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Umi Sake House
Category:
Late Night Dining
2230 First Ave
Seattle,
Washington 98121
(206) 973-7789
Good atmosphere. Fresh sushi. Bit pricey but better compare to other choices in Seattle. Rolls...
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Good atmosphere. Fresh sushi. Bit pricey but better compare to other choices in Seattle. Rolls are great.
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I had a really great experience at The Wasabi Bistro this past weekend. I brought my family who I...
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I had a really great experience at The Wasabi Bistro this past weekend. I brought my family who I had not seen in quite a while. The staff was so friendly that they broke the ice. From the management to the servers , they were all perfect. They are all very professional but know what to say at the right time. Not to mention the service was great. The sushi wowed my family and I'll be back as soon as I can. I will always be thankful for that night.
Pros: customer service, sushi, ambiance
Cons: none
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Ototo Sushi
Category:
Local Favorite
7 Boston St
Seattle,
Washington 98109
Ototo in Queen Anne is an absolutely OUTSTANDING sushi spot. I've had sushi all over the US since...
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Ototo in Queen Anne is an absolutely OUTSTANDING sushi spot. I've had sushi all over the US since the 80s, and honestly, despite getting things I had never even tried before (along with a rainbow roll and the must-have melt me sockeye sushi)... well, I was impressed impressed impressed and more importantly happy. It has Umi and the trendy hotspot sushi spots beat by a landslide and is even, if sushi is truly your craving, a bit better than Nishino in my opinion... only a bit, mind you, since Nishino... well, it IS kinda the best Japanese food in the whole country :) That said, Ototo costs about half that of Nishino but also lacks some of the wildly creative specialties or the "chef will surprise you gleefully" option.
So in my most recent visit, I started with tempura... but I wasn't feeling like eating random amounts of onions and broccoli, etc... I saw "yam tempura" as part of a roll then asked what was in the veggie temp sampler... yam, of course, but also pumpkin, which was also amazing. They were entirely relaxed about customizing it (no extra charge), and it was positively wonderful.
Next came the most surprising and pleasantly "holy frickin wow" part of our meal, black cod that was marinated in sweet sake and grilled perrrfectly then topped with green soy bean sauce and served with grilled asparagus and zucchini on a bed of yummy greens. While the portion wasn't enormous, the flavor and heartiness were well worth the not-so-high cost...
After warming up with those, we went to our sushi and rolls. I didn't care for geoduck, but the rest... mmm! Absolutely the best wild sockeye, and for $4, we got a really good pickled mackerel roll with pickled ginger and things I forget :) Add a rainbow roll, plum and natto rolls, & fondue: only $50!
My only "complaints?" The plum paste roll needs more balance to accent the plum, and sniffle, they weren't serving the seasonal fresh rolls at 9pm on a Sunday. With salmon, tuna, avocado, and *mango,* I'll be back!
Pros: best sushi ever, great ambience (not loud like many Seattle sushi spots!), service was perfect and helped us a LOT
Cons: like many, they stop serving things like fresh spring rolls late, and geoduck and ume shiso kyu weren't anything wowing
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Nishino
Category:
Restaurants
3130 E Madison St
Seattle,
Washington 98112
(206) 322-5800
I particularly recommend the omokase, or chef's choice. It consists of 6-10 courses of whatever...
More 1 year ago
I particularly recommend the omokase, or chef's choice. It consists of 6-10 courses of whatever the chef has planned. If you like surprises and trying new things this is the way to go. It has been a while, but last time I was there it cost approximately $100 per person, which was quite reasonable for the meal we had.
Two notes: (1) definitely make reservations, it is a popular place and (2) there are two omokase menus, the special pre-order one and the regular one. I have only had the regular one, so that is what I am reviewing.
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Blue C Sushi
Category:
Local Favorite
3411 Fremont Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98103
My wife and I absolutely love this place. We have made Blue C our regular spot for a quick sushi...
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My wife and I absolutely love this place. We have made Blue C our regular spot for a quick sushi fix. We both look forward to seeing Alison's warm smile during our weekly stop to the village- it is clear the restaurant has improved drastically since she has been the hostess! The staff is always friendly and helpful.
Pros: Spinach gome, fresh Uni. Very clean, great staff.
Cons: Usually a long wait
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Mashiko
Category:
Sushi
4725 California Ave SW
Seattle,
Washington 98116
It's interesting how I read that folks have had a horrible time with the wait staff but each and...
More 1 month ago
It's interesting how I read that folks have had a horrible time with the wait staff but each and everytime we go to Mashiko, they've always been courteous and professional.
The food is superb and the chefs are always ready for a challenge and offer up some very tasy dishes. I love the seasonal selections and just have whatever the sushi chef has in mind.
I've been to lots of sushi restaurants, here and around the country, and this is one of the best I've been to.
Pros: Great food, service/wait staff, sake
Cons: parking is a problem at times
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I like going to this place for happy hour when I'm in downtown. Last week I went there and the...
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I like going to this place for happy hour when I'm in downtown. Last week I went there and the bartender recommended this new beer called Pandan Ale. It's very tasty and unique! Look for the Buddha handle.
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Kisaku
Category:
Japanese Restaurants
2101 N 55th St
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(425) 336-1689
Kisaku is amazing. I've gone at least once a week since it opened. I highly recommend sitting at...
More 7 months ago
Kisaku is amazing. I've gone at least once a week since it opened. I highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar. Nakano-san and Shimi always come up with really creative things, and all the food is always amazing. Take a minute to ask what's fresh, what's in season, and what you just absolutely must try. Definitely take their suggestions and be adventurous.
Oysters on half shells are a must to begin the meal, and if Aji Tataki is up on the specials board, you're in for a treat. In terms of cooked food, the tofu dengaku (fried tofu in red miso sauce) is sublime, and they the best calamari I have ever had in the country, no joke.
Also, either make reservations or come at less crowded times (it's easier to get in earlier, especially on week days).
Pros: Great fresh fish. Great entrees. Great desserts.
Cons: Parking can be annoying if your new to the neighborhood.
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Shiro's
Category:
Local Favorite
2401 2nd Ave
Seattle,
Washington 98121
(206) 462-3331
My boyfriend and I have been to Shiro's several times for sushi and love it. Excellent service...
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My boyfriend and I have been to Shiro's several times for sushi and love it. Excellent service and the best sushi I have ever had. We have taken friends and family there who have all agreed with us. We will definitely continue going to Shiro's!
Pros: excellent sushi and service
Cons: none
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I have only been there a couple of times, but both times the service was excellent. Our server was...
More 9 months ago
I have only been there a couple of times, but both times the service was excellent. Our server was VERY attentive, and made some excellent recommendations. I appreciated that although we tried a couple of different varieties of sake that neither myself nor my friend cared for, we were not charged for them. We have only been there when it was not crowded, I have no idea what happens to the service level when it gets busy. Heading there again tonight for a friend's birthday!
Pros: Fair price, excellent service
Cons: Food is too pretty to eat!
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