50 Best Sushi Bars in Seattle

“Had a Great Experience. Would definitely Recommend.“

“One of the best sushi restaurants I’ve been part of!“

“Amazing, will go back in the next trip to Seattle“

“Tried this very special “takeout only omakase sushi box”, Edomae style ( use cured/aged fish, and red vinegar seasoning in rice). The executive chef, chef Ryo, has worked in many renowned restaurant including Michelin star sushi restaurant “Sushi Sho”. Before joining this new restaurant “Ltd Edition Sushi” in capitol hill, he worked side by side with chef Nakazawa-an icon of edomae style in Japan, at both Sushi Sho Tokyo and Sushi Sho Honolulu. The sushi omakase box and kids fish bowl are both very sophisticated, the curing and aging techniques brings out the deep complex flavor of each fish and gives each fish this extra tender texture, the taste profile as such is hard to find here in Seattle. Chef sake flight ( we tried Haneya Junmai Ginjo and Hidakami Junmai today), one is floral and one on the dry side, pair with his sushi very well. Sushi is in a very elegant wooden box and everything you will need for the experience including a separate soy sauce dipping dish is prepared for the guest. This is, truly, a perfect omakase takeout experience. 💕💕😋“

“The store's service is attentive and the workmanship is very detailed and painstaking.“

“I come here atleast once a month to get their lunch special (3x rolls for $19) and their specialty rolls. They've provided quality and consistency with each order. Thank you 😊 for providing excellence.

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“This was, without a doubt, the best sushi I have ever had in my life. I would go here every day of my life if I could.“

“WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!!

This, in my opinion, is the best sushi restaurant in Seattle. Everything single dish, every single sushi, was perfect. It was clear how much details they put in, to making this an excellent culinary experience.

From the texture of the sushi, the flavor of the fish, the sushi rice, the amount of seasoning and wasabi; the chefs played various combinations that really harmonized and highlighted each ingredients.

We got the Omakasei with pairings. It was so good that even though we were full, we added 2 additionals sushi at the end of the night.

I regret not trying this place sooner.“

“Great foods and awesome service!“

“Great food, great employees ( especially Raechel). We love going to Shiku. They are very helpful with recommendations, and we've never been disappointed. We highly recommend trying them out.“

“This place was incredible! I soon as I walked in I was greeted with smiling faces. Seated at the bar immediately. Engaged in some friendly conversation with the staff. I pre studied the menu and ordered immediately. Had a beer in 1 minute and food within 15 minutes of walking in the door. The sushi A combo is a winner! Spider roll was stellar, the fish was very fresh and the technique was top teir! Honestly really enjoyed the experience and wished I lived in the area so I could visit regularly“

“Great food. The sushi rice was fresh and soft. All of the ingredients were great. The chunks of boneless chicken were very tasty. The music soup was nice and not as thin as other places we've been to. I think my only complaint would be the broccoli piece in the tempura was so massive it was awkward to eat and soaked in too much batter, I would really recommend cutting it into a few smaller pieces. Other than that one thing, I thought it was a great dinner.“

“Great food and friendly service. Love that all seafood options are sustainably-sourced!“

“Wow I visited this place for my bday to do something unique for my 40th and it was just what a wanted and more. I felt special for my day ! Didnt have to think about the menu because everything was good even the bartenders choice drinks ! The staff was professional and friendly spoke spoken . I think they only seat 8 at a time so it’s pretty intimate and comfortable.“

“ほんまに美味しかったです。皆さん仮装していらっしゃって楽しいディナーでした。❤️🎃“

“After trying various sushi omakase places in Seattle, Wataru stands as the top choice so far. The cuts were generous, expertly seasoned, and creative flavor pairings delivered a dining experience that was hard to forget. Each bite showcased the chef’s remarkable talent and careful craftsmanship. Chef was very kind and service was great.“

“Had a tasty lunch! Thank you!“

“My grandsons say this is the best food they have ever eaten in their whole life. The fried chicken was perfectly crisp yet perfectly moist; the short ribs were exquisite; the pot stickers and sushi were great. We loved our flavors, food, and experience and will always come back. One grandson says he would take a plane from anywhere in the world just to come back here.“

