This is my FAVORITE place. I always take people here and crave it but I love the concept of getting as much or as little sushi as you want and getting one piece of many different things. My favorite selection is actually the nigiri near the end of the line (especially the buttery seared salmon). One time, we were lucky enough to come when they had blue fin tuna nigiri that was very good. They always have a small line that moves very quickly and they replenish everything fresh and have such good foot-traffic that I'm never concerned. On the side, they have serve yourself spicy mayo, wasabi, ginger, soy sauce, etc. which makes it very convenient for both dine in and take out. Fast casual and really high quality for what it is. Such a gem. read more

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I'm extremely late to the FOB Sushi train, but it really is so solid. Fish is pretty fresh and the price for sushi is just unbeatable. My partner and I can stuff our faces with a large box here for just over 30 dollars. They are prone to have a line at dinner time and even off hours on the weekend though. Plus, there is no parking in the area so your best bet is to park by the H Mart or by Bellevue Square before walking over. Seating isn't the most plentiful and it's first come first serve where you bus your own items. Haven't been lucky enough to swing by while their miso soup machine was working, but they do offer complementary sauces (spicy mayo, unagi sauce, soy sauce, ginger, wasabi, and plastic gloves for those who prefer eating with their hands. Tip: all the rolls are placed at the front of the selection so make sure you save enough room for the salmon belly nigiri at the very end. Honestly, even though I know the rolls are a bit of a trap, their rolls are pretty tasty still and you really can't go wrong. Really strong 4 stars. read more

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FOB is da BOMB....woooW......Hype is real, worth the wait. Sushi selection was very eye pleasing and pallet satisfying....Quality was on point. Decent selection of rolls and Inari sushi. Nigiri tasted fresh. Was so good, had to revisit and stock up for our incredibly extensive journey home to the Golden State. -Tamago sushi was even better on the train. -Conclusion: Seattle is lucky to have a sushi spot with this kind of operational procedure. Will definitely be back nee t tome in town. read more

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I am literally counting down the days to my next trip to Seattle. Fob sushi is so good and the quality and quantity of sushi is amazing. There is something for everyone and every single piece of sushi catches your eye. There was a long line but it moves pretty quick. When you enter, you grab a box and tongs and move down the line. The hardest part is choosing what you want and to make sure it fits. There is very limited seating so it's best if you grab and go for take out. I also want to note that we went kind of close to closing time and they were still bringing out fresh rolls of sushi. read more

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AYCE sushi by the pound?? say less!! I was so excited to try this place and it did not disappoint. There was a bit of a line to order but it moved really fast and there was a wide variety of sushi to choose from. I kind of blacked out when picking what to get but everything I tried ended up being fresh and delicious. They need to bring this concept to the east coast ASAP!!! read more

This is my favorite affordable sushi place in Seattle! When you go in, you are given tongs, a box, and a large array of options to choose from. For a price point, the normal sized box should amount to $15 if fully filled to the brim. My tip to get your moneys worth is to go for sushi and sashimi where the emphasis is on the fish, not the rice! If you are trying to keep costs low, avoid the tofu skin rice pockets. The rice wrapped in tofu skin weighs a lot and will add up quickly! There is also free toppings for the sushi such as soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger available inside the store. Sometimes the line goes out the door but it always moves very quickly! read more

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Nestled at the bottom of high rise buildings, is Fob sushi. A sister location to Fob Poke. Let your eyes guide you as you self serve sushi and nigiri. Pay $14.99 by the lb. Choose from a small tray or get a box for more items. Each sushi is labeled but it's hard to read which is which. Lots of salmon, tuna, and scallop options and some inari pockets which of course will weight the most. There's some seating against the wall on high stools but it's mostly a grab and go kind of place. Pack up your own ginger, soy sauce and wasabi packets to go. We enjoyed ours at a single 3 person table outside the restaurant. We arrived around 11:45am and waited less than 10 mins. As we sat there the long queue started to form but it moves really fast. The lunch rush is definitely around noon. Lots of people walking over for lunch from neighboring buildings. There is street parking in front of the building but definitely always full. A great place to get your sushi fix. No need to read a menu, just see it for yourself. We paid $40 to fill two small trays. That was about 20 pieces. Very filling, pieces are large and full of toppings. read more

