Nothing like getting fish roe stuck in your teeth then suddenly, a little pop on your mouth! Ahhh! Love that sound and feeling. This place recently opened in downtown Edmonds. We've been away so tonight was our first night to try the food. It was fabulous! I love sushi, but not every place makes it taste so wonderful. We ordered edamame to start with green tea. We also ordered a California Roll, Spider Roll, and a Caterpillar Roll. All were great. I ended up ordering a second Spider Roll. We sat in front of the Sushi Chef who was very accommodating. I think the husband insulted the white guy who was working with him. He got a scolding after we left. Geez, can't take him anywhere. I will definitely return. Prices are a bit pricey, but at least you know the food is fresh and good. One last thing. Unagi with steamed rice would be fabulous to have on the menu even if it's just a special, I crave Unagi! read more

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Update: The owner reached out to me and apologized for their mistake. I believe everyone made a mistake and I'm willing to accept their apologize for improving. I ordered three things to go, but the server just let me take out without checking if all of my orders have been completed yet. You can see the Omakase is not even crossed out on the receipt. I called the store and they gave me two options: 1) Going back to their store to pick up. What the hell.... I live very far away from Edmonds. 2) They will refund it to my credit card, but they don't know when the refund is going to be back..... Not sure how the store manager trained their employees??? I have never ever to heard this kind of shitty customer service! read more

SanKai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

The best bang for your buck at San Kai is going for their sashimi/nigiri selection. They have great quality fish and it's always fresh. The price for everything else on the menu is going to be on the high end which makes this place somewhere you'd go for special occasions. This is my third time going to San Kai and each time I explore a new item on the menu so that makes the experience fun. Recommendation: fatty tuna (Otoro) sashimi. read more

SanKai Sushi - Assorted Sashimi + Red Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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San Kai is a relatively new restaurant in downtown Edmonds, but the chef has been around for a long time in Seattle working at some of the best sushi bars here. For over a decade, I frequented his restaurant in Tangletown, Kisaku, and was thrilled to hear that Nakano-san was still around in Edmonds. The fish here is as fresh as it can get, and I love the chu-toro, yellow tail, sweet shrimp (get the fried heads too), and kohada here. The rolls are a bit modern, but not too crazy or overboard. My favorite is actually the futomaki, a roll that is common and humble in Japan but not as common here in the US and Nakano-san's version is the best. The menu includes apps and desserts, as well as decent selection of sake, and the service is always friendly and solid. Definitely worth a drive up to Edmonds, and will be part of my dining rotation now that I'm back in Seattle! read more

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Excellent food as usual. We committed to coming back more often it was such a great experience. Thank you!

The sushi here is sooooooo good! Really authentic and the ambiance is quiet and relaxing. I enjoyed the lobster roll sushi a lot and their uni is fresh. Don't skip out on dessert this place did not disappoint. Service was fast and friendly read more

Far from bad, but equally far from what used to be rather exquisite. Covid-related staffing issues may be part of the reason we were left waiterless after arrival, and to our mains coming out several minutes apart and leaving one person with nothing while mine order sat, waiting for my companion's plate to arrive; and for a wrong drink being brought to our table. The food was bland. Not nuanced, just bland. The udon was virtually taste-free, while the tempura was good, but carried bland to a new level. What a disappointment! Something very good indeed seems to have shuffled off into mediocrity. read more

Tonight my husband and kids surprised me with a birthday meal at San Kai our favorite sushi place! We have been fans of Nakano-San since his early days in Seattle. He had a well deserved night off. James took us on an amazing omakase adventure! He has an exquisite, sensitive and creative touch! I will always remember my very first meal at Kisaku with Nakano-San. Tonight will live amongst that night in my memory! Thank you so much James! read more

Thanks to SRW I became aware of this intimate sushi restaurant in downtown Edmonds. Reservations can be made on Open Table. Unfortunately several of the items I wanted to order off the special menu were out. The two dishes that stood out were the pork and daikon starter and the flan dessert. The fish portions in the chirashi bowl were generous, but the cuts were a little too thick for me. Be sure to check out the "Luminous Forest" LED lights in front of the restaurant. read more

