A solid sushi place in the Capitol Hill area! I almost always make the suggestion to go to Aoki if my partner and I are craving sushi in Seattle. They have an extensive menu with such tasty rolls that are quite large. One of my favorites is the Seattle roll and their nigiri dinner is also a great price for the quality as well! Another favorite is the Kimono roll which I get almost every time I go. Their rolls are super sharable and I would say that 2-3 rolls is a great amount for 2 people. The restaurant has a more casual vibe but it is a great stop for a date night or a casual dinner out! I have never had to wait for a table here so reservations may not be necessary unless you have a party larger than 4. The service here is just okay and not amazing. Because the environment is a bit more casual, the service reflects that a bit. Every time that I make a stop here, I do find myself calling and waiting for service rather than not. But overall, a very good sushi place and I would recommend to those who are close to the area! read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got the Kimono with no jalapeño. I love this roll. The yellow tail on top tastes so soft and divine. I was a bit skeptical of yellow tail and salmon but it was actually pretty perfect. I also came here before and got the salmon bento box which was very tasty too. I've only eaten here to go but would like to eat inside sometime. I can tell they have good service because when you first enter you're greeted by the sushi chef! read more

My dish on its own was honestly very good. Super great cuts of salmon sashimi and the rice had just the right amount of vinegar. If you come here, definitely opt for the sashimi over the rolls. While I enjoyed my food, the rest of my group got a variety of different rolls and they didn't enjoy it as much. Service was meh, our server was pretty slow and unwelcoming. I was getting super annoyed by the gnats/flies that kept getting in my face and my food, not sure if it was because of where we were sitting or if every table is like that read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Sake Don (ate some of it before I remembered to take a picture!) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Recently came here with a friend for dinner and enjoyed my time. Very large menu with sushi and bento boxes. We opted to share gyoza, a few roles and some nigiri. I also had miso soup (yum!) and green tea. They were attentive, without making us feel like we were lingering too long. It is a small spot, but with a sushi bar, so you can see the chefs making your meal. Overall, the sushi was delicious - one roll was so massive, I really didn't even know how to eat it. And one seasoned nigiri wasn't my favorite - but overall a great meal at a casual spot. While we didn't try it, another table had a bento box and it looked huge! Definitely seemed like a good serving for the price. read more

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Good sushi, but nothing that really blew me away. We came for dinner on a Friday night and it was busy but we were still able to get a table immediately. The inside is really nicely decorated and the vibe is quite nice - reminds me a little bit of Japan. We got the tuna tataki, negihama maki, spicy scallop roll, and kimono roll to share amongst the 4 of us. The tuna tataki was nicely firm and fresh with a tangy dressing - I enjoyed it despite it being pretty pricey. The negihama maki were delicious, as well as the spicy scallop roll. Both were so fresh and the spicy scallop was packed full and also had a decent kick. The kimono roll was the one I thought I'd like the most but it was just fine in my opinion. I didn't really care for the jalapeno and the pieces were pretty small. Overall, it's a good spot for a nice dinner that does the job. Prices are a little high but nothing outrageous. I would probably come back! read more

