A lively atmosphere in SLU to grab sushi, sashimi, and more. The service is prompt and attentive. There is a lot of seating and even good for groups. I sat at the sushi bar as it was just myself. For lunch, I opted in for the Power Lunch and it was fantastic. Served with 5 pieces of nigiri, seared salmon, miso soup, salad, edamame and more. The salad is great with the ginger dressing and the miso soup was flavorful with tofu. The nigiri was fresh and flavorful. Also got a shrimp tempura roll which was great with tempura shrimp and fresh avacado. Overall no complaints here. There are so many dishes I want to try and will be back soon for more. read more

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I want to clarify that I rate places based on how they compare to other similarly priced places, not necessarily compared to all other restaurants. For what this place is, I think it's great! The prices are really good considering all that you get and the quality of sushi is pretty good considering the price as well. I was pleasantly surprised to see their combos come with additional appetizers like the agadashi tofu, the salad with dressing choices, and miso soup. The chicken katsu definitely had more meat and a thinner layer of breading as an FYI. I ordered the sushi combo for 38 dollars and got great tasting sushi for that price. Overall, I'd recommend this place if you want somewhere casual with good options and little extra items mixed in with your meals. It's definitely not like Umi, or Shirros but you're also paying like 1/3 to 1/2 the price. I definitely see myself returning when I want a quick or convenient bite to eat (it's one block from my home). read more

Pleasant dining experience for me. I decided to have dinner here last minute since it was walking distance from my hotel stay. So I came over. Once I arrived, I was seated at a table. My waitress gave me a warm towel to clean my hands and I appreciated the gesture. I ordered miso soup, a hand roll and one of their specialty sushi roll. Westlake roll: spicy California roll with sliced salmon and lemon red onion with mild mayo 5 pcs. Delicious, fresh and satisfying for me. 5/5 I also decided to get a hand roll and went with the Cajun salmon hand roll. The hand roll was made well, stuffed and fresh salmon. The sauce added a great flavor overall. 5/5 Service went well and staff were attentive the whole time I was there. It was busy and the staff kept up with the flow. read more

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This was a fun experience, reminds me a bit of sugarfish and musashi's - but better! Affordable and tasty, the options are great for trying a variety and items come out pretty fast. Popped in as I was going to an event down the street, and I'm glad I got to try it! The service is standard, they're quick to get you seared though there's no real check-in, and getting their attention was trickier than it should be. read more

4.5 stars! My partner and I came here on a whim after other dinning plans fell through and we were very pleasantly surprised! Located in Westlake, it is not the easiest place to get to if you are transiting. However, I would suggest getting here by transit or on foot because parking is not readily available. We had an early dinner so it was not super full when we got there. The service was fast and very friendly. The restaurant is not big so I would imagine it can get quite full fast! Between the two of us, we ordered 3 separate rolls and the nigiri dinner set which was the perfect amount of food! The dinner set was very reasonably price with some high quality fish! The rolls were a bit smaller but priced lower which made it easier to try a variety of rolls. I highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the area and want some high quality sushi that won't break the bank! read more

Katsu-Ya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went to this restaurant for a spur of the moment and wasn't a fan of the sushi. I tried giving it another shot and it was worse. We got 2 hand rolls, and some regular sushi rolls. Each roll that came out just tasted awful. There was only 1 roll we enjoyed. It also was the slowest service and they didn't have many customers. But that happens. Our waitress was new which is understandable but she forgot to put our order in and we had to wait an additional 45 minutes after already waiting 30 minutes to order. They must have been really busy because multiple tables were complaining about the food and several left without eating. I will say I liked the red dragon roll and the custard was my favorite! I won't be returning though. read more

What a great spot for sushi! They have some very reasonable rolls and a lot to choose from. Although I had walked past here before, I finally came here on a date for the first time. We ordered a few different items to share including edamame, crispy rice with tuna, urchin, spider roll, miso soup, and shiso peppers. Everything was so delicious! The crispy rice with tuna was probably my favorite. Highly recommended. The spider roll was also nicely prepared and more crispy than I am used to. Looking forward to coming back here again soon for more sushi! read more

