Holy Smokes! This is as good as it gets for Asian cuisine! My wife and I had a hankering for Chinese the other night and we happened upon Ikiiki . . . boy am I glad we did. We ordered take out and have to say it was some of the BEST food we've had in years. We started with an order of egg rolls. They were very different from any other egg rolls we've had, but super good. They were almost like cross between an egg roll and spring roll. The sauce that they are served with was really good too. It was a large serving, so we actually had left overs for the next day. My wife had the sweet and sour chicken (a good old standby) and I had the General Tao's chicken (one of my go-to's). Both were absolutely amazing! Cooked perfectly with high quality chicken, we were blown away with the taste and flavor. The entrees came with white rice, of course, and were equally large in serving size. We also ordered and shared an order of their classic fried rice, with mushrooms added. Also . . . totally delicious! The restaurant itself is quaint and small, looks to be family owned, and very comfy. While waiting to pick up our order I was able to see into their open kitchen design and saw that every dish was made to fresh to order. No worry of having sauces or meats sitting around in a big tub waiting to be dished. They also have a large sushi menu with fresh options too, if that's your thing. They were pretty slammed with orders on that Friday night and I had to wait a little bit, but I certainly am not complaining . . . it is totally worth the wait for a freshly cooked and prepared meal! This will definitely be our "go-to" Asian restaurant from here on out! read more

The food and service is amazing! I'm typically skeptical of restaurants in certain areas due to population serviced, but the food was very authentic and fresh. We ordered the sashimi combo plate, Godzilla (not on the menu but my favorite roll, recommended by one of the male servers), and rainbow roll. The portions were big and filled the three of us up! This place is. Really a hole in the wall. read more

I keep coming back because they do a great job marinating, tenderizing, and cooking their meat. All the meats are flavorful and moist. The dishes in general are all pretty great. read more

Best sushi I have ever had. I and my friend decided to share the Golden dragon and Ikiiki roll. Both were freshly made and tasted really good. The restaurant has both inside and outside seating but I saw a lot of people were ordering food to go. The service was average- the server wasn't very attentive so I had to go inside and ask for whatever I wanted. Definitely recommend this place for some good sushi. read more

Ikiiki - Golden dragon roll and Ikiiki roll - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice neighbourhood sushi place in Upper Queen Anne! Came here on Sunday evening and was surprised to find a very diverse offerings on their menu including Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes. Ordered a ikura hand roll, yellowtail hand roll, spicy scallop roll, sunshine roll and hama hama roll -- all fresh and delicious! I also like that the icon of the restaurant is a very cute blowfish and you can see it on the plates. Super nice touch. The only recommendation I have is that the menu can use an upgrade. The pictures on there were not very sharp which could make new customers skeptical. But the food and service are great so I will definitely return for more food! read more

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Looked for sushi in Seattle and so glad we picked this place. It was delicious. Food was absolutely great. Sushi was great too. Will go back for sure when I'm in Seattle. read more

This place is pretty good actually. Even though it's a "pan Asian" restaurant, which immediately raises some eyebrows, Sashimi quality was good and fresh and the Hama Hama roll was great. I'm pretty shocked - there are a lot of mediocre sushi restaurants in Seattle, even ones that have 4 stars (don't always trust them), but this place was solid. I'd come back and recommend. read more

This is our go to sushi spot. The Spicy Tuna Ten, Hamma Hamma, Cherry-blossom and the Sunshine Roll are my favorites.

By far the most disgusting teriyaki I have ever ordered. Chicken was boiled, no sauce and dipped in salt. One bite and in the garbage..and it cost $16. May have ordered the wrong thing but seriously awful read more

We've been getting takeout sushi from Ikiiki for years but especially now during COVID. All of the sushi is good and we especially like some of their more creative rolls. Favorites are the sea turtle and the samurai. This is our favorite place to get sushi in Queen Anne, they're fast, friendly, and consistent! read more

