Kamonegi is an excellent Japanese restaurant in Fremont that serves homemade soba and tempura.

Wa’z is an upscale Japanese Kaiseki restaurant in Belltown.

Shiro’s in Belltown will serve you some seriously great sushi - with no pretense, and no distractions.

Momiji is a Capitol Hill sushi spot that works for a low-key happy hour, but also a sake-filled birthday dinner.

Tamari Bar is a great Japanese restaurant in Capitol Hill.

Our choice for Ramen in the University District is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka.

Our choice for ramen in Bellevue is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka.

Sushi Kanpai is in the bottom of an apartment in First Hill, but don’t let that stop you from going. The sushi makes for a good weeknight dinner.

Japonessa somehow pulls of Japanese-Mexican fusion, and it’s a great place for a birthday dinner or date night downtown.

Katsu Burger is a Japanese burger joint in Capitol Hill serving great fries, shakes, and deep-fried burgers.

We had high hopes for Adana, but the Japanese tasting menu is just all right. The cocktails are good, but you can find better elsewhere in Cap Hill.

Danbo Ramen is a Japanese soup in Capitol Hill that gets pretty crowded, especially during weekday lunch hours.

Miyabi is a Japanese spot in a Tukwila strip mall that serves excellent sushi.

Ooink is a tiny Japanese ramen spot in a Capitol Hill strip mall.

Junkichi Robata Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant in Capitol Hill with fresh seafood and great lunchtime-only ramen.

Tapas Lab is a great counter-service spot for Asian-Spanish-fusion tapas in Green Lake.