponzu on top of a bed of fresh Spinach ($10); Crunchy Garlic Shrimp Deep fried 'microball-shaped cracker coating' Shrimp served with a spicy Mayonnaise sauce (my personal weakness) ($6). What we want to order off the main menu on our next visit: Sashima dishes, there are more dishes to choose from now; Lobster Coconut Soup made of Grilled Lobster, Coconut Milk and Cilantro. Speciality Sushi Rolls: Wonder Girl -Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, Tobiko, topped with Seared Salmon and Chili Glaze($13); California Crunch Roll -Alaskan Snow Crab served with Cream Cheese and Avocado, Tempura style($12); Wann Roll- Alaskan Snow Crab served with Mango, Avocado, Tobiko and Cream Cheese with Spicy Aioli and Wasabi Mayonnaise($11); Super Nova-Unagi, Shrimp, Avocado, Spicy Crab, Cream Cheese and Soy Glaze served Tempura style($12). We love reserving the back party room for our special guests.

    (5)

  • Kei F.

    I thought this place was OK. I took my parents here while they were visiting. My mom pointed out that Izakaya places in Japan serve good, cheap food, and this place had good, expensive food. The sashimi platter served really good melt-in-your-mouth yellowtail (hamachi), tuna (meguro), and raw shrimp (amaebi). We also had the Japanese sausage (ok), yakizushi (really good), vegetable tempura (very good), and yakionigiri (good). Even though the food was good, I didn't feel like it was an izakaya like you find in Japan, which has a more relaxed atmosphere, and you can get more platters for the amount we spent. I guess it's like Spanish tapas... the best ones in Spain are free (as told to me by a native Madridian), but when imported here, it's at a different level.

    (4)

  • Ann M.

    menu is hit or miss. i highly recommend happy hour for good deals on bar food and drinks. if i wanted to eat some serious sushi though, i would not come here.

    (3)

  • eats a.

    wide selection of izakaya, and a nice atmosphere, but preparation and ingredients aren't anything special. this place likely makes money because of it's location, but skimps a bit on quality.

    (3)

  • Kimby T.

    yeah, it was kind of bad. i mean, not horrible, but the wife and i ordered like normal and didnt finish any dish except for the california roll (!). really. but the server was nice enough, and the decor was beautiful. the black toilets kept trippin me out, they were so... sexy!

    (2)

  • yobot o.

    hot octopus balls. mmmmm. really. and warm sake. kinda pricey if you order a bunch of little things and are starving and don't watch what you're doing. but i really like this place. i can hang out at the bar and read a book and drink my sake and have delish nibbles. what more is there?

    (4)

  • Peter C.

    Overall pretty bad experience here. Beef tataki came out well done and tasting/looking like it had been prepared several weeks ago. Sashimi platter was sad. Specialty roll was falling apart. We quickly figured out why they have a long happy hour (4-7pm) and still don't have business on a Friday night. I'd stick to the kitchen dishes if you must eat here.

    (2)

  • Lolly W.

    Five star experience for sure! Went in for happy hour, greeted right away, attentive, kind service. Happy hour menu isn't short with only a few items - it's expansive with so much variety to choose from at very reasonable prices. Left completely satisfied talking about going back before we even left!

    (5)

  • Greg M.

    Great happy hour. Watermelon Sour and the mango oolong are great. Kalbi spare ribs are also fantastic. My boy Travis is a great bartender to chat it up with.

    (5)

  • Izzy H.

    I'll keep this brief. It was stylish and cute. Happy hour menu isn't too bad and our server (Yumi) was an absolute doll. She was super sweet and dealt with a bunch of rambunctious, drunk girls in a perfectly wonderful manner. Food was fine for the prices. Quality wasn't that great - but you know what? Its happy hour and you're drunk. Quality doesn't really matter that much then as much as shoving food down your throat does.

    (3)

  • Yiching P.

    Wann is a modern and trendy casual bar featuring small Japanese-inspired dishes. With the word "izakaya" in its name, I'd expect more authentic Japanese food and vibe within the shop... hence the "A-OK" for me. That being said, I did enjoy the calpico sour (I had two!) and the agedashi tofu & mochi was tasty. We had a few other dishes and they were decent... Overall my experience here was not fantastic, but pleasant.

    (3)

  • Cameron L.

    Awesome happy hour sushi options. You can really get full on two orders and a drink. It is in a weird location though and I never see this place packed. The decor is cute and the staff is nice.

    (3)

  • Anastasia C.

    We had a great evening with our friends here! Sophia was awesome and kept us occupied while the kitchen was a little backed up that night. The sushi was spectacular....loved the Fire Dragon! Even though I live on the Eastside, I will definitely be going back for the wonderful atmosphere and food!

    (5)

  • Gabrielle G.

    DEF go for happy hour! LOTS of amazing modern sushi.

    (5)

  • Carolyn K.

    This was my very first experience with the amazingness that is Seattle happy hours. It really didn't disappoint; it was the perfect kickoff to my round stomach. There is something to be said about izakayas. The extensive list of small and delicious eats. The pairing of beer or soju-based cocktails. The way you can sit there for 2 hours without judgement (I think). What can be better?? The happy hour menu was one of the more extensive in my bunches of happy hours and prices were definitely one of the lowest. My spicy tuna roll (I must get it everywhere I go) was so spicy and fresh that I had to stop myself from stuffing the entire roll in my mouth at once. We also got the takoyaki, agedashi tofu, sashimi salad, and 2 plates of sashimi ($8/each). Their cocktails were definitely special. They had many drinks with oolong tea, which I hadn't heard of before. The Mango Oolong really balanced the mango, tea, and alcohol well.

    (4)

  • Krishna S.

    The sushi here isn't anything to be wowed by but the happy hour menu is quite nice and they have great desserts. The place is usually empty also so getting a table for a big group has never been a problem which is retry nice. We generally like to go Monday's or Tuesday's since they have all dayr happy hour and we generally stick with a lot of their cooked dishes. The sushi is good but we don't generally get filled on the cooked dishes. Favorite cooked dishes are probably the tatsuta age and the takoyaki. Favorite dessert is the chocolate lava cake. I have come he for dinner sometimes just to eat that cake

    (4)

  • Jim F.

    We've been here a number of times previously and the food, value and service were all great. We generally come here before going to theater because of the convenient location. Tonight the experience was a disaster. We waited nearly an hour for our 20-minute wait and we were informed that ordering sushi would be another half hour. The whole experience was poorly executed, the staff were clearly frustrated abd apologetic. I did speak to the manager who attempted to make things better, but we ran out of time. I think this will be our last visit here. Perhaps. It was a rare off night, but nothing was executed well other than a gracious bartender and many mortified staff.

    (1)

  • Connie K.

    Stopped into this place while accompanying my husband on a business trip. Sushi was good, not the best I've had; not acceptable. I like getting spicy ponzu sause with my sushi, they had no idea what I was talking about and brought me a side of Ponzu that looked more like a terrakyi sauce. The night we were there, Tuesday night they had happy hour all day. That was a good deal. Not very crowded, actually was pretty empty which made us a bit skeptical when we walked in but we were not disappointed.

    (3)

  • Jayson N.

    Wann Japanese Izakaya is in the Hip part of Seattle known as "belltown." This restaurant is a favorite amongst my friends and I. We only go here during happy hour which is all day on mondays and tuesdays and pretty much every day from 4-7 and 11 - close in the bar area. The interior is clean, beautiful and modern. The pictures on their website gives you a good indication of what the place looks like. The wait staff are courteous and very friendly. But what makes this place worth it is the happy hour. The regular menu is extensive but on the pricier side. Wait for happy hour. Order the tatsuta-age which is a japanese fried chicken and the takoyaki or deep fried octopus made into little balls. Those are the best two dishes they have. The sushi their is good but not the best i've ever had. At wann they also make japanese cocktails and at happy hour they are $4 which is such a good deal.. I would recommend the Cassis Orange, the Yuzu Sour, Oolong Hi, and Calpico one which i can't remember the name. :) Now for the caveats about this place. There is only on street parking and on the weekends, (which is when we go) it is hard to find good parking because of all the events going on in the area. Sometimes it is worth it to pay for $10 parking 1 block away. The happy hour is ONLY offered in the bar so if it is full, then you will have to wait. But luckily they have about 7 tables that seats 4 people and a bar that has about 8 seats. Overall, this place is awesome, i recommend it if you're looking for a nice place to hang out and just drink or munch on something.

    (4)

  • Meghan O.

    Amazing authentic Japanese food given a modern Seattle spin. A friend and I decided to eat here before a concert at the Moore. Incredible flavors! My favorite was the brie and vegetable tempuras and the fried yam slices. We topped it off by sharing some ice cream and our stomachs were in heaven!

    (5)

  • Todd B.

    I'm amazed, but glad, that Wann isn't always packed. I love knowing that this place has all day HH on Mondays. Nothing better than not having to figure out where to go and how fast after work you have to get there. On Mondays, I can take my time and have a killer HH at Wann. Bartenders are very knowledgeable, patient and easygoing. Signature cocktails are unique and, from sipping around, quite yummy. I'm sold on the Kurokame Shochu. The food is top notch, lovingly presented and rich in variety. Not a dud in the bunch, so far. I will keep going back until I have tried everything. I think it could take a while.

    (4)

  • Ekoda M.

    I was excited to try Wann but found the food to be really inconsistent. The shumai were delicious. Some of the other small plates were middle of the road. The sashimi was really watery - had almost no flavor at all. The good news is nothing cost very much. I'll try another place next time.

    (2)

  • Rosenna T.

    One of my favorite happy hour place in Belltown. Really good prices with really good rolls and sushi!

    (4)

  • Lindsay P.

    I went to Wann with a few friends last Friday night for their late night happy hour. The only thing I didn't really like was that happy hour is only served in the bar, but I think that's pretty typical for down town. The happy hour menu was extensive, with a lot of choices all from salads, spare ribs, takayaki, and sushi/sashimi. Even people who don't like sushi will find something good to eat. I was surprised they weren't busier on a Friday night, it being Belltown and all, but this isn't such a hipster place. It was more of a place to go eat good Japanese food. I also love that they had the hockey highlights on in the back ground. :D I can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Nyc-tn E.

    I stopped in Wann for their happy hour and a quick bite. The place is nice and decorated in a dark tone. I sat in the bar area and had two drinks as well as the shrimp shumai, a bit of sashimi, and a spicy tuna roll. All were nicely done. Of the things I tried I did like the shrimp shumai best. The servers at the bar were courteous but not necessarily social. While I'd say I'd not seek out the place and feel like I gotta have it again, I'd certainly stop in again if the right opportunity came up. Visited: August 2013 Food: *** Decor: **** Atmosphere: *** Service: ***

    (3)

  • Terence Y.

    I particularly enjoy their late night happy hour. They do not serve a full menu for late night happy hour, but the quality of the sushi and rolls are great. They also serve a variety of other types of food (which are more appetizer style). The limited staff/bartender are fairly laid back and friendly and here is usually not a wait for the late night happy hour. As noted above, during happy hour, their staff is limited so do not expect to have a full service waiter/waitress making sure your tea is filled every 5 minutes.

    (4)

  • J S.

    The whole grilled squid. That is all.

    (4)

  • Mindy K.

    Wann was pretty okay. Went today (wed) thinking that it was happy hour, but they changed it to mon, tues, nevertheless we went in. I think we were the only customers. The whole restaurant was empty, made me wonder why. The food was okay, I wouldn't order Seafood Udon Noodle again though. I'm not a raw fish eater, so I definitely go straight to the rolls at any sushi restaurant and ask where the cooked fish rolls are. There was no variety and out of the few available, I ordered the Spider Roll. It was aiiight. It looked really similar to the California Rolls my friend ordered. Eh. I will try you during HH someday..

    (3)

  • Chris N.

    Happy hour!!! Wanns has always seemed to satisfy me with there happy hour menu. It's cheap and delicious. I like it so much i booked the place for prom to introduce my other friends about this place. I suggest going on Monday or Tuesday when they have happy hour all day. The down side is service is kind of slow and food takes awhile to come out. As well as the bathroom is very dirty

    (4)

  • Shinichi O.

    price/portion ratio: Typically I only go here for happy hour, which is great on Mondays and Tuesdays because they have all day happy hour, making the price for the portion a great deal! The normal menu is fair to reasonable for the price but not worth it considering the overall experience. 4 stars on my Budget Bites scale. location/parking: The location isn't bad, just outside the busy area of Belltown and street parking isn't hard to find; there is also a couple pay lots around if you don't want to look for street parking. selection/presentation: The selection is good. They have a pretty big menu and the happy hour menu reflects it. They even have a number of items which aren't on the current happy hour menu or regular menu that is really good. The servers can fill you in on what those are- it's a surprise! flavor/quality: The flavor ranges from good to awesome on most of the items. Nigiri sushi and Sashimi doesn't seem to be their specialty.. Perhaps they don't have enough volume of business to make it so, but their rolls are good. The quality is consistent which is good, but the things that aren't up to my standard are also consistently up to par so that's not too good- haha environment/ambiance: The environment is trendy and modern. It's got a westernized dark feel to it because of the high booth seats and dark colors for decor, but the tables themselves are well lit. It's quiet with ambient music playing which is nice whether you're on a date or just with a few friends, but the service is consistently sub standard for the type of restaurant they are trying to promote. Overall, I'd say go there on either a Monday or Tuesday when time isn't a big concern. It'll make finding parking easier, the prices will be easy to "digest" and you'll have plenty of time to converse with whomever you're with. A casual business meeting over happy hour wouldn't be such a bad idea as well considering there won't be too many interruptions- ha! My Budget Bites scale: 5 stars $6 or less 4 stars $8 or less 3 stars $10 or less 2 stars $12 or less 1 star $12 or more

    (3)

  • Heather H.

    Japanese ambiance with tasty appetizers! I really enjoyed the layout of this place - by all means get a booth on the upper level so you can gaze over the other tables. Recommend hitting the Happy Hour - great plus for those who like to have small late night eats and drinks. Nothing really truly stood out to me; the sushi was pretty great, but I would ideally just order a bunch of of the appetizers in order to try a bit of everything. The waiter (and there was only one at the time) was super friendly and servicing! Oh and I have to mention, they serve one fine bloody mary here!! It had some kind of twist to it I can't put my finger on but if anything I would recommend hitting the drinks here for sure!

    (4)

  • Andrew L.

    This is for their New Year's affair. We came in looking to get out of the cold for an hour, before 2010 rang in. It was popping, lots of people chatting, and as we got seated, the main dining area opened to dancing, a definitely good festive feel in the air. The music as pumping, they had a special New Year's menu, featuring the better Happy Hour items and a nice selection of their normal menu, priced right to celebrate. The drinks were pouring; cheap shots passed around alongside priced right cocktails, made for a good atmosphere for resolution conversations. The food and drink came out quickly, and we made it out, in time to watch the fireworks of the Space Needle. Perfect. Verdict? If to have to spend any time of New Years at a restaurant, this place should be on your list. Oh yeah... Happy New Year 2010!

    (4)

  • Tarah W.

    I would give no stars if I could. The first time we went to Wann, it was wonderful! The service was great, they made our rolls super spicy and there was no issue! Even the few times after, it was a great experience. Just recently, we had a group of 8. It was only about 5pm, with maybe 4 people in the bar and at most a few tables seated. It came off like they couldn't make room for us, even though about 75% of the restaurant was empty. After about 15 minutes, they were able to seat us, with only two menus and some happy hour menus to share. As we ordered, the first four at one table and the rest right next to them, we tried to order two of the Meccha Godzilla rolls, which comes with kobe beef. And we were told they only had enough beef for one... even though this roll is on their everyday menu. Ok, that is fine, so my table ordered 4 different rolls and a few little extras. As our friends next to us get all their food, we only received our appetizers and two very small rolls. After waiting for about 30 minutes, WE HAD TO ASK where the rest of our food was. The waitress did not apologize for the wait, but only said, that it was taking a while because the bar filled up and their orders were before ours, even though we were there an hour before!!! Being that we were on a time crunch, we had to cancel our last two rolls, an order of hot sake that was ordered about 20 minutes ago, and four of us left and went and got subway instead. Granted, the food was ok. The rolls seemed to have gotten much smaller, and not anywhere as spicy as they use to be, but the service is what did it. It felt like we were ignored the whole time, I never got my water refilled in the hour and a half we ended up staying. Even telling our waitress we were on a time crunch, WE STILL HAD TO ASK FOR OUR BILL twice!!!! Never again. And will be spreading the word to go ahead and skip this place and the bad service.

    (1)

  • Bobby N.

    Wann's is a great happy hour place! Decent priced food, warm decor, nice service, above average sushi and EFFING awesome sake! The sake costs $4 for 5-6 shots. As Billy Mays would say, "DAAAAAAAMN that's a WHOPPING DEAL!!" This place is great for super casual meetings w/ friends during the late nights. I'm definitely a fan.

    (4)

  • Ponarett X.

    Another great place for happy hour! The food here is delicious and cheap during happy hour, which btw, lasts all day on Monday. The service is always really quick and the bartenders are always really friendly. Some of my faves so far are the fried chicken (don't remember the exact name), the yam frites, and the brie tempura (which is not on the HH menu but a must-try). Their sushi rolls are okay. Although they're tasty, they're nothing too special. I think their HH menu got bigger since the last time I was there, which is great because now I can eat and drink more!

    (5)

  • Ninette C.

    I stand corrected about Wann. Came here for happy hour recently and I was impressed with the new selections. I had a crunchy california roll and a Seattle roll and they were better than I expected and the drink selection vast (with a seasonal.) They still have those stupid fried Angel hair things though.

    (4)

  • Johnny W.

    I went to Wann last night with a friend as a last-minute belated birthday dinner and ordered the agedashi tofu, soft shell crab, yellowtail collar, sashimi appetizer, and the eel and egg kamameshi for our main dishes, green tea and black sesame ice cream for desserts, and the shochu sampler and one of the cassis mixes for drinks. The agedashi was not particularly notable, having decent flavors, but being a slightly harder tofu than appropriate for the dish (a soft/medium instead of silken) The crab was better, but like the sashimi appetizer, was just okay (the albacore tasted slightly sour to me, though my dinner partner didn't notice anything amiss). The kamameshi and yellowtail collar were pretty tasty dishes though, collar in particular. I've never had cooked yellowtail before, so I can't be certain how fishy it's supposed to be (it was enough so that I was slightly wary of it), but despite that it was still awfully good. The green tea ice cream was typical fare, but the black sesame one was nutty awesomeness. My dinner partner and I both agreed that the (plum?) topping did not belong or fit in dessert at all though. My shochu sampler was a good cross section of the various types, with a shot glass each of gankutsuoh (rice), towari (buckwheat), and iichiko (barley), with my high to low preference being in that same order. The gankutsuoh had a sweet fruity quality to it, the towari had slightly earthy aftertones, while the iichiko tasted similar to whiskey, which I'm still not too fond of. My only qualm with the sampler was that they didn't include a glass of one of the sweet potato shochus, given how popular that particular type has become. Service was good and friendly, and the atmosphere was nice (I'm disappointed we didn't get a candle for our table though) - in fact, almost too nice, because it didn't have that rowdy izakaya feel that I kind of like. Prices are fair for most dishes, really depending on what you order. With the slightly hit or miss (though never terrible) quality of the dishes, Wann ends up getting a 3.5 stars.