I've never had by the pound sushi before so I was excited. You get a box and you get the types of sushi you want as it is affordable as well. I really enjoyed my experience here. read more

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Love this concept Was here for a few days fo a training and this was in the building You self serve roll and nigiri (further down the assembly line) and you are charged by weight Unfortunately no sashimi options and the fish to rice ratio isn't the best but decent quality and for the price, it's great! My favorites were the salmon, fatty tuna and scallop Yellowtail and surf clam (love both usually) were a bit underwhelming Update: it was so good I went twice! Go at noon because I went at 12:20 and the line was insanely long (luckily it moved pretty quickly) read more

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Line moves by quickly. I thought this place had an interesting concept. Sushi by the pound seems like a decent deal! I will say they load each roll/sushi piece up with plenty of topping so the weight adds up quickly. Most of the rolls were delicious but I thought the nigiri was not that good. The fish didn't feel fresh. I highly recommend the lobster roll with the tempura shrimp in it Other drawbacks, because everyone is moving in a line, you have to be quite decisive with your sushi pieces. I didn't like that I had a few seconds to scan through what each sushi piece was. It felt a little pressuring in the way the lined up the queue. Also, limited seating indoors and outdoors. I enjoyed the concept and the Maki rolls. I'd come back next time I'm in town. read more

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Came here around 3:30pm and a Friday and there was no line! Every sushi plate was full so I had lots to choose from. I love the variety in options here and the blue fin tuna is good as well. read more

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A small shop where you choose what sushi to place in your chosen size box. You are charged by weight! ($14.99 per lb at the time of this review). Friendly staff who more so just restock sushi options and work the pay counter. There's only booth seating rather than tables, so it may not be the best for group hangouts but rather 1-on-1 meetups! 5/5 - Small size takeout box - About 10 pieces of sushi were 1-1.5 lbs. Highly recommend their seared inari options and the salmon nigiri (both seared and regular)! read more

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I absolutely love this place! The concept is rather interesting and different from other sushi places. You go in and get a box or container and grab whatever sushi you want with some tongs, then pay by the pound. The sushi is fresh despite being on display here because the restaurant is so busy things are constantly being replaced by fresh rolls. There's enough variety for pretty much anyone that enjoys sushi. I went wild and got a 3lb box on my first time because I was too mesmerized by the experience! read more

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I honestly was skeptical but having been I find this idea genius! I wish there is one in my area! I liked that a lot of them had their own flavor profile. The fact that you can get a little of everything is great! Well priced and nice arrangement and spread. I want something like this closer to me! It was done so well I'm very happy with everything I got. read more

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I've heard such good things about FOB sushi and then some not-so-great things about it (cough cough, a particular Tiktok that was also on the news). Because of the not-so-great stuff, I refrained from stopping in for a long, long time. Until recently. FOB is so popular in Seattle that I don't think my honest opinion will hurt it in the slightest: It's aggressively "okay." THE GOOD: For the price, awesome. We got 2 trays of sushi for only $28. Great variety from scallop to inari to different types of nigiri. It's not very often you find cheap sushi with this amount of variety. The best that I've tried is the albacore nigiri. THE BAD: All of the fish is... lacking flavor? None of it is that fresh. The rice is a tad mushy and lacking the slight tanginess that sushi rice traditionally has. Soy sauce and wasabi comes in packets. The chairs inside are all stained and the tables (which are few) are often dirty. It's meant to be a "take away" type of experience for sure. If you're looking to get some bang for your buck and unpretentious sushi, this is your spot. It's great for that. But I don't find it to be much different from grocery store sushi. read more

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This place is SO GOOD and the concept is just genius. I come here at least once a week for lunch. I eventually had to cap myself to once a week and no more than one lb per visit, hehe. I gladly will come into the office with the return to office policy. It's also one of the cheapest lunch options around and very no-fuss convenient. There is not a lot of seatings available here like the one in Bellevue. During busy times the line still moves quickly and plus any wait is worth it. read more

