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    Shiku Sushi

    3.9 (557 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SHIKU SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Mango cocktail
    ThuyVy N.

    Wanted a happy hour when we were in Ballard and was happy to they had one on a Friday. The service was very friendly and nice and we sat at the bar so we had nice chit chat. We went right when happy hour opened and there were a few groups there by the time we left. The sushi was really good and not like anything I've had before. Both of the cocktails were good as well, weirdly I found the stem of my glass really sticky which is my only complaint.

    Jane K.

    I have visited this restaurant on twice while visiting the Ballard Farmers Market. On Sundays, they have a Happy Hour menu from 12-5. On my most recent visit, we ordered everything on the Happy Hour menu. Fish is fresh and the rolls are delicious. We also ordered the glazed chicken wings. Service was fast though the restaurant was t crowded. We sat at a booth both times and it's comfortable for a party of 4. Would not hesitate to return!

    Deanne B.

    This was a nice sushi place in Ballard. Our server was super nice and funny. We were able to sit outside by the street which was a walkable street so it was nice to sit by. The prices were good for Seattle sushi. They only have tea bags which could be something for them to improve.

    Marissa A.

    Super clean. Miso taste delicious (specifically NOT like sweaty socks which is what .most places smell & taste like) Happy hour was great it goes until 6:30pm Got to watch a suspense movie while I enjoyed my dinner. Something I overheard during my stay. In the photo attached, the owner is on the right training under the sushi chef. How cool! Based on my observation, she was so humble and excited to learn more about a craft. 10/10

    Sasquatch Roll

    Amazing fresh sushi and great atmosphere. Best I've had in a minute. Service was very welcoming and relaxed

    Sasquatch roll Bruce Lee roll  Black tiger roll
    Julie T.

    The sushi was very fresh and delicious. Atmosphere was great. Sashquash, Bruce Lee, black tiger rolls great. Nigiri great too

    Sumo Roll, Sasquatch Roll, California Roll
    Emily Z.

    The sushi is fine but the wait and price make it not worth. I ordered the Sumo Roll, Sasquatch Roll, and California Roll. The two specialty ones tasted great, but for about $17 each they were not substantial. I don't know what they did to the California Roll but it was the worst one I've ever had. Half the restaurant was empty when we came on a Monday night, but due to the long waitlist we sat around for about 20 minutes before we were seated. Only one party came in during that time. Not a big deal, just inefficient. There are so many good sushi restaurants in Seattle. It's fine if this one is conveniently located and you want sushi. Otherwise, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

    Sha P.

    We had a wonderful time at Shiku Sushi. Service was great and the dishes were delicious and huge.

    Mango Manga cocktail
    Marcus S.

    Looking for a dinner that wasn't too heavy, it was decided that Sushi would be the entree of the night. They have decent outdoor seating, and the weather was just right, so we went with that. I'd recommend although music from the Sabine across the street can be heard if it's a particularly good night over there. Our server was very friendly and attentive to our table throughout the visit, but her knowledge of the menu was so-so. She was spot on with the Crispy chicken appetizer but a bit of a miss with drink suggestions. The crispy chicken app is shareable as my party of 3 had about 3-4 pieces each. It comes with a teriyaki dipping sauce. I went with the Honey Roll - big shrimp tempuras, avocado, cucumber, & chili sauce topped w/ seared salmon it has some in spicy mayo & honey drizzled on but not drenched as advertised. Still, it was excellent and will absolutely get it again. It's a specialty roll so it's a bit higher than some of the others but would recommend. I had some of the Dragon Roll which was also pretty good. The "Mango Manga" cocktail was strong, a bit too strong but alright. Tasted like some good tier Vodka. Definitely the better sushi than a place nearby whose name rhymes with "reach". I'd come back to Shiku.

    Jennifer H.

    Although there is some nearby competition for sushi spots, I definitely recommend trying Shiku sushi. I came here on a Thursday and we sat down right away in the cute outdoor area. The service was excellent! Our waitress Jenny was very helpful and friendly. As for the sushi itself, it was very good. However, the appetizer we ordered, the fried chicken bites, were a bit on the dry side. The sauce was good, but it was hard to coat all the chicken in the sauce to make it moist enough. For sushi rolls I had the rainbow roll which was great! The fish tasted very fresh and the crab inside was good. I also shared some of the Dragon roll, even though it wasn't on the menu, they were nice enough to make it upon request. For a drink I tried the Yuzu sake. It was quite good! Not too sweet or too strong tasting. I look forward to a return visit.

    J K.

    They gave us someone else's order. Their sushi isn't easy to identify, so I didn't realize it wasn't what we ordered. I almost ate it, but my wife cautioned me, because the order didn't look right to her. I have serious allergies, and I'm careful about what I order. I tried to get our waiter's attention. I could see that the waiter was attending to various other tasks. The waiter came over. We asked if this was our order. The waiter said they gave us someone else's food. So, they nearly put me in the hospital, and my wife saved me. The waiter said they were going to tell us, but it had been several minutes since delivery, and I could clearly see our waiter was not dashing over to our table to tell us. Instead, we had to wave them over, and THEN they told us. From my understanding, restaurants are supposed to train their employees to be more careful about this sort of thing.

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    An absolute go-to neighborhood spot in Ballard. Prices are reasonable, service is always great, and the rolls are fresh.

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    Raechel was a great waitress!! This place is great to come to happy hour with friends!! Good food and drinks! Get the serpents tongue drink

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    Best sushi of my life! 10/10 recommend anything the Puget Sound and Leary are phenomenal but everything is so delicious!

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