Counter-only kappo and Edomae sushi restaurant in downtown Seattle, open nightly except Monday and Tuesday, booked via OpenTable.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Reservations
- OpenTable
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushiKappo
- Price
- Luxury
ShoMon Kappo Sushi sits at 2301 5th Ave #102 in downtown Seattle, offering a counter-only format built around two Japanese culinary traditions: kappo, the seasonal, technique-driven style associated with Kyoto, and Edomae sushi, the Tokyo method of preparing and curing fish before serving. The kitchen is run by a group of chefs, including Brian, a longtime Seattle sushi chef, working alongside others trained in Japan's culinary centers.
The menu draws on Pacific Northwest ingredients such as salmon, geoduck, albacore tuna, and foraged wild mushrooms, paired with seafood imported from Japan, particularly uni and sea scallops, for the sushi course. Chefs prepare dishes directly in front of diners at the counter and explain the Edomae techniques as each piece is served, a format that places the kitchen's craft at the center of the meal rather than off to the side.
ShoMon is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday. It falls into the luxury price tier, consistent with a counter-only kappo-sushi format. Reservations run through OpenTable, and given the small-counter setup typical of this category, booking ahead is advisable rather than optional. The restaurant can also be reached by phone at (206) 582-1938 for questions not covered by the online booking system.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at ShoMon?
- Reservations are handled through OpenTable; phone (206) 582-1938 is also listed for direct inquiries.
- What style of food does ShoMon serve?
- It combines kappo cuisine, a seasonal Japanese cooking technique, with Edomae-style sushi, prepared and explained to diners at the counter.
- What are the operating hours?
- ShoMon is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
- Is this a counter-only restaurant?
- Yes, ShoMon is classified as counter only, with chefs preparing dishes in front of guests.
- What price range should I expect?
- ShoMon is listed in the luxury price tier; for exact menu pricing, confirm directly with the restaurant or OpenTable listing.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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