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Absolutely loved this place!! They had so many variety to choose form and the presentation of the sushi was great! They have different size boxes and they charge by weight so you can grab however many pieces of sushi you would like. It was such a fun experience and everything tasted great! There was no line when I went. read more

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Came here interested in the BYO Sushi Box and it did not disappoint! Loved the variety of sushis to choose from and tasted fresh. There is an array of sushis to choose from and a worker kindly boxes them for you. The store was clean and brightly lit. Super cute! read more

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Came back to FOB Sushi and I can confidently say it was even better than when I first went back in August. For a super casual, pay-by-weight sushi spot, the quality honestly surprised me this time around. The setup is grab-a-tray and choose whatever looks good, which I love because you're not stuck committing to a whole roll. They had a solid variety of nigiri, baked pieces, spicy mixes, and even some torched options. The salmon looked vibrant and fresh, and the specialty pieces had way more flavor than I remembered. Nothing tasted dry or old -- everything was well-seasoned and satisfying. Definitely better than your typical quick-grab sushi. Ambience-wise, it's pretty lowkey and no-frills. It's not a sit-down date night vibe -- more of a casual, quick lunch or grab-and-go type of spot. But it's clean, organized, and the display is visually appealing (you'll definitely end up grabbing more than you planned). Service is straightforward and efficient. Staff keeps the line moving and restocks consistently. It can get busy, but it never felt chaotic. Best part? It's very affordable for Seattle. You can load up a tray with solid quality sushi and not feel like you just paid omakase prices. For the value alone, it's hard to beat. If you're looking for fancy sushi, this isn't it. But if you want good quality, customizable, affordable sushi in downtown Seattle -- FOB hits. read more

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I'm a fan of FOB Poke and was excited to try FOB Sushi Bar for the first time. It's a small shop with limited seating and is definitely geared for takeout. The concept is simple: grab a container, pick your sushi, then pay at the counter based on the weight of your sushi selections. Because I like to consider all of my options before making decisions, I had to go back through the line several times to see what was available and read through the descriptions. Their prices are inexpensive. I ended up paying $13 which is very reasonable for lunch. It's also nice to try an assortment of sushi without having to commit to a whole roll. Overall, the sushi wasn't bad but I wasn't impressed, either. Some of the sushi was very fishy tasting which makes me question the freshness/quality of the fish. If it wasn't fishy, it lacked flavor. The rice had a strong vinegar flavor and doesn't have the cushiony/fluffy texture that you would expect from sushi rice. It was on the drier side which makes me wonder if it had been sitting in the fridge for some time after it was prepared. While I'm glad to try it, I wouldn't come back or recommend this place. I think it's a fine choice if you want a variety of cheap sushi with better selection than what you can find at a grocery store. However, I would rather pay more for better sushi. read more

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I love coming here to satisfy my sushi craving. Great value with great quality. I love the efficiency and convenience of this concept. I'm able to try different rolls and nigiris without having to buy a full roll compared to a traditional setting. Everything is self-served, including water. Bar with all the sauces, ginger, wasabi. Ambiance is quiet, quick-eating, type of spot. No tables, just bar seating. My favorite is always the inari and the seared salmon nigiri. read more

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Amazing! Freshest fish you will ever find. Best sushi I've ever had hands down. I'm sad I don't live in Seattle I would eat hear every day. The portions are huge and the price is amazing. Tried a couple new items this go around and was very pleased. You must eat here when in Seattle. read more

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The concept of pick your sushi is very good for me. I like that idea that sushi by pound concept. You can pick the sushi you like. Overall I got 14 pieces in the box for my lunch. The choice of sushi included roll, square rice pack, stuff rice with tofu skin, nigiri and more. Some of the salmon is torches with flame. Some sweet and the fish include but not limited to salmon, tuna, amberjack, squid, shrimp and more. The box is well designed and so does the Togo bag. Overall I enjoy my sushi here. read more

