One of my favorite spots when I have a sushi craving.... always satisfied whenever I go here. Not only is the food high quality, but the service is too. The servers and cooks here are very professional, quick, and attentive. Given how incredibly busy they are, the food surprisingly comes out only a few minutes after ordering and you can tell it's well made. I felt bad because my group and I all ordered the Chirashi bowl with each our own requests of fish substitutes. But the server was so patient and helpful, and he made sure we all received exactly what we ordered. I had the Chirashi Bowl and asked for it to be seared salmon, tuna, and unagi only. AND IT WAS SO GOOD! Normally, it's tasty but I can't finish the whole thing. For some reason, today, I ate the entire bowl and wanted more. I'm not sure if the fish just happened to be the best today or if the quality of this place went up even higher than before, but I was pleasantly surprised. Both food and service surpassed my past experiences, which were already pretty hard to beat. FYI they take cash/check ONLY. And I do have to say the place is very small so seating is extremely limited (people are always waiting outside and I've had to wait an hour for two people before). Parking could also be hard to find because it's street parking in a busy area. read more

Musashi's - Chirashi Bowl (fish substituted to seared salmon, tuna, and unagi only). SO GOOD! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Decent chirashi bowl and a good price ! The chirashi bowl is $15 dollars and you can choose from tuna, fresh salmon, yellow tailed, unagi, shrimp, albacore and scallops over a bed of sushi rice. I chose the fresh salmon, unagi, and tuna. They also gave us complimentary miso soup, which on a cold day hits the right spot. *Most of the time there's a line, but when we went around 1:30 we didn't have to wait! So if you don't mind eating lunch a bit late you can miss the mad rush read more

Musashi's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My absolute favorite Japanese restaurant in the Greater Seattle Area. I always tell myself that I'm going to get something new on the menu but during my 4 years living in Seattle, I always ended up getting the chirashi. So, the chirashi is assorted sashimis on a bed of rice. The classic comes with albacore, unagi, salmon, tuna, hamachi/ yellowtail, scallop and tobiko fish roe. I always switch out the yellowtail to seared salmon, because the seared salmon is definitely great! Keep in mind that the restaurant is pretty small, and can only service around 25-30 people, therefore, be ready to plan ahead and come early because you will need to wait in line, but it's really worth it! read more

Musashi's - Beautiful fishies on my chirashi. IG: @shannenbdrj - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went in around 7-8 PM on a Tuesday. Waited around 15-20 min. Heard good things about their chirashi bowl, so I decided to try it. You can customize them, so I got an all salmon one - for $15.95! It had SO MUCH SALMON. You definitely get your money's worth. They also add a little bit of nori. It's cash only. But if you happen to forget like we did, there's a Chevron next door with an ATM. Lol. The food is good and the price is right. I'll definitely be back! read more

Musashi's - All salmon chirashi bowl. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here after a friend saw my post about Fremont Bowl and told me to try this place to compare. My overall thoughts of the chirashi bowl was good but I like Fremont Bowl's just a little more. Their prices and quantity of fish is similar though. I did like their rolls and nigiri. It was cheap and delicious. It's definitely busy and I got lucky I was eating by myself because I did not have to wait. It was crowded too. I'm glad they have a location in San Diego because this is definitely a good place to get cheap, tasty sushi. read more

This is a great place in Wallingford for a quick satisfying meal. The rolls are Huge. Simple sashimi/menu. Great value. And I love how I have a huge dispenser of tea right next to me. That give musashi extra pts. Place can get crowded, they have a small kitchen, and it's hard to find parking... read more

Despite the wait times to be seated, service is really fast! Got our meal within 5 minutes of sitting down! The place is very small and tight so you have to wait outdoors. Salmon Onigiri is very good but the salmon inside could have been a bit warmer (rice on outside was warm but the salmon inside was cold). Unadon was very filling and flavorful--texture was very good! The tea that's provided in the thermos is the best tea I've ever had! Really smooth and light taste. I'm going to ask them what kind it is next time I visit. The special Bento box doesn't have much special about it besides the sashimi--probably not something we'd come back for--veggies and meat were a bit charbroiled. Plus side is that it comes with miso soup. One thing to note: Cash or check only! read more

Musashi's - Salmon Onigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Good and fresh. Chirashi bowl is really delicious. Decent price but things are always going upwards these last few years