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Nakano is the real deal. My wife and I lived near his restaurant at Greenlake and patronized it weekly (sometimes twice) for 17 years. We moved to the Bay Area and still saw him whenever we visited. When we came back, his restaurant was the first we went to. San Kai may be even better! Everything is perfect. We drive from Seattle weekly to get our fix of beautiful sushi prepared by Nakano-San and his team. When we are away, or when we lived in the Bay Area, we always look for the best sushi spots. If you are the same way, look no further than San Kai. You wouldn't think the best sushi in the Seattle area would be in Edmonds, but it is. Their takeout service is excellent. Cheers! read more

SanKai Sushi - Our San Kai, plated at home. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Nasty. They're serving a lot of stuff that just isn't fresh and they've been letting it sit around. The 14 piece nigiri. The rolls. Gross. Stale nasty and old. Sushi that's been sitting around getting old. It's fake. The guys in front aren't actually making your sushi. Recommend you order off the a la carte menu so they have to make it fresh. This was very disappointing at the price point. Blehh!! Restaurant is cute. Service is good. Sushi is plain nasty. read more

SanKai Sushi - Oishii deshita! (It was delicious!) To me, exceptional restaurant value is achieved when a meal is memorable, the details of the food, service, and ambiance created a dining experience so pleasant, you felt compelled to share with others. When I ( 1/2 sansei / 1/2 yonsei) was growing up, and the family went out to a Japanese restaurant, each of my elder family members would remind me of what makes a Japanese restaurant great. Obaasan (grandma) Kumasaka - nori (seaweed) - balanced flavor, colorful appearance/presentation - green with white (shredded daikon). Otosan (dad) the rice must be firm, sticky, and rice grains must be whole. Okaasan (mom) Hamachi must be fresh (no fishy smell/flavor), and each bite must be like a knife through butter. Obaasan (grandma) Matsuoka - the tempura prawn must not be overcooked, tempura batter must not be soggy and taste like oil. Auntie Mabel - the presentation of each dish must be thoughtful and balanced. "Learn to appreciate the details of the plate." Ojiisan (grandpa) Matsuoka - "you can't speed up quality; quality and value make the meal memorable." SanKai Sushi Japanese food hit high marks across all their criteria. My elders would have raved about the food. "Oishii deshita!" (It was delicious!) "Gochisou sama deshita" (rough English translation - "Thank you for the meal" or "That was a feast.") The food and service were exceptional. (We ordered takeout, so I cannot speak to the ambiance.) SanKai Sushi Restaurant has my highest recommendation...and as you can read from my review, the meal brought back my childhood memories. "Domo arigato gozaimasu" (thank you very much). read more

EDIT 2: the waitress insists that the food was remade. I'll take her word for it. The remade nigiri was eaten immediately and was still hard. This completely invalidates their claim about the cold weather exposure causing our rice to be hard and compacted. Are they cutting corners by giving us stale rice from the day before? Maybe a disgruntled assistant chef is sabotaging the restaurant and taking their rage out on the rice? Who knows. Just take your money elsewhere so that you don't become collateral damage in whatever issues they're going through. ---------- EDIT: the owner replied saying that we took too long to shoot our food. Let's say that was the explanation (but somehow the rolls were okay.) Then why was the "remade" amaebi still hard? That must mean it was never actually remade even when it had stuff that wasn't supposed to be in there. That is very concerning, and EVERYONE should be wary of that. I was going to hold back on commenting on the fish quality, but they told me to look back at the situation. That should not be affected by the colder weather, and it was not good. The chutoro had an unpleasant gristle to it that made it tough to chew. And since they knew about the cold weather conditions outside and claimed that was the cause of hard sushi rice, then why not serve the omakase in courses rather than all at once? I'm glad they referenced Shiro-san in their response because this is exactly what Sushi Kashiba does when you have omakase outdoors. ---------- When a sushi spot cannot even get the foundation of a nigiri right, it really makes you question what is going on at this place. The three of us in our party each ordered the 11-piece nigiri omakase ($42) and a couple other rolls. The rolls were alright, but what did the nigiri sushi rice do to deserve such abuse?! Properly formed, the sushi rice base will delicately break apart in your mouth. What we got were unpleasant bricks of overly-compressed hard rice. 32 times. Yes, 32 -- because my friend had foreign objects in two of her pieces (uni and amaebi) so they remade them for her. The amaebi sushi rice came back rock hard again, but the uni gunkan's rice was fluffier in texture. Finally, nigiri #33 was okay. This leads me to believe that they are capable of making a proper nigiri, but there is a serious lack of quality control. Perhaps the master chef was too busy and did not check the work of the assistant chef. We informed our server of this but thought it would only be fair to let everyone else know about our experience. We all work hard for our money too, so knowing which businesses to support is important. I saw someone else write that if you aren't arbitrarily selected by the chef to be treated well, then you can expect your food quality to be pretty poor. Not a good gamble for new customers. The fried amaebi heads were good though, as were the soft shell crab pieces in the spider roll. So at least their deep fried foods seem safe to order. read more

