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Japonessa Sushi Cocina
1400 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
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Main Menu
Raw Bar
Scallop Ceviche*
$16.00
scallop, octopus, sweet shrimp, spicy vinegar lime sauce, pico de gallo, tortilla chips
gluten-free
Ten Spice Tuna Tataki*
$16.00
seared tuna, jalapeño, onion, garlic ponzu, cilantro aioli
Sashimi Appetizer
$15.00
three cuts each tuna, salmon, yellowtail
gluten-free
Hamachi Usu*
$16.00
yellowtail, ponzu, chili oil, pico
Salmon Tartare*
$15.00
salmon, mango, pico, avocado, mango shiso glaze, yuzu ponzu
Japonessa Pokés*
$15.00
onion, cucumber, sesame soy, togarashi; choice of: tuna, salmon, or rainbow (assorted fish)
Soups/Salads
Miso Soup
$3.00
tofu, shiitake, wakame, scallion
gluten-free
- Add Clams
- $5.00
Side Salad
$5.00
mixed greens, carrot ginger dressing, tomato, cucumber
Seaweed Salad
$6.00
wild seaweed, miso vinaigrette
vegetarian
- Add Octopus
- $9.00
Kimchi Hot Pot*
$14.00
udon noodle, pork belly, egg, dashi, scallion
Sunomono
$7.00
seaweed, cucumber, sanbai zu, sesame
- Add Shrimp or Octopus
- $11.00
Sashimi Salad*
$16.00
spring mix, onion, pickled asian vegetables, spicy sesame infused dressing
Crispy Salmon Skin Salad
$15.00
togarashi spiced salmon skin, spring mix, onion garlic vinaigrette, strawberries, cucumber
Kitchen/Cocina
Yakisoba
$20.00
chicken, stir fried noodles, mixed veggies
Ginger Chicken
$14.00
fried chicken bites, spinach, onion, spicy ginger sauce
Sukiyaki
$13.00
beef, bean thread noodle, cabbage, tofu
Tempura Plate
$16.00
assorted vegetables, shrimp, dashi
Udon
$20.00
bonito broth, chicken, egg, shrimp tempura asparagus, fish cake
Spicy Tomato Tofu
$11.00
crispy tofu, asparagus, tomato spicy ginger sauce, garlic
vegetarian
Garlic Short Ribs
$16.00
sesame basil glaze, green onion
Sushi (w/Rice) /Sashimi (w/O Rice)
Omakase*
chef's selection; choice of sashimi or sushi
- $50.00
- $80.00
- $100.00
- $150.00
A la Carte
White King Salmon*
- 2 Pc Sushi $10.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $20.00
Red King Salmon*
- 2 Pc Sushi $10.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $20.00
Sockeye Salmon*
- 2 Pc Sushi $12.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $22.00
Atlantic King Salmon*
- 2 Pc Sushi $8.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $16.00
Salmon Toro*
- 2 Pc Sushi $10.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $20.00
Maguro/Tuna*
- 2 Pc Sushi $8.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $16.00
Bluefin Toro*
- 2 Pc Sushi $18.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $30.00
Bluefin Otoro*
- 2 Pc Sushi $20.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $35.00
Bincho/Albacore*
- 2 Pc Sushi $8.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $16.00
Albacore Toro*
- 2 Pc Sushi $10.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $20.00
Hamachi/Yellowtail*
- 2 Pc Sushi $8.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $16.00
Hamachi Toro*
- 2 Pc Sushi $10.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $20.00
Unagi/Eel
- 2 Pc Sushi $10.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $20.00
Saba/Mackerel*
- 2 Pc Sushi $7.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $15.00
Aji/Horse Mackerel*
- 2 Pc Sushi $7.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $15.00
Ikura/Salmon Roe*
- 2 Pc Sushi $8.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $16.00
Tobiko/Flying Fish Roe*
- 2 Pc Sushi $8.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $16.00
Hokkigai/Surf Clam
- 2 Pc Sushi $7.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $15.00
Hotate/Scallop*
- 2 Pc Sushi $8.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $16.00
Botan Ebi/Spot Prawn*
- 2 Pc Sushi $10.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $20.00
Tako/Octopus
- 2 Pc Sushi $8.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $16.00
Ika/Squid*
- 2 Pc Sushi $8.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $16.00
Yude Ebi/White Prawn
- 2 Pc Sushi $7.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $15.00