I had heard of Musashi's long before I moved to Seattle. My friend had told me that one thing I could definitely look forward to was the seafood. Through his recommendation, I went to Musashi's excited for the promise of delicious, fresh, and filling chirashi bowls. And I was not disappointed! One thing I love about Musashi's compared to other sashimi places is that they don't charge you for substitutions. I always go with 50% salmon and 50% tuna :) That way, I get exactly what I want in the perfect ratio. I've mostly only gone to the Musashi's in the International District, but this one was located just across the street from my friend's place. Unlike the one in the ID, this Musashi's only takes cash or check! So come prepared. There was a bit of a wait for this one--make sure your entire party is there for you to be seated. It was definitely bustling and crowded but we were served miso soup and our orders were taken very quickly! The food also came out fast. Sashimi is one of my favorites and Musashi's does not skimp on the quantity. It's a good deal for the price. The main reason I would give this place four stars instead of five would be that it is a bit inconvenient needing to pay with cash or check. Also, make sure you check the receipt carefully--orders are not always documented as clearly as they could be and there's no marking for the tax amount; they just have the total and I wish they had item breakdowns at least. Overall, tried and true, Musashi's will always be one of my favorite spots in Seattle. read more

Musashi's - Chirashi bowl with half salmon, half tuna paired with miso soup and some hot tea - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Compared to other chirashi bowls (Fremont bowl or Seattle fish guy), this is the most worth it (you get all the fishes and the portion size is enough imo and the rice is so good) I always take the bowl for to go though just bcs the place doesn't look very hygienic so idk how it would feel like eating there! read more

I have eaten here so many times. But since there's Covid currently the food is takeout only. I had the chiraishi bowl with salmon, tuna, unagi, and hotate. I love everything besides the tuna unfortunately, it was very hard to bite and fishy. Besides that, I always enjoy eating the chiraishi bowl from here. read more

Musashi's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Still the king of chirashi bowls in Seattle, and still CASH ONLY! For $15 you get thick slices of maguro, albacore, salmon, hamachi, and unagi, along with scallops, tobiko, and shrimp. And a bowl of miso soup too! Quality is good for the price...you definitely can get better quality fish at places like Kashiba and Shiro's, and many places offer more variety of sushi, but you can't beat the price here. It can get very busy for lunch and dinner, but they do a good job of getting your food quickly and turning over the tables. read more

Musashi's - Best chirashi at the best price - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this restaurant so much. I go here often for good food and service, a peaceful ambiance, and just an overall good vibe. I went to the restaurant today to order my favorite item off the menu - ongiri. Unfortunately, it was made differently as the filling was smoked salmon instead of normal. I think this is a pretty odd change and I personally miss the old dish. I will not be ordering the ongiri again, which will be a pretty big loss as I loved this meal. I thank Mushashi's for all their hard work and great food, but I'm pretty upset about this menu change. read more

Super fast service and amazing seafood for the price!! We ordered the chirashi bowl and the nigiri dinner and they were both so good. raw Yellowtail, tuna, albacore, salmon, broiled eel, scallops and shrimp. So much raw seafood I loved it. Would definitely go back! read more

Musashi's - Chirashi Bowl x2 and Dinner Sushi Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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First time at Musashi's. Went 15 min past 5 expecting the place to be packed. Of course it was but got a table after a 2 min wait, so not bad. Joint is pretty small but quaint. Service is super quick. Complimentary miso soup (full flavor) and green tea was very welcoming on a cold night. Ordered the sushi platter and chirashi. Got the food in less than 2 min. As for the quality of fish, the salmon was buttery good. Albacore was not too far behind. Chirashi was very colorful and flavorful. Felt it was too much rice though. Ordered the Unagi and Spicy Salmon Maki (Rolls), both of which did not disappoint. Did not give 5 stars due to the following: 1. One piece of Spicy Salmon Maki had bones in it. 2. Restroom had no running hot water. 3. Parking is street only, kind of hard to find. 4. They are so quick to bring the bill without asking if you are done with your dinner. Rolls are good value. Quality is stellar. Sushi melts in your mouth. You will NOT be disappointed! Tip: They are a CASH only business. read more

Met up with a friend who's now a professor at UW. Had heir chirashi and it was a little authentic Japanese (owned) restaurant and their fish was very fresh and very decently priced place. But if you have larger than party of 2, either get there right when they open or go right near the end of their lunch hours. If you have larger than party of 4, don't even bother! Such a tiny place we saw mostly single or double diners. If I lived in Seattle I'd totally come here alone for good tasting decently priced sushi. By the way, you know it's a good place, because they only take CA$H and business is still good. read more

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$15 chirashi bowls with the largest chunks of fish I've ever seen. If you can overlook the fact that this place is a Korean-owned sushi joint serving Japanese sushi, you will be treated to some of the best value fine sushi on the west coast. And this is coming from someone who lives in LA and enjoys eating at some of the finest sushi establishments in southern California. Fifteen dollars and you get 4x4 whopping chunks of fish including tuna, albacore, salmon, and yellowtail. There's bonus shrimp, scallop, huge pieces of unagi as well. What great value. Every fish was fresh and tasty. Nigiri is sold by the piece but they were also huge, each about the size of a small rat... Only constructive feedback I have is that the sushi rice could use more vinegar and there was a piece of plastic saran wrap with my fish. Otherwise highly recommend read more

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Cheap sushi for great quality and quantity what else can you ask for? Got seated immediately and didn't wait long for the food to come. The sushi was super delicious. My friend tried their veggie skewers which was also good. 10/10 recommend read more

Musashi's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Expect a wait. But expect it to be worth it. This place which serves more 'japanese style' sushi is a little treasure. The Eel is outstanding. It ended getting a slight addiction to it during my stay in Seattle and had to repeat quick dinners here for 3 consecutive days. The Great Pros: -tasty, quality food almost everything is great! -quick service - not pricey, very reasonable Small Cons: -small loud space, Chinatown location is bigger -veggie skewers are lame -will have a wait to enter which is not fun in the pouring down rain or cold. Chinatown location does not have this issue I highly recommend the eel nigiri and the musashi bowl, simple and absolutely delicious. Don't expect the big crazy American maki rolls, this is not the place for this. read more

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Hands down freshest and best sashimi I've ever had in Seattle! Every time I visit Seattle, I would always come here for the chirashi bowl. I definitely feel like the portion this time around was a little less than the last few times. I compared the pictures I've taken in the past and noticed that the slices of fish are not as thick as before. It fills me up just right now compared to before I would not be able to walk out the door. There was definitely a small hike in price, but that doesn't stop me from coming here because it's just too good to miss when visiting Seattle. I recommend this place to all friends that visit Seattle because it's just so worth it for the price you pay. read more

For somebody who likes to eat, let me say the portion size will not disappoint you. I have dined in as well as done take out through Uber eats and both times I have been satisfied with the food. Ambiance and service is nothing to write home about but that's truly not an issue for what is made up by the quality of the sushi. read more

Yum-diddly-me, neighbor! Like many other restaurants, I've been reviewing, it's crazy to think I've been frequenting some of these establishments over a decade! Introduced to Mushashi's back in my college days and still a staple in my diet today!! Back when the chirashi was more of a secret, but you you see them everywhere! Smaller space, but great to see their growth over the years... the gokan and their other outposts in ID and Factoria. They also travel well, so if you don't feel like waiting... call ahead and skip the wait! My usual go-to's: Chirashi Special Bento (with everything included it's a steal!) California roll *images taken at separate visits read more

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Wow. I can honestly say, for the price and the quality of the food, this place is hands down the ABSOLUTE BEST PLACE FOR SUSHI EVER. Seriously, my friends and I all ordered the sushi nigiri set, one chirashi bowl, spicy tuna roll, hamachi maki, and onigiri. Miso soup comes with dinner, yay! I am love starting a sushi meal with miso, and I'm usually peeved when places make you pay an extra $2 or whatever to add it. It's something small that I always appreciate. The fish to rice ratio of the nigiri brought tears to my eyes. I was over the freaking moon when I saw how much fish there was and how tiny the rice was. Perfect. Sushi. Heaven. The chirashi bowl was ENORMOUS. There were thick cuts of fish on top and a few at the bottom! Always nice when it's not just a few thin slices of fish on top of a massive bowl of rice. I highly recommend making a stop for your sushi craving. Sure, the space is pretty small, but the turnover is quick, and the service is really good! Pro-tip, they do takeout!!! Cheap takeout sushi? Count me in. You're welcome. read more

