I happened to be in Seattle for the weekend and was given the recommendation by a friend to try Shiro's! I was unable to get a reservation at such short notice so the man on the phone told me that I could line up outside before the restaurant opened at 5:30PM. They only reserve the "table" seats, the bar seats are "first come first serve" regardless of whether you have a reservation or not. I started lining up at 5PM and my party of two was, luckily, the last ones to be seated with the first wave of customers because of a no show - I recommend coming earlier than 5PM on Friday night for a chance to be seated. If you are not seated within the first wave, they will take down your number and call you when a seat opens up. So why is Shiro's so popular? Why is there a line outside of this sushi restaurant? Well, since I spent a good amount of time waiting in line, I decided to do a little research into this place. I'm sure many of us have seen the "Jiro Eats Sushi" documentary on Netflix about "the world's greatest sushi chef" and his sushi bar in Ginza, Japan. Shiro Kashiba is his apprentice and he opened Shiro's in 1994 but left after 20 years to open Sushi Kashiba near Pike Place (a more expensive sushi spot than Shiro's). Now, the head sushi chef is Jun Kobayashi. So, Shiro doesn't actually work here anymore but his fame persists and still draws crowds of diners towards Shiro's. History lesson aside, I thought my omakase experience was pretty good but not super amazing. Omakase is "chef's choice" so my dining partner and I were given pieces of fish that the chef thought was appropriate for that specific day. In my attached pictures you can see all of the fish we were served as well as their names (I'm missing the Alaska salmon, I ate that too fast). Other than the agedashi tofu, the items in the pictures are all part of our omakase experience. The bar was full so we had to eat our omakase at a table. It's interesting to me that Shiro's website says "edomae sushi", the traditional Japanese way of using fresh fish from surrounding waters, but much of the omakase was fish from international sources such as Korea or Spain. It was pretty difficult discerning which piece of fish was from where because our server was very vague and soft spoken. He would quickly come to our table, serve us, quickly point out the fish without much description, and then leave. I like learning about the fish so I felt like I was annoying him when I kept asking him to repeat certain items. I thought the fish was cut well and the slices were generous. I know you're not supposed to add extra flavoring to the fish but I thought that the nigiri was pretty bland? I usually like more vinegar or acidity in the rice to help cut through some of the fattier fish. My favorite item was the Hokkaido Scallop, it was the best and creamiest scallop I've ever had. The other items were good but nothing mind blowing. What I did think was GREAT was the price! The two omakase and agedashi tofu came out to about $200 including tax/tip, which is cheaper than most omakase spots in my hometown of San Francisco. read more

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Visiting from LA and booked a last min reservation at the sushi bar. Service was perfect and the fish tasted so fresh. Plus $140 for the experience and 15 course sushi is super affordable. Easily would go again, the chefs did an amazing job making everyone feel comfortable and give us the best meal. Can't wait to come back (: read more

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I do believe in their tagline "YOU'LL BE "DREAMING OF IT UNTIL YOU COME BACK." It really was the reason why we came back, made a reservation and lined up before the restaurant even open. Shiro's Sushi is one of those places where you had a taste of the real thing, you always will savor that moment because you don't know when you'll have the opportunity to experience it again. With that said, it is a unique experience in my opion. It was my very first omakase menu back in 2016 and I came back 6 years later reminiscing on that memory. It is also very affordable for an omakase in a populated city like Seattle, so you're really getting a good deal. All the fishes are fresh and just melt in your mouth. There weren't any fishy smell or any weird texture, it was just eating butter/avocado from the sea. I enjoyed every moment and every dish that came out, including the miso (yes, it's that good). Just a superb experience that you have to try once in a lifetime. read more