SanKai Sushi - Sockeye nigiri from ($42) 11-piece "omakase." The rice is compacted so tightly, so it had an off-putting texture. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I booked a table for the patio 3 days prior to our visit. This is during the pandemic, so we are concerned about the social distance & safety measures of places we visit. No one checked our temperature when we arrived a the restaurant. I saw that there was another party of 2 already seated at the bar table. One person was lounging around without a mask on less than 2 feels away from the chef. He was not eating nor drinking. It was really cold and windy outside, but we felt uncomfortable dining inside. So we asked if we can sit outside. The server agreed. No one warned us on the impact of wind and cold effects on sushi. We are not sushi expert. We were just trying to enjoy our Saturday afternoon. The server brought out 3 cups of ice water, so I asked for hot water instead. There was 6 cups of water in total on the table lol. It was really windy, so the umbrella shook the table very often causing the water and soy sauce to spill a little. Very understandable. I asked for paper napkins when the server stop by to give us our food 30 minutes later. However, another server came back with a towel & bucket of water and wiped our table. I don't know how many tables that towel has wiped, so that was a bit concerning to me. And the napkins never came. We each ordered a set of omakase (11 piece nigiri), and shared a spider roll & a negitoro roll. I also ordered a scallop nigiri for myself. I ate the scallop last, and it was the freshest piece of nigiri for the whole meal. Nothing from the omasake particularly stood out to me except for the rice of the nigiri was a bit tough. The rolls were fine. There was some sort of strand on my uni nigiri, and a blue line on the side of my sweet shrimp nigiri. I honestly don't know if it was safe to eat or not. So I waited for the server to stop by and asked her. She said she didn't know and took the two pieces into the kitchen. She returned after 5 minutes with two other pieces. First I tried the uni nigiri, the rice was what I expected from a sushi restaurant. Then I ate the shrimp nigiri, to my surprise the rice tasted the same as the other pieces before so I don't think they gave me a different piece. I don't think how they handle the situation was appropriate: 1. The chef failed to notice the rice was no longer fresh 2. The chef cleaned of the blue line off the nigiri and brought it back out At the end, we never learned what it was on the two nigiri pieces since the server never explained us anything. If you don't live around the Edmond area, I don't recommend driving 40 minutes here for sushi. read more

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Nakano-san's sushi is always the best. We followed him form Kisaku to Sankai. We drive half hour just to pick it up and go back and devour it at home. Before Covid, we would book at the bar anf get Omakase. The way Nakano-san does it, it's like magic. The fish is always fresh and the variety is always impressive. Doest compare to other Seattle famous sushi places. During Covid, I recommend you order Omakase, specify what you like and don't like, brussel sprouts tempura, fried oysters, and Viking roll. This is honestly the meal I want to have as my last meal. Just saying. read more

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This place is awesome! I made a reservation for 4 in one of their outdoor domes and it was so cute. Even though we were outside, the service was so attentive. Waters were brought out promptly and we saw our server walking around outside a lot, so they could easily see if we needed anything. Fish was so fresh and prices were great for fresh fish. I'd definitely be back again another time! read more

Surprised Sankai doesn't have more reviews. This little restaurant has many delicious and authentic dishes. The huge variety if fish is very fresh and high quality. Their dishes are well-prepared and creative. Every time I come I am excited to try a new seasonal dish. Prices on the higher side, but I think the experience is worth it. Omakase is more affordable compared to other fancier sushi restaurants in Seattle area. Reservation is highly recommended. read more