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I stopped into Katsu-Ya for a quick snack and was pleasantly surprised that they have happy hour 4-6pm on Sat and Sun. The service was warm and efficient and the sushi was nicely prepared and presented. I'd be going back, but alas, I'm only in town for one night. read more

Katsu-Ya - Happy hour blue fin tuna special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was really good! But i think kind of pricey for what it is. We came for dinner and had 5 people or so. The total came out to over 200 with gratuity. At the same time - it is sushi so it's not surprising it's more expensive. The interior is not super large- so if you have a big group I would probably recommend maybe calling in advance. They do have nice outdoor seating though! read more

Enjoyed a lovely outdoor meal at a sushi place nestled right across from the park on Westlake. The service was excellent with staff who were attentive, friendly, and made everything flow smoothly. The food itself was a solid four stars. It was fresh and satisfying, even if it didn't completely wow me. The location is very convenient for those near the Citizen Hotel or Whole Foods. If your hotel is farther out, be prepared for some steep hills that might be challenging for guests with ADA considerations. Construction in the area can also make Uber arrivals unpredictable, so it's worth planning ahead. Inside the restaurant, there are three steps, but they've thoughtfully installed an ADA-accessible elevator to make things easier. Altogether, this spot delivers with a relaxed vibe, well-prepared sushi, and top-notch service. I'd happily return and recommend it to others exploring the Westlake area. read more

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There were so many things on the menu that sounded delicious but I ended up getting the Power Lunch which included various nigiri, seaweed salad, edamame, miso soup, baked salmon, and crispy corn(?). I appreciated the quantity for the price but the quality of each item was hit or miss. The nigiri was fresh and delicious (not sure what the furthest on the left was but I liked it). The miso salad dressing was perfection. And the crispy corn was one of the best appetizers I've ever eaten. However, the miso soup was lukewarm and lacked flavor. The salmon was the same as the miso soup and also super dry. As for the restaurant itself the place was very clean and aesthetically pleasing. The waitress was nice. Just wish the manager/host was more welcoming. read more

Katsu-Ya - Power Lunch side salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tried this spot again as had done a workout and needed food open after 8 and luckily this spot was still open. We were seated instantly and the restaurant was decently busy with about like half the tables full. The service is nice and the spot is nice in the center of slu. As for the food, I really enjoyed the slu roll but my friend had bones in their bite which isn't great I feel but all my pieces were super yummy with no bones. I liked how it was a crisp refreshing taste and I would def get this roll again. I thought the scallion yellowtail roll was just okay and didn't care for it and def wouldn't get it again, I felt like there was a weird aftertaste and my friend thought it was too sour. The spicy salmon was just alright, tasty tho, I did notice the rolls weren't rolled too tight bc they kind of fell apart. The brussel Sprouts were yummy very flavorful, maybe a little salty and too saucy for me personally. My friend did think the taste of the fish for all the rolls were very good though. read more

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very cute sushi spot. nice interior and they were very kind and welcoming. gave us a hot towel to start and i would definitely come back! would not recommend the crispy rice tuna bites they were not crispy or worth $16. tuna was fine. i loved their salmon + tuna sashimi and nigiris rolls were also great. got the westlake and spicy red dragon. tempura was also good, loved the seasonal options and miso soup was also nicely flavored and delicious. 9/10! would definitely be back for their lunch specials and happy hour read more

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Love grabbing takeout here for lunch! The staff is always super friendly and efficient, and the food is usually ready within 15 minutes of ordering. Everything is packaged really nicely too, making it super convenient and quick! I usually get their salmon bento. It comes with a great variety of sides like miso soup, salad, and rice. The salmon is fresh and flavorful, though my only complaint is that it can sometimes be burnt on the skin side -- so it can be a bit of a hit or miss. Def recommend trying it still though! read more

Katsu-Ya - Salmon bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great spot for lunch. The Sushi bento Power Lunch is more food than you'll need and prepared perfectly. Staff and service top notch. Nice vibe for a downtown spot. read more

