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August 7, 2009
Thin Wheat Line: Cold Soba
Thin Wheat Line is a survey of noodles in Seattle. Noodle: Hiyashi kitsune Source: Koji Osakaya, 89 University St. (at Post Alley), 583-0980. Price: $7.95 It's not hard to find zaru soba, or cold buckwheat noodles with a light soy dipping sauce, in Seattle. Hell, it's not hard to make the ... More >>
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October 21, 2009
Nostalgia, Fantasy, and Questionable Taste Collide
A look inside Seattle's yoshoku dens.
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January 27, 2010
Top 5 Places for Sushi (that Won't Empty Your Wallet)
While the creation of a sushi roll or a cut of sashimi isn't outlandishly complicated or difficult, the perfection of it certainly is -- and in this city, it's hard to go more than a few blocks without seeing a spot that offers the Japanese staple. There are the city's clear victors: Fremont' ... More >>
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March 3, 2010
The Maneki Adventure
Blindsided by specials and bushwhacked by blue sprat at Seattle's oldest, most idiosyncratic sushi den.
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March 17, 2010
Blue C Sushi Is As Cute as a Bug's Ear
Blue C Sushi doesn't even come CLOSE to being as cute as this little dog.There's only one thing in the world that's cuter than Blue C Sushi. No, it isn't a Yorkshire Terrier wearing a tiara. Nor is it a sleepy two-week-old bunny. It's not a squirrel in a vest, or a kitten wearing a monocle, ... More >>
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March 24, 2010
Grillaxin' with Fresh Flours' Etsuko Minematsu, Part Two
credit: freshfloursseattle.comGreen tea cookies at Fresh Flours. Minematsu asked not to be photographed for this piece. We continue our conversation with Etsuko Minematsu, co-owner of Fresh Flours bakery, with locations in Phinney and Ballard. (Read the beginning of our talk, here.) Etsuko ... More >>
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April 2, 2010
A Grudging Admission that Umi is Better than Blue C Sushi
Umi is filled with tiny tables and dudes wearing Ed Hardy T- shirts. But don't hold it against them.I recently had my ass handed to me by the Peanut Gallery for what the general public apparently thought was an overly generous review of Blue C Sushi. Well fuck you, general public. I wanted t ... More >>
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April 5, 2010
Is Shiki the Best Sushi In Seattle? Don't Ask
This fish will kill you, but it didn't kill me because I'm a real man.What's the best sushi restaurant in Seattle? I'm not even going to touch that question with a ten-foot pole, or my cock, whichever is longer (note: my cock is longer). So even though I'm not going to opine on the best sushi ... More >>
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April 9, 2010
Serving Sake to a Serb: Maneki
Sushi smorgasbord at Maneki.Slavko loves sushi. "I can eat an entire Costco sushi party platter by myself," he said. Seeing that I was unimpressed, he emphasized, "In one sitting." I sighed. His ability to pack away huge quantities of food no longer fazed me. But the fact that he followed ... More >>
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May 12, 2010
Japanese Eaters Are Ballsier Than Arby's Regulars
This Japanese insect nigiri is typically deep fried in the oil squeezed from a Metroid's anal glands.The Japanese love to eat all kinds of fucked-up delicacies. Jason Sheehan recently wrote about square Japanese watermelons , but that's only the tip of the iceberg. The Japanese eat shit yo ... More >>
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May 25, 2010
Fresh Fish and The Opposite of True Love at Chiso
Behind the sushi bar, the cooks are rolling--snapping plastic wrap off their stock of hamachi and octopus arms, their inserts full of spicy tuna and ikura and amberjack. They're shuffling plates like card sharps working a deck, flexing their fingers and clearing orders with the machine precis ... More >>
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May 26, 2010
Cold Fish
Chiso's great for sushi, not for stubborn bachelors.