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Clean restaurant with great atmosphere. Went here before going to a concert in a rainy weekend. Didn't have to wait to get seated. There is a large menu to choose from. I ended up getting the Chirashi bowl. It was delicious with good quality fishes and none of them were fishy tasting, so it hit the mark. I think it is a bit pricey compared to other ones I've had tho. The order comes with a miso soup so that was nice. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Chirashi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Aoki is a small Japanese place in cap hill with lots of traditional and roll options. I got the sushi bento box which came with California roll, salmon sashimi, 3 pieces of nigiri, salad, and miso soup. The miso soup was pretty standard, the tofu pieces were a little too firm for miso soup and was a little strange but that's fine. Salad was pretty basic. They give ample sesame dressing which I love. California roll was also pretty standard. They use imitation crab and added cucumbers. Nigiri was not bad! The tuna wasn't the freshest, it tasted pretty fishy. The escolar was really good, probably my favorite of the three. The salmon was standard as well. I liked the sushi rice as well, perfectly seasoned, not too sweet or overpowering. We came for weekday dinner and maybe we just came on a bad day, but there was apparently only one chef working and our food took super long to come out. No fault to other parts of the service, the servers themselves were super welcoming and nice. Overall, not a bad Japanese place! read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Sushi bento - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been to Aoki many times in a past life. My family used to go there when I was little. We loved it. Then, I left Washington. Now, I'm back. I had to see how Aoki was doing. Aoki's supposedly been through a couple of owners the past few years. One of said owners didn't do a great job. Or so I hear. I'm pleased to report that Aoki, these days, is in fact good. My initial recent excursion to the Capitol Hill haunt saw the consumption of a sushi bento box. I wasn't in love with it. One of the fish pieces was a bit tough, which may or may not have been how the fish was supposed to be. I'm not a fish monger. But I didn't like it. Sushi, in my opinion, should have smooth, buttery fish. The second trip was much better. I got the volcano roll, an Asahi, and miso soup. My mistress also had a the volcano roll. The rolls were decadent and, in a surprising twist my mistress initially mistook for a kitchen favor, included baked salmon on top. A strong showing from Aoki. The ambiance might be my favorite part of Aoki, though. Outside it was raining. Inside it was warm, inviting. Gentle jazz floated through the brightly lit restaurant. The food came quickly and the servers were nice. Would go again. Four stars. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Volcano roll - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The inari, crunch roll, and caterpillar were all great! My partner liked the teriyaki chicken bento too. The beers were fine, but rather than a draft like the menu indicated, it was a can of Orion. The crab Rangoons were also good. The servers were working hard but things were somewhat slow initially. The ambiance was nice and cozy. We'd definitely come back! read more

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This is our go-to neighborhood sushi for Capitol Hill. The sushi is high quality and reasonably priced.

You can always count on Aoki for a solid, traditional Japanese meal. There is something for everyone, from specialty rolls to bento boxes with grilled chicken, to high quality sashimi. We experience consistently good service, be it a party of 2 or group of 12. Super reasonable prices for excellent quality food. Establishments like Aoki are why I have a soft spot for small businesses - they do their very best to deliver, every time. read more

Quick service and delicious sushi with a cozy feel! We came to Aoki on a Friday night and though it was definitely busy, we were seated almost right away. We ordered the Ginza, Seahawk, and Sea Serpent rolls with deep fried soft shell crab as a starter. Every roll was delightful, but the Seahawk was our favorite! The soft shell crab was sweet and perfectly crispy :) It definitely seemed to be a good date spot, as well as a wonderful stop for a quick and casual bite! read more

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Located at the edge of capital hill, this hidden little sushi spot is a gem. It has a cozy ambiance with friendly staff. The sushi quality is great. Prices aren't terrible either. I sprained my ankle on my way back home and despite the pain I still thought it was worth it and would still go back. LOL. Disclaimer. Spraining my ankle had nothing to do with the restaurant. It was my own reckless actions read more

