We came here for my boyfriend's birthday and did the exclusive omakase. Their online website said that we had to call 24 hours in advance to get the exclusive omakase instead of their regular one. When we arrived at our reservation time, we were seated right away. The server knew right away we did the exclusive omakase and confirmed with us. After that, the experience began! We got ~7 dishes plus dessert. The server asked if it was a special occasion, so they can add a candle to my boyfriend's dessert. That was a nice touch. We enjoyed every dish. I really like how the server was able to explain each dish when it arrived. Our favorite was probably the foie gras on top of tuna on top of mushroom. I wish we had 100 of those! I was surprised only one dish was nigiri. The dish had 4 different nigiri each that we got to try. Overall, we would return and try more of the restaurant's sushi. read more

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I was so disappointed in the quality of the sushi. I understand that restaurants are having a hard time with COVID and that supply chain issues have increased the prices of fish etc. However, at the prices that they charge ($40 for sushi combination and $38 for chirashi) you would expect even somewhat decent rice. The rice was cold, sticky, gummy and under-seasoned with not enough rice vinegar. The tuna and albacore was mushy, salmon had no taste but the only saving grace was the yellowtail and the maitake tempura. I have never ever been so disappointed in a sushi restaurant such as this. I know Yelp will probably bury this due to restaurants paying to get rid of reviews but if you are reading this and have even a lick of sushi knowledge you should stay far far away. read more

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Small but cute restaurant. There is a small parking lot in the plaza if you're lucky. The atmosphere seemed like it was a fancy restaurant but it got loud very quickly. There was a large group that sat at two separate tables so there was a lot of traffic with them going back and forth and talking. I came here to celebrate a friends birthday and we could hardly hear each other in conversation. As other reviews stated, the food here was ok and not worth the price in my opinion. I wouldn't make my way back here especially when there are better places. Service was good, not the best, but no real complaints. They did forget one of our dishes and forgot to remove it from our tab but once we pointed it out, they promptly removed it with no hesitation. read more

This is a quiet room where I'd feel uncomfortable to laugh too heartily, but the food is tasty! A more relaxed vibe would be my preference here given the local and the horrid parking availability read more

Always wanted to try this restaurant due to the ratings and reviews. Sadly though we were not impressed. The food was good just not exceptional. The service was awesome and the dining room was okay. The 'Specials' menu board should have been placed at the entrance and not passed unto empty tables throughout the dining room. We did not notice the board until it was moved to a table close to us and after we had already ordered. The biggest drawback was not being greeted by the sushi chefs as you enter and leave the restaurant, something that we are used to at other Sushi restaurants. It's just a little gesture of appreciation to put you in a good mood before your meal and after spending quite a bit of money for the meal. Just a little something to think about if you care. This restaurant is still great and the reviews back in up respectfully. Maybe I just wanted a little bit more. read more

This is one of Seattle's top restaurants in our view (wife and I). From the moment you walk in you are treated as if you are the most important person in the room. The decor is white table clothes, but with a relaxed feel to it. Large Japanese art adorns the walls. The chefs are busy busy in the kitchen and at the sushi bar to your right. The service is excellent and the sushi and other food options are all prepared with great care. We have had an abundance of sushi and sashimi, several of their miso soup options, tempura, a couple rolls, desserts and cocktails over the years. We keep coming back because there is no place equal to it in town. read more

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We love the food! The customer service and friendly vibe keep us coming back. Highly recommend!

