"Technically, any restaurant in Japantown could go on this guide, thanks to the garage under the Japan Center Malls. We like to pull in there, take advantage of the $2 per hour pricing, and head upstairs to Sasa for a sushi fix. This casual spot is an ideal “I deserve this” lunch destination—their “mystery boxes” with chef’s choice sashimi and little balls of vinegar-kissed rice are a great way to zhuzh up an otherwise rock-bottom day. Don’t forget to finish out your me-time with a lap around Daiso afterwards." - julia chen 1