Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya （Capitol Hill）

I ordered delivery & it was perfect! All my items were included in a cute delivery bag & nothing spilled. They made sure to mark which ramen broth was the low sodium one, which was especially important for me (the ripped labels in that pic are my doing--removed my info). The prawn cutlets are my favorite thing to order from here, but honestly I'm really impressed with how good everything tastes. I'll definitely be ordering from here again!

Without a doubt, the BEST ramen I have ever had in my life. I traveled to Seattle for a convention, and for the brief time I visited, I ate here for dinner TWICE because that’s how good it was. The staff were friendly and the food was amazing. Don’t let the wait times intimidate you, the food is WORTH it! Highly recommend the Yuzu Shiyu Ramen!

The garlic tonkotsu ramen - marvelous 🙏 Rich and full broth, noodles cooked just right, and the soft boiled egg was delicious. Highly recommend. Also, the cold house sake is a great addition to the meal. Don't miss this place.

Stopped here for dinner on the weekend. The ramen variety available looked interesting so I ordered the Yuzu shio ramen. Had a light broth that was refreshing and not greasy. Karaage and takoyaki were just okay and we could tell takoyaki was not freshly made (assume from frozen). Service was a bit slow yet wasn't too busy inside.

Ramen price isn't extraordinary. We ordered the tonkotsu shoyu ramen ($18) and kids rice set ($10). The ramen broth smells so good and consisted also of fish. I'd say it's worth it. Service is slow. Even if you get a table, it takes a while to flag down staff for the order. Then the order itself takes a while (20 min+). It can get crowded, but there's an online waiting list you can put your name for. Or just come as early as it opens.

Tried veg spring rolls and it's tasty. In delivery apps please mark veg and non veg clearly to quickly order the food . For items like momos and spring please clearly mention ingredients used. Like if it contains mushrooms or not in delivery apps. This helps us make decisions faster. Apart from no concerns about taste of the food. It's really great

A true hidden gem, though the space is quite limited. The seating area is very tight, which may be uncomfortable for larger guests and unfortunately not accommodating for wheelchair users. Seating options include both a small number of tables and bar seating, making it best suited for smaller groups or solo diners. That being said, the food itself is outstanding! Absolutely a 10/10. The ramen is rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care, balancing depth of broth with fresh, well-prepared toppings. It’s the kind of bowl that reminds you why ramen can be both comfort food and a culinary experience. If you don’t mind the cozy atmosphere, this is a place worth visiting for the quality of the meal alone. It’s not the most accessible or spacious spot, but for those able to squeeze in, it’s a memorable and delicious experience. I highly recommend the Takoyaki!

I always wanted to try the Kizuki branch of ramen shop and it’s is pretty good! Although the seating was unclear and disorganized, the waiter at the front did try to seat us once she noticed us waiting along with other people. We sat at the bar and the ambience was nice and calm. I came with someone, and we ordered the chicken ramen and miso ramen—both had very nicely seasoned broths and noodle textures. The broths did have a nice smooth and creamy texture and rich taste for both ramens. Although, I would say that the pork for a miso ramen is rather pathetic with it being a thin, one sheet of pork. I understand the different styles and cuts of pork, but one piece only? The service was fast enough and the food came out quickly. Overall, it was enjoyable if you want a casual quick bite. I would go here again!

Absolutely delicious, 100% il be back Quick service with no wait. Staff was friendly but we did have to chase them down to get water. ramen was amazing. Clean and easy ambiance

We are lucky to have several good ramen places in the neighborhood, but Kizuki is my favorite. They have both big tables and some counter seating. It's usually easy to get bar seating for one or two. The tables for larger parties can have a long wait. I love the garlic tonkatsu here - so rich and flavorful. The seasonal maze sobe is also excellent. Both are not too expensive and very filling. You can even request extra broth for free. They have a wide range of Izakaya and Japanese cocktails. The karaage is nothing special but I am a big fan of the pork belly Food is prepared quickly but the service can be a bit slow. Enjoy!

This is my favorite location. I've been to the West Seattle location and I've always found the broth too salty. Even when I order the low sodium. So I was very hesitant to try it again at this location but glad I did. I've only ordered takeouts and it's the best takeout. It sounds strange but they really do an excellent job with their takeouts and it makes a difference. The put a lot of thought to the quality of the food as a takeout mainly by ensuring proper bags, putting the broth in a different container and the utensils package which comes with everything including a toothpick. The service is always great. You can tell everyone works hard here. They always greet customers and make sure to check your order immediately. If there's a wait, they make communicate it with you. The place looks lively and it's always packed. But I live nearby so I order it to go. The low sodium broth is far less salty but still flavorful. I've also an ordered the rice bowl with meat which is delicious. The great thing is that they're open later than other restaurants.

