Super yummy! Bad boy roll was a fav for the table, we also got a glass of plum wine and wouldn't…read morehave minded seconds. Atmosphere was nice and chic, fun vibes for friends hanging out. Our waiters were also very friendly and helpful in their suggestions!

Stopped in at the Umi sake house for some Japanese whisky and sushi. We started with miso soup…read morethat was very good and moved on to a spider roll and the $100 chef selection of sushi. It all was solid! The restaurant was open concept so can get loud. A lot of places are moving to this layout it seems. Not too much more to say I suppose, this a good spot that I wouldn't hesitate to return to if I ever get back to Seattle

I visited here for happy hour on a Monday and really enjoyed it! The happy hour items are very…read moreaffordable considering the prime location in SLU - rolls and kitchen items ~$10-15. The best part is the complimentary edamame with flaky salt. I'd come back for this detail alone. The setting inside is nice and bright, and the servers are very friendly. You'll probably want to make a reservation to be on the safe side because the restaurant isn't very large.

Great service. Great quality. Great service. Super chill ambiance and a great date night or place…read moreto gather with friends. Only giving a 4 star because I think they're better sushi in Seattle but for the price and size of the roles, I'd come back!!

My boyfriend took me here to celebrate my birthday and reserved seats at the chef's counter for the…read moreomakase experience. Since my birthday fell on a Wednesday, we were lucky enough to have Chef Shiro Kashiba himself behind the counter preparing and serving our meal. The entire experience was incredible. The service was organized, attentive, and made the evening feel truly special. Chef Shiro Kashiba is knowledgeable, entertaining, and incredibly passionate about his craft. With every course, from salmon and tuna to white fish, mackerel, shellfish, and eel, he explained how each piece should be eaten, where the fish was sourced, and even shared personal stories from his career. It felt like he was telling a story through every piece of sushi he prepared, making the experience both captivating and unforgettable. Chef Shiro Kashiba is truly inspiring. It was also wonderful to see that everyone seated at our counter had traveled from out of state just to experience his omakase, which speaks volumes about his reputation. This was, without a doubt, the best sushi omakase experience I've ever had. The fish was exceptionally fresh, and every bite was thoughtfully prepared. The flavors were unlike any sushi I've had before and gave me a whole new appreciation for how extraordinary sushi can be when it's crafted by a chef with such deep knowledge and experience. I would absolutely love to come back again. I left feeling completely satisfied and fulfilled, yet hungry for more of this amazing sushi experience. Thank you, Chef Shiro Kashiba, for making my birthday so memorable!

A very cute restaurant located in pike place. The service…read moreis very good, and attentive. We ordered omakase and each course was very yummy. The nigiris are super fresh and well seasoned. Our fav was flounder, geoduck, the fried shrimp head and oh the dessert course tamago was sooo good!

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

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

Ambience. A Service. A…read moreFood. A Price. A Street parking and garages near by. Expect to pay premium for parking. Came for happy hour. Good bar menu for happy hour. And extensive menu for reg eats. Sushi was very tender and nice bites in my $16 - 6 sampler'set. Termed fresh tasting small prices of fish. Had a $6 bubbly to wash down. Service was very helpful and friendly at host and bar. I would return. I a A FaN today!!

After a long day of walking the city we wanted some yum sushi and looked at quite a few places…read morebefore settling on one. We made a reservation via Open Table and arrived on time and were seated quickly. Even though the restaurant wasn't full they sat us next to another couple so it was a little awkward to be so close to a couple on a date. The restaurant itself is pretty dark, atmosphere is okay, servers take their time here. The menu is quite large and we enjoyed picking out three rolls that sounded different from what we were used to. Presentation-wise , the sushi looked great! Taste-wise the sushi wasn't as fresh as I'd expect it to be...being so close to the ocean. We have some really great sushi in LA and while this was okay, it wasn't a standout for us.

