the restaurant is set up prettily and right in pike place market so its perfect to grab a bite then explore. They take you to a separate room than the front which is set up more like a square sushi counter with the two chefs in the middle. Overall, if you want no fuss, no extra flavor fresh handrolls, i can see the appeal of this place. all good and fresh but nothing really wow. Sakura soda - like a lighter, sweeter cherry coke. 2.5/5 3 handroll set | Salmon - 3/5 poke - this is tuna basically 3/5 scallop - a little too much mayo and not as soft as some other places but still good. 2.75/5 read more

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We were leaving Pike Place Market and walking back to our car, and walked by this place. This place was on my list, and since we were already here, I figured we might as well try it. I was happy to see that I made it for happy hour. I got the Kyuri to drink, which was good. I wanted to try the Lychee Martini next, but they were out. The other drinks looked good also, but I was starting to get full by then. I got the King Salmon, Spicy Tuna, and Crispy Shrimp Hand Rolls for $4 each off the happy hour menu. My bf got the Shrimp Tempura and $5 happy hour saké, which was pretty good deal for the saké. The hand rolls were good. Service was quick and friendly. I'd love to come back for happy hour again. read more

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Sago Hand Roll Bar is such a hidden gem! The service here is spectacular--everyone is super friendly and attentive. The food is just as amazing: the fish was so fresh, and every hand roll was delicious. I also really loved the vibe. They've got bar-top seating if you want that fun sushi bar experience, but also regular tables if you prefer a sit-down meal. The space is quiet, relaxed, and people are very respectful--it feels kind of tucked away, which makes it perfect for a date night or even a business dinner. Definitely recommend this spot if you want great sushi in a chill but classy atmosphere. I'll be back for sure! read more

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Sugo is so cute! I love the ambiance and the bar area. This spot specializes in hand rolls but they also have Japanese cuisine and cocktails. The handroll bar is like a sushi bar, but square shaped and everyone is around the chefs doing their magic. The place setting includes a small handroll stand and they make each handroll and deliver them individually so you eat them one at a time,similar to omakase. They also have regular tables on the other side of the restaurant. Hamachi HR - delicious classic roll! Kept it simple and fresh. Torched Unagi HR - torched to order, delicious! Soft Shell Crab HR - with thin sliced onions and avocado. So yum! It was a bit "fun" to eat. I had to figure out how to get it all in. Otoro HR - OMG melt in your mouth. Definitely get this! This was my favorite of the meal. I should have got a 2nd one! The Lychee Martini is on my list for next time! Service was quick and friendly. Definitely recommended! read more

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Food was good, fish tasted fresh. The issue was the service. Had a reservation for 8 pm, got there 5 min before but still had to wait 15 min to sit. Then, once we sat, the server never took our orders. I had to get up and flag her down to take my order, because she was in the other room and totally forgot about us. It took over 30 min to put our order in. They didn't even offer to comp my soda or anything. Just the bill and a tip of course. If a customer needs to wait over half an hour and also flag a server down, then you have serious customer service issues. read more

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Sugo was amazing, the food was like nothing else I've had. The otoro was sweet and fatty so was the spicy scallop. The service was great, they even gave us complimentary tea to go with ,our meal and they were also friendly. The looks of the restaurant were modern and nice. I would highly recommend Sugo to people who like hand rolls or sushi. read more

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Came on a Saturday afternoon while walking through like place. Tried their higher end hand rolls via the to go side of the restaurant . Only half the restaurant was open for seating at the time so the wait to get a table was too long for us although the restaurant appeared half empty! Wagyu uni ikura roll was delicious as was the uni and caviar. Pricey but great environment, friendly staff , and delicious food. read more

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The food was amazing absolutely so fresh. The service was absolutely great beyond anything I would've ever thought service amazing ambience beautiful on the water. read more

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Tito is the best! Great experience trying out the uni & caviar, toro, spicy tuna, and the tempura green bean hand rolls. Portions are generous and all of the fish tasted amazing. Bonus points: the uni is fresh from Santa Barbara right now! read more

