I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! The staff warmly greeted us and were very attentive of us, making sure our water was filled and checking in on us. BUT THE FOOD WAS BOMB! BOMB! BOMB! This place is authentic and serve sushi that I can't really find elsewhere like the anago. We loved the nigiri and my favorite was the fatty tuna nigiri. We also had the sashimi platter and we loved the marinated blue fin tuna slice. I definitely would come here again for special occasions!! read more

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Chirashi had great portion size and variety. Most of the fish tasted fresh, though the bluefin had a slight pre-frozen texture. The red snapper was definitely the highlight. read more

Always come here when I'm back home visiting my parents. We drive from Puyallup and it's definitely worth the trip. We usually order A LOT of nigiri and a couple appetizers + a bottle of sake (or 2). Sushi quality is similar to high-end places I've had all across Japan. The size of each nigiri is massive (at least 1.5x the size your usual). My mom always comments on how they recognize her voice when she calls to make a reservation. That in itself is top tier customer service. 11/10, would HIGHLY recommend. They have parking in a lot about 50 steps away from the restaurant. read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had the pleasure of dining in and also grabbing takeout from Shiki, and both experiences were solid. For lunch, I ordered the nigiri omakase--beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and clearly crafted with care. Each piece had clean, balanced flavors and thoughtful toppings that really highlighted the quality of the fish. The atmosphere inside was modern, clean, and relaxed--perfect for a quiet solo lunch or a casual meal with friends. The lighting and seating felt comfortable and inviting without being too formal. Service was good--friendly, attentive, and efficient without being overbearing. The staff made the dine-in experience comfortable and smooth. Later, I grabbed a takeout order of the House Special Roll and the Fantastic Roll to enjoy at the airport. Both rolls were flavorful, generously portioned, and traveled well. The shrimp tempura side was still crisp and a great addition. Great food, pleasant atmosphere, and good service. Just shy of perfect, but definitely a spot I'd return to! read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Nigiri omakase was delicious - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Hit this place before a Kraken game at Climate Pledge. Just a short walk from the arena. The restaurant itself feels very Japanese authentic. The place was packed, but everyone was speaking very quietly and respectfully. You order by writing on a little piece of paper that the servers take. We ordered all out, thinking the pieces were gonna be small but boy were we surprised. Huge pieces of very fresh and tasty fish. Pork Katsu was very flavorful. Will go back again for sure. read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I LOVED this place! Staff was sooo friendly! The food was super delicious! I walked in and everything was so put together! Very clean! read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - The Pima colada smoothie with lychee jelly was sooo yummy! Definitely recommend! Is on the sweeter side! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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All these years later and Shiki is still going strong. I discovered this restaurant in the late aughts/early 2010s, and it is still one of my favorite sushi restaurants in Seattle. The things not to miss here are the fugu/pufferfish (winter seasonal) and any of the omakase-type meals. Chef Ken is wonderful. Do not be offput by the old school nature of the building. There are not many places like this in Seattle or even on the entire west coast. read more

I am from Japan and I love this place. Not only sushi, other food tastes extremely authentic and great. It tastes mild but flavorful. My favorite Japanese restaurant. read more

The rolls were pretty good! They were also packaged nicely and ready when I arrived. The servers were very helpful and it was easy to order online and then pick it up quickly and efficiently. The little restaurant was also very cozy and I could definitely see myself coming back here for more sushi for dine in before a show in the future! read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - California roll and dragon roll - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fish was fresh and tasty. Portions are decent. Server was super friendly and attentive. Cozy, homey vibe. Definitely better for small groups. Their tables are mostly set up for groups of 2 or 4. Can definitely get busy after events. I'd definitely come back again. read more

I love Shiki. Sushi is yum and fresh! I will recommend to order hotate, ika, fatty tuna. I hope they have Uni bowl soon. read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've loved sushi for years, but Shiki is the most authentic Sushi restaurant I've ever found. My daughter and I made reservations for the Fugu (blowfish) five course dinner. $350 for two and it's a bargain. They are the only sushi restaurant in the Pacific Northwest that has this! My second visit was with my wife and have my first geoduck sushi and the freshest sea urchin which is my favorite! They also have jellyfish sushi but were out both times we visited. In March they will have live sweet shrimp. Really looking forward to that read more

I was surprised to see this place has only 3.9 stars on Yelp! My husband is Japanese, born in Japan, and this is our favorite place in Seattle yet. It's not pretentious or sleek - the decor is like an unrenovated Japanese home. But it's authentic home-cooking and always fresh sushi. This is a family run restaurant, with the chef certified to prepare puffer fish (I believe the only person in the Northwest with this training). They often feature seasonal dishes that are similar to what my husband's mom makes at home. We even took her here when she was in town! My favorite items are the spinach appetizer, cod and any nigiri. My husband likes the hamachi collar and cod. The tempura is solid too. When they have it, the mushroom soup is soo good. Perhaps Yelp ratings aren't as reliable as they used to be... read more

Great Sushi Not fancy. Reminds me typical Japanese small restaurants in Tokyo run by papa-San.

Shiki is a hidden gem. I'm glad my friend recommended this place. They serve fresh ingredient with a great price. I got the chirashi sushi bowl which had a great variety of cuts to try. I ordered the ebi fry which I wish the breading is more crunchy as it has a crispy outer layer but too soft to the bite inside. I will come back again to try other dishes. read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Chirashi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Worst sushi I have ever had. The rice was undercooked, the nori was stale and gummy, the fish was low quality, and the rolls were not formed correctly and fell apart immediately. $9.50 for unagi nigiri that was undercooked, poor quality, and did not have enough sauce is an absolute scam. The service was nice and the beer was cold, but the food is absolutely not worth it. read more

I placed an order for $177 and they only sent me half of the order, terrible service, horrible hygiene read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - All they send to me - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After eating once, I couldn't help but go there twice more. The fish meat on the sushi was so thick that I couldn't even finish one bite the first time I ate it. Their fried pork cutlet rice is particularly delicious, and they also have very authentic Japanese oden. The store is very small, with a Japanese master chef making sushi and sashimi at the bar and one or two waiters. If you go to eat, you must call to make a reservation. If you walk in directly, you may have to wait in line for a long time. read more

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This is an off the beaten path unassuming little restaurant in Lower Queen Anne but don't let appearances fool you. The dining room is small, not fancy but cozy. We were promptly greeted by sushi master Ken Yamamoto & was shown to our seat by one of the ladies (his wife perhaps). We sought out Master Ken since he is one of the few in the country that is licensed to serve fugu but alas it was not in season. There are a number of beers and sake selections on the menu but we were here for the chirashi. We both ordered the chirashi along with some nigiri...uni & mirugai. The chirashi was without a doubt the star attraction. Each portion was a huge bowl filled with generous portions of sashimi. I honestly lost count of how many pieces of sashimi there were plus there was kani salad, tamago, ikura and daikon sprouts. Digging all what way under there was a very generous serving of sushi rice topped with furikake. The chirashi is a must have!!! The nigiri also was very fresh and a good size but the chirashi overshadowed that experience. read more

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If I could rate for zero star, I will do so. The service here has been a joke. I would never come again and would not any of my friend to come. I walked into the restaurant for seating on a Saturday night, standing at the front of the restaurant for 40 min with no one coming over saying even a word (although all the waiters clearly spotted me a couple of times, but they chose not talking to me with no reason). After waiting for 40 min, I was only been told that they don't accept any more walk in on this date. I said you can just tell me up front with a few seconds and this don't have to have me wait for such a long time at a Saturday evening. The waiter just said I'm terribly sorry, but without explaining anything why he did not communicate with me upfront. He also 'kindly' mentioned that you can make reservation 24hr before. However, I did try calling in beforehand a couple of times to see if can make reservations, but never got answered. The waiter said they were just being too busy. So what's the point when you always ask for reservations, no one ever answering the call simply because being busy all the time and being indifferent with your customer? It's simply a waste of life read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Pathetic - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We frequently order to go and have been happy with the quality of food. Unfortunately, our order last night was nothing but disappointing!! First off they got one of our order wrong and were very unwilling to replace it. The tuna in the tuna roll looked old, smelled fishy and unappetizing. The uni in my chirashi bowl smelled and tasted off. The salmon sashimi was cut with mainly the skin and tough to eat. I'm not sure what's going on but serving fish that might be going bad and not fresh is unacceptable! We spend a lot of money here and very disappointed in the quality of the fish. Happy to give them another try since they are our local sushi place but PLEASE serve fresh fish for the To Go orders! read more

Shiki is a small traditional-style Japanese restaurant in Lower Queen Anne. It serves a mix of sushi and classic Japanese dishes. I like the range of food choices here, and the friendly staff, plus the proximity to local theatres, so we go quite regularly. This is a small, simply decorated space with few tables - so reserve in advance if you need a specific time. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Seems perhaps to be a family run place very much in the Japanese tradition for this kind of business. There is limited street parking nearby, plus several pay-lots. The menu is quite broad, with lots of sushi and various meat dishes too. Prices are reasonable. I like the teriyaki and katsu dishes, whose portions are quite large. Our friends have also had the sushi, which seems good, but I am not a sushi expert. I think this restaurant is quite good and varied with consistent high quality. A really great pre-theatre choice. read more

10/10 recommend! While the ambience is pretty basic, Shiki has been in this building for at least the 20 years that I've lived here, probably longer. It's a small space. The service was good; our waiter came to refill my tea often, all food was brought out promptly and my questions were all answered. The food though is the star of the show! It was fresh, beautiful, and delicious! The chef even brought out a sample for everyone in the restaurant to try. The price was super reasonable for all the food that my friend and I got and everything was superb! I've lived in LQA for years and I don't know why I'd never been in before, but now I need to go back again soon! read more

This place cares. The man making the sushi loves what he does. Genuine sushi, made with love. This is absolutely the best sushi I've ever had. read more

Ordered way too much food but it hit the spot! We split the sushi combo and sashimi dinner. They were bomb. Gyoza was good. Shrimp croquettes were also good, we'd order those again. Accidentally ordered additionally two extras sides of miso which was perfect as it heated up well with leftovers for lunch today. I asked if hamachi kama was available as an addition, I didn't want a full meal with it, and they were great in accommodating my request. Cannot wait to continue to support this local business for take out! read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi dinner, sushi combo, (top L to R) shrimp croquettes, gyoza, and hamachi kama - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a 3.5 restaurant. We wandered into this restaurant by chance. Clearly, it's meant to be a neighborhood restaurant - in terms of scale, creativity, and price. Scale - Shiki has basics covered - nigiri, rolls, some hot dishes, and some change-ups via a daily sheet. Nothing stands out as "let me tell my friends about it". Creativity - In the same vein of nothing to tell my friends, the options are safe and 'standard'. That's not a bad thing. It's reliable, but not enough to say I want to drive any distance to eat there. Price - It's moderately priced enough to eat there once a week, not low enough to eat daily, and not high enough to be in the 'treat' category. The creative dishes were found in the daily menu. I picked the butter geoduck which is sautéed geoduck with shiitake mushrooms. This was a clear winner. The second daily menu is "firefly squid" from Japan. It's simply boiled and covered with a rich miso sauce. Different, and I applaud them for offering something interesting. The nigiri was reliable. The Toro is soooo good. The salmon was surprisingly Atlantic. Well, it tasted good enough, not as oily. The black cod was perfectly done. The tempera was not nearly as crunchy as I expect; that was disappointing. In short, a reliable Japanese restaurant if you happen to be in the neighborhood and want Japanese. read more

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We stopped in at the recommendation of a friend and enjoyed fantastic sushi by Ken San. We ordered way too much (and over indulged) since we don't have any decent sushi restaurants in SE Washington where we live. We are planning to return when we are in town this summer for a concert. Highly recommend! read more

A "hidden gem" not on the standard Seattle sushi lists, meaning it's way easier to get in for some great food. The combination of quality, value, service, and ambiance is hard to beat. Their menu is tight and focused, but still offers a range of hot food and sushi/sashimi/chirashi plus some solid sake options. Rotating specials are also worth looking into! My go-to is the sushi combo, but you can't go wrong depending on your mood - listen to your belly :) I personally love the small Japanese restaurant aestheic that's familiar to anyone in the JA community. It's not chasing trends, it's just giving you some good food. Currently my most trusted place for a non-omakase, wholesome sushi dinner. read more

Ordered take out last night from here, and I can't recommend this place enough! All the pieces of sushi were beautiful and really yummy, I loved the variety to choose from. The pieces of fish are top quality and great prices. My s/o got the Chicken Teriyaki with tempura, which he could not stop talking about how good it was all night. Everything we had really showcased the quality ingredients used and the skills of the chef. Such a great gem in the city, and the service is top notch. Definitely will be going back soon. read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Sushi assortment - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love Shiki! Can't believe I"ve never reviewed it. I've been taking it for granted. We used to eat lunch here regularly when they were open for lunch. But the sushi bar is the real treat, with Chef Ken. He introduced us to jellyfish, which was great! So we got sushi takeout, which was excellent, but I miss asking Chef what he recommends, and just the flow of the sushi bar. I can't wait til we can sit there again, but in the meantime, more takeout! read more

This place is such a find! The fish was fresh and delicious, the menu was great and the ambiance was amazing. My new favorite spot for sure

Amazing food, fabulous service, and the Yamamoto's are over the top! The chirashi sushi and tonkatsu are my favorites for sure! read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Chef Yamamoto and his family hosted our family birthday dinner! So amazing!! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really cozy place with authentic Japanese food. I think there is only one sushi chef. Although we ordered multiple dishes that already comes with miso soup, they only provide one miso soup per person and we had to pay more for additional miso soup. read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Shiki is a hidden gem, right by the junction where you start climbing the hill to upper Queen Anne and next to a record store. It has a SIZABLE PARKING AREA reserved for the restaurant. As you enter Chef Ken will greet you, as he works behind the counter. It's a tiny family business. The restaurant itself is small and feels as if you're entering someone's home. However the sushi's that Chef Ken prepares look quite impressive and OMG yummy! I was at the bar and watched him prepare all the awesome plates of sushi and sashimi. Sone huge portions! That day I wanted something hot and ordered sukiyaki which was good. I also got sea urchin sushi which tasted fresh and yummy. Prickled ginger and wasabi were perfect to my taste. Miso soup is very good unlike anywhere else. After watching the chef doing his magic, I am already planning on returning for the sushi and sashimi. The service by perhaps the chef's family is kind and efficient. read more

I love this cute little shop! It was my first meal in Seattle! We got the Sashimi dinner, Yellowtail Collar, Toro, and Halibut karaage. Everything was delicious, my only note was the scallops was different, looked like it was kind of seared, although I didn't see Chef Yamamoto torching anything. Usually scallops are shiny and plump this HD a weird matte colour. It still tasted ok so I didn't make any complains. read more

This was my first time here and the food was amazing!! The atmosphere is really low key and relaxing. Service was also great and quick. Easily the best prices for sushi and Japanese food that I've seen in the city, and yet the food quality is not at all compromised. I don't typically expect much from just a California roll (came with the pork katsu entree), and it was above and beyond expectations here. Room temperature just as it should be with really fresh ingredients and a heap of pickled ginger - my favorite! The pork katsu also really took me by surprise. Fried to perfection without tasting greasy and the pork was perfectly cooked, juicy and tender. I will definitely be dining here regularly when I want good sushi/food, reasonable prices, and quick service! read more

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If you're looking for great sushi, this is the place. I came into Seattle to visit a friend and we ended up here. My mom called in the morning before they opened and left a message to see if we could get a reservation for later in the day. We called back at 3:30 pm and luckily, the sushi chef, Ken answered and was able to make us a reservation. The parking is located in a lot just down the street. During the day, you might have to pay, but it turns into Shiki parking at night. Inside, the restaurant is pretty small with only a couple of tables and then a bunch of seats at the sushi bar. After reading all the reviews online, we just had to get the omakase. Unlike many sushi places, the omakase is semi customizable. You can get sashimi or nigiri omakase - the price is up to the sushi chef BUT you are able to give a set price that you're willing to pay and he'll make it accordingly. Another amazing thing is that you can tell him you don't like certain fish and he'll replace it with something else. My mom misunderstood and thought you could get a set with half nigiri and half sashimi - so we were slightly confused because they brought out two nigiri sets and one sashimi set. It turns out, the nigiri and sashimi set came together and cost double the nigiri price! So my mom and I shared the nigiri and sashimi set - which was excellent. The fish was fresh and tasty. The nigiri was well made, but I personally prefer the sashimi. $40 for nigiri omakase, and $50 for sashimi. The toro was definitely my favorite, followed by the scallops. Some other notable mentions - we got the agedashi tofu to share and it was good, not amazing. My friend ordered the pork belly donburi which looked amazing! Especially if you're not into sushi. They have a great variety of food other than sushi like udon or donburi bowls. It's a great restaurant and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Decent food, really good deal for the money for some items. But watch out for early closing! The hours on yelp and google maps aren't accurate -- this place closes when they run out of rice, which they will on weekdays if there's a big event nearby anywhere in or near Seattle Center. If you want a lot of food for your money, the "large" katsu portions are ridiculous. They can feed three people easily (maybe two if they haven't eaten all day). read more

I purchased the Yelp deal for an omakase dinner for two, so that's what we experienced on our visit. I already knew the interior was very simple, so that was no surprise. I was a little sad to get a table instead of spots at the bar (the restaurant was almost empty that night), but I guess it's not too surprising when we don't plan to order from the sushi chef. We were never asked about our preferences as I believe was mentioned in the offer, but the food we received was mostly good. The grilled fish was AMAZING... and I don't normally even like cooked fish! The only thing we didn't enjoy was some kind of mushroom dish that we got to share. One bad thing about the food was that while our first "course" arrived alone, we quickly found ourselves with a table of plates. It's much nicer to get one thing at a time... I might go back for some nigiri or sashimi (what I normally order at sushi spots), but I doubt that I'll get the omakase dinner here again. read more

Shiki Japanese Restaurant - The sushi was good and the grilled fish on the top right was FANTASTIC! Not a huge fan of the mushroom dish (bottom right). - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food and service is great. I love the inside, the restaurant feels extremely homey.