I almost don't want to leave a review, space is already limited. :) The fish is so fresh, the chef tells you exactly where everything is from, and freshly grated wasabi. I always just get sashimi, so I can't speak to anything else. Since it is a one man operation it is reservation only and no take out. Very much worth it to take the effort and make a reservation. You will need to preorder with your reservation so he has exactly the right amount of product, I do like that aspect of it. read more

We finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint! It's reservations only and it seems like they book out daily. You do have to put a $40/person deposit but it gets refunded once you pay for your meal. There is street parking available. The place is very small which makes sense since he only serve 1 group at a time. This might be my personal opinion but Because it's only one group, I hoped it would have been a little more interactive, like the chef could have explained his technique and skills while we were waiting or at least let us see what he was doing. We sat at the bar table but it was blocked by a counter so we couldn't see anything and he didn't talk and we had to wait around 15 minutes for our first dish. Foodwise: 10 piece nigiri --- love the different fishes that was available and all of them has their own distinct texture and flavor. My husband who loves nigiri said it was a fun experience. Scallop inari - scallop was cream and soft and smooth, I think the sweetness was a little overpowering though. Seabass crudo --- for how little there was of the fish itself, there was a lot of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. After finishing the fish, I was hoping to have some bread to eat more of the oil. Special maguro don--- I love this dish - the fish melts in your mouth, the rice went well with the fish and the wasabi was delicious. Price was also very reasonable for the quality of fish. Overall, it was a good experience, I definitely would recommend read more

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I finally got a reservation at this place! It makes sense why it's so hard to snag one. The restaurant only has two tables--one for two ppl and another for four--plus a few counter seats. Since it's run by just one person, it's no wonder it fills up fast! To book your table, you'll need to put down a $40 deposit per person, which you'll get back after you pay for your meal. Additionally, for each person in the reservation, you'll need to order an item from either the chef's choice or sashimi donburi. The Chef's choice nigiri and premium Kaisen don from the required menu item was simply amazing! Everything was fresh, evident in the taste and texture. It was more of an experience than just eating sushi. Besides the required nigiri and Kaisen don, we ordered the kanpachi crudo, which was sashimi with olive oil and possibly balsamic vinegar, It was also excellent. The uni from Hokkaido was sweet and incredibly creamy. We also ordered eight other sushi rolls. You don't need to be a sushi connoisseur to know that everything was fresh! The fish had no unpleasant odor or taste, and its texture was remarkable, like velvet. The sushi rice was perfectly balanced, not too sweet or tangy, with an ideal rice-to-protein ratio. I'll definitely return when I'm on another sushi kick. Highly recommend! read more

Incredibly fresh and tasty combinations sushi/nigiri. Very small operation with reservations necessary. Some preordering. We had 23 different types of global fish. The worst thing was trying to remember each plate. Wish we could have had a paper menu to know what we throughly enjoying. Personalized service. Only one seating per half hour. read more

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Always delicious, always joyful -- this tiny sushi spot is packed with the chef's passion. I've been coming here for years, and somehow the sushi keeps getting better. Yesterday I even had striped beakfish for the first time in decades, and it instantly brought back childhood memories with my grandfather. The uni melts, the halibut and aji are perfect, and the saba is the best in Seattle -- truly unmatched. The chef carefully selects every fish, and you can taste that dedication in every bite. Great sake and beer pairings too. The space is small, but the quality is top-tier and the chef-owner is incredibly kind. A true gem. read more

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What a great spot $69 for a 14pc nigiri omakase, $88 for 18pc, with a great variety of in season fish sourced from Japan and many other places (tuna from mexico, ocean trout from Japan, king salmon from Norway, from hawaii, etc). Chef spaces out groups so he can dedicate time to carefully prep each order read more

Sushi Kaunta - 18pc nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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TLDR: Great sushi in a one man operated restaurant. Get reservations a few weeks in advance and order while making your reservation Food: We had 2 orders of the 14 piece omakase plate. All the pieces were fresh and tasted amazing with a variety of flavors, textures, and styles. The chef clearly explained each piece from the fish to how it was prepared. We also had the real crab california roll and the scallop crudo Price: Amazing value for the quality of fish. I believe the menu and prices were updated coming into 2026 but for the 14pc plate it was $65. We spent about $100 per person after tax and tip Service: Despite being a one man restaurant, chef does everything from bussing, greeting new customers, serving, refilling drinks, etc.. because the restaurant is in a historical building in an older neighborhood the ambiance is rustic and simple. Note: Reservations are done via Tock. Check the Sushi Kaunta instagram for when reservations will become available and for what dates read more

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Worth the drive and worth the careful monitoring for reservations! I have been lucky enough to visit a couple of times for a few special occasions. The price point is high but the quality reflects the price very well. The restaurant itself is very small and may not have the proper space to fit a party larger than 4. It may also not be a great space for long dinning stays because of how quickly it would fill up if people stayed for a while. One thing to also note is to make sure you know what you want before making your reservation because you pre-order everything you want before submitting your reservation. You also pay for half your order total during your reservation as well. This is likely so the chef is able to prep well for you when you arrive which makes the dining experience quite seamless! This is a one man show and it done quite well! I highly recommend ordering the chef nigiri special as it highlights fish from all over the country. Chef Sean goes into depth about what is on your plate and is attentive to needs throughout your experience. The fish quality is INCREDIBLE! I am blown away every time I take a bite. The rice is always seasoned perfectly and each bite is a pleasant and consistent experience. You won't be disappointed in this spot at all! read more

Sushi Kaunta - Fish from all over the country ! - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

The fish was imported from Greece, Japan, and Mexico to name a few.. I chose the chef's choice nigiri every piece of fish was so fresh and some were topped with a unique wasabi or yuzu touch that exploded in your mouth.. absolutely amazing also ordered the uni which is imported from Japan so it was pricey but worth it!! definite must try read more

Sushi Kaunta - Uni - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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We got a rarely open dinner reservation. (As others note, you need to check their instagram to check for openings. You choose what you want to get and pay a deposit to secure the reservation. He refunds you the deposit after you pay for your actual bill.) Got our standard chef's choice nigiri and it didn't disappoint. The owner/chef/waiter frequently checked on us. Every piece of fish was delicious. Since you are frequently with only one other party in the restaurant, it is quiet (which we like). Not for those looking for a lively bustle. read more

Super unassuming and casual sushi spot that just serves delicious fresh sushi. No frills. The small place is operated by chef Sean, so service isn't as attentive if you were to have a waiter. This didn't bother me at all because the great meal in front of me made up for that. There was not a bad piece on the nigiri place. The flavors were simple, yet refreshing and left me exited for the next piece. To get a reservation I checked the Instagram everyday. It was a 2 hour drive from north Seattle during dinner time but dare I say worth it? If I were to compare to other sushi places in similar price point, it is better than Shiro's. Plenty of street parking the day I went if you're just willing to walk 1-2 blocks. read more

Sushi Kaunta - Nigiri plate - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Only the chef is working, no waitstaff, so you can't enter until the exact minute of your reservation. There's also no ice. The sushi is okay, but not worth the price. For what you're paying, omakase should be served piece by piece. Instead, everything just comes out on a plate, and the plating isn't anything special either. I've had better presentation at cheaper restaurants. Ambiance is okay but a bit cramped. Customer service from the chef was mid. Went once to check out the hype and won't be coming back. read more

Sushi Kaunta - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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To my surprise chef Sean opened the restaurant on a Sunday for the first time in three years. He had the place closed while he was in vacation. So it made sense to open it for one day. Sunday he's normally closed. As soon as I saw the post on Instagram, I went to his reservation system on his website. Which is Tock...since it was Labor Day weekend, sure why not splurge. As one of Chef Sean's regulars I realized I've been here 48 times since he's been opened. Whoa!!! Food is amazing as always. Wet get the chefs choice 10 piece nigiri, unagi Don, chef Sean gave us a mall order of maguro Don, then we got the caterpillar roll, and I had one piece Kani gunkan(real crab meat) Met lovely couples that dined before us, and after us. Both couples had their infants with them. Both couples only been to sushi Kaunta twice. I'm telling you, it's not easy to get in. But if you're diligent enough, you'll eventually get a reservation. It's worth the wait. Last month I brought a sushi chef from Palm Springs to try Sean's sushi. She was very impressed not only with his food and how fresh, but his business style. The way he runs the place in order to give the best to his patrons. The place is always spotless! Thanks chef Sean for always making us feel like family for the past three years, almost 50 times!!! read more

