Taneda - Seattle

This is the type of restaurant that inspires you to travel across the country for a weekend just to secure a reservation through a friend. The menu is spectacular and emphasizes hyper-seasonal ingredients, creating a truly intimate dining experience. Although I've encountered most of the ingredients before, Taneda san and his team managed to present them in such a way that it felt like meeting unagi or aji for the very first time. Everything was beautifully crafted, and I genuinely hope we have the opportunity to visit again.

**TL;DR:** This is still the best sushi restaurant in Seattle, featuring an incredible monthly menu! **Pros:** 1. The October 2021 menu includes a fantastic selection of fish and unique offerings, such as blackthroat nigiri, Wagyu steak, and shabu shabu. 2. The seasonings are delightful, and more robust than before. The yuzu seasoning is particularly refreshing and aromatic; you can really taste it on some of the white fish and in the steak sauce. 3. The staff continues to be incredibly friendly and welcoming. **Cons:** 1. Prices have increased again, more than they did over the summer. However, given the improved quality of the food, I would consider it a reasonable increase. That said, I still prefer the previous $140 range, which truly set it apart on the entire West Coast. 2. Making reservations is still quite challenging. Some guests are even resorting to using software tools to secure a spot, making it even more difficult. Overall, this remains the highest quality sushi restaurant in Seattle, boasting a different menu each month. While the service is excellent, booking a reservation can be tough. The prices are manageable, although they were a better value (about $50 less) before 2020.

Chefs were very professional and knowledgeable. Combination of appetizers, sushi and other seafoods were nicely balanced as well.

Favorite restaurant in Seattle. It’s impossible to get a table for 1. Trying everyday at 12:01 AM (the release time of the Seating, 2 months ahead) If anyone interested in teaming up to get a reservation, please dm me on Instagram

Taneda offers the most exceptional dining experience I've ever had. Seattle has a lot of great sushi options, and I've been fortunate to sample many of them, but Taneda truly stands out with its stunning and intricate flavors. The restaurant strikes a perfect balance between contemporary and traditional flavor profiles, complemented by remarkably attentive service. I seldom feel the urge to write restaurant reviews, but the quality of each ingredient and the artistry in the execution compelled me to share my thoughts about this new favorite. If it were possible, I would give more than five stars. Chef Taneda’s sushi is both artistic and delicious, fulfilling every expectation I have for a meal. I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed such an incredible sushi experience even in Japan! I can’t wait to return.