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Excellently prepared sushi with balanced flavors and proportions, a variety of high-quality fish from around the world, and unique pairings continue to make Shiro's a standard bearer in the region. This is considered one of Seattle's favorite sushi restaurants, and the sushi surpasses most of its peers in the city. With such high expectations, however, there will always be one or two bites that do not delight the palate to perfection. While this is in part to the subtle preferences people might have for different flavors. The edomae approach focuses on the subtle flavors of each fish and finds some pairing to bring out the uniqueness of that flavor. So, given the uniqueness of each fish, not every palate will find the flavor pleasing. That aside, there were a few mis-steps that could not be ascribed to individual preferences--some of the nigiri was served slightly too cool, the ishigakidai was chewy (poorly selected) and the uni was somewhat over aged, as it was imported from Japan. On the other hand, the hotate was perfect. Service is outstanding, but the ambiance comes across more as a crowded diner than a high-end eatery--yet that cozy, family style feel is what gives Shiro's its charm, not trying to be anything more than it is. Finally, the prices are in line with the quality of food and services you'd expect from a higher tier sushi restaurant, not succumbing to the price gouging you might see in other eateries which goes primarily to pay for the ambiance and the aura of exclusivity. Overall, I recommend highly, even if the chef of the restaurant's namesake has long moved on. read more

Shiro Kashiba, an apprentice of the great sushi chef master, is no longer at this restaurant. He is at Sushi Kashiba a few blocks down. Even so, their sushi is still amazing, and one to two pieces of the omakase reminded my boyfriend and his friends of Japan. If you dine in, you are required to get the omakase. Probably because it's in such high demand, or is the only food that requires good service. It's $75 which really isn't bad for some Japan level fish without going to Japan. It must be difficult on the chefs to keep so many omakases going at once though. I've eaten here twice now, and the first time, a single tear escaped my eye when I had the tuna. It didn't happen the second time, but it was still awesome!! It's amazing they are still consistently procuring fish around the world with the state of everything. It is doubly amazing that they are still able to make everything taste so good after the fish's long journey of several thousand miles. The service is obviously lovely, as it is an omakase where they explain how to eat everything, and recommend what can be paired with soy sauce. I honestly salivate when thinking about this place, and am in love with the fish, but I can't wait to eat fish in Japan some day, hopefully. read more

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Reserved a spot in advance because they say it's the spot to go. The ambience its nice and the staff is professional. We did the 19 pc omakase course, which was only $75/person. The sushi style is edomae style, which is my favorite style of sushi. Overall the omakase was delicious, but I would not say its anything crazy. I normally enjoy the omakase style of sitting by the bar and getting each piece served one at a time, but since we are getting four to five pieces at a time, i feel like it ruins the experience connection from person to chef. Also highly recommend the Black Cod Karrage and Salmon Kama, both were very delicious if you want to do more than just the omakase. Overall, everything was pretty much delicious. read more

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When in Rome, Tokyo... you get the $75 Sushi Omakase w Seattle Tax and takeout tip. Truth be told, I was saving an Omakase Experience that was half the price for a work promotion that didn't pan out back home. But when you work the *ahem* frontlines as a HCW for a year with very questionable relief in sight--the All Out has to be on a trip you've been holding out on for two years. Takeout Omakase is kinduv an oxymoron in this case. Though the fish held up during a quick uber ride back to the hotel, seafood along with fried anything is best right out the kitchen. I wasn't blown out of the water so to speak, but I think a nice dine-in experience and an axe on that rice burger order would've edged out Jiro's to a 5-star rating. 4/5 ain't bad though given my mood-in-weather for this weekend. read more

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My bf and I made reservations for 8pm on a Saturday evening during our visit to Seattle and so glad we did. For $75/person, a 19 piece omakase is SUCH a good deal. Since there is no bar seating right now, the food comes out in 4 courses, so you get about 4-5 nigiri per round. Everything we tasted was of such good quality and we were so full after. The only thing that differed from other omakases I've had is that there were more "simple" nigiri and only a few specialized ones. They didn't encourage you to eat them in any particular order as I've been accustomed to. We loved it nonetheless. The service was also amazing, all the ladies were so friendly and attentive. Can't recommend this place enough, I will always be back whenever I visit Seattle! read more

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I highly recommend you all to dine at Shiro's! I tried their $85 omakase before and this is my first time trying their $125 omakase. This is the best sushi meal I've had in a long time! Our chef for the night was Sean and he was amazing. Very knowledgeable on all of the fishes and very kind. He made the entire experience amazing! I would definitely come back again! The entire staff as well were kind and very attentive. The restaurant is cute, kinda small but serves amazing sushi. I would recommend a reservation when you visit Shiro's. Parking can be annoying, it's downtown so you can get lucky with street parking. If not there are a bunch of parking lots, but they're pricy. read more

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Was super lucky and snagged a same day reservation by getting on the cancellation list. As stated on the website, patrons are obligated to the omakase preset menu which includes 19 nigri sushi for $75. We also ordered Shiros special black cod ($18) and the seasonal tempura ($15) for starters. PROS: The cod was delicious - it was delicate and soft, skin was perfectly crisp, and flavor was slightly sweet. The nigri was delicious also - each morsel was the perfect one bite size; temperature was balanced for both the rice and fish which can be hard to come by at sushi restaurants. Our server was lovely and attentive. CONS: The tempura was disappointing as it was slightly cold when it arrived and lacked texture. Seating was extremely close to one another which probably wouldn't have been an issue pre-COVID. Our appetizers were brought out during the omakase which I feel defeats the purpose of an intentional preset meal that has a specific line up in flavor and textures. Overall, Shiro is worthy of trying however the experience felt more casual than how the restaurant advertises itself to be which knocks down a star for me given its high price point. read more

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Very knowledgeable staff and explained each course very well. Value and quality of the sushi is great for the price! Loved the intimate ambiance and experience. read more

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Came to Shiro's for dinner with a friend. We've heard great things and it was on her Seattle bucket list. I'm not the hugest sushi fan, but I was down to try the rice burgers. Unfortunately, they were not available at the time we went (I recommend getting them for takeout though!). Staff was super accommodating and let me get some things off the a la carte menu since I wasn't down to do omakase (once again not a huge sushi fan), but my friend got omakase. I got a shrimp tempura roll + salmon, shrimp, and the fatty tuna from the a la carte menu. Everything was delicious. The salmon ended up being both of our favorites. 10/10 would recommend. I plan on going back to try out more of the menu and potentially do the omakase. read more

My girl took me here for my birthday and let me tell you that the food here is.. IMMACULATE! If this isn't the damn best omakase we've ever had... For 4 courses featuring 19 amazing items at $75/person, it was honestly such a steal! Everything was so fresh and delicious but we still can't stop thinking about the uni and otoro nigiri here (otoro close ups included for eyegasms) My girl graduated from UC Santa Barbara and lived there for a few years and kept raving on and on about Santa Barbara Uni, so I tried it while I was there and let me tell you.. Her mind was blown when she tried the Uni here! Apparently they ship it in fresh from Maine. I don't know if they fed those sea urchins some narcotics, but DAMN! They were bomb! Apparently the head chef here was an apprentice of the chef from the Netflix documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, so this omakase was legit. Their matcha tiramisu that they provided for my birthday dessert was also such a work of art for the eyes and mouth!! Highly recommend reserving a table here while in Seattle because it was seriously a 10/10 experience and I could not have had a better birthday dinner. Perfect service and atmosphere. read more

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Shiro's offers a great omakase experience with a good price. The omakase here includes 19 pieces of assorted nigiri sushi for $75. Most of their fish is from Japan and Alaska and is of high quality. I really enjoyed the presentation of each course. They break down your meal into 4 different courses and provide a little explanation on each piece. Overall, I enjoyed all of the food I received here and definitely plan on coming back. read more

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Solid high-end sushi. Definitely get reservations ahead of time. I tried doing the online form but got no response so just called a week before my arrival and was able to cop a 5:30 pm spot for 4 people. Of course I opted for the omakase and really enjoyed it. What's special about this experience is that server (if you're not sitting at the bar) will put the glaze on the specific pieces for you and explain what each course is. The omakase is definitely worth the price. I was full and saitated towards the end of it. There are lots of options at Shiro's however if you're not in the mood for a full course. Would highly recommend if you're in the area and can snag a table! read more

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It has been a while since I had amazing sushi (in Japan, pre-COVID of course) and this is as close to the quality as in Japan! Right now every dine-in customer is only able to order the omakase (19 piece nigiri, 4-course meal) and a handful of appetizers. On top of the omakase, we also ordered the uni somen appetizer and definitely thought the dish is inventive as they created noodles out of squid. I love uni, and was extremely excited to have uni for the first time in years. The uni was fresh, buttery, and sweet. The only thing is, the truffle oil overpowered the dish and I could have done without it. The omakase includes 18 amazing different types of fresh seafood from a variety of geographies, Japan, Alaska, Greece, and Mexico. A couple highlights from the night: 1. Sweet Shrimp: this was surprisingly one of my favorites of the night and I normally do not like shrimp nigiri. This was raw, tender, sweet, and briney, just so delicious that my reaction was "wow." Would order this separately if I could! 2. The tuna 4 ways: just a great course, tuna is one of my favorites and there was such a mix of texture and flavor from this course. It was great ending with the ottoro, very melt in your mouth. Service was amazing, they tell you which each piece of sashimi is and where they're from, and they tell you which order they recommend to eat the different courses. Great location in the Belltown neighborhood, they take Covid seriously, highly recommend! read more

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My party of four reserved online a couple weeks in advance. We were slightly concerned because one half of us had a slot for 6:30 pm and the other half had a slot for 6:45 pm The hosts were very accommodating and put two tables down and seated us all together. The $85 omakase experience was worth every dollar. They kindly explained the order in which to eat each piece and which pieces not to dip into soy sauce for maximum enjoyment. The group particularly enjoyed the Atlantic salmon from Canada and the Botan-Ebi (sweet shrimp) from Alaska. To top it all off, we ordered the matcha tiramisu and the Hoji-cha panna cotta to share amongst us. The tiramisu was light, but I don't remember much about it. We split the tiramisu four ways and each person just got a tiny little morsel. Learn from us and order your own tiramisu or only split with one other person if you really like tiramisu. Now, the Hoji-cha panna cotta though... WOW was that good. It was smooth, creamy, flavorful, and great to share with friends because it's a thicker dessert. Ever since I had a Earl Grey milk tea panna cotta from The FireHouse in Sacramento, I've been lowkey on the hunt for more tea-flavored panna cotta. This hit the spot and more. read more

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My third time coming and it was amazing as always. I called in prior to get a reservation that included the entire sushi bar and an additional table for my girlfriends birthday as a surprise. I spoke to Adrian on the phone and they were very patient and kind as we figured out the time and amount of seats possible. Phone reception was welcoming and caring especially when I called them before service too! When it came to the day of the reservation the host team was very warm and considerate of the surprise and did all they could to maintain it for our experience! The chefs were patient with us as I noticed it's hard to work with large parties in general, especially with one large party at the sushi bar. Service was great as usual with Adrian our server taking care of us and making sure all our needs were handled. I really appreciate Adrian and the team for doing so much for us and making my girlfriends birthday such a special experience! read more

Amazing sushi. Everything was beautifully prepared and presented. Incredible dining experience. This was by far the best sushi I've ever had. Each course was prepared by the chefs and then brought by the server who explained what it was, the order to eat it in, and what was recommended to try with soy sauce and what to try without. Highly recommend read more

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My boyfriend and I came here because we thought $85 for 19 course omakase is such an great deal but it was too good to be true. I thought the fish we got didn't look as fresh as the pictures I saw online. We even came here right when the restaurant open so we were surprised at the fish quality. Never in my life I'd imagine getting food poisoning from eating omakase lol. read more

When I tell you this is my favorite reason in the whole world, I'm not exaggerating. I have had the pleasure of visiting four times and it is indescribable each time. The food is delectable and the service is always unmatched. I wish I could go to Shiro's every day. read more

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This was truly the best sushi I have ever had. The experience was enjoyable from start to finish. The best quality fish. Delicious sushi rice (made perfectly). Each fish was intentionally curated with a matching sauce- or just perfect by itself. The staff was very attentive. Our water cups or hot tea cups were never empty. We added miso soup at the end of our meal, and it was perfect. We were completely full and so happy. read more

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Believe it or not, I am not a fan of raw fish and sashimi. However, even I knew visiting Seattle meant I would have to give Shiro's a try! I have no regrets! The boyfriend and I had reservations and were seated within 10 minutes at the bar. We both opted for the open-ended omakase in which the chef will keep serving you until you tell him you have had enough. This option is AMAZING, but also dangerous for the wallet. Our chef's name was Jun, and he was great! I was in complete awe watching him make all the pieces throughout our meal. The boyfriend and I had 24 pieces each and the bill was a little frightening, but totally worth it as the omakase was out of the world! Everything was fresh and made to perfection! I loved that each piece melted right in your mouth, and each was given so much attention and love as they were already seasoned according to the fish. So, no soy sauce or wasabi needed! I thoroughly enjoyed every single bite, which says a lot since I am not a fan of raw fish! We ended the meal with a light dessert recommended by a staff. I forgot the name, but it was one of those raindrop desserts! Presentation was pretty, and I loved how light the dessert was so it didn't make us feel extra full. I had a great time at Shiro's! Just thinking about them is making me crave their omakase all over! A must-try when in Seattle! read more

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Unbelievably good. Got here around 4:50 to get a spot at the bar and was 3rd in line. Figured it would be a much longer line but guess I lucked out on Sunday. We spent the evening enjoying a wonderful omakase with Chef Hiroshi who is just a vibrant and upbeat chef. He made the whole experience relaxing. I thoroughly enjoyed all the nigiris presented and they even had live sweet shrimp. Standouts of the meal were the medium fatty tuna (chutoro), grilled eel, sweet shrimp (amaebi), salmon roe, and scallop. There were a few types of fish I've never even heard of in my life (maybe I'm just uncultured) which made the experience even better than expected. I'd definitely come here again for another omakase and maybe order stuff on the side since everything seems to be so delicious! read more

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On my visit the only dinner option was a 19 piece omakase meal and a small menu of appetizers. The clam miso was a great start to my meal--the yuzu adds a nice brightness to the earthy and umami miso. Every piece of nigiri was delicious. The selection was diverse, and I appreciated that my server told me which pieces he'd recommend with soy sauce and without. Good sushi isn't cheap, but you pay for what you get and I'm glad I got to experience high quality food and preparation during my visit to Seattle. read more

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I came here for the omakase because I heard it was the best. I want to start off by saying that I'm bias because I'm from Southern California where we have some of the best omakase. For the price, it's a great deal. $75 for 19 pieces of nigiri omakase, it's like unheard of, so this is one of the great things about this place. The sushi was good, but definitely not the best I've ever had. Most of the omakase places that ive been to, flavor each piece of nigiri so that you don't have to use any soy sauce. This was not the case here. Only about half was already flavored. The server pointed out which pieces needed to be dipped in soy sauce and which did not. Of course, all the ones that did not were excellent. I was not as impressed with the sweet shrimp as I usually am. The fried heads were very lightly battered in tempura. I was hoping for more. The staff were all very very friendly which is great. The food was good, but could definitely be better. The drinks were also very good. I will definitely be back when they start offering more of the menu instead of just the omakase. read more

Phenomenal omakase experience! Sushi bar seating is coveted and reservations are scarce, but compared to Shiro's already excellent dining room service the experience is indeed a notch higher. Our dinner was curated by chef Chris and Sean at the sushi counter. They carried many of seasonally premium seafood flown in from Japan and were culinarily finessed by the chefs whom their knowledge and skill, in my humble opinion, deserving restaurant in their own name stake. Service is attentively fluid yet never intrusive. The vibe is quiet yet never out of place. 10/10 we will be back as soon as we can! read more

Fabulous Omakase. We did the table side selection but are looking forward to coming back for thr bar experience Everything was delicious. For dessert we tried the machine and matcha tirimisu read more

We are now officially spoiled for other sushi! As I scrolled through my photo roll, I found myself simultaneously checking my calendar to see when we could revisit! I don't need to say much - the photos speak for themselves. But try the unique and delicious crispy sushi burgers alongside your nigiri! read more

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Booked their omakase experience for my boyfriend's birthday and I have nothing to say but good things about their service, food, and sushi chefs! Worth every penny! read more

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Experience 8/10 Food 9/10 Service 8/10 I like how the server explained everything, from where the fish was from to what order we should eat the pieces in, and whether we would need soy sauce for each piece. read more

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My husband and I went to Seattle to celebrate his birthday and since he loves Japanese food, I decided to book the $125 omakase dinner at the counter for us on a Friday night. I booked the reservation the day it came out and chose the 6:30pm slot. There was street parking around but it may be hard to come by so definitely plan on getting there early to leave room to find parking! We got there on time and they weren't ready yet. The waiters were still waiting for the previous party to be done and leave. Once the previous group left, we got seated! We had Chef Sean and he was entertaining. Though, the one thing I didn't like is that he focused his time only talking to one group amongst our reservation group. There was a bias towards one of the girls because it was her third time to Shiro's and she brought two friends that were visiting out of town with her that night. If you're a returning client, you'll get more attention from the chef. Tbh, I felt invisible to the chef, just from sitting next to these girls all night. It sucked that all the other new folks like myself didn't get the same kind of experience. I put on the reservation that we were there to celebrate my husband's birthday. Sean asked around once we were seated if any of us here was celebrating a special occasion. To be honest, I don't know why he asked if there were no plans to make our night a bit more special or even a nice acknowledgement would have been nice. I felt like we would have been better off just getting a regular table. I don't think I'd opt for the counter again. Sure, it's cool to know what fish I'm eating, but otherwise, that was it - he focused his time just talking to that one group the rest of the time he wasn't talking about fish. Also, I sat sort of in the middle and I was served last every single course. The both of us weren't fully full by the end of the meal. One thing to note - after the course is complete, he may ask if anyone wants additional nigiri. This is NOT part of the package. You will be charged for any additional nigiri you ask for it and they don't tell you that or tell you how much it costs. He only asked us how many more we want and if there's a preference of which nigiri. That's it - no mention of it being an additional charge! I'll try to talk about some pros - food was quality and the service was good. All the waiters and chefs were very nice. I'm bitter about the experience I had because it was supposed to be the highlight of our trip but it wasn't bad - just not up to my expectations for what I paid. I think the experience should have been consistent for all parties and not just focused on 3 people out of the 8 people there. It just felt like we were sitting on the sidelines for the whole experience, listening in on their conversations. read more

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A friend and I came here for our first sushi bar omakase experience, and it was truly life changing. From the appetizers to the 15 piece nigiri to the matcha tiramisu, everything was absolutely amazing. Sean and Masaki were great sushi chefs who shared their knowledge with us as well as generated a very fun vibe throughout the night. I cannot choose a favorite, because everything was so unique and memorable. Although this experience is pricey, it was worth every cent. Also, the matcha tiramisu was the best cake my friend and I have ever had in our lives! Could not recommend this experience enough. read more

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$85 Omakase Review Only - 19 pieces. Usually at 19 pieces you would say to yourself, I'm stuffed, but honestly, I was not. Sushi was precut and not fresh --fish was room temp. The quality and size were very skimpy (thinly sliced). If you compare pictures a few years back you can see they have "cut back" their portion sizes in terms of thickness of the fish. Razor thin! I understand Shiro's was likely amazing back in the days. Confirmed from a friend that use to frequent this spot several times a year --there is a significant drop in quality but at the same time, increase in price over the years. Look, I get cost of operating a business is crazy expensive, but just charge more and do not cut corners on quality. I do not recommend this place. If you must go, you can make your own judgement. We decided to try this spot because of the Yelp reviews but we wish we went somewhere else. read more

Was in town and thankfully was able to use RESY to snag a reservation. This place is fantastic. If you want a great experience, I recommend booking the sushi bar rather than a table, the menu is different and also it's great fun interacting with the chefs and other patrons. You will likely get to try at least one thing you have not tried before and the quality of the items is top notch! If you get a sake bottle, feel free to ask the server to give the chefs a glass to pour them some to toast with you! I won't get into the actual items since it will likely be different since it is omakase style but they are masters of their craft and everything was delicious. read more

We got a reservation for Shiro's for omakase & upon arrival, we were seated at the bar at a corner with 5 other people with our chef, Aaron. Speaking of the chef, I really do think that our chef Aaron did a WONDERFUL job & he was really personable, cool, & friendly to my boyfriend & I. It was just a little tough though because he had to cater to 7 people for omakase all at the same time, & the party next to us was a bit on the difficult side too, which isn't his fault whatsoever, but I think the experience could have been more intimate if he had less people to cater to at once. Regardless, he still made our experience very enjoyable & you can tell he's had a lot of experience in the sushi industry (ask him about his story, it's pretty cool!) For the omakase choice that we chose, we paid by dish that the chef would make & we were able to have a say in when we wanted to stop our meal, which is different from the set amount you pay type of omakase. At that point, I lost count with how many dishes we got, but my boyfriend kept count & said we definitely had more than 10-15 pieces of sushi each.. not sure if he was just delusional from all the sushi we ate, but if that's the actual case.. that amount of sushi we both ate + the 2 bottles of sapporo + 1 sapporo for our chef for after work.. we ended up paying $250 overall together including tip (to kinda put things into perspective with how much you'll potentially spend). Overall, I thought all the fish choices that our chef picked were delicious & well thought out. I just want to thank Aaron again for being so kind to us- we were celebrating something big & you made it enjoyable for us! read more

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You really need to make reservations like a week or two in advance. Take out is kind of risky especially when the Nigri is left out for a while. The flavor changes a lot when it just sits in the take out box. Which is why omakase pieces are served and eaten right away when placed in front of you. But despite being take out, the omakase nigiri take out box was great with craftsmanship of the real thing. Highly recommend dine in. read more

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Such great sushi that was super fresh! Enjoyed the whole omakase experience! The service was great and they get you in and out very fast. read more

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Came back for the omakase (tasting menu), and was not disappointed. The menu provided such a variety of delicious tastes that we were left happy and full at the end. The following are some highlights: I don't usually like oysters, but my oyster was quite tender and the splash of citrus juices neutralized any overly fishy tastes. The tuna/salmon/albacore sashimi were all very fresh and served as a solid second course. The battered/fried unagi was very tasty and came with bamboo inside for more complexity of textures. There was one dish with a mussel (I believe?) under a black spread and breading which was way too salty. For the last course, one of my favorites was the negitoro. It was DELICIOUS and fresh and tender, melting in my mouth. read more

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I want to give Shiro's 4 stars but I think I'll have to give it an average 3 star rating. First off, the servers were lovely and very nice and responsive. They deserve 5 stars! They explained all the pieces of nigiri, came back multiple times to check on my table, and were easy conversationalists. Very kind and nice people Right now Shiro's is only offering the chefs omakase which is 19 pieces of nigiri. You have to make reservations as well, which I appreciate. The fish itself was great, but nothing out of the ordinary. The nigiri pieces were prepped with just enough rice so that you weren't over full with rice at the end of the meal. I think the food was honestly just average. But it was a great experience and I was satisfied at the end of the meal! My favorite pieces were the sea bream, the o-toro, sweet shrimp, ikura, and silvebelt. I couldn't stomach the geoduck :/ but that's not the restaurants fault-- i just don't like geoduck hehe. read more

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