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Such an intimate experience. Each cut of fish was fresh and, delivered quality textures and flavors, unique to each cut. The service was prompt, quick, and detail oriented. I loved my experience here in this cozy high quality sushi restaurant! read more

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Chefs Choice Nigiri 14 pcs $54 Bara Chirashi Don (full size) $45 Crudo Special-Seabass $19 Uni (Canada/Hokkaido) M.P. One man operated private sushi spot in Kent, WA. A true hidden gem in Kent open only 4 days a week. They release reservation time-slots every two weeks and is based on reservations only. They also only take one group at a time which makes it a super unique sushi experience whether it's with your significant other, family or a group of friends! No need to travel all the way to Seattle for good sushi anymore We got the 14 pcs chefs choice and each piece was so delicious and some nigiris had pickled wasabi on top! Not the best at fish names so I couldn't remember all the pieces when Chef Sean kindly explained it to us but regardless each piece was amazing. Most chirashi dons are about the same here and there but this bara chirashi don was definitely different was blown away with the flavor. Even the tamagoyaki on top is made by Chef Sean and isn't overly sweet like most but more savory which I loved. we also tried a uni from Canada and some from Hokkaido. Personally loved the uni from Canada-much sweeter and superr creamy not too much ocean flavor. read more

Sushi Kaunta - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

My husband and I made reservations to visit on a Saturday night at 7pm. Kent is quite a drive away from us, but for good sushi - it's always worth it! As everyone says, you need to keep your eyes open for the reservations to open up 2-3 weeks prior. There's an IG post that comes out when you can go and book! Overall, the experience was great and perfectly timed. We didn't get to sit at the bar, but Sean was attentive all evening. We walked in at 7pm, got seated and he repeated our order for us. Since we weren't at the bar, we got all 14 pieces of our omakase at once. He walked us through each fish and where it was from! I loved the variety and everything tasted great and fresh! I also think the fish to rice ratio was perfect and good sampling of everything. We also ordered uni (from Hokaido) for $15 pp extra and an additional miso soup. Oh! And we got a bottle of sake to share. I rate this 5/5 because I would definitely come back if it wasn't so far (and not easy to always get the reservation time and date you want). However for just the service and food alone, you can't beat it. We spent less than $200 including tax and tip so we left satisfied and happy =) read more

Sushi Kaunta - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Sushi Kaunta absolutely BLEW ME AWAY. I've never had such fancy sushi in my entire life, and for a relatively affordable price. It was featured in the Seattle Times in February 2024 (https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/this-hidden-gem-in-kent-serves-superior-sushi-at-non-seattle-prices/), and I get the hype. My co-worker has been here before and wanted to take me out for lunch to celebrate a job promotion. Sushi Kaunta releases reservation slots every week. We were lucky to grab a 3:30pm slot on a Thursday afternoon as reservations fill up quickly. What's interesting about this restaurant is that you place your order when you make your reservation rather than when you arrive. However, you can order more nigiri or other sides when you get there if you wish. Sushi Kaunta is a very small restaurant with three small tables and a small sushi bar that sits five people. The interior is nothing fancy (which is probably how they are able to keep prices low), but it's clean and well-lit. Sushi Kaunta is truly a one man show as the guy running it, Sean Hyun, is your chef, server, and host. My co-worker pre-ordered a 14-PIECE NIGIRI OMAKASE (+$54), a LARGE SASHIMI OMAKASE (+$54), an UME SHISO ROLL (+$6), two CHUTORO (medium fat tuna) NIGIRI (+$6 each), two SPICY CREAMY SCALLOP GUNKAN SUSHI (+$4 each), and a HOTATE (scallop) NIGIRI (+$4 each). The 14 piece nigiri omakase came with unagi, salmon, sockeye salmon, trout, tuna, yellowtail, and more. The large sashimi omakase came with salmon, sockeye salmon with shiso, sea bass, yellow fin, and tuna. All fish were super fresh and melted in your mouth- I'm a sushiholic, and I've never had sushi like this before! With each bite, I was hit with an instant rush of dopamine! My favorites were the sockeye salmon with shiso, the sea bass, uni, and the hotate. The shiso really added a nice umami touch to the fish. Even without the extra side orders of nigiri and roll, we were stuffed and had leftovers to bring home. The sushi presentation and taste alone is remarkable. However, what's even more remarkable about the experience is that when the chef brought each dish out, he pointed at each piece of sushi and told us what type of fish it was and what country it was from. It probably took at least 2 minutes for him to describe all fourteen pieces of nigiri and he had it all memorized whether the fish was from Iceland, Mexico, Japan, or elsewhere! I've never had such a unique and personalized and cosmopolitan sushi experience before. Service was fantastic, especially given that it was just the one guy doing everything. Upon seating, he pours you complimentary hot tea which was super comforting on a cold winter day. He also checked in on us multiple times even when he had other customers eating at the bar. Overall, all I can say is WOW. I can't wait to be back - thank you, Sushi Kaunta, for a memorable experience and for opening my tastebuds to what real sushi should taste like! 6/5 for food, 6/5 for service, 4/5 atmosphere read more

