Musashi's
(206) 633-0212
1400 N 45th St
Seattle,
WA
98103
47.6615
-122.3404
Neighborhoods: Lake Union, Wallingford
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In Short
This tiny Wallingford spot is jammed most of the time with a ravenous cluster waiting outside and frenzied double-parkers running in for carryout. It isn't all that easy to find inexpensive Japanese food in this town, but Musashi's delivers with flair. A skewer of grilled teriyaki beef, chicken or mixed vegetables goes for a dollar or two. Miso soup is a bargain and the sushi is fresh, plump and extremely affordable.
User Reviews
SueZ444
May 23, 2009
I agree with another reviewer that I cannot understand the EXTREME HYPE over this restaurant. There are always tons of people outside (probably besides the restaurant has so few tables). Have tried it several times (because I thought maybe my tastebuds were having an off day the other times I tried). The sushi is mediocre, the prices are good, but that's about it. I would highly recommend Kisaku for awesome sushi (but only if seated at the bar preferably where the owner is working).
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montyhouse
October 08, 2008
So, I'm the odd man out. I've never understood Musashi's bottom-barrel, lowest-common denominator appeal. The atmosphere is harried and frenzied, the fish is merely adequate (at best!), and there are better sushi choices all over Wallingford, or with a short jaunt to Fremont. Chinoise, Rain, Kozue, Chiso - why would someone pass these places up for overcrowded, underwhelming Musashi's? Wakarimasen yo.
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HendryP
September 01, 2008
This is the place to go if you want to eat sushi for value. The wait is very long since there're always starving students from nearby university (UW) and the restaurant itself is really small. There's no waiting room so doing so in Winter is definitely no fun. Finding a parking spot in the neighborhood is really hard. But if you can overcome those, then you're in for a sushi treat for cheap. I have gone there a couple of times and I usually order chirashi (various sashimi over rice) and a California roll. There are not many choices anyway. Note that if you order those at some other Japanese restaurant, it could easily cost twice as much. Definitely will go there again when I'm super hungry and don't have much bucks in my pocket.
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When to Go:
Come early or be prepared to wait--the low prices ensure this spot's popularity.
Know Before You Go:
Only cash and checks are taken--the closest ATM is at the Wells Fargo about three blocks east on 45th.
The Extras:
The tabletop thermos is filled with complimentary green tea.
