I was walking around QA and saw this place. It intrigued me that there's a vegan sushi place so I wanted to try it! I got the crunchy salmon roll. It was pretty good! I can tell that the "salmon" was not salmon but I think they got the texture and the flavor right for the most part. I wouldn't say that I wouldn't have been able to tell it's vegan if they hadn't told me, but if I went back to being vegan, I wouldn't mind eating here! I need to try their other rolls though! read more

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VEGAN SUSHI?! Utterly fantastic! Went on a very busy weekend evening so it was a little slow on the service but oh man it was worth it. From the miso soup to the sushi rolls, I was in heaven. What is the "fish" made out of?! Idk but oh my god I wouldn't even know it's vegan. Tastes EXACTLY like OG sushi. Probably even better because there's no fishy aftertaste you sometimes get. read more

The Sushi Samurai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just recently discovered this spot, but am absolutely obsessed. Everything is so beautifully presented, but also super yummy! Have had the pleasure of being served by Raymar both times. Always excellent service and recommendations. The robot, Bella, is also super fun. Have been here with vegetarians and omnivores and everyone has loved it. read more

WOW! This sushi is vegan, but tastes super close to the real deal. I would say the shrimp tempura roll tasted the same as true shrimp. The tuna was a little different, but much closer than any other fish substitute I've had. Service was very friendly as well. Would recommend a reservation. read more

The Sushi Samurai - Spicy Tuna Roll and Shrimp Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The Sushi are the best Vegetarian option it offers. love the ambience, the staff are welcoming the food is flavorful and everything is worth the visit. read more

Should you come visit this place? The answer is YES YES YES. 100 TIMES YES. To start, our waiter was incredibly fun and attentive, and we all had such a great time interacting with him. The concept of VEGAN sushi is kinda crazy - from the spicy mayo to the fish itself, nothing about sushi seems to lend itself to veganism. HOWEVER, this place delivered some of the best tasting rolls I have ever been blessed with experiencing, even in comparison to their non-vegan counterparts. The Geisha roll was definitely a table favorite and I have no idea how it's possible to create a vegan tempura shrimp but I will not question and just enjoy. When they brought the rolls to our table, we cleared the entire plate in around 5 minutes because of how delicious every component was. I already want to go back to Seattle just to eat here again! read more

The Sushi Samurai - From left to right, the rolls are: yoga, vegetable, geisha, green goddess, red dragon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Friendly service. Delicious sushi. Can't tell the difference between that and fish. Plenty of seating outside read more

The Sushi Samurai - Shrimp walnut roll to the left and curry roll to the right - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing! We were really impressed with this place. On our way out of Seattle, we stopped by this sushi spot for an early dinner before our red eye. I was accompanied by my two friends who are not vegan but are flexible in terms of the food they eat/are open to. We ordered a few "name familiar" rolls (ones you'd see on a "regular" sushi menu) and it was hit after hit. I've been vegan for over 12 years, so it's been awhile since I've had "real" sushi but their rolls were essentially the real thing that I didn't even have to think about those past days. We loved every roll we ordered (one in particular with a crunch and tuna top), but you can't go wrong with trying a few. Can't wait to come back to Seattle just for this! read more

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vegan sushi is better than real sushi & this samurai proves it with every grain of rice! 10/ outta/ 10 so recommend!!! read more

I think this is one of my all-time favorite vegan sushi spots, and I've been to many in different cities. I came with two vegetarian friends on a Friday evening without a reservation, and after about a 10 minute wait, we were seated on their outdoor patio. It was a beautiful summer day, the weather was warm, and I was excited to try their sushi! My friends ordered the Aladdin unfiltered sake bottle to share, which comes in a cute potion-like bottle (which we later brought home for Halloween decor :p). We also got the edamame and gyoza as appetizers, both of which I loved!! The edamame was perfectly salted, and the gyoza was nice and crispy, with a delicious dipping sauce to pair. As for sushi, we got the Yoga roll, Avocado roll, and Katana roll. I usually prefer vegetarian sushi places that are more vegetable-forward, instead of trying to use fake fish substitutes. However, I absolutely loved the vegan salmon!! A lot of times vegan fish can taste kind of weird for me, texture-wise, especially as a non-vegetarian, but this was really good and definitely changed my outlook on vegan fish substitutes. The plating on the dishes is also beautiful, and very camera friendly. The prices are pretty standard for Seattle, and I'm definitely excited to come back and try new rolls! read more