Spacious place for a Japanese restaurant. Accommodating staff. Ordered up the chef's special, which included: pink lobster, local uni, fatty toro, fatty kampachi and Spanish mackerel. They put in the uni because I especially wanted that. I think I should have proceeded with the omakase set instead. It wasn't enough and I thought chef's special kept coming until we tell them to stop. Guess not. Whoops, for not asking our server ahead of time. Since the chef's special, wasn't a filler, we ordered up rolls and a couple more of the nigiri. It's white table tops to draw a picture for the dimly lit setting and ambiance. read more

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It's been a few months but I thought I would update my review. This is still our go-to place for Sushi Friday to shake off the week and dive into the weekend. I think they are doing a great job of trying to balance offering takeout and dine in. For us, dine in is the best because travel time changes the sushi. Delicious food and great service in a nice but relaxing setting. read more

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The quality of fish was really good! The price for the food felt not worth it. I'm personally big on getting the most bang for your buck. When I went here, it felt upscale and like the food was great. But I'm not sure that the quality of the fish made up for the price of the food for me. Overall would be a nice date night spot for a little splurging as the restaurant had great service and a relatively quiet atmosphere. read more

My boyfriend took me here on Valentine's Day for their special Omakase Dinner that you could get with reservations only. We parked in the garage lot which you can access through a street in the back. Parking is free and the elevator takes you up to the level you need to enter Nishino. When we arrived, we overheard a family leaving. The wife was upset that her husband had not made reservations as they were booked for the night and had to figure out other Valentine's Day plans. Awkward! Their 6 course meal was delicious and beautifully presented. They were also placed before us in a timely sequence by the awesome waitress we had. Some of the items we enjoyed together were the raw scallops, oyster, cauliflower soup, sushi (especially the Toro), miso glazed rack of lamb, and green tea tiramisu. This was a very special dinner for us as we celebrated our 4th Valentine's Day together. Everyone around us seemed to enjoy their night too, although I observed we were the youngest in the restaurant by at least 20 years. I think that's due to the price rather than the decor or atmosphere of the restaurant. The omakase was $95 per person so not a cheap meal. But it was perfect for the quality and quantity of food we had for a special celebration. read more

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Omakase shimasu [1] for Valentine's day dinner. Just choose your entrée and dessert for the special menu. Drink of choice (Valentine's day special drink) - Sweet dreams - made with tequila, blackberry purée, lime juice and mint. Tasty, sweet and stiff, yum. 1 - Seafood trio sampler appetizer: a) White king salmon wrapped around asparagus with a yuzu [2] mustard sauce on top. b) Pacific oyster with ginger salsa, finely chopped with cucumber and tomatoes. c) Roe crab with a little bit of sweet egg omelete wrapped on the outside, caviar on top. Everything contains sauce so you don't need soy. An exciting beginning to get our taste buds revved up. 2 - Salad Mixed green salad with curly leaf frisée, arugula and rachicco- lightly bitter greens with twin slices of Hawaiian kampachi. Fish is firm and clean like a whitefish that contains a nice ratio of fattiness. The dressing - a sesame puree' and balsamic reduction with a hint of soy sauce. Fried lotus roots top it off that breaks crispy much like a chip crouton. 3- Sushi Hamachi, tuna, and sushi rolls stuffed with snowcrab with Japanese yam, cucumbers, & real wasabi [3]. Fresh taste and wasabi is powerful! 4 - Main entrées Pan roasted mochiko Black cod with ponzu sauce, buried under sautéed mushrooms, baby bok choy and mizuna, the server offered optional steamed, white rice. Buttery tender fish. The mushrooms and vegetable that smother over the cod didn't enhance the overall dish. I could do without that. Roasted rack of lamb - mustard miso glaze, sautéed Japanese eggplant, swiss chard, and mushrooms. My sweetheart did not favor this entree for the miso glaze, which is a cross between a teriyaki sauce and peanut sauce and with the eggplant, chard and mushrooms further detracting as an accompanying side item. Credit to the chef that offered to replace the dish, however we were already quite full to enjoy any replacement so we had to decline. 5 - Dessert Japanese chestnut dressing and adzuki (similar to the familiar Chinese red bean paste) constructed like a pie with a cookie crust. I love red bean and chestnut but not a fan of this dessert. Ice cream, drop fried tempura style decorated with swirls of raspberry puree'. Uninspiring to us as it a chocolate/rocky road ice cream fried in a not so crispy and bordering soggy, tempura shell. Summary of experience: Romantic dining setting, smaller dishes - perfect and are 5 star, entrées and dessert items did not match at 3.5 stars. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and would return for their regular omakase. ________________________________________ [1] I loosely interpret as a tasting menu, Japanese style. [2] Japanese citrus with sour tones, believed to be a hybrid of sour mandarin and Ichang papeda [3] Fake "wasabi", served in most resturants is a mixture of horseradish, green food coloring, mustard, corn starch to bind and shape. Note that these ingredients do not contain any actual wasabi. Nishino imports theirs from Japan. read more