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Came for the 20% off promotion and there was definitely a long line, but it moved quickly. This is the second time I've been here, and I was still overwhelmed by how many options there were, from nigiri to inari to aburi sushi. The sushi itself tasted fresh and was pretty tasty, although it does all start to taste the same after you've had enough pieces. Each lb is $14.99, which is great for the variety and quality! The space itself is small with limited seating, and there's a big condiment / utensil station if you want ginger, wasabi, soy sauce. In my opinion, everyone has to try FOB at least once if they're in Seattle :) read more

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A great sushi place to go to! They have a variety of sushi and they charge by the pound. The pricing is definitely fair as well. The sushi is fresh and delicious. I've never been disappointed by this sushi bar. The service was decent. The server ringed up my order and was able to process everything quickly. The ambiance is good. The place is clean and organized. The seating is decently limited though. read more

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The space is tight and usually packed, but it's efficient. You grab a container, pick from a wide variety of fresh sushi laid out in front of you, and pay by weight. Despite the long line, it moves quickly, and prices are very budget-friendly for the quality and portion sizes. The sushi is fresh, there's a solid selection, and I really appreciate that they go light on the sauces so nothing feels overpowering. Overall, a great option for a quick lunch if you work in the area. Fast, affordable, and good quality. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Tiktok brought me here and wow the sushi was fire. You pay by the pound (14.99/lb). There was also a 20% off promotion going on when I went on Jan 1st. Pretty much everything was amazing and fresh except for the nigiri- the taste was good but the rice felt harder, like it was refrigerated? There was a short line when I arrived and I like that you get to choose the box size and as many pieces of a roll. I really like the aspect of being able to sample rolls because at sushi restaurants, if you order 1 roll that's it for the flavors. Try any of the rolls and you likely won't be disappointed. I really liked a role with temaki in it and the inari with salmon. There's not much seating in this location btw. I miss the sushi.... read more

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I think I would unashamedly come here every day if I lived in Seattle. What an incredibly convenient, customizable, and affordable way to consume sushi. I know the lines here can get pretty long, especially when they have deals going on, so keep that in mind. Upon entering, you choose a tray/box size depending on your appetite/wants. As you move along the line, you'll gain access to a pretty wide variety of nigiris and rolls. It's all up to you what you decide to place in your tray/box. You pay by the pound when you reach the cash register at the end of the line. There's also a counter where you can get soy sauce, wasabi, ginger, and water. I'd say the fish quality was pretty good and fresh. I know there was a whole fiasco/cancellation regarding this place a while back, but I can confirm that I did not get sick or anything the next day (and I am prone to food poisoning). Seating is pretty limited since this spot is pretty tight, so I wouldn't recommend this place if you wish to sit with a large group of people. Maybe take it to go and eat somewhere else. read more

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I came back here a second time (technically fourth or fifth time overall) on a Friday night around 5:20pm to long lines because of their 20% off deal per pound that's going on till the 15th this month. Same deal as usual with the vast variations of sushi stored at the front, seats that are to be bussed on your own, the loud and bustling sounds of people going in and out of the seats, and great-quality sushi that's raved by me and a lot of my friends! I still went overboard here like in my visit to the Bellevue location, albeit not as much since I got a smaller box. Regardless, I still couldn't finish everything that I got, though for only about $30 after tax and the deal, this place is very much worth it when looking at prices and sushi quality. There's something for everyone, be it cooked or raw sushi, and as mentioned before you can even grab your own condiments like soy sauce and ginger. From my previous review, I did not get too much nigiri as those can be really filling compared to their other sushi offerings. I'm still coming back another time! read more

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I've seen a lot of hype around FOB sushi but I never got around to trying it until they were running a 20% off between Jan 1st-Jan 15th! The quality and the variety of sushi they have is fantastic! I love that it's self serve and you can try so many different rolls and nigiri. Whether you want to fill up your tray with one type or get one of each, it's a great place for any sushi lover. The pieces are also huge!! read more

