First time here and we loved it! We walked in and waited 15 mins and we sat in the bar area where we were served by very nice and personable staff! Our waiter was nice, funny, and helpful. This place is clean and busy! I love how you can sit on the bar side and face the window. Fresh amazing food! Best sushi I've had in Seattle so far! I 100% recommend this place!!

Fantastic sushi house! So good, I went back twice. Walking distance to the Wharf and surrounded by downtown hotels. They also have an outstanding bar with a huge selection of Japanese liquors. Service was great as well. Ambiance was touristy, but to be expected with its' location.

Came by for a quick lunch at the bar. The service and food were what I've come to expect. I left satisfied. The restaurant was busy. I'd like to come back during happy hour and enjoy the outdoor bar patio.

This was my first time at the Seattle location and I was surprised to see how much indoor seating they have! But other than that the ambiance is similar to the Bellevue location, dark, moody and elevated! As usual the sushi was great! They were extremely understanding as my group didn't arrive fully on time so they served us accordingly to accommodate her arrival. The only weird thing was as I was seated I received a call asking if I would be arriving for my reservation? And after I told the check in person we were seated he apologized but then I received emails about cancelling my reservation? Luckily I didn't get charged for that but it was strange..

Japonessa is a delightful Japanese-Latin fusion restaurant located in downtown Seattle. They offer a unique blend of Japanese and Latin flavors. Their sushi rolls are creatively crafted, incorporating ingredients like jalapeño, cilantro, and mango. It's a delightful twist on traditional sushi! We started off with the basics Edamame and Miso soup (great flavor). My fiend recommended her favorite rolls which did not disappoint and they were a hit. They also offer omakase (chef's choice) in different sizes, which can be ordered as sashimi or nigiri. The restaurant can get quite lively, especially during happy hour. If you're looking for a chill experience, be prepared for a bustling ambiance. I didn't find them to be overly priced either. Overall, Japonessa Sushi Cocina is a great spot for a flavorful dining experience. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or just curious about fusion cuisine, give it a try! Service was great too!

Quick service. I sat at the bar and ordered the $80 omakase which brought about 21 pieces of sushi. Really good sushi selection fish was definitely fresh. Very date friendly. Can be a bit pricey.

Timing is everything, including HAPPY HOURS. Not only was the sushi fresh, but an exceptional deal. Also, our server totally made our day with her recommendation. Instead of everything delivered to our table at once, our server suggested bringing in the tacos last and I am glad that I listened. I couldn't believe this was my first time trying the Japanese beef tacos. What we ordered: SASHIMI ASSORTED (Chef's choice) - Probably the BEST HAPPY HOUR Chef's selection of raw fish. It came in 12 pieces of Sweet shrimp, Spanish maceral, Salmon, Tuna, Octopus, and Ora king salmon. Each piece was thick-cut and melted in my mouth. For under $30 of high-quality fish, it's such a bargain. SUSHI SET B (Tuna, Salmon, Albacore, Yellowtail) - This is a typical CLASSIC nigiri selection. Nothing fancy about it and you can't go wrong with it. SPICY SEATTLE ROLL (Salmon, Avacado, Cucumber, Tobiko sesame) - I couldn't resist ordering a roll that represented the city. I know salmon is native, so we ordered this for the pleasure. This roll was OUTSTANDING and easier to consume for someone that doesn't have a large appetite for raw meat. SUKIYAKI BEEF TACOS (Pico de gallo, Fried scallion, Chipotle guajillo sauce) - After we consumed all the sushi, our last meal was the taco. And there is a reason why this should be eaten last. It's greasy, sweet, and filling. The overall taste was reminiscent of Yoshinoya's beef bowl on a taco platter. EXCELLENT and RECOMMENDED.

ORDER THE SPANISH LOVER. You'll thank me later -- it was one of the most delicious and interesting sushi rolls I've ever had. The Spanish Lover was surprisingly creamy from the scallops with a vibrant yet mild flavor from the avocado and cilantro. The other rolls we tried included the Last Samurai, Spider Roll, and Love Hunter -- all solid choices, flavorful and filling (the fish was good, but more watery than what we expected fresh Puget Sound fish to be). We also ordered the Seattle Crunch roll; we saw a lot people mentioning it in their reviews, but felt it was over-hyped (the breading was doughier than we would've liked). You can skip this one. Also of note, some of the rolls weren't particularly tight and on several occasions the pieces fell apart as we tried to eat them -- it's an inevitable outcome when eating sushi, but we still thought it happened more than usual. The restaurant's best feature is its location, close to Pike's Place and near a lot of hotels. The restaurant is very clean, but the decor is a bit tacky -- the black chandeliers and striped wallpapers creates a gothic/art-deco feel, which doesn't exactly match the modern Mexican-Japanese-fusion fare. The service was okay, although we waited about fifteen minutes past our reservation before being seated. The host and waitress were both professional but cold -- you could feel the staff was stressed behind the scenes, so we did our best not to make things more difficult for them. All-in-all, this would've been a 3/5 for me were it not for the Spanish Lover roll -- it was seriously that good. I'd brave the negative aspects again in a heartbeat for another taste of that delicious creation!

I had their $50 plate and it was beautifully done. Their ambiance felt on the higher-end for being super close to Pike and some of their prices reflect that. Their sushi was good and service was attentive. I did wanted to mention that some of my friends had the plates with cheese in it and unfortunately collectively we weren't a huge fan of them. Even though this is a sushi restaurant, just wish their non-sushi items were on the same level of taste and flavor for a nicer place.

The experience was very nice and classy. The service was also great from our host to our waitress, I felt very taken care of. We went during happy hour and the drinks were unique and delicious. Getting into the food, the sushi and sashimi were thick cut and fresh. I really loved their squid and chirashi bowl. We were visiting Seattle for the first time and this place hit the spot.