The Sushi Samurai - Aladdin unfiltered sake bottle, Gyoza, and Edamame - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wow! Wow! What an amazing time we had! I was lucky to get a last minute reservation. I Love regular fish sushi; my friend is vegetarian. We decided to give it a whirl and it did NOT disappoint!!! We were both loving it all! We had the Orion, Geisha, spicy tuna roll, salmon sashimi, Gyoza, but the real winner was the CurryRoll!! Truthfully they were all fantastic! No joke! The restaurant was beautiful with a sushi bar, warm lighting, and the orchids on the dishes made it feel like a real treat. If I hadn't known it was all vegetarian/vegan I wouldn't have had any idea otherwise. The prices were great and our sever was more than welcoming and nothing short of a delight! Our experience exceeded expectations! 10/10 read more

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Sushi Samurai served pretty good sushi with good service. However, it left me wanting more, both on a hunger and experience level. My wife and I were craving some sushi around the Seattle area and stumbled upon Sushi Samurai. We ordered the Maui, the Spider roll, the Crunchy salmon, and the New Samurai. Given that it was just two of us and we ordered 4 rolls, that speaks volumes that we were STILL hungry afterwards. The Maui was actually really good, and the taste was quite delicious. The Sushi Samurai were also really solid too, and each bite packed a really strong punch. However, the salmon roll and crunchy salmon were not very good. They were quite paltry and lacked any taste really. We were pretty disappointed. So some good, some bad, and the Maui roll and sushi samurai was pretty solid. Problem was that at the end of the day, we couldn't fathom paying more money and breaking the bank for more rolls, as we were still pretty hungry afterwards. The plating of the dishes were nice, but the serving size just made us want more. And not in the good way. read more

The Sushi Samurai - Crunch Salmon Roll, the Maui Roll, and the Spider roll (from bottom to top). All pieces were really tiny :( - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

AMAZING vegan sushi options! Everything is delicious, fairly priced, and so pretty. Definitely recommend

Made reservations for 4:30 Friday. Had a reserved table waiting on us. Located in the Queen Anne. Tried all the nigiri, excellent! We tried the Dragon roll, Red Dragon roll then the owner recommended his wife's favorite roll. To die for. They have wine/beer/sake House cold sake was delish. It was an hour drive for us but we will be back! read more

The Sushi Samurai - Wife's favorite - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Raymar (sorry if the spelling is incorrect) is so sweet every time my partner and I have been. Some of the best vegan sushi we've ever had. I am a non-vegan and I love it. The service is spectacular and I recommend the strawberry sake! read more

We got a miso soup, red dragon roll, geisha roll, mango tango roll and a ring of fire roll. All the rolls were fresh and the cute lil robot carrying the food just added to the aesthetic. The servers were very helpful and considerate. read more

First timer! I loved everything we ordered, Appetizers: Classic Edamame and Gyozas and Entree/rolls: Crunchy Salmon and Seattle Roll. I'm not a huge sushi fan and I've only been vegan for a little over 6 months now. When I tell you this place deserves 6 stars out 5. When you walk in, it's calming and the gentleman that took our order was very welcoming. I guess this previously used to be strictly fish, but they went vegan a year or two ago. If you haven't tried vegan sushi, YES VEGAN, this is the place to come! Note, this is the only place in Seattle that serves vegan sushi. Don't walk but run! Might see you there read more

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Heard lots of good things about this place so decided to order takeout on a Friday night and it did not disappoint! We placed the order over the phone for Crispy Shrimp Rolls, Red Dragon Rolls and Vegetable Rolls. Within less than 30 minutes they were ready for pick up. I've never personally been a fan of fake meat before, but this was really good! My personal favorite of the three was the Red Dragon Rolls - the extra kick the spiciness added was too good! Pricing did feel a little on the expensive side, but also I don't think there are good sushi rolls for anything else in this area especially. Will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

The Sushi Samurai - Vegetable Rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Amazing vegan sushi! Has similar to texture to real fish and the rolls are very flavorful. The owner is very friendly and fun to talk to, and the service is very attentive. The restaurant is cozy so i would definitely advise making a reservation beforehand if possible. We had to wait a good bit for our food to arrive (we also ordered 6 rolls). Would definitely recommend this place for vegetarians/vegans! read more

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Went here with some vegan friends - and I was amazed at how delicious the sushi was! I didn't miss the fish at all. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and the food came out almost instantly. Will definitely be back. read more

The food and service here was absolutely spectacular! I brought a non vegan friend here and he thought it tasted like real fish! I'll most definitely be back again! read more

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Finally made it to Sushi Samurai for a long awaited vegan double date. 5pm reservation was what we landed on a Friday night, so blue (fin tuna) plate special it was! I questioned the need for a reservation when we arrived to an empty restaurant, but the small space filled up very quickly and had a line waiting when we left. Servers were busy running between tables and taking pick-up orders the whole time. Our server was friendly and made great recommendations. I love that their entire menu is vegan, that their rolls are unique, and that the chef uses innovative ingredients to imitate fish. The presentation was exquisite. Everything was plated so beautifully we almost felt guilty digging in. What I didn't love is the price point (specialty rolls are $18-25), especially when the rolls were so meagerly stuffed. It was too much rice and not enough of the main show. We also came away reeking of fried food which alone can dissuade me from coming back to a place. That being said, they do have covered outdoor seating that would be a good option in the warmer months. Whenever I find myself back here again, that's what I'll opt for. read more

It's amazing that we can have a sushi restaurant that is 100% plant-based and delicious to boot. The consensus of the table was that we would not have been able to tell that every single roll we ate was completely vegan! This itched the scratch our friend had for fish since he went vegetarian about a year and a half ago. On top of that, the staff was super friendly and attentive. Needless to say, we'll be visiting again. Something I will call out is that some of the rolls can be pricey and the size of some of them were on the smaller side. It's understandable given that they're using faux fish products which I imagine isn't cheap. read more

The Sushi Samurai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is insane. Sushi is one of the last remnants of my pre-veggie lifestyle I long for, and hearing this place opted INTO vegan sushi for no good reason I could ascertain made me VERY interested in it. I could list the rolls and drinks and all that, but for the sake of brevity I'll say, Sushi Samurai rules. The rolls are incredible. The drinks are incredible. The weird little robot is a bit i'm not sure about but brings some charm, and the staff are lovely people that are just stoked about the whole thing. We'll be back. Probably a ton of times considering how far this place is from our home base. It hit an itch we haven't scratched since going veggie, and I crave it at least once a week since we came out for it. read more

I haven't left a yelp review in a really long time, because, let's be honest... How often is anybody eating out? But I felt compelled to glow about this place, which was one of our mainstays pre-COVID and continues to impress in the new norm. The owner, Raymar, has always taken an interest in really getting to know his customers -- from their favorite orders, to their families. Every time we have been into the restaurant, he greets us with a warm smile and a plate of edamame. These days, the takeout is fresh as ever, and I look forward to our almost-weekly tradition of ordering from here. Our favorites are the combo B and the rainbow roll... But everything we've eaten here has impressed. And I love that the fish is sustainably-sourced! Bonus: the miso soup is just outrageous. I appreciate the safety measures they have made, as well. When you go to pick up food, the staff is behind a barrier when they speak to you, and there are separate containers for clean pens and dirty pens with which to sign your receipt. Here's a photo of a party platter the restaurant created for a recent family birthday. Thank you, Sushi Samurai, for being such a bright spot in this difficult year! read more