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My friends and me visited this resturant during the pandemic and insisted to sit outside. The server did warned my gf about the wind but we were ok with wind so we chose to sit outside. We each ordered the Omakese 11 piece set, and shared the spider roll, and the negitoro roll. All the food came at once and the server told us the fish of each nigiri. Before the server left, we asked for napkins to wipe the table. Another server came back with a towel to wipe the table and the napkins never came. After the wiping, we still saw water stains on the table... The ladies proceeded to take pictures and we noticed how the umbrella caught the wind and shaking the table (I thought that was what the server warned us about the wind but there's more). 15 min(?) passed and the ladies are done with pics. We started with the nigiri and the rice surprisingly tough. Not what you would expect of Omakese. The fish was ok fresh (nothing special). What special was how the pieces had nothing done to enhance their taste. Also doesn't meet the Omakese bar... The owner replied to my friends post saying that we were not suppose to wait 15-20 min under the breeze before digging in and that was why the rice was tough. That got me thinking... 1) Am I supposed to finish those 11 pieces and the rolls in 15 min? You want to eat sushi at the rate of ~1 piece/min and not enjoy the taste? 2) And also we were never warned about the effect of the wind on the rice. Maybe the sever coulda communicate better on that :) read more

My previous update was deleted since it was not a return visit. I clicked 'edit' this time so hopefully it will stick. After our dinner here, I spent the following day with food poisoning and it isn't a mystery how I got it. It cost me valuable work time and was no joke to deal with, running back and forth to the restroom all day. To respond to the business owner, it did not persist so I didn't have to see a physician to inquire as to how it happened/where I got it. I encourage the head chef to double-check the freshness of ingredients personally and daily - and wish all daring patrons and employees the best. I take responsibility for not sending it back when I had my suspicions; that's on me. Personally, I will not be eating anything raw in Edmonds ever again. read more

SanKai Sushi - Omakase... I feel terrible that an octopus died for this 2-star experience. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I love Nakano-san and have followed him for many years. His warm personality, deep knowledge of fish, and fresh ingredients are worth a drive north to Edmonds from my home in Ballard for sure. He always features the freshest fish and seasonal ingredients in his Omakase and in every special he makes. I love to leave my meal in his hands, though anything listed on the menu is sure to be delicious as well. I never miss a chance to visit when it's shirako or firefly squid season. Tell him about what you like and let him wow you and expand your sushi horizons. read more

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My husband's cousin recommended this restaurant but we couldn't get a table last week but we were able to today. It's a small neighborhood type sushi place but with a nice deco and modern feel. Service was great and the server, Rachael, was knowledgeable about the menu which was a plus as a lot of other restaurant servers do not care to learn their menu. They were very busy with takeout orders. Futomaki roll: This is something I get whenever I go to a Japanese restaurant. Surprisingly not all of them have this. I was worried about the eel being one of the ingredients but the rolls actually tasted good without the weird eel texture. -Gindara Kasuzuke (roasted Kasu marinated black cod): It melted in my mouth. I liked the pickles that accompanied the fish -Tempura Udon: shrimp and veggie tempura were very light and crispy. Udon noodles were cooked al dente. The broth was not too salty. -Spider roll, Negitoro roll, Edmonds roll: My son liked all three of them. -Sashimi assortment: My hubby said everything was fresh and tasty -Geoduck nigiri: My hubby said it wasn't as fresh as the others. Hoji cha: Tea was tasty as it had roasted rice aroma. Cheese cake: very light and tasty I'm glad we tried this place. Although it's not in my neighborhood this is definitely a sushi place we'd come back for. read more

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This place is exceptional! The freshest fish, the rice, the service! We will be back for sure! read more

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*Note: We have been here now 5 times just this year! Our favorite for sushi!* At the end of 2021, we moved out of Capitol Hill and into a new place near Ballard; definitely bittersweet. A goal for us in 2022 with this move is to spend time supporting new #localbusiness in the neighborhood and also up North since we typically gravitate going south due to my work. So far, our ventures up to Northern Seattle has been successful and yummy . * For #nye we wanted ring in the #newyear with #sushi . We decided on @sankaisushi in #edmonds (S/O @philmaaaeats for the influencing and recommendation )! We loved how the restaurant was small and communal, seats were intimate, and the staff was extremely accommodating and polite . The best part of course was getting to know Sushi Chef Nakano and watching him prepare some of the freshest sushi we have had in Washington . We HIGHLY RECOMMEND coming here for #omakase and asking to sit at the bar so you can talk and eat with Sushi Chef Nakano himself . 100% will be coming back again! read more