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We made a last-minute reservation for date night and were accommodated with ease. We were seated right away at the first sushi bar near the entrance (there's a second one just to the left as you walk in). Our waiter promptly brought menus and explained the ordering process. He took our selections and passed them to the sushi chef. I went with the \$32 hand roll set, and my husband chose the \$40 option. Since I'm not a fan of raw salmon, they happily substituted it with another roll from the set menu--no issues at all. The chef served each hand roll one at a time, pacing the meal for us. It was a nice touch, although by the third roll I was already feeling full. The rolls were incredibly fresh and delicious, and the nori was perfectly crisp--it cracked with each bite. I was especially impressed with the spicy ahi roll. The chef cleverly added an extra strip of nori, preventing the filling from spilling out the back. Genius! Overall, it was the perfect date night--affordable, satisfying, and not the least bit greasy. We'll definitely be back! read more

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A cute sushi spot tucked away near Pike Place Market -- they're great for a smaller group, and the chef's counter is great because they serve up rolls fresh as they're made. Favorites include Spicy Shrimp, Salmon Skin and Spicy Scallop, but you really can't go wrong with any! read more

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We went in for Omakase. I will say, this was not the Omakase experience my partner and I were expecting, and dare I say, not a "true" omakase. Sugo puts sauces, chutney, salsa, and etc on the fish that, in my opinion, obscures the flavor and quality of the fish. If I'm remembering correctly, the salmon bite had some kind of a tzatziki that completely overpowered the salmon. I did not like this and had I known that Sugo does this, I would not have gone. We ordered an bite at the end, since I like unagi, and it came out fried...?!!! NO. With the sake pairing, the extra bites at the end, and tip, our bill came out to be almost $400. I did not feel this was an omakase experience that was worth $400. The sushi chefs were nice, but all of them were young and not Japanese. read more

Imitating traditional sushi counter, patrons sit next to each other, and received sushi made on the spot and delivered to in front of. This form is pretty much where the similarity to tradition ends. It was not omakaze. You order from a menu to a waitress and actually do not interact with the food preparers who only tell you what was just delivered. Instead of ingredients lightly seasoned and made easy to eat by hand, this modern sushi place added seasonings and ingredients designed for, eh, Americans. Crunchy things, thick sauces, veggies, etc. As I am a traditional sushi person, I found it difficult to find the fish flavor and texture. To be fair, the foods were delicious, only not the sushi that I expected. The fried calamari was the best I had! And I had many in many Italian restaurants and bars alike. They are "head only", no rings. The Uni-Caviar sushi costed $25 each and was surprisingly good. The uni was flavorful and caviar subtle. Cocktails used sake as the only alcoholic source -- no whiskey, tequila, vodka, what-so-ever. There are, of course, non-alcoholic beverages. I tried the Yuzu one. Hey, it was delicious. read more

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We went for lunch while visiting Seattle. Sugo is a good find. We walked in at 11:30 and there's no wait. Delicious hand rolls and cocktails. The presentation of the lychee martini was a mini show. We didn't order that but a few people around us did. I like all the hand rolls that we ordered, even the avocado roll was amazing, I know it sounded boring. Our favorite was the soft shell carb hand roll. You'll get the whole crab, not just chopped off legs like other places. My only dislike about this place was the parking. Try to find parking on the street? Good luck. Just park inside the structure next to it for $15 (2 hours). read more

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Came here for the first time and it did not disappoint! We came for lunch on a Sunday and got seated right away. Got the 4 roll hand roll set and it was pretty filling. The fish was really fresh. Will definitely be back!! read more

Great pleasant spot near Pikes place for sushi. Had a relaxing meal with friends and stayed for a long time, service was kind and prompt. They made the hand rolls right in front of us. The crispy shrimp was good. I got the 4 roll set. So a nice way to get good fish and have a nice meal. read more

The hand rolls were decent with a decent amount of fish. The service was not the best. The servers take your order at the beginning but they never came back to check if I wanted anything else. I had to flag them down to both order more food and to pay for my check. There were two people making rolls. The Asian guy was really nice and smiled and he made the experience better. However there was a taller Caucasian person making the rolls and they did not smile and when they handed us the rolls, it made us feel unwelcome and it honestly made the experience unpleasant. Overall, if I was I in the area and was craving sushi, I would come back for a snack but I would not go out of my way to come here as it was overpriced and mid. read more