This is my go-to sushi spot! This mom and pop shop is everything of the sort! Great service, fresh and delicious sushi, good prices! Before covid I would always go and dine in but a few times more recently I've ordered it for takeout and they package everything perfectly! Definitely check them out and it'll be your new favorite sushi spot! read more

Best Sushi place in the neighborhood hands down. We dine-in/takeout/order at least once every two weeks. It's great to have a local sushi spot in the neighborhood that doesn't break the bank but still gives you fresh, delicious rolls. But tbh... the yakisoba is the best thing on the menu-- some of the best yakisoba I've ever had, and that's saying something in Seattle. Seriously you gotta try it. read more

The sushi rolls are amazing. Geisha is my favorite. I also like the house chow-mein. Would definitely recommend.

Came here and got the curry chicken katsu with rice, the portion is much bigger than I thought it would be. It seemed to have a gravy like taste, and the chicken was tender and fried just right. Enough food for 2 meals! read more

Ikiiki - Salmon teriyaki and curry chicken katsu with rice - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best sushi place in seattle! I have been to 8 different places in the city and always go back to Ikiiki! They do traditional rolls so well but their specialty rolls are where it's at. My personal favorites are the Samurai and cherry blossom but you really can't go wrong with any of their rolls! I am trying to eat my way through the menu and my pockets are hurting but it's worth every penny! They are always so welcoming and happy there!! read more

We went there once before. The Sushi seemed quite good. The second time.... Wow, hard to find words. We had dinner at 7 - Salmon and Albacore Nigiri, Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Salmon Crunchy Roll, and "Cherry Blossom". Four hours later our heads were hanging above the toilet bowl. First time, our second bathroom came in handy. The menu of this unforgettable night: nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Even 48h later the nausea is not fully gone. If you're looking for memories -- visit this place! read more

Absolutely amazing food. Loved the fresh sushi. We only ordered sushi. 1. Sea turtle 2. Geisha roll 3. Spider roll Sea turtle was my favorite. Geisha was also really good. Definitely going to keep coming back here. read more

Ikiiki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such kind staff with fresh quality sushi, consistently. I visit Seattle frequently and keep coming back. The food is authentic and genuine each and every visit. Sushi was fresh, generous cuts & delicious (try the cherry blossom roll). Had Thai food here before and appreciate the price point and abundance of flavors! Salt & pepper crab is a highlight too. Enjoy. read more

Ikiiki - Sushi enlightenment. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered thru Uber eats during Covid and this really hit the spot! We got Combo A, Hama Hama roll and Unagi roll. Great value and we loved the Hama Hama and Unagi rolls especially! The unagi roll is a must, great size and it was only $7! read more

I was in a real rush, in an unfamiliar area, and needed take out fried rice in 10 minutes or less. To be honest, I didn't even look at the menu, went off the good reviews, and ordered fried rice with no meat over the phone. They did have it ready in five minutes! She did ask me if I wanted egg - and I'm glad I said yes - because there is literally nothing in this takeout carton except rice, oil, and egg. It is certainly a huge container, but it is hardly worth almost $11. Be sure to ask if you want other things in your fried rice! read more

Ikiiki - Beware - the fried rice is seriously "plain" if you don't order meat! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was my go-to sushi place when I lived in Queen Anne. I'm sad there's no comparable sushi in Columbia City. They're fast and solid for to-go orders. Spicy tuna handroll and chicken katsu curry is a good combo if you're pretty hungry! read more

My two daughters and I have been exploring restaurants in Seattle. Time was limited so we try to go to random places we pass by. Ikiki was one of them. I was skeptical when I walked in but since my daughter wanted to try I stayed. We ordered chicken katsu, tempura udon, and sashimi plate. When the food arrived all three of us was shocked. My jaw dropped. Normally tempura udon is a bowl of udon with 1 tempura shrimp. This came with a plate of shrimp and veggie udon. The katsu dish could feed 2 people. My sashimi plate was so beatiful. Most importantly the fish was fresh. Since we were in a restaurant adventure we normally try not to go twice and trust me it has been hard. But we did go back to pick up chicken katsu for lunch the next day since we were in the neighborhood. read more

