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    SAI Sushi & Sake

    4.9 (80 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Libby W.

    Took my bf here for his birthday in August looking for a special experience and we got one! I took a photo of just about everything put in front of us, but Yelp only allows 10 pics, and there was a lot more than this. So, these are the ones you get, and I don't remember what anything was at this point, haha. And they're out of order. But ignore that and just focus on how lovely everything is. Everything was prepared with such care, right in front of us, and we were the only ones there. If you do the earlier time slot, there's only room for a party of 2 and it will just be you, your date, and the chef. So peaceful and quiet, and Chef is right there to answer any questions. It was nice being able to get explanations on why he chose the fish he did, and his personal connections to the flavor combinations. We also did the sake flight, which was really nice, and got a tea or 2 at the end. I remember when this space was a Subway, so it's pretty impressive that Chef has been able to turn that into such an amazing addition to our neighborhood. My only critique is that we felt a little rushed at the end, but overall, it was a beautiful meal and our first true omakase experience. Side note: my bf saw Chef at the grocery store maybe like a month or so after our dinner and was all star struck - bf was too embarrassed to say hello, haha. I wish he had, though. These are the people in our neighborhood (Mr. Rogers reference, for those old enough to get it)!

    Valerie V.

    Was able to get a random reservation on a Monday night last year and it was the best Omakase I've had in Seattle. Can't add more than 10 photos, but I'll drop the additional I have in a follow up (if possible). The random reservation turned out to be the best decision ever. My dinner partner and I were the only people for that seating! Super intimate, and our chef was so attentive and generous with our drinks and refills. All 11 nigiri were some of the best I've had. The Uni was so fresh as well. Texture is a big thing for me and everything had different tastes and textures, the fish was really fresh. There were some additional dishes as well and all of them were absolutely fantastic. I really loved how intimate the setting was. Our chef really explained each dish thoughtfully and the experience was very enjoyable. No server needed, honestly the one man show really set the tone the entire night. Chef was communicative with us and was supper attentive to anything we needed.

    Veronica N.

    We love a good omakase and knew we needed to check out the scene in Seattle while on vacation. This is a good-value restaurant and worth it for the quantity and quality of fresh fish for $205 pp for 18 items, especially if you want to experience PRIVATE DINING because thats the only thing they do, even if it's only a party of two. We got to know the chef a little and turns out it's only run by him, and an occasional dishwasher. Really down to earth and we enjoyed chatting with him! I recommend coming here if you want a no-frills kind of dinner and just want to appreciate really good sushi. Food: The fresh fish is very good quality! The uni was so so fresh! However, I do think the cooked portions of the omakase lacked a bit.... The flavours and textures are there; however some of the items (eg. fried scallop) were just slightly overcooked. It's not a big enough reason to deter me from this place because the value for the food is worth it, but something to note of the calibre of the restaurant. Drinks: There was a good amount of options for drinks! We opted for the sake pairing and felt that it was good value for 4 pours at $60. Service/Atmosphere: The chef is very thoughtful about making sure that everything needed by a customer is present. For example, there are phone chargers, a little mat to place your keys and phone, and a clothing rack. Up until the nigiri part, I did feel a bit rushed with the pace of the courses. But I think it's because since it's only the chef himself working, he is running around a bit. It's good if you don't particularly enjoy chatting with chefs because all the information is always posted on his menus. WOULD I COME HERE AGAIN? Yes!!! It's worth it for $205 pp and great if you just want to include some good sushi :)

    Megan S.

    Had a wonderful time here for my anniversary ! Chef Saito is very professional and polite. This is a private omakase (one party served at a time) that you need reservations for! The interior of the restaurant is SO cozy and welcoming I was blown away. There is a coat rack, space heater, a small plate for your phone and other belongings, the list goes on. The chef was very professional. This was my first omakase experience so I wasn't sure what to expect, he was welcoming and helped us through the process. All of the dishes were SO good and the fish was so fresh! One of my faves was the scallop on the sashimi plate. It was very soft and a bit like jelly. He also had an extra surprise dessert (see photo) that was just so sweet :) This place is great for special occasions. My budget certainly cannot afford this place more often than that, but I wish it could! Highly recommend!

    Ms. A.

    I was so excited to eat at SAI sushi! Restaurant was simple, clean and very organized. This is the private dining and it was only us and chef Saito. Please make sure this place is private dining only and you can't walk in, or order to-go. Chef Saito was trained famous ryokan (traditional Japanese restaurant ) in Izu city and his dad was also owned sushi place in Japan. He is THE chef! You feel his passion of making sushi as soon as you walk in. We enjoyed appetizers, nigiri (11pc) and hand roll. From begging to the end, everything was amazing. My favorite were Geoduck and Black Abalone.