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Sugo is such an itty bitty spot, but has pretty good fresh fish. We came in for dinner with a reservation. There were a few groups waiting but we still waited ~10 minutes for a table. Which was interesting? The rolls were really yummy, I especially liked the signature ones. Overall the experience was really nice. The chefs give you each roll right when it's finished, so you can eat the rolls immediately. Don't leave it too long or the seaweed will sog we ordered the calamari and salmon sashimi small plates too. The calamari was good, not very chewy squid, light and crunchy breading. The salmon was good too, but I found a bone in a piece.. which is pretty big yikes. I think I'd still come again! But given the prices and the big yikes (bone), it's not a favorite :p read more

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Awesome hand roll bar. The rolls are reasonably priced for the quality and service that you get. Some of my favorite rolls were the snow crab, torched eel, and tuna! The calamari is also generous and well fried. Definitely get a counter seat at this place. If you do, you'll get to enjoy the crispness of the seaweed before it sogs up since they basically hand the roll directly to you. They also messed up and gave us a free roll by accident, which was awesome. The ambiance is nice since the decor is clean and modern. It feels mid to high end. I came here for my birthday and had a great time. read more

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This hand-roll place is so tasty!!! Reminds me of NY! The hand rolls are big and filling. Highly recommend for anyone who wants sushi near Pike Place! They have two sides of the restaurant, one for regular dine in and the other is at the sushi bar. I've been twice and experienced both sides. Their sushi bowls are really good too! read more

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A fantastic relaxed environment with beautifully balanced sets of flavors. The fresh fish is expertly prepared with friendly accommodating staff. read more

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Have been hearing about this place and wanted to stop by one day and I was able to stop one Wednesday for a lunch. I was the first customer and first want to take out but, they are not ready for take out yet. Sat on the bar and enjoyed 5 sets hand rolls. It filled me up and about when I finished 4th one, more customers showed up. Then serving time slow down. I was glad to be there early. read more

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We had an awesome happy hour dinner here on a recent trip to Seattle. Got the spicy tuna, spicy scallop, salmon, and truffle avocado hand rolls, and they were all fantastic (and only $4 each!). These are not the hand rolls you might see at traditional sushi bars (i.e., the ones that are shaped like ice cream cones) -- they're more like mini tacos, and the nori comes sheathed in little compostable cellophane-like sleeves that preserve their crispiness until you slide them off to eat. We also got the chicken tatsu taage, which are like honey BBQ nuggets -- a little on the dry side, but still with good flavor (not quite the same as karaage, with not as much batter). The calamari furai (fried calamari) was also tasty, but bear in mind it's only the tentacles (in case that's not your preference). Drinks were awesome, and did not skimp on the alcohol! The lychee martini is a production in itself -- the waitress creates a big bubble over the glass that contains smoke, which eventually pops, letting the smoke spill over like it's some sort of mad scientist's creation. The Hi B Vitamin C had great flavor, and was more like a refreshing summer drink. The Melona Poptail was my favorite, since it comes with a melon popsicle dipped into the drink! There are two sections of the restaurant, as far as I understand. The main part is a rectangular bar with the sushi chefs in the middle -- this was too busy when we were there, with a wait of at least 40 minutes or so. But the separate bar area (with about 9 tables) had plenty of seating -- not quite as socially hopping, but still very pleasant for a dinner for two. Service was very friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend this place, especially if you're a sushi fan. We'll definitely come back the next time we visit! read more

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There was some kind of mix up with our reservation and the hostess was very apologetic (we booked via Yelp). She seated us in the other part of the restaurant that had small tables - not the one large table where diners sat around the sushi chefs. We could tell we were not the only party whose reservations were screwed up, as the evening went on. We were allowed to order from the menu we would've ordered from had we sat on the other side. Staff were friendly and the food was very good, but the experience was not what we wanted. read more

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Delicious. Ordered, and rolls started coming within minutes and were well paced and well sequenced. I skipped the sets and went for seafood-centered a la carte: spicy scallop and madai were my favorites for the generous portions of fresh fish. The ikura with lemon zest was deliciously balanced, the otoro buttery smooth, rounded out with soft-shelled crab. Sitting in front of the sushi chef helped minimize downtime between rolls. The high seating was comfortable, and I did not even notice that between starting our meal and finishing the entire bar filled in. I look forward to visiting again on my next trip to Belltown. read more

This was a really cool concept and the hand rolls were delicious! The seating resembles hibachi style and you can watch each roll you order being made fresh. All the rolls we tried were so good! We also shared the agedashi tofu in the beginning which I also loved. The shrimp and spicy tuna hand rolls were my favorite. At the end we were given complimentary sake as well as we were celebrating a friends birthday. Overall it was great service and delicious food! read more

