Japonessa Sushi Cocina
Japanese-meets-Latin sushi room from chef Billy Beach — high-energy, high-design, and a happy hour Seattle still talks about.
Known For
Spicy tuna crispy rice, the Pop Rocks roll, and one of the strongest happy hours downtown.
What to Order
Lady Gaga roll, Hamachi tiradito, Wagyu tacos, Pop Rocks roll
What to Drink
Lychee martini, jalapeño-cucumber margarita, sake flights
Price Range
$$$
Dress Code
Smart casual
Reservation Tip
Resy. Happy hour fills fast — arrive 2:50 sharp.
From Columbia Tower Club
8 minutes
Hours
Daily 11:30–10 · Happy hour 3–5 + 9–close
Why Vantage Members Should Care
Lively, photogenic, and reliably impressive — strong choice for client dinners that should feel fun, not stuffy.
Who Goes
Tech, creative, Pike Place hotel crowd, after-work groups
Address
1400 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
How To
How to Dine at Japonessa Sushi Cocina
A step-by-step guide to dining at Japonessa Sushi Cocina — a Seattle-area restaurant curated by Vantage.
- 1
Decide what you came for
Lively, photogenic, and reliably impressive — strong choice for client dinners that should feel fun, not stuffy.
- 2
Make the reservation
Resy. Happy hour fills fast — arrive 2:50 sharp.
- 3
Order the signatures
Order Lady Gaga roll, Hamachi tiradito, Wagyu tacos, Pop Rocks roll. Pair it with Lychee martini, jalapeño-cucumber margarita, sake flights.
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Show up the right way
Dress code: Smart casual. Head to 1400 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 in Downtown. From the Columbia Tower Club it is about 8 minutes.
Frequently Asked
Questions about Japonessa Sushi Cocina
What is Japonessa Sushi Cocina?+
Japanese-meets-Latin sushi room from chef Billy Beach — high-energy, high-design, and a happy hour Seattle still talks about.
What should I order at Japonessa Sushi Cocina?+
Lady Gaga roll, Hamachi tiradito, Wagyu tacos, Pop Rocks roll
What should I drink at Japonessa Sushi Cocina?+
Lychee martini, jalapeño-cucumber margarita, sake flights
What are the hours at Japonessa Sushi Cocina?+
Daily 11:30–10 · Happy hour 3–5 + 9–close
How much does dinner at Japonessa Sushi Cocina cost?+
Japonessa Sushi Cocina is in the $$$ price tier and the dress code is smart casual.
What is the dress code at Japonessa Sushi Cocina?+
Smart casual
How do I get a reservation at Japonessa Sushi Cocina?+
Resy. Happy hour fills fast — arrive 2:50 sharp.
Is Japonessa Sushi Cocina near the Columbia Tower Club?+
Japonessa Sushi Cocina is 8 minutes from the Columbia Tower Club at 701 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle.
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