    (3)

  • May N.

    I've gone here quite a few times for their happy hour. However, I kind of make it a point not to order anything that isn't HH since I'm on a college budget and regular prices are a little steep. The HH menu has a great selection and the quality is pretty nice. However, it gets a little tiring and unexciting if you go more than a couple times. Wasn't a fan of their cocktails, which are inconsistent in flavor/quality each time I go despite ordering the same thing. The service nowadays is better. There is one waitress that recognizes me and is completely sweet. However, I rate this a 3 because the first time I went there was an extremely rude waitress that had us waiting for almost 30 minutes (even though the restaurant wasn't NEAR full). Finally, another waitress seated us. The rude waitress came up and in a snooty manner said, "So you thought you'd just seat yourselves, huh?" Completely uncalled for. Thankfully they seemed to have brought in some new staff since then and they are much nicer.

    (3)

  • Howard L.

    great atmoshpere, great ambiance. I enjoy the food here. Some things are hit or miss, but from everything that i have tried, this place is definitely worth the visit. I am not a big fan of the sushi here. Feels like low quality fish. The cooked foods are well prepared though. I would probably stay away from the yakisoba. Stick to the ramen, the rice stone pots, and the appetizers.

    (4)

  • Lisa P.

    My friend and I decided to dine here on a Friday night. Parking was hard to find on the streets, so we just parked in the garage that was a couple of feet away. Other than that, good luck finding a parking space during dinner time. This restaurant has very modern decor. It is absolutely beautiful. The set up is unique and spacious at the same time. Now, onto the food. We both ordered some dishes to share: Mushroom Kamameshi: This dish is very flavorful since the sticky rice had time to seep in the flavors of three different kinds of mushrooms: Shiitake, oyster & portabella mushrooms; along with bamboo shoots, burdock root fried tofu in a bonito broth. It was presented in a little iron pot with a flame lit underneath. It sat cooking at our table and we were instructed to wait until the flame goes out in order to eat it. It took about 20 minutes, which wasn't so bad. Boulanger Salmon Roll: The ingredients are indeed fresh and light with well-rounded flavors. If you like salmon, you should try this roll. Mecha Gozilla Roll: This dish is suppose to be extremely spicy with seared Kobe beef tataki wrapped around asparagus, cream cheese, cilantro with habanero teriyaki sauce, spicy aioli, wasabi mayo. The Kobe beef was a little chewy for my taste, nonetheless, the roll is perfectly balanced. Although you might think combining cream cheese with beef is weird, you'll never know until you try it! On a side note: If you are accustomed to spicy food, then there's not much of a kick for you. Tempura Green Tea Ice Cream: You absolutely HAVE to try this for dessert. Green tea ice cream is deep fried in a light tempura batter served with a little chocolate sauce and whipped cream, dusted off with matcha powder. The experience: tasting the cold creamy confectionery with the crispy exterior will satisfy your sweet tooth. It is Heaven! When I get a chance, I will come back here. The service is pleasant and this place is quiet enough for general conversations without the buzz of idle chatter around you. It was a really fun experience with a modern twist on traditional Japanese food.

    (4)

  • Jonas M.

    I was in Seattle on business for the past 3 days. Thanks to my fellow yelpers in Seattle, I found this place. I had the chicken tatsutaage, which was recommended by everyone, along with the takoyaki. The chicken was plain, a little greasy and flavorless. The takoyaki was interesting to say the least. It had good flavor overall, but I could not take the sticky gooeyness inside. Cameron, the bartender, was really nice though and made for me a Moscow Mule that was excellent. I told him I'd come back back, but I couldn't get out of my class in time to visit this place again. Food: 3 stars Prices: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Overall: 3.5, downgrade to 3 I'll definitely be back when I'm in town again.

    (3)

  • Aaron Y.

    Came here for a Birthday. Got a few things here and there. Everything was good but nothing special. Oyster Shooters were really good. Added a nice twist to them. I thought this place being an Izakaya would be a bit busier on a Saturday evening but only had maybe 25% of their seats taken up. I've heard about this place being busier in the past and maybe they just lost their touch. Overall Service was good, except the yakisoba took a while to find its way to our table.

    (3)

  • Tiff T.

    I'm a big fan of izakaya (i.e., Japanese bar food + drinks), so when I heard about Wann, I was immediately intrigued. I was doubly intrigued when I learned about their excellent happy hour deals, both on drinks and food! We sat in the bar to hang out and exercise our happy hour rights. $4 for a yuzu sour seemed like a pretty good deal to me. It made me nostalgic for all the yuzu-flavored consumables available in Japan. We also ordered two helpings of chicken tatsuta-age (i.e., Japanese fried chicken nuggets, $4), one plate of two creamed corn croquettes ($4), soft tofu with scallions and bonito flakes ($3), a California roll (six pieces and made with real crab meat, $4), a Spider roll (four pieces, $4), crunchy spicy tuna roll (10 pieces, $4), and a yakisoba omelette (the only non-happy hour food item we got but totally worth it, $8). A couple of pints of draft Kirin topped off the meal ($3 each). My favorite out of everything we ordered was by far the yakisoba omelette: how could anyone not adore it? Yakisoba + takoyaki + egg + bonito flakes = crazy delicious. But out of the happy hour dishes, the chicken tatsuta-age was the best. (I love Asian-style fried chicken.) We definitely ordered too much for us to handle in one sitting, but I definitely will enjoy the remainder of the yakisoba omelette for breakfast. Our wallets were happy about not even going past $50 before tax/tip for our party of three. And our waiter was extremely hospitable, attentive and laid back all at the same time. The verdict: If only I had an izakaya as good as this in my town! I had a wonderful experience and think Seattle locals are lucky to have easy access to Wann. :)

    (4)

  • Young P.

    I've been coming here for a while, and i'll explain why this is hands down my favorite restaurant in Seattle. 1. The service is beyond friendly. Everyone is so cheery and happy and down to have a conversation. I've met a lot of great employees here. The management is super friendly and non-douchy as a lot of other restaurant managers. 2. The food is good. Wann is actually a huge chain in japan, so you know the food will be good! granted, they take liberty with their menu, the quality stands for sure. I DARE you to try their sashimi vs. a more expensive place like umi's or shiro's even and tell me it's not comparable. and for the price, i could come here multiple times a week. in summary... go to wann, especially their happy hour, eat, talk, be happy.

    (5)

  • Irene L.

    This review is for the bar... i like the environment, relative quiet and open late with nice staff. There's also an interesting graffiti wall to look at. After the sounders game on Saturday night, my friend and i were looking for a place to have a bite, so we went for the Wann. It was 10-ish and we were the first to occupy the bar area. From what my friend says they're rarely super crowded, so if you're looking for a relatively quiet place that's open late (happy hour on fridays begin at 11 and they serve food til 1am), this could be your place... We had some drinks and creative(/random?) appetizers: - Kirin beer - Lychee heaven: had vodka, lychee sake, and lychee liquor! decently yum. - Corndogs: (!?!!) tasted like corndogs - Brie tempura: whoa, there was really brie inside! tastes better hot, so eat this first - Agedashi tofu and mochi: the mochi is creative, but I've had much better tofu. I wasn't a huge fan of the food (I probably wouldn't go back for anything that I ate), but I like that it was creative and I would go back just to see what some of the other interesting sounding dishes taste like.

    (2)

  • Christie P.

    I'm not usually harsh, but my experience with Wann was sad. My hubby and I were celebrating our anniversary with a fun day downtown and this place came recommended. Plus, we love sushi! When we walked in, there was a woman just standing at the hostess desk. Waiters kept walking by and eventually one came back to finish up with her. But then they walked away while we stood there waiting to be simply acknowledged. Another waitress came up and started punching in an order into the computer, but didn't say anything to us for at least 5 minutes. By then we had be standing at the door completely ignored for almost 15 minutes. Finally, the waitress said she'd be right with us. After entering the order, she took down our name and said it would be 5 minutes to clear off a table. Another 15 minutes go by and no table. So why didn't we leave? Well, I could tell it was busy with large groups and it appeared they were understaffed. Plus, the place came recommended, so I figured the food would be good. Well - that was a horrible assumption. We got two rolls which were mediocre at best. One of the rolls had avocado and it was totally hard/unripe. And the other had a fishy aftertaste. I was completely disappointed and will never go there again.

    (1)

  • Lydia N.

    Stars are mostly for the takoyaki. 6 pieces for $4 during happy hour? YES!! Definitely different than the street food takoyaki that I've had - the skin was crisper and the dough was more set with big pieces of octopus. They were generous with the bonito flake and seaweed topping, which really makes a difference in the taste. We also got a spider roll (soft shell crab + avocado . yum) and the chicken (tatsutaage). Both were alright. Chicken was crisp but a little salty...couldn't really taste any special marinade to it, but they fried it well.

    (5)

  • Anna W.

    One of the best gifts I got for my 24th birthday was a bowl full of steaming hot takoyaki. And then the second bowl. And the delicious rolls (except for the shiso-stuffed avocado roll, that was weird). And the Asian Pear Fizz! Okay, it was my birthday dinner, so I didn't pay for it, but I totally would have, because the delicious Japanese food coma would be worth every penny. Wann has a fantastic happy hour -- I switched the dinner venue from Wasabi Bistro partly because the happy hour runs until 7. The prices are really decent for Belltown: $4 rolls and small plates, $5 cocktails, $2.50 pints. Also worth mentioning is the fantastic service. Both the host and the waitress were exceptionally nice and helpful, which is especially impressive with a loud group of thirteen people, confusing orders, and the obligatory check settling bonanza. So, thank you, Wann, I will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Joyce J.

    Given that this place's happy hour has no drink minimum requirement, I would give it four stars. The food was not spectacular but was really good for happy hour price. The takoyaki (the menu claimed that this is the best place to try octopus for the first time) was really quite good. The sushi rolls were decent. The yakitori and the kashi kutsu were both pleasant (though hard to share between five people). The yakisoba was edible. Not a bad place to some with a group of friends.

    (4)

  • Sarah L.

    If lucky charms are magically delicious, then Wann is surprisingly delicious. Minus the Styrofoam marshmallows. So I had my suspicions to go to Wann for a while for a couple of things. One, their Happy Hour lasts till 7pm, which says to me, they extend the times to entice more people in to increase business to make up for bad food. So I related that to the god-awful Gamas a few streets away. Two, its in Belltown, the yuppieville-douche baggery neighborhood (enough said there). And three, I once had a roommate that accepted terrible sushi because she was cheap, who raved about this place. Well I will be the first to say that my misconceptions kept me from enjoying tasteworthy, affordable sushi. I was pleasantly happy with the food and service from Wann! The hits: $10 for a generous portion sashimi plate with 2 pieces each of salmon, tuna, albacore, white fish, and octopus! $3 seaweed salad, $5 salmon collar, which was deliciously crispy broiled black on the outside, while oozing omega 3 oilyness on the inside, and any of the rolls for $4-5. The misses: $5 chicken yakisoba, HUGE portion, but lots of mayo and sesame oil, very fatty tasting, not acid to help cut through all the grease to get that nice "clean" Japanese flavor. $1 miso: it was cold. Sad panda. But I wasn't about to send back a $1 bowl of soup so I just slurped it down. $3 edemame, pass. Not very fresh, bland, tough with no lovely chunky sea salt. So $37 later for a boatload of pretty good eats will have me come back again. For happy hour. Either than that I'll have to throw down my Passport card or use a restaurant.com coupon. In other words, don't pay full price for this place

    (4)

  • Mya D.

    It was great experience to enjoy the Japanese Izakaya in Seattle. A lot different than "wann" in Japan but decor was absolutely gorgeous. We had few rolls and oyster shots, salad. I wish they serve shochu or Japanese sour. Pairing would be great with the foods they serve.

    (4)

  • Chris E.

    I go to Wann fairly often. I don't really know anyone here, but that doesn't really matter, everyone is friendly. It has a great late night happy hour, as well as one early in the day. Wann feels like a place you stumble upon when traveling. You know the place: everyone seems to belong, the music is good, and the food is tasty and affordable and you say, "Man, I would come to the place all the time if I lived here!" There is a mural in the hallway that separates Wann from its neighbor. It is beautiful and at night, trippy since the light that shows it comes on rather randomly. Going to Wann is a casual no-brainer. Its not stuffy, its not expensive and its not terribly crowded or loud. Its just right.

    (4)

  • Kim D.

    I feel like maybe I've been spoiled by amazing sushi in the San Francisco Bay area but I felt like this place lacked the amazing elements of sushi and Japanese cuisine. The rolls we tried were poorly wrapped. Good sushi has tightly wrapped rolls that can be eaten in one bite. These weren't that. Flavors seem to be ok and I really wanted to like it but it always felt lacking some how. The only thing that my bf and I liked was the tempura brie cheese with raspberry sauce. It took awhile to get used to but the flavors of the two combined w/ texture was a good compliment to one another. We did notice at the end everyone else seemed to be ordering entrees more than the sushi so I figured it probably isn't the sushi go to place...but in either case...it wasn't what I hoped it could be

    (2)

  • Sarah M.

    Having a picky eater who prefers to eat Japanese food when we go out, I wanted to stay away from our usual place and try out Wann. We went during happy hour, but we ordered from their regular menu as well. Their yam fries on the hh menu was great but then it's hard to go wrong with yam fries. We also tried: -fried angel hair pasta- it was deep fried and salted. a strange concept but i didn't mind it. -mochi and green tea ice cream- it came with sweet red beans. The ice cream melted pretty fast, it became a slush pretty quick which made it not so enjoyable. -various rolls and sashimi set from the hh menu, which were all ok. Most of the menu items were just mediocre that although we were full when we left, we weren't satisfied. The server was very friendly, and I like the atmostphere here, but the food is so-so. I might come back during happy hour and try their drinks.

    (3)

  • Stephen M.

    Try the Fire Dragon or the Godzilla roll. Both are excellent- don't be scared off by the habanero peppers! This is excellent Japanese cuisine with a modern twist- and at very reasonable prices!

    (5)

  • Janny W.

    My BFF, sister and I met up with some old friends here tonight for dinner. We ordered quite a lot from the menu: Yakisoba Omelet, Takoyaki, Fire Castle, Tempura Roll, Tatsutaage, Agedashi Tofu & Mochi, Potato Croquette, and finally, the Eel & Egg Kamameshi. Everything was tasty, but my favorites were the Yakisoba Omelet, Fire Castle and the Eel & Egg Kamameshi. The Kamameshi was a first-time experience for me, it is a small stone pot rice that takes about 20-minutes to reach crispy rice perfection. Yum. Our server was kind and gave us a new pot of tea post-dinner while we were chatting. However, one of my friends felt that we were being glared at for being there too long (even though the place was empty). So minus 1-star for feeling like we HAD to leave, but 4-stars for cute place, good food and nice server.

    (4)

  • Indie L.

    We waited 20min+ for seating even though there was empty tables. On top of the wait to get seated the service took forever, about 15+ to get our drink order. and the sushi was not that good! DO NOT GO HERE, unless you have a long time to spend waiting, and don't like good food!

    (1)

  • Katie C.

    I've been by Wann a few times for happy hour, and I'm always suuuper happy with the food. Creamed corn croquettes, *drool*. They have a wide variety of items on their happy hour menu, all at really decent prices. They also have a nice selection of shochu. I'm still new to shochu, but I always try a couple of them when I come by here. I love that they have descriptions and tasting notes on the menu so I have some kind of idea of what to pay attention to when I'm drinking it. Only negative is that my wine glass had lipstick on it last time I was there D: Which might just mean they need a new dishwasher, but eww..

    (4)

  • Robert K.

    This is what you call a "trendy" Japanese restaurant. The food is average or below depending on the dishes. The pricing is definitely high for what you are getting in terms of quality and taste, I would definitely head to chinatown or other japanese restaurants. Disclaimer: I claim to be a good judge at asian food, particular Japanese being one of them. I do have a bias towards more authentic style Japanese food and focus on the overall value. Hint: parking sucks but obvious in downtown so don't judge over that, I never do. Happy hour is a better value but there's not that much or great on it. Service is good though it almost never influences my rating. Would I go back, preferably not unless my buddies wanted to go there.

    (2)

  • Lesley D.

    Juan! I loved this place. Popped in for happy hour, sat at the bar, and felt totally welcomed and cared for by the staff. The HH menu was surprisingly good and $3 draft beers made it even better! The sushi rolls I ordered were well made, very fresh tasting, and the Takoyaki was bomb dot com. Pros: Awesome happy hour Friendly staff TV in the bar for sports Cons: Belltown parking

    (4)

  • Jon F.

    Went with a friend for lunch. Service started out slower than molasses on a January morning, so not a good sign to start with. I ordered the Sushi combo as I "thought" it was a Japanese sushi joint. 20 minutes in the waitress finally makes her way over to us to inform me that I can't have the sushi combo, they don't have enough fish. Blew me away! So I had to order something else, which was ok (a bento box), but not really what I wanted.

    (2)

  • Nathan H.

    I came here on a Tuesday for a friends birthday. On Mondays and Tuesdays they offer a happy hour menu all day. The selection on the happy hour menu is pretty good, my wife and I had a Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spider Roll, and Unagi Roll, the Mixed Tempura Plate, 2 plates of Takoyaki, Baked Mussels, and two servings of the Unfiltered Happy Hour Saki. I have to say that the Sushi here was less than spectacular. It wasn't bad...it just didn't really do anything for me. However, my wife and I split two plates of Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) and the Baked Mussels and the Mixed Tempura plate and they were fabulous. Service was good and the Saki was excellent. I think I will have to come back and try some of the entrees, if they are as good as the Takoyaki and Baked Mussels, I will consider upping my rating but for now. A solid three.

    (3)

  • Cynthia C.