    Lan L.

    The best omakase I've had in WA! The food was amazing, very very fresh and high quality. It did feel very private with just us (me and my husband) and another couple in the restaurant. We were here Sep 2024 and loved the abalone, the handroll (with wagyu, bluefin tuna and uni) and toro the most! I'll definitely come back

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    Michael S.

    Definitely the best omakase in Seattle. This place takes the #1 for me - and it's a place I look forward to coming back to soon! I booked this place a month in advance for my partner and I's 3rd year relationship anniversary. $205/person for 2 Appetizers, Seasonal soup, Sashimi, Chef's choice warm dish, 11 pieces Nigiri sushi, 1 Sushi handroll, Miso soup, Dessert. I ordered the $22 sake flight, my partner ordered the yuzu matcha kukicha for $8 First appy: Scallop, avocado, ikura, Snow crab, daikon, cucumber, shiso flower, sesame sauce. Soup: mirugai (geoduck) - with tamago, shrimp, Sashimi: mackerel (aji), bluefin tuna (toro), flounder (hirame) . Two different sauces for the sashimi. My fav was the aji, but flounder was dark horse good. Hot dish: golden snapper, yuzu, black ginger (mouth refresher), yu Choi, corn, mushrooms. Nigiri: see below Handroll: Japanese cucumber, shiso leaf, A5 wagyu, Hokkaido sea urchin. Miso: great flavour to cap off the night. Dessert: mochi ice cream and peach jelly. The mochi ice cream was nice, and peach jelly had hold texture - but fairly neutral flavour on both. Tea/coffee: choice of jasmine/green or coffee. Also got a Japanese sea snail just before the nigiri course started. See the photos! Cool part: You can customize how much sushi rice you want with the nigiri! (he asks throughout the session in case you get more full) Top to bottom nigiri courses: 1. (kohada) Gizzard Shad (Japan - with yuzu jelly on top): very close to mackerel (slightly less chewy). I really liked this piece. 2. (Chikamekintoki) Longfinned bullseye (with shiso on top): perfect fish. Perfect rice. What do you want? 3. (Iwashi) Sardine (Japan - w/ green onion): fishy-ish aftertaste - but perfect temp. Felt very 4. (Mirugai) Geoduck (from Japan? With blood orange) 5. (Nodoguro) Blackthroat Seaperch (Japan - seared with flame and topped with shiso leaf and nyota): incredibly soft. Almost foie Gras like. Expensive now, but used to be cheap (one fish for one customer back then). Umami comes from the thin layer of skin and meat. 6. (Tamago) Egg Omelette 7. (Ezo Awabi) Ezo Abalone (Hokkaido): the liver sauce! Eat one on its own other with rice. 8. (Tachino) Cutlass fish (with grapefruit on top) : wow this surprised me with how good it is. 9. (Toro) Fatty Tuna: 10. (Aka Uni) Hokkaido Red Sea Urchin: 11. (anago) Sea Eel (Japan): wow it was warm and soft and REALLY AWESOME. I don't think my partner or I disliked any piece. Each had their own incredible texture and flavour. Great to talk to the chef about his Favs. He doesn't have a lot of time but used to go to momiji (friend worked there). Nodoguro: can't eat raw skin, so seared. Really awesome piece of nigiri. What impresses the most is that this guy is a one-man show. No helpers / assistants, no dishwasher (until 6:30pm) - so this guy is literally doing everything himself! Outsourced cake (anniversary celebration) was a surprise, taro chestnut with sponge cake and outside cream. My partner was thoroughly full here. That being said: No onsite parking. The ambiance has quiet music, but the first seating means that it's just your party and the chef. There's nobody else!

    Angel C.