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Takeout was fast and good, but the big slab of otoro sashimi was disappointing. The uni and scallop sashimi were everything I could have hoped for and more while eating takeout on my birthday. The Brackett Landing sushi roll was also exceptional. I saved the otoro for last as it is usually my favorite but found it hard to eat (sad). I should know better than to order otoro to-go. My bad. I will have to come back and do the omakase once the pandemic is under control and we can once again sit face to face with the sushi master who is less than 6 ft away. read more

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Wow I'm kinda in love with this place. San Kai had been on our radar since their opening and we finally made our way here. We planned ahead and made a reservation to secure a spot. Parking was a bit difficult if you want to park right in front of the restaurant but we were able to park parked a block away. We got there a little early for our reservation and were seated immediately. There's plenty of seats, and seems like most of the empty tables were spoken for (reserved). It's nicely decorated with a mixed of traditional and modern-minimalist feel. Hostess was incredibly friendly, and she also took on multi-duties in helping out, clearing up tables, and replenishing new utensils etc, and she checked on the patrons frequently. Super nice woman! When we arrived, the restaurant was about 80% full. There was a steady flow of customers coming in and out throughout the night. The phone kept ringing from people wanting to make a reservation all evening too. Even so, there were customers who lingered long after they finished their drink and meals but the staff here were still very respectful and did not rush anybody. We ordered the 11-pieces omakase nigiri. I had a direct view to Chef Nakano the whole time and I saw him prepare our omakase set with such love and care. Haha. It came with tuna, chutoro (medium fatty tuna), kinmedai, kanpachi (amber jack), salmon, snapper, ikura (salmon roe), amaebi (sweet shrimp), squid, kohada, yellowtail, and a side of deep fried amaebi head. All the pieces looked and tasted very fresh, they had that tender and buttery texture like they could melt in your mouth. The sashimi slice is also perfect in thickness. The amaebi head is super crunchy and delicious. We also got San Kai roll, which has shrimp tempura, asparagus, scallop, avocado, topped with crab, japanese mayo and flying fish roe. I eat a lot of sushi and the presentation of these rolls was quite standard but it was perfectly prepared so the rolls did not fall apart at all and very easy to pick up. The fresh ingredients truly made a big difference. I enjoyed the crunch from the fresh asparagus which together with the avocado complimented the shrimp, scallop and crab perfectly. We've had some high quality sushi in the past so we're familiar of what to expect, and this place is comparable to the others in term of quality and price. What set this set apart from the other places is the service and the atmosphere they have going on here. It's just so warm and welcoming. It has that upscale feel but they maintain a strong neighborhood vibe. They make you feel like your presence is a big deal, and when they strike up a conversation with you, it feels personal and genuine. We didn't sit at the sushi bar but I noticed the chef himself was super down to earth while interacting with the customers at the sushi bar. While the wasabi here isn't made of real wasabi root, but it's very very fresh - it's not sticky so it's easy to pick a tiny bit from the clump and it has that super fresh kick from it unlike the old and stale wasabi served at some sushi restaurants. Also, as a germophobe, I noticed that this place was spotless. The cleanliness is probably 9.9/10. They really take it seriously - which definitely what you want to hear about the place that serve you raw fish, amirite? By the way, real quick about the dessert. We ordered the chocolate mousse. We wanted to get the custard purin but they were out of that and were very apologetic about it. But omg, the chocolate mousse is everything. Perfect texture! It's not too sweet, just the perfect sweetness and it was topped with gluten-free chocolate cake crumbles and a couple of chocolate truffles. Super yummy, and again, everything was the perfect sweetness with some distinct cocoa powder smell and flavor. The plating was incredible beautiful. To tell you the truth when we ordered the dessert, it was just to wash our palate and we weren't expecting much but turns out they have their own pastry chef working in the open kitchen and we were definitely blown away. The great attention to details was clearly put into consideration by much. Well done. Can't wait to come back here again. read more