    Came here for Happy Hour last night for my cousin's birthday. It was only suppose to be a snack stop but turned out to be a full blown dinner. haha! They have a great Happy Hour menu which basically has everything that's good to eat. Their regular menu is pretty decently priced too. But the HH has a better deal. We had the $3 sashimi which came with 3 types of raw fish - sake, tuna, and yellow tail. Also had the takoyaki (yummy sauce), tempura udon (super Q noodles), Ika tempura (tasted like chewy onions), octopus tempura (nice texture and great sauce), chicken karage (great flavor), spider roll (so so), grilled fish (uh too scared to try this... it was still looking at me... ), salmon & artichoke dip (not that great) and the yakisoba omelette. Most of the items were $4-5 so we just went nuts! Everything was great. For dessert, we had the brown sugar creme bulee. Soooo good! Will definitely come back for Happy Hour again if we're ever in town.

    (4)

  • Burt S.

    This was my second time here and without any hesitation I can say I absolutely LOVE this place! The first time I stopped in, I sat in the bar area for happy hour with a friend and we had a pleasant dinner with a nice variety in their happy hour menu and their regular menu. Everything I ate here was good. Everything. The service was great and fun! The second time I ate here was with a big group of friends. The service was great, even with a big group. Our server was attentive and helpful. The food was just as good, if not better than I remember it. I tried the salmon sashimi, the poki mixed salad (so good!), takoyaki (mmm), spicy tuna crunch roll (the rolls here are REALLY good) and also the kobe beef yakisoba (huge portion). Kirin on tap and hot sake. The hour is definitely happy.

    (5)

  • Dana W.

    if you've been to Belltown but haven't been to Wann you're missing out!!! Came here with large group of friends and for date night-satisfied all the time. They've got the best happy hour and obviously food is great and so are the staff or I wouldn't be recommending this place(!) My favorite is the tempura brie cheese agedashi tofu/mochi and seattle tempura roll Cons: Street parking, but that's like that everywhere in Belltown so eh.

    (5)

  • Nick C.

    First time here for happy hour! Great decor, you can tell a lot of attention went into decorating this place. I wanted to try everything on the menu, with the danger of over-ordering. Takuyaki was excellent; Tempura udon would be better if the tempura came separately; chicken skewer was yummy! Well, everything was good. And then the larger than expected tempura ice-cream is an excellent dessert. Make sure to leave room and try it at least once!

    (4)

  • Linda V.

    Great place for happy hour. I've been here about a dozen times. I usually get the tako yaki, yam fries, and then some rolls. They have alright drinks, but I'm not a huge fan of sake or cocktails, so I just go with water most of the time. It's one of those few places that don't require you to get a drink for happy hour. Lovee that aspect about it. The servers are always really friendly. I hate when I go places and they constantly ask you things and bug you, but here, they have a great balance laissez-faire and quality service. I've gotten a sushi roll of their regular menu, and my boyfriend exclaimed that it was the "best sushi" he's ever had in his "whole entire life." I guess that counts for something right?

    (4)

  • Rian R.

    Best happy hour menu for any sushi bar in the downtown area. It offers a wide selection whether you are traditionalist, minimalist, or adventurous, and at a low enough price that you have the freedom to try them all! The bartender was as funny as he was fast and efficient. Overall a great atmosphere for drinks and eats. Try the deep fried Seattle roll, for unexpected deliciousness on an ordinarily bland Americanized local favorite. NOM!

    (4)

  • Mackenzie B.

    I DJ'd a party here and was delighted by the catered menu of sashimi and sushi. There were some other appetizers and especially one with squid that was amazing. The staff is really nice and went out of their way to provide me with whatever I needed. The interior reminds me of the film Blade Runner. I'll be back for sure!

    (5)

  • Lunk L.

    LOVE this place! I've been there a few times with big groups, with small groups anything in between, their food and drinks has been consistently good, reasonably priced for Seattle (esp the HH) and the staff are nice and friendly. I highly recommend it if you want to go somewhere for good Japanese food/ snack with minimum attitude and change left in your pocket!

    (4)

  • Dae Y.

    so here's the deal. i came out to meet some friends. it was a very long week at work and i was in the mood to have a few beers and relax. the bar area is pretty cool. i still like the rounded bar at el gaucho better. they are the gold standard for me...seriously, the edge of their bar is lined with padded leather. but i digress. i tried a bit of the kobe beef yakisoba. probably with some siracha sauce it would be perfecto. and i should have definitely peppered it to my taste. so here's the deal...one of my companions was NOT HAPPY with a dish. so they sent it back. and not in the most friendly way too. dammit...i was gonna order some food! how can i order food now cuz i am thinking the guys in the back are gonna be like "really!?, you didn't like that dish huh??, well how 'bout i hock this loogie in your next dish ((the one i would have ordered)) and see how you like that!!" so with that image in my mind, i ordered no food. just kept drinking the mac & jack's pitchers. and i tasted a bit of each of the food dishes that came out BEFORE the send-back. ...good times... this review in no way implies anything about Wann. it just implies i have a paranoid over-active imagination.

    (4)

  • Jackie W.

    Ok. We walked in when Happy hour was JUST starting at 4pm. Door was open and no one there to greet us... It was ok though because once we started saying, "Hellooooooo.." someone came out and we sat in the bar area. For three we ordered the Takoyaki, Shrimp Shumai, Seattle roll... spicy tuna roll, Gyoza.. and probably the best thing in my life which pushed this to a 4 star review: Tatsutaage. Drinks are awesomely priced for a Happy Hour and the service was SUPER friendly after they realized we were there. Food was only good.. not great. So wouldn't push it to a 5. Really this is all about the nice decor, Tatsutaage fried chicken and lychee flavored Sake.. all at great happy hour prices!

    (4)

  • Jacqueline C.

    My husband and I went here for our friend's pre-wedding party. We loved the food, the atmosphere, and the happy hour prices at 12 midnight! We had the ginger marinated soy chicken and the gyoza. The chicken was nice a crispy with a touch of lemon and the gyoza was meaty and crunchy. We got the ginger soy chicken, gyoza, and a miso soup for total of $9! The lychee martini that I had was awesome. It was very good and it was only $4. I don't live in Seattle but if I did I would definitely come back here to try some of the larger plates. They kind of serve everything family style here. It's kind of like tapas but Japanese style. I will for sure be visiting Wann Izakaya on my next trip to Seattle.

    (4)

  • Taylor W.

    I ate here last night with a friend and I fell in love after the first bite. First, the food. I ordered the California Crunch Roll, my friend ordered the Spicy Tuna, and we both cleaned our plates. We also shared the fried chicken off the appetizer list and the hot dogs. (I know right, hot dogs at a sushi bar? But they were delicious.) Not a scrap was left on our table, and that's saying something considering the amount of food and the size of us two tiny girls. Aside from the food, service was a little slow, but the food was certainly worth the wait. The staff was all very kind and courteous and I loved our server- adorable. And the decor was very pleasant and subtle. I would recommend this place to anyone, hands down. (And I hear they have a killer happy hour menu.)

    (5)

  • Tina P.

    My bf and I headed here this evening for happy hour/our dinner. We had a very filling meal for a great deal! Between the two of us we shared an unagi roll, spider roll, two miso soups, tofu agedashi, salmon kama, salmon poke and sake to wash it all down. All of this for $40 after tax and tip! The decor is appealing. It's relaxing with dim lighting and pretty comfortable chairs (this really stuck out because the chairs I sat in last night were terribly hard). Lastly, I really appreciated the menu which had many authentic dishes you can't find at Umi or Japonessa.

    (4)

  • James R.

    Best Spicy Tuna Roll in Seattle. Plus they always have Sapporo which completes any humans hunger based on the superior alloy design. This place is Japanese because it is Japanese from the entrance, thru the dinning experience, and out with our exit.

    (4)

  • Deejay K.

    Order: Baked mussels Deep-fried Takoyaki Fire Dragon Wann Roll Wann roll was great. Especially since the Fire Dragon has some heat to it. The Takoyaki I could eat all night. I went on a friday. Fish seemed fresh. Got there when it wasn't busy. It got busy shortly after. The happy hour went on until 7pm. For being what I assume to be Japanese Fusion. I rather liked it. Cool spot. They do Omakasi as well. I would be a regular here if I were local. Price is good for the food and how creative they are with their menu.

    (4)

  • Du T.

    Decent place especially during happy hour. Price is right, service is attentive and friendly.

    (4)

  • Zac C.

    I have been here at least 10 times. They are very consistent very friendly awesome happy hour prices great food for the value and waitstaff is very friendly. And on the weekends there is a DJ which i found to be kind of weird but entertaining as well. Open late too!! Love the spider roll and gyoz I always order i might go get some right now. ITS MONDAY !!!!!!ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR

    (4)

  • Michelle C.

    Whether you're planning a big birthday dinner or a cozy catch-up sesh, Wann does a great job in accommodating large and small parties. Out of the many happy hour sushi joints in the area (think Wasabi Bistro, Umi Sake House and Japonessa), I've definitely gone to Wann the most. :) They have a good variety of items on their happy hour menu, including sushi rolls, sashimi and hot dishes. Most of the dishes are great for sharing, minus items like the Kushi Katsu (comes with one skewer). My friends and I try to do a mix of both hot and cold orders and we typically end up with the takoyaki, sweet potato korokke, a few crunch and regular rolls (I personally like unagi the best!) and the brie cheese tempura (a must-try if you like brie). Maybe I'm just not a fan of shochu, but their happy hour cocktails are just so-so. I tend to just gravitate towards beer or wine instead. :) Lastly, I've been able to make reservations pretty easily at Wann. We've used the side room before for a group of about twenty people and Wann's staff was nice enough to give us individual checks! If you're looking for a solid sushi spot, Wann is also known for its all-day happy hour on Mondays and Tuesdays. Be sure to swing by! :)

    (4)

  • Holls L.

    Mediocre food. Customer service is decent. Been to the place for happy hour a few times, just because it's on my walk home from work. The bartender is usually rude---not friendly. I ask led the bartender if I can have some hot sauce with my noodles and she said it will be .50. To be clear, that was siracha sauce she gave me (2 spoons). Our sushi has no soy sauce or wasabi like the other restaurants. Wouldn't recommend it.

    (1)

  • Lyna N.

    They made us wait for over 50 minutes and didn't let us get seated to order happy hour. They said it would only take 20 minutes and we only had 4 people. We came in at 6:10 so there should have been enough time to get us seated... The waitress told me there is only one chef and one waitress is working, which doesn't make sense for happy hour time....

    (2)

  • Gustavo M.

    For drinks and appetizers, it's not a bad deal--especially during happy hour. The place has a great ambiance, with lovely cherry wood enhanced by the warm light tones. Our server was both quick-witted and empathic, making a couple of suggestions to help us pick just the right amount of food and the drinks that we would be most likely to enjoy. We ended up having the sweet potato korokke (croquettes) and the gyoza. True to the Izakaya concept, the portions were small, and each gyoza was actually bite size. I appreciate this very much! Not so crazy about the sweet potato croquettes, but it was an interesting variation on a classic--and for the innovation, kudos! We also ordered sushi, but by the time it came, we were already stuffed and half drunk (this was the second place in an impromptu pub crawl), that we had to box it :( Food presentation was great, flavor was decent, ambiance was classy, service was friendly, low noise level to allow for effortless conversation (on a weeknight evening). This place has successfully earned a place in my rotation :)

    (4)

  • The Anh N.

    Good: It's a beautiful restaurant. They have actual Japanese employees, who spoke some English. The food is a hit and miss. The prices aren't bad, but the food need more work. Sushi is their expertise and they nail it, but everything else is a hit and miss. Bad: The Octopus ball was crunchy on the outside and soft inside, but the mayonnaise flavor destroyed it natural fried flavor, and the teriyaki/soy sauce was thick and too much,and overly salty. The Unagi Crunch roll lost it identity because all I tasted was soggy rice. Bottom line: If you stick to the traditional sashimi, sushi, and certain well known rolls like the spider, then you are set. The tea pot comes from a bag and it's string, very tacky. My recommendation to the owner is make sure guess has enough portion, food represent quality and uniqueness, and expand on your Ramen menu. It's a hit.

    (3)

  • Justin C.

    Fresh decor and food is found here at one of Seattle's top happy hours for its extensive Japanese fusion menu. Sashimi, Katsu avocado wraps, fried chicken, and tofu plates are just a few of my favorite items here. Unless you're walking, street parking can be super scarce, but if you are a "chosen one" and somehow manage to find a spot along 2nd Avenue during rush hour, it's only $2.50 an hour. The only thing that keeps me from dining here more often is the parking situation. The food is seriously great here, always served promptly and freshly prepared, and the happy hour deals with majority of them around or under $9 is amaze.

    (4)

  • Emma F.

    Go on the happy hour! All day Monday and Tuesday. Drinks are alright, but the sushi is good for the price. Best sushi happy hour around!

    (4)

  • Alek A.

    Great portions. High price. The taste was decent. Miso soup was watered down. Sashimi was fresh. -food came quickly -corrected a mistake when they brought the wrong food -good variety in menu

    (4)

  • Danielle C.

    This place has a nice happy hour menu. You can order a lot of small dishes for very reasonable prices. I liked the udon. It was great for a cold night, and the broth and noodles were perfect. The bowl is small though as it was a happy hour bowl. The eggplant dish was not bad either. The agedashi broth went surprisingly well with the eggplant. The staff was a little odd though. We arrived at 9:50 and they were very adamant that happy hour does not start for another 10 minutes, so we basically couldn't order for 10 minutes which is odd. I would think they would have just gone ahead and taken the order. The staff was also a bit absentminded with the orders. They didn't give me two of the items I ordered. One okay fine, but two?

    (3)

  • Phoenix A.

    It doesn't take a lot to provide a good dining experience. It does however take a whole helluva lot for me to write a one star review. Let's start by helping my friend and I get into the effin front door. My co-worker and I walked here from work to have lunch. The sign said that they opened at 11:30 and we got there right on the dot at 11:30. There was a guy standing at the host station who could see us through the glass struggling to open the door. We made hand gestures back and forth, like are you even open gestures. He made unclear gestures back at us. We could see at least one customer in there so we assumed that they had to have let someone in. My friend finally pulled much harder on the door and it finally opened. Like really, guy? You couldn't be bothered to help us when we were obviously having trouble opening the door? You were standing there the entire time!!! So we finally get in and get sat at a nice table. We wait for a while. Let me type that again...We wait for a while just to watch people who were sat AFTER us get their order taken BEFORE us. My friend and I order the Toyko ramen noodle bowl, an order of tuna sashimi, and two pots of our respective flavors of tea. After all that, the ramen was pretty not so good. It was definitely bland, not very flavorful. On top of all that our lunch was expensive. $3 for tea. I never really order tea. If it comes with the meal, I'm cool. It's tea. Our check was $40!!! My friend and I were really nice to our server though and we let him do his not-so-exciting-either thing, but once we walked out that fucking, sticky door we determined that we would never return. My friend has introduced me to many ramen, hot pot, pho, noodle places around the city and this was a place that she had never tried. Every place she had taken me to was a 4-5 star experience but this place...It's ok, Anna, I forgive you. You're still awesome in my book.

    (1)

  • Salman M.

    A great happy hour in Belltown. I often get off work late and walk over to Wann for for the happy hour special. The Sushi Set B, Atsuage Tofu, Edamame, and Miso are my go toos. The food is 4 stars given it is the happy hour menu. The prices are super reasonable and usually I can get a full meal and a drink for under $20. The staff is super friendly as well.

    (4)

  • Addie R.

    Friday happy hour - group of 9 people. We had quick and friendly service and the grapefruit cocktail, whatever it truly was, tasted incredible and candy-like (and not like grapefruit). The strawberry cocktail had pieces of strawberry in it, and was great too. The happy hour menu here is pretty extensive, unlike many other establishments. I had the chicken yakisoba, and although it did not actually resemble yakisoba, it was still very tasty. Would definitely come back for happy hour!

    (4)

  • Cynthia L.

    After a muted experience with their tempura udon several months back, I recently went back in to try other foods. The udon was anemically bland, but broths are tricky sometimes so I felt I should give them another shot. If I rated only on the udon before, this would have been a two-star rating, but there's a couple of nice things there too. A friend and I shared the below: Yasai Croquette - Veggie fried potato croquette. Okay. Shrimp Siu-mai - I thought it was a typo at first. It really is siu-mai not made from pork, and was good Fried Brie - Tempura-battered with a raspberry soy sauce. It's fried cheese. Ahi Poke salad - Delicious! Well-seasoned! The best thing of all. Calamari salad - Fried and covered with sweet something or 'nother. Ehhh.. Grilled chicken skewers - Looked nice; my friend said it was good. That's about it. Maybe there's something special that I can't see here food-wise but I'll just leave this review right here..

    (3)

  • Stephanie C.

    **Review is for happy hour only** AND WHAT AN AMAZING HAPPY HOUR IT IS. The selection in the happy hour is HUGE - you can get anything from a sashimi plate (~8-10 pieces) to teriyaki salmon belly to kalbi to agedashi tofu. HH is available Mon-Tues all day, Wed-Sun 4-7pm & 10pm-close. My group of 5 ate and drank to our hearts content for around 2.5+ hours on a Saturday night, reordering multiple rounds of more wine and food. In the end we each paid around $25 per person--I was expecting it to be $40+ at the rate we were ordering. Portions were very reasonable, service was accommodating and I enjoyed the trendy atmosphere of the bar area. They DO require each person to order a drink, but it does not have to be alcoholic. But c'mon, lets not kid ourselves, you're at happy hour....it's not an unreasonable requirement. I'll definitely make time for another happy hour visit the next time I'm back in Seattle!

    (4)

  • Qi L.

    Waited for more than half an hour at this place just for ramen. Eventually walked away. First time in my life. Will not come again. Don't go if you're already feeling hungry after work.

    (1)

  • Daniel S.

    I like this place. The good is good actually and I've always had good service. There is a rice dish however, the kamameshi I believe, that is not worth it. Waiting half an hour for some bland seafood fried rice. Everything is tasted good though.

    (4)

  • Komal R.

    I am a regular here. To the point where the waitress doesn't need to check my ID. I even show up all sweaty after a workout. It's like my 2nd home. I love coming here because it so close to mi casa and I always find parking in Belltown. Never have to wait for a table. Service is fast. If there are any anime fans out there then you will enjoy there "Cowboy Bebop" sounding playlist. Very jazz like. The ambiance is nice too with dim lighting which makes you feel relaxed. Whenever I sit at the booths I always get really hot! Even in the Winter so be prepared for that. My go-to order during happy hour is cali crunch roll ($6) and hot sake ($6) which gets me feeling tingly & giddy ^.^

    (5)

  • DeAnne E.