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Great spot with a very warm feeling from the staff and who I would assume is the owner, sushi was fantastic and some of the best i have had. We dined fairly quick (our choice) and next time I would focus more time and slow down to enjoy it more. read more

I've been wanting to check out Nishino for the last few months due to the reviews on Yelp. When I found out they were participating with Dine Around Seattle, I immediately booked a reservation for two. My date and I decided to order off the Dine Around Seattle Menu, as well as order some other items. Our meal was started off with a bowl of miso soup, which I enjoyed especially since the tofu melted in my mouth. Since Nishino is known for their foie gras sushi, my date and I decided to have an order of that. For those not familiar with this dish, it contains seared tuna sandwiched between foie gras and a shitake mushroom. Oh my, this was so rich and blissful! So what if this isn't really Japanese? I thought it was very creative and definitely one of my favorites at Nishino. Now onto the Dine Around Seattle appetizers. I ordered the Albacore Tuna sashimi salad, while my date had the oyster and french beans tempura on Seaweed Salad. I liked the freshness of the tuna and the lightness of the salad. As for the oyster and french beans app, that was very enjoyable. The fried oysters were huge and the dipping sauce that accompanied the fried food was good. I probably would have gone with this instead of the salad since I thought the flavors were more interesting. For the entrees, I had the broiled cod marinated in miso. WOW. This was definitely the highlight of my meal. This fish was perfect: moist, easily fell apart when i cut into it and oh that flavor! It definitely had that umami factor for me. My date ordered the sushi platter which had the following: veggie roll, tuna roll, salmon, yellow tail, super white tuna, shrimp, and surf clam. I tried my date's salmon nigiri and at first I was enjoying it but then all of a sudden, BAM. Too much wasabi. My date also noticed that with the rest of his nigiri as well. After trying that, I now know how Yoshikazu Ono was feeling in Jiro Dreams of Sushi. For dessert, we decided to split the mango cheesecake, white chocolate raspberry mochi and pumpkin mochi. All were very delicious. I couldn't really pick a favorite since I enjoyed the light texture of the cheesecake and the mochi was perfect in terms of texture and flavor. From this, it seems like you really can't go wrong with the desserts here. Overall, Nishino definitely had to be one of the most satisfying meals I've had. The prices are on high side but for the quality it's worth it. The next time I dine here, I would love to try their the omakase since it seems like its worth it based on the reviews. Now, when they do fix the wasabi ratio on their nigiri I'll bump this up from 4.5 to 5 solid stars. read more

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This was our first dining-in experience after Covid hit. We love sushi and have traveled to Japan many times. This place has winning points but overall, the value is not there. There was only one dish that we really enjoyed - Arboretum we should have just ordered 2 of these instead of the Madison Park which is just filled with rice. Their sashimi is top quality but be ready to pay big money for very thin small slices. The salmon skin roll which is a classic roll that you can get in almost all sushi places was one of the worse ive tried. The place is very cute and the service very good. If you have a lot of money to spend, you might be ok with this place. If you are looking for great value then this is not the place for you. Im glad I tried it but I would not be a return customer. read more

