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    4.3 (90 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Miso soup
    Vy N.

    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!

    Tai D.

    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.

    Heaven Roll
    Generous Y.

    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.

    Miso soup
    ThuyVy N.

    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

    Harry S.

    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!

    Angela S.

    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!!

    Phuong B.

    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.

    Jeff W.

    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.

    Tuna Tataki
    Gina R.

    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.

    Cold house sake, poke bowl, hotate nigiri, ikura gunkan, uni gunkan
    Hucky K.

    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.

    Exterior (6/9/25)
    Marie B.

    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.

    Takoyaki
    Isaac L.

    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!

    Jadyn L.

    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.

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