We visited Hummingbird for the first time and really enjoyed their omakase experience. Very nice selection of nuanced pieces often with matching small drinks (bonus), great emphasis on savory flavors with great diversity with charring of some of the fishes to give them an extra dimension. They change the omakase course every two months so definitely going back. They have in house sake sommeliers who can further elevate the experience (if sake is your thing). One last thing: obviously fish were front and center, but he also served a nutty pesto side with New Zealand King Salmon that was out of this World. read more

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Came here for omakase experience for the 10+ piece experience with sake pairing. The service was great and Felipe and Joseph were great at explaining each piece and each sake. Their green tea was also really good! read more

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This spot is absolutely amazing. I had the omakase and every single dish was so fresh and melt in your mouth delicious that I was floored!!! I can't eat selfish, and they happily adjusted the omakase to accommodate me which was so wonderfully kind of them! The server was so sweet and explained each dish as well as the order in which they're best eaten. Each sauce with them was also mindblowingly good!! Between the excellent service of the server, the chef, AND the kindness of the owner, I'll definitely be a regular here!!! read more

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Awesome omakase experience with Chef Ji, who has a fascinating life story and cooked in many different places. Even though their $185 menu says 10+ courses, it is really like 20 mixed with dishes and nigiri. The dishes were very unique and experimental too so prepare to be surprised! Definitely worth checking out. All the waiters were so friendly. I recommend sitting at the bar so you can talk to the chef and his wife. The restaurant is spacious so good for groups or couples! read more

Super high quality fish and perfect for a nice occasion. The price point is higher but the quality does reflect this. My partner and I dinned here for our anniversary and made reservation during dinner time. It was quite a new spot when we visited so the service was a bit slow but overall very good. We have not been able to return yet so I bet the flow of the restaurant has worked out better. The servers were super nice and very attentive! We shared a couple of things including a couple of appetizers including the tuna trio and hamachi crudo, the nigiri dinner, and dessert as well. The quality of the nigiri was great and I really enjoyed the extra fatty tuna. I would highly recommend the nigiri dinner and sharing the tuna trio for extra tuna pieces! I don't think I would get the hamachi crudo again but it was quite a refreshing and light app. The restaurant itself is located in a pretty hard to park area so I recommend getting there with ample time to find parking close or possibly far away. Overall, a solid spot that I will be visiting again for a special occasion. read more

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A true dining experience! Best sushi I've ever enjoyed including my visits to Hawaii. Creativity is on another level.

I came back home to visit and wanted to try Omakase for the first time with my best friend. She had been to Omakase before at other places, so we got to try Hummingbird Sushi for the first time together. Our reservation was for 7:30p and we showed up a bit early. They were able to seat us quickly and even served us a small bowl of miso soup. We started promptly at 7:30 and the 10 courses began to flow. The photos I added to this review are only 3 of the 10 courses we ate. ALL sashimi was incredibly fresh and melted in your mouth. The sushi rice was warm and sweet. The courses were beautifully presented and had complex flavors. We even had a snow crab and pasta dish that was a surprise and delight. You even got to cook thin slices of delicious encrusted beef on a stone burner. Chef was engaging and meticulous. He told us the menu changes every 2 months, so I'd like to go back in June! read more

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Very fresh!! Visited on vacation. I wish I could find sushi this good back home. The tuna three ways was the best.

Did the omakase at the bar on a Sunday night and I have nothing but good things to say. We were the only ones at the bar. We were being served by the chef and his sous chef. To find out they moved from Texas? And the sous chef followed him. Super cool, I think they said they've been working together for 9 years. It was nice to be able to chat with them. Very casual and friendly vibes. Not your typical omakase with just nigiri. Loved the different styles of plates. I have been recommending this place to all my friends. read more

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This is my second time coming here on my birthday. Both times I were here, the quality of the fish was pretty solid. The yuzu scallop just melts in your mouth. The service is pretty good, not that busy especially the holiday weekend. The waitress was really communicative and very kind. I haven't tried their omakase so I can't rate on that experience. Their website is very easy to make reservations. My birthday twin and I, both enjoyed our experience. I got the premium nigiri platter, all of them came with their own flavor profile which was unique trying 12. All their nigiri has wasabi underneath the fish but their wasabi isn't the one that burns in your nose. My friend is more sensitive to wasabi so she would ask next time for no wasabi. The pieces were also pretty small for their prices but quality over quantity. read more