Run don't walk to the sushi bar. Nishino has always been fabulous but I wish they had six stars because chef Aaron is the master of the sushi bar and I wish I could give it six stars. Just sit down and if ur a foodie let him just serve u. We've always loved the omakase here and it is still incredible. But the incredibly inventive tour of this is truly amazing. For instance this night we started with flounder sashimi with monk fish liver. Incredible. The special super white tuna seared nigiri with spicy Cajun was terrific. And the highlight was the uni and spicy tuna tempura. But the most incredible highlight was lightly seared Alaskan spot prawns with quail egg. Amazing!!!! The sake is good and the staff attentive. The main advice is to be open of mind and let the staff take u on an adventure. Good luck all! Thursday-Saturday they are very busy with omakase so the best time to come for this Jiro Loves Sushi in Seattle Is mid week. Particularly Tuesday or if ur lucky on Weds Tetsu himself is at the sushi bar so make plans accordingly :-) read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at Nishino last night. As expected, the sashimi was top-notch with perhaps the best salmon I've ever had. The salmon was such a vivid shade of orange that I didn't recognize it as salmon at first. I would also recommend being seated at the sushi bar as we were able to watch the sushi chefs working their magic. It's been a long time since I've really been delightfully surprised by a dish, but the crispy brussel sprouts we had last night was just that and more. A little sweet, a little sour with a little bit of kick from a touch of cayenne pepper. I'm already regretting that I didn't ask for the recipe! My one caveat would be that the room had a moderate level of sound and might not be ideal for quieter conversion. Sushi Kappo Tamura might be a better bet for a quieter dinner experience.All in all, dining at Nishino was a great experience and we will certainly be back next time we are in the area. read more

Nishino's is the best sushi in Seattle, perhaps in the entire Pacific Northwest. Lovingly prepared with care and precision, the dishes are creative, the fish is fresh, and the service is on top of it. Chef (Nishino) was looking out over the entire restaurant on Saturday night - helping with seating, the host stand, the kitchen - he is a master of ceremonies. What do try? What NOT to try is the better question. Our recommendations of what not to miss are: spicy salmon tartare on crispy rice, the tempura special of the day (we tried mushrooms - delish; they also had walla walla onions that evening and they looked fantastic!), the house special roll (with tuna, salmon, yellowtail and whitefish), any handrolls (they roll them old school cigar style!), chef's choice sashimi and nigiri (yellowtail, scallop, tamago and kampachi were our favorites!). Don't miss this neighborhood gem - TDF! read more

I made reservations here as a special date night with my significant other. We were celebrating an early Anniversary / birthday. I love sushi and Seattle area has pleasantly surprised me with their fish quality. I am only giving Nishino 3 stars because, although the fish was nice, I didn't feel like it offered anything special for the cost of what we were paying. Maybe this is the sushi enthusiast in me, but I just wasn't wow-ed by their menu selection. My significant other is not huge on sashimi, but he can eat some fish, so I wasn't able to book the omakase dinner. I had a sashimi plate with some green bean tempura. The significant other had a teriyaki plate with some edamame and a roll (I forgot the name, refer to photo). I have no complaints about the meal, both our meals were great. Aside from the selection I did want to mention that, although our waitress was nice, I wish she had paid a bit more attention to us. I tried to ask for recommendations and she named me 1-2 items and then I felt like she completely blew me off. That knocked off another star.. Overall, after reading the reviews and coming to eat here, there really isn't anything too special about their regular menu. I just felt like I went to eat overpriced sushi when I could get the same thing for half the price elsewhere. If you enjoy sushi, maybe try the omakase, but if you're here for anything other than that, I wouldn't expect TOO much.. Out of all the restaurants I visited during my Seattle trip, this one was my least favorite. read more

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At one time, this place was called the *best* sushi place in Seattle. It was impossible to get a reservation less than 3 months out. We decided to treat ourselves for New Year's Eve and although no reservations were available on their website, we were able to get an early seating through Google. We felt like we lucked out. I can say that this is definitely the MOST EXPENSIVE sushi place in town. Wine by the glass cost more than an entire bottle of the same at Safeway. For the three of us, without the wine, the bill came to $200. Worst of all, I would rate the food as below average. Service was friendly and quick, but the fish was not good. We ordered the tuna and hamachi sashimi, cali roll, cucumber roll, and a couple of specialty rolls, plus the lobster tempura they were featuring. Overall - just meh - nothing was particularly excellent. However, Judging from the emergency evacuation needed (that's when you have to stop to find a bathroom before you get home), for both myself and my daughter, I cannot recommend this place. It did not set us up for a fun evening of New Year's reveling. If your goal is explosive decompression, I can recommend the Hamachi. read more