I got takeout here so can't comment on the dine in experience. Overall, this spot has some yummy food but at definitely a high price point. I got the spicy tuna crispy rice and baked crab roll since they seemed to be the most popular, and also got the salmon caviar nigiri and yellowtail belly nigiri. All of the fish was so fresh, and this was some really good quality sushi. The baked crab was so delicious and well seasoned and I loved the soy wrapper. The spicy tuna was fresh and crisp all together, and both nigiri were the absolute perfect bite. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a nicer dinner. Great yummy food! read more

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We got carry out and got green beans, red dragon roll, 2x California roll, and 2x spicy salmon roll. It was all quite good. The red dragon roll came with a spicy mayo, but the California and spicy salmon did not. I didn't see a way to order it on DoorDash, but I asked for an extra cup at the store they graciously gave me one, thought it was small. Next time I'll ask for 2 extra cups. read more

Katsu-Ya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here last week for a last minute lunch date with my husband since I've always wanted to come here for lunch to try their lunch bentos! I'm so happy we finally found the time because it was so good and such a great deal! We both got the lunch bento for $23ish which came with a salad and miso soup to start and then the actual bento box had five pieces of nigiri, two spicy tuna crispy rice, crab rolls, miso cod and edamame! So much food and everything was delicious! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Rolled in later than our reservation and they were gracious and held our spot as they were filled except for the bar area. Interesting interior and this is their first restaurant outside of LA. Good vibes and glad my friend recommended it. Yellow tail collar was meaty delicious. Miso cod was melt in your mouth, decadent and delicious too. Had the hamachi and hamachi belly sashimi and it was super thin and the flavor was an experience as I went from the collar cooked to the belly Raw. We had great service and the green tea is premium. read more

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How do you spell FABULOUS: K-A-T-S-U-Y-A, that's how! I was recently in the big city for a couple of days, and was craving some sushi for lunch. I found Katsu-Ya on Yelp, and it was only a couple of blocks away. I was worried they'd be busy during the lunch hour, and while the restaurant was pretty full, there was plenty of room for my party-of-one at the sushi bar. I had planned to order a la carte, but when I saw their "Power Lunch" special I just had to try it. I could not BELIEVE the assortment of food in this lunch. It was HUGE and could easily have fed two people. For only $24.80, it was a steal of a deal. (Heck, I paid almost that much for a fast food combo meal a few weeks ago!) The meal started with miso soup and a salad, then the main attraction arrived: a plate full of allll things yummy goodness: six pieces of nigiri (all fresh and delicious), two pieces of corn tempura (yes, corn - have never had it but it was quite wonderful), edamame, a seaweed salad, and a hearty piece of deliciously cooked salmon with fresh steamed veggies. I'm sad to say, as tasty as this meal was, I couldn't even finish it and ended up leaving about half the salmon when I left. Next time, I'll skip breakfast before heading here! The service was super friendly here, and the sushi bar chefs said hi and thank you to every guest. I really liked it. TBH, it kinda made me sad I don't live in the big city anymore! read more

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A consistent, no frills, high quality sushi spot in SLU. I love getting it for take out, but dining in was a great experience as well. Such high quality fish read more

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Service by Kin was 4.5 stars. Kin showed interest, was kind and very thoughtful. It felt good to be in Kin's presence. Food was overall 3.5 stars. - Ordered the miso bass lunch set (comes with cucumbers sunomono), veggies, and sauteed bean sprouts, soup, salad, a soft tofu and white rice. The fish was room temp (needed to be piping hot), I asked them to microwave it but the owner fired up a fresh one for me. A really good and tasty value for $16. - Ordered the salmon skin roll. It was kind of soggy. I asked for it to be served crispy. The 2nd time around was much better. I have to say, their customer service is excellent. I would have loved to come back to try other dishes. The place was pretty packed, alot of people like coming here. read more

