Maneki Restaurant
Japanese restaurant · International District
304 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Highlights
Landmark Japanese spot with tatami rooms, sushi & classic fare
Landmark Japanese spot with tatami rooms, sushi & classic fare
"If you're feeling bummed about aging, at least Maneki is older than you. (Unless you are pushing 120, in which case, kudos.) By texting this Japanese institution in the ID, you can reserve one of their private tatami rooms—and nothing screams "it's my birthday and it's not a big deal!" by absolutely not screaming at all, sitting in socks with some pals, while clinking bottles of Sapporo and snacking on takoyaki, gyoza, and spicy tuna rolls." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"The longest-running Japanese restaurant in Seattle has a quiet dining room, but the real party happens in the back. For the best experience, get a group together and book one of their private tatami rooms—available via text up to two weeks in advance. After you kick your shoes off and get the sake flowing, everything else fades away. It’s just you and some people you hopefully like in a closed-off oasis, occasionally interrupted by a server dropping off excellent nigiri, tempura, and noodles. (We'll allow it.)" - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"You could probably use some time to relax in your socks for a moment, and to be honest, your children probably already kicked off their sneakers hours ago. Whether or not you find yourself in this situation, you should book one of the private tatami rooms at Maneki for some of the best sushi in Seattle. There are also some other cooked dishes that kids would enjoy, like chicken teriyaki, gyoza, and shrimp tempura. The best part is, if someone ends up crying and throwing grains of white rice everywhere, nobody else eating in the restaurant has to know - there are walls separating you from the main dining room." - aimee rizzo
"This iconic Japanese establishment dates back to 1904, was shuttered during WWII, and one of its dishwashers even went onto become a prime minister of Japan. An 'American Classic' according to James Beard, Maneki features traditional tatami rooms, a bar and classic Japanese fare including sushi." - Shore
"Fighting over the last gyoza at Maneki is a cherished Seattle pastime, up there with drinking espresso and convincing out-of-towners that the rain really isn’t that bad. These plump dumplings at the oldest Japanese restaurant in the whole city are absolutely delicious, complete with a pan-seared crust, soft pork, homemade dipping sauce, and sweet cabbage salad on the side. The filling is so juicy that the tasty drippings become one with the sauce mid-dunk." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
