📍 Finally Visited Seattle’s Century-Old Icon: Maneki Restaurant!

Stepping inside truly feels like entering a Japanese grandmother’s home — warm, timeless, and full of soul 🏮👵💖 And the flavors? They absolutely live up to its legendary status! 👏 ✨ Must-Order Favorites: Udon Noodles: Clear, delicate broth with soft-yet-chewy noodles and generous beef slices 🍜🐄 Soft-Shell Crab: Crispy outside, tender inside — one bite and you’re in heaven 🦀💥 Unagi Don: Perfectly balanced sweet-savory sauce with thick, melt-in-your-mouth eel 🍱🔥 Sashimi Platter: So fresh it literally dissolves sweetly on your tongue 🐟🎨 Matcha Ice Cream: The authentic, bittersweet Japanese kind that makes you go “Wow — this is the real deal” 🍵💚 📝 Helpful Tips: Reservations are a MUST — you likely won’t get a seat without one! 📞⏳ Parking can be tricky, but there are paid lots nearby — give yourself extra time to find a spot 🅿️🕒 Too busy eating to take photos? Same here — but the food is so memorable, you won’t need them 😉 🏷️ #ManekiRestaurant #SeattleJapanese #OldSchoolEats #UdonLove #UnagiDon #MatchaDessert #HistoricEatery #SeattleFoodIcons