Hummingbird Sushi - Premium Nigiri Dinner 12 pcs - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Pretty good and relatively unique new sushi/omakase restaurant! We got the 10 course modern omakase at the sushi bar. It's called "10 course" but this does not include the nigiri pieces so if you count those it was actually 18 courses. Most courses were pretty good and had interesting flavors/combinations that worked well together, but there were a couple that I didn't like that much unfortunately. I think the format of having omakase and a la carte options makes the sushi bar seating worse than normal. Chef seemed frazzled by making a bunch of other orders and having to deal with issues with the wait staff in front of us, making it not as pleasant of a dining experience at the counter. There were some issues with missing/incorrect orders that the wait staff were discussing right next to our seats, not the most pleasant to listen to while trying to enjoy my meal. Overall it was pretty good and not a bad price at $165. I might come back again but I might just order the dishes I liked a la carte. read more

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Everything was so amazingly good and creative! They have a rotating menu with new "chapters" every 2 months, we were here just before the end of chapter 6. We had the best conversation with chef Ji and his staff. The 10 course meal was actually a lot more since there were multiple nigiris, the dessert was a crème brûlée which was delicious. We were super full by the end. Definitely want to visit again to try the new chapters! read more

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This new omakase sushi place definitely can get busy-- make a reservation!!! Parking could be hit or miss depending on the day/time. I was able to find a parking fairly quickly on a Thursday night though. Interior is very simple and modern, perfect for a date night or catching up with friends! Inside is spacious and clean. Servers were busy and a little on the slower side, but they are accommodating and attentive. The best part is definitely their sushi. Chef Ji is so creative, he tries to rotate menu and create new ones to keep them interesting. Although it was a crazy busy night, he still tried to make sure we are having a good time and got to chat with him at the end of the night. Each menu was unique and I could tell he put a lot of thought into each dish. Omakase was fresh and flavorful, makes me drool thinking about it again. Definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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Long overdue review- Husband treated me to their omakase course as my birthday celebration dinner & we were treated to the most unique culinary adventure! This is NOT your typical traditionalist sushi omakase! Think of hummingbird as the cool cousin. Chef Ji let us know he experiments with different ingredients and comes up with the menu based on what's seasonal, among other factors. He is very personable & shared with us his background which was a great compliment to the course. We had great service and tried new & modern dishes that had an array of different ingredients and serving styles. My favorite was the scallops & hamachi! We definitely left with our bellies and hearts full as the entire staff at hummingbird took great care of us. Recommend sitting at the bar counter if you can! Will definitely be back Note: I started taking pics of the food but got caught up in convo so missing some of the dishes woops lol there's more to the full course! read more

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I've never had such a disappointing omakase experience until I came here. We arrived on time and were seated at the counter, but there was no acknowledgment from the staff. One person was behind the bar prepping ingredients, but no one spoke to us. After waiting a while, we had to ask if we needed to notify someone that we had arrived. That's when we were told we had to wait for other reservations to arrive before the omakase could begin. I've never been told I had to wait for others when I've already paid for the experience. It seems like timing doesn't matter here. If you're early, you'll be made to wait for others, and if they're late, you'll still be expected to act as though you arrived at the same time as them. To make matters worse, the head chef/owner tried to talk down to us as if we had no experience with omakase. The price was steep, but the service was even worse. As for the food, which should've been the highlight, it was underwhelming and honestly not worth the cost. The fish didn't taste fresh, which is surprising given we're in Washington. There was also no real effort in presentation for the courses. We spent 2.5 hours here, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., and it felt like a total waste of time. Given the high prices and terrible experience, I'd strongly recommend saving your money and going elsewhere. Service is nonexistent, and your time is far more valuable. read more

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Finally went to hummingbird sushi and tried their 5 course omakase! The 5 course omakase for only 80 per person was such high quality food, creative flavors and generous portioned. Hospitality was amazing as well, while i was waiting for my friend's arrival outside the entrance which the staff noticed and warmly opened the door to greet & welcome me to wait inside. I really appreciated the staff thoroughly walking me through the menu options and frequently checking in on us. We even got a complimentary course of 3 flapjack nigiris!!!! I am already waiting to come back and i can't wait to try the 7 and 10 course omakase menus! Don't let their logo design or the sushi sign in a horrendous font by the door stop you from coming here!!!!! read more

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Wonderful sushi! What a gem, nestled in the heart of bustling Queen Anne. The scallops came prepared with yuzu foam on a large salt block. So fun! Beautiful presentation, fresh fish, excellent preparation. Well worth the value. We will return! read more

Hummingbird Sushi - Scallops on salt block w yuzu foam - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Everything here was absolutely delicious! The server was able to ask about and accommodate my dairy and sesame allergies. They also made great recommendations for drinks and food. Highly recommend what they recommended which is to get the house special scallops - they were FANTASTIC. All the food was, including one of the best dragon rolls I've ever had. The restaurant is a small but classy and modern little spot off of Mercer near Seattle center. I'd recommend a reservation during busy times. They change their menu monthly or so, which keeps things interesting! read more

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Hummingbird Sushi is located near Climate Pledge Arena, close to Dick's Drive-In, tucked into an old building with street parking nearby. Walking in, you're greeted with a cozy yet stylish ambiance--semi-formal with a modern twist. The hummingbird theme throughout is beautiful, and the intimate tables, each with its own lamp, were really adorable. I wish I had a hubby to enjoy this with. InshaAllah My son and I had the 7-course omakase dinner and ordered a few a la carte items. We started with hot green tea, which I think was genmaicha--it had a nice toasty flavor, and we loved it. It came in a glass pot with the cutest little cups. The meal kicked off with miso soup before the omakase began. Unlike traditional omakase, where you don't know what's coming, they list the courses on the menu. Since I eat halal, I requested a substitution, and they accommodated me easily. I also asked for no alcohol, so instead of the shooter, I got an extra piece of nigiri. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING. If you know me, you know I'm a HUGE fan of high-quality sushi, and this place is officially on my list. I love the modern, new-age approach to omakase. The chef and sous chef put so much thought into every component--the olive oil powder, the yuzu foam on juicy scallops served on Himalayan salt blocks, the little bits of fresh yuzu--all perfectly balanced. The rice was a little tangier than I prefer, but honestly, the quality and execution of every bite made up for it. My son and I kept saying "mm MM" after every course. There wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy. This is officially one of my regular spots moving forward. I can't wait to see what the chef has planned next. Thank you for bringing something fresh and exciting to the Seattle sushi scene. I pray your business flourishes with endless blessings. If you're looking for a spot where the chefs genuinely care about their craft, come here--you'll be amazed. Now, I've seen some negative reviews about the wait time and portion sizes, and honestly, those things shouldn't affect the rating. Enjoy your meal and the company you're with. We rush too much in life and forget to appreciate these moments. Yes, there were a few longer pauses between courses, but this is a newer, intimate restaurant that focuses on QUALITY--and I mean that in the truest sense. Quality takes time, care, and extra love. If you want fast, there are plenty of conveyor belt sushi spots. As for portions, they are exactly what they should be. I've dined at fine-dining omakase restaurants all over the world, and this is right on par with the standard for portion size and quality. If you're looking for oversized sushi that you can't close your mouth around, there are plenty of buffets and conveyor belt spots for that. But please, don't complain about portion sizes at places like this--true omakase is about balance, precision, and experience, not stuffing yourself. Thank you, Chef & Sous Chef. I'll see you soon! Eid Mubarak! read more

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We had the 10+ course omakase and it was alright. There was a mixture of fusion in the mix, some were good, some were bland. Our fav part was definitely the sushi. The food was good, but I didn't love it. read more

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I have been looking forward to trying this restaurant since it opened and was very pleased finally to have the opportunity to do so this past week! You definitely need a reservation here, but at least for now, you can get one about a week out quite easily. There are three options when you reserve: a la carte, 7 course omakase, and 10 course omakase. We got the 7 courses. The service itself was extremely efficient and operated like a well-oiled machine. Although the staff were quick to change out plates, they were also very courteous and spent time explaining each dish as well as answering any questions that we had. Everything was prepared extremely well, and the flavors were complex (in a good way). We also got the sake pairing that went with the 7 course meal, and it was obvious that the pairing was put together with a lot of thought. Each sake complimented the dishes that it was meant to be consumed with, while not overwhelming or distracting from the food. Overall, I greatly enjoyed myself and I hope to return for the 10 course tasting. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem in Seattle. They just opened 3 weeks ago (Aug 2024), I wasn't expecting anything but walked away feeling satisfied and pleased with the dining experience. Service all around was attentive but not smothering. The cost was fair for the high quality and freshness of the ingredients. It was a fine dining experience and I gave everything a try before writing this review. The sake pairing I had was similarly great. I actually ended up dining for 3 hours at the restaurant with an hour chatting with Chef Ji. I'd totally come back for the 7 or 10 course omakase experience (reservations required) read more

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We decided to visit Hummingbird on a Friday night and the restaurant was very busy considering they had only been open for a few weeks. We made a reservation in advance and were seated immediately. We started out with the seasonal fish carpaccio -- amberjack this month. It was a beautiful balance of flavors. We also had the tuna in 3 ways and the nigiri dinner. The tuna in 3 ways was a fun dining experience, but was definitely more of a one-time order; however, the nigiri dinner was incredible and every bite was delicious! The service was very personable and welcoming, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was perfect for a date night! read more

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2.5 stars. Probably will not come back given the other sushi choices that are available in the city. Pro: 1) Fish is pretty fresh. My partner did get a little stomach upset after but I did not. 2) Staff is friendly. Cons: 1) While fish is fresh, quality is not on par with other high end sushi restaurants in the same tier. We spent $370 for two people and still left hungry. The pieces are smaller than usual. 2) Wine list is terrible and the pours are skimpy. Forget about celebrating any special occasions here. The waitress poured the remainder of a bottle and it was definitely not a standard 5 oz pour. More like 2.5 oz. She measured the second glass correctly though. 3) Ambiance is not nice for the high prices. I celebrated my birthday here. While it's okay for a neighborhood sushi spot, it is not somewhere you want to celebrate an occasion. The floors are SO sticky throughout the entire restaurant. There don't offer any desserts other than crème brûlée and macarons I believe. No cake so I went without birthday cake. 4) Parking is a disaster if there is an event at Climate Pledge Arena. We looked for 40 mins. Overall, for the same price, I'd go back to Kashiba or Shiro's any day of the week. Higher quality fish, better ingredients, better ambiance, better service. This is okay for a neighborhood sushi spot but they need to bring their prices down to reflect so as it is not an elevated dining experience. read more

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Got the seven course omakase. The flavor is very unique but good. A good amount of food and very satisfied. The service was pretty good, price is also decent for what I got read more

This restaurant is an absolute standout, even among all of the many great dining establishments in Seattle! I had the 7 course Omakase, and each item was a beautifully presented, unique, creative, culinary delight. Absolutely of the best meals I have had in a long time. Additionally, the main sushi chef and the entire wait staff provided such a warm and friendly environment! Having great service was such a cherry on top of an already great experience eating such delicious food. I am desperate to be back the next time I am in town. read more

We had high hopes based on the reviews but we made the mistake trying this place out this evening. Food was not great, we tried two types of nigiri and two rolls and I would say each was a 3-4/10. Rice tasted odd and flavors just didn't work together. To add insult to injury this place is pretty expensive and we paid more than 100$ for a very mediocre experience. Service was nice but I would not recommend this place to anyone especially since there are much better sushi places in the area read more

Booked a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday - I wasn't aware that we needed to book the omakase service through their website (not Yelp), but the chefs were accommodating and let us sit at the bar. This was our first time having omakase and I really don't know how we are ever going to have sushi somewhere else from this point on. Wow. Delicious high quality food and great friendly service -- we will be back! read more

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Everything was immaculate! The service was incredible, they were such a fabulous and knowledgeable team. Impressive wine list, the best green tea I've ever tasted, and the food is amazing! Started the evening off with an exciting uni shooter featuring sake, yuzu, tobiko and a raw quail egg - exquisite combination of flavors! The melt-in-your-mouth scallops were beautifully presented on a Himalayan pink salt block and highly recommended! The tuna tartar roll blew our minds! They also had a great assortment of hand rolls, and the nori was so crisp - that's the sign of a high quality sushi restaurant! Plum wine and Hummingbird's house made crème brûlée was the most heavenly ending to a fantastic experience - the perfect balance of sweetness. Will be back to try everything on the menu! read more

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My friends and I have been seeing Hummingbird all over Instagram so we decided to book dinner here for 4 of us. It's a lovely place in lower QA. It was full when we got here and I really did enjoy the service and what not but have very mixed feelings about the sushi. The food was very good, a lot pricier than many places I've been too. My friends and I ordered the premium seasonal sushi and normally a plate like that would make me full but i swear we kept eating and ordering literally everything. I did noticed the nigiri was smaller than normal. I did enjoy everything we ate, lot of the pieces were buttery and melted in your mouth. I was kind of confused with the server at time because she would talk about certain sushi but unfortunately was sold out. I like my experience there but after the amount we spent on dinner. We had to go next door for pizza haha. read more

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Unbelievable omakase experience with friendly staff and the best fish in the market. Will be back! read more

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Fantastic service! We will be back for the experience alone. Do not expect American sushi rolls here, or even traditional etomae sushi. This experience is clearly a creative expression of the Chef with a marriage of flavors that is intriguing and playful. The spot is an uplift from the industrial decor Paju once had. I loved the wood panels! We enjoyed the 7 course omakase but Chef was kind enough to give us a few more pieces which we were extremely grateful for. Our favorites were the scallop tasting, the toro tasting, negi-Hama hand roll, and the Uni from Hokkaido. read more

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Excellent sushi and sashimi! A marvelous selection of Sake! The staff was very attentive and anticipated our every need. The sushi/sashimi was fresh and artiscally presented. I came from San Diego with a friend from the East Coast to a conference and we both were delighted with the selection, service and ambiance at Hummingbird Sushi! I wholeheartedly recommend Hummingbird Sushi! read more

My boyfriend and I had such an amazing time at Hummingbird for dinner! I'm not sure why anyone would rate Hummingbird below 5 stars. We originally made reservations for the 7 course omakase, but our friends had gone the day before and told us we had to get the 10 course omakase. They were not wrong! The omakase had a lot of unique flavor combinations, and you could tell that each dish had a lot of thought put into it. In that sense, Hummingbird was probably the best/most worth the price omakase I have had in Seattle. The chefs were super friendly, and the head chef/owner and his wife were very cute, and we loved talking to them. They change their menu every 2 months, so we will be back in December! Get a reservation while you still can, because I can definitely see Hummingbird reservations becoming very hard to get. read more

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Best sushi rice, best nigiri/fish dishes, best omakase I've ever had. Not your traditional and fairly common-place now omakase but blow your mind and invigorate your palate and delight your sense type of omakase. Simply genius, Chef Ji is a miracle maker to me. He also has great taste in music His wife decorated the place beautifully and the ambiance was superbly cozy and comforting, very chill night and perfect for our anniversary dinner. The chefs (especially Felipe) were step in step with Chef Ji's choreography of food preparation and presentation and it was just amazing service non stop. Thank you for the most special night out we've had, best anniversary dinner to date. It was perfect to mark 10 years read more

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Chef ji was amazing , felt like I was in Japan. The omakase experience was a motion picture. My mouth won't stop thanking me

This small, beautiful sushi restsurant hosts some of the best sushi I've ever had in my life. My wife and I were in Seattle on vacation, and reserved a 7‐course omakase experience, which is something we've always wanted to do, and finally splurged on during our trip. The restaurant is small, intimate, and beautifully decorated, with a nice ambiance. With wonderful service, involving their entire team in the preparation, presentation, and explanation of each part of the chef's vision, this was truly one of the most delicious and wonderful dining experiences we've ever had. Whether you visit for a simple meal, or a more intimate chef experience like omakase, I believe this will be one of the best restaurant experiences you have, as we did. read more

Phenomenal! Got the 10 course omakase, what an experience! Chef was knowledgeable and personable, food was absolutely amazing. Will definitely return, can definitely recommend. read more

Had amazing experience Omakase here, all dishes were delicious and the chefs and staffs are very friendly and they made our dinner so fun! read more

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Made reservations and came on a Saturday night for our anniversary dinner. It wasn't too crowded and place was nicely lit and the ambience with the wood decorations gave off a nice zen vibe. The food was nicely presented and had some interesting dishes besides the normal nigiri and sashimi. Highlights of the meal were the green tea cured salmon and scallops with yuzu. The nigiri was fresh and had a good assortment. Service was good but had a few misstep but overall pretty good. They mentioned that they do plan on updating their menu more seasonally so will be excited to see what's on their next menu. read more

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