I was looking for sushi/Japanese restaurants in the area and this one came highly recommended and it didn't disappoint.The restaurant is located in Belltown and pretty easy to get to. The inside is quaint with portions decorated with SPAM cans (a staple of the Pacific islands). You order through your phone via QR code and they will bring out your food to your table. You can order online for take out and it seems like delivery services do pick up here. We arrived after the evening opening time and it filled up by the time we finished so make sure you arrive early.The namesake of this restaurant, the chicken karaage, is superb. It was hot and very juicy. The chicken thighs were marinated nicely. The Takoyaki was also toasty hot when it came out and had good dough to tako (octopus) ratio. We also shared the poke roll sushi which tasted great. The main entree of the Karaage plate and Loco Moco were very filling. The entree plates come with white rice, Island Mac salad and miso soup (if dining in). There are also a variety of dipping sauces available but it tasted wonderful just by itself.I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area again.
If you're hesitating on this spot like I did because you've had dry, sub-par karaage in the past, you played yourself.This place only uses chicken thighs and this karaage is juicy as hell for it. So tasty and well marinated. I recommend getting regular and if you're sitting down, ask for the spicy seasoning on the side (it's nanami togarashi).Takoyaki is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the best I've had.They have tons of sauce options too. This place makes me feel seen.Fantastic, fast, friendly service that will chat if you initiate.Great people making a great product.New favorite spot.-EDIT- 2 Months Later:Still my favorite spot. I can't bring myself to pass on the chicken or takoyaki to try their whole menu fast enough.All the sauces are good but my favorites are Onion Ponzu, Sweet Chili, Spicy Mayo, and RED (spicy miso). HM: Mango Mayo.Setsuna fries are delicious and the small is still enough to share.The White Peach drink is great!You can now get lemon pepper chicken and you can still order the seasoning on the side. I liked it!Not a fan of the Agedashi Tofu; good tofu but I may just not like straight dashi.Protect this staff and give them the love they deserve, they work so hard and do great work.Gochisosamadeshita!
Relatively small place, but it is comfortable. The Karaage is amazing. They do have plenty different types of sauces for you to pick to dip the Karaage. Although They charge you on the sauces you pick. Adding Some drops of lemons on the Karaage makes it better. It is the first time I come here, so I ordered half macoroni and half rice. I personally prefer rice over macoroni. The eggs are good, but it does not come with the platte. It is $2/each. Miso soup has no tofu in it. There are so many SPAM as decorations of the restaurant. Most likely it is a restaurant ooenned by Hawaiian Japanese. They do provide friendly services.
We got the large plate of kara age and 2 small plates. It was enough to feed 3 of us. Good, fresh fried chicken. You order on your phone and service is quick.
Karaage is juicy af. The sushi rolls were pretty decent as well. Take advantage of the variety of sauces.
Nice lunch stop. Had the Loco Moco and it was pretty good. Staff was friendly and the place was clean. It was a solid choice, but it only met my expectations. 4 and 5 stars go to those that are above and beyond in some way. Will I go back? Maybe.
Very friendly staff! Food was delicious. Kaarage was super tasty. The curry was fantastic, really nice flavor. The Loco Moco wasn't bad, but wasn't as traditional as it was more of a meatloaf consistency than a beef patty and the gravy wasn't very thick. Sake selection was nice and we found one we really liked, buy also tried one the grape sodas and I would highly recommend them! Miso soup came with the entrees and was good. My friend her California Roll was one of the best she's had. Not a lot of seating available so be advised that you may need to wait depending on when you show.
I love karaage but this didn’t live up to the hype for me
A family-run restaurant with one of the most friendly, jovial owners you'll ever meet! I felt very welcomed in there despite dining alone.The karaage was one of the crispiest, most succulent I've ever tasted. The shichiri added a good kick, and the mango BBQ sauce the lady owner recommended elevated it to sweet tangy heaven.I originally thought the macaroni salad was an odd choice, but it definitely helped to balance the chicken pieces that were bursting with flavor.Portions were generous (I wiped my plate clean and was so full I had to skip dinner!) and prices were extremely fair, especially at happy hour. Take note that they don't have change for cash.All in all, a meal I will remember for the ages. Warm, filling, delicious and affordable.
Excellent karaage, very tasty fries, great Mac salad! It was everything I wanted and more.