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A cute sushi spot in Cap Hill -- it looks pretty unassuming from the outside, but the restaurant itself is cool! I stopped by for dinner with friends and we were seated immediately. I appreciated that they had a few vegetarian options. I got the Spring Crunch roll and it was great with the spicy mayo -- the roll did have a tendency to fall apart BUT the taste was yummy. My friends got the bento box and said it was great and super filling as well. Overall, a cute spot with nice service and affordable, tasty food -- I would come back when the sushi craving hits! read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Spring Crunch - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was awesome Service was great and quick Ambiance was great atmosphere 10/10 would come back read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Chicken teriyaki bento BOX - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Absolutely loved the food here! We got three rolls and the seared albacore sashimi. The albacore was unbelievably tender and was by far my favorite dish. Our waiter was very accommodating, and the vibe of the place is cozy and friendly. Will definitely be coming back to try more dishes and get more of the albacore! read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Seared albacore - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Seared salmon belly: 1 of the nigiris was a tad over seared but the other one was phenomenal (both were really!!) Smokey flavor and melts like butter in your mouth Spicy scallop hand roll I would rate this a 5 out of 5 on the spice level! It's spicy!! Big scallops and lots of cucumber and avocado. They wrap the seaweed in a paper so it doesn't get soggy. That really helps. Solid place. Will be back. They even threw in a free miso soup! Ps; there's street parking and I found a spot around 6:30 on a Sunday but I can imagine it's a busy area during the day. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Seared salmon belly + Spicy scallop hand roll - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So yummy! Here is a pic of our sushi. Great service & food. The seating area is a perfect size and there are TVs. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Visiting from New York and let me tell you one of my favorite indulgences is sushi and this spot did not disappoint! From the ambiance, friendly workers, and delicious food I have zero complaints! The food quality is amazing and it came out fresh. Such a great spot to get sushi! read more

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Sushi was outstanding. Really lacking in service though. Recommend the red dragon and volcano roll. Interior ambience could use a little help too. Overall, fantastic sushi, okay service. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been in Seattle for about 3 months now and this is by far the best sushi we've had yet! The service was great. Nice selection of sake. We ordered the spicy tuna and spider roll, the Kaiso salad which is their seaweed salad was excellent and I get that everywhere I go!! It was a great one. The thing that set this place apart from the others I've been to here is that the sashimi was sooo good. I was impressed. They were sliced nice and thick which is a plus as well. Plus they had blue tobiko which I've never seen. It was a cute touch :) 5 star for sure!! Will be back! read more

This place is a hidden gem literally. I've passed by it many times but decided to try it just 2 days ago and I have to say WOW. The fish was fresh, sushi rolls were tasty and yummy too. Also, amazing service, they gave a lots recommendations for the first timers like us. Seared salmon belly is highly recommended. If you don't know what to try, just ask the servers for the "secret menu". I was satisfied with the visit, hopefully they'll make it consistent. Aoki's definitely my go-to restaurant. read more

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A sushi bar that is quick to seat and plate, it has a hard to find entrance, but also attentive staff and chill sushi chefs. It has a large sushi menu and even larger alcohol menu and is generally a low key spot to satiate your sushi cravings. The quality won't blow you away, but for being so casual, it's one one of the best places I've gone to in Seattle. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Seattle Maki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Aoki sushi has an amazing ambiance. The staff was all super friendly as well. My boyfriend and I ordered a bunch of nigiris to share and my favorite had to be the king salmon. If you like the texture of ebi, definitely get the sweet ebi, because the presentation itself is beautiful. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Perfect plate! Delicious! Fresh! Bang for the buck. I recommend it. Glad that they are open on Thanksgiving Day today. It gives us another great plate for our feast. Try it for yourself. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - 2 sashimi set and 2 aoki set combined - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Atmosphere was incredible. Service was outstanding. And food was remarkable. Great stop for sushi.

I lived right by Aoki for 5 years but was skeptical of trying it because I'm pretty picky with sushi here and the reviews weren't so great. When I saw this place got new management early 2020, I decided to give it a try for takeout. Quality was excellent. We ordered the kimono roll, don't cry roll, negi hama maki, and seared sake toro nigiri. We also got the shrimp & veggie tempura platter. Tempura was so good and generous with a variety of veggies: broccoli, kabocha, onion, & sweet potato. The batter was light, not oily, with just the right amount of crisp. The sake toro lived up to my expectations. It was so flavorful and melts in your mouth! The rolls were all tasty too. Something to keep in mind is they do use imitation crab for some of the rolls (they call it out in the menu). I didn't order any rolls with crab because of it but I'm curious if they offer any real crab meat for rolls. I just didn't see it on the online ordering aside from spider (soft shell crab roll). They also added complimentary miso soup. Perfect meal for 2! I also want to add that everyone from the chef to the woman who packaged up my food was very friendly and kind. So happy to have a solid neighborhood sushi spot nearby. We will be back! read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Left to right: Kimono, Negi Hama, Sake toro (belly) nigiri, Don't Cry. Shrimp & Veggie Tempura plater on the top of the pic. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for a date with my partner and I made the right choice! The sushi was refreshing and the fish tasted fresh. The croquettes were warm and delicious! Service was great too. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cute and yummy spot in cap hill for sushi! Good prices. Only thing I didn't love is some rolls had imitation crab and some didnt. Unfortunately I wasn't aware of this and we ordered the Volcano Roll which had imitation crab and wasn't the best. However, all the other items we got were great! We purchased some fish collar for apps, tempura, and a variety of the fun rolls. Absolute favorite was the kimono roll - delicious and beautifully served. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Sushi rolls! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A little pricey but worth it cause I wanna try everything lol. The sushi was so good and the salmon sashimi was like buttah!

We decided to try Aoki to support this new spot that got hit by awful timing (and if we're really being honest here, I just had a hankering for some sush). They have an awesome list of specialty sushi rolls to choose from, and your usual suspects as well (spicy tuna, spicy salmon, etc). After some serious debate, we went with the Broadway roll, Rainbow roll, and the Crab Rangoon. I was really surprised to see Crab Rangoon on a Japanese menu, but man am I glad that we ordered it. These puppies were more like pot stickers than your traditional cream cheese vessel, and packed a hearty punch of CRAB. The rolls were fantastic, had a great presentation (even when ordered to go!), and used some top quality fish. They seemed a little small at first, but after finishing the meal I definitely realized that I was full. I even took down the entire lump of ginger, and was eyeing the glob of wasabi as well. I would love to go back and try this place out again in person. Go out and support these folks!!! read more

I was happy to see them open again, but now I'm disappointed in how they do the business. Charging for green tea and Worcester sauce? That's a disgrace to Japanese culture. Sushi wasn't that fresh either. read more

My go-to sushi spot - the sushi is delicious. We've been going here for years and it never disappoints. The volcano roll is our favorite! The service is top-notch, and the ambiance sets the stage for an awesome dining experience. read more

Popped in for sushi and Yakisoba take out. Nice atmosphere for dine in but we were ready for home. The plastic take out containers were unsuitable for hot sloshy food which went everywhere on our journey home. Perhaps something with a secure lid? Food was average, not flavorful. Basic tekka maki tuna rolls tasted strange. Shrimp tempura roll very small but the ingredients were good. Perhaps dine in would be better. In addition, I thought the eagle eyed request for minimum 18% (20%, 22% also options(!)) tip on take out was ridiculous. It's take out. read more

Amazing food. The ambiance was wonderful and the staff were awesome. We tried both the maki and the nigri and everything was fresh and delicious. read more

I recommend you choose this restaurant to eat sushi. This is my first time here. The food is great! I will come next time. read more

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this seems like a small family oriented sushi spot. It's chill and everyone there is really nice, they have cool options for children that don't eat sushi and the sushi itself is very good and fresh. I feel like it's also fairly priced considering it's around downtown seattle. read more

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Went on a Saturday evening and there was no wait! The service was very fast and attentive and they have menus via a QR code which you scan on the table. They have a great selection of rolls and other sushi that you can choose from. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Another Friday afternoon take out from this joint. We tried out some sashimi plate along with my kids favorite spicy tuna & california roll. Salmon, white tuna, scallop and everything else I dont know the names to were excellent!!! Definitely my go to Sushi joint in Capitol hill. read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Don't cry roll (my favorite), poke roll, dragon roll, red dragon & Carribean roll. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I didn't get the best pictures BUT this place was absolutely delicious. We waited for about 15 minutes for our food. My friends had the chefs choice and loved their options. The vibe is very chill and i would 11/10 go here again read more

Aoki Sushi & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington