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Sushi Kashiba

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86 Pine St Suite #1, Seattle, WA 98101, United States

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Nick Giersdorf

This was an experience, not a dinner. Wow. Every bite was like nothing I had tasted before (in a good way). Honestly, I can't remember the last time a dinner out felt like such an authentic cultural experience. This is a MUST try if you like Sushi. Thank you to the all the staff, our incredible server, and the best Sushi Chef I've had to privilege to encounter.

Adam Boswell

The Omakase is an absolute unforgettable experience. The staff is incredibly helpful. Knowledgeable and pleasant. They explain every meal every piece of sushi that they bring out to you and with each course things get more incredible, delicious, and amazing. This is an absolute must try while in Seattle. Write down by Pike. Place a very exciting, fun and engaging experience and culinary journey not to be missed!

Kaley Broome

It's hard to describe this restaurant in any words other than "incredible." I think I'm ruined for all other sushi going forward. Our chef Khota was an expert and did an incredible job during the entire Omakase experience. I highly recommend sitting at the Chef's Table (the bar) instead of reserving a table. It's much better to be able to talk to the chefs and watch your courses created in front of you. The sake selection here is excellent, they have some lovely options for those that enjoy an unfiltered variety. I will be back! ...eventually. The price is higher than many sushi places for a reason. You will not leave disappointed.

Shir Suez

Come early and get the chef’s table if you are unable to get a reservation or just want sushi. The chefs are so nice and chatty and I had a great time talking story with them about sushi. Everything was fabulous from the servers to the food. It came out fast and each dish had a short description. I highly recommend it after a trip to the market. A plus is seeing the sunset from the restaurant

Nandi

Delicious, fresh seafood with a strong focus on locally sourced fish. Beautifully structured Omakase with details and care. The staff is discreet, welcoming, calm and provides lovely suggestions to curate the evening. Beverage selection covers high quality selection for every taste.

Alfredo Biralde III

Cher Chris was amazing. We were able to do the Chef's table omakase and everything was just delicious and melted in your mouth. Highly recommend it for a special occasion (was my birthday) or just a fun date night to get the knowledge and expertise of sushi chefs!

Ben Yuh

I've had sushi all over the country, including Japan and this place ranks up there with the best. If you have the chance to sit at the sushi bar, it's an amazing experience. The food was outstanding. I would eat here again the next time I visit even if I can't sit at the bar again.

Banha Sok

Good food. We couldn't get the chef's table so we sat at bar and got three omakase. The food was good but nothing that wowed me - 600 bucks for three omakase and two drinks. The 15 pieces came in group of 3-4 pieces. The first few pieces had the rice at perfect temperature. Slightly warm but the later dishes had rice kinda cold. Service at the bar was superb and total made the dinner experience. Overall, if I go again I'd get the chef's table or order something else off the menu.

Steve Smith

Absolutely fantastic. I have eaten at a top sushi restaurant in Tokyo, Kashiba is right there in the same league. Wonderful experience from start to finish. We had the chief recommend course - every item was outstanding! Thank you for a great dinner experience.

K B

Best sushi experience we’ve ever had! Definitely pricey but worth it. We got a la carte nigiris, tuna poke, black cod and a spicy tuna roll. Everything was unbelievably good, especially the black cod. The ambience is very nice and the the service was great!

Mony Kiem

How fortunate to have shirosan as our chef. It is the best omakase experience I’ve ever had. This is by far the best omakase from a value perspective. We were served 21 pieces, all absolutely delicious and no doubt you’ll leave full. This is always one of my great fears with eating sushi in general where I’m rarely full. You will not have this problem here. Each piece was delicious and shriosan was talkative and friendly throughout the whole meal, which is quite different from other omakase experiences where the chef is much more stern and serious. Service throughout was spectacular, attentive but unobtrusive to the experience. I decided to do the add on which was worth it as how often will you have shirosan as your chef. The price to value exceeded all my expectations relative to some omakase experience is nyc costing $400. If you’re in seattle, definitely take the time and book this place.

Parichat Pinney

This is our second time at Sushi Kashiba. We sat at the dining table. Our server was Brandon. He is very nice, polite, and attentive. I gave him 10 stars for his service. We had a wonderful time for our 15th year anniversary. We will be back again and next time we will have to aim to sit at the sushi bar to gain different experience. Thank you.

Delicia Bateman

Amazing Omakasi experience at the sushi bar. Chef James was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the tasty fish that my husband and I got to enjoy. The rest of the staff were friendly and the service is on point. Worth every penny. We are definitely returning when we visit Washington.

Haydi Ethridge

Wow. My husband and I sat for the Omakase (Chef Counter) experience. This an dinner I will never forget. Every bite was careful crafted culinary artistry. Not only is the food incredible, the experience at this restaurant is top tier. The staff are so knowledgeable, professional and friendly. If you are lucky enough to sit at the bar with Chef Shiro, you will not be disappointed. Not only is he incredibly gifted, he has such a great personality and warm spirit. I HIGHLY recommended Sushi Kashiba for anyone but especially sushi lovers.

Sean Walker

This was an experience like non other, from the second you walk through the door. Would highly recommend having a reservation because it was busy, however, that did not stutter the service at all. Upon entering Sushi Kashiba we were greeted by the hostesses and sat quickly. Instantly our water glasses were filled and Jordan our waiter for the evening wasn’t too far away after. We opted for the Omakase and were treated to the best sushi we’ve ever had, it truly was wonderful.

Jenny Su

The sushi was good, no doubt, but the overall experience wasn’t as good as the other omakase I had. There are cocktail bar dining table area and the sushi counter seatings. The cocktail bar area are a bit noisier than normal sushi restaurants. And because the cocktail bar are close to the sushi counter, this made it hard to hear the sushi chef. There were four sushi chef at the sushi bar, Shiro himself was serving the first 5 people, explaining and interacting more in depth with the customers. Our chef was next to him, serving the next 4 people, he had to repeat to us what he was serving per 2 people group, and it was still hard to hear sometimes. The other two chefs each serve 2 customers only. So I guess they can hold up to 14 customers at the sushi bar. Since there were little to no conversation with the chefs, everyone ate so quickly other than the 5 people with Shiro was serving. This kind of pressured me to eat faster, and not taking my time to enjoy each piece of nigiri. The sushi were serve in groups with themes: salmon, tuna, white fish, shell fish, mackerel, and dessert. This was an interesting way of serving which I had not experienced before. However, this way of serving also make me feel like I need to hurry and finish the whole set once it’s served, rather than taking some break between each nigiri. The fish selection felt more generic, perhaps because the store is located in a touristy area, targeting general public taste. There wasn’t any fish that’s specially selected by the chef that I have not heard before. Nothing crazy that some people may love and others will hate. The flavoring of the nigiris are also on the simpler side, not creative or innovated. Total of 21 courses (1 hand roll + 20 nigiri) with a egg tofu and a miso soup for $160 + tax + 20% gratuity. There’s an option of adding $30 for three more fatty nigiri, but I was so full already. The sushi and price point was good, but it’s not the best omakase experience I had. I did get to see the legend Shiro Kashiba, though unfortunately not able to get served by him.

Wendy Tan

We walked pass Kashiba and managed to get the seats for us two at the bar. We ordered black cod, agedashi tofu, Rex sole karaage and Kashiba rolls. The servers explained all the dishes when they served to our table. They kept checking on us and make sure everything was ok. We enjoyed the food very much. Great food and great service. We will definitely come back to try other dishes.

Stefani Moore

Great sushi! The best sushi I have ever had so far. We did the chefs table omakase and that was a delightful experience. The whole thing is 21 pieces of sushi. I got full halfway through and the chef was very accommodating by giving me sashimi instead of nigiri, so no rice since I was already full. If you think you can't handle 21 pieces maybe try the omakase but at a table instead of the chef's counter so you don't embarrass yourself like me, but it was still worth it. I enjoyed myself and the sushi quality was just superb.

Tim Kraska

Hands down the best omakasa in Seattle. Shiro still plays a major role in everything that is served and if you get a spot at the counter you will not be disappointed. The cuts of fish are seasonal and unbelievably fresh. Each chef at the counter brings their own style and you just eat and have fun. If you don't have a reservation just show up around 4 and wait in the line for a spot. It takes some time but it's worth every minute in line. It's hard to say much more about the food, it's really just the best Japanese neighborhood sushi maybe in America. Go read about Shiro and then just go for it. If you are still not sure, look at all the pictures😎.

Stanley L

Great sushi with creativity of the chef. Went here at late night (8:45 pm) on weekday with a reservation for dining room, but the staff told us we can also try the sushi bar and we were thrilled and gave it a try! There was around 20 pieces of sushi (including the dessert sushi of tamago and unagi), one side (agedashi tofu) and one tuna handroll. I would say I am most impressed with the salmon sushi with onion, king salmon sushi, saba sushi, tuna hand roll and the agedashi tofu the most. They were outstanding and was pretty authentic with wonderful presentation. For the rest, they were also pretty decent but not as surprised as the ones above. The set definitely worths $160 + tax and tips with the portion and quality! As for if it worths it for waiting in line for hours for the sushi bar, I would say it depends on how you like sushi though. But if you do not need to wait for the sushi bar as us this time, definitely give it a try!

Austin

Best omakase spot I’ve been to so far in North America. Booked last minute reservations through the four seasons concierge. A pleasure to dine there every year. This year I got to meet chef kashiba himself. A wonderful experience and I look forward to the next time I am back.

Magen Gulliford

After three attempts I managed to make reservations. I found the meal to be completely worth the time and effort. A party of 4, we sat down and were blown away be the fresh savory sushi. The geoduck alone is worth a visit. Get some hot dishes as well as sushi as the fish preparation is divine. I highly recommend. Not for kids. Reservations highly recommended.

Sameet Sapra

We did the omakase experience. The sushi was, of course, fantastic. Fresh tasting and some of the courses were well presented. Compared to an omakase experience I’ve done in Japan, I wouldn’t say this is a a good value though. Compared to Japan, I didn’t like how we just sat at a table, because we don’t see how the sushi chef prepares each dish. So it misses on the intimate experience, at least in my opinion.

Gary Tay

After waiting 2hrs in the queue, we finally got a seat at the chef's bar. The experience is amazing with each sushi piece giving my mouth a wonderful unexpected flavor, the variety of taste is insane, each bite is an artwork.

Alfred Harmegnies

Sushi Kashiba is easily one of my favorite sushi places in all of Washington. Their staff, service, and especially the food: all top notch. You won’t be disappointed if you opt for the omakase- it is an easy way to experience Kashiba at their best. If you’ve got extra room: the black cod and tempura are both excellent.

Hui Huang

Got a table side omakase by walk-in. After tax was ~$320 for 2 ppl. Everything was great except 1 thing. The tofu piece was recommended to take by 1 bite. It was super hot and tongues hurt…

James

Just need to start off with saying Chef Kohta was 5/5, well knowledgeable, great at explaining everything, and amiable. Food - nigiri selection for Omakase was greatly organized by types of fish and flavor with miso soup and tofu in between to help balance between orders. Ambience - eating at counter the chef was 5/5, would definitely recommend lining up to get a slot. They do 1 hour 45 minute slots and it starts at 5 pm (next slot being 7 pm) and you would need to line up (got there around 4:15pm and had the last slot for 5 pm). Counter serves approximately ten people. Chef - Kohta was 5/5 would go back again just to request him specifically. Overall definitely worth the price and would come back again when I visit Seattle.

Stephanie

I’ve been here twice now and it is hands down as amazing as everyone says. The first time I came with another friend to walk-in around 6pm and it was about a 1 hour wait for seats at the drinks bar. Reservations are for tables only, seats at the drinks bar and sushi bar are available for walk-in guests. However, seats at the sushi bar will get booked up for the night by guests who line up even before the restaurant even opens. So the second time, I came back with a date and we lined up outside the restaurant at 4pm on a rainy Wednesday evening. I’ve heard that on busy days, people will start lining up as early as 3pm but for us, we were the first ones in line that day. People didn’t start showing up until about 4:30pm. But I’m so glad we were first because we got to sit at the end of the sushi bar and be served by Shiro-san himself! He’s at the restaurant most days but will only get behind the sushi bar at random times. It was such an amazing experience to be served by him. Every piece of sushi was amazing, the staff and service was top tier, and Shiro-san was such a joy to be around.

mary tsui

A M A Z I N G!!!!! The best omakase and service I have experienced in the U.S. Sushi perfection! Chef Kashiba’s menu is delightful. Chef Christophe was great and prepared an amazing dinner. Top top top!!

Richie Newberry

I have never had a greater restaurant experience than this. The level of service alone was absurd. I don't think my water glass ever went below half full. And our sake glasses were never empty. Food was brought out quickly with each item being explained and instructions on how to eat each course. The omakase was also easily the best sushi I've ever had. Granted, I'm no sushi expert, but I think this was easily worth the price.

Talia Koren

Gorgeous omakase dinner! We waited about an hour and a half before the 5pm opening and got a seat at the bar for omakase on a Friday. Highly recommend ordering a bottle of sake to enjoy with this memorable meal! The service is unreal and this was easily the best sushi experience I’ve had in my life. I can’t wait to come back!

Calvin Wang

After an omakase here, sushi will never be the same. I'm a self proclaimed picky eater, but despite my pickiness, I found every single part of this meal absolutely delightful. At the very least, you'll have to be okay with raw fish, but hopefully that is a no brainer, given that you're considering a sushi restaurant. Service was excellent, the waitstaff took the time to educate us regarding each ingredient, and had the knowledge to answer any questions we had. The food was absolutely delightful, I've never had sushi this good. I'm indifferent about shrimp, but the quality and preparation made it surprisingly delightful. I could spend paragraphs going through each course of the meal in detail, but I feel it is better off experienced in person!

Jessie Shen

They served Sushi plate by plate and introduced the eating sequence as well as the producing place of fish. Environment is romantic and the location is wonderful (next to the Pike Market). The only weakness is too expensive.

Drew Wolin

We celebrated an early Valentine's Day with omakase at Sushi Kashiba. It was perfect for what we were looking for -- intimate and relaxed environment with amazing food and friendly service. Our sushi chef Kohta was fantastic. Super attentive, knowledgeable, personable, entertaining, and most of all was making some of the best sushi we've ever had! We appreciated the information about how the menu may change seasonally, which fish are in season and when, where the fish come from and what the Pacific Northwest is known for in particular (like the geoduck!). Our favorites were... gosh it's hard to say, really everything was great. Geoduck, scallops, salmon... nearly each piece could be considered a favorite. The garnish on the white fish stood out to balance the mellow flavor. The rest of the staff also friendly and fun. The experience was lovely, and no issues whatsoever. We'd highly recommend. To note: We had previously tried to get an omakase seating over summer on a Friday. We arrive 45 minutes before opening, but this was not early enough! This time, it was a winter night, and a Thursday -- both of which worked in our favor. We arrived 45 minutes early and we were second in line! The omakase counter was full in the end, but 45 minutes early was plenty of time. Think of an activity for when you stand on line ahead of time and it breezes right by ;) The area is covered and well organized, so if it's raining you won't get wet. Total bill for Omakase for 2 (gratuity automatically included) was $465.

Jumm P

Amazing! This place is amazing in every way! I have had a fair share of Omakase and Sushi Kashiba is undoubtedly one of the best I have ever had. The level of mastery in Sushi making is reflected in every bite you take. I had made a reservation for Table dining far in advance. However, I was very fortunate to have been able to eat at the Chef counter as a walk in the day before my reservation and it is highly recommended. I returned the next day and have dinner at the table as well. If you can, (and should) try to do both. The difference between Chef Counter Omakase and table dining are 1. Price $160/seat. 2. Totally Chef’s choice-he served you sushi as he make them, amazing!! 3. You get to interact with your wonderful Chef, Thank you Chef JASON for amazing hand-crafted sushi. 4. You can’t order from other menu.. so no appetizers and other AMAZING items. You can do Omakase course at the table as well so if that is what you prefer. I had Omakase again starting at $120 but also ordered Black Cod and Sautéed Long neck clams. They are both so delicious!!! Everyone was so amazing and truly made my experience so precious. Service was delightful. They pay attention to every detail. The very very nice touch is Chef Shiro Kashiba is still making and serving sushi to customers. Although your sushi may not be made by him, you may be greeted by him as he walked around and busted table periodically. Thank you SO much everyone at Sushi Kashiba for having me. You made my BD special and I shall return next time I visit Seattle again. THANK YOU!!!

Angela Peng

We came here on a Saturday night with a reservation that we made 3 weeks in advance. My boyfriend got omakaze and I got the fried chicken and some cooked sushi pieces since I don't eat raw fish. Everything was delicious and I loved their sushi, the ingredients were fresh and you can see the sushi chefs make them behind the bar. The service was fast and our waiters were all friendly and helpful! Would definitely come back again!

Rebecca Leigh

WOW is all I have to say! My first real Omakase experience prepared by 3x James Beard nominee Chef Shiro Kashiba. It only took 64 days to get in, not like anyone was counting. Most was flown in from Tokyo hours prior other than the local WA uni/salmon 😍

Tristan Riddell

Top to bottom exemplary experience. Sushi Kashiba has unquestionably earned its legendary status in Seattle, as it was easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in recent memory. We sat at a table and ordered the omakase, which came with about 15 pieces of nigiri, a handroll, and a few small dishes. There wasn’t a bad bite in the entire meal, with some unexpected standouts like a daikon wrapped in-house smoked salmon. The wait staff guide you through your meal, telling you about each piece as they come out and the order in which they should be enjoyed. Your glass is constantly full, and the staff will preempt your every need. (Not once was i looking for someone to ask something, or waiting on food longer than expected, etc). Our server was excellent. He was evidently passionate about Japanese cuisine, and when we were looking for one last bite he suggested a special off menu seared fatty tuna which did not disappoint. Sushi Kashiba is not cheap, and does not intend to be. If you’re looking for the best value per bite of food, and dining experience is meaningless to you, this place is probably not for you. If you want to fill up quickly and affordably, maybe go get a cheeseburger instead. For those that love and appreciate high quality sushi and fine dining, I would strongly recommend checking this place out.

Cara Cook

quite the critic here telling you this was THE. BEST. EXPERIENCE. the chefs tasting is great and our waiter paired sake for us. i learned there are many more interesting sakes than i ever thought! simply wonderful

Ben Jams

You're here for an occasion and that occasion will also be omakase. I've had some of my favorite sushi bites at this restaurant and it's an amazing experience. But... after being here a couples times, everyone around us is eating omakase. The courses are also relatively similar over the years and they seem high volume so the omakase is more of going through the motions and less of a real occasion. Don't get me wrong, every piece is delicious and there is an incredible variety of fish and flavors. However, it is getting pretty monotonous and less of an occasion. If I'm paying $120+ I can try other places around Seattle before I circle back here. Food: 9/10 Service: 8/10 Experience: 7/10 Value: 6/10

Sherry Zhu

Literally best sushi I’ve ever had. First time trying Omasake, and was honored to have Kashiba himself serving us. Very humble guy. And sushi was like having an orchestra on ur tastebud. 11/10 would recommend.

Joon Park

Overall, it is a great experience. The service is too-notch. They have great sake menu. We had omakase with a bottle of sake and it was fun and yummy.

Roy Chen

Pricey but sheer excellence. Nab a seat at the bar if you’d like the omakase. I believe there are only 24 seats a night so make sure to line up right at opening or even before around 430–5. You might even get lucky and get served by Shiro himself.

Risa K

Every staff member was professional. We hadn’t made a reservation so we had to wait more than two hours, but this experience was worth the wait. Appetizers, sushi, small dish and miso soup… everything was amazing.

Lissette Little

Fabulous. If you are in Seattle this is a must. Most amazing sushi 🍣 we have had in a long time. Service was outstanding. Food was fresh and melted in your mouth. Highly recommend omakase the chefs selection. Jordan our server made our evening a night we will never forget. His knowledge and expertise of the menu was hands down. We dined at three high end restaurants while in Seattle and this was by far the best.

Elliott Castillo

Went with my best friend and went with the a-la carte experience. The blackcod was delicious and the Uni was unbelievable! Also if your visiting do yourself a favor and order the Geoduck. They prepare it superbly and its PNW staple.

Nikki L

$220 after tax and tips on a $160 Omakase at the sushi bar. Was here in 2018, looking at my past bill. It was $120 back then. I think this is an experience to be served by the legendary. Chef Shiro is the first person to introduce Seattle the first sushi bar in the 70s. I am already filling full at the second last plate. However, if you have more appetite than me, you may need to add one extra pieces. Make sure you tell the sushi chef beforehand. So that that can serve you more before the dessert sushi. I did have Omakase in Japan, and those are good too. I think the price is similar to here. The fish here comes from everywhere, Japan, Norway, Alaska, etc. My favorite is the silver fish and the toro. Sushi bar does not offer reservation, you will have to visit the restaurant in person and put down your name for 5pm, 7pm, 9pm slot, people usually lined up half an hour before it opens at 5. We came here around 6pm, and the 7pm is already full so we had to take the 9pm slot. Chef Shiro usually serves at the corner. He is at his 80s and still healthy and well.

Johny

I had the omakase and it was fantastic. Waiters were very knowledgeable about the dishes being served and provided excellent drink recommendations

Lena L

I visited Kashiba on a late night in November 2018. I wasn't able to make a reservation, so I decided to walk there to see... just in case. I was just so fortunate to grab a seat, only because I was there alone! But, starting from the chawanmushi to matsutake dobin mushi to warm your soul, to the cold crisp sake. It was one of the kind of experience. And yes, indeed. The bill was one of a kind as well. 💸💸💸

Mei Li

Easily the best sushi I've ever had in my life. The omakase was amazing! High quality fish & perfect presentation for each dish. Staff was very kind and knowledgeable about all dishes. They knew the perfect sides to recommend with the menu for the night. Will absolutely be returning the next time I am in Seattle

Vanessa Allen

Best sushi ever with a classic Seattle view - glad I made a reservation. Highly recommend trying the chef’s special no matter what it is!

Yandong Li

something new that I have tried here is the rex sole karaage, the bone is a bit salty, but the fish meat is great, and fresh, texture is incredible. Chutoro otoro, great as usual! Love those. The uni gunkan from Baja California is sweet and fresh, first piece is starting to melt so eat those quick! The scallop mackrel and kohada sweet shrimp are also amazing! Recommendation from server is the kama toro, which is the toro meat closer to the head, absolutely amazing!! Seared a little bit, great flavor and smooth!! Second recommendation is the engawa nigiri, meat from the flounder's fin muscle, very chewy one.

Linnea Lippart

We got the omakase at $120 per person and a few drinks. Autogratuity is included here at 20%. Every piece of food was amazing, but here are my highlights: 1. Fatty tuna, the wagyu of nigiri. So buttery and delicious. The server told us ours had come from a 400lb tuna just caught 2. Shrimp nigiri was the most well made shrimp I've ever eaten at a sushi place, the texture was less chewy than others? Such a good texture 3. Barracuda, my first time trying this. Mild on its own, the leaf thing put under the fish was such an interesting flavor combination though 4. Crab, served with no soy sauce so you can appreciate its flavor 5. The spoonful of roe. Just a fun experience to eat it? In between palette cleansing egg dish was delicious, as well as the tamago dessert. The whole thing is such an experience, and worth enjoying as often as you can make an excuse to spend that amount of money on dinner.

Peiji Liang

Went for 7pm omakase. Good service and quality of fish. Sushi rice was cold and subpar. Overall good experience but below expectation

Vincent Tan

this is a review for the counter omakase. tip: get there at least 30 mins before the omakase flight you want to catch. so 4:30 for the 5pm flight and 6:20ish for the 7pm flight. they try to get everyone done in around 1 hr 45 mins. service: top notch for such a small space, drink refills and plate changes are done without asking. food: very fresh fish, the nigiri and the dishes served in the omakase were quite thoughtful in general. a bit of a pacing issue at times, but you shouldn't do omakase if you don't have a lot of time anyway. some seasonal choices which reflect positively on the head chef. ambience and decor is nothing special imo, but not deducting points for that. recommend adding on the 3 extra pieces for $30. those 3 pieces are essentially part of the omakase menu as well. any pieces beyond that will still be very good value but will not be as well thought out. 9/10 overall. quite expensive but all food in 2022 is.

Dior Ella

Year 2022…perhaps, years since the last time we were here but tonight was spectacular! Finally, after a few tries, we met the legend/goat, chef Shiro! Service was phenomenal per usual! Definitely recommend! Seattle icon! Chef Christoff was amazing, as well! Arigato! Been here several times! Top notch service from sushi bar sans Shiro!

Sam Grose

Ohohhoooo man this is the best sushi I’ve ever had. I ordered the omakase, along with a few extra plates of pure fresh deliciousness. Well worth the price, truly. I ordered a chutoro special, Saba (mackerel) and too many others to remember. I will come back as often as possible.

Sophia Su

5 star service and high quality fish with a mix of international and locally sourced fish. Great spot if you have a special occasion and the chef's counter is definitely worth the wait. Arrived at 4:45pm and got seated at 6:15pm, wait was shorter than expected. Definitely will return and would recommend to anyone looking for a special experience.

kristina

Got here early on a Wednesday for the omakase experience and it was 1000% worth the wait. Food and service is impeccable. Best nigiri I’ve ever had. It’s so cool to hear the chefs talk about the food and flavor profiles. It really is an *experience*. Highly highly recommend when you’re looking to treat yo self 😍🍣

Sidney Tu

I had their omakase many years ago and my most recent experience was just as good as the first. If you have the time, definitely try your luck to get seated at the chef's counter (which is first come, first served), or if you know you're coming at least a month beforehand, try to get a table reservation. Servers here are so sweet and very detailed when explaining each fish and where they all came from. Make sure to tell your servers if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Just sit back and trust the chef to take care of all your tastebuds.

Journey O

All I can say is wooooow. It was the best sushi I have ever had. Every single piece was absolutely delectable. My only qualm was some of the raw fish was a bit warm to feel fresh. The wat staff was so professional and even handled a rude man with finesse and grace. One waiter was so kind I'll never forget, he made me feel so at home and I could tell he was genuine with his words and actions.

Catherine Yang (Liahn)

Best in town. We return to Kashiba omakase for nice sushi couple times a year. Only time I did not enjoy was the Valentine take-out box during COVID. I decided to think that I just helped Kashiba alive over hard times for that experience rather than a real Kashiba experience. There has been times where I would be slightly disappointed compared to its general experiences, but they would still be better than most of the others.

Ncc Travel

It is very hard to judge Kashiba which is one of best sushi restaurant in Seattle. Camparing Kashiba with other top sushi restaurants in USA, I gave it a 3-star. The sushi rice is very soft and sticky. The Hamachi belly and Hokkaido Scallop were very good but the rest of the sashimi was at par. I personally prefer blue fin tuna from Boston. It usually has more flavor than Mexico farm raised tuna. Today, April 1st, is their first reopening day for indoor dining. Most of the fishes were not available; no Uni no Aji. I was very surprised that Aji was missing tonight. Baked Black cod was lack of the usual fish natural oil. It could have been more flavorful. One of the Star tonight was earned by our server, Jordan. He went out of his way to make our dinner enjoyable. BTW, Kashiba automatically adds gratuity to the check but the service is very good and well worth the money. We should have avoided the Ume shiso roll tonight. Anyway, the fish quality is better than most of the Sushi restaurants. You should give it a try.

Cathy Cozad

The sushi experience to end all sushi experiences. I was in Seattle for a work trip and was purchasing some tea at a nearby store. I overheard a couple talking with the store owner about Sushi Kashiba. They mentioned they had reservations there and were asking the owner if he’s been there before. He said yes and that the best thing on the menu was not on the menu. (This is what peaked my curiosity) He said the have the sushi chef just create the bites based on what was fresh and delicious that day. This was all I needed to hear and i headed straight there. I loved every minute of it. I loved the food, the ambiance, and the explanation of the fish and food I was eating. Wow!

Andrea Buchwald

Sushi restaurant with expensive chef's counter pri-fixe menu. I like fine dining and doing tasting menus and this was ok but not exceptional and a little over rated for the price. The experience was less intimate and personalized than I generally expect at that price. They push upsells which I also find a little tacky at the price point. That said, the food was all delicious and fantastic execution. It was some of the best sushi I've ever had, but I've had equivalently high quality sushi at substantially cheaper restaurants. The atmosphere was not noticeabley nicer than a normal sushi restaurant. Over all, a good meal, but not worth the price.

Lilia Dronyayeva

I came here with very high expectations based on the reviews and the reputation. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. I am extremely experienced with sushi and have eaten omakase on every coast…I feel it’s usually the way to ensure an interesting meal, with options you wouldn’t necessarily think to try. This was essentially the opposite of that concept. It was very boilerplate, common choices, with many repeating fish portions. For example, king salmon showed up more than once, as well as snow crab. The uni was low quality, off colour indicating poor selection. The non nigiri portions were bland and lacking innovation. All in all this was an extremely mediocre meal, albeit very large and filling. I expected more from a venerated restaurant in a fishing city.

Victoria Chen

Came for my boyfriend’s birthday! We both ordered the omakase and the food was delicious, lots of unique ingredients and flavors as well as a wide variety of fresh fish. Where we sat in the restaurant had a partial view of pike place and a partial view of the water/ferris wheel. Service was friendly and waiters/waitresses were knowledge about each dish. We also got to see the famous Shiro Kashiba as well which was a special bonus! Can’t wait to be back =)

Jenney W

Freshness of neta(fish of sushi) was on point but it would have been perfect in every bite if a couple of pieces had less stiff texture in shari(rice of sushi). Kindness in service was great just like the last visit. Delicious overall👍🏻

Jonathan Henriksen

This was an amazing omakase and fine dining experience. My partner and I did the chef's table omakase for her birthday dinner. We both walked away with huge smiles on our faces. Our chef was very skilled and fun to talk with as he explained everything being served, where it was from, and how it was prepared. We had about 20 nigiri with the default omakase experience and both chose to add on additional nigiri at the end because the taste of everything was so exceptional. We don't often spend this much on a meal, but we're glad we were able to experience this, create a wonderful memory, and set a very high bar for our future sushi dining ☺️

Charles Cooper

Sushi master and restaurateur, Shiro Kashiba, has been a fixture in Seattle for three decades, and in that time his first local restaurant, Shiro's, became the gold standard for sushi. Not just in Seattle but throughout the northwest. So it's little wonder that his new namesake restaurant, Kashiba, opened with high expectations and great fanfare. And while there are always areas for improvement, it's safe to say Kashiba has exceeded expectations. The restaurant is sublime; beautiful fish, perfect rice, a wonderful saki list, and food prepared consistently and wth a light touch. Everything is fresh, creative, and well executed with an eye toward perfection. Of course, this level of quality costs more, to say nothing of the fact that good sushi is often expensive. Over-fishing and farmed fish have made the cost of the real thing very high. That's why the cheap sushi joint down the street trys to pass off Escolar as Salmon, will skimp on their selection, cuts of fish, and freshness. The best sushi is sourced selectively and prepared with affection and attention to detail. And Shiro's staff focuses on these details. That, along with their location in Pike Place where the former Campagne was situated are just some of the reasons this fine dining establishment is so expensive. And if you don't appreciate these things then you may not see the value. But when you're after this kind of quality and experience, I can think of few better places to go.

Jacob

Jordan entirely made our evening. We’ve been celebrating our birthdays here every year, and this was the best experience to date. Jordan was patient and kind, had knowledgeable answers to all our questions, and provided excellent recommendations. The food is consistently incredible. We were delighted with our experience and will always be returning for more. 10/10. Thank you, Jordan!

j n

I once considered Sushi Kashiba one of the finest dining experiences in Seattle: phenomenal food, immaculate service, and a refined atmosphere. On my most recent trip to Kashiba, these expectations were shattered by my experience. This was a special occasion for my partner and me. We were seated in a corner table near the bar. At the bar was a group of rowdy tourists: backwards baseball caps, loud laughing, obnoxious joking. This behavior was being encouraged by the bartender. Was this a case of the bartender giving the customer what they wanted? Certainly it was. However the dining experience was ruined for everyone on that side of the restaurant. The atmosphere was indistinguishable from a tourist spot down on the Peer. Our waiters were unable to describe the dishes for the noise level. The omakase has also gone down hill: fewer courses and luxury ingredients. No uni, for example. The price has remained the same. My suggestion: raise the price of omakase to reflect the reality of inflation rather than cheapen the product. Move to omakase only to discourage casual pop-ins. Enforce a standard of decorum: no baseball hats, no t-shirts, no rowdy behavior. People come to Kashiba expecting to pay for a luxury dining experience. Provide it, even if it means you have to enforce standards of dress and decorum in Seattle. Open up casual dining restaurant in a tourist area if you're truly interested in cultivating that atmosphere.

Chelle Kennedy

I tried this marvelous sushi restaurant after finding it on Eater Seattle. The chef trained in Japan with the famous Chef Jiro (I Dream of Jiro documentary). The waiters are knowledgeable about the sushi and can recommend some wonderful choices. I had the sushi course peak menu for $85 (13 pieces nigiri and sushi roll 4 pieces). The fish was flavorful and tender, every bite was reminiscent to sushi experiences in Japan. Note, a 20% is automatically added to the bill for waiters.

Alex Shindnes

Food: Having lived by the coast and tried a lot of fresh fish this is bar none the best sushi I have ever had. Delicious cuts made by true professionals. Service: matches the food. This restaurant is next level. Atmosphere: cozy and coastal. My gf and I really enjoyed sitting at the bar. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Silver

Really enjoyed the omakase. Queued 45mins and luckily got a seat.

John Wahlke

Worth the price for a special evening. Sushi is some of the best I've had outside and in Japan. The service is impeccable! Go during the cold months just to try the monkfish liver! Well done chef!

Trent Green

I’ve had a LOT of sushi, but this is the best I’ve had. Not just the food, but the service is amazing and they were spectacular with allergies. Particularly the Tamago was unbelievably tasty

Carlos Villavieja

Top high end sushi. Don't waste your time on a table, seat at the bar and enjoy an awesome experience of different flavors. The chefs will serve you sushi as you wish. Tasty, fresh, worth the price. Every cut is almost perfect. Kind service. They deserve at least one Michelin star. If you're lucky and your chef is the most experience and the owner your experience is double rewarded.

J Med

Has been ordering for pickup from Sushi Kashiba during the pandemic and even though ordering sushi to go might not be the ideal way to eat sushi, I have to say that Sushi Kashiba is as good as it gets. I have not tried better sushi anywhere in the US, not even New York, and the quality and flavor compares to famous sushi spots in Tokyo.

Felix Claudio

From the moment we walked in the team was so kind and generous. We walked in last minute for dinner and they were able to seat us which was a miracle to begin with! And from then on the night continues to be absolutely perfect from the great staff, food and drinks. This was such a memorable experience that we will truly cherish. I tried taking photos of the omakase dishes but I am not a food photographer,and will not do the food any justice by posting the photos. So you will have to just go by this review and trust that sushi kashiba will take perfect care of you. Thank you for a wonderful night!

Arthur Nen (Tuka)

One of the best sushi spots you can go to on the west coast, and one that I tend to always circle back to. The fish is absolutely delicious, and the sushi chef pairings are perfect. The rice is perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the nigiris are all served beautifully. If you appreciate good sushi, this is the place to visit. I encourage you to savor every bite, especially because these bites will be a bit more co$tly :) The service was also outstanding yet unobtrusive. The ambiance is nice and clean, although the music can oftentimes be too loud to have a casual conversation.

David Yang

One of the best sushi experience I’ve had. The restaurant is nicely decorated. Staffs are professional and helpful. They explained each dish, the fish, the origin, the preparation process as they served their food. Had the omakase. It is expensive, but it’s worth the price. There was a wide variety of sea food in the omakase course. A lot of different flavors and textures. Would definitely recommend. I’ve had more expensive omakase in Tokyo and I would say the food quality and presentation is definitely comparable.

J Fern

If I can sing a song how each accompaniment and each taste feels like, I would. Eating sushi here is an art; both artistically and its execution of taste. Minimal with bursting of distinct shades of flavor, if that is even possible. Lovely and excellent experience!!!

Alan Cespedes

I am writing this review quite late as I went here October 2018. Sushi Kashiba is best Omakase I have ever had and is quite the experience. My friends and I arrived two hours before they opened on a Saturday to ensure that we were served by Chef Shiro Kashiba. Although it was a bit rainy the wait was well worth it. The staff and service was exceptional. Chef Shiro Kashiba was actively engaging with us and instilled great care in explaining each of the fish's origin and flavor. I spent nearly $270, which includes Omakase and other nigiris that I wanted, and I would do it again.

Kevin Kang

Great omikase, pricey but to expected, freshest sushi around but not life changing. Definitely worth a try some time in your life if possible. 26 pieces omikase ended up being $220 over an hour and a half. They definitely run the gauntlet of all types of seafood and even import from different countries. Needless to say, every piece was amazing, but some stand outs would be the seared otoro, uni, mushroom soup and salmon pieces. The chef was friendly and definitely enhanced the situation. Wait staff were incredibly diligent and the space clean and comfortable. The wait was also alright for such a popular place. No reservations for omakase so try to start waiting at 3:30 for the 5pm service, they only have 14 seats and next is 7pm. Now for the reason this review is a 4 and not 5. Maybe it was my own inexperience with omikase, but we were expecting to eat 15 pieces for around 120 and then we could ask for more (and pay more). We didnt really count as we ate but got pretty full around 20 pieces I think. We asked how many more and the chef said 3, but definitely gave us 6 more pieces. It was definitely a surprise seeing the total count and price. I'm not sure if the menu was 26 set pieces or we should have just explicitly told him to stop. So overall, a very memorable experience that I wouldn't take back. I would recommend others to try it if its within their means, but maybe talk to your chef more about what pieces and how many pieces you get.

Sophia Ciserella

An amazing experience! Staff are super knowledgeable and most importantly the sushi is amazing. Highly recommend their set menus.

kevin x

Absolute incredible omakase to-go experience. 10 piece nigiri + 3x3 pieces of sashimi along with a delightful rice, and the legendary NYT featured black cod that I could write an entire paragraph about. Total price after tax/fees ~$125 per person. Definitely cannot afford to order this regularly, but absolutely worth it for any sort of special occasion, or when you feel like spoiling yourself. I think I've ruined sushi for myself for the next year because basically everything else in Seattle (short of Shiros, and maybe Wataru or Kappo Tamura) will pale in comparison to the wonderful experience I had for dinner.

Esther

Came here for omakase, but you have to make a reservation a month in advance. Their bar experience is first come first serve. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable of their menu. The experience is definitely worth the price. I sat at the table but the bar looks soo fun. The order in which they bring out the courses flowed so well. Each piece was so fresh and phenomenal. I loved every part of the omakase experience. It’s definitely something that you have to experience for yourself.

Yonghua Xu

5 star Omakase in Seattle. Be prepared to be speechless when you take the first bite. The ingredients are extremely fresh, my favourite Nigiri were geoduck, shrimp, fatty tuna and fatty salmon. Must try the tea pot (dobin mushi) mushroom soup (Tricholoma matsutake) if you are in the right season. It was incredible fresh and aromatic. Another impressive order was the fried shrimp head, I don't normally enjoy shrimp head but this one was so crispy and tasty. There are about 5-6 chefs behind the table, including Chef Shiro!! The sushi chef who served us was from Osaka, he was very friendly. They do not take reservation for the Omakase bar table, so you need to be there early to put your name down. We put our name down around 6pm and just hung out around for some beer before our reservation was ready. They called us around 8.30pm, at that time we were starving lol Parking was an issue as other restaurants in Seattle. Overall, I love it.

CVT-FNG X

Price matches the quality of the dishes. This is fine cuisine and it delivers in its intended goal. Food was of the outmost quality and the craft was palatable. The prices are high but so is the experience, and therefore worth it if you enjoy sushi and a new takes on classic dishes. The service was incredible and very helpful. The fish was short of the best I had and had a unique taste warranting the excursion, the tempura was also a new take on something so familiar. I would recomend this to anyone seeking the best the city has to offer.

Winter Dew

Delicious sushi and very fresh sashimi. Server was very friendly and attentive. Seems to be very busy all the time. I had the Seattle Composed Dinner and it was more than enough for one person.

Sophie Hartl

The fish is very fresh, but we didn’t enjoy the dishes too much, especially for the high price. We had spicy tuna sushi and nigiris, which were both very fresh. The sushi lacked some flavour for me, though. Then we had fish and the tori karaage as mains, especially the chicken was a small portion- with no small sides or so-which would have helped balance the fatty dish. The service was alright and the ambience as well. But really not as great as it seems hyped to be.

K Aerie

The very best sushi place in Seattle hands down! We always do omakaze here & it is so worth it! This place never fails to amaze me. All the fish was extremely fresh, and the sides items are spetacular! It's always weird when you happen to sit next to some obnoxious eaters trying to having awkward conversations and trying make comments on you, but i guess that's just the luck of the draw. Regardless, highly recommend THE sushi place for Seattle!

David Pham

It's worth the wait! Reservations are definitely recommended. There was already a long line of people waiting by the time we arrived 15 minutes before opening time at 5:00pm. I has the Omakase dinner and my wife had the Ranier dinner. Both were excellent! It is by far the best sushi I've had!

Calvin

Had the omakase. Everything was delicious and fresh. The service was exceptional. - Every piece of fish was super soft and melted in the mouth - Favorite pieces were the fatty tuna and sea urchin - The texture of the eel was really good. It felt like different from all the other eel nigiri I've had so far.

Arjuna Hayes

Amazing sushi, by far the best I have ever had. We did the omakase (chef's choice) at the sushi bar. The toro and chutoro were my favorites, but to be honest everything was delicious (except for the geoduck, which I'm not a fan of). I had a sake paring that went really well - they brought different types of sake for different parts of the omakase. Be warned, this place can get heavy on your wallet if you're not careful! We ended up eating ~24 pieces of nigiri and 2 hand rolls, which came out to about $200 post tax + tip. With 3 half pours of sake, I paid about $240 total. Definitely worth it once if you can, though if I go back I'm just going to order a couple pieces of chutoro and hopefully save my money :).

Shay Seng

I arrived at 3.55pm on sunday and there were already 6 people waiting. The next group came about 4.20ish. A waiter finally came out around 4.55 to start the list. There are 14 seats at the counter and a 5pm and 7.30pm seating. There were about 5 sushi chefs working the counter, so who you get is pretty much luck I guess. The quality of the sushi is very high, I'd say easily comparable with high end sushi in Japan. The omakase is slightly different depending on your chef. There is no set menu. He just keeps making sushi for you till you surrender.

Alex Divinsky

Omakase from Shiro Kashiba himself is the single greatest culinary experience of my life. I have never tasted sushi so good. He is a friendly and funny guy, and told us stories about his life and why he chooses the fish that he prepares. The staff at Sushi Kashiba is impeccable and the service is crazy good. Get here an hour or so before it opens to give yourself the best chance of sitting at the sushi bar. It's worth it.

Jason Wong

Hands down best omakase experience I've ever had, which might've also been due to having the pleasure of having the man himself prepare our meal at the bar. It felt a lot more enjoyable and social than other high end sushi restaurants I've been to, which are typically more quiet and reserved fine dining. Seafood was fresh and prepared very well, highlights being the toro and seasonable ebi which completely melt in your mouth.

Bryan Doyon

An excellent restaurant with fantastic food and flavors. The staff was courteous, attentive and welcoming and elevated the experience. Ultimately though, it was the food that makes the visit worthwhile. The flavors were amazing and balanced and really showed the thought put into the dishes by the chefs. All food was fresh and beautifully presented on the plates and came from the kitchen in a timely manner. Pricing for a place like this is always on the high end but this is one experience where I can strongly say the price of admission is worth the food and service. A must do for a great night out.

Regina Wu

As a fan of Japanese food, Sushi Kashiba has been on my list for a while. We decide to stop by when we traveled to Seattle. Pro Tip: Be sure to make a reservation at least a week ahead. Although we made a reservation on 8:00 pm, it still took us 30 mins waiting to get a table. Service The server was friendly and attentive. Appetizer: **Ankimo : My all time flavor for monk fish liver! Yummy with Ponzu sauce. The Ankimo just like silky tofu melting in my mouth. **Tempura: My bf is a big fan of Tempura. Thumbs Up for the assorted tempura plate. The crispy skin of the tempuras was right on the spot. Hightlights of Nigiris: **Otoro (fatty tuna belly): delightful!! **Marinated fatty Tuna: The heaven!!It melting in my mouth as soon as it touched my tongue. ** Amaebi (raw sweet shrimp): Love the sweet taste of the fresh shrimp ** Hotate (Scallop): fresh, smooth and juicy ** Uni: they serve the uni from Maine, sweet, tasty but less flavorful than the Santa Barbara Uni or Hokkaido Uni Dessert: We end up with the Tamagoyaki nigiri as our dessert. The housemade Tamagoyaki was delicious and puffy.

Alexandr Moroz

Kashiba offers some excellent sushi options and a few izakaya-style dishes. The sushi were amazing – fresh fish, perfectly cooked rice with just the right amount of vinegar, served with great presentation and attention to details. Simplicity at its best. The comfort food was good, but pale in comparison to the sushi experience. The restaurant is definitely not cheap, but it left us with an impression of a pretentious place: simple matcha salt was presented by our server as an extraordinary seasoning. Will return for the full sushi dinner experience despite the pompous service.

Justin Anderson

Great sushi in a great port city. Omakase is the way to go and the sushi bar is the place to sit. Order until you cannot eat anymore. If you don't prefer something, let the chef know up front. If there is something you prefer, ask up front so you receive it before you get full. If you want the best, let the chef decide. He will give you what is most fresh and in season. They are super accommodating. My favorite dish was the uni hand roll - It was recommended by the chef as it was the peak of the season and local. Wine list filled with a lot of good affordable bottles (along with high end options if that's your choice). In addition to omakase, we ordered the geoducks which were out of this world. Expensive, but would definitely go back for a special occasion. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Agie Gilmore

We had the nigiri omakase and an order of ankimo. Every bite was solidly amazing, sushi chefs were skilled and attentive, and the ambiance was perfect. Great place for a special occasion!

LA

Hands down this is the best sushi you can get in Seattle! If you've never been here, I recommend sitting at the sushi bar (if you can) and the chef will serve you omakase style. You can tell them in advance what you don't like and they will skip it. For example, we did not like chewy texture so the chef skipped the razor clam, octopus, squid... for us. You can also tell them when you're getting full and they will slow down and ask how many more pieces you want. It could get really pricy, expect about $200 per person including drinks and tip. The fish was so flavorful and fresh. We were blown away by the fatty tuna's cheeks and the salmon, probably gonna skip the uni and red tuna next time.

Toni Ho

Omakase at the sushi bar is worth it, go early, around 4:30 to secure a spot (they start taking names at 4:45 for 2-3 seatings a night). Easily one of the best sushi you can get in Seattle.

Avi Ginsberg

The sushi is very good. The service is not. It’s really that simple. If you want to spend a lot of money for good sushi, come here. I truly enjoyed every piece of sushi I ate. It was delicious! If you want anything even remotely customized or you want your waiter/waitress to care about you even the slightest bit, go elsewhere. This is probably some of the worst service I have experienced at an upscale restaurant.

Cameron Lancaster

Omakase is simply amazing. Staff is extremely polite and knowledgeable. Chef came out to say hi and thank you after the meal and helped his staff clear the table. Highly recommend!

Ryan Cook

Overall it's okay. Restaurant tends to be pretty loud and the chefs are a bit inconsistent with the Wasabi and soy sauce. The increased cost of it being in Pike Market isn't worth it in my opinion. Not bad, just not great.

Alexandra Licona

I grew up in California eating sushi from a young age and I have to say this was probably the best I’ve had. Ben Kuo was amazing. Would highly recommend.

Pierson Palmer

Kashiba specializes in nigiri and omakase style courses. Our course was the best nigiri of my life, the flavors were paired perfectly and I dont think I've spent so much time or had as much fun anywhere else. Kashiba is a high end restaurant and you get what you pay for. Our server was very knowledgeable about the fish and the restaurant, we had a great time and if you're looking for a once in a lifetime omakase experience Sushi Kashiba is the place to do it. I also forgot that it has a great view and is right above pikes place.

Sibin Stephen

I did the Seattle pre-set menu, the sushi was very good. I walked in around 7:30pm and there happened to be an open seat at the bar. This was my first sushi experience in Seattle, I was between this and Shiros and ended up with this, did not disappoint!

Kat Wilton

Beautiful restaurant and GLORIOUS sushi! Excellent, subtle service. Do NOT expect to be served the American style rolls, which can be very extravagant. Kushiba-san serves Japanese style sushi: very, very simple and straightforward, but of stupendously superior quality and freshness. I usually dip my sushi in soy and a bit of Wasabi before eating, but these selections (I had the omakase) were so perfect exactly as chef served them that I only used the soy with the fried head of shrimp. I do recommend the omakase - chef's choice - especially if you can sit at the sushi bar. One thing that is nice is that chef makes sushi for you at a measured, relaxed pace, and when you are full (I suggest stopping just a bit shy of "full"), you tell him and you're done. I wasn't sure beforehand if the omakase was a set number of pieces or not, and Kushiba-san very kindly explained it to me. Yes, it is pricy - our dinner was about $180 for two (including 1 small bottle of chilled sake, but not including tip). My sister ate agedashi tofu (again, perfectly done, which I also consider when rating how awesome a sushi restaurant is), the poke, and maybe five pieces of sushi. I had maybe 15 pieces of sushi (and they are served as singles, not as a pair of toro, a pair of hamachi, etc.). However, I think it was very well worth it, especially since we lucked out and we're blessed to sit at the sushi bar with Kushiba-san himself serving us!