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This is a one man show! It pretty interesting to see the chef/waiter/host/dishwasher/cashier, does it all! If you want something done right you need to do it yourself! That is why you need to make you pre-order with lots of thought. You need to order enough for dinner, that's it you only get one shot. My favorites were the nigiri chef's choice large! This stuff is addictive! His rolls are also good. read more

Finally had a chance to try Sushi Kaunta! You will need to follow their IG account to access reservation availabilities. It's a one-person operation so you will have to order in advance to give the chef enough time to prepare. Once you arrive, he will confirm your order with you and check for any additional items. I ordered the 14-piece chef's choice nigiri and half an order of the premium Kaisen don. The premium Kaisen don included fatty tuna, scallop, and fish eggs that weren't included in the nigiri set; making it a good supplement. The ingredients tasted fresh and delicious. All the pieces had a light layer of soy sauce so I didn't need to add any extra sauce. I really liked the pickled wasabi that was garnish on some of the nigiri pieces. If the traffic wasn't so bad, I would love to come back more often! read more

Sushi Kaunta - Half order of the premium Kaisen don - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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I was able to score a last minute reservation at the bar for sushi kaunta where i've been wanting to check out for the longest time. You have to have a reservation to eat here - no walk-ins. The place is small and it's just the chef that works here by himself. You make the reservation online and you also pre-order what you want so the chef can prepare in advance. You also pay i think it was $40 and that gets applied to your final bill, so you just pay the difference when you're done eating at the restaurant. I ordered the chef's choice nigiri (but the kaisen don looked and sounded so good toooooo). I found street parking and the bar is located inside of this building that says Titusville Station on the outside. I arrived a little early but the chef asked me to come back exactly when my reservation time was. I came back and then sat at the bar and the chef confirmed what i had pre-ordered and if i wanted to add anything additional (which i didn't) and asked if i wanted green tea (i did!). then the chef started making my food and it was so so so beautiful and delicious. he explained what each nigiri was but there were so many that i already forgot. the fish were from all over the world though. the chef was really kind and soft spoken. i would absolutely come back here again. i was treating myself, so next time i have a special occasion, i'll come back for the kaisen don! read more

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Sushi Kaunta piqued my curiousity after another Yelp Elite/IGer and her culinary posse would post about it, so it was added to my southend list of bookmarks. I happened to see another IG post about the next round of reservations to open in late July. I managed to snag a spot online via Tock (8/4/24). A deposit is taken and applied to your final bill. It wasn't much of a challenge obtaining a lone reservation. I guess it would be if one's party was two or more. Bone head move though - I showed up a week too early. It was booked for Sat 8/17/24 at 230pm, however, I showed up at Sat 8/10/24 a little before 2pm. Thankfully, this northender had other bookmarked businesses to explore while in Kent. I returned on the proper calendar date (8/17/24), found street parking despite a nearby farmers market and street fair going on concurrently. I checked in at 210pm, but the chef/owner asked me to return at 230pm. So I just sat on a bench outside the main entrance. This made sense to me as I realized there are staggered reservations which allows a one-man operation to run smoothly and each order prepared freshly to each customer. The chef/owner essentially wears all the hats: host, chef, waitperson, and busser/dishwasher. I made sure that this was my sole meal of the day. I was able to indulge in a premium chirashi don which included a wide variety of fresh cuts of assorted fish from global sites atop perfectly seasoned rice with wasabi and pickled ginger. I also added a negi toro maki - very large generous roll. Most notable to me was the quality cuts of fish - clean flavor, perfect texture, and served at optimal temperature. I dined solo at the counter corner with a great birds eye view of the fresh assorted fish case. I had hot tea throughout and to wrap up my meal. There are a nice collection of available sake and beers onsite too. It was a focused yet meditative late lunch for me. I'm sure this would have been enjoyable dining with others. But this worked as a deeply immersive culinary meal with a "classy, demure, mindful, considerate" vibe. Perfect with this introvert's mindset. read more