Had dinner tonight for a friends birthday. I love coming here. It's a classy place to be in. Service, food and ambiance is great! Used to come here once a week till I moved further out of city. Food was delicious as usual. That oysters were exceptionally fresh. Everything we ordered was great. Thanks for the birthday mochi ice cream treat! That was very sweet Will be back soon read more

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Great sushi in convenient location ~ would recommend for dates or casual meet ups. Great service as well.

Nishino is a bit of everything: souvenir shop, Japanese sushi bar, peach colored walls reminiscent of a Chinese resto and part art gallery. Bamboo sake holders are REALLY difficult to use, especially towards the end of dinner when I'm loaded, even though half ended up on the tablecloth, the junmai daiginjo seemed to never end. Prices are fairly easy to swallow: -Madison Park Roll, $11, large, maybe even obnoxiously large rolls, but not much flavor to them. -Aji, so-so quality, the rice was packed too hard -Shrimp dumplings, unique presentation, tail on shrimp wrapped in a wonton, bland. -Dynamite, w/geoduck, scallop, overcooked and heavy handed -Black Cod, $22, delicious buttery fish in a bonito broth & maitake shrooms. Food 3 stars Service 4 stars The lighting is bright, so it's not great for romance, but has a bit of the the flair higher end restaurants have. Food was nothing to write home about. read more

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Food: 3 Decor: 3 Service: 4 3.5 stars, rounding down. I've been here and Shiro's three times each, and I have to say that I still prefer Shiro's. 1. Selection of nigiri: tuna, salmon, sweet shrimp, kampachi, snow crab, and egg ~Pretty good, although I think Shiro's is marginally better. I liked the egg and sweet shrimp at Nishino more, but I thought the others were all better at Shiro's. 2. hamachi jalapeno 12 ~Pretty good. Nicely balanced and a good kick from the jalapeno. 3. tara saikyoyaki 18 broiled black cod with mushrooms marinated with saikyo miso ~Pretty good. Cod was poached nicely, and the mushrooms were tasty. 4. soft shell crab spring roll 18 ~Okay. Crab got a bit overpowered, and I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce. Service was pretty good, although the ambiance is rather casual. read more

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First, if you're looking for the most authentic, most traditional nigiri experience (not rolls), Shiro's is the way to go. But if you're open to everything and are looking for the best overall Japanese restaurant, I think this might be it. The place's not too crowded, so that's a plus. I came in and was immediately seated on the sushi bar. The sushi bar was pretty empty. It filled up after we were seated fast, though. What I meant before, is that this place doesn't have people waiting in front, although I gotta say it's got a really nice seating area for waiting. The foods are awesome. I was tempted to try the hamachi jalapeño because someone recommended that on Yelp, and although I NEVER eat jalapeño, I was really surprised. Truly, it was pretty damn good. That said, the aboretum roll (same ingredients+avocado) was really good too. Next I'm going to the part of the review which you're probably most looking for: the nigiris. The otoro is as good as Shiro's. And not all sushi places are as good as Shiro's. The ito beef, tamago, and ama ebi are pretty good too. Correction, the ito beef is actually AMAZING if you eat it right away when still warm. The shrimp head was mind-blowing. I haven't found any shrimp heads as good as those in Seattle. Service was spot-on. The servers constantly took care of us really well. Our glasses of green teas were never standing empty for more than a minute, and whenever we required their attention, they were always there. And they were surely there to order get our desserts. The desserts are damn mind-blowing. These are easily the best desserts of all Japanese restaurants, heck, even restaurants of any cuisine in Seattle. My new favorite Japanese restaurant in Sea... Oh fuck! I forgot to order the foei gras. read more