I don't always drink the broth and I definitely drank the broth. The Spicy Tan Tan Chicken ramen was perfectly creamy, delicately spicy, and deeply garlicky. Yum yum.

Rich savory ramen in an excellent central Seattle location - I had a great lunch experience! Staff are efficient and the vibes are fun. I had their Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen and can highly recommend. I found this spot while wandering around the Capitol Hill area doing some sightseeing. The entrance is a tad inconspicuous so be sure to keep an eye out. The decor is vibrant, chic Japanese style and very inviting. They have bar style seating next to their open concept kitchen as well as intimate tables. They have quite a wide variety of ramen styles - including Tan Tan. I went with their Garlic Tonkotsu as it's their most popular and they only have limited quantity daily. It comes with bamboo, green onions, a boiled egg, and some chashu - I opted to add extra pork chashu bc the server said it only includes one piece. When my ramen arrived it had 3 pieces. Next time I would skip the extra chashu or try the Tan Tan bc their chashu is extremely tough and chewy and I just couldn't eat it. That was my only complaint. Everything else was excellent - the broth is complex and delicious- packed full of garlicky yumminess! Their ramen noodles had a flawless texture and were cooked perfectly. I added jalapeno as well for an extra kick and it was lovely. Prices are pretty standard for nowadays - especially for being in the core of Seattle. My server was attentive and efficient. I visited at peak lunch time and got seated immediately. All in all this was a great lunch choice. There's another ramen spot about a block down and the line was out the door and down the block lol - not sure why but I'd say this is a great option and you can avoid the crazy lines.

Everything was delicious. I specially loved the tonkotsu ramen. It was perfect for a rainy/gray day

Wanted some ramen while I was in Seattle. Reddit said to go here and I did. Now first off: The food is delicious. The all star ramen was really flavorful. The karaage was pretty standard but it was piping hot. Food was great. The reason for the low score is the service. Absolutely bad experience. It's a busy place so I expected it to be busy as staff did their best. But that doesn't excuse the lack of care. Checking in was fine. Then we waited. There were 2 groups that were called and they kept saying their party wasn't there yet. So the server/host would skip to the next one in line. Seat them. When a seat is available. They would ask those 2 groups again if they weren't ready. They weren't ready for 20+ minutes! At that point. Just move them to the end of the line. This also caused problems because it was becoming out of order. People got skipped. We eventually got sat down. And the server leaves. Doesn't bring us water. I had to ask twice for water. Still didn't get it. I waived down the bartender and he got us water. - haven't came back for our orders either. Someone else gets sat next to us and they got their orders taken before us. The same problem with getting the check. Server never came back after we got our food. So I had to flag down a staff. They said to wait for our specific server they will get them. Time goes by and nothing. I wave to the bartender who says he'll get the server. Finally the server comes. There is being busy. There is being slow. And then there is just plain bad service.

A solid bowl of ramen in CapHill! I've heard good things about this chain and glad they lived up to the hype! Got the spicy ramen, karaage, and the yuzu mango green tea. The karaage was really juicy and flavorful. The ramen broth was rich. I really enjoyed all the garlic that was added to the broth! They give a lot of noodles so I wasn't able to finish but glad I had leftovers. The yuzu mango drink was good but wish it had more yuzu flavor. Came on a Friday night around 7:15pm. When you get here, you have to put your name on a tablet. They had empty bar seats but weren't sitting people at them. Had to wait about 15-20 minutes to get seated but once we sat down and ordered, our food came within 10 minutes. Would come here again for ramen!

I stumbled upon this restaurant while I was in Seattle for work and had a fixing for ramen. It was a rainy day so it was the perfect weather for something soupy. We were seated pretty quickly and the servers were quick to help us. I ordered a sweet cocktail, takoyaki, and their tonkatsu ramen. The portions are quite large and super flavorful. The noodles had a great texture and the toppings/protein were delicious. I tried my friend's karaage as well and it was really good. Overall, the food here was really good and I highly recommend this spot to someone looking for a new ramen spot.

Food - Consistently high quality food & rich ramen every time I've gone. Decently large offering of ramen and appetizers. Can modify your ramen or addon to your order. The ramen here is served with thick noodles. The softboiled eggs are very good and deserve a special mention. Service - Fast service and friendly servers. No complaints at all, got us in and got our food to us quickly. Ambiance - Wall decor is Japanese aesthetic with shoji wall inspiration. Well lit and is great for casual friend dates. Sometimes they have collaborations - current one at time of writing is an Attack on Titan collaboration.