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If I could rate this higher than 5 stars, I would. I HIGHLY recommend eating here! Chef Sean is a one man show, but we were able to be in and out of the door in 45 minutes. You'll need to preorder before your reservation, but it saves so much time! I honestly don't remember what each fish was, but they were all so buttery and smooth--literally melted in my mouth. I'd highly recommend trying something from the Chef's choice section. If you love fish you can't go wrong there! The place can only fit around 10 people, so it felt very intimate. We were very lucky to have the restaurant to ourselves which made the experience even more special read more

Sushi Kaunta - Top: Chef's choice nigiri Right: Chef's choice sashimi Bottom: Half premium kaisen don - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Sashimi is very fresh and delicious; already lightly seasoned so didn't even need to dip soy sauce Took us a while to make a reservation but if you check on their instagram they will announce when reservation slots are released- Reservations are usually opened around Sunday around 12 noon for the following 2 weeks. Reservations released every other Sunday! Reservation time slots are every 45 mins. When we went we saw a table of 2 and someone at the counter finishing up eating. So I m going to assume each time slot I only served one table and a single customer to maintain a not overly crowded environment. Complimentary tea and water is offered; they also have a variety of sake and other drinks for purchase. read more

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5/5 I've been coming here for years. I originally came back when it was owned by a husband and wife who were the sweetest couple. For sometime it's been ran by a new owner, and I can say it's only improved. I convinced a friend to bring me here for a late birthday meal and their sushi easily rivals most of what is available in downtown Seattle, and all from a dive in KENT! Ambiance 4/5 - nothing fancy here. Just a no frills sushi counter and a handful of tables. Very intimate setting. It fills quickly so reservations are a must. Service 5/5 - being a small place the chef actually served us on top of making the sushi. He was very friendly and even though he was helping others, we never felt we weren't being taken care of. Food 6/5 - The sushi is amazing here, definitely one of my favorite places for it. The seafood is extremely fresh and the rice is perfect. We ordered assorted nigiri, a scallop "crudo" which was interesting and delicious! Very Italian inspired. I ordered a half portion of their unagi don and it's definitely the best I've had. The unagi held its texture, there was slight smokiness to it. Compared to most places where it's thin, sometimes almost slimey texture and drowned in unagi sauce. This wasn't the case here. Must try! read more

Sushi Kaunta - Assorted Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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I've been wanting to try this place for a long time now but always forgot to be quick with the reservation system. It's not hard to get into as long as you watch his social for the update. Typically on Sundays every two weeks he opens the reservations. You preorder what you want and pay half the total as a down payment. One man running the whole restaurant and he's definitely putting in work! We snagged a 4pm on a Saturday and had ordered the premium don bowl, chefs nigiri special and two extra pieces of otoro nigiri. We literally just got back from Japan a month ago before visiting this place and it slaps! Definitely high quality, he made the order fresh and we gobbled it up so quickly. Reminded us of the sushi we ate in Japan! Highly recommend the premium don. You get to try a variety of seafood with a little or a lot of rice. The rice was flavorful too hiding underneath everything. And the nigiri special. Had a few of the same fish but there were other pieces I didn't have. Hard to share though as it's only one of each type so my husband and I would take half bites. Haha. My husband ended up coming back to this place with his friends for their birthday. They all loved it! Highly recommend. read more

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Insanely good, top tier sushi, service, and more. I just moved back here from LA and I missed the quality of sushi over there. Sushi Kaunta really hit the spot and will now be a staple. Not only was the sushi so good, the chef was so knowledgeable and shared where each piece was from. Definitely make sure to book ahead of time because reservations go fast! read more