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This is such a fun hand roll spot. You sit at a communal bar and are served rolls as they are made. Each roll was very fresh and high quality. The chef making our rolls was very friendly. Great spot for solo dining. My dad loved the soft shell crab he said it was the best he's ever had. I really liked the wagyu inari. Everything was good though. This is a quicker meal since the hand rolls don't take very long. read more

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Located down the street from Pike Place, there's plenty of street parking nearby. I can see why reservations are needed as there is very limited seating. The seating is very intimate and surrounds the sushi chef who makes the rolls. You not only can converse with your company but also with the sushi chef. Each hand roll is made freshly in front of you and handed to you as it's made. Each bite of fish was very delicate and fresh, the quality was great. The Sake Shooter Flight was a great way to enjoy drinks during the dishes as well as a dessert as they were all sweet. read more

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I was literally so blown away by this hand roll bar. It's better than the ones in NYC, which is saying A LOT!! I just landed from NYC from a red eye for a business trip and I was starving. As always I crave sushi and fish so I looked for a place nearby and saw the amazing reviews and pictures Sugo had. I ended up coming for a late lunch and I was blown away. The service was great and the portions were very generous with the fish. It felt like omakase with the chefs table but you get to obviously order what you wish. This place had me stuffed after 3-4 hand rolls. I also got the strawberry matcha cocktail with sake- which was just okay. I was also curious about the leaderboard of the person who ate over 100 rolls, insane!! Next time I'm in Seattle I would def come back again. read more

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the food is delicious here, although a bit pricey considering the amount of food you get. good for special occasion or a quick splurgey snack. we did a walk in, and the counter seats were booked out! although i have been before and it's a catered experience if you do get bar seats. they cater to your speed, so they make each hand roll as you eat, and you can watch them make it up close, which is nice! we ate on the shio side, which is their adjoining bar, and in this side, they prepare the set rolls all at once and bring it out with the plastic wrapped nori, so the nori doesn't get soggy. while it was considerate, it was a bit difficult to unwrap the rolls. i got the 3 piece set, which had salmon, scallops, and poke. i really enjoyed all of them, but especially enjoyed the poke and salmon one. the poke one was very flavorful, and the salmon one melted in the mouth. the fish was fresh and rice was cooked nicely! read more

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Food: 4 stars We came for happy hour so this small restaurant filled up quickly. Hand rolls are their specialty and they are $4 each during HH. We each got 3 rolls and all the appetizers. Rolls were very tasty but did not come in the traditional cone shape, rather just taco shape. There is a wooden roll holder but we had to share it as there was only one, and only holds one roll at a time. Ambiance: 4 stars Bar seating only and the plating is nice! Service: 2.5 stars I'm disappointed to say that was a bad experience right from the start. Our service was very disorganized throughout the entire meal. When we arrived, my dining partner noted that he had been addressed by the host for our RSVP. However as people trickled in after us, they started seating other guests first. We ended up getting in line to be seated with everyone else. Our server had to run around looking for a Happy Hour menu for us, which delayed our ordering. Other patrons didn't seem to have this issue. They have the cloth compressed napkins that need to be activated with hot water so you clean your hands before touching your food. No one came around to wet our wipes until I specifically requested.... and this was minutes after my first hand roll arrived. Our food came out haphazardly. When we ordered our hand rolls (order went in at the same time), I got mine way before my dining partner. He waited almost 10min before his roll came. Part of this order was 2 shrimp rolls... again I got my roll while my partner was empty-plated. AND I watched them make a PAIR of shrimp rolls and deliver them together to the couple next to us, before my partner finally got his roll as our last item ordered. They also have soy sauce bottles around the bar but we were the only group without our own bottle. The sushi chefs said they were communal bottles? Not sure why we were so forgotten by the staff that night. read more

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We love it here. The restaurant side where you can watch the staff make your sushi in front of you is fun. We appreciate a unique eating experience. The sushi is always good and priced fairly for Seattle. We hope the happy hour doesn't change- it's our favorite. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally was able to. No wait as I got there right when they opened. The sushi chef was a little bit new, but that didn't affect the quality of the hand rolls. Overall, very fresh and delicious! Service was attentive and the restaurant was a modern bar counter setup. Everyone in your party orders individually and they can combine the check at the end. Will be back when I'm in the area. read more

