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Kushibar

(Now Closed)
Japanese Restaurant, Sake Bar, and Noodle Restaurant$$$$
Belltown, Seattle
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  • Brook S.heart icon on user image
    Brook ShelleyJuly 6, 2015
    The pork and spicy yakitori are killer, and so is the bacon-wrapped enoki. Karaage rounds out a great time, and the sashimi was delicious.
  • Phill R.heart icon on user image
    Phill RameySeptember 15, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    I love what I considered to be my Japanese comfort food options: donburi, katsu curry, or fried rice omelette. That said, can't go wrong with most anything on the menu.
  • Arseny C.
    Arseny ChernovSeptember 26, 2013
    Ask 'why takoyaki refers not only to octopus yaki, but to fish/chicken?..' They'll say 'it was a typo on the menu' and smile. Ask 'do you serve chawanmushi?..' and get another smiley no :-)) love them
  • jodijodijodiheart icon on user image
    jodijodijodiMay 20, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Love the skewers and the lychee lemonade martini. Karaoke Thursdays at 9.
  • My Tam N.
    My Tam NguyenOctober 29, 2011
    Japanese street food, alot of food on a stick. My favorite ramen in the city (enoki, add egg and pork). Try the fish collar grilled. And say yes to octopus balls and okonomiyaki.
  • Dan S.heart icon on user image
    Dan SteinSeptember 7, 2014
    Split the house ramen and a side of gyoza with my girlfriend and we were both pleasantly stuffed. Yum for sure.
  • Martín H.heart icon on user image
    Martín HunterApril 9, 2016
    House Ramen: house chicken based miso broth, w/ sautéed scallions, sprouts, touch of spice. US$ 13.
  • Vinny
    VinnyAugust 24, 2014
    The Udon noodles are great! The octopus balls are a little saucy, but very delicious!
  • Katy M.heart icon on user image
    Katy MMarch 26, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    New look and new menu! The yakisoba pan is gone, but there's plenty of new deliciousness.
  • Sophal L.
    Sophal LopezJuly 10, 2011
    Yum! The donburi's are huge-great if your hungry. the nabeyaki is spicy and amazing, the portions and price are great. Overall: delish!
  • The Seattle Times
    The Seattle TimesMay 24, 2010
    Fast, filling and cheap Japanese grilled food and soups plus tasty cocktails. Kushi means "stick" and refers to the skewered meats, seafood and vegetables cooked over coals at the restaurant. Read more
  • Zlata Z.heart icon on user image
    Zlata ZubenkoAugust 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great HH, try: kurobuta sausages, yakiudon or Nabeyaki udon
  • Gregg T.heart icon on user image
    Gregg TNovember 17, 2014
    They have some great skewers here. Try the hearts and livers
  • Shannon M.heart icon on user image
    Shannon MJuly 28, 2013
    The tako yaki octopus balls are delicious. Don't fight it, just try it.
  • Ted S.heart icon on user image
    Ted SmithDecember 3, 2014
    Really cool brutalist decor and fantastic ramen. Huge portions.
  • Jared
    JaredAugust 24, 2011
    The small free salad and soup while you wait for your meal is a nice touch. The prices are reasonable as well.
  • edgar r.heart icon on user image
    edgar rAugust 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The fried rice omelette is a must.
  • Samuel G.heart icon on user image
    Samuel GJanuary 4, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Yakitori and a really good Midori Sours are what makes me live this place.
  • Lillian Y.
    Lillian YoungSeptember 10, 2011
    $14 for a pitcher of Sapporo is the way to go. Get the grilled/fried chicken skin as well. It's the best.
  • Marina M.
    Marina MartinMay 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the yaki udon! The sesame seed ice cream is also really good.
  • Ruth B.
    Ruth Burr ReedyJanuary 27, 2012
    Tofu champuru is my fave! Tofu is better when it's served with pork.
  • Steven H.heart icon on user image
    Steven HaberApril 27, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Tonkotsu ramen, extra chose, spicy butter!
  • Haonan
    HaonanJanuary 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Shabu shabu for $28. Perfect for a windy, rainy, gray seattle day. big enough for 2.
  • Jim S.
    Jim ScardelisApril 22, 2012
    Try the Okonomiyaki - Yum! Ours was with pork.. Celebrating the daughter's 12th birthday
  • Rishi A.
    Rishi AthanikarOctober 19, 2013
    The popcorn is awesome
  • Erica P.heart icon on user image
    Erica P.November 7, 2013
    Takoyaki and pork ramen amazing!
  • Jack R.heart icon on user image
    Jack ReevesJanuary 5, 2016
    The style of the restaurant is enticing but the noodles are disappointing.
  • Lewis S.heart icon on user image
    Lewis SamAugust 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Good watering hole with some good music on Saturday nights.
  • Babette D.heart icon on user image
    Babette DavisAugust 19, 2015
    Everything!
  • Tim S.heart icon on user image
    Tim SteeleFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Shabu shabu, okonomiyaki, & yakitori!
  • Greg P.heart icon on user image
    Greg ProslJuly 22, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Jeremy and Jenna r de best
  • Melanie M.heart icon on user image
    Melanie MeyerMarch 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Kamikaze wings and miso soup! Mmmm
  • Matthew K.
    Matthew KrivanekApril 8, 2011
    If you like spicy, Spicy Nabeyaki is the way to go.
  • Chung W.
    Chung WebsterDecember 23, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    The ramen bowls are enormous. The yakitori grilling can get quite smokey so you might want to sit in the conservatory.
  • Lillian Y.
    Lillian YoungSeptember 22, 2011
    Pitcher of Sapporo is the way to go.
  • swati
    swatiAugust 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Their yakisoba is awesome! Not very greasy also
  • Annie L.
    Annie LyJune 8, 2014
    Unisex washroom has a wall of Star Wars comics
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    DickbuttJanuary 6, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Spicy nabeyaki udon
  • Brian S.
    Brian SmithJanuary 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Ookinomiyaki, either style. It is the best in the USA.
  • Heather R.
    Heather RykowkskiJune 4, 2010
    When ordering the Yaki Soba make sure to say light spice otherwise you'll be crying for your mommy!
  • Dave @.
    Cool breeze blowing thru the outside dining. Nice on a warm night after a sweltering day.
  • ᴡ L.
    ᴡ LockebyAugust 19, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    So glad they're open for lunch now. The specials are awesome. Delicious & priced right!
  • Jason K.
    Jason KMay 21, 2012
    The Kimchee Chahan is so good.
  • irina t.heart icon on user image
    irina toneJuly 5, 2015
    Kaki Fry are delicious.
  • Andru E.
    Andru EdwardsJanuary 13, 2011
    Don't be afraid to try the beef tongue. Good stuff!
  • Ingo P.
    Ingo PixelAugust 31, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    start with the chicken hearts then have the house ramen with added kimchi!
  • j i j iheart icon on user image
    j i j iSeptember 1, 2013
    there's a bug in my soju and soup....its dim that doesnt mean i dont see it..hmm.
  • John L.
    John LeApril 26, 2010
    Someone tell the petit dark haired server I love her. I feel bad she has to deal with the AZN crowd on the weekend.
  • Katy M.heart icon on user image
    Katy MSeptember 17, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Takoyaki. Any kind <3
  • jesse c.
    jesse crawfordAugust 19, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the fried rice omelet (with bacon!)
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