Seattle, Washington State’s largest city, is located along the West Coast of the continental U.S. It is a bustling metropolis, with iconic landmarks such as the Space Needle, the Museum of Pop Culture and Pike Place Market. The city is also surrounded by calming waters of the bay, beautiful mountains, and evergreen forests. The city is sure to appeal to lovers of the busy city, as well as avid nature lovers. The multicultural city has a smattering of different cuisines in the city and one of them is Japanese. Scroll down to find the top 10 sushi restaurants in Seattle, Washington.
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1. Moontree Sushi And Tapas
Posted by Moontree Sushi And Tapas on Thursday, 11 April 2019
Moon Tree doesn’t just offer great Japanese cuisine, but tasty modern Japanese food with a unique twist. Have a look at their tapas menu, where they offer Japanese as well as Korean style appetisers. The fish is fresh and you are sure to enjoy their speciality handrolls, such as the Las Vegas roll and Lollipop roll. They also offer Omakase style dining, where the chef picks out the best dishes of the day for a delicious surprise meal.
Moontree Sushi And Tapas
Address: 516 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Website: Moontree Sushi And Tapas
Opening hours: Tue - Thur: 11.30am - 9pm; Fri: 11.30am - 10pm; Sat: 12pm - 10pm; Sun: 12pm - 9pm (closed on Mon)
2. Momiji
Take me to Never Land ? our never land roll is stuffed w/ sockeye salmon, cilantro & asparagus topped w/ avocado, micro greens & 7-spice sesame soy sauce. Beautiful & delicious ??
Posted by Momiji Seattle on Monday, 22 April 2019
Located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighbourhood, Momiji offers amazing Japanese cuisine for dinner, until late. Besides the classic sushi rolls and sashimi, they also offer a variety of their own house rolls, one of which is their speciality house roll, the Neverland roll. They also serve up other classic Kyoto dishes, salads, noodles, poke, and so much more. The restaurant also has a great atmosphere, with beautiful outdoor seating in the courtyard.
Momiji
Address: 1522 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Website: Momiji
Opening hours: 4pm - 12.30am (daily)
3. Mashiko
This delicacy is the cheek of the halibut. It is so tender and flavorful, with a fantastic texture as well! Brittney is in the kitchen tonight, so be sure to have her make some for you.
Posted by Mashiko Restaurant on Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Mashiko is definitely one of the most unique sushi restaurants in the city. It is Seattle’s first and only fully sustainable sushi bar, a title that chef Hajime is insanely proud of. The menu is always updated with amazing new recipes and fish, depending on seafood sustainability, but there are always the classic sushi and sashimi, as well as their house rolls. Be sure to try something new, a rule of theirs, you’re sure to be amazed!
Mashiko
Address: 4725 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
Website: Mashiko
Opening hours: Sun, Mon, Wed & Thurs: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Tue)
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4. Sushi Kashiba
Posted by Sushi Kashiba on Wednesday, 17 August 2016
Sushi Kashiba is a high-end sushi restaurant, specialising in omakase style dining. The restaurant is extremely popular and well-known: to get the most vyed-after seats at the bar counter, where you can watch the chefs prepare your delicious meal, you have to come as early as 3.30pm. Besides omakase, they also offer other side dishes and speciality dinner sets with sushi and rolls. It is definitely a must-try for all sushi lovers in Seattle!
Sushi Kashiba
Address: 86 Pine St #1, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Website: Sushi Kashiba
Opening hours: Fri - Sat: 5pm - 9.30pm; Mon - Fri: 5pm - 10pm
5. Japonessa Sushi Cocina
Posted by Japonessa Sushi Cocina on Tuesday, 4 December 2018
If you’re looking for Japanese cuisine with a little twist, Japonessa Sushi Cocina is the place for you. The restaurant offers classic Japanese cuisine with a Latin American twist, sure to spice up your usual dining experience. Enjoy your classic sushi and sashimi topped with some classic Latin American flavours, such as jalapeño, cilantro, and mango. Be sure to try their house sushi rolls, or even the chef’s Premium Selection if you’re feeling adventurous
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
Address: 1400 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Website: Japonessa Sushi Cocina
Opening hours: Mon - Thur: 11.30am - 11pm; Fri: 11.30am - 1am; Sat: 12pm - 1am; Sun: 12pm - 11pm
6. Umi Sake House
One of our all-time favorite rolls: STREETFIGHTER ??? Spicy snow crab, cucumber & cilantro topped w/ seared 7-spice ahi tuna, jalapeño, shishito peppers & a garlic ponzu sauce.