“I love Sushi Kappo Tamura and Taichi!! I have a hard time eating sushi anywhere else.“

“I'll write about how I got my reservation but I am so glad I did because our dinner was so delicious!
Because it's the turn of the season we got lucky to have some new dishes.
Everything is totally fresh and light and the fish dishes were up to Chef Taneda in how to incorporate new flavors with fish that is in season. I absolutely love uni and I'm glad there were a few dishes with it. I also am not a huge fan of squid because usually it's so rubbery but this has been the best I've ever had! It was creamy and light!!!

Everyone was so so friendly and I loved talking to the chef! Also other reviews said you had to go upstairs for the bathroom but they have their own bathroom in the restaurant with a Japanese toilet that is heated and I loved it haha, it reminded me of Japan.

I loved all of the things I tried along with the sake pairing. I highly recommend going, I left happy and full!

I was lucky enough to snag a reservation after I REALLY tried. Here is a tip to book as they fill up in less than a minute:
Log into your tock account and go to the calendar day you want to go to and around the time so everything is pre set. Literally as SOON as it turns 11, I refreshed my phone and got my day and time! Everything was already there so I didn't have to go clicking through. That was my trick and it worked for me the first time I ever tried it! Good luck!“

“a must visit not just sushi we came here every morning for a amazing English breakfast at a great price 7.50 euros for a big full breakfast or smaller one 4.50 euros,also do sandwiches 🥪 with fries ect best food around at sea front opposite the hand ✋️ 😋 highly recommended and I do alot of reviews big thanks terry and vanessa from the uk“

“Excellent sushi and service !“

“We stopped by after our daughter mentioned this place, and I’m so glad we did. The restaurant has a great Asian vibe, which I loved, and we were lucky enough to get seated right away in the last open booth. Service started off strong with water brought out immediately, and the waiter clearly explained the menu options.

We ordered à la carte. The food does take some time and comes out as it’s ready, so it’s best to order everything at once. But the wait was worth it. The fish was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. I’m gluten-free and didn’t use any sauce, and everything still tasted amazing.

The staff was friendly, attentive, and very on top of things. They’ve been open about a year, and it really shows that they’ve maintained both quality and service — something not all places do.

For two people, we had three rolls, some nigiri and sashimi, soup, edamame, and two teas. With tip, it came out to around $100, which felt very reasonable. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Fresh, fast and delicious! The portions are on point & the rice-ratio = perfection.

You can use the main door but if you’re 6ft watch your head (hanging signage). Recommend using the building door (to the right of restaurant) for access.“

“Amazing udon and otoro! Such sweet people, too! Thanks!“

“Spicy tuna, crispy rice, you’re tired and is chasing the dragon.“

“Delicious, great ambiance, freshest fish I had ever tasted and so reasonably priced!! Great portion size too, really nice from a sushi restaurant. It's just off the street from the main drag of Ballard and I've never had a wrong order in the 9 years I've been going here. Freshest fish I've had aside from one or two downtown spots!“

“My wife and I have eaten here nearly every week since they opened. The space can only accommodate a few folks as they are mainly a takeaway restaurant. We have never had a bad experience and this sushi restaurant is hopefully a staple of the Magnolia neighborhood for years to come.“

“My partner and I absolutely loved this place! The rolls are all beautifully made, and tastes just as good as they look. Each of us got some sake, and it was really good.

We had the Dragon roll, the Caterpillar roll, the Salmon Lovers, and Taiyo Fish Lover roll. We started with miso soup. The Taiyo was our favorite!

The atmosphere was cozy and the service was friendly.