Nice food! I would give 8/10. Love majority of the dishes we ordered. I will go again!read more

4.5 overall. Japanese native among us especially adored the food and ambiance…read more SERVICE: 4.5. Pro-active and friendly. AMBIANCE: 4.5. Felt like a relaxed casual local dining spot in Japan. Reservations recommended. A Miyazaki video was playing (muted with subtitles) on one wall. Two spacious and clean unisex bathrooms. FOOD: 5.0. - Beer: Sapporo on tap! One of us ordered and liked the WA Rice lager. - Hokke (mackeral): 5.0. As good as we ate weekly in Hokkaido for a couple of years. - Katsu curry: 5.0. Much volume - took some home with us. Curry was really good Japanese-tasting curry; Yum! Katsu excellent: the breading was fine and light (as found in Japan). Would be especially good on a chilly day. - Sashimi: 4.5. Very fresh. - Fried chicken (kara-age): 4.5. Came with an excellent creamy green sauce. - vegan Udon dish: 4.0.

What a great concept! Sushi by the pound. This is an excellent idea and it's great if you just want…read moreto try a little bit of everything and not commit to ordering a roll. I love this concept. I'm not much of a roll person bc it's always pricey and then you have to eat all 6-8 pieces, so this was right up my alley. We loved it so much, we came here 2x when we were in Seattle. And even our first time we had to get seconds. All the sushi from the beginning are rolls, and near the end they are nigiris. So save some space for the good stuff at the end. The first time during lunch hour, they kept restocking the sushi, and they even had bluefin tuna nigiri at the very end! Score!! I'm more of a nigiri person so I got half rolls and half nigiri. Of course this isn't like fancy restaurant sushi, but more of like casual dining sushi and bc there were so many people, it was fresh bc it was a high turnover. Sushi quality was decent. Reminded me of just like an AYCE sushi quality. You won't get sick, but don't expect Jiro Dream of Sushi quality here. lol. The other time we went was during dinner of 1 hour before they close, the selection wasn't as good as they didn't have bluefin tuna nigiri, but still worth it and didn't cost us an arm and leg to get sushi. I hope someone catches this concept in San Diego! It's so clever. Love it and would love to come back again.

Finally, I can get as much sushi as I want, with plenty of options, at a normal price! I've already…read moretried most of them and visit this place regularly. Usually there are a lot of people and a line, but the line moves pretty fast. One thing is that the space seems a little too small for the number of people coming here. Recently, people have even been eating right on the outside stairs, and the stairs get pretty unclean afterward. I love the concept and the taste! Great place if you want to try a wide variety of sushi without spending a fortune.

My local friends recommended we come here for some authentic Japanese food while we were visiting…read more We texted ahead to reserve a table for 5 since it is a popular place. They don't take phone calls or reservations online - very old school. Which I think makes it more desirable. We ended up getting a special room with a "chabudai" style table! I was super excited because I've never experienced it before. What I did find pleasant was that although it was a lower table, there was an opening beneath the table that allowed your legs to hang rather than having to sit Indian style. Tyson was an amazing server. Was attentive, accommodated our allergies and was thoughtful with us having a young child. He was so pleasant and polite! We enjoyed the following: Baked miso glazed eggplant - YUM and melts in your mouth. Black Miso Cod Collar - this was pleasantly surprising and so delicious. Eat bite was tender and flavorful. Simple yet so appetizing. Sushi rolls were both fresh and well prepared. The nigiri was also great and fresh- not fishy. We additionally ordered takoyaki - which I normally don't love but this one was very tasty and I enjoyed the texture. Lastly karage chicken which came with a creamy slaw. Overall it was such a pleasant experience and we look forward to coming back!

Seattle's oldest Japanese restaurant, Maneki is awash in history and tradition, from the Beckoning…read moreCat decor that greets you at the entry, to the private Tatami rooms where you can eat at an authentic, low-slung chabudai table, seated on cushions on the floor. Established in 1904 in the heart of Japantown, the restaurant relocated to the ground floor of the NP Hotel after its original structure was ransacked during World War II, when Seattle's Japanese community was relocated to internment camps outside the city. The hotel where Maneki now resides served as repository for family heirlooms that were left behind during that embarrassing and tragic period of American history. The joy of dining at Maneki goes well beyond the restaurant's incomparable history. The traditional Japanese menu has something for every taste, from delicious Nigiri and Maki Sushi to noodle dishes and local seafood. Pair your meal with a classic Japanese cocktail or a cold bottle of Sake, and you'll understand why this is one of Seattle's best culinary experiences. Highly recommended.