Taneda
Sushi restaurant · Capitol Hill
219 Broadway E Unit# 14, Seattle, WA 98102
Highlights
Artful kaiseki & sushi omakase, intimate 9-seat counter, seasonal dishes
Artful kaiseki & sushi omakase, intimate 9-seat counter, seasonal dishes
"There are only eight seats at Taneda Sushi In Kaiseki, and with two seatings per night (one early in the evening and one during primetime), only 16 people eat at this Cap Hill spot every day. They serve such exceptional sushi that you should put in the work to get a reservation. This is an extremely special, intimate omakase involving about two dozen courses for $255, and the chef will personally walk you through the origin and preparation of each type of fish during your meal. The menu changes every month, but some of our recent favorites were a sea salt-marinated flounder nigiri from Tokyo and seared A5 Miyazaki wagyu nigiri topped with caviar. The restaurant’s Instagram announces when reservations will go live, typically at 11am on the second to last Saturday of the month. It’s in your best interest to try to secure one at that time exactly. If you miss it, try again next time or sign up for the waitlist." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"At Taneda Sushi In Kaiseki, an omakase restaurant with only nine chairs, you’re often left with no choice but to book a seat for one—if you can even find a reservation to begin with. Conveniently, it’s actually better that way. Because when you’re shooting the breeze with a chef who becomes your confidante after tossing you 25 courses of quality fish, it never feels lonely. While the $195 menu changes every month, you can expect amazing bites like otoro hand rolls with pickled daikon, torched A5 miyazaki wagyu nigiri topped with caviar, sweet shrimp wrapped around custardy uni, and grilled eel placed directly into your open hand like a love note. This is the best kaiseki experience in the city, and much like running a marathon or traveling the world, you can enjoy it all by yourself. The restaurant’s Instagram announces when reservations will go live, typically at 11am on the second to last Saturday of the month. It’s in your best interest to try to secure one at that time exactly. If you miss it, try again next time or sign up for the waitlist." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"This nine-seat counter serves an omakase that’ll undoubtedly be one of the best meals of your year if you love raw fish. You’ll get things like chopped toro handrolls, chutoro and otoro nigiri, uni wrapped in sweet shrimp, Japanese scallops, seared A5 miyazaki wagyu topped with caviar, and even a second uni course, all served with impeccable style. Just be quick when time slots open up—reservations here are among the toughest in town to get. The restaurant’s Instagram announces when reservations will go live, typically at 11am on the second to last Saturday of the month. It’s in your best interest to try to secure one at that time exactly. If you miss it, try again next time or sign up for the waitlist." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"Verdict: This nine-seat counter serves an omakase that’ll undoubtedly be one of the best meals of your year if you love raw fish. You’ll get things like chopped toro handrolls, chutoro and otoro nigiri, uni wrapped in sweet shrimp, Japanese scallops, seared A5 miyazaki wagyu topped with caviar, and even a second uni course. The $255 price tag might seem like a lot to drop on a meal, but think of it like taking yourself out on a date, only one where you’ll reach out for a piece of eel instead of someone else’s hand. The restaurant’s Instagram announces when reservations will go live, typically at 11am on the second to last Saturday of the month. It’s in your best interest to try to secure one at that time exactly. If you miss it, try again next time or sign up for the waitlist." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"This nine-seat counter in Seattle serves an omakase that stands out in a city full of big-ticket options—and not just because it’s nearly impossible to get in. You can expect 25 soul-affirming courses (including things like uni wrapped in sweet shrimp), a friendly chef, and a surplus of fatty tuna to keep you company. The restaurant’s Instagram announces when reservations will go live, typically at 11am PST on the second to last Saturday of the month. Try to secure one at that time exactly, as cancellations rarely happen." - team infatuation
