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    FOB Sushi Bar

    4.5 (495 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jessica P.

    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.

    Grace B.

    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!

    Tamlyn L.

    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)

    Cora F.

    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.

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    Jed O.

    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)!

    Andrew N.

    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.

    Anthony N.

    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.

    My 3lb box on top, friend's smaller boxes about 1lb each.
    Jerry X.

    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!

    Amanda H.

    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.

    Sushi box $46 (14.99/lb)
    Tia P.

    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.

    Lunchtime rush.
    Nara K.

    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.

    Build Your Own Sushi Box
    Lana P.

    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!

    Danny N.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - FOB Sushi Bar

    How accessible is this place? I have a group of 6 w/ 1 person using a wheelchair or at least a walker and stairs are tough. Looks like seating is limited (2 top tables). Feasible to request making a 6 top table or is there somewhere nearby to go?

    I would not recommend this spot for your group. There's steps to navigate and I'm sure there's a ramp. Parking can be challenging and seating is counter space only. Have you been to Ti22 which is further north on 4th Ave.?

    Are there any vegetarian options like avocado rolls, veggie rolls, etc?

    It's random.They make their own kind of rolls. It wasn't noticeable if they had vegetarian options.

    Can anyone tell me if they offer rolls such as asparagus rolls, cucumber rolls, or avocado rolls?

    They do not. The rolls here are more like their specialty rolls and nigiri.

    Do you take reservations?

    No, they do not.

    How much is one lb?

    As of June 2024, 14.99 per pound

    What are the hours there? Haven’t been able to find info, was wondering if they were open on weekends too, and how late?

    Sunday-Friday 11AM-8PM, closed on Saturdays

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    Momiji - The bar facing the street has a beautiful washi light fixture. The best feature of this area.

    The bar facing the street has a beautiful washi light fixture. The best feature of this area.

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    Such great quality ingredients and service! I got the 6 roll set and added oysters and a Hokkaido…read morescallops hand roll. On the more expensive side of hand roll meals I've had but it's top 1 or 2 out of multiple hand roll places I've experienced in SF Bay Area, NY and now Seattle! Service was warm and attentive. People help each other out without prompting, so nice. I loved the oysters! So fresh and great pairing of flavors. The salmon was fantastic and buttery. The ebi nuoc nam was roll my eye to the back of my head good...mMm! The kampachi had great texture and I really enjoyed the crisp on the crispy shrimp, great breading! I highly recommend and will definitely come back whenever I'm visiting!

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    4.2(1.4k reviews)
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    My local friends recommended we come here for some authentic Japanese food while we were visiting…read more We texted ahead to reserve a table for 5 since it is a popular place. They don't take phone calls or reservations online - very old school. Which I think makes it more desirable. We ended up getting a special room with a "chabudai" style table! I was super excited because I've never experienced it before. What I did find pleasant was that although it was a lower table, there was an opening beneath the table that allowed your legs to hang rather than having to sit Indian style. Tyson was an amazing server. Was attentive, accommodated our allergies and was thoughtful with us having a young child. He was so pleasant and polite! We enjoyed the following: Baked miso glazed eggplant - YUM and melts in your mouth. Black Miso Cod Collar - this was pleasantly surprising and so delicious. Eat bite was tender and flavorful. Simple yet so appetizing. Sushi rolls were both fresh and well prepared. The nigiri was also great and fresh- not fishy. We additionally ordered takoyaki - which I normally don't love but this one was very tasty and I enjoyed the texture. Lastly karage chicken which came with a creamy slaw. Overall it was such a pleasant experience and we look forward to coming back!

    5 stars for food and 4 stars for services. I think they are doing good enough…read more Price is a bit on the high side but it's worth it for the food. Grill black cod miso fish is my favorite. Sashimi quality is good and fresh. This is my second time here and I will be back soon.

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    Maneki - Several private rooms with traditional floor seating

    Several private rooms with traditional floor seating

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    4.0(212 reviews)
    3.1 miAdmiral
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    Double date night I…read moreactually ran into a waitress I used to know form another restaurant. Haha. Food was so good. Vibe is great

    Great place if you're feeling a special roll!…read more Located in the middle of West Seattle, this is my go-to when I'm craving sushi and don't feel like crossing the bridge. There is free parking on the street and a few spots in the back of the building. My very good friend took me here on a whim because we were craving sushi one night, but didn't want to leave the area. The service is good, nothing over the top, but nothing that anyone should complain about. It has a intimate feel like the restaurants you would find in Japan, but individual tables. It's great for parties that are less than 4. For appetizers, I always get the seaweed salad, edamame, and karage, cant go wrong with these, they're hard to get wrong and will pop out pretty quickly. All delicious! For rolls, keep in mind that the specialty rolls are larger than your average. I recently tried the West Seattle Roll, mainly for the fact that we are in West Seattle and I was curious. It was good, very filling, I could only finish 4-5 pieces. Another roll, I would recommend is the spider roll, it's just what you would expect, but a larger than other places I've been to in the past. Overall, highly recommend, I would say call in ahead of time to see how busy it is because the limited seating, but well worth the wait and price. Kanpai!

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