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June 4, 2010
Morning Food News: Japanese Restaurant Ichiban Closes After 24 Years
Beloved Japanese restaurant Ichiban in the International District has closed its doors after a 27 year-run, citing landlord-lease issues, according to The Seattle Times. It famously served "no sushi" and focused on homestyle Japanese cooking like donburi and sukiyaki, unlike most of its peers ... More >>
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June 7, 2010
Versus: The Spice is Right
The Dish A guy walks into a sushi bar and asks, "What's the spiciest roll on your menu?" The server says, "I don't know, but Dina might." Dynamite, get it? Seriously, though, we had the desire to singe our palates over the weekend and ventured out to a couple of sushi joints to get our fix. Specifi ... More >>
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June 16, 2010
Versus: Fire & Rice
A battle of heat at Moshi Moshi and Maneki.
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August 2, 2010
Maria Hines Victorious on Iron Chef
In case you missed last night's Iron Chef America viewing party at the Bottleneck Lounge, I can now tell you that Tilth's Maria Hines did the very-nearly-impossible by kicking the mother-lovin' crap out of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. But wait, not only did she totally hand Morimoto his ass ... More >>
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October 11, 2010
Half-Crazy Fusion at Pinto Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar
We spoke (briefly) about the opening of the new(ish) Pinto Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar back in August, right around the time the place was opening up at 408 Broadway East. There was a quick note about the address, an even quicker mention of the fact that it was doing a combination of Thai food ... More >>
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October 26, 2010
Going International at Pinto Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar
I really wish I knew what that was supposed to be a picture of."At Pinto Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar, the fusion starts with the name, goes crazy on the floor, and ends only a night later, with me standing front-lit and chilled before the refrigerator eating the last of the leftovers right out ... More >>
Food
October 27, 2010
Fusion Is Wrong, But Pinto Gets It Right
Finding the upside of drunken food sex.
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October 29, 2010
Friday Food Porn: Amalgamation Nation
Photo courtesy Joshua Huston "Fusion cuisine is big. Fusion cuisine is important. Fusion cuisine is smart. Fusion cuisine is gimpy and obtuse and lazy and ridiculous--gastronomy 101 for the over-educated, travel-sick and hopelessly romantic white jacket--and a sin like blasphemy against the ... More >>
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December 21, 2010
Taking It Where You Can Get It at Nijo
"Sushi was the world's first fast food. Sushi "restaurants" were the world's first food trucks. A billion years ago, outside the walls of the city of Edo, a bunch of grubby Japanese fishermen got the bright idea that they could probably make a few bucks off all the junk fish and scraps they h ... More >>
Food
December 22, 2010
Close Sushi Is Good Sushi
In Nijo's case, proximity goes a long way.
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December 23, 2010
Friday Food Porn: Beautiful Little Fishies
Photo courtesy Joshua Huston "I like places that dedicate themselves to the atom-by-atom reconstruction of long-forgotten pages from the Book of Lost Cuisines, don't get me wrong. I love a joint that completely geeks out on being able to score native ingredients or manage tricky, traditional ... More >>
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December 28, 2010
Ringing in the New Year with Toshikoshi Soba at Maneki
You know Jay Friedman as the sex educator behind Sexy Feast, and now he's here to share his noodle know-how. As The Mein Man, Jay will search out noodles in the Seattle area each week, giving us tips and techniques to slurp our way to satisfaction. Dish: Soba ten-zaru ("tempura on the side") ... More >>
Food
February 2, 2011
Japonessa & the End of Cuisine
Olives and sake, together at last? Not quite.