Come here at least once a month. Great sushi, fresh and never disappointed. The team works well together and are always happy. Love this for Queen Anne Sushi! read more

I've been a fan of Ikiiki since they opened up in Queen Anne: the staff is friendly, the food is good, and I like the location. Last night, though, they went above and beyond my expectations. Me, my wife, and our guest had ordered food from Ikiiki via Bitesquad. A while after placing the order, I get a call from Bitesquad saying that the driver had screwed up and left half the order behind. They couldn't get a hold of him, and Ikiiki would close by the time he got back to get the rest of the order he screwed up. I was offered a refund and reluctantly took it. Shortly after that, I got a call from Ikiiki. One of their employees (Brian) offered to come down to my place and drop off the forgotten food. This was pretty far and above what was expected of them, as they're not a delivery service and my house isn't close. Brian ended up almost beating the Bitesquad driver to my home. I really appreciated the extra effort from them, and we'll definitely keep ordering from them in the future! read more

Surprisingly below par. First time here and I was surprised at the mediocre food, and high prices. Mushy texture and quite bland sushi. One at our table got quite ill later in the night, we suspected the shrimp perhaps. Better choices elsewhere. read more

Ordered the chicken katsu and Dragon roll. The katsu is solid! It's crispy and they give you a great portion for what you pay. The dragon roll is also a favorite with the tempura shrimp, eel and avocado. They don't skimp on the filling which can be something you run into at some sushi spots. I ordered via Yelp and they had the order ready within 15 minutes! read more

The chicken katsu had some of the freshest, most tender chicken cutlets I have ever had. The sauce was divine. The miso was also great.

This place has been mediocre most of the times I've been and last night was just awful. I always get take out so can't speak on service, but I always get sushi so can speak on that. Again, it's mediocre or awful. Too much rice, meh fish, the rice is a bit over done... And last night, I had a hamachi nigiri that was so awful I spit it out and was put off the rest of my sushi. It wasn't rancid persay, but it certainly was a bit off !! I haven't gotten full on food poisoning but I am having some stomach cramps today. There are so many fantastic sushi places in town there is no need to go here. Avoid read more

Great place atop Queen Anne hill, with plenty of free 2-hr street parking next to it. I'm very impressed with the wooded interiors, and front outdoor seating with umbrella shades. The sashimi was cold and refreshing and the bento is a great deal that comes with miso, and delicately placed sake sashimi (salmon), salad with onion, deep fried gyozas, Cali roll (excellent), and a carved orange. I will return fosho. They have way more than just sushi! read more

Ikiiki - Great stop for lunch, seating for 15 outdoors! @Ikiiki. Sake Sashimi Bento for 11.95 - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Unfortunately I think I got food poisoning from this place. I tried this place before I got food poisoning for a work meeting and I got the orange chicken. It was good and I liked it. I thought I found my go to Asian food place so I decided to go there again. I got the Seattle fried rice. When I got it smelled really good and tasted really good as well. But then later at night my stomach started to hurt. I didn't think anything of it but then the next day rolled around and the stomach pains seemed to get worse and worse, to the point where I would get cold sweats and felt really weak. I looked really pale and I had to go to the bathroom multiple times . I don't think I would be trying this place again but the orange chicken is really good! read more

Ikiiki has replaced Chinoise, our beloved neighborhood "go-to" spot in Upper Queen Anne. My boyfriend and I went in expecting Chinoise and realized that we could no longer expect to get "the usual" from our favorite server, who served us for years. It is hard not to compare Ikiiki to Chinoise, especially since the decore hasn't changed one bit. On the plus side the owner of Ikiiki used to work at Chinoise before she opened her own restaurants... So, there is some similarities in the menu options and food. Despite our disappointment we decided to give Ikiiki a try with an open heart and hungry tummy. The sushi is amazing. Hands down Ikiiki has a much larger sushi menu than Chinoise ever had and the sushi is fresh and delicious. I recommend trying the Sunshine Roll, SO GOOD! However, the General Tso's Chicken wasn't nearly the same as Chinoise, which was disappointing. Perhaps this is something that will get better with time. The Gyoza is very good and comparable to Chinoise preparation. We were in a week ago and Ikiiki didn't have their liquor licenses yet... I believe they are working on it. So if you are in the mood for cocktails, make sure to give them a call in advance. We will be back for the sushi and if you are a sushi lover, I recommend you give this place a try! read more