Jarrod Sears

Amazing restaurant. Had the omakase, which is expensive but extremely well worth it. Quite the experience and would gladly do again. Love it.

Jingran Chen

Omakase highly recommend! A little bit pricy ($110+taxes and 20% service fee) but definitely worth trying. The nigiri sushi are fresh and has a good variety. Small appetizers in between courses are amazing. Love it.

Shaun Yap

I must admit that I was surprised to find sushi this good this side of the Pacific. It rivals some of the best in Japan, and no surprise as Chef Kashiba did learn at the hands of Jiro Ono and has spent the last couple of decades perfecting the menu!

Hugh Williamson, IV

This was a fantastic experience all around, if you understand what you're paying for: some of the best purist sushi, incredible atmosphere, simple and modern ambiance, excellent and knowledgeable service staff. Truly reasonable on price for the quality and service. A must visit for sushi or food aficionados.

JR Reve

Definitely an experience to have with Chef Kashiba!! Very Friendly staff and knowledgeable of what they are serving. I will definitely comeback for a repeat if I come back to Washington.

Malcolm & Sheila Reeve

I've been lucky enough to eat at some amazing sushi restaurants around the world, Including in Japan, and I can say that Kashiba is seriously good.

Arjun Thakkar

Whoa that was some delicious Omakase!!! I was completely stuffed by the end; 28 pieces of extremely fresh and delicious sushi for $175. I was lucky enough to have Chef Kashiba as my chef, and that certainly added to the experience. Check out the sushi bar for the real deal.

Buggy

Magnificent sushi. The counter omakase experience was amazing!!! The black cod also lived up to it's hype as well. Definitely cannot go wrong with this place.

Tiffany Chou

Oh my god. This experience was a revelation. I have never had sushi like this. The fish literally dissolved in my mouth. I have never had raw fish like this in my entire life. We had omakase at a table, which is not as good as omakase at the bar with chef, from what I understand. I will have to return to experience that. This is not a cheap dinner, but it is so worth it. This place may have ruined all other sushi for me. I don't know how to convey how delicious everything was. Everything was divine. The service was wonderful. The fish was buttery beyond belief and the rice was on point. The variety was really great and I loved being able to experience all different types of seafood. I even got to try some things I'd never tried before (like raw shrimp, which was amazing). Everything was perfect. This may have been the best dinner I've ever had! My favorites were probably the albacore, tuna hand roll, crab, unagi, and dessert tamago. Highly recommended at LEAST once.

David Ren

Awesome food! Probably the best sushi I’ve tried in Seattle area! Great service also! It worth the money you spend, save as much as you can to try it, it’s expensive!

Jennifer Morrow

Best sushi I've ever had. Inventive without ever trying to hide the flavor of the fish, only perfect it. If you ask, they probably have any drink you want even if it's not on the menu. I asked for and received a glass of the best plum wine I've ever had. If you are looking for fancy rolls, this might not be the place for you, but if you trust some of the best sushi chefs in Seattle to give you nigiri from heaven, you will dine like a king.

Max Soi

Consistently amazing sushi and Japanese food. They don't serve dessert here but you'll be too stuffed from the sushi to care. The photos are from 4 visits over the last 6 months.

Nick Webster

Kashiba delivers a sensational sushi experience. I arrived 15 min before the restaurant opened on a Tuesday night and found a short line of folks waiting. I was greeted and given a seat at the sushi bar. The service was perfectly professional and the atmosphere was crisp understated elegance. I thoroughly enjoyed the chef’s chosen sushi meal. The presentation and description of each piece of sushi was amazing as was the taste. The only downside was the bar had run out of my drink choice but otherwise a perfect meal.

Alan Chan

We got the Omakase (chef menu) and it's really good! Make sure you make a reservation is you are not sitting at the bar, unfortunately if you want to sit at the bar where the chefs are making sushi, you can only do walk-in.

Serina Gee

We wanted to get Shiro himself. He works M/W/F/Sat and does two seatings of six people each. First seating is at 5pm, second is around 6:30-7pm. We started waiting at 3:30pm and barely made it into the first seating. Watch out, we thought we were 2nd & 3rd in line, but the guy in front of us was holding a spot for 4 people who suddenly showed up last minute. The sushi was the best I've ever had. The whole experience was very fun, and I loved seeing all my pieces prepared. I think Shiro goes a little heavy on the wasabi though. Overall, worth it!

Jimmy Son

I'd only ever had sushi from strip mall restaurants before coming here. If that is what you're used to, and are expecting to gorge yourself on a sushi boat with spicy mayo rolls and expecting a vat of wasabi and soy sauce, you'll need to shift your expectations. I came here with friends. We had a reservation. We were seated promptly. We all ordered the omakaze. We were served in 7 courses, with the option to add more (at additional cost). When we went the omakaze was 110 per person. Each course is impeccably presented, and delicious. Each course also looks like there is no way you could possibly be full at the end, but I was satisfied at the end without adding courses, and I'm a big eater. I wasn't stuffed, but not hungry. The service is top notch. Our needs were constantly attended to without disruption.

JP Poodt

This place is outstanding. We had the chef's selected dinner and plate after plate of amazing sushi just kept coming out. Nigiri salmon, tuna, shrimp, eel, oysters, flounder, different cuts and prepped in different ways. It can run over $150/person though, but if you can afford it well worth it. Incredible service as well from every staff member and server we encountered.

Momo W

Came here on a Tuesday night with probably only a 5 minute wait before I was seated at the sushi bar. The tables were completely full, but the cocktail bar was completely empty. The location is slightly hidden, but it's right by Pike's Place. I watched Jiro Dreams of Sushi a few months back, so when I heard about this place I dreamed about going. Lucky me I happened to visit Seattle and get to experience it so soon! I did omakase for around $70 (you can choose whenever you want to stop - for me this was about 12 pieces of sushi in and though I would have loved to keep ordering more since I was nowhere near full, I was on a budget). Wonderful, friendly service! I've never been anywhere like it. Definitely felt like a once in a lifetime experience, though I definitely want to come back one day.

Nicola Kalderash

You'll come in here and see the line. Don't be put off by it. It's worth the wait and the money. Shiro Kashiba originally worked at Shiros in Belltown until he went into retirement. He found himself bored and opened Sushi Kashiba a few years back. He is one of Jiro's (the world famous Jiro out of Japan) first disciples. The sushi is fantastic. So fresh. So good. You have to try his famous black cod. Exquisite. The chicken karaage isn't bad either. I'm not a fan of sweet shrimp but even here it's done extremely well. Unfortunately, he couldn't make me like Uni, but that's alright. The eel is great too. Every piece turned out awesome. Very full although my wallet wasn't after this dinner, but definitely satisfied and worth experiencing at least once!

Kiyo “DInon” M

Yes totally I recommend to try Kashiba san’s sushi. As I am Japanese, the food is much better than some of Japanese sushi in Tokyo. I’m very impressed about his food. And all dishes are so balanced and beautiful presentation!

Ray Febus

Would give 5 stars if it wasn't so expensive! But that being said possible the best sushi I have had in a really long time, including trips to Japan! The geoduck was great! Ever piece of sushi was near perfect. Small place and had to wait a bit but worth it. The bartender was knowledgable and gave good random insight. If you want to get close to the jiro experience check this place out!

Kole Krieger

Great dinner. Perfect for business or date night. Brought Japanese clients and they raved about each dish.

Allison Foster

What a wonderful and special experience! We came to celebrate my brother's birthday and our experience was truly unique and magical. The food was absolutely stunning and delicious. Each course was flavorful, beautiful, and we'll balanced. We were also pleasantly surprised by the superb knowledge and kindness of our waitress. My brothers finance is unfortunately allergic to shellfish and that has morphed into her avoiding fish all together. Our waitress was able to provide details about each dish and make recommendations that not only were delicious but most importantly kept my future sister in law safe and comfortable. Thank you for such an amazing experience!

Diann Spicer

Amazing experience! Do the Omakase - it is completely worth it. Each piece was better than the last. Wonderful service and a great time. They even accounted for left-handed vs right-handed people.

Tiffany Oda

Came here for dinner last night and I'm still drooling and reminiscing about how good it was. ( ) Make sure you get there early and get in line. There was already enough of a line at 4:15pm (opens at 5pm) where we couldn't get into the first seating, so we went for some drinks and came back for the 7pm. (+) Sit at the bar. (+) Omakase was delicious. Fish was really good, everything was seasoned well, great selection of nigiri. (+) Additional supplements at the end, just get them!

Min Jang

We had the Omakase ($120) and Uni Nigiri ($10). It was a 7 course omakase (pictures are not in order) with enough portion for a large man to feel satiated after the last dish.

Shelbi Svoboda

No matter the wait, this beautiful alley gem of a sushi restaurant is as good as the hype implies. Do the set menu if you’re hungry or order a la carte at the bar. The fatty tuna and the Uni are the best I’ve had in Seattle. Don’t sleep on the steamed eggs.

Inthe City

SK is the benchmark for sushi in the area. With the worst of COVID-19 behind us, I assume it's less challenging to source their fish which would explain the near flawless meal we had last week. Sometimes I prefer table dining over omakase because it's annoying to be seated next to some insufferable Instagram idiot. Per person it can easily run $150+ before drinks/dessert (still affordable compared to LA/NYC prices)

Bathy G

I cannot believe this place, the food is amazing, top sushi place in Seattle for sure. Shiro (chef Kashiba's previous store) is also very good, but you don't get to see the legend in person. If chef Kashiba is in store, he will greet you in person. Very friendly service, superb food and location.

Dan Wu

Amazing experience. Everything from the omakase selection was unique and fresh. Lined up early to ensure a bar seat but it was worth the effort.

Carolyn N.

Definitely one at the top of my list for omakase. I had to line up around 4:30pm to get a 7pm seating. Apologies for any misspellings in my photos 😅

Paul Cirangle

Very good sushi but quite overpriced for the overall experience. Staff (especially the host/hostess) are condescending. The whole process of making a reservation and the manner in which the restaurant interacts with patrons is unsavory and off-putting. Comparing this restaurant with Sushi Nakazawa in NYC (also mentored by Jiro) really illustrates the shortfalls of Kashiba. Won't be returning.

Rik Brown

Mindblowingly good sushi. Amazing quality fish, wonderful service, and delicious cooked dishes too. Whether you do omakase or order a la carte they ensure the food is brought out in a thoughtful order and explain the best way to eat it to enjoy each piece properly. (We have been here before for their omakase but most recently ordered quite a selection of nigiri and the black cod). We didn’t have a reservation and arrived around 30mins before opening to meet a queue of ~15 people (this was on a Wednesday). They only seat ~8 people at the sushi bar at a time - so if your aim is to sit at the sushi bar, arrive earlier than we did! That said, they had plenty of seating for those who were in line without reservations - including a nice outdoor patio. I wouldn’t turn up after they open without a reservation though.

Amanda

Waited in line for the chef counter omakase and it was incredible. The service was outstanding. They kept a close eye on us to make sure we always had a full drink and no trash left on the tables. The sushi was also incredible. So many great flavors that I have never had anywhere else. A great experience overall and definitely worth the wait.

Julia “Foodie” Moon

Omakase was worth the wait! We got to the restaurant 30 minutes before opening and barely got a spot for the 9pm seating. It was worth it. Best sushi I've ever had.

Courtney

Don't hesitate, just go. Mind-blowing food. I was served omakase by Shiro, Chef Kashiba. We had to come early before opening to be among the few seats he served.

Darren Cobin

Sushi Kashiba is an experience. The service is impeccable and attentive. The quality of the nigiri is 2nd to none. The toro and o-toro I had was the most buttery melt in your mouth sushi I've ever had. Don't bother with the sushi rolls. They're ok, but you're better off with nigiri. The miso braised black cod is fantastic. The yellow tail collar was perfectly cooked. The poke appetizer was head and shoulders above any other poke dish I've ever had. It tasted so clean and balanced.

Jonathan Beauford

Absolutely incredible. The omakase was out of this world. Fresh, delicious, creative and satisfying. The drinks were a perfect compliment to the food and the service was fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. Hands down the best sushi and sushi experience I've ever had (though I've never been to Japan)

Brian Cooper

Quiet good but perhaps middling at its price point. Black cod somewhat underwhelming. Certainly fresh fish and a delicate, lite glaze with more mirin/sake flavor than miso, very dry (marinade). Fish was certainly fresh however.

Justin

The best sushi I’ve ever had. Would highly suggest the Omakase and let the chef decide everything for you. If you go a different route, I’d recommend the Sockeye, Unagi, Sweet Shrimp and Toro Roll. You can’t go wrong with anything here.

Carlos Esponda

The sushi here is probably the best I had my entire life. I went with the 7 course meal and I didn't want it to end. Yes this place is expensive, but you are paying to have some of the best sushi in Seattle. And the amazing experience. I came without a reservation and they were able to Seattle my friend and I in. We also ordered tempura, which was amazing. I recommend getting it as an appetizer. The atmosphere is very elegant so it may be good to dress nicely. Overall though 10/10. One of the best experiences I had in Seattle.

Anthony Lin

Awesome food with excellent service. Sat at the sushi bar and had omakase which was exquisite. Definitely worth the waiting time and money.

Jordan Wear

This is absolutely the best sushi I’ve ever had. I can’t believe how great everything we ate was, so fresh and incredible combinations of pure flavors.

Chi Lam (Alex)

Great place. Definitely would recommend if you like sushi. The sweet shrimp is locally scoured and is a must try.

or yochanan

Sublime omakase experience. Every nigiri was different than the previous one, and was made with attention to details and a strive for perfection. This is an experience that is second only to Japan. Note that: 1. Omakase revolved around nigiris almost exclusively (21 nigiris out of 23 courses) 2. It is quite expensive (came to $190/p Inc. Gratuity)

Two Fat Meatballs

Just amazing, words cannot begin to describe the quality of the sushi, the freshness and presentation. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about the types of fish and preparations. 20% gratuity is added, not a problem, just something to remember. A must visit if in the area.

Amanda Hu

Best omakase in the US. Fresh fish, great prices, good amount of food. Definitely recommend

James Sondag

I've been to a lot of great sushi restaurants in my life. This one was the best. Absolutely incredible experience.

Lindsey Poole

Sushi Kashiba lived up to its stellar reputation. One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Seattle.

Jeff Yuan

Although I chose the “peak”, it is pretty good.and my friends did omakase. But I cannot rate it for 5 stars compared with the Shiro sushi’s omakase price $75 vs kashiba $105. But kashiba has better view maybe that's the more expensive point compared with Shiro .BTW these two sushi restaurants are Shiro kashiba’s lol.

Peiqi Tang

Best Japanese cuisine I had ever, I tried the black cod and it was sooo good. The waiters there are very professional, they explain to you what each piece of sushi is on the plate.

Hyunseok Gil

Had Omakase. Exceptional service and good food quality. I initially doubted that it is worthwhile. But, the food + Seattle downtown answered the question.

Clara Tang

Definitely the best sushi restaurant I’ve had, been here many times, never let us down. Hope they can get their first Michelin star next year.

Matthew Denton

The best sushi I’ve ever had, even compared to Michelin star places in SF and NYC. This is truly immaculate.

Robert Stewart

Truly the gem of our visit. The big-haired bartender took the absolute best care of us. The sushi was flawless and perfectly timed. The service was expert and passionate. Seamless drink pairings with our dinner and spotless restrooms.

Xiao He

I was very lucky to have Shiro preparing Omakase for us! Arrive a lot early than 5 and ask for sushi bar

Kyo To

Best sushi in Seattle!!! If you sit in flint of Kashiba san, it means you are the most lucky guest on that day :)

Mary Stewart Bailey

This was my first omakase and I’ll probably never go anywhere for this experience besides Sushi Kashiba because it was SO GOOD. Chef Shiro Kashiba was walking by tables to make sure every patron was enjoying their meal and he was so gracious and humble, taking pictures with some who’ve obviously read all about him. The wait staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, helping a first timer like myself understand the best way to eat each piece. Can’t recommend this restaurant enough!

Scott Chau

Wonderful atmosphere dining experience; as well as fresh fish & best service. Best dinner in Seattle

David Laniado

The quality of the food has not changed (excellent) but everything else has. If you sit at the bar and choose the $160 a person Omakase you are not allowed to order anything else off the menu. Why? because it moves the patrons along faster? If you have a 7:00 reservation you need to check in at 6:45 to let them know that you are serious? The general manager Steven needs a 4 day customer service intensive. Hope that new management comes in sooner than later. Such a great resteraunt damaged by mismanagement. Hopefully not irreparably.