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March 22, 2011
Boom Noodle's Chef Jonathan Hunt Reflects on Tasty Trips to Japan
Photo by Leslie KellyChef Jonathan is constantly looking for ways to improve dishes at Boom Noodle.To call Boom Noodle's Jonathan Hunt a seasoned chef would be an understatement. He's been in the business for 28 years, starting way back when at the gone-but-still-missed Surrogate Hostess. For ... More >>
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March 23, 2011
Grillaxin's Giddy: Boom Noodle's Menu Now Even Porkier
Boom Noodle's Jonathan Hunt has been tinkering with the ramen recipe since the restaurant opened. (There are now three Booms, including the original on Cap Hill, one in Bellevue, and the latest at U-Village.) We're squealing with delight about the addition of tonkotsu, the creamy pork broth-b ... More >>
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March 30, 2011
Uwajimaya Moves to New Bellevue Location
A not-so-well-balanced meal at Uwajimaya. After weeks of tsunami devastation, earthquake aftershocks, and nuclear meltdown filling the headlines, it's nice to be able to celebrate Japan in a positive way--with food. Last week, Japanese superstore Uwajimaya opened a new Bellevue location, mo ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Learning to Play Ball at Issian
Issian is an izakaya in Wallingford that advertises itself as a stone grill and a sushi bar. This Japanese pub is a perfect place for a group to enjoy drinks, share small plates, and engage in spirited conversation. During a recent visit, my group went a bit wild for grilled and fried food. ... More >>
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April 21, 2011
Chiso's Bento Box Is a Veritable Treasure Chest
At Japanese restaurants, I'm usually all about the sushi. But when I went to Chiso during Seattle Restaurant Week (or partial weeks, as they actually are, with today being the final day) to capitalize on a three-course lunch for $15, I was more impressed with the bento box than the sushi samp ... More >>
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April 27, 2011
Sushi Chef Dream Team
At Japanese restaurants, I'm usually all about the sushi. But when I went to Chiso during Seattle Restaurant Week (or partial weeks, as they actually are, with today being the final day) to capitalize on a three-course lunch for $15, I was more impressed with the bento box than the sushi samp ... More >>
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May 9, 2011
Sneaky Salmon Skin Roll on IzaKaya's Sushi Train
Siiri Sampson 2011.It looks like grated parm, but something's fishy about those translucent curls atop the roll. Good thing there wasn't a sign saying "shaved salmon skin"--that would've totally ruined it.Everyone loves surprises--well, good surprises that is. Getting to the creamy center of ... More >>
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May 10, 2011
Far From Okinawa, Far From Ramen
Dish: Ramen (chosen with chicken) Place: Okinawa Teriyaki, Downtown Price: $6.99 In the bowl: Ramen noodles and broth. (So far, so good, sort of. And then it gets weird.) Chicken. Strands of egg. And lots of vegetables: mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, and zucchini. Supporting cast: ... More >>
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May 18, 2011
Eatside: Roll Playing at IzaKaya
Mystery sushi reigns in Renton.
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June 8, 2011
SIFF for the Food-Minded Set: Sushi: The Global Catch
That first "F" in SIFF stands for film, not food, but there's plenty of onscreen eating at the festival to entertain the culinary-minded moviegoer. As a supplement to Seattle Weekly's coverage of the Seattle International Film Festival, Voracious will highlight the program's films of particul ... More >>
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June 28, 2011
A Seinfeld-Style Order at Yoe's Noodles
Dish: Tonkatsu Ramen Place: Yoe's Noodles, Bellevue Price: $7.80 In the bowl: Ramen noodles, half of a hard-boiled egg, corn, thinly sliced green onion, mushrooms, and bean sprouts in tonkotsu broth. Supporting cast: A plate with sliced tonkatsu, a lemon wedge, and some tonkatsu sauce with ... More >>
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July 12, 2011
Inaka Udon at Urban Showa
Dish: Inaka Udon Place: Showa, Fremont Price: $7.50 In the bowl: From the menu: "chilled udon, daikon oroshi and tempura crunch in cold dashi broth." There are also green onions and nori (seaweed strips) on top. I opted to add a raw egg for fifty cents more. Supporting cast: Just what's in ... More >>
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July 26, 2011
What's Wrong With Ramen in Seattle?
