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4.5 out of 5 stars
Editorial Review for Red Fin – by Bethany Jean Clement

The Scene
What's black, white and red all over? No joke: ebony wood trim,
giant glowing red lantern fixtures and geometric cutouts in white
upholstered barstools bring slick and Zen together here. A
small, appealing sushi bar and a lounge with an illuminated
table center the room, while booths offer privacy. If service isn't
flawless, it's forgivably friendly.

The Food
Brought to you by the ownership of Belltown's popular Wasabi
Bistro, the modern-Asian menu here offers creative sushi rolls
(the signature one: pineapple, shrimp, crab, jalapeno, and
goat cheese) and more. Small plates include light, greaseless
fried oysters with just-oniony-enough slaw and earthy, delicious
shitake mushroom dumplings with a pretty nest of pickled beet.
Better be hungry if you order a large plate; a nicely grilled
bulgogi-marinated ribeye is massive, its sauce sweet and
tangy, while a big bowl of udon offers tons of seafood, springy
noodles and a rich, reduced broth.

ZAGAT Review
2008 Zagat Review:
"Very Good to Excellent"
Food: 23
Decor: 22
Service: 21
Cost: M
 
Stylish travelers and seekers of the "high-end food scene"
rave about the "funky, New York-hip" interior and "clever
sushi rolls" at this Downtown Japanese in the Hotel Max;
the "fabulous" cocktails and "sake tasting flights" sport
price tags that are right in line with the upscale decor.
 
*Also named as one of "America's top Japanese
restaurants" in the best of Zagat guide for 2008.