Sushi Kaunta - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

The word is out on this cute little sushi spot in dt Kent! I had no idea this place existed except for a chance run in with fellow Seattle foodies who told us about Sushi Kaunta! I promptly made reservations for the end of December 2023 to celebrate my hubby's birthday. BTW, make inquiries and reservations via @sushi_kaunta on IG. The owner/chef will respond after business hours. He also sends the menu so he can plan your meal. The options are very reasonably priced! I did let him know ahead of time what we wanted (chef's choice sashimi and a half order Premium Kaisendon with real crab to share). As mentioned, this spot is located in dt Kent, with street parking available. When we showed up, we were the ONLY people there. I was not expecting that. Now I know why this place gets booked out for weeks! When you secure spot at Sushi Kaunta, it's basically a private party and you have a personal sushi chef! It is run by the chef/owner - and ONLY the chef/owner! About our selection, we thoroughly enjoyed our choices, it did not look like a lot, but it filled us up! A great variety of sashimi with a few extra pieces, too! The chef was quiet while preparing our meal, but once he was done, he was definitely chatting it up with us! We definitely recommend a visit here! read more

Sushi Kaunta - Chef's choice Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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What a fantastic experience. This place is a teeny hole in the wall restaurant inside Titusville Station, and chef/owner runs a one-man show. There are no wait staff, just him. As such, reservations are highly recommended along with preorder, all of this is done on Tock platform. I went for lunch as a solo diner, since reservations fill up fast for parties of 2 or more. The food is incredible. I got the chirashi plate and unagi as a side. Presentation, freshness, portion size, and attention to detail--superb 10/10. He was super busy with a whole row of orders to make but still made time to chat with me and his other patrons. I was able to take leftovers of my heavenly lunch home and have the rest the next day. Fish was STILL fresh. That's how you know! read more

Sushi Kaunta - 3-pc unagi (left) and chefs choice chirashi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Very tiny place so as other people said you will need a reservation. The chef was really nice and everything, even the wasabi was amazing. The fish just melt in your mouth and the unagi is bomb. Definitely a hidden gem in Kent! read more

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Worth the drive from Bellevue!! Space is casual and unassuming but the sushi is amazing and so fresh. My husband and I both got the chefs choice nigiri plate and enjoyed every piece. My husband got an extra uni nigiri and enjoyed that as well :) read more

Sushi Kaunta - Nigiri plate - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Delicious sushi! The fish is so fresh and each piece is handcrafted by the chef! We had the classic chef special and chirashi! Both great choices and literally anything here is good! Must get reservation and order ahead read more

Sushi Kaunta - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Can't believe I haven't written a review until now. It's a definite 5 star! Best sushi in the area hands down. The baby lobster roll is to die for! It's only $25 too. Everything is delicious and the service is top notch. Very limited seating but he does work as a 1 man show so he can only manage a couple of bookings at a time. Will come back again shortly! read more

Sushi Kaunta - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Sushi Kaunta encapsulates the essence of minimalism- from its intimate ambiance to the simple/delicate prepared sushi that celebrates the purity of Japanese cuisine. **By reservations only** read more

Sushi Kaunta must be a gem for people who love close and around Kent area! If it were closer to me, I would visit more often during those non peak eating hours. Was lucky enough to be able to try a dinner hour with 4 other friends. We were able to try their sushi chef omakase with individual pieces. I've also come a different time to try the omakase all together. I enjoyed both experiences! Many different varieties, and I love being able to choose extra rolls and dishes to add with your meal. Very cozy and intimate setting. The bar is slightly high so we weren't able to watch chef Kaunta prepare the dishes. But he's also a one man show, so it was a nice different omakase experience where though enjoy the company of who you come with dinner with. Often times omakase is an experience with the chef, and to you don't get to mingle with your friends as much. This one was a nice omakase where you're mostly conversing with your friends, then getting pauses of edible delight. Luckily parking was easy to find, but it is a little bit more on the wary side in terms of if I thought I would be safe walking in the dark in. Priced perfectly that I would be itching to return when I can. I love how the new reservation system is in place. Hopefully that will help Chef Kaunta out more. read more