    I made the mistake of not making a reservation at Shiro's a week in advance so my friend and I went to Wann instead. Yes, the happy hour is good. The problem is they get swamped with food orders. You'll either have to wait a long time or not even get your order because it was forgotten...or both because it happened to me. I think the food is better at Nijo, Japonessa, and Kanpai.

    (3)

  • Leanne J.

    Great, great place for happy hour. You cannot beat the prices! Everything I have had has been amazing. There is a really good variety of food too. I am not the biggest sushi eater but love Cali rolls. Must try the tempura brie with the raspberry soy glaze. It is making my mouth water just thinking about it. Best part about this place is you can order many things and split with a group. Other notable tastes include gyoza, and yam fries and dare I mention $15 dollar bottle of wine! Yes, bottle! Very relaxing atmosphere! Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Jennifer W.

    While searching for a place to eat for dinner, we found Wann on yelp, it was walking distance from our hotel so it was perfect! The interior is pretty cute, a traditional yet modern Japanese feel to it. I really liked how there was a zen garden pattern on the wall. We ordered Salmon Poke and other various other rolls with salmon. All the rolls were good and tasted fresh. The Salmon Poke was really well seasoned! For dessert, we were sad to hear that the Kokutou Crème Brulee was only seasonal, so we decided on tempera ice cream instead which ended up being an excellent choice! Overall, great food, nice selection to choose from & decent service.

    (4)

  • Sam K.

    Well, this is a long overdue retraction. So even though I swore off not coming after the incident prior, I really like Wann and probably have come back at least 75+ times since my last review. The manager that totally screwed handling the tip situation is long gone and the food is still awesome. As many people have mentioned, their happy hour is great. My favorites are their takoyaki and saki ika. The rolls are good (not great), but they are cheap and do the trick. Overall, good food, good price, and good atmosphere. Also, the current manager, Claire, is great - super nice and will always make sure you have an excellent time.

    (5)

  • Claudia A.

    The pork belly Kim Chee with tofu was pretty good. I'm giving the 3 star rating because the crab salad tastes like preservatives, not to mention that it was imitation crab.

    (3)

  • S K.

    Only came here for dessert after dinner. We ordered some tea and the dessert special which was a green tea ice cream parfait. Honestly I thought it would be bigger for how many things are in it (cookie crumbles, sprinkles, strawberries, ice cream of course, fudge, wafer cookies...I'm sure I left something out. It was good but not spectacular. Service was good but then again we went on a Monday night.

    (3)

  • Ahna B.

    My first suggestion. Order a drink first. Trust me on this. Service here is SLOOOOW. I'm actual writing this while I'm here because I came by myself for dinner and the wait to sit was so long but I really wanted Japanese so I waited. Then I sat. and the wait to order was SOOO long so I decided to order to go and ordered a drink. That was over an hour ago. I can't rate the food because I haven't gotten it yet but I can tell you I got here one hour ago and still have nothing in front of me but a martini. I mean it's almost a joke how disorganized and SLOOOOOW (did I say that already) this place is.

    (1)

  • MommyWarbucks and TheLeftoverKid o.

    This place keeps going down in quality...same thing happened to Redfin- and now they are closed Poor hiring Poor hygiene They have high turn-over in servers....and the ones they do hire are slooooooowwwww and give poor service or are so weird that your meal is uncomfortable. Our server today had an issue with personal hygiene, took forever to bring us our food (there was barely anyone else eating there), and it was very very obvious that he didn't want to be there- no smile, no welcoming...it felt like he was being forced to do his job. The floors were completely dirty, with food crumbs and dirt trailing into the kitchen...and the bathroom smelled like urine. the weird wood/plastic flower wall art hanging over our table had a serious spider web and dust.... They need to hire a good general manager who knows how to hire good servers, and one who knows how to train and support their team...and geez some folks to come in and keep the place clean. There's a reason this place is always empty and places like Japonessa have a minimum of 45 min. wait from the time they open to the time they close....even a kick-ass all day happy hour isn't enough to overcome poor staffing and an unclean restaurant. Clean up your act Wann.

    (2)

  • Cherish C.

    The thing I love about Wann, it looks more expensive then it is. Interior is dim and pleasant, good for a date and it won't break the bank! Happy hour is totally worth the deal since most of the items are around 6-10 usd. The sushi rolls are good but not exceptional. My favorite is the seattle crunch roll. The chicken yakisoba is a good sized portion as well. Service is delicately balanced with a formal politeness and without being "overly" stifling which is an important for a restaurant! It's not the best Japanese place out there, but it's well priced and consistently good.

    (4)

  • Steven v.

    This place is an amazing find. If you love sushi and Japanese food, and I know you do, this is a great spot. When you go, try to time it for their happy hour menu. All day Mon & Tue, Wed-Sun 4-7, and 10-close every night. My favorite is the Takoyaki. These are octopus balls for the uninitiated. Don't worry, by balls I don't mean testicles. Rather, these are delicious fried dumplings with pieces of whole octopus in them. Fresh octopus. Honestly, these were better than what I've had in Japan. All the other stuff is top notch, as well. All the various rolls and nigiri, etc. is all great. But do yourself a favor and try something a little different than you're used to. The balls of an octopus await you.

    (5)

  • Tim B.

    Awesome that they have a late night HH every night. Lots of different choices for HH, the yellowtail sashimi has been great both times I've been there. Highly recommend at the quieter part of belltown

    (5)

  • Mehran K.

    Went here for lunch with 2 colleagues. The Hostess and Server couldn't have any less of a personality. We asked if they had any cocktails and the Server started saying Cosmopolitan and stopped there, stating that the cocktail menu solely on the Happy Hour menu- so that was awkward. We proceeded to just get beers instead. I ordered the Kalbi Ribs, which were delicious, although when it came out, I asked if I was getting the miso soup & rice the menu stated the dish came with, in which the Server responded that she gave me the dinner portion of the meal instead. why?? i'm not sure. anyway, they proceeded to give me the extra dishes at no additional cost. Food was great, service, not so much.

    (3)

  • Chris A.

    On our first trip ever to beautiful Seattle, this is the first restaurant we ate at on our first night. Thanks Yelp for helping us find some cheap sushi! We really went for Happy Hour at Wann, and found out they were running a special for the month of September that Happy Hour was all day! Nice surprise in case we wanted to come back again. Wann was quiet on a late Friday afternoon but we had no problems with that. The restaurant itself was decorated nicely with light walls, dark floors, ample lighting. Our hostess was fairly nice, and she doubled up as our waitress as well. My guess being that it wasn't busy at all in the place (good sign or bad?) her employers had her doing double duty. We were asked if we had been there before replying 'no' saying it was our first time in the restaurant as well as Seattle. Had a nice little conversation with our hostess/waitress about how the weather in Las Vegas must be much different than Seattle. Indeed! She left us with the menu, as well as an insert for their much touted Happy Hour. Damn, this be some cheap eats! We sampled off the Happy Hour menu: -Chicken Tatsutaage ($5) -Takoyaki ($4) -Fried Gyoza ($4) -Chicken Yakisoba ($4) -Seattle Roll ($4.50) -Spider Roll ($5.50) -Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll ($5.50) For the place not being busy and the prices on the Happy Hour menu, the food was good! Sushi was pretty fresh, rice was cooked right. I love me some soft shell crab so the Spider Roll was tasty. The yakisoba was flavorful, the gyoza was well...gyoza, and the chicken tatsutaage was excellent with hints of sweet and salty. I myself enjoyed the takoyaki, the wifey not so much. She wasn't expecting the fishy taste! Yes honey, takoyaki is often covered in dried bonito flakes. It was ok though, more for me! Great little first meal in the heart of Seattle. Full belly and it cost me less than $40 on the tab. Thanks Wann. Next time we are back in town we will be sure to stop by for some Happy Hour!

    (4)

  • Kirill Z.

    Scam artists! You sit down, get cosy, order, and that's when they tell you that to order from Happy Hour, each person is required to order a drink. What the...? After dinner, I realized why they want you to order drinks - to mask the taste of subpar food! Enjoy.

    (1)

  • Alisha W.

    Happy Hour for the win!! Yummy rolls, yummy sashimi! I would say that the drinks I got (fruity sake) was basically like sugary deliciousness, so I'd skip that next time. But overall, this place looks fancy on the outside but is awesome and affordable! I will definitely be coming back for the hh! Also a great place to get hh before a Moore Theater show!

    (4)

  • Brian G.

    Great service. Got there with 20 minutes left in happy hour My meal consisted of, Sashimi set starter Split Seattle roll Tako wasabi Tako sushi . Maguro sushi . Hamachi sushi . Tangasu ramen Great fish super fresh The I had a piece of the Seattle roll and the sushi rice was a bit over cooked. I had already ordered my sushi or I probably would not have after eating the rice in the happy hour roll. I'm glad I did though. The sushi was perfect. Perfectly cut fish on perfect sushi rice. Not sure what the roll deal was about probably just a fluke. No worries there. The tako wasabi is the best in Seattle perfect texture and not overpowering with wasabi. Also a great portion compared to other izakayas. The ramen was delicious with perfectly cooked noodles and a delicious broth. The meat was perfectly cooked as well 4.75/5

    (4)

  • Zori P.

    went with coworkers for lunch sat and waited for over 20 mins just to find out the server hadn't even placed our order. No apology no nothing. Server didn't even really make eye. Left without lunch. Thanks.

    (1)

  • Jessica P.

    Never ever ever ever again. The waiter sucked so much and the food tasted horrible. The manager is so rude and has a disgusting attitude. Oh and by the way if you don't look as dressed up or look like you have money be prepared to be judged...

    (1)

  • Aprameya R.

    The wife and I stepped in here thinking we'd try sushi-hopping (the same as pub-hopping except that one is eating sushi at each location). We were seated in the bar area where there were four people at the bar. After a suitable amount of time, say perhaps 5-10 minutes someone came and filled water. There was no further activity. I then asked one of the servers who came over and took our order. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. And after twenty minutes we got up and walked out.

    (1)

  • Allison P.

    Loved this place!!! It's so nice inside with a great atmosphere! Staff was friendly and helpful. Service was quick. Good food and drink menus! They have a great happy hour!!! My friend and I came here on a Monday night and couldn't be happier with how everything was! To start got the Brie cheese tempura yummy!! For rolls we got the Seattle crunch, California crunch and shrimp tempura roll! Everything was great and tasted amazing! For drinks the white peach saki so light and refreshing! Also loved the lime and lemon sours! The green tea tempura ice cream was good just wish had a more of a green tea flavor. Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Yavnika K.

    Wann star for Wann! The only star is for the mere promise of the food. We sat there for over 30 minutes after placing our order for two rolls (nothing complicated) and felt ignored and left out like never before. The staff was more interested in serving the ladies at the bar and only one more table was occupied with four people. With only 6 people in total waiting on food, I am not sure what was happening in the kitchen. Sadly, such places exist in prime locations downtown.

    (1)

  • Jessie C.

    Amazing happy hour prices!! I would recommend. My drinks were made well and I enjoyed he food.

    (5)

  • Kristin W.

    My friends and I stopped by after a very productive happy hour jaunt around Seattle and I needed to get some food in my belly. It was pretty much empty at around 9ish on a Thursday night. We sat at a table near the bar. Food - I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and I LOVED it. The broth was creamy and rich and borderline oily, but I loved it. Great flavor. Noodles were the perfect consistency - firm, yet tender (can that exist?). The pork was so tender and fatty and delicioussss. My friends got a seafood and rice dish, but it seemed to lack the seafood and was heavy on the rice. They were not hugely satisfied with it. Drinks - Oh, way pass needing any drinks. Service - Great. Our server was polite and sweet. Attentive, yet not overbearing. I would definitely return for more of the Tonkotsu Ramen. 4sure.

    (4)

  • Scott B.

    Discovered the Happy Hour menu option, which was a great bargain! Favs included: Sashimi Edamame Sweet potato karoke Spicy tuna roll Unagi roll Portion size, taste and quality were high level! Next time...ramen

    (4)

  • Lindsay M.

    I go here all the time and love it every single time. I always take my out of town guests here, as well, for bomb sushi!

    (5)

  • Candi K.

    Wow, how times this past week I've been here? 2 days? Oh em gee. They have a great happy hour, Never had a crazy bad experience. I love the ginger makkoli drink, (and the grapefruit one which isn't on the list but just as good!) I could drink like 4 of those no problem. Claire is awesome! My friends and I love coming here and just drinking, eating, and talking. In September they have all day hh for their anniversary. Awesome!

    (4)

  • Natalia P.

    Awesome service, delicious food, great wine. I also like their taste in music. Will definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Kate D.

    We really enjoyed the Happy Hour! We had salmon sashimi, spider roll, gyoza, assorted tempura...all were excellent! Happy hour is a great deal!

    (5)

  • Casey D.

    Been a few years and hoped that the place had cleaned up. Sadly, meh. Happy Hour, as a concept, should be a loss leader that entices you to stay a have a couple of drinks. At Wann, Happy Hour is just half the food for half the price with the added expense requiring party members to order a drink and service charge for groups larger than 6 people. That is like the trifecta of bad customer service choices. Couple that with a 20 minute wait to get a table at the nearly empty restarant and being informed that it would be 45 minutes before we could get any sushi because the sushi bar was "really busy" at 5pm on a Monday and you've got a lackluster experience to say the least. TL:DR Mediocre Food Poor Pricing Deceptive Happy Hour Slow Service

    (2)

  • Rona L.

    I know Umi's is a really popular spot for sushi HH in Seattle and everyone just LOVES them, but I love Wann! They have the same basics as Umi's but they have a more extensive HH menu. My friends and I didn't have to wait for seating, service has always been great and attentive (without being obnoxious), and the food came out quickly. All of the rolls we've ordered have come out really tasty (though the unagi crunch roll had a little too much rice for my liking); I honestly think we've tried them all in the two trips we've made there. And their other food options have been awesome -- takoyaki, brie cheese tempura (OMG, it's like a mozzarella stick, but better...because it's BRIE), spicy chicken wings, calamari salad...and the list goes on! To top it off, they offer some refreshing infused sakes that I just love and HH is ALL DAY on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 4-7pm every day. Every other establishment seems to end their HH at 6pm so that extra hour really takes Wann up a notch in my book.

    (5)

  • Gustavo P.

    Waiter was super cute and kawaii :) Food was good, but the menu was a bit too small. Waiter was super great and kawaii :)

    (4)

  • Tuan V.

    I thought the sushi was alright, there's Shiros down the street if you want real good sashimi, albeit a bit more expensive. Thing I like about this place is the variety of cooked dishes. They have a variety of small seafood dishes at Umi Sake, but this place is a little bit cheaper, which is a good thing to keep in mind when you want to order a bunch of stuff. Don't know why, but there's always a long 10-15 minute wait to get a table, even though barely half the tables are filled. This is my experience the past 3 times.

    (3)

  • GAP G.

    Terrible service. We waited for an hour and ten minutes for the dish to be told that they were out of it. Never brought the requested beverages. I have never had such a bad service in any restaurant in Seattle! There were very few people in the restaurant but they were all hungry!

    (1)

  • Serina M.

    Okay food but terrible service. It took 20minutes to get water on the table. Even The check we had to tell them to bring it because we were going to be stuck there forever. I've been here before and it was good, that's why im so disapointed...so sad

    (1)

  • Karen L.

    This place was kind of empty when we decided to dine here for dinner. But the ambiance was nice and it's a pretty large restaurant. My BF and I ordered takoyaki, brie tempura, beef tataki, tako wasabi, oyster shoots, tonkotsu ramen, and the beef short ribs. What stood out for me was the brie tempura and ramen. The brie tempura was delicious. I mean, brie is hard to mess up, but I loved that the outside was crisp and crunchy, and the inside was gooey and warm. Delicious! The ramen was good, too. The pork was especially tender and it melted in my mouth. My BF kept talking about how good it was. I also really liked the short ribs. Tender and flavorful. I didn't enjoy the beef tataki nor the tako wasabi. The beef tataki was too chewy and it wasn't very tasty. The tako wasabi has raw octopus, which I wasn't a fan of. My BF enjoyed it, though. I didn't eat the oysters, but he thought they were just OK. I think some of the stuff on the menu is hit or miss, but I would definitely come back to try some of the other stuff on the menu.

    (3)

  • Rickee O.

    This place blows! The waiter MARK gives horrendous service, he wasn't attentive, our food took F O R E V E R to arrive at our table, and he ignored our multiple attempts at obtaining his attention. I give this place 2 thumbs down for sure and fyi MARK, your service was NOT worth the 29 dollar added gratuity.

    (1)

  • Shereen A.

    I enjoy Wann's happy hour. It's cheap enough to where you can order everything on the menu...twice. Overall, I've had good experiences here. Consistency has been a bit off the last couple times though. The items I find inconsistent are (sadly) beef ribs, tempura udon, and sashimi. Items I do find consistent are the shrimp shumai, garlic baked mussels, takoyaki, yaki udon, agedashi tofu, agedashi eggplant, and simple soft tofu. The only item I don't care for is the tempura fried brie with raspberry soy sauce. The last time I came here, the waitress disappeared for a good 30 or so minutes so after we placed one order, and didn't come back until after happy hour was over (even though we specified we'd like to order again when she brought our food), preventing us from placing an order at last call. She came back literally within five minutes of it being over and asked if we'd like anything else. There was no one else around that could take our order, either! Well, we place a smallish second order anyways. Of course we were (not expecting not to be) charged full price for the second round of items, but it would have been nice if she came back before last call to tell us we had x minutes left and to ask whether we'd like anything else. Unfortunately, because we were still hungry, we left to find more food elsewhere. (Dear Waitress,) The longer you keep your customers ordering, eating, and happy, the more money you make. Oh well! Quick tip: If you sit at the bar, you have much better chance of being paid attention to. Plus there are tv's in front of you (win win!). The bartenders are fun and chatty (shout out to Alex!). They need to clone the bartenders and use them all as waiters/waitresses. Overall, I do enjoy Wann and come back occasionally for happy hour foods.

    (3)

  • Theresa L.

    Been coming here forever. Always exceeds my expectations! Weekend happy hour amazing. I recommend $6 chicken yakisoba! Portions are perfect!

    (5)

  • Bosule P.

    Excellent garlic chicken -- not over fried and perfectly juicy in the center. Excellent yellowtail collar.

    (4)

  • Elva S.

