Wowwww is the first word I can think of when starting my review for this place :) If anyone is looking for a new sushi spot, come check Sushi Taiyo out! Overall, was blown away by the omakase set and the welcoming staff. Highlights & Notes: -Location: Right next to Aroom in Fremont area -Parking: Street -Service: Very nice and friendly staff -Interior: Modern and chic -Food: Ordered the Salmon Dinner Set and the Omakase set. Salmon set = perfect for anyone who loves salmon. Comes with as sashimi, nigiri and rolls of different types of salmon. Very fresh and was so tasty :) For the omakase, I felt like time flew by tooooo quickly as I devoured every single piece. Loved how there weren't any fillers and that you would just go straight into the joys of eating various fish and traditional items like shrimp and tomago (egg). Every piece of fish = yummy, fresh, and I loved the wasabi touch + light seasonings for the fish. Didn't had to use any soy sauce or anything for this. Plus, the price here is definitely reasonable for the high quality fish :) Can't wait to come back and try out more of the sushi rolls and do another round of the omakase set. read more

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I have been a regular at Sushi Taiyo for over a year now, and I must say it has some of the finest quality sushi commercially available in Seattle. Everything on the menu slaps. The subtlety of flavors and the texture of the nigiri selection never ceases to satisfy. The owner literally stands by his product of the other side of the counter, calmly Manufacturing Bliss. I recommend the Omakase selection, but if you want to start out with just a simple roll, try the Stone Way roll and splurge on the Cucumber Unagi appetizer. Table seating is generous, and the atmosphere is Chill. I look forward to seeing you there so we can talk about our favorites at the bar. read more

Sushi Taiyo - Mark with a sushi chef at Sushi Taiyo, in front of the bar. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A great space for a nice sushi dinner. My partner and I decided on this spot for our Valentines date dinner and we were very satisfied ! Located in a pretty central part of Fremont, it offers a lot in its location. Gas Works park is only about a 10 - 15 minute walk from here which is great! Street parking may be difficult so I suggest looking at the the nearby neighborhoods for parking. The restaurant itself is quite small so I suggest a reservation if you are planning to visit during a busy weekend night which we did. The menu offers a great selection of entrees and we decided to share the tuna dinner and the salmon dinner which came full with nigiri, a roll and sashimi. We also shared a roll in additional to the salmon and tuna dinner. Each entree was perfect to share because there were two of each kind of nigiri on each plate. We were very happy with the quality of the fish and I could not decide which entree I preferred more. The service was not super memorable but I do not remember being unhappy with it either. The price point was quite reasonable for the quality. I was very happy and will be back! read more

Sushi Taiyo - Full spread with salmon and tuna dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ambiance: Very comfortable restaurant with a variety of seating. I would recommend sitting at the bar so you can see the sushi chefs prepare your food! Service: The waiter was friendly and provided recommendations for food. He ensured my water glass was always full. Even the sushi chefs checked in to see if I was enjoying my food. Food: I would recommend starting with a cup of green tea, miso soup, and edamame. I enjoyed all the rolls I had, which were the Hamanegi (yellowtail), Negitoro (fatty tuna), the salmon avocado roll, and the Fremont roll (spicy, with shrimp tempura, avocado, tuna, and salmon as main flavors). If you are looking for something light, go for the standard rolls. If you're looking for something filling, go for the chef's special rolls. read more

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They have a decent selection of options. Not too many for folks who are vegetarian though. We did delivery so can't speak to ambiance, but for service, the sushi was well-packaged and came with plenty of utensils, napkins, and sauces. The sushi itself was pretty good. The ingredients seemed pretty fresh and I liked the wasabi. read more

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Came back for a second time after our wonderful first experience. Sushi Taiyo has only gotten better! They've expanded their menu to include a tuna dinner in addition to the salmon dinner. It was incredibly delicious, and called back memories of fresh tuna sushi in Japan. Great pricing at $47 for a roll, 6 pieces of nigiri, and 4 pieces of sashimi. The dinners also come with miso soup now which is a very nice touch and also a callback to our recent Japan trip. The servers are attentive and kind, and the place tends to fill up by around 6 PM on a Friday. I like that all tables have a view of the sushi counter. Their Japanese beer selection is great as well. I would highly recommend to all sushi lovers in Seattle! read more

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This place just opened recently and so far the food was great! Love the vibes and the menu is good. We ordered a dragon roll, caterpillar roll, salmon roll, miso soup, tamagoyaki, fish roe. We didn't have to wait so much for the food which is nice. The staff was awesome. We came in on a Sat late afternoon and not alot of people at that time. They only have street parking but we found one beside the restaurant which is nice. read more

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I was excited to check out Sushi Taiyo as it recently opened, but it was underwhelming. I ordered emperor roll (spicy crab salad, cucumber, pickled radish, topped with seared fatty tuna, seared salmon, spicy mayo, green onion) to go. The roll came in a plastic container that's way too big. They put the container inside a plastic bag. It was nice that the bag had a handle, but if I hold the handle to carry it, the container became slanted and the rolls were moving around all over. I hope they switch to a container that fits the rolls better, like the small rectangular ones that a lot of sushi places use. That was off to a rough start, but when I opened the food, I was even more disappointed. The said seared salmon and fatty tuna pieces on top of the sushi were tiny indistinguishable pieces. There was too much rice for the amount of fish they put in the roll. They put too much spicy mayo on top and the sauce diminished flavors from other items inside the roll. To finish off, it was my bad that I didn't realize there was pickled radish, but I thought having the pickled radish in the roll was just bad taste. I see that they had futomaki in the earlier opening days but I wonder why they decided to ditch it. I'd much rather have that with maybe kampyo inside. The portion of the roll was too small for the price of $21. I was hungry after a few hours. Maybe their main sell is omakase. I'm probably not going back after this. read more

Sushi Taiyo - Emperor roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by for an 8:15 reservation and noted quickly they were understaffed, as it took a number of minutes for the waitress to even acknowledge us (and it's a relatively small restaurant). After another wait we received menus and ordered a bottle of kurosawa nigori sake. We did two orders of the omakase, which by the end of the night we realized should have just been 1. It was 14 pieces of sushi, with the first part of the order arriving at 9:02pm (slightly after their closing time). It was probably 20 minutes after that that we received the second part of the order. My heart goes out to the overwhelmed undergrad who was bouncing between the tables, and they were kind enough to offer us complimentary miso soup for the wait. The bites ranged from "decent" to "all right" to "regrettable", with the lowlights being the unbearably fishy mackerel nigiri and the texturally unpleasant squid nigiri. The amberjack nigiri was the most pleasant, but I was surprised at how "just okay" the king salmon and fatty tuna were--usually these are the easy wins. Most of the nigiri were very room temperature and had a cheap texture to them (more resistance than expected when biting through). The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, with the tables being clean and the lights dimmed low. There were notably no typos on the menu and there seemed to be a good amount of variety in their options. Tempted to add a third star simply because it's their soft opening and they're likely still getting the hang of things, but I wouldn't recommend or dine here, even if a friend invited me to--not for another 6 months, at least. Lots of room for growth in the food and service, and hopefully they catch their stride in the coming months read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The service is amazing. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu, which was extremely appreciated. We ordered the salmon dinner, seared salmon belly nigiri, sunrise salmon roll and miso soup. The salmon dinner is an amazing value. The rolls are generously sized and you get a decent amount of fish on each piece of nigiri! My husband was so happy with the quality of the fish. The seared salmon belly was probably the best piece of sushi I have ever had. It's smoky and literally melts in your mouth. You need to try this if you visit! The sunrise salmon roll was HUGE. They load it with the crab salad, avocado and seared salmon on top. It was so tasty! Sushi Taiyo is conveniently located on Stone Way. It is on the smaller side, but it feels cozy on the inside. It is pretty casual and we felt very welcomed & comfortable. This is probably the best sushi you will have in Seattle and it is 100% worth the visit. We are already talking about our next visit here. So excited that we have amazing sushi nearby! read more