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Been meaning to come here for awhile. At first I thought this place would have really good omekase like shiros but after reading the reviews, we decided to order a la carte. Let me start off by saying this is an ASIAN FUSION restaurant so their omekase is a mix of fried/cooked/sushi/sashimi which is why I decided not to order it since I was looking for a particular taste this evening. We ordered the albacore tartare which was tasty and the portions were generous. The soft shell crab was great, not too over fried and the ponzu sauce complemented it very nicely. Also ordered the chef choice sashimi platter which is very customizable - you tell them how many pieces you want and what price range you're expecting and they'll whip you something good. We ended up getting Spanish mackerel, pink mackerel, toro, white tuna that was very buttery/fatty naturally, scallop, and tuna - all which were delicious! Then we got the broiled black cod with miso which you honestly can't go wrong with - extremely easy to make at home but always a good choice. I also got sweet shrimp and my girlfriend got some tuna sushi that was pretty lean. Parking is pretty much street parking which is free. The front decor is nice, they have a sitting area with a table that has stones and sand that add to the Japanese/Asian fusion vibe. All in all, good place for sushi/sashimi, will probably come again! read more

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The most favorite restaurant in town from my foodie friend is this place. Nishino, a Japanese restaurant tucks in a small square away from Seattle downtown, attracts repeating clientele for good reasons. The food! We are lucky to have the chef on site and gives us an omakase experience. For the rushed time, we skip the sake but the quality of food is not compromised in any way. The ingredients are fresh in season and the preparation is careful and skillful. We had sashimi in sesame oil, mushroom tempura, ceviche, fresh in season Aji sashimi and deep fried fish head, fatty toro sushi, geoduck clams sushi, deep fried halibut fish cheek among other dishes. They're all VERY FRESH, boucy texture and well soaked in flavors. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here with my daughter! Great sushi! Friendly service! A bit too pricey, but not too terrible. Overall, I would definitely come back. read more

Nishino is doing a fantastic job of handling covid protocol! All the staff were wearing masks and gloves, there were clearly designated "clean pens" and "used pens" bins, and the tables were appropriately spaced out. Our food came in a timely fashion and everything was delicious (except perhaps the chicken tatsuta :/ ). I see some reviews commenting on the overpriced-ness, but in my opinion, it was a fair price for high quality ingredients and the beautiful presentation. Will definitely continue to support this restaurant during my time in Seattle! read more

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FINALLY I FOUND YOU - Oh sweet sweet sushi house, how long has it been since I've dined with one of your calibur? Sure, I just moved here, so maybe that would explain why I've struggled to find a decent sushi place that merely just pricey and not one that requires a while paycheck... Happily, those struggles are over! Nishino is an understated restaurant in a strip mall with limited parking. You really have to want to find this place. Trust me, you want to! Every piece of sushi had exactly the right balance of flavor, texture, and water release. On that last one, I like sushi that kind of has the mouthfeel like when I rub my tongue against the i terior of my cheek, except for mackerel or other cured pieces which should be slightly rougher, almost jagged. They should taste of salt water, maybe light butter notes, but they should never be fishy or bitter. Rolls should be well balanced with a moist yet not sticky rice, filled with flavorful inclusions balanced and highlighting the fish. Nishino does all this and more. A little pricey? Sure. Hard to find? You bet! Worth it? Absolutely! Do yourself a favor, if you like sushi, try Nishino. It's worth every bite! read more

Was intrigued by the omakase but we weren't feeling super hungry so we ordered a few dishes amongst us three. The rolls were refreshing and delicious and all the warm appetizers like the one pictured with crunchy rice and salmon and the crab dish were both very delicious. We also got the chirashi bowl which at first looked very similar to Musashi's due to the plating but the quality was higher (which was good given it's almost double the price). My favorite was actually the green tea tiramisu dessert! We'd be back to try the omakase and other dishes for sure! read more