    Two years ago, when I first tried this place, it was great! However over two years, everything has gotten worse. From the long wait (even though the place was half empty), to the happy hour that requires each person to purchase a drink, not to mention the sushi that's $2 a piece and NOT fresh, and the insanely long wait for the food to come out. Did I mention that our appetizer, the oyster shooters, were LAST to come out? 1 star because the food is still good. Fast forward 4 days later. I called and thank goodness they have the yose nabe this time! Everything came out fast. Or waitress was a hundred times better than the one before. Slightly disappointed with the food this time but the service made up for that. I called them and when I arrived, everything was ready for us and our food ordered. We just have to sit down and eat. We even got a free cake since it's Lunar New Year! So 3 stars seems good. The yose nabe had no salmon and the pork belly was limited....

    (3)

  • Lana R.

    I only come here for HH--which they have an amazing one. Happy hour is all-day Monday & Tuesday, as well as 5-7 other weekdays. Also, they are part of Open Table, so I get my points :) The food is pretty good. It is not the best I've had, but it is satisfying, tasty, and fits the bill. I love their crunchy sushi rolls. Their chicken karaage I've had two times. The first time was AMAZING, and I couldn't wait to try it again. The second time, it was like they made it, then waited a day to give it to me. Also, their kalbi short ribs are too salty for my taste (but all of my friends love it). Lastly, I try to order the fried green tea iced cream--do try! I've always had good experiences with their service, so no complaint here!

    (3)

  • Phuong B.

    Whoa! Nice happy hour. At first, I was really hesitant given the poor yelp reviews, but because I'm a pushover, I ditched a nice quiet evening playing with someone else's puppy to come hang out with some of my girlfriends. I thought I would hate it, but I had a really good time chatting with the very nice bartender, Kegan, and eating some cheap food. Ok sure, I set the standard of expectations super low, but I was very impressed! Location was a bit iffy, but it's belltown, what can you do. The restaurant itself is quite spacious with the bar on the right side of the restaurant. The decor wasn't anything fancy, but at least not pretentious like their neighbor, Wasabi. And their bathrooms were pretty clean given the standards of some places I've been to. The happy hour menu was great. In fact, it's a lot better than the actual dinner menu. There are so many food and drink items on this list, it's ridiculous. Everything was so cheap, even the drinks. I forget how many dishes we ordered but everything including drinks came out to be less than 45 bucks and we were stuffed! The food wasn't spectacular, but the prices were so cheap, you can't have 5 stars expectation. However, the shrimp shumais were one of the best shumais I've had - super soft and melts in your mouth. I would definitely recommend it if anyone were to come here. Lastly, our bartender was a doll to hang out with while at the restaurant. He was super nice, friendly, and helpful with all of his food recommendations. He even helped us take a group photo! I would definitely be back for happy hour, which is all day Monday and Tuesday!

    (4)

  • Patty c.

    Great service, great food. Came here on a relatively quiet Wednesday night and was greeted by a friendly bartender. Got the agedashi tofu and small sashimi: tofu was perfectly crispy with just the right amount of batter accompanied by a beautifully light dashi broth and grated daikon. Sashimi was nicely portioned - salmon and yellow tail were delicious (shocking as I don't usually like salmon); the tuna was just ok. Great ambience. Would definitely go back!!

    (4)

  • Robert E.

    Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! Regular menu prices are good and happy hour prices are a steal! Great establishment. Blew me away!

    (4)

  • Jessica B.

    Stopped and had a lovely Japanese meal this evening after a long day of work. I ordered off the Happy Hour menu--they are doing happy hour all day every day in September to celebrate their anniversary. Because I was ordering off the Happy Hour menu, I felt like I should order a drink, so I got a Lychee Heaven, which was basically a lychee-flavored vodka martini, complete with an actual lychee fruit on a skewer. The flavor was a bit light, but I enjoyed it. The tempura brie was just as to-die-for as all the other reviewers claimed, though I will say it is best when it is piping hot and only 'good' once it cools a bit. The tatsuta-age didn't come with the sweet-and-sour sauce since it was the 'happy hour' version of the dish, but it was quite good with just the squeeze of lemon it came with. Those two dishes were a bit on the small size, so I reordered and got the sweet potato korokke and a crunchy unagi roll. I'm not sure the korokke was my kind of thing (a little too sweet) but it was very fresh and cooked perfectly. The unagi roll was probably the height of the dinner; it was a generous portion for only $6, and the tempura coating was probably prepared the best of any 'crunchy roll' I've had--the roll didn't become greasy or 'heavy' at all from the frying process. It would probably have been a five-star experience if it weren't for the location: I found the walk from less than two blocks away on 3rd St. unexpectedly creepy. I'm not normally one to get freaked out, but the block of Virginia Street between 3rd and 2nd (complete with shady back alley) made me feel unsafe enough that I was glad I had pepper spray just in case. I'm not saying this is the restaurant's responsibility, or that it will deter me from going there again, but it does become a consideration.

    (4)

  • Nick P.

    My go-to sushi spot in Belltown. Good early and late happy hours. Sushi is fresh and fast. Drinks are fun and reasonably priced. It can get pretty crowded during happy hour. I also like their ramen and other seasonal specialties.

    (4)

  • yb C.

    I totally would give zero star if I could. At this restaurant, when they are "understaffed", (even though there are more than a couple girls walking around doing nothing) you get NO service. Yes, you don't get bad service, but you get no service. I'll never ever go back.

    (1)

  • Amos Y.

    Came here for happy hour on Sunday night. There's only street parking, so depending on the time of day might be tough. The place wasn't very busy, less than half filled. The food was a little slow in coming, slowly trickling in. They do however have a great happy hour selection with some 40+ reasonably priced items. We tried the spider roll, spicy tuna roll,chicken tatsuta age, chicken yakisoba, takoyaki, kushi katsu, sweet potato korokke, fried gyoza, kalbi short ribs, and yakitori. Everything was pretty good. Nothing was exceptional, but it was good for the price and portions. Most items were the right size for 6 people. They also have a good selection of Japanese drinks. I got some lychee fruit sake drink, which tasted very fruity and fresh.

    (4)

  • Kay N.

    This is my new favorite happy hour place! Various plates and sushi to choose from on the happy hour menu. Plus there is HH on the weekends. We got their tempura udon soup, sushi set b with salmon, eel, and albacore, chicken skewers, ribs, and calamari salad. Everything tasted great and full of flavor. To top it off we got a big slice of green tea tiramasu for dessert (not part of HH). I was stuffed. Service was great too! Waters never emptied. Our server was attentive.

    (5)

  • Taylor N.

    Went here for happy hour and it was just ok. The fried Bree cheese was the best thing I had. Sushi was just so so.

    (3)

  • Aki N.

    No Japanese menu Decent sake and shochu list Good selection in menu

    (4)

  • Vivian L.

    Tempura undo was bland and the service was even worse. If you get mark as your server, leave now!

    (1)

  • Gregory J.

    I'm a fan great happy hour menu with great prices, can't go wrong.

    (5)

  • Huckleberry S.

    The outside looks decent and the interior is adequate. The service is reasonable, but the food is just uninspired and lacks effort. The food comes out super fast. Almost too fast. The sashimi came out frozen in the center. The rolls tasted like premade ones from a cafeteria. Hate to leave a bad review, but I hope they make a few improvement so I can give them 5 stars

    (3)

  • Ryan H.

    Happy hour is fine and dandy. Nothing to get crazy pumped about, but decent. Wait staff was nice and generally right there when we needed them. Tempura was light and crispy. Tempura Brie was pretty much what it says on the label and worth ordering for the fair price during the happy hour. A platter goes a long way.

    (4)

  • Avian N.

    I like this place because the fish is fresh and delicious, the space looks sleek and classy, plus my waitress looked like she could be an extra from a kpop video. Total sweetheart. Don't come here close to closing, they cut off the cookers early and you can't have any cooked rolls.

    (4)

  • Jesse S.

    Condescending know it all service, from a very self centered bartender. Had to keep asking twice for stuff. Worst $150 I've ever spent. Nuff said.

    (1)

  • Nathan C.

    The food is great But if you ask the wait staff what they say to most customers The number one thing is. Well it will be an hour if you want sushi. This is a sushi restaurant. Hire a decent chef. The only complaint I've ever had about this place is the wait times and not getting what I ordered.

    (1)

  • Alyanna C.

    Eh. They now require a minimum of one drink order per person for HH. Kind of a problem if you have minors sitting with you at the table in the main dining area. Still a good place for HH, just don't bring that one 20 yr old with you. ;)

    (3)

  • David D.

    Just arrived in town from Orange County, CA. Was totally craving good sushi. We walked into this super cute place. The restaurant has a great look and feel. Very warm and friendly. Our waitress was Claire. She made a few great recommendations and really took care of us. Always attentive and all around great service. We started with miso soup to warm us up... Deelish. Then we had 2 Spider rolls, Seattle roll and a caterpillar roll.... All excellent and super fresh. Love this place!!!! Ask for Claire.... She will totally take care of you!

    (5)

  • Cobina S.

    The portions here are quite filling. Everything is tasty and fresh! I love the banana tempura! Make sure you have a spoon, and bring friends! I do have a complaint about the physical restaurant- Your staff should really dust the place down once in a while- I can see caked on dust on some of the lighting fixtures, and the wall hangings. It makes me feel as if I might get sick (which I haven't since I've been coming to you)

    (4)

  • Joseph R.

    Love eating there... Great Happy Hour good drinks and sushi and even better with friends

    (5)

  • Elyse S.

    Ugh. Okay, I've been here a few times over the span of a year, and I have to say, "meh." Which, of course, makes me sad. I love sushi. The thing is, my friend picks this spot every year for her birthday party so we get put in the big room in the back which is always freezing cold. They will not let you be part of happy hour and the service is awful. They forget about you, even if two servers are taking care of us. The food came out in spurts, so one person received one thing from their order and the rest of us... nothing. Aaaaand still nothing. For over half an hour we waiting while she awkwardly picked at her dish, not wanting to be rude and eat in front of us. They also wont split the bill for more than 2 cards, which I'm sure it's a hassle, but so is getting cash. My other grudge is the fact that they are uniformed about Gluten Free options and their menu. Last year when I went, the server seemed very helpful and knowledgeable in helping me order something safe to eat, I had an allergy attack, but assumed there was cross contamination. (ultimately my fault for chancing it). This year, I ask my server and she goes and asks about a sauce on an item. She comes back and tells me, "actually, we use sushi rice, and that's not gluten free." Eh? Apparently they use some sort of vinegar in their rice and I can't eat it. Sooo, I can't have anything on the menu. She couldn't tell me what type of vinegar was in it (I asked because there are only a few types I can't have). So, I couldn't eat anything on their menu. I can't tell which to be more sad about: either the first time the server didn't consult with the chef about my allergy concerns, or this time the chef was not interested in catering to my dietary needs and told her to tell me nothing is gluten free. I eat plenty of sushi at other restaurants and have no problems.. Makes me wonder...

    (2)

  • Raymond C.

    It's pretty ironic that the name of this establishment is "Wann," because in my book, "Wann" star is all this place deserves. An acquaintance of mine rented out their little 12'x12' closet they call a room for a group of 20 people, but it was especially cramped considering they put 4 Last supper sized tables in there with the chairs back to back so it felt more like that scene of Harry Potter where the cameraman does a pan of the Great Hall except that it was neither a hall nor great. Upon ordering, we decided to opt for one of those expensive sushi/nigiri platters everyone overlooks in the menu because of the price, because YOLO. When placing our order, the somewhat attractive waitress said that it will take 30-45 minutes in order for the food to arrive. We agreed. Worst decision ever. Except for that time where I opened an MRE and I saw two pieces of gum and decided to chew it. For some reason the gum dissolved instantly in my mouth. Upon returning to my squad, I proceeded to tell everyone that the gum tasted funny, and it turned out that it wasn't gum at all. It was a laxative. Not even a minty one at that. Thirty minutes passed and no food. Forty five minutes passed and no food. At this time, the rumbling in my stomach was telling me that I better eat something soon, or the bath salts in my pocket will somehow end up in powdered form, then ingested through my nasal cavity because the birthday girl was looking oddly delicious at this point. An hour passed and no food. We took the liberty of asking the once somewhat attractive waitress about the food that was supposed to be at our table 15-30 minutes ago and she said that they were starting on it now. Finally at 90 minutes past the time at which we ordered, the platter arrived. As opposed to an entrance of grandeur, we looked dismally upon the food before us to discover it was 9 pieces of nasty cut fish put on a bed of undercooked rice with a Seattle roll that had enough cream cheese on it to make the city of Philadelphia jealous. All in all, our experience at Wann was great, especially when compared to my buddy Matt's experience hiking in Hawaii...long story short, he fell off a cliff. If you're feeling some Happy Hour sushi, go on Expedia, purchase a ticket to Japan, buy some fishing rods and bait, rent a boat, cast your line, wait for a bite, take your catch back home with you, clean/gut/scale your fish, filet it and put it on some rice and you'll still be eating before I did at Wann.

    (1)

  • Charisma Y.

    I frequent this place with LIsa N. for their happy hour. We crave it all the time. We look forward to not only girl talk time, but the takoyaki. Three words: Best. Ever. Totes. It's all about Mondays and Tuesdays at Wann when their happy hour takes place all day. Can you imagine? All day of pure happiness-- and it comes in the form of octopus balls (please get your mind out of the gutter). Their rolls are priced under $5.. actually, come to think of it, most of their things are priced under $5.

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    Great place for happy hour! They have a nice array of items for a happy hour menu for food and drinks. The prices are great, especially for what you're getting. We had the yam fries, fried gyoza, kalbi short ribs, spicy tuna roll, unagi crunch roll, and tempura ice cream. I also had a lychee sake, which was delicious. The sauces for the yam fries and gyoza were so good. We cleaned out all the plates. I'll definitely be going back to try more on their menu.

    (4)

  • Christopher M.

    A Little Plastic with your Sushi??? The absolute worst Sushi experience in Seattle. Actually, may have been one of the worst. I absolutely love sushi, so this hurts my heart to have to write this. I was with a friend and ordered the Spider Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll and one other thing. Making the story short, the Spicy Tuna Roll was warm (Mind you, I dont think it was seared) and had cream cheese in it... Which is just rude. To make matters worse, while consuming, I happened to find a piece of plastic in my roll. Similar to the type that would be used to wrap seafood or meat at a deli. I kindly alerted the Bartender who came by to see what it was. He did assure me that it was Plastic. That made me feel sooo much better :-(. He kindly advised me that he would tell the manager and asked me if I would like another roll. By then, my appetite was completely gone and I was ready to go. He advised that he would take the roll off my bill, which I knew he would do anyway. He was extremely nice. I was extremely dissapointed that said manager didnt make it their duty to come from the back to make their presence known or attempt to apologize. I have called the restaurant a total of 4 times since last Thursday leaving Voicemails to have someone contact me in regards to this experience. Their phone rings once and goes directly to voicemail, at all times of the day. It is now Monday at 11:30am and no attempt to contact me back has been made. This unfortunately was my first and last dining experience at this location.

    (1)

  • Bunneh L.

    Terrific happy hour menu! Plus all-day HH on Mondays. I thoroughly enjoyed the small portion tempura udon for $5. It was just the right size so that I'd still have room to try other stuff. The salmon poke was also delicious, though I didn't care for the puffy rice noodles that they were served on. Also, way too much seaweed! I'll be back for sure, as this is just a couple blocks from the office. PS, it would be awesome if they could kill the shitty 80 and 90's music that is always playing.

    (4)

  • samantha k. s.

    I'll start with the great bartender who I swear when you see him you'll think you've met him before. He's got a broad smile and pours a martini Dean Martin would love. The bar was elegant and dimly but warmly lit, and had a very jazzy energy. I sat at a little windowside table within earshot of the banter. The bar is just below ground level, and handsome wood slat screens that you can see through provide privacy but allow full view of the street scene. You can see out, but nobody would look in. And you've got this tremendously entertaining view of people from-shoe-to-mid-thigh as they walk by. Worth stopping in for a drink just for that alone. And one little martini makes you enjoy the scene all that much more. Now, food. colorful mayonnaise squiggles and dots dress up the complex sushi-fusion creations. They are, to a dish, presented with a lot of ta-da. But the food itself? Are they trying too hard to spin out some new hybrid cuisine? We ordered several dishes and they were, to a dish, regrettably forgettable. Really unfortunately, since they were clearly carefully planned and the plates designed with love. Regrettably because it's a sort of cool space with a cool vibe. The server, he was adorable and really into the serving experience -- attentive and knowledgeable, proud of what he was bringing out. It was really just the flat food that brought the experience down. Even so, there was something to scene, and I would go again for drinks and a little plate or two of just fine happy hour foodl, I'd give it another try, expecting nothing more than that.

    (3)

  • Charles K.

    I give this place a solid 4 stars but will need to come back and try more items and re-review this place. I had their Tonkatsu Ramen which was extremely good. The noodles were cooked perfectly, not too firm, not too soft. The broth was rich and creamy from the pork bone topped with a poached egg, a few slices of tender pork and bean sprouts. A bit on the pricey side as it's $15, putting your total $18 bucks for a bowl of ramen.

    (4)

  • Jenny L.

    **Happy Hour review only. This is one of my go-to places for happy hour. There's a huge selection and the prices are cheap. I almost always order the udon and the takoyaki. I love the Seattle crunch roll, too - salmon, cream cheese...deep fried. What's not to like? I always leave with my belly happy. :D

    (4)

  • D P.

    My gf and I love this place, service is pretty good and the enviroment is nice as well. We would highly reccomend going during happy hour half of sushi, why wouldnt you go for happy hour?!?!? They serve quality sushi, you can taste it in every bite. Everything on the menu is delicious but I suggest finishing your meal with GREEN TEA TEMPURA ICE CREAM If you have a sweet tooth this is definitely worth the try!! Its a good sushi place so expect a few minute wait, theres a lot of people bashing this place. If you want sushi right as you walk in I'd have to advise you to go to some conveyer belt style sushi joint.

    (5)

  • Ruben H.

    We were invited to Wann Japanese Izakaya in Belltown....normally I would avoid the area due to the murder rate but I really enjoy my friends company and respect his recommendations....so my Fiancee and I battled through the Granola and Burkenstock populous for parking and found the place. I have to say the ambiance was/is extremely impressive and more importantly the menu and its contents were equally impressive. We ordered many different rolls and several appetizers....all were excellent. We also were pleasantly surprised with a really awesome waitress...Sofia....we will make the trek from the Eastside to Belltown again due to this positive experience. We need a place like this on the Eastside!!!

    (5)

  • Chi N.