Came by for some late dinner around 9pm. We were quickly seated by the servers at a large table for 8. We all ordered a bowl of ramen and some drinks. The noodles were good just that the seaweed in some of them were a bit soggy. Other than that service was great and we had a great time.

Stopped in on 7/1 for dinner. Took a bit before someone came to seat my partner and I. Once seated, no one came to check on us at all. We saw other tables in the restaurant with a server but had no one come to take orders or acknowledge we were even there. After about 20 minutes, we got up and walked out. Still, no one said anything as we left.

This place is a solid four star. Ramen is tasty! Gyoza are good. They have nice Japanese whiskey I would. Service is fine depending on what restaurant you're going to.

The place was amazing--clean, spacious, and quick to seat us, with a comfortable noise level. They have a good variety to choose from, and our food came out quickly after ordering. We did have to ask for our soda again and flag down our waiter for more water. Near the end, it took a while to get their attention for boxes and to close out the bill. Still, the food was amazing--very flavorful and worth the visit. I definitely recommend going.

My cousins spoke highly of this spot so we tried it and now here I am speaking highly of it too!! The interior was gorgeous, decorated beautifully with comfortable seating. The staff were amazing, quick service. The ramen broth tasted rich and the noodles fresh along with the toppings. I loved how the menu included pictures and noted that all the toppings in the picture came with the ramen. They also had cocktails, assorted ice teas and toppings, and other dishes with rice. I ordered the Miso Ramen and added woodear mushrooms. It was absolutely delicious and came out quickly. I'm highly impressed by this place, and it's arguably better than the spots back home in California!

My first time. I was greeted quickly. Menu was explained to me so well. Great gluten free options. Fantastic service. And most important of all DELICIOUS! Fresh vegetables. Great broth. Highly recommend.

Loved their Yuzu shio ramen! Very refreshing and delicious! My husband and I came here on a Wednesday night around 7pm and we were able to get seated. The interior of this restaurant is really nice! The ramen is priced pretty average for the city. I got the Yuzu Shio ramen and my husband got the Shoyu ramen, we both really appreciated how flavorful the broth was without being overly heavy or salty. The egg was made to perfection and the pork was tender and not too fatty like other spots! I also really liked that there were veggies in the ramen, it felt more balanced. Noodles were really good as well! Overall, my husband and I really liked this ramen spot and will be back again soon!

Any ask for more. Great food, great service, great environment. The pork in the Tonkotsu was cooked differently from most other ramen houses: it was way better. It looked like it came off of a grill. Loved the boiled tea egg as well; it was perfectly cooked with a runny yolk and great Flavor. Really good broth. Tea is complimentary and the very kind server kept it flowing. When in Seattle, this is a great choice for ramen. The setting is really nice. Japanese flair, clean, takes you out of the street environment surrounding it.

I ordered the Chicken Rich Ramen when I went here recently. I was glad that this place had several chicken ramen options as many ramen places I've been to only have one. The broth was hearty but the chicken itself was quite cold. The service was a bit slow but our waiter was very nice. The seating was very comfortable.

If you like spicy, get the Gekikara ramen! I love spicy foods and have a high tolerance, so I loved this ramen. My friends tried sips of the soup, and started coughing from how spicy it was, so be cautious! Other than that ramen, it's a standard ramen spot. We also got the takoyaki which was decent. We came in on a Sunday evening and honestly thought it was closed at first because the wall decor looks like upside down chair legs (as if they were closed and cleaning up) lol.

Friendly service, nice atmosphere, tasty food. Seating is first come first served but they do offer take out. We were lucky they accommodated 6 of us on a Saturday evening. There was something on the menu for everyone. Prices are reasonable!!!

My hubs and I found out about this place when we saw their gift cards at Costco. We love Japanese food so we bought the $100 gift card for $80. So glad we did! We went here two weekends in a row and both times, the food was delicious!! The agedashi tofu is * chef's kiss*. So good! Probably my favorite agedashi tofu around. It is lightly battered and fried tofu served in a flavorful ginger and soy dashi broth with bonito flakes and green onion. Loved the karaage chicken don. It's perfectly seasoned and fried chicken on a green salad and rice. Comes with a tasty sesame dressing that we got on the side. We liked the karaage chicken curry with rice but the curry was advertised as sweet and mild and it was actually spicy (as in hot!!). Still delicious but definitely NOT mild. We also enjoyed the house salad that comes with lightly dressed lettuce, soft tofu, shredded chicken, toasted seaweed, and the delicious sesame dressing again. Lastly we had the onigiri (rice balls) which were fun to look at and eat but were kinda pricey for what you get. This is the only dish we tried that we wouldn't order again. The service was also friendly and on point. Nice waiters. We will definitely come back again!

Great service. Terrific noodles and a convenient locations. In and out with a belly full and I'm on my way.

Genuinely, the best ramen i've had in my entire life no joke. So authentic and tasty. We came at a time when it wasn't too busy, and the food came so quick. Our server, Kim, was so kind and funny, and she was great! The restaurant is super well done and so clean. Come here!!

We were at the Museum of Air, my son demanded ramen. This place was highly scored on yelp, so we drove over. The place is charming, well decorated, with nice view of the fall colored trees. The staff was very attentive, and the ramen came fast. Of course I ordered the tonkotsu shoyu ramen. The pork was nicely seasoned and lightly grilled, a nice touch. The egg was really well marinated with a nice a creamy center. The broth was so flavorful! Very satisfied !

My favorite ramen place! I love the yuzu ramen with less sodium. The last time I was in town, I came 2-3 times in the same trip and I always get the same thing- yuzu ramen. It's super light and not what you would expect from ramen, and I had to come back! The egg is also perfectly cooked as well. I'll be back for more!

Solid ramen spot! I loved how many options they had for both ramen orders and toppings. I got the popular garlic tonkotsu ramen. The egg was delicious and perfectly boiled. I thought the broth was a bit salty so I'd definitely ask for less sodium if you're more sensitive to salt levels. Otherwise the ramen was really yummy, the garlic flavor was great, and I was happily full after! Staff was very helpful and attentive as well, and there was no wait when I went on a Wednesday night.

Noodle perfection. I always get the "dipping noodles," with spinach and 2 of their super tasty ramen eggs. It's divine.

Went here at around 5:40 on a Wednesday afternoon, the place was pretty empty and we were seated instantly. It took about 15 minutes and noticing that someone who was seated after us already got their meal for us to get the attention of a server so that we could order, he came back quickly to give us water and a tea we had ordered. Half an hour later we hadn't received our food and we had to wave down a server to check, about 10 minutes later we were served our food and told that the server had forgotten to actually submit our food. They did comp 50% of our food as an apology which I did really appreciate. The food was fine, I thought my yuzu ramen wasn't very flavorful. My friends shoyu was better I felt but I just didn't find anything to be very good. I liked the egg though. Overall I just found the service to be bad, even without the error on the submitting order. My friend and I both found it really hard to catch their attention to ask and check on our food and didn't want to be rude and found it surprising how they didn't check on us at all or even give us water until 15 minutes in. The place is at a nice spot in cap hill and well decorated but I wouldn't come back again for the food or the service.

The chicken karaage and takoyaki are always solid choices, and the garlic tonkotsu ramen has a nice, flavorful broth. However, the chashu quality has noticeably declined over the last few visits, which takes away from an otherwise good dish. Although maybe more importantly, dinner service on this visit (3/12/25) was frustratingly slow and inattentive. My party was overlooked multiple times and there was a clear lack of urgency or follow-through by the wait staff (though the busser was great). It took repeated efforts to get basic service, and by the end, the experience felt more like an afterthought than hospitality. Kizuki still has good food, but the declining meat quality and today's poor service made this visit a let-down and has me hesitant on returning.

Foods were okay. Yuzu ramen was great if you are looking for this kind. Tonkotsu ramen (pork broth one) was okay. Nothing special. Kinda pricy for what they offer. Service was normal. One thing that we like was fast serving - once you ordered it, ramen came pretty quick. Although it was a dinner time, there was no wait and that was good too. We were able to have a conversation without screaming. You can stay unlike other ramen places. So, If you want to have a ramen and have a chat with your friends, I think it's a good place to go!

Thought this was more of a fast casual ramen place. The decor was nice and modern and the restaurant was pretty clean. Parking can be a bit tough to find and we ended up parking in a lot for $20.. Anyways, service was quick as we were on our way to the airport so our server made sure to expedite our orders. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were nice. Included was a full soft boiled egg which was generous as many places only give you half. My only gripe was the pork slice which ended up being stringy and kind of tough to eat. Should have added the chasu but didn't wanna spend an additional $4 on my already $16 bowl of ramen. Not bad.

Delicious ramen and izakaya! Service excellent & ambiance just lovely! Perfect for lunch.

This place consistently serves up a decent bowl of ramen and used to be pretty exclusive but now like that they've got multiple locations around the greater Seattle area. Liked this location because they're open much later than most. The service was good and they stopped by at times to refill our water but my one drawback as we got there near closing time was a few workers were mopping while we ate. The ramen noodles could have been a bit more al dente and seemed to have been slightly overcooked but overall the bowl were piping hot and filled with extra goodies. The vibes of this location were alright and matched up with other Kizuki's.

I love there pho Costumer service And there always on time And it a cozy environment

Very good ramen here. The vibe is very upbeat and modern. I've been told many of the decorations and window covers are new and I think they work well. The location is very convenient to the downtown area. Our server was prompt and patient with our group of 5. I will definitely return here.

One of my tops picks for recommending to people looking for a good place to eat. Very clean, good atmosphere, offers bar seating, quick order outputs, and my friends always tell me thank you for recommending the place!

great accommodating service in cap hill! the ramen was super flavorful and the broth was garlicky and rich. the soft boiled egg was amazing

This was an amazing ramen meal! We are still working our way through the ramen places of Capitol Hill. We walked in and out our name on the list using the machine in the corner. We didn't have a long wait before we were seated at the bar. We all ordered the garlic Tonkstsu ramen. It was amazing! The noodles and the meat were perfect and the broth was amazing! That garlic broth is so good! The ambience of this place is neat, they have some neat combos with Japanese comics and ramen. Overall this was a great ramen experience & we would def eat here again!

Order tan tan chicken spicy, garlic ramen, chicken karaage for the kids Really good!

First time trying this place for take out and it was good. I ordered the Large Pork Chashu Don and it was a very large and generous portion but I probably wouldn't order it again. I also got the chicken karaage and it was delicious! Very crispy but also juicy. One of the better karaages I've had for sure.

This is a decent spot for ramen--definitely not the best, but it has its perks. They offer great spice customizations, which is a nice touch. The real star? The fried lotus root. It's spicy, flavorful, and absolutely amazing. Worth a visit just for that!

Solid place to get ramen! The wait wasn't too bad, despite being extra busy due to the anime convention the last weekend of March. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and great at checking up on us. The food was just okay, which is why I deducted one star, at least for the vegetarian ramen. I was surprised that their fancy fruity and boba drinks were served in the same water cups we were given! That was a bit of a turn-off, I must confess, lol. Overall, not bad to satisfy any ramen cravings, but I have definitely had better. My sister said the same about her meat ramen--good but not out of this world amazing. I suggest you still stop by and try it yourself!

Been waiting for 22 mins and not a single person has greeted me, I walked in at 8:55pm I'm a party of 1 literally just wanted a bowl of ramen.. I ended up doing the take out option.. they finally just came up to me after seeing me take a picture for this review. They close at 10pm on Fridays which is the day I'm posting this. I've lost my appetite for food seeing as it's been filled with annoyance.

ramen spot in Seattle right next to Starbucks reserve. Not gonna lie though....not one Japanese person behind the food counter. The ramen was mid. People speaking Spanish very loudly while not taking great care to present the ramen. Another dude spit in a garbage can on his way to the back kitchen. Just not very Japanese like. Need to take more care in smoking the chashu or pork belly.... It's just not good. Not fresh and not tender at all

Ate here with a friend. It's only street parking from what I could tell...and finding a spot can be challenging in this part of town. This place had nice and welcoming environment. Our waiter was very attentive and nice. I tried the Chicken Tan Tan. It was good and the portion size definitely filled me up. My friend tried one of the udon dishes but I don't recall which one. She's been here before. Apparently, this is a local chain restaurant with several locations to choose from. Prices are on par with the changing times. No objections to eating here again or at any of the other locations.

The service is quick and fast, the restaurant interior is traditional and cool, but alas the ramen leaves much to be desired. I got the garlic ramen noodles with mushrooms and pork belly, I'm really disappointed. It looks awesome and the presentation is nice. The noodles in the other hand are super firm and aren't fresh. The pork belly meat to tough and hard to chew. The broth is basic and salty. There are also several tiny flies inside the restaurant and it's annoying to brush them away from the food.

Had a fantastic time at Kizuki with my friend before they left town. Kim was very nice and helpful and got us seated quickly at the bar. And she made sure we had everything we needed!! I really appreciate how accommodating she was given how busy the restaurant was tonight. Thank you, Kim!!

Service is just slow to a crawl. Is there only one server during lunch rush? Sat almost 10 min and was not offered water or approached. Decided to leave and tho to the Alderwood location. Much friendlier and much faster service. If there was a second server, they must have been hiding somewhere. This was the worst time-to-service I've ever had at this location. I prefer north gate or Alderwood.