    Wow, absolutely fantastic. Sai is a one man show, and an incredible one at that. The "ambiance" is your party and him on the other side of the sushi counter, and that's it. The courses were beautiful and just as precious to eat. Do be on time! He starts promptly, definitely come early if you can. Throughout the course, we ordered two servings of sake, the hot sake (which I loved) and the dassai, which was as smooth as he described. Both very good and dangerously intoxicating. ;) The starting appetizers were good, expected from a restaurant of this caliber, very refreshing. His soup with the white fish and radish had a very nice aroma. Another dish had peeled grapes which were great flavor explosions to go along with the main food items. At this point, I was satisfied but not blown away. Then the toro and mackerel sashimi came in, both were fantastic. I am a sucker for toro, and this one was just heavenly in my mouth. If you know the melty, buttery feeling of good fatty fish, l can attest that this fish did more than that to me. The mackerel was also so amazing, and a good clean contrast to the toro. There was also one sweet shrimp, probably the best piece of shrimp I ever tasted. It had that perfect, gooey but firm texture, without a weird aftertaste I've gotten from some in the past. Now I knew we weren't messing around. Next we had our hot dish, can't remember the fish exactly, however, it was delicately crispy on the outside and buttery in the inside. Super rich flavors, and the golden berries (my first time trying!) and tomatoes at the bottom were perfect balances. I learned that golden berries are just so good, wow. Now onto the nigiri. Fantastic. I missed pictures of the geoduck and tamago because I was too enticed by the sushi coming in. The Kohada was topped with a bit of yuzu, which really enhanced everything about the fish. His cuts made it very fun to slurp up the tail ends of the pieces, and this one was no exception. The ainame had incredible texture. The tamago was extremely light and delicate, very cleansing and almost not egg-like. The toro was amazing, no surprises there. The overall highlights for me in the nigiri had to be the uni (creamy, rich, no stinky aftertaste that indicates it not being fresh or a lower tier, best urchin to ever be put in my mouth), geoduck (best geoduck I've had hands down), anago (never had eel taste like that in my life), and shirohoshifuedai (this fish was built different, there was so much goodness). Next was a toro wagyu hand roll, which was not my favorite after all the bliss we experienced, but still good. The miso soup was exceptional, it had an aroma that I never experience in other miso soup, even homemade miso soup. Very satisfying after all the meat. Dessert was good, a nice little mocha ice cream and some soaked fruits in a carbonated drink that tasted quite candied. Another note, the fresh wasabi is SO good! I initially kept eating it before I saw he was grounding up some to put in the nigiri, god it really made the nigiri that much better. Overall, it was an awesome experience. We learned about Chef Sai himself and got to have casual conversation in an intimate environment. Most of all, we got to eat some of the best food I've had the privilege to put in my mouth, ever.

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    Tony L.

    I haven't written a review in a long time, so I thought I would start up again with a 5 star review of Sai Sushi and Sake. I read an article about the private omakase experience here, so I made a reservation about a month in advance (new reservation slots released on the 15th of each month at 11 AM) for a Saturday first seating at 5:15 (another seating 2 hours later). You are required to prepay the omakase to finalize your reservation ($500+ for two). The restaurant is located in the same complex as the Safeway on Mercer St. and I was able to find paid street parking pretty easily. We walked in a little after 5 and Chef Saito greeted us from behind the sushi counter, with our first appetizer dish already plated and ready for us. After taking our drink orders (I got the sake sampler for $22), we started with our dinner. First part: 2 cold appetizers Sashimi platter Clam and bamboo shoot soup Hot dish (Chilean sea bass, which was so goo: tender with a nice, subtly salty sauce on top) Second part: 11 assorted pieces of sushi, prepared and served one by one. The Hokkaido uni was incredible, geoduck was very snappy, otoro was very buttery, and the abalone was very good as well: normally I am not a fan of abalone, but this was so tender (per Chef, it was cooked over 2 hours) and had a sauce made from its liver on top. To end the sushi part of the dinner, Chef made a Japanese wagyu and tuna had roll, which was the ultimate surf and turf combo. Finale: We finished with miso soup (homemade miso) and a dessert of matcha tiramisu and vanilla mochi ice cream. While the dinner was not cheap, we really enjoyed the unique, ~2 hour experience with Chef Saito (he was the only person, other than the two of us, in the entire space). There are a lot of thoughtful touches at his restaurant, from chargers for your cell phone, to an area next to your place mat to hold your phone (you'll need it for all the food pictures you will take), to having an air purifier at every counter seat. There are much fancier restaurants you can go to, but this was one of the most fun and intimate experiences I have had. We look forward to coming back again this year.

    Susan C.

    I have been visiting Sai sushi on a regular basis for the past two years. They change menu every month, and I can see improvement every single month on the delicacy of dishes, use of seasonal ingredient, plating, and innovative, flavor profiles, despite it already was a perfect omakase experience two years ago. As a foodie, especially on Japanese cuisine, I've not yet seen any restaurant being so self critical, and constantly elevating dishes on such a frequent basis. They offer 3 to 4 appetizers, both hot and cold, before starting nigiri sushi courses. After the sushi courses, house made from scratch miso soup, and a killer wagyu beef uni toro hand roll,, and then desert/ coffe/ tea to follow. Despite my frequent visit, I rarely get repeating dishes, which is something extremely hard to achieve for any restauranthere anywhere. This kaiseki and sushi omakase restaurant is better than most if not all Kaiseki restaurants I have been to in Japan for the past 10 years. So lucky to have it here in Seattle.

    So-Ying C.