Sushi Taiyo - salmon dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sushi is very good. Higher end but not outrageously priced for the area. Quality of the rice and soy sauce stood out to me. Nigiri omakase had good variety. Location is very convenient. The dining area is medium size. 6 or 8 seats at the bar plus maybe 15 tables. They also seem to run a very robust takeout business. read more

Sushi was excellent! Fish was extremely fresh with generous portions of fish in the rolls. Great service too. read more

Sushi Taiyo - Taiyo Fish Lover, Hunter Roll, Negitoro, Salmon Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We saw that this sushi place finally opened and decided to try. It was very crowded for a soft opening. There was a wait for the table and the food, which is understandable. Glad we waited because we were blown away by the food in a good way. Having tried many Japanese restaurants and omakase in many places, I will say their fish is top notch! We ordered Chirasi and it is like not your typical mediocre bowl. This Chirashi comparable with the $$$ Japanese restaurant but for a better deal. We were too excited for the food and the presentation that we forgot to take the photo for other dishes and the Omakase that we ordered. We definitely will return back and try more dishes. read more

Sushi Taiyo - Chirashi Definitely the best Chirashi in my life. Fish are fresh and melts in my mouth. Very delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love this place! The staff are so kind and put in the effort to make you feel right at home. The I Love Salmon roll is our favorite, though honestly, we've been happy with everything we've tried. We're hoping they add a more budget-friendly chirashi bowl in the future but definitely understand that the chefs are all about quality. Everything is so thoughtfully put together. Excellent spot for a cozy date night :) read more

Friendly and welcoming staff, great atmosphere, and high-quality sushi and rolls. Everything was prepared quickly. Will definitely come back! read more

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This new spot in Fremont was fun to try out! They are very new so they are still working out the kinks in terms of speed but the sushi itself was good! It took a long time to get our food, so much so that they comp-ed us a roll, we had to ask for soy sauce, and we had to ask for wasabi/ginger. A couple things I didn't like - 1) by default they put a bit of wasabi beneath the fish in nigiri which was a surprise, I'd prefer to dose it myself and 2) they sear their otoro which just seems wrong for the most premium fish cut. read more

Amazing food, authentic delicious food and service was outstanding. Love the tempura veggies. read more

Sushi Taiyo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This sushi place is new and as such I will start with the positives. The ingredients appear to be very fresh and of high quality. The sushi was cut very cleanly and presented very neatly- as shown in my, albeit poorly shot, photos. I did not confirm by asking, but I am fairly positive they use real wasabi which is a huge plus in my book. Seattle is home to hundreds of Sushi restaurants, and in that context it is difficult to say anything in particular stood out in my experience here from the food, value, ambiance, or service. I ordered the $77 14-pc omakase which does not come with any soup which I found unusual, and does not include uni as they do not carry it at this restaurant- also atypical. My favorite piece was the salmon, I believe sockeye, with its deep color and flavor and tender meat. The amberjack was a close 2nd. The wasabi they served had a light color, grainy texture, and mild but complex flavor which is why I'm positive they use real wasabi. Not many places offer this. My friend ordered the Chirashi bowl which seems like a much better deal if you care for value. Half the price of the omakase while containing nearly all the same fish options. Another positive was the sake I tried on an impulse. I've not had it before, and everyone in my party enjoyed it very much. I normally prefer dry sakes. This one was floral without being overwhelming and incredibly smooth. I've attached a photo. I'm hesitant to include this last part. Due to a misunderstanding, we were short 1 omakase which normally would not be a big deal, but I could not help but to notice the food takes unusually long to prepare here compared to comparable sushi restaurants. I ordered "2 omakase, 2 chirashi bowl, 1 miso soup." The server thought my partner and I would share 1 omakase. I would never think to do this, and I'm not quite sure how you even would do this effectively. By the time I received my order, the rest of my party had long since finished their food, and 2 rounds of drinks. 38 minutes. For context, when we arrived we were 1 of 2 tables, but in fairness several more parties came in after us. I cannot honestly say this didn't taint my experience, but I hope the rest of my review stayed relatively unbiased. I'm not trying to cry a river about a simple mistake, just noting it affected my experience and made the prep time more apparent. I also understand that they are essentially brand new. In my experience, sushi can be very subjective, and so everyone should give this place a chance. read more