We are extremely happy to have this in out date night rotation!“

“BEST sushi in Seattle. Good prices, GREAT staff! I go often. Ask Hehe to fix up his famous chef's special!“

“DELICIOUS sashimi. I really hope the owners find this comment. I'm leaving this review because my conscience won't allow me not to. Basically, I shared a very pleasant $90+ meal with a couple friends. However, I'm embarrassed to say that I'm not well-practiced/educated in tipping because I've so rarely eaten out in all my life. I SEVERELY under-tipped them for this meal, and I just feel awful because it was AMAZING service on top of really decent sushi and better sashimi.“

“Best sushi in town open late“

“A very nice experience today with nice service and nice ambience. I'm not a big sushi fan but there are many other nice options too here. 5 out of 5.“

“Great place!! Food and service is excellent!“

“5 Star…. I will be returning to this place. Great service and amazing food.“

“Absolutely a hidden gem for fresh, AFFORDABLE sushi in Seattle. Their specialty rolls are so tasty, with unique combos that they change up seasonally. Love the Energy roll (mango is fire in sushi!) Validated parking garage with lots of spots, making this an easy spot for a quick bite or takeout.“

“せつこさんケーキは、シアトルで一番美味しくて、夫婦揃って大好きです。My husband I love her cakes, and this is the best place for sweets in Seattle.“

“I had the best experience, the food was delicious I had the Ocean Roll and it was fabulous. The Dragon roll was also great. We were greeted with a complimentary miso soup that it was surprisingly good too. So id highly recommend, nothing fancy just a great no pretentious sushi place.“

“The account I used to comment on was maliciously stolen. I really miss this restaurant. I will be there on time when you open the door.“

“This place may be small, but that is FAR overshadowed by the quality of the food! The sushi is made fresh. Even the sushi rice is seasoned to perfection! Don’t skip over the Poke bowl, the Ahi melts in your mouth which only comes with quilty tuna. Service was exceptional and attentive. Such a great place!“

“The account I used to comment on was maliciously stolen. I really miss this restaurant. I will be there on time when you open the door.“

“😋 This place has the best Japanese curry in Seattle!“

“I really liked the chicken and shrimp teriyaki combo. The corn slaw and salad were a nice touch on the side, both a nice change of pace from the rest of the dish. Getting 8 shrimp felt pretty generous for the price. The star of the dish might’ve been the rice dipped in the teriyaki and oil sauce at the bottom. The service was friendly throughout. I also really liked the speed. Sorry it took me so long to try this place.“

“FOB Sushi Bar has a modern, stylish vibe that makes it feel a little more elevated than your typical casual sushi spot. The rolls are creative but still balanced, and the fish tastes fresh and clean.

It’s a good choice if you want sushi that feels a bit trendy without going fully high-end. Great for a casual date night or dinner with friends in downtown Seattle.“

“A decent sushi lunch place. They have your choice of poke bowls, bentos, sushi rolls and nigiri and salads. I usually drop by here to pick up a quick lunch when I have a craving for sushi. Quality is ok, not bad and not great. I think the poke bowls are the best thing to try here“

“My family and I visited Japonessa following a visit to the Seattle Art Museum. The menu was large and varied, offering a number of options. Our server was attentive and helpfully suggested some menu items. The restaurant itself is large, but not especially noisy.“

“The account I used to comment on was maliciously stolen. I really miss this restaurant. I will be there on time when you open the door.“

“One of my favorite Japanese restaurants (not to mention the oldest in Seattle) and it has never disappointed me. The food is delicious and the service is friendly and warm. It’s a difficult time we are in with the pandemic of 2020, but Maneki has transitioned to take out, which it never did before, and is so organized that it blew my mind when I saw how clearly labeled each item was when I got home. I could easily tell which was part of the teishoku 定食 or “set meal.” Support this small business because it needs us now more than ever. 01 DEC 2020.“

“Love love loved my food !!!! My bf Even scored free miso too lol (he speaks Korean and Japanese and the cashier got excited). I had a scallop roll! Tasted some of his bimibap and my friends Tuna and salmon sashimi and they were absolutely amazing. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you!“

“BEST sushi around! New sushi bar in Kent next to McClendon’s Hardware (in former Save-U-More) FRESH fish and all the flavors were in point. Rice was PERFECT. We enjoyed 4 long rolls and they were LONG ( 10 pieces). Great owners and very welcoming. They are set up for large platters, in door seating (with Karaoke). Nice, new decor and restaurant.“