Karaage Setsuna offers a cozy vibe and a mouthwatering fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian comfort foods, with standout karaage that’s crispy yet tender.
"Setsuna was once a beloved Japanese izakaya near Northgate. After a short absence, it reemerged as Karaage Setsuna in Belltown, with a smaller venue and menu. While there’s ramen, curry rice, and Hawaiian specialties like loco moco, the item to prioritize is the namesake karaage, available in three portion sizes. Made from boneless chicken thigh (dark meat, as it should be), this version of fried chicken should forever replace American-style in diners’ hearts." - Jay Friedman, Eater Staff
"As its name implies, the item to prioritize is at this Belltown spot is the namesake karaage, available in three portion sizes. However, the poutine tucked as part of the appetizer list has received some acclaim as well, smothered in a tomato-curry gravy for a slight twist on a classic. Open for takeout and limited dine-in." - Eater Staff
"Japanese fried chicken specialist Kaarage Setsuna has developed such a following over the last few years that it’s relocated to a bigger space nearby, with double the seating capacity as the original. The menu is the same, with owner Yoshi Matsumoto’s Japanese-Hawaiian specialties like spam rolls, loco moco, poke bowls, and regular and spicy kaarage chicken." - Megan Hill
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