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This was a stop during a friend vacation to Seattle. I didn't really know what to expect, I thought it was just your typical hand roll place. There's 2 section of restaurant, the main dining room and in the back is set up like a sushi bar. It was happy hour so we sat at the sushi bar where you can watch them make the hand rolls. The cocktails were great. They're more on the sweeter side so stick with saki if you're not a sweet drink person. The real stars were the hand rolls. The king salmon hand roll.... Oh my goodness! My boyfriend loves salmon and he looked like he was having an out of body experience, so much so he ordered more and saved them for last so he can savor the food. I liked the crispy shrimp one too, it's a good option if you prefer cooked rolls. The calamari was ok, I wished it was crispier but the tartar it came with was good. I definitely recommend focusing on the hand rolls vs. the other menu items. This was a great spot to end our vacation and would be on my list if I go back to Seattle! read more

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All I can say is YUM!!! I walked in right when they opened and was immediately sat at the bar! This place was absolutely delicious and a must try if you're visiting the Pike Place Market in Seattle! The ambiance is very sharp and everything you would want from a Hand Roll Bar! I ordered the 4 Hand Roll set which included King Salmon, Crispy Shrimp, Spicy Bay Scallop, and Spicy Tuna. My favorite was the King Salmon I actually was dancing in my bar stool because it was so amazing and fresh I could've eaten 10 more!!! I was very impressed with the flavors in every roll. The sous chief was very friendly and have my next roll waiting for me when he noticed I had finished the previous one. Highly recommend!! read more

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I think this is such a cute small and intimate date night spot. You're sitting side by side along other customers there while the chefs are making the rolls for you. I enjoyed the salmon, avocado truffle, scallop & spicy tuna one the most. The avocado truffle was actually so good and surprised me, I didn't think I'd enjoy it that much. The wagyu was too Smokey of a taste for me personally. The soft shell crab was juicy. But I wouldn't care to get the wagyu again, I think the soft shell crab is good to try. I enjoyed the balance of the radish in the tuna roll. The salmon and scallop tastes sooo fresh though. The blue fin wasn't my favorite, it had more of a bloody taste. It tasted irony, probably just not within my palate preference so I'd skip on that. The miso soup was okay and so was the calamari. After a few minutes my last bite of the calamari was dry and chewy sadly. But I'd come back here again! read more

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Came for happy hour and it was so worth it! Got the salmon, tuna, & salmon skin and the salmon skin was my favorite. The skin was so crispy and such a good taste with the sauce and torch. So yummy would 10/10 come back! And the server/chefs were friendly! read more

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There are actually a lot of tire and kimchi places around this area, but this place is unique because they do more hand rolls versus your traditional nigirinor sashimi. There's often a line so I would either make a reservation ahead of time or be prepared to wait if you're coming here Luckily there's money to see and do in the nearby Pike place market. The sushi here is pretty good but it is different and I think that I personally would not come here if I was craving sushi. It's very unique and particular the style and taste of the food they have here read more

Sugo is a highly rated hand roll bar and I was excited to try it. We ordered the hand rolls al la carte as I didn't really care for the hand roll sets. I ordered the: -king salmon -sugo spicy tuna -torched eel -wagu & mushroom They were all delicious! The spicy tuna and wagu were my favorites. The king salmon was surprisingly my least favorite. I also had a bite of my fiance's spicy scallop which was pretty good. We also shared 2 hot items: the ebi lolli and the calamari furai. They both came out piping hot! The ebi lolli was a panko fried shrimp which was divine. The fried calamari was huge and were cooked perfectly. This is a great place to try near Pike Place. read more

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I've been coming here since the pandemic ended. The food quality is great, the fish tastes amazing, and I love the chefs. Over the years, they've gotten busier. So on three occasions I drove 30+ minutes to get here, fought to get a car spot, only to be turned away (Twice for lunch, once for dinner). However, as of today, I regret to inform that they have removed the yummy hand roll bar appetizer menu!! I used to love coming here for the appetizers but that's gone and replaced with the restaurant appetizers instead. In addition!! They've cut their hand roll menu and removed crowd pleasers like the snow crab. EVEN WORSE IS THEY HAVE MADE THE PORTIONS MUCH MUCH SMALLER CRY. See attached for reference. Edit: I showed this photo to the waitress and she waived my Uni caviar roll. I appreciate that! read more

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