Japanese Gourmet Restaurant

09/21/09

Guess ANYONE can open a sushi place these days...

by Ngotorious at Citysearch

Since I won;t ever want to waste my time with this place, I won't waste much time writing a review. I'll make this short and to the point.

For the same quality of sushi, you are better getting a cheap bite at Sushi Land.

Basically, Japanese Gourmet is Sushi Land MINUS the conveyor belt, color coded pricing dishes, low prices, good service (yes, even a mainstream conveyor belt "sushi" place has better service...which says quite a lot)

One thing that Japanese Gourmet and Sushi Land have in common is interior tackiness and same quality. But I'd rather go to Sushi Land.

If you want great sushi, head over to Nishino, Ototo, Mashiko and Mineki. If you want good sushi, go to Aoki Umi, Wasabi Bistro, Shiro and Kisaku.

• Pros: Somewhat fresh seafood
• Cons: Service, food & ambience

05/03/09

Ultimate Sushi @ Pike Place Market

by cutepretty at Citysearch

I went there for lunch. Their lunch special (Bento) is really good and only costs 8 dollars. It has grilled Salmon, fried shrimp, tempura, sushi roll and salad.

Besides, I also ordered their secret $1 promotion: Fish roll. Amazing price with delicious food. No wonder they are located in Pike Place Market for 20 years!!!

• Pros: Fresh seafood, VERY NICE PRICE, good location

02/12/09

Save your wallet...skip it.

by belltownglitz at Citysearch

I can clearly see why there are both extremely good and extremely bad reviews for this place.

The first group of people are ones who don't have a standard for fine sushi and would typically eat anything in front of them...the kind that thinks orange chicken is fine Chinese cuisine. The second group are the ones either inclined with what they eat or have had terrible experiences with the place. First of all, the name Japanese Gourmet is a very generic name that serves better for a traditional home-cooked Japanese food joint than what this place is suppose to serve up.

This place consists of the typical Japanese sushi, sashimi, miso soups, noodle dishes, specials that one would find in the many sushi bars/lounges that are in abundant in downtown Seattle these days.

The food here isn't one bit impressive. Presentation is bland. Taste is mediocre. However, their choice of seafood is not bad considering that they are within the close proximity of Pike Place Market.

They've also got a decent happy hour menu but once again, it's nothing to brag about.

I've had the opportunity to eat here twice. Once by myself and the second time with a group of friends.

The first time I thought the food was rather mediocre. The second time, I didn't noticed because I was too drunk. I guess being drunk helped me forget how mediocre and tasteless the food actually is.

Anyway, if you're into exploring the sushi scene here in Seattle, I suggest you might want to venture elsewhere. Seattle has way too many places for decent sushi that you don't have to settle for places that aren't really worth your money such as Japanese Gourmet. Happy eating!

• Pros: Fresh seafood. Quiet.
• Cons: Mediocre food. Food takes a while even on less busy day

02/07/09

Good Sushi and Sashimi

by Longfellar at Citysearch

I can't understand the complaints--although they are from a couple of years ago.I have eaten dinner and lunch here a number of times(always with some sushi and sashimi), and recently got some take-out sushi and it has always been good. In fact the wait for the take-out was almost 30mins, and I thought that was a good sign. A little pricey but the food is worth it.

08/01/08

don't let the generic name fool you!

by eepah at Citysearch

If you go on a Wednesday or Thursday, sit at the bar and let Chef Wilson amaze you! My friend and I stumbled upon this place while searching desperately for any downtown Pho restaurant open after 6pm. (I mean, WTH?) This place was closing up, but Wilson invited us in and made us a very special selection of sashimi and a signature roll. The seared albacore was the best sashimi I've ever had in my entire LIFE! It's the kind of restaurant experience you wish you could have every time you dine out. I live in this neighborhood, and they made us feel like not just neighbors but honored guests. (Even sent us home with some "samples" :D)

• Pros: like-home atmosphere, great service, stellar sashimi
• Cons: parking impossible, tourists likely to be a problem in summer