Musashi's - Chirashi bowl! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Looking for a great Japanese restaurant in Wallingford? Then I wouldn't look any further. My friend goes to grad school in Seattle, and she had been wanting to try this spot ever since she moved up here, so when we arrived in Seattle (the last stop on our road trip from SF), we decided we at least needed to try this place out before the weekend craze began. For a table of 5, there was about a 15 minute wait on a Thursday night around 7:30-8PM, which wasn't bad all things considered. Musashi's seems to be EXTREMELY busy, and given that the place is small, I can understand how the wait could get to be pretty long for weekends. One of my friends and I split a chirashi bowl and mixed veggie skewers. The mixed veggie skewers come with green onions, mushrooms, and zucchini all set on this lovely, sticky, teriyaki sauce. The chirashi bowl comes with salmon, broiled eel, scallop, roe, yellowtail, and some other sashimi options. It sits on a bed of sushi rice, which adds the nice vinegar-y and acidic punch that the sashimi needs. This was my first chirashi bowl experience, and this place definitely has set a high standard for me. This place is cash only!! So be prepared to bring some cash or at least stop by an ATM before you come to the restaurant. read more

Musashi's - Chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The presentation was excellent, but the execution was a little sub par for some of the items. We ordered the Musashi set. Some of our rolls came apart. The ingredients were also very fresh. We also enjoyed and appreciated the complimentary miso soup. We tried the warm sake, but it wasn't for us. read more

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This review is long overdue as I have been to Musashi's more than 10 times! The quality of the fish is just amazing, not just the price. The menu is fairly simple but has a wide selection of fish. The chirashi bowl is BY FAR the best deal - 14.99 for so much sashimi, rice, and miso soup. The wait is usually quite long, so I would say that if you don't mind having a late dinner, after 8 o'clock is probably the best time to go. I would also recommend going with a smaller party since the restaurant only seats around 20 to 30 people at once. Again, would highly recommend and hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle! read more

Musashi's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Musashi's is not my most favorite place for all things fish in the US, but it's one of the places that definitely sticks out in my mind. Visiting Seattle, this is THE place to go for me. If you get here 30 minutes before opening, you might see 10 people in line before you, but you'll get seated pretty promptly. Every time I have gone, I've always been one of the first and it has never taken longer than an an hour to get in and get out. Always get the chirashi bowl here -- there's no better place to get this, especially at this value. The location is great because there's plenty of parking if taking the personal vehicle is your preferred method. read more

I've gone to MUSASHI's for years and I've never been disappointed. They have an awesome vegetarian roll, I'm not a raw seafood eater, but judging by the other customers they have great sushi. Additionally, it is one of the cheapest and most delicious places to eat in Wallingford. read more

Fair prices and decent taste but there are no creative rolls on the menu. Very basic sushi options.

Well liked their food before but the service now is horrible. They cancel order that was supposed to be picked up though you already been waiting for40 minutes. There was no explanation or apology. My guess is they ran out of something that was ordered or were too busy at the time to do a pick up orders read more

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I come here about every other month to buy Chirashi (their signature menu item) for myself and a 90 year-old Japanese friend. It's our ritual and she loves it. Today I decided to share a chirashi bowl and add orders of tuna and cucumber rolls, which I hadn't had at Musashi's on over a decade. The chirashi was predictably fresh and delicious. The rolls were generous and perfect. Pandemic take-out ordering has me missing their miso soup and noodle salad that traditionally accompany the chirashi. That's forgivable and I look forward to eventually taking her to eat in when we can also enjoy those accompanying dishes along with their green tea. read more

I definitely see the hype for this restaurant. I decided to come here with friends after hearing so many great things about this place. It's located near the Link station in International District. Normally, I don't trust places that sell chirashi bowls, but this place is the real deal. You get a ton of fish in your bowl. Each cut of fish is thick, and the fish tastes relatively fresh for the price. The fish selection is customizable, so if you want, you can swap out fish you don't like with increased quantity of fish you do like. You will be SO full after eating the whole thing. The fish to rice ratio is perfect. They don't allow reservations, so you'll have to arrive early or later than regular eating time. This place is great for cheap, high quality sushi. read more