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I love this place. Especially love ordering platters for special events. The staff has been very helpful about letting me pick up orders a bit before opening so I can get to my event on time. Sushi had been my favorite food before transitioning from pescatarian/flexitarian to vegan and now The Sushi Samurai allows me to continue to enjoy a wide selection of expertly prepared, visually appealing, sushi as a vegan. Ambiance is nice too. Simply can't say enough good things about this place. If you're vegan or plant-based, it's worth going out of you way to try it. read more

***Full vegan menu*** First time and this place exceeded my expectation. Food was great, and the vegan alternative have fish texture. If you didn't know this place was vegan, you probably would even think it's regular sushi! Service was great, our server was super friendly and remember his frequent customers which make it even more of a personal experience. Place is kinda small and fill up fast. There's easy parking in front. I was a little surprised that the price is the same as other sushi places, but would still come again. read more

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Been here twice. First time by accident, second time with a reservation. Both times super positive. Space is not huge and they can get super busy. But service was always courteous and food was always good. While I can't remember the rolls I ordered, I do remember trying their ramen and it was good. Would they also consider an udon? ;) read more

The Sushi Samurai - I had to try the vegan salmon nigiri! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went to the gym hoping to reward myself with tacos but the Mexican place was closed. Runner up was this place which I've walked to dozens of times. Didn't realize they changed and went vegan until after I had ordered so that was on me. Despite this bit of unexpected cuisine, and never had vegan sushi, it turned out pretty delicious. I ordered the Katana and Dragon roll. Liked the Dragon one slightly more. read more

The Sushi Samurai - Katana (top) Dragon (bottom) rolls. I liked the Dragon a bit more. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am sooooo happy we have a vegan sushi place in Seattle now. and it's so good. our biggest problem was trying to limit our choices. ended up going with the tofu roll, avocado roll, "salmon" roll, and the "eel"roll. plus edamame. all solidly executed. my partner and I are both vegan, and she wouldn't eat the salmon roll because it looked too much like salmon. hah! I can't say it really tasted like salmon (to the extent I remember), but it was delish. the star of the show to me was the eel roll, though. what I remember eel tasting like was sweet umami, and the mock eel roll nailed it. just so good. We walked out fat and happy. this seems to be more of a pickup and delivery joint than a dine-in place, but all the seats were full pretty early (5 pm-ish). service was good and attentive. we both found it adorable that our waitress was too young to open a bottle of wine, and a different server had to do this. however, the best part of dining in is that the house dog may be hanging out that day. what a sweetheart. large German shepherd who was all, "how come my hoomans couldn't have opened a steak joint?" I think we spent half our dinner making googly eyes at the pup. recommended! read more

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Incredible place that's 100% vegan but great for non-vegans because everything is so good. We got the spicy edamame and miso soup as appetizers which were both FULL of flavor and not too salty. I got the crunchy salmon roll for an entree - it was light tasting, which in hindsight I actually appreciate because it didn't overpower the other food we were eating. Other rolls might have more oomph (there were lots on the menu I'd like to try) but mine was a good mix of yummy (and tasted like fish! Couldn't tell it was vegan at all) without being too rich. I can't remember what my dining buddy (who isn't vegan) got but they reported theirs was tasty as well. Service for all the food and drink refills was fast. They even had a cute robot that followed the server around. Then came the dessert - we ordered the chocolate cheesecake and sat there a little longer than we did for the other food (not a long time, just a couple minutes longer) so I was wondering if maybe something happened. Turns out they make the cheesecakes in-house and it was also beautifully decorated (I snapped a pic before we demolished it). I didn't know they were made in-house at first and remember thinking, "Wow this is so good, like INCREDIBLY good, it tastes like they personally made this." I could taste the care they put into it. When they asked if I liked it I think I basically yelled something like, "YES OH MY GOD." You absolutely cannot leave the restaurant without eating one of these cheesecakes. The interior is a mix of playful (they have pop culture figures at the counter and a video game was on the screen, with old monster movie posters in the bathroom) and sophisticated (nice plants, nice wood seating, including a nice patio outside though we sat inside). I really cannot recommend this place enough for both vegans and non-vegans. Easily in my top 3 of all vegan/vegan-friendly restaurants in the entire city. read more

The Sushi Samurai - The in-house-made chocolate cheesecake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was okay sushi. I typically eat all of mine, but didn't with this place. The salmon didn't really taste like salmon and looked like imitation crab. I wish they had it labeled. I liked the presentation though! read more

We ordered crunchy salmon and katana. Absolute disappointment. All we can taste was the sauce. Cannot taste the slightest flavor from tapioca or any vegan substitute they claimed. AND it was pricy too. Will not come again. read more

Best vegan sushi!! Got the New Samurai roll (spicy, my favorite), new Maui (tuna), Tiger roll and Crunchy salmon roll. Every roll was so delicious and filling, and my friends who are non-vegetarian said they couldn't tell it wasn't real fish. Would definitely go again, they have such a cute outdoor seating area as well. They are busier on weekends so it's best to make a reservation. Service was also amazing and owner was so nice read more

The Sushi Samurai - New Samurai Crunchy Salmon Tiger Roll New Maui - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I want to preface this review by saying that I have been teaching Japanese vegetarian/vegan cooking classes for the past 40 years, so I know what I'm talking about! Last night, for the first time, we went to Sushi Samurai in Queen Anne and were pleasantly surprised. I am a food snob and especially critical of Japanese cuisine here in the States. The Pros: * The food was attractively served and the portions were generous. * The service was excellent. * The food arrived quickly. * The sushi rolls were well-wrapped and not baggy like many establishments. (We ordered five different rolls) * The prices were fair. * There were thick cushions on all the chairs and benches. Without them, it wouldn't have been very comfortable. The Cons: * The rolls were screaming out for shiso leaf, especially the vegetable roll which was quite bland. Lettuce has a bit of texture but imparts little to no flavor. * There was no hook in the bathroom to hang one's purse. * There were no seat covers in the bathroom. We plan to return as the pros far outweigh the cons!! read more

The Sushi Samurai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Actual text I sent to my husband after opening my Sushi Samurai takeout box: "We're having 100% vegan sushi for dinner. How is that not tuna?! I am shook. It's DELICIOUS! " The staff was super nice even though they were slammed on a Friday night. I still can't believe that wasn't fish. The spicy Tuna roll tasted just like a good "real" sushi version. I also had the yoga roll and it was delicious. Best vegan sushi ever. Go try it out! read more

The Sushi Samurai - Spicy Tuna roll + cucumber rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing service (plus local sight seeing recommendations!) and great food. They have good unique veggie options (green goddess pictured) and everything tasted really fresh! Veggie gyoza was great too read more

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I'd give it a 6 out of 5. It exceeded any expectations. I had to ask twice if it was not real fish. It was so so close to the real fish. Everything we ordered was just amazing! I still don't understand how it is possible to get such realistic fish experience with vegan ingredients. Highly recommend this place. read more

This is some of the best sushi I have ever had & I could not tell it was vegan/vegetarian. Beautiful Presentation as well. A lot of love is put into the rolls and you can see them make it! Small restaurant, I believe you may need to call/book ahead. The service is super friendly and welcoming. Very helpful in picking which rolls to get. Highly recommend. read more

The Sushi Samurai - Rolls Crunchy Salmon Seattle - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious food! I was skeptical about vegan sushi, but wanted to give it a try. It was very good. Ordered 4 rolls to share with my girlfriend and an order of the salmon nigiri... we ate everything! Definitely would go back. If you're interested in vegan sushi, please give this place a try! read more

The Sushi Samurai - Salmon nigiri, crispy shrimp, maui, crunchy salmon, and seattle roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington