Hands down the best hand rolled sushi ever. The chef was friendly, informative, knowledgeable and skilled. Six of us agreed... best sushi we'd ever had. And we've eaten a LOT of sushi! read more

I absolutely love hand rolls, and every single bite here was amazing! I stopped by right after the World Cup match, so a lot of fish options were already sold out, but everything we had was still incredible. We sat at the bar, and the chef rotated making orders for everyone. The pacing was perfect just as you finished one roll, the next one was ready! The staff were pretty good too. If I ever have the chance to visit Seattle again, I will definitely be back!" read more

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Located in the heart of downtown (just steps away from Pike Place market), we came here for lunch on a weekday (and ended up catching some of the happy hour). The place is a casual dining with high top tables and 1-2 people assembling the hand rolls. We tried a small variety of handrolls. I was very disappointed as I was looking forward to a splurge with the uni, but they were out of it when we came (not sure if day of the week matters, but it was a Tuesday). We tried various rolls including king salmon, tempura shrimp, ikura, akami, hokkaido scallop. I would say that this place can get pretty pricey if you're coming hungry, but we had eaten already a few hours prior so this was more of a late afternoon snack so we were satisfied (with 4 rolls per person). Everything was really fresh and tasty. The filling for the king salmon and ikura was plentiful. I did not expect the hokkaido scallop to actually be mostly cooked (torched with mushrooms), but it was a unique savory texture. There was only one unisex bathroom for the entire area, which was a little inconvenient but otherwise, a fun fast place to go to. read more

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Sugo is one of those restaurants that turns dinner into an experience. The restaurant itself is bright, welcoming, and beautifully designed, with large windows overlooking a charming courtyard along the edge of Pike Place Market. The atmosphere strikes a wonderful balance between upscale and comfortable, making it equally suitable for a special occasion or a relaxed evening out. From the moment we arrived, everyone was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and eager to make sure we had a great experience. I've been fortunate to enjoy several omakase meals over the years, and while many simply let the chef choose your sushi, Sugo takes the concept to another level. Every course is thoughtfully orchestrated, with each piece expertly prepared and presented right in front of you. Watching the chefs work is part of what makes the evening so memorable. The seafood was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and every course reflected genuine craftsmanship and attention to detail. It was clear that the chefs take great pride in what they create. The service was equally impressive. Everyone was attentive, knowledgeable, and happy to explain the dishes and answer questions without ever making the experience feel rushed. The cocktails were excellent and complemented the meal perfectly. One of the biggest surprises was Happy Hour. If you're looking for exceptional hand rolls and high-quality Japanese cuisine at a very reasonable price, Sugo offers one of the best values I've found in Seattle. Whether you're new to omakase or already a fan, Sugo is a restaurant I'd enthusiastically recommend. Outstanding food, exceptional service, a beautiful atmosphere, and a dining experience that I'll definitely be returning to. read more

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Overall: 5 stars Came for the caviar because it only costs $15 to top a handroll with an abundance? That is an easy steal to celebrate any sized win! But clearly the deal was too good because they were all out! Compared to other hand roll bars, I like Sugo much more because they serve the rolls open faced, so you can clearly see the quality of everything you're eating, and it looks really nice. Further, these are full size handrolls compared where the ratio of fish dominated the seaweed and rice so that is the primary mouth feel. King Salmon - We topped up with ikura since caviar wasn't available, and the portion size was generous; the ikura adds a delicious salinity and texture profile to balance the naturally sweet salmon. Fresh wasabi gives this piece such a nice bright freshness. Ebi Nuoc Mam - Smaller shrimp seasoned with that classic Vietnamese palette of savory fish sauce that can give the shellfish flavor to hold its own. Tempura Shrimp - This roll gives a classic tempura shrimp roll with all the fix ins from spicy mayo to a sweeter saline glaze. The cucumber adds freshness and the piece eats very well with a balanced serving of rice. Spicy Tuna - Classic spicy tuna handroll with the added pairing of the sweet pickled radish, which gives a bright sweetness to contrast the bold spice coming from the tuna mixture. Kanpachi - Another piece that works brilliantly with ikura; we have that firm white fish powered by the lime, and the saline forward nature of the salmon roe really helps to add another dimension to the amberjack. Torched Eel - Very generous cut of eel that will be sure to satisfy for the final rolls I like the added toppings of cucumber and optional wasabi, which help alleviate some of the richness of that seasoned eel. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

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Located across from Pike Place, Sugo Hand Roll Bar has very decent handrolls with fresh tasting fish. You can tell it's not frozen and very much worth your money. We ordered some Sapporo to start off our meal. Originally, I asked for their four piece Handroll, but they said I couldn't have it; I have a shellfish allergy and they wouldn't have substituted two of the rolls that had shrimp for salmon handrolls. In the end, I only ordered three handroll: two salmon and one yellowtail. Their fish is tasty and their handrolls are crunchy and fresh. The yellowtail had some citrus on it, but it was not too overwhelming. Their salmon's was perfect and topped off with sesame seeds. The service was okay and the place itself was a bit vacant. It's understandable since they just finished their happy hour. I would say it's not too bad for a place located next to a touristy spot. read more

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I first came here May of 2023 - a few months after they officially opened. The anticipation of getting to come here was everything I'd hoped it would be, and more. The experience in may of 2023 stuck with me for so long that, 3 years later when I officially moved to the area this was my celebratory "welcome to washington" meal. The sushi is delicious, the freshness is unmatched, the flavors are so rich and this is hands down in my top 3 of favorite edamame executions (and i'm an edamame snob) My husband and I are eagerly awaiting going back for their thursday night omakase experience The setting is intimate yet inclusive and the wait staff are quick and efficient. read more

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Ordered the 6 hand roll set (Ora King Salmon® Ebi Nuoc Mam, Spicy Tuna®, Kampachi®, Crispy, Shrimp, Torched Unagi), Otoro signature hand roll, karaage chicken, miso soup, and desserts (cream brûlée and some ice cream with toasted rice. The handrolls tasted fresh. There was a little wait for seating but service was not bad. You eat around the hand roll bar and can watch the chefs make your hand roll. It's date night friendly. read more

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The portions are small, but the fish is super fresh. Two of us split the six piece hand roll and two side dishes and I was worried it would not be enough food but it was. I think the calamari had heavy batter which filled us up but the chicken had good texture and flavor and light crispy breading. The fish was so fresh and loved it was mot mushed together but cut into nice pieces and the vegetables it was served with had good contrast texture and flavors. Especially the spicy tuna with daikon.. though I also loved the salmon and crunchy shrimp. Would definitely return again for happy hour!!! read more

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Food: This was a very unique location for us to try. We love sushi and this was the first tine we have tried a hand-roll bar as its not very common in San Diego. Everything we ordered tasted phenomenal. From the spicy tuna to the softshell crab. ALL of it was delicious. If we had time to go back a 2nd time before we left, I would have def gone again. I also had a couple of drinks which were also quite tasty. Only thing I would say is that at it did take time for each of our orders to finish but I believe this was due to inly having 1 sushi chef and a handful of customers Service: I would say this would be that service was good but slow. It did take some time to receive our orders and it also took time to receive the check. Ambiance: Its a nice communal type of ambiance. Its def a louder type of restaurant as you are all seated around the sushi chefs, exactly like a bar (hence the name). We loved the vibe and the folks eating there all seemed to be enjoying the food and ambiance as well. Overall: I would rate this establishment a 4 to 4.5. read more

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I came to Sugo for happy hour on a Wednesday and was super excited and had a high expectations because my girlfriends from Seattle really hyped it up. We really loved the food and thought the hand rolls and fish were really high-quality, but had a bad experience with the service. From the beginning, we felt like our waiter wasn't super friendly. When my friend asked if the waiter could make one of the drinks into a mocktail, he responded he didn't know how to make it into a mocktail and made her feel weird when she asked for hojicha tea instead. The whole dinner I felt like he wasn't happy with us... he never smiled or gave us a friendly demeanor, and after debriefing with my friends they felt the same way. I felt like the only time I saw him smile was after we signed the check and gave him a 20%+ tip. Despite the fish and food being super good, I can't say I'd go back due to the poor experience with service. read more

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I ordered the 6-piece hand roll set, which turned out to be a great combination overall. The only one I didn't enjoy was the spicy tuna. The location is very easy to find, just near Pike Place. Seating is counter-style only, so you get to watch the chefs prepare each hand roll right in front of you. Any cooked items are made in a separate kitchen near the entrance, but since it's an open concept, you can still see everything happening. Ora King Salmon: I love a good salmon roll, and this one did not disappoint, simple and absolutely delicious. Ebi Nuoc Mam: A shrimp hand roll with great flavor, definitely one of the highlights. Spicy Tuna: This one was a miss for me. I wouldn't recommend it unless you really enjoy a strong, spicy kick.Even after eating the rest of the handrolls, I still had that spicy taste stuck in my mouth. Kampachi (Almaco Jack): Part of the yellowtail family. It had a slightly fishier taste compared to the others, which wasn't my favorite, but my partner enjoyed its chewy texture. Crispy Shrimp: Panko-fried shrimp with sweet chili and mayo, crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. Torched Unagi: A classic favorite, sweet, savory, and always a great choice. Gyoza (6 pcs): Very savory dumplings filled with finely minced pork, cabbage, garlic, and ginger. The sauce really elevates the dish and adds an extra punch of flavor. Overall, a fun dining experience with fresh hand rolls and a great view of the preparation process. Not much interaction with the servers since the chef is technically your server and he places the food in front of you. read more

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So happy we got to try this place! Last time I was in Seattle they were closed. We got seated right away and the chefs were so sweet! They made my son unlimited plain hand rolls and he loved it all. We tried about 7 different hand rolls and omg, alllll soo good! I'm still dreaming about it. Waygu was delicious, soft shell crab was probably our favorite and the eel. Yummmm! Everything came out perfectly and spaced out time wise, was amazing. Will definitely be coming back and soooo worth recommending to anyone and everyone! read more

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Such great quality ingredients and service! I got the 6 roll set and added oysters and a Hokkaido scallops hand roll. On the more expensive side of hand roll meals I've had but it's top 1 or 2 out of multiple hand roll places I've experienced in SF Bay Area, NY and now Seattle! Service was warm and attentive. People help each other out without prompting, so nice. I loved the oysters! So fresh and great pairing of flavors. The salmon was fantastic and buttery. The ebi nuoc nam was roll my eye to the back of my head good...mMm! The kampachi had great texture and I really enjoyed the crisp on the crispy shrimp, great breading! I highly recommend and will definitely come back whenever I'm visiting! read more

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Had an amazing lunch here! Very convenient location not too far from Pikes Place. Service was great and the food was excellent. Fish was fresh, the nori was crisp. I definitely recommend Sugo for anyone looking for delicious, fresh hand rolls while in Seattle. read more

The first time I went to a hand roll bar, it was in Los Angeles. Fun experience. So when I heard about Sugo, I had to try it. So should you. Everyone sits at the bar. Servers take your order (assuming 4 rolls is a minimum) and the chef starts cranking out one roll at a time. You can come solo or with a crew. It's social and delicious. They have veggie rolls such as avocado-truffle and tempura eggplant. They are fantastic and half the price of a special roll. I love kanpachi so I had to try it. It was my favorite. The shrimp with nuoc mam was also excellent and something I had not had in sushi. Happy hour starts at 2pm. Next time.... read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Eggplant Hand Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here about 2-3 years ago and wasnt very impressed because both the nori and fish were very soggy during that experience. I passed by the other day and decided to give it another try. I was very pleasantly surprised! they have since expanded the fish selections on the menu, the flavor pairings felt much more elevated for each handroll, and my nori was very crisp :) favorites: kampachi (lime zest is great), madai, & ofc king salmon! i did still find the otoro and hamachi to be just a smidge fishy. overall a great casual spot for freshly made handrolls! read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - kampachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good value hand roll bar out of the main pike place market area, looks like they rotate out their menu seasonally. Fish quality was pretty good but what was most impressive were how balanced all the flavors were - everything worked well together and their choices of seasoning and garnish really elevated the handroll!! Also I love how they don't put too much rice in the handroll - emphasis is on the filling and the seaweed doesn't get too soggy that way The also pay attention to details - rolls that have items that might fall out have an additional seaweed piece tucking it in. Rolls with too much filling are left open to eat like a taco Fav handrolls were the - king salmon : burst of fresh salmon flavor, good amount of fat and oil - shrimp w fish sauce : very refreshing! Felt like a spring roll (successfully) turned into a hand roll - crunchy shrimp : very umami and nice crisp, shrimp remained juicy inside Nigiri was alright - akami nigiri was a bit too fishy and tough to chew for me, chutoro was better read more

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First time trying a hand roll? Yeah, mine too, I can say, it's different not using chopsticks to eat every bite of sushi. This was an experience and the sushi is spectacular. Dip the sushi in soy sauce and enjoy the crunch of the seaweed wrap. The salmon, spicy tuna and tofu sushi were all very good. The flavors match some of my favorite sushi places, just a different way to enjoy the sushi. read more

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I came for the happy hour and the prices were great! The King Salmon was my favorite, and hard to beat at $4/piece. The Chutoro was also good, but the nori to fish ratio makes it hard to fully appreciate the flavor and fattiness of the fish. I also enjoyed the Hamachi. I just felt that each roll could have had a bit more oomph. The drinks were delicious, but this is coming from someone who prefers cocktails on the sweeter side. The Yuzu Spritz and Coconut Koi were incredible. The service was also great and I enjoyed that we ate at the counter and could interact with the chefs. Dannon was especially nice! I think this is one of the best happy hours in Seattle, especially considering its location! read more

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Love this place!! Got to see the chef prepare each roll in front of us which was so nice! Each roll was around $7 which I find to be a good deal. The calamari had to be my favorite but the spicy scallop was also really good. read more

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Rare hand roll bar in Seattle - sit at the sushi bar and enjoy freshly made hand rolls. Recommend the soft shell crab (amazing!), wagyu inaruzushi, crispy shrimp. Hand rolls are well made. Service is friendly. Chill vibes in a nice setting. Pricing is fair. read more

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My partner and I came for a quick bite after having our main dinner at Half Shell across the street. What a dream come trueee. Food: (4/5) This was our second hand roll experience but our first time at Sugo. None of the sets were really catching my eye, so I decided on the salmon, spicy scallop, and torched unagi hand rolls. The salmon was easilyy the best out of the three, although they were all very good. I was absolutely in love with the fish to rice ratio AND that they use seaweed to close the other end. The last place I went to didn't do that so everything was falling out- great attention to detail. My partner got the 4 piece set with an additional otoro hand roll. The one bite I had of it was truly melt-in-your-mouth. Service: (5/5) There's truly nothing else to say other than that they do a wonderful job here being attentive to all their diners! read more

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Sugo is one of those places I still think about years after my first visit. I had it for the first time about two years ago, and it genuinely stuck with me enough that I go back whenever I'm in Seattle (a few times a year). There's something really fun about it that I don't get back home in Santa Barbara since we don't really have hand roll bars. That novelty definitely adds to the appeal for me, and it keeps me coming back. That said, I've had fresher fish at other Japanese spots in Seattle, so it's not necessarily the absolute best quality I've had in that sense. The overall service experience, bar like setup around the chef, and convenience still make it a must-visit for me when I'm in town. read more

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Sugo delivers a great experience for a casual sushi bar dining. All hand rolls and nigiris were so fresh. My favorite was melt-in-your-mouth chutoro nigiri. Would recommend it to anyone who likes fatty tuna. Drinks were also tasty. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time. read more

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@sugohandrollbar came thru with last minute omakase + sake pairing request for their 8pm seating. Rachel their social media manager reached out after I submitted an inquiry for last minute openings. The host was welcoming at check in, and knew exactly what was discussed when making the reservations (us visiting from San Diego, and inquired more to engage with us) The ambiance is intimate and fun. Our experience from beginning to end was definitely elevated & one for the books. The sake pairings complimented the nigiri so well. The chef and team executed the flavor profiles perfectly. Thank you chef @hannoxp for the hospitality and sharing your knowledge and recs. read more

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my second time back and i'm already thinking about my next visit here! I love handrolls so I knew I had to try out Sugo during my trip to seattle last year. I LOVED everything I got so I came for a solo dinner today and the quality is still top notch. They were able to squeeze me in for dinner despite not having a reservation. service was fantastic, everyone was friendly, and food was delicious. my favorite is the salmon skin and king salmon hand rolls! the spicy tuna was a little too spicy for me. read more

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This is for the Omakase experience. Hands down, this is one of the best Omakase I have been to. To start, there is an oyster appetizer (be early, not late) that was flavorful and started the dinner off right. Each bite was delicious, paced well, and explained well. Each bite built with flavor. The sake pairing went perfect with the meal as well. At the end, there are extra bites available and they were well worth it. Last, there was a small bite for dessert to round out the meal. The space is nice and has about 10 people. For the service, it was spot on and really appreciate the time taken to go over the dishes and the sake pairing. Will be back for sure for this experience. read more

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A really lovely dining experience. We came in a group of 5 with a reservation for the counter. We ordered most of the appetizers, and tried a variety of hand rolls. - The only roll I found a bit disappointing is the crispy shrimp roll. The sauce has made the shrimp moist and non crispy. Plus the roll has raw onions in it. Other rolls were all really good. I went with the 6 roll set personally and it was enough for me with other appetizers and a glass of cocktail. - The appetizers were all ok, nothing impressive Suggestion for owner: ask for allergies or any modifications required when ordering. My friend couldn't finish his vegie rolls due to raw onions in them. I spent some time picking them out. read more

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Very good rolls prepared infront of you. Very cool experience. And taste good. First time trying uni and last lol not for us but everything else good. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Uni wagyu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped in for happy hour and was very pleased! Everything was so great, the flavors in the hand rolls were amazing. The different sauces lead to a great experience. Also the freshness of the salmon was spectacular. I was seated at the bar fairly quickly and I loved watching the chef build the rolls. It's a really cute set up as well read more

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Had a great experience here despite how slow the wait service felt to me. Sushi chef brought out the hand rolls fairly quickly and getting a table seemed quite easy despite making a reservation before hand. Maybe it's the fact that I went in on a Monday night which may have helped. This isn't my first handroll restaurant, so I know basically the idea of how this is set up. The layout of the restaurant consist of a waiting area and a dining area where the dining table surrounds the chef and the food prep area. Menu has the option to choose from 3 set courses or pick and choose the handrolls and appetizers. The sets are pretty much divided by how much you want to eat/pay. Less rolls, means cheaper set. More rolls means a more expensive set. I went with the expensive set because I was hungry and I also added a bunch more after that because it did not satisfy me enough. The handrolls were pretty good and I got to try a variety of them. The sake selection was pretty good too, but I wish the whole bottle options could've been ordered by the glass. Strange to see different sake options for glass vs bottle. Anyways, I had a good experience here and am down to eat here again in the future. read more

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We recently went back after the business kindly invited us to give it another try. We went during happy hour, which definitely made the hand rolls feel more worth it. The spicy tuna was our favorite out of the rolls included in the happy hour deal, and the miso soup at that price is a great value. The soft shell crab roll still stands as our top choice and is a definite must try. One thing that could still use improvement is attentiveness from the servers. We were not done with our miso soups and still had a small but very consumable portion left when the server took them away without asking. Small moments like that can affect the overall experience. read more

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My solo dining experience was a success. I made reservation for 6pm and were warmly welcomed. Note that there is limited seating and it's a split between to sections of the restaurant. The place is literally located so close to Pike Place Market (like the end of it). Omg the food here was actually so good, I was impressed with the quality of each fish. Ambiance is chill and relaxing. Love their music choice here. I was vibing while eating my food. Michael was my sushi chef for the night. He crafted each hand roll so nicely. Presentation was great. The pace of the hand rolls were on point because once I finished a hand roll, he was already presenting a new one for me. Lol keep em coming or should I say rolling?? Thanks for restocking up on my ginger per request every time. I ordered the 6 hand roll set $40: ranking based on fave #1 to least fave #6. - ora king salmon (#3) - spicy scallop (#1) - spicy tuna (#2) - kampachi (#6) - crispy shrimp (#4) - torched unagi (#5) As if I wasn't full already, I just had to order more of the other premium hand rolls. I got the Wagyu + uni + ikura $26 -- so big it kinda fell apart after a few bites but oh so flavorful! Soft shell crab $11 -- very yummy and crispy. Otoro $14 -- amazing! Love fatty tuna. Bees knees drink $16 -- I'm a sucker for these drinks. Well prepared. Overall, I ended up chatting up with a couple next to me and they were great company. Such a lovely dinner. I will be back for happy hour someday! read more

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If you're in Seattle go to Sugo!! It will not disappoint. We got the spicy tuna, salmon, fish egg, and crispy tempura. It was so amazing, I will definitely come back. read more

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Okay follow up to my first review: I found myself in the Seattle area with some company again, so obviously, I had to make us a reservation at my favorite hand roll bar! Food was good, but something about Sugo felt different. It previously felt like a more personalized/high-end dining experience from what I remembered! Quality of the rolls were still great, but the miso soup was watered down. A little let down by this visit, but also probably because I used to be SO in LOVE with sugo? read more

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Great deals for happy hour! We got miso soup, calamari, and all the kinds of hand rolls except for the tofu and eggplant. Miso soup and calamari were great and the best hand roll is the King Salmon. Hand rolls can just take a while if it's busy since there's only one person making them. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Really like the ambiance of the place. I came in for happy hour and got sat at the bar pretty quick. Service was pretty fast and my orders got through pretty quick. Definitely pop in at happy hour for some solid deals on hand rolls and drinks! I had a good time and it was super tasty for the price. I kept ordering and they kept coming read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Checked in at 2:25 pm and sat at the bar. It's crowded and it's hot outside so it's nice to sit down. The hand roll chef is working solo and definitely needs back up help. I like the ginger and I'm noshing on it. I ordered a king salmon hand roll and they have gluten free tamari and a gluten free menu! It's happy hour so come here. $4 limited hand rolls and an assortment of other sushi items. The seaweed is crispy and the fish is fresh!! read more

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pros: good quality food cons: interesting service, cramped seating My friend and I had a reservation and people who were seated 15 minutes after us were asked for their order and served first. It was nice of the sushi chef to check in on my dietary restrictions before making my rolls. We had to wait a bit for the waiter to take our order and wait again to flag down a waiter for the check (We're okay with waiting but we tried to get their attention twice and it was awkward with us just trying to leave atp). Also the seating at the bar is wayy too close, you don't even have room to put both your elbows on the table (not that that is how you eat hand rolls). Felt like everyone was on a date together !! read more

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