Tried AA Sushi for the first time on a Friday around 6 pm. We waited about 15 minutes after putting our name in. There were a few tables on the patio and plenty of seating inside, and there was a steady stream of people picking up takeout orders. The service was friendly and our food came out fast. I was impressed with the vegetarian roll selection. I ordered the tofu, avocado, and lampion rolls, and all three were only about $12 total. Most of the rolls come with 4 pieces, which makes it easy to try a few different options without spending a lot. The chicken katsu bento box was a generous size and came with mostly green bean and sweet potato tempura plus one shrimp. Great food, great prices, and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Love this spot! The quality of the sushi is too notch, especially for the price, it's one of the better deals around. The seared salmon nigiri is a must-order for us, and the madai and seared scallop are both awesome too. Everything tastes fresh and well done without feeling overpriced. Also, huge cheap beers, which never hurts. Service has always been great! It's friendly, quick, and easygoing. Definitely the kind of place we'll keep coming back to. read more

AA Sushi - Salmon and seared salmon - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Was recommended this place by a friend who raved about it. For a Wednesday night it was busy, however our wait shortly inside from the front door was not long and we were able to be seated with reasonable time. After being seated we noticed the plates we were given were visibly dirty and had to catch someone to get new ones. Along with our menus we were given the paper menu to mark our order, however with so many options we decided to order a round of drinks and the Ocean platter. Being born and raised in WA and now living in a state known for AYCE, I felt like some pieces were really good quality, but not mind blowing. The highlight of the platter was the hamachi sashimi for the tenderness and buttery taste, the lowlight was the excessive amount of rice for each piece of nigiri. I appreciated that they poured a very, very full glass of wine, I'd rate this overall a 4.2 stars. read more

AA Sushi - House Chardonnay - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My husband and I went here on a Saturday evening and had some of the best and most reasonably priced nigiri in Seattle. Admittedly, we were a little confused when we arrived as there was a line out the front door. We stood waiting in it before realizing that we needed to put our name down on a clipboard for a table, and that most folks in line were waiting for take out orders. Better signage or different areas for seating vs take out would be helpful. Once we were seated after 15 minute wait though, we had a great experience. You order with a paper order card, so it was great to be able to visually confirm our orders. Nigiri was very reasonably priced, and we loved that it came in servings of two so that we could try a bunch of different things. We will be back! read more

AA Sushi - Asahi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been able to stop by AA sushi a few times and it just might be my favorite sushi deal in town. The different fish we tried were all delicious, anything from the tuna to the sea bream were all popular. If you're able to catch their lunch special during the weekdays, there's great value on some quality salmon nigiri lunch sets. One of the craziest things on the menu might have the be the salmon bomb which comes as a seared salmon wrapped together and topped with ikura, resulting in a super flavorful bite. The service is always nice and the place has nice large windows for people watching in Ballard. AA sushi is definitely my favorite treat when in Ballard. read more

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I'm not one who's afraid to admit when I'm wrong. It was a nice sunny day and they have outdoor seating so we decided to give them another shot for lunch. Couldn't have been a greater turnaround. The service was amazingly cordial and welcoming. The Chirashi bowl was absolutely lights out. So buttery it was unbelievable. Great value as well. We will be frequenting this place regularly from here on out. read more

What a gem! My partner and I visited on a Thursday night for an early dinner and were surprised to see how busy it is on a week day. We did not have to wait long for a table but it filled up quickly and we noticed that some people were coming and had to wait for some time. The menu is nice and easy to read and offers a huge variety. The nigiri selection is strong. I was surprise to see different options for salmon, scallop, sweet shrimp, and so much more. They give a paper menu where you can mark how many pieces you would like of each item which makes ordering super easy. The pricing was also super straight forward and reasonable!My parter and also ordered a couple of rolls and hand rolls too which were also so good! I was very happy with the quality of nigiri, especially at the price point. We spent just under $80 after tax and tip but left super full and had leftovers as well! The food was brought out to us super quickly after we order :) The service was a bit inattentive but it was super busy and their serving team is quite small. The service itself was super friendly. We will go back very soon! read more

