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Wednesday 4pm - 8pm Thursday 4pm - 8pm Friday 4pm - 8pm Saturday 4pm - 8pm Sunday 4pm - 8pm

Wataru

Name: Wataru
Address: 2400 NE 65th Street, Seattle, WA, 98115, US
Telephone: +12065252073
Price range: $$

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Wataru is a traditional edomae style sushi restaurant in Seattle; original soy with fresh seafood.

Check out featured news and media about Wataru - Seattle's top choice for authentic, omakase sushi! Seattle Magazine
https://www.seattlemag.com/best-restaurants-best-seattle/best-sushi-seattle

Seattle Times
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/in-a-tiny-storefront-some-of-seattles-best-sushi/

Condé Nast Traveler
https://www.cntraveler.com/restaurants/seattle/wataru?verso=true

Seattle Refined
https://seattlerefined.com/eat-drink/ravennas-wataru?fbclid=IwAR2dM-wDBDjsElXFzuqJeTPr-wXcNeml7m6a5Z8m4rRQGJZzqHFWfXT4owg

bon appétit
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-japanese-restaurants-seattle?fbclid=IwAR0dizQJqxXWkWhq0T-VUywNqhFoB4BeHGaqZoLfOJ8Sy8VHWqKm7_dLkRE

Seattle Weekly
https://www.seattleweekly.com/food/the-student-becomes-master-at-wataru/?fbclid=IwAR12PVhLF6HkqF-ZYEIh87pZYh8ZnRhWbxg957SLRci45-QSciz2_LuBWPw

The Stranger
https://www.thestranger.com/food-and-drink/2016/08/04/24418747/the-citys-best-sushi-is-in-ravenna

10/13/2026

The yuzu are coming along beautifully, and we can’t wait to see what this season brings. 🍋
The temperatures have been dropping steadily lately, so it’s almost time to move the tree into the greenhouse. The greenhouse panels are in place, and the cold Seattle winter is just around the corner. ❄️

Winter can be a challenging time for yuzu, but we are keeping our fingers crossed for a bountiful harvest this year! 🌿

👉We will be taking a fall break from October 21 through November 17. 🍂

👀We still have an opening this Friday at 4:30 PM, and we look forward to seeing you before our break!🍣

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10/06/2026

🍂 Autumn Break Announcement 🍂

We will be taking our autumn break from October 22nd through November 17th.

We apologize for any inconvenience and truly appreciate your understanding.

Our November bookings are now open, so we would be delighted to welcome you back after our break. 🍁

Thank you as always for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

We still have a few spots available this week.
Book your reservation : wataruseattle.com

09/29/2026

A new addition to our sake selection.

Our Nigori Sake from Kubota(Junmai-Ginjo)is rich and creamy, with a soft, slightly sweet palate, delicate fruity aromas, and a beautifully refreshing finish.
Its silky texture and gentle sweetness make it a natural companion to sushi and the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine — a graceful balance of richness, freshness, and umami.

A personal favorite of our chef!!

Now available on our menu. 🍶

Another exciting selection of fish is arriving this week, straight from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market. We’re also welcoming live abalone and beautifully fatty, flavorful sardines!!

We’re looking forward to sharing some special and intriguing catches with you at the sushi counter.

We still have a few seats available this week. We look forward to welcoming you. 🍣

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09/17/2026

Kohada is at its finest right now.

At the peak of its season, kohada from Amakusa, Kyushu is prized for its exceptional quality and rich, delicate flavor.

We lightly salt the fish before curing it in vinegar, allowing its natural umami to deepen. After resting for several days, the flavor reaches its beautiful peak — refined, balanced, and full of depth.

We still have a few seats available this week.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Thursday is Takeout Day.

In about a month, we will conclude our 10-piece sushi omakase offering. After that, takeout will feature chirashi sushi, futomaki, toro nigiri, and other selections.

If you have been meaning to experience our 10-piece omakase, we recommend booking soon.

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08/29/2026

Geso — Japanese Squid Tentacles

At the height of the season for aori-ika (Japanese spear squid), the tentacles are prized for their delicate sweetness and satisfyingly crisp texture.

After being gently rubbed with salt and briefly blanched, the geso is delicately marinated in bonito dashi and sake, then left to rest for a day. This careful preparation allows the squid’s natural umami to deepen and unfold beautifully.

A refined little bite, with a texture that pairs wonderfully with sake.

Tonight, Friday — a rare cancellation has opened four seats for our 7:30 PM seating.

We warmly welcome your reservation.

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08/12/2026

Once a year, we have the pleasure of hosting our wonderful regular guests for a special sushi party. 🍣

Thank you, as always, for sharing such a fun and memorable time with us. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to prepare traditional Edomae sushi in such a beautiful setting, surrounded by an incredible view and a warm, comfortable atmosphere.

Looking forward to seeing you all again next year!

Our private sushi catering is available Mondays and Tuesdays only, at $200 per person, for groups of 10–12 guests.

If you’re interested in a private sushi experience, please feel free to reach out by email.

And for those joining us at the restaurant, we’ve just brought in some beautiful fish this week. Our Omakase is ready—reservations are warmly welcomed.
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See you at the sushi counter! 🍣

08/07/2026

A taste of Wataru.
Tonight’s opening course, from our 17-course sushi experience, featuring fresh fish from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market.

See you tomorrow.

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07/01/2026

We are grateful for your continued support as we celebrate our 11th year. Thank you always for supporting our restaurant.

In honor of America’s 250th Independence Day celebration, we will also be open on July 4th this week.

We look forward to serving you again starting tomorrow.

Reservations : wataruseattle.com

06/23/2026

Tonight’s appetizers.
Octopus head, pickled herring nanbanzuke, savory dashi jelly, spinach with sesame dressing, and tuna & geoduck dressed in nuta miso. Firefly squid season has come to an end, but the wakame from Japan is absolutely outstanding.

Wishing everyone a great week ahead — and thank you again for your continued support this week as well. 🍶

Wataruseattle.com

06/11/2026

Rice Straw–Smoked Bonito- By lightly searing the skin, we draw out an even richer umami. Once the flame is extinguished, the fish is gently infused with rice straw smoke, creating a subtle aroma and remarkable depth of flavor.

It is one of our favorite preparations for sushi. The technique also complements seasonal fish such as king mackerel and copper river salmon, offering different experiences throughout the seasons.

A few seats remain this week. We look forward to welcoming you!

Reservation available via DM.

Address

2400 NE 65th Street
Seattle, WA
98115

Opening Hours

Wednesday	4pm - 8pm
Thursday	4pm - 8pm
Friday	4pm - 8pm
Saturday	4pm - 8pm
Sunday	4pm - 8pm

Telephone

+12065252073

Website

https://www.wataruseattle.com/

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