    My husband and I went to SAI Sushi & Sake for our anniversary dinner this year, and it did not disappoint. Love how the majority of their products are imported from Japan; hence, it gave us the opportunity to try fishes that we normally don't get to order at other sushi restaurants. According to the owner, they make an average of three orders weekly from Japan and have them ship the fish over. The reason why he does it multiple times a week is because he makes his order based on that week's reservation, so instead of buying local where most of the vendors would require him to buy the whole fish, he rathers pay a premium and import it from Japan but buys them in small portions, that way, his customers are getting the freshest cut and highest quality. If I have to nitpick on something, I would say the decor is lack thereof. It doesn't remind me too much of a Japanese restaurant. Also, aside from the sushi bar where it could only seat up to four, there are no other tables available. Very intimate setting between the customers and the owner/sushi chef, and you really do get to experience an authentic way of enjoying your omasake.

    Christy H.

    Had an amazing first-time experience at SAI Sushi & Sake with some friends. To begin with, you are allowed to wait inside up to 10 minutes prior to your seating (each day, there are two seatings, with the first geared towards a seating of 2, and the second dedicated to a seating of up to 4). Upon entering, you're greeted with a cozy ambiance reminiscent of that of a singular room in a Japanese inn: wooden paneling surrounds you, there is a coat rack and electronic charging station behind you to the right of the entrance, a minimalistic countertop faces chef Sai, there are trays placed beside you on the counter to house your mask or phone, there is a woven basket underneath the counter where you can store your bags, and the inclusion of a single calligraphic painting seals the deal. At this time, there is already an appetizer awaiting you--all you need do is seat yourself and begin! From there, you are whisked away along a tantalizing journey into true, Japanese omakase. The impressive ensemble includes two appetizers, a seasonal soup, sashimi, chef's choice hot dish, 11 pieces of nigiri sushi, one hand roll, miso soup, ice cream, and tea or coffee (choices included coffee served black or with cream/sugar, green tea, jasmine tea, or decaf jasmine tea). While all of the courses were indeed scrumptious, my absolute faves included: the wagyu hand roll, the fresh red uni, and the cold sake (the Kubota Junmai Daiginjo). Highly recommend giving this place a try--come with an open mind, and truly take advantage of the opportunity you have to ask chef Sai about his craft, or about Japan!

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    Julia A.

    When my husband and I go out for a nice dinner, we either go to a steakhouse or omakase. We were lucky enough to make a reservation for my birthday early September! The restaurant is right on Mercer St - there is street parking but also some nearby open parking lots. Definitely go a little earlier though to find parking since Mercer St is always a nightmare. As soon as we walked in, we saw the bar countertop with 5 empty chairs. Chef Sai only does 2 seatings a day (5:15pm and 7:45pm). You can make a reservation between 2-5 people. If your party size is less than 5, you will still be the only group/private dinner! We came right at our 7:45pm reservation so the 2 appetizers to start our dinner were already available and served! Dinner includes 2 appetizers, seasonal soup, platter of 4 sashimi, hot dish, 11 nigiri sushi, handroll, miso soup, ice cream, and tea/coffee. With the sashimi, there is fresh wasabi included. Oh my goodness, SO good! I want fresh wasabi with all my sashimi now. The miso soup is also homemade so the flavor wasn't quite like any other miso soup I had, and it's dangerously addictive! Chef Sai also gave us a slice of cake at the end for my birthday too! Because we were the only group seated, this was the fastest omakase experience we've had (less than 2 hours) but no complaints there! Overall everything we ate was absolutely delicious. I also appreciated when it came time to have the nigiri and handroll, Chef Sai asked how much rice we wanted (light, normal, extra). There are also little white trays that are setup next to your table setting as a place to put your phone/keys/wallet. These little details made the experience that much more memorable!

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    The food, service and ambience was perfect. Highly recommend this place. They have a great selection of sake and beer

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    Ask the Community - SAI Sushi & Sake

    Do you allow parties of 1? Do you accommodate solo diners? Even allow a person to eat as a single? Are they not granted any privilege at your establishment?

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    Do you have reservation options for 1 person? It seems like the minimum available party size for yelp booking system is 2.

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

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

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    FOB Sushi Bar - Even more to the right not pictured (9/11/24)

    Even more to the right not pictured (9/11/24)

    FOB Sushi Bar - 1.78 lb Sushi ($14.99/lb = $26.68)

    1.78 lb Sushi ($14.99/lb = $26.68)

    FOB Sushi Bar - Rolls mix

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    Rolls mix

    Maneki - Sassy salmon roll

    Maneki

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    2.3 miJapantown, Chinatown International District
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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

    Maneki - Wild Salmon

    Wild Salmon

    Maneki - Miso black cod

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    Miso black cod

    SAI Sushi & Sake - japanese - Updated May 2026

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