Gabe Medina

I came here spontaneously with my partner. As sushi lovers, we instantly could tell this place was special. The service and ambiance was really welcoming and well done. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to the full omakase. It was something like 12 rounds of the most incredible food I have ever tasted. It wasn't just sushi; everything from the starter courses to the "break" course they give you between to give your taste buds a reset...it was all so high quality and mind-blowingly delicious that we really forgot we were super late for a movie! Yes, the prices are steep. Much more so than the other omakase I usually go for at Shiro's. But without a doubt this is the best sushi I have had on the West coast. You will not regret splurging on this.

Cody Simonson

Absolutely amazing! Best sushi I have ever ate. My fiancé and I both did the omakase (chef's choice) and sat at the sushi bar. It was an amazing experience. The chef was very skilled and knowledgeable. The bill was quite steep but there are zero complaints from me. I felt it was worth every penny. If you love sushi, you need to eat here.

Barry Yuan

Best sushi in Seattle, can be a little expensive...but the food and ambiance is great. Go to Shiros in belltown for 90% of the quality here but at 60% of the prices. This is a great place to come if budget is not a concern.

Candice Miller

Omakase - "I trust you". Trust your chef. My gf treated me to the best meal of my life when we visited Seattle. I lived in Japan and this is the best sushi I've had. We were first in line for the sushi bar at 3:30 pm, since you can only reserve tables (and trust me you'll want the sushi bar). The chef was not only skilled and amazing, but friendly and fun, in the end we ate 32 pieces of sushi each. I finally reached out and tried some things that terrified me, like uni (sea urchin) and prawn heads. If you're squeamish it might be difficult, but just close your eyes and trust your chef. Unfortunately we didn't get to eat with Kashiba-sensei, but Ben-sensei was fantastic too. While the attire is casual and the atmosphere relaxed, like sushi is supposed to be, the wait staff is attentive and professional as if in highest class of restaurants.

Ji Hoon Cho

quality is so so. servers are very kind. price is too much, I think. Nothing special comparing with general sushi bar in Atlanta.

Hank Loch

I'm a big sushi fan. I saw Jiro dreams of sushi. So when I had a chance to go to Seattle, I made it a point to go to Sushi Kashiba as Shiro Kashiba is said to have trained under Jiro. I headed to Pike Place Market once I got off the plane. I was first in line outside the restaurant at 3pm, so I had my seat at the very end of the sushi bar where I had a clear view of chef Kashiba preparing omakase at 5pm. I had omakase at Nobu many many years ago when chef Nobu Matsuhisa himself was behind the counter. It was amazing. This, was not. The fish was fresh, presentation was good, service was excellent. But while chef Kashiba was informative and entertaining, I saw him pick up his knife ONCE to prepare geoduck. The rest of the omakase was him reaching into the refrigerated case for pre cut seafood and arranging it on rice. On the usual 1-10 scale, I give it a 7 at most. Pricey doesn't describe my bill. Think DOUBLE what omakase would be in Japan.

John Kim

One of the best outside of Tokyo! We did the “Peak” set dinner.

Itzel&Chanel

Fun experience, excellent food and service. Sparking sake was amazing to pair with. New favorite place!

Charles Stratton

I will say if you get a chance to do the Omakase you absolutely should. I can easily say this is the best meal I've had. The service was amazing, the food was all delicious. The sushi was all perfectly prepared and seasoned. Fish I'm usually not thrilled with I ate with gusto, because they do some culinary magic that I as a mortal can not understand. I also can not thank everyone enough for taking such care with my shellfish allergy!!!! You made it so special with all the changes, and the fact I did not have a single reaction completely made my night!!! (usually some sort of contamination happens when eating at any place that serves shellfish so I keep benadryl or an epi pen handy). Either way I can not express my gratitude enough for making this experience so amazingly, but truly thank you!

Tyler Wallace

Every dish was so good. The tuna toro was by far the best thing I have ever tasted. Very expensive but so worth it. Spectacular service as well. Would come back again no doubt.

Julien Yerma

Great experience ! The bar service worths the line up (about 1hr on Saturday night). We took the Seattle. No regret.

Reuben Kan

Good sushi. The omakase set contains many fresh fish and variety.

Sisi Z

Very popular place, we arrived there around 9 pm but still full of people. The food is fresh, waiter will explain all the dishes to you for the taste , recipe and how to have it.

BillyTheKid

Without a doubt the best Sushi in North America, and I got it to go. A MUST if uou are in Seattle and like sushi

Carol H

Food is phenomenal, staff is great but the ambiance can use a little work... the lighting could be better. The food is also over priced.

Mark Widdis

Best sushi I had ever tasted.. very fresh and the staff is super nice

Michael Watson

Come early if you want to eat at the sushi bar. Very good food, but pricey for the experience.

Eric Bell

I've eaten a lot of sushi from a lot of places, everything from hole in the wall joints to the fanciest sushi restaurants. This easily takes the number 1 spot, everything is perfect. The service is outstanding and the fish is fresh, soft, and buttery. Always pair it with good, cold sake and a Sapporo!

Topher Cavanaugh

What can I say, it was basically a religious experience. The sushi was simply amazing. The care, the presentation, everything was absolutely perfect.

cecichan

Great sushi, Great chef’s choice dinner, Great service, Great Location. Amazing experience and will definitely come back again for everything it has.

Noah Hammarlund

Best sushi and sushi experience I’ve ever had. We didn’t get to sit at the sushi bar but the service was still exceptional. We did the omakase and a bottle of sake and it was well worth it. The tuna and salmon belly were like a buttery soufflés with a mouth feel I’ve never found before. It’s high end for sure but you receive the high end experience!

Yvonne

Best service I've had in Seattle they check your coat if you like and everyone is super professional and pleasant. First time dining out during the pandemic and I felt safe here. Proof of vaccination and ID is required at the door. Felt like I went on vacation to Japan. Definitely the experience I was looking for and met all my expectations. We ordered the omakase and everything was amazingly fresh and perfect. Only gripe was geoduck was on the menu but not available that day because what came in was not up to chefs standards. So I respect that, which means I'll have to come back to try it next time. Great experience loved it definitely a treat

Mike Yim

Pictures don’t do justice here. Try their omakase and get blown away by their fine arts.

Nathan Wong

Probably the best sushi I've ever had. We were fortunate enough to get seated and served by Shiro-san. He was super friendly and informative telling us about the fish he served. The rest of the staff was also great. They knew as much about what we were eating as anyone else. They are always watching on standby and my water was never empty. I appreciated the experience very much.

Rob L

I came for the omakase after a long 5 hour flight. It was worth every penny! I was served by Chef Kohta! He is my favorite sushi chef by being so friendly, allowing me to ask him questions, and he even asked me questions! I genuinely felt like a guest at someone’s home. Let’s get to the sushi served… I was MIND BLOWN!!! I’ve been to a handful of omakases, but the selection of fish at Sushi Kashiba is on another level. The fish melted so soft in your mouth, every piece prepared I was mouth watering before I ate the piece. I was introduced to different grades of tunas, salmon, white fish, sea urchin, and eel. I learned a new language from the range of textures and flavors I experienced! I would 1000% recommend this place if you’re even curious or genuinely love sushi. You’ll find something to appreciate from the hospitality to the food to the memories.

Sam Yinger

Absolutely incredible experience, best sushi I have ever had.

Lily Cohen

We somehow got lucky enough, despite reserving a table, to have the opportunity to sit at the counter and do Omakase with Chef Shiro. There's not much else to say besides that we were blown away. Every bite was melt in your mouth good, and it was so cool to be able to interact with Chef. The price is not low, but it was an experience we felt so lucky to have. 5/5 stars, would love to do this again at some point!

John Osgood

Incredible meal from start to finish. Sushi was perfect as was the service. An absolute must visit.

Alexander Fuller

Probably best sushi experience I had in the states. Sat at the cocktail bar, and had the omakase dinner. Something excellent with every course. The fish quality was incredible, accentuated by the perfect rice and chef’s touch of soy sauce and wasabi. Service was great, with all the waiters being attentive and descriptive to each dish. Sarah the bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and sweet.

John DeLacy

Where do I begin? The freshest, softest, most flavorful sushi you’ll ever enjoy. The service was impeccable and the drinks were fantastic (Land & Sea, especially). This is not a meal, but an experience.

Grace Tang

Literally SO GOOD - beat sushi I have ever had

Amanda Smerdon

Sensational!! Not cheap but worth every dollar - the food was excellent! The chef’s counter experience is what you should do.

April Jenks

Absolutely the best sushi I have ever had. Everything we ordered was amazing, especially the black cod.

Maxwell Mahan

Omakase was well-worth waiting in line for. Chef Hiro was very friendly and very good at explaining each course. The rest of the staff provided great service without interfering with the experience. Often times I dislike “fine dining” because I find myself constantly saying “thank you” and forcing over-politeness. This is not that place - the food and ambience are top notch, but the interactions are casual and comfortable.

Ben Slivka

Very slick service, but sushi is...austere. Not fatty and not flavorful compared to my favorite sushi restaurants in Seattle, Manhattan, Los Angeles, Bay Area, Miami, and Honolulu. Another visit, sushi is better...but Ltd Sushi, Sushi Taneda, and Wataru are better in Seattle.

Keesor Clouse

If you're looking for top quality sushi this is an excellent choice. The atmosphere is charming, and delightful. Reservation recommended.

Wee Woo

Bruh i aint even done with my food and i KNOW this is some crazy actual 5 star food. So good and excellent service

Crystal Foo

Fantastic top quality sushi! Great ambiance. Bar omakase is first come first serve, no reservations but worth it!

Wes Medford

Sometimes there isn’t much to say when a place is perfect. Service and food are impeccable. I don’t typically use the word “trust” with a restaurant, but I do trust that anything I eat here will be delicious. Past that, I appreciate the tipping model at Sushi Kashiba. Even though we tip extra every time, it’s nice to know that staff is well compensated for being as excellent as they are.

Kendrick Lester

Fantastic! Omakase meal was incredibly fresh and every bite crafted with perfect balance of flavors; both expected and pleasantly unexpected. Very enjoyable dining experience was enhanced further by an extremely pleasant team of staff. Everyone was happy to greet us and ensure our delight. I cannot wait until the piggy bank says I can eat here again!

Mark Howard

EPIC!! Do not miss the opportunity!

Tina C

I felt a bit rushed compared to other omakases that I’ve been to especially cause the place is just really busy, but it was good. We sat at the bar and got the bar omakase, and got to see Shiro!

William Thoi

Great sushi and experience. Pricey but worth the experience for sure.

C J

Amazing experience here! Love the friendly and lovely staff!!! Such an honor to meet the legendary Chef Shiro! One respectable chef who dedicated his life to this great restaurant with the best sushi 🍣!!!!

Minh Hua

The best omakase I've ever had. And the service was excellent. My only complaint is that it's so difficult to get a table. If you look at my history I rarely give five stars.

Glen Chao

The quality of their fish never disappoints. This is easily the best sushi place in Seattle. The previously location,Shiro’s was also quite good. They have a really nice enclosed outdoor court yard patio if you would like to dine in. Otherwise the bento box is superb as well - great selection of seafood with ice packs to keep the food fresh for your journey home. Remember to order the bento in advance because they sell out very quickly! Parking in downtown Seattle is a little tricky but it’s definitely worth it.

keri chang

We loved every single moment of our dinner. Thanks so much for being a part of our anniversary celebration and for helping to make it very special. We live in Portland, Or but fully intend to come back to Seattle just to visit your restaurant again.

Renee Cuellar

This place is a MUST GO!! Make sure to make a reservation as early as possible (I made mine probably a month in advance) - and also specify if you want to sit at the bar or you will have to get lucky. The omasake here is one of the coolest culinary experiences I have had to date. The Japanese whiskey and sake were also a great pairing for this experience - service was outstanding, everyone was very knowledgeable.

J. T.

Words wouldn't be enough to describe it, that's all I can say. Amazing atmosphere, classy environment, food is UNREAL, best of all the japanese places I've EVER been in the United States (and I do travel a LOT), and chef Kashiba himself came to my table to check if everything was going well, he's incredibly polite and kind. 1000% recommended!

Tetiana Smith

One piece of nigiri cost $4. Two is $8. Fish is farm raised. Quality and atmosphere is good. Overall is good but pricy.

Marco Villalobos

If I could rate more stars for Sushi Kashiba, I would. What an honor to be given the opportunity to have an omakase with Master Shiro. Each piece of sushi was meticulously made with the special care and an interesting story about each fish he served. I was also very enlighten regarding the fish in my own area (gulf coast) and how it compared to the other areas. Master Shiro was very knowledgeable and I am so grateful for his expertise. What an incredible experience and to the awesome staff who were beyond friendly, professional, and accommodating.

Sarah Zayic

The food was delicious, as expected! Additionally, the restaurant was very clean, the staff had perfect manners and provided excellent service, and the reservation process was easy. This was a very special experience. The sushi was the best I'd ever had with the fish just melting in your mouth. The water cups were constantly refilled, and the sake was delightful! They made my honey's 30th birthday dinner a great experience we won't soon forget!

Victor Bilgen

We arrived at 3 pm to wait for the sushi counter omakaze. Chef Shiro is a grand master, everything was unique and perfect. Brendan, our waiter was super helpful and attentive. I couldn't choose my favorite sushi, but the albacore was tender and delicious, I've never had Uni like this, and the unagi was an amazing "dessert sushi" to finish on

Phillip Kwon

Decent. I expected a bit more variety in fish selection when ordered an omakase. Slight disappointment toward mid-end. Go visit here if you are visiting Seattle first time. But certainly try out other hidden gems in Seattle and neighborhoods if you have time. With a lot less wait time, you can experience similar experiences in many omakase places offered by extraordinary chefs in Seattle.

Wendi A

Very fresh and high quality seafood. I recommend the chef's table omakase, but you do need to stand in line way before the restaurant opens.

Micah Krabill

Fantastic, exactly as you'd expect from a master! Do the omakase, then keep going until you can't anymore.

Chelsea Hoang

We arrived to Seattle at 4:30 and took the Uber straight to Sushi Kashiba to stand in-line for a 9pm counter Omakase dining time. It’s was on a Wednesday and the line was already wrapped downstairs hoping for a last minutes same night dining. Our friends are local and have been raving about this spot forever, so we knew we had to make it a priority to hit this on our first night and kick off our Seattle trip on a high note. As soon as we walked checked in at the door, the waitress took our drinks order so when we sat down, they were ready waiting for us to dine and drink without skipping a beat. We both had omakase for $160 (18 pieces) and my husband elected to add 3 pieces at the end for $30 more. We’ve dined omakase in both the US and Japan and the meal was a pretty standard transition with mildest fishes first to strongest last. Chef Hiro was our chef and he was super interactive and talked to us where the origin of each piece. Love every single bite that we had and have been raving about the quality of the fishes to everyone. Will certainly come back whenever we’re in town again.

Alex Tran (Schimiggy)

We got the delicious 21 course omakase for $110. I typically don't like shrimp sushi, but it was actually delicious here. Maybe because they fried the head and encourage you to eat it. The quality was fresh and flavorful. Kashiba was present during our visit. Super excited to be served delicious sushi by a local legend. Our server was also very knowledgeable and attentive. We ordered sake as well as the terroir Collins and high ball which I was a huge fan of. Will definitely be back! You'll have to call the restaurant to make a reservation. I left a voicemail and was called the next day to book our dinner reservation 1 day later.

d k

The food's great and everything but I'm not sure it's worth dropping ~$200 tbh. Shiros in Belltown is better value imo

Scott Currie

Shiro's newer restaurant is the best sushi in Seattle.

Vivian C

Both services and sushi quality are top notch. The black cod is beyond the world tasty. We ordered it out of curiosity because it’s featured in NYT. So glad we did. Perfect amount for two to share.

Ryan Lopatofsky

A truly remarkable dining experience and hands down the best sushi I have had to date. Since this place cane highly recommended as having some of the best fish in the states I elected to go for the Omakase. This is a seven course dining experience that included 10 different types of fish and shellfish. Seattle has many great dining establishments. If you visiting or live here, put this restaurant on the top of your list. You will not be disappointed.

Colin Jung

Overall Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambiance: 3 Value: 3.5 Recommend or Repeat: Y

Manchit gupta

Best Omakase place in Seattle

Kyle LeClair

it was good but it felt like they already made omakase for tables before they open so a $400 dinner goes really fast . next time i will just pick and choose nigiri from the menu and spend $200

Devin Wiles

Some of the best sushi I've ever had. I had the chefs selection along with the recommended saki pairing. The fish was incredible. Very fresh, delicate and flavorful. Make a reservation if you can. I didn't and needed to sit at the cocktail bar, which was great but could have been better if I was at the sushi bar or a table. Do not miss this place if you're visiting Seattle.

E M

Service was excellent right from the get go and this was without a reservation. Door staff and servers were on point during weekend evening hours and did not miss a beat while still having time to answer questions and give recommendations. Servers also had their own support staff bringing food out and refilling water when needed. Plates were taken away and our table was wiped down appropriately. No need to wait forever for one server to do everything. Shiro was also present watching over the restaurant from time to time. Okay so great service, how was the food? Amazing including the rice and sides. You don’t have to deal with a cluttered table or fret about wasting food. The ginger and wasabi provided were fresh and we were given just the right amount. Rice came out perfect for all orders and all pieces of sushi were very fresh. Servers were also very accommodating with alcohol and will cater to your preferences. Compared to Shiro’s which no doubt was also excellent and delicious, Sushi Kashiba felt more comfortable for my first time eating here. I recall the service and food at Shiro’s being very good but Sushi Kashiba felt a slight step above. I will have to try both again and update the review in the future.

T Pham

Easily one of the best sushi restaurants in the nation.

Chutman

Hands down the best sushi experience I've ever had. You need to make a reservation and even then be patient but trust me it's worth it. I sat at the sushi bar and was served by the master himself. He asked me what I wanted and I told him to order for me. It was truly one of my most outstanding dining experiences ever.

EddieSan

After Matsuhisa Los Angels, best Japanese food . See the sake, Amazing

Emily Lin

I had the chef's counter omakase experience. A great experience and some of the pieces were delicious. But some of the pieces, like the fried shrimp head, and some of the smoky nigiri were not my favorite. Also, there is nigiri after nigiri which gets a bit tiring and makes you too full midway. Wish there were other kinds of appetizers and dishes in between to make the meal more enjoyable. Delicious handroll, salmon nigiris, and tuna nigiris though!

Fabio M

Easily one of the best sushi experiences I've had in my life. I've had sushi on the east coast and in Japan and this is easily top 5 for me. Fish is super fresh and very well prepared. Staff are incredibly kind and courteous. I want to come back to b Seattle just to go here again!

DAVID Chandler

This place has the hookup on sushi grade fish, I have been to many sushi restaurants all over the United States and I have never tasted fish this good. The way was prepared and presented was a masterpiece by a master sushi chef. It is pricey, however I think the money is well spent because you will notice the quality the second you take your first bite. If you go here be ready for one heck of an experience with sushi. Enjoy

Amy Pierce

We had the omakase and it was amazing! The items were fresh, delicious, and carefully curated to compliment each other. They also delivered them perfectly timed to let us savor each offering without feeling like we were waiting too long for the next plate. The bluefin tuna handroll is my new all time favorite, the scallop nigiri had a deft touch of wasabi that elevated it to beyond wonderful, and I even enjoyed the geoduck, which I usually find to chewy for my taste, and they were even able to accommodate my "no salmon" request. So many special little touches made this meal so memorable that it's hard to describe them all. Just go to Kashiba!

Emily Minnette

In a word: extraordinary. Order the omakase and have the meal of a lifetime. The staff is warm and helpful and make it comfortable for anyone, from expert to sushi novice.

Arundhati Tillu

Docking stars because I don't like the reservation policy at sushi Kashiba. I had a reservation for 5 pm one evening and I arrived well before time for my table. The restaurant had not yet opened for the evening. At 5 pm instead of prioritizing me (the person with the reservation), they allowed in the walk-in guests for the omakase experience. The omakase experience with Chef Shiro is what I was also interested in. I did manage to grab a table at the sushi bar. But the table was right opposite the kitchen and not the one Shiro was attending. Prioritizing walk-ins over those with reservations is unfair policy. If you don't take reservations for the omakase experience, it would be great if the management made that transparent on the website. I loved the food and it is definitely the best sushi in town. I hope the management can straighten out their reservation policy so that I can return to dine again

Tom Seddon

A wonderful experience. Fantastic food complemented by perfect service. Our favorite moment was actually watching Kushiba-san himself clearing tables...He sets an incredible example of how to combine both the drive for excellence with true humility. It's clear why this place is so great!!

Jamil Dhanani

I think this is the best sushi I’ve ever had, no exaggeration. My only regret is not sitting at the bar!

Zach Akers

By far the best sushi experience I've ever had. You will definitely be impressed with the quality and can taste it. The service as expected in a place like this is very knowledgeable and informative. Saki selection was very good as well. It is a pricey place but definitely worth the splurge if you want to treat yourself or someone else.

Susie Vi

The sushi bar experience left me smiling all night. The servers were attentive, but not intrusive. My cup of hot tea was constantly refilled. The staff definitely deserved more than the 20% service charge. We had chef Saki. He noticed I ate with my left hand and then placed my sushi left to right. I appreciated his attentiveness. He explained what he served and chatted with us. The fish we had melted in your mouth. Simple, yet each ingredient highlighted the fish. He always had a smile on. Chef Saki deserves much praise as he was trained under the best! If you don't get full from sushi like me, be prepared for a decent bill. It was worth it for excellent service and delicious sushi.

Asser Moustafa

Forget avocado, forget rainbow rolls, forget a lot of things when you visit this place because they aim to give you an authentic Japanese sushi experience. I don’t know, at least that’s what the waiter told me. In any case, I ordered the things that most closely resembled one of my favorite rolls (salmon, salmon, and more salmon...oh and Spanish mackerel). The fresh fish was of extremely high quality and felt like silky, tasty, wild caught, real fish. Makes me wonder what is it most other places are passing along as fish? The place is small and gets super crowded quickly so the seating arrangements wherever you sat weren’t the most comfortable, but well worth the discomfort. Don’t plan to hang out. Bit pricey, but again worth it. Staff very friendly. Would do it again for sure.

Martha Moreno

Best sushi I've ever had!! We had the omakase, and it was so worth it!!

Ko S.

Excellent service, and great omakase. Shiro came around to say hello as well.

Sage Wheelan

I went into this experience with low expectations, as Shiro's which we tried last time I was in town was incredibly mediocre. Boy was I blown away by this place. My girlfriend and I had the sushi dinners which at $75 and $85 dollars were one heck of a bargain. We got several courses which included appetizers, salads, several rounds of nigiri, and some fun extras. We left full and felt like the prices, albeit high, were entirely justified. The fish was so fresh I couldn't believe we weren't in San Francisco or Tokyo. It rivaled the best sushi I've ever had and I believe the Toro we had may have been the single best thing I've ever eaten. The land and sea cocktail was also a must try if you're into sake. Overall despite a nearly $300 tab with dinner, drinks, and the required 20% (totally worth it, service was incredible) we both left elated and excited to return.

Sarah Bond

If you want an upscale sushi experience, this is the spot. It was simple and elegant with the perfect amount of soy sauce and wasabi on every bite. The fish was unlike any sushi I've ever tasted and the chef's surprise menu had a ton I would go back for. Definitely cant be a regular at that price but would go back

Jakob Smith

Although there was a longer than expected wait, as soon as we sat down we felt right at home. Since we sat outside and it was a chill Seattle night cozy blankets were requested and were given immediately. And may I say the best sushi I’ve ever had was here! Amazing and our server changed some things around/left suggestions for the better. Incredible plan on coming back again. Thank you so much. Also 4 rolls with 6 piece per roll only $40? Incredible prices very affordable 110% recommend!!!

Jacob R

As someone who has been wanting to come to Sushi Kashiba since it opened, I am feeling particularly grateful to be able to have just experienced a birthday dinner with Chef Shiro tonight. It was worth the wait and was truly one of the most exceptional meals of my life. It will be a birthday that I will always look back with fondness, also a special thank you to the guests who I sat next to at the sushi bar for a lovely conversation.

Caly Czarnecki

The food and service are beyond too notch...albeit a bit pricey. It's truly an eating experience. My husband and I shared a sushi dinner since we were planning on going to eat oysters at an oyster bar afterwards. The presentation was perfect, the service friendly and extremely knowledgeable and the food was incredibly good. Definitely recommend!

Anthony Williams

Had the omakase which was outstanding. Sushi was top notch and the service was impeccable. Definitely will be returning again in the near future. One of my best fine dining experiences ever.

Kornel Tasmaly

By far the best sushi my fiance and I have ever had. We ordered the Peak dinner and two spicy tuna hand rolls. The service was excellent and informative. The food is expensive but worth it. You're not just paying for the food, you're paying for the experience as well.

Wen Wang

Worth the waiting and you can feel the atttude of all chefs in your mouthful fresh ingredients

Anna Park

Amazing! The best sushi I've had in Seattle. Super fresh and flavorful. We got there first in line to sit at the bar, and it was totally worth it! The chef was engaging. We ate til we were stuffed!

Christopher Rhoads

We sat at the counter and let Ben work his magic, it did not disappoint! Excellent all around, he is amazing sushi chef who clearly takes care to choose the best fish available and then prepares it in the manner that gets the best out of the fish. Can't recommend this place enough. It's expensive but by far the best sushi experience I've had in Seattle, on par or exceeding places in Japan.

Kevin Stambaugh

Got in line at 4:45, a bit later then you should. Waited for the 9pm seating at the chefs counter and it was well worth it. Opted for Omakase and let Chef Joel lead the way. He was awesome and provided a perfectly curated experience. There were so many highlights and fish I thought I didn’t like was amazing here. It’s understandably not cheap and for two our bill was a bit over $500. I highly recommend this place and suggest you experience the same way my partner and I did!

Neil Thirsk

Phenomenal sushi. Amazing service . Pricey but since worth it

Collette Kuntz

The omakase was to die for, worth every penny. The wait staff clearly had a passion for the experience and took great care in the presentation of the sushi, but also took the time to learn your tastes and make outstanding recommendations. I can't say enough about the joy this dinner brought me!

Cody Staub

The sushi was really great... I'm not a sushi snob. A very nice atmosphere close to Pike's Place. The level of service and professionalism from the staff was above anything I've ever experienced. I would highly recommend if you're looking to be impressed with your dining experience.

Ze Yuan Li

amazing food and excellent service. Too bad we couldn’t get a photo with Chef Kashiba

Richard Dizon

Let's cut to the chase: this was hands down the best sushi I've had in my entire life. End to end, my experience at Sushi Kashiba was incredible. The food, the staff, the attention to detail, the personality, everything about this restaurant is done with exceptional taste. Without hesitation, go all the way and order the Omakase from here, it's 100% worth the time and money. I'll give you two pieces of advice before you have your life changed here. 1) Chew SLOWLY. Savor each heavenly bite -- get too greedy and before you know it, your Omakase course is suddenly gone. 2) Know how to PROPERLY eat sushi. This is especially true if you sit at the bar in front of the chefs. Really think about this one, it's just a YouTube video away.

Katie Yamada

Wow, um, it's just... amazing? We showed up at 4:30 and got the very last seat at the bar for 6:30pm, the people behind us got offered an 8pm seating. I'd recommend getting there sometime between 4-4:30 if you want to do omakase, because if you do omakase you NEED to sit at the bar. I'm not kidding, don't even consider doing omakase at the table. It's a completely different experience. It was without a doubt worth the extra 1 1/2 hour wait to sit at the bar. You can't make reservations for the sushi bar, either. First come first serve. By the time we came back to check-in (around 6:15) they were turning everyone away because they had already filled up for the entire evening. We didn't have Shiro, but I absolutely LOVED our chef. He was easily the youngest person on the team but I asked him and he said he had been a sushi chef for 8+ years. I ate through 27 rounds of sushi and could've eaten more, but it gets expensive quick :). We had the chef pick our fish for us - highly recommend this because you'll get to try a little bit of everything. The highlights were the toro, the toro hand roll, and omg.... some kind of smoked salmon belly. Wow. I've never had anything like that and it was EASILY the best piece of nigiri I've ever had. I highly highly recommend this place, and before you do it watch the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi so you can understand the art of perfection that Shiro has mastered and instills in his restaurant.

Lisy Kane

Beautiful with great service. Some sushi was a little bland and samey.

Sarah Cahan

We finally got to go to Sushi Kashiba and it did not disappoint. The omakase set was beautiful and absolutely outstanding. Service was impeccable. And to meet Chef Kashiba, was an amazing way to end our experience.

Brannon Zahand

Food is fantastic. Sushi is incredibly authentic, although the atmosphere is definitely Western fine-tuning. If you don't eat sushi (like me) but end up here with others, the chicken karaage is the best I've ever had and the agedashi tofu is incredibly tasty. There is also an all-vegetable option for the tempura. The staff are amazingly friendly as well.

Megan Hampton

This was an experience. The staff is very knowledgeable about the entire menu. I have never had sushi this good before, definitely worth it.

Tiffany Kwan

Unbelievable experience. One of the best if not THE best omakase experience I've had in my life. I was recommended to come here by some other sushi-loving friends of mine who told me that they had an unforgettable meal here. I'm always cautious about going to a restaurant that's been hyped because I often get let down, but Sushi Kashiba was one of the few instances where I felt my experience exceeded my expectations. My boyfriend and I along with two other couples were served by chef Ben at the sushi bar. Ben-san was extremely skilled, accommodating, and humorous. He explained every item he served us and I loved that a lot of the seafood was local to Seattle, which is part of the reason why all of the fish is so fresh and delicate. We had so much fun chatting up the other people in our group, joking with the chef, and we all ate as much as we could until one by one we had to tap out because we were dying from nigiri overload - which IMO is not a bad way to go.

Daz Wilkin

Took a friend to celebrate her birthday. We both really enjoyed the experience and I recommend it. Reservations are tough but we were able to sit at the (drinks not sushi) bar. We were fortunate because Keenan was running the bar and made the experience very special for us by providing a rich commentary on the food that we were eating. He's great. We had the omakase and I plan to return as soon as I may and eat another.

Sui Zhen

Had a reservation and was seated immediately. We ordered omakase and had about 15 pieces of nigiri along with a few plates of cooked food from the kitchen. All the fish tasted fresh and a lot of them were melt in your mouth good. I would definitely recommend trying the fatty tuna/poached fatty tuna if possible as that was the best thing we had.

Jonah Kowall

Wonderful little spot, thankfully I got in for dinner by myself. Famed sushi artist did not disappoint. The sushi was excellent and there was a massive selection of fish. I hadn't had some of the cuts, wonderful. The reason I am subtracting a star was for slow (but friendly) service. I had to order a beer twice. Also the roll was not that great, avoid the rolls stick to the sushi.

G Horelick

SO grateful we got to experience the omakase while visiting the area. Even though Tock didn't show any options, there is an option on Tock to email the restaurant directly to see if open spots. I gave a range of dates and times we could do. Restaurant responded within 24 hrs and emailed with an opening within our range! Chef Shiro personally greeted everyone at the door and he was buzzing around the restaurant. He was so nice and funny too! Great staff, experience and space. Definitely repeating when we return!

Raymond Lui

I was visiting Seattle one year and was highly recommended by a friend to try out Sushi Kashiba. This restaurant is opened by Shiro Kashiba who was classmates with Jiro from "Jiro Dream of Sushi". This was also my first time having omakase in my life and I loved and remembered every bit of it. It was here where I've tried for the first time, tasting the superb quality of sushi made in the traditional Japanese way. Not only do you taste the freshness of the fish but how perfect the rice was made. Unlike any other sushi rice you've tried in your life, you can taste each and individual rice pieces in the sushi. Words cannot describe how perfect this experience was, so I highly recommend this to anyone in the Seattle area.

Barbara Gulten

Best of the best and on constant replay list! Truly top notch service and sushi. Been stuck ordering OMAKASE as its the most delightful and surprising choice for sushi lovers. This option is not for the faint hearted, expect to be eating for a while. Cocktails and other food is fantastic as well, so if you are not that hungry pick from rest of the menu. Not to miss, and highly recommend it. Yes, the wait can be long, must make reservations... and as I say - Amazing sushi comes to those who plan ahead!

Adam Bolour

Best SUSHI i have ever had. No comparison at all. I didn't feel rushed, starved, or berated (like I have at other fine dining in big cities). This place is legitimate. Food is fresh, waiter is great (with lots of improvisation with his manner, jokes). Because of the amazing sushi (which is about two weeks ago), I still compare every piece of raw fish that I have had since then to the sushi. And nothing comes even close.

Sam Smith

We had such a great night from the very warm reception, to a comfortable and relaxed finish. Jordan provided impeccable and knowledgeable service with just the right amount of humor and engagement. It's rare to leave a fairly pricey restaurant disappointed that you could not tip more due to the inclusive tip policy! The food is excellent; beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the pacing of courses and the flexibility of allowing additions big or small. The only small point I would pass on is that at no point from booking to finishing we're we asked or really had the chance to say if we were celebrating something. I don't want a sparkler in my sushi, but just saying happy birthday really adds an extra touch. Great night though, thank you!

taro kurusu

In an age of instant sushi, it's difficult to find a sushi restaurant offering quality and thought in what is presented, at least in Central Florida. Finding Sushi Kashiba was an unexpected treat. We were lucky in that we were seated immediately without a reservation. From there the service and Omakase were incredible. This is an experience I am so glad to have had.

Meiliana Sintaraga

Got here just early enough to get seated at the sushi bar. The experience is flawless and up to par, AND expensive! If you enjoy great sushi, this is probably the 3rd fine quality you can find, EVER in Seattle! Just a heads up, call days or months in advance to book RSVP, or else you'll be out of luck with great seats.

Erin Urban

The best sushi experience I've had in years! Absolutely worth it! Make reservations ahead of time! If you're lucky, you can sit at the bar - which I prefer. Highly knowledge bartenders and staff.

Christina Nelson

Went here with my boyfriend, say at the chef's table. Sushi was amazing! Our chef Hiro was funny and knew his fish, telling us where they come from etc. Sushi was very fresh, overall a great experience :)

Frank Sena

Service was incredible. Our server recommended the best dishes! Loved everything we ordered, and the view and location were also phenomenal. Best pics from the menu: crispy Rex sole, tempura (melts in your mouth), amberjack sushi -- to die for! Definitely coming back.

Jim Salem

The most amazing sushi I've ever had. Expect to spend over $200/pp for the Omakase with a glass of sake. I'm not normally an expensive restaurant guy, but I try to visit Kashiba every time I'm in town.

John Michael Rotello

Brilliant sushi. Great wine. Knowledgeable staff. A gem tucked away.

J Springy

Friendly staff and delicious sushi. The highest omakase special was $110/person. Wanted the bar, but ended up at a table so we wouldn't have to eat supper late, though I tried calling multiple times earlier in the day to get a table, and nobody picked up.

Varun Kumar

Best sushi I've ever had in my life. And got to meet Shiro San himself! But get ready to spend $$$$ is no joke

Lucas Duffey

One of the best sushi places in Seattle. Extremely busy for dinner. Lunch is much less crowded, so you can get a table without a wait. Kashiba Deluxe for lunch was really good. Lots of tasty nigiri. Marinated tuna and fatty tuna were the best two pieces. Their Herring nigiri was probably one of the best herring I've had. They pickled the fish and it didn't have the fishy taste herring usually has.

Richard Bishop

Arrived at 4 on a Sunday and we're first in line for the bar. The number 2 seat from the wall is the best seat by far as you can see all the chefs work throughout the night. The sushi was absolutely amazing and the Omasake experience was well worth the price.

WeiChin Chen

After reading reviews, I decided to give this a place a try as I was overnighting in Seattle. I was excited to try this place! Unfortunately I can not recommend this restaurant to other people. I ended up ordering the sushi set menu (peak), but every nigiri lacked flavor except for the Uni. Pieces were pretty bland. For people from Hawaii, the nigiri was no different than Ninja Sushi in flavor which is not the comparison this restaurant wants. Sure, more unique fish than ninja sushi, but the inability to highlight or bring out the natural flavor is disappointing. Never had I ever had a fish bone in my sushi before either, and this was the first time. Thus the food I do not recommend to anyone coming to Seattle as this is apparently one of the best. If this is the best, the bar is set low for Seattle. For people from Hawaii, this place is not at the same level as Sushi ii, Sushi Sho, nor Sasubune. Now the good: the service was excellent from the host/hostess who checked jackets and bags, and to our server who was spectacular. In conclusion, save the money and dine somewhere else and leave the sushi experience for another place.

Tariq Mufti

THE BEST SUSHI MEAL EVER!!! A never stopping stream of textures and tastes until you can't just take it anymore. The most wonderful experience I have have had eating raw sea food. Will do again.

Christian Phillips

Some of the best sushi I've had outside of Japan. The service was also phenomenal!

Todd Lempert

Ate at the restaurant last night. We have experience with many excellent sushi restaurants including Sushi Ota from our native San Diego as well as visiting many Nobu restaurants. The food was good to very good. What really puzzled me a lot was the fact that much of the fish was pre-sliced which was very apparent to me from my vantage point at the sushi bar.Some quick research on this practice indicates that good but not great restaurants increase the pace of sushi making with this method. With that being said the atmosphere was very nice and we had a pleasant evening.

Myles Vinh Farr

An otherworldly experience. Besides it being a beautiful, cozy restaurant nested near Pike place market, the sushi was transcendent. We had omakase, and the chef delivered piece after piece of exquisite sushi. Each was different from last, and offered a new unique flavor or texture. From sea urchin sashimi to herring roe on kombu to seared king salmon belly to blue fin tuna, nothing failed to excite the palate. Service was also impeccable, and the servers worked with the chef to offer a seamless experience. While pricy, all around a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Andrew Springer

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the market is Sushi Kashiba. It is a must if you are a sushi lover!

K BContsance

I want to give this place a 5 star but I just cannot, considering that this was indees the best sushi I have ever had. My bf and I decided to drop in on a Sunday night and were immediately seated at the sushi bar, not having ever heard about this place before we were told right off the bat to order the Omakase. I ordered 2 one for myself and one for my bf, having Omakase before I had made the assumption that there would be a limit as to how much the chef would give you but boy was I wrong. It seemed that we were receiving sushi at an alarmingly fast rate not that I was complaining but we were sitting next to a couple who had clearly been there longer but weren't receiving nearly as much food as we were. 56 peices of sushi later, a beer and a crab and egg custard later and the only reason I had stopped was because my bf was full the bill ended up being almost $500. The service fee was 20% and the tax was about 45% Maybe I'm just a glutton but that was just so expensive for how much we both ate the service was spot on and the chefs clearly enjoy what they do but the price was what killed me maybe I'll come back when I have a bare minimum of a mill in my wallet.

A B

Expensive but their nigiri is really fresh!

Cara Snyder

I had the most fabulous sushi I’ve ever had. The service was stellar, and the staff were extremely kind and accommodating to my daughter. Will definitely return again on our next trip to Seattle.

Gavin Lees

I don't know how they do it, but the sushi here is on another level. Try the Omakase and have your chef feed you piece after piece of amazing sushi. Be warned - the lines for the sushi bar are ridiculous - it's advisable to get there at 4pm if you want the first sitting.

valbon beqiri

Get the Nigiri. It's some of the best I've had. The sushi itself was maybe a 6/10. Bartender was very knowledgeable. But there was too much of an arrogance to him. We ate one roll of one of the sushi rolls we ordered and instead of him asking if we enjoyed it, he just simply picked it up and knew we didn't like it but didn't care to ask why. Recommend going, just order the Nigiri.

Katrin Sara Sadigh

Tucked away within an inner courtyard Sushi Kashiba offers some of the finest sushi in this city with a backdrop design of sleek lines and bold colors. The hostess was friendly and courteous. We sat at the main bar where we were served by an incredibly knowledgeable bartender who taught us everything from different types of fish to what makes a Veltliner (white wine) unique. Every recommendation he made regarding sake was spot on. Arrive a bit early for a quieter experience, and later to feel the expansive energy of this venue.

Elliott Blufer

The fish here was fantastic. I don't like Wasabi, so there was nothing for the fish to hide behind, and it was truly fantastic. They had a lot of unique fish on the Omakase menu which you don't see anywhere else. The fatty tuna and salmon belly melted in your mouth, but the stars for me were the medium fat Tuna and the Eel "dessert" at the end. Note that this does get expensive, but it's worth it. With two glasses of wine, 23 pieces of fish, and the included tip, the total came out around $212.

Kenneth Rawlings

My wife and I went and ordered the Omakase dinner. Each item was beautifully prepared and presented. Our servers were awesome and explained each course and how to best enjoy each item. I will definitely be going back.

Taylor Gillen

You can't get much better than this. With decades of experience behind him, the chef crafts incredible delights. With the small, intimate setting near the bay, it's the perfect place for the best sushi experience you can get. Be warned: you will be spending a lot of money, but it's worth it.

Patricia Ptacek

Had a wonderful experience in the main bar (not the sushi bar). Relatively easy to walk in and get a spot at the bar.

Mandi F

Shiro is in the house! Stood in line for like 2 hrs to get first seating, and it was totally worth the wait. Food was fantastic, service impeccable, everything was so fresh. I've had a lot of great sushi from living in San Francisco, but Seattle topped it imo. It was really just splendid. I still remember it after 2 years ago, to where I felt compelled to write a review so someone else can go experience this.

Carl Basamania

Simply incredible sushi and service

Dimitar “Jimmy” Miloseski

The bar service is an amazing sushi experience if you can wait for it.

Mellisoni Vineyards

OMG!!!! Great food and wonderful service by Tommy. Beautiful sunomono salad.

Connor Moriarty

In short: despite being almost a $500 dinner, it was absolutely worth every bite, it was a dream come true to be able to experience it, and I would dine again in a heartbeat. My fiancée and I arrived at our 9pm reservation and were promptly seated. Long story short, the service was world class. From the hostess to our waitress, they treated us like royalty and made the experience truly remarkable. We ordered Omakase, or chef’s choice. This is where you don’t know what you’re ordering and your dinner is under full control of the chef depending on what’s fresh that day. We decided to do the same with sake to have a beautiful pairing with each dish. (After we ordered, we noticed that chef Kashiba was actually cooking tonight, and we snuck a video. He may be 90 YO but he’s still kicking and his sushi is killer. To see him in person turned me into a giddy school girl.) Each and every dish were all immaculate and I have nothing but amazing things to say about all of them. Though, some specific callouts would be the miso soup, the sweet egg with gravy, the tuna, the prawns, and the eel (we ordered extra). We added some oysters as well. Some specialties included were Uni (sea urchin), seared duck, and tuna sashimi salad. Again, the tab (with tax and tip) evened out to almost $500 for 2 people, which hurts. But if you cool it on the sake and don’t order add-ons, you could walk out of there spending no more than $250 (when we got the bill we saw that one of the glasses of sake was $50 each! Careful!) That being said, again, I would return in a heartbeat. Not only was this the best dinner I’ve ever had, it was the best experience I’ve ever had. A once-in-a-lifetime experience like this is priceless, and I’d pay double to do it again. Not only was it a world-class dinner, it was my dream materializing in front of me and becoming all I ever hoped it to be. Unfortunately I walked out of there with the sinking feeling that nothing I’d ever experience after this would compare, but hey, I guess that just means I have to come back. And that’s cool with me 😊👍🏼

Dave Farmer

Sushi Kashiba is located perfectly partially secluded within Pike Place so as not to take away from the experience, it's quaint and intimate but not crowded. A pleasant buzz fills the air, and the upscale environment is just right. I sat at the bar, a feat which takes planning and luck, be prepared to wait a while and I recommend reserving a table if that's what you want especially during the weekend. No reservations are taken for the bar, come in 1-2 hours ahead to put your name on the list. And if you sit at the bar, the only way to truly experience Chef Kashiba's restaurant is ordering Omakase. Which is to say roughly, you're leaving it up to the chef's creativity. I was not disappointed, Chef Kashiba is out going and entertaining, I was served by Chef Suzuki who is equally inviting and good natured. Great skill and attention were exhbited, he puts pride into his work. The sushi was superb, best in the region! He's more than willing to oblige your likes and encourage trying something out of your comfort zone, you tell him how much you're willing to eat and a feast you'll have. The drink selection is just right, all carefully selected to fit with everything available. Be prepared to leave with a much lighter wallet, but don't let it stop you! Sushi Kashiba more than lives up to it's reputation.

Noone None

Love this place. Expensive but you know that going in. Expect to spend at least $80/person. Slightly cheaper if you order nigiri instead of set, at the risk of missing out on awesome appetizer. I've been here a couple of times and the only things I order these days are fatty tuna, sweet shrimp (remember to eat the fried shrimp heads), and tamago for dessert.

tame the wild

Delicious food and excellent service. The seared albacore belly and toro nigiri were amazing!

Jamie Fowlkes

Just an amazing experience. It's great to know what fantastic sushi taste like. I saw Shiro while I was there and was amazed that the man still bussed a table.

Andrew Mahood

Made a late reservation for a table but got lucky enough to switch to the sushi bar. We didn't get Shiro (come early for him), but James was excellent. The omakase goes until you tell them to stop, and it ran to slightly above $5 per piece of nigiri for us, so be prepared to spend. It's definitely worth it. This was the best sushi experience I've had, and I'll come back for sure. The current record is 48 pieces, so I may try and beat that.

Tim Frank

Super legit Japanese Sushi place. They open 5pm and don’t take reservations, so put your name in and walk around the Public Market while you wait. Once seated, there are several chef menu options sure to please even the pickiest Of sushi fans.

Jozef Standow

I had a 29-piece Omakase with Chef Suzuki-San, which included had a piece of every fish available that night. Everything but the fried shrimp head was served as nigiri, and it was all both fresh and incredibly well prepared--not to mention well worth the wait, which wasn't too bad. We got there at 4:45pm Thursday night, and after waiting a few minutes we reserved a counter seat for 2 at the 7pm seating time. Once we sat down, we started off with a few different types of tuna and salmon. After that, we each had a fresh local prawn, (both the tail meat and fried head afterwards) which we got to see live beforehand. My girlfriend and the duo next to us finished after around 22 pieces, but I kept going to try some of the less common selections, like the excellent seaweed and herring roe nigiri. Needless to say, I'm glad I did, and regardless of how hungry or sushi-adventurous you are, you'll be glad you went to Sushi Kashiba. Arigatou, Chef Suzuki-San.

Jerome Lauret

Pricy but nonetheless, the Omakase experience was amazing. We had many wonderful pieces, the farty tuna was incredible, the amberjack with yuzu a delight (I will remember this for a while), the tamago tofu in broth with king crab just the perfect bite ... just to name a few. Many of the nigiris were marinate with subtle and delicate flavors. We could not get the bar experience (come early and know a trick - you can sign-up for the bar experience early for a later serving) but even at the table, the staff was very professional, helpful and efficient.

Jinrong Chen

We came here for our 3rd anniversary. The waiters/waitress are friendly and knowledgeable about their food. We tried the chef's special. The portion is great with various sushi, sashimi etc. The seafood is fresh and tasty. We also ordered a chawan mushi that is not included within chef's special. The crab, scallop, shrimp and mushroom all made the chawan mushi delicious. The flavor all mixed together without any conflict. The food here deserves their price.

Francis Fernandez

Amazing place to go to. Sushi is always on point. If u get there early to get a bar seat. Well worth it. The 12 course tasting is wonderful. You need a reservation or the wait is atleast an hour or 2.

Alvin T

Fantastic food and company. I'd highly recommend eating at the sushi bar and having the omakase menu. Estimates of $75/person are accurate and is well worth it for the experience and quality of food. Having been to Japan, I can say this is true to what you can experience overseas.

Jeffrey Ruark

We were lucky to sit in front of Shiro san at the sushi bar. We ordered by "omakase" which means "chefs choice". I've been fortunate to have had sushi in numerous restaurants in Japan (mainly Tokyo but also Kyoto, Osaka and Sapporo) and this was the best sushi I've ever had. Shiro san is a funny and personable man, he helps to make the complete dining experience. Every piece of sushi provided a different taste explosion. It started with the "Special Hand Roll"......we went through several salmon selections and tuna selections. Though I can sometimes be a little picky about some sushi, Shiro san made even the more difficult fish (mackerel ) taste superb. The staff was excellent, they never seemed to interfere with our dining experience.......empty bottles or miso bowls were removed instantly-- they were ninjas that never seemed to be seen. Superb staff. This was a fantastic dining experience, don't be in a rush, just enjoy the tastes as you probably have never had before. We will definitely be back. I have no negative thoughts about the evening.

Toni Page

Sit at the bar, order "omekasa" and be thrilled with the "chef's selection" of the very best fish on the planet. We just spent almost a month in Japan and the dishes here we're as good or better than the best of Japan. We'll curated sake list too!

shaynna sheppard

everything was incredible, my partner and I came in tonight and both the fish and service were absolutely amazing, Jordan was our server he recommended great things and also gave us the best service, we’ll definitely be back when we get in town again :)

Jeff Bezanson

Definitely among the best sushi I've ever had. Absolutely top-notch. The wasabi is fresh and the sake is well-chosen. I recommend this place if you really appreciate excellent raw fish.

Gina Fleck

I've been here 4 times and every time it gets better. Best sushi in Seattle.

Nancy Xiao

Well worth the price! An experience! At least 15 pieces for the omakase and quite special fish. We got sea bream, oyster, sea urchin, unagi, fatty toro, etc on top of the less exotic: cuts of salmon and tuna. Excellent service!

Jake Young

It was a very pleasant experience for everyone in my family. Jordan was perfect and made our evening even more memorable and kept delighting our son, on top of the incredible meal.

Arthur Kim

I had very high expectations for this place and boy did it deliver. Shiro is a former apprentice to the amazing Jiro of lore. To sit at the sushi bar, you have to wait in line. They do not take reservations for it, but they do take reservations in the main dining area. The sushi bar holds about 13 people and most order the omakase (chef's choice). That is the way to go. The sushi was masterfully prepared and each bite was so amazing buttery and delicious. Expect to spend about $75 a person just for the sushi, but trust me, it's worth it.

Carlos Loslos

I visited this amazing sushi restaurant with friends after discussing the movie Jiro Dreams of Sushi that we watched on Netflix. Having been to Japan, I've been extra picky when it comes to Japanese cuisine. This place definitely lives up to the great sushi that I had in Japan. Sushi Chef Shiro Kashiba was there at the sushi bar preparing our food to perfection. Their food is a little pricey but definitely worth it! I'll have to bring friends that visit, and may have to go again next week! They have excellent service, fast and respectful. One of my friends ordered one of the Set Dinners, the rest of us wished we did the same afterwards. They serve most of their sushi already seasoned with the perfect amount of wasabi and soy sauce and offer more if you'd like. I really enjoyed the miso soup at the end.

serge schout

You have ordinary, good and great places. Then this Restaurant comes around and makes a whole different class! It is in one of our "superb" rating restaurants. Classy, the best food and extremely friendly staff. My Girlfriend and I have enjoyed your wonderful food! When we come to Seattle again we will be dropping by.

Ilana O

we each got the Seattle - the $75 8+ piece tasting menu - it included a special appetizer, colorful salad, miso soup, and a sweet bite, surrounding the many luscious pieces of nigiri. The king salmon might make you aroused (unless you're a robot). The toro (fatty tuna) yes please. Every bite of fish was just as good as the next - I opted out of the shrimp, and for some reason they also replaced the eel, but when my friend raved about the eel, I asked if I could try it. The scallop was good, though not my personal favorite, and they comped me for the eel, which felt like the nice/right thing to do, and for that I was grateful. It was yum. We each got a cocktail, so I had a nice buzz going by the end.

Kenny Tao

Great omakase experience, but not the best I've ever had - in fact not even the best on this trip (see Shiro's Sushi). The sushi bar is the place to be and omakase is the obvious way to go. The all Japanese staff is friendly enough, but not particularly engaging. Fish is fresh and nigiri are an excellent representation of traditional sushi tasting (almost to a fault as we would have preferred a larger variety of fish). Sushi bar reservations can only be made in person. Go early and wait for their opening to put your name on their wait-list - you can pick your seating time and they'll call you when your sushi chef is ready for you. Surprisingly, not packed on a Sunday evening at 7:00 PM - walk-ins were able to snag bar seats.

Nichole Kuhn

Highly recommend sitting at the bar and being served by Siro-san.

Sterling Maxum

Sushi Kashiba is an exquisite restaurant. The staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable. The food itself was some of the best I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy. Highly recommend on the basis of amazing atmosphere and exemplary food.

Dani Cheng

I will give it 10 stars if I could!! Best sushi i have ever had. Fresh and creative. Opt for the omakase at sushi bar if you can. Spent 500+ with just hubby and i, but well worth the money.

Judy Zhang

A place which will make you fall in love with sushi!

Daniel Nash-Mendez

A must when it comes to a sushi experience. Staff are incredible and informative.

Shawn Hathaway

Wonderful service, waiter made us feel very welcome as we figured our way through eating the salmon collar with our hands. Make sure you try the flounder nigiri.

Keaton Stamper

I love Sushi Kashiba!!! This was a dining experience unlike any other. We dined al fresco in a beautiful, flower surrounded courtyard with supberb service. The sake suggested by our host was peachy and delicious as promised. Omekase was a beautiful array of nigiri and thoughtful small plates from the kitchen. If you are a sushi fan this should be your first stop in Seattle.

Rachel Gould

This is hands down the BEST sushi I have ever had. The experience, in and of itself, is out of this world. Can't wait for our next meal.

Nate H

The food here is stellar, some of the best sushi in Seattle. But their reservation model disqualifies them from being a great restaurant. I've spent a lot of time in Japan and have had sushi at some of the best places in the world. These places all serve some super fresh seafood (with the caveat that fresh can and often does mean frozen, but that's another topic for another day), and have heavenly rice that takes years to perfect. But more important is the dynamic of sitting at the bar, and the dialog that evolves between you and the chef. Pieces are made to be consumed in the moment. The chef gets to know you and your tastes and adjusts to pace, preference, mood. Feeling full? Want to try something new? More wasabi? Less salty? All of this is done in the moment.The experience gets better the more you frequent the establishment and grows in value over time. That is simply not possible at Kashibas. To get a seat at the bar, you must line up, sometimes hours before, and MAYBE you will get a bar seat. Or maybe you'll have wasted 2 hours. This makes being a regular customer at the bar impossible, and effectively ensures that the good seats go to tourists who don't have to be at work, don't have kids, or somehow don't have anything to do during the afternoon. That would be fine if this were a value priced spot catering to college kids, but makes no sense at this price point (for reference you could easily drop $500 plus for omakase for two plus sake at the bar). So, maybe this establishment doesn't care to have regular bar customers, or thinks it's fine to make them wait for hours, or thinks you should be grateful to sit at a table. No idea which and I don't care, but I've stopped going here and I take my money elsewhere. There are other places in Seattle that happily take reservations at the bar. They will respect you as a customer, come recognize you and learn your tastes, appreciate you, and value your time. It's a pity this is not one of them.

Andres F. Collazos

The place is very well appointed with a modern style and well dressed hostesses and waiters, who know how to make one feel special and respected. A spot at the sushi bar is a rather rare ocurrence, but they do serve the full menu on their regular bar, although you miss the interaction with one of the chefs. If you find this an indispensable part of your visit, plan on arriving earlier than their list cutoffs at 5, 7 and 9 PM, so can get your name on it and have better hopes for a seat right in front of the action. You can order the chef's special menu, or when you know your sushi, order by the piece. The Uni (sea urchin) and Toro (fatty belly part of the Tuna) are labeled as MP (market price) so expect to pay a couple more dollars than the priciest piece with a dollar amount, but don't be afraid to order them because they won't be too expensive. I ordered Nigiri of the two kinds of mackerel, the toro, sake (salmon), uni, scallops, eel, two other kinds of tuna (one slightly seared), and ikura (salmon roe). The uni and Ikura are served in ceramic spoons with the uni over a little bed of sushi rice while the Ikura is on its own. All in all, the sushi was amazing. Uni was particularly good for being imported from Japan (as far as the waiter cliamed), and the Ikura was slightly less salty than I typically find it. The best pieces were the regular mackerel (probably the best and freshest I've ever had), the eel and the scallops. The toro was good too, in fact I've only had better ones at the Nikko hotel in México DF and at Sushi Dai in the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Sapporo beer was my drink of choice, which they serve in the tall bottle + a glass. Expect to pay between $70 and $85 for your typical selection of 10 pieces of the best sushi. A 20% service tip was automatically included on my bill in the amount mentioned. Service was kind and courteous, but some of the staff tends to assume you probably know little about sushi. Great experience overall!

Saifu Angto

2 options for sushi meals and 2 options of hot entree meals. Plus omakase. The meals typically comes with rice, salad, miso soup, tempura, tamago as dessert. Omakase is market price. Tonight it was $110. Hot entree choice is either king salmon or miso sake marinated black cod. There are of course a full list of ala carte nigiri sushi, as well as ala carte appetizer and hot entree. The miso black cod is delicate with crispy skin, and it's good but personally it's a bit much of alcohol for me as I can tastes it. Fishes are fresh especially the tuna and scallop. Tempura is well done, much better than typically at other sushi restaurant. Salad comes with seared duck meat which is tasty. Service is great. Folks lined up before restaurant open at 5. Come early or make reservations ahead.

Charmaine Kwong

We eat out a lot. This place is probably one of the top 5 restaurant on our list, not just in Seattle, but ever. My husband and I got there shortly after 5 to celebrate his birthday. We were early and lucky enough to get a seat at the sushi bar. Ordered the omakase and clam miso soup. Before any sushi arrived, the miso soup came and it was amazing. Not too salty, got some juicy, non-sandy clams, just prefect. When the sushi started coming is when the fun begins. We told the chef our preferences and he just went to town! First bite, we knew we've come to the right place. Perfect rice, fish, portion, temperature. You can really tell the care and craft in eat piece. We also were fortunate enough to sit next to some very nice people, which is always a bonus when sitting at the bar. I could rave about everything but I don't think my words would do them justice. It's busy, it's a long wait if you go late, but it's worth it. And the price, honestly, not cheap but not as outrageous as you'd think. It's worth every single penny. The food, the service, the ambiance. Perfect place for a special occasion.

zoe ting

Pricey, yes. Overpriced, no. Not a long wait on a Sunday night but definitely worth it if there were to be one. Highly competent server and expos, just impeccable high-quality food. Probably the best high-end sushi restaurant in Seattle area.

A Toaster

The service is out of this world. For kicks and giggles we deliberately tested the waiters by having one of us drink our entire glass of water and wait. Without fail, someone noticed and refilled our glasses within 30 seconds. Dumb test, I know, but if they care that much about water glasses I can promise you it scales to the big picture here. This isn't a restaurant, it's an experience. Do your best to internalize that, because otherwise you may weep from the price tag unless you practically have money growing in your backyard. Do what most recommend here: the omakase. Expect to spend somewhere in the early $100s for the basic course pre-tip, but don't be surprised if you find yourself asking for it to continue. We came here in a group of three and the whole meal (which we extended) ended up costing $530 post-tip. You'll feel a little out of place if you don't dress up just a tiny bit. I'm not talking ties here, just something better than shorts or sandals. Lastly, if you want a reservation, you'd better be calling at least a week in advance, likely two. We called six days before and they were full, so we showed up an hour before opening and managed to get in with the first wave.

Thong Nguyen

The best sushi I have ever had. I had the Peak course and everything tasted amazing. I don't know if I can go back to my regular sushi spot after this. It is pretty pricey though!

Victoria

I don't think I've ever had halibut so good. 🥰 The waiter was excellent and friendly. We had a great time here. It's a bit loud but that's well worth it for what you get. The Peak was great. …

Sha S

If you are a Sushi lover and wanted to taste what is should taste like, try them out and you then will be consciously aware of the authentic taste and the passion that they put into preparing your food. You need to make reservation, there is always a line. It is worth it!

Andrew Le

4 Stars - Yay! I'm a fan! Visit Date 3/22/2019 Cost - 240 after Tax and tip Ordered - 1 Omakase , 1 Highball (Whiskey Soda), 1 Chawanmushi Over charged by 11 (7.50 King Crab) Important Info: Shiro Works 4 out of 7 days, Friday/Saturday +2 more Opens at 5PM, some people wait from 3-4pm. I arrived at 4PM There's 6 seats with Shiro, if you're lucky, you can arrive later and the group before you only used up 5 seats. He only works two seatings, 1st at 5PM and second at 6:30~7PM (12 Seats total) There's about 16 seats at the sushi bar. Notes: Its Pricy, Its good, its a lot of food, but its not extraordinary. Its good though; probably ones of Seattles' best. Chef Shiro is a comedian. Service is great, they keep coming by to refill your water. Current West Coast Sushi Ranking: 1. Ohshima - Tustin (35$) 2. Kantaro - Torrance (50$) 3. Mako - LA (110$) Honorable Mentions Enya - Pasadena (200$) Kashiba - Seattle (180$)

Jenn Lindelien

There are not very many dining experiences I would describe as life-changing. This one was one of them. I am usually a little timid with types of fish and after the amazing omakase experience at the sushi bar, I have a whole new appreciation for the cuisine.

Jessica Hayes

It was the most incredible sushi meal we had in Seattle! We ordered omakase style, which I highly recommend. Everything was well thought out and it was the freshest fish we've ever had.

Sand A

Words can hardly capture and describe the incredible experience of visiting Sushi Kashiba. I am sure there are thousands of other reviews that you could be reading, so I'll just give my personal suggestions if you plan on going. First off, you may want to read a bit about the founder and one of the current chefs, Shiro Kashiba, and his significance in Seattle. Learning about the history of the restaurant provides some more background about why your meal is so special! A second suggestion would be to order one of the pre-selected mixes on the menu. At the time of my visit, there were a few of these located at the top of the menu and ranged between $75 and $100 each. I got one called the "Seattle" and a friend ordered the "Peak," but there was also a "Chef's Choice" option available. You'll probably want one of these per person. Some people enjoy visiting Sushi Kashiba and experiencing it like a new adventure, so I'll warn you that this paragraph may contain "potential spoilers," so to say. Feel free to skip to the next paragraph, if you'd like. The way the pre-selected mixtures work is that a few dishes will be served to you over 4 courses, starting with a "soup and salad" and ending with miso soup and a small desert. I'm not entirely sure what the "soup" was made of and unfortunately didn't ask, but it was a clear, gelatinous substance with little flavor. The salad was a bit small, but enjoyable and contained some very good vegetables. After the first course, there are two courses that come with many different pieces of sushi; one of each kind in the list when ordering. To finish off the meal, a small bowl of miso and a couple bites of an egg-based desert. My final and perhaps most strongly suggested recommendation is to eat the food as it was meant to be eaten. By this, I mean don't add/remove Wasabi or sauces; don't turn down something based on its looks or description. Instead, just sort of tell yourself, "Okay, that was a bit weird, but still new and different. Let me try the next thing!" I personally don't like Wasabi (at all) and can't stand tomatoes, eggplant, or sea urchin. However, the vegetables were great and the Wasabi here is excellent and actually Wasabi... many places nowadays use a dyed horseradish to simulate it, but Kashiba's Wasabi is fantastic. Additionally, the hot spiciness is minimal and goes away after a couple of seconds. As for the sea urchin, well... let's just say I've never met anyone who actually likes it. It's still fun to be able to say you've tried it, though! Ultimately, until I manage to visit Japan, Sushi Kashiba will remain as my favorite sushi restaurant and certainly one of my most favorable food experiences. Go ahead and enjoy some fabulous sushi!

Lishan ChenMou

Omakase ordered through tock from sushi kashiba! You park and call them, and they'll bring your order out to you! They pack it with a couple small ice packs which I thought was very thoughtful! The omakase was pretty tasty. It's pretty standard and probably what you would expect, nothing super fancy or unique. The fish was high quality and the fatty tuna was suuuuuper fatty! They recommend you consume your meal within an hour of pick up, and I think part of the reason is because of that tuna! Overall I enjoyed it, but my preferred sushi in Seattle is still Kisaku for casual, and Wataru for something a little fancier

Shuangyan

Still one of the best omakase experience in town.

Will Kaufman

Pricey, but worth it. Amazing omakase, a real journey. Service was excellent with knowledgeable staff, hot sake was tasty, and the miso soup delicious. My only complaint is that they didn't use a highball glass or highball ice for my highball 🤣 (It still tasted great) …

Matt McDonnell

It’s too bad there aren’t more than 5 stars for special places. Omakase at Kashiba is a memorable event. The sushi is the best I’ve ever had. Hands down.

Mark M.

Fantastically fresh seafood served in an traditional yet unique manner. Attentive staff that keeps your cup filled and your plate full. I ate the omakase and was happy with everything I was served, although I was still hungry. Their omakase was more of a typical prefixed multi course meal rather than the omakase I'm used to where you are served until you say stop. Best fish in Seattle? Probably.?.

John Russell

The experience and the sushi and the level of service is unmatched. It was wonderful.

Anna Heffernan

The most incredible experience, unparalleled food and service

chris Mccoy

Over the top customer service! Delicious sushi! Definitely recommend everyone to check it out, can't miss! Would come again.

Kai Burnett

It's known as seattles best sushi spot for a reason

Derric Ciccone

Sat at the sushi bar. Chefs were awesome, explained everything in the omakase sushi menu. I was amazed, fish was brilliant, flavors were perfect. Great service. Awesome team. Thank you. I will come again.

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