Posted by Umi Sake House on Friday, 5 April 2019
Umi Sake House is known for its unique izakaya-style tapas menu, which means that the dishes are usually small portions for you to try as many things on the menu as it appeals to you. Besides the standard sushi rolls, they also have their own selection of speciality rolls, including the First Ave roll and the Knockout roll, which true to its name, is sure to knock you off your feet. To get a good deal, drop by during their happy hours, which are from 4 pm to 6 pm and 10 pm to closing, every day.
Umi Sake House
Address: 2230 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Website: Umi Sake House
Opening hours: 4pm - 2am (daily)
7. Shiro's Sushi
In addition to plentiful nigiri options and a la carte sushi rolls, we also have 2 different menu options for our...
Posted by Shiro's Sushi Restaurant on Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Shiro’s is another Japanese restaurant on the more high-end side. Shiro’s was started up by Japanese chef Shiro Kashiba and even after he left to pursue other projects, his legacy continues on. The restaurant focuses on Edomae-style preparation, which refers to a focus on local, seasonally available seafood and produce. Besides the classic ala carte sushi rolls and sashimi, they also serve different sashimi assortments, where you get to try the freshest fish of the day!
Shiro's Sushi
Address: 2401 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Website: Shiro’s Sushi
Opening hours: 5.30pm - 10.30pm (daily)
8. Nishino
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Posted by Nishino on Saturday, 21 July 2018
Nishino serves up traditional, as well as innovative and speciality sushi. Other than the ala carte sashimi, rolls, noodles and starters, they also offer omakase-style dining, where you sit back, relax and let the chef bring to you the freshest and best catch of the day. Located just a few steps away from Washington Park Playfield, the great location gives you a chance to have a walk after your delicious and fulfilling meal.
Nishino
Address: 3130 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
Website: Nishino
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 5.30pm - 10pm; Sun: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
9. Wataru
We open today(Sun. Feb. 10). Please come out! You can make a reservation from here. https://www.yelp.com/rez/wataru-seattle
Posted by Wataru on Sunday, 10 February 2019
Wataru is a small sushi restaurant seats only 24 at a time, giving you an intimate and unique dining experience that you can’t find anywhere else in the city. For seating at the sushi bar, the most vyed-after experience, chef Kotaro Kumita will prepare a meal for you, omakase style and one that you definitely won’t regret. They also serve other appetisers, soups, and ala carte sushi rolls.
Wataru
Address: 7051, 2400 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115, United States
Website: Wataru
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
10. Sushi Kappo Tamura
We offer these gorgeous sushi platters for those special occasions, private events & parties that are coming up this...
Posted by Sushi Kappo Tamura on Friday, 29 March 2019
Sushi Kappo Tamura has a commitment to the philosophy of sustainable sushi using seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. The seafood is sourced from local farms and fisheries as far as possible, and produce is grown from their own rooftop garden. Besides the usual and speciality house sushi rolls, they also offer great course meals for dinner, as well as a separate brunch menu.
Sushi Kappo Tamura
Address: 2968 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA
Website: Sushi Kappo Tamura
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 11.30am - 2pm, 5pm - 9.30pm; Fri: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 9pm
Explore Seattle's Japanese culinary scene
You’ve seen all ten of these amazing choices, now it’s up to you to pick one to your liking and enjoy your amazing Japanese meal in Seattle. With our list above, you’ll be spoiled for choice on where to start but if you’re in Seattle for a while, consider exploring all our recommendations above.
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