Dedicated customer here. There are some growing pains with the new menu or leadership. While I appreciate the new, more traditional Japanese additions, popular items have been removed, such as Agedashi Tofu, OG Tempura, and Gyoza. Our recent order of Market Tempura--advertised as 'Sweet Potato, Lotus Root, and Mushrooms'--consisted of an enormous serving of just lotus root served with a thimble-sized portion of Tsuyu broth. WTAF? The Tsukemono was equally perplexing and had me questioning the overall quality of the meal. I've attached a photo for reference. The cucumbers had a white/grayish growth on them, and the lotus root (as if I didn't get enough) and onion were overly raw. The onion was downright funky and inedible. Everything was cut very large. The unsettling assortment left me craving pickled plum and daikon. The edamame arrived steaming hot in a sealed container--a big no-no. Additionally, the miso soup was totally different than before. It lacked depth and gave off instant cup vibes; there was no wakame, and the tofu was sparse and not fresh. Please bring back the old recipe! The rolls were lovely, as usual. However, the sushi rice was noticeably more vinegary and slightly mushy. Perhaps it wasn't cooled down with care. I hope things get sorted out before summer gets into full swing. I'd love to see Tenzaru (cold Buckwheat noodles with dipping broth) on the menu. In case anyone is curious, Moshi Moshi offers a great version. read more

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The food was really good! They have a pretty decent selection of rolls, including some unique ones I haven't seen before. We did take out and the staff was lovely and friendly while I was waiting since I got there a little early. The vibes were pretty chill - it's a lot of dark wood and minimal lighting but they were playing sailor moon and I'm here for that. Would def order from them again! read more

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Another wonderful meal at Shiku! Great assortment of rolls, and fresh seafood ingredients. The service is prompt & friendly. We usually dine inside at the bar with lots of windows, this evening we at outside in the cozy patio area out front. Fantastic sushi option in the heart of Ballard! read more

Okay YUM! I am always on the hunt for a new sushi place and was so impressed by this spot. I went on a Sunday for their 12-6pm happy hour and was so happy with how much sushi I got for the price. I told David, our waiter, that I am gluten free and he immediately went to print out a special gluten free menu for me. This special menu had a LOT on it and they had some tamari for me. I got 3 happy hour rolls! Spicy tuna, Seattle roll, and David recommended the salt and pepper roll for me which I LOVED! Each roll was only $10 on happy hour which was an incredible price. The fish tasted so fresh and we could not get enough of the rolls. David was amazing. Super personable and on top of things. I wish I could take him with me to every restaurant and have him be my permanent waiter- he is just the best. There was a cool vibe here- dark wood and they had Star Wars on. It was a very Ballard experience and I just loved it. I will be back soon! read more

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. read more

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What a wonderful find. Great service and atmosphere coupled with excellent sushi and sake. The variety of rolls was great and will definitely be back! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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

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

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The honey and I absolutely loved our visit to Shiku Sushi! Dropping in after a long walk, I ordered the avocado, cucumber, and veggie rolls and loved every one of them, almost ordering seconds. I'd been really missing having a veggie roll with fresh vegetables and between it and the avocado rolls they really hit the spot. The service was friendly and prompt and I loved the music they were playing. All and all I would definitely come back to Shiku Sushi and adored their vegetarian selection. read more

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. read more

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A very pleasant experience on an afternoon of hard to find parking and friendly places on a hot day in Seattle. The staff was patient with the +1 we were waiting for. Excellent choices with tasty options for everyone. Bar staff super friendly as well! read more

They added the tips automatically without any reminder and asked for more tips when you checked out. They cheated the customers.

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. read more

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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. read more

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we've been going here for years. it used to be our favorite sushi spot in Ballard, but it sucks now. we won't be returning. I wanted to enjoy this meal but... the portions are small. its expensive (even during happy hour) for the amount and quality of the food. the wasabi is the cheap - squirt from the bottle - kind. I will say the service was great and the servers were responsive and nice. But I wouldn't let my friends eat here. read more

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

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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. read more

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We got quickly seated and it wasn't busy which was good. Although it took 10 mins to serve us water. 5 minutes later the waiter poured water and took our orders. The food took about 10 mins. But we were missing the Fried Stuffed Halapenos. The waiter came by and we told we were missing the Halapenos. Another 10 min goes by and still no Halapenos. Note: this place wasn't busy at all and the cooks were just standing around. So we waited total 35 mins and had to ask again. So i'm the next 5 mins they finally came out. The food was good, nothing special about. I got the Bruce Lee, Spicy Tuna, California Roll, and the Crunch. Tasted mediocre, if your looking for a place to eat sushi while walking around ballard choose this place. If you want something to spice up your meal get the "Fried Stuffed Halapenos". They were very flavorful and not to spicy. read more

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Service is good and attentive, ambiance is fun. My fave drink is why we come back - Mango Manga. Had the baked mussels, which was nice and had a bit of spice but not too much. The Bruce Lee and Ninja roll were good. I ordred the sashimi roll, forgetting that it doesn't have rice, so that's the one thats my least fave, but otherwise everything is delicious. Don't mind paying over $100 on good food, drinks, and service. read more

Awesome happy hour deals - after a filling meal with drinks, our total was just above $50 after tax and tip. The environment is very comfortable and staff are friendly as can be. We had the house sake, a ballard roll, a california roll and takoyaki. All were excellent. We're excited to return and try more! read more

Updating my review to 1 star now because I already had a mediocre experience here, but now they've decided to send spam to my email like 2 years later. I'm presuming they picked this up from my credit card purchase because I sure as hell never signed up for a shiku sushi newsletter. Not cool. read more

A great spot to people watch during the Sunday farmers market. The servers were excellent but when I got my "chirashi" Lunch for $30 the plate was laughable. I know the costs have gone up in the restaurants but don't make fun of the customers or they will never return. read more

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Great selection of nigiri, Sashimi and exotic rolls. The steelhead nigiri was exceptional. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. The place was clean and right in the heart of Ballard. I would hit it again. read more

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Really busy restaurant right in the best part of Ballard. I enjoyed my Sashimi and green beans. I do wish I didn't have to try so hard to order though. I kept making eye contact and trying to place an order for about 5-10 minutes before someone checked on me. read more

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

We came here a little after they opened for their happy hour. We were immediately greeted by the host/server and sat down. Our server was excellent and attentive. I loved how the restaurant's interior looked, as it would be a perfect place for a special occasion. The meal we ordered consisted of California rolls, Spicy Tuna roll, Salmon hand roll, and Salmon Skin Sunomono. The sushi tasted excellent and fresh. The salmon skin sunomono was slightly salty for my palate because of the sauce. Despite that, it was a perfect appetizer. Overall, our meal filled us up for about $30. If you want sushi during happy hour in Ballard, I recommend this place. read more

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Not worth it. The wings were cold and small. The sushi was below average. Basic, boring and not delicate at all. I got the Sumo. The service was sub-par. The waitress took a while to take our order. She didn't make us aware of last call. We would have ordered more but probably best we didn't since the food was underwhelming. Would never come here again. read more

The service was great. Such a cute place. We thought the food was excellent and we tried a fancy saki - so good! Definitely a fun romantic date spot. read more

We stopped by for the happy hour after going to an appointment nearby. We chose to sit in their outdoor seating section on the street. We ordered solely off the happy hour menu. My favorite was the crispy spicy tuna. Their spicy tuna has a good kick to it! The sushi was good, but nothing mind blowing. The service was great as our waiter was friendly and quick. read more

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My wife and I adore coming here! The service is fantastic but also so personable. The food and drinks are great. Highly recommend, especially for the service :) read more

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

Met a friend here who was craving sushi and who had heard many good things about this place, and we definitely weren't disappointed. I ordered my go-to sushi roll, the Spider Roll, and it was delicious. I also tried the Pork Gyoza and Seattle Roll off the happy hour menu, and they were both good. My friend ordered three sushi rolls and enjoyed all of them. For cocktails, I got the Yuzu Lime Drop and the Lychee Martini. I loved the Yuzu Lime Drop, but not so much the Lychee Martini; that one was a bit too sweet for me. Friendly bartender, great service. Would definitely go again. read more

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We stopped in for cocktails before dinner, since every other bar on the street was packed to the gills at 7:00 on a Saturday night. Our bartender was happy to see us, even though we weren't eating dinner and the place was busy. His quote, "less work for me." Thus, we happily settled in for a couple of round of drinks. He was great and soon I was giggling like an idiot, happy to be out and buzzed on a Saturday night. However, patrons waiting to eat, were not happy with us. One woman in particular, stood in front the door, shooting me looks reminiscent of my math teacher in high school catching me looking at Lenny Goldberg's test sheet. This woman, wearing a gray sweatshirt and glasses, wouldn't stop. She would make a great fascist general. Was sitting at a bar and just drinking, a Seattle faux pas? I didn't know, and I just kept giggling. Once I paid our bill, this woman almost knocked me over getting to our seats at the bar. I almost confronted her, which is my usual, but I decided for the sake of my wife, to let it be. Yet, out the door and on the street, I let out a loud expletive, which helped me, but shocked the Ballard locals. None the less, I enjoyed Shiku Sushi. read more

OCCASION self care AMBIENCE Casual and lit FOOD I ordered the miso soup (4/5), salmon skin sunomono (4/5), and the crunch specialty roll (4/5). I like the salmon skin with the cucumber (I did find this a tad bit too sweet for me). SERVICE Pretty good. They check-in on you to take your orders and refill your water without you noticing. I'd come here again read more

Great local sushi spot! I ended up here by chance the first time I visited Ballard, and once I moved to the neighborhood it became my go-to for sushi and izakaya food. They have the best sushi happy hour, which includes Saturday and Sunday 12-6, so I usually end up here for lunch on the weekend. I have tried their regular menu, as well as daily specials, and happy hour, and have yet been disappointed. I'm a huge sushi fan, and to be honest, having visited Japan a few times kinda ruined sushi for me in the US, but this spot is great for a quick high quality american sushi bite, and their bar bites (izakaya) are comparable to stuff I've had in Japan. Also, get the triple ginger mule, you will thank me. read more

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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!

Disappointing. It was cold & loud in the restaurant. Understaffed. We were seated immediately & the bartender took our appetizer order, which we received quickly: veggie tempura. The tempura was good, the sauce a little flavorless. Then we were ignored for another 30 minutes. We finished our appetizer while more tables were sat, their orders were taken and still our server did not return to our table, even though it was a small enough establishment that he walked past our table several times. When he finally returned we just asked for our check and left. No apologies for the wait. Terrible service. read more