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we loved this place! one of the best sushi restaurants we've been to for date night. we were able to make a same day weeknight reservation for 7:30pm; make sure you give yourself time to find street parking. we ordered 5 rolls (Great Pacific Northwest, Red Dragon, Brackett's Landing, Spider, and Negitoro) and 2 Otoro nigiri which is always a favorite of ours. everything tasted really fresh and we thought the rolls were creative and priced well. the Pacific Northwest and Negitoro were in our our top two! we will definitely be back, especially to try their Omakase which is one of the more affordable options we've seen in the greater Seattle area. also looking forward to trying a few items off their dessert menu! read more

SanKai Sushi - Red Dragon (left) and Spider (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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It's sad that it took the times we're living in for me to make this drive from Renton to Edmonds for some sushi. Let me tell you it was worth the drive and I'm looking forward to sitting at the sushi bar again for some omakase from Nakano-San. Till next time. read more

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The food is quite good. The value may not be great compared to other medium and high end Sushi restaurants. Ambiance was nice with a moderate level humming of activity. Service was fine but not engaging. No local spirits or beer. read more

Fantastic sushi in a wonderful little part of downtown Edmonds. A very good Happy Hour menu. Excellent service. We often get the OMAKASE, which is always a GREAT EXPERIENCE! read more

This is exactly what Edmonds needed. Knowing that they are usually full, I just decided to swing by to see if I could grab a quick bite since I was flying solo last night. Upon sitting at the bar, it turned into a nice party as some random friends started spontaneously showing up turning into a nice dinner of 6. The rolls they ordered all looked great, but my go to is always the Chirashi Bowl. It not only shows what Chef has that's fresh and great, but it also shows how talented of an artist he is putting it together. Tamago, ikura, saba - raw and pickled, ika, hamachi, amaebi, scallop, sake, toro.... AND my favorite chutoro. Sapporo on tap? Yes please. Great food, company, conversation, familiar faces and service too. I'm positive this sushi shop will be the spot for the neighborhood and beyond for years to come! Go here! #wherechefseat #supportlocalbusinesses #cityofedmonds #edmondsbowl #edmonds #nofilter #sankaisushi read more

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The heated outdoor seating was fun. It's a great private room for a small gathering. And this is probably the only thing I like about this restaurant. When we got there , none of them greeted us. First impression was not very friendly not like most Japanese restaurants. The food was very disappointing . We were excited to try this place. Unfortunately, it wasn't worth the value. read more

I was thrilled to hear a new sushi restaurant was coming to Edmonds, especially featuring staff from the famous Kisaku in Seattle. The decor is traditional and modern with ample seating for the sushi bar. We were seated right away and the staff was very attentive. The best part was the delicious fresh fish - sashimi style and traditional style rolls, everything was excellent quality. I appreciate an authentic place like this in the community- no rolls drowning in sauce here, everything was artfully prepared. I look forward to the next visit. read more

SanKai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Yes, SeattleRestaurant week ! My first time visit Edmonds @ SanKai. Woo, this was very delicious ! First was I picked herring nice sweet & sourness. Second main got Chirashi yum! Third is desert got coffee jello it's refreshed in my mouth gentle bitter love it ! These are only $35 it's big bargain !! I think !? Even my friend ate 1st Oyster, 2nd Nigiri sushi,3rd Flan was looks good taste good also ! Even Happy hour menu looks good so, we would back another time here ! Sorry my pic is already picked some not when they came like it but, you can see how taste good is. read more

SanKai Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

We tried a few of the sushis and nagiris. All were great quality -- fresh, and wonderful with a little dip of wasabi soy. Service was great as well, served with a smile behind the mask and tone of voice. Also, for Edmonds, prices are pretty darn reasonable for sushi -- though you'll still need to put out at least $30 to get satiated. Bottom line: If sushi is your thing, try it out! read more

Went here Last Sunday for dinner order the omakese and everything was so good. Chef was amazing,got the yuzu mousee cake for dessert read more