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Saw the stellar reviews on this spot so my husband and I came here for dinner together. We came on a weekday night around 6pm and were able to getting seating without a wait. Shortly after, the restaurant filled up. This place is really cute. Both indoor and outdoor seating and we also really liked that they have a mini elevator inside to make it ADA accessible. The table we were seated at was a little dark, so it was hard to read the menu. We got their sampler box which had the crispy rice, ceviche, crab roll, albacore, and yellowtail. This was pretty good! I would go for this again. The roll we ordered was just ok. It had shrimp tempura and some yellowtail on top and we also got their nabeyaki udon which we definitely would NOT recommend. The broth was flavorless and noodles were overcooked and soggy. Overall, a solid spot. I wouldn't come for authentic sushi here, but they have a nice ambiance to it. read more

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Came here because they are dog friendly in the outdoor seating area. They came out with a bowl of water for the doggo without being asked. The service was fast and friendly. We ordered the 5 sashimi from the happy hour for $12. The sashimi was very tender and flavorful. We also ordered the canon salmon hand roll and dragon roll, which I would recommend. The Shrimp tempura roll was pretty bland for $6, it makes sense. The ambiance was nice, but it was also a beautiful day in Seattle. Can't speak too much for the inside. read more

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Outstanding fresh sushi, they had a lunch rush but we're getting g food out at a good pace. Great service at the bar. Highly recommend.

After seeing prices go crazy in the last 6 years, this is still one of favorite sushi places for based on the price to quality and portion sizes. I've tried a variety of items and the creamy salmon cut roll is still by far my favorite. read more

Katsu-Ya - Sushi bento for lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This review is for the lunch menu only. The Sushi lunch bento is an incredible deal and you can order ahead for pickup. You get a little bit of everything: cooked fish, edamame, nigiri, crab rolls, and tuna over crispy rice. Plus a salad and miso soup! I highly recommend. I also stopped in for a sit-down lunch with my coworkers one day, and we ordered a bunch of different rolls and sashimi. The food was great at the restaurant too. Will definitely be back for lunch, and maybe dinner one day soon! read more

Katsu-Ya - Sushi lunch bento (plus miso soup and salad) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had a wonderful experience at Katsu Ya in Seattle. Customer service and food was excellent! Thank you Ray and JP for the wonderful service! read more

Oh my goodness.. let me start of by saying if you want fresh sushi.. COME HERE. Now this was my first time in Seattle and I only had sushi once and it was here but it was amazing! Sushi good and fresh flavors! We ordered the Creamy Popcorn Shrimp, the Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, the Rainbow Roll, the Avocado Roll and the Salmon Caviar. The creamy popcorn shrimp was delicious! Perfectly fried and creamy. The crispy rice with spicy tuna was so delicious also, had a beautiful crunch on the rice and the spicy crab melted in your mouth! The rainbow roll was super fresh and the avocado roll was so simple and delicate but delicious! The salmon caviar was pretty good with a nice balance of salt but not sure if I would get it again. Over all every thing was so good! The service was also really good! Our serve answered any of our questions and she was on top of refilling my way.. since I drink a lot of water. This place wasn't that expensive either! I would definitely come back here! read more

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Came here because it was the one of the few restaurants still open for dinner in the area. Our server was very nice, as was the experience. The interior of the restaurant was very clean and modern. The sushi was great and came out quickly. 4 stars only because I would probably opt for other, cheaper sushi places during regular business hours. read more

Katsu-Ya - Spicy salmon hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Chose this spot for sushi because it was the closest one from where I was at that had a great rating and, err, it was a little fancier than I expected it to be lol. I mean, it's not really a formal spot but I was kinda surprised that I was provided a hot moist towelette upon being seated lol. Also pretty gourmet sushi (at least compared to what I'm used to). With that being said, if you like unagi, you *have* to get the sunset roll. Amazingly tender unagi in the center and the cucumber strings that were also inside of the roll had the perfect texture (not too snappy nor soggy). The creamy salmon roll was decent; the salmon was very succulent but the sunset roll just overshadows it (I still recommend this roll though if you want a little side roll of good salmon). Even the soy sauce used here (poured by the server) tasted delicious lol this place definitely makes its own soy sauce concoction. I was also intrigued on the Katsu-ya sake flight since it was on the special menu so I tried it lol. House sake was smooth and fruity. Dry one, was, well, dry (was warned ahead of time). Was leaning towards the taste of vodka (least favorite sake for me but was still fine sake). Premium one was like the house one (fruity smooth) but next-level lol. Very delicious! Super attentive service and the server was friendly. Overall really enjoyed my experience here. ***The restaurant is rather small and I saw some tables were dedicated to confirmed reservations (I went on a Friday night). Would recommend calling for a reservation especially if you have a party of 4+ people. read more