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seen a lot of hype online about FOB - had high expectations! Although the price is good and self-service is fast/convenient, the sushi quality obviously took a drop. Was not a fan of the nigiri's as the fish was tough and not tender. But, my whole group loved all of their gunkan maki options. Overall with price in consideration, it's definitely worth coming back for a quick sushi option that's better than grocery store sushi! read more

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i was very excited to try this place as i was in seattle for the weekend. they weigh it by pound and i love the variety. my factories were definitely the salmon and salmon belly, the pieces were so fatty and big! I paid around $11-12 for six pieces. there's not too much seating inside so may have to get it to go read more

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I've been here multiple times, before and after the whole Keith Lee fiasco, and I have thought that the fish is fresh every time. Today I went towards the end of the day and it was still fresh! It's also clean as each person gets their own tongs and tray, but the tongs do touch different sushi when you are grabbing them so if you're worried about cross contamination this may not be the best spot for you. I like the variety of sushi offered and you can just get a piece vs having to get a whole roll compared to a traditional restaurant. There's a variety of rolls, nigiri, and inari. My favorite are the inari with sashimi on top. In my opinion, I think the sushi here is pretty saucy, so if you only like traditional nigiri, this may not be the best spot for you. There's also eel sauce and spicy mayo to grab for dipping as well! Great place for a grab and go meal. I do wish there was a bigger seating area to eat with friends right after grabbing the sushi. read more

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A casual, self-serve spot with a pay-by-the-pound model that makes it easy to mix and match without committing to full rolls. The fish is solid, the rolls are presented nicely, and the nigiri isn't overly rice-heavy Would definitely come again read more

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Pretty solid place. It's clean, and the staff are friendly. The only headache is the parking. Since it's inside a business building, you have to hunt for parking on the street, and it took us about 10-15 minutes of driving around to find a free spot. This was on a weekend, and street parking was free. I like the setup where you grab what you want, put it in a box, weigh it, and pay by the pound. It's convenient, and they don't charge based on the type of sushi. Some places do, especially for the specialty rolls, and that gets pricey fast. Here, it's simple and works well for people who just want to grab food and go. 9/10 read more

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Love the concept of this! I hate having to commit to 8-10 pieces of the same roll (plus I can't even finish that many in one sitting), so I love that this is pick and choose and pay by weight! It was super clean inside, and had lots of options of sushi and nigiri and inari. The fish is fresh and they have extra condiments on the side like spicy mayo and eel sauce. There's limited seating to sit and enjoy, but also really good for takeout. They staff keeps the food well stocked so I didn't see any options missing. read more

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A buffet styled sushi bar! I would say that FOB is definitely affordable at $14.99 per pound! However, I think it's a place I go sometimes, not a go-to. Sometimes the lines are long and sometimes they are short! Definitely worth it when the line isn't too long. The seating inside is limited and everything is self serve. So it is very convenient if you're looking to quick stop and eat sushi! read more

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There aren't many places I would say I could literally eat every day but this is one of them. I think I just died and went to SUSHI HEAVEN here. Fresh, surprisingly great quality sushi that is pay by the pound. The boxes and packaging are luxurious black and gold. The staff are very efficient at replenishing the astonishing variety of sushi/nigiri. And the way the line is organized is extremely seamless - grab a box of your choice, grab tongs, grab sushi, weigh, get chopsticks & dressings. There's a decent amount of seating inside and a table outside as well. I got sushi that filled me up for just $15. Omg, JUST GO read more

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A coworker and I stopped in for a quick lunch and decided to try their sushi-by-the-pound option. For the amount you get, the pricing is pretty decent and works well for a lunch crowd. Our sushi came out quickly, even as the place started to fill up, and there was a good variety to choose from. Quality-wise, it's about middle-grade -- fair for what you pay. The seaweed was a bit on the chewy side, but overall the flavors were fine. Seating is mostly countertop with high chairs, but many of them looked pretty worn and stained. If you're looking for a fast, grab-and-go lunch, this spot does the job. Just don't expect anything fancy -- takeout is probably the better option here. read more

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Sushi was good Would have given 5 stars if we were able to sit inside but you know Seattle has limits. read more