Tsubugai/Whelk*
- 2 Pc Sushi $7.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $15.00
Tamago/Omelette
vegetarian
- 2 Pc Sushi $6.00
- 5 Pc Sashimi $12.00
Inari/Tofu
vegetarian
- 2 Pc Sushi $6.00
Sampler
Belly Sampler*
king salmon, yellowtail, albacore, bluefin toro
- Sushi $22.00
- Sashimi $35.00
Salmon Sampler*
sockeye, red king, white king, atlantic king
- Sushi $22.00
- Sashimi $35.00
Signature Rolls
Barcelona Sunset*
$22.00
spicy yellowtail, avocado, cucumber, topped w/ yellowtail, tobiko, habanero aioli
Ladybug Samba*
$22.00
salmon karaage, basil, cilantro, topped w/ tomato, avocado, habanero masago, jalapeño yuzu citrus
Street Fighter II*
$22.00
snow crab mix, cucumber, cilantro, topped w/ seven spiced tuna, jalapeño, garlic ponzu
Legend*
$22.00
shrimp tempura, cucumber, topped w/ seared scallop, snow crab mix, tobiko, soy glaze
Heat Stroke*
$22.00
spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, topped w/ salmon, cilantro, lime, jalapeño
gluten-free
Ultimate Dragon
$25.00
snow crab mix, avocado, cucumber, topped w/ eel, black tobiko, drizzled w/ soy glaze, sesame
The Union*
$22.00
shrimp tempura, cucumber, topped w/ spicy tuna, spicy chili aioli, scallion, soy glaze tempura crisps
Casanova*
$22.00
crab legs, avocado, shibazuke, topped w/ seared spicy crab mix/scallops, soy glaze, pico de gallo
Scorpio Sting*
$22.00
salmon, avocado, cucumber, mango, cilantro, topped with seared king salmon, pico de gallo, habanero chili glaze
gluten-free
King Midas*
$22.00
spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, topped w/ yellowtail, cilantro, lime, jalapeño
gluten-free
Laughing Buddha
$20.00
pickled japanese vegetables, topped w/ mango, avocado, drizzled w/ mango shiso glaze
vegetarian
Green Decadence
$20.00
tempura'd asparagus and green onion, topped with avocado, cherry tomatoes, sweet chili aioli
vegetarian
Tres Diablos*
$22.00
spicy tuna, cucumber, cilantro, topped w/ tuna, salmon, yellowtail, tobiko, scallion, drizzled w/ strawberry habanero sauce
Madrid Moon*
$22.00
spicy yellowtail, cucumber, cilantro, topped w/ seared spicy crab mix, squid ink tobiko, scallion, drizzled w/ jalapeño citrus, truffle oil
Diabla Say*
$22.00
spicy tuna, cilantro, yamagobo, topped w/ seven spiced tuna, habañero citrus, scallion, habanero masago
Mr. Wonderful*
$22.00
albacore, yamagobo, cilantro, cucumber topped w/ sockeye, avocado, jalapeño citrus, scallion
Matador*
$25.00
spicy yellowtail, cilantro, cucumber, cream cheese, topped with seared spiced filet mignon, jalapeño, drizzled with garlic ponzu and chili oil
Emperor's Roll*
$26.00
shrimp tempura, spicy snow crab mix, asparagus, topped with toro, avocado, jalapeño, habanero masago, tobiko, yuzu citrus
Love Hunter*
$22.00
snow crab legs, mango, shibazuke, cilantro, topped with tuna, avocado, garlic chili oil, tomato jalapeño citrus
Spanish Lover*
$23.00
snow crab mix, creamy scallops, avocado, cilantro, topped with seared white king salmon black tobiko, chili oil, cilantro aioli
Last Samurai*
$21.00
spicy yellowtail, cucumber, topped with albacore, onion, scallion, cilantro, drizzled with chili ponzu
Sasquatch*
$22.00
spicy tuna, yamagobo, cilantro, topped with yellowtail, fried garlic chili flakes, smoked Himalayan sea salt
Sweet Kiss*
$22.00
shrimp tempura, cilantro, snow crab mix, topped with seared salmon, tobiko, sweet chili jalapeno citrus
Sushi/Sashimi/Raw Bar
Bento
$20.00
changes daily, available until 3 pm
Sushi Set B*
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore
gluten-free
- $10.00
- $11.00
Sushi Set A*
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, eel
- $12.00
- $14.00
Sushi Set Deluxe*
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, eel, shrimp
- $13.00
- $17.00
Mini Chirashi Bowl*
assorted sashimi over seasoned rice
- $18.00
- $22.00
Lucky 7 Sushi*
chef's choice nigiri
- $25.00
- $30.00
Sashimi Set*
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, shrimp
gluten-free
- $16.00
- $18.00
Albacore Sashimi*
$12.00
gluten-free
Salmon Sashimi*
$12.00
gluten-free
Tuna Sashimi*
$12.00
gluten-free
Yellowtail Sashimi*
$12.00
gluten-free
Sashimi Assortment*
- $25.00
- $30.00
Happy Hour Signature Rolls
Mexican Ninja*
$16.00
spicy tuna, cucumber, topped w/ shrimp, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallion, garlic ponzu
Wicked Sensation*
$16.00
spicy tuna, cucumber, topped w/ tuna, scallion, jalapeño lime glaze
gluten-free
Skin on Skin*
$16.00
crispy salmon skin, cucumber, topped w/ king salmon, scallion, soy glaze
Sweet Seduction
$16.00
eel, cucumber, topped w/ snow crab, scallion, soy glaze, coconut mango glaze
Happy Hour Crunch Rolls
Super Bad Boy
fully tempura'd, eel, snow crab mix, avocado, cream cheese, topped w/ seared spicy crab mix, spicy chili aioli, soy glaze
- $12.00
- $16.00
Spicy Crunch*
fully tempura'd, spicy tuna, avocado, cream cheese, topped with spicy chili aioli, soy glaze
- $12.00
- $16.00
Seattle Crunch*
fully tempura'd, salmon, tuna, avocado, cream topped w/ sweet chili aioli, soy glaze
- $12.00
- $16.00
California Crunch
fully tempura'd, alaskan snow crab mix, avocado, cream cheese, topped w/ sweet chili aioli, soy glaze
- $12.00
- $16.00
Happy Hour Classic Rolls
California / Spicy California*
alaskan snow crab mix, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, sesame
- $9.00
- $11.00
Seattle / Spicy Seattle*
$9.00
salmon, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, sesame
Spider Roll / Spicy Spider*
$9.00
soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, mayo, tobiko, sesame
Shrimp Tempura / Spicy Tempura*
$9.00
cucumber, mayo, tobiko, sesame
Salmon Skin
$9.00
avocado, cucumber, sesame, tobiko, soy glaze
Spicy Tuna*
cucumber, sesame
gluten-free
- $9.00
- $11.00
Spicy Yellowtail*
cucumber, sesame
gluten-free
- $9.00
- $11.00
Eel Roll
unagi, cucumber, sesame
- $9.00
- $11.00
Tofu Roll
fried tofu, avocado, cucumber
vegetarian
- $9.00
- $11.00
Veggie Roll
pickled vegetables, avocado, cucumber, sesame
vegetarian
- $9.00
- $11.00
Tuna Roll*
- $6.00
- $8.00
Salmon Roll*
- $6.00
- $8.00
Avocado Roll
vegetarian
- $5.00
- $7.00
Cucumber Roll
vegetarian
- $5.00
- $7.00
Happy Hour Kitchen/Cocina
Calamari Japonessa
sweet chili, mixed greens, yuzu aioli, cherry tomato, cucumber
- $11.00
- $13.00
Agedashi Tofu
daikon, bonito, house dashi, scallion
- $9.00
- $10.00
Tempura Brie
raspberry soy
vegetarian
- $7.00
- $9.00
Sukiyaki Beef Tacos
pico de gallo, fried scallion, chipotle guajillo sauce
- $7.00
- $9.00
Side Salad
$5.00
mixed greens, carrot ginger dressing, cucumber, tomato
vegetarian
Takoyaki
octopus round cakes, Japanese mayo, takoyaki sauce, pickled ginger, bonito
- $8.00
- $10.00
Chicken Karaage
fried chicken bites, lemon
- $10.00
- $12.00
Yakitori
teriyaki grilled chicken skewers
- $9.00
- $12.00
Edamame
$5.00
sea salt
vegetarian
gluten-free
Miso Soup
$4.00
tofu, shiitake, wakame, scallion
gluten-free
Happy Hour Drinks
Draft Beer
$5.00Hot Sake Tokkuri
- 8oz $7.00
Gl Junmai Sake
- 3oz $5.00
Gl Nigori Sake
- 3oz $5.00
Gl of House Red, White or Bubbles
$7.00Btl of House Red, White, or Bubbles
$20.00Split of Sparkling Rose
- 187ml $8.00
Green Tea Sour
$8.00
bourbon, green tea simple, lemon
El Diablo
$8.00
Dulce Vida Pineapple and Jalapeno tequila (or vodka), cassis, ginger beer, lime juice
Desserts
Ice Cream
$6.00
green tea, lychee sherbet with blueberry compote
- Add Strawberry, Green Tea, or Chocolate Nigori Add
- $4.00
Mochi Cuatro
$8.00
strawberry, mango, green tea, chocolate
Coconut Cake
$10.00
White velvet cake layered with a white chocolate coconut mousse and flakes of sweet coconut
Chocolate Tower
$10.00
Chocolate mousse layered on top of a crisp chocolate cookie
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, fish, or eggs, such as sashimi, may increase your risk of foodborne illness
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Bar
Seafood
Sushi
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
Welcome to Japonessa, a Sushi Cocina featuring a Japanese core concept with hints of Latin flair. From traditional nigiri and sashimi to rolls decorated with jalapeño, cilantro, and mango, Japonessa takes traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals and fuses them with flavors from Latin America.