I work close by and come here for lunch almost weekly. Their food is always fresh and tastes great! Their lunch Bento Box is vey filling for a great price! Their Cherry Blossom roll is delicious and the presentation is amazing!!! Lately the service has been better too. read more

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A recent trip to Ikiiki found very few people eating there, on a late Sunday afternoon. Perhaps that is normal. We like places aren't too busy, provided they stay in business. The waitress did not have a strong command of English. The cashew curry dish with chicken was very tasty. But, I ordered it with beef, sigh. I was a third of the way through it when I figured that out, so I didn't say anything. The waitress also had said she would bring out hot spices to add if I wanted more heat. She didn't. She brought the saki unheated even though it was from the hot portion of of the saki menu. It was later heated somewhat properly and was a nice saki. My partner's food was decent, but not at all a 4-star heat level like it was ordered. Maybe Americans are assumed to not be trusted when it comes to heat level. That was probably a kitchen decision to under-spice the heat level. Overall, I was disappointed in the experience. We'll go next door to Orapin Thai if we walk for an Asian meal in the future. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Queen Anne. I usually come here about once every two weeks or so. They have a great happy hour if you're able to make the hours. The wait staff is extremely personable. They crack jokes when appropriate and have fun with each other, which makes it seem like an enjoyable environment. The menu is massive, but not too overwhelming. You can choose from traditional Japanese food to more of a mix on things that have an Asian infusion. The sushi rolls are unique as well if you don't like a standard seaweed wrap. This is a great restaurant and highly recommend. read more

Love this place, my go to sushi spot. Fresh, great quality sushi with friendly staff. Affordable and delicious!

Our favorite sushi spot during covid. Reasonable price and great fresh fish and quick!

New management, new name. The owners are very sweet, and friendly. This aside, I was sad to see the changes to the menu. I miss the spicy garlic shrimp served while they were Chinoise. It was my usual. These last few times I visited, I've ordered, curry udon, sashimi, regular chicken udon, tuna poke, and salt & pepper prawns. All were mediocre at best. I was most disappointed with the salt & pepper prawns. It was neither salty nor peppery. I really wanted to like this place since the location is so convenient. There aren't too many choices for lunch in the neighborhood, so I'm sure I will be back when I get a craving for udon (as this is the only place that serves it on the hill). I probably would've given this place 2.5stars, but I rounded up for the friendly staff. read more

I was hesitant about coming to Ikiiki based on the reviews here on Yelp, but I'm glad I stopped by for a quick sushi fix here! I had the seared salmon sunshine roll with spicy mayo, fried onions, and cream cheese and it was so good! Service was friendly and super quick. Prices are a little high, but it's to be expected in this area and for sushi in general. Also, its much more reasonable than the other sushi joint down the street. Will be coming back here on lunch breaks more often! read more

Ikiiki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We ordered the Chinese Fried Rice and the Thai Fried Rice and sad to say it was really, really bad. The Chinese Fried Rice tasted like it was white rice with a little soy sauce added. It was even grey. The Thai Fried Rice looked like the same rice, but because it had some basil leaves and onions it tasted a bit better, but not much. Spending about $10 each for grey, mushy, flavorless rice was not a good experience. I really wanted to give it one star, but because the other items I ordered were good, I went with 2 stars. On the plus side I got the Udon Beef Noodles and they were pretty darn good, we also the egg rolls and they were better than your average egg rolls for sure. I really want to try the sushi here as it looks great and has good reviews, but I am staying clear of any of the fried rice dishes. read more

The sushi nigiri was delish. Th cashew chicken was very flavorful. The atmosphere is average. The service was average to below average, the waitress was a bit quiet and the food took awhile to come. Overall it was a good experience though read more