    My boyfriend and I came here for late night happy hour because we were in the area and I had this place bookmarked forever!! I really enjoyed this place, the place was quiet, spacious and WARM unlike most bars around Belltown where their seating is near the door. I sipped away on Oolong hai, which is oolong tea and shochu while my boyfriend hogged the chocolate lava cake. We also ordered astuage tofu, which was really warm and soft on the inside. I thought it was really good. We already had dinner so we didn't really try any other food items but definitely would like to come back again to try the food :)

    (4)

  • Jessica N.

    Oh Seattle, you make me love you more. After absentmindedly trying to find us a liquor store around downtown (which, we didn't)... Wann's fancy lights and exterior struck the corner of my eye as we drove by frustrated around Belltown. Our stomachs were rumbling, food was much needed after a 3-hour drive from PDX. Telling you - parking was HORRIBLE, but that's to be expected especially on a Friday night and around happy hour time. Entered the restaurant and long and behold an atmosphere desperately needed in Portland that is within the Asian agenda for happy hours. Luckily in the bar, happy hour is served an hour later than the main restaurant. The interior was wonderful and very intimate for the main part, but we sat in the bar. The server was quite nice, but quick to deny our request to order our friend a beer (who was still finding parking)... Ordered ourselves: - Deep-fried Tokoyaki - Sashimi Appetizer - Simply Soft Tofu - Seattle Roll - Miso - House Mixed Salad - Tempura Udon Bowl Absolutely LOVE, LOVE, can't stress this enough, LOVE the tokoyaki especially with the bonita flakes... 6 whole pieces of tokoyaki, UGH I'm craving it right now as I type. I think this dish won me over! Portions were great and left our stomachs full. Word to the wise though, once you sit; skim the menu and order the foods you're sharing with the table... It took about 15-20 minutes to receive our initial order of food and another 20 minutes to receive the rest that we ordered once our friend finally joined us. This lost -.5 a star. Their drinks are not on the weak side and leans toward the strong, but not necessarily. Beers on tap weren't warm, but not super cold. So this lost -.5 a star since I like my beers COLD. Moreover, good food, great service (he gave us the directions to a liquor store and he was very cheerful), and great atmosphere. Definitely a good destination in my book whenever in the Emerald City.

    (4)

  • Jingwen Y.

    I think I would give them a better rating if the service was better. I never wanted to punch someone as badly as I did during the night of my visit. Our server had an attitude problem that rubbed me the wrong way. I came in during a quiet Saturday night and there was no hostess. The only people available were the bartenders. However, they were too busy watching a game on TV to notice people waiting in the front. I was looking for my party which happened to be in the back room. Our server came in and I asked if I can get an extra happy hour menu. He told me that they were short on them and we are at the limit of the menus on our table. So I asked if I can borrow menu from the empty tables so I can order really quickly. He told me that the other menu was reserved for those tables even though the entire place was dead. We had 10 people in our party and only 2 menus. Really? Another one of our friends came in late and we ask if we can put an extra seat at the front of the table. To which his response was that it would block him from entering in the back so he can't "serve" us. I might add that before my friend had arrived, he never once went to the back to "serve" us. End of my rant. Other than the annoying server, the food was actually decent. Next time, I would not pick this place for a big group celebration.

    (3)

  • Juli-ann W.

    Great happy hour spot for pre-Moore theatre show! A variety-filled menu although my favorites were the spicy tuna crunch roll and the spider roll. Sake cocktails and a nice atmosphere. The booth was a bit snug and the fabric on the booth bench made sliding in quite difficult. So, table next time. :)

    (4)

  • Jasmin O.

    Walked in at 6:15 with reservations at 6:30 but didn't get to sit down until 6:30.. Even though our table was set when we walked in. Happy hour ends at 7. We are a about to order and she tells us that Sushi wait was For an HOUR AND A HALF.. 1 hour and 30 minutes? Are you kidding. This is a sushi restaurant for goodness sakes. Anyways, we ask if we can order but be granted the happy hour price but she tells us she says "maybe.... I don't know....." You don't know? Ok. Never coming back.

    (1)

  • Stephen W.

    Probably the best sushi happy hour in Seattle. Service is great, but if you read the other reviews you'll see that things can be slow or spotty- it's true. For optimal results: happy hour at the bar.

    (4)

  • M G.

    Just stopped in because it was cold outside and we were hungry. Tasty crunch rolls and great happy hour prices. Wide variety of things on their happy hour menu. The service was a little slow, odd since the restaurant was pretty empty. All the food was hot, tasty, and predictable. Overall, the sushi tasted pretty fresh and there was a lot of variety. Great value, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go there again.

    (3)

  • Jenny A.

    2 stars because our waiter was nice and the restaurant LOOKED nice. First and last time here. Management blows!!!!!! Friends and I came after the Dave Chapelle show (which was awesome btw) because it was literally down the street. The restaurant was actually pretty nice and I liked the atmosphere BUT everyone knows it all comes down to how the service is like and how the food tastes. Let's get down to nitty-gritty: Service: we ordered our food (chicken dish (can't remember the name), yakisoba omelet, seaweed salad, tuna poke, spicy tuna and the fire dragon roll (?)), all of our orders came out sporadically.. which happens.. but the chicken dish was the last time come out.. after waiting for it for over 40 mins! After asking numerous times for the status, we would get the usual "it will be out in a minute" or "I'll check on that".. not once did the waiters (yes, more than one) would come back and tell us anything. Finally, the rest of the party was done eating, we decided to cancel the order but miracoulsy, the server had the dish in his hands! wow.. I was furious. I asked to speak to the manager.. and come to find out that she was one of the "waiters" that we asked to check on our food. She did not carry herself as a manager and did not do or say anything that made me feel better. The one thing she said that pissed me off and I am still furious about is, "I wished I had a gift card to give you but I just don't have any on hand".. huh? what? you mean you can't just walk and get it for an upset customer? Maybe I would have returned if I had a gift card and they could have redeemed theirselves. Food: All in all, the food here is mediocre. Nothing stood out to us. Friends tell me that the yakisoba omelet was good in the first few bites but that was all. The fire dragon roll is SPICY due to the fresh jalapenos. The jalapenos wasn't just placed on top, it was also inside the roll which made it difficult to remove. It was just a little too much flame for all of us.. And the chicken dish that finally came out in the end, was cold and soggy..definitely not worth waiting for.

    (2)

  • Kristine H.

    Three words should sell you on this place. Ready for it? Here goes... brie cheese tempura. Mmm, wrap your mind around that tender morsel. It is as decadent as it sounds and absolutely wonderful. Fancy fried cheese aside, we have truly loved every dish that we have ordered. Rather than list what we've enjoyed, take a peep at the photographs of our choices. From the spicy tuna rolls to the short ribs to the delectable crunchy garlic rock shrimp, they truly excel at what do and what they do is izakaya. If you aren't familiar with the term, izakaya is a type of drinking establishment in Japan which also serves food to accompany the drinks. And not just snacks, actual small plates of food to go along with your sake or beer or shochu. It's a nice concept because much like tapas, you can order a variety of items without committing to a single large entrée. I enjoy sharing food family-style so it's nice with there's an equal amount. We love it when we have a show at the Moore. It gives us an excuse to park early and then laze around Wann enjoying their food until showtime. What else can I mention? Oh yeah, they have two HH book-ending their meal service! Sweet. The decor is low-key and modern whether you sit in the bar or the main restaurant. The bathrooms have always been clean and the service good. Dohui (pronounced DOH-hee) is an absolute sweetheart and Alex (bar) is one of the friendliest bartenders I've had in a good long while. Wonder what's playing next at the Moore...?

    (5)

  • Nikita S.

    so I'll admit I have been slacking on my macking... with that being said I apologize that it has taken me this long to write my review. Anyhow, My Grandma & I decided to meet in the city to just enjoy each others company for the day. She is really into thrift shops. We were in one of her favorite ones (it might of been associated with the Union Gospel), but anyhow her friend, Jared was working & some how we got on the subject of sushi. Jared ranted & raved about this place located on 2nd ave called Wanns. My Grandma & I had nothing to loose, so we sashayed on our way. Upon arrival there were some guests coming out the door as we were entering in. I had asked "hey how is the sushi??" each one of them replied with a big smile & a welcoming review..."great." "amazing!!" "a must have." So from there, it was nothing but MORE conformation for us to stay. Our Waitress was named Melanie. Oh boy.. let me tell you how awesome she was. It was our first time of course & she took care of us to the T. When she came to check on us, it was always accompanied with a smile. She never interrupted us. She was just a very groovy, warm, individual from begining to end. The thing I enjoyed most is that she didnt ever get annoying with checking on us. You know how some wait staff just keep showing up over & over ...which it feels like you cant even finish a full bite or two before they appear again? Well with Melanie, not that case at all. I also appreciate how she was VERY knowledgable about the specials & certain questions we had in regards to what certain rolls were made of. Another thing that was appreciated is... how Melanie got caught up doing something at another table, but with out being asked (I assume) the bartender, Jared (ironic that a Jared tells us to come & this is also the bartenders name) slid into action to make sure that we were still fine or didnt need anything. He politely explained that Melanie was with another table & that he wanted to check on us. The fact that they are a TEAM speaks great volumes to me. Last but not least, there was also a Thaizo. We had discovered that he was fairly new (this might of even been his first day). I'm guessing he was the busser because he did an excellent job at pre-bussing our table when necessary & keeping our water glasses full!! My Grandma & I were so pleased with the venue & the EXCEPTIONAL customer service maintained by Melanie, Jared, & Thaizo that we began discussing over our sushi & beer to have a surprise bday party for my younger sister this VERY SAME month! I actually called the restaurant today & got my girl, Melanie! (see she is soo awesome that I actually said MY GIRL, Melanie as if we have known each other for ages) It was such a pleasant reservation booking. She was very outstanding at answering all my questions in a prompt manner & really listening to what I'm trying to envision as the ultimate surprise for my Sister. After all is said & done I am excited to see yall again on Sept 22nd! Also if you find yourself strolling around DT Seattle & want EXCELLENT customer service & sushi, well dont hesitate to slide on into Wanns (=

    (5)

  • Terrell E.

    Good Tempura. Good Teas. Fresh Fish. Cool Styling. Friendly staff. Fast Service. Great Happy Hour deals. Good regular prices. Very good Takayaki. The first time I came here was for the renown Takayaki (Fried Octopus Balls). They were very good (I like mine w/o the fish flakes atop) but I think that Takayaki at Nijo Sushi has them beat. I like this place because the quality of fish is good (beat only by the top tier: Wasabi, Japonessa...) and the service is personal. If you can make the happy hour you can work some very good deals. I almost always get sushi but I have been with friends that get other items and the general consensus is that the food is great, all-around. I even think the portions are decent, comparably. There is a little flair in the menu as well and the Specialty Roll selection. They also serve sake with the traditional wood cups, that's just fun. I like the ambiance as well. Good for just dinner with a friend or good on a date. They have a raised booth section with tiny stones arranged other them. Just a difference that makes you feel someone cared enough to separate them from other Japanese joints around.

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    Passed by this place with the big glowing sign dozens of times and never thought twice about stopping by. That's because I typically don't wander into Belltown very often and stay in the area. Came here recently for a friend's birthday and luckily caught the late HH. The restaurant is very laid back, quiet and dimly lit. A pretty chilled kinda ambiance. The bartender didn't seem very happy with my arrival, gave me the "I don't feel like serving you" attitude. And I felt like it was only directed to me, strange. I'm sure I didn't give him a nasty look or anything. Their HH menu is very pleasing, having a number of good selections of appetizers and rolls. Took me awhile to figure out what I really wanted but finally settled for the house salad and spicy tuna roll. The salad was fresh and dressing very delicious but a bit too generous for my liking. I felt that the salad was drenched. The spicy tuna roll was not spicy at all, tasted like a regular tuna roll. That was disappointing for me. I also ordered a specialty cocktail that was on the regular menu called Pink Godzilla. Cute name. When I asked for that, the bartender just looked at me all weirded out. Dude, it's on your menu. So was it worth it? Ehh, for $9 no not really but whatever. I think I'll have to come back at an earlier time and give it another shot because at this point, I'm just not very impressed.

    (3)

  • Kenny C.

    I came here with a party of 12. We each ordered more than 30 dollars worth of food. It took them more than 3 hours to slowly serve out everything. 3 hours. Really? The restaurant wasn't even busy at the time. Or maybe it felt empty because there were no other customers in the restaurant by the time we got our checks. What's worse is that we couldn't even split the checks, and we were told that we had to go get cash at an ATM near by. So some people in our party went to get cash, and the rest of us waited some more. What really put me over the edge was that while waiting, an intoxicated man wandered into the restaurant and sat down in one of the empty chairs and started harassing us. Needless to say, we felt very, very uncomfortable. None of the staff was paying attention to the door. Anything could have happened, and the staff wouldn't have noticed until much later. I came hungry, and left annoyed and disturbed.

    (1)

  • Sharon F.

    I've been to Wann for HH on almost on every occasion - large group, intimate date, business meetings - and never left disappointed. It's the BEST bang for your buck HH in Belltown! HH is all day Monday and Tuesdays, and 4-7pm for the other days. For the hungry HHers, I recommend: Chicken yakisoba Assorted tempura Fried gyoza Seattle crunch roll These items are large in quantity without sacrificing quality. Some of their other menu items like the baked mussels, shrimp shumai, kalbi short ribs and salmon poke are delicious, but a lot pricier than the quality is worth. The staff are always super accommodating and back frequently to check on your glutton meter, or to refill your water. Drinks are reasonable during HH and some of their cocktail specials have blown me away. The one caveat is that their AC is always turned on way too high, and when you've snuck in from a wet, dank Seattle day, it's hard to shake the cold, even after a nice bowl of Miso soup.

    (4)

  • Lisa N.

    Why have I never reviewed Wann? I used to come here on a weekly basis. Maybe even twice a week, but nobody's keeping track anymore. Foursquare used to. I was mayor for a solid three months, which is either a bragging point or horribly embarrassing. I'm going to go with the former because I absolutely love this place. I haven't been coming by quite as frequently as I was previously and I'm not sure why because it's still one of my favourite happy hours in Seattle. Like everybody has mentioned, theirs is fantastic and lasts all day on Mondays and Tuesdays-- when you really need it. Let me just say that I have tried the takoyaki at basically every establishment at which it is offered in the Seattle area and Wann's is the best. It's, like, 3-orders-in-one-sitting good. Trust me, I've done it and I'm proud. Final words: go to Wann. Order takoyaki. Two orders. Give me a call. I'll be there in five.

    (5)

  • Carly A.

    My boyfriend and I randomly chose this restaurant because it was close and we were cold! We were pleasantly surprised by the variety and execution of the food. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. The noodles had delicious veggies and a light sauce. Including a bottle of wine, two sushi rolls, and the chicken noodles were only $63. Great price point for Belltown! Loved Wann.

    (4)

  • Michael N.

    My friend and I just did a road trip from orange county to seatle and found this place while scoping out the area. We walked in to taste some Japanese whisky. Our bartender, Claire was really sweet and gave us some input on their selection. She also gave us suggestions on what to do and eat in Seattle since we were visitors.

    (5)

  • Anthony C.

    Awesome place. Went on a Saturday night, not knowing HH was at 10. Incredible food, amazing server. Request Gaby. Very friendly and attentive. Had unagi, Seattle and salmon rolls. All fresh and delicious. Also had the chicken, wrapped prawn and mushroom/asparagus Skewers. All amazing. Especially the mushroom and prawns. Definitely coming back here and going to check out the happy hour next time.

    (5)

  • Shawn B.

    The most important thing to know: It's all-day Happy Hour on Mondays and Tuesdays. And their HH menu is awesome. It's a pretty big menu, and all of the prices are pretty cheap (under $10). I came here on a Tuesday for their HH and ordered a bunch of food because it was so cheap. We go a Spider roll, California roll, shrimp tempura roll, chicken yakisoba, pork short ribs, and pork gyoza. Their rolls are rolled fairly large, which was a tad bit different than what I was used to, but I was okay with that. I wasn't that happy with the spider roll, but the California roll and shrimp tempura rolls were awesome. The chicken yakisoba was just the right savory and sour, and it wasn't greasy at all; something I notice in most yakisoba from cheap teriyaki restaurants. The pork gyoza were large, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They definitely did not have that out-of-the-freezer bag taste you might expect with most gyoza. The pork short ribs were the biggest disappointment, if I had to choose. There's a fine line between tender and chewy and they were way to chewy for my tastes. We weren't planning on getting dessert there, but we thought we would try it out too since it was pretty cheap. We got their chocolate lava cake and green tea tiramisu. The lava cake didn't have any "lava" inside of it, but it was incredible fudgy, moist and delicious and it was served with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream. The green tea tiramisu probably doesn't sound too appetizing, but it was so soft, fluffy and tasty. I was surprised that I liked it since I'm not that big of a fan of green tea to begin with. Overall, I'm happy with with the food. The service was a little bit shoddy as the wait-staff weren't very attentive and slow to fulfill requests (e.g. more water and utensils). I definitely will be going back to take advantage of their happy hour menu again though.

    (4)

  • Sara p.

    PROS: delicious food (mix of typical japanese fare + street food) variety of selection great happy hour deals actually. i would rate this place 3.5 stars if yelp allowed half-stars to be given. the food is actually very tasty, and there is a lot of japanese comfort food here. CONS: REALLY slow service plating aesthetics (old chipped plates originally intended to look like posh modern- ware) drafty, minimal temperature control (pair this with really slow service and it's easy to get bored fast) did i mention the really really really slow service? (i've been here several times-- always slow service, but i come back for the yummy food) but if you're okay with all that and just interested in good food for a good price, this place is great! just bring good company to help you pass the time during their slooowww service.

    (3)

  • Regina D.

    They've revamped HH hours and the food- but still, this Japanese staple is worth it. Definitely the quietest venue given the location (between Belltown and Downtown). So talk it up with your friends and make a relaxing night of it.

    (4)

  • Maylee L.

    This place is not bad. Happy hour has a huge list of varieties! The seaweed salad is my favorite out of all the dishes. Very romantic atmosphere. The food is very salty. Yam fries are okay and taste like I'm eating pure crystal salt on bread. The texture of the food was either rich flavor in saltiness or rich flavor of super plain and some parts of the tempera is soggy.

    (3)

  • Richard U.

    I am a big fan of izakaya food! Japanese bar food essentially. Small plate stuff, fried, skewered or grilled essentially. What's not to like? The place itself has that sort of trendy sushi bar feel to it with a mix of comfy booths and tables. Stuff I tried: Skewers: Their selection of skewered items features your basic chicken, ground chicken, American Kobe beef with onions, shrimp wrapped in bacon and asparagus and mushrooms. Got the skewer sampler which featured all of these. Decent but not that spectacular. The stand out being the shrimp and bacon. Kurobota sausages w/ mustard Sounds incredibly exotic but really tasted like those little Hillshire farm smokey links you buy at the grocery store. Do you get eggs with this? Chicken Tatsutaage ($6) Kind of like chicken karaage. Fried chicken thigh meat. The best bar food is fried! Porkbelly stif fried with kimchi over tofu A great dish normally featured in Korean restaurants. The version here is not as flavorful as I have had elsewhere. Decent size for the $8 cost. Spider roll Happy hour price for $5.00 is pretty reasonable. Crispy and tasty! Salmon Kama (collar) $8 arguably the tastiest part of the fish! One day this cut of the fish will be way too expensive but since the general population is unaware it is still affordable and delicious. The version here is very good. Just the right amount of saltyness and charred flavor. Service and surroundings was excellent. My take on the food is a bit mixed and depends on what you get. I would recommend happy hour keep some of your costs down ($8 dishes priced at $5). Not a bad options for Belltown,

    (3)

  • Jacky A.

    Happy Hour All night in Wann during September! I love their happy hour menu! Although they get rid of Tokyo ramen, i m still fan with tempura udon, spicy tuna roll, takoyaki and spider roll! Have you havent check out this restaurant yet, you are missing out!

    (4)

  • Suzanne H.

    We exited the Moore Theatre after a music show around 11pm and were walking to our car when we passed by this place and decided we were hungry. The happy menu was pretty extensive. We ordered: yam fries (pretty damn good and ordered a second helping even), shrimp tempura crunch roll (perfection), yellow tail sashimi, tuna sashimi, gyoza (will never order these again... left a bad after-taste), and kalbi (very delicious considering it's a Korean dish). Service was okay. Our server was the bartender so had to ask a few times for more water which is a petty annoyance of mine, but that's the only reason why I couldn't give this place 5 stars. I'd definitely go back again.

    (4)

  • Drew M.

    The food was great, but service appalling. Godzilla roll and pork katsu skewers were both larger than expected. Flavorful, spicy (as advertised), and delicious food would get it 4-5 stars. However, the service was pretty hit or miss. The place was over half empty, but I did not get served until he hostess walked by my table ~10 minutes in and asked if anyone had come by yet. When I got my rolls, I had no soy sauce and nobody was around so I got up to take one from an empty table. They did come by frequently to check on water and to check in, but it took quite a while before hat was the norm.

    (3)

  • Tim F.

    Really good!! And happy hour pried were awesome. We ate in the bar, and the bartender was very attentive of all his customers and gave great recommendations. Fish was fresh and had great flavor.

    (5)

  • Inna B.

    The clearest memory I have of my experience here is when the bartender said "I'm actually a teacher, but... there are no jobs for teachers right now. So, I'm a bartender." He was really nice, and I enjoyed the happy hour selection. I had a beer and enjoyed some miso soup and sushi. I am a sushi addict, so happy hour sushi makes me *very* happy. I can't quite remember what I had and sadly the happy hour menu isn't loading on the Wann website, but... I was happy with my selection and the quality was good. I should go back again!

    (4)

  • Stuart M.

    Really a fantastic sushi restaurant, especially for happy hour. Prices are great, the interior is modern and unique, and they've got some excellent food. I had the takoyaki, which was crispy on the outside and steamy on the inside (just like me). Sometimes the octopus in takoyaki, or really octopus in general, can be on the chewy side, but at Wann it was tender and delicious. I also had a roll with tempura shrimp and habanero, and had bites of some sashimi and a seared salmon roll, all of which were very well done. Seattle has some excellent sushi places, but Wann is certainly near the top.

    (4)

  • Jeremy M.

    How do you go wrong on my order, THREE TIMES?! That I will NEVER understand. I felt so bad for the busser that was clearing out our table and filling our water because he can clearly see I was not having a pleasant meal. Clearly, the all day happy hour is not as great as some might think. We still ended up paying $25/person after tip and most of us did not consume alcohol and was still hungry after we left. Good thing there was that Japanese hot dog stand down the street because that was where we went after. Solid 2 1/2 star in my opinion.

    (2)

  • Joe O.

    We went here for our second anniversary and found it decent. Some of the signature dishes were well prepared and good but be forewarned that if you don't specify what order you'd like the food, it comes out randomly. I'm not docking any stars for that since we didn't specify but when the waitress warns you that the sushi staff is new and therefore slower, we just expected the "hot" dishes to arrive first. We were wrong. The ambiance is fine for such a large restaurant (having it 1/4 full made it seem bigger) but they can take my wife's advise and print new drink menus (they were dirty and nasty looking) and clean some of the walls. The rock garden was cool to check out, the staff was overall very attentive and the food, again was fine. I don't think we'll be headed back anytime soon but for the wife, the baby and myself, we left pretty happy.

    (3)

  • Sam R.

    So awesome! Cute and upscale restaurant with amazing food! You MUST get the tempura Brie cheese it is to die for! Also crispy garlic shrimp and shrimp tempura roll are the best I've ever had. Happy hour prices are amazing and our waitress was super nice too. Definitely making this place a weekly thing!

    (5)

  • Kari F.

    Was only in town for a week, but we ate here twice! Really wonderful service and great food. The happy hour specials were a fantastic deal. I wish there was a place that served tempura brie back home. I may have to try making it myself, though I'm sure it won't be as awesome.

    (4)

  • Jing X.

    Mon/Tues all day happy hour! I love the sushi and crunch there. Only thing is the service is kind of slow.

    (5)

  • Stefan S.

    I think this is the worst service I've received in North America. Stay away, far, far away.

    (1)

  • Elizabeth L.

    2.8 stars, rounding up b/c pleasant experience overall laidback neighborhood spot, easy go-to if you're looking to unwind over a relaxed happy hour (ie: not Umi). pleasant staff. rolls - salmon was esp. fresh, soft shell in the spider roll was also decent. would try out reasonably priced omakase or sashimi sets next time if hungrier. seaweed salad - a bit overly seasoned chamame - this is edamame - they DON'T actually serve chamame, Inquired w/the server, who was laughably/impressively confused and insisted that the edamame was their "chamame." agedashi tofu - deep-fried not as lightly as I had expected (ie: not as light as TW pan-fried tofu).

    (3)

  • Mark C.

    They have Orion beer!! I stumbled at this place while walking around Belltown. I was with my buddy Sercs, who's the only Filipino I know that prefer sandwiches over rice.. go figure.. who actually loves sushi.. As I was looking over the menu, I was surprised with the descent choices of sushi they had.. The only sushi i can compare them too are the sushi i have tasted in Hawaii.. and the sushi here was good.. and another thing.. They have Orion Beer! Its been close to 3years since I had some, this brought me back to the days.. The servers were great and provided great tips on what to get. Gotta try the Saki Flight also. Over all very enjoyable experience..

    (4)

  • Jennifer H.

    My friend who just moved to Seattle with his family suggested we dine here! It was near our hotel so we met up here. The service was great. The dishes were on the smaller side, but delicious. If you're looking for authentic Japanese food, this is not it. This is fusion, baby! I have no idea about the pricing because my friend paid for us. :)

    (3)

  • Hayley J.

    I've come here several times, and I just really like this place. I love the decor, it reminds me a lot of the izakayas in Tokyo (not a fan of the black toilets, though). The food is yummy, and you can't beat the prices during happy hour - which is now all day Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 4-8pm in the bar the rest of the week. So pretty much every time I go. I like the korokke and yam fries, my husband loves the tatsuaage and kurobuta sausage. And I really love Sapporo on draft. Takes me right back to many drunken nights in Tokyo. I will keep coming back!

    (4)

  • Paul B.

    People are always drawing the comparison between WANN and UMI SAKE HOUSE when it comes to Belltown Japanese eats. I'm personally a WANN advocate all the way. They actually have Japanese people who work here, and they actually serve real Japanese bar food. The prices are pretty good and their happy hour makes it even better. The ambiance also reminds me of a place you'd see in Japan, and the graffiti art in the alley adjacent to the bar gives the place an urban and hip feeling. If you're looking for a truer experience akin to Japan, please visit WANN over anywhere else in Belltown. It can't be missed.

    (5)

  • Becky G.

    I wanted to like this place. I really did. Happy hour seemed great, I mean who doesn't love hh all day sunday and monday. And I liked the booths in the back. But I wasn't impressed with the food. and that's what keeps me coming back. Even happy hour prices weren't low enough for me to try again. boo

    (1)

  • Alice K.

    Wann's has consistently been my go-to place whenever I've found myself debating places to eat downtown, want to impress, but still stroll away with a very happy tummy (and maybe a box of leftovers tucked under my arm to happily gorge on later). I can't begin to count how many times I've come here ever since I first de-virginized my taste buds prom night. It's been three years since then and I'm still steadfastly loyal. I try to avoid being a creature of habit most of the time, but why resist when it rewards you so well? The interior is clean, gorgeous, and downright perfect for setting the mood for a little intimacy or a casual gathering with friends. It's precisely the sort of place izakayas were meant to be: a casual, low-key haven to unwind. Service is, for the most part, consistently attentive and knowledgable - give or take the occasional hiccup, but it's easily the food that I could rave about endlessly. I succumb to their takoyaki and the yakisoba omelet everytime (not the healthiest choices, I know), but the rolls are undoubtedly the highlight of every meal. I highly recommend the Wondergirl and Mecha Godzilla roll: eyebrow-raising names equally loaded with orgasmic scrumptiousness. In addition, their sushi and sashimi has always proved wonderfully fresh and generously satisfying. Some items off their menu will undoubtedly appeal more than others, but I've never found myself having regretted anything. As for those who appreciate aesthetic flair, their presentation certainly doesn't disappoint. My only memorable off-moment here was when I ordered one of their mixed drinks: a matcha-based concoction that was considerably stiffer than it should have been, but our server kindly offered a refund and an alternative beverage as compensation. Parking is unfortunately a bit of a hassle, though clearly worth the walk from cheaper options (Pacific Place's parking garage), the website does need an overhaul (some key menu contents have changed), and as a college student, I can't make nearly frequent enough trips here... which is why I thoroughly encourage you to join me in scheming to bring dates here or round up the gang for a night out.

    (5)

  • Randy N.

    I go here almost every time my cousin comes up from Portland, OR. We sat at the same table since we've been coming here for happy hour(Weird huh? 3x total). The atmosphere was great and the waitresses was very nice. We tried everything from the happy hour menu. Everything was good, but my personal favorite is the baked mussels and sakiika tempura. Overall experience was great. Great price too btw.

    (4)

  • Ann W.

    This is hands-down the best Japanese restaurant that I've been to in Seattle. The food is unique, delicious, and leaves you wanting more and more. My favorite dishes were the brie tempura w/raspberry sauce, agedashi tofu and MOCHI, salmon ochazuke, crispy shrimp, and lobster roll. Those are definitely must-tries. The crispy shrimp was my #1 fave because it is "breaded" with little tiny tiny tiny rice crackers. MMMM. The shrimp is large, juicy, and perfectly cooked. =) I really enjoyed the small plates way more than the rolls. I mentioned the lobster roll, and that is the only one that I can remember. The others that we ordered weren't very memorable, but they weren't bad-tasting either. I would recommend ordering just one roll that you really want, or skipping the rolls all together (you can get sushi rolls anywhere right?) because the rest of the food here is very special and delicious.

    (5)

  • Joy S.

    I told my Mum this would be perfect for an after-theater dinner (we saw South Pacific at the 5th Ave Theatre....loved it). We both love the multiple-small-dishes thing, and have both been to Japan and fell in love with the food, so I knew she'd be in the mood for it. Saturday night happy hour went from 11 pm till 2 am wann-izakaya.com/images/… according to the menu, but since it wasn't busy, they cut it an hour early or so. We got there in plenty of time, but some were turned away because the kitchen closed earlier than usual. That isn't such a good move. BUT, it wasn't crowded...the atmosphere was dim and lovely (we sat at a table in the bar)...the service was (although not super-quick) very respectful and friendly, and the HH food was cheap! The regular menu isn't outrageous, either. We ordered: 1. The regular sashimi appetizer over the HH one, because it came with a Noah-style-2-of-every-kind (yellowtail, salmon, and albacore salmon). It's nothing crazy, but cheap and simple. 2. $1 miso soup. We got two. For a buck, i was happy! 3. Takoyaki ($4 on HH, i think). YAY BONITO FLAKES! YAY KEWPI MAYO! Little octopus balls, fried, hot, gooey, delicious, cheap. 4. HH Spider Roll (the online menu doesn't mention it, for some reason). Heck, i liked it. I don't usually do rolls, but this was cheap, crispy inside, and fresh. 5. Shishamo: 4 little dried, sardine-like whole fishies with a little roe on top...also not on the online HH menu, but was $5.75. These were fun to gnaw on, eat the faces off of, and not unbearably overpriced (considering they were much better than a can of sardines). I was happy, Mum was happy, we didn't go broke or feel like cattle being shoved along throughout our meal, and we didn't feel overdressed or under dressed in our modestly formal theater clothes. Huzzah! *joy p.s. 3 stars is not bad...it would be more if i had tried more dinner entrees with equal success. But i want to return!

    (3)

  • Diane M.

    I like this place. The setting of the restaurant is not typical which, for me, is a thumb up. There are booths, private rooms, the bar and more main dining room seating. I love how the restaurant is completely dark or lit up. Very cozy. Very nice for a date ^^ The wait staff are friendly but can be slow even if they're not too busy. (Sorry, but an order of hot sake should not take 20 minutes). I arrived with friends during happy hour and there was a good selection of different items for so cheap! Love that... Hmm.. And the food quality is good, too.

    (4)

  • Lorna P.

    Two Words... Happy Hour Yes, the Sushi here is AMAZING no matter what time of day you go, but the Happy Hour is TREMENDOUS! Drink specials are great but the sushi and other appetizer specials are awesome! I have yet to have a bad roll there. I feel free to be experimental and try new things without the worry of being disappointed and that's a great thing to have when it comes to sushi.

    (5)

  • Jason H.

    Excellent staff. Excellent price. Good food. Very good drinks.

    (4)

  • Kimber R.

    I came here with Inna mid-week for happy hour and had a really tasty bowl of miso soup followed by a great bowl of udon noodle/tempura soup. The bartender was really patient with me and helped me order some cocktails I ordinarily wouldn't have been daring enough to order on my own. They were really good. I feel bad for having strolled past this place for so long before entering. I'll be coming back again and perhaps often.

    (4)

  • Nerick M.

    Here is yet another great find in Belltown. I actually didn't know what "izakaya" meant until I ate at this restaurant. It's basically Japanese bar food or happy hour food! The place is a block away from the Moore Theater downtown. It's all about street parking, so if you're not lucky enough to find one along 2nd Ave, then there are paid parking lots across the street and just a couple of steps on the same block. The restaurant itself is aesthetically pleasing with really nice decor. The atmosphere is very laid-back and semi-casual. I prefer to sit in the booths on the upper level. The service is extremely nice, but on the times that I have gone there it's been kind of slow in getting the order out on the table and sometimes getting some attention. Nevertheless, that takes a backseat to the experience you'll get from the food and ambiance. The happy hour is definitely recommended. The food from the happy hour menu is really cheap and delicious. I love trying a bunch of little dishes, so there's usually a lot of plates at my table. I recommend the sashimi plate, the takoyaki, and the marinated short ribs. It's a great place to take a date or just chill with your friends after work.

    (4)

  • T C.

    Happy Hour All day Monday and Tuesday. The food is great and the sushi is fresh! The waiters are always friendly and it is never packed - so you will always be seated and served quickly.

    (4)

  • Lori M.

    Very disappointing. My family decided to try this place because of the all day happy hour special for September. But they were ridiculously slow with food and drinks. One member of our party didn't get food for over an hour. And the food wasn't even that good! The yellow tail collar was fishy. The sashimi wasn't very tasty and the pieces were kind of tough. The takoyaki was very underwhelming. I don't know why people think this place is that great. I would definitely skip this place. It's not worth the frustration or $$ for non-tasty food.

    (1)

  • Poulina K.

    These guys deserve a 3.75 stars and would have gotten a solid 4 had our server not come back to the table twice after taking the order to let us know they were OUT of a few items...When I decide to eat dinner at a downtown restaurant, I expect to be able to order any menu item. After that the experience was very good. Prompt and attentive service, followed by unique and delicious food. A few menu highlights included Fire Castle Roll, whole grilled squid (could use a sauce of some type) and brie cheese tempura with a raspberry soy sauce reduction. The menu is rather extensive and affordable. They also have great happy hour. I will have to give these guys another shot at 4 stars soon :-)

    (3)

  • eileen h.

    Ordered: (was enough for 3 people) - Yakitori (really tender) - Baked Mussels (very tasty) - Takoyaki - Seattle Roll - Crunch Roll - Sashimi Set (the fresh was fresh, but the portions were very small) We actually came at a good time since it was one of the anniversaries so they had Happy Hour all day. Towards the end of the night, there aren't that many people so it has a very intimate setting. The service was pretty good. I really have no complaints about the place, but it definitely didn't wow me. But a good place to hang out nonetheless.

    (3)

  • Leonard P.

    During yet another quest for the best happy hour in Belltown, a friend suggested this place, and it's a damn good thing he did, because I was ravenous. This place has very solid sushi -- not top-of-the line, it can't compete with Shiro's or a handful of the other best places in Seattle, but it compares favorably with the likes of Nijo and Japonessa. The ambience is nice, the service is not great but not terrible, and the selection of sakes is first-rate; I highly recommend the fruit-infused varieties with peach and lychee. During happy hour, you can give this place five stars, because the quality of the food and drink is just as good and the prices drop to rock bottom. Five bucks will get you a huge plate of sashimi or rolls, and four will get you a very tasty and generous glass of sake. This place will probably be one of my regular stops for dine-and-drink happy hours, and best of all, Mondays and Tuesdays the HH prices run until 11PM.

    (4)

  • Sam M.

    I came here for my sis-in-law 21st birthday, came in greeted me with a smile and showed me the way where the table is being held for the birthday. The waitress here are very attractive I thought I just put it out there. It took awhile for the them to take a orders since there was about 20 of us sort made it of a hassle for them we were making a lot of commotions but she said it was fine with it. What I got was the Mecha Godzilla roll and there was something else I ordered I seem to forgot and large Sapporo probably my favorite beer of all time. Get the Mecha Godzilla Roll people. I'm not huge Sake fan but there is one particular Sake I enjoyed Its called Katana its very sweet it just melts in my mouth I could probably drink a whole bottle to myself and leaves no disgusting after taste. The food here are very cheap and the drinks well I'm pretty the drinks are exactly the same price as of anywhere. As for the restaurant the decor is appealing its relaxing with dim lights could be good for a date? Our Bill ended up around a hundred something it was pretty close to two hundred I believe it was really cheap considering 20 or so of us. I'll come back Wann wait for me.