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The restaurants' ambiance was serene. Everything that we ate was all fresh. Our server was terrific. Just a note that its expensive but for its quality-- it's definitely worth it! read more

Nishino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

(Before reading, note the date) Will try to keep review short, but honestly, considering our extensive history with Nishino (and other Seattle-area sushi restaurants), could write a 10-page essay. Cutting to the chase: consistently delicious sushi/food and best-in-class service, their highly reputable, long-standing history (since 1995!) in a highly competitive market should speak for itself. Could not recommend more, even for take out which our family enjoyed last night. **Please support this family-owned and managed Seattle landmark eatery.** More insights, longer critique... Yes, while you will pay on the higher scale compared to other Seattle sushi restaurants, in our family's opinion (having dined at well over a dozen Seattle+Eastside sushi bars/restaurants the past 25+ years, with many going out of business despite reputable reviews), you truly receive the consistent value, quality, taste, service, and experience you pay for. Our baseline criteria for high quality sushi has always been what some may think of as "boring" or too "basic, simple" when it comes to sushi. Call us old fashioned, but if the standard sushi dishes are excellent, all other items on the menu will easily follow. When the maguro (tuna), shake (salmon), hamachi (yellowtail), unagi (eel), etc. melts in your mouth, delivers strong yet not overwhelming flavor, and is presented, prepared with a visually consistent, delicate, artistic approach (down to the perfect touch of high quality wasabi that enhances vs overpowering, like many other sushi places tend to do), you know you're eating something unique and of the utmost quality. The more complex rolls, entrees, seasonal specials are of course fantastic, we absolutely enjoy and have had many of the signature dishes, but when we think of our favorites, for us, it frequently comes back to the "simple" nigiri and single ingredient rolls, the veggie tempura, magura tataki (seaweed salad)... even the kappa maki (cucumber roll.) In the 20+ years we've been dining at Nishino, *not once* have we ever thought, "Hmmm, the (dish) a little off tonight." The service at Nishino, just simply outstanding. We've had the honor and privilege of getting to know the incredibly gracious and personable owners (family-run, as noted earlier), as well as the sushi chefs and wait staff (many whom have worked there for years, which is testament to how well they treat their staff.) The Nishino team are the type of people who sincerely want to get to know you, hear what you like, don't like, and will remember you when you return, very often by name. They even remember your kids' names ;-) IMHO, everyone will always have a favorite sushi place (or any category/style of food for that matter), whether it's in Seattle or another city, and naturally will compare their future dining experiences to that eatery as a measuring stick for excellence. For us, when it comes to sushi, as well as any other dining experience, Nishino will always be at the top of our measuring stick. read more

Really enjoyed the roll I had- jalapeño, avocado and yellowtail. Thought the brusselsprouts were a tad undercooked. Toro was fantastic. I will totally go back and had an enjoyable first trip there. read more

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A bit more upscale/fancy in some ways (atmosphere/dining room, prices) with pretty good fish and service. Some of the best unagi nigiri I've ever had (perfect flavor, melts in your mouth like butter). There are some things that take away from the experience: presentation of their food was pretty generic for the upscale vibe and pricing, our table had a severe wobble that meant we had to be careful about resting on it, and not all the food we ordered was worth the price (for example, the tuna and salmon sashimi were lacking flavor on their own while the albacore was outstanding; the spicy mushroom soup had no spice at all). We did not do the omakase, so perhaps that's where it's at here? read more

Amazing food! My fiancé and I were in Seattle for a few days and had been searching high and low for a good sushi spot and Nishino did not disappoint. Our server Kitty was fantastic and super sweet. She made a lot of great suggestions and we loved everything. My personal favorite was the spicy tuna and hamachi. My fiancé loved the albacore tuna tartare. Everything was extremely fresh. Definitely check them out if you are in the Seattle area. read more

The clientele are super snobs. The staff seems fairly down to earth, but I was not all that impressed with the presentation or quality of the rolls. The sashimi was fresh. The appetizers I tried were good but small. Enjoy your sushi snobs. read more