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So excited this opened near me! Sushi was amazing, rice was well seasoned, and there was fantastic service. Looking forward to coming again! read more

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Went here on their soft opening week, and had a wonderful time. This place has great sushi for a great price! I can tell they source their fish well because of how fresh it tasted. We had the delightful roll and the emperor roll, and both were really delish. Also had the chutoro nigiri and it was very good and fresh. The place was nice and bright, good ambuance. Service was great and friendly. When we came there were a few people but the service was pretty fast. Will definitely come back here again! read more

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Taking into account this is a soft opening, the food here is absolutely top notch quality. I've eaten at some of the best sushi restaurants in this city and for the price that this place is offering, it is an unreal value. Kama toro (the most marbled and valued piece of the bluefin tuna), albacore belly, and just amazingly fresh selection of nigiri and sashimi. Also very creative and tasty rolls! We had the omakase, some nigiri, and a Taiyo and Emperor roll, and a LOT of handrolls. All in all, this place is amazingly delicious and once service and staffing is settled, it'll probably be my favorite spot to have sushi in Seattle. Huge congratulations to head chef, owner, and staff for creating such a beautiful and delicious space! read more

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My wife and I just moved to the Seattle area in July and were craving a sushi place. After some searching we found Sushi Taiyo and we love this place. The atmosphere, the owner and chef Chee is very warm and welcoming, the server Chelsea is also a joy to be around. We love coming here and glad to see the place getting busier and busier every time we go. read more

New sushi place! Great ambience! Love the cozy atmosphere & jazz vibe great and attentive service! Delicious & high quality sushi! Considering the prime location, the high quality sushi, the price is super reasonable. We tried the omakase plate, ordered scallop, fatty tuna, seared salmon, negitoro rolls,cand all of those are BOMB! Highly recommend and would be back. RECOMMENDED read more

Absolutely incredible experience! We did the omakase and it was worth every penny--honestly better than some of the high-priced sushi spots in Seattle. The quality of the fish was outstanding, and you could really taste the care that went into every piece. We sat at the bar, which I highly recommend. The chef was not only skilled but also warm and engaging, sharing where each fish came from and making the whole experience feel personal and welcoming. The vibe of the restaurant was inviting and friendly, and you could tell the team genuinely took pleasure in making sure we were having a great time. This is easily one of the best sushi experiences I've had, and I can't wait to come back! read more

No pictures because I ate it all. Very good neighborhood sushi joint! Prices are right, fish is plentiful and the spicy tuna roll actually is spicy. Rare to find. Best place in Wallingford read more

Great sushi and sashimi. Will definitely come back. Will order again: salmon avocado and tuna avocado.

Good food with very friendly service. Loved the freshness of the fish. A great neighborhood spot

North Seattle was in need of good quality sushi at a price point appropriate for a nice evening out (in contrast to the very pricey omekase restaurants better for special occasions) and this place fits the bill. Very fresh and well composed nigiri and delightful combinations in the chefs rolls. Service was warm and attentive. The interior space is attractive and there are two small tables outside. Not cheap, but the price seemed reasonable for the quality. They just celebrated their one month anniversary and I hope they are successful... we think this will be our go-to sushi spot. read more