Katsu-Ya - Katsu-ya sake flight - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Service is friendly and prompt! Our waitress was super nice and helpful, and very friendly. The lunch sets cannot be beat- I got the sushi bento and it was 5/5 stars! The nigiri was amazing quality and melt in your mouth good. The cod was so good and probably my favorite on the special- all the little pickled sides they give you balance out the fish. The crab hand roll and spicy tuna crispy rice are great too- makes it a bit more filling. Honestly the price cannot be beat and I'd definitely come for lunch over and over again. Delicious! read more

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Food was delicious. Service was horrible one women take care of 9 tables. The gentleman took our apps, and he stood by front door. A waitress looked at me several times while she was taking others orders. The apps have been cleared from our table for 10 mins now, room was small and I had to call her over. Funny part they didn't wait to clear the table and give us our bill. We put no tip to pay cash, but checking the receipt noticed they added the tip. read more

Came here for their sushi and sashimi.This was another chance find for our dinnner. After narrowing it down to Japanese cuisine, we chose this place. This was conveniently within walking distance from our hotel. The restaurant was busy considering the area in general was relatively void of foot traffic. It only took a few minutes to be seated. We ordered from the sushi/sashimi menu and we were not disappointed. Everything was so fresh. We started with tuna sashimi, yellowtail with jalapeno & onion ponzu sauce, baked snow crab with dynamite sauce wrapped in soy paper, sesame tuna tartare & avocado on wonton chip, unagi & hotate (fresh jumbo scallop) nigiri and ended with seared albacore with garlic butter sauce. This last dish was recommended by our server and we were not disappointed. The garlic butter sauce alone was so good, that we tried to soak up every last bit from the platter. The service was attentive and quick and the food was delicious & our server was friendly and provided good recommendations. Japanese dining experience can be hit or miss, but this one was very memorable. The place was jamming with people--almost all the tables were occupied by the time we left despite it being a weeknight. This was an amazing sushi experience and I would not hesitate to return if I am ever in Seattle again. This is worth checking out. read more

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Food is okay. Nothing wrong but it is not a place I will go again. The rolls are creative, but too much sauce

The food is always delicious and the service is great! We come here every time we are in town and it never failed us with their fresh sashimi and rolls! Yum and yummy! read more

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We tried the Katsuya during a Seattle visit, since SoCal Katsuya is our fave japanese restaurant. Food was great. Missed some of the grilled hot food but sushi fresh & delicious. read more

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We came by the restaurant during lunch time finally. Pouring rain outside.. wanted some good food after UW cherry blossom viewing. The area where the restaurant is was pretty nice, felt safe. Plenty of street parking close to the restaurant. PayByPhone is all you need. Ordered lunch combo that comes with grilled cod, sushi, corn karaage (yummy!), salad, miso soup, sunomono and edamame. Such a nice variety of food at $21 or so. Good deal. The quantity not so much, fish quality decent. For me it was just the right amount, no leftover. I wish they kept the vegetable side dish on the menu that was substituted with edamame... that would have made it more authentic. Oh well. As some good Japanese restaurants in Seattle are in a sketchy place where I no longer visit anymore, I hope this place will keep the door open with much more authentic Japanese food. read more

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Came in here for a casual Wednesday dinner. Really impressed with the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff. Cute interior, clean. Lovely desert. Highlight the Hokkaido uni, the crispy rice spicy tuna, and surprisingly the California roll which was fresh and full of flavor. Importantly, the rice texture on the rolls was perfect and the soft-shell crab rocked. I will be back soon. read more

I've been here for lunch and dinner and both times were great! Their pressed sushi is delicious but their lunch special for $22 is a steal for the amount of food they give! Can't go wrong with their sashimi, rolls or cooked fish dishes! read more