    (4)

  • Vicky J.

    I've been here about five times now and have enjoyed every single visit. To be fair, I've never been here for an actual meal, just happy hour, and it's great. The only thing I wish I could change about their HH menu is putting a cold sake on it. They do have a hot one, but I'm weak sauce and just can't drink it without feeling a little bit icky inside. So, my friend and I usually just split two of their cheaper cold sakes. I always must get takoyaki. I've never had fresh takoyaki, and even if this might be the frozen kind, it's still yummy. It's only $4 for six of those yummy, delicious balls of octopus yumminess. They also have sushi, and big bowls of tempura udon which only cost $5! Good stuff.

    (4)

  • Ken T.

    Food and service is not on same level as Umis, Wasabi or Shiros (nearby Belltown sushi restaurants). Came here with large group and service was very lacking and unable to handle the group size. Forgot to bring waters; no soy sauce; wooden chop sticks ?! Anyway, we ordered lots and lots of their rolls so I was able to try many different sushi rolls. Overall, their food was average at best and some of their dishes were actually bad. Oh and their Sake menu is like 1/20th the selection of Umis. On the plus side I found the ambiance inside very nice and quiet.

    (2)

  • Iris M.

    Wann Japanese Izakaya is the place to be on Monday for all day happy hour. I went twice, both on a Monday night and sat at the bar and had the same server. I thought the service was okay, but definitely not the best, but my experience wasn't as bad as the other reviewers. The Takoyaki here is amazing and you get six perfect pieces for just $4 during the hour of happiness. You will not want to share it when you try one. I read one reviewer say that it was topped with "dancing bonito" and it really looked like the bonito was dancing and it made me smile. It was so good I had to come back the following Monday and get it again. I've also tried the dried fried squid, which sounds weird, but is really tasty. Dried squid is really sweet and when deep fried in I think it is cake flour it almost taste like it could be a dessert. My boyfriend was really scared to try it, but ended up liking this dish the best. I was also blown away by their Mushroom Kamameshi, which is not on their happy hour menu, but still affordable $8.75. It is rice cooked in bonito broth with an assortment of Japanese mushrooms, julienne carrots, deep-fried tofu with burdock, and bamboo shoots in an iron pot. It's cooked right in front of you, which takes twenty minutes so I suggest ordering it first. The flavor is subtle and the rice is perfectly cooked. After eating this dish, I looked everywhere for a kamameshi pot, but couldn't find one anywhere. Another pleasant surprise was the agedashi tofu with fried mochi. I've never had it served with fried mochi before, but really enjoyed it a lot. It was crispy on the outside and chewy soft inside. The broth it was more like a salty sauce, but still really yummy. I highly recommend this place for Happy Hour.

    (4)

  • Mat K.

    Have you ever gone somewhere and the waiter just looks like you like you're a total F***ing A$$hole and they want you to go away? That pretty much sums up Wann. The greeter is nice when you walk in. The food is not too bad either. When it finally comes. Even if its a slow night, expect shitty service. And heaven forbid you ask what something is on the menu or where your drink is that you ordered 20 minutes ago. And this isn't a one time thing. I have given Wann several tries. Worse every time. For me and my friends. Do yourself a favor, there are PLENTY of different places to go in Seattle. SKIP WANN.

    (1)

  • Ben S.

    This is a standby for me - The girlfriend and I go here almost every Monday night for the all day happy hour. I wonder sometimes what they think of us - we almost never drink, so we sometimes spend only $20, but might get four or five small plates for it - and they're fantastic. My first experience with food in Japan was takoyaki - and despite that first time burning my throat raw for a week, it's still one of my favorites. Wann's is excellent without fail, and at happy hour, half the price of nearby restaurants. The yakitori comes with stone ground mustard that perfectly complements the teriyaki sauce. The atsuage tofu is never dry, always crispy at the edges and perfectly firm through the center. Miso is a dollar (and has more than one type of tofu). The seaweed salad is $2, and a perfect portion. The yam frites are a little saltier than my taste, but come with a wonderful molasses dip that I'd never have thought to pair with them. And then there's the tea. It's not only some of the best green tea in town, it's free. When I first came here, I thought it looked pretentious and expensive, and maybe most nights it is - but not Monday. Monday it's my own little heaven, subsidized by the bridge and freeway people who party it up there all weekend.

    (5)

  • David X.

    I can't help but compare Wann Japanese Izakaya to Umi Sake House. They are both asian fusion Japanese bar/restaurants in Bell town with similar prices. Because Wann is a Izakaya establishment, it serves Japanese pub food that is comprised largely of appetizers rather than full meals. We ordered standard Japanese appetizer fare such as takoyaki (deep fried balls of octopus with takoyaki sauce on top), Tatsutaage (Japanese fried chicken), yakisoba omelet (yakisoba & takoyaki filled omelet), and kobe beef tataki (seared thinly sliced kobe beef). Everything was authentic and appetizing (but then again so will anything with enough takoyaki sauce). We also ordered some tuna sashimi and the seafood kamameshi (a rice dish cooked in a Japanese iron pot). If I wanted to eat sashimi I'd prefer Musashi's. But the kamameshi was an unique experience because I hadn't ever tried one before. However, overall I feel nothing really differentiated itself that would make me come here just for the food instead of going to other Japanese restaurants that serve the same thing. I like the ambience of Wann much better than Umi Sake House, simply because it's much quieter so you can actually hear your friends and you don't have to shout to make yourself heard. In terms of food however, I prefer Umi Sake House because nothing at Wann particularly stands out to me.

    (3)

  • Cecilie H.

    Good food, good amount of variety while keeping the amount of different dishes small enough to secure the quality of each dish. Very pleasant and kind service, if occasionally forgetful, great interior and ambience (nice down tempo music in the background) My favourites: Yellow tail collar, Shishamo, Fire Castle, Seafood Kamameshi and Mushroom Kamameshi and Chamame (=edamame), they are better here than most other places The sashimi was great the first time I was there. but yesterday the tuna smelled and tasted a bit old to me. If you're into dessert, I can warmly recommend the green tea ice cream mochi and the crème brûlé. Happy hour all Monday, from 5-7 Tuesday-Thursday, from 11PM-2AM Fri-Sat

    (4)

  • Anju R.

    Happy hour prices all night? Sign me up! Went here last night for sushi and drinks with good friends. 3 rounds of drinks and copious amounts of sushi & apps (highly recommend the corn croquettes & the deep fried octopus balls) and the four of us stumbled away with spending $20 each. Definitely going back!

    (4)

  • Sean M.

    I came for happy hour and I was not blown away. The prices were good and they have a large selection at reduced happy hour prices, but the drinks were weak at best and the taste of the food left a little to be desired. My biggest complaint was the service. They consistently got the orders wrong and didn't come back for long stretches of time. The decor is nice and location is not bad, just down the street from the Moore. They have a lot going for them, which is why I gave them 3 rather then 2 stars. I'll try it again, but if it disappoints I'll spend my happy hour money elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Alex N.

    I came here for dinner on a quiet Saturday night (about 11 p.m.). I've been to Japanese tapas places in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Vancouver before, and was excited to try this place. The experience, though positive, was definitely not on par with the places I tried in other cities. But I have to admit that this is the only tapas place I've tried in Seattle. Ambiance: Dimly lit, modern decor and seats were comfortable. It was extremely quiet (there were only 4 or 5 tables out of maybe 20+), which is different from the crowded and lively affairs that are common in Japanese tapas places. I prefer the livelier environment, but conversationalists may prefer the quietness. Service: Staff was friendly and even made some solid recommendations on sake (I'm a big fan of Japanese food, but a sake novice.) However, there were some awfully long gaps between the server checking up on our table, considering how quiet it was. Food: The good: Roasted duck breast, Kobe steak tartare, Yakisoba pancake The meh: Potato croquette, Roasted yellowtail collar, Yellowtail roll, The ugly: Nothing terrible. Value: Overall, we spent $40 per person, which is decent considering the variety that we had and a bottle of sake to boot. Any of the Guu restaurants in Vancouver will provide a better value though. Overall: Will probably be back. The variety of things you can try in one sitting is key.

    (4)

  • Yvonne L.

    We came here on a Tuesday night and were more than pleased to find out it was happy hour ALL DAY. I'm still a bit surprised! That's the best deal I've ever experienced for Japanese tapas. It was be sinful not to order the Brie Cheese Tempura. Drizzled with raspberry soy sauce, no other tempura comes close to this perfect culinary masterpiece. If you think this is an exaggeration then you obviously have not seen the light. I don't remember what else we ordered, nothing else really stood out like the brie. Apparently the ex-chef bade farewell and took his secret dessert recipe with him.... someone needs to offer him anything he wants, anything to get it back!

    (4)

  • Moko S.

    Came here for the happy hour. The waitress was weirded out by me that she dropped the soy sauce. hahahhahaha. i'm so weird. hehe I loved the cocktails because they tasted like club soda. hahaha

    (4)

  • Mele Y.

    My friend and I were looking for places for happy hour. Based upon the reviews I saw on here, I decided to check out the menu on the website. Hello? $2.50 Mac and Jacks? I'm sold. We ordered the croquettes, spicy tuna roll, eel roll, and the takoyaki balls. The croquettes were quite tasty and perfectly cooked. However, I wasn't too impressed by their rolls, I've definitely had better elsewhere. It was my first time tasting the takoyaki balls and it was good but nothing that knocked my socks off. The decor was clean and the service was attentive but not overbearing. I had a decent experience but it would not be in my top fave for hh options.

    (3)

  • Heather C.

    Stars are for the Takoyaki...best in the city Bartender is always so nice and service is quick and relaxed Being from the Midwest that is all we need....fried food and beer!

    (5)

  • Allie S.

    When we left Wann today, three of my friends loudly proclaimed "Japan is the best!" We'll ignore the fact they are Japanese, because they're right. At least one thing's for sure: Japanese food is pretty much right up there with Edward Cullen and new socks on my list of things that are right in the world. Izakaya food in particular has always been a favorite of mine, primarily because my cousin Emily C. and I did a lot of barhopping when we went to Osaka back in 2004, and we ended up partaking in a lot of delicious street food and getting pretty amusingly drunk [I was 17, but in Japan they don't card!]... maybe it's the good memories that go along with small plates of simple delight, but Wann filled a void that occasionally needs filling this evening, that's for sure. Delicious takoyaki, the best I've had in Seattle -- we pretty much just ordered two of everything on the Happy Hour menu and a few extra items that weren't on the HH menu -- and we were super satisfied. The cheese tsukune was super tasty [my friend Reika had to be beaten away from it, with a pair of chopsticks, she was so in love with this dish] and the kinoko kamameshi, which does take awhile [20 minutes or so prepared at your table!] that we ate towards the end of the meal still elicited an "umai!" from everyone at the table, even though we were already stuffed to the gills. Oh oh and the hokke was freaking amazing, and I don't really like fish [funny, I like sashimi but cooked fish is something I shy away from -- this stuff, however, was really good!] Friendly server, too. My Japanese friends were astonished every time he would say "kashikomarimashita!" or "hai!" and a cheer would inevitably erupt. The alcohol probably helped trigger that response. Oh and another exciting discovery -- I found the only beer that I can tolerate drinking! Sapporo, I salute you! We'll be back at Wann, although probably with a smaller group because the 8 of us totally went overboard... ~$230 tab for 8 of us at happy hour? Just proof we know how to throw it back, because the HH deals are definitely good.

    (4)

  • Chani B.

    The brie tempura just should not be in existence,its simply too yummy. Definitely something I will take when Ive been deserted on that desert island. I also had the crunchy garlic rock shrimp ( OK)The Japanese fried chicken( Ive had better;look up my review for Southern Kitchen or Silvia's) and the spider rolls (yum indeed). Wann had ambiance and the food was well presented and price was reasonable. I didn't go for happy hr,but maybe I will in the future. I went to a show at the Moore and it was nearby. What a pleasant find. Then mommy went to booze it up at the Whiskey bar where she drank 2 mugs of Hoegaarden. Damn what was I thinking?

    (3)

  • Tony N.

    Whether happy hour or not, Wann's knows how to impress. The service is great and the food is even better. The baked muscles, sakiika tempura,garlic rock prawns, calamari salad, california crunch rolls, and many more that I can't remember are phenomenal. I have yet to order something that I do not like. By far one of my favorite restaurants in the Northwest.

    (4)

  • Meghann S.

    The food is so great, but the service is so laughable! I really love the haikara roll, so fresh, well balanced and flavorful, and love taking my family here because those who are a little sheepish about sushi can partake in the really delicious warm food. I will continue to go here, however, my last experience really tested my loyalty. We sat in the empty restaurant with empty plates for about 15 minutes while our waiter, within sight and hearing distance, gossiped with the other waitstaff. We finally got up and signaled him over asking for the bill and he said "oh yeah!" but then turned around and CONTINUED TO GOSSIP for another ten minutes. After clanking our empty tea cups around fairly loudly he finally got the bill to us. I'm not exaggerating on this one, I was pretty amazed. Other experiences included forgotten dishes and dishes we did not order. I really wish they'd keep the cooks and completely reorg their waitstaff.

    (4)

  • Evan M.

    After all the hype, this place was pretty bad. Service was super slow, drinks were meh, all the food was pretty much bad. Damn. Maybe we went on an off night, but it was bad enough for me not to want to try going back. I thought my uncle-in-law was going to pass out from lack of food for so long.

    (2)

  • Carl F.

    Great Sushi - Wann roll is my favorite. Also great happy hour menu and drinks.

    (5)

  • Lisa L.

    I came to Wann twice during my short trip to Seattle with my friends. Why? HAPPY HOUR BABY! Last Friday, we walked in, headed towards the bar, and man was it packed! So we got a table in the back, and ordered only off the HH menu. Chamame, spicy tuna rolls, shrimp rolls, seaweed salad... yum! Less than $5 each. The quality was pretty good but the prices were even better. Drinks: Cassis Orange (yum, tasted like Fuzzy Navel), Casis Oolong (yum yum, tasted like sweet fruit punch), but the ultimate drink for me was the Reggae punch. The table nearby was so drunk they left & forgot they ordered it so the waiter asked if we wanted it. Free drink? Heck yeah! It was a hot day in Seattle, so the Reggae punch definitely quenched my thirst. It's a mix of peach schnapps & oolong tea. Very refreshing! The next night, we left a happening event just to try to make it to Wann's before it closed. I craved the Reggae Punch! Got there at ~1:15 am & drank all we could within 45 minutes. This time, we were able to sit at the bar (fewer people than the night before) & chatted with the bartender, who was very cool and made us drinks to try. Last call was at 1:30 am but we kept ordering more, til closing, but we promised the bartender we will finish and leave exactly at 2 am. 5 minutes before close, I got my last Reggae punch :( I downed that one so fast, I wished I could've taken one to go!

    (5)

  • Kelly R.

    Fantastic late night happy hour. Good prices, huge sushi rolls! The bartenders are super friendly. Wish I lived up here so I could go all the time.

    (5)

  • Cate B.

    Good izakaya-style Japanese food (Japanese tapas?) that tastes a lot like some of the food you get in Japan. The service is dependably a little slow and confused whether you come for happy hour or lunch, but they always get it right in the end. They have enough options for those who don't eat fish, and the lunch bento special is a good deal. Good for lunch or happy hour and a nice bar!

    (4)

  • Alex H.

    Though it is technically a "restaurant", Wann is strictly booze first and food second. The happy hour is fantastic (Everyday 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Fri/Sat 11:00pm to 2:00am (food last order 1:00am, all day Monday) with fancy drinks and wells $4, $2.50 drafts (!), sushi and Japanese tapas mostly under $5. The sushi is decidedly sub-par in flavor and presentation, though still fresh and edible, but the tapas is creative and compelling. The Japanese Fried Chicken ($4) was juicy and crispy without being a greasy gut-bomb; I could have eaten 3 orders. The Mediterranean Mussels ($5) were nearly perfect though not, in fact, Japanese in any way. The Brie Tempura was surprisingly good. On the downside, the Kurobuta Sausage ($3), described as "Japanese black hog", sounds like a bad porno and tastes like cocktail wieners. And the atmosphere leaves almost everything to be desired; between the sports highlights in glaring HD and the sound system pumping out all your favorite hits by southern rappers singing in a robot voice, this place seems straight out of Pioneer Square.

    (3)

  • Nick V.

    Really nice ambiance. Parking on 2nd/Virginia is usually not terrible - for the city. Excellent Happy Hour - all day Monday. Mediocre sushi. Service was beyond slow, our server informed us they do not have enough chef's on duty. Will I be back? Sure, why not. It's cheap. 5 dishes + 2 rounds of drinks: $50.00

    (3)

  • Brian B.

    Up one star for squeezing my valentine and I in and having happy hour on Valentine's Day !! We had the Crunchy Garlic Rock Shrimp,Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, tokayaki,some yummy potatoes(forgot the name),Kobe Beef tenderloin, and to finish the Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with Honey Ice Cream. All washed down with Echigo lager. $85.00 for 2 !!! Yeah that's right 85 bucks. Stimulus plan approved, if I do say so myself. I'm so used to Umi for happy hour and I think a big reason for that is that I'm not on 2nd Ave very often, but I decided to make Wann a new HH fave. Oh and Misa, our server, and the gals at the front were very accomodating and friendly, which for me is muy importante. Wann don't walk !!!

    (4)

  • Nate S.

    Best Happy Hour Asian food ever, staff was very friendly and wasn't to busy when we went. i had the Deep Fried Angel Hair pasta, Gyoza, and their version o fried potatoe cakes all great

    (4)

  • Megan M.

    We love the manager here! She is so sweet and attentive! She always remembers us when we come in. The happy hour is great and the food is even better! We love the baked mussels and the fire castle roll!

    (5)

  • Ruth B.

    Not only do I love the food at Wann, it's quickly becoming one of my favorite bars in Seattle. It's one of the only places in town where you can get a grapefruit sour (shochu, soda and fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice - a staple of the Tokyo bar scene). The bartender is friendly and really knows his stuff - ask him to make you anything, don't be limited by their admittedly gigantic drink menu. It seems like a lot of people on here are displeased with the lack of authentic Japanese cuisine. It's true they've got a lot of "fusion" type dishes but they are a.) delicious and b.) reasonably priced. I love love love the takoyaki.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Accepts Bitcoin : No
    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 : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Wann Japanese Izakaya

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