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This restaurant treated my friends and me in an extremely unprofessional, insulting, and arbitrary way. I am from out of state, and I planned to celebrate the birthday of a Washington friend. We were two couples. My friends made a mistake and arrived at 6:00 for our 7:00 reservation. They were seated, but they were told that our reservation was for a two-hour slot and that they would have to leave at 8:00. When my wife and I arrived at 7:00, we were also told that we would have to leave the restaurant at 8:00. The waitress provided the rationale that there were other reservations coming to the restaurant, and that these were the rules of their reservation system. I suppose there would be a rationale for this behavior if there had been a complete set of reservations beginning at 6:00, and that my friends and I deprived someone of a meal. However, before I arrived, when I arrived, and throughout the whole evening, there were EMPTY TABLES in both sections of the restaurant, indoors and outdoors (where we were seated). Also, when I made dinner reservations, just the day before, EVERY time slot was available for reservations. When the waitress told me that we had to leave at 8:00, I refused. I said I would not be rushed. She went inside the restaurant to talk to management, and then came back to say we could stay until 8:15. Again, I refused and said that I wanted to speak to the owner if they insisted further. I said I made the reservation for 7:00 and it was their mistake that this situation was happening. Again, there were empty tables by us and inside the restaurant throughout the evening. When I pointed out the empty tables to the waitress, she insisted that other reservations were coming or that the existing reservations had left early. Unfortunately, my friends were disconcerted by the restaurant's unpleasantness. A birthday celebration for a friend, whom I hadn't seen in person in over a year, was ruined. We tried to relax and enjoy ourselves, but it was difficult. The waitress brought all of our food quickly, which felt like another way of rushing us. The miso soup and the sake were not hot enough. Was that another way of rushing us? Such a disappointing dining experience. The best one can say about the restaurant's behavior is that it was arbitrary and controlling, unless it was based on some strange prejudice. To credit the restaurant, I talked to the owner as I was leaving. He apologized and gave us a 30% credit on our bill. He blamed the computerized reservation system. When we left at 9:00, there were still multiple empty tables in our area, and the restaurant staff had stacked the chairs on top of the tables. read more

Friendly greeting. Had a table available w/out reservations. Food was delicious (from sushi, sashimi, to black cod & more). Happy hour even on Saturdays! We are excited for another visit. read more

This new restaurant in Edmonds gets my highest recommendation: service, food, and room were all excellent last night when I and three friends went for dinner. More than a sushi restaurant, San Kai has some outstanding small plates (and desserts!) that beg for your attention. In fact, one can have an excellent meal here and never order sushi at all. Particularly outstanding was the roasted shio-koji chicken, which was served with eggplant and cherry tomatoes. That being said, the fish here is as good as any restaurant in the Seattle area. I really like downtown Edmonds. San Kai is across the street from Rick Steves' headquarters, and parking might sometimes be an issue. I say persevere, keep looking for a spot and I guarantee that you'll find one. read more

SanKai Sushi - Some of the best desserts anywhere - Sushi Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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If you are craving a formal Japanese sushi experience, you won't be dissapointed in this new restaurant in downtown Edmonds. They offer a limited happy hour with great selections that lasts for one hour before theIr formal opening at 6pm. At that point on, the restaurant is fully booked for reservations. The seating is intimate, and it may only accommodate one to two large (6+) parties at a time. If you want an authentic experience, reserve a chef side seating and grab an Omakase tasting. The dishes apart from Sushi were okay, but felt like filler compared to the decadent selection of fish to sample that evening. The salmon cakes on HH were served with a spicy mayo and had a satisfying crunch and filling. The curried cauliflower was too spicy, and could use a yogurt to calm it down. The dumplings were nice and crispy, but the filling a little too fish forward. The sushi itself though was top notch, especially at the HH price of $11 for four nigiri. The salmon melted in my mouth, and albacore was solid as well. The sushi rIce was light and did not overshadow the fish itself. Definitely a come back! read more

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I am very picky about Japanese food because my mother owned a Japanese restaurant in San Francisco for 25 years many years ago. There are very few establishments that have excellent fish. That is the keyword here you can get sushi anywhere these days but when the quality of the fish is so fresh and well cut that it melts in your mouth, that's when you know you've come to an excellent restaurant. I love the sushi bar that wraps around so you have seating right in front of the chef. Our chef actually interacted with us, which made it more fun. I got the omakase and every sushi piece with mouthwatering. I can't wait to come back even though I live in West Seattle I will travel to Edmonds to get a quality meal, and their prices are actually much more reasonable than other Japanese restaurants I've been to. read more