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Compared to the big-name omakase spots in Seattle, Sushi Kaunta stands out in probably my top 3. It is unassuming and yet elegant, a tiny shop that hosts one small group at a time. Without any of the theatrics or formality, the sushi itself shines and is extremely high quality and fresh. A lot of friends say that this is the best uni they have ever had (even those who usually aren't uni fans). Make sure to have at least one or two of your sushi seared (aburi) which is a small add-on fee per piece. Try a crudo plate for a unique Italian twist on the sushi experience. Chef Sean was calm, quiet, and accommodating to us, and you can tell he puts so much effort and skill into what he does. We are big fans and slowly bringing more and more friends to try this place for themselves! read more

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The reviews and ratings are true-- this place is a very special opportunity to eat really fresh fish prepared simply to let it shine. Everything was delicious. It was nice to be in a small space that wasn't completely packed. We got distracted and didn't take pictures but the ones posted would be what our meal looked like. A tip for those trying to make reservations-- follow the instagram announcement for reservation openings and be sure to look at the menu first. You have to pre order and only have a few minutes to do so or you start over. read more

This has been the best sushi I've had in a while! Everything was super fresh and reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. It's ran by the sweetest chef and is a one man show, and the service was great. They only have 12 seats available and it's reservations only so be sure to make one before showing up! read more

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So phenomenal that at the end of the meal I asked to come back for any openings that Chef Sean might have during the rest of my stay in Seattle. If you manage to get a reservation, you will try your luck at getting another one, too. My friend Brendan and I visited on Friday at 3:30pm. It took us about an hour from downtown Seattle to get to Kent, so if you're driving from Seattle, please plan accordingly to be on time. We ordered two of the chef's choice nigiri (one for each of us - $45 each) and a chef's choice sashimi ($45) to share. Then we added Hokkaido uni nigiri ($12/piece). Brendan also tried a few Japanese beers. The incredible quality and chef attention across the board sets this unassuming, 12 seat place apart. Each piece of fish was luscious and delectable (I especially loved the ocean trout from Scotland), and the slightly sweet uni was even better. We could not stop talking about how impressed we were the entire drive home and for days afterward. I know I should not be greedy, but I then DM'd the restaurant Instagram to see if I can get another opportunity to eat here. Wish me luck! Update 2/28: I got another shot with takeout - so delicious and everyone at at home had the chance to enjoy it too! read more

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After weeks of trying, we finally secured a reservation--and it was well worth the wait! This hidden gem offers an intimate dining experience, perfect for couples or solo diners at the bar. The one-man show by the chef creates a unique and personal touch. He was incredibly kind and attentive throughout the meal. The highlight was the 14-piece chef's choice nigiri, featuring fresh fish sourced from around the world--some of the best quality we've ever had. We also tried two additional rolls but found ourselves satisfied after the set. (Rolls were also very good for the price) For the quality and experience, this omakase is an incredible value. Highly recommended! read more

Sushi Kaunta - Chef choice nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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This is a very special little shop. The space is not big and can only accommodate 8 people, but it is full of warmth and unique atmosphere. There is only one "employee" in the shop, the boss. He does everything from reception, production to service, but he does not seem flustered at all. Instead, he gives people a friendly and focused feeling. The dishes here are even more amazing! The sashimi rice in the photo is full of various fresh sashimi. The salmon is bright orange-red and melts in the mouth; the tuna has clear texture and firm meat without losing tenderness; and the fish roe that is dotted, the moment it bursts in the mouth, the delicious taste overflows. Another plate of sashimi platter is also excellent. Each piece is cut evenly and the freshness is simply unspeakable. It is paired with fresh wasabi and pickled ginger slices, and the taste is rich. The crab meat snack is also not to be missed. The crab meat is cleverly combined with the sauce, and then sprinkled with sesame and chopped green onions, and the aroma is fragrant. One bite, the crispy bread bottom is matched with the delicate crab meat, and the taste of the sauce is just right, which makes people unable to stop. During the meal, you can have a drink with your friends. The drinks provided by the store are also very suitable for your taste, refreshing and refreshing, and complement the food. At Sushi Kaunta, you can feel the owner's dedication to ingredients and love for cooking. Every dish is like his carefully crafted work. Although the store is small, it can bring full surprises and excellent dining experience read more

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