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday last night. We did the exclusive omakase. It was an eight course Japanese meal that the chef selected for us. The first course was an assortment of different small raw tastings. I loved the ahi and uni tartare, the salmon tartare with ikura, and the monk fish liver. My boyfriend liked the oyster and monk fish liver the best. Overall, I think we both thought the first course was one of the best ones served to us. The second course was a tartare with cucumber and a yuzu shio type of dressing. It had more of an Asian fusion Look mostly because of it being served in a martini glass. The third course was a seared ahi with foie gras. This was so good. It was the first warm course served to us and I personally love foie gras so it was delicious. The fourth course was a butter fish, enoki mushroom, and tofu soup. The butterfish was lightly coated in corn starch so it had a crispy aspect to it. It had all three ingredients that I love so of course I found it to be delicious. The fifth course was a salad with hamachi slices and a miso dressing. Light but still tasty. The sixth course was a lobster and green bean tempura with a butter yuzu dipping sauce. I would have preferred the lobster just as is but it still tasted delicious. My boyfriend also noted that they cooked it in a different way that made it unique. The seventh course was a curried Halibut cheek served with a purple cabbage and chive sauce. This was really good to me. I loved the flavor and the piece of fish was a big portion for a set menu type of thing. My boyfriend said it tasted westernized though. The eighth course was sushi. They gave us hamachi belly, otoro, Steak, and salmon skin sushi to share. I personally loved all of the sushi except for the salmon skin. It had a very Smokey charred taste and it didn't leave a good flavor in my mouth. At the end. The waitress brought tempura bananas with coconut ice cream and fruit for my boyfriends bday dessert. All in all, we both agreed we would do it again. Maybe not omakase since we already did it but to actually pick what we want and try different things. read more

Seattle has such great Japanese food, it's hard to find standout restaurants. But, this is a standout Japanese restaurant. We took my mom here for her birthday and I found myself liking food that I normally did not like. We had albacore tuna tartare, fried oysters (not pictured), personalized sushi set, sashimi set, and tempura banana ice cream. Recommend everything as there were no complaints for any of the dishes. Came out to $340 for 4 people. The waiter was extremely accommodating, he personalized a sushi set based off of everyone's preferences. And always made sure to serve our needs. Atmosphere 5/5: the details put into the decorations was astounding. Everything from the bamboo plants, the table (located in the waiting area) with the zen garden built in, the dainty rock chopstick holders, fit in with the relaxed zen theme. Parking: there is a small parking lot in the square of the restaurant location but these were full. Weekend 6pm. So we opted for street parking which was just a short walk away. Driving through the arboretum on the way to the restaurant felt like a fantasy itself. Highly recommend exploring the Madison valley area before a possible date day at nishino. read more

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Need I tell you my love for Nishino?! Where do I even start? Okay, okay, I know where.... To get the ultimate Nishino experience, you HAVE to dine at the sushi bar. It is honestly life changing and nothing like sitting in the dining room. Why would you want to sit facing your date when you could watch the sushi chefs curate the most delicious creations right in front of your eyes? One of the biggest factors for eating sushi, in my personal experience, is the all-over experience you get. Sushi-making is an art, and I didn't appreciate it as much before until I started going to Nishino. Each sushi chef has their own style on how they want you to eat the nigiri and they are all masterminds, let me tell you that! Or maybe they've fed me some brainwashing chemicals... even so, I wouldn't even mind 'cause their food is friggin' mouthwatering delicious! Nigiri / sushi has never been the same since I started eating at Nishino. They have honestly changed the game for me. I don't want to say that I'm a sushi snob because of them, but no other place truly keeps their fish at the same temperature. No other place makes the rice taste like theirs. The amount of wasabi / soy sauce levels are always to the tee and it blows my mind every time I pay a visit. Just be prepared to ask yourself this question after having a delicious meal from Nishino: Where have you been all my life?! read more