Musashi's - Chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Most affordable, good sushi in Seattle. Cash only!!! I got the chirashi bowl to maximize how much fish I got for my money; for the price it can't be beat. Fish and rice tasted fresh. Restaurant is small so be prepared for a wait if you go at peak hours, but they do clear tables pretty quickly. It's very much a hole in the wall, but it's better than a lot of upscale sushi joints in the city in my opinion read more

The sushi was very budget friendly and takeout was easy. The place is small and cozy and right by a neighborhood high school so there is a lot of student traffic. The sushi was good. read more

This place is good and really well priced, but definitely rushed and nothing amazing. I had an unagi roll which was dry and didn't have much flavor. My fresh salmon and yellowtail nigiri were quite good, but I had a piece of tuna from my friend's chirashi bowl and it wasn't very tender or flavorful. We were waiting for one more person but they agreed to seat us, then proceeded to ask us if we were ready to order once per minute, until she arrived, when we had already said we were waiting for one more and her seat was still empty every time they asked, and they had agreed to seat us even though we made it clear we were still waiting. We definitely felt rushed through the meal, but that's to be expected from such a small, popular place. Overall good prices, decent food, but I probably won't be back. read more

Musashi's - Yellowtail and salmon-good Unagi roll-disappointingly dry, rubbery, and not much flavor - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have not had the chance to enjoy their foods yet. The service was pretty discouraging. I came to order to go and have to admit that I missed the "cash or check only" sign on their door. I did not realize that until I completed the order with a male staff. I did not have any cash or check on me so I said sorry, maybe next time. He was pretty rude and lieterally told me: Thanks for wasting my time! Cannot believe. The foods might be good but the terrible human being the staff I encoutered is. read more

One of the sushi staples of Seattle, especially if you were/are a student at UW. First: PLAN your trip here if you plan on dining in. After that, seriously consider dining out. Read a few reviews here and you'll see that the wait can be pretty crazy for a table, especially since there are only like 5 small tables. Also, I've dined in here and it's just not that comfortable. You can overhear everyone's conversations and your seat gets bumped a lot. Second: CASH only. I think this is kind of stupid. I get that it's kind of become a "Musashi's thing" like if I'm going to get food here someone will be like "take cash!", but honestly, it's just annoying. Why doesn't the business owner just get a card machine? Because it's an extra expense? Come on man.. it's really annoying as a consumer when you have to run to the Chevron across the street and pay $3 fee just to pull cash for your food. Third: CHIRASHI bowls are the real star of this restaurant. At less than $20 (I think 19 at the time I'm writing this), it's actually a really good deal. They give a lot of sushi and it's generally really fresh. If you order nigiri or sashimi a la carte, the pieces are huge. So from a bang-for-the-buck perspective, this place is as good as it gets. It's still bargain sushi though, not your 5 star omakase quality fish. read more

I ordered delivery not expecting much since most places in Seattle aren't that good. Anyways they have legit nigiri. SUPER FRESH. Delicious, will definitely come in person soon. read more

The Seattle gold standard for affordable, quick, casual, and instagrammable chirashi bowls. Fight the lines, bring cash, and enjoy. Food: The chirashi bowls come loaded with tuna, salmon, eel, roe, and other assorted marine dwellers. There is also complimentary tea and miso soup. Now, I don't think that this is the highest quality sashimi I've had, but for the price and presentation I'm with it. Service: Things move quickly here but staff are generally friendly. CASH ONLY. Ambience/Decor: Cramped! Usually full of college students and somewhat hectic. However, it is worth it. read more

Musashi's - Chirashi Life - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

my mom & i were looking for a sushi place to eat in the seattle area and musashi's was on the top of the list so we thought we'd check it out. street-parked which wasn't too bad and went inside only to find it was a pretty tight place. sat down at a table and the waitress gave us free miso soup which was delicious and green tea which was a plus. i ordered the chirashi bowl and wasn't disappointed at all given that you get a lot of sashimi for a reasonable price. my mom ordered a sushi plate and we were both satisfied with our meals and left full. would come back again! **also good to note that this place takes cash ONLY! read more

Musashi's - Japanese Miso Soup * Chirashi Bowl * Salmon Roll * Tuna Roll * Shrimp Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington