
By that time, farming was already quite prominent in Europe for many centuries prior. Why? Because we are talking about two very different periods in history.įarming was introduced to Japan only about 2,500 years ago and didn’t spread much beyond Hokkaido in the 17th century. The very simple question “Which era are you talking about?” will throw 99.9% of the people believing this off their tracks. But even that aside, the biggest problem with this erroneous belief held by many Japanese is the time-line involved. There are quite a few “non-individualistic” cultures in the whole of Europe which would not fit into this simple premise quite so easily. First of all, not all European cultures can be thrown into the same mental box. There are, of course, many glaring problems with this assumption. It’s simply an erroneous oversimplification of human history. But for a split second, I actually considered it before logic kicked in. Perhaps it was the copious amounts of alcohol I had imbibed the first time I heard this, or perhaps it was my utter disbelief about this incredulous premise. Their specialty rolls are all around $12 from the happy hour menu.In Japan, I’ve come across dozens of university educated people who actually believe this premise. You get two pieces of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and albacore and one shrimp sashimi all for $13. So, you can get value here if you optimize your order.ĭuring happy hour you can get a selection of rolls and sets for around $10 dollars. It’s also available from the takeout service all of the time.

They do have a really good happy hour menu, which is offered 7 days a week from open to 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm to close. Japonessa is on the pricier side if you order from the main menu. The Omakase (Chef’s choice) option is also really good and at $50 per person, is a pretty decent value.įrom a price point perspective. The roll sizes here are big, so if you are ordering from the main menu. Wonderfull roll, which combines the flavors of tuna, yamagobo, sockeye, avocado, jalapeno, and citrus. The sushi here is very fresh and well presented and the service is super. The is an interesting spot as it combines the flavors of Japan with a Latin twist. They have a serious range of Sake on offer. If you have a sweet tooth, deep-fried ice cream is a must-try.īeing that this is a Sake house as well. The sweet elements of the fruit and the salty taste of the fish. Their Mango tango roll is such a unique flavor combination. They are known for a few signature dishes. There is also a nice patio area, so in the summertime. It looks quite small from the front, but it opens up at the back of the restaurant into a large expansive spot. We highly recommend making a reservation for Umi Sake. You can get sushi sets for $10, so this is your best bet if you are on a budget. It is a little bit on the pricier side, but they do have a really good happy hour that runs from 4-6 pm and 10 pm to close. Located in Belltown, it’s a super convenient spot if you’re staying in the downtown area. You really can’t go wrong with chowing down here. It hits on the price, the quality, and the service. Let’s start off by saying the decor and aesthetic of this place are really special and the food on offer here is too bad either.

You get serious bang for your buck here and considering the limited AYCE options in the downtown Seattle area, it’s worth the 40-minute drive. They also offer starters Nigiri and long rolls on their dinner menu. Our favorite rolls were the Thrill specialty roll which has spicy tuna, jalapeno, avocado, and hot sauce. The menu isn’t as large as the alacarte option, but there is still more than enough choice to get a serious feed on. This just means that you need to pull up a bar stool and you can’t get a table.

They do a lunch and dinner menu and serve it at the sushi bar only. It’s located in Tacoma, so about a 40-minute drive from Downtown Seattle. The sushi here is really good and the range of choice is great. As its a serious offer and honestly only one of the only legit AYCE options available. Price Range – Lunch – $24.95 – Dinner – $34.95Īlthough this is a stretch including Trappers in a Seattle list we couldn’t include it. Address: 3120 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, United States
