Wataru Sushi Omakase: A Seattle Gem for True Sushi Connoisseurs 🍣✨
This intimate omakase spot in Seattle is a dream come true for sushi lovers, offering a meticulously crafted 20-piece journey that includes an amuse-bouche and dessert 🌟 With only a few counter seats available, reservations are notoriously hard to secure - but totally worth the effort when you get lucky like we did! The Omakase Experience 🍱 Course Highlights: Tuna Variations: From buttery otoro to perfectly balanced chutoro, each piece showcases the fish's natural flavors Mackerel Magic: Surprisingly complex with shiso leaves, yuzu gel, and vinegar jelly creating layered textures Smoked Tuna Surprise: Applewood-smoked with delicate aging - an unexpected flavor bomb 🔥 🍚 Rice Matters: Vinegared rice with perfect moisture levels Presented in various styles: traditional nigiri, pressed blocks, and even flame-kissed pieces Ingredient Spotlight 🌿 Local & Imported: Premium WA state produce paired with select Japanese imports Even the simple sesame-soy edamame appetizer impressed with its crisp sweetness 🍶 Drink Pairing: Sake flight with a standout honeydew-infused second course Complements the delicate fish flavors beautifully 🍡 Dessert Finale: Mochi-like texture with black honey, kinako, and matcha powder - a perfect sweet ending Why We Loved It ✔️ Traditional techniques with modern touches ✔️ Impeccable ingredient quality ✔️ Thoughtful presentation throughout ✔️ Ideal for purists who appreciate sushi fundamentals #SeattleSushiHeaven #WataruExperience #OmakaseObsession #JapaneseFineDining #PacificNorthwestEats #SushiLoversUnite #SeattleFoodie #HiddenGemRestaurant #WineAndDineSeattle #GourmetAdventures