G-Men's ramen.When I attended the Culinary Institute of America's annual Worlds of Flavor conference last year, one speaker mentioned that there are more than 80,000 ramen restaurants in Japan. Those are dedicated ramen shops, selling little more than gyoza on the side. Seattle has two such ... More >>
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September 8, 2011
Takoyaki and a Tender Touch at Wann
As I'm occasionally wont to do, I went to an izakaya to satisfy some Japanese food cravings, this time to Wann in Belltown. We ordered many of the predictable small plates, from yakitori to yam fries, kurobuta sausage to shumai, and chicken tatsutaage to atsuage tofu. Some sushi rolls, too. ... More >>
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September 20, 2011
Olsen-Twins-Approved! Japonessa's Happy Hour Has Widespread Appeal
$4 spicy tuna rolls? Yes, please!The Place: Japonessa, 1400 First Ave., 971-7979, DOWNTOWN The Hours: Daily noon-8 p.m., 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Digs: Japonessa (Spanish for "Japanese girl") is a hip downtown sushi restaurant that attracts as many businessmen as it does fashionistas and turistas ... More >>
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October 14, 2011
Liberty Bar: Capitol Hill Hot Spot With 140 Liquors and a Warm Ambiance
Image SourceLiberty Bar likes to tout its large selection of liquors -- 25 bourbons, 20 tequilas, 23 scotches, 22 gins, 18 rums, 22 vodkas, etc. But the real charm of this Capitol Hill hot spot is it's warm, chic ambiance. At peak hours, with the lights dim, there's a low murmur that provide ... More >>
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November 3, 2011
Setsuna, Shiso Tofu, and Sure Signs of Attraction
If you go to Setsuna in Northgate, you'll see that this Japanese restaurant has both a dinner menu and an izakaya menu. For those not familiar with izakaya dining, you get shareable small plates that are a perfect accompaniment to beer or sake. Think yakitori, potato croquettes, karaage (frie ... More >>
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November 15, 2011
Seattle's First Sushi Chef Releases Memoir
According to an outline of Shiro Kashiba's daily routine, printed near the close of his new memoir, the Seattle sushi chef wakes up at 9 a.m.; eats miso soup at 10 a.m.; shops for geoduck in the afternoon and drinks a single Bud Light before heading to bed at midnight. What the schedule doesn ... More >>
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November 23, 2011
Seattle's Top 5 California Rolls
California Rolls have successfully served as the gateway drug to many a sushi addiction. Fans can easily recall the first time they broke the back end off their first roll, sank it in wasabi/ginger soy sauce and got hooked. Though sushi zealots dismiss the California Roll as the ultimate Amer ... More >>
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November 30, 2011
Katsu Burger: Come Fry With Me
Mashiko's sushi guru outdoes himself by battering patties.
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January 2, 2012
U:Don Will Make U: Smile with Fresh Noodles in the U:District
Dish: Kitsune udon Place: U:Don, University District ("U" is pronounced "You") Price: $5.75 for a medium bowl In the bowl: From the menu: "Udon noodles served hot with our extra thick fried and marinated tofu (Atsu-age), sliced green onions & grated fresh ginger." Supporting cast/What to ... More >>
Food
January 4, 2012
Momiji's Mayo Mania
Don't let the white stuff scare you at this innovative sushi joint.
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January 16, 2012
Snap up the Shellfish at Mashiko
It's best to belly up to the sushi bar at Mashiko, not solely for the traditional benefit of a little face time with your favorite sushi chef, but also to make sure you're getting the special stuff. So close to your fellow fish fiends, you are able to ogle their order, like the spiny shells o ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Boom Noodle Takes You to Tokyo with Its Ramen
Dish: Tokyo Ramen Place: Boom Noodle, Bellevue (also in Capitol Hill and University Village) Price: $10.95 In the bowl: Chashu (braised pork butt), tamago (egg), menma (bamboo shoots), green onion, and a piece of nori (seaweed) in soy seasoned chicken-pork broth Supporting cast/What to do ... More >>
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February 6, 2012
Root Table Takes Us to Bollywood, with a Twist
Dish: Bollywood Yakisoba Place: Root Table, Ballard Price: $12.00 On the plate: Per the menu: "Stir fried Indian yellow curry with fresh egg noodles, chicken (beef or tofu), carrot, pepper, basil, green bean, mushroom and onion." I ordered mine with beef, and in addition to the listed vege ... More >>
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