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I went to AA Sushi on a rainy Saturday afternoon for lunch and it wasn't too busy. I was seated immediately and food came out fairly quickly. Service was fine and ambience was casual. I got the black spider roll, creamy scallop gunkan, tuna toro nigiri, seared salmon nigiri, salmon toro nigiri, and albacore nigiri. Each nigiri came with two pieces and a sizable piece of fish. The black spider roll was good, although a tad too crunchy - you can't really taste the soft shell crab that well. The creamy scallop gunkan was standard. Both seared salmon pieces was a little overdone in my opinion, I couldn't tell the difference between the normal salmon and salmon toro. The albacore was good and I loved the pickled topping on it. The bluefin toro was so good! I wish I got more of it, so buttery and fresh. This restaurant is definitely a bang for your buck if you're looking for good, reasonable sushi. I think next time I'll stick to non-seared fish and it'll be a 5/5! Just a mispick on my part. read more

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We come here very often, and every single time we leave impressed! The sushi is always incredibly delicious, fresh, and clearly made with care. This is the kind of place you visit with excitement and a great appetite because you know the food will be amazing. We'd also like to highlight the excellent service. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Everything is clean and well organized, orders are prepared quickly, and the quality is consistently outstanding. Thank you to the entire team for your hard work and dedication to maintaining such high standards. We are extremely satisfied and will definitely keep coming back again and again. Highly recommended to anyone who loves sushi! read more

AA Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love coming to AA sushi when we're visiting Ballard. Great value for delicious sushi, and also in a fun neighborhood! We ordered 5 rolls and 1 side for the two of us. Will be coming back! read more

We visited in the evening as a group of five, pretty packed and there was a wait list. Checks out, as we came because a friend saw this spot trending on TikTok I guess. We were pretty excited while waiting outside for about 45 minutes because of the popularity. At some point, there were two tables waiting to be cleaned, but they were never cleared until after we got inside. Possibly understaffed, but at some point the entire dining room was full. Service was pretty slow and food was fine, nothing spectacular. Quality is similar to most spots in Seattle, as we are a coastal city with lots of fresh seafood. No one came around to refill waters, we had to flag down staff to do so. Our orders came out in random batches that prolonged the night. First, six orders of nigiri and one gunkan. Then one order of nigiri. Then one individual roll. Then finally the platter. Each delivery was offset by probably 12-15 minutes, where we'd be twiddling our thumbs wondering if they had forgotten our order or misunderstood the order, despite filling out a paper sheet. AA Sushi Favorite Roll Platter - our fault for not doing due diligence, but these rolls were primarily centralized around crab salad or tempura shrimp, so maybe favorite rolls for AA Sushi to prepare but they don't showcase the restaurant or their potential well. The outliers would be the Red Devil Roll and AA Sushi Roll, I'll call out below. Red Devil Roll - this is the best roll in the platter above. The seared salmon on top alone was the best flavor. Tender, rich, and above all else smoky, this roll showed off potential for the shop while being actually tasty. AA Sushi Roll - as the signature roll (given the name), this was voted our worst roll in the platter. The shrimp tempura is simply on the ends for aesthetics. All of the pieces inside are filled with cream cheese (very Americanized, arguably insulting to sushi). Then on top, is diced tomatoes. There's literally no fish here, so an extremely underwhelming roll to append the restaurant's name on. read more

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I felt that the sushi here was just okay. The king salmon toro was quite good. The bluefin tuna toro had a stronger fish taste and had a harder texture in it. Maybe not my preference. I did like the way you order by piece on a check list. The menu with photos is also helpful. It gets busy at lunch but there are many tables. I like the large window to look out in Ballard towards the movie theater. read more

AA Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great sushi at a great price! Horrible service lol but the sushi will make this a regular spot for me

Checked out this popular sushi joint on a Saturday evening during dinner time. I braced myself for some major wait time but we only waited for 10 minutes and we got a table for four. Staff were friendly and I definitely saw some smiles here and there. The place was full, busy, but still welcoming at the same time. It was definitely family friendly. We ordered using their order sheet and the goods started coming. We got a variety of nigiri sushi items including some appetizers. They were good. The fish were fresh and tasty. Their toro varieties were especially good and very fresh. I think how good a sushi joint's amaebi (sweet shrimp) is a good measure of how fresh their items are and their amaebi was great. There was one hiccup with the service as they forgot about our chicken karaage and salmon carpaccio. We let the servers know and they not only brought them right away but also surprised us with a free dessert. I thought that was a nice gesture. Overall, we really enjoyed our sushi dinner! read more

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Our new favorite sushi place! Too bad we don't live in Seattle! Everything was fresh and super delicious!

Amazing sushi with very fresh fish and rice. The pieces are large and very filling and very worth the price. Highly recommend the lunch specials as well, very tasty. Lots of indoor seating, very comfortable. Quick service. Would come back! read more

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New-ish in this space which has hosted sushi places in the past, this is my favorite. Fish is fresh, huge options, attentive service. We went on a busy summer night and sat out on the patio so things were slow to come out so bring your patience but nothing terrible. Veg options were super plentiful for those who don't eat fish. I do eat fish and I was happy. Will be back. read more

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Pros: pretty good quality food, portion is generous, food is fresh, it is reasonably priced, vibe is vibrant and easy going Cons: they can be busy easily not sure if the waiting staff can completely catch up with the demand (we did receive good and timely service when we dined there) This will be my go to sushi place in Ballard. read more

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Overall I really liked this spot, the prices are closer to conveyor but the quality and ambiance are higher. Would def come back. Service is very fast and nice, the lunch deal / lunch set b we got for a 4 pieces of a roll, 3 pieces salmon and 3 pieces seared salmon with a salmon bomb and miso soup is really good. So you get like 10 pieces of sushi with the bomb and a soup!! Will come back read more

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Belated review for my first visit earlier this month on 6/9/25. It was a positive sign to also find street parking right out front. No reservations, just showed up and were seated at a two top near the entrance. Very welcoming staff. Lots of natural light with both indoor and outdoor seating. Spare interior decor, but nice vibe for solo, pairs, and group dining. Saw takeout orders being picked up too. After perusing the menu, we filled out the order sheet for apps, assorted nigiri, and rolls. We received our orders in good time and were blown away by the affordability, freshness, and served at the optimal temperature. It was so delicious, we went in on another round. I look forward to future visits to check out other menu items. read more

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After reading the Seattle Met's review January 29, 2026 on sushi restaurants; who knew I had sushi gold in my backyard!! AA sushi in Ballard is a great neighborhood sushi place with a tiny bar, and many tables... but come early!! It is nothing fancy, just delicious fish... stick to the nigiri . BTW: Come late... and the line is out the door. Popular, very well priced, fresh and delicious!... they clearly do a swift to-go/takeout business too. We dined in and my husband who is vegan had plenty to choose from, and I had a smorgasbord of sushi, sashimi, rolls at my beck and call!!... I am really reluctant to promote this sushi restaurant as it will just support making it more popular. The staff are friendly and helpful. Check it out!! read more

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Despite me saying I don't know if I'll be back in the previous review, I came back and I stand corrected. It's not amazing sushi, but it's great sushi at the price point. read more

AA Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I think this is the best sushi I have ever had! The restaurant isn't fancy, but it is full and for a good reason. The sushi is amazing! We had the tuna tataki a few rolls and the miso soup...so good! The wait staff is also very friendly. read more

AA Sushi - Tuna Tataki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Sooooo good. I have an egg allergy so that typically eliminates tempura dishes and often spicy tuna, and crab salad mix. But this place has a wide variety of different types of rolls and nigiri amongst other Japanese cuisine. I typically stay to one sushi spot but this place is my new favorite. read more

the food was soo sooo good and the service was great. it wasn't particularly busy, but the servers really made sure that we felt welcome and made sure that our food was good or if any needed work. i really do appreciate the servers constantly checking in on the food for quality and wha out favorites was. i was a big fan of the dragon roll and the tuna as these are my usual go tos. the dragon roll was just different but like a fresh and good different. the rest were good as well, but those two were my favorites the servers also gave us a complimentary tiramisu and can gladly say both were pleasantly tasty. a big fan of the strawberry. one small caveat is that you pay by the amount and not ayce so if i came here thinking it was ayce, my wallet would hurt haha def a great place to come try and would come back again for the price! read more

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We were craving sushi so we thought we would check this place out. There is a color coded system and each color is a different price. You pay by the item. It's a great way to try a lot of things if you have a small group. The service was quick and the staff was nice. It wasn't too busy since it was a weekday. The quality of the sushi was good and I would definitely come back again. My favorite was the Atlantic salmon nigiri and dragon roll. read more

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I think AA Sushi has a lot of potential, but my experience was a bit mixed. The service was noticeably slow--possibly because they were understaffed the night I went. The menu gives off a more affordable, casual vibe, which is reflected in the smaller portion sizes. That said, the food quality was surprisingly solid. I really enjoyed the salmon karaage--it was crispy and flavorful. They also offer a good variety of sushi rolls, and the nigiri is definitely the best deal on the menu. Just wish it had a bit of wasabi between the fish and rice to hold it together and add that extra kick. Would I go back? probably not when I'm in a rush. read more

AA Sushi - 2 rolls on 1 plate - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I think this place has pretty solid sushi! Stopped by for a quick lunch and ordered one of their lunch special sets for only $15.99. Such a good deal considering you get 6 pieces of salmon nigiri (raw and seared), 4 pieces lion king roll and a salmon bomb with a free miso soup as well. The quality was actually really good for its value. Would recommend for sure! Their rolls are half sizes for conveyer belt prices which is nice, that way you're able to try more things. Definitely a bang for your buck joint. Service was prompt and super friendly, can't wait to come back and try more rolls and nigiri :) read more

AA Sushi - lunch set specials, great deal!!! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Billy Beach used to be one of my favorite sushi spots before COVID, so I was curious about this place that replaced it. AA sushi kept most of the dining area the same. It seems like they changed the flooring because I don't remember it being so slippery, even all the way to the restrooms. The chopsticks here are pre-separated, which is ideal. Ordering is similar to dim sum where you fill out a form with what you want to order. The menu is kind of like conveyor belt sushi where you have to match the colors to the prices. That was annoying having to do because later on when I got my itemized receipt, I realized the prices don't even match. The king salmon nigiri is almost $1 more than what the menu marked. Who knows what else is wrong on the menu, so they need to update their menus. I like this concept of serving smaller rolls, so I can try more different things. At other sushi spots, I usually get stuck having to decide which rolls to order, so I don't overeat, even though I want so many. I noticed some other rolls people ordered were very tiny all around, even though they're half sizes. The Godzilla roll I ordered was regular sized. Most/all of the sauce was on the plate instead of the roll, so I forgot to sauce my first bite. read more

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I had the rainbow roll and the spider roll. I like that the rolls are sold by half the usual amount so you can pick two flavors for the price of one regular roll - or so I thought, before realizing how small the portion was. The ingredients taste fresh and the amount of rice is good too. However, I was pretty disappointed by how thin the sashimi on top of the rainbow roll was, as pictured. The rolls are quite small too. I'm hoping this was just an off day for them. Also, it looks like their estimated pickup time is shorter than it actually is. I would give it extra 5-10 mins. read more

AA Sushi - Paper thin sashimi on rainbow roll - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is a new location of AA Sushi. We have been to the original in Kirkland. They recently opened one kn Ballard. Enjoyed sushi at AA. Simple which I like. Fresh which makes it great. They do offer a great lunch special which we ordered and was a very good deal. 2 kinds of nigiri, 3 pieces each, 4 pieces of a certain roll and one special roll. Very good! Anthony, the server was very pleasant. He was very nice and service was great. Try to look for him when you visit. He might treat you to something! There are tables and high chairs to choose from. Came for lunch but I heard dinner is much busier. We would go back anytime. Food and service are awesome! read more

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Fresh, generous serving of lots of variety of sushi. All very delicious at an excellent price. I love that they put 4 piece rolls for 6$ each allowing for you to grab tons of variety at a great price. Great service, nice clean and quiet environment and amazing sushi. Highly highly recommend read more

I do think this place is worth all the hype. They have an interesting model where you order ala carte on paper. This is usually only for nigiri at most restaurants but at AA Sushi you can also order half rolls for half the price, small or large sashimi plates, and so forth. Even their party trays are very affordable. And yes, the quality is amazing especially for the price. There's over six kinds of salmon to choose from, and they even have toro and uni. It's a paradise for those who like to eat a variety of things at Japanese restaurants and for single diners. The only con is that they are quite short staffed and it can get super busy even on the weekdays. read more

AA Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We stopped by AA Sushi in Ballard about half an hour before closing, and despite the late arrival, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. No rush, great service and a welcoming atmosphere. We ordered the sashimi platter, which was fresh, beautifully cut, and delicious. The four of us also shared the sushi roll combo, which was a fun variations of california and shrimp tempura rolls topped with different sauces and toppings. The spider roll was good and that went fast. It's a solid spot for quality sushi in Ballard and I'll definitely return to try more of their combo platters and a la carte rolls. read more

AA Sushi - Sashimi combo - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Service was horrible on a day when the restaurant was about a third full and there appeared to be 3-4 serving staff. It felt very much like they did not want us to be there, and did not want us to order. At no point did the staff check in to refill waters, or ask how anything was, or if we needed anything else. They missed items in our order, and it took too long to try and flag a server down to inform them, so by the time we finished other things, we didn't care to bother. When it was pointed out that they missed items and we'd like them taken off the check, the server, an older woman, became annoyed, and walked away from us mid-payment. Someone else came by to finish the payment process. Food was fine for the price point. Mid-range quality fish, and a few steps up from grocery store fish. read more

we got sat immediately outside. food was amazing with great choices of creative and regular maki rolls. i love that they make the rolls smaller / cheaper so you can try more! service was great as well with kind and attentive staff. read more

I've recently started my Sushi journey in Seattle with AA Sushi. I went on a weekday evening and was able to find street parking nearby as well as a table inside without any wait. The staff were very friendly and service was quick. We got the Assorted Tempura which has green beans, shrimp and sweet potato tempura. The kirin ichiban goes well with sushi and is highly recommended. The beverages pricing was very affordable. We tried the Seattle roll, OMG Roll, Dragon Roll, all of which were amazing! Overall I think AA Sushi is a really good and affordable sushi restaurant option for a sit down dining experience. read more

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We picked up food from here - very tasty sushi. Appreciate the vegetarian options they have. Got a shrimp tempura as well which was very yummy..Food service was quick. They have outdoor seating but not a whole lot. read more

Wahhh, this place is great! My friends and I were doing the Ballard cocktail trail and decided to make a pit stop for some food since none of us had anything to eat all day before we started drinking hha. Very amazed by the prices alone. Cant find too many places in Seattle with the prices that AA offers. We all ordered different things, I ordered several nigiri, a fresh roll and calamari to share with my friend. The nigiris were so buttery and literally a damn steal. Loved the freshness from the fresh rolls and 2 pieces of uni for $13?! Un heard of. Anyways we left full and continued on our little cocktail adventure. Service was great!, staff was really friendly and attentive. Place is fairly large and does pretty well for larger groups. Anywho, I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area with my friends. read more

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January 2026 Absolutely solid sushi place with very reasonable prices. Good variety of rolls. The staff (owners?) are always super nice. The ambiance is basic. I think much of it is leftover from previous sushi biz that occupied the space. I am grateful that there's no obnoxious scents or loud music though. No music at all! What refreshing peace in the increasingly obnoxious sonic world of retail and food. Went for lunch about one month ago and the sushi flavor was not great (dry and bland). Today everything was much better. I'll be returning. read more