Roy Yamaguchi opened the first Pacific Northwest restaurant in partnership with the Puyallup Tribe this past week. Woven warmly celebrates the rich fusion of Yamaguchi’s Japanese heritage and pioneering Hawaii regional cuisine, with the culinary traditions of the Puyallup Tribe and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest.
The concept for Woven was developed by Yamaguchi, a James Beard Award–winning chef and esteemed restaurateur known for his innovative fusion of Hawaii and Asian cuisines.
“Woven is designed to weave together the culinary and cultural threads of Puyallup with Hawaii and Japanese traditions,” said Chef Yamaguchi. “Our menu offers a modern and blended twist on steak and seafood, emphasizing local ingredients and traditional techniques.”
Woven Seafood & Chophouse is owned by the Puyallup Tribe and sits upon what was originally Puyallup tribal land. Located on Tacoma’s waterfront Ruston Way, Woven is replacing a former C.I. Shenanigans restaurant, which closed in 2020. The Puyallup Tribe purchased the Ruston Way property in 2021 as part of the Tribe’s long-term re-establishment of its presence on the original Puyallup homeland.
“Woven is a way for people to connect with our ancestral homeland, integrating traditional elements with modern culinary artistry,” said the Puyallup Tribal Council, the Tribe’s governing body. “This collaboration with our friend Roy Yamaguchi has allowed us to create a space that reflects our heritage and looks to the future. We hope it will become a favorite spot for people all over the area.”
After a swanky top-to-bottom renovation, designed by Tacoma-based Ferguson Architecture and constructed by Korsmo Construction, Woven will opened it’s 15,000-square-foot full-service restaurant with nearly 250 seats, an expansive patio with unparalleled views of Commencement Bay, an elegant yet welcoming bar and lounge area, and several private dining and events spaces upstairs. It also sits next to the new terminal for Kenmore Air’s seaplane service, connecting Tacoma with the San Juan Islands, further positioning its location as a premier destination in the Pacific Northwest.
Woven Seafood & Chophouse is now open and set to thrill diners with mouth-watering and beautifully plated cuisine. Check out what